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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-17
Home Seekers, Excursions

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that man can neither pat his own back
nor kick himself
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1890-10-17


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srSAwE THIS PAPER every lin, 5ou vrisA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
ANGST SATISFACTORY EXHIBIT.
Officers of the Va. -, I. and :. Co. Reflect
ed-Narrow Escape from Death.
ICnrrnanondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l

NOrrOspOndence OF tue llcnulonu blspnt'h'I
SCoTrsyILLE, Va, Dec. 16, 1890.
There was q meeting of the stockholders
of the Virginia Steel, Iron and Slate
Company held at Howardsyile Cor Logan
City, Yesterday. at which all the stockhold-
ers we're present either in person or by
proxy. Hon. Walter ID. Dabney. of Char
iottesvilie, was made chairman of the
meeting. An exhibit of the affairs OF the
company was made, showing a capital OF
about $780, 900 20 be in hand from the two
small assessments. and matters generally
to be in a satisfactory condition. Ofhcers
for the ensuing year were elected, ana are
the same as those who have been oi1cla-
ting. The Inner man" Of the large
crowd present was properly considered and
administered 10, and the visitors TO the
new city left, in large part, IN good spirits.
SHOULD BE AT TIE HOME.
William Graham is an old Confederate
veteran who IL so nearly totally blind that
be can lust distinguish daylight from dark
ness, and his sorrowful condition Is the re-
suit of his service in the Confederate army
He has been most kindly cared Tor IN an
out-building of most excellent widow
lady residing on the suburbs of this place,
and who has been living in dread lest hre
in some way should destroy the house and
him. Sunday night her fears came near
being realized. The cabin took fire and
the cries of the blind man fortunately were
heard at the residence near by. from which
a Young man ran with bucket of water
and with that obtained in the cabin barely
succeeded in saving the house, several or
ticles already having been burned and the
house being in blaze to the ceiling.
WANT ANOTHER INCH.
We have couple of inches OF ice to-day
and our ice-cutters are only wanting an
additional inch before they will begin to
harvest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17

the amount of dspodts. The owner Of the
bank. ey.Unitcd States Senator william
A. Wallace, has appointed ]. Q. N. McCar-
roll, OF Harrisburg. W. z. Wallace. and A.
o. Smith, Of Cleaedeld, assignees. Liabili.
ties, es5o, 100; AsSsts, ess0.o0o.
.Y TtoEr noxEr TEE cAUsB
The reason assigned for the failure 10
tight money. The bank ~ priva,e con-
Germ and did nothing but o collection and
exchange business The entire indebted
ness Of Senator Wallace Is put at 9 900 !;
assets, $600. 600.
Davidson l.. Krcbs, president. judge OF
Clesrhold county. and . son~in-lae OF
Wallace, has also made an assignment. lie
money 10 the extent Of about $4,000.
Wallace had endorsed his notes, and when
the latter made an assignment Judge
Krebs was forced to do likewise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs IL taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing TO the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clesnses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac'
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 5Oc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. ~
fee 2ssu, wtwl&Flotpicefri
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
Cable Brevities.

Two lepers have received in1ecuons OF
the Koch lymph at Berlin. The expert
ment Is being made at the request Oh Tue
patients
The threatened strike Of the we cav o.
Bolton, Eng, has been evorteu tno on'
blowers having conceded an advance oi
wages. s
The Government Of Spain has instructed
the Minister Of Finance 70 issue aec.oes
faSI,ns TIA Minister has also been In
structed to prepare q new protective Gus
toms tsri6. o. q III
saveral hundred plush weavers employed
Tistsr 4 Co., OF Bradford, Eng have
st,rncI against . reduction OF wsaes
Three hundred win strike to-mor5o y Az ~
"a more Will 20 ont ~ the cna q sns
we'll. The reduction n MsfGsss r., = ia "
30 due 10 the Mckinley tAsia Uua'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
TOO LATE roR CLASSIFICATION.

rTRUSTEE'S SALE OF A HAND
SOME HOUSE AND LOT IN TIE TOWN
OF ASHLAND by virtue Of a deed OF trust
from A. o. Biiss snd wife TO ". l. Covsrdtn,
trustee. dated January "a ics0. and recordec In
Hanover county Court Clerks oftce March Z,
io,O. tthe said Cowardin having died aud the
Underlined hAving been duly sueeeAlted In
his placc,l being required 20 90 BY the bene-
0risry In said deed, default having been made
40 the payment OF the debt thereby secured.
viii sell by public auction. on the premises, on
FRIDAY. JANUARY q 1891.
n, o,clock p. NJ, that beautiful and vsl-lccatsd
HOUSE and LOT. situated on wess Clay street.
two squares from depot, containing ono acre OF
ground, dwelling six roons, kiechsn, stable,
Ana other buiItiinga, excellent water. &c. dry
and plsasaat valk 70 depot 10 the town Of Ash-
Trxu The deed requires cash - 70 q ,soaso,
Win lntsrest on l9si.;S from 18th December.
$50, tn paid and costs OF sale; bslanes 70 b
BALD and secured In time aud manner as A. O.
bliss or hts assigns may prescribe aod diyecs,
and on his or their failure 10 give sucb dirsc-
tons then q the tFustee ahall thiut a.; bot II
desire mere liberal terms VIII doublt6ss b ~
coried the purcnaser.
Psrsons desiring 70 inspecs this properly b.
forc day Of sate can 40 - " entiiaG on ne Aus-
uonssr q Assisnd. HILL cAkrEh
IA. BHown. AuctonseE dsu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
DEATH OF CAPTAIN r. v. DAVIS.
A Venerable and Highly-Esteemed Cttizen
Gone-Meeting OF Stockholders.
raraciaI tala1ran 20 The DfapAtch.l

Especial telegram 70 the Dspstch.l
F.R,ryIIAE, Va, December 16.-Captain
II. V. Davis breathed his last this morning
at half past o'clock, and will be buried at
his home burying-ground, near Prospect,
tomorrow afternoon at balf-past 2. lie
was in his seventy-eighth year, and ms
long lifetime was spent peaceably Just
where he died. He was man of high
character and esteemed by all who
knew him. For years he, was the
agent of tho Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company at Prospect, ana
also held elective positions OF public trust
for years, until age incapacitated him for
the performance of his duties. he Will
long be remembered rs the genial h ost OF
many traveller, who. when once they So
journed at his inn. were proud OF the OPP
portunity ofagain resting under ms hqspi-
table roof. He leaves wife and three
children. His death will cause general sor-
row throughout this and adjoining coun-
ties.
SUCCESS TO MISS MAMIE.
Tobacco is selling high. Miss Mamie
Blanton, a young lady OF Cumberland
county Sold large quantity at S2Aoo per
hundred all round.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
The meeting this evening Of the stock
holders of the Fermville Coal and Iron
Company was largely attended by members
from nearly all Of the southern States.
Among those present were: w. l.. Patter-.
son. G. +. Bosworth, and l.. G.. Loving, OF
Tennessee; Alexander Rasig, Of Columbus,
o. G.. ID. Rand. of Richmond, Va: Dr. j.
A. sexton. of Fort Payne, Ala. Edward q:
Smith, of Raleigh, N. c., and Drs. Richard
McIlwaine and ]. f. Latimer. OF Hampden-
Sidney, Va.
RESIGNED.
A letter was received from Julian 8. Carr,
of Durham, n. c.. resigning the presidency
of the company, giving as his reasons that
his physician had warned him against as
Stunning feathers weight more OF busi::
ness. His resignation was accepted and
MIR. Edward Chamber Smith, OF Raleigh,
NC. was unanimously chosen to succeed
him in the important position. MIR. Smith
will be remembered as the mighty man
who in the last political campaign OF his
State led TO victory the Democratic party,
OF which he is the chairman OF the State
Executive Committee.
NOMINATIONS RATIFIED.
One Of the chief objects of the meeting
this evening was TO ratify the nominations
10 the several offices previously made,
which were as follows: DIR. j. A. Sexton,
yice-president and general manager; John
X. Martin, secretary; X. Nj. Dickinson,
treasurer. The first car load of coal taken
mn from the mines of Farmville will be
ready for shipment tomorrow. lis semi
bituminous and of finest quality. -.
A steady and chilling rain Is faiiihe
throughout this section tonight.
INDICTED.
Contrary TO general expectation the
,,rend iury of the County Court indicted
e. flames l. Richardson and w. &.
nnnksn and each will have to stand trial
Tor their offence committed against the
law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
NO THIRD PARTY CONVENTION.
Jus:ead. "a Conference of Commit'ees-n
Victory for the Conservatives
N ,.,...o,h 20 th, Dianat.hl

lby telegraph 10 mo bFpsNH'
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, December, l6.-At a
meeting IN Jacksonville last night attend
Ia by General Master Workman Powderly
and John DAVIS. member-elect of Congress
from Kansas. on behalf Of the Knights OF
Labor. President Polk, National-Lecturer
Willets. member of the Executive Board /;
Mr.. Wardwell. of North Dakota, ana
others Of the Farmers Alliance, Il was de.
ciled 60 have no convention at Clhclhhs.,
February 28d. as had been arranged. III
was decided that the call for the Cincin-
NAH convention should not he formally
issued. but that in its stead a conference OF
committees OF FIVE from each Of the orGani-
zations appointed should be held some
time in February, which should go .S over
f0rmM action practically decide what
course of action should be pursued. This
is a decided victory for the conservative
element among the third party men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17

GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
DsCsxssR 10, $500.
OFFERINGS.
WHsAr.--2.372 bushels
CoRs.--68s bushels.
OArs.-3.l5O busheia
kYE.-t30 bushels
MILL~ORPAi---3 tons
SALES.
wHIAr.--j ,i73 bushels.
CoKs.--5i6 bushels.
OAra-I, 900 bushels.
QUOTATIONS..
wHpAr.-Ionebsrry VIC. 81. OF; mixed, sic.s
SI.Ol; shorsoorry. Soc. s3i
CoKs.-Whits, 5sa3sc.: mixed. b7s5sc.
OLrs-Mixed. s9a5lc.
RYH-73a7sc.
-
COTTON.
NsYke, steady.
QUOTATIONS..
MIDpLISG. &c.
Low MiDDLfso. 9bc.
Good ORDINARY, Sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
WORLDS FAIR PROCLAMATION.
She Directors Take Action, Wh,ch phss'
pates Delay In the Matter.


Cu,c,no Deeember l6.-Attorney Gen
eral Mller,s objections have been met, and
presldent Harrison can issue his Worlds
Pair PROCLAMATION. The directors met last
night and accepted the S5, 0oo, 900 city ordi-
nance. Mr.. Miller argued that the ordinance
might be repealed, and the directors would
not have the 35.OOO.0O0. President Gage
forthwith called a meeting OF the directors.
AT which the following resolution was
adopted
Resolved, That thcSrdinance saop.ea oy
the Itb day of December, 1890, providing
FOR the issuance OF bonds TO the amount OF
800 900 in aid Of the Worlds Columbian
Exposition be. and the same is hereby, nc.
cepted on the terms and conditions Oh
Said ordinance rs specified
The resolutiorwas at once teiegrspnou
10 the Attorney General
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
sb,pment OF Coal--Haysi Constructor Dead
- ss.>a.-iaI falsxrann 70 fhx uianatonl

ehipment OF Coal--hayai Constructor Dend
Especial telegram 70 ne Dispssonl
NoRroLx, Va. December i6. The second
shipment OF gas-cosl from Lamberts Point
for the city OF New York was made TINS al
ternoon-1.ol 3 tons.
II is storming here tonight
NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR DEAD.
To-day Rev. Robert Gatewood received
the sad intelligence of the death OF his son.
Constructor Richard Gstewoed, OF the
United States navy, =, BlooMinsdTThs s IL r.
casaed vas In the thirtylsecond year of
his ses. and well remembered and popular
here His remains win be brought TO this
city for interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17

Times struck for An incress, from ~ 20
35H cents and tneIr places were niied oy
members of the Printers' Protective ira
ternhy. Negotiations have been pcnding
with tho union for several weeks psst ana {,
to-day the ONCE was declared open: naif
the cases going to union printers. Win the
assurance that they would have the other
half by June LIST. The price was increased
10 IS cents. All the old employees were
given the preference and union regula-
tons control the Office. ,4a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
PRESIDENT HOWARD HITS BACK.
He brings Two Suits for $40, 900 Damages
Each for Malicious Prosecution.
To fha Disnstch1


STANTON, VA, December 16.-As one OF
the results of the arrest of President How
ard, of the Virginia Stock Exchange, two
suits were brought to-day in the Circuit
Court, in both of which Ernest Howard IS
the plaintiff. Ono is against William j..
Perry for malicious prosecution and arrest ;
damages. $4,000. The other Is against
John F. Landes, on the same grounds, and
for the same amount of damages: 1t is ex-
pected that the preliminary trial OF How
ard on saturday next will disclose some
startling facts as TO the business OF the e1-
change.
Hon. William waddell returned this eve
ming with his BRIDE, formerly Miss Leila
Dunwooddie, of Charleston, 5. Z.
AsKw CLUB.
The Bevsly Club, a nswty,-chartered go;
cial club, organized tonight and elected
the following officers A. @. Gordon, pre-
sident; James Bumgsrdner, yice-presi;;
dent; w. b. McChesney, secretary, and
Colonel j. G. Shields, treasurer.
Snow has been falling here since 2
o'clock, and it is still showing furiously.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
Scam, NV a sudden Hast.
Thy Anslo-Americsn cable to tho Dispatch

IBy Anglo-Americsn cable 70 the pispstch-I
PARIS. December l6.-Seyen Apin Chas-
seurs working under the command Of an
officer at new fortress on the summit of
MI Sacharal. between La Briga and
R;viere. were swept with their superior by
a sndden blast over the precipice. Five of
The men and the officer fell distance of
. 400 feet. Their bodies have been re-
cc,"wered in frightfully mutilated condi-
ZION, Two of the men managed, TO cling to
ina rocks and so escaped death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
A Strike In Union Pacific Mines.
NV ,aIeorxnh % the Disnatch.l

CHEYENNE, Wro., December 16.-Twelve
hundred miners and laborers at the Rock
Springs Mines of the Union Pacific Rail-
way Company are on strike and the mines
are idle. The company gave notice Satur-
day that they proposed paying the work
men by the hour A mass-meeting was
held yesterday and the strike resolved
upon. 1t is believed that the company in
tended forestalling the effect OF the eight
hour law introduced in the present State
Legislature which is likely to pass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
A BUDGET Or BARGAINS

To-day "a our day for wedding out the " odds
and ends OF MEMS oyERcoArs AND SUITS.
Did you ever hear Of such msrk-downs az wo
are naking' We're almost afraid sometimes
to put the "hurrying prices on them We do
for fear you will confound them with the
"Iesvings OF last year" that are so numerous
around town. We bought this years goods TO
SELL THIS YBAR, and when q line gots so de-
pleted In size as ~ make It guess-work whether
We can az every size or not-oUT THEY GO. A
dollar or two never stands in our way. These
arc one-day sales That's As long a. the am
muni,on will hold out To-dsys list certainly
beats tho record. Below are tho lots and the
sizeas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
One slek anal Ono witch an injured Hand.

The smbulance vas called yesterday morn
ing 70 No 2SN east Main street 70 attend q
white man who was under The influences OF
liquor and also suffering from brain pressure.
He had lain out in the cold for several hours.
taken ~ his home, on seyenteenih street near
Marshall.
The city ambulance was summoned at
AIS P. NJ. yesterday to attend Q colored
man at the coal-yard Of Gay d Lorraine.
who had caught his hand in a saw. break
ing two Of his fingers and iniuring, the
Others severely. The wounded members
were dressed and the man left.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
MIR. Spinner's Hopeless Condition.

The venerable General Francis f. Spin
ner, o1-Treasurer of the United States.
writes as follows from Jacksonville, Fla,
o. the Hon. John NJ. Francis. of the Troy
On. W Times. The cancer has eaten a
broad channel across my nose, exposing
both nostrils. through which oritices |
breathe. try 20 stand up sturdily against
the pains that sf1ict me. and l am greatly
sustained in my efforts by the sympathetic
letters and newspaper notices that re-
ceive from friends and the hope that death
will soon end all my sufferings."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
or4yH oanlvIzArroNA.
YORK coUNTY,s RECORDS.
A Movement for the Preservation Of MOST
Valuable Historical Papers.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.1
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, December is. 1890:
Some of our citizens have instituted
movement for the preservation of the an
Gent records of York county. These re-
cords, mirroring the life and habits OF
the residents OF the old capital. Will
liamsburg, half Of which lay in York eoun-
ty. and of Yorktown, the chief port OF en-
try in the colony OF Virginia, date back 10
the year 1858, and are perhaps the most I'M
portant in the State. The wills of John
Blair, of Peyton Randolph. and host OF
other distinguished men are spread upon
the time-honored books. Inscribed upon
the dusty pages are found curious procla-
nations of the old colonial governors,
memorials of the proceedings OF church
authorities. valuable inventories OF per-
sonal property, furnishing through Two
of prices of goods, Of furniture, of stock, OF
farming utensils. and Of populstion-a
regular thesaurium of history and facts OF
priceless value.
An ORDER ENTERED.
On the petition of Lyon @. Tyler. presi-
dent of William and Mary College, and OF
J. W. Stores, Colonel James II. Allen, and
X. Il. hrmistead, superlntendents OF
schools for York. James City. and city OF
williamsburg, Mrs. Cynthia Tucker Cole,
man, director Of the Williamsburg local
branch of the Society for the Preservation
of Virginia Antiquities, DR.. w. II. Sheild,
J. w. Clemments, b. o. Shield, and 5. u.
Cook. of York county. Judge W; q.
w. FarthIng, of James City, entered an
order directing the Clerk to report. the
condition of the books, some of which are
said to be much injured by the ravages OF
time. TO the Court at its next term. 1t 10
hoped the Court will then enter an add,
tional order TO have the records that need
il effectually saved from the further waste
OF time and decay.
The regular weekly entertainment by the
Williamsburg German Club takes place to-
morrow night at Cameron Hall, and no
doubt a most delightful evening Will be
spent.
Mr.. Robert n. McCandlish, of Buena
Vista. il in town to-day visiting his
mother and calling on his friends.
Williamsburg and Denbeigh (WarwlcD
Baptist churches, through their pastor,
Rev. p. II. Warren, have sent sympathles
and prayers 20 their former pastor, Rey. w.
s. Dorset. of Milwood. Va, in the illness
of his wife. who was formerly Miss Cora
Slater, of this place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
Tho nd-Bnmpard Trial.
[By Anglo-Amsrtcan cable . the DIspe1

PARIS, December 1G.-The trial of Michael
Eyraud and Gabrielle Bompard for the
murder Of Toussaint, a notary and process
server, commenced to-day in the Asslze
Court. Great interest il manifested IN the
case and the courtroom was denseiy crowd
ed with members Of the upper classes.
Among those who gathered to watch the
proceeding were number OF ladies, mem
hers of the diplomatic corps, senators and
members of the Chamber of Deputies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
a Dakota Bank Suspends.
,ataoranh m tina Disnatch

MrvsrApoLIs, MINI, December ia
special from Huron, S. D., to the Journal
says: The Hume National Bank suspended
this morning. The suspension was caused
by the withdrawal of 100000 of deposits.
The bank officials declare that provision
has been made to pay every dollar due
creditors and depositors. No blame
attaches to the bank officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17
TERRIFIC DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
Two Men Killed and Ten Others Wound
ed-Monroe's Pitiabie Finances.
tspecih telegram to the Dispstch.l

CHARLESTON, w. Va, December 16.--Just
above Ceredo. w. Va, on the ONO extern
sion of the Norfolk and Western railroad,
Yesterday morning there occurred ter
rife dynamite explosion, which resulted IN
the death Of two men and the serious IN
Jury of a number Of others. The work
men had been driving some dynamite pre-.
pairing TO use il for blast, and the stun
caught fire. One Of the men attempted 10
stamp the fire out with his foot and caused
the explosion.
THROUGH THE ROOF.
He was blown through the roof of the
shed where they had been drying the dy
Mantle and landed in a beech-tree sixty
feet away. but strange to say he was not
killed. An Italian named Bocil and ne
gro named Barrett. who were in the build
ing, were killed instantly and ten othel
laborers dangerously wounded, some Of
whom cannot recover.
FAILURES IN MONROE.
The financial condition OF affairs in Mon
roe county is in pretty bad shape. In adj
dition to the four assignments mentioned
there il is learned from a private lettel
that three more have been made
Among the recent assignments Is ina, o
Charles G. Campbell, with estimated la
bilities and assets of $4,000. A nunrber o
the largest landowners and prominent
citizens of Monros are understood TO b'
Just on the verge of failure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-17

Nortn Carolina, South csroiina, and Georgia:
Rain, and winds shifting 70 northwesterly cold.
err, fair weather Wednesday night
Florida: Fair weather, norshsrly winds; lower
temperature.