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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
Murdered with "a Hammer.


ROANOKE, January 1.--Charles Lee alas
General Lee, a notorious colored character
of this city. had fight this morning with
Eliza Harper, negress, and struck her
with a hammer somewhere on the head,
knocking her senseless, in which condi-
ton she fingered until about $3.50 o'clock
this evening, when she died. Lee attempt
ed to chastise one of the woman's children,
when she resented. The coroner began an
inquest this evening, bur an autopsy be
ing necessary the jury Adjourned until 8
o'clock tomorrow. Lee is in Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Swift's Specific has cured my little niece OF
white swelling of tho worst type. More than
twenty pieces OF bons came ont OF her leg. She
was not able 10 walk for eight months, and was
on clutches yea. The doctors advised ampu-
tation, but | refused. ana put her on s. S. 5.
She is now as well and playful as any child.
Mrs ANNIE GrEsLISs, Columbus, Ga.
free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer ,. Atlanta. On.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
A Mil Closes.
Try telegraph 70 tha UIapafch.l

READING, Pa, January 1.-The sheet-min
of the Brooke Iron Company at Birdsbor-
ouch, this county. employing over 100
hands, closed down this morning in conse-
auence OF the strike Of t5s nailers, who
asked for the restoration of 10 per cent
reduction made in wages some time ago.
The nailers' demand Is equal 70. about
three cents key. The sheet-mill has too
much iron on hand to continue with the
uail-factory idle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02

that deck tbs Rrssssa vl5Eini1b dad and
Of ali her sister States, Chamber. and clus-
Ger. and clasp above hts tomb. forming
there canopy Of beauty and purity and
love. which shall he reffcshed by brcezcs
from surrounding fields Of victory and
musical with the sad requiem that shall be
ever murrnured by the historical James.
WALTEE RrcHssoxD Henry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
The fire Returned and the Three Men
Killed.
tBy telegraph to me Dispatch,

NEw ORLEANS, January 1.-The Times
Democrat Galveston special saws: A private
telegram received here gives meagre !ac-
count of a triple killing which occurred at
Brazonia ON Monday evening. A man
named Walker was returning home when
he was fired upon by three men who were
living in ambush. He immediately return.
ed the fire and succeeded in killing all
three. but in the conflict was severely
wounded and is not expected to recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
Burial of n Prominent West Virginian.
rzDacfaI fele1raun 10 the DiapatchI

WHEELING, w. VA. January Captain
John L. Smith, the Oldest Knight Of
Pythias in the United States and for twenty
years grand master of the exchequer OF
the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, was
buried at Middleway, West Va, to-day.
He was also Knight Templar, and in 1854
was grand sachem of the Red Men of the
United States. He was member of the
Secession Convention at Richmond in 1861.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
ALMOST A RIOT.
Newsboys Attack Crowd OF Italians and
Hebrews.
LEY telegraph to tho pispatcn.l

IBy telegraph TO tho Dispatch.l
PITTSBURGH, January 1.-Several hun.
dred MISUNDERSTANDING from their annual
New-Year's dinner almost created riot on
Fifth avenue this afternoon. They first
attacked crowd of Italians and Hebrews
and then turned their attention to the non
union gripmen and conductors on the
Pittsburgh traction road.
The boys began by calling the men
"scabs" and then made an assault upon
the cars. Sticks, stones, and mud were
thrown and general fight followed. The
streets in the vicinity were soon black
with people. and the regular police being
powerless to disperse the crowd were
compelled to call upon the reserve
force. Finally the boys were driven
of and quiet was restored. Fortu.
nately no person was injured. The trac-
ton strike is regarded as failure. All the
cars were running to-day with new men
and no further trouble IL apprehended by
the cOmOauV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
Death From La Grippe In New York.
fpv taia0raph fo the Disnafch.l

NEW YoRK, January 1.-Two policemen
died to-day Of pneumonia following at
tacks of the prevailing grip.
There were 1854 deaths reported in the
city to-day. fifty-six of which were from
pneumonia, twenty-four from phthisis, and
twenty from bronchitis. Total thirty-two
less than yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERING.
Eighteen Carloads of Food and Clothing
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatchl

WICHITA, KAN. January IA train OF
eighteen cars left here last night for the
suffering districts in Stevens. Morton, and
Hodgeman counties: The cars were loaded
with clothing and food which have been
collected from this and surrounding coun-
ties. Reports yesterday were to the effect
that several hundred persons are suffering
at present. The people at the end of the
railroad at Liberal and vicinity are ready
with wagons to make an attempt to trans
port relief from forty to seventy miles 10
where il is needed. II began &c, snow
again yesterday. and it is believed that the
weather may get extremely cold, and thus
increase the suffering.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
WEATHER. REPORT.

[By telegraph 10 the Dispatch-l
-, WAsHrsoroS. Jauuary For Viz
RAIN lginia, threatening weather and light
Jrain, warmer, southerIy winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
Shields.
lBy telegraph 70 tho Dispatch.l

PITTSBURGH, January LA special from
Canton, Ohio, says: Paul Young, aged
twenty, son of Colonel J. J. Young. presi-
dent Of the Bolton Steel Company, Of this
city, committed suicide last night by
shooting himself through the right temple
with revolver. He had been suffering
and the doctors think that he did 1t while
temporarily insane from brooding over his
sickness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
THE KING TALKS.
A Bomb Fails 90 Expiode-The Thrower
Arrested.

A BOMB tatis 70 Exptoue-inc h"'""~
Arrested.
rBy Anglc-American cable to the p'spaicn-l
ROME, January THE King replying TO
the congratulations Of the parliamentary
deputation said: There was time when
/ would not have ventured TO guarantee
peace for fortnight, but now peace Is as
sured by the good understanding between
Germany and Russia"
As the parliamentary deputation which
had visited the King were leaving the
palace of the Quirinal man in the street
threw among the deputies a copper box.
to which was attached q burning fuse. The
fuse was extinguished and no damage was
done. The man was arrested. He was 4
respectable looking man and was very reti-
cent. Arraigned before the Judge he an
swered that he was Sicilian, named Vita.
and that motive OF the act was revenge for
injustice done him by the Government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02

LONDON. JANUARY Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, speaking at bennington, referred
to the difficulty with Portugal as merely
passing cloud.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
TROUBLE IN BARNWELL.
A Conflict Between Blacks and Whites
Imminent.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispstcn.i

CHARLESTON, January 1.-Dispatches re-
ceived here tonight indicate that there ore
probabilities of trouble in Barnwell. Tole-
grams have been received in Blackville
and other neighboring towns asking Tor
aid. and a special train left BlackyilIe with
relnforcements tonight. II is said the ne
croes intend TO burn the town. The whole
country seems TO be up in arms. and a con-
fiict between the blacks and whites appears
imminent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02

The WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
rainy In the morning and cloudy duriug he To-
naindsr OF the day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02

Dr.. ". Il Crane. Mitchell, Oak. says. 1T
be- proven nlmo1t 4 specific for this dis
order, e checks IL yonltine, restores tue
eppe1ite, end g - .sme time sllays
. 81 s ss:7 a. S ''s's'ss ~ :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
Purchased by . Syndicate.
fBy telegraph 70 mo Dispxtch.l

wnxEspAKRx, Pa, january 1.-The
largest industry in the Wyoming Valley.
employing over 600 hands and known as
baen purchased by en- Engi;sh syndicate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
CATTLE MARKETS.


NEw yoRr. December 3i-Besves-kseslpt
~ bead-sii for holle-trAde siaughtofep o.
rect, creep, one css-losd no usdine 10 oes,es
dressed Dest dun a. 2. ~, ior nsuss 'ris';
s Tapssy e., esbIo sds,ss from Snion and Liver
49, 49,, 1880, bssx.. ,stfIs orm.r AZ
peoi Sooes aV.o''.n ',.ss,, ~.
"a tms,ic ~. ssi,is.rsfsd bel staadlsr
o.e', a sr.c,ina nie5s, nt:Ir c.i,s.iiscslpts.
ssp head prices iirm a, * sssc ior ,eaIs All
=. s ss sSl hexi. ana coo heal vera
LeIe 80. ,,e,, ,e.ierssx Ton. fam AZ fIll
r ursees, Win sales al sSss.s. fcr poor ~ good
saeep and AZ 5xas*e. ier .anos, nos,-ss.
coipts. 2to0 bead no Esains "a h's boS'
prices reported nrmer st sAs'~sS>1
<....s.,,, r..a..,.., :, .-f,s,st>- aec.,cts 400
SnicAsv ,,, - = sa6. rnarset .troog AID 10,
s s's ,es1ss' saas IL sloctsrs sad feeders,
as,a.ss q, coss' b.,is. aud mixed. g. sssz ~
TeIss eaitls. sI.sossiN Hoss-ascsipss.
gs.0U head: shipmeas, 500 head s,rons: =.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02

T,ooK AND JOB WORK NEATLY !! W. !
~ ~ IS5cYlsO 4 ras 0'ssAsSa F1'ss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
rnRIY THOusAND CAsfs

BERLIN, January 1.-The rapid increase
in the number of cases of influenza at
Wurzburg, Bavaria, has rendered necessary
the erection of several temporary hospi-
tails.
There are 40, 600 cases of the disease in
Munich
The epidemic is spreading in Dresden.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02

fBy Anglo-American cable TO the Dispstch.l
LONDON. January While proceeding
up the Mersey to Liverpool this morning
the Inman steamer City of Paris, Captain
Atkins from New York December 24th,
coilided with an outward-bound steamer.
The CITY of Paris lost her bowsprit, and
the other steamer one of her masts. The
passengers on the City of Paris were greatly
alarmed hut nobody was hurt. heavy
foe prevailed at the time of the collision.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
WeMuStSnnilG

Il IS amusing to us to see with what prompt
ness all our movements are followed by the
pirates Of the trade. We no sooner announced
our sis75 sale OF ssi, SIS. ST. $50, ana sis Sack
and Getaway Suits than similar sales we're
trumpeted from every quarter Of the city. It is
a good thing that our citizens appreciate tbs df-
ference between consistent and braggsdocio
statements. Our record among you has been
such tina. when we announce q sale you knos
that uhat lee tell you about 10 % so--and It mat
,ers not what misleading bats may DO thrown
out by otbers--their effect is lost Every possible
advantage that eau be given you has Its birth
and ne in our house.
Saturday is the "wind-up" Of this Suit Sale.
Don't walt until the last moment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
A coScILIATogY SPIRIT.

Sr. PETERSBURG. January 1.-The Aog'n
l1remeya says that the appointments by the
Pope of bishops for Russia shows evi-
dences Of a conciliatory spirit on the part
of the papacy. Russia, the paper SAYS, mas
The Catholics IN Russia enjoy equal rights
with Protestants, Armeniens, and GREGG,
rians. The settlement of the Episcopal
question in Russia viii certainly be an adj
vantage to the Vatican and will prove that
the Pope was right when. he condemned
the clergy's interference with politics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02

LoSpon, January 1.-The court VIII wear
mourning three weeks for the late Empress
Of Brazil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02

RIO DE JAxrrno, January l.--Dr. Barbosa.
the.Braxilian Minister. estimates that the
total expenditure for 1880 viii be q, 0oQ 900
milreis that the treasury balance will De
81 1000 600 milreis, and that the balance from
the interior loan VIII cover the deficit and
allow the completion Of the interior con-
tracts. The public debt is 1,072, O0o, 900
milreis. (The par value Of the milreis ~
about ffty-six eents.)
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24

am preparing place for Won. On look
ing around he saw six men hanging up Ivy
the heels. He went back and inquired
what they were The master said: These
were farmers who were in favor OF protcc-
tive tariff, and were too green to burn so
thcv had to be dried awhile.
He said there is no country in the
world that possessed the advantages and
facilities for manufacturing that the
United States has; there is no other
country that has more skilled labor and
more raw material than the Uuited States.
| believe iron can be manufactured within
two miles of Big Stone Gap for $? per ton
less than at any other point in the coun-
try. and YOU have the finest coklns coal
the world has produced. This being the
case YOU can say 4 can compete with the
world.
In speaking Of the present congress
sional contest he said: Il am not ac-
quaintcd with Mr.. Geo. Mills, as have
not had the honor Of seeing him, but J an!
acquainted with John y. Buchanan and
will say that Nirgina'S soil was never
troddcn by a drawer trucr and better
man. He has shown himself TO he Il man
in everything he has undertaken. He has
represented YOU faithfully in Congress.
and will represent YOU faithfully again.
But you must 20 TO work and organize, got
every democrat out TO the polls OH election
day, give him rousing majority and do
vOur dutY"
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
Afternoon Literature clas.es.

Observation-Disclosures Literature Glasses.
A course in English Literature of the
Present Century" is to he given by Mr..
.Reckford at thc-Glrssical school, on Hed-
,aesday afternoons from to 5p. IN. 1t will
be based upon selected readings, the class
room work consisting of brief introduce
tory lectures, from a quarter to half an
hour long, followed by a general discus
sion of questions under consideration
The course will be adopted especially for
those interested in the higher culture and
the study of principles of literary art. 1t
will continue until after Christmas and
the terms will be two dollars. Should
sufficient interest be manifested, several
special lectures on allied literary topics,
will lie given, open to members of the
class
The first meeting of the class will he
held next " Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 18th.
at 4 p. m. The subject will be "Haw-
thorhe;" the special works to he read and
considered arc ''The Marble Faun, "The
House of Seven Cables The Snow
Image" and ''The Great Stone Face"
During November, George Eliot. Ruskin,
Mathew Arnold, Emerson and Carlysle
will he taken up. Lists of selected readings
for both November and December will be
furnished members of the class on appi-
cation.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
uo p.inted His yyhiskcrs.

"Mamma." said the siX-year-old Young
ster in Il loud whisper, so that every one in
the car could hear him, "look at the man. y
Eyes, dear" answered his mother, who
was reading.
The train dashed around a curve and
sent the boys feet into one corner and
his head against his mother.
Eyes, dear" she answered gently, still
reading.
The train shot into tunnel, plunged
through the darkness and drove out into
sunlight.
YES, dear" she said, turning page.
Hes got red whiskcrs,' said the loud
whisper.
YES, dear
"They are awful rcd.
Eyes, DEAR" and people began to realize
that the mother was not listening to what
her darling said Those who were fathers
and mothers smiled in anticipation. The
red whiskcrcd man studied his paper care
fully.
"Thcy'rc fiery red"
YES DEAR" swcctly
They're rcdder II my fathers
YES dear" Another page was turned
us he any relation to my father
Eyes, dear
ais he any relation to me-
Yes, dear
"They'rc awful red
"Ycs, DEAR" quietly.
"Will | have red whiskers like that
when Pm man.
''Yes. dear
"But don't want 'cm," whimpcring.
There, dear, don't talk so much; man.
ma is reading. -
..Do you like EN- so red!'
''Yes dear" soothingly
u don't. Maybe he paints 'cm. Does
he paint cm!''
"Ycs, dear
II won't have to paint mine, will %
.,Yes, dear" tondIy.
"But don't want 10. Docs papa paint
hiss"
"Ycs, dear"
"0h, won't paint mine
Mamma begins on new page.
.'When will have to paint emf
Mamma does not hear him.
..Will have to paint 'cmas red as his!
"Yes, dear
.sMamma, look ut him. He's mad.
yes, dear
His face is rcdder n his whiskcrs."
"Yes, dear.
Hes going out of the car" :
Eyes, dear
aMamma. how often does he have to
paint 'cmg"
.paint what dcar!" asked mamma,
dropping the book in her lap and looking
ut the child.
"His wliskers. You said he painted
sem,. and be got mad and went away.
but mammals face looked rs If it were
painted scarlet, and she read steadily for
one hour without answering single ancs-
ton.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
Man Drowned.

Yesterday morning a man by the name
of John Balmetcr was drowned in Powell's
river. Just below the double tunnel. near
Bee Rock. He in company with Mr.. Lun-
deem, Winston Brothers foreman. and
another man were attempting to cross the
river in boat, and the river being high,
the boat upset throwing them all into the
river. Lundccn and the other man sue
cccdcd in reaching the bank, but Balmctcr
was not seen after he went down.
He was Polandcr by birth and came
here about two months ago from New
York. and was employed by Winston
Brothers. His body has not been re-
covered.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
D0BERT BATES, Plaintiff,
! In cnancery

x
Gro. X. RniKl,s. ct a., Defendants.
Whereas Robert Bates heretofore exhibited 10 our
Circuit Court of Wise county, Virginia, his bill Of
complaint against George r. Rogers aud otlers, where
upon sundry proceedings have bcan had. rs appears
from the records a;d file, Of said courts but, before
final decree in the said salt could BE- pronounced, x. s
Hubbard, one Of the defendants departed this life i'll
trstaic: a, it appearing from decrecs.-lere.ofnrc en-
tered in this cnsc, that the same should he revived
against the administrator and heirs Of said r. s. Hub
bird deceased; aud ii appearing from affidavit on
lille in said that " Is. hubbard Jason Webb and
I0ullcnn his wife, AMI David Sturgiil nrc nOi-rcs-
dents of the Commonwealth ii Virgiula II Is ordered
that Ley appear before the Judge OF said Circuit
Court at the cour, -hns, the first day uf the next
term, To show caisc II any they have or can, why the
said suit should mol In pr''ceecd with into final de-
cree against them and BE- in all things IN the
plgbt and condition il AT the time of The de-
cease Of the said r. s. Hubbard. and further. 10 do
and receive what our said court shalt that part Cor
slider. Given under iny hand this October Doth 1900
]: e. Lirrs, Clerk Creni Court,
[li4l Wise County, Virginia
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
The Water Works.

Mr.. J. l.. Jennings, Of Lynchburg, broth
cr-in-law to the president of the Glamorgan
Water Works Company. to whom the con-
tract for putting in our water works was
awarded. has been here several days and
will begin active operations at once,
Much of the pipe has been scattered
along the railroad adjacent to the line on
which it will he laid and there is more on
The road. The work can be carried on
through the fall and during good por-
ton of the winter.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
An Enternrising Firm.

Mr.. Shorlt proposes to erect threc-story brick
budng at the end Of the Ayers building. en-
tending the entire length NJ that building and front
Ing on East 9Th street. provided he can get the rear
cnd- Of all those lots at reasonable figure. He
Saga he thinks there III he trouic In doing
no hos @poken some of TN parties and they soeuic
faeorablc ii. The building vii! he need tor store
house for furniture, and the front next to 9TH stres ia
exhibit fine upholstered furniture. thus giving them
two fronts the streets. They expect soon 10 have
Il furniture factory in connection with the store.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
4 Negro Row.

On Monday evening last two negroes by
The name of t;raslcy and Maxwell got into
a difficulty over Maxwcll's wife. at the
camps. \ quarrel cnsned and Maxwell
shot at tirasley, but the ball took effect in
another ncgro's arm, who was trying to
prevent the difficulty. They were arrested
and brought before MAJOR Skccn the next
morning; and Maxwell was sent to jail to
answer the charge of shooting with intent
4, LII
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
An I,nnortant Meeting.

mass meeting of business men and
citizens generally is called 70 meet at the
new building of Mr.. Symmetrical near the
Intcrmont hotel, Saturday evening at )
o'clock, for the purpose of organizing a
Commercial Club. Every citizen inter
estcd in the prosperity Of Big Stone Ga?
: Ia nu1J ottrnl
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
Personal

W. f. Harris went 10 I.ynchburg Tuesday on bust
ness
Judge and Mrs. Joshua +. Iinlitt. who have been
visiting their son Captain Buhti, for the past week,
returned 10 Louisville Tuesday.
Mr. c. \. Hardin left on Monday last to attend the
wedding of his partner at law, Mr.. W. f. addison.
JESSE Beam, Of Johns"n City, in town Tuesday.
Mr. John NJ t;ooloc and wife returned last Tuesday.
Mr. George Frost. Of Boston. having read in the
posr the table showing the high per cent which ini-
proved property pays ut Big Stone Gap, came here
with view of purchasing lots and building on them.
lie thonght however, that the lots were tan high.
Some OF on. real estate 0wiirrs should certainly make
concession, 10 those who wish 10 build the lots they
purchase Tie enhanced value of tlc property ad-
joining would afford compensation 10 the lot owIlers
for the reduction in the price Mr. FroSi'S address is
81 Bedford street, Boston.
Mr. II. Z. Fox returned yesterday from New York.
Mr. T. f. Flanary, Of Gladevc, was III town yes
terday.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
at East Big Stone Gap.

improvements ut East Big Stone Gap.
There; is much activity at East Big Stone
Gap. The saw mill is running constantly,
the grading for the new hotel is progress
sing. the laying off streets and the con-
structon of houses continue. Not far
from it is the plant of the two. furnaces with
their great boilers and heavy machinery,
which are slowly. but surely being placed
in position a freight train containing a
part of the machinery was ditched a few
DAYS ago but did little damage.
Altogether the district east of the city
is assuming an appearance of business.
The untirng energies of Senator Mills
are Enthusiastically making their impression
upon his town.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
Church Meeting.

The Official Board Of the NJ. +. Church, south, ARE
requested To Imrci the Zig Stunc Gap church To-
morrow, Saturday. al > O'Clock p. III. All The menu
hers Of the church earnestly invited I" he present.
as matters of Importance will come up fur discussion
j. y. Srn,Lry. Preacher in Charge.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-10-24
An Unexpected Engagement.

The announcement of the engagement of Colonel
John Churchill and Miss Tcna Nicholas sur
prise generally their friends. Although colonel
Churchill Is in his seventy year, hr possesses
the energy and FRESHNESS OF man twenty years his
| junior. Age hasn't anything To do but gracefully
submit when happens along. For il runs in
the song that "love will find The way.