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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-04


The opening or closing Of the Col
umbian Exposition on Sundays seems
to beN question OF great interest to
those particularly interested Col e.
ulott F. Shepard. OF New York, and q
number of ministers and college pres
dents and professors all hailing from
the East. aud representing the Amer
Jean Sabbath Union, are now In Chi
cago waiting upon the directors for
t.ie purposes OF inducing them to close
the Worlds Fair on Sundays. A petit
ton has already been presented them
to respect the wishes OF three-fourths
OF the Christian men and women OF
this country, who desire that no visi-
tors be admitted on Sunday" Col.
Shepard and his fellow associates are
laboring in a good cause. are no doubt
conscientious In their work and are en-
titlri to a respectful hearing. 1t Is
hardly possible. however, that success
will attend their efforts. The modern
Sunday Is being observed more and
mofc d. a 0ay VI ErSb 6uu IcSEcotAou
rather than as q day OF religious
worship exclusively. and Col Shep-
ard and his committee OF divines will
find IL hard to stem the tide or turn
IL back to more puritanical obser-
vances. Parks and Libraries are open
to the public on Sunday In nearly
every city In the land and evil o. i'm
moral results do not seem TO follow
Wherever the people enjoy such priv
sIeges they are highly prized by the
great majority, and 1t Il probable
tnht the wishes Of the great majority
win rule In the matter OF opening the
Worlds Fair. And why. should the
majority not rule a. matter OF jus
tice and right? The agitation OF the
subject can do no harm and may do
rOod
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-09-04

The commune alton Of "ex-Alder-
man" In another column shows some
hight on the matter OF delayed assess
ment rolls and will be read with inter-
est by all taxpayers. The writer
evidently speaks OF what he knows
when he charges that members OF the
council systematically delay the rolls
sor the purpose OF pleading their con-
stituents. The matter Of s700 TO $500
per month which the council u tooling
away in useless interest u q matter
OF no small importance, and the evil
should be remedied. II would seem
that the rolls for West Fulton-st. and
the Canal-st roll, I ON Ls on TO Br. ege-
st., have been unnecessarily delayed.
but the council il not to blame that
the roll for Canal-st.. from Lyon to
Pearlst., 10 not In the hands Of the
treasurer FOR collection The district
for the assessment was long ago
located by a special committee ap-
pointed for that purpose. The mat
ter 10 now In the hands OF the Board
OF Review and Equalization and has
been for some time. It II possible
that the board has too much to at
tend 20 at this time OF the year, and
for that reason have been unable to
report ON this matter. In any event
the suggestion OF the ex-alderman that
all improvements be ordered early In
che year 10 q good one and should be
acted upon. Every improvement that
u TO be made during the year should
be ordered by the council and the con-
tracts let before April 1. II such .
rule was made and lived up TO, there
would be fewer improvements extend
ing into late fall and early winter as
well as more promptuess in collecting
assessments. An aldarmanic summer
vacation would probably help to bring
this about.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-03
How to Tell IRON from Steel.

A writer in the Glasgow Engineer, in
pointing out some OF the most practical
BILE data in testing iron and steel, lays
down a simple rule to start with-name.
ly, that in any case where fracture Of
iron gives long, silky fibers OF leaden
hue, the tibers cohering and twisting to-
gether before breaking, it may be con-
sidered tough, soft iron. Further, a
medium, even grain, mixed with fibers,
is good sign, while short and black
ish fiber indicates badly refined iron, a
very fine grain also denoting hard and
steely iron, which is apt to be cold short
and hard to work with the file. Again,
coarse grain with a brilliant crystallized
fracture and yellow or brown spots, de-
notes a brittle iron, cold short, working
easily when heated and welding we'll.
Nitric acid will produce black spot
on steel-the darker the spot the harder
the steel-while iron, on the contrary,
remains bright if touched with that acid.
Good steel in its soft state has curved
fracture and a uniform gray lustre, but
in its hard state dull, silvery, uniform
white; again, good steel will bear a
white heat without falling to pieces, and
will crumble under the hammer at a
bright heat, while at middling heat it
may be drawn out under the hammer to
a fine point.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-03
Rare and Racy Sea Story.

Boys: can did yer ever see a
whale ?"
Old Timer GA whale, is it I?
Why, when I was in the Mediter-
ranean, in '65, aboard the Whop-
per, our lookout cried land ahead
an sure enough right over on our
larboard side there was an island
as no one ever seed afore, an
which our skipper said warn't
down on none O. his charts. We
hove-to right in the eye of a bitin'
wind an six of US was sent out in
the shippers gig to make observa-
tions. We made direck for the
island an landed an wandered
about for an intire mornin' without
diskiverin no signs o. mammal life
or vegetation. We got chilled
through and proceeded to build a
fire which we had scarcely lighted,
when the island began to squirm
an to sink as if by magic. To
make a long story short, what we
took for an island was o whale (; I
guess he couldn't stand the hot
fire in the small of the back, so he
sank to the bottom of the ocean.
We all escaped exceptin' our cox'n,
poor Tommy Bilge ; he fell into
the hole the fire made in the whales
back an was drowned. (Contemp-
tuously)-Haye seen whales ]?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-03
The Marvellous Power of Tree Growth

Washington and Independence squares
give illustrations of the wonderful power
of tree growth. In 1883 the commits
sioner of city property took up with the
good idea of naming the trees. It was
shown that the growth of the trees would
either force the labels from their staples
or else cause them to stand out in hori-
zontal line. The commissioner at once
had the staples drawn, but for all this in
some cases the labels have been torn
from their hinges, while others stand
out from the trunks as if they were in
tended as platforms for birds to rest on.
The soft cells, as soft and tender as a
mushroom when growing, have yet
power enough with ease to lift these
metallic plates by the edge and force
them into a horizontal position. Any
one could lift one of these to such a posi-
ton if the finger could be gotten for a
half inch under the plate, but imagine
the force which sort of yeast like sub
stance must possess, which, getting un-
der but perhaps the sixteenth or eighth
of an inch, can yet elevate the plate to
perfectly Horizontal l:ne.-TIa.aaa Nee
han IN Philadelphia Le.lgar.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-03
The Book has 176 pages of text, with
20 Full Page Illustrations of Island Scenery

EW-For sale at Hawaiian News Com
pany's, and at T. g. Tbrum's Uptown
stationery store. david
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-03

The house owned by Moliere's widow,
Armande Bejart, the actress, is still
standing in Meudon, near Paris, and has
just been classed among the historic
monuments of France.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-03

Among recent inventions is an auto
matte electrical pump. It shuts off by a
slow closing switch when the tank is
full, and starts again just before the
tank becomes empty.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-03

A new American machine, recently
patented, is designed for the rolling Of
continuous steel sheets with an aim to
cheapening their production.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-03

Published by The
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-03

Interesting Anecdotes of Newspaper
Men, Etc.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-03

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PRINTING Owl
20 Merchant Sire.
Is prepared to do all kind, :.
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and with dispatch
having Lately Received , WI
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FIAT Papers Of every SIZE
WIFI
Fine white and Color,
AND also having added to Oh,
very large assortment, about ii
OF THE-
Finest Job Type and d
From the most celebrated PouI
the United States, and emD
only experienced and TASTY I
men, We are prepared 10 ID
out at very short notice
Letter Heads,
Bill Heads,
Circulars,
Note Heads,
Statements.
Bills Of
Contracts,
Mortgage Blanks,
Leases, Bonds,
Shipping Contract
Calendar,
BLANK
steel-plate Wedding Card
Stock Certificates.
Business Cards,
MILK Checks,
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Receipts, Prom. Notes,
catalogues s's,,,.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

We have Just secured direct from a manufac-
turer, at much less than cost, about 200 dozen
Ladies' Muslin Underwear, consisting Of Gowns,
Chemse, Skirts, Drawers, and Corset Covers, which
we place on sale tomorrow morning ut about the
bare cost OF the material in them. For want OF
space we can mention only few sample items.
The entire lot is equally as good bargains, and
we assure the ladies no better values were ever
offered.
For the convenience Of our patrons we place
these goods on sale on our main floor, centre
aisle. where you will find them conveniently ar
ranged for your selection.
LADIES PLAIN MUSLIN CORSET COVERS
made of good quality Of Muslin only 13c each or
2 for Csc, regular 10c. quality.
LADIES' FINE CAMBRIA CORSET COVERS
with deep embroidery back and front, embroid-
cry and beading around neck and sleeves, only
CSC. each, regular Zoe. quality.
ed front and lace around neck and sleeves, only
23c.-regular Soc. quality.
LADIES MUSLIN CHEAlISE, with deep yoke
of embroidery beading across top, runie around
neck and sleeves, only 35c.-regular DOC. quality.
LADIES MUSLIN DRAWERS, with rune and
two tucks above, only 23c.-regular 35c. quality.
LADIES MUSLIN DRAWERS, with embroid-
regular SOC quality.
LADIES' MUSLIN GOWNS, yoke-trimmed,
with four rows beading, rune around neck and
sleeves and down front, only CSC. eaeh-would DO
cheap at soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

that I visited the publishing. house Of
Messrs. whittet 4 Son, corner. Tenth end
Main, streets, yesterday. ard End that
history Of che Boy Company" which
Judge Joseph Christian, late presi.
dent OF tho Court Of Appeals, read
through twice without stopping and
Mr.. Editor Watterson copied extensive.
~ IN his paper and raid y should
be enlarged and have roster" still on
sale, and If sold will help Mr.. Figg, the
helpless invalid from rheumatism in 81.
vincent's Hospital. Norfolk. A very intclli-
gent gentleman Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic, whom met North some time
ago, told mo his daughter bad read this
book three times, and that 1t ought TO be
read by every boy and girl North end
South. w. w. y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Boys In Battle.
RtcuNoSD. Nav 10.

RICHMOND, May 10, 1891.
have several times in the last ten days
been asked to say something about the
" boys" in my battery. Indeed, my CON-
pany was known III the army as the Boy
Company" A battery from the South used
to twit me with drawing rations for
men, This was the second company l
men, but this was before fighting began
March, 1881. Indeed, we could not real
lie the fact that blood would be shed, and
one fear was Generalization of the camps
rather than bullets. OF the seventy-hve
young men IN this first company, seventy
were very decided Christians. The pious
John Stuart Walker was unanimously
elected captain, and the company named
Virginia Life Guard" They went
through, the war 70 AAppomattox with very
thin ranks but with honor, and while they
did not expect 10 shed blood they really
fred the " first yolley" Of the war at
Bethel and killed some zouaves. l went
in as n private, am glad 10 say.
Finding the war was areality Returned to
Richmond in the spring of 1862 and found
the war spirit raging and had no difficulty
in raising, mostly from this city, a COM
pany OF $40 men. Knowing great many
families / was besieged by young men and
boys 10 be allowed 70 join mo. Among the
VI Hct lHO Woo a. ~bS-
Kendry Richardson, brother Of our we'll
known citizen. ID. @. Richardson, who him
self joined me at sixteen years OF age. His
brother Mack was only fourteen--born
Sd February, 1888. and mustered into SER
vice i4th March. 1862. Ii was a most pain
full responsibility 10 take such small boys 70
camp. some Of the hardships OF which, now
had learned, and Iprotested; but. like other
boys, Mack" urged his mother and father
for consent, and they at last Welded, as his
brother Dayy "would be with him. These
two were az they bad TO give TO their coun-
Try. What q sacrificed On the September
following, in tho terrible battle Of Sharps-
bnrg, whero none but men should have
been. young richardson being too young
70 work al the gun was told 10 hold the
horses. Horses are not very FESTIVE after
hring begins, the sound Of cannon being
rather dull. not sharp like the ride. / told
nm 70 ~ On the ground 80 as in some sort
70 snieia lin; but in III instant solid
cannon-ban struck him. His death must
have been instantaneous. Though ho was
toncning me heard not groan or sigh.
II writers OF war history would describe
IN greater detail the horrors of battle in
stead OF the glamour Of military life there
might be less OF the war spirit ia young
minds.
am not certain that young Richardson
was the youngest boy IN my battery. There
must have beer. fully thirty boys under
eighteen years OF age.
~ the way, in conclusion let me sey
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
DR.. CHURCHILL J. elssows JUBILEE
Interesting Services Comn,cmorating His
Fifty Years or Work.

Fifty Years OF Work.
Correspondence OF the Richr,cod Dispatoh.l
PErrnspuna, May 28.--Ju7siiee services
will be held in Grace church on Monday
morning at 10 O'clock, whom O testimonial
will be presented to Rev. DR.. Gibson, the
rector, in honor OF the fiftSeth year OF his
connection with the church. All the pas
tors in the city, irrespective OF denomins-
ton, are expected 70 be present.
A magnifcently-b book, in which
are the signatures of both bishops, the
members Of the council, clerical and lay,
tho members of Grace church, and about
thousand others who are not Eplsco-
palians, together with a substantial love-
offering. will be also presented, Bishop han
dolph delivering the address.
The memorial book was specially made
for this occasion. On the outer binding
in gilt letters is the following: .
ISL ls9i
JUBILEE TESTIMONIAL
REID cgURcH M in !. GIBSON, d.
MS 50TH YEAR
RECTOR or GRACE CHURCH,
PB7BRSBUR VA.
PrTTRsDURo, Va, May Is. 1891.
Rer. Church,A j. Gibson, d, d., Rector Of
Grace Church, Bristol Parish:
We. the undersigned, embracing in our
number present and past members OF your
congregation, with our brethren. OF every
creed, both of the clergy ald laity, who
have cause to hold you in afectionate re-
menbrance, count it q pleasure to join in
this greeting and testimonial.
We thank God that He has been pleased
TO snare you TO this fiftieth year of your
ministry; that He has given you strength
and patience to exercise that ministry
faithfully in this parish and its adjacent
fields of labor, and that in the course OF
that ministry He has blessed and made
Won helpful to so many of His children.
We pray God that He may long spare you
10 us and that he will grant you yet richer
blessings in what may remain TO you OF
life and labor, that your declining years
NAV be bright with the sunshine OF His
presence, and comfort ed with ever-in-
creasing tokens that your labor is not in
vain in the Lord.
We congratulate You in that so many
evidences Of usefulness have already
marked your ministry and that so many
hearts esteem you in love for your works
sake.
We ask you to accept this greeting and
testimonial as On assurance OF the aftec-
tionate reverence In which you are held in
our hearts. :,
We account it a privilege to enroll our
selves among those who will ever CRATE
fully love you and wish you well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
SHOES.

That this department has become one Of the
most popular departments in our store is shown
by the steady increase OF our sales, Buying shoes
at dry good profits mean saving Of 50c. to 81
on every pair, which is quito an item to those
economically inclined. This week we offer some
extra good values.
LADIES' DoNGoLA OXFORD TIES, bright
finish, scalloped and plain taps, patent-leather
pointed tips. This shoe is sold in all shoe stores
at $3.50 per palr-our price S1.9s.
CHILDREN'S OXFORD TIES in tan, goat, and
ooze calf, with patent-leather trimmings, very
stylish, sizes TO s, regular shoe-store price
s1.23-only 99c.
OUR MEMS SHOES are going fast. TIE en-
act cost buys them, as We must have the room
for ladies' shoes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
ELIZABETH CITY DEMOCRATS.
A Strong Ticket Placed in the Field-Chil-
dren's Day and Odd-Fellows' Memorial.

A Strong Ticket Placed in the Field-Chil-
dren's Day and Odd-FelIows' Memorial.
correspondence of the Richmond Dispstch.I
HAMPTON. Va, May 29.-The Democrats
held their convention to-day and placed
the following ticket in the field:
Commonwealth Attorney, Il. L. Mon
tague.
Sheriff, r. X. Curtis.
Commissioner of Revenue, V. p. Holt.
Treasurer, Segar Whiting.
Mrs. V. p. Holt and children and Miss
Julia NJ. Armist cad left for Richmond on
Wednesday en- route to Danville to spend
several weeks.
II is autboritatively stated that the
street-cars will commence running next
Rev. C. d. Price, of Newport News, was
here on Wednesday and plainly shows the
effects of his recent illness.
OTHER PERSONALS.
Mr.. W. M. Davis is out again.,
Mrs. A. Mohstug was in Richmond On
Mrs. DR.. Peek and family hsye returned
from trip TO Richmond.
Mr.. w. s. Howard. who has been quite
ILL., is much improved.
town.
cert on Tuesday night for the benefit of
Professor Rathbun. -,
Miss Katie Miller, of Mississippi, is the
guest of Mrs J. G. Outtio.
Mr.. Dick Servant, of Williamsburg, was
here few DAYS ago.
Tho Methodist Sunday school is pre-
pairing for Children's day.
The Odd-Fellows will hold their annual
memorial service in the Methodist church
on the 14th of June.
DIR. Booth, of THE Grove" was here
several days ago.
Captain Daougherty has the contract for
building Captain Schermerhorn's house.
LIBBY TICKET.
ARepublican ticket for the Town Council
is in the field, SAID to be from the ring of
which Mr.. Libby is chairman, but the CON-
mittee claim that they had nothing to do
with putting it in the field and will have
nothing to do with it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
TERRIBLE DEATH OF C. ANDERSON.
Serious Illness of Mr.. Farrar and His Son,
Personal and Other Notes.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspatch.l
SCOTLAND NICK, n. c., May 23.-Mr. L.
L. Lyon, of Edgecombe county, brought
news here of a terrible death in No
township. CALVIN Anderson was riding
unlatch a gate without dismounting and
fell, his legs becoming entangled IN the
traces. The mule took fright and ran,
dragging him over stumps and logs and
kicking him severely. from which he died
Persons coming from Tarboro' yesterday
Mr.. o. G. Farrar. His son was so sick that
the physicians had said there was no hope
for HIM TO live through the night. Mr..
Farrar himself was dangerously i'll and
fears were entertained that he would not
recover.
DIR. A. r. Wood. superintendent of the
asylum at Raleigh, is here. Mrs. Wood
will remain here for some time, as her
health is better here than anywhere else.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
BABY CARRIAGES.

We sell only the whitney" Baby Carriages,
for which We have tho exclusive sale for this sec
tion. They are the best in tho world. Their
superiority over every other mako Is demon
strated every day by their extraordinary servicea-
blllty. They cost no more than inferior makes
and they are the Carriages of all Carriages. We
have Just received another carload OF these
famous goods, over thirty styles. making the
largest assortment ever shown In this city: Cata-
logue OF styles and prices sent to any address
upon application
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

The season Is now at hand when you will be
thinking about Mettings. What 10 buy and
where to buy 1t Will necessarily follow. While
the market is full Of low-priced Mattings from
auction the general experience proves them the
dearest to buy owing to their being old and
brittle. A NEW Mating will do double the SER
vice and is the cheapest In the end. We have
have Just received our summer stock-all new
and fresh goods-which We offer at very low
prices. Summer hotels ana boarding houses
will save money by inspecting our stock and
prices.
speciaL-100 Mating Rugs, 2 yards long by
~ yards vide, worth 81 each, so long as they
last only SOC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
WelLANrss AGAINST WeILANTEs.
They Mistake Each Other for Thieves
Fire Opened-rwo Men Killed.
[By telegraph 10 the Dispatch

OMAHA, EEB., May GA special to the
Bee from Dunning. Neb.. says: While q
party OF yigilantes, who had lust captured
q cattle.thief named McAlvey, near here,
were bringing the prisoner TO town last
night, they met another posse of vigilantes.
The night was very dark and each party
mistook the other for thieves. Fire was
opened on both sides and before the mis-
take was discovered, Judge Aikens, trea-
surer Of the equity. and McAlvey, the cat
tle-thief, who was IN his care, were killed.
No arrests have been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Divorced Ina Thirty Minutes.
fRY Telegraph 10 the nisnafch 4

CLEVELAND. Ono. May 20. Mrs. Alice NJ.
Cowles was to-day granted divorce by
Judge Lnmson in the Equity Court from
Eugene II. Oowles. The hearing was brief,
scarcely occupying more than o half hour.
No opposition was made. The divorce was
granted on the ground Of cruelty and the
Scripture cause. No provision was made
for flimony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
The Raymond Eviction Cases Continued.

Especial telegram 10 tno Dlspatch.J
CHARrEsroN. w. Va, May 23.-The Ray
mond CITY eviction cases, wherein the
Marmet Coal Company is endeavorlng to
oust the striking miners at Raymond from
the company's houses, came mp in the
United States Court this morning, but were
continued until June 30th. Some of the
best legal talent in the Valley Is employed
by the miners, among others Judge Fergus
son and ex-Attorney-General q. q. Watts,
who were instrumental at the last Legisla-
ture in passing several bills in the interest
of the miners