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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16

and his mule. Bills teeth
imbedded in tho animals Ga, 's
blood trickled down the side u, 81
head. Bill was all bumped no an ,n
back OF bis mad steed and pri,.,, ,aS
most ludicrous sight Tic tr,sa.s
tapped their wings AMI ,ho cliet'
made a terrible CHATTER, vbiel, e.
served 10 make the mule 20 faster IL.
theJohnuies behind uslauqh. Tbsv s''
Mt us. but We were not hit. I sn -.
they could not have bit Bill, Tor bo -
being carried along AZ great speed
Through the pickcthne 81 or,..-
mont and on through the cainn 80.
Bills mule, the poultry bobbiny M 10y
down at every Jump. Assoon "a -
We were out OF reach q tle e,',-. !,
gathered all my lung poser oad ,'rs.,
ed
"Let 60 the mules ear DIT. va,
safe "
"Bill heard me and lct 60 Uoe..t-
succeeded in stopping ,he mule. ~
sides went IN aud out hko bg i.r.-.
An examination showed that Did f.i
chowed over half the mulesearoF pr
allowed It was the toughest ht - ,...,
he had ever tackled. but that r,y't b.
got square on roast turkey anl ,s,.
We lost two OF tho best horses ~ a.,
camp,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
THE MEDIUM GOT WON,
An Amusing Mistake at an r,.,.-
SpirltuRlistlc sclnr.
Mex YORK suu.i

A very funny incident t.rk It., q,
Winstep. Conn, IN n spiu,ua. .te s-,,
in the village hall there tio 0t..r .rs.
ming, and the village ssept,s are ef
chuckling over it. Colby. ttr r..,-
spiritualst. slate-wrter. AMI orr.rt,f
shades, had charmed barge asi..-.. .
the faithful. and then a dreamy lr.s,,.
tied on his face that indicated tg.
spook was ready with an 8ee trra
company. ID turned Quito lctl. ...f
Of Samuel Andrews, once a gen. a.
Of some consequence, now ol.ga aft
at large. So the snrit sa.d tLr1.h
Colby:
IL am here and have a me"lc. I
am enjoying spirit-life AMI am mpry'
That non-cOmnital statement w.. 90
right, and every one mafysi.cl. Il,Ne
spirit went on reckless'y:
MY wife Sophia is with ma'
Then there WAS luil In tLe uesr,,
for an instant. which was interrupted Nv
sharp voice IN the auiil,l g-.l
raid
No, she hslnt. his WIZ aIt DIAL
yet"
AT that bald contradiction Colby ci.a
out Of bis trance with snap. hc4.I
at the audionca IN confusion fora .l.
ute, then he pulled himself t't p
brayely and siemmerod out 'ie sl'a
tnent that he had received ihc r.. l
wrong. That was evident but 3D.. s1..
encc stll glarei. Thou le Ailel.
"The message should have been (. lt
wife Sophia instead %. eholt hr
That was evident, too. but t.o rest %. 90
francs was q dismal proccllu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
THE MEXICAN LOAN.
A "Reminiscences of Mr.. Corcoran and the
Naring HrOfhers.


A "Reminiscences of Mr.. Corcoran and the
Barring Brothers.
When the Mexican loan was offered TO
the public Mr.. Corcoran was OF the firm
Of Corcoran ~ Riggs, OF which he mad
long been the head. Mr.. Corcoran was
q man Of bold and broad views, but his
partner was more cautious man and
satisfied to let well enough alone. Mr..
Corcoran though the loan an admirable
opportunity for making at the same time
fame and fortune, and SO believing he
proposed to his partner that their firm
should take q large block OF the bonds.
Mr.. Riggs being, as said, less bold, OBJ.
jected, whereupon Mr.. Corcoran SAID
then we will dissolve and the firm OF
Corcoran Il Riggs was dissolved in con-
sequence. Then Mr.. Corcoran sub
scrlbed TO the loan and ut once proceed
cd TO London to place his bonds.
Upon arriving in London the first per-
son he sought was Lord AShburton, a
member Of the great banking house OF
Barring Brothers, whose friendship he
had acquired while the nobleman was
negotiating the Ashburton treaty, which
settled our northeastern boundary. His
reception, while cordial personally, was
most disheartening as to the object OF
his mission. The noble Lord said TO
Mr.. Corcoran, "Mr. Corcoran, why did
you not write to me2 l could have saved
YOU all the trouble and expense of your
long and tedious journey (Which was not
then made in fast ocean palaces you
cannot place one of your bonds here. ="
Bearing in mind that the Barings were
the great high priests of the Temple Of
Mammon and Finance OF the world 8
centre one can partially realize the con-
fusion that must have oyertaken Mr..
Corcoran when he heard such verdict
pronounced by such an oracle for fail
ure to place the bonds meant ruin. Mr..
Corcoran replied "Oh, no, you are
mistaken you viii take some OF the
bonds yourself, and that will establish
them in the market" But Lord
Ashburton was not moved. and as Mr..
Corcoran's friends refused, why of course
everybody did. But though perhaps
almost in despair Mr.. Corcoran still per-
sisted in his efforts, remaining IN Lon
don and receiving the social courtesies
which his acquaintance with Lord
Ashburton secured him. But all in vain,
for no bonds were taken. Ii required a
brave heart to pass through tho ordeal,
for failure meant financial ruin with its
train Of painful consequences. But an
incident that at first threatened 10 be q
disgreeable oontretemps turned out to
be the Joshua to lead him into the
promised land. One evening he was
dining with Quaker banker, and
when, during the course Of the evening,
the bankers wife learned he was from the
South she launched out into a fierce
TRADE against slavery. Mr. Corcoran
could not agree with the Quakeress, but
he added that he did not
relish slavery and that he had
himself set his slaves free. This remark
struck the lady forcibly, but hardly GER
tain that she understood him correctly,
she asked him, "Did'st thou really free
thy slayes?" and upon receiving an
affirmative answer she turned to her hus-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16

or tbe east and the North mountains on
,ha west and no more desirable resi-
dance sites can be found anywhere.
The company propose to lay Off these
lands Immediately into lots, streets,
alleys. and blocks. set out shade-trees,
establish an electric plant. and thorough
Iv nrepare the grounds for buildings.
rfbeir frat sale of lots will take place on
tbo Cd and Sd of December. AS their
oLo,ter allows them to conduct building,
loan and investment companies their
stock would seem to offer fine opportu-
nitv for investment. They will com
mence the building OF q SfO,O GOO hotel OF
once.
A RICH COUNTRY.
IA before stated, Harrisonburg is tho
contre of one of the richest agricultural
sections of Virginia. The population of
Rockingham county have been always
noted for their thrift and intelligence
and promptness in discharging their
financial obligations, and Harrisonburg
ID their commercial and financial centre.
AN ADDITIONAL FACTOR.
An additional factor that must tend to
build up Harrisonburg IS that IN close
proximity to it are valuable water-power
sitos. which invite the establishment Of
numerous minor industries for the man
ufecture OF the products OF the forest,
and will thus largely contribute to the
already fine trade of the place.
A GREAT ADVANTAGE.
A great advantage that Harrisonburgen-
lows IL that it will not have 70 struggle
into existence. 1t already exists as a solid
oo-ahead place. 1t has population, good
society. substantial business buildings,
fine private dwellings, an established re-
tail trade and municipal Improvements
10 build upon. AS some one has re-
marked the development OF tine mineral
deposits near the town will be clear
Gain. The assembling ola large popu-
lation around the present limits Of the
place is but question Of O short time,
and logically the demand Tor building
lots will be only q question OF a short
time. Indeed there is o demand for
these now that would seem to show the
investor that the opportune moment for
investment is the present, whether his
intention be to build residence, engage
in manufacturing or business, or hold the
property for rise.
FIELD FOR INVESTMENT.
The mineral resources of Rockingham
that have not been fully investigated will
be subject TO such investigation, and Is
confidently believedthat the uncoyerngs
so far made are but the commencement
of more valuable finds. Harrisonburg
does not claim BOOM but it claims
that il can without question show tha. no
place in Virginia Offers letter field for
investment. Aside from the mineral
feature that enters into consideration IN
calculating upon its future, investment
here has in it all the elements OF safety
and profit from the natural growth and
expansion Of the place. ABAMINrA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
Injustice TO the Gas Department.


To the Editor of the Dispatch:
think "Reader" IN his article OF
November 18th does injustice TO the gas
department and is also misleading as to
the price charged for gas in other cities
whom he says that the price charged else
where is 70 cents and 81 per thousand
cubic feet. / can recall but two places
in tho United States where gas Is sold at
the figures he mentions, and one OF these
places the works are owned and operated
by the CITY. He deducts from the reye-
nue. of the works u per cent. for depre-
citation, which is provided for each year
by an appropriation under the head
of exnense account, which is expend-
cd for the renewal of service and street
MAINS, retorts, meters, &c. he also says
that the street lamps cost S3hoo each,
while in other cities they only cost from
slS to gel. The contract price for
street-lamps in other cities range from
el7 TO s27, with the proviso IN the con-
tract that four-foot burners are to DO used.
Take the amouns disbursed for current
expenses on account If the gas depart
ment and add to it 6 per cent interest on
/ the plant the cost Of gas to the city will
be Sl.12 per 1000 cubic feet. This
| will make the street-lamps cost S27. %
each. including nine Seimen's lamps Of
500 candle power each. Our street
lamps burn from six TO nine feet per
hour, and nothing less will satisfy the
public.
Perhaps il might interest tho people
of Richmond 70 know what other cities
are paving for electric lights on their
streets will give you the prices paid
in some of the cities in New York State {:
Albany, 2,000-candle power, 39l cents
per night
Auburn, 2,OOO-candle power, 81 cents
per night
Buffalo, 2,0O0-candle power. 40 cents
per night.
Binghamton. 2,OO0-candle power, So
cents per night.
Cortland, 2,0O0-candle power, 80 cents
per night
Corning, 2,OOO-candle power, 81 cents
per night.
Dunkirk, 2,0OO-candle power, IL cents
per night
Syracuse, 2.00O-candle power, 40 cents
per night
Poughkeepsie, 2,OOO-candle power, 81
cents per night.
Rochester, 2,00O-candle power, 2S
cents per night
watertown. 2,000-candle power, %
cents per night
All Of the above lights arc nominally
1000 candle power and burn all night
and every night. OBSERVER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
ANEW eemARLE COMPANY.
NfcLawman's Painful Accidental Lady
Severely Injured by Runway
| yt.,r,o,a ntaprt.f,

MCI1Wmnn'a IAiuiuA AttiuhaAA--+A A+'Ne
Severely Injured by a Runaway.
rcorrespoudence Of the Richmond Dispaich.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Nov. IA, 1880.
Judge X. T. w, Duke, Jr., of the
CORPORATION Court. has granted charter
10 MessrA NJ. kaufman, w. h. Burnley,
NJ. Leterman. z. Leterman, and George
b. Marshall. 30 form Joint stock com
pany. TO be known as the Albemarle In
yestment Company. the capital stock to
be not less than $4,000 nor more than
$50 600, divided into shares of 500 each.
The officers of the company are NJ.
Leterman, president W. Il. Burnley,
vice.president; Nj. kaufman, treasurer /;
George b. Marshall, secretary. The
purpose Of the company is to operate IN
real estate, etc. All OF the officers are
Charlottesville businessmen.
The Hastings Court-Judge Il. i. W.
DIXIE, Jr., presiding-is in session. Only
one case has been tried. There IS no.
thing of special interest before it.
General A. j.. Long, who has been i'll
in Bedford county for some time, IS SO
far recovered as to be expected home
to-day. His son is with him.
Mr.. Barbour Thompson, OF the Vlr-
pinia Midland branch of the Piedmont
Air Line has been in the city for several
days.
Mrs. Tillman. OF Staunton, Va, (nee
Lula Jarman,) is visiting her brother,
Mr., Ii, ID. Jarman.
DEATH OF MRS. BRUCE.
Mrs. Lula Bruce, wife of Engineer
Thomas Bruce, OF the Virginia Midland
railroad, is dead. She had been great
sufferer for month or more, and had but
Just recently recovered from a severe
illness. Her funeral will take place
from the Methodist church this after
noon at o'clock.
Mr.. A. L. d. Lawman, the gentleman
who walked off one of the bridges at the
woollon-mills, sustained fracture OF a
bone in the right leg. but Is now doing
we'll as could be expected. He laid under
the bridge after the accident fully half
an hour calling for help before assistance
came to him. The accident happened at
night, and is the second one of the kind
at the same spot.
Rev. George @. Vanderslice, Of Peters
burg. will preach at the Methodist church
Sunday morning and night in the abb
sence OF the pastor at the Conference,
and Rev. L. w. Moore, of the Albermale
Female Institute, will occupy the pulpit
of the Baptist church. the pastor being
at the association.
A horse attached to buggy in which
was seated Mrs. Horace b. Burnley and a
little colored boy ran away yesterday.
In coming down Tenth street the buggy
ran against post, which threw the occu-
pants out Mrs. Burnley had her collar
bone broken and was otherwise con-
siderably bruised and frightened. Ii is
hoped that she is not seriously injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16

band and said: " Thou must take some Of
his bonds" Tho Quaker banker did so,
his example was followed, the bonds
were speedily placed, and Mr.. Corcoran
returned homo with the fame and fortune
he had sought. Mr.. Corcoran having
been successful, Mr.. Riggs was very glad
again TO unite his fortunes with his
former partner. and the sign OF Con-
coran & Riggs again appeared IN the
financial sky. SESEx.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
Como.
Published By request)

i
Have you forgotten Como, dear, my Love
Those olive misted slopes. the tender light
That dreamed along Carloita villa, white
Against tue purple ANS DoJeaa, apoyo'
And, palm 20 palm, the gardens shadows
through
Wandered. with speech Of usught save love
AMI you?
An iiex's shade fell dark across your hair,
And moved 10 vague foreeoding my yure faith
That all Ia life and love would meet my prayer.
SO slight thing and yet to-day bear
Within my heart that flex-shadow wrath.
And still remember. Dear, do you forget
Beyond that sEisli Of death between " setf
XIII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
OFFICIAL.
OFFICE or
DR., BENNETT r. DAVENPORT,
STATE ANALYST.

BosroN, Mass, June I2th 1850
When first opened in the test made by me- "IliEPON L
Baking Powder was found be the strongest yielding $3.50
more than the Royal and 362 than Ceveands AT the last
test "THEPURE was I559y stronger than the Royal and
292% than Cevelands ......
BENNETT +. DAVENPORT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16

There are two things which men "a
never understand. one d WHY they s-a
not appreciated. Another 's, why veg
are expected toHppreci.teauy ol. cse.-
tfoIrs0u ffT.ll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16

For incipient consumption use DR..
Bulls Cough syrup. The best remedy
" the world
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
LAND PURCHASES.

As q consequence lands have been
bought up all around here, either for
the development of their minerals or in
order to meet the present and future de-
mands of the town for manufacturing
and residence sites. Some OF these pur-
chases have been made by individuals
and some by companies. Among the
latter is the Richmond and Harrison
burg Land Company, in which O number
OF Richmond gentlemen are interested.
This company was chartered by the Cir
cult Court OF the city of Richmond
The capital stock is 100000, and the
officers are: President, III. l.. Pelouze,
Richmond /; Vice President, DR.. Rives
Tatum, Harrisonburg; Secretary. j. l.
Boswell, Jr., Richmond Treasurer, s. II.
Bowman, Richmond; General Manager,
Q, Il. Lupton, Harrisonburg Counsel
Phil. b. SHIELD, Richmond; Directors,
II. l.. Pelouze, Riyes Tatum, Phil Il.
SHIELD, James T. Vaughan, III. A. Tabb,
Il. A. Barber, Ii. w. Nunnally, s. III.
Bowman, w. T. Loving, Andrew Welsh,
and w. Il. Richardson. The charter is q
liberal one and the financial plan is upon
a business basis. The company have
acquired at cost OF S97, 800 q tract OF
land embracing three hundred and fifty
nine acres lying in the southeast portion
OF the town OF Harrisonburg. This land
is in the direction OF tho most natural
growth Of the town and is bordered by
as handsome residences as can be found
in the Valley Of Virginia. II commands
q full view ol the Massanuttan mountains
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
IRON.FURNACEs.

These conditions mean iron-furnaces
in and around Harrisonburg and IRON
furnaces mean the extension of the
towns industrial enterprises, its increase
in population, and its territorial expan-
sion. This is the view capital has taken
of the situation, and it has practically il
Illustrated the fact. 1t reasoned with the
unerring instinct of capital that town
with Hsrrisonburg's railroad connec-
tions-it is to be connected with the She
nandoah-Valley road at Elkton-and in
section Astounding in mineral wealth
and where farm lands are worth $50 to
$l50p per acre, was bound to grow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16

AS to the coal developments, these
have not been thorough, but the leads
leave no doubt that the deposits are
large, while the specimens show high
grades. The Goals are bituminous, semi
bituminous. and anthracite. Some of
the bituminous Goals closely resemble
cannei coal,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16

The iron ores consist of both red and
brown hematites, which upon analysis
show to be up to high standard in work
able values, and exist in large and easily
developed deposits. The manganese is
of superior quality and there seems TO
be little question that the deposits are
also very extensive, while the lead ore
analyses so per cent Of pure galena.
The mineral paints, lumber, ochre, and
sienna have been fully developed and
passed upon by experts as of most supe-
rior quality, and the marbles are of the
highest grade and susceptible OF the
finest polish.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
WOULD COMBINE

Bnt mineral wealth lay hidden in the
earth all around Harrisonburg, and IT
was ordained that il should be developed
and combine with the agricultural wealth
of Rockingham in rapidly pushing the
town 10 the front as seat OF numerous
,,Iuotripq
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
A SPLENDID SHOWING.

This in itself is o splendid showing,
but constitutes merely an earnest OF the
lines of progress that are opening up be-
fore Harrisonburg and all the environing
country tributary TO it. The upbuilding
and expansion Of the town by the estab,
lishment of the collateral industries OF
mineral development have just begun.
Within q radius of few miles OF Hat
risonburg abound lead, iron, coal, man
psnese, and umbers, ochres, and siennas
of the finest quality, while in Harrison
burg such positive indications of oil have
developed that two oil-wells are being
bored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16

From what can learn the situation IN
financial circles at Buena Vista is very
healthy. The financiors are regarded as
liberal but cautious and conservative
men. Taking the fine showing made in
the last statement of the First National
Bank of Buena Vista as a criterion there
is solid ground for the confidence that is
expressed regarding money circles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16
MANAGEMEST.

IA to tho management of the Buena
Vista Company find them active, push
ing, wide-awake, liberal men, and have
seen an estimate from good source that
the company's assets exceed their llabih-
ties by a million and quarter OF dol
lara
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-16

The Buena Vista Company has never
made efforts 10 attract miscellaneous
population such as too often flocks TO a
new place. The policy OF the company,
ms heretofore stated, is to grant free sites
70 manufacturing establishments. and
give such enterprises every possible en-
enlargement, thus building on the basis
OF getting an industrious population and
insuring every one that needs work some
thing To do. In some cases where enter
prises OF this sort are being removed to
Buena Vista it is expected that they will
remove their old force with them. BY the
spring il Is calculated there will be here
some 1900 additional mechanics, who,
by bringing their families with them,
will swell the population immensely and
create O demand for many small indus
tries. From this ii will be seen that the
900houses under contract by the different
building and loan associations are but @
mere indication Of what building ac-
tivity must soon be, aud consequently OF
what the demand for lots must be.
Every day Mr.. Il. A. Barclay has appli.
cations from persons desiring 10 locate
plants, and be keeps corps Of clerks an
svering letters OF inquiry from all over
The country.
{ repeat, and wish 10 emphasize my
sbserystion, that even those who do not
vfsh to invest 1t tho great sale OF lots
Tat tskas plscA here on the 10Th and
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-11-26
A CRIME OF RAPE.

John Henderson, farmer living one
mile south of Bucklin. in this county,
was arrested one day last week on the
charge of rape, the complainant being
Ida May Walkin. a girl fourteen years of
age. who lives with her parents on a
farm near Bucklin. The cOmplainants
story is told as follows: On or about
May first, last, complainant and John
Henderson were engaged in the planting
of corn on the latter's farm; on their
return from the field at noon they were
compelled to pass through a ravine or
canyon, and while thus concealed from
view Henderson seized the girl and out
ragged her. She is of a very nervous dis
position; had never before been in the
society of men, and her extreme young
age and frightened condition rendered
her powerless to resist the assault of her
companion.
Henderson is married man and has a
wife and two children. He will be given
a preliminary hearing before Justice
Sillett at Bucklin to-day. County Attor-
ney Madison will prosecute and NJ. w.
Sutton will defend the case.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-11-26
-Rev. s. r. Busser. Of Topeka. fIlled

Rev. 5. E. Busser, Of Topeka, filed
the pulpit at the Presbyterian church last
Sunday morning and evening. preaching
two eloquent sermons to large congre-
cations. Mr.. Busser has many warm
personal friends in this city. and when it
was learned that he had expressed the
desire to come into our midst his friends
at once took up the cause, and it was for
the purpose of introducing himself TO
the church and public that he came here
and preached to US on last Sunday. A
meeting of the members of the church
and citizens was called for Monday
morning to consider the advisability of
giving him a call. and committees were
appointed to circulate subscription lists
and ascertain if the required amount Of
money could be raised. This was COM
paratively easy task. 1t now remains for
the church to make the call. for which
purpose another meeting has been called
for Friday night. Mr.. Busser is very
brilliant man, highly interesting speak
err. and we believe he can do us much
good. Our people will make no mistake
in engaging his services.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1890-11-26

Notice is hereby given that special
meeting of the stockholders of the Bev-
erley Mining Company will be held at
the Office of the secretary. in Dodge City,
Kansas, Saturday, December Goth. 1890,
at the hour of two O'Clock p. M, at which
meeting nine new directors are to be
elected, and to transact such other bust
ness as may come before said meeting.
H. NJ. BEVERLEY, President.
D. NJ. FROST. Secretary.