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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
Iforty-fve years ago. Our friendship
lcommenced then, and we have been
Intimate ever since.

3forty-ive years ago. Our friendship
5commenced then, and we have BEEN
Z 3intimate ever since.
4 IN THE PRINTING BUSINESS.
] Later on he bad small job printing
I3office where the post-office now stands,
son the second floor OF plain three-storyI
iIbrick building, the first door OF which!
Twas occupied by Ragland a, Brother as a.
sgrocery store and the third floor by Odd,
3Fellows' and temperance lodges. Among|
Sother work he printed the Home and
Z iF0reign Journal and ] was employed as
Smailing- g-clerk. Thus be was my first
.lemployer. The first dollar ever made,
WAS paid me 10y him. | suppose must,
( 3haye pleased him, for he offered me the
s'devil's place, which ! accepted. The,
idevil, you know, is the last boy that,
comes into printing-ofiice. i used to,
9mix the ink and roll the type for the,
5pressman who did the printing. That
lofficial was then the now Few. o. Ely
son. my brother-in-law.
Hg WAS INITIATED.
! Z" He and his brother Moses were fond
of fun, but never dared indulge III IL
lwhen Henry was about. Taking adj
vantage, however. Of his absence one
day, they proposed TO initiate the new.
lboy. So under protence of giving him
IA new hat, they took one and filled it
I with printers ink and slapped it on the
4 DEVILS head. They overdid their
ywork. | was nearly killed. and in the
midst Of their attempt at reparatlon
Henry returned. and finding all the en-
ployees demoralized, demanded to know
: the cause Of this confusion among the
8craft. Upon being informed he sternly
srebuked the workmsn and kindly gave
.lme permanent leave OF absence, which
act proved great blessing to me.
4 took the money l earned from
Shim and had my teeth filled,
(which led me TO study dentistry.
i A sUNDAY-scHooL WORKER.
! "When q very young man Mr.. Ely
son was elected librarian of the Second
Baptist church Sunday school and
,lwhen scarcely twenty-five WAS elected
Its superintendent. which Office he held
4by successive elections to his death, a
speriod of about forty-three years. L be-
slieve he esteemed this Office higher than
Sany that could be given him-indeed. he
has often 80 expressed himself. When
Surged to become deacon he replied :
81 would not be deacon and su-
perintendent, and / esteem the lat
I ter the greatest honor could
have. Please don't insist on making me
Fa deacon He loved To work for the
! Master and encouraged young men to
gdo likewise. Coming to me- one Sunday
morning he said, Il want you to teach O
class; here's my boy, Taylor, for a
start. He had only to command for me
TO obey.
i "A good man has fallen. Others will
speak OF his many virtues. ] could give
you a volume, but he needs it not his
works best bespeak his praise. "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
William Ellyson, and Miss Bette Ely
THE FUNERAL.

son.
THE FUNERAL.
All OF the details for tho funeral have
'not vet been arranged. but it will take
;place from the Second Baptist church
!. at 9 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. The
pall-bearers will be chosen to-day.
Colonel Cowardin, who was in Balti
more at the time Of Mr. Ellyson's death,
was communicated with by telegraph
.and will reach here to-day.
/ DEATH ANNOUNCED AT cHURcH.
At the close OF the Thanksgiving ser
mon at the Second church Yesterday DR.
( Hatcher rose and announced the destl
3oi "our fearless and honored brother,
III. X. Ellyson who. he said, had Just
tbreathed his last. The announcement
thrilled the audience with painful sur
prise and many heads we're bowed II
weeping. 1t was a sad ending 20 a Joy
sful service. and Dr. Hatcher said it wai
sa matter Of Thanksgiving that Mr.. Ely
I son had lived such noble life and died
such triumphant death.
Rev. j. b. Hutson, the Oldest Baptist
minister in Richmond in point of ser
vice. was called on and offered q feryen'
and feeling prayer.
DIR. Cooper announced that the meet
ing Of the State Mission Board, which
had been arranged for last night. would
mot be held.
TO MEET FOR ACTION.
I The Board Of Trustees Of Richmond
College will meet at the Second Baptist
church this morning at 10 o'clock tc
take suitable action with reference t.
Mr.. Ellyson's death. No personal no
.tices have been sent ont, but il is desired
that the trustees shall all be present.
Mr. Walter Bowie, assistant secretary
'of tho Sunday school of the Second
church, announces that "the officers,
teachers and adult scholars OF the Se-
cond Baptist church Sunday school are
requested to meet in the lecture-room oi
the church onight at s o'clock to take
action in regard to the death of their late
superintendent, II. X. Ellyson."
The heads Of all city departments will
meet in the Hustings-Court room to-day
lat noon for such action as they may
deem proper.
COLONEL TANNERS SYMPATHY.
Mr.. Charles W. Tanner received the
following telegram last night from his
father. Colonel William l.. Tanner, OF
Duluth: Convey TO brother Ellyson' &
family my warmest sympathy in his
death. The denomination, city, and
State sustain an almost irreparable
loss"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
JUDGE cRumP's TRIBUTE.
A Lifc Highly Ussfui and singuiariv
Bismeieae.

IA Lifc Highly Ussfui and singuiariv
Bismeieas.
Judge ". W. Crump, in speaking OF
the sad event, said:
81 had known Dir. Ellyson for half
'century. He was n man OF sterling In
,tegrity. He united with an unusual APP
ltitude for business sn administrative ca
Ipability which, tested in the manage
ment Of newspaper OF large circulation.
was proved in the success which crowned
his efforts.
! "His temper and manners were amia-
bile and kindly. In essentials he WAS
'resoluto and steadfast. He bad won tho
admiration and the respect Of his fellow
citizens by q life highly useful and sin
sgularly blameless. "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
A PRINTERS EuLOGY.
,Ths Early Promise He Gave OF success.
fui Life.

Mr.. Charles Ellis, foreman OF the Re
'iigtous Heratd, who is perhaps the old
est printer now living in Richmond,
spoke of his friend in these terms
The death of Henry X. Ellyson is
sad calamity in worldly point OF view.
lAiy memory does not serve me to go into
particulars Of his life. When ! was 9
youth be and / were for short while
members OF debating society. I have
never lost the impression then made on
2my mind as TO his mental activity and
brightness, giving promise Of his suhse-
Iquent success and eminence in life.
Although never associated With him
lin business, yet We often met and con
|verssd ON variety Of topics. He vas -
IniAl md sneiahle n eonynrniion hn'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
Mr.. oAveNPoRr's ESTIMATE.
a High-Toned, Amiabie. Far-seeing Bust
4 ness dan.

Mr.. Isaac Davenport. Jr., expressed
the deepest sorrow upon hearing OF the
death OF Mr.. Eilyson. While, be said,
i''I did not know Mr.. Ellyson in the
sense of being called an intimate friend
of his, | did know him as high.toned,
iamiable businessman for whom 1 had
( the greatest regard. had great many
business transactions with him, all OF
which were of the most pleasant chsrac-
ter. He was far-seeing businessman,
] of the soundest and most conservative
Judgment. In his death the community
.sustains great loss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
Mr.. EXALLS REcoLLEcTloNS.
The Words Of One Of His oldest aud Truest
Friends.


! Mr.. Henry Exall, one Of the Oldest
friends of the deceased, and one Of the
3oldest members OF the Second Baptist
schurch. WAS deeply affected at the news
.'of Mr.. Ellyson's death.
i al cannot" said he, "recall Mr.. Ely
sons boyhood, but enjoyed from their
youth the friendship OF himself and his
+ vito while they lived. He was a modest
3young man. and publicly joined the
Second Baptist church in 1910. His wife
was connected with the Sunday school
at an early age. and both Of them were
much beloved by the church of which
they were prominent members. As a
church-membor he was a type of the
highest clags of Christian, for whom leylty
and foolishnes had no attraction. His
chosen work was in the Sunday school,
Swbere he labored "a superintendent for
more than forty years, and | am sure that
the fruits of his work there will long sur
yive him. / do not remember his
earliest occupation, but when he
held tho position Of sheriff ] often
.advised with him in matters OF
importance and distinctly remember his
sound common sense. He grew in favor
with all who knew hir, and his opinion
was valued highly for its rigid imparti-
ality. No one could without merit, OBJ
tain his praise, while none were SO lowly
as to be in his eyes unworthy OF kindness
and Justice. He was cheerful but not
familiar, save with the chosen few to
whom he accorded the privileges OF
friendship. Short conversations pleased
him best, and he had admirable tact in
the closing of one when tho gist was
gained He was honored by the Rich
mond College, and as counsellor they
will miss him. Our whole community
will miss him others will tell the story
Of his life better than l could, but !
loved him well. Would 70 God we had o
ia thousand more such men"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
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never wasted time. He showed that
ssturdiness and quiet perseverance,, in
sdussry, and enterprise which generally
acarry men to prosperity and distinction
lin q community. From q quito inti-
! mate acquaintance with him ] feel that
}I have lost friend, the memory OF
whom will last while my few remaining
years or davs shall continue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28

3Ellyson's public life. The expressions
9from number OF his old friends and as
ssociates which follow give experiences
that indicate more clearly the nooler
sir Its OF his character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
REMlNlscENcES OF A FRIEND.
incidents in the Early Life Of Deceased
Is EnIsted BY DE. Steel.


I "There is no man now living whom |
have known as long as knew MIR. IL.
iK. El!yson, and there is no man for
whom had q greater admiration" said
tDr. George =. Steel. There is no
ioue to whom 1 have o.tener been for
counsel and advice whether OF u per-
lsonal. public, or religious nature. /
always found him ready TO express an
opinion when asked, and his views on
all subjects were not only promptly
given but almost always correct. L
must have loved him more than any other
man living. Tor he was tho only one i
ever feared.
! 81 rarely ever did anything OF any
lconsequence tina, | did not either pre-
yicusly ask his opinion or afterwards
want to know if he approved 1t. Ii my
actions met his sanction it mattered not
what others thought ; felt that l had
idone right
With such sentiments in my breast
is il any wonder l grieye at his death
and should wish to give this expression
TO my feelings?
THEIR FIRST MEETING.
"The first time 1 recollsct ever TO
ihaye seen Mr.. Enyson | shall never for
get. He was a young man. perhaps
isome twenty or twenty-one years OF age,
while / was mere boy. The Second
lBaptist church was holding fair in the
's.ore-room where G. & A. Bargamin now
ldo business. He belonged to fire CON-
! 3pany. / think it was known as No. 2.
lin those days we had no steam fire.
iengines, aud man who was a fireman at
the first cry Fire !" would run to the
nearest engine house and seizs the ropes
land dash away towards the fire. While
I'VE were in the midst Of our pleasures an
lalarm OF fire was given, and out ran oil
THE men and boys. We soon We're dash
ling down Main street pulling the engine
land reel, when one Of the party fell
5down and tore his white psnts He and
ii went back to the fair, and ! knew then
|tor the first time the young man va
lHauu EaIa0a, That yae Aazhapa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
WITH THE CHILDREN.
: II n,

! Friday evenings were regarded as Nh:
aEllyson's holidays. and OF late years u
took an unusual pressure OF business 70 9
sinteriere when the weather was goou
with his devoting them to an outing WIN
his grandchildren. upon whom ne o99la no
not lavish too much tenderness ana 10,
whose innocent enjoyment he vouiu
make any reasonable sacrifice. 80.
This sketch giYaa 4 hare outline q M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28

1 Mr.. Ellyson was never known TO speak
an upkind word to one OF his en-
ployees. A stranger entering the DIS
iPArcH Office at times might have
( imagined from his tone that he was up
4braiding some one. but 1t was common
saving in the building that when he was
I" quarrelling" lie was In the best OF
ghumor.
! When he lived on Cary street another
common observation in the Office was, If
he was seen coming up Twelfth street
after his dinner instead of down Main as
was his usual custom, that something had
bothered him. His habit was when any
thing had gone wrong in the morning to
return from dinner along Cary, on which
/, he would not meet many people ana
think the problem out before acting or
speaking. On these occasions, no matter
what the provocation 10 anger had been,
sho would invariably enter the once with
"a perfectly placid countenance;
At his desk as elsewhere Nc was u
thoroughly systematic man. one thing
Z Mt time was his rule, but when ne was
seen TO remove his glasses and place tnem
upon bis desk the action said louder 'nSn
awords that he was all attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28

Mr.. Ellysons wife died over four
years ago and soon afterward lie discon-
unued housekeeping and has since re-
.ided with Mr.. Taylor Ellyson. His
only brother living is Rev. O. Ellyson,
o' Caroline, who was teiegraphed for
Yesterday and is expected here to-day.
lie has only one sister, Mrs. William + :.
Dnnkard. Hin other sister. Mrs. Charles
Campbell, died year or two after Mrs.
Lliyson.
The children who survive him are
nsaa1s. y, Thsodora J. Taylor, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
OTHER OFFICES.

; Mr.. Ellyson was president Of the Bap-
fist Social Union, trustee OF the Rich
mond Theological Seminary. q director
sof the American Baptist Publication So
{ciety, and one Of the two trustees from
3Virginia of the Southern Theological
sSeminary at Louisville.
In his younger days he held many
Eother positions of trust, but in later
years had devoted his whole time to his
sbusiness and church duties. In all he
was prompt, earnest, faithful, and zeal
I 5ous, and he never undertook to do any
;thing that he did not do well.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-28
How Monkeys are Caught.

Almost all monkeys which one sees
In the United States come from Goryo-
ia, little village which is situated n
short distance from the Panama rail-
-oad. The inhabitants of this district
are mostly native negroes, for no white
man could bear the climate without
drinking plenty of whisky and almost
constantly swallowing qninine. The
The whole region is marshy and covered
with extremely profuse tropical vegeta.
ton. AT night there arises thick va
por, laden with fever, which hangs over
the woods like cloud.
This region of wood is the paradise of
the monkeys, writes correspondent
They travel IN troops around the woods.
lie! by an older monkey. When the ne ;,
pie receive the informant on that the
travelling monkey troops are near the
village they repair TO the woods in
crowds in chase of them. Their plnn
is very simple. Thev cut a hole in the
cocoanut large enough for a monkeys
paw. The nut is then followed out and
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-28
A Girl Born.

Ii in January, a prudent housewife,
given to melancholy, but good temper.
If in February, humane and affec-
tionate wife and tender mother.
If in March, frivolous chatterbox,
somewhat given to quarreling.
If in April. inconsistent, not very
intelligent, but likely to be good look
ing.
If in May, handsome, amiable and
likely to be happy.
If in June, impctuous; will marry
early and be frivolous
If in July, passably handsome, bnt
with sulky temper.
If in August. amiable and practical
and likely to marry rich.
If in September, discreet, affable and
much liked.
If in October pretty and coquettish
and likely to be unhappy.
If in November, liberal, kind and of
wild disposition.
II in December, well proportional.
fond of novelty and extravagant.
Chicago Mail.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-28
A Story of a Wifelv Devotion

William Smith, former senator
from South Carolina, was wild, reck-
less, Incorporate, rude and bolster
ous," in his youth, as he said of him
self, but his patient wife reformed
him by her quiet devotion, says the
New York Telegram.
The evening before the session of
the court of common pleas, client
called upon him with fifty notes to be
put in suit. Mr.. Smith was not in his
office-he was on what is called a
''spree." Mrs. Smith received the
notes and sat down to the work of is
suing the writs and processes. She
spent the night at work while Mr..
Smith was spending it in "riotous liv-
ing"
AT daybreak on his way home from
his carousals, he saw light in his Of
flee and went in. To his surprise
there sat his wife, who had just COM
pleted what ought to have been his
work, and who had now fallen asleep
with her hand on tho table. His en-
trance awoke her and she showed him
her nights work-fifty writs and pro-
cesses. This was too much for the
strong man. He fell on his knees, i'm
plored her pardon, and promised
never to drink another drop. He kept
his word and from that day prosperity
attended him.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-28

n piece of sugar is placed in it. A piece
of string is then fastened to it, and 1T IS
placed in the road OF the approaching
monkeys. 1t is known that monkeys
are very inquisitive animals. Soon e.
nough they see the lonesome" cocoanut
in the grass and hurry to examine it
thoroughly. 1t is curious sight to
see how they climb from the trees, chat
tering, to take a good view of the con-
Germ.
II does not take them long to find out
that the inner part contains II piece of
sugar One of the boldest and greed
lest sticks paw into the nut to get the
sugar and grasps it as tightly as he can.
But his fist is so large that he cannot
draw it out of the hole again with the
sugar, which he holds fast to, cost what
it may. The negroes now pull the
string until nut and monkey arrive in
the vicinity of their ambuscade. In the
meantime the other monkeys wonder
what is the matter With their comrade.
They hurry to see where he is being
pulled to with his paw in the cocoanut.
They crowd around him, chattering and
gesticulnting to their hearts content.
Now the great moment has come
The negroes have large net ready, and
they spread it out over the unsuspect-
ing monkeys and before they know it
they are prisoners. They are sold to
the employees OF the Panama railroad
and reach the North American markets
through commercial dealers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-28
The Eye Sometimes Fails

A gentleman on Blake-st. always
claimed that man could, by gazing
steadily into the eyes of the fiercest
animal. make the beast as harmless as
n wax doll.
A grocer on that street has in his
store a very large gray cat named
Thomas. The gentleman it'll the
theory proposed to try it on that cat.
Mr.. b. approached Thomas, who sat
blinking near the cheese-box, and
peered steadily at the cats largo dan
delion eyes. Thomas stood on his tail
and, suddenly reaching out one leg,
planted his claws into the flesh of Mr..
b. face with wild, impetuous plant.
This he did twice in rapid succession,
and was about TO get in his work for
the third time, when, with an exclama-
ton that sounded very much like an
impious cath, Mr.. b. struck the Thorn
as with his fist and knocked him II in
to the soft soap barrel by the counter.
The magnetism of the human eve is
lost art with Mr.. b. He now prefers
the gentle influence OF the catapult for
real service.-Indianapo News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-28

1t will probably he the verdict of his
tory that Thomas A. Edison was the
greatest inventor the world had ever
produced up TO the time OF his appear
ance.
lie was born at Milan, Ohio, in 1847,
where his parents lived IN very poor
circumstances, not even being able to
send him to any school. His mother,
had, however, before her marriage,
been a teacher i'll Canada, and could,
therefore. give her son the necessary
rudiments Of knowledge.
When eleven years old he was
obliged to make his own living as q
newsboy on the railway, bnt already
at that age he was pursuing chemical
studies and arranged a laboratory in IL
goods wagon, but this plea sure did not
last long; violent explosion in his
little sanctum very nearly sent tie
train OIL the rails and little Thomas had
be thankful that the company did not
discharge him. Later on he be- ane II
telegraph operator and soon showed
great practical ingenuity in making a
great many valuable improvements IN
the instruments. He accumulated
enough capital to establish factory
in Newark, moving two years afterward
to Menlo Park, where his large work
chop is one Of the wonders of America.
From Menlo he has launched upon a
surprised world the most astonishing
discoveries. To him we owe the ed
son light" and he was also the first to
demonstrate the possibility of lighting
a whole city by electricity.
He also discovered that remarkable
instrument, the photograph, which re-
produces the human voice, an instru-
ment which is improved upon every
day. His latest invention is a magnetic
ore-separator, which requires about
one-thlrd less fuel than the ordinary
one. The powerful magnet in the ma
chlnery draws the PARTICLES of ore in
one direction and allows the rock and
dirt to go in another as smoothly as if
they were all conducted by human
hands. The ore is then immediately
ready for the furnace. Mr.. Edison has
patented more than 400 inventions and
has made a large fortune, which is
counted in millions.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1890-02-28
ALMOST PURSUADEO.

r'he knock was loud at thy heart to night
Hast thou lot thy Master int
lie touched thy eyelids to give thee sight
For q moment the world lost its false, fair
light
bright,
And heavy the weight of sin.
Hast thou opened yeti for ho standoth
And he bids thee look and see
The side they pierced with the cruel spear,
The nail torn hands, and the thorn crowned
head,
And the blood for thy atonement shed,
That the curse might pass from thee.
Hast thou opened yet' oh! the words
were plain
They touched thy sight tonight
They told Of thy Savior's life OF pain
Homeless, sorrowful, tempted, lorn,
That siniess robe might by thee be worn,
in heavens own spotless light.
BY that life and death with thy soul he
pleads,
-, And fain would His rich gifts bring;
There is full provision for all thy needs
A sight of the Crucified gives thee peace
From the curse OF sin and its fear, release
From the fear of death, the sting.
There are robes OF earth that in dust will
lie,
And songs that will end in tears,
Sunshine to set in rayless gloom,
Flowers to hide the way to the tomb
And through endless ages lost souls cry
For the wasted vanished years.
There's home where God wipes the tears
away,
Where we lay aside the sin,
Where never ransomed one will say,
81 m sick, or panied, or grieved to day;''
And the Savior waits to show thee the
way,
And TO bid thee enter In.
Joy in the presence of the angels to -night,
If thou wilt arise and come;
But the JOY Of fiends, if they SEQ thee slight
Tho robe the crown, the home of light,
And choose the paths that will end in
night,
And hell for the souls long home.
CHOOSE ye this day whom yc will
serve.n
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