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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21
PUT INTO SMALL SPACE
A Short Recital Of Matters of. Interest 10
Eech and Every One.
AN ARRAY OF SPARKLING BRIEfLETS.
Four New stores In Process of Free
lion charles Mccoy Was Cruel 10
Horse ana the Police Took Him
sn Miss Reid. orNorfolk, visiting
In Lynchburg.

Judge Hanckel has gone off on anoth-
er trip.
Colonel Robert W. Lamb has re-
turned home
Rev. George II. Ray, Jr., left for
Richmond yesterday
Officer Hodges yesterday afternoon
shot Il mad dog on York street.
The British steamship Lamberts
i,"int rs IN port with 10 tons of tin
plate.
Messrs. w. H. H. Tricc Il co. are
erecting four new stores OH East Main
street.
;, oiiicrr w. II. Boult has resigned from
unt police force, to take effect next
Tuesday.
The papers to bring c. NJ. Em,rson
from Chicago to Norfolk have not ye,
been completed.
y Norfolk and Western barge was
struck 10y lightning u few days ago.
Whl!e coming down the coast.
Charles Mccoy was arrested yestcr-
day by officers Williams and Reid.
charged with cruelty to horse
The case of Booker vs.. Bolton and
King Will be called in the Court of
Law ana Chancery next Monday morn
ing.
MIR. W H. f Wright left for tho
80 80 i'NN 'N'UlllH 10 purchase line
oi novelties for the fall and winter
trade.
Mr- Charles f. Woolverton. of Cal
weston, Tex. is the guest of Mr.. Henr,
l.. Turner, at his home y. C,l,ua;r. Nor
folk county
Mr.. charles w. Dear has lust re-
turned after spending very pleasant
month with friends and relatives in
New York city.
y change of schedule on The Nor
i"ik' Alh"marlc and Atlantic Kni,, "a
goes into effect tomorrow. I, win ~
round IN another column
John jeffrey and Daniel Pierce. two
ramps. were arrested last might I'm -
ii"ltht car AT the Norfolk and Western
"'p"'' charged with vaErancy.
IN" summer season at the Princess
anne ii"trl Virginia Beach. will close
monthly transient bourdels will. how.
ever. be accommodated
The british steamship New Horou.b
was sold mt Newport News vrs,er,Io,
ny Dthnty Marshal Cross 1t brought
purchaser wv
Mrs. Ella Iiarrcll ana Miss Amt.
Johnson returned Yesterday fr" rom
ASh"Niile ~ G., where they hnvn ha,.,'
'"i TWO months They report y nost
u,,l&htiul and ENJOYABLE time in Inc
land IF the Sky"
Jasper Williams a cul~r.d hoy. won.
arrested last night upon u charge of mn.
awful 'r"srass. He took a hors. tr.
iohE'Ht To a man living on Smith stree,
ana ROD" around the streets for ann.
,'i'. IN" man saw him ana caused
ms arrest ON tn" ahov" charge.
IN" Bath News. published at Warm
| Pr ih-'.' a.. mas This {" say of 4 young
I 10y Wen Known in this city: Miss
r'un'irr"N. of LNnchburg. and Miss
lS"lu. Of Norfolk. ar" recent additions
| !" the young people now visiting M
| JGdS" j W. Warwick's. Thn other,
WI" are now thor" arr Miss Hartman.
| daughter OF the STATE. Treasurer Iti,,h,
| in"!ld. ana McssrS. George Hartman OF
| richmond. and Hugh White of Lex
| In&t"n picnic in horror of thrjr.
| Eu"StS Was Eivcn at Flag Rock ON Mon
| day 10y IT," Misses Warwick
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21
THE VIRGIHIAN' S DAILY HINTS T0EOVSEKEEpERS
BILL OF FARE FOR TOMORROW,
lCoPYEIGHT.,
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22, 1895

BREAKFAST.
Grapes Oatmeal. Ham. Omelet.
Potatoes in Cream. Split Biscuit
Apple Sauce Ginger Snaps. Coffee
DINNER
8ouillon. Scailoped Oysters
Dreamed Potatoes. Celery.
Baked Corn. Olives
White and Graham Bread
Apricot and Pumpkin Pies Cheese
SUPPER.
Bread and Butter. Roll Jelly
Stewed Pears
Cake. Tea.
SCALLOPED OYSTERS
Crush several handfuls OF Boston or
Other friablc crackers. Put layer in
bottom of buttercd pudding dish Wet
win /" mixture Of oyster liquor ANA
milk slightly warmed. Then Il layrt
OF oysters. season with pepper. salt.
and bits of butter. Repeat i'm layer,
OF crackers and oysters according to
quantity Let last layer be crackers
over which pour milk with beaten egg.
seasoning as before Bake half an
hour; then brown.
All glasses fitted by DR. Week guar
anteed by j.. II. GALE, l52 Main ST
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21
Mad Doe.

Information was lodged at the polio
ithtl1h yesterday that mad dog was
L. uiih'm& WiId ON York street pf
iocr Hodges was sent TO look fo,. ~,
animal which he located ana si,ot
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Narrinar I.icri,.r.

y marriage license was issued weston
nay IN me clerk ; Office TO clifford Alil
on saul ana Lizzie hin. vbitr
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21
IN THE CITY COURTS
Many Matters Of Small Importance Heard
and Appropriately Disposed OF.
RESTING UNDER A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Daniel Shield. u Bower! Roy. Tried to
re Tough But He COuIdu't blur
Capt. I.udd Charged with StcnIim.
Dru2sct Several Decd. of Trust
spread Upon the Records.

Capt. George IL. Willin. young
white man. sworc out a warrant Thurs
day night charging Kitty Wilson of No
~ Church street. with being the proprie-
treSs of Il house of questionable charac-
ter. and Officers Curtis and Williams
brought her b"ior" Justic" Burroughs
yesterday morning. at which time Will
lin appeared TO prosecute her. II turn
Ell out i'll evidence. however. that the
man SWure out the warrant through am
mostly because the woman would not
allow him To enter her house In his
zeal To convict the woman the Captain
made damaging confessions about ms
relations with the woman and ii almost
took his breath away when the Justice,
instead of iining the woman, imposed Ii
FIN" OF $50 and costs on him and took
the woman's case under Amusement
allowing her To so ON her own rcCc..-
ni2anCc.
HELD ON \ SERIOUS CHARGE.
J. Samuel jackson Il we'll to DO color
ed plnstcrer aud brick layer. was ar
rested night before last ON Il warrant
sworn out by MARY y. Lewis char.
him with betrayal under promise of
marriage. Jackson appeared before
Justice Burroughs yesterday with his
attorney. Julius T Saunders who Sc
cured continuance of the case until
today. Jackson gave bond in the sum
of $l00 for his appearance. with Mr. !
Frizzell as surety.
y NEW YORK TOUGH.
Daniel Shield. a typical New York
tough. although afflicted proved t. be
| "A hard customer as II" was brought to
the police station night before las, Tx
Special officer BARRON and II was not
until Capt. l.add had to threaten e.
| pay IN" hose ON him that he was quiet
ed The evidence proved that shield
Il .,tl "A
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21
Ns1:s:s'E>t:S.

NOrlCE-TIlE ANNUAL MEETING o. TRE
siuckhNl' FL, III the NORFOLK AND CARO-
LIMA EA LEpAp COMPANY viii h, held M the
Office Of III" Company. ia the 81 y ct Norfolk. Va.
o'clock III.
CO. EIIiyT'r, See cta.v.
NORFOLK, Va, sept. Eth lSsI sels.idii
IHE ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE STOCK
l HOLDERS OF THE ELIZAhIH PARK An,
LA\pCONP NY Will be held / the otfr,, OF
ia ""s W. McCIIrck. WEONE.pAY, S.yiemb +
18Th, 1875, ct u noon.
scl7id y. /. DONOVAN. Secscta>y.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

When Eahy was sick, We gave her cas,oria
"heh she was Caild, She cried for Cas.or!o.
when She became Miss, she chung to Castoria
Whom she had Children, she gave them Cos,or;o
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21
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- s. IL i q 50

'eiJ pFhncu Oh iii
HUBS vast esta bliehment
holds ont to-day the ripest
bargains-and it's wonderful
SCHOOL SALE OF chill.
DREN'S SUITS is the climax
OF all buying times. Don't
Jump at conclusions, and think
because THE HUB soils So
garments at S3.4S that the
goods are inferior. Finer Suits
and Better Suits in fit, tailor
ing and material were never
seen-all made of the choicest
All-Wool Worsteds and Che.
viots-Just the Suits to fill
your boy with delight-and
the very kind to stand hard
wear and tear. You'll get no
such bargains any where else in
America--style les are correct
sizes from 4 to lG vears-und
thon there's THE HUBS spe.
cinl and unique inducements-
ALL MONEY RETURNED
ON DEMAND-and only ONE
PRICE asked of man, woman
or child.
NOTE---AnY Suit will be
sent by mail when the cash is
forwarded.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

DO Your glasses suit YOU? If NOT seq
~. WECK, l52 Main ST.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21
NESeta1qo

NoEF"lk V,..Areu,t 81. 1872
NOT CE- TEE ANIMAL MEET y, or THE
~ st-cshl.drr, of NOETIl NORFOLK COM
fASl viii lie he'd II tie ROOMS OF u. t,!siu..s
Men Assoc alton, in the city ui Norfolk on MON
PAY III. aoth day .: September, ls9, al u " clocL
a. m CHARLES Il NASt,
""sI'tuhi Secretary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

white. quilts
Speclii prices. Wrisht's. 1876 Main ST
over 500 people fitted with glasses In
Eoriolk by pr Week. ana no com.
plants f. III. GALE. l52 Main st
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

Iced coffee tsimplY delicios Mt
Mac Try ii and you viii drink moth
ing eisc this warm weather.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21


san Francisco. Cal. S-ut oO-Tb,
crush this morning at tho purr,ut
tiinl was Greater than usual tn.
,nurt-roum ana corridor leading. IN II
hvinE damned The cross examination
OF prsanist George king was resumed
by tn" defense. He said he had hcon
playing the piano about thrr" minutes,
when Lurrant Appeared on tho sem.
having come down from the hnlrr,
from the latter. took the hron,o s,.,i
ger, il nauscatcd him. ana no tw.
then went back into lin. Suudny-sch,,,.
t,,, T,uiu n"N' been AT thai
nI.,tfn,,," ''''' "'S Gown on TN"
Irr,,t S,d,
M. i.,,,a,,,,'i ,,''' '"' ',l'rlE la'l'"r ni
rJ r,'x, iI ,i,i. ""''h was can,
l,rn,,,n n,,n, S,i'''u lhat II" had
IN, ,hn ,,,,'i,,o 1911 wv" years ana
w 'ppI "l"H "' 'he sun burners
about tn" time of IA, murder I,n
rant had not Reported to him th..r
amy of the fixtures needed repairing.
IN" McNleary- Mcclellan Live Stock
'oih pahE WiSh IN" pUhiic 10 bear il
,t.i'u Una, ''tE aiN"NS Keep a big sup
~ .! ""'stS anu h.ui'S on hand and
ma! ''tH SCI rom lou 10 200 at public
are selling NOR" this fall than ever he
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

Tn" noShicst line OF hats to found in
Norfolk can hc found at Goldman &.
Hofhcimer's
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

Nobby Scotch suitincs for general
wear NICHOLS x WALLACE
100 Main sir,,.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

We are sole agents for the Youmo,
that. Goldman X llofhcimer
y spccil reduction in sterling suy.,.
Tor the month Of June. Bridal prn.
enis very low Chapman & Jakcinan
For correct glasscs So DE- Mrcn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

fou can only This, Youman hat
iroE: Goldman Il Hofheimcr sole
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

All glasses fitted by DR.. Week guar.
anteed by T.. II. GALE. 49, Main st.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21
LEWIS DIGGS RELEASED.

Justice Burroughs yesterday released
Lewis DiSSS. who was under charge of
StvillhE drugS"t form NJ. tmstadtur.
with the reminder that the circum.
stances were strongly against him.
but not being fully sustained His Honor
did not feel justified in convtcting him
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

NICHOLS & WALLACE.
iGg Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21
Dnucin. Arnnrn,.

Prof 4. Bclle@za will reopen his dane.
ing academy at Montciiore lia,l about
October 10Th Prof. Rcllczza WIN give
only w" lessons week this season. and
n.a rates VIII h" reduced For further
information apply at 40 1872 GRANNY
street - .
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-21

We opened to-day a beautiful limo
OF undrcsscd wostcds. from Jennings
W"ich Co. London. They invite
"a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
THE BIRTHDAY OF LEE.
How the Anniversary VIII BE Celebrated
This Year in Richmond

The observance of the anniversary of
the birth Of Lee. the peerless leader Of
the Lost Cause. is yearly becoming more
fixed as a general holiday. and January
19th, the date of that event. will be Celc-
bratcd in Richmond with the usual cere-
monies. Indeed, the celebration com
mences to-day, with the sermon before
X. T.. Lee and Pickett Camps Of Con
federate Veterans, by Rev. j. G. Hiden.
j.. D.. at Grove-Ayenue Baptist church
this evening.
Preparations in various parts of Virginia
have been made 70 celebrate the occasion
in an appropriate way, and the memory
of the South's greatest military com
mander will be honored by many of the
camps, as well as the military. The pub
lie schools the State departments, city
offices, banks and some business houses
will be closed.
The camps OF Confederate veterans in
Richmond will commemorate the event
with camp fires, and in an informal and
appropriate manner VIII recall the memo
ries of those days when they followed
their loved and noble hero. fearless in
battle and brave in defeat.
The old veterans at the Soldiers Home
will hoist the old Confederate flag and fire
a salute of seventeen guns, in honor OF
the day, and a general holiday observance
will be made.
The Richmond HowitZers will also fire
a salute at the Lee statue in remembrance
of the day they celebrate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
,lany liappy Children.

A very delightful entertainment was
given by Mr.. j. 5. Parkinson TO his lit
tie daughter, Miss Elsie. on Friday even
ing from to 10, in her beautiful home on
west Franklin street, TO about a hundred
Of her young friends.
The entire third floor was given up "a
the dancers, who seemed to enjoy every
moment. There was some very graceful
fancy dancing. The decorations were
pink carnations and ferns. The supper
table and mantle were profusely orna
mented With these flowers. The hall was
lovely with palms. Gala lilies and car
nations.
II would he impossible 10 find a more
charming picture than these children
In their dainty dresses and with theil
happy faces. Among those present were
Misses Louise and Violet Barbour. Lou.
Use Price, Carrie Rennolds. Fairfax Low
ing. Carrie Armstead. Helen Lathrop
Lucy Maison. Edith and Sophia White
Mary Drewry. Arlien Cowardin; Masters
CroXton Gordon, Thomas Moore. Don and
Blackwood Cameron. James +. Henry
Cowardin, Charles Bowe. Robert White.
hurst, Addison Rennolds, and others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13

ANTIQUITIES. at Richmond to the shameful
condition OF these old tombs?
The estate on which these tombs are To-
Gated was granted 20 John Custis (2)
one Of the sons Of John Gusts o., the inn
keeper OF Rotterdam, by his wife Joane
his brothers and sisters heing Thomas, of
baltimore. ireland; Edmund, OF London
robert, of Rotterdam, and Ann. William
and Joseph, who came TO Virginia. He
WAS bcS, In 100. ana married twice
nrst 10 Alicia --. and afterwards TO
rabitha Scarburg. daughter of Colonel
iumuiad and Mary Charlton Scarburg
lie died. as stated on his tomb shown in
the accompanying sketch, January -,
l,g6 His son. John Gusts Co. born 1858.
married twice-iirst. Margaret Michael.
daughter OF Captain John and Elizabeth
Tnoroughcood Michael. and, second, Sa-
rah lAttleton, widow OF Captain Adam
Michael. lie was commissioned Collec-
tor OF Customs Tor the Eastern Shore of
Virginia IN rSf by Johannes, Lord How
ard. OF EningAam, his Majestys Lieu
tenant and Governor-General OF Virginia.
lie mad previously been made a major
, general 10 command the Eastern Shore
forces during BaconS rebellion. lie was
nnried at Wnsonia. near EasVille. North
ampton county. aud LETT a number OF
children. Upon his tomb is Inscribed;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
RAILROADS.
R.. F, & ?, R. R.

Schedule commencing JANUARY & 1SoA
Eastern standard time:
TOO A. M, Leaves Byrd-Street station
daily. Stops ut Eioa ana
Wilmington 'Ssas ssVI iS:s K. NJ; Bal
timore, IL noon; PhiladeIpnla.
30 T.. So: New York, 45t
r. NJ. Pullman car to WASH
7:@A. H.. New York and floside
Special. composed entirely OF
Pullman Vestibuled cars
leaves Byrd-Street station
daily, except Monday; arrives
Washington Il:I0 a. NJ. Bat-
timore i2:25 p NJ, Philadelph!a
ssS r. NJ. New York S:n Y.
NJ. No extra fare other thon
regular Pullman charge.
,,.oo noon. Leaves Byrd-Street station
Law "0 daily except Sundays: stops
at Elba, Ashland. boswell.
BROOKE and whitewater. AT.
riyes at Washington at $40
y. NJ: Baltimore at On :.
Al: Philadelphia, 7:49 p. M:
New York, i0:3s y. NJ Also,
connects with Congressional
Limited. arriving at baiti-
more Asa p, NJ, and New
car TO Washington.
I'm D NJ. Leaves Byrd-Street station
81" daily Sleeping cars Ricn-
mond to New York and Wash
ington 10 philadelphia, STOPS
At Elba, Ashland. boswell.
Miifor fredericksburg.
prooke and Whitewater. Stops
AZ other stations on Sundays.
i mtp,'IPS +. III; baltimore. SO
A. NJ; Philadelphia, StS A.
NJ: New York. $50 A. Nj.
$40 A. NJ, Arrives at Byrd-Street sta-
Wv ton daily. Sleeper from New
York Stops at Underwater.
brooke Fredericksburg, Nil.
ford. boswell. Ashland and
E i IS stops s,DS a. o'heT L.s ssa.
Washington at 4:3o A. NJ.
2.S p. NJ. Arrives at Byrd-Street sta
81" : ~ ton daily except Sunday;
stops at local stations ana
Elba. Leaves WASHINGTON
1851 A. NJ Buffet Parior
Car from Washington.
s.ssP. NJ. Arrives at Byrd-Street sta
WV ton daily. Stops at Fred
land. Pullman cars from
New York and Washington.
Leaves Washington at $50
y. NJ. Does not stop at Elba.
900. NJ Arrives at Byrd-Street sta
LI'-o ~ Me- ton daily. This is the IA
nous Congressional Limited
between New York and Wash
ington. leaving New York
daily at 1870 II. NJ. Leaves
Washington at 's:O +. Nj ::
stops at Elba and principal
local stations.
EREDERICKSBURG ACCOMMODA-
rION.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
..oop NJ Leaves Byrd-Street station.
f'' Arrives at Fredericksburg at
6i9 l.. NJ.
90, NJ Arrives at ByrdStreet sta
o." "a ton. Leaves Fredericksburg
at 6:09 a. NJ.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
ASHLAND TRAINS.
ga NJ. Leaves Elba. Arrives at Ash
land at 7:2i ~ NJ
6:2OP. NJ, Leaves Elba. Arrives at Ash
land at 7:i2 =. ~.
| $40 A. NJ, Arrives at Elba. Leaves Ash
land at 600 y. NJ.
500 PM, Arrives at Elba. Leaves Ash
land at sis =. VI.
c. a. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
l.. IT. u. MYERS. Gen'l Supt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
GUSTS OF ARLINGTON.
ECCENTRiCTTIES or FATHER. nv
LAW OF MARTHA WASHINGTON.
9he Old Place Near Cape Chsrie,, North
smp'o" County - The Tombs Of the
Csstis's aud the inscriptions.

few miles north OF the southern ox-
trcnnty OF the Delaware-t, hesapeake Pc
iinsuls, close 10 one OF the two points
Napc Charles and Cape Henry--frst seen
hy Newport and his band OF adventures
early ON the morning OF April %. 1917.
when they were blown into the mouth OF
tho Chesapeake, after having been driV-
en- all the night before under bare poles
oy "a furious tempest-is now located the
(iown OF Cape Charles. the foundation OF
0"hich was ,aid when the New YORK. Phil-
HBdelpiia and Norfolk railroad was punt
HbroUgh the lower part OF that peninsula.
his town rs located on wnat was. many
u ears ago. the Arlington plantation, the
Marginal seat OF tho Gusts family IN Nir-
yginia, a fruitful race. ana a drop
Vor or more OF whose blood fows
m the veins OF many of the lead
ung families or Tidewater Virginia. II
HucriSed its name from the Earl OF Ar
Hngion. one oil the ministers OF Charles
vi. and from IL Arlington on the Poto-
Sinac was named. IL was a very large
estate. and included number of the
islands ON the Atlantic side OF the pc
ninsula. among them Smiths Island,
which was in the possession of the fami-
~ as late as 1919. The mansion has
long since passed away, and no vestise of
u remains, but near its former site are
two. old tombstones, that once stood as Is
CuRtomAFy throughout Nlislula, CioSc 10
the old homestead. These tombS are
SHOWN IN the accompanying sketch.
lt needs no argument 10 convince those
who should he interested IN their TestOra-
ton and preservation, that they need
immediate attention 20 save them from
utter ruin. 1t is remarkable. 10 say the
least, that such burial places are allowed
to drift out OF the possession of the fami-
~ and allowed TO 20 TO ruin. They
should have been reserved as burial
ground In other parts of the country
such places are held sacred, and provis-
ion rs made for fneir care and preserva-
ton by the establishment OF trust fund
s,ufncieatsto produce an income 10 pay for
their care. \ very small subscription
from tho almost innumerable descendants
Of me old Rotterdam innkeeper would
nut this place in proper condition, and
leave balance Tor such trust fund
rs this family has furnished many an
historic Colonial character. would 1t be
out Of Mace TO call the attention of the
Society for the Preservation OF Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13

you would be frightened"
mo. sir" she replied; 81 know you
so we'll that am always willing and not
afraid 10 so where you 60"
After this, tradition says, they lived hap
pier Tor some little time.
The inscription which was placed on
his tomb by his own positive orders tells
his side OF the story. lie died
aged seventy-one years. and yet
lived but seven years, which was the
space OF time ne kept a bachelors
home on the Eastern Shore of Vir-
ginu."
lie considered no part of his life worth
living. only those seven years while
bachelor on the Eastern Snore. His de-
scedant, Mrs. Mary Gusts Lee (Mrs. Gen.
Robert r.; Lee, writes in the same strain:
."rheir connubial enjoyMen.s We're
of short duration, and in mercy TO
both. perhaps, after the birth of two
chiloren the smallpox ended her HE
al Arlington on the Eastern shore
The two children survived them. Fan
ME Parke Gusts. born 1909, married Cap
tan Dausie, in opposition 10 the WIZ OF
her father. she inherited the traits OIL
her mother. temper and all, and when IL
IS considered that she had such an &C.
centric father TO deal WITH who had not
M 10 the day OF his death recovered from
MS tennpestuous married life, what else
was TO be expected? Daniel Parke Gus
lis horn at Queens Creek. OCTOBER To-
lul. was, according IA his fathers wlshes
and MANS. TO marry his cousin. 'tVelyh
Hyrd. OF Westover, daughter or Coiohei
Wuliam Byrd, but as 1t came down 10 n
question of finances, Colonei byIu' IN
a very decided letter. tells Danlel farKe
trstis how much he regrets his (Custis)
fathers impracticabilty. and now much
ne should nave preferred him 10 an otn-
ers vet he cannot trust TO such "a
nhantome as Colonel Custis' generosity.
DANIEL afterwards as is well known mar
,ted Martha cambridge, although Tor
considerable time his father withneid ms
consent. He was advised by a friend,
a Mr.. j. Power, of his fathers consent
10 the marriage, i'll these words
II am empowered by your iather 70 iet
Won know that he heartily and Willingly
consents 10 your marriage with MISS
pandrfige-that he has so good char-
aeter OF her that he had rather yon
should have her than any lady IN
,ircinia-nay. II possible, he Is as much
e,amored with her character as you are
u,;h her person. and this Is OWING chiefly
IN a prudent speech or her own
Mir. Powers evidently knew the old man.
as ne advised Daniel 10 hurry immedi-
ateiy. tor fear he (his father should
change his mind"
q. &. CALLAHAN.