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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-07-11
Borax for Cleaning Garments.

Borax water is excellent for sponging
either silk or wool goods that are not
soiled enough to need washing. In wash
ing cashmere or wool goods put little
borax in the water. This will cleanse
them much more easily and better, with
out injury to the colors. Do not rub
them on a board, but use the hands, and
throw on line without wringing. Press
them on the wrong side and they will
look almost like new.-Good Housekeep-
ipn
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-07-11

A good book is one that you remember
with pleasure, that when the dull hours
come you can think of with interest and
feel that there are people with whom
you have most interesting acquaint-
ance, who are yet only characters of the
imagination.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-07-11

Mrs. Globetrot-So your three daAgh-
ters have been married since left?
Mrs. Homebody-Yes. Clara married
q count, Marie married millionaire,
and Nellie married for love.-New York
Weekly.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-07-11

A dentist in st. Louis says that there
is wholesale destruction existing in the
majority of dentifrices offered for sale.
Cold water and hand brush ought to
be sufficient, but if an additiona1prepara-
ton be desired prepared chalk is the best
and simplest in the world.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-07-11

The Jewish population of Palestine has
increased 1000 annually in the last five
wears. In 1741 Palestine contained but
5000 Jews; in 1883, 10000; end of 1888,
20. 900.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-07-11
Took No Risks.

won't you come into my parlor?"
said the spider to the fly.
eyes, answered the fly, "but I don't
want to go into the dining room. Van
Donna
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-07-11

A French journal estimates that the
total length of the telegraph wires of the
world, including submarine cables, ex-
ceeds 500, 900 miles, four-fifths of which
are in Europe and America
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-07-11

His Mother-Johnny, what are you
sucking that milestone for?
The Terror-rm sharpening my appe-
tite.-Van Dorn's Magazine.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-07-11

The latest novelty in cards is a set Of
fifty bound in a neat little book, from
which they are torn like bank checks,
having perforated edges to make the
operation easy. Especially for business
men the novelty il an excellent idea.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-07-11

Open air games are finding their way,
step by step, into fashion, and thence into
custom. But the progress is slow, and
must be credited to English and Ameri-
can travellers. European women have
such silly notions about propriety that l
cannot refrain from telling here the an
swer I received from French lady to
my question why she preferred croquet
to tennis, 81 would be SO ashamed to
perspire," she -Pittsburg Bulletin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
CALVIN JOHNSON PROBABLY KILLED.
4 Person Who Answers His Description
Dead in Newark.

Yesterday Major Poe, Chief of Police,
received the following telegram from the
Daily Adcertiser of Newark. n. j.:
A man was killed here last night, Let-
ters signed Rosa Dallas addressed My
Darling Payne were found on him. The
man was evidently dentist, and fugitive
from justice. Please telegraph what you
know about him.
The person referred to is. perhaps, =.
Calvin Johnson. who for several years was
a dentist here with good practice. He
fell into evil habits ana often figured in
the Police Court.
Not very long ago the Justice sent him
to iail for assaulting and beating Rosa Dal-
las Meadows, who doubtless wrote the let
tiers found in the pockets of the man killed
i'll Newark.
Johnson's mother. who is said TO be q
most estimable lady. secured her sons re-
lease from jail on the condition that be
would leave the city. He went away and
remained awhile but returned. and before
he had been at home long threw brick at
his mother through a window. Ii hit her
upon the head, inhicting a painful wound.
Johnson then escaped from the city. The
police received information that he went
from here to Amherst county. where hs
had well-to-do and highly-respectable rela-
tiyes.
The officers had heard nothing of him
since he left that county until the news
of the killing OF the person supposed 10
be him was received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14

Gently in Washington hes elrssdy 49,
noted. have returned homo and ere eeovvsn8
with tho brides mother.
Rev. james II. Moss. pastor Of our Memo
dist church, u OF on months vacation
and IL visiting his parents tn Mathews
Mis- Shea, Of Church Hill, Richmond, y
here visiting xiss Laura Wolfe, OF Wess
Lawn.
Tho Misses Emory. Of Tho Executive
Building, are on visit to friends In Nor
folk. N,
Mr. Page, rector Of Christ church. will
leave In q day or two for Clark county
whore his family IL now visiting. :.
Mr.. ]. L. Hubbard. Of York county, ana
Judee r. L. Henley and @. A. Branch. OK
James City, attorneys at law. were IN town
yesterday in attendance upon court.
Our City Council meets to-lsorrow 70 de:
termine the tax-levy for the ensuing fiscal
year.
Mr.. II. d. Cole is now snifing the salt
breezes Of Old Ocean ct Virginia Beach.
This gentleman was slightly under tho
weather before his departure for the sea-
side. but it is hoped that he may return
invigorated and strengthened for the per.
formance Of his new judicial duties. In the
execution of which he has recently given
evidence Of considerable tact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
A DVICE TO MOTHERS.

For over nifty years MRS WINDOWS
SOOTHING SYRUP has been used BY mothers
for their children while teethtns Arc you dis
turbsd at night and broken Of your rsss BY sick
child suffering aud crying with pain Of cutting
teeth: II go send at once and get bottle OF
MA wiaslow's Soothing syrup" for childrsa
Teothing. Its value Is incalculabIs. IL win no
lIeve the poor little sufferer Immediately. Do
pend upon IL mothers: thero is NJ mistake
about It. IL cures Dysentery aud Diarrhna.
regulates the Stomach and Bowels, cures Wind
Collie. softens tho Gums, reduces Innsmmssioas
and gives tone and energy " the whole sysism.
"Mrs wInslows Soothing syrup" Tor children
teething Is pleasant 70 the tsste and IL shs pre-.
scription Of one Of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses 10 tho United states. and
IL for saIo by all druggists throughout the vcs,d
prioe Is cents q bottle. Be sure and a1k toe
MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP"
sp io-eodtJssi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
THE fLAME-FlGHTERS.
Personal and Other Notes About tho
Fire Department.


Fire-Commissioner G. Watt Taylor and
Chief Engineer Puller leave tomorrow for
Detroit, Mich, TO attend .he convention
of the Association of National Engineers.
At this meeting everything regarding fire
matters will be discussed, and the latest
inventions and methods for fighting flames
will be displayed.
First-Assistant-E Engineer J. Il. Sheppard
Is back from New York, md Will do the
honors of chief during the absence OF Cap
Captain John walthall, the ranking
senior captain. will act rs second assistant
engineer.
Assistant superintendent Peynter. Of
the telegraph department. Is ON two
weeks furlough.
Plans and specifications have been pre-
pared by the Chief Engineer for the new
quarters of No. steamer. on Cary between
Ninth and Tenth streets. now located at
Ainslie's and known as No. / Hose Com
pany, This will be the model house OF the
kind in the South when completed. With
the engine. horses, and everything need
full. which the board have already pro-
yided, the city at that point will be not
ONLY protected in case OF ere but beaut1-
fed.
No. 4 steamer has been supplied with
new copper hues and Is now IN hrst-class
shape.
The Fire Department is in fine condition
for the anticipated winters work and far
eXcels any in southern cities In appoint
ment and completeness. To attain perfec-
ton is TO put the entire force on perma-
nent footing, which the Fire Board will
soon seriously consider. tits certainly adj
yisable TO have all central companies full
paid, and this must inevitably be done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
BEFORE JUSTICE CRUTCRFlELD.
Fiournoy Given Six Months More in jail
Other Matters.

J. Il. Flournoy. the notorious train-rob,
Der who recently attempted TO break jail
and is now serving term for robbing pas
senger trains. was before the Police.Court
YESTERDAY charged with stealing satchel
containing gentlemens underwear belong
ing 20 Mr.. Simon Hyman, of New York.
MIR. Hyman identified the satchel. and
stated that II was stolen from him at the
Byrd-Street station where the train was
standing. He had left for few minutes,
and returning found 1t gone. tlo1rnoy
was found guilty and sentenced to six
months in Jail.
William Bibbs (colored), charged with
stealing one dollar from Lucy INLAND.
Dismissed. the money having been picked
up by the plaintiffs stand III the market.
Berkley Taylor (colored) was charged
with stealing one pair of shoes, the pro-
perty of Lee Shelton. Taylor had Just
been discharged from jail. but was sent
down again for sixty days in default OF Sc
curity for his good behavior.
III. Goodman, charged with OBTAINING in
his possession a watch belonging to a. u.
Wexler. was made TO return the timepiece.
Lucy Davis. disorderly and assaulting
and threatening the life of Charles Hates.
Fined 50 and costs.
William Cauthorn. abusing and threat
ening the life of A. G.. Gillian. Required
To give security IN the sum of 500 for SLY
months
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
BLEW HISBRAINS0UT
PRETENDING TO PURCHASE A LOAD
ED REVOLVER,
W. c. Young Deliberately Suicides h
Roanoke Hardware stors-A Whis.
ksy-Bottle In His Pocket.
Especial telegram to the pispssch,

ROANOKE, Va, August 1s.-At $40 this
evening q rather rough looking white man.
who seemed 10 be about forty years Of age.
walked into the hardware store Of Nelson
4 Meyers and asked to be shown re-
volver. The clerk. r. r. Moore, was prompt
In showing him ss-calibre Smith Il wes-
son pistol. and at the same time adding the
price. which was sis. The stranger said
the weapon suited him and wished it load
ed. whereupon Moore filed the chambers
and handed It TO the purchaser
BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT.
No sooner had this been done than tho
stranger stepped aside, and, placing the
pistol 10 his head. blew out his brains. On
letter found in his pocket was the name
W. c. Young. Roberta. Franklin county.
Nothing else could be found to identity
him.
HE HAD wHfsKEY.
He was evidently under the influence OF
whiskey. as pint-bottle half filled
dropped from his coat as he was falling.
Coroner ii. V. Gray viewed the body. and
it now lies in the morgue to await the
arrival of friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
Personals and Briefs.

Mrs. W. Il. Ettinger and son LETT yester-
day for Fork Union.
Mrs. Carrie Ege Peterson has left the
city for her future residence, Burkeyille.
DIR. Trevilian aud wife have gone to Hall
fax. n. s. They expect to be absent about
Il month.
Miss Zenaida Alexander, of west Mar
shall street, is visiting relatives IN Ming
William county.
Mr.. C. d. McEwen left the city yesterday
for few weeks absence IN Albemarle and
adjacent counties.
Mrs. Z. C.. Taylor and daughter, Miss
Myrtie, of Church Hill. are visiting rela-
tves in Falmouth.
Mrs. C. Il. Bradley and daughter are
spending several weeks with friends III
Chesterfield county,
Mr.. Il. J. Anderson will leave to-day for
New York and Atlantic City, where he will
remain for several days.
Mrs. James L. Eye has removed from
Swansboro', Chesterfield, and is now re-
siding at 90l east Clay street.
Mr.. Philip A. Bruce. of the Times, will
leave the city this morning TO spend two
weeks in the Virginia mountains.
Miss H. Eyeina Walker will leave this
afternoon for Woodville. King and Queen,
where she expects to spend month.
A movement is on foot to establish an
Episcopal church at Barton Heights, whore
there are some twenty-five families OF this
denomination.
Judge l.. c. Bristow, Assistant United
States District Attorney. returned vester
day morning from brief visit to Norfolk
end Virginia Beach.
Miss Emma Unser and Misses Belle aud
Rosa Frommer left yesterday by river
route for Baltimore. Philadelphia, and
New York to visit friends and relatives.
DIR. Ii. A. White and lady are IN the city,
visiting Judge Wexford, Mrs. Whites
father. DR.. White will preach next Sun
day morning at Grace-Street Presbyterian
church.
Mr.. John G. Enright. of Danville, accom-
panied by his daughter, Miss Mamie.
passed through the city Yesterday en route
TO New York, where they will visit for
several weeks.
Rev. j. ". Whitley. pastor. of Trinity
chmch. writes from Brigbt-Niew Cottage,
near Old Point. that the health OF ms
family is improving and that he will be III
The name of Mr. X. ii. Mills was omitted
Yesterday from those constituting the
committee from Grace-Street church to
secure the cooperation of other churches
on that thoroughfare in the matter Of OPP
posing the introduction Of electrIc-cars on
that street.
The question of building bridge across
the river at point above the New pump
house thereby bringing Bon Air within
less than al hours drive of the Richmond
post-office. is being again discussed. and it
is hinted that it will probably be built by
private enterprise.
Walter Juees, small negro boy. slipped
and fell on Main street near Twelfth yes
terday morning. badly spraining his knee.
While he was lying on the street the am-
bulance happened to pass by and the ply
sician in charge placed him in the ambu-
lance and carried him to his home on north
Fourth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
NARROW ESCAPE
or Three Negroes from Death-Wife and
Husband Buried Together
fsnaciaI faIa1ram 10 the nispatch.l

Husband Buried Together.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
LyNcHBuRG. Va. August I3.--Three
negroes had very narrow escape from
death Yesterday afternoon IN the Elon
neiohborLood of Amherst county. Fol
several DAYS they had been engaged IN
moving an old frame house TO new site
on the farm of Joseph Morris. The build
ino had been rolled to the location desired
and the men were engaged in propping i
no. when the whole structure col
lapsed and completely buried the work
men under the debris. The daughter
tastrophe. and together they went 70 the
SPOT. and after removing q large piece OF
timber they succ eeded in releasing one OF
the men, who in turn helped to release the
other two. After all had been rescued and
they compared injuries. II was found that
neither had received any very serious hurt.
although the building had some very large
timbers in 1t and was lathed aud plas-
tered house.
REPORTED WRECK.
It's reported that there was freight
wreck on the Chesapeake and Ohio be-
tween Buchanan and Clifton Forge this.
morning and several cars were smashed
and one brakeman badly injured.
There will be grand picnic neiu To-
morrow at tho mouth Of Otter river. IN
Campbell county, under the auspices OF
the Farmers Alliance.
The first leaf new tobacco (primings) was
sold here to-day. II was OF inferior quality
and only brought $l.7O per hundred.
BURIED TOGETHER.
A singular incident is reported from
Bedford county. Mrs. Joseph st. Clair
died on the 5th instant. About fifteen
minutes after her death her husband died,
and they were both buried IN one coffin
the next day. He had not been Ill at oil ;
on the contrary was stalwart. healthy
man, and went to store in the vicinity and
made some purchases the day Of his death.
The last words Of Mrs. st. Clair were that
her husband might die and be buried with
her. This is considered direct answer to
her prayer.
Ground has been broken for . large
knitting factory at Bedford City and work
will commence on the building at once.
An engineering corps has commenced
work locating the Bedford and Big island
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
SERIOUS CRIME ATTEMPTED.
A Lady Seized by Negro, but Her Screams
Frightcn Him.

Yesterday morning married lady who
lives in the western limits of the city
about four squares from the street-car sta
bles was seized by negro at the corner OF
Grove avenue and Lombardy street and
handled in manner that made her believe
the rascal had an evil object in view,
The lady had been out visiting ana was
returning home. As soon as the negro
caught hold of her she screamed and this
caused the man TO run away, going toward
Franklin street.
The matter was brought to the attention
tain Hulce sent an officer to make On In
vestigation. The facts AZ related above
were told 10 him.
This morning Captain Hulce will make
an investigation for himself and every ef-
fort will be made to arrest the person VINO
would attempt such crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
BIG MlNSRAl-lAND SALE.
4 Deal Involving Forty Thousand Acres
in West Virginia.

A decree was drawn up and signed late
yesterday afternoon by Judge Wexford.
sitting as the Circuit Court of Henrico,
confirming the sale of 10000 acres of min
eral and timber land III West Virginia for
so per acre.
Tie property involved is in Nicholson
county and IS situated on the Gauley river.
Ii belonged to the estate OF MIR. X. H..
Maury. whose firm failed in 1871. and gave
deed of trust for the benefit OF their
creditors.
The style of the suit under which the
sale was made was Grants ExecutriX, &c.,
rs. Maury IL Co.. &c. The special commits
sioners-Messrs. James X. Crenshaw, Legh
Il. Page. and II. II. Marshall-who have
been trying to dispose of the land for a
number of years. recently received this
offer from Mr.. Edwin Holton, OF Ohio,
who makes the purchase as trustee for
Others.
The confirmation, which was asked for
by majority of the creditors, was ap--
proved by Mr.. Maury's administrator and
some Of the creditors on the ground that
the price was inadequate. They claim that
at least Sl5 per acre could be obtained.
Judge Wexford after hearing quite
lengthy arguments and considering many
papers decided that it was proper to con-
firm the sale. motion for an appeal was
entered and several exceptions were noted.
Theye are about twenty lawyers employ
ed III the case, among them some OF the
ablest in the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14

Mr.. r; 4. Harrison, superintendent q the @
school. just now his vineyard IS rlcn IN
ripe clusters. and he invited his co. woTk. ~ !.
ers, twenty-four in number, to taste tne
precious fruit. To their surprise they
found an elegant supper prepared anu
every arrangement for pleasant enter-
tainment. Mrs. Harrison and Miss Laura
Harrison presided over the wnole occas,on
not only with taste but with the pest VIZ
ginia cheer. making every one feel heartily
welcome.
The school is one of the most prosperous
in the city and the growing, sympathy oe-
tween teachers. officers, and superintend.
ent manifested by such an entertainment
cannot fail to advance the good WORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
Work of tho Ambulance.

The following calls were made for the
ambulance yesterday: =,
At s:25 K. NJ. to the Chesapeake and
Ohio shops TO see white man seized with
an attack of heart-disease. He was re-
lieved and left at his home.
At l0:45 A. Nj. TO Fifteenth and Cary
streets to see white man suffering irom
severe attack of neuralgia. He was re-
lieved aud taken home.
At2:l5P. II. to Twelfth and Main streets
to colored boy attacked with nausea. He
was treated and left.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
Dealings I'm Property.

The following deed OF bargain and sale
were recorded in the clerks ONCE OF the
Chancery Court Yesterday:
A. G.. Collins. special commissioner, 70
7. A. Welty, 29sf feet on south side FRANK,
I'm street between Twenty-third and
Twenty fourth. 81, 500.
COUNTY COURT OF HESEIco.
G. II. A. Ball and wife to G.. ID. Rand.
100 feet on south side Grove avenue near
Auburn. running back to Floyd street, SUD-
iect 10 deed of trust of ss, 500, $4,000.
William II. Beyeridge and wife to
Thomas S. johnson. "a feet on north side
Littlepage street, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
Chamber of Commerce.

A called meeting Of the members OF the
O'Clock this afternoon 70 consider questions
relating to the proposed building.
The Building Committee has under con-
sideration an option on another corner lot
on Main street, and will probably be ready
to make some recommendation at to,day's
meeting. There are also some additional
subscriptions to be reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
A NEGRO MoRTALLY WOUNDED
By White Man In King George County,
Political Insolence tho Cause.
ru....., ..,.~rsr n, N, ,bs Disnatcn,

lSpectol teteSreu I'd tue Dtspotcn.l
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. August l3.--Ou
yesterday in King George county RAN
dolph Inscoe. a highly-respectable whito
man and George Carter. negro. got into
an alteration. which resulted in mortal
wound to the negro. Inscoe being closely
defence-drew pistol and shot the negro.
Inscoe was arrested, brought before. \
magistrate, aud bsiled to appear ut tho
next term of the County Court OF that
county.
EXCITED.
1t Is said that much excitement prevails
among both blacks aud whites IN ths
neighborhood of the difficulty, and serious
trouble IS apprehended in consequence. lt
il also rumored that the trouble between
the parties grew out of political talk and
impudence on the part of the negro. that
being the Eighth congressional district. in
which great excitement prevails ~ to the
candidates for congressional honors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
A Rjc Suit Brought.

Messrs. Thomas Branch Il Co.: assigneess,
&c. through their counsel. Pegram Il
Stringfellow. yesterday instituted suit in
the City Circuit Court against the National
Life-Insurance Company Of the United
States of America for $1,000 for alleged
breach of covenant. No declaration was
flaJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
The Richmond Asss.smant

The assessors for this city have until
September lst in which 10 finish their
work. They have completed the city with
the exception Of portion of Clay Ward.
Messrs. John Enders, A. Y. Stokes and
W. b. Newell are the assessors. Messrs.
r. T. Daniel and George E. Styil are clerks,
and MIR. J. Z. Parkinson assistant clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

Tho differences Ia cost between tho absolutely
safe PRArr's ASTRAL OIL and tho cheap and dan
gerous burning oils 10 but about 81 To - per
anuum for al ordinary family. and vet to ave
this small sum many families incur tho great
risk "of kerosene explosion " with all its we'll
known horrors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
L.v,.p.rtv and Concert.

The Kings Daughters Of Westminster
Presbyterian church will have . lawn
party and concert at Blandon Park to-day,
lasting. from noon until II +. n. The
young ladies have made ample arrange.
most pleasant manner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
Fined and Jaiy.a

The only case tried in the Henrico
rounty Court yesterday Vac that of
CHARLES C Garlick (colorec1. acsinst whom
we're we're the two charges of resisting Ccnsta-
HE Smithers and CARRYING concealed
veapons. @ He was fined $25- An in one
case and s5 in the other and sent 70 Jail
60 CO. s;x months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-14
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoda.
The Force Btli

Tho Force Btii
is one Of the most iniquitous measures
ever perpetrated upon tree people. but
even IL il does pass Congress they cannob
pass bill that will compel you to keep
that old inconvenient trunk OF yours.
Throw it away and buy Roller Tray
Trunk. Sold by dealers. Made by II. w.
Rountree Il Brother. Richmond. Va.