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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-02-09
GAR PETERS JOKES,
Great Monarch Vino Was Decidedly
Erut l II Ills case of IIuinor.

A Great Monarch VINO Was Decidedly
Brut IN Ills s ease og IIu;nor.
At one Of the grand dinners given by
the Gar Peter, says the London Tele-
graph, hugh pie was placed in the
center OF the gent!emen's table, out Of
which, when the carver broke the
crust, a beautiful dwarf lady, in puris
naturalibus. all except q head-dress,
stepped out, proposed in a set speech
and drank in glass Of wine the health
of the company, and then retired to
her snug retreat and was carried from
the table. A man dwarf was substi-
tuted at the ladies' table. Did not
Peter say lie could reform his people.
but not himself? 4 dinner party at
the cars must indeed have been q
sight not conceiva BILE out of Dcdlam.
and could only have been planned in
the rnaddest brain on earth, if manu-
script among the Sloan papers in the
British museum is beliCvablc. Such
practical jokes! such wild gr0tesque
gamboling! the frolics OF leviathan!
the laughter of Titan, as frightful in
his fun as il his fury! There was ac-
commodatiOn at the czar's table for
about one hundred, but the grim HUI
morist always issued invitations to
twice or thrice that number. and left
his guests TO elbow, jostle and fight for
chairs and places, and. retain them
against all Corners and claimants if
they could. Not unfrequontly q free
fight was 'extemporized and noses
tapped, ard even the sacred persons of
ambassadors have been profanelv
touched and tri1ied with. The ear sat
at the head of the table, q broad, grin
on his face rolling the spectacle like a
sweet mOrscl under his tonruo. The
guests are SO closely packed chat feed
ing room is not to be thought OF. and
ribs are often biaclzcned and almost
driven in by active and vigorous ell
bows, provoking fierce determinations
and quarrels. The kitchen is so near
the dininghall that there floats
through the latter q fragrance of
onions, garlic and train-oil. mcll0ved
and tempered by the more delicious
aroma Of the roast. The more knowing
and initiated guests wave awav SOUPS
and such like edibles, and manifest a
special appetite for hams, tongues and
viands that cannot be tempered with,
or made-tle vehicle OF practical joking
for as often as not it happens that a
bunch of dead mice will be drawn out
OF the soup or discovered snugly i'm
bedded in dish of green peas, and
sometimes, when his guests have well
partahen of certain pastries, the ear
will courteously inquire if the cat, wolf,
raven or other unclean animal proved
savory or delicious morsel, with
what result let the imaginative guess
The approach toa regular DonnybrooIz
was FASTENED on by liberal supplies of
brandies, strong ales and wines SO
adroltly served out as to expedite the
grand cllmacteric of drunkenness.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-02-09
TART SENTENCES.

Fate hath her decoys.
While the jackals fight the hare limps
home
Little men are like great men in
their defects.
The best jokes told about ourselves
are those we never hear.
When the cause of failure is known
there is generally hope of success
Most people have certain ideas OF
economy which they will put into prac-
tice at'any cost.
There is no computing the number of
times we have served as link in the
chain of the inevitable in the lives of
those whose paths we have crossed
Kathrine Grosiean, in JUDGE.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-02-09
SWEET SURPRISES.

There are times of sweet surprises
When God giveth to the soul
Revelations Of His mercies
Writ upon life's purest scroll
1t may be some dear blessing
We had prayed and wished for long
Yet had scarcely dared to hope for
That comes to fill our hearts with son,
Or the kindly light it may be,
Beaming from some tender eyes,
Where we have not claim of friendship
That stirs us with glad surprise.
Or the first sweet breath Of springtide
BY the south wind softly stirred,
Fragrant blossoms of the April.
Or early bluebirds we have heard
Or the friendship more than precious
Which finds expression Of its love,
BY some all unloolled-fo- token
Which falls like sunshine from above.
Yes, along life's dusty waysides
Springeth many pure delight,
Bringing all the JOY of morning
Into the winter of our night.
Lisa A. Fletcher, in N. Y. Observer.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-02-09
What She Was Thinking About.

The young woman had married and
there was a great array of wedding
presents. She didn't seem TO care about
them. however.
My DEAR" expostulated her mother,
who had made the match, ''just see
these lovely presents; aren'tyou inter
ested in them?''
''Not MUCH" replied the bride, Its
the future I'm thinking about. DE
trOit Free Press.
ISLANDER is vice that strikes dou-
BILE blow, wounding both him that
commits, and him against whom it is
ornmitted.-Saurin.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-02-09
His Business. Exactly.

1t was on quiet street in Washing
ton, and the only sound that broke the
stiffness was the cry of an old colored
man who was peddling bivalves from
a push-cart. His noise evidently dis
turbed somebody, for window
opened and a woman thrust out her
mead to say: "Dear me! what a great
clamor!' The man stopped his cart,
took Off his hat and said, with q bow:
fhanky, lady, thanlSy! OATS what !
IS: is de greatest clammer in de
whole Districk of Columbian
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-02-09
Much Longer.

Little children sometimes find it hard
70 understand that anyone has had
an existence before they. the little
ones, were in the world.
Two girls, each scveo years old, were
Swinging on the gate 'efore the house
OF one of them.
we've lived in our house, said the
little girl who was the visitor. lever
SINCE before was born'
That's nothing answered the little
giri VINO WIGS at home; eve lived in
TINS house fifteen yea-sr'- Youths Com
panion.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1894-02-09

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
Personals and Rrief..


Rev. r. II. Mullen preached at Union
Station church last night.
Mr.. J. NJ. Jennings, Of Goochland
county, Is In the city.
United States Senator Thomas S. Mar
tin and wife are in the city.
Mr.. w. Med. Lee, editor of the Virginia
Citizen. Irvington, Va, is in the city.
Mr.. r. p. Blunt still lies in a critical
condition at his home, on Twenty eighth
street.
Miss Minnie b. Kelly, of 6l6 north
Fourth street, left yesterday for Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Governor O'Ferrall will return this eve
ming from brief visit to his old home at
Harrisonburg.
The monthly meeting Of the Old Domin-
ion Press Club will be held at the club
rooms tonight at $50 o'clock
DR.. J. J. Lafferty will attend the North
Mississippi Methodist Conference, which
meets at Sardis, in that State, to-day.
Miss Emma Turpin, OF Philadelphia, and
CAPTAIN Robert II. Lee and wife are the
guests of DR.. and Mrs. George Ben John
ston at No. 40 east Grace street.
Mr.. Charles Lipscomb. book keeper fol
w. II. Briggs e Brother, Is detained al
his home, on Twenty-fourth street, by
sickness.
Mr.. A. NJ. Folkes, OF this city, whose
father was a second lieutenant In the
Latham Battery OF Lynchburg, during
the late war, has copy OF the original
muster-roll OF that company. IL is com
plete In all respects and Is in the hand'
writing of Lieutenant Folkes.
s. ]. Baggett, Commissioner OF the
Revenue OF Spotsylvanla; w. II. sam
uels, Of Caroline; j. f. Major, Deputy
sheriff OF Charles City; A. c. Garnett
Treasurer of Buckingham; II. ). Camp
bell, of Floyd, and w. j. Tedd, OF Nelson
were at the Capitol yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
THE PROHIBITION POLICEMEN.
Atlantic City Ward Refuses to Pay Them
Providing for the Poor.

NORFOLK, VA, December 5.-(SpeciaD
The Prohibition police commissioners
have run against snag In Atlantic city
Ward. The ward was but recently an
nexed, and the territory does not fully
come into the city for ten years. A local
Improvement board manages the ward
and claims certain rights I'm the appoint
ment of policemen OF the ward, ana re,
fuses 10 pay the appointees OF the Board
OF Police Commissioners Of the city, a
mandamus 10 compel the local board TO
pay the salaries OF the Prohibition Re-
form policemen VIII be sued out the
latter part of the month by the commits
sioners
Invitations have been issued 10 a large
number of transportation and other busl;
ness-men TO inspect the new biVerpooi
Line steamship Lsmberts Point on snt.
urday and 10 a dinner afterward at tht
Hygeia Hotel at Old Point.
RELIEF OF THE POOR.
The United Charities OF this city md
Il necessary to obtain 5000 to keep the
work OF looking after the city's poor
In operation this winter. Their appeals
are being sent out and the amount VIII
be secured and yet not interfere with
the systematic efforts OF other organiza-
tions of the city in the same direction.
After Christmas the work of relieving the
suffering poor IS generally most active
I'm this community and great amount
of good Is accomplished.
NEW OFFICERS.
Mr.. Thomas W. Shelton was elected by
the Norfolk Councils City Attorney on
Tuesday night vice S. 8. Lambeth, Jr.. re-
signed. George NJ. Battley was elected
City Weigher at the same time.
Colonel William Lamb was before the
councils last night urging an appropria-
tion OF $500 10 aid the public library,
on the ground that the pupils OF TIM e1u-
cational institutions Of the city use the
library free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
GIBSON MEMORIAL.
BISHOP RANooLPH NAY oFFiclATE
AT THE UNWILLING.
Charged with Stealing Two Gold Watches
Two Couples nfsds ffappy-A Denias
sfrom Congressman Epss.

PETERSBURG. VA. December 6.*-tspe-
1.-THE window 10 be erected IN Grace
Episcopal church within the next several
days In memory Of the Rev. churcnh
J. Gibson. for over half century the
rector OF that church. will most probably
be unveiled and dedicated by Bishop
Randolph on the 18TH OF the present
month. There was a very strong attach
ment between Bishop Randolph and the
deceased rector. and on the occasion OF
the celebration Of the fiftieth anniversary
OF his rectorship several years ago, OF
which a full account was given In this
correspondence. Bishop Randolph deliy-
cred the address and presented the gen.
erous gift OF gold rendered BY the con-
gregation.
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Mr.. James Hancock. a well-known
matchmaker and jeweiler. was last night
arrested at his home i'm the West End
on the charge OF stealing two gold watches
valued at $50, the property OF Mr.. IL.
w. Fowler, jeweller. on Sycamore street.
In whose employment the accused was al
the time OF the alleged larceny. IL IL
reported that Mr.. Hancock pawned the
watches with Mr.. Sam Jacobs, pawn
broker. who is now living In Norfolk, ana
an officer left to-day for Norfolk to look
after Mr.. Jacobs.
The Circuit Court OF Petersburg. Judge
B. A. Hancock presiding, was opened THIS
morning for the fall term. After calling
over the chancery and civil dockets the
iuries were discharged, and the court ad-
journed until January 2, 1885.
Mr.. Alexander w. Baxter and Miss
Mamie Clay. popular young lady or
the West End, went over to Manchester
this morning, where they were married.
ANOTHER MARRIAGE.
This afternoon at O'Clock, Mrs. Sarah
n. Burton. widow of MIR. Jesse Bur
ton. was married to DIR. John IL. Hart
man. a well-known citizen and dentist OF
Richmond. Rev. DR.. Rosebro. pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church. otficiateSi.
A telegram was received here to-day
from New York, announcing the death In
that city Of Mrs. jeremiah Toole, Tor
many years one OF the best-known mil
liners in Petersburg. Her remains will be
brought here for interment.
NO TRUTH IN 1T.
A telegram was received here to-day
from Congressman Epes. declaring that
the published report from Washington
that The Committee on Elections had
submitted report recommending the
seating of Colonel Goode PopulisD in his
place, was untrue.
And In this connection 1t may be stated
| that If justice is rendered there Is no
fear about the unseating of Hon. VIII
liam X. McKenney Democrao. who was
honestly elected In November last 10 re-
present the people OF this district in the
| naxf Conuress
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
STAUNToN's MORNING WEDDING.
Mr.. Kenneth Mccoy Marries Miss Laura
Louise Taylor of Texas

STAUNTON, VA, December 5.-(Spe-
cial)-The oaken arches OF old Trinity
church resounded this morning with the
joyous peal of Lohengrin's and Mendels-
sohn's wedding marches, the occasion be-
Ing the marriage OF Miss Laura Louise
Taylor. of San Antonio Tex, TO Mr.. Ken
meth Mccoy, OF this city.
Shortly after Q o'clock, witnessed by
large company of interested friends, the
bridal party entered the church and
gracefully grouped itself about the chan
eel.
of the Episcopal Church was impressively
pronounced by the rector OF Trinity, the
Rev: Walter o. Hullihen.
After the ceremony the bridal party
drove TO the Chesapeake and Ohio sta
tion, and Mr.. and Mrs. Mccoy took the
9:5l a. NJ. train for wedding journey 10
Mr.. Taylor Mccoy, brother to the
groom. was the best man. There were
no bridesmaids, and the ushers were Mr..
u. Miller McCue, Mr. Thomas Hogshead.
Mr.. Robert n; Blacksord, Mr. Victor Den
ny. Mr.. Hugh c. Braxton. and Mr.. w.
THE PRESENTS.
An attractive array OF wedding gifts
were received by Mr.. and Mrs. Mccoy,
attesting the esteem In which the bride
and groom are held.
graceful figure and winning face, Is the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Taylor,
OF San Antonio. Since her graduation
from the Augusta Female Seminary three
years ago the bride has spent the greater
part OF her time In Staunton, and has
made many friends The wedding dress
was OF dark-blue. trimmed with broad
cloth and passamenterie, with hat and
gloves TO match. The brides bouquet was
fetching tangle OF Marechal Nell roses.
and she carried white kid monogramed
Prayer-Book
The groom Is popular young business
man, Is senior partner Of the firm or
Kenneth Mccoy & Co., and Is a son OF
the late Charles ID. Mccoy. former super
intendent OF the Virginia Deaf. Dumb,
and Blind Institution.
Upon their return home Mr. and Mrs.
Mccoy will make their home at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Charles D. Mccoy. In this
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
TO KEEP OPEN HOUSE.
The Quratoi Agents IA subsssstisas All
Their Clasms.

Ihelr Ci&smes
The agents Of Quratol. the latest an
greatest discovery for sprains. bruiss'.
eczema, and other skin troubles. were
busy set yesterday. The deluge OF appt-
cations for free treatment, In response 70
the announcement in Tuesdays papers
kept them going from early morning
until late last night. and they did not
get half way around. They Will. however,
visit all who replied to the oner. All
male persons who responded TO the ones
and who are not called on to-day are Inc
vited to call at the Lexington Hotel THIS
evening from Z to O'Clock, when they
win be shown that Quratol will do all
claimed for IL. Ladies' who sent replies
10 the offer will be visited at their homes
to-day.
In no case has Quratol failed to do all
the manufacturers claim for II, and the
druggists OF Richmond are selling hun
dreds OF bottles of the great remedy.
Many people are under the impression
that the agents now In this city arc
selling Quratol. but such Is not tho case.
They are here to advertise only, a. tho
preparation IL sold only through Drug
gists, who can obtain II through the job
bers In Richmond. Those who accept tho
free treatment are not asked 10 buy,
but when they are cured OF their Ills
they viii tell their friends. and thus
assist In advertising the greatest medical
discovery OF the age. Quratol sells at 70
cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
A sEveNTEsNTH-sTREET FIRE.
The Stock of III. Weinberg Almost Tota
Loss-Damage About 81 800.

Just before Q o'clock this morning a
woman and two children rushed into the
First Police Station. and said that their
home was on fire. The unexpected visitors
were the wife, daughter, and son OF II.
Weinberg. who conducts a general dry
goods and notion store on Seventeenth
street. two doors north OF Franklin. The
family lived in the second and third sto-
rles Of the structure, which Is or brick,
and all were at home, except Mr.. Wein-
berg himself who was in New York. An
alarm was sounded from Box 49, as soon
as the fire was reported to the police OFF,
GERS, and the department. apparatus was
ghortly at the premises and at work.
The flames seem 20 have originated near
the middle Of the store, on the right-hand
side. although they were burning Hereby
in two or three places. At one point
they pierced the ceiling and went into
the second story of the building. The
that to the building will probably reach
500 Both are supposed to be insured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
fifty-Third Congress.

l,,I- Va Federal Senate yesterday a reso-
offered by Mr. McPherson-by
rf 'hsiruciing the Committee on
,.-aion ,... and Labor 70 inquire and re-
t.. AZ 70 the availability and advisa-
r.i' p' establishing a national unit OF
49,. OK labor" wberewIth 70 regulate
,... referred. The Lodge resolution,
f...'.at t1e surrender OF japanese ciii-
e.,,..P me Chinese at Shanghai was dis
rl ana referred 20 the Committee on
u th k.at.ons. The PETER resolution
h..- t-'iy Win regard 10 the recent bond
~, "dS adopted. and the cloture reso-
gr +, 2Ierel by Mr. Vest, was taken
h ii. C.ss'd, and placed on the calendar.
49, H3sse Mr. Outhwaite presented q
r.l-n'h from the Committee on Rules
h,,,t NE bill TO permit pooling OF
f.,,..-.. Uy railroad companies. under
vs,r v,.e,l0ns c.0ns 70 be prepared by the Inter
rg Cyininorce Commission, the continu-
r-o,,...'s, i,ess for the House after the
rtt'o,s h'ur each day until disposed OF.
s', only % revenue and appropriation
Ri. '"l Ic!orts from the Committee on
gsibo., me resolution was agreed 70
4 ~. =, revision. the bill was reported
,irs5 Ii9use. and It's discussion was en-
''-ss adjourned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
Dr. Curry's New Book.
ferl~fafIr Tas1lf, f,naFF

The Hon. j. l.. NJ. Currys recent nook'
showing what part the South had In ths
formation OF this government. has been
made a text book at Tulane University,
New Orleans. The Richmond Dispaten'
in referring to the fact, says:
awe had hoped that one OF our Vir-
MIA universities or colleges would be the
first to take this action. However, II
would be wise for all OF them to follow
Tulane. The compactncss OF DIR. Curry 8
statements and arguments makes his
book peculiarly suitable for use In
classes"
No man In the country is more capable
than DIR. Curry OF doing such work as
tris, and, while we have not seen u, we
have no doubt whatever OF the wisdom or
Tulane University in adopting 1t as a text
hrak
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
caxo,ru con,nanx for LouIsn.

LOUISA. VA, December Especial. y
There seems now 10 be little or no doubt
about the early formation OF "a splendid
cavalry company in Louisa county.
Many more than the minimum N0) num-
ber of names required will be enrolled at
the coming December County Court, :.
a tournament TO be followed by a ball
at night at the Piedmont Hotel herel
will take place next Friday, 18th. at IL
The Louisa Camp, C. ", will meet at
December County Court doth and elect
officers FOR the ensuing year.
Mrs. w. Il. Bibb. Mrs. w. j. Longan,
and Mrs. Jesse j. Porter. OF Louisa,
who are now at the Virginia and st.
Luke's hospitals in Richmond. are re-
ported as improving.
Captain H. NJ. Bancroft returned from
a several weeks trip through New York
and other Northern States, where ne en-
countered snow and genuine winter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
Bequest for Hampton Institute.

In the proceedings before Surrogate Fitz-
gerald, OF New York, TO remove Pierre
Van Aistyne as administrator OF the
500, ,o00-estate OF Katharine Lee Youmans.
widow OF Professor Youmans. Professor
John Fiske. an intimate friend OF the
deceased. n, reply 10 the question:: Did
she say anything about making a willT'
said on Tuesday: 'T remember her speak
ing TO me about 1t on July 10. 1889. She
then said that she had made a will, and
that she had left me her estate at Peter
sham, Mass. She also said that she had
left something 10 General Samuel Arm
strong, the Hampton Institute. and other
institutions In which she was interested.
She informed me she had no near rela-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
Now Goodsi Low Pricesi

Just commenced business; will sen
Pianos or Organs at very small profits.
We give you new goods.
NO OLD STOCK ON HAND.
Come and see what cash will do. Now
is the time TO buy.
We are the people TO buy from u you
want to save money and get new goods.
THOMAS q. BURTON a CO.,
New Music Parlors, '
No. 9i1 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-06
F,,u Lee for Goyernor.

3 The rumor that Fitz Lee VIII be asked
TO make the race for tne governorship
In 1897, says the Richmond correspondent
of the Norfolk Virginian, u by no means
without foundation. understand that
already Lee has received letters from
many sections OF the State urging him
to run for this Office. or for the Senate
against Daniel. Lees friends are far
from being satisfied with his defeat for
the Senate last winter. and they are ex-
tremciy anxious for him to be elected
Governor aud then oppose Mr.. Martin for
the senatorship. The General has a. yet.
am told, given no encouragement 70
those who are seeking to bring him out
a. candidate. but they say hc has NOT
done anything TO discourage them.