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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19

deliver an address upon this subject he
was a. much startled o. was Harrison al
the result OF the'rccent election conse-
quently no had not prepared o speech.
and would only make o very brief ad-
dress.
HIS OWN EXPERIENCE
Tho Colonel then told in humorous
language how his paper in Farmville had
been the means OF efiecting greet i'm
provemonts in that town, which now,
like other cities in the State, is on q
"boom."
"The secret OF managing the local de-
partments OF paper successfully, con-
tinued tho speaker, Z" is in having large
local column OF personals, and don't fail
10 mention all the babies daughter and
old folks and everybody. They like 1t
and they never get tired Of seeing their
names in print"
Colonel Berkeley said that II farmer
raised un unusually large vegetable, end
notice OF ii was made in the papers, the
other farmers would see it and strive TO
do still better, and thus 1t was that a
spirit OF pride was aroused. lie suggest
ed that il would even be good idea Tor
the newspaper-men TO have aprlnted no.
tice in every copy of their journals TO.
questing the publicto send little notes OF
this character through the post-oiiice to
them in case they were Lot seen by re-
pOrtera
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19

roo, the city. Tho drive was practically
domn BROAD and up Main. Franklin, and
T 1von avenue. The places viewed were
ths Marshall and JEFF. Davis mansions,
Monumental church, st. Johns church,
Mo,sball Park, Libby Prison site, Old
Stone house, General Lees residence,
the Lee Monument. Soldiers Home,
Now s Reservoir, and water works, Holly
wo o" penitentiary, and intervening
points Of beauty and note.
HOLLYWOOD AT TWILIGHT.
Itwas after sunset (the closing hour
when Hollywood was reached, but
snnerintendent Hooper courteously or
dered the gates to be reopened.
Looked upon at twilight, this was the
nrettiest scene Of the whole ride.
Three hours were taken up IN the
drive. which was about fifteen miles In
length. ,oo.oao
exnressed much surprise at the great
imnrovenent in the West End.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19
ylpornna Men and Women.

Tho vigorous are they who pay attention 10 tho
laws OF health, OF which one OF the foremost L.,
Take caro- OF your digestion. Should tempo
rary attack OF the enemy. dyspepsia, surprise
you. foil his subsequent assaults with Bostoi-
ter's stomach Bifters From tho stomach como
the fundamental supplies which minister to
yieor and, thoroughly transmitted into blood
actively circulated, are tho maintenance Of the
systsm. Pallid in counteDanee. nervous, atten-
uAted in figure, appstiteless, poor sleepers, are
the dyspeptic. Reinforced and built up By tho
great stomachic, the wan ana the thin increase
sym ptoms disappear, sleep grows tranquil and
rsfreshlne, and tho intranquility Of mind and
despondsncy notable In inyaiics give place to
iizhf-heartedness, capacity fof racy enjoy
meat OF Tho good things OF this lfe. Use tho
Bitters for malarlal, bllions, rheumatic, and
kidney troubles. no laW(wl,FdSI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19
Buchanan

fuel cheap and most excellent % alin
reach, and other material at hand II%
establishments boot and
and steel rolling soyeoundee woon and coton machnc
fndh best location IN the South
The facilities shipment OF products are unsurpassed
on the Chesapeake and Ohio and the N9 on
others the Baltimore
the Virginia Western well assured has competing coal ~
NewR Cokes the gateway The
James the limestone or the toAe %
and sand for lcalrlck ana
very door n word, ideal manufacturing site
level tract OF land both sides OF tho @
roads with fall enough twenty-five ~
Selected sites from offered responsible parties h
the LAND OO
DESTROYS Of investing sacA eaaH - give
OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19
FUNCTIONS OF THE LOCAL PRESS
Ceiepel Berkeley Outlines the Daty of tina
Newspaper Managers and Writers.

The President called upon Colonel r.
B. Berkeley. Of Farrnyille. who had
been chosen to discuss the important
puhjsct Of "The Proper Functions OF
tbe Local Press." Colonel Berkeley was
eordially received. and in opening his
vonarks said that when he was informed
3 ~ dr. ego hat 10 was expected 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19
CALLED THe scRlsEs TO ORDER.
New Members Enrolled and Preliminary
business Disposed of.

New Members Enrolled and Preliminary
business Disposed of.
President James A. Pugh, of Roanoke,
raped the association to order In the hall
of the House of Delegates promptly at IL
O'Clock. There was no formality what
ever. and the proceedings were opened
with prayer 10y Rev. DR.. w. Il. Richard
son. OF the Central Presbyterian.
About fifty members were IN attend
ance. several OF them being accompanied
by ladies.
The minutes of the last convention
were read and approved.
MEMBERS WANTED.
The President announced that he
would be glad to have every newspaper
man in Richmond or elsewhere hand IN
his name and become member OF the
body. Under this call a number OF new
members were proposed.
Mr.. Ii. Theodore Ellyson, vice-presi-
dent of the Dispatch Company. invited
the convention in the name OF the local
committee to take driye around the
CITY from 3 10 6 o'clock in the afternoon.
This was accepted and thanks were duly
returned.
EVERY CONVENIENCE.
Colonel John Bell Bigger, clerk of the
House OF Delegates, communicated to
tae convention that his Office was ut the
disposal OF its members, and that they
would find fire. water, light, pens, pen
ellis, ink, paper, and hearty welcome
awaiting them. de assured the news
thok H. mould OF laoat lfl a
Tor them to feel entirely at home in his
Office. where they might enjoy smoke
and chat. Tho reading OF the nice let.
ter was greeted with applause. Ac
copied.
IMMIGRATION DELRoATRs.
A letter was read from General Man
ager /. Il. Chiffon, OF the Southern In
terstate immigration Bureau, and en-
dorsed by Secretary ]. ID. Cameron, O
the Asheville IN. O. Committee, il
which the writer says:
According TO the rulings of the South
ern Interstate Immigration Convention
the Presidents Of the Editorial Associa
tions were empowered 10 appoint two dele
gates to the annual Interstate Convention
You are therefore requested to appoint TIVE
delegates TO the convention 10 be held a
Asnefhie, ~. ", Deceinbof II uhh ~ loV
Please appoint gentlemen who will tax
such interest in your section 10 give thei
aid in its upbuildng.n
On motion OF Mr.. Morton, OF tn
Stanton indicator, the Char was en-
powered TO select two members Of th
association who would DO able to attend
The appointments will DO mado tai
morning.
CHATHAM.
Mr.. Gum, OF the Roanoke Herald
proposed an amendment to the constitu
ton providing for the Office Of chaplain
Referred TO committee consisting O
Messrs. Fnnkhouser, Gum, and fitz
hugh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19
MANY BUSINESS MATTERS.

Subjects Brought Up During the hemain-
der OF the Morning Session.
At the conclusion of Colonel Berkeley's
address Mr.. Morton suggested that the
roll of members be called and the mem
bers stand up in order that those present
might know each other. This was done,
the names of sixteen new members ap-
pearing. The scribes only stood for
moment, so that their faces might De
seen when their names were announced
HONORARY MEMBER.
Mr.. +. II. c. Humphries, OF Luray.
nominated Colonel Thomas Whitehead
for honorary membership, and in SO do
ing paid him very high compliment;
Several seconds were made to this and
the Colonel was unanimously elected,
and acknowledged the compliment IN
some pleasant remarks, abiding humor-
ouslv TO the land-booms now IN pro.
press throughout the State. Some oil
the counties had turned entirely into
cities and all they needed was an awning
over them. -
Colonel Whitehead said he endorsed all
Colonel Berkeley said except his reason
az 10 leaving personals at the post-oiiice.
This was done in order that certain ones
MIGHT be lost in the mails. Laughter. J
He told about an old lady whose son
rode fifteen miles to pay o cash subScrlp-
ton 10 his paper when he started one IN
Amherst. She continued to take 1t Tor
over a year when she stopped her paper
suddenly because he published a story
about California pumpkin growing as
fast as O man could run.
In conclusion, Colonel Whitehead
begged his auditors to be as truthful as
they consistently could. Greatapplause
greeted the Colonels remarks.
USEFUL SOUVENIRS.
A vote of thanks was rendered Messrs.
Whittet d Shepperson, OF Richmond, Tor
neat memorandum-book and pencil
presented each member, =,
Colonel ". d. Chesterman presented
each member of the association with o
copy of his "Guide to Richmond, SO
that in driving about the city they might
properly appreciate the points to which
their attention was directed. The cour-
tesy was properly acknowledged.
COMMITTEES.
On motion of Mr., q. @. f. HUMPHREYS,
a committee of three was appointed to
prepare suitable resolutions upon the
death of Martin l.. Comann, of the
Lynchburg Advance, which event has
occurred since the last session of the
association. The Chair selected the
maker Of the motion, Colonel w. ID.
Chesterman, and A. +. G. Smith.
Rev. A. 7. Funkhouser offered reso-
luton that tho Chair appoint such com
mittees on resolutions and the like as he
might think proper. Adopted, and Sc
lection OF committeeman postponed.
At 1:30 the association took recess
until p. NJ.
One of the new members of the asso-
citation enrolled Yesterday was 5. Carson
Wells, professor of mathematics and
geology of Roanoke College, Salem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19
GLASGOW, VIRGINIA.

No place Do tho
South offers superior
advantages TO tlo-o
seeking Manutac.
turing Sites than
Buchanan. Il has III
the conditions i0r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19
InoR SALE. MANURE Inn LARGE

IL on SMALL QUANTITIES., q stables OF de-
'livsred wtthin three mtles Of the CITY. Also
BALiNG-WlRR, In large or small iotA Apply
n Soa saas Carr sssst 10 isso1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19
TIE r M S.:
TIME OLD DOMINION
l. BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION,
RICHMOND. VA.

This company invites tho attention Of the
people Of Richmond 10 its simple and practica!
plan for enabling persona Of small means TO 30
cure homes of their own.
rhe company will lend money on real estate
70 within IS per cent OF tho appraised value, 70
be returned In small monthly instAimens
scarcely mere than the ordinary monthly rene
As a aim pie investment the shares OF the com
psny are very desirable because Of the fact tnas
they represent the smallest possible risk Win
ihe largest profit the security being alwsye real
estate.
Ladies or other persons Of means not able or
willing 10 engage In active business pursuits
Gao BY an Investment Ia the shares OF this COM
pany become practically partners In an exisn-
sive, active, and profitable business, under me
management OF men with the best business
qualities and Of large and varied experience.
For full particulars those desiring 10 invest OF
70 borrow will please call on or address
CARLTON MCCARTHY,
Secretary and Treasurer,
Ills east Main sreet
Hox j. TAYLOR RLLYsoN, fresidenk
Directors:
J. TAYLOR RLLYSON,
NORMAN v. RANDOLPH.
Prank Z. SUTTON,
JOHN h PUkckLL.
JOHN q BLLRTT. su aiv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-19
GIVEN A CARRIAGE DRIVE.

The Visiting Editors shown the City and
Her Suburbs.
At o'clock tho members OF the ASSOC
citation reassombled, and taking the
carriages which were ranged along the
main vaikway Of the sqaare, we're driven
10 the various points Of interest in and
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-12-31

Where the Shoe Pinches ..... 36S
Whitewash, A. Good. ......2 46
*Why Some Fail While Others
Succeed. .................... .........35S
*Wild Grasses, A Short Chat. $40
Wild Dewberries OF Louisiana. .342
Wind Breaks as Protection. 1853
Wind Breaks not Desirable d. . PAL
N-*Year Book, Flolida's........ 200
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-12-31

W-Water Garden, The ........ AIT
Water Lilies. 80. 732
Water Side Gardening sol
Window Garden flants, Pleas
ing ..................... isl
Yucca. Tenacity of Life in a.. .6l5
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-12-31

V-Vegetable Garden, Condition at
Montverde ......... ..... &C
Vegetables, Medicinal properties
OF MISREPRESENTATION. .4l9
Vegetables the year around =. 612
Vegetables in Florida 745
Vineyard Notes. .. $50
Vineyard, Selection of q -. ..745
Vol. XVII, Close of...................764
Volusia Co. Citizen to the Front660
W-Wayside Notes .........9O 6
Wagon Jack, A Strong durable27S
Watermelon Culture ... :. "a
Watermelon Sugar. ....... 1850
Water Protection, Philosophy
Water, Pumping From a
Distance ....... .......502
Water, Value of on Bloom ...319
*Weather for '89 80 ....... $50
We Must Stop it.................46 1852
*Wheat for Florida. ........ 633
Wheat Screenings, Value OF :. $50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
SHElBURNE,

cork was commenced last week on a
new house near the depot, which DR. Webb
is constructing for Station Agent Tyler. -
Y. r. Miller and wife have returned from
Lawrence, n. y.
+. r. Hart and family have started for
Ocean Springs, Miss Mrs Hart and the
children will remain there for the winter.
Orvis S. Nichols has begun to dig a cellar
for tenement house for DR.. W. S. Webb
west of the depot w. H. Harmon, Mrs. G.
L Blair and James Degree are sick.
When Mrs G.. n. Roberts was on her
way to church Sunday the shackel iron
broke on the cutter and the horse ran
throwing Mrs. Roberts out and bruised hr
some; no bones were broken; the horse was
stopped at the village. The sclectmen have
their report ready for the printer. The re-
ports will be distributed before March
meeting.
The vital statistics for the past year show
80 births and II deaths E. II. Manley is
building dwelling house near Edward Sax
tons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
ESSEX JUNCTION.

Carrie Tracy, who has been spending the
winter with her sister, Mrs S. A. Brownell,
is visiting sister in Poughkeepsie. Mrs.
G. G. Williams and Clara Williams have
gone to Ogdensburgh n. Y, to spend few
days with Mrs. Hattie Baldwin, daughter of
Mrs. G. q. Williams. -When Mrs. More
house returned from her brothers funeral
at Turner's Falls, Mass, she brought home
with her a babe. her brothers child, two
months old, which they expect to adopt.
Lottie May, only daughter of Torrey w.
and Anna Sibley, died at this place
Sunday evening, aged 10 years and eight
months. She was taken sick at school on
Thursday, came home at noon and every
thing possible was done by loving friends to
alleviate her terrible sufferings, but she
grew rapidly worse and died as above stated.
The funeral was held at the residence of
T, w. Sibley on Wednesday at 1870 p. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
SWANTON.

Forty dollars an acre for a grass farm of
80 acres with no house on it is a pretty
good price to pay for a farm in State
where SO many abandoned farms are said
to DO. That is the price at which the
Charles Quinn farm a Maquam was sold
at auction by Sheriff Marvin one day last
week. This land lies on the Swanton and
st. Adams town line and was bid off by
William Scanlon. The bidding was started
al $50 per acre and ran uu very quickly to
the price above stated. Some of the best
farmers in Franklin county attended the
sale.
An entertainment is soon to be given by
the Womans Relief corps for the purpose
OF raising funds with which to fit up the
new post room.
The dedication dance at the Central
House Friday night will be largely attend.
ed. There is a good trotting track on the
river and the horse racing excitement is
still kept up. -Andrus great war painting,
Sherdan's Ride will be on exhibition here
Friday and Saturday afternoon and even
ing. Monday night about II couples in
dulged in a private hop at the Central
house, Fletcher Tarhe is very low
Sheriff Marvin sold at auction the title
and interest of the Missisquoi company at
Highgate Springs to a Mr., Chessman of
Boston Years ago an extensive lime bust
ness was carried on, but owing to some
mismanag cement the business was unprotit-
able and finally given up. There are sew
eral kilnS in lair condition, docks for load
ing boats and extensive railroad siding. \
large quantity of excellent lime rock is said
to exist. Mr. Che>sman says he will place
tho kilnS in order and start up the lime bust
ness IN the spring.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
HlNESBURGH.

The l. DIS have rented the lower part Of
Masonic hall for a club room.-Mrs. Cap
tain Frisby has gone to Denver.-John c.
Pierce has sold his hardware store in Elwood,
Neb., and is going to move to California,
on account of Mrs. Pierce's health
George W. Patrick went to Poughkeepsie
Saturday where he intends to pursue a
course in the business college. Prof. H. E.
Thayer will meet all those interested in
writing in the academy Thursday evening.
Chester Smith will carry on Mrs. Mack s
farm this year, Henry Ross will carry on
G. D. Boynton's, Henry Weidenbocer will
carry on G. Andrews's and Charles Liver
more will carry on Major Miner s.-Elbert
Post and wife are going TO housekeeping in
Galesburg H., and F, b. Dow expects to
live with them.
G. D. Boynton has received his commits
sion as postmaster Il. Andrews and wife
are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Billings,
in Boston. Mrs G. f. Edmunds of Iras-
burgh, is visiting her parents here, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Somers.
Russell Johns Of Huntington will carry
on H. NJ. Wilson'S farm this year.-A. N.
Hosford of Lowell is at Mrs. Thompson s.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Spaulding have g
bran new little girl; weight six pounds. -
George r. Toby, pensioner of the late
war, died February 3. He has suffered
from paralysis for many years, The cream
cry paid ST. 10 for January milk. Excel
lent ice is being cut at the pond.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
FRANK I'M

Alphous Tsdall, an old resident in the
west part of the town, died Saturday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. ". Bell who
had cared Tor him during his sickness. The
donation and oystesr supper at the hall last
week for the benefit Of Rev. 6. h. Storey
ncttcl about S5j.-Martha Hubbard has
sold her farm to Harlow Idler and wife
for SO. They take Immediate possession.
Mrs. Martha Chadwick Of Fairfax is Wis
iting friends in town. Nina Yates return
ed to johnson Normal school this week. -
Mrs. Ii. Gates is visiting in Fairfield and
Swanton. A. T.. Riley of Chelsea, Mass.
is III TOWN.. c. Dixon has taken Herbert
Grant as partner in his tin and hardware
business. About % couple attended the
dance at the hall Friday night.-Tenny
Wheatley goes to Burlington this
week ia attend the agricultural lectures -
Rev, W. a. Bushee has raised nearly $500
toward the Indebtedness on the parsonage
at the Second Congregational church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
WORTHWHILE.

The first alarm of fire in many months
was rung in Monday forenoon, which was
very promptly responded to by the fire de-
partment the newly organized Chemical
Engine company being the first on hand
The fire was in the attic and on the roof OF
Mrs. L. f. Powers house, and was extin-
guished before water from the hydrant
was turned on.
The fifth lecture in the winter course by
Jahu Dewitt Miller on Monday evening
called out large and enthusiastic au-
dience. All who were present speak in
much praise of the enjoyable time at the
residence of Hon. and Mrs. p. X. Gleed
on Friday night, the occasion being n recep-
ton given by them to the academy students
and teachers Prof. w. A. Beebe of the
U. V. NJ. class of 80 is proving in every
way fitted for the place he occupies, and
has an able corps of teachers Prof. Bishop
of the Methodist seminary at Montpelier ad-
dressed a large audience upon elements OF
Christian education Sunday evening. He
also occupied Rev. Mr.. Douglass's pulpits
Sunday afternoon.
c. H. Slocum fell on the ice near his
store ebruary and disocated his shoulder.
Chemical Engine company No. / was or
ganized at Hendee q Fsks office on
February 6.
Joel Leach, who has had serious hemor-
rhage from the lungs, is more comfortable -
Mrs. G.. W. Gates has gone to
Wells River where she will live with her
daughter. Wiks Lawrence and wife are
in town from Minneapolis, Mimi. Mr..
Lawrence is a travelling salesman for a
stationary and paper house, with route
from Minneapolis to the Golden Gate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
TUNBRIDGE.

Fred Hutchinson and wife have gone to
housekeeping. Harvey Lasele was buried
Sunday at Royalton. Rev. S. A. Parker
spoke at North Tunbridge to the Universal
lists Mrs. Perkins has rheumatic fever. -
The annual festival of the Ladies' Social
circle February ), was a success, the
ladies clearing between $50 and $40.
Mrs. Hattie Austin drew the chair, and
Florence Durkee the bed quilt
Charlie Ordway died February ). She was
22 and leaves husband, an aged mother
and a little boy five days old.-Mrs. Towne
of Boston is with her sister, Mrs. Jones. -
Grace Jones of st. Lawrence was in town
Sunday to attend her sisters funeral
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-14
MllION.

L. j. Parker of Georgia will build
creamery on the river near the old Granger
blacksmith shop, whore he will put in his
separator and power for churning the but
ter.
DR.. H. o. Bartlett was thrown from his
carriage February 3 and hurt his right
side the fall occasoning hemorrhage from
the right lung. He attended to his business
Tuesday and Wednesday, but was taken
violently sick Wednesday evening.
There was never any nicer ice cut than is
being harvested now, about 10 inches thick.
Mrs. Jed p. Clark is sick Mrs. Spauld
ing, from Massachusetts, is here at her
lnother's Mrs. A. Bennett's.-Dr. w. S. Nay
of Underhl was in town last week
visiting his parents; in the time he
made an official visit to Seneca lodge, No.
40. The Masonic hall has been newly fur
nished with carpets, paint and paper at an
expense of 1925.