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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-16
s oNANcocK FEMALE ACADEMY.
Medals, Prizes. and Certificates OF Dis
tlnction Awarded--successful Session
se,o--asnoraapca ~ the Richmond Dlspatch.l

Medals. Prizes, and Certificates OF Dis
tlnetion Awarded--successfu Session
Correspondence o. the Richmond Dispatch.l
OSASoocK, Va. June 13.-The. commence
ment exercises of the Onancock Academy
which began Wednesday, evening and
closed last night, were probably the most
interesting and largely attended in the his
tory of the school. The gold medal for
music was awarded to Miss George X.
Ouinby, of Onancock. State-Senator
Blackstone IN delivering the medal made
an exceedingly happy speech. The prize
for music in tho Junior class of music was
awarded TO Miss Edith Oldham, of Acco-
mac Courthouse.
SUCCESSFUL SESSION.
The exercises of tho second evening
were mainly of literary character, inter-
spersed with vocal and instrumental music
by the pupils of the academy. Professor
r. II. Brent. the senior principal, in re-
viewing the work of the session said that
il had been in every sense the most sue
cessful year in the history OF the school.
More than one hundred pupils had been
enrolled. and the work had been kept up
10 the high standard heretofore main
tanned.
DISTINCTIONS.
Certificates of distinction were then
awarded to the pupils who had passed the
intermediate aud final examinations. The
Powell scholarship medal. for highest ex,
cellence in the senior classes, was awarded
to Miss Ella F.. Kellam, of Onancock; the
Childrey scholarship medal, for highest ex-
cellence in the preparatory department, 10
Miss Lillian NJ. Nelson, of Onancock.
Prizes consisting of valuable books were
awarded 10 S. Upshaw Hopkins in Senior
History, Mathematics. and Mental Science ;
to Ella T. Kellam ia Latin and Modern
Languages: to Anna E. Boquerle, IN Latin
and English Literature; to Walter Ames,
IN Higher Arithmetic 10 Edith Oldham,
in Physical Geography, Junior English,
and Junior History; 20 Constance Taylor,
in Arithmetic; to George W. Bur Ike, Jr.; IN
penmanship; Bernice Guthrie in Ortho-
graphy.
JUSTLY PROUD.
The medals were presented by Stewart
X. Powell and Rev. w. w. Wood, both OF
whom made very appropriate and telicltous
speeches. The people OF the Eastern
Shore counties are Justly proud OF the
academy and accord il a generous patron
ace. The session just ended has been IN
every way a prosperous and pleasant one
and the prospects for the coming year are
brighter than ever. Negotiations are pend
ing for the enlargement and Improvement
of the buildings TO accommodate the con-
stantly- increasing number of pupils.
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PROPilAAId.
DROPOSALs FOR JUTE TWINE

PROPOSALS FOR JUTE TWINE
FOR POsT-OFFICE DEPARTMENT AND
POSTAL SERVICE-POsT-OFFlC DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, d. c., June II, lSol.-Sealed pro
posals are invited and will be received NJ TINS
Department until Thursday, juno %, 1881, at
II o'clock noon, for furnishing small llte tNlne
in such Quantities and at such times. and from
time 70 time, as IL may be ordered during inc
fiscal year beginning July ], 1891, ana ending
June 30, 1892, for the use Of any branch Of the
departmental or postal service BLANKS ior pro
posals. with specifications giving detailed state
ment Of the requirements 70 be met, and also
the estimated quantity probably 10 be requhel,
and giving full instructions as 20 the manner OF
bidding and conditions 10 be observed by bidders,
will be furnished on application 20 the Slperin-
teudent Of the Division OF Post-Onice supplies
Post-Ofice Department, Washington, ID. c. tho
POstmaster-G eneTal reserves the right 20 reject
any or all bids and 10 waive technical defects.
JOHN WANAMAKER, POstmaster-GoneraL
te IG-Tu3t
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TAXES.
ISAAC HELD,
609 Broad east street.

,~)N0o-c~~-0-o~~-7|-,1 ~ 'e-~~o~~r-N~N0O>eN
MANCHESTER TAXES.
lam now ready to receive the City and School
Taxes tor the year 1891. All persons paying the
whole Of the same on or before July /, 1891, will
be entitled 10 a rebate Of per cent. on the City
Tax. All persons paying one half Of the same
ON or before July LIST and the other half on or
before November l, 1891, win be entitled to a
rebate Of per cent. on one half the City Tax
and az per cent. on the other half OF the City
Tax; per cent. will be added to all taxes un-
paid December l., 1891.
J. w. BRONAUGH, JR.,
70 16-eodtJy1i Treasurer City OF Manchester.
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GRACE STREET BAPTIST
W SUNDAY-SCH0OL BASKET PICNIC 60
Ashland Park, THURSDAY, June 18th. Train
at $3.50 o'clock z. NJ. Round trip-adulss, soc. !;
children, zoe. Tickets for sale at 4. J. Todd's,
2 west BROAD street; w. l. Carneals, al west
Broad street, and at train. Each ticket entities
holder TO one saucer OF ice cream and free lemon
ede. je lat
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WINDsoR's THREE SCHOOLS.
commencement Exercises Enjoyed by
Pupils, Teachers, and Scholars.

Pupils, Teachers, and Scholars.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dis2atoh.l
WINDSOR, n. c., June 13.-The beautiful
little village has been filled with visitors
during the last ten days attending the
commencement exercises Of the three
schools that are located in it.
Miss Minnie Gray, learned and accom-
plished Young lady ds well as very fine
teacher, who has charge of a school for
young ladies and small teachers, held her
commencement exercises on the evening
of the 9Th instant in the courthouse. as
her school was not adequate TO hold the
large audience that would attend 1t. The
exercises commenced at 8 o'clock by Mrs,
Lizzie w. Cherry playing piece.
THE ACADEMY.
The commencement exercises of the
Windsor Male and Female Academy
under the charge of Professor Percy X.
Boggs, a graduate of Randolph Macon Col
lege, and his learned assistant teacher,
Mrs. Mary L. Gray, were held in the
courthouse during the evenings of
the Sth and 9th instant. The exercises
were opened with music on the organ,
over which Miss Pauline Moody, one
of the young ladies, presided. Eight
young ladies competed for the Demorestt
prize silver medal; The first OF
these was Miss Meta Webb, who
acclaimed THE Sparrow Must Go"
Miss Maud Nichols, a little girl of eleven
years recited 1.-Two Pictures from Life, "
Miss Julia Stokes then recited Reasons for
Prohibition Party Miss Amelia Baker
recited THE New Declaration Of indie
pendence." and made a fine impression.
Miss Helen Gillom recited Prohibition
the Hope of Our Country" Miss Oracle
Dali recited You Can Stop 1t if You
Will" The committe, after due delibera-
tions, through their chairman awarded the
medal to Miss HELEN Gillom. Mr.. Sol.
Cherry, Jr., presented the medal to the
lucky winner in a neat and appropriate
address.
YOUNG LADIES.
Miss Lucie Williams, who has charge OF
a school for young ladies and children, held
her commencement exercises on Wednes-
day evening and they were decided sue
cess. Her scholars sung and performed
we'll. and showed that she trained them
remarkably well, as all of them acted their
parts TO perfection. The singing and act
ing of Misses Annie Hays, Eula Sesroms
and Maggie Askeu was considered remark
ably good and no young ladies of their age
or experience can equal them.
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EDUCATIONAL.

VlHE COMMENCEMENT OF MRS.
i W. f. GREEN'S MUSIC CLASS will take
place az GROVE-AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH
TONIGHT dune l6th) at $50 o'clock. There
viii DO refreshments. The proceeds for the
benefit Of the church. Admission ID cents.
Ia IR-If
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EXCLUSIONS. &C.
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.
WARWICK PARK.

w Arrangements can be made for the use OF
WARWICK PARK and excursions down the river
by application % THOMAS ELICIT, secretary
Warwick Park Transportation Company, 602
east Main street. my 27-lm
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ADVERTISING RATES.
uafRtNcf On lKsa

Reading notices In readine-snatter type, nve
tncs or less. 81; In nonpareil loaded, 75c.
Card Of rates for more space furnished on APP
bli<,atioo.
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ISAAC HELD.

CLEARANCE SALE OF ODDS AND ENDS.
Beginning TOMORROW .(Monday), and % con-
tIuue during the week, we shall offer all the ac-
cumulations Of our stock Of this season-that IA,
all the remnants and all the odds and ends OF all
kinds Of stuffs at prices 20 sell them at once.
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AnIctters and kilograms must be addressed 10
VHR DISPATCH COMPANY.
Re1octed Communications will not be returned.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
Two Converts of Sam Jones,

Bill Arp" writes as follows on the Roy. Sam Jones: He says that once he was preaching in westorn town and had got wrought up in his feelings and was going along tender and pa- thetic in his appeal to sinners. when an old man got up and stretched forth his hand. and said; Brother Jones, Brother Jones, stop q minute-just a minute. l just want to shout a little and say, Bless God. I'm happy on tne way. Yes. happy on tho way And he sat down. shaking and sobbing with joy.
 sam paused for the affecting scene to lend it's influences to his preaching, and then said to the old man: Well, my brother. don't you feel now like you had lost that fifty odd years of your life that you spent in sinP"
 Tho old man rose up again and said. We'll. no. Brother Jones, not exactly. can't say that I wasn't as happy as I am now but I did have a power of fun
 ''On another occasion. while a re- vival was going on, Sam observed an old man in tho congregation who seemed to be much affected. and going to him he asked if he felt that his sins were all forgiven. The old man rubbed his eyes with rcd bandana and murmured. Not all. Brother Jones, not all; but think majority of 'em.'"
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
Household Hints

When mattresses are stained tal.o starch wet into a paste with cold watcr. Spread this on the stains, first putting the mattress in the sun. In an hour or rub this of, and. if not clean. ro- peat the process.
 If childreu's nails arc kept carefully trimmed and comfortable they will not be tempted to form the habit of biting them. which is so annoying to be- holders. and destructive of tho beauty of the hands. besides bNnting the fingers so they are less deft for use. It Is easier to prevent than euro the habit.
 A celebrated physician in an essay on ventilation says: Never stop up u fireplace in winter or summer where any living being stays. night or day. It would be about as absurd to take a piece of elegantly tinted court plaster and stop up tho nose. trusting to the accidental opening and shutting of the mouth for fresh air"
 When tho face is usually pale, baths 1t in tepid water, rubbing briskiy with Turkish towel. Thon apply every day tho following preparation: Four ounces of ross water. two ounces of glyoerine and ono ounce of diluted liquid ammonia Rub it we'll into tho skin for about three minutes, and then wipe of with a soft towel.
 Tho value of starch as drying agent ia not fully appreciated; on this account 1t is largely used by manufacturers of confectionery and baking powders. Tho housekeeper will find 1t cffectuM in keeping table salt from Jumping. if only one part be used with ton of tho salt Chapped hands viii be jess trou- blesome if after washing they arc thor oughly rubbed with powdered starch.
 Stockings should fit smoothly. Thore is no moro frequent cause of callous places. corns and other affiictions of tho fcet than ill-fltting stockings. that lie i1 crosses under tho foot. Whatever ecolomy 1t is necessary to practice, do not resort to the folly of raking ovv. stockings, leaving in tho feet those in- evitable hard seams which arc suro to cause the wearer suffering and annoy ance,
 When you can no longer read with ease the finest print in your newspaper at distance of twelve inches. it is time for you to begin to wear glasses. As tho office of the glass Is to supply the reiracting power which tho eye. through age, can no longer furnish. 1t is evident that 90 800. as mood of this artificial power Is felt we should resort to 1t By failing to do so we deprive ourselves of much useful work of the organ. while the work 1t docs is done under . disadvantage and with greater or less risk.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
lot so situated b Aavs

not e situated to Aave it thus, we must obviato that trouble by separating and keeping in separate lots or folds, and divided up e to slse and age and sex. It is de- monstrated that mother earth. leaves of the forest trees or the sand arc pre- ferable as bed for swine to lay on and sleep. winter or summer. Dryness Is always essential to health, with plenty of ventilation at the top; no under draughts unless in midsummer when it is desirable to keep cool, The wild hog was never forced to feed and sup ply his wants over his old tracks and voidings as is many times the case with our domestic hog in the hands of the general farmer, breeder or feeder. What progress has been made with tho general farmer who raises and feeds hogs, in the way of troughs to feed pigs and hogsp The same as with cat tie. sheep and horsesa No. Far from it, they seem to think the hog is ground hog" and must be feed off the ground. That would do we'll enough if tho place was suitable, clear of bad odors and filth. But few feeding grounds could be found in suitable condition,
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
How Signor Blitz Sold . Hen,

In tho first quarter of this century, party of travellers was journeying down the Missouri on fiat-boat. The river was covered with floating ice, and provisions scarce.
 One Of them, 8 school teacher, and Frenchman whose occupation nobody could discover, went ashore to buy pro- visions at farm house. The teacher offered fifty cents to the farmers wife for a motherly old hen that was scratching about the yard. She TO- fused, with a torrent of abuse
 His eomrade. who was lounging over the gate, whispered. '.Offer another bit"
 Five bits!" said the teacher
 The woman hesitated, when, to her amazement the hen sauealed out, I'm not worth it!"
 The teacher started back in dismay. The farmers wife. regaining her cour- age, chased the hen, and caught it up in her arms.
 Take two bits; it's all I'm worth!" it said Tapping in her arms.
 She ran, pale with terror, to tho frencnman and put It into his hands, screaming out: Take it away! It's bewitched"
 The young man threw back the money to her and carried of tho hon.
 Many years afterward. among tho crowd in the East room of the White house which attended one of the re- captions of President Fillmore was the 1... ~ the children of the Eastern states as vcntriloquist. When he was intro- duced to tho president, the two men looked at each other a moment and then burst into laugh. You never thought to sec mo here" said Mir. Fil- more. Now for the first time under- stand tho mystery of the old hen. ."-- Youths Companion.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
Pure Water.

At Vienna tho typhoid mortality was 200 per 100, 900 while the inhabitants drank surface. hence often polluted. water but this mortality fell to 10 per 100, 900 on Il thoroughly good supply being obtained. At Amiens. among the military population, the typhoid mortality fell from Ill per 10, 900 to 2 whom pure supply of water was secured by artesian wells. At Rennes the inhabitants formerly drank from contaminated wells, with the result that typhoid fever was always endemic. Tho introduction of pure water reduced the deaths from typhoid among tho military population from 43 per 10, 900 to 2.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
Keeping Hogs Healthy.

Hogs require the greatest variety of food of any of the quadruped creation.
 and what they can steal or get on the sly always seems to do them the most good. As an example of this, will cite the reader to the litter of pigs or small herd that has had full liberty to roam around on the public highways and elsewhere, and see how plump, slick and thrifty. with kink m their tail. all indicating that thoy get a variety of food and many sweet mor- sels that would be of no use to any any other kind of stock. This is only proof of one of the foregoing facts stated. How arc we to manage to avoid the crowding of large herds to- gether? Give plon.y of range and plenty of sheltered sleeping room.
 By % doing the hogs will not crowd as A the reverse condition If
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27

when one day . young man ssepped up to the sentry-box and cordially graspsd my hand.
 ".You don't remember me- h. saia little bashfully. tho young man whose life you saved almost on this very spotP'
 "'Why, bless me!' Ireturned heartily, and then we, of cause, fell to talking the thing over.
 ".Mr. Owens said he earnestly, when about to leave, I feel as though 1 can never repay you for your noble deed that night, but passing mo a shining silver quarter of dollar which by courtesy, sir. felt Ishouldn't refuse-it would afford me great pleasure if you would some time drink to our further acquaintance.'
 "1 can never do that, sir, answer ed, shaking my head. I never in- dulge in spirits. 1 wouldn't always bc fit for duty, young man, if did,
 "'That's so.' said he, the muscles about his chin quivering. ''if you had been in bed and as tipsy as 1 was that night, why but No. 20 was duo, I could only say good-by and lAave him.
 About a year after that" he resum- ed after slight pause. "an old gentle man, standing here idly ono day, en- gagged me in conversation. Something in his face and speech seemed familiar, tantalizingly familiar. Presently 1 asked his name-Morrow, John Mor- row, of -. 1 knew then who stood defore me. He was the father of the young man I have been telling you about. Naturally enough I spoke of his sons peril that night. The old gentleman looked dumbfounded.
 '' That accounts for the sudden change in my boy exclaimed he, when, at his request, 1 had told him all. That accounts for the change in Ned about that time And then he told mo of the sorrow and trouble the boys lovo of liquor had given the mother and him, and how unreliable he was generally in all matters of busi- ness-the father, you sec, sir being a well-to-do lumber merchant of -. Suddenly. In one day 1t seemed, . change had came over their son. serious change as the old man called it. The sight and smell of liquor turned him pale; his boon companions had no charm for him; he took to busi- ness, and. said the old man, proudly, when about to depart and to-day Mr. Owens, there's not in the whole state of Ohio steadier. better young man than Ned Morrow, my son. the boy you saved.'"
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
THE MODEST MAID.

'sHe told me," said the modest maid,
 sT was the pearl of pearls; Ny charms displayed would overshade
 Ten thousand other girls. He vowed was his cherished prize,
 His goddess, his delight; He praised my eyes moro blue than skies
 Their glance than gems moro bright. He swore gold glittered in my hair,
 No words could tell my worth; He called me fair beyond compare
 With anything on earth" "And trust you" asked the matron, wise.
 ''In what he says to youl" From the maids eyes shone sweet surprise:
 ''Of course! know it's true"
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
Farm Notes.

Economy Is not stinginess. Nor is stinginess economy.
 To be master of farm man mus& be master of himself.
 Sele.t your farm hands as you would your seed--with extra care.
 To do .hing we'll is only to do it properly, which is every mans duty.
 The least thing on a farm, if once neglected, soon grows to be the largest.
 Select your friend, from potter men than yourself. and work up to their standard.
 Time is the farmers most assiduous laborer, at work night and day. but needs clear head to boss 1t.
 Fresh eggs arc in demand these times. Are you doing your share to- wards supplying tho demand9
 There Is little in this world but what is of use to tho farmer Even q blind puppy is often a better watch than 8 big, strong mastiff.
 No farmer is compelled to search for a market if he has a superior articlo to sell. It is the inferior articles that be- come drag. Choice goods are al- ways salable.
 Good, well cured hay Is an article of food that seldom causes any ill effects. All classes of stock may eat their fill of 1t without danger of collie and other complaints of the bowels.
 Poor cattle decline in value. If you t,, xo ones. If you arc in tho business for fun and raise cattle to give away 1t doesn't matter how poor they are.
 To keep the leather carriage top from hardening. shrinking and crack ing. rub it over three times year with pure olive oil. Twelve hours after this application rub of surplus oil with a woolen cloth.
 He told his son to milk tho COWS, feed the horses, slop the pigs. hunt the eggs, feed the calves, cut some wood, split up the kindling, stir the cream. put fresh water in the creamery after supper and to be sure to study his les- sons before he went to bed. Then ho went to the farmers club to discuss the question. 'How to Keep Boys on the Farm. Field and Farm. ? There is one advantage in keeping potatoes in the cellar. They can be examined often, and If found too warm the temperature may belowered. Out door pits ought to have some means of access other than by digging into them. Potatoes in pits arc sometimes too warm. Potatoes in cellars almost always arc. To keep potatoes 80 cold that they will not sprout until spring Is to make the rooms above tho collars cold also. If. on tho contrary. the cellar is warmed the mass of sprouting potatoes poisons tho air and is often the cause of winter sickness. Only few potatoes for winter use should be kept in cellars. and those should be spread thinly on the floor
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
Subsoils.

If you are choosing site for gar den, beware of subsoils A hard pan subsoil will neither lot water down in a wet season. nor allow moisture in the earth below to como up in a dry season. Any subsoil of this tinpan character is fatal to all garden truck. Tho nearest to the surface of the earth that hardpan Is admissible is eighteen inches, and that even ought to be brokcnup with a subsoil blow if it Is possible, My sub soil has never yet been discovered; |; wells l50 feet deep show no hard-pan. My soil is sandy loam. averaging two and half feet deep. and below that fine sand clear through to China(?). We have grown mangte wurzels three and a half feet long, of which ten inches was above ground. and as big round as a peck measure. Now you want a soil ns much like that as you can get or make it If you can't find It.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
Wtse PArmerA

Whom all tho farmers become dudes they will talk thus: Indulge in no other snticipatory mathematics with regard to the ovalicular matter in process of incubation" Aud when they all become wise they won't require such a lesson as this;
 "A dairyman who thought his COW did not pay for her feed. put her in a stall and began feeding her for the butcher. says an exchange. He kept on milking her because he did not like to lose tho little milk she gave. Very soon the COW improved 80 much in milk that he gave her moro feed. and in return she gave him moro milk. and so the COW kept on until before she was fat enough to kill she had made moro butter than her meat would have been worth. There arc good many cows of this kind. If their owners only know l.
The Forrest City times., 1891-03-27
Madical Reacarcl,.

And now medical students arc dis secting cats and dogs. No doubt their object is to discover remedies for catal. epsy and tho operation of the varlous kinds of barlss that are used medicin- aly.-,New York Sunday Times.