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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
Wonders

Are wrought by the use Of Ayers Hair
Vigor m restoring gray hair 10 its original
color, promoting new growth, prevent
ng the hair from falling, keeping IL soft,
silky, and abundant, and the scalp COOL
healthy, and free from dandruff or humors.
The universal testimony IL that this prep
aration has no equal as dressing, and
Is. therefore. Indispensable to every we'll
furnished toilet.
81 have used Ayers Hair Nlgor for some
time and It has worked wonders for me. L
was troubled with dandruf and was rapidly
becoming bald but since using the Vigor my
head Is perfectly clear Of dandruif, the hair
has ceased coming out and now have
good growth, Of the same color as whel L
was a young woman. can heartily recon-
mend any one suffering from dandru1 or
loss of hair to use Ayers Hair Nigor as
dressing" 80 Mrs. Lydia o. Moody, East
PittStOn, Me.
Some time ago my wife's hair began to
come out quite freely.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
Carolina and Northern RAILWAY.

CLINTON, 5. C., june 3, I5JI.
To The Editor ofHe Dispatch
In the DISPATCH Of the 9th Civil Engi-
nee; asks (Which is the most westerly
point TO which passenger trains are run on
the Georgia. Carolina and Northern rail-
wavY" And you give him Abbeville as
the most westerly point, and that the dis
lance from Monroe TO Abbeville Is lis
miles, giving as your authority late Rail
road Guide.
Abbeyille is 1873 6-10 miles from Monroe.
Passenger trains are now run from Monroe,
n. c., to Elberton, Ga, distance of l64
9.10 miles. Train leaves Monroe, n. c., at
215P. NJ. arrives at Elberton at S:55 7. NJ;
leaves Elberton 1920 A. NJ. arrives at Mon
roe 1:40 p. NJ.
Therefore Elberton. Ga. is the most
westerly point to which passenger trains
are run, A. w. T.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14

or il there was really merit in the verses.
III the authors name was given I've for
gotten Il, and think it could not have
been Thompson, Hope or Cooke. az
should have remembered. but there is n
vague association in my mind with the
poem and beautiful Connie Cary now
Mrs. Burton Harrison. | sincerely hope
ers. Yours truly, L. b. z.
We do not recall the poem. Mrs. Harri-
son is now abroad, but her husband with
whom we have communicated does not
identify any Of the verses published by
her by the title OF description given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
The Confederate Ting.

NoRwooD p. o., NELSON Co., Va, June12, 49,
To he Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please give Us in your next Sundays is
sue an exact description of the flag Of the
Confederacy. Not the Confederate battle
flag but the flag of the Confederate States.
b.
The first flag adopted by General Joseph
E. Johnston after the battle of Bull Run
was a red ground with a blue cross in
which the stars representing the States
were placed.
The second flag was the stars and bars.
The stripes were red. white and red. and
there were seven stars in field of blue.
The third flag was adopted May 1, 1868,
and was a white flag with the battle-hag
for field. The length Of the flag was
double its width
The fourth flag was adopted May 4, 1865,
and was like the following:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
LOW BRIDGE.
The Familiar Canal Cry which Greeted
Garfield.
Lwashlngton Critic.

Pick Russell Of the firm Of Russell.
Morgan 4 Co., the big Cincinnati printers,
was a warm personal friend OF President
Garfield. On the day Of tho latter's in
auguration Russell was here in company
with Billy Rice and Billy Emerson. the
minstrels. and Pete Conklin, the circus
clown. They secured window at the I'M
perial Hotel from which TO view the
parade.
How are your lungs, boys?" said Rus
sell. turning 10 the three fun-makers.
''All right" they responded in chorus.
"Pll put up case OF champagne II you
fellows will yell low bridge whom the
Presidents carriage passes this point.
The proposition was accepted, and lust
as the carriage containing the President
ana party passed the hotel the leather
lunged trio sent up mighty yell OF low
BRIDGE
Garfield looked in tho direction of the
hotel, smiled, took of his hat, and bowed
TO the party.
Low bridge" was quite familiar to
President Garfield. He got used TO IL IN
the days when he drove mules on canal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
The Eagle Tavern.
DrIry.,,,-,, Y. Iupa

To ne Editor Of the Dispatch:
As you know all important events in this
city, and as the memory Of the oldest in
habitants fail them, please state when tho
Eagle Hotel" at the time located on the
south side of Main between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets, was destroyed by fire =?
A CITIZEN UPWARDS OF FIFTY YEARS or ACE.
The only datum we have on the subject
says that the Eagle Tavern was destroyed
by fire about 1888"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
Young Asparagus.

HASpDEN-SDNEY, VA,
To ne EiiiOr Of The Dispatch:
/ would be greatly obliged if some of
your correspondents who have had ex-
perlence, or you yourself, would inform
me whether it is better TO keep cutting of
the growth of young asparagus TO prevent
it gong to seed, or to let it alone and let it
90 to seed. Which plan would give the
largest stalks of asparagus the next year
A CONSTANT READER.
Young asparagus-beds ought not to DO
cut. Let them grow old. Standard beds
ought not to be cut after the 18th of
June.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
Gas. and water.Pipes and lightning.

STANTON, June D, 1871.
To the Editor ofGe Dispatch:
What effect have gas or water-pipes in a
house struck by lightning? Yours, w.
They act very much like an internal
lightning-rod, and may be considered to be
protective to ahouse. However, in a storm
it would be dangerous to sit under gas
burner lest the lightning should take q
shortcut to pipes in a room above or be-
low you, and there is also risk of the light
ming destroying the gas-meter and setting
the house on fire.
A house with gas or watcr-pipes is i'm
proved as to the protection of the persons
in il,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
A SeasOnable Question.
OccUPAcIA, Va, June 10, 1891.

C'N'-N " -A'' N@-- ~
To he Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please inform me and very many other
readers how many pounds to the bushel
cherries, black berries, raspberries, peaches,
apples. and pears will dry approximately.
read have never seen it in print.
A. S. G..
We shall be obliged If some of our read
ers will answer this question, for we can
not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14

uncle and stayed with him several weeks.
He was but twelve years old. He joined
our company with the consent OF his un-
Gle. He was fond OF the drum and in a
few weeks became very good drummer.
As our company had no drummer we
bought bin nice drum and uniform. lie
was soon made ajor-drummer.
Our company was recognized as IN
fantry and assigned to Tabb's battalion,
and afterwards assigned 20 the fltty-ninthi
Virginia regiment, Wise's brigade. Veal
was with US all through the war to Ocean
Pond, in Florida. and back around Peters
burg. Every fight that old Lunenburg
Company Fl was in Veal was there and he
would throw his drum aside, get gun,
and do as good shooting as anybody. he
was. very mischievous and full Of pranks,
and all who knew him liked him.
Company II. Fifty-ninth Virginia.
WATTsBoRo', LUSESBURG, VA, May %,
1891.
THE FIBsT VIRGINIA VOLUNTEER.
To NE Editor Of he Dispatch:
Mr.. w. +. Gaines, Jr., will have 10 pass
over the marbles to Captain b. G. Raw
lings, of Raphine, Va, as the youngest ALL
the-war soldier. Captain Rawlings was
born January 9. 1915, and reared in Spot
sylvania county. Va. He left home Decem-
Der "a; 1850, for Charleston, s. c., and en-
listed the first week in January, 1861, IN the
First regiment South Carolina volunteers,
Colonel Maxev Gregg commanding (who'
was afterwards General Gregg, and was
killed at Fredericksburg in 1892, Company
A. Captain ID. b. Miller commanding. The
regiment was then guarding Sullivan's
Island. He was on Morris's Island during
the bombardment of Fort Sumter, and saw
the fire from the signal-gun and the white
flag raised at Sumter. He came TO Rich
mond with his regiment under General
Bonham the last of April, 1861, and was
transferred at his own request 20 Com
pany u. Thirtieth Virginia regiment,
TO serve his native State accord
ing to n promise made him by Colonel
Gregg when he enlisted that he should be
transferred as soon as Virginia had need Of
troops Colonel Gregg, in his discharge,
recommended him for O commissioned
officer. He was appointed orderly SER
geant Immediately and elected first lieu
tenant at the reorganization of the army
in 1862. He was lieutenant commanding
his company at Malvern Hill, Harper's
Ferry. Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg,
when he was only seventeen and half
years old, and was promoted to the cap
taincy on the field at the siege OF Suffolk
in April, 1868. He was captured Novem-
Der q. 1868, and starved at Point
Lookout and Fort Delaware eleven
months; was exchanged and joined
his company in the trenches around
Petersburg, where he remained I'M
I'll General Lees retreat 10 Appomattox.
He participated in the battles of Dinwid-
die Courthouse, Five Forks, and Sailors
Creek, and surrendered with General Lee
the day he was twenty years and three
months old, having served his country four
years and three months, or from the occu-
patton Of Fort Sumter TO the surrender at
AppomattOX.
also claim for Captain Rawlings that no
was the first Virginia volunteer for the de-
fence of the Confederacy. Let us hear
from the others. / would like very much
to have the latter claim settled definitely.
VIRGINIA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
What the Grammnrlans Say.
RIcHMoNp, Va, June 10, 1891

RICHMOND, Va, June 10, 1891.
To He Editor Of he Dispatch:
To settle dispute, please answer in Sun
DAYS paper which is proper, 10 say two
teaspoons ftA" or two teaspoon ftals "
in writing the direction for a physicians
prescription. READER"
The grammar agrees with the fact. It
Is so many "fulls" of the spoon, not so
many spoons filed or full. There can be
no question as to which IS the proper word,
The authorities all say "spoonfuls" Zone
u1Nt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14

Beyond doubt We have got the attention OF
tho clothing buyers with u.s. The number OF
bargains which wo have offered 20 the public
has been a source OF qualification and pleasure
TO tho most economical buyer, but "A glance at
the following column will prove 20 the most
skeptical buyer that the =. o. =. &. can be relied
upon 10 give moro honest clothing for dollar
than any similar establishment ia this city.
When We say We will sell You clothing cheap we
must not be- rated with those who merely sell
Won the cloth and throw In tho sewing and trim
mlngs. Every piece Of clothing must have q tho
rough examination before laid upon the
counter, and II defect IL found Is sent back 70
the workshop and rated as seconds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
me song of the Rebel chIeftaIn.

SrosY PoRSr MIILs, CUMBERLAND o'' VA
TO he Editor of me Dispateh'
viii YOU kindly publish an old poem
- the war. which | think was written
~ 1853 or 1864, and published ~ the
soen illustrated . Mes 6 ana 81 fa tbe Rebel
an ngs II was greatly admired then.
s ~i' i would like TO know If IT was only the
an Of youth and war surround
;a..s ,xIieh "a stirrad the pulses OF nns hNArsA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
Ola Grouse.
III ne Edilor Of he Di,patch:


While you are chuckling in "ghoulish
glee over having stumped the whole OF
creation, allow me to ask you question IN
turn. Was there ever story called odd
Grouse in the Gun-Room " (? >Goldsmith's
great play is u favorite of mine and have
read Il many times, but / don't think II
ever occurred 70 me until you mentioned
II that there was o story hanging 20 that
title. / always supposed that the authors
intention was merely TO illustrate, Well
known human soible and did not allnde to
a real story at all. Don't you think this IS
the correc. yiewf "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
The Word Z" commandments"

To Ae Editor Of he Dispatch;
win Won kindly inform me why the
o,os;ns exercises OF our public schools are
ooIiad the commencement exercises
Nv so doing you will greatly oolige
ny ~ IGNoRAAGUs.
We gave the explanation of this from
the Century Dictionary few weeks ago.
7, was the " commencement of the doc.
tors degree in English institutions OF
learning. and from this circumstance mas
come into general use as a term for closing
or graduating exercises
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
Lee and jackson.

JUNE Il loJls
To The Editor Of the Dispatch:
Sir.-Please state in your Query column
of the DISPATCH where | can get picture
of X. T.. Lee and StOnewall Jackson, and
obhge a constant reader.
LYNN. Ky. w. C. II.
From the Richmond photographers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14

Hickoh's No. /, II; D. Q, 80. ng and ada c holes
line Sun-Cured are Pure .is hem 49,
s;un-Cured Tobaccos- JAW I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
YOUTHFUL C0NFEDS.
WHO WAS THE YOUNGEST THAT
ACTUALLY SERVEDl
More Answers to the Observation-Disclosures
Ing Letters-A Thirteen-Year-Old
to Begin with.
RIcHMoNp. Va. June 5. 1891.

RICHMOND. Va, June 5, 1891.
To ne Editor Of he Dispatch;
Perhaps can settle cOntroverted ques-
ton as TO the youngest soldier in the Con-
federate army by the following facts-viz /:
was mustered into service, as n mu-
stefan, March 2. 1862. at the age of thirteen
years eight months and twenty-five DAYS,
and was discharged from service October,
1864, by reason of being under age.
Very respectfully.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
S12.jO

IA the priceof all SUITS that were advertised last
week &C Sl5. These goods are made from the
best Of foreign material with best OF workman
ahiD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
The Third Party Idea.

Tue AhtE" eftf se'es
Third parties are the fashion. :.
It's clear they are all tho "go.
For even In religion
Wa n0w hAhold th1m so
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14

Ladies' Russian Leather Ties in maroon and
drab. s24S; Ladies' Dongoa oxford Ties, coli
ored cloth tops, az sl.23: Patent-Leather oxford
Ttcs- HACK Tan and gray tops, 81. 40, 8I.oD, aud
s2.4a: Ladies' New Southern TIES from el.ev -
g.: Childrcn's Tan-fOp Springfield Ilcs, ss<ns
3 To /, 90r. Children's Kid oxford lies. zoe:
and UPWARDS; Childrcn's Red and Tan Oxfcrd
Ties. ladies' Kid oxford Ties, ggc.-an elegant1
soft, easy-woarng tie, different shapes; Toys
Low-Quarter Shoes In largo variety; uentic~
mems Calf Iland-Welt Shoes, IA styles, az
S24D: GeEIlemen's Soft D0ngOa Low shoes
from Al. OS 10 SO. We have ~ many styles aud
AT such low prices that Il h impossible % give
list OF all. Come and see for yourself. Anything
in footwear from a baby's shoe CO an Old mans
size We study your foot, alsD look To your CONS
OFT and our prices are way down low.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
ONLY TWELVE YEARS OLD.
EifiiOr Of he Dispdich.

10 NE kdllOT OF Wt UtSDtIItI1!
have been looking in every paper 10 see
a letter from Amos Veal, claiming to be
one of the youngest soldiers, II not the
Youngest soldier, in the Confederate army;
lie may have died, as / have not heard
from him in several years. Our company
was organized at Fletcher's Chapel, Luz
neuburg county, Va, June 1, 1851, as
heavy artillery, Robert Neblett, captain:
We were ordered to Norfolk and mustered
into service on the sth of June Then we
were ordered 10 Pig Point, the Portsmouth
Rifles being there in charge.
Ali of young Veals family except one
sister younger than himself died with vel
low-feyer when it was raging in Norfolk
and Portsmouth. de had en- uncle IN the
Portsmouth Rifles. He came to SEQ his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
$3.50.


A special line Of MEMS WOOLLEN PANTS.
The manufacturer had too many OF them, 20 we
help him out it's his loss aud your gain. Rated
value Of these trousers 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14
$3.50.

Take the pick Of any three-piece CHILDREN's
SUITS that sold for Sl0, 80, and ss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14

ssing,, ~ course had no means Of ascer.
lining n the number, but believe tbnt a.
w sav ieast 10000 of the enemy's infantry
Si Air. advancing on us from two different
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-14

Ai the guns except two had been linn
lsfei up and taken 10 the rear, together
'h the limbers and caissons belongingto
we two pieces which had been left on the
1le. The ammunition had been poured
C-i On the ground behind each OF these
faus. have never been able 70 account
~ The singular order except on tho sup
posiron that these two pieces, together
Win the cannOneers belonging 20 them,
we're left 20 be sacrifced--to be tought 70
iahlfy and other troops on that part Of the
me a chance 10 get out OF the trap. After
sle unsuccessful attempt 20 change front
lhqer such heavy crose-fre our infantry
Lsd been withdrawn and the two pieces oI
artillery with the defeebments OF cannon.
sefs DecessAry 70 work them were ieft
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-10-24
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of a simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per-
mancnt cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung
Affections, also a positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands Of cases, has
felt it his duty to make it known to his suf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and u desire to relieve human suffering, I
will send free of charge, to all who desire
it, this recipe, in German, French or Eng
lish, with full directions for preparing and
use. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper. w. A. MOVES,
800 Powers Block, Rochester N. Y.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-10-24
First Publication Oct. II, 9l.)
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Mortgagor, Julia +. Russell; mortgagec, Jane
Blakeney; mortgage dated June Is, 1889; mort
cage RECORDED JIne "a. 1890, at nine o'clock a. m,
In the office Of the register Of deeds for Mclean
county, North Dakota, IL Rook a Of Mortgages,
at the date of this notice is s2s851; default has
been made In the payment; OF the same; NO NC
to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or
any part thereof. Now, therefore, notice Is here
made and provided that by virtue Of the power
Of sale contained In said mortgage, the said mort
Therein described, 1t public auction, on Nov. 30,
1891, at ten O'Clock a. in. Of that day, at the front
door Of the court house In Washburn, In said
county and state; said premises are described in
said mortgage as follows; The nor northeast he quar-.
one hunared and fOrty-siX u46), Of range eighty
three lss,, being one hundred ID e&s and 91n ststy 4t'9os acres s,as
yey.in the county of Mclean and state Of North
Dakota. JANE BLAKENEi, MOrtgagec.
ALLEN & FoRT, Att'ys for Mortgage.
n0y28 Bismarck, n. d.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-10-24
COLORADO FRUIT LANDS.

City Lots and Acre Property Set to Ifu
Sold Oh Instalments.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-10-24
Choice Lands for Sale
On Liberal Terms within til. Reach Of All.

On Liberal Terms within the Roach Of All.
The undersigned has for sale a few
choice tracts of farm land in Mclean u
ty, among which are n section in town
ship IA, range 81, one section in township
LA, range 50, and two sections in town
ship 145, range. 80, which will be'sold in
whole or in subdivisions, as desired, on
the following liberal terms:
The conditions of the sale of the above
tracts provide that from one-fourth to
one-third of the land purchased, as may
be agreed, shall be broken up and proper
ly cultivated to crops in each of the first
three years from date of purchase, and
thereafter all of the land, as may be agreed,
shall be cultivated to crops in each success
sivo year. In payment for the land the
purchaser is to deliver in each year after
purchase. at the time and place agreed
upon, to the party from whom the lane Is
purchased, OF THE CROPS RAISED
IN EACH YEAR, and to receive credit there
for at the market value at the time of de-
livery. Such payments to be continued
from year to year until the aggregate sum
for which the land is sold. and 8 per cent
annual interest, is fully paid, with the con-
dition that at least half of the price OF the
land and accrued interest shall be paid
within five years, and all of it within eight
years from the date of purchase.
A liberal discount will be made for cash.
and, if desired, purchasers can pay part
cash and the balance in from four to eight
years, as may be desired, at z per cent
interest. I also have
Decided coal and grazing land for sale
at n bargain.
Improved farms, with houses, barns and
graneries. for sale or rent.
Business and residence lots in Washburn
for sale.
Settlers located on government land.
Any information, maps or other data
furnished ON application.
JOHN SATTERLuND..
Washburn. N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-10-24

Bismarck Tribune, Oct. Goth: Henry
W. Willard, the we'll known %financier of the
Northern Pacific railroad, accompanied
by his wife, made Bismarck a visit. yester-
day afternoon. Tho party arrived about
3:45 in a special train and were met by
Agent Davidson and a party of citizens.
After shaking hands with friends at the
depot, Mr.. Willard and wife walked up 4'h
street several blocks and returned to the
tram. He expressed himself as more than
over pleased with this country and it's
prospects. SAID he: l like your country,
and my wife and l are having n most en-
joyable journey. 1t is purely for pleasure
and to gaze on the vast fields of golden
wheat that we have chosen this time to
cross the continent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-10-24

just as a lover had dropped on his knees
yand begun popping the question, a pet
poodle, who thought the proceeding
strange, made a dash for his legs. With
remarkable nerve the girl reached over,
seized the dog, and at the same time calm
" said, "Go on, George, dear; I'm listen
ing"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-10-24

City Lots and Acre Property Set to Fruit
Sold Oh Instalnlents.
In the beautiful Uncompahgre Valley. on
tho sunset slope of the Rockies in Colorado,
a fortune can be made from five acres set
to fruit trees, or a handsome profit realized
by purchasing one or more of our citylots
set to fruit. We care for trees for nonresl-
dents for one-half the crop. 10 advertise
this property we are offering for a short
time alternate city lots in East Montrose
at five dollars and fifty cents, furnishing
recorded deed free of charge. This valley
is rapidly becoming famous as the finest
fruit growing section in the United States.
Montrose is the Queen City OF the valley
and the commercial center of Southwestern
Colorado. Write to s. E. Land, Sup't OF
immigration. Montrose, Colorado, for des
,riptive pamphlet. or apply to
THOMAS FITZGERALD,
washburn, N. D. Local Agent.