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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-05-31

ROBERT =. PORTER, superintendent OF
the coming census, is drawing back i'll his
hole with all the agility commensurate
with his dignity. Evidently Robert
started out with the idea in his head that
the Office of superintendent OF the census
was an autocratical one second not even
to that of the Car Of all the Russias. a
little later and the great American people
had entered protest and had politely
sat down on the gentleman. Since then'
to use the parlance of the gambler, he has
been hedging" and it is highly probable
that his list OF insulting questions will be
withdrawn.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-05-31

RICHMOND did honor to the memory oi
of General Robert Il. Lee on Thursday
and half million of people helped them
to do it. 1t was the most glorious cclc-
bration ever held in the South. In its re-
port of the event the Richmond Dispatch
has the following to say of Governor
Fowlc:
As Governor Fowlc halted for time in
front OF Lee Camp and many Of the veto
rams crowded around him, he said in re.
ply to remark on mot having the fear
ofMr. Shepard before our eyes," "No
hycnas are not popular in this section" "
As the Governor at the head Of the twen'
ty-two companies of North Carolina
troops drove off Lee Camp gave three
cheers for North Carolina.
The chief executive officer OF the Old
North State has a name of his own for
Shepard. But what matters. Therosc un
der any other name smells just as sweet
and SO docs the polccat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
One ON Tcnnyson.

A few years ago some enthusiastic
admirers of Tennyson gave a large
dinner party in his honor and invited
all their choicest friends in the world
of literature and art 10 meet him.
Tennyson, who rarely accepts an in
vitation, did. for wonder. put in an
appearance on this occasion. but dur
ing the first half of the dinner caused
the greatest disappointment by remain
ing absolutely silent. and as II lost in
the most profound reverie. The
guests who expected to hang on words
falling like pearls of thought from his
lips, gazed somewhat wistfully upon
claimed in loud, stentorian voice:
II like my mutton cut in chunksw IL
is likely that there was something of
malice prepense in this burst of conf
dence, and that the poor man felt a not
unnatural irritation at being CAPPED at
and corresponding desire TO punish
the offenders.
An anecdote told not long ago by his
daughter-in-law is amusing ia that Ii
shows how the greatest are not incapa-
BILE of STOPPING to the little weaknesses.
Some very dear friends of Tennyson,
who had been spending some years in
Persia, returned to London, and,
anxious TO renew old ties, wrote invit-
ing him to their house. But Tenny-
son mistook the day, and arriving at
the domicibe, found the birds flown.
Sitting down TO write note of ex-
planation ho had the misfortune to
throw the contents Of well-filled ink
bottle all over the beautiful new white
Persian carpet. The maid-servant, in
answer to his summons. appeared with
large jug of new milk which she
poured over the offending ink-stain.
"l'll give you live shillings my good
girl, my very good girl, continued
Tennyson, in mach agitation. IF you
will only get rid of that abominable ink
before your master and mistress come
home"
And together. on their hands and
knees. poet and servant rubbed at the
wretched carpet until not spot re-
manned. The girl earned her five
shillings, and when a few weeks after
ward, Tennyson went to dine with his
friends. he had every reason to believe
that she told no tales. AT any rate,
his hostess displayed their gorgeous
carpet without signs of consciousness.
San francisco Wasp.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

over AZ least Eve times. and / know
I'm not blind. Mrs. Bowser. there ara
some queer happenings about this
house. think il best that we sit down
and have some straight talk.
One day at noon he wanted me to
tighten button on his overcoat, aud l
sent him up 10 my room to get the box
Of thread and needles.
You'll find il on the sill of the bay
window. where left it half an hour
ago. cautioned him as he went up
stairs.
heard him prancing around and
slamming things about. and after seven
or eight minutes went up to ascer-
tain the cause Of delay.
He had pulled every bureau drawer
out, taken down most OF the garments
in the clothes press. and was then over
hauling my jewelry case.
I'D like 10 know II there was an-
other woman like you in Detroitp" he
exclaimed as appeared.
You came up here for the thread
box, didn't youe"
''Of course did"
And told you il was on the sill of
the bay window"
But it"
Ipointed II out for him. and after
changing countenance and swallowing
a lump he braced up and said:
Mrs. Bowser. il is time to quit this
tom-foolery! You are too old for such
girlish tricks Next time you try TO
make fool of me I'll ask you to select
such furniture as you want and settle
on the amount OF alimony!"-Detroit
Free Press
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
A Christian Bandit.

The bandits of Greece who furnished
Edmond About with the romantic ma
terial for THE King Of the Mountains, I"
thirty years ago, still hold almost un-
disputed sway in certain parts of the
peninsula. In the Peloponnesus the
family of Lyngos has had virtual mo-
nopoly in robbery for decades. The
original leader, who lost his life in
1870, was one of the most popular men
of his day. His name still lives in
numerous folk-song which praise him
as genuine hero. and recount his
deeds in the most extravaganza and flat
tering language. Chief Lyngos pre-
ferred TO capture his victims on Sun
days in the neighborhood Of the village
churches. Being good and pious
i'Christian, he was thus enabled to
kiss the cross before making his ar
rests and thus hallow his actions His
brothers, who lived in Epirus, remain
ed true to the family traditions. They
were finally captured, however, and to-
gether with forty accomplices behead-
ed Chief Lyngos himself was killed
finally by his nephew, who gained a
reputation for daring bravery in the
Peloponnesus almost equal 10 that OF
his far-famed uncle. lie was captured.
however, few days ago, and now
awaits his fate behind the prison bars
of one of the villages which he had Of
ten pillaged in days gone by.--LoHdoa
Star.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

Yes, it's Walter" said Frank Hat
field; but he was sorry enough the
next minute as he sat In the corner OF
the carriage trying 70 recall the color
10 the white and beautiful face OF Flor
ence, for she had tainted.
As for Brown. he bad comprehended
the situation we'll enough 10 dash up
stairs. and by the time Florence had
recovered her senses she was in more
tender hands than those of half-fright-
ened Frank Hatfield.
And now the carriage was being
whirled away up town. for Frank was
urged by something even stronger than
hospitality In his eagerness 20 reach
his clouded home. He could have no
patience with either horse or driver,
especially rs Florence and Walter
looked so provokingly loving and hap
py.
Home was reached at last. however.
and the somewhat irate driver refined
in his smoking horse in front of the
house. Frank sprang TO the ground.
and never dreamed of aiding Walter;
but Florence by this time was well able
to help herself.
1t was not very late when they en-
tered the house, and Franks latchkey
dispensed with bell-ringing and sery-
ants.
wait a moment in the parlor." said
Frank, while call Mabel
And SO saying, but with big weight
upon his heart. Frank pushed onward
toward the sitting-room. As he threw
open the door before him. however. he
was suddenly confronted by lady in
full travelling costume, aud glance
beyond showed him a marvellous dis
array of trunks aud traveling-bags
mabel. my dear
A gloved hand held out 10 him a
small white envelope, while husky
and trembling voice said:
Goodbye, Frank"
"Mabel--n
Isn't that Walters voice. Oh,
Walter, are Won here?"
Yes. Mabel; here am safe and
sound"
'Oh, Walter take me away--take me
home TO mothers
But Mabel what is the matterp
Frank has been just the best old fell
low
Walter. there she is; I saw her at
the railway-station- very same wo-
man; and now he's brought her herel
Walter, what does il mean?n
Meant Why. Mabel-come, Flor
ence Mabel this is my wife. your sis
ter. Florence. I've been in trouble,
and Frank has helped me through. like
"A trump that he Is; and you are mad,
when You have got the best fellow in
the world for "A hus
Mabel gave one look ut her brother,
another into the wistful face of her
new sister; but she caught a glance of
the keen suffering in the trembling lips
OF her husband. and with. rOh, Frank,
forgive me; have been so foolish!"
Frank Hatiield's worry was over.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

RIsht here In this venerable oak trees shade
Nv orandno<hcr's mother sat ono DAY
In solemn state and la stin brocade.
DOW s sonae ri hillside d With fashins spur
He came like a vision DER held and fen.
In his satl,, bfecchcs and Rold-iaccd coat.
And aqucer old dresser lac must have been.
10 not think could have fancied him 80.
In his wedding plumes and his bonnet gay
And Mistress Ltlcy, II she could know.
Would smile Ia disdain ~ my choice to-day.
ny his side o er tho stairway her picture hangs.
a dainty lady. % proud and prim.
That more than half my maynard blood
II 10 very plain must have come FROM him.
For true knlghtiy sentiment very wei.
Aud dashina hand. bat u must be told
That ny charming great srandpapa could not
"Honored madam and deer. though mine eyes
bercft
May not dwell on thy form and face 30 fair.
Still the PROMISE OF hope 10 my poor heart is
And NJ dawning of eve aspire 20 be there"
should Ike To know " at eve he came
Why. Of course he did. for am not hcrol
With q wicket laugh ~ his spell OF dear"
And N on that sofa they Sat nennder
Fully two feet. as WAS proper aud right
Coud he ever manage 20 give her. wonder,
Half such kiss ns had last nighI
All. Lucy. though minuct and spinet.
And courty manners LA grand array.
Tell ON. old story. there's something la 10
That reaches the heart just the same to-day.
Aud wonder when my little day is over,
Aud my grandchildren nit meath this old
trees shade,
II they'll say: "she had Just such noble
And a. true and tender wife she made"
indianapolis Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

This is one way to SOW seeds success.
fully: Boxes two or three inches deep
are filled with garden loan. little sand
passed through coarse sieve Ga bit of
wire netting will answer) TO take out
stones aud all coarse pieces Of soil. Ii
should be fine and soft. Fill the boxes
within half an inch. take a smooth
piece OF board and press the soil down
hard aud smooth. III dry. water and
allow II 10 soak away before sowing
Sprinkle the seeds on evenly. Seeds
the size of aster, verbena, stocks, cover
by sprinkling on the fine soil. just TO
cover them out of sight. Seeds like
pctunia do not cover, but lay pane OF
glass over 10 keep In the moisture.
Place the boxes in the kitchen window.
or where they will be kept warm. IL
tho soil gets dry IL should be watered
with fine sprinkler. After the seeds
are up they need watching. II they dry
up once they are gone. IL the sun
shines on them too hot they wither
away. After they put out three pairs
OF leaves they should be separated and
put into other boxes about an inch
apart. After transplanting they must
be- shaded from the hot sun until they
take hold OF the soil. Good Housekccp-
tng.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
Kansas Philosophy.

Nothing grumbles so loud as forced
charity.
Tell fib, IL you must. but never
write one.
Hanging hurts guilty man as much
as an innocent one.
A fool can start a fire that the wisest
man In the world cannot put out.
Familiarity should not breed con-
tempt between man and wife.
There are two kinds OF headache;
natural and acquired.
when some people get business they
don't know what TO do with IL.
Some actors are SO poor that they are
compelled TO become stars.
The genius OF SO many people Is hid
den under so much debris
The trouble with men who 90 20 the
devil is that they continue to stay with
US.
Man learns from every experience
except an experience with woman In
It.
IL Is sign you are getting old when
you are invited TO eat nc the first table.
A man makes grist Of enemies by
aspiring 10 things other men want.
Most OF US are compelled 20 wait for
our jewelry until we 20 10 heaven.
The good die young. but II Is the old.
who live TO be wicked, who improve
the world.
Tell bad story without names. and
every one has an enemy 10 attribute IL
to.--dfchis0n Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

A man In Sierra county, California.
who killed neighbours steer to save
his own family from starving. declined
counsel, pleaded guilty. and was sens
enced to one year Ia the state prisoa.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

The latest figures set down the popu-
lation Of Berlin at 1,l73,S53. and Of
Vienna at l,ll0.764, steady advance
being made by both capitals through
additions from small towns throughout
the two empires
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

Sophia Bennington. OF xenia. ohio.
has given birth TO her twenty-fifth
child. Her husband claims this beats
all known records.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-16
PETERSBURG.
Opening of Public SchooIs-IieaVy Rains
Religious Items.

PETERSBURG, Sept Special. The
public schools of Petersburg opened today
for the scholastic term. The attendance,
however, was not as large as il would
have been had the weather been bright
The Virginia Normal and Collegiate In
stitutc will open tomorrow for the iall and
winter term. Mrs. Trent, Of Toronto. Can
ada. has been appointed music teacher at
the Institute. Professor Johnson. who has
charge Of the Institute, returned home yes
terday from Boston and other cities at the
North, where he attended various schools
of industries. Professor johnson told THE
TIMES correspondent that his trip had been
a very profitable one TO him.
Ex-Governor CamerOn's letter severing
his connection with the Republican party
has been much talked of here. Many Dem
ocrats think that the Ex-Governor gives
good reasons.lor leaving the party. To-day
asked eX-Congrcssman James u. Brady,
who is the collector Of internal revenue Tor
this district. what he thought of the letter.
Col. Brady said that his relations with cN-
Governor Cameron We're very friendly and
cordial. and that he did not care about
being interviewed relative 10 the letter.
4 very heavy rain fell all through this
section at an early hour this morning. The
rain along the line of the Norfolk and West
I
folk, WAS the heaviest that has been known
for a long time.
About two weeks ago. Mr. I. B. | nder-
hill, Of the firm Carver ~ Underhill. pro-
prictOrs OF the Boston clothing house in
This city, lost an ElchO setter valued at nifty
dollars. Dilgcnt search was made for
the dog. which was highly priced by
Mr.. nderhll, but nothing was heard
of him until Yesterday. when he
was found by a colOred man in we'll near
Lees pond. i'm Prince George county about
six miles from Petersburg. The dog was on
a small piece of plank, and had been in the
we'll without food for thirteen days. The
dog had become so hungry that bee had bc-
gun 10 eat the flesh from one Of his legs.
Services appropriate 10 the Jewish New
Year were held to-day at the synagogue
from 10 10 1890 O'Clock, and were conduct
ed by Rev. Mr.. Kaiser, of Chicago.
Rev. j. VI. Pitcher, ofthis city. general SUI
pcrintondent Of the Sunday-SchOol and lii-
ile Board of the Baptist General Associa-
ti0n of Virginia, left Petersburg last week
10 attend the great meeting of the Church
Valley Baptist Association al Big stone
Gap, Va. lie passed through this city to-
dav en- route TO the Portsmouth Baptist As
sociation. and reports thatit was the great
est meeting that ever occurred in that until
recently shut-in country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-16
NORFOLK.
Petition for Bain's Fardon-Eitter Fight
Among the Second District Republicans.

Among the second district htpubIthn>
NORFOLK, w.. Sept. d.. Special. A
petition has been sent 90 the President ask
ing for the pardon of Il. f. Il. Balm. one OF
the directors of the late Exchange National
Bank. of Norfolk, who was convicted about
eighteen months ago for attcsung false rc-
ports and sentenced t0 the Albany peniteu-
tiary for five years The application for
pardon was referred 10y the President TO the
department of Justice and has been sent
from there 10 United states District-Attor-
ney BOrand. Mr.. BOrland has made a
favorable report and forwarded il TO Judge
Hughes, of the United states Circuit
Court for eudor>atiOn. The ground for par
cused was convicted more On technicality
than anything else. aud that other directors
indicted with him were acquitted. The pc
tition is signed hy many ministers and large
dep0-itors in the bank at the time of its
failure. George NJ Balm, Jr.. brother of
Il. T.. h. Balm. was also convicted al the
trials for his connection with the bank
wreck, bat was pard0ned after serving a
wear of his five years sentence.
The anti-Bowdcn Republicans are greatly
aroused over statement made im a news
paper interview several DAYS ago by Col
lector Banks, In which he said the men op-
posing BOWdou's denomination were be-
meath his notice. Men like Carney and
Alvah Martin, of Norfolk county, who are
Banks social superiOr-. swear vengeance
on him, and say that he has got TO keep
his politics out of the custom-house
or resign. Deputy-COllector OF Inter
nal Revenue =. H. Larkin, in
am interview published this morning says
the reason Postmaster Slade, Collector
Banks. and District-Attorney Borland are
for Bowden is because Bowden gave them
the positions they hold. Great bitterness
prevails among the Warring factions. and
there will undoubtedly be two Republican
candidates in the field tor Congress.
The members Of the Farmers Alliance
inauguratcd a series of meetings to-day at
Centreyille. Norfolk county. Colonel Rob
ert ". Harris, the manager Of the Alliances
industrial works al Iron Gate. was the
principal speaker, and talked to nearly five
hundred farmers. Tonight Colonel Harris
addressed "A large meeting at Crceds
Bridge. His subject was: The Business
and Political Aspects of the Farmers Al
lance
\ look over the pay roll al the Norfolk
nayy-yard shows that nearly Loo men are
al work there. Two months ago barely five
hundred were employed in the yard. The
reason for the large increase IS that election
time is coming. congressman BOwdcn con-
trolls every civil appointment in the yard,
and as he has pretty well cleaned out the
Democrats. nearly every man employed
there is his ardent supporter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-16
GORDONSVlLLE
Land and Improvement Company Organ
iled-AnOther Boom,

GORDONsvILIE. Va, sept. d. Special.
A few gentlemen Of the town have been
working quietly for two months organizing
a land and improvement company for this
place. and have succeeded beyond their
expectatiOns The following officers We're
here Friday and saturday: y. ". BOwe,
president. and W. H. Fleming, first vice
president, both of Richmond; w. l.. wal
ters. Jr.. second yicc-presdent, and IL. l..
Hoover. manager; X. II. >uatton, treas
urcr. and G. Il. Linney, secretary, Of
Gordonsyille. The Board consists OF
these and George c. Walters, j..
A. Cooke. and \. &. BraXtOn,
of ~taunton: j. b. Bland. Baltimore; viii
liam NJ. Nager, Roanoke. and Captain j. >.
Barbour. of this place. They have obtained
"A liberal charter, with authorized capital OF
500. 900. and have secured several thousand
acres Of land around town and near by en-
bracing the Gordon mountain formerly
Belpel. aud will erect the Gordon Inn.
which viii Doe Of mammoth proportions.
This company controls by purchasc
and option about three thousand acres oi
land. About two hundred acres VIII De It.
served for manufacturing sites, railway
switches, and depOts, and twelve acres Tor
"a public park. The balance VIII be lald OH
in residence and business lots. In addllioh'
this company has about a thousand acres
near the nrst-namcd, producing lead ana
zinc ores of a high Grade, and ineNhausllDic
in quantity. These mines, when worked
heretofore. showed about seventy per cent.
Of lead. and from ten 10 thirty-one dollars
per ton OF silver. Liberal assistance VIII be
extended TO manufacturing, which VIII be
encouraged by the town as well as TINS
syndicate.
I'm addition the Piedmont Manufacturing
Company have been chartered, with maxi
mum capital Of $4,000, with $1,000 PAID
up; T. ". Ross, president, and W. ;. Mel
son. secretary and treasurer. THIS COM
pany expect 10 erect suitable buildings Tor
the manufacture Of brOoms ana the canning
Of fruits and vegetable IN The near lutilfe'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-16

George Thatcher's minstrels, one OF tho
best organizations on the road. appeared at
the Mozart Academy last night. The sins,-
ing was great feature OF the show; the
voices were splendid; the "Fete Of the Con
doliers" was very pretty; the slack wire
act was line, and the balancing of Rapoli
ON the top OF "a twenty-foot ladder entirely
unsupported was something OF sens y
lion. Ot course. the comedy element 10
worthy OF mention, George Thatcher lea |.
ing in his monologue, which was new and
witty.
Tonight will be their last appcaran>e
here In this city. and a revival OF the Old
songs will take place: "old kentuci<<
Home" '6elle Hrandon," "Bonny Elois. :
"Ohi Back joe" will be sung by the 1z1,<1
ent soioists. An evening of old-tim< ~
's'es has proved an enjoyable feai,.z
he lager cities, and ought to n
ated here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-16
THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA.
LATEST NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Disastrous Conhagration ut Lvnchburc-
>i50.O0O Worth Of Property Destroyed
Frank Hume Announces Himself a. "a
CandIhate--Th state AZ Iarrc

Candidate state at Large
LNNCnRURG. VA, Sept. 10 special. f.
Lynchburg was visited last night 10y one
OF The most destructive fires known for
years. Half block on Main stree was
wiped out, in which were the Western
Union telegraph office, kincklc's Doot and
shoe store, Crump a Iarkin's dr'-goods os-
tablishment, Crafts cigar store, and Lewis
~ Jennings grocery.
The fire started in a cellar Of the Western
Union office. over which was a tenement oc-
cupicd 10y several families. Several parties
narrowly escaped death, and two men were
injured bv the breaking OF a ladder. The
Western Union Office was one of the great
est sufferers lN the fire. the Office being
Quilted and ali the wires down.
The disastrous cOnllagratiOn last night
was not subdued until O'Clock this morning
and the fire companies were not olsen
gagged until 10 O'Clock today in cNtinguish-
iLg the flames. The escape Of those in the
upper tcncmeuts, embracing women and
children. was really marvellous only a few
Of them being injured, though some of them
were thrown out Of windows and eXtrlcaied
by ladders.
The total amount Of goods and property
destroyed will probably reach SljO.OO0,
while the insurance viii fall considerably
under that amount.
The Western Union Company were not
insured at all, and estimate their loss at
$4,000 BY the extraordinary energy of the
managers they removed to new building.
and by - o'clock to-day were i'm iull opera
tiOu with all Of their connections.
Qdte "a damaging railroad wreck 0c-
CURED this evening on the Norfolk and
Western near Concord. ten miles below this
city, two freight trains having collided. but
the amount Of damage has not yet been as
certaincd.
A locomotive used rs a "pushor" for
freight trains on ihc Concord grade, about
six miles belo.y the city while pushing a
train up the grade this afternoon exploded
its boiler. killing the fireman and iniuring
the engineer and "a brakeman.