davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
1EN WEARS oveR A CENTURY.
A Colored Dray-Drivcr to Retire at this
Ripe Old Age

To-day old Fortune Sloe, who has been q
drey-driyer for Thomas Potts d Co. during
the past six years, and who was with the
old Gallego Mills Company for over sixty
wears. leaves Richmond to make his home
In Camden. n. j.. with his family, who have
lived there for some years. Fortune. It is
said. was one hundred and ten on his last
birthday. He came to Richmond about
ninety years ago, when he was boy OF
twenty, and has q long remembrance OF this
CITY and its improvements.
Some people have questioned Fortunes
ace. but he is quite positive about 1t and
recalls many historic facts to prove his
long life. The CAPITOL Square was full OF
holes and no house was between Main
street and the river when he came here. Our
streets were roads and Richmond was then
q village. Those who have employed For
tune speak highly Of him and have entire
confidence in bis honesty and faithful
ness.
Mr.. Thomas Potts said 10 DISPATCH Pc
porter that he was as good man as be ever
employed and regretted his leaving Rich
mond.
To-day will be his second trip on rail-
road. Last year he went North 10 see his
daughter and then for the first time IN his
long life did he enjoy railroad ride. He
will prove q valuable citizen 70 Camden
and reflect credit on hrs native State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
m. svmphonv clubs Concert.

The following is the programme for the
concert to be given at the Young Mems
Christian Association next FRIDAY evening
nv tba New York symphony Club. which
e Is composed ON Of Charles T. Higgins, violin
yIrtuoso; Miss Enrichetta Edica, soprano, !;
Miss Agnes Floriani contIalto; a huaoit
soloist: Rhapsodie Hongroise Udszt), Ru-
dolf Won Scarpa; o Mo Fernando" from
0.ncerto. for violin (Mendelssohn} }. Charles
y HIGGINS; Bel Ragno.r from Semi
ranide1 Rossinil, Miss Edica; Fantasia,
tor clarinet (Cavallinl, q. Cornelius l 10
name for violin and clarinet lotto
I@neev). Charles +. Higgins and II. Cor
nelius: a. Melody (Rubinstein). B. Home,
Sweet Home with variations l'fhalbsrgl,
Rudoif Won Scarpa: "Cayatina, nom
" Dinorahu (Meyerbeerl, Miss Florien I;
slavoaic Fantasie Vieuxtemps), Charles
+. Higgins; " Casta Diva" from NORMA ss'a.s !, /.
(Belinil. Miss Ediea; Han, bright
Abode. grand chorus from "Tannhauser "
lWagner)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
THREE CASES SENT ON.
The Justice and the sinners Have Big
Time Mt the Police Court.


There was big performance at the
Police Court matinee yesterday. IL lasted
Cor three hours. and with the exception of
the part taken by the Justice, Giles Jack,
son took the leading role. Giles had hand
in almost every case, as we'll as IN almost
every nocket-book. The auditorium was
hacked. as we'll "a the pen, and Ser
seat Thomas was delIrious with JOY, tor
the shining shekels poured into his hands
like hail into bucket:
There were over forty sinners who were
IN he given the prescriptions OF the law,
and the Justice took the part OF the good
pbysician with great fitness.
Three felony cases were sent on 10 the
Hustines Court, and many small tnes were
imposed upon petty offenders.
INC following were the important cases
THEY ENTERED OTHER PEOPLES HOUSES.
Mason Brown, negro boy about thir-
Teen wears of age. was sent on to the grand
iurc az the Hastings Court on the charge
~ entering the house of George +, Jones
on Sunday night and stealing an overcoat
valued at $50. Mason, It was proven;
sneaked into the hall and accomplished
his theft. ,v,u, -
cbareed with breaking into the store of II.
Uynes on Friday night and stealing four
csndlesticks. one lot of clothing, two
dueks. and one goose, was sent TO the
Hustinas Court for indictment oy the
Grand Jury. lie was also lined 80 Tor
carrying pistol -
Caroline Harms was turned over TO the
City Sergeant as lunatic.
hit WITH BRICK.
John johnson (colored), charged with
smashing in the Uranium OF Moses Miller
vith A brick on the night OF November
9d. was sent on to the Hastings Court Tor
indictment by the grand Jury.
Sarah GRAY (eolored) Went 10 jail Tor
6fteen davs for stealing dress valued at
80 from u. III. Sutherland.
Rosa Halstead was disorderly on the
streets on the Sabbath. and was assessed
AZ and required to give security for her
good behavior. 49,,
Ieonora and Amanda Gregory (eolored),
charged with assaulting and beating Jose
mime Barnes, were discharged upon the
payment Of costs,
John Ford (eolored) paid $40 and costs
and gave security for his good behavior
for having beat his wife.
Relic Watts, q white yirago, paid 10 and
coats for interfering with Officers. Kuhn
and Holdcroft IN the discharge OF their
duty.
amount for being drunk on the Sabbath
we're; Charles Young, James Henry WEBB,
Michael Ryan, Pat. Sweepy, and Rosa
Halatead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

organizations from ali over the land.
Senetor Lovsusteis attended from hero.
representing the order Of B'nsi Birth.
II was decided 70 form local societies
throughout the country. which shall work
under the direction and In cooperation
with the National Committee at ksy York.
In pursuance with this purpose there VIII
la this cause held hero in the synagogue OF
Congregation Beth Ababa, on Eleventh
street, on Tuesday evening. zith instant.
Short addresses will be mado By promi-
nent citszens. Everybody Is urged 10 come.
There will be no collection taken up, but
merely sentiment aroused for the oEgani-
zirg Of the society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

UE HoRsFoRD's AsLD : HusFaATa.
pv Ioprsyo wars, Pittsfeld, Mass.
.avs. 1Fron, it, use for period Of about
sis,nf week. to the exclusion of al other
renedies. i attribute the restoration 70
health OF a patient who was emaclated 20
the last degree ID consequence OF nervous
urostfation and dyspepsia. This patients
stomach was ia such an irritable condition
that he could not bear either liquid OF
solid food. An accomplished physician Ok
many yesrs' experience. whom 1 called IN
consultation, pronounced his case az m
eurabie one. Al this stage decided 70
uea Horeford's Acid Phosphate. which re-
sailed as above mentioned"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
Academy 81 nfedicine To-Nlght.

The Academy of Medicine and Surgery
have engaged the hall of tho Young Mems
Christian Association for their meetings,
the FIRST of which takes place tonight at 8
O'clock. On this occasion q case OF the
successful removal OF the kidney will be
reported, and the ACCESSIBILITY OF memo
rializing the Council TO appoint two physi-
clans to write up the causes Of diphtheria
In this city will be considered. The recent
meeting OF the Surgical Association will
algo be discussed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
.sames-River Improvement.

The Committee on the Improvement OF
lanes River will meet at O'Clock fo-mor-
Tow afternoon on the tug Craighill. The
Mayor has approved the resolution eppro-
,,ristino $4,000 for tho purpose OF I'M
proyine the harbor here. This work - 70
Sc done under the supervision and instruc-
tor 81 the City Engineer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

Commend to public approval the Cali
fornis liquid fruit remedy Syrup OF Figs.
II = pleasing to the eye and 10 the tasle.
and by gently acting on the kidneys, liver.
and bowels. Il cleanses the system enec,
taaIiv. thereby promoting the health and
comfort Of all who use IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
~ fnr ihs RusaIaa Refagees.

The problem Of the disposition OF the
rofsIgees OF Russian tyranny, who are
streamine 10 America. Is ono that u COM
msndine the attention Of the foremost
Jewlsh minds Ia this country. Recently
shere WAS held ameeting IN New York city;
the delegates 70 which were composed o.
tho Representatives Of jewish societies and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
p.mov.a M. pal,tical pisabIlities.

The Governor yesterday removed the
political disabilities of w. II. Turner, who
was convicted in the County Court OF
Warwick Of manslaughter and sentenced
10 short term. Executive clemency was
based on representations that Turner IS .
sober. industrious citizen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
TTNCLE BEN, THE ORIGI- %

TTNCLE BEN, THE ORIGI- ~
u NAL UNCLE BEN, THE ONLY
UNCLE BEN, THE RELIABLE0 "
UNCLE BEN, from rhs MAIN-sTREET LOAN
OFFICE. who originates and mover initiates, an
nounces 70 his patrons and 30 those that may b
unfortunate 20 raise money on collaterals thss
be aid not aud does NOT intend moving the we'll
known, reliable MAIfg-sTREET LOAN OFFICE,
No. 1913 east Main street, ssithas been runorcd
10 his trade and ON the street, bat has released
the present loan once for i've more ycars ana
has rented and enlarged II en- the most private
manner passible. and also with private entrance
ON sIce, and nov better prepared than ever ana
guarantees all business entrusted 70 DO strictly
private and conadential All those that are In
need Of money 81 low rates o. interest VIII ast
wise In calling On me ORIGINAL UNCLE ZEN.
who win wait on youwith poitsneas and oourtesy
az heretofore. Bear In mind and don't forges
UNCLE BEN. at the hAIN-STREET LOAN
OFFICE, No. 17i3 cess Main. Light gold balls
ov,sr aooP no lo~@r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
BUT ONE OTHER LIKE IT.

HAS any other Government ever made
uuoh a publication was the next ques-
ton asked.
NO European Government has ever
made such publication. / have been in
formed, however, that the Chinese made
such publications concerning IT'S great
civil war, which brought the present dy-
nasty into power.
Among the first persons TO respond TO
my applications for records concluded
General Wright, was Mr.. JEFF. Davis.
Although he was writing several books HIM
self at that time, he oteredlme what assist
ance he could. and / went down to see
him. accompanied by several clerks"
General Wright says that the reports
published by the department Will neeessa-
riIy be perfectly impartial, as they en-
brace only such documents as were writ
ten either before or after the great battles
by the different officers and contain no
editorial comment whatever.
The General left last night tor washing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

Of the First church Sunday morning. and
the service at night was very tender and
fruitful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

XXTANTED, A MAN TO TAKE AN
w OFFICE and represent manufacturer.
$50 per week small capital required. Address.
Acton, Mass. no 10-Tu, W,sa&Iu4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

WTANTED, TWENTY Statesmen
w 10 carry as q side limo our "CASH on
DELIVERY" CIGAR, with gold-nlisd watch.
Big pay. q. o. d. CIGAR COMPANY, Winston,
NC. al 22-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
RURINEAs WANTs
CFNTLEMAN AND WIFE DESIRE

W BOARD above Ninth street on Grace,
ferred. Price not 20 exceed $40 for board, heat,
gas bath, and nicoiy-furnished room. Best 70
ferences given and asked Address M: L w,
DIgPATCF no lIs<t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

WANTED, BY A COLORED MAN.
w a SITUATION as goodman fc1 some
family or a. porter 10 store. Beet Of references
can be giyen. Apply al 212 west Main strsst
no 17-its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

NTANTED, A SEAMSTRES5 BY
w the day OF wcek. Address sEAMsrREss.
care this oolce. no 17-3ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

WANTED. A WHITE WOMAN AS
w chsmsermaid and 70 do sewing. Apply
ct this once. no 17.3ss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

r AIDES WANTED TO WORK FOR
NJ me on my PARLoR HOME EMPLOYMENT
making light fancy goods Can DO done In lel-
sure hours. Constant work Good pay. Adj
dress MANAGERGSS ART NREDLEW0Rk BAs
ZAAR Chicago IL no 6-d20t6W1m0s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
WTANTED, A GENTLEMAN AND
| Wv IIIo WIPE AZ RQARnER2. 70 occupY

WANTED, A GENTLEMAN AND
w HIS WIFE AS BoARDERs, to occupy
back parlor Room furnished Il desired Apply
at No. 2l2 north Nineteenth street. no 17.2t.
WANTED, TO NEGOTIATE
w LOANS ia sums to suit, e25 and upwards
8 per cent Interest ON small loans, . per cent
on large. Business endoraement, collateralss or
satisfaetory security required. Give particularly
References, security, and amount wanted. bAkhs
Err, care OF Carrier No. 3. no l7-0t
IF YOU WANT THE CHEAPEST
Il AND BEST GROCERIES IN THE CITY can
CERIEs, TOBACCOS and CIGARS retaiied 90
wholesalo prices. Two spring wagons for sale,
No. COS east Mitchell street, between sixth ana
Seventh streets. nolt-ls
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

GUPERToR wAIST-HANDS WANT
~ ED. Highest salary paid Can sfter . ~
425 west Main street.
no 17-1ts M,zz oAKRS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

WANTED, A SITUATION BY
w YOUNG WHITE MAN 70 do any kind Of
work strictly temperete, best references. Adj
dress K. .. TAYLOR, 210o east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

caucelled 100000 per cent. mortgage D0na
due 1915.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

NETANTED, A POSITION AS TRAY
wv ELLING SALESMAN, by man Of fair adj
dress; diligent and willing; best references Ad-
dress G, care Carrier 35, city. no l7-2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

A SHIPPING CLERK OF SEVERAL
n years experience desires SITUATION as
sucn. Cen give best city reference. Address Il.
v. A., care DisPkrCa o1fce. no 17-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

XETANTED, POSITION BY YOUNG
w man from the country. VIII work &C any
thing. Reference furnished Address HkRDIk.
caro- DISPATCH Office. no 17-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

Rev. O. q. Jones. who preached for che
GroYe-Ayenue church Sunday morning
and night. and who viii preach nightly
THIS week, Is the pastor o. College-Eiiil
church, LgnchbuFg. He u young man Of
Extraordinary gifts both IN che pulpit and
psstCrete, and as work ia LyncRburg las
been Notably and steadily successful. He
hss had large audiences Ia kiehmopd. and
his pfeschlug heg gwen crest Satisfaction.
DIX we're rscelyed into tho loembershsp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

The resort Of General Manager H. wal
terra makes the following exhibit:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

WANTED, A No. COOK AND
w HoUsF-CLEANER. References required
Amply az No. 200 west Main street no lT-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17
Making the total tor added oquipmonts44,ssO 90

Tine reports Of the General Superintend-
ent and Auditor-one giving tabular
statement Of the operations Of the year and
the other q statement of the company,s
financial condition-were also submitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-17

MTANTED, AFIRST- GLASS SALES
w MAN In the retail grocery business Stats
aee and references, and address RETAIL, care
DISPATCH once. no 17-2ts 4
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-01-29
The FIGURING Mil.

Mr.. BiddIe, Of Loysbug, Pa, was in
the city several days this past week
heis member of the firm OF Brown
4 Biddle, owners OF the Touring mil
now being erected in Johnson City
and was here on business connected
with the enterprise.
In conservation with THE COMET
Tuesday, he stated that the machinery
for the mill would begin TO arrive in
few days, and the millrights would
be here about the first OF February u
put it in position. 1t is the intention
to have the mill ready by the next
wheat crop.
The engine and boiler house will he
completed this week and ak more
days will complete the work IN the
outside Of the mill proper.
The mill will be equipped with the
Late t and most improved machinery
and will have full roller process and
when completed will have n capacity
Of 1876 barrels Of fl ,ur every "a hours.
Mr. Blddle WAS pleased with the
progress Of the work and the pros
pecrs for the future in general. He
will return in "A few weeks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-01-29
A New Business.

Faucette & Mountcastle. There IL
a combination that for business, enter
prise ard integrity cannot be "work'
ed" and it has a financial ring abont il
that is the "open sesame" to any mar.
ket.
These gentleman, ] D. and ]. +
Faucette and F K. Montcastle, have
entered into copartnership under
the above style. Their place Of bust
less is on Spring street, in the Lyle
block, and they handle grain, hay
and feed, at Wholesale and retail.
They are also wholesale agents fOl
the Armour Packing Co, Lucent Oil
Works, Sweetwater Mill Cos Flour
and Crandall Harris Tobacco Works
They carry a large stock Of the above
companies goods on hand at all times
and can Till orders promptly.
1t il new firm but not new people
aud the gentleman need no intnduc
ton to our people. Individually they
are hus lers, collectively they are a
spike am OF racers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-01-29
Obituary..

Another vie and mother is gone
Anna nda, the wife al David Scott.
She departed this life on Monday,
January 10. 1891 The deceased was
born in Washington county, Tenn,
and was we'll known by a large circle
Of friends and relatives, who mourn
her loss
In early life our dear sister became
member Of the Methodist Church.
In September, 1869, on the Goth day,
she took her stand with the disciples
and has kept the faith and adorned
the doctrine of her blessed Savior
through her pilgrimage to the end.
She was the mother Of nine children
FIVE sons and four daughters, FIVE Of
whoRl survive her, and four who cross
I'd the river before her.
She WAS faithful wife, self sscrific
ing mother, MI obliging neighbor and
steadfast Christian she leaves leg
acy OF precinns memory tO her heart
stricken husband and children, VIII
comfort their hearts with the lively
hope Of resurrection to glory and i'm
mortality.
1t is a comfort too to know that hei
descent in the valley Of death was at
tended with little apparent pain. She
lived in Christ and rests in hope.
Her husband and those who have
known her for fifty years spoke Of hei
christian character and triumphsn,
hope to the bereaved family and rela
tives there.
She was laid in her grave by hel
children, who nad preceded her TO tbs
eternal world
The Church at Union loses a grof
member, husband faithful wife, anC
children sweet and loving mother.
Farewell! but not forever.
"Thy brother shall rise again" sait
Jesus, who is the resurrection and thu
life
Faith sees it; thy mother shall ris'
again and see her with the saints il
glory.
Ali the precious promises Of Jesu
that ara strung out on the COLDER
cords Of his grace. BLESSED are tn,
dead that die in the L. rd."
A. NJ. FERGUSON.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-01-29
murder VIII Out"

1t will be remembered that several
months ny" the clothing store of Toaey
& Brown WAS broken into and several
hundred dollar worth Of clothing and
jewelry taken thereir ~ M clue tn
the thieves was ever found, and the
matter dropped out Of the pubic
mind. On the night Of the 2lst the
store OF Penland, Hurst 4 Co. was en-
tered and about $500 worth Of bouts,
hats, dress goods, &c, were taken
On Tuesday evidence sufficient had
been secured to impllcate one Elberi
Onks. He was met 10y a representative
OF the firm, aud when the matter was
suggested a guilty conscience betrayed
him. He owned up TO the theft and
"peached" on his opal" Ben Williams
Both Of these boys we're arrested, but
as misery" loves company" they told
Of their other "partner in crime" Jno.
Chinowth, and he WAS soon placed un
der arrest. The boys admitted robbing
both the above mentioned stores and
told where the goods had been put
Most of them had gone to girls Of bad
reputation,
The youthful burglars had prelim.
mary hearing before Judge Hart yes.
tOrday and we're sent to Jail to await
Circuit Court.
1t is safe to predict that they will go
"around the mountain" for a term Of
years, but the idea of such trip did
not seem to have any horror for them
and they looked, as they marched
through the street tied together with
"A rope, one end OF which was held in
the hands of Policeman Remine, as If
they expected the trip to be one Of
pleasure.
These boys are all under 20 years of
age, Ebert Onks being only Is, and
all OF them, 80 far az we know, have
borne good regulations previous to
this act.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-01-29

Mr.. H. NJ Shearin, of Henderson,
N. c., was in the city yesterday. While
here he purchased half interest in
tho Harris Weaver Building and Man
uiacturing Company. Mr. Shearin IL
member of the firm, Pinkst0nr
Sheqrin & Co., OF Henderson, one Of
the largest planning mills in the State
Of North Carolina. With his expe'
rience and capital added to the plant
here, it will take q new lease on life
The mil will be changed from stock
company to a firm under the style 81
Harris Shearin 4 Co. New machin
ery will Re added. and general plan
ing mill business will he conducted
Mr.. Shearin will probably move here
The largest and only strictly gro
Gerry store in town, Is on West MAR
street, EvaLs block.
Captain Bucaphelus Lyle has turn
ed his switching train into q ferry
boat for the accommodation of pas
sengers who want to get from ths
wsiting-room to where the train stops
and an appreciative people are prepar
ing TO give him a "benefit."
J L, Evans & Co. specially invit
the ladies to trade with them, as they
have nice goods, and they arc nice
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-01-29
Y. M. C. A. Dots.

AT the appointed l"ur for gospel
meeting al 2o'cl,rk Sunday afternoon
SO young men were assembled in the
rooms. The meeting was lead by +.
P Baxter. Topic: Heart survice, not
lip service, required. All enc ed
heartily IN the service and had "A pr fit
able meeting. Mr.. Buffman and ID
ID. Ta,lp General Secretary, Bris
tol, we're present and To X part in the
services The service WAS the clio e OF
the fifth year Of the sss citation work
The fi'tl anniversary OF the ass =
citation Mas held in the N L Church,
South, a, Z o'clock p. NJ he me,t
ing was addressed by Rev Oscar Hay
who'd, Of Greeuevllle, subject: "The
young man in tow tnd ID ID Tay-
Tor, Bristol, subject: "a Cali lar vouug
men; how do they answer?' The
house was crowded and all seemed to
enjoy the service and go away with u
strong determination 10 help young
men and advance the Masters caLse
The pink at" given by the ladies
Auxiliary Society Thursday evening
was decidedly success.
Reading room open until 10 O'Clock
Come. All who have any books will
please return them this week.
Rev. J. G. Cowan will lead the meet.
ing next Sunday evening. Subject
"a friend worth knowing" Ladies
and gentlemen invited.
Business meeting in rooms next
Monday night. Membe RS urged to bt
present.