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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-08-28
81" Talk Too Mnch."

A crowd convulsed by the Sharp
Repartee Of a ProverbiaIly Siler'
Man.
"Judge" Bacon of the Rock Island
one OF the best known and most pop
uIar railroad men III the West, and
who is known here at his home as II
man of few words, was one OF n merry
party OF six at a famous public re-
sort the other evening. The Judge
slipped his wine in silence and listened
patiently, and at times with appar-
ent pleasure, to the witticisms of his
companions. In the party wasa Chi
cago man, who, after he had partnk-
en- of a few glasses of wine, grew
more than merry, though not quite
boisterous, and monopolized the en-
tire time with the recital OF lot of
stale chestnuts. After an hour or
more of almost ceaseless babble the
Chicago chestnut repository slapped
Judge Bacon on the back and vocif-
Grated:
"Why don't you say something,
old fel? Wake up and tell us II
story
Here was the Judges opportunity,
and he improved it.
"On IN occasion of this kind, and
under similar circumstances" he
said grayely, II am always reminded
OF the poll parrot that sat on n perch
in front of bird fancier's. Thepar-
rot was a very bright bird, but often
kept up his chatter SO long as to
make it irksome to his hearers. One
day, as the parrot sat nodding on
his perch. couple of cur dogs look
ed neither to the right nor to the
left, but straight ahead, until sud
denly the parrot fairly Missed; Sick
'em.'
"Then the dogs turned and calmly
surveyed each other. They were
about to trot off in opposite direc.
tions when the parrot again shouted
"'Sick 'em."
"This was too much for the dogs"
continued the Judge, "and they turn.
ed and grappled. They fought fol
several minutes, to the great glee OF
the parrot, which has caused the
trouble. Finally the ours seemed tc
be satisfied, let go OF each other
ears and started in opposite direct
ions again, when the parrot yelled
Sick 'em.'
"The two dogs caught sight o
the parrot at once. They seemed tt
form mutual alliance for offense, j
not defense, and they pulled thai
parrot off his perch and trouncet
him roundly, concluding by rolling
him in the muddy gutter. When TIN
dogs letup on him the parrot hoped
back on his perch, sadly the worse
for the encounter. He scratched tn
mud out of his eyes, smoothet
his ruffled feathers az best he could
and then slowly calculated:
well, I'll be id. ! guess l tall
to much
"From that day on" concluded
the Judge, "the parrot never spoke.
Those who had listened to Judg
Bacon's parrot story burst out will
a roar of laughter. The Chicago
man, who had been talking incessant
ly for hours, 'saw the point" and
like the parrot, was silent for the re
maindey of the evening.-Cincinnat
Enquirer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-08-28
HOW LADY LOVES IN TEXAS.

love you dearest. with all my soul.
With the nerves Of my brain, the blood OF
my heart;
/ give you the perfect, the absolute whole,
Since never could give it in part.
worship the glow Of your manly strength,
hold you prophet! prince! king!
But will not study you more at length
To find you q meaner thing.
You take my no with tragedy air.
As best becometh your blond ply
You are perfectly grand in this fine despair
could watch you n day or week.
An ebb must follow the heaviest swell.
And passions wave leaves barren shore,
Your heart will be broken you cry. All well,
Ishould love you so much the more.
Galveston News.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-08-28
A TRAGEDY OF GENIUS.

N the latter part
OF the year 18-,
a handsome and
hopeful young
artisan of Paris
landed at Castle
Garden, N e W
York.
The name OF
this emigre was
Pierre Leger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18

second one was characterized By ircreaseu
thunder and lightning. one bolt striking .
large oak within ten feet OF your W,
respondents dwelling. the concu,sio.la,
shivering pGncs of glnss in two winuOn'
and greatly frightening the %, uPanlu.5i'
whofor time were confident that the puilJiII
ing itself had been struck. After mig ht.Ii III
the heavens were agnin opened IN tno
midst of an electrical display and maze u
liberal contribution 20 the already IN
stinted supply Of rain. The drizzly conal-
ton OF the weather this morning seems 10
warrant the prophecy that these storms
are the precursors Of the long season III
May"
WANT TO sTE IT ALL.
OR people in large numbers vii attend
the unwilling Of the Lee monument on the
29th. We viii come. not IN organizations
but every man for himself, viii with VIC :,
open eyes. prickoi ears. and distendeed
nostrils, discharge well and faithfully the
functions Of looker-on in Venice.
4 bold spring possessing in remnrkaDi93
degree the mineral sulphates OF iron ana
sulphur ms recently been discovered III
the immediate suburbs of this village;
The experimental use Of the wator - SAD
to be producing good effects ~ tonic ana
Alternative. IT its component9 arc VIVA,
they obviously seem to be they cannot fal
TO pr owe valuable alkali.
DIR. LAMBERT DEAD.
After an Illness Of many months Dr.
William Lambert died yesterday at his
home. near Central Plains. in this county.
He had been for some years paralytic.
The Grass and oat crops are promising,
tobacco-plants abundant. and corn =
growing up finely. Wheat promises the
usual yield, which up this way has been
short for some years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
Written for the Dlspatch.l

~
Apublic meeting in behalf of the, Viz
ginia Ramabia Society will be held in the
hall of the Young Mems Christian Ass0-
cation building on Monday, 18th, at g..
7. II.
Owing TO inclement weather the men,
bers' meeting called on Tuesday, eth, was
failure.
Ministers Of every denomination will be
upon the platform.
As yet the representatives Of this society
are chiefly found amongst the devoted
women of Virginia. Now, the men who
represent the civilization of the State
and the Christianity of the Churches are
especially requested to be present at this
meeting.
The reports of the work in India and Of
the present status of the Virginia society
must appeal tostheir Christian manhood
and induce them TO prove that they are
worthy sons of Virginlas noble mothers.
To the philanthropist these reports shodld
appeal as one Of the most woful cries for
rescue ever uttered by millions of sufferers,
and the example of Ramabai should be an
inspiration 10 aid IN the REDEMPTION she
has undertaken. 10 the enlightened fol-
lowers of the God-Alan who sent forth the
first missionaries of the Cross. with the
marching orders, Go, teach all nations
preach the Gospel to every creature" it
should appeal as promising the possibility
of one of the grendest Christian missions
ever undertaken by the Church of Christ.
Most significant is the fact that this is
the first opportunity ever given 10 civil
hzed christianity 70 do noble Christ
like work before the heather world
putting aside all UNCONVENTIONAL differ
ences upon the unreasonable platform Of
the fatherhood of God, the redemption of
Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
A virginia woman has organized this So
clety IN the Masters name, and surely she
aid her efforts: Ramabai's is the Ssrophe-
nicians plea for the crumbs thai might
otherwise fall from the Masters table to
the luxuries Of Christian ciyilization. A
Virginia annual membership can be repre-
sented by % cents, 81 annually will be
membership.
May we may not hope that the presence
Of the laity win sustsn the intevsst OF the
clergy, and that the audienea ~, Mondsy
night Will testify to the enlightened public
spirit of the citizens of Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
rIexican-War Veterans,

| To ne Editor Of Gte Dispatch:
The result of the war between the United
States and Mexico. of an honorable peace
and the acquisition OF magnificent
empire and incalculable wealth and ylndi-
cation of our honor, and during winch our
country prospored more than 1t ever did
before, was an epoch IN It's history. an cpl
sode in the history of nations, and the Won
der and admiration of the world.
Nirginia contributed the following DIS
tincuished sons to obtain that result /:
Generals Zachary TAYLOR and Winfield
Scott (who commanded tho armies Robert
T.. Lee GmmortaD, Joseph r. Johnston,
Stonewall Jackson Qmmortal), A.. L. mn,
Jubal A, Early, George Pickett, George II.
Thomas, Harry Heth, Dabney II. Maury, the
fighting Grahams, Washington Garnetts,
William i. Taliaferro, Generals Corse,
Fry. Weisiger, Kemper, and many other
DISTINGUISHED men. The State of Virginia
sent one regiment of fourteen companies OF
over 200 men, OF which Richmond sent
three and had three heroes IN the war
George Pickett, Joe Selden. and hancock
Chevallie.
ern States in this war were Beauregard,
Longstreet. Twiggs, Bragg, sidney John:
ston. jefferson Davis, colonel MISSISSIPPI
Rifles GmmortaD; Shields, Quitman, Lane,
the Buffers, Pillow, Pope. and large num-
Der of other distinguished soldiers.
Among those from the northern states
were Grant, Mcclellan, Mcdowell, Worth
Wool, burnside, Logan, Sedgwick: hey
polds. Mansfield, and Sherman. All or
nearly all of those named were educated
at West Point, and the art OF war on me
battle-felds Of Mexico were all near the
flashing of the guns, and distinguished
themselves and we're heroes in the late war
be tween the respective States, Three OF
them became Presidents of the United
STANDARDIZATION. Pierce, and Grant. Scott
was nominated, but defeated. Mr.. DAVIS
was President q tho Confederate states,
and lately died beloved and honored by all
the people of his dear Southland.
These and Others were the product OF
the war with Mexico and became still more
DISTINGUISHED es soldiers and statesmen
I'm the war between the States and IN the
councils OF the country. But not one OF
these was the equal or can be compared TO
onr pure and great comTade Robert II. Lee,
whose statue will be unveiled on the last
Thursday Of this month at this city.
A notice and invitation has already been
published inviting all Mexican war vets-
rams to participate in the ceremonlals. IL
is eminently appropriate Tor them so 10 90
az a distinct organization on that memorapie
occasion. and when they will be assigned
an honorable aud proper position IN the
line of procession. ROBERT u. SCOTT
III is to be hoped a goodly number OF
Mexican War veterans will be able to at
tend the unwilling ceremonies on the 2sth
instant 10 honor themselves by honoring
the memory Of their compatriot In arms,
that noble hero. Robert L. Lee.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
TELEGRAPH OPERATOR KILLED.
Caught Between the Bumpers OF Two
Cars at Ouantlco.
special telegram 70 tho Dlspatch.l

special telegram 70 tho Dspatch-l
FnEDER1cKsBURG, VA. May 7.--hlr. j..
W. Davis, night telegraph operator at
Ouantico. in attempting TO pass between
two freight-cars on the Richmond, fred
ericksburg and Potomac railroad at that
place this morning about o'clock while
they were being shifted, was caught be,
tween the bumpers and 30 badly mashed
that he died in short time afterwards. Mr..
Davis was n native Of Accomac county,
Va. and was a very popular and promising
young man. He was about twenty-five
years Of age.
PREPARING TOR TIE CONVENTION.
The Episcopalians here are busy pre-
pairing for the council which meets here on
the DIST instant. SO far the prospect IS
that it will be the largest and most inter
esting council that has met here for many
years. Over 200 delegates have already
sicnifed their intention of being present,
while q good many will not report before
Monday. A number of interesting SUB
jects will be presented TO the body. and the
Bishops report is especially looked for
ward 10 with considerable interest.
TREE WHISKY.
The municipal campaign was formally
opened to-day by tho various candidates.
who began to circulate among the boys,
and for awhile John Barleycorn was freely
dispensed. twill be a rod hot campaign IN
every respect, and a large vote Will no
doubt be brought out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
Judge Fuiier's Military Moustsene'
fpirtspurgh piepatch.l

Chief-Justice Fuller looks o goods deal
more ike o cavalry officer than the pre-
siding Judge of the United States snpre!!n,e !.
Conyf Even seated on the bench, with
the Golden eagle Tapping its wings oyer
his head, and clad in the six robes OF ms
office there is little OF the lndicia, ao sha
his appearance 4 Is the neayy tbs Cbiei
.IustiSe from his brethren, and gives BIN
q ssrl;ke look. He is certainly the hand
soonest man on the bench; men and wo-
men agree as to that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
THE PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY.
Hard Cash and Good Plant Potent In
Locating Il,

AsHEvu1E. n. c., Nav 7.-Seyeral pro-
minent Presbyterian divines, and also Gov
ornOr Fowle have been interviewed for the
Cihzen as To the chances OF Asheyille being
the place selected for thenew Presbyterian
University. concerning which a conference
was recently held at Augusta. Ga. All
agree that this city possesses unusual nd
vantages. but it is evident that a most pO-
tent factor in deciding tho location viii be
hard cash. The Rev. DR.. Shearer, presl-
dent Of Davidson College. said that the ac-
ton uf the Conference was simply an in.
itiatory step on the part Of the synods OF
North and South Carolina, Georgia. and
Florida. and only meant a recommends
ton, upon which the synods would act as
they deemed best, and that nothing deci-
sive had yet been done The location,
scope, and extent Of such university it was
impossible now 10 Anticipate. No city,
however, could expect TO secure such an
institution without Offering to provide a
handsome plant.
ADVANCING REAL EsTkrE.
The buoyant tendency Of Ashevills real
estate lust now is illustrated by an auction
sale of thirty-twO lots at Cliyeden Park to-
day. One month ago the tract comprising
them, containing about seven acres. was
sold for 5000. The next day it was resold
for $4,000, and to-day the sales of the lots
amount TO $1,000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18

"A stitch IN time saves ninc,p and IL
you take hooa,s narssparilla now il mag,
cave months ohtu,ure possible sickness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
PRESIDENT sUTHKRLIS.
TWO WOMEN KILLED
Dy Lightning While Drying Themselves at
Eire.

Eire.
Correspondence q the Richmond Dispatch.l
SCOTLAND MICK, N. c., May II, 1890
On yesterday afternoon two colored wo-
men came in from the field on the Graffiin
farm, on tho Roanoke river, and while
drying themselves by the fire they were
both instantly killed by lightning. They
had been III light shower, but there was
no heavy cloud at the time the lightning
struck. The track of the lightning was
down the chimney, and no damage was
done to the building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
RAN FROM THE WHIP.
Overtaken and Brought Down by a Volley
of BuckshOt.
Special telegram TO mo Dlspatchl

Special telegram 20 tho DlspatchI
DANvuLR, VA, May 17.-Yesterday after
noon one Of the cOnvicts ut WORK on the
Roanoke and Southern road, near Martins
vile. was about 10 be. whipped for some
misdemeanor when he broke from the
officers and ran away. Officers Harris and
fairfield secured their gums and fred upon
him, bringing him down az the first shot:
He was struck in the back with several
buckshot and at one time the wounds were
thought 10 be fatal, but at last reports he
was said to be out Of danger.
Danville VIII observe blemorial-day on
Wednesday next and Colonel George c.
Cabell will deliver the Grafton.
PRESIDENT sUTHERLN.
A meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Danville, Mebane and Southern railroad was
held here to-day and Major w. T. Sutherlin
was elected president. The Secretary re-
ported that 100000 had been voted to tho
road and $4,000 more would be voted.
The directors were authorized TO open the
books Of subscription otter giving ten
days notice.
The sale Of tohacco-stamps this week
amounted TO 51O,742. The breaks of Leaf
tobacco during the week were fairly good.
Cutters were reported little OF. but al
other grades were in demand, with stiR
prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
WEATHER AND CROPS
REPORTS or THE SERVICE FOR THE
PAST WEEK IN NORTH CAROLINA.
The Farmers Busy. Cheerful. and San
guiae-Co tton, Corn. and Wheat Re-
ported Doing Wei.
Isrec,nl tnlorrnm % nae plaratch.l


RlLr1GH. n. c., May 1.-THE weekly
weather crop bulletin Of the North Caro-
lima Experiment Station and State Weather
Service tor the week ending this evening
says: Reports of correspondents show
generally the very favorable effect of the
weather on nearly all the crops during the
week
The rainfall was about the average in
most sections Of the State, except local
heavy rains IN the Eastern district. But
falling whore rain was badly needed, they
have done much good in q few places which
stu need moro rain. the soil not having
been mOlstened 30 o sufficient depth. Cot
ton terminates slowly. The temperature
has been about average except that during
the early part Of the week the nights were
rather cool. On the whole typical May
weather prevailed during the week. In
creaslng warmth and sunshine is now
needed tor cotton. Farmers are all busy,
cheerful, and sanguine.
DISTRICT CONDITION
In the Eastern district copious rains
have fallen. which last week were reported
as needed badly.
In tho Central district cotton is generally
reported up well, with an excellent stand.
III some places the finest obtained IL many
years. Corn - also doing remarkably VOL.
The setting ont OF tobaccO-plGnts IS pro-
crossing rather slowly.
In the Western district the weather hos
been splendid. not a single unfavOrable re-
port having been received. Cotton and
corn are everywhere reported as dong
we'll and wheat IN some places shows some
improvement, though 10 seems certain
crops VIII be short, owing partly 70 the In
jury caused by rust.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18

"Miller 4 Rhoads's great Relief Sale
which begins tomorrow morning VIII
surely be the trade event OF tne season ~
Read the particulars on tho last page OF
.fhis paper.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
THREE ThuNpsR-sToRMs
Accompanied by Downtown or hain'
Hail. aud Electricity.

Hail. and Electricity.
iCorrespondonco of tho Richmond Dispa'cn-l
FoRK UNION. Va, May l6, ls9g.
The down-pours from three. thunuehl :
storms which followed each other IN Tue
rapid succession Of half-houy intersais
yesterday. afternoon have saturated tne
Garth. made gullies on light soil, ana SUD
merged the lowlands of smaller Streams.
hail, which inflicted but little damage. Tho
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
TIP vrrTRtvs COMING.

The John Bowie Strange Camp OF Con-
fcdorate Veterans Of this county are
making strenuous efforts to take big
number of veterans down 10 the unwilling
of the Lee monument on the Goth instant
II as many az 800 veterans will pledge
themselves to go q special tram will be
leased by tho Strange Camp.
The Monticello Band viii visit Richmond
on tho 23th and furnish some of their
music for the soldiers.
The Monticello Guard OF this city arc
making arrangements 10 also attend the
unveiling. Altogether old Albemarle will
be very largely represented ON this occa-
sion.
Miss Thompson, of Culpeper, has been
on visit 10 the family Of Professor Dab
ney, of the University of Virginia..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
FIGHT AGAINST JOHNSTON.

Thore seems TO be no doubt that bitter
Sight will be made against }. II. Johnston.
who wa. recently nominated by the Presi-
dent % be postmaster for the city Of Dan
Vile. Johnston's record will be paradcd
before the Senate Post-Office Committee
tho Sonatefrom confirming his nomination.
This fight is being made not by Democrats.
but by tho opponents Of Johnston in his
ONQ party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
CHURCH FESTIVAL.
AIbemarle Veterans with Music Coming to
the dwelling.
Correspondence the Richmond DisDntch.l

tCOrrespondonce OF th9 hichmonu DltDhcu'i
CHARLoTTEsyILLT. Va. MAY II. 1890.
The ladies OF the Methodist church held
n strawberry festival on Thursday and r.
dav nights. The attendance on both
nights was large and handsome sum was
realized. The Monticello Band furnished
some OF their best music. The proceeds OF
the festival 60 towards the organ fund OF
the above church.
The commencement exercises of the
Abemarle Female Institute. Professor W.
j. Dickinson. principal, VIII take place on
June 18th and 18th. Or. l. g. Lake VIII de-
liver theannual address before the Literary
Society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
COLORED WASH GOODS.

We have the most beautiful line Of Glnghams.
ssersuokers, Chambrays, Outings, Printed chsl-
lies, and Batistes that We have ever shown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
CEDAR KEYS MAYOR
Married In North CnroIlna-Requisition
for an Abducsor.

R.LEIGu, n. C., May 17.-Governor Fowle
l'hes issued q requisitiOn on the Governor Of
| South Carolina for white man no. in
jail at Columbia on the charge Of aba r
ing from Whitcyille. Columbus county,
c.. a girl under fourteen Year, OF age. II,
solicitor states that the abduction can be
fully proved.
The delegates from this State TO tho
Southern Baptist Convention ~ Fort
Worth, Texas. returned to-day. While there
they saw in jail undorsentence Of death for
murder >. ". Davis. native of North
Carolina. who in 1853 graduated at the
State University at Chapel Bill. n. c.. and
who was for some years Ia business here. =
coTIBELL LATELY N SALISBURY.
Mayor Cottrell, who has 50 terrOrized tho
people Of Cedar Keys, Fla, not long ago
married at Salisbury q niece Of the wife Of
Congressman John $. Henderson. Cottrell
was IN Salisbury fortnight ago. his wife
is an estimable woman.
The Commissioner Of Agriculture in
forms me that next week ne VIII hold q
farmers institute at Wilson for the county
Of Wilson. In July they will be held IN
Alamance. Davidson, and Caldwell coun-
ties. Tho Commissioner is requested 10y
the people of Robson county 10 hold two
Institutes there on account Of the great
size OF the county. which IS the largest IN
the State. lie has decided to comply with
| this request.
FOR REGULAR business.
1t is announced by the president Of the
Wake county Farmers Alliance that the
meeting which is TO be held here on the
goth, about which there are so many rumors,
Is called for the transaction Of tho regular
business of the order and not for political
purposes.
The Richmond and Danville Railway
| Company has leased the High Point and
Eand!oman railWaY for ninetY-nlne Years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
20 TO ooBnLK THE Nyw-arvxR ROAD.

II Ia generally believed here that the At
Iantic and Danville people have made all
fhcir arrangements 90 purchase the Dan
ville and Now-River railroad and that thoy
will use tins road in building their line 10
fhe West General Manager Peck, Of the
Atlantic and Dauville road, viii soon make
banyille his headquarters with q view to
bernning work on the new road 10 the
West. The terminus of the road will be at
ynstol. but Il is not improbable that branch
.iucs viii be run to Abingdon aud also TO
Nr,thoyille.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
WHITE GOODS.

WHITE GOODS.
Especial attention 10 called to our superb as
sortment OF Hemsti.ched, Van Dyke, sud Plated
Flouncings from SOC. per yard upward io' OF
styles left over from last season have oeea
marked down 10 about half price TO close u4eln
Gus. This IA chance TO secure = bargain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-18
MATTINGSi MATTINGSl

In order to reduce our stock Of hatsings we
win for few days oior al Of our Wni's ana
Fancy kattings, heretofore sold at igH' ID io7s'
and $50. at 81 per piece OF forty yards