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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
Cumberland Democrats.

A meeting was held at Cumberland
Courthouse July %, 1890. to elect delegates
to the Congressional Nominating Conven-
ton to be held at Amherst Courthouse
August LIST. The meeting was called to
order by the county chairman MIR. james
y. Clarke, and c. T. Goodman was APP
pointed secretary.
The following gentlemen were the dele
gates elected:
From the Hamilton District-Captain
Edward Il. Cooke and Judge John o.
Reynolds. .
Madison District-Dr. William Fuqua
and John III. Mcltae.
Randolph District-B. w. l.. Blanton and
T. n. Caruthers.
Colonel Samuel +. Coleman, delegate at
large.
There being no further business before
it the meeting then adjourned.
c. I. GOODMAN. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24

converting the DAnville and Nsw-River
road into broad gauge, Patrick can fur
niaf from her almost boundless forests IN
immense quantity of timber and lumber.
Although q good deal of walnut timber
has already been exported. vast quantity
OF Il 10 still to be seen along the mountain
slopes, and this, together with the mex
haustible supply of poplar, oak. pine, ash,
hickory, and other valuable varieties, will
make tnis section an inviting field to en-
terprising lumbermen as soon as reasona-
bic freight rates can be obtained.
ALMOST rPrDKxIcs.
Dysentery il prevailing to- an alarming
extent in the western part OF this county
and many deaths have already been. re-
ported. Old and young alike succumb 10
the dire malady. Murrain OF very ma
lignant form has appeared rs an epidemic
among the cattle in this locality Almost
every attack terminates fatally, and there
is great deal OF excitement, as the disease
is spreading very rapidly.
There have been several splendid show.
ers here during tho last few DAYS, and as
the weather is very WARM corn and vegeta-
bles are growing finely.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
CUlPEPeR'S GUESTS
eummering There from All Parts-A Big
Delegation from Richmond.

ICOfrtopVuueuCcOi ttic MT DiepobCUsI
CUlPEPER, Va. July 20. 1890.
Culpeper is filed with guests this sum-
mer from all parts of the United States.
Richmond is represented by number Of
fair young ladies. who are stopping at
Piedmont Heights" Among them are
Misses Jennie Martin, Cora and Sallie
Elliott, Ivy Peay. Kate Ettenger, Maggie
Walker. Mrs Crane. Mrs. French and fam
ily. Mrs. Weisiger and son, and Mrs. Par
ker and son.
Mr.. Franklin Stea-ns and family have
returned TO their beautiful home Far
ley" to spend the summer.
Miss Josie Pollard, Of Richmond, Is
visiting her friend. Miss Hudgins.
Judge L. l.. Lewis and family are ct the
"Waverly."
The dance given at tho Academy Of
Music on Friday night was highly enjoyed
BY oil present. Many bellies and beaux
made ii delightful occasion.
II is thought that the regimental en-
campment viii be held here next month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
THE LARGEST DOCKET

Over thousand Witnesses Summoned.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
ABINGDON, Va. July 22. 1890.
The United States Court convened here
to-day in special session for the purpose Of
trying criminal cases. The docket Is one
Of the largest ever before this court. Over
Q thousand witnesses are summoned. Thew
began coming in yesterday at noon in
squads Of from five to twenty, and this
morning the streets are thronged with the
gresnest and toughest element in the State
Of Virginia.
The assessment Of land In this county
has been COMPLETED and shows an increase
OF e18,G42 over the assessment Of 1855.
Captain Prank Findiy. on Valley street,
Vas destroyed by IRE last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
ALMOST rprpKxIcs.
CHAINED TO A NEGRO.
Indignation That o Danviiie White Man
should BE Thus Degraded.
fspec,nl telegram 70 tho Dispa:ch.l

Especial telegram 70 tho Dispatch.)
D.NvrLLy. Va. Jnly 23-Ssveral days
ago n gang of convicts passed through this
CITY. and among the number was white
man who was chained to negro. The man
was sent TO the penitentiarv from North
Danville for having cut his antagonist In
fight. and is well known here. where he has
relatives. The matter has been much dis
cussed and the people are very indignant
that the white man should have been sub
jected TO such humiliation. especially when
among his own people. Governor Mckin.
ney has been written TO on the subject ana
requested TO see TO it that the indignity Is
not repeated.
sYNDIcATE's PURCHASE.
A syndicate made up Of parties from
Richmond, Danville. and Pittsylyania
county purchased today through Dance
4 Co. TWENTY-FIVE acres OF land IN N N, tn
Danville. which will at once be divided up
into lots aud sold.
mentioned in my last nights special
that T.. G.. Wilhelm, n carpenter, had mys-
terionsly disappeared. He turned mp to-
day in sad plight and seemed dazed. lie
could give no Intelligent account OF him-
self, and seemed not TO know where he had
been. The case ~ entirely lnexpiicable TO
his friends.
pARKsDsLE-M DONALD.
At the Baptist church this morning Mr.
W. II. Barksdale and Miss Mamie Graves
Mcdonald were united in matrimony by
Rev. L. h. Thames. The bride is niece
OF Mayor Graves and she aud her hus-
band are highly regarded III this city.
The Water Inspector made his rounds to-
dav and found large number of cases
where the ordinance with reference TO the
water department was being violated:
There is no doubt that the Inspector will
do much to prevent the great waste OF
water which has seriously crippled the
water department
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
THE LAST HOPE GONE.
Thomas Wilson Doomed TO Die on Fri
day-He Breaks Neutrality-suspicious.
.o.o...r IN fba Dtapafcb

MaRTISsvILLE, Va, July 23.-Governor
Mckinney wired the counsel for Thomas
Wilson to-day that be had carefully exam
ined all the papers before him and that he
cannot interfere. and refuses to commute
Wilson's sent ence to eighteen years III the
peni:entarv
Wilson will therefore hang the day after
tomorrow. The scafold IL being rapidly
built and the rope has arrived. The pr
soner broke down yesterday for the first
time. He says he is prepared to 60.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
RICHMOND COLLEGE,
RICHMOND, VA

Tho next session begins SEPTEMBER 18TH
and continues nine months. The college COM
prises eight academic schools and the profes-
sional school OF Law. In addition provision has
been made for systematic instruction In kloca-
lion by the appointment Of MIR. l. X. Hamberlin
a. Instructor.
Expenses per session OF NONRESIDENT stu
dent, embracing entrance fees and tuition in
three schools, $3.50. Expenses OF resident
student, embracing entrance fees. tuition IN
three schools, board, fuel. light, and washing,
&2J7.50.
For catalogue giving detailed Information, ad-
dress Il. PIT nYH EAR,
Chairman Of the Faculty.
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DICHNOND SEMINARY.
MOUNT VERNON INSTITUTE.

16 Mt. Vernon Place BaItlmore, Mu'
>,ps JIrIJA 4 TUTwILER AND MRS. ANNE
vi CABFLL RUST. Principals. English, french ana
Iierman school for Young Ladies and Little 6irls.
Prenares for college. Boarding pupils limited 10
twenty Re.opeus September "a. Reference; Justice
John Harlan. Washington, ID. G.: President u g GIL
man and DR. IIerb>ri Adams, Johns Hopkins ChiiNei
Atkinson, Wilmington. y. G.: jddge " d.. Harden
savannah: Bishop whitte, Richmond; President WIN.
Pres on Johnston. Tulane University: Gen. " W.
Custus Lee, Washington and Lee University and oen
q. H. Garland. Washington, ID, {.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
'Dailv. fDaliv except sunday.
xgAYYIxl.- u. gN.

Daily. fDaiiy except sunday
slOPPtNs-PLACk<
Nos II. q, 81 -. All s. max, ID stops S5s
% and - stoD o. .isaai a. Mach ssi.r
Drewry's Bun. Ccn;ssila. and chester "a .
stors At Chester. NoN -. D ~ 81 il. a.. ~ aoi
~. will stop At oil sOs,lons Tor passsnserS 4
PULLaAN-Ckg SERylCk
On Trains Nol u sni q sleep s-cars bss~ssi
New YORK sal Tampa fiN ga skc.0aris.
On Trains SoA IL al u ,loegiag-e.r. noive,a
Washington and Charleston. On Tran sAf
sleeping-caf- between Washington SUI Ian.
son,ille, ON Trsin No. - sle8ping-cars u.
tween Jsssonyil'e ami Nsv YORK.
THE ONLY ALL-RAIL LINZ 10 NORFOLK.
LaAyE AEaIya
Richmoni....'gseA An sorfolx......aa Pm
Richmond. .'.35P. N. Norfolk. 7.1l r. 81.
Norfolk 1904. v. kicnn0ai..i2i5 A. A.
Norfolk cor ". tiehmoni.. e.ll ?. A..
:he trains leaving Richmond q ftj 4. II. al.
Norfolk At { r. y. arc soli trsns between
tnese two points. and passengers q ,hrllga
without change OF osrh Close connection, A.
also mstie az Petersburg by no l;35 B.. u. fraa
irom HlchmoDd ana tbs so A. Y. tran fr0a
Norfolk.
Trains leaving Rfcrmoni n $50 A. Y. ant
f.:y p NJ and arriving a. Richmolf ~ lris r.
NJ and sos T. N. maze close conne.g0n At
peter. surg 20 and from Fsrmu.le, Lyn.hblrx
and south western poin,A
X n. suLL1. superirtsnisa.
z T. u. HYsss, General superintendent
4. N. kHsRsos. General fassenkft Agea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
~ 2-eod3'

John WATSON & CO., 81 LEADEN-
- HALL street, london, England, invite SHIP
PERS to advise their consignments 70 them.
Liberal advances made low terms: shipments
proitably and promptly disposed OF. keief-
euces exchanged ~ T-ThAt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
RNOS Al.

NOpICE.-H WING ADMINS
~ TERED on the estate OF JACOB COIN. de-
cea-ea request all persons having claims
against same to present them me duly authen-
ticatsd, ana all indebted please settle at once.
A. GRRKSTREE,
fx 22-eof2t Administrator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
A WIFE-BYATFR JAILED
EVERYTHING CORRECT.

The expert appointed by the Common
Council to examine the books of the several
officers of the city has finished with the
Auditors office, where hefound everything
correct. In his examination here the ex-
pert had TO handle about $40, 900 IN city
coupons which had been laid and can
celled within the past twelve months.
Miss Ida Robinson, of Richmond, is in
the city, a guest in the family of Sergeant
George w. lanes. ROBIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
EARMylLE AND PowHATAS

T,ARMynLE AND POWHAIAN
II RAILROAD.
GsxRHAI OFFICE Is, sc3 EAST MAIN sthhsH
slaElULE IN EFFtCi APRIL 10, ~.
AsEiyg AT KIcAIOsD
SIAM 30 Richmond and Dsavilie rslifg a.
from fgrmy.lle. Antioch, N'hs-'
cam erlana Courthouse. snnrys'a'
fopaccoulie. Bsllsviie. bclona, fes-
hstan Courthouse, kpgess FA.~
Wintefp0ck. ana skiing sarsef.
,o-i. y N, Ula Riclmori aud Petersburg fsl-
roai from Wlnterpock, summit rec
Que. heacb. AMI troilsy.
LgAy. KIcHhosD
40 r. NJ. rta kt-hmond AMI Dsu stsle rsllfVs1
wv for farmyilie. Cumberland ,osir
hoase. PowhstaD lodrtnOus0. AZ -
Intern sliats polnt>
SIS p. ~ esi aicamsna ani rs'en .,n,us,,'..
road, for kpp.s's Falls, NintofPVS~
and ali intermediate poin.A
All trains daily exr ept sunday. .
Kor xlcke.s. baggag r-cnocks, unotsoises -
cal, upon A. W. aAnBkk. kichmond AMI 20.
rsilrosd. 4. NJ pUckISuhAh,
General Passenger Assh.
JANIS X. wgxru. General xAnsset. ss~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
Timberlske & Frayser, Auctioneers,
1910 east Main street

1910 east Main street
DY REQUEST OF MRS. l.. NEU-
I'D RATH we will sell at No. l44i east Main
street on
THURSDAY, July 81, 1890,
commencing at 1880 A. NJ, her ENTIRE STOCK
and FIXTURES. consisting Of
Z NICKEL SHOWCASES, CANDY-JARS,
Two pair COUNTER SCALES, CANDY, NUTS.
CANNED and BOTTLED GOODS, DOLLS,
and ASSORTED TOYS;
CANDY MARBLES, 4 CANDY TABLES.
2CANDY FURNACES. l TABLE FURNACE.
CoUS CER, large IRON SAFE. vi double
doors
1 sIX-HoRsE POWER STEAM ENGINE and
BOILER, good as new;
extrs-1ne FILTER, original cost SS5;
ICE-CREAM TUBS aud fkEEIERS.
AWNING and FRAME, ! COOk-STOFE.
HEATER, BUREAUS. Wristbands,
BEDSTEADS, and other HOUSEHOLD and
KITCHEN FURNITURE:
Also, many MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES too
numerous 10 mention:
city-made 1OP-BCGGY and HARNESS.
jy2} TIMBERLAHE Il FkAYSER-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24

CWATHMORE COLLEGE, SWATH-
- MORE, PA.-Opens ninth month. ninth, Ioyu
Thirty minutes from Broad-street station, Phie-
del,hia. Under care Of Friends Full college
courses for boih sexes leadingto Classical, I'm
ngineer,ug Scientiic and Literary degrees.
Hea thful location, extensive grounds, build
ings, ma hine-shOps, Laboratories, and Libraries.
For full particulars address WILLIAM ii. AP-
PLETUN, IN. D., President my 3l-eod5Jt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
DHILADELPHIA, Il l c H. aC9MA
MoND AND NORFOLK
STEAMSHIP COMPANY

Appointed sailing days. Every TUESDAY
and FRIDAY az ~ n. and every SUNDAY at 9
A. Il.
Freight for Tuesdays AMI Fridays steamers
received TIL il:3O A. NJ: for sundays steamer
till 3 2. NJ. Saturday. Freight received daily I'll
5P. ".
Faro. 81.
For further inform stion apply 10
j. W. McCARRICk.
General Southern Agent. once hockeItA
WP.CLYDE & CO.,
mol General Agents, PhiiadelphiA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24

DICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG
IL AND POTOMAC RAILROAD -scaeialf
commenting APRIL -, iass-3aaierl t.hAiN
One
IRA Al. Leave, Byrj-s,rss, s.1tll f,f{
Stops 0nlr - Asllsnf. byll fsli
fCrc, aud Fred srictsDg ~, trYgk- "a
Wliosatsr. -isepss - Ns~hilss)f
and New YORK
,i.s2A N. leavss byri street ssroa iA.ir 81
except Suiisy
LAP. N. leave, Byri-str-o. station iAiI
>fsausr hichnoui g. Ncs YORK
ss1A. NJ. arrives o. Byrd ,tre-g sisul1 ssiiK
Sleeper from Nos YORK 49,
Sap, Il arrives a, Brrf--tesi s.saJn iAF
stsps a. Fraierr ss1arg. hliNff
BotnEoli. and Ash All. sleeper fr2s
WG.hlggson and NeH Tors Does 3"
slope, L DA go
s.SP. Il .-rire, AZ Byra-ssgss. ssst9s ssiL
except sunday.
ASHLAND TRAIN.
DAILY sxcaPr srSD.fA
eaA. N. leaves EibA Arrive, al A'eisni 1"
,s3 A. a. 800.
COP n sccomnoaAtiol .s,ys' s,'i,' w
Gap. u leaves klDA arrives a. Asa4A'' %
S<,A N. arrives gioA leaves Asalsai a. %
An. a..
n1An .rcomuo..uoa arrives o. brrL
strse. s!A.4sa leaves Assis3i q "
ESP krriyss At nss hsTs Assisai -
49, fsrIoR. rrar'c Msasssr
RED Mty.. 8snsrsl s1sensssaioaI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24

A UGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY,
"A sTAUNTON, va. Miss MARY J. BALD-
WIN. Principal. Opens SEPTEMBER 4, 1897
Closes JUNE, 1891. UNSURPASSED location, build
ings, grounds. and appointments. Fun corps OF
teachers. Unrivalled advantages in Music. Lam
gusges. Elocution, Art, Bookkeeping, Physical
Culture, stenography, and Iypewriting Board,
&C., with full English Course, $50 for the entire
session of nine months Music, Art, and Ian
guages extra For full particulars apply 20 the
principAl Tor catalogue ~ l-eod2m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24

COUTHERN HOME SCHOOL FOR
y GIRLS. 9l5 and 9l7 north Charles street,
Baltimore Nj. Established is42. summer ad-
dress. bar Harbor, Me.
MIS-. VI. ". CARY,
tv 17-eod2m MIsstARY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
Y0Rk-RIVER LINE,vrA wEsrpoIsr'
TBB PAyORITE ROUTE NORTH

IbB FA'Ohllk ROUTE Nohlh
LEAVE RICHMOND:
TRAIN 10. 81. SEQ 4, n.
local EAPRK.s, daily except sunday s'ops
o. sill stations A. Lester Manor connects vita
stage for Waikerton with Baltimore steamer ~
West Point
TRAIN No 80. ..15 Z. "
BALTIMORE LIMITED. daily except sunday
for West Point connecting win fofk-hF@r
steamer. Tor Baltimore. A. baltimore steamers
connect with Baltimore and ohio rAlroai Tor
Warrington. Philadelphia, AMI New YORK.
Steamers losyc Baltimore =. ~ daly, c1csp'
Sunday.
Trains arrive az Richmoni 80 A. n. AMI u. Il
A. u. "
TRAIN 30 IL. no 4. NJ
LOCAL, MIXED. daily except sunday, lsATos
Tw-nty-sighth stree! for West Point AL inter-
mediate points
Ticset-orrics st station foot Of Niryinis street
City ucke-oiilce-cornsr OF Ionl ALL hAa
streets .,
sOL HAAS, JA>. l. fL'H,
Trsric Manager General Passenger Agent
JOSEPH 5. POTTS. Division Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24

We shall soil by public auction, on the prem
ises, on
THURSDAY. July 81, 1890,
at 9 O'Clock p. NJ. those VERY DESIRABLE
BUILDING LOTS on the eas, side OF Twenty
seventh street commencing IS feet north OF
street, fronting 12j feet OH Twenty-seventh
street, with q depth OF 40 feet These lots are
very el1gibly located sni are the most desirable
IN this improving locality.
The lots Will 10 offered as o whole or sepa-
rstely, TO suit the views Of bidders.
Persons OF moderate means should not fail 70
attend this sale. ~ bargains may be expected.
TEAMS: Very reasonable.
DENUON, TUPPER r. Co.
jy2O kEctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24

! Philip p Winston and Lewis p Winston have
/ formed q co-psrtnership under the rrm-name
| Of Z. p. WINSTON q son for the purpose Of
| conducting the REAL ESTATE BUSINESS IN
| ALL IT'S BRANCHES. All business intrusiei
I 10 their care will ia eve Irompl at enton. !he
patronage VI the public respectfully solicited.
/. Z. WINSTON.
| ~ EAST LEWIS =. WlNSTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24
A NATIVE COUNTESS.

Among the distinguished guests now
present is the Countess Won Ashlefeldt. nee
Miss Mamie Beirne, OF Monroe county. W.
Va, famed for her beauty and bril-
liancy. She has had her cottage and reti-
nue. Of servants at the White Sulphur for
several seasons past, and Is a social leader
here as wherever she goes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-24

nor SALE p RIV A L T. Il I,
l. A WRLLASsORTED STOCK OF
GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS,
FEED, WOOD, AND COAL;
ALSO,
STORE FIXTURES, LICENSE,
AND RENTAL OF STORE AND WOODWARD,
IN MANCHESTER, Va
This is a splendid opportunity for any one
wanting WEL.-ESTABLIsHED BUSINESS,
the location being very desirable for family
grocery and woodward.
The present proprietor has carried on . very
large and a very profitable business at this stand
tor a number Of years. The building contains
large store aud about seven dwelling rooms
There Is also a large wAREHOUs E and STABLE
in the YARD. For terms aud further par cuars
appIy 10 A. l. ADAMsON,
ty 20-5t Manchester, Va
The Arizona sentinel., 1890-03-15
Smoking Indnr Major.

''Do you know how that trick of smok-
ing under water is done?'' asked q show
man the other day. You'll see it tried
in the swimming, tanks. Itlooks strange,
l admit, to see man go under water
with lighted cigar i'll his mouth, smoke
calmly at the bottom, and come to the
surface with the cigar burning as nicely
as if he were smoking in his easy chair.
1t is a trick, but it requires practice. /
used to be quite proficient at it, Just as
l threw myself backward to go down, l
would flip the cigar end for end with my
tongue and upper lip and get the lighted
end in my mouth, closing my lips water
tight around it. A little slippery elm
juice gargled before going in prevents
any accidental burning of the mouth
Going slowly down backward, 1 would
lie at full length on the bottom of the
tank and blow smoke through the cut end
of the cigar. Just as reached the sur
face again another flip reversed the cigar,
and there was smoking calmly. The re-
versing is done so quickly that nobody no.
tees it, "-Philadelphia Call.
The Arizona sentinel., 1890-03-15

Of the extent and beauty of sach ca
estate as Fridge, for instance, its scores of
servants in castle, gardens, parks and
fields, its imposing residence and magnifl-
cent surroundings, it is next to impossible
to tell. It seems ungracious to return the
courtesy of admission with criticism, bat
few who behold its vastness and grandeur
can help thinking OF this and Ike domains
that they t-re too much to lie held in per-
pctuity for the personal delectation of
single families. No one household has the
capacity to enjoy such colossal homesteads
while rent rackel tenants fight their hard
lives on pinched Irish farms or in the
crowded slums Of London.
Why not cut up these gigantic home
Steads and rent or sell the bulk Of them to
other people before the 50, 600, coo souls Of
England, now living on an area not much
larger than the state Of Illinois, weary of
such inequality? OF all brutes the Anglo
Saxon, once convinced that he is wrOnCcl,
is the worst an inscrutable Providence is
known TO have vet fashioned. Who can
say that some day, sick of grinding a,
hopeless life along in the country hoYcl
or with q crowd of wre+chnd families like
his own in the murl1y tenement Of q Lon
don alley, While my lord keeps merely for
his pleasure grounds fertile hills and val
lcys which can only be seen across with
spy glass or comprised by hard days
walk, this same brute may not rise in his
ugly might and Scrawl a new page of his
tory beside which the bloody record of the
French revolution shall read like pas
tOral poen:-LonGon Cor. Chicago Til
bICc
The Arizona sentinel., 1890-03-15
AN OLD INDIAN FIGHTER.
Horrifying Goodness With Which He Gave
the Details of the Death of His Foes

Hcrrifying Goodness With Which He Gave
the Details of the Death of His Foes.
1 suppose q soldier in battle but rarely
knows that he has actually shot man
but one Of these old Indian fighters sits,
/ down after dinner, over a pipe, and re-
lates to you with quite horrifying GOODNESS
every detail of the death which his rEee
and his sure eyes dealt to an Indian; 1aa
when this one, strOking meanwhile 10
head of little boy, who was standing IS
his knees, described to me how he lay on
the grass and took aim at a tall chief, VIZ,
was, in the moonlight, trying to steal I
boat from a party of gold seekers, ana
how, at the crack of his rife, the Indian
fell his whole length in the boat and never
stirred again, confess was dumb with
amazement. The tragedy had not even
the dignity Of an event in mans life.
He shot Indians as he ate his dinner,
plainly as a mere matter of course; nor
was he brute, but a kindly, honest, good
fellow, not in the least bloodthirsty.
One Of these very Indian fighters is
now sitting before me. l have been &C
9uainted with him for years, and know
him to be good, kind hearted man, and
the idol Of the little curly heads who
cluster at his knees. He does not look at
all as l imagined a murderer would look;
he is dignified as well as good hearted-in
fact, there is nothing different in his ap-
pearance and manner from those of any
other well meaning citizen. And yet he
has just been telling me, with a slight,
satisfied smile playing over his lips as he
spoke, how he once hanged an Indian and
again how he cut the throat of another.
am not at all afraid of him, though
must acknowledge that he makes me
shudder; but as we think over the matter
l wonder all the same-and yet in tho
south, and all over the sea, L have looked
upon some strange, sad scenes, in which
blood was not wanting. Am l disguised
when he tells me how he once cut steak
with his bowie knife out Of an old Indian?
Yes-but there he stands before me, and
/ must say that ne does not at ali look
like butcher-A. G. Tassin in Overland
Monthly.
The Arizona sentinel., 1890-03-15
I!on. a. G. Thurman's Father.

An early friend Of the Hon. Allen G.
Thurman recalls that the Ohio states
mans father, Pleasant Thurman, was a
carpenter Of shiftless habits, hut Of a re-
hgious turn of mind. Now and then he
preached, and in Old fashioned Methodist
''ravivals' he was great shouter Allen
was slender. tow headed boy, pale and
delicate and quiet in habits. He was not
noted for ETilliancy, but was careful and
industrious. Before he was admitted to
the bar he Was i sadd.er, and while work
ing at that trade hc met q hiss McArthur,
daughter Of man Of wealth and social
rank. He asked the privilege Of escort n
her home from the gathering whore t:cv
first met, but she rather haughtily refused
linn, not wishing 10 associate with "a
mere mechanic" But she afterwGrd
changed her mind and became Mrs. TllUr-
man.-New York Tribune.