The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-29

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Exchanges.
The Orange Observer SAYS 1--WE had an
unwelc0mc visitor at our house on Sunday
evening last-so unwelcome that we MUIR
dered it as quickly as possible. 1t was a
mOccasin snake, and when discovered was
on its way upstairs. This descendant Of
the serpent that beguiled poor Eve meas
ured fOrty-five inches in length From this
incident it will be noted that even editors
are not exempt from seeing snakes"
Take Care Boys.
The GOrdOnsylle Gazette says: "There
should be more care taken in the ringing OF
our fire bell. If the boys are fooled few
more times they will pay no more attention
TO the ringing Of the bell and when they are
really needed they will not answer. This is
no light matter. The bows have enlisted in
the company for the benefit of the town, and
their services may be needed some day. and
they should be treated right. If you don't
know the correct ring ask our chief engin-
eer, X. II. Stratton, and he will tell YOU
Arranged on the Train.
The Piedmont NIrginian says: w. Il.
Lee and Mamie 4. johnson, of this county,
left on the > A. NJ. train Monday for Wash
ington, where they were made man and
wife. On the way down they made the ac-
quaintance of Congressman Lester, who Il
a Baptist minister and had preached at
Manassas Sunday, and asked him if he
would perform the ceremony when they
reached Washington. lie very cheerfully
consented, and when the train arrived there
the three at once started for the City Hall,
where the license was procured and the
two were made one in short order. They
returned ON the 2:20 j. NJ. train.
Beating the Record.
The Henry Bulletin says: We are inform
ed that there is at this time living in
Henry county, on the farm of L. q. Rich
ardson, Esq, near Lone Oak, an old color
ed woman, Nancy Cabiness by name, who
has lived to the remarkable age of ZIG years.
She SAYS she had family of several chill
dren in 1912, and can trace her life back by
historical circumstances in connection
with her age, as told her by "Old Master"
at various times to her birth in 1884. Un-
like most centenarians, however, we have
not heard that she performed any little act
Of kindness 10 George Washington or any
OF cur revolutionary sires, or even knew
them. Aunt Nancy Cabiness now lives
with her son. who is himself over seventy
five years of age, and is cripple. The
son fully believes that his mother is right as
TO her age.
Fishing Party I'm "a storm.
The stanton indicator SAYS: son Mon
day evening Messrs. James Bumgardner,
c. l.. Cooke, +. X. Webb, II. Z. Bell and
George Beall returned from their annual
fishing trip to the Upper Greenbrier river,
i'm POcahOntas county, W. Va. The party
were out twelve days, and had very en-
iOyabe and somewhat eyentful trip. They
made the trip in two wagons, containing
complete camping outfit and supplies. and
accompanied by n cOlOred COX. When
about mile this side Of John Peers place,
some twenty-iOur miles from town. ON Che
trip out, the spindle 10 the left hind wheel
of the big wagon broke short off, cap
sizing the wagon and spilling its occupants
| and load Of camp plumber out into the road;
| fortunately no one was hurt, and a wagon
was procured from Peers in which the
camp duflle was loaded and carried TO
point beyond Peers and close TO Ramsey's
Draft-a fayorite resort of Staunton fisher
men-where camp was made, and the
party went fishing for the rest of day; let
| tiers having been dispatched 10 Stanton
| meanwhile by the mail wagon TO Mr.. llar-
man for another wagon, which thanks 10
that gentleman's promptness, reached the
camp at O'Clock the next morning and the
trip was resumed, and camp Cooke, on the
Greenbrier, reached without further acct
dent or incident. Four days and half were
spent in fishing In the Greenbrier with fine
success, the river being in beautiful condi-
ton, and the trout plentiful and Of fine
average size.
The total catch was as follows Captain
Bumgardner. 293; George Beall, 26l; {. l..
Cooke, 2l7; II. p. Bell, 179; +. X. Webb, 60.
Total, l,0l7. Professor Webb had the mis-
fortune 10 be laid up in camp for two days
with light malarial attack, and cOnse-
quently lost the greater part Of the fishing.
The party started hOmeward on FRIDAY
morning last, coming via Iluntersyille and
Warm Springs. The Springs were reached
on Saturday evening and camp was made
on the Springs grounds short distance
from the hotel and delightfully."- pleasant
day was passed in idling around this fam
GUS old Southern resort and enjoying the
luxury of its baths.
The party was caught in terrific thunder
storm right on the summit Of the Allegheny
mountains, some eight or ten miles from
Huntersyille. The rain fell in torrents for
an hour and halt, driving in binding
sheets before the fury of the wind, while the
hurting thunder bolts. the crash of falling
trees, the skurrying cloud masses far be-
low them. through which the neighbOring
mountain peaks could be dimly seen, and
the swaying tree tops In the fathomless
gorge below them, over which the wind
played as over field Of grain, added 10 the
ceaseless roar Of the elements, made np
scene impressive in It's sublime grandeur.
and one that will moi soon be forgotten.
The gentlemen OF the party were veteran
campers, however, and not TO be caught
out in storm uDprepared, and well clad i'm |
rubber coats and oiled capes they stopped |
their trembling, terrified horses in a shell |