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Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
THE MOTTO IN A WEDDING RING

A lover gave the wedding ring
Into the goldsmith's hand.
sGrave me-" he said, 20 tender thought
Within this golden band"
The goldsmith graved,
With careful art:
Till death us part"
he wedding bells rang gladly out
The husband said: ''Oh, wife.
Together we will share the grief,
The happiness of life.
give to thee
My hand, my heart.
Till death us part"
Twas she that lifted now his hand
20 love, that this should beD
Then on it placed the golden band,
And whispered tenderly:
"Till death us Join,
Lo, thou art mine
..... And am thinel
And when death joins we never mo
Shall know an aching heart;
The bridal of that better love
Death has no power to part.
That troth will be
For thee and me
Eternity"
30 up the hill and down tie hfft.
Through fifty changing years.
They shared each others happiness,
They dried each others tears.
Alas Alas!
That deaths cold dart
Such love can part!
But one sad day she stood alone
Beside his narrow bed;
She drew the ring from on her han
And to the goldsmith said:
"Oh, man who graved
With careful art,
Till death us part
"Now grave four other words for me:
Till death us join" He took
The precious golden band once mor
With solemn, wistful look,
And wrought with care
For love, not coin:
"Till death us join"
Dublin Freeman's Journal
Griggs courier., 1891-10-23
he GOT A REST AGAINST A TREE.

young fellow l never saw; and he bore
the name of being the most successful
trapper and hunter in that section.
That fact, together with his Indian
blood, no doubt made the white trap
pers very Jealous of him. At any rate
there sprang up a lively strife between
Turkey and the leading white trappers
as "a, who could secure the most val
uab:e and largest number of pelts.
"As time went on they drew the lines
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Another " Reform. y

As the Postmaster is now expert
menting upon our suggestion that letters
shall be delivered free in the small towns
and cities as well as in the large ones, we will
remind him of another reform" which
ought to be made-namely, permission to
write upon the margin Of newspaper TO
be sent through the mails, provided the
sender will put a twe-cent stamp as well as
a one-cent stamp upon the paper. Persons
often desire to pen short messages when
they have neither time nor incli-
nation to write a letter. There are
numerous little greetings which could
be written upon the margin of paper,
but which are of too trivial or unimportant
nature to justify q person in writing a
letter containing them. In fact, until you
ponder the matter you will never be able
TO imagine how many persons would con-
stantly be made happy, or at any rate grati-
fed, oy the proposed change in the law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Location ~ tha Electno plant.

From time to time the suggestion is
made that the old pump-houso might be
used for the electric plant which it is GER
tain the city will establish 10 supply
lights for It's streets and for such private
consumers as may prefer gas 10 this more
modern illuminant.
II would seem that the danger from
foods puts this property out of question
for such purpose. As We are at present
situated there is liability Of the city being
cut OF from its gas supply by great rises in
the river sending back-wster up Gillie's
creek and inundsting our works. To have
the gas supply thus extinguished and the
wheels of the old pump-house ct the same
time unable 10 make revolution by res-
son Of the high.water up there wonld be
10 plunge tho city in total dsrkness-a
darkness which would fall alike upon the
streets and upon factories, hotels. and
dwellings.
The better plan would be 10 secure an
electric-light site safe from the reach Of
the river. High ground In the near neigh
borhood Of the gas-works would do well
II. as we suppose, thsre is 10 be Q De-
partment Of Light under one chief.
nthe purchase Of PLAINTIFF city should
seek 70 procure the best obtAinsbls. 1t
should get the best method and the best
machinery. Cheap machinery Is always
costly; In the case Of electrie.machinery
this 10 particularly true. and 1t nsy DO
doubted II the figures recently furnished
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
THE GREAT UNDERWEAR SALE
Il AT
KAUFMAN & CO.'S.
ONLY TWO DAYS MORE.
RICHMOND, January 80, 1891.

RICHMOND, January oU, loJl'
In order to make the last two days Of
our great Ladies' Underwear Sale Of
special interest the prices will be de-
cidedly altered during to-day snd to-
morrow. We have gone through the
stock and made some telling reductions
which will, we are sure, be appreciated
when seen.
The 1925 Gowns have been marked
down to Sl.S8;
The 81. SO quality is now $l.50;
The elegant $3.50 Gowns can now be
purchased for 1888;
Skirts that were Sl.25 are now going at
CSC.
The 81. 9S quality is now S1.62;
The 1912 kind has been reduced TO
S2.9S;
Corset-C Covers that were $3.50 you can
now get for $1.SS;
The 81 70 grade is now SLAB;
Chsmise that We sold the first part OF
this week for 81. 70 you can now
have at Sl.62;
The 1922 grade is marked down to
Sl.9S.
BALL FURNISHINGS.
Any ladies who have not procured the
necessary Flowers, Pon-POns, Gloves,
or Trimmings for their costumes to be
worn to the ball tonight had better call
aud see us this morning. We can show
them some stock that it viii be to their
advantage to buy of US.
KAUFMAN & CO.,
ia BOLT 40l east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Fre-Escapes.

The Petersburg I1deT-APpeal likes the
Richmond ordinance with respect TO hre'
escapes better than Petersburgs. and re-
commends that in several particulars theirs
be conformed TO ours.
Ours is no doubt good one, but We Cd
serve that comparatively few household
ers have complied with 1t, and at the pres
eut rate of progress it will be very long
time before the full equipment which was
demanded by law on January LIST will be
provided.
Meantime disastrous fires may occur at
any hour
We know what the excuse is-that the
fre-escapes required are being turned out
as rapidly as the manufacturer can do 1t ;
but this only shows that we either started
10 enforce the law at sadly late hour, or
that we have adopted an escape tedious or
difficult of construction.
However this may be, should there be q
fire in Richmond, attended by fatal re-
suits which escapes might have obviated,
heavy will be the responsibility that will
rest upon the heads and shoulders of neg
ligent persons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

Reading notices In reading-mbt.er type, I've
yines or less. 81; IN nonpareil loaded, 7Se.
Card Of rstes for more space furnished on ap-
2lication.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
- n. Rloctric-Iiaht Committee are ample

BY tia Electric-Lieht Committee are ample
enough 10 procure what we should have.
We are paying high price here for gas
because, in part, our works cannot produce
gas as low rs more modern establishments.
The public would not care 10 sec the city
enter into the electric-light business unless
convinced that tho city could supply con-
sumers more cheaply than they are now
supplied by the Electric-Lght Company.
Along with this question OF an electric
light plant and Of improvements needed
in our eas-inaking, viii probably arise for
consideration the adyisability of putting
the proposed Department Of Light under
the control Of Board Of Commissioners
similar TO those boards which control the
Police and Fire Departments.
Already there have been some express
sions IN favor Of the change.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

Only
read the
prices
and YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
THE EIGHT-HoUn BILL.

The Senate then, on motion OF Mr.. Blair
sdinstPept Of the accounts Of laborers
workmen, and mechanics arising under the
eight-hour law. II having thus been made
unfinished business" Mr.. Blair consented
to have IL laid aside temporarily, 50 that
the army appropriation bill should be
taken up and proceeded Fith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
HouSetWrn1SbingS
IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.

Extra-Thin Water-Tumblers, SOC. per
dozen-were 81;
Extra Fine Engraved Goblets. Soc. per
dozen-were 1925;
Decorated Bean-Dishes, Carlsbad China,
15c. each
Decorated China Cuspadores. flower
decoration, 35c. were 59c.
4-Quart Water Jugs, real china, reduced
to 65c.
11.Inch China Bowls reduced to 25c.
1O-Ineh Yellow Bowls reduced to loo;
Real China Cups and Saucers, extra thin,
reduced from $3.50 per dozen to
Sl.98;
High-class China Cups and Saucers at
S14 per dozen, were 81;
Hotel Dishes reduced to &c. each;
Remember we are selling any Toilet Set
in the house which was So. IS, 1856,
$500, $3.50, and $40,
at $3.50.
There are many choice sets to be had
yet.
Bisque Table-Lsmps were 81, now 81. %
Heavy Japanned Toilet Sets, decorated
or gold-banded, at S1.09 per set;
Ash-Sifters, all sizes. &c. each;
Two-Q Quart Milk Carriers, made Of heavy
polished tin, reduced TO Ice.
One. Quart offee-Pots at &c. ::
Sixteen Quart large Dish-Pans, made OF
heavy polished tin, reduced to 25c.
Bronzed and Nickel Cuspadores, l5c.
each;
Three Quart Covered Tin Buckets, &c.
so dozen Feather Busters, extra quality,
polished handles, great special price
&c. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
oFEN
(oNPAfY
------==SO
CEoab Department.

Are they worth that much to you to
keep over 10 next season
A Ladies' Jacket, near all wool, original
best price 81. 4S, for 75c.
All-Wool Heavy Weight Jersey Cloths,
tailor.made and bound, were S5.4S,
for $l.75;
English Beaver, with lapel and vest
front, were So 80, now So;
English Cheviot. with braided sleeves
and Astrachan trimming, were
1897, now 50;
Silk Plush Jackets, one OF the best styles
OF this season, $13.97, and now they
sell for SO.
French Cloth Long Wraps, prices were
SO to S11.60, and now you can buy
them for 81;
Heavy Long Wraps, prices were from
1890 to $21, your choice for Sc, s.,
ard cl0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
MECHANICAL LABOR.
THE REMARKABLE DEMAND FOR IT IN
THE TWIN CITIES.
Clerks and Book Keepers Waiting for
Something TO Turn Up"-Uninter-
rupted Navigation In the Bay.
,corra.nondonc. o, the Rlchnond Dl.Dalch.l

rcorrssnondeuce Of the Richmond DisDatch.l
NORFOLK, January 29.--The mild winter
this wear has enabled house-builders TO
proceed with thor work almost without
interruption, which is very fortunate for
the laboring element as well as the con-
tractors, as there is q great deal OF Work on
hand and such demand for workmen that
contractors sne other employers of me-
chanical labor find it necessary TO send 10
other cities to supply the demand. Ihere
"a likely to be good demand for skilled
labor at this point for some time to come.
The supply of clerks and book-keepers eA-
ceeds the demand, and numbers OF the
most expert Of this class are now 10 De
found in both cities, like hr. MlcaWner'
waiting for something to turn up
no ICE IN THE BAY.
Go far this winter there has been no Ice
in Chesapeake bay 20 interfere with nayl-
cation OF aTect the regular running OF the
transportation lines, and rev weeks more
will see the vigorous season at an end Win
us. While this exemption Is true OF ice
and snow we have had more frequent
beavv blows OF late years than the winter
records used TO show, and while It lasts the
"Iiying ealen is certainly far less accept
able. and at times more disastrous, than
ice and snow as 10 reaches this latitude.
Norfolk. however. is charming spot Just
! now. While storms rage north, south.
east. and west Of us she maintains ma
jestic serenity.
TO INSPECT THE LINES.
General Manager L. T. Meyers and other
officers of the SeabOerd Airline have gone
south to inspect the progress Of the work
ON the Atlanta division. Several vessels
from Philadelphia loaded with steel raus
for this division are dlscharglng at the
North-street docks.
Norfolk received over six thousand bales
Of cotton yesterday.
In the County Court yesterday the negro
, John Cherry, who shot and killed Thomas
Brown at q cake-walk" at the Three
Stores. near Churchland. last June, was
convicted of manslaughter and sentenced
to the penitentiary for ten years. Cherry
was very lucky in saving his neck.
IN FAVOR OF THE TENDERS.
In the coupon trials so tar all the YER
diets are in favor of those who have ten
dered the coupons in payment of taxes.
About twenty have heen tried:
Rev. George j. Holiday, the superin-
tendent Of the Baptist Orphan Asylum,
left for Salem to-day, but will only be
gone a short time
dist Episcopal church, III Portsmouth, is a
powerful outpouring of the gracious
Spirit. The building connot hold the peo-
ple who nightly thrOng the meetings. The
conversions have reached sixty or seventy
and the meeting il only ten days old.
Rev. ]. w. Carroll the pastor, is assisted
by several ministers of the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
WALTER gupweLus SUDDEN DEATH
lie Died Of Heart Disease-FOrmerly a
Richmond Msn-Interment To-Day.

He Died Of Heart Disease-Formerly a
Richmond Msn-Interment To-Day.
IspscIaI telegram to tho Dispatch.I
ROANOKE, Va, January 29.-One of the
spyerest shocks in the history of the city
fell upon our people this morning when
it was learned that Walter BudWell, q sue
cessful druggist, and one of our most
prominent citizens, had passed away, and
groups of his friends could be seen ex-
pressing sympathy and surprise. At an
early hour last night Mr. Budwell came
down TO his store and took dose of NOR
phla. as he had done on several occasions
when feeling badly. and returned home.
He took another dose Just before retiring,
as he was very restless and felt as though
he could not sleep.
HE HAD BBEATHED HIS LAST.
His loving wife sat by his bedside con-
versing with him, when about 10 o'clock
she discovered his eyes partially closed.
Becoming alarmed she tried to arouse him,
but TO no avail, and she called her mother.
Mrs. John OFT, but in less than twinkle
of an eve he breathed his last. Ply
sicians were summoned and an electric.
battery was applied. but life had fled and
nothing but the inanimate form renamed.
HEABT-TRoUBLE.
The cause of death was heart-trouble.
The deceased was one of our most worthy
and highly-respected citizens. and gloom
has been cast over the entire city.
A RICHMOND MAN.
He came here in 1884 from Richmond
and formed a partnership with J. +. Chris.
tian to carry on wholesale and retail
drug business and has since that time
built up an excellent trade. He was but
thlrty-one years of age and was blessed
with an affectionate and loving wife anC
two small children, having married tn,
Richmond. His remains will be inferred
in Fairview cemetery tomorrow Afternoon
with Masonic honors. a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Floral ErBj6il
The new

in the Millinery Rooms would indicate
an early spring. Wen make New
Hat out of the old one now with very
little expense. Give-away prices here,
too, if you have need to cultivate the
department.
See these All-Linen Irish Dinner Nap
kins for 40c. dozen-they wall be
75c. again very soon;
The Table Set-Table-Cloth three yards
long with a dozen Napkins to
match-$3, from s.. 48;
Another two and half yards long with
a dozen extra-size Doilies, $2.25,
from 50. 48.
You know the general best prices are
with us, and now compare anywhere
about the house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
r,ectr,c,tv as a Motive Power.

In recent speech to the employees of
the Ogden iron-mines at Dover. n. j., MIR.
EDISON said:
"Boys, walt until next winter, and we shall
have no snow 10 bother US upon this hill. Du-
ring the coming year shall invent electric aud
sunlight renectors that will mott the snow as
fast as il falls"
The possibilities suggested by Mr.. EDI-
soN's remark are "too numerous to men,
ton" Carriages, drays, buggies, and all
sorts Of four-wheeled vehicles will be
moved by electricity. Railroads will use
it instead of steam. Heavy grades will go
for nothing. Weighty locomotives will
disappear. In short, nothing too extrava-
CANT can be predicted of the future of
electricity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

All letters and kilograms must DO addressed to
THE DISPATCH COMPANY
Rejected communications win not be returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

The States enterprise in issuing two edi-
tions daily Is appreciated by the public,
and is likely TO become apermanency. The
paper is an improving one. It's enterprise
in gathering news is now greater than ever,
and we conclude, therefore, that the
number Of its readers is fast increasing.
The fact is that Richmond is giving Its
newspapers a more liberal support than
ever before, and it is pleasure to be able
to say, as we do assuredly, that those who
spend the most money at the newspaper
Offices are those best satisfied with Rich.
mond journalism,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

The Halitar Record quotes from the Dis
patch what we said in regard TO the oppo-
sition Of the Pearisburg Vtrgintdn to the
force bill and then adds:
"The Dispatch may include tho HsllJar Record
IN the same category. II II would defeat this
bill Governor Mckinney would be tuiIy lustlned
In calling 40 extra session OF the Legislature for
tue sole purpose of denounciDR the infamous
measure and refusing Virginias participation
in the Worlds Fair II the bill ia passed. Indeed.
we believe any means TO defeat the bill not alb
eOlutely revolutionary would be not only iusti-
fable but a patriotic duty"
We reproduce what the Record says be-
cause although the force bill is thought
by many to be dead it may be only Sleep
inc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
The Force Bin Abandoned.

The Democratic senators yesterday re-
ceived such assurances from members OF
the other party as leads them TO the con
yietion that there will be no further at-
tempt to take up the force bill at this ses-
sion.
In other words. that measure is aban-
doned TO its fate--death.
1t is understood that the two houses will
now proceed with the dispatch OF public
business with all proper speed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
AND FEAST,

Call at Il0i west Main street and see with what
dexterty the ladies Of Groye-AVenue Missionary
Society manipulate their sweet wares "HOAk-
MADE" CANDY; PICKLES. OYSTERS, ICB-
CREAM, aud CAKES also on sale. Tickets Of
admission 10 cents, which amount will DO re-
deemed In candy Both limos Of electrician,
pass the house, Doors open att 7. N. JANUARY
2gTH AND 30TH. Kindly help tho ladies' In Iheir
good work. "a 2J2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

1.-THE immortal ]. N" is marching on. We
have received from him several newspaper
notices stating that he is still lifting the
pressure" What effect his resurrection
from years of retirement aud his recent
vigorous exertions had on the ghost-dances
in the Senate we do not know, but his ser.
vices should be in demand at Washington to
lift the Republicans out of the difficulties
which their leaders have brought upon
them.
The long-haired prophet should direct
his steps towards the national capital.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

In his annual report the Postmaster
General recommends the introduction of
postal-cards with paid reply, each half of
the card bearing a'two-cent postage-stamp,
into our international postal service. This
is another recommendation which ought
to be carried out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

The remarkable silence of Mr.. BLAINE is
being commented upon and is taken as
proof that he has no sympathy to give
those Republican leaders who have gotten
the party into oil this force-bill trouble. 1t
is said that he is asleep, but with one eve
open, and that he wears smile which
bodies i'll for a second term for MIR. HARRI-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30

The question is often asked, What are
the boudholders' committees doing2
They are getting the approval Of indi-
vidual bondholders to the scheme Of set
Element outlined in the paper endorsed by
the Advisory Board. When this is com.
plete they will open negotiations with the
State.
They are at work steadily and hopefully,
xya haar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
CASCADE TRAGEDY.
ALL THE PARTIES WE'RE sosER-ToM
MATHEWS HAS SINCE DIED.
nj. Ante-Mortem ssatement-The Coro-
ner's yerdict-Hardsp Eanes In
N Critical Condition.
,sn.c,,, ,ol,gr.m % tho Dispatch.i


D.xv1trp. Va. January 29.--The Re7ister
has special from Cascade which gives q
different version of the Eanes-Mathews
tragedy from that published IN to-day's
Dispatch. In the first place, il is said that
all the men were sober. and Matthews,
who died this morning at 6 o'clock. made an
ante. norton statement in which he said that
Harden Eanes accused him of owing Eanes's
father $40; that Eanes then knocked him
down. and that as he was rising Lee Eanes
drew pistol and shot at him four times,
two of the balls taking effect.
AN OLD drudge.
II il said that the real cause Of the diff
entity was an old grudge, but that is not
definitely known. A coroner's inquest
was held to-day over the body OF Mathews,
and the iury's verdict was that he came 70
his death from q pistol-shot at the hands
of lee Eanes Harden Eanes was made
accessory and was bound over in the sum
of Z 900. He is still in aeritical condition.
and Lee Eanes has fed to parts unknown.
SIT LOOKS NOW.
II would seem from the above that Mat
tbows cut Harden Eanes after he had been
shot bv Lee Eanes. Harden Eanes has
hitherto borne good character, and ms
friends are surprised that he should have
been involved in an affair of this kind. He
is said to be man of good business habits.
The affair caused much excitement IN the
Cascade community.
DEMENTED LOVER.
Mention was made in this correspond
ence some time ago that Charlie Jones
(colored) attempted TO commit suicide be-
cause his dear girl" gave him the mitten.
To-day while Clopton Robinson (colored)
was unloading his dray on the street Jones
rushed at him with pocket-knife and cut
him in the breast. The injury inflicted
however. was slight, and the wounded man
went before the Mayor and swore out war
rant for Joncs's arrest. 1t is said that the
men had had aprevious difficulty. and that
this was the cause.
"TAKI lie IN YOUR LAP"
Ella Lee, the nine-yea daughter, OF
Officer Woodson, died suddenly to-day
while at play. She had been troubled with
rheumatism for some time past. While
PLAYING in the room to-day she suddenly
turned to her mother and said: Take me
in your lap; something awful is going TO
happen" Mrs. WoOdson took the child IN
her arms and asked her what was the mat
ter, but before the little one could answer
she expired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
Drapery Nets

75c. from s1.39 Ruchings from
sl.48 a yard to 75c. ; from 69c. to
SOC. ;
Torchon Laces for SOC. yard that were
79c.
See the Handmade Torchon for &c.
II and 15c. we're the prices.
Look these fine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
HAMBURG FIOUncin6S

over. See how the prices run from 50. As
to $3.50, from 81 to 1925, from CSC. to
Csc, &c. How could you expects us to
speak of all these four walls contain
upwards of a square mile of flooring
filed with them.
If you are lover of good
YOU must see the test of COHeeI
these Pots. The coffee is WI ~
made as you sit to thetable. - ,
No waiting clear as wine, and with all
its delicious flavor. One half usual
quantity saved. Practical exhibit on
main floor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-30
MEETINGS.

NEWPORT NEWS, HAMPTON
~ AND OLD POINT DEVELOPMENT CON-
PANY. RICHMOND. VA, January 80, ls9I.-A
general meeting Of the stockholders OF this COM
pany will DO held on MARCH 2 1891, at II
O'Clock noon at the ofice OF tho company, SCI
east Main street, Richmond, Va, 20 adopt by
laws, consider the question ef purchase OF such
lands on which the company has options. 8ad 10
d. date for drawing OF lots.
By order OF the Board OF Directors
ia 3)-td 5. S. ELAN, Secretary.