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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-14
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NEW YoRK-6:O5, SEQ. 1885 a. m s:a5, $40, sos,
6:07, 6:56 Return-5:01, 500 a. M, 100, 402,
6:02 p. m.
NEW HAvEN-6o5, SEQ, a. M, $40, e:O7 p. M.
Return 500, 9:35,
BRIDGEPORT-s:O5 SEQ, 1855, a. M, s:a5, 6o7.
Return-7:OO, 9:52, a. m, $685. $50, 7:47, SI5
p. m.
ANsoNIA--6O5, $50, 1O55, a. M. s:e5, COZ, o:5s
Pm. Return-7:s5, s:44, 1929, a. m, $40
wATERToWN-6:4 9:26, .11:es a. M, 4o5 6a5,
701, 9:15 p. M. last train, Saturday only. Re-
turn-6:s5, ESQ, 1918, a. m, $50. 4:40, 6:SS,
- 7;S5 p m last train, Saturday only.
THoMASTON-S20, 9:25, 11I7, a. m, 400 5:51,
Csc, 800 p. m. Return-7:50, 1929, a. m,
255, $3.50 p. m.
ToRRINGToN-s:aO. 9:25, 1117, a. NJ, 400, Ssh,
$50 800 p. m Return-7:26, 1905 a. m,
wINsTED- $40, 9s5 11:17 a. M, 400. Ssh, 6:5e,
900. Return-7:05, 9:45, a. M, EOS, 452 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Going north, 9:25 a. M
Going south, 4:l5 p. m. -.~
For New Haven and points on the Shore Line
Division via Naugatuck junction at :4O ID. m
o. M. SHEPARD, General Sup't.
9 7. HEMPSTEAD. General Pass. ARent.R
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-14
CHAPTER VI.

On the evening OF the seventh day we
went into camp not far from Claiborne
creek and we'll below the Gap. Since
noon we had been hearing the hoarse
booming of guns coming from the South.
Longstreet was making his last fierce
assault on Fort Saunders, sixty miles
away. but the conformation Of the VAL
leys carried tho sound without break,
till even to trained ears the fighting
seemed less than an hours hot ride be-
low.
Our proximity to Longstreet'a corps
and Wharton's ubiquitous rangers did
not increase our vigilance, that had
never been abated. The hope OF soon
reioining my regiment cheered my men
who now began to speculate as to the
old friends they should find left to greet
them, for on the march we learned that
our boys had been badly cut up ct Camp
BELLS station while trying to check
, Longstreet's advance from before Chat
tanooga.
While did not permit my love for
Carrie Brent to blind me to the interests
of the cause in which I was enlisted,
still she was never out Of my mind, and
besides this. felt that 1t was my duty
as a man and soldier to save her broth
err II could. We were now ON the
ground where Frank claimed to have
been when John Harding was killed
near Perryville, and determined TO &C.
cure whatever evidence might be In his
favor.
[To BE CoNTINUED1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-14
WATERBURY POST OFFICE

WATERBURY POST OFFICE
Mails Close.
New York City-7.5o, 1920 m; 2.10, $50, 7.sep N
Boston-7.00, $50 a m; II. 80, 2 10, $50 D m.
SOUTHERN. so, 1920 NJ: 2.10, $50, 7.30 PM
Western-7.50 1920 m; Z. TO- $50, 7.30 pm
Canada West-7.30, 1920 a m; 2.1O, $50, 7.3O D M
eastern 90 80 a m; l.. 30 80, 7.30 pm.
Canada East-7.0o, $50 a m; Il. 80, 2 10, z 80 M
AIbany-I.5O. 1920 N; 10, $50, 7.30 p m.
northern n. Y.-150. 102 m; 2. 10. $50, Z 80 m
Proyidence-7O0, $50 a m; 1880, =. 10, $50 p M
Sprlngheld-7.0O, $50 ann Il. 80, 10, s. 80 73O pm
MorceSter-7.O0 90, so am; 1890 40, $50, $50 pm.
Plttsheld ,MaSs-7.50 a IN; , 10, 80, $50 m
Hartford-7.00, $50 m; 1890, 2.1O, $50 pm.
6rldgeport- 90, 1920 m; 10, 3 80, $50 pm.
New HaYen7 so 10. 20 am; 1880, 2 10. $50 e 80 pm
Ansonla-T5O, 1870 m; $780, 80 $50, 73O D M
Blrmlrgham-7.50 10.20am: IL 80 2 10, s. 80. Z 30pm
Union Clty-1.5O u m; RIO, $50 pm.
Naugatuck--1,50 am; !. 10, $50 p m.
Seymouy-I so M; 2.10, $50 IN.
W1n3ted-1055 m; $3.50 D m.
stations on NaugatuCk R.R north Waterbury
10.45 a NJ; 6.30pm.
Meriden-?.5O, 1920 ann; Ii. 30 30, $50, $50 D m
Danoury-150 m; 1.2S, Y; II, /. 30, T3O D M
New Lendon-7,0O 90, $50 am. 10 30, = TO- s. 3O7 80 pm
Watertown--i045 m; $50 m.
Oakville-1045 m; 63Op M
Woodbury-1. 80, 10.45 m; lbs pm.
3Oa m; 1.35 p M.
M1ddlebury-12. 80 a m
Wolcott (Tu, Tn, Sat) 1aSoa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-14
FIRE ALARM,
LIST OF FIRE

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BoxEs..s
Corner Wilowa Vest Main.
Exchange Place
"A East Main and " oft Road,
lis Corner Cherry ar. East Main,
p Horse Railroad Stable (private)
% Iron Bridge, West Main
"a Waterbury Brass Co. (private)
rs Corner johnson and Waterville
26 Corner Prospect and Grove.
"a junction North Man, Grove and North Elm
IS Waterbury Mfg Co.
81 Corner Washington and South Main,
"a Waterbury Buckle Co,
l35 Benedict s. Burnhaln Mfg Co.
81 Waterbury Watch Co (pri 7ate)
IS Corner Grand ami South Iain
AZ Corner Union and Franklin
43 Scovill Mfg. Co. (private)
IS Corner Clay and Mill.
-46 No. Hose House, Baldwin.
A Corner Dublin Street and Allev.
31s Corner Meadow and Bank.
Sl4 Corner Meadow and Cedar street.
81 Plume Il Atwood Mfg. Co. (private)
323 Holmes, Booth s. Haydens, (priyate)
324 No. Hose House.
3so Corner Simons and Burnham Streets
INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS.
TO give an alarm, open the door, pull the hook
down once and let go, then close the door.
Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small arm
has already been given.
Be particular to remain at the box until the ar
rival OF an OFFICER of the Fire Department, who
VIII release the key. Or if circumstances will not
perIhIt remaining, then the proper officer will re-
Always give the alarm from the boxEnearest tn
fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-14
CHAPTER WI.

The knowledge that the enemy was
all about US kept Arnold and myself
with the pickets NIL night. AS matter
Of precaution we extinguished the camp
Ares, and threw up q breastwoFk about
the Enclosure where the horses and
wagon mules were feeding. It was half
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-14

JUJtnS SIM Win my only lleGlcnnnL
Walter Arnold, when mounted troop
or roda up to the IRE, cooked pistol In
his right haaad and gaunt old man.
with lsathery cheeks and butternut
clothes, marching before him.
Game into our lines, sir" said the
trooper, saluSinR with the hand that
held the pistol, land says he wants tc
see the officer In command"
This man was fair type Of hundreds
Of Union refugees had seen in the early
part OF the war. He was as straight as
an Indian and there was much Of the
aborigine in his complexion and i'm.
passive bearing.
The soldier turned and rode away,
and before could frame . question to
put 10 the prisoner, he advanced boldly
to the fire, and In the peculiar accent of
the mountain men in that region he
said:
'Hit's . fine ev'nin', Kernil."
cit might be worse" replied.
With inimitAble GOODNESS, the old
man took bite from plug of tobacco,
then, sitting down on his launches be.
side me, he asked:
"Be you the head one harp
"I am"
Hear from katntuck?"
eyes"
IA gwine on ter help weuns' an
Meester Burnside down Knoxville way?"
YES"
"Wa'al, he needs all the help he kin
git"
81 suppose so."
"Ya-as, indeedy. But say, Kernil."
what Is tt9" ] asked, my amazement
at the old mans GOODNESS and loquacity
increasing every moment.
"Thar's right smart deenger tween
har an Knoxville"
THAT isn't news" I said.
II reckon not. but hits a heap sight
wuss'n you'uns think fob. wy, thar's
Chenowith's men, an Wheeler's men,
an Brent's Partisan Rangers jist q
swammin' har bouts"
Feeling that 1t was my place to do the
questioning, I checked him and asked:
Ibid you say Brent's Partisan
Rangers are near here?'
"Ya-ss, Kermit, been har nigh onter
goin' two months" he said, promptly.
adding, after he had sent a stream of
saliva into the fire: "An' or-ni-ar-ier
lot q hounds amt never seed"
SIS Captain Brent with them?"
mo, he left"
did you eyer see him2"
'Ret TouF life did,
when did you see him lastqn
Before answering this question the
old man shat one eye, cooked the other
oontemplatively up at the sky, and be-
gan strolxing the gray tuft Of hair on his
chin with both hands. At length he
said: az remember hit was nigh onter
bout the middle o. last month. He was
over near my place when he started off
alone fob Kaintuck. I've heard his
men say es how hit was ali COZ o. wom-
an, for SIGH seq noah fool he. But
wish they'd all clared out bout the same
time"
This certainly confirmed Frank
Brent's story. Concealing the pleasure
the old mans words gave me, / deter
mined to take him in hand seriously.
what is your name2" asked,
George McKee," he answered,
promptly.
ION which side do you stand?'
ION the side O. the Guv'ment an Aist
Tennessee"
Been in the army9'
"Ya-as, kinder off an on like; but 1
can't 60 too far away from the ole wom-
an; howsomdsver got two boys q fight
In fob the Guv'ment. Did have three,
but one got shot down Shiloh way long
with Meester Neelson."
"What commands are your sons with?"
Zones in the Second Aist Tennes-
see Cavalry, but uster be Kee-ahtah's
cr1tter regiment foah he got to be gin'ral,
an the other-that's Mike, he's long
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-14
CHAPTER V.

The General picked up the paper, and
after reading over the few words in
three different ways he exclaimed:
81 think have enough to act onr'
"And you will postpone the execu.
tion?" asked.
Eyes, feel justified in doing SC till /
hear further from Washington"
Without waiting 70 hear moro fair
ly few down to the military prison. II
was of Carrie / had been thinking, for
Carrie had been hoping and praying.
She saw me coming, and in her awful
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
lNTHE OFFICE OF SH eRiFF.
His Unswerving Devotion to Duty Under
All circumstances.

Mr.. William II. Peasants, who was a
deputy under Mr.. Ellyson when the
latter was Sheriff OF the city OF Rich
mond, said in speaking of the deceaseds
administration of his responsible office :
i ~ know OF no man VINO had higher
sense OF duty, nor OF one who more
strictly followed out the line OF duty.
Whatever was given him to do, however
sdisagreeable 1t might be, the principle
which guided his every act-a stern de-
tvotion to duty characterized him. In
'the duties then deyolviug upon the
Sheriff, which were much moro hume
rous and arduous than those
that now attach to the Office,
it often happened in the execution
of them that very disagreeable things
things disagreeable 10 q sensitive mind
and tender consciepce-had to be per
formed. But having undertaken to do
the work no threats or Establishments or
arguments could for an instant turn him
aside from the known path Of duty. Yet
.lwhile the hand seemed to bear hard and
the face that in its every lineament ex-
pressed devotion TO duty might seem
stern, the heart that beat in his bosom
was often bleeding. No man ever had a
kinder heart when its tender threads were
touched than Mr.. Ellyson. Often has 1t
been the case that the one on whom the
of the law fell hardest, and
when no who executed it might be
looked upon as q party TO the hardship,
.lthat the sufferer sought advice from Mr..
/ lEllyson, and it was never refused. In
;lthe most trying circumstances he was
ever cool and collected. No sign OF un.
lnatural excitement WAS ever seen on him.
.In the famous Chahoon-Ellyson trial,
when upon its conclusion the Judge had
ordered him to jail, his counsel stood up,
and in defiance of the Court said. Here 3
our client, send him to prison If you
dare, there was no cooler or calmer face
in that immense throng who were pres
ent than Henry X. Ellyson's.
HIS FACULTY or CONCENTRATION.
"In the transactions of his office
There we're many intricate and trouble
some questions presented for determi-
nation, and in determining them he was
fscarcely ever at fault. His powers OF
Throwing his mind on any given subject
tor line Of thought were remarkable. tie
seemed TO cast every other subject en-
tirely out Of his mind and to divest him
self of everything that would prevent
entire absorption OF the one thing which
was to be considered. He was oblivious
gof everything else that would ordinarily
9attract his attention until he had entirely
Smastered that which was uppermost
Z on his mind. Then he was ready for
something else. Ho would never give
an opinion until no had all the facts on
.lboth sides before him and was thus
enabled to form correct judgment. In
the treatment Of his subordinates kind
ness and consideration always prevailed.
lille had none except those whom he
lcould trust, and he ever tried to instill
linto them some of the devotion to duty
which animated his own breast The
Friendship thus begun never langnished,
lbut grew with the years. and no man
ever had better friend than Mr. Ely
son when once no obtained his conf
dence."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
and I had grown def
A FRIEND ~ NEED.

II
! "Not long before the last train left by
(which could reach Bon Air that eve.
sning / entered the DISPATCH Office and
1there stood Mr.. Ellyson on the other side
'the counter making an entry. DO you
3beieve in Santa CLAUSE | said sharply.
sHe looked up astoDished, his brow
sciouded with the evident impression that
u had thoughtlessly interrupted his
work, but as he caught my eve he seem
cd to take in the situation instantly and
that peculiar smile OF his pursed up and
played about his mouth, there came the
merry Christmas twinkle in his eye and
'he answered cheerily. 'Of course do,
but why DO you ask?'
- told him all my trouble, and said
I | had come TO him as to q friend who
had never failed rue. why. Major,
said he, this does beat all There's a
pair of kittens in the engine-room and
If | am not mistaken they might have
sat for the pictures your children have.
( Run ont there to John Diggs-stop, I'll
go with you. And he did, and MIR.
.Ellyson, our sable friend John, aud |
did some pretty lively dodging about the
.engine-room. caught and bagged those
idingy kittens, despite the rather vigor-
lous protest and resistance of their over
fond mother. and as John and |, kittens
lin hand, left the back door OF the Dis
iPATCH building on q run there stood
Mr. Ellyson in the doorway laughing at
us like boy. | Just caught the train,
.and after the children were snugly in
.bed, soap and water and warm blankets
were put in requisition, and the prettiest,
.hufliest pair OF kittens, the most exact
lcountorparts, too, OF the pictures, were
Forthcoming Christmas morning and
the whole thing was most stupendous
success.
"Next day the moment | dark
lened the front door of tho DIsPATCH
4Nlr. Ellyson called out to me, his
face in almost q spasm Of sweet and
HAPPY interest, well how did it turn
out +? and when told him how superbly
the whole affair had gone off his en-
joyment was positively lovely as he
.cried: Bravo ! well done | wouldn't
take anything in the world for that.
Wise, brave, kindly soul. 1t will bC
long before Richmond sees another
Henry K. Ellyson."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
THE COLLEGE TRUSTEE.
His Faithful Labors In Behalf of the Cause
of Education.

Rev. DR.. G. II. Ryland, secretary and
treasurer OF the Board OF Trustees Of
lRichmond College, who was necessarily
thrown into the closest relations with
mir. Ellyson, expressed himself upon
hearing the distressing news as follows /:
"Hon. H. X. Ellyson was Justly re.
garded as one OF the best trustees Rich
)mond College ever had. he became o
member OF the board upon the decease
lof Hon. Thomas Wallace, of Petersburg,
in July, 1868, and was at once placed
,upon leading committees. From that
time he had been actively identified with
the institution, sharing the duties and
wearing the honors with conspicuous
ability dignity, and fidelity. When
Hon. j. l.. NJ. Curry was made Minister
him 70 resign the presidency Of the
board, Mr.. Ellyson was chossn to fillthe
iofiice, and has since that time occupied
|thisiufpurtant pQsition Mr. EllSaop ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
DEATH or eeBERT G. LEIGH.
Demise Of Another virriDian of the Old
school.

school.
j In the death OF Dir. Egbert q. Leigh
ianother citizen of that type which
sadorned and constituted the Virginia of
solden times has passed away.
Mr. Leigh vas a native OF Amelia and
tfor many years clerk Of the court OF
that county, succeeding his father, who
was one Of three Of the oldest clerks in
sofiice under the first judicial system OF
'.ths State. lie was also the brother
lof Junius T.. Leigh, one OF the
,nost distinguished lawyers OF South
3side Virginia OF sn old Nir-
sginia family, he possessed all the
3qualities which characterized this dis
'stinction in It's true sense. There was no
apurer msn, no truer friend, no better
icitizen-indeed. no one who in every re-
klation more faithfully or moro kindly
sperformed the duties OF life. which IN
4his case extended over . period Of moro
23than seveDty-six years.
a Coming 10 Richmond shortly after tho
S,wsr he commenced business as Q COM
Emission merchant, which he continued
S!untiI quite recently. He Was also secrs-
Hstary Of the State Agricultural Society for
slten years, having been elected at its re-
in 1869.
q Though the better part Of his life waa
fspent in Amelia, in that bright coteris
E!of men, such as the Ayfhers Harveys.
sssBarksdales. and Gilesef by all OF whom
3he was warmly ssteeyed, and coming n
tho city at an age yhen friendships ara
Anot readily formed, no viii be misssd
There not only .sa'ons OF the last OF tae
school Of old Virginia gentlemen. but Ia
mented by many who had for hin the
1highsst respect and esteem.
Mr. Leigh u survived by HE sons--
MeasrA Junlus e and Egbert q. LeigAu
JE-and three danshtsrA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
SERENE AND TRANQUIL COURAGE.
How the Deceased Impressed the R>s
nr. 4. O.. Dnshieil.


! Rev. DIR. II. c.. Dnshiell, in speaking
Of Mr.. Ellysons death. said:
1 The news of Mr.. Ellyson's death came
upon me most suddenly. l had heard Of
his sickness as being dangerous, and af-
.terwards was told of his convalescence,
and since then received no tidings con-
corning him until Just now ! learn that
God has taken him from us,
1 can never forget the courtesies OF
many of our older citizens which | was
made to enjoy when came to Richmond
about thirty-one years ago. Mr.. Ely
son was one with whom soon made &C
}quaintance, and | could not be other
3wise than affected 10y his kindness. lie
Impressed me as one OF the most saga.
3cious businessmen | ever knew. he
sseemed never 10 lose his head. His Wis
sdom, and indeed all bis excellent and
manly qualities seemed to be especially
Conspicuous in the fearfully trying ordeal
Through which he had to pass when he
.held the position OF our citys chief
magistrate in 1870. ] think his serenity
and tranquil courage in those dark days
were a mighty influence in toning up all
our people.
We have both been very busy men
and have not seen each other very often.
Sour meetings were always pleasant when
we could have the opportunity of taking
each other by the hand. / feel sincerely
sympathy for you who were his asso-
-clates in the daily walks of life, and /
'pray God to bless you and especially
to his bereayed relatives the great ailiic-
! ton He has sent upon you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-28
FIRM IN HIS CONVICTIONS.
Sergeant Howard's Tribute TO His Cour-
age and Goodness.

age and Goodness.
Sergeant b. i. Howard, Of tho First
district, was member of the police
force when Mr.. Ellyson was Mayor.
Speaking Of the deceased last night he
said Ny recollections Of Mr.. kllyson
are OF the most pleasant character. He
was a splendid man and one OF the
ltruest and best Of friends. When
! he WAS Mayor lie was one of the coolest
headed men in the city. ! remember
that during the exciting days when there
were two police forces in the city Mr..
3Ellysons men were arrested by the
united States Marshal. We were all up
at the old City Hall. Some of the Off
GERS were somewhat frightened when they
found out they were to be taken before
the Federal authorities. Mr.. Ellyson came
in and with that firmness so characteris-
tic Of him went around and told all the
men TO have courage and he would stand
by them. Seeing how determined be
was in the stand no had taken the
faith OF the officers was greatly
strengthened. Mr.. Ellyson went
with them 10 the Federal officer
aud bailed them all out. never saw
Mr.. Ellyson the least bit excited in my
life. The night OF the election for
Mayor when he and Mr.. Chahoon were
candidates excitement ran high bu.
Mr.. EllysoD was tue coolest man in the
city. Nothing could disturb him. The
] firmness Of his character was thing
that greatly impressed me. When he
once decided a thing was right he al
ways took a bold stand and remained as
T. firm as a rock"
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swell suited TO the position of college
strustee. He combined cultivation witt
ssound business training, and was amDi
s.tious to see the college fulfil its high
.ends Grssping thoroughly It's history
fand relation to Christian education, be
. lsbored to build it up on q solid baslS
, and yet with progressive spirit. ~
president of the board he was unusually
efficient. especially along the lines OF It's
widening business interests, where his
Sexperience, judgment. and decision were
often brought into requisitlon.
4 THE INSTITUTIONS Loss.
4 at viii be universally conceded that
sthe college has lost IN interested friend,
a wise counsellor, an efficient officer,
'and trustee whose wide Influence gave
sstrength 10 the corporation throughout
\ Virginia and the country.
l " Personally l am greatly affected by
lhis decease. IT was my duty and privl-
Z lege 10 he often in close consultation
: with him, and 1 know as few could his
love for the college, his readiness TO
selye its interests, and his thoroughly
practical turn in advising me in its man
agement. Now and then going into his
Office when he WAS very busy with other
fmatters l would apologize for taking his
stiine. How well | remember on such oc-
{caslons his assuring smile as he would
ylook up from his desk and say. 'Youare
lone OF the men always want to see. |
am never too busy to talk about the col
,lege Other things can wait. / putthat
first. / believe it will be q long while
before we can thoroughly FL his place
'along special lines"