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Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06
DR. TALMAGE's FIRST SERMON.

The Great Preacher Tells How He Alp. peared When He Began His Life Work.
 An, how we'll I remember the first Sunday in my first church
 The congregation gathered early. The brown stone church was a beauti- ful structure within and without. An adjacent quarry had furnished the ma terial, and the architect and builder, who were men of taste, had not been interfered with. A few creeping vines had been planted at the front and side, and white rose bush stood at the door, flinging it's fragrance across the yard.
 Many had gone in and taken their seats, but others had stayed at the door to watch the coming of the new minister and his bride. She is gone she was fair to look upon, delicate in structure of body, eyes large and blue, hair in which was folded the shadows of midnight, erect carriage, but quite small She was such one as you could pick up and carry over a stream with one arm. She had a sweet voice and had stood several years in the choir of the city churches, and had withal a magic of presence that had turned all whom she had ever met into warm personal admirers. Her hand trembled on her husbands arm as that day they went up the steps of the meeting house, gazed at intently by young and old.
 The pastor looked paler even than was his wont. His voice quivered in reading the hymn, and he looked con; fused h making thu publications. That
Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06
Charming Away Disease.

A ludicrous custom is still followed in Hindoo households of Bengal. The last day of Falgoon, that fell on March 12, was observed in worshiping Ghantoo, the god of itches and the diseases of the skin which aff1ict the natives. Very early on the morning of this day tho mistresses of the families, changing their nocturnal attire, put a usele6s black earthen vessel outside the three- hold of their back doors with hand full of rice and masoor dal, four oowries and 8 piece of rag smeared with tune ric. Wild flowers appearing in this season-called Ghantoo foo1-are o3 cred in worship. The young boys of the families stand ip semicircle bS- fore the mistresses with cudgels in their hands
 When the conches are sounded by the female worshipers, as the signal of the poojah being over, the boys break the vessel into atoms. The 1irthful children, in their anxiety to strike the first blow, sometimes bruiss the fingers and hands of the matron. The piece of rag is pressed over the doors of the houses in zenana. In the evening of the day the boys of the lower order of the villages sing the songs of the occasion in chorus from door to door for pie.-Bengal Letter.
Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06
A Knight of the Garter Pin.

James H. Drake possesses an unique scarf pin. It is nothing more or less than Knight of the Garter pin, ot which there are none in this country with this exception, and but thirty two in all England. The pattern Is garter of blue enamel, on which are the we'll known words in gilt lettering, sur. mounted by cross whose points are set with diamonds. Some years ago MT. Drake entertained party of En- glish capitalists in the northwest, among whom was the Duke of Suther- land. When they took their depart ure, greatly pleased with their visit, the duke drew the pin from his cravat and placed it in Mr. Drake's Many times has he been stopped by Englishmen in this country who recognized one of the emblenls of the order, and who desired to know how it came into his posses sion. MT. Drake might readily pass for a duke, but he is as proud of his nationality as he is of the pin and the circumstances of it's presentation.-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06
A SEPTUAGENARlAN HERO.
A Man Over Seventy Years old Saves
 Boy from Drowning.

A Man Over Seventy Years Old Saves .
 Boy from Drowning.
 Tuesday night, about 9 o'clock the guests at the Avery house, Mount Glenn ems, who thronged the pleasant veran- das of that hotel, were startled by cries that proceeded from the banks of the Clinton river, about 300 feet distant. Instantly there was rush toward the river, and it was found that two boys were aoundering in the water. One, who seemed to be about 12 years of age, managed to scramble out, but the other, apparently years old, was un- able to get ashore and seemed in dan ger of drowning. A crowd of men stood on the dock watching the boy's efforts, but none appeared to know what to do in the emergency, and it was evi- dent that none knew how to swim, as no move to jump after the boy was made. The little fellow was becoming exhausted and was just on the point of sinking when a white haired man pushed his way through the crowd, asking what was the matter
 'The boy is drowning" replied one of the rattled onlookers.
 The newcomer took in the situation at glance. His glossy silk hat cane of and found resting place in the dust without the observance of the sllghtest ceremony. Next his black broadcloth coat was flung In heap. Then the tall, well knit form shot up in the air and came down in the dart water with splash. The boy had sunk from view and it was feared he was lost. The white haired old man dyed like pearl fisher. Every second of his disappearance seemed an hour and the spectators feared that both had sunk to rise no more.
 Just at the height of their anxiety the water parted and the rescuar end rescued appeared on the surface. With few sturdy strokes the life saver brought the boy to the shore and both were pulled out. The brave old man was none the worse except for a thorough wetting, and the boy, after getting the water out of his mouth, began to bawl loudly and started on . run for home. It appears that tho boys were brothers, and that the older had been teasing the younger by push- ing him toward the water. He had pushed little too much, and the child had slipped in, but pulled his tor mentor in also.
 The hero of the affair was as modest as brave, and simply laughed when congratulated on his feat. It was learned that his name is Robert Gun yon and that he is wealthy business man of Milwaukee. The surpriEing feature of the whole affair Is that MT. Gunyon is 73 years of age. That fact makes his accomplishment a wonderful one. Although he has reached that ripe age, he is still hale, hearty and vigorous, and will no doubt live to save more lives He is an expert swimmer. Cor. Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06

Little 3-year-old Tom Gibson, of Cal ifornia, ought to make good lawyer if he keeps on. One day not long ago his father said to him:
 ''Tom, get my slippers. They are under the bed"
 Pretty soon Tom came back empty handed
 '.Fader," said he, 'syou told big lie."
 ''How is that2" said his father.
 Well" replied Tom, "I looked un- der the bed, and no slippers there. No slippers there, fader."
 That wasn't a lie, my son." replied his father. 'That was mistake"
 The slippers were found and the in- cident was forgotten until few days afterward Tom came running into the house with his lips betraying visible evidence that he had been eating.
 '"Tom," said his mother, "what have you been eating2"
 Nothing, mother" replied Tom.
 ''Why, Tom," said his mother, ''there are crumbs all over your mouth. Don't you know you have told me story9'
 ''No," replied Tom promptly, "that was a mistake. "-New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06

day mother had brought her child for baptism, and for the first time he offi- ciated in that ceremony. Had hard work to remember the words, and knew not what to do next. When he came to preach, in his excitement he could not find his sermon. It had fallen back of the sofa. Looked up and down and forward and backward. Fished it out at last, just in time to come up, flushed and hot, to read the text. Made very feeble attempt at preaching. But all were ready to hear his words. The young sympathized with him, for he was young, and the old looked on him with sort of batter nal indulgence. At the few words in which he commended himself and his to their sympathy and care they broke forth into weeping. And at the foot of the pulpit at the close of the service the people gathered, poor and rich, to offer their right hand.-T. De Witt Talmage in Ladies Home Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06
Cause of Sea Sickness.

The causes and philosophy of sea sickness have always been great puzzle; but the most generally received theory at present is that the trouble h due to the inequality of pressure in the blood vessels. In Q craft tossing on the waves the blood is made to flow first this way and then that, naturally pro dueing disturbance. As for remedies, nothing has been discovered that is more effective than the traditional piece Of salt pork on the end ot . stxing.
 Nsw xeak TelaGfAm. s
Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06
A Modern Unbeliover,

Van Lyttelbrane Concluding mon ologue on hypnotism)-No, Miss Jessie l; I make it rule to believe nothing l cawn't understand.
 Miss Jessie e-No wonder you are such dreadful skeptio. Pittsburg Bulletin.
Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06

The custom of lifting the hat had tts origin when it was customary for knights never to appear in public ex- cept in full armor. It became the GUS tom, however, for knight, upon en- tering an assembly of friends, to remove bis helmet, signifying, "I am safe In the presence of my friends"
Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06

A whale, thirty-two feet long, ran .snoss ;,a. ssps,,.a sn 4:aact :s& , lAnd Ad' aad
Connecticut western news., 1890-08-06

pr, Herbert A. Church, Physician and Sur con. OFFICE at DR. CLEMANY residence until ga. m., IA 80 to p. m., to Sp. m. @Telephone in Office.
 CANAAN. CONN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-06

guest OF Mrs. William T.. Morrison. on Mar
shall street. Colonel Palmer, Of Richmond.
also writes that he will he here on Monday
10 participate in the unvciing ceremonies.
Colonel Palmer was ON General Hills stall
The. organizations that will take part in the
parade will be the Grand Camp of COnfed-
crate Veterans, II. 4. Ice Camp and George
Y. Pickett Camp. from Richmond: Pickett.
Buchanan Camp, from Norfolk: siQnlwall
jackson Camp, from P0ftsnouih; J. l.. B.
stuart Camp. from Dinwiddic county; \. 4.
Nill ,amp.of Petersburg; Petersburg Grays,
X. l.. Lee Battery Of Artillery. stuart Horse
Guards, OF Richmond; the Light Infantry
Blues. Of Richmond, and the Prince George
Cavalry. The pupils Of the University
school. Captain W. Gordon McCabe, will
also be in line. The work OF decoiating the
city With flags and bunting in honor Of the
0ccasiOn has been already begun. The
Grand Camp Confederate Veterans Of Viz
ginia will meet here on Monday in annual
session, when the different grand officers
will be elected and other important busi-
ness transacted.
A Camp Of the Sons Of Confederate eter.
ads. OF Petersburg was organized here to-
night. with 53 members. II. ". Cameron,
son Of Ex-Governor William Il. Cameron,
was elected commander. The camp is to
be known as the 4. T.. Hill Camp, Jr., Sons
Of Confederate y etcTans.
Rev. j, &. Jones, rector of the church Of
Good Shepherd. in Blandford, and assistant
rector OF st. PaurS Episcopal Church, who
has accepted call TO Wateryille, Ca, will
preach his farewell sermon on Sunday next.
The congregation Of the church Of the Good
shepherd. will extend a call to Rev. Mr..
Montgomery of Ohio, TO succeed Rev. Mr.
JOncg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-06

possessions n Asia, N was proposed 20
colonize Lower California, ana secure con,
.cessi0ns from the Mexicaii soyefnmeIt anu
fomcnt dissensiohs which would 'c'p'rdi1s
English interests. Then the interference OF
England was TO be asked. IL Is alleged
that Major Scott, manager Of the company
assured 'he iiibusters that two English
men-of-waf would bc IN the vicinity
Of Ensenada. skIriins on the coast
when the new Republic vas 70 be de-
clared. As soon rs the declaration OF
independence was issued, the war vessels
were TO enter the harbor and recognize the
new nation. Scott also asserted that tne
nucleus of the armament WAS already III
Lower California stored in the warehouse OF
the English cOlfpany az Euscnada.
After the republic was proclaimed, scott
was Of the opinion that the tnitcd states
and Mexican Governments void join IN
putting down 'he insurrection, and that
Great Britain would s,b-eguently, on an
appeal to protect the interests 6f her, sub
jects, declare protectorate over the ferin-
sula. The paper claims to have documen-
tary evidence which will fully prove that
Scott was the prime mover in the proposed
insurrectiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-06
THREE SUITS BROUGHT.
Action Begun by MIR. Royal Against
state Oficers.

Mr. William l.. Royal, counsel for the
states creditors in the coupon cases. has in
>iituted three suits in the United States Cir
caii Court against officers OF the city &
Richmond for 5000 in each. The suits
are:
fCharles II. Page against Mr.. samuel G..
tfeenhOw, late Treasurer Of the city, for re-
f,sjng coupons, and thereby causing a judg-
fheht TO be- entered against the plaintih. es-
tsblishing lien on his property.
Charles II. Page against Lewis 7. Win
son, the sheriff Of the city, for refusing
tonpors rendered in payment Of an eXccu-
lion issued of q Judgment rendered under
the coupon crlishcr and thereby causing a
lien on his property.
Ellis Abram against Lewis l.. Winston
for lcVying an execution issued on jIdg-
ment given by the Circuit Court Of Rich
in1nd under the coupon crusher, in which
II Is claimed that this act is unconstiiu-
ilonal and void. and the execution was
therefore soid. and Mr. Winston is respon-
-ihle for the trespass ON leVying the exccu-
tipn.
~ reporter for THE TDfEs saw-Mr. Royal
Yesterday afternoon, and asked him
about the foregoing. He said it was
true that the general theory upon which
these suits and the one brought last week
against Mr.. ChiIIrey were based, was that
OF the famous old caee OF Ashby and White,
where IL was held that judge OK election.
who willfIliy refused voter ballot for a
member Of Parliament, was liable u him
for damages. $50 we say that states
officer, acting under an unconstitutional
law Of the State, who refuses n taxpayers
coupon when offered, is liable to him for all
the damages that his wrongful act brings
on"
'Tweof the cases go further. and adj
vance the prOpOs ,ton that the act Of May
y. 1887, commonly called the "coupon
crusher.' is Unconstitutional, and void and
all officers acting under il lay themselves
liable for damages. want 10 say that /
regret Of all things 10 be compelled to start
this new method of attack against the state,
and il is only done tO defend my friends and
clients fiom the attacks made on them un-
der the coupon crushsr.' We don't want 10
fight. Our hope is that the state VIII adopt
the recommendation cf the United states
supreme Court, and settle this yeHatious
cont trOyCr~v.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-06
PETERSBURG.
Departure of the Pennsylvania Firemen-
CITY Councilman Married.

CITY Councilman Married.
PETERSBURG, VA, June d.. Special. r.
The Liberty Fire Company, OF Reading, Pa.
left for Norfolk this morning in two coaches
which were attached to the cannon-bali
train. As the train pulled out from tht
station. the band. which accompanied the
visitors, struck up ''DiXie,' while the visit
inc iiremen gave three cheers for the nremen
and citizens Of Petersburg. Before leaving
for Norfolk good many Of the NisitOrs
drove out to the ba,tle-iields in front OF
Petersburg, where they spent some time
searching for bullets and other relics oi the
war.
Rev. Mr.. Sandford, pastor of the Matoaca
Bsptist church, Chesterfield county, bap-
tiIed thirteen persons of his church at the
West End Baptist church last night, IN the
presence Of large congregation.
MIR. John X. W. smith, memberelect OF
the City Council. was married tonight 10
Mrs. - Stewart. Rev. George {. Wander
slice oniciated. The marriage ceremony
was performed at the residence Of the bride.
Tonight az . O'Clock, at the Wesley MethO-
dist Episcopal church, Mr.. u. l.. Alley
and Miss Maggie +. Enniss were married.
MIR. f. N. Wright with Miss Ida Steer, Mr.,
Beauregard +. Wells with Miss Annie l..
Noble first cousin Of the grO0ml, MIR. John
Lawrence with Miss Addic L.. Leonard
(cousin Of the grOOm), Of Manchester; Mr..
James Jones with Miss Carrie Noble cousin
of tho groom, Mr.. ID. {. Dean with Miss
Nellie M.lLeonard cousin Of the grooml, OF
Manchester, were the attendants. Mr..
Thomas II. Noble, first cousin Of the groom,
was his best man, with Miss Ruth Enniss.
sister of the bride. Rev. n. 7. Wilson was
the officiating minister.
A letter was received here to-day from
Miss Lucy T.. Hill, Of kentucky, and a
daughter Of the late General A. L. iiill. IN
syhich she saws she will be here on Monday
,nvt 10 attend the unyclNig Of the Conied-
crate monument. Miss hin will be the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-06
VIEWS OF FRIENDS.
The "iim's' Enterprise Commended:by
Correspondents.

y
Correspondents.
correspondent at Floyd Courthouse
Whites ,as follows: "Ihc enterprise displayed
i1 lnf TINS iu furnishing fun, complete
NNI detailed accounts. and. illustrated de.
pl0n OF ihc grand event Of the 29th
MAl agay never 90 be- forgotten by this gen
Grafton. aud 90 live in history as long as
hma ia-f- is indeed cOmmondade and
m-hl appreciated by its many readers,
NhN stamps TIE inns as first among the
foremost papers 81 the south. such enter
ii.- speaks we'll for Nireinia's chief city,
.n0 ID aI her citizens will do their duty as
lut liNEs is doing. Richmond j. destined
iu iHe near future. t0 bee the metropolis, not
Dn.1 ni thc old Dominion. bu, of tue South.
llO city has an historic name second 10
nlne in the land. a climate where extremes
ar. happily blended. location most desi-
iaHe. aud facilities for trade and traffic
inled by few and surpassed bY stu
fewer"
fmm stanton comes the following: "lbe
come, ,pDudcnt of the Cincinnati Commercial
'sfetie compliments TnE TINES as being
lle BEST gotten up paper In Richmond du-
hig thc umeiiing, and specially mentioned
is mercy and enterprise In It's unNeiling-
Iil DditiOuv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-06
ITEMS IN VIRGINIA.
PLANS FOR THE BELT LINE ROAD
OF NORFOLK.

To Cross Elizabeth Riyer-Discoverv of
Another Cave In The Shenandoah Val
ley-Thc Visiting firemen-rrom Many
Points.
NORFOLK, VA, June o. Special. The
Belt Line road which is to run around Nor
iolN and Portsmouth, will probably be COM
menccd about the first Of september. The
Norfolk and Western railroad companv
completed early last spring branch run
ming from their main line 90 Manly Point
and the shores the Elizabeth river, and il
is thought that this piece Of track
viii form portion Of the Belt
Line road. If this is so the Belt Line road
Will cross the Elizabeth River about mile
above the navy yard. 4 bridge crossing
the river at This point will greatly interfere
with vessels gong through the Dismal
swamp Canal, and the New York purchas-
ers OF that property have already jntimatCd
mat they Will oppose any obstruction 10
the entrance of their property.
The Liberty Fire Company OF Reading,
Pa, arrived in Norfolk this morning. and
were welcomed 10 the city by Mayor T.. NJ.
Henry, The Mayors address was respond
ed 90 by Mr.. William j. O'R0urke, Read
ing's counsellor. The firemen are stopping
at the Atlantic Hotel. This afternoon they
were entertained by the Norfolk fire depart
ment, and were taken around the harbor
and 10 navy yard on the steamer Phillips.
Later they went to Ocean View, where
many of The visitors took a dip in Chesa-
pcake BAY.
The Norfolk company, comprising the
English and Northern syndicate, which re-
Gently purchased 22O acres Of land inside
the city limits. has put its stock on the
market. one million dollars Of preferred
stock VIII bee issued and two million dollars
worth of common stock. The promoters
take S6OO,oW worth of the preferred stock
and sell 100000. one hundred th0nsamd
dollars worth Of the stock is allotted 10
Norfolk. Every purchaser of one thousand
dollars worth of preferred stock is given
: 1000 worth of common stock. The prefer
red stock is accepted at par in payment for
any lands purchased from the company.
Lieutenant T. VI. Ellis, United states
signal corps, has been made officer III charge
of the United States Sea Coast Telegraph
lines. with headquarters at the signal office
in Norfolk. relieving Lieutenant James
Mitchell. LieutenantJ. ". Swift. who was
succeeded 10y Lieutenant Mitchell, has
been placed on waiting orders.
Rev. Dr. IlOse, Of Richmond. went 10 Nir-
ginia Beach last night. and will spend a
few DAYS at the seashOre. He is stopping
al the Princess Anne Hotel.
The Ladies' Memorial Association Of
pickett-Buchanan Camp were the patrons
Of an excursion % Ocean View today which
was attended by about l.S00 people,
Rev. George NV. Carter. u. D., agent Of
the Preachers Relief Society of the irginia
Conference. arrived in the city yesterday
from Richmond, and is the guest of Mr.
George ". Camp.
The Eastern Branch improvement Com
pany has been chartered with capital OF
100000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-06
LYNCHBURG.
RandoIp ph-Macon Academy-Ca Diseov-
cred in Shenandoah County.


LYNCHBURG, June 5.-lspecial. Dr.
William W. smith, the talented and ener
ectic president of Randolph Macon College
WAS in the city to-day completing the pro
grammc for the dedicatOry exercises of the
magnificent new Randolph Macon Academy
building at Bedford City. The exercises
will take place July (, and the dedication
programme will be very interesting. con.
sisting OF addresses by prominent educa
tors. fine music, banquet and grand
pyrOtechnic display. A great NUM-
Der Of prominent men from sur
rounding States as well as from
Virginia Will De present. the list nclud
ing Governors of the states, United states
senators, distinguished representatives O
the clergy from all the country, and prom
inent educators. Governors Mckinney, o
virginia: jackson. of Mary yland; Gordon. O
Georgia: Fleming, of West Virginia; FOwle
of North Carolina. and eX-GOyernOrs Lee
Of Virginia. and Jarvis, of NOrtl
Carolina. Will all be there. Bishop
Wilson, of Maryland; Randolph, O
Virginia: Hurst. Of Washington, u. c..
HaygOOd, Of Alabama; HargrOve, Of Ten
nessee; DR.. Moses ID. loge, Dr. y
l.. NJ. Curry, Or. A. L. Dickcrson
aud many other eminent persons have
Senators Daniel and Barbour, Of Virginia.
COlquit. of Georgia. and representatives, OF
Johns Hopkins University, the University
Of Virginia, Vanderbilt University, Wash
ington and Lee and Iiampden-sy sydney
Emory and Henry. Roanoke, Richmond ano
Randolph Macon colleges, and other well.
known educators from other institutions
Representatives. Of the press from all over
the country will be specially invited. ano
stft
railroads.
Mr.. Z. NJ. Borum, of this city. today rc-
ceiyed "A telegram stating that while a force
of hands was blasting rock on his farm
near Strasburg. Shenandoah county, The
opening 10 an extensive cave was discover
ed. The subtcranean passage was explored
for "a distance of $50 feet, without forming
any estimate Of its extent and cXplOra-
tions will bc continued tomorrow
Mr.. BOrmn will leave for strasburg early
Saturday morning. In conversation with
an Advance reporter, he stated that there
was also lost river within fifty yards Of
the cave, which riyalcd the famous one in
llardey county, ". Va. \ creek One-fOurtl
rs large as Black river runs for several
miles above the surface. and disappears In
"A great hill. Its outlet has never been dis
covered.
4 patriotic young lady Of Bedford City
had a number Of photographs of the late
Jefferson Davis made "a short while ago
which she sold and sent the money to Mrs
Davis. who sent her the following acknowl.
cdmcnt;
"Bcauroir House, May II, 1890. My
Dear Young LADY, thank you sincerely
for yOui tender little note ana its enclosure,
and have sent il 10 be added 10 the fund ioI
the monument TO be built TO my husband
memory, so that your loving remembrance
Of him may be recorded in stone. Believe
me, aflectiOnately yours,
'. JEFFERSON DAVIS