davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
Gold and Silver Exports and Imports.
al nh tn thu

New YORK. August 3O.-The exports of
specie from the port of New York amount
ed to Sl79.71l. of which Sl6,472 wasin gold
and $50, OO9 in silver. All the exports were
consigned to South America. The imports
of specie for the week amounted to .901,-
354, of which $685., lO7 was gold and $685.
DAT silver
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
rh. An.trnlian Strike.

JBy Anglo-Amorican cable 70 the Dispatch.l
MELBOURNE, August 31.-A proclamation
has been placarded through the city pre-
venting gatherings of men. The object Of
the men Is TO intimidate the workmen who
refuse to strike. A guard has been placed
at the gas-works. and some gas will be
Available tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
poul.n..,.. D.f.no.,

fBy Ansio-AmsrlcAn cable 70 the DispstcnJ .
PAHls, August 81. "A letter II pubiIsneo
from General Boulanger IN reference 70 sns
recent report concerning his actions nuInk
the periods when he commanded the roncn
army corps and wns Minister Of Wsfs y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
One Thousand Miners strike.-

PITTSBURGH, August Sl.-A Scottdale
(Pa) special says: The union miners Of
the Standard Coke-W Works 10 the number
of 1000 struck to-day against the unor-
ganized labor The furnaces have been
baked, and the plant is now abandoned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
A Shame.
boston Transcript

How ridiculous the pictures Of fash
ionable bathing suits In the papers are"
said Miss Primrose TO henderson.
know it, Was the answer. II never
saw girl dressed like them, aud I've
walked the beaches until / was tired. It's
shame the papers should publish such
pictuyes.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
A YOUTHFUL FoRGER
From Charleston, w. Wa, Tries HIS Hama
In Mobile and is Caught.
fRv to,o.-.-n tc thu niarafchl

THy telegraph TO the Dispatch.I
MOBILE, ALA, August a.UEdw T;.I,
self as tho son of DIR. ID. Mayer, OF Charles
ton. w. Va, succeeded to-day In getting
draft cashed to which no had forged the
name Of ]. C. Rich, the mayor Of this city.
He had tried the draft at the First Ma
tIonal Bank. but without success. Inc
amount OF the DRAFT was SiS5. The Mayor,
learning at the First National Bank that MS
namewas on paper the bank had refused,
set the police to work and Mayer (the boy
was arrested and $40 recovered, Young
Mayer had drawn ell the money he couio
from his father and thought to make
a raise in new direction. He is recently
from New Orleans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
The Rhine on tho Rampage.

IBy Angio-American cable TO tho Dspatch.l
vienna, AUSTRIA, August so.--.The Rhine
has overdowed its banks In the yorarlberg
district. The villages Of Albach, Hobo.
mons. Hochst, Lustnau, and Fusssach are
flooded. Bridges have been swept away
and many persons drowned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
cufTarrnc from InfIuenZa,

[By Anglo-American cable TO the Dispatch.l
BERLIN, August 3l.--Eifty soldiers at
tached to the garrison at Glogauru. in Prus-
sian Silesia. are suffering from influenza.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31

Sofa evsrvvhere. Prizes, CurcuRAE 500 ;
0oAp. o.. RysoLyRNf, 81. Prepared by the
PorrnR Dsua AND CLINICAL cosroRArigS' Boz
az Sand for How u Cure Skio Diseases" 81
pages. 50 Illustrations, 100 testimonials
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
PROPOSED RELIEF
or the Irish People in Case of Famine py
the Potato-Crop Failure.

DUBLIN, August 31.-Mr. jackson, one OF
Joint secretaries of the British Treasury,
and the Secretary of the Irish Board of
Works are making tour Of the northwest
of Ireland for the purpose of reporting as
to what relief work shall be inaugurated
in order to assist the people in case OF
famine arising from the failure of the po-
toto crou
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31

Nm q. CLEMoNs. No. 9os w. Grace st, Rich
mond, Va, writes:
1t givos me pleasure 70 recommend A. b. O. Tonie'
have observed Its action very closely with lady men,
Der of my family Tho Tonic used for what is CON-
monty known as change Of life The patients condition
was indeed Critical very nervous weak and emaciated
with no appetite She had the best medical attention
from the commencement, and had tried many recon-
n,ended remedies. but gradually grew worse She WAS
10 much dsheartened. and impressed with the belief
that no remedy would be OF benefit to her, that found
II quite difficult to get her to try the Tonic. Finally
she did. II had charming effect A friend OF this
lady also tried II with similar results and hearty en-
dorse Il as the greatest boon offered to SUFFERING
uomsn-
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Treatise on BLOOD and SKIN Diseases b. mall f'se
ADDRESS:
A. II. e. CHEMICAL CO.,
i7s 18th ST. Richmond. Va.
lde 6-Th,su&raiyl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
The Strike Ended.

lby Anaio-AmsricAn Gable 70 the Dispaoch.l
LoxDox. August St.-The dockmen 1t
Southampton have accepted tho masterS
terms and the strike = ended,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
YIN ss1Ist-
U,HE OLD DOMINION
L BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS,
RICHMOND, VA.


This company invites tho attention % 80
people Of Richmond 10 n. simple AMI practical
plan for enabling persons Of small means y -.
cure homes 81 their own.
The com pany will lend money on real estate
10 within . per cent. q tie appraised value, -
DO returned In small monthly insislmsns
scarcely more than tho ordinary monthly Tent
As a sian pie Investment he shares ~ the coul-
pany are very desirable because Of the fact that
they represent the smallest possible risk win
Ihe larges, pr0ht. The security being always zeal
estate.
ladies' or ether persons Of meaDs not able o.
willing tO engage In active business pursuits
can by an investment 10 he shares of this con-
pany become practically partners IA 40 ettel-
siye actlye, and probable business, under tns
management ~ men Eith tho best business
qualities aud OF large and varied experience.
For full particulars those desiring 10 invest or
70 borrow will pleas call on or address
CARLTON MCCARTHY,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Ills east Main street.
hon. j. TAYLOR ELfYsoN. President
Directors.
j. TAYLOR ELLlsOH,
nORNAS V. RANDJLfH,
FRANK 7. SUTTON,
JOHN Il. PURCELL,
JOHN :. ELLEIT. 81 3lu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
CHAPTER v.

Just then the boat. caught by the eddy,
quiyered like . bird on the wing. then
spun round and round like top. He
dropped the oars, ADD turning clasped her
70 his heart. She wound her white arms
shout bis neck, her shining HAIR. above
which foated the bridal veil, fell over his
shoulder and chung 70 his dripping gar
msnts. He felt her heart bsat calmly
sesinst bis own. The boat lcaped madly
sS forward hung poised a To- an instant o
went over. The flmy fabric Of
Tie bridal veil waving upward
eoemsd like formless spirit.
fisine from the waters A moment more
aad not ysstigs OF the boat ard the
a(rnnge burden Il bore WAS 70 be seen.
~ ~ starr trsmbled on IN the east; the
11lefS Kept up thsiy. continuous roar;
- "a whispering ellis swept the soft
SsSi1 Vind (FSiehtsd With The aroma Of
: 1rc1e -osehssdD sboss; ~ cold NOON
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
CHAPTER Nv.

Out of the shadow above into the moon
light glided en- object like great white
swan. Straining his eyes IN its direction
he detected the form of young girl seated
in boat and surrounded by what seemed
TO be soft mist His heart leaped TO his
throat as its nearer approach revealed the
features of his own love. Her white lace
was upturned. her large dark eyes hxed
upon dim star In the east. ,.
"Elya!" he cried III passionate out
burst. :,
She rose, the misty bridal veil floating
about her. her white arms outstretched,
her ewes still turned with expectant gaze
upon the distant star.
81 am coming!" she cried, coming to
be your spirits bride Tomorrow they
would have me wed another, but will be
no others bride"
His heart sank within him. What meant
Il ali7 She was nearly opposite him now
and moving on passively toward the falls.
Take your oars. love, and pull to the
bank 1" he shouted. Il am here-here, my
own.n
Her eyes flashed with wild light, but
she did not move them from the star, and
tho boat with its precious burden went
past him towardits doom. The tumult OF
the maddened waters below smote upon
his ears his knees failed under him. He
threw himself headlong down the steep
bank into the water and with desperate
strokes reached the boat as II neared the
dam. Pulling himself III he seized the
oars and fought with all his strength
against the mighty food. As he spoke
her name again in hoarse tones she turned
her dszed eyes upon him, and bending un-
til her breath swept his cheek she peered
anxiously into his face.
"Elyal my love. l am your own Ver-
non and no spirit. Will you not SIT down
10 steady the boatp My God We are al
most ia reach Of that terrible eddy" She
obeyed him, seating herself calmly, while
he continued TO beat the water with super
human strength. She leaned forward and
touched his cheek with one of her small
hands, passing the other over her own
white brow. When she removed 1t there
was the light of returning reason in her
eye. 49,.
Cruel! cruell" she whispered. They
told me you were dead, and dreamed
heard your spirit calling me out OF the
GOOD 70 that pale star. But you are my
own Vernon; come back TO me-living and
not dead !"
Elvs, my darling" he spoke in husky
tones, the waters airs strong. fear there
- no hope for US are you afraid!"
Not with you," she answered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
UNITED AT LAST;
Oh,
I'VE LeoeNo or THE OLD BRIDGE.


There Il an old covered bridge spanning
\ stream In one of the counties OF Virginia
it weather-beaten sides are partially COW
cred by the clinging who's OF the poison
oak and the Virginia creeper. The stream
n overhunG on one side by steep ciins.
down which cool ferns droop gracefully
over gathering mosseA and the colts-foos
peeps from beneath the damp mould ana
dead leaves that cover its fragrant. cup-lke
blossoms. The fragile wind-hower on the
heights mods TO the blue violets that cluster
nearer the brink, and ancient birch trees
standing In rows lean over the water,
dimpline it with their tears--not oit.
ter. sofrowful tears, but sweet drops OF
ioy from the glad fresh life that 10 risipg
And swelling in their veins. The current
updeY the bridge sweeps round mass OF
pock and dSbris washed down by the floods
And the impetus thus given II has caused
NJ 70 hollow ont a place in the opposite
6ank- Into This recess the water PUSHES
with A svish and a gurgle that sounds not
nnlike A human moan. Mingling with
this sound can be heard the continuous
murmur Of waters as the stream PUSHES IN
rspids A few hundred yards below the
bridce over the ruins of an old mill-dam.
The colored people, into whose nature
yuperstitions enters largely, call the bridge
haunted. and imagine the grooming sound
10 proceed from the spirits OF some I'M.
fortunate knights that are said 70 have met
their death IN the waters beneath. Iney
quicken their steps to avoid passing the
bridge after nightfall.
Several legends are handed down IN con-
nection with this old bridge VIII give
enc of very plaintive character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
CHAPTER III.

old Revolutionary uhNs tWO iaihiio' ~ INV
OF which was o lad OF noble. manly parts,
In tbe other a GIRL growing beautifully into
womnnbood. At the first meeting their
pouls rushed together by that strange al
6nity thai one being sometimes has tor an.
other Rut between the other members OF
the two families repellant forces seemed
aver nj work, and n deadly feud was
Accomplished. Tbetwo young lovers were
forbidden TO see each other. Their pas
sion. grown intenser under restraint, broke
the bounds. and they used TO meet at tne
old bridge, when the tired, Prosy worlu
was sleeping, and in light skiff that was
kept moored among the willows at the
mouth Of tributary stresmlet they spent
blissful hours together in the moonlght
and starlight, rowing and foatUg up and
down the stream. This happiness, how
ever. was soon TO be interrupted; their Sc
eret meetings were discovered. Ibe girl
was put under closer watch, and the boy
aent by his father on business to distant
Etate-snd that business was ever and anon
protracted TO detain him. -,
He had managed TO communicate with
her before leaving and had pledged eter-
nal fidelity In earnest. passionate words
when he returned she should be his yerv
pwp in spite of all the powers. After
that no letters ever came to her, though
shs sent him many q trusting, heartful
one.
The bloom Of her cheek paled, and her
beautiful, loving eyes grew misty from
hope deferred. Another, favored by for.
tune and acceptable TO her family. sought
her hand. She persisted in her refusal In
spite OF the entreaties even threats
OF her father, q cold. calculating man to
whom all sentiment and idealism was
whimsical nonsense. At length they told
her that her lover was dead, and even put
Into her hands q local newspaper contain
Ing the notice Of his death. She read ~ as
one in @ dream. the words burning INTO her
heart and driving the fountain OF her tears.
Tho smile forsook her lips; far-of look
came into her eyes; she moved about as
one in q trance. Her pale face and pathetic
eyes drew sympathy. Even her father spoke
kindly to her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
NrOIrNTAIN.TOP HOTEL AND

WI sPRISGs. over R0cknsh Gap, Blue hllss
mountains, 1895 feet above NO legol Oi ne ssA
Fine We've, q dclightftl summer resort ch7sp
board, strong iron rpriug-. Many atuaciil.s D
the invalid, pleasure-s@eker, snd families "
easy accesa Address Aessrs. MAsslk 4 co,
Alton, Va. a. BIN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-31
sUn n D R REsOsr..
PRINCESS ANNE Horgt,
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
2,smO Der the ones, month o, tie year e, ii.
sanPERDAY. sI5PER WEEK.
al 3i-tSei5

FAMOUS OCEAN RESORT.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
HOUSE BILL NO. 90,

AN ACT to enable the Town of Johnson City to
borroWmon, andissue interest bearing bonds
for the purpose of improving its streets and
sidewalks and to enable said Town to submit
proposition to vote OF the people OF said
Town for said purpose
Section l, Be II enacted by the General Assem-
bly, OF the State of Tennessee, That the Mayor
and Aldermen OF the town OF johnson City,
Washington county Tennessee be and they are
hereby authorized and empowered in their cor
porate capacity to issue interest bearing bonds
of said town signed by the Mayor and counter
signed by the Recorder of said town to an
amount not exceedFifty Thousand Doll-rs, the
proceeds Of which shall be used exclusively In
the improvements OF the streets and sidewalks
of said town as the Mayor and Aldermen may
from time to time direct. Provided that said
bonds shall not be issued until an election Is
held in said town to determine whether the le-
kal voters of Aaid town favor the issuance OF said
bonds.
Sec o Be It further enacted That the Mayor
and Aldermen of said town shall by ordinance
appoint some suitable person to open and hold
the same, and that said election shall be held
under such regulations and restrictions as the
Mayor and Aldermen may by ordinance estab-
lish.
Sec, 8, Be 1t further enacted, That all persons
living within the limits OF said town and who
are legal voters according to the law of TIE nnes-
see, and who have been residing within the
limits of the corporation of Johnson City for
thirty days preceding the day of said election
all persons owning real estate within the limits
Of said town OF Johnson City who do not reside
within the same shall be entitled to vote at said
election.
Sec BE It further enacted, That in no case
shall any such bonds nor other evidences oi
debt be issued by the Mayor and Aldermen ol
said town Of johnson City until authorized by 8
three-fourths vote of the qualified voters voting
of such city or town expressed by an election K
be held for that purpose
| Sec Be 1t further enacted. That the bonds
| herein provided for may be executed in the de
| nomination OF One Hundred Dollars to 0nt
| Thousand Dollars, at the discretion OF said May
or and Aldermen and shall mature at such time
| from five to thirty years as NAV be fixed by or
! dinauce and shall bear interest at such rafe a
/ said Mayor and Aldermen may adopt Provides
IL shall not exceed six per cent Ier annuni, SAT-
| bonds to be issued with coupons attached.
Sec G Be it further enacted, That said Mayo
/ and Alderman shall by ordinance provide for tn
assessment levy and collection OF suth taxes :
may be necessary 10 pay said bonds so issued
and the accrued interest thereon and may pre-
vide a sinking fund for that purpose
Sec 7. BE ii further enacted, That this az
take effect from and after its passage the publ
welfare requiring it Passed March 3D., 1890,
W L. L.CLAPP, Speaker ofthe House of Represer
tatives
BENZ. ]. LEA, Speaker Of the Senate.
Approved March Tth 1890.
ROB'TL. TAYLOR Governor.
d. MILLER, Secretary OF state.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

Senator Blair called his party's at
tention to the promise Of the Repub-
lican platform to pass his bill, and
said if it failed to keep its promise
that it would put an end to the party.
That this is no idle threat is evident
from Blsir's subsequent declaration
that his own allegiance to the Repub-
lican party would with the defeat of
his pet measure. But suppose that
Blaine leaves the Republican party,
where weuld he go? Not to the
Democratic party ifit can help it.
American
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
TWO VETERANS MEET
Who. We're Once Held as Hostages
For Each Other.

NASHVILLE, March II. On yester-
day evening in the corridor OF the
Maxwell house Capt s. T. Harris,
met with Cap Frank Battle. The
former having been captain in the
federal army, the latter in the cen.
federate. Each had been tried and
sentenced to death. Capt. Harris
saw his coffin, and Capt. Battle saw
arrangements made for his execution.
Captain Battle was made a hostage
for Capt. Harris and both their lives
were saved and at the close of the war
each returned to his home, and dur
ing all the years intervening they
have never met until yesterday, Capt.
Harris coming to Nashville to find
the man whose life had saved his, and
whose life he saved. The two soldiers
Of contending armies sat down in
time OF peace as brothers of common
family and citizens of a common
country and talked their perillous
life over, and retired to the same room
and spent the night tsgether. This
treatment Of each other reminds one
OF the New England home, when the
son of an officer in the army of Great
Britain married the daughter of an
officer in the American army. Each
cherished the memory of heroic and
illustrious sire, and loved the cause
for which had given their lives, and
taking the swords of each soldier they
crossed them over their door snd un-
der the crossed swords OF two great
armies lived for many years happy
and contsnted family.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
Found in The Newspaper.

From the Cresco, Iowa, Plaindealer
I'VE have never, as our readers for
nearly so years in this county can
testify, written puff" of any patent
medicine. Duty as well as inclination,
impel us TO depart from this studied
silence, to say to our readers and the
public that, having been completely
prostrated with violent and distress
ing cold, after three days fighting it
with ordinary remedies and getting
no relief from their use, we obtained a
bottle of Clarke's Extract of Flax (Pa-
pillon) cough cure, obtaining almost
instant relief and a steady improve
ment under its use" Large bottle
only 81. Ask for Clarke's Flax Soap.
BEST on earth" 25 cents. Both the
above for sale by Mcfarland & Co.,
Druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
The First srmntoms Of Death.

Tired feeling, dull headache, pains
in various parts OF the body, sinking
at the pit OF the stomach, loss of appe-
tite, feverishness, pimples or sores, are
all positive evidence Of poisoned blood
No matter how it became poisoned it
must be purified to avoid death. Dr.
Acker's English blood Elixir has nevcr
failed to remove scrofulous or syphlli-
tic poisons. Sold under positive guar
antee. Kirkpatrick, Woford & Miller
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

The question OF = railroad to South
America has been mnch talked about
since the Pan-Amsrican congress
adopted resolutions recommending
the appointment eta commission to
60 ever the proposed rsute and report
As to its feasibility, etc. A joint reso-
luton has been introduced in the
House, by Mr.. Bsckslew, authorizing
tbs president to appoint suitable par
ties 10 e1aHins and report on the ad-
visibility Of q railroad to South
America.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
There are four thousand American
residents in Berlin.
HOW's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure:
F. ]. CHENEY, & Co., Props, Toledo, O
We the undersigned, have known F.
], Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, 0,
E. Fl. Van Hoesen, Cashier Tole.
do National Bank, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by al
Druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
An Eminent Doctors Prescription.

DR.. G. P. Henry, Chicago, H., who
has practiced medicine many years
says Last Spring he used and pre-
scribed Clarke's Extract Of Flax. (Pa-
pillon) Skin Cure in 40 or so cases.
and never new a case where it failed
to cure. II know of no remedy | can
rely on SO implicitly" Positive cure
for all diseases of the skjn. Applied
externally. Clark's Flax Soap is best
for babies. Skin cure ST. Soap 25c
At Mcfarland Il Co.'s Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

LumiAous paint absorbs light dur
ing the day and gives it fourth at
night, The ceiling of an English car
painted with the composition lights
up the vehicle at night. England
has the only factory and charges So =
pound for the paint, but new factory
in Triesch, Australia, is selling it for
30 ceats per pound. 1t is made OF
roasted oyster shells and sulphur.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20
In The Spring Months.

Nature could be assisted when the
system is changing from the full habit
of the winter months to the lighter
diet of the wsrm season. Nothing
does this as well as S. S, S. It stimu-
lates the sluggish blood and rids the
system of heaviness and the feeling OF
languor. If there is poison in the
blood, it generally shows itself in the
spring, and this is the season to help
nature to driye it out and be cured.
S. S. S. Beauties the skin and
makes the complexion rosy and
healthy.
s.s.s. Gives elasticity to the step
and buoyant spirits.
S.S.S. Makes the feeble and deli
cate strong and robust.
s.S.S. L tonic to the whole
body and increases vitality.
s. S. S. Is simple vegetable
cmedicine harmless to the most deli
cate, yet so powerful as to clenss The
system Of all impurities.
-~Treaties en- blood and skin diseases
mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-20

New York World: Those would
be Democratic Senators from Monta-
ma are to be properly and promptly
rebuked by the installation of Messrs.
Saunders and Powers, the Republi-
can claimants. That Messrs. Msgin-
mis- and CLARK were legally elected
Senators, and have the Governors
certificate to that effect, makes no
difference. This is not agood year
for Montana Democrats at Washing