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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
A sorrHEEN WOMAN TO THE RESCUE.

A SOUTHERN WOMAN TO THE RESCUE.
II was left 10 Southern woman to first
suggest the idea that the ladies OF the country
should purchase and preserve tins Mecca anu
holy shrine of American patriots. during
the summer of 1855 Miss Ann Pamela Gun
ningham. of South Carolina, and her mother,
passing down the Potomac, heard the usual
tolling of the bell as the steamboat passed the
residence. and falling into conversation about
the memories which clustered around 1t ana
the rumOrs of the probable sale, the mother
suggested that it would be beautiful thing
if the ladies Of America could organize ana
purchase Mt. Vernon and hold II always tor
the country. Miss Cunningham, who bad
been Hfe long invalid, caught at the IDEA and
at once determined TO make it her HES work,
She was highly intellectual and under the IN
SEPARATION Of this patriotic impulse developed
marvellous energy.
THE ASSOCIATION CHARTERED.
Reaching Charleston she consulted Judge
Pettigrew of South Carolina, Judge Berren
of Georgia, and other men of ability. and the
result was an application TO the Legislature OF
VIRGINIA for charter This was granted the
18th of March. 1856, and the act has been sew
eral times amended since. Under this charter
S2O0 600 was raised IN the several states, ana
the home and grave of Washington with 200
acres of land adjacent, were purchased OF
John A. Washington. In raising this sum
Edward Everett came TO the and OF the iadies;
BY the delivery at different places OF his grand
Grafton on Washington and his articles writ
ten for the New York Ledger he raised
66S. 294. SO of the sum they needed.
HOW THE PLACE HAS BEEN PRESERVED.
The ladies on fuding themselves in condition
to carry ont their plans and begin their pa
triotic work applied themselves to their labor
of love with the energy and zeal characteristic
of their sex. In consequence. III the annual
report of the board of lady regents in May,
1889 4t was announced that "the last ruin
upon the estate is now ohliterated by the
restoration of the old servants quarters and
Mount Vernon now stands restored III this
centennial year of 1889 as Washington him
self looked upon it in 1879. This has been
mainly accomplished by several of the vice
REGENTS taking charge of some particular OBJ
ject and raising the money for that object III
her own State. Thus the servants quarters
mentioned above were restored through the
efforts of Mrs Annie Nj. Ward. vice-regent for
Kansas, the money being contributed by the
school children of that State"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17

.;,v Che has no low element sapping ~.
life-blood out of her social system, to the
she one half of her limits given a"ay W
H' sThls e Charlotte's boast To nave n anv
,,bita people within ner borders lna .ho No no
".Iar citv IN the old North State. NO, .h. o.
Wv. ,,ort - The town. common 90 Amos. 49,
Eiv ,,a ,,ioce is not here, but on the con..n,y
me can and elegant Residences IN essIe pot ,ot
ton of the city. The moneyed man u;i Io ;n The
s la since he does not have to punu ~ .ao
,omntry 10 rid himself Of tho eleme"' '0-
Bv carefully counting the number 81 o srcs
;pgs That have been erected I'D CnaIig 60 ~
Ianuarv / 1891. your correspondent mus I'M .nJ'
!, ,riII reach the grand total OF three hune.reu
With that kind OF progress'Ils theIe o"u'e io'
This people TO be ashamed!
WHERE TO LIVE IN CHARLOTTE
..Th;s IA n question in which pride myself
:, ns,,e,;no Live in DiwOrth, the splendid
residence city on Charlottes SUBURBS. mere .
where nr1re home-life can be enjoyed 10 us
fullest: there's where the beauties OF nature
are clustered"
THE DILwoRTH SALE.
1t;s no wonder. then. that Charlotte and
Dilworth are creating n stir inthe world. 10
those who want 10 make good INVESTMENT;
Keen your eye on the date Of Dllwortn' saie
The both of May to the ODD inclusive. Kallroad
fare half rates, and that refunded TO every
purchaser at the Dllworth sale.
Pu' JoHs ID. MUBBELL-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
FANS.

No such money saving chance for ladies 20
keep cool We can duplicate almost any
Fan you purchase elsewhere for half the
money.
Unprecedented value for the coming week IN
our Black Goods Department. With the 10.
creased space offered by the attractions
and improvements in this department va
are ready and will offer Black Goods at
less than cost of manufacturing for the
next days.
100 dozen Ladies' Fancy Stripe Hose, regular
price 49, so and 75c.. your choice 25c.
Ladies' Pure Silk Vests, IN ell shades ana
black, zoe.
Ladies' Ribbed Vests only Sc
Ladies' White Isle Vests. long sleeves and
high neck. only 4Sc. ribbed.
Gents Fancy Shirts and Drawers. regular
price 81 50 suit. our price sl.45 suit.
Gents Balbriggsa Shirts Csc, regular 33o.
quality.
Gents Plain White Night Shirts on:y 5oc.'
made of excellent Cotton.
Gents Fancy Night Shirts, regular 81 quail
ity, only Zoe.
Gents Saline, Cheviot and Outing Shirts, SIC.
10 SO.
Bargains again this week in Linen Specials in
Cloths, Napkins and Towels
Dress Trimmings at big reduction.
Sachet Powder, &C.. ounce Of SOC. Extract
Silk Mtts only $50. silk Mitts for children.
Extra size in Mitts.
See our Silk Mitts at 40c., worth &c.
Children's Bonnets and Caps from 25c. 70
$3.50.
Garfield Rubber Diapers, Bibbs and Sheets
Gents Seamless Mixed Half Hose l0c..
Picture Wire, 10c per piece OF 70 yards
Picture Hangers, 25c. dozen.
Picture Nails 20c. dozen.
Silk Null, in all shades 4sc.
Crepe de Chine in all shades.
Bargains in Lace Curtains and Shades.
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Imported TarIetans.

ooo n;sces IF fine imported,colored Tarletans.
suitable for covering chandeliers, mirrors,
etc. In all shades. only l211c. yaru' resui"
price 20c. c..., ;rst tho
thing for cottages, only $500 pair' ies"-
nm s p'' Of Henrietta Finish Sateens the
only Sateen made that Will not smut or
run in washing, our price 2lc'' ree"i''
price 35c. 4 uo.ou;to
500 pieces of red. blue and green M aEc
Net. regular price Soc. our price 2oci
Imnortant sale of black, all silk French LaS 5
Skrtings. Flouncings and Edges d Htags
viii find Il very much to their advantage
to secure now their Summer Lace ri;
80 pieces of new patterns IN Derii1 cr IN and
sold regularly up TO sl.fo' Ut TO- w. ~ ''''N
Csc. -, ,a:h Dr.,,orv
Handsome designs IN all silA 10 'h'"
Net only SOC. =. ol, of Mat
Another great purchase last, week OF MAI J
tir,s ana nieces. They have arrived ana
ore now In stock Just think, you can
buy Seamless Mating Tor zUc' ya,u III III
we can give you Mating. by the ron
onlv for IS. TO of 40 yards, regular price
mn do1en Of Fancy Turkish Towels. 32x14:
iO' rennIar mice Of this Towel 1sc. Then we
have another big bargain; we are gong
TO sell you this week IN bstn lowell
size 4sx22. price 1880.
Won ,yll want for the summer White Spreads.
We have an excellent stock from 7oc. 10
So. but we are going 20 sell you TINS week
our 81 so Spread for 81. We have only D
dozen.
Two Hosiery bargains. One lot So dozen La
dies Fast Black ethiopian dye only BIC.
All Hosiery bearing this stamp guaran-
teed fast and stainless.
Second lot. 50 dozen Childrens Ribbed Hose,
stainless black only 25c. This dye IS
guaranteed TO be absolutely fast. does not
crock nor turn green, and Is free from all
poisonous substances. All we ask is TO
rive this Hose one trial. Once bought
YOU will have no other but this stamp.
Ladies' coored and black Silk Waists only
$3.50 worth 81 :.
Ladies' black Waist. with small polka dot
only s175. This Waist looks like emma
Silk.
Ladies white Cheviot Waists, Linen finish.
only S1.2j.
Ladies' solid black Sateen Waists only sl25;
Ladies' Silk Stripe Shirt Waist, sl5O; several
STYLES at Il. g.,
Bows and Gents Cashmere. in pants and suit
patterns. The soc. grade 40c, the 60c.
at Soc. the S5c grade only 621sc.
1000 Yards of Check Muslin suitable for baby
dresses and aprons, only &C. This Mus
lin would be q bargain at lOc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
VIRGINIA DAY.
Reccption OF tho state Board OF '''''"'
Interesting Proceedings.

Interesting Proceedings.
MorNr VERSoS, Va, May l6.-lopecial'f
To. dav YVES Virginia day at the Council Oh 'no
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and 'ne
a,,,r,I visit Of the Virginia Board of Visitors
NJ made one of the most agreeable they nav
',.ar ,eynerienced Mr. William Taylor Berry;
Colonol J Bell Bigger. clerk OF the HOUSE Va
noiogotes and Colonel l.. q. NasnlngIon'
10 we'll known newspaper correspondent,
we're among the gentlemen appointed Df ' ~,
governor Of Virginia. who was h in.setd y
pressure Of official duties, unaoie VI a.'oalyoe
when the gentleman presented ,heiiise Use ~
-, a. council-room the ladies' headed by the
lent Mrs. McAlester Laughton. ereeLeu
,,roofod them warmly. in accOiuahOo W..
Tho object of their visit the gentlemen sPeuii
The next hour in going over the mansion , anI
grounds with the two nlce1-reseensI uo'v aeh
g. tbot nur,,ose, Mrs. Ball and Mrs. wash
;Dc,on answering for themselves questions rs
~ The nrocress made in every part OF the es-
80 totvords its thorough keeping and where
II uvas needed completed 10 restoration. After
that they again met the assembled regents
in fhe south Carolina room, which IS the o'u
family dining room. and from that room
,'assed 10 the library adjoining, where.
Enncheon Of Mount Vernon deicacies
prepared in the best Virginia style was served.
over the luncheon table various matters re-
latipo TO the estate were informally discussed,
and when the gentlemen babe adleu 10 the
ladies thew expressed their great satisfaction
over tho many evidences they had observed
Of the manner in which they were carrying
out thoir noble trust.
REGENTS REPORT.
After the departure Of the board OF visitors
the ladies went again into council and worked
all the rest of the day 10 make
MP for lost time. Both the regents and the
reports are under discussion
and they will probably hold over till the
Monday session. Tomorrow the Sunday
quiet will be undisturbed by business. Some
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
knights Going to Church.

The Knights Templars will meet this eve eve;
ming AT 1880 O'Clock at St Adams Hall and
proceed in body to st. Pauls church, where
Rev. Mr.. Charmichealwill preach before thenl
in celebration of Ascension day.
Tiberfas Lodge of Perfection, No. 5. Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
will meet tomorrow evening cs
a circular letter from the acting Grand
Commander. DIR. Bachelor, will be read. ana
The fourth. fifth and sixth degrees will be con
ferred in full form on several candidates. me
actine Grand Commander is highly esteemed
nH;, NJ New Orleans but his residence IS
nova now at the Holy House of the Temple IN
WashinptOn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
Rusiness Notes,

Observing men are beginning to note e ma IN 2
most nracfical manner the advantages offered
nv Ric hmond as a business centre. -,
Another first-class dry goods mouse TI e VIII 90
o rlmted from Mr. Moses NIlhiser the store
recent recently s' Occupied by H. Wenzel and will fit
s same M at once as dry good; establish
ment The firm will be as Cook Sweeny'
Cook & Co. ,..,o DIV,
Efforts are being made to have large dry
goods house established on Nam street III
the vicinity of the postOfice. ILL.,
Those Who are well posted in the matter
think such an establishment will pay hand
somely.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
webster's Dictionary.

Webster in his dictionary defines beer ao a
fermented decoction of malt and hops, Web
ster also SAYS that TO brewls to boil ana steam;
Webster who is an excellent authority. would
have said much more than ne does about pure
beer had he lived during the present day,
when the Baltimore Brewing Company are
bottling their pure and unadulterated Export
Brc,eaqe for the home use Served promptly
in cases containing one dozen bottles by
r.. l.. CHRISTIAN & Co, Agents.
S14 +. Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
THE TOWER!
CORNER SECOND AND BROAD STREETS.

Cballies At NE. Chsllies al 1es{c.. Chsl.
lies al 2Oc.. French Challies at Coo.
Lawns at and &c. Pineapple Tissues. new
patterns, PIC; PONCE ai;en At A. lSe. CaDtrieo
large figured Batiste. satin stripe. l2l{c
Some of these goods are the best imita-
ton of China Silks.
This week we intend to make a clean sweep
of our Baby Carriage stock. We guaran.
tee every carriage for two years this
means we will keep il in order, and #
YOU intend purchasing you must come
right here and be convinced that our
prices are the lowest. Write for or ask
for catalogue.
II YOU intend TO take a trip or little vacation
this summer you may need new Trunk
or a Leather Bag. There Is no better
chance than now TO get bargain. Spe-
cisl lot of samples at less than msnufac-
turer's cost
We have inst opened a new lot Of Ladies'
Dressing Secques and Infants DresSes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
AUCTION Satisfactorily.

GALE OF VALUABLE, REAL RE- Il, ESTATE IN
- WEST POINT VIRGINIA.
In pursuance Of a deed Of trust recorded in D.
b. No. s. page 3, in the Clerks Office OF the
COUNTY Court of King William county. and by
virtue of a decree OF the Circuit Court OF sald
county in Lipscomb V. Martin and wife | will
sell for cash in front of the banking house OF
Wilkinson, LEICESTER & Co.. in West Point Va at
$50 7. NJ, on the ,,,,,,
the following described lots, or somuch thereof
As NAV be necessary to pay the costs OF executing
the trust and pay the sum of ST. 1926 with inter-
est from July I. 1890 to-wt: Lots IS; Y,
Sc. % and 619 in plan OF said town made by D; NJ.
Daniel, with the improvements thereon. any
residue Of purchase money will be made payable
at such time as Thomas b. Henley may direct
on day of sale. IL. IL tO11LAhi,'
an il-sOt Special Commissioners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17

Messrs. w. L. Ogilvie and J. r. Hopkins
left last evening for Norfolk and interesting
points on the seashore, where they will remain
for few days.
Mr.. w. 7. I,earey, OF New York, is in the
city. He viii remain but Q. few days before
he takes his departure for the fsr South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17

Mr.. +. @. SHIELD. son of Mr.. Alfred SHIELD,
clerk. of the City Circuit Court, left Rich
mond Yesterday for De Soto county. Pla.,
where, he will take charge Of an orange
grove belonging 10 his father.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
Embroideries.

Special sale Of Fmbroideries, Hamburg, Main
sock and Swiss Edges, Half Flouncings
and Skirtings at less than half the cost to
manufacture Having bought retiring
merchants entire stock enables US TO give
such low prices this week on Embroider-
les.
Readed Wraps at half cost A $40 Wrap for
IS. sl5 Wrap for SO, o S. Wrap for $3.50.
ladies' Blazers, ~. 50, $3.50. "a and Sc.
Children's Refer Jackets at a reduction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
TRUSTEE'S AUCTION SALE
i OF
A PRINTING BUSINESS IN ASHIAN

TRUSTEE'S AUCTION SALE
i OF
A PRINTING BUSINESS IN ASHLAND, VA.
BY virtue of a deed Of trust executed 10 me on
January u, 1891 duly recorded in the clerk office
Of Hanover County Court, and at the request of
creditors secured thereby, / will sell at public
auction on the premises, IN the town Of Ashland,
Va, on
FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1891
commencing at o'clock p NJ, all the property
mentioned in said deed belonging TO the South
ern Printing and Lithographing Company.
consisting principally OF a Six Horse Power
Engine and Boiler. Cottrell Country Cylinder
Press, Eclipse Press, Universal Press. Paper
Cutters, Betting, Shafting. Steam Pipe Rules,
Type, Stoves, Lamps, all materials on hand, the
uneXpired lease, good will, and such accounts
due the company as are not then collected. and
which may be seen by application 10 the trustee.
TERMS: One-third cash; balance in six and
twelve months. evidenced by negotiable notes
with approved endorsers.
$. J. BOSWELL, Trustee.
J. A. Brown. Auctioneer. Ashland. Va.
myl7 1921 ,2224, "a, 29die2,4.5
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
Wash Goods.

We don't care where you may go you will
find our stock of thin Wash Goods to
compare with any. Challies at 4!l4c., Chal-
lies ut &C., Challies at &c., Challies at &c.,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
Muslin Underwear.

First-class goods for less than cost Of produc-
duction. Every garment full size. well
made and of exceptionally good material.
Be with us early Monday morning and pick
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
PgUASOLS AND SUN UMBRELLAS.

The recent cool spell hasn't suited the Para
sol men. They are desperate, judging
from the low prices we are Offering In Fan.
cy and Plain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17
Virginia Granite QuarrieS
at PUBLIC AUCTION
O'CLOCK NJ,
Wednesday. May 20, 1891. Richmond, Va.

BY order of the directors of THE RICHMOND
GRANITE COMPANY we will sell on the prem
ises on the above date the large and extensively
developed quarres Of the said COMPANY. located
on the western suburbs of Richmond, Va, and
connected with all the trunk line railroads
through the State.
The quarry consists of eighteen and one-half
acres of the finest granite in America, with two
and one-half acres of dumping ground adloln-
ing below the level of the quarry. IL IL perfect
ly equipped and daily filling orders for monu-
mental building, bridge. curbing, and paving
granite. 1t has all the necessary tools; shops,
sheds, dwellings, stores, boarding houses
offices, telegraph and railroad station on the
premises There are four engines and boilers
lngersOll drill, hosting and polishing machines
derricks and other machinery on the premises.
Though the cost OF the ground before develop
ments was 10000. and $4,000 subsequently
spent in development, exposing inexhaustihle
quantities OF the best granite, nevertheless the
property will be sold irrespective OF its cost, as
the death of its former president and the larg-
est stockholders necessitates the sale.
TERMS: One-third cash, balance in one, two
and three years with interest, secured 10y trust
deed. A deposit of $500 10 be paid at time Of
purchase. Conveyances will leave the office OF
tho auctoneers for the quarry at II O'Clock on
the day of sale. You are invited TO attend.
J. THOMPSON BROWN * CO.,
my 3,6,iO,12l5I7l920 Auctioneers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-17

Charotte's trade for one year sl5eo7 900
THE tax values of Charlotte. which show
an increase of over half million dollars in
the last year, amount TO S4.S13,Sj Under the
law OF this State property cannot be assessed
for more than one-third its value When this
is considered. the tax rate of per cent. which
Is made TO cover all the expenses of the city
and her graded schools, il will appear that
1t is lower than that of any city in the South.
If the Georgia system of assessment were
adopted here the tax rate OF Charlotte
would not exceed l-3 mills. or 33 Is cents on
500. In other words, the tax rate of Char
lotte, with all of her improvements and mod
eTn conYeniences IN water. sewerage and
electric lights, is less than that of any town of
1900 people IN Georgia. Take into considers-
ton the low assessment placed on her prop
erty, and she Is far below any city of like size
in North Carolina. or the entire South. for
that matter. 1t is distinction that any town
might covet. Charlotte has a store of wealth
IN her tax rate that would attract capital. IL
this were her only distinguishing feature. II
is something so unusual that am compelled
70 emphasize it by employing the strongest
language"
STATE CHRONICLE.
George p Pell Of the staff Of the State
Chronicle, who is one of the youngest and at
the same time brightest of Carolinas editors,
makes the following good points.
One thing b certain, Charlotte % q model
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-09
Why She Rejofced.

IT hoAAi tAiO 4NcW IOTk IlueS.l
 There was wedding in town last weel at which the bridegroom was very popu lar fellow with the girls. All the maidens at the wedding were more or less in love with him, and all envied and hated the bride for carrying off the prize.
 Among the guests was little country cousin of the bride. She was somewhat unsophisticated, but she rather caught on to the fact that all the bridesmaids were half in love with the groom, and so the night before the wedding she said to the bride-elect:
 "Aren't you afraid to marry man who is so fascinating to so many women?"
 ''You dear little goosea' laughed her cousin. eff he pleases the rest of the women, so much the more triumph for me to have lugged him off from under their very eyes. It is case for rejoicing on my part that man who could win any woman prefers me to all the rest"
 And the country cousin said she hadn't looked at it in that light before, but she rather guessed that was right.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-09
wORKS TO A CHARM.
The New Rapid Cash Carrying System atF. M. Brown & Co.'s.

The New Rapid Cash Carrying system
 at F. M. Brown & Co.'s.
 Patrons visiting F. M. Brown & Co. s mammoth store are greatly interested over the new cash railway system put into oper- ation there lately by these enterprising merchants. The system works to charm and gives complete satisfaction It is not only great convenience to patrons, saving them tedious delays in waiting for change, but is also an ornamental and attractive feature. The system works on the pulley or cable principle. It is operated by ten horse. power engine. There are twenty lines of railway throughout the store and two hundred stations or points from which salesmen can transmit money to the cash iers' office. Eight lady cashiers are kept busy making change. So perfectly and rapidly does the system work that from the remotest portions of the three floors of the store returns from the cashier are re- ceived in twenty seconds, while majority of the stations receive returns in less than ten seconds. It is one of the best systems yet devised and has so far been introduced only by few leading merchants of the large cities, such as New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-09
Get the Genuine.

If you suffer from lame back, especially in morning, Allcock's Plasters are sure relief.
 If you cannot sleep, try Allcock's Plas- ter, well up between the shoulder blades often relieves-sometimes cures. Try this before you resort to opiates.
 If any of your muscles are lame-joints stiff-feel as if they wanted oiling-or if you suffer with any local pains or aches, these plasters will cure you.
 If you use them once you will realize why so many plasters have been made in imitation of them. Like all good things, they are copied as closely as the law allows. Don't be duped by taking an imitation when it is as easy to get the genuine.
 If you always insist upon having All cocks Porous Plaster and never accept a substitute, you will not be disappointed.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-12-09

The proprietors of Ely's Cream Balm do not claim it to be cure-all, but a remedy for catarrh, colds in the head and hay fever. It is not liquid or snuff, is easily applied into the nostrils. It gives relief at once. 50 cents.
 I had catarrh of the head and throat for five years. I used Ely's Cream Balm, and from the first application I was relieved. The sense of smell, which had been lost, was restored after using one bottle. have found the Balm the only satisfactory remedy for catarrh, and it has affected a cure in my case.-H. L. Meyer, Waverly, N Y eod&w 2w