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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-06-19
A Woodland Wooing.

1t was a breezy and glorious day.
Greenwood cemetery looked like a
beautiful piece of the Emerald isle in
its fresh spring raiment. The sunny
slopes were jeweled with lovely flowers
end death was framed in marvellous
forms of life. Birds sang in the trees
and sported on the greensward, and if
any one thinks that it is a lonely thing
to be crunbling into dust he needed
but a brief visit to this beautiful city
of the dead to learn his mistake
Wandering through the devious ways
| came, in far off corner, upon the
spectacle of loves young dream. Shell
tered behind massive tomb that was
covered over with the chaste chiselings
of Italian genius came upon dusky
pair of wooers from the land of the
spaghetti.
py. Spread OUT 49, them was as a
banquet. Real Italian bologna with
the taste of the garlic in it, and dark
hued bread a small bottle of chianti,
some young onion shoots and a won
derful store of macaroni l noticed
among the viands. His strong, young
arms that erst turned the crank of the
barrel organ, or perhaps welded the
broom of the street cleaning brigade,
were around her supple waist, and as
he whispered soft nothings into her
shell like ear they ate macaroni to-
gether.
And the way of the eating was this He
would take up a long string of the same,
and, placing one end in her mouth and
the other in his they would eat toward
each other until their warm lips met in
a resoundmg kiss. 1t was a pretty
sight, and | was glad to see that the
store of macar0ni was large
And so he woOed and won her.
Shocking! Not at all Did the sleep
ing dust below sleep less soundly be,
cause this little onion scented pastoral
was being enacted above it? trow not,
and when | saw a guardian of the place
coming that way | considered it my
duty to hasten to him and draw
him away on the pretext of showing
me the way to a certain place, lest his
unsympathetic eyes might see the sight
and drive them away from their bliss
full luncheon. New York Herald
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-06-19

Those indebted to this office either
for advertising, job work or subscrip-
tions, are kindly requested to call
and settle their account, as we need
the money.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-06-19

Enamcled jeweIry is by no means out
of dai', but the violet, ransy, marguerite
or wild rose has had its day. Now the
orchid leads. There are no less than a
dozen to choose from for lace pin, in
the heart of which solitaire of some sort
is buried.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-06-19

The most elaborate mourning cloak
heard of has lately been made for the
Duchess d'Aosta. 1t is OF heavy silk.
trimmed with fiat bands of ostrich
pIumes, and having al its edges finished
with fringes Of rlrmes that have a JET
band as their beading.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-06-19
The Bible Was Spoiled.

There is such a thing as doing piece
of work too thoroughly, as the follow
ing incident shows: \ Portland lady
had large family Bible that had be-
longed to her husbands mother and
which both highly priced For twenty
years they travelled great deal and al
ways took this Bible with them Each
Sunday on returning from church the
lady wrote in the margin of this Bible
opposite the passage that had formed
the preachers text the name of the
minister and of the town or city where
the sermon was given, also brief com
merits. A few months ago the couple
came to PortlS,nd. and Is the Bible was
coming from the Ynding it was taken
to n bookbinder's to be repaired. 1t is
difficult to imagine the owners feelings
when on again receiving the book she
found that the bookbinder had not
only cut down the previously wide mar
gin fully one half, but had carefully
gone through the book and erased near
ly all the work of the lady's pencil dur
ing all these years. The book looked
better; no doubt, but to the owner it
was irreparably spoiled. - Lewiston
Journal.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-06-19

DrawIhg NateE from a Distance.
For the benefit of those who are inter
ested in drawing water from distant
well we reproduce from Ohio Farmer
the cut of an arrangement that is in sue.
cessful operation in Ohio.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-06-19

The empress of Austria has caused her
wedding dress to be cut up and made
INTO set of vestmcnts for the Church of
St Matthew in Pesth. The dress was
of white brocade with silver threads en-
broidered all over with beautiful gar
lands of roses in silver.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-06-19

DOyOu ask, g. Where can do this and
have my money absolutely safe ?" Let
us give you some facts. The Lamoille
County Savings Bank and Trust Co. of
Hyde Park is an institution run on the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
FlNCASTLE.
Liihographic Stone Visitors From the
South.

FINCAsTLE, VA, May 81 Special. f.
The Circuit Court adjourned here yesterday.
4 good deal of chanccry matters and other
business was transacted at this term Of the
court.
The lithographic stone in this vicinity has
been put TO and stood the tests. This stone
is found ON the land Of Mr.. II. Am~paugh.
and is about half mile from iii, place.
Already company has been organized.
and il is believed their stock Will Dc placed
as soon as it is offered on the market
summer visitors are already arriving in
0ur town, and ere long the Western Hotel
will present scene Of beauty and gayety
that will only be surpassed by the White
sulphur and The ROckbridgc Alum. And
it is not to be wondered at that so many
visitors from the South visit here every year,
for few towns were 80 fayOraby smiled
on by nature. as Fincastle. Situated at
the head of the great Valley Of Virginia.
surrounded ty mountains, at the entrance
Of the great Southwest, which is Just de-
yelOping its minerals and other resources,
and il destined 10 become the section Of the
state. The people Of this old town are un-
usually hospitable ana social. and 10 i with
reluctance that our Southern friends leave
after spending "a season here.
Hon. W. y. Glasgow, OF Lexington, is in
Fincastle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01

will address the meeting. The public Is
cordially invited to be present.
The storm of Friday night got the tele-
phone wires out Of working order, and
Manchesterians were put to some incOn-
senience yesterday. The management at
once put men to work fixing the damaged
property.
Policeman r. =. Smith, who was taken i'll
on Friday, was only slightly better yester-
day.
Rev. J. Powell Garland. d. d., presiding
elder Of the Richmond district. Methodist
Church. will preach at the West End Me-
thodst Church this morning at II O'Clock
Mr.. William X. Brown, who is one Of the
Maryland veterans. was in town yesterday
saemg his old friends. He formerly lived in
Petersburg.
The Chesterfield Circnit Court was in ses-
sion Yesterday. The case Of Van Eman's.
administrator, against the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company was set for
trial yesterday. The trial will probably
consume several days.
Chiei-ot-policc Llpscomb, who was hurt
at the Lee unyeiling. is steadily improving.
Although no bones were broken. he was
quite badly hurt. and it will be some time
before be will recover.
At the Central Methodist Church, the
pastor, Rev. 4. NJ. Peterson, will preach at
il O'Clock this morning. Rey. James c.
Martin, Of the Union->tatioh Methodist
Church, Riclm's II, will occupy the pulpit
at night. es,
The revival meetings at the CIopton-
street Baptist Church are being wen at
tended. Al this mornings service the pas
Tor. Rev. Decatur Edwards. will be assisted
by Rev. Allen F.Iiardy. At night Rev. Ar.
Hardy will preach.
Manchester Lodge No. II, A. i. and a.
NJ, held meeting last night and the fol-
lowing officers were elected John G.. Rice.
W. NJ: E.P. owen, :. W; W. L. William
son. I. ". George h. Richardson, secre-
tary; ID. j. Weisiger, treasurer; c. IL.
>imms. =. D.; \. II. Fitzgerald. j. D.;
W. T. Lithg0w, tiler; stewards, NJ. X. Lloyd,
4. If. Perry, a. W. Fair, 7. J. Jewett and
+. NJ. &. Duyal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
THE SCoTcHIRlSH CONGRESS.
Proceedings of the second Day of the
As.enblaEe.

rnIsnrEG, PA, May 3l.-Ghc Presl-
DENTAL party, consisting OF President llar-
rison. Hon. William Window, Secretary OF
the Treasury: POsimastor-General Nana-
maker. Hon. Jcre Rusk, Secretary Of Agri-
culture. and the Presidents Private Necre-
tar,, Elijah ilalford. arrived in this city
from Cleveland, ONO, at O'Clock tins morn
ing. A special committee OF representa-
tive citizens and delegates 10 the scotch
Irish COugioss met the distinguished party
at nion station. Headed by an escort o.
hUv policemen, Companies &C. and ~"
y. g.. r.. and detail from Battery "k,
ana the Great N estern Band. The party
was taken 10 the MonOngabela House Tor
breakfast. AT $50 o'clock the same escort
conducted ihc honorable visitors 70 Me
chanlcs' Hail. where tine ~cOtch-lrlsh Con-
grcss is held. 4 large audience had
already assembled, and warmly greeted
the Presidential party. An informal
reception. lasting an hour was held,
and on leaving the Hall three rOuslng
cheers were given iu honor Of the president
aud distngu shed gentlemen. At lOOciOck
they were again ON their way 20 W NashinS-
ION.
As soon as the confusion in the hall had
subsidized. President Bonner called the Con-
crass 10 order The regular exercises were
opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Ferguson
president Of Westminster College. Cover
nor Campbell. of Ohio, was introduced and
delivered an interesting address Oh "rhe
scotch-Iri.h Of Pennsylvania" paying a
glowing tribute 10 It's many distinguished
citizens Of the past and present. The gov
ernor's speech was received with much en-
thusiasm.
Governor Campbell is accompanied by his
stan officers aud ladies.
Professor II. a. White Of Lexington, va,
was introduced, and for an hour spoke ei
Washington and Ice, the scOicb-lrish Uni
yersity." A. the close Of his remarks tue
Congress adjourned till the evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01

horn, young white man. living near Mar
shall, was shocked by n bolt Of lightning
that struck a tree near by. and was severe
| " hurt. He was unconscious nearly an
hour, but at last accounts he was not con-
sidcred dangerously injured.
A letter received here from Marshall
saws: There il not stalk of corn left
stan ling, nor a blade OF wheat; the trees
are rddled 10 pieces; the fences all blown
down and not a spire of any kind left in the
gardens. My wheat crop viii not be worth
harvesting"
The barn Of Col. Robert Beverly. near The
Plains, was, il is said, blown down and its
contents scattered
This is the same storm, without the hail,
however. that passed over Fredericksburg
and vicinity, leyeling trees and doing much
damage.
Mrs. Lucy Pcachy Powell. the venerable
widow Of William Alexander Powell, died
here this morning. aged eighty-iiyc years.
The clerk Of the Corporation Court re-
corded ninety-two deeds in the month end
ing tO-day-an increase, boom.
There were seven marriages here during
the month.
\ happy party Of deaf and dumb children
passed down the river to-day on an eX-
CursOn.
Mayor Downham collected $l,69T in fines
during the year. Most Of the AleXandrians
who went 10 the unNcling have returned.
one Of the men this morning asked the re-
porter if he "didn't look a sigbt," and on
being answered in the Affirmative added,
swell. | can't help it. | haven't taken of
my clothes since Tuesday night"
Every pilgrim speaks well for Richmond,
so far as hospitality j. concerned. They
say the decorations and the crowds oqualled
those OF Washington on big occasions. All
have stories 10 tell Of the trip.
Yesterday "A large delegation of Lee Camp
went out TO seven Pines, where the old
Seventeenth did some fine work. and bled
freely while doing it.
Charles Thompson, the Postal manager
here. went down with Manager Hill. Of
Progress. Thompson returned nearly dead,
and liill was as cut up as ifhe had been in
the war. Thompson uses crutches, and had
to stand up all the time on either them or
one leg. He got at the depot here too late
10 get ticket. and Hill volunteered tO get
of the train at Quantco and get him one.
Thompson gave Hill two greonbacks. and
Hill sIrdng from the train before II
stopped. lie struck the ground as
lG-p0und shot. then fell into n well, which
luckily had no water in il. His clothes
were rent. his head cut. aud right knee
skinned and left shank made raw. and he
tore the orccnbacks in two. lie was plas-
tered mp with court plaster, and says he
chad very good time
Many tpll Of harder cuffs than this.
Judge Keith to-day chartered the Locust
lIill Gold Mining Company. with 100000
capital. II is a SpOtsylvauia county con-
cern. with j. T.. Emerson president, Il. y.
ROyall secretary and treasurer, and James
Clayton superintendent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
CAPITAL NEWS.
Senator Carlisle Discusses the sub-rreas
ury Bnl-Otber Washington Items.

urY Bill-Other Washington Items.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 81. Senator
Carlisle has written a long letter to men,
Der of the Farmers Alliance in Tuskegee.
Ala. in regard 70 the Sub-Treasury bill
now pending in Congress. In the letter
Mr.. Carlisle SAYS: 'rhe whole schems IN
It's general form and design Is vicious III
principle. and il adopted, would prove IN
practice ruinous TO every interest II is in
tended 10 benefit"
lie saws further, that il is 'plan 10 COM
pei the government 10 issue and distribute
money for the benefit of the people living
in the rich and productive counties ut the
expense of the people living in the poorer
and less productive ones. Moreover, II Is a
plan to enable INSCRIPTIONS spectators to
lake advantage of the farmers pecuniary
necessities. and extOrt eXhOrbitant prices
for food from people who reside IN cities,
towns and villages"
The plan, If adopted, he says, would
throw the country into profound confusion
twice year, enriching some by imitation OF
currency, and bankruptng others by CON
traction of currency and decline IN prices.
BOLD DAYLIGHT ROBBERY.
Miss Jessie Goode. aged eighteen, was as
saulted and robbed in broad day light to-
day, by two negroes, who. after Il violent
struggle. succeeded in obtaining her pocket.
book. The assault was committed on Mas
sachusetts avenue, near Fourteenth street,
in the heart OF the city, and where The travel
Is heavy and the sidewalks usually well
iiiIed with pedestrians. The foot pads made
their escape.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
MANCHESTER MATTERS
what Is Going on of Interest on the Other
Side of the Water.

Mrs. +. T.. Marks, OF Petersburg, is visit
ing friends in Manchester.
Mr.. Jacob Writ continus quite i'll at his
residence ia Swansboro.
The Christian Church, on COwardin ave-
nue.. will be finished in few weeks.
In the Mayors Court Yesterday morning
Robert Fleming was fined 81 for an ordi-
nance violation. There were no other cases.
Mrs. {. g. Darlington, Of Halifax Court
house, is the guest Of Mrs. X. u. Carrington,
SOt Decatur street.
Miss Bessie ellis, of Farmyille, and Miss
I.ottie Gibson. of Richmond, are the guests
of the Misses Lthg0w, Porter street.
Mr.. ". I. Norris, u Petersburg, Is yisit-
ing his sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Norris, on
Ninth street between Hull and Decatur.
Colonel Arthur Evans, of Lee Camp. went
over 10 Manchester Yesterday afternoon at
& O'Clock with one thousand ioayes Of bread.
These he distributed to anybody that wanted
il (whltc or colored), and i was only short
time before the whole supply was exhausted:
The distribution took place at Ninth ana
Hull streets.
The Railroad Branch Of the Young Mems
Christian Association, OF Manchester. VIII
hold gospel meeting II Leader Hall th's
afternoon Ut 4 o'clock, Rev. a. q. bledsos
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
ITEMS In VIRGINIA.
A WELCHMAN FALLS SIXTY FEET
INTO LITTLE RIVER.
Terrific Storm in Various Parts of the
State-Damnge 10 Eoarding-house
by Lightning in Basic City-Deaths in
Lynchburg,

by Lightning in Basic City-Deaths in
Lynchburg.
NORFOLK, VA. May al Special. To
morrow will bc great day at the many
scashore resorts in the vicinity Of Norfolk.
All will throw open their doors for the sum-
mcr SPECIAL trains will be rnn by the rail-
road companies TO Ocean View. Virginia
Beach and Ocean Shore Park. The fare has
been placed at such q minimum figure that
thousands will no doubt take advantage OF
ID. All Of the scashOro resorts have been re-
modelled during the winter and are prcpar-
ing for the heaviest rush since their estab-
lishmcLt. The warm weather in May has
hastened the departure of many summer
tourists. and a number Of Norfolk families
who have cottages at Virginia Beach moved
into them to-day.
4 very handsome banquet was given at
the IIygea hotel. Old Point. tonight by The
members of the Norfolk bar 10 President
Warren l.. Elliott Of the Wilmington n
Weldon road Mr. Elliotts recent appoint
mcnt to This position necessitatcs his re-
moyal from Norfolk. and he leaves for VIII
mington next week. The salary attached
20 hls Office is $4,000 per annum.
Work on the new hotel at Old Point is
progressing rapidly and John Chamber
lainc expects 10 have il completed by the
first Of November, when NortherneIs first
begin going South.
The farmers have done well with their
truck this season, and have made money.
Strawberries have brought the most cash,
aud are still being shipped IN large quanti-
ties. New potatoes and peas are also being
sent to Northern markets in large quanti-
tics. and are hrineIng good prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
ALEXANDRIA.
Terrific storm-Speaking Well of Rich
mond's Hospitality.

mond's Hospitality
ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 3l.-.Special. -
PASSENGERS by the Manassas train this
morning report a terrific rain and wind
storm. accompanied by thunder. Lightning
and hail in the ncighborhOods OF Rector
town and Marshall. in Fauquier county,
Yesterday evening at g O'Clock. The WIND
had the force Of cyclone, aud the rain,
fhough Of a short duration, was NeritaOle
waterspout. At RectortOwn the temperance
lodge il said 10 have been blown down ana
the roofs of the Methodist Church and part
Of the depot We're carried away
while the shade and forest trees
were uprooted and broken down like
reeds. At Marshall the roof OF
The PRESBYTERIAN church and part OF
the cOrnice were torn OF, several buildings
were started from their foundations and
half the trees in the village were blown
down. The side Of Major Fosters large
cattle barn was STAYED IN and the whole
structure moved from its place, and his
annie orchard Of old trees near by has
scarcely a half dozen trees left standing
some Of them thirty years OLD belng TORN
np by the roots and rolled along Ike
weeds before the wind and lett stand
ing with the roots sticking straight
up I'm the air. The damage 10 NUT
and growing crops and small stock
by the hail, which was propelled by the
wind with almost the force Of rifle
hall. is incalculable, being limited only by
The extent of the storm. All the wheat and
,re tbat was reached by 1t must be a
,1tal loss. Al the early hour that the train
leaves that section, but few particulars
had been gathered and but one casualty by
lightning had been heard or clay Van.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
THE ALABAMA DEMOCRATS
NINA Thomas q. Jones foI
Their N NJ Governor.
No nina

Mamma Thomas q. Jones FOR
Their N At Governor.
MONTGOMERY ALA, May 3l.-The Ala
bama Democratic state Convention closed
its labors at $3.50 this afternoon, after four
davs' session. which for interest and excite
ment is unparalleled in the political history
of the State.
The slate. as completed, is as follows:
For Governor. Thomas G.. Jones; Secretary
Of state. j. ID. Barron, OF Clay; AUDITOR,
CYRUS y. llOgue. Of Perry; Treasurer, John
l.. Cobbs, of Montgomery; Attorney-Gen-
eral. W. l.. Martin, of Jackson; superIn-
tendent of Education. j. q. Harris. OF sum-
ter.
Colonel Jones was born in Macon, Ga,
forty-six years ago. At the outbreak OF the
late war he was q cadet at the Virginia
Military Institute. and left that school 10
enter actively in the service OF the COnfed-
ate army. lie filled several positions in
the service before being appointed aide-de-
camp to General John b. Gordon,
now Governor of Georgia. lie was
brave, faithful, and capable sol
dier, and for his display Of gallantry at
BrltOn he was promoted to assistant adJu-
tant-general to General Gordon, and was
afterwards promoted 10 major and assistant
I0IIfHII--ffUtItl VI ti' Tft'uu WI i' " Wv
Army of Northern Virginia. in which posi-
ton he continued until the cessation Of hos
tilities.
After the close OF the war Colonel Jones re-
turned 10 tnis city. He began the study OF
law, and was admitted to practice in this
city. lie has been an active participant in
all tine struggles OF this state since
the days of reconstruction, and con-
tributed all in his power to achieve
the victory which wresled the control OF
the city, county and state from Republican
domination. He served the city of Mont
gomery as an alderman for six or elght
wears. resigning that position on his election
as a member of the State House OF Repre-
sentatiyes from this county in 1854. lie was
reelected To the House in 1886. AT this
session of the Legislature he was chosen
Speaker Of the House.
Colonel Jones is man Of slight build, OF
excellent address, and possessed OF manly
integrity of the highest order. As lawyer
he ranks high in the profession; as a citi-
zen he is enthusiastic upon the subject OF
Alabama. and progressive in his ideas OF
its development.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
RALEIGH BUDGET.
The Governors Mansion Nearing Compile
ton Work on the Askew Paper Mill.

The Governors Mansion Nearing Compile
ton work ON the iskew Paper Mill.
RALEIGH, \. c.. May 3l.-.special. r.
Work on the Governors mansion here is
rapidly nearing completion. To-day the
columns were placed in all poriicos Of tie
building.
\ northern stock syndicate, in which
George II. Vanderbilt and John ii. lnman
are Interested. have purchased large tract
of land on Beaumont Ridge. near Asheyillc,
and have i'm view the erection Of man.
moth hotel upon IT,
The Askew Paper Mills on Neuse river,
in this county. have Just received and are
puttIng in Il full equipment of wood pulp
machinery for grinding wood up in makins
paper. The mill is now daily turning out
large supplies Of paper.
The new church Just completed by the
Lutheran denomination, at Nilmlngton,wili
be dedicated tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
BASEBALL.
Report of the Various Games Played
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
Players League.--At New York: New
Yorks, q; Pittsburgs, 3. At Brooklyn;
Brooklyns, .; CleyeIands, (l0 innings.)
At Philadelphia: PbiladeIphias. 4; CHI
cagos, D. At Boston: Bostons, II; Buna-
los. q.
National League.-At New York; New
Yorks, (; Cincinnatis, ~. At Brookl,n;
Br0oklyns, Z; Chicagoes, 4. At Philadei-
phia: Philadelphias, =; Cleyelands. y. Al
Boston: Bostons, ); Pittsburgs ..
American Association.--N Brookiyn:
Brooklyns, Il; 81. Louis, o. At syracuse;
syracuse, 4; Toledos, 3. At Rochester,:
Rochesters, 4; Louisyllles, ]. Al Colum-
bus: Columbus, 2; Athletics, >.
Atlantic Association.-At New Haven:
New Hayens, s; Jersey Citys, l.. Al New-
ark: Newarks, 4; Wilmngtons, ;. AT Wor.
cester: Worcesters, 4; Washingtors, !. At
Hartford: Harfords, Q; Baltimores, Z.
TUE PLAYERS LEAGUE PROGRAM
NEW YORK. May 3l.--At the meeting Of
delegates OF the eight clubs OF the Playerv'
Base Ball League, it was voted 20 adhere 90
the Arrangement Of games, perfected II
March. and in dong this the League ei-
fectually puts at rest all reports and rumors
Of contrary nature.