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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
Clicks from Clintwood.

Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
Cl1SrwooD, Va. May 26.-Old Mr.. LII
burn Fulton, while fishing in the Pound
river, had his right leg broken recently by
the falling OF dead tree.
A little 6-year-old daughter of Solomon
Fleming. near this place. was so badly
burned this morning that she is not ex-
pected to live. She was standing near the
fire. when her clothing caught IN blaze,
and the efforts of her parents could not
extircuish 1t until she was frightfully
burned.
Mr.. Charles Turner. prominent farmer
who lived near this place. has recently
purchased steam grist-miil and located
here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

THE 1892 MODEL E
u Of the REMINGTON 10 y
now ON tho market. The
changes introduced into tho EE213rIu
1892 Model represent tho
careftiIly-tested results on =
sxpArt study OF various
noirts deencd capable Of improvement.
n yon have an old Remington or writing-ms.
raine al nnotber make and desire TO exchange
for ono Of the 1892 Model Remingtsns seni rs
tho factory. No, and specimen OF work ana we
win submit an offer that no doubt You can sec
your wny clenr 10 accept. lf you nave no
wrttinc-uinchins OF any make. write US Tor ctia-
logue and terms, and NO can probably make
some arrangement that will Do mutually ss'is-
factory. ,.,,,s..
Tnere are Remingtons In use In Richmond that
have becu In constant service for serco ana eien.
wears, while some Of the so-called ne" imptosci
writing-machines that have been sold arouno
hero within the last year had 10 De son' W ine
factory after four months use hsso VA ny c.-
fee now several typewrlters oil othet me sc' :;
some OF them the latest on the Marker, WHICH, .
will sell cheap for cash IN order 10 niaAo t0o"'
for Remngtons TO supply my orders WIN.
Don't Jny n typewriter until you cxsnlne w.
REMINGTON Standard Remingtohs fenton
for SIS 10 $50 per month.
am alwnys prepared TO put the Remington
on trial with any otncr machino on the mar ho.'
aud lie will practically demonstrate us sups-
riority, The post carbon ana linen paper t'o-
bons, &C., always on Aald. .,,v-,,-,
Exclusive Dealer for Virginia ana Nortn SarV-
lima, 9l5 east Main street, Richmond, va,
~ my 2v-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
Happenlnrv NJ Hsmpton.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.j
HAMPTON, Va, Ma y 2s.-Miss Lula i.
Butler. OF Richmond. is visiting Mrs. g. +.
Burgess.
Professor j. w. Lackey and family, of
Ohio, are the guests OF Mayor p. w. Phil
lips.
Miss Alice Payne. OF wsrrenton, who
has been visiting the family of Captain
Jesse &. Jones, left for Norfolk on Thurs-
day.
Inc Arst rank was conferred on 6hcria
Curtis by The Pythisns on Tuesday night.
Tbs Junior Order United American ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

WAY DOWN.

III Pound Cans Bakins Powders, 10c.;
Family Flcur. "a 80 barrel, SOC. bag;
snowflake Patent Family Flour, 50 BARREL $50
bag; ,.,, ,.,.,~
Silver King minnesota Pateno faniiy riour'
$3.50 n barrel, Soc. bag;
Il mounds Granulated Sugar for 2oc. fresn
Country Butter. 20c.: beat Roasted kio 90
Zee, ISc.: best Roasted Lasuyra Coffee, Zoc. )
Arbuckles best Ariosa Coffee. @Oc.;
God Tea, green or mixod. 2Jc.
New Fat MACK erel, Just received. 1Jc. a dozen :
best Preserves, assorted kinds, 81. pound;
Jely, 30. q pound; Best Meisina Lemons. re; n
n nound. best California Hams. &c. pound (;
Iisht Brown Sugar, 3lsc. pound Purc
Lard, &c. n pound; pounds Nils-Lnnch
CracSers for 5jc.; Naryin's soda Crackers,
Sc. n pOuno. -
ave Won. S. ULLNANs son,
ipbone 3I6 1920 east Main.
nv oo-Sufd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
WANTED.

am authorized TO advertise for candidates
70 flI the POSITION OF PROFESSOR OF
EITHER ANCIENT OR MODERN LANGUAGES
In this inst Triton. Candidates are requested TO
state In their applications what languages they
are especially quaffied to teach. Salary TO be
fixed by tho Board OF Visitors ct their next
meeting, ON jane 20, 1892.
LYON q. TYLER,
President William and Mary College,
my 3-eod5t&Suts Williamsburg, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
T OsT. ON FRIDAY EVENING THE

IL 9th. between aud O'Clock, on Marshall
street between Twenty-nrst and Twenty-second
streets, on Twonty-second street between Broad
and Marshall streets, or on Marshall street be-
tween Twenty-.irss and Twenty.ninth streets,
LDYS GOLD WATCH. On one side thero
u Q hnli.moon and star, and on the 0thoe half
2se. = liberal reward wfl ~ paid Y isis = Ma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

T OST, ON THE NIGHT OF WE'D
IL NESDAY, May 11th, a. fioward-Grovs
Methodist Episcopal church, LADIES' GOLD
WATCH AND CHAIN, with two GOLD DOLLAR
MONOGRAMS attached. A reward OF elO will
DO paid for its return TO Ar. E. w. VARIABLE,
OF fioward's Grove. or for any information lead
ing " Its recovery. my 2o-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
ArTHe SCENES OF HIS BoYHOOO.
Judge Coleman Holds Court In Boydton-
Alexander Royd's Funeral.

correspondence OF the Richrnond Dispatch.l
BoYprov, Va, May 2s.-The Circuit
Court of this county commenced yester
day. Judge Samuel F. Coleman presdes
for the first time here. and Is a worthy
successor of the lamented Judge Irving,
Judge Coleman was educated at old
Randolph-Maco College, near here. over
thirty years ago. He started out for a
walk the first morning after his arrival to
visit the scenes of his youth. The dis
lance seems much greater to him. for when
boy he remembered the college as being
almost within the village, now it is a mile
from the Courthouse and a long walk:
This illustrates the saying of the old
philosopher who wrote: Hills appear
less steep as we grow older, and distance
increases with age"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
AN OLD CITIZEN GONE.

This town mourns the death of one of
its oldest and most respected citizens. In
the Episcopal church-yard yesterday eve;
nine tlexander Spottswood Boyd was laid
70 rest. He was 70 years old. and had been
merchant here for thirty years. This
town derived its name from his father, IN
whose honor the county-seat was called
Boydton. The Masonic fraternity in full
recalia accompanied the remains to the
church and gave their worthy brother a
burial in accordance with the usages OF
the craft.
There is fourishing Masonic lodge at
this place. New life seems TO have been
impaired to Masonry all over the county.
Old lodges are being revived and meetings
we'll attended
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
UOLSTON SPRINGS.

n ~
This famous summer resort IN Scott county,
lately the residence % ex-Atiorney-Gruersl
Rufus A. Ayers, has been reiiited an furnished,
ami will DO opened for visitors the Isl OF Use.
Terms, from $3.50 per Gay, 1880 per week,
and $50 per month mp, according % location ali
number OF occupants o. ro0m. Omnibus sl
meet all trains AZ Moccasin Gap, On south 49,.
lantic and Ohio railroad. Paseengers nom 80
east como riG Bristol, and from mo vest ga n.g
stone Gap. Daily mail and Western Union
telograph-oiilce. For further Information as.
Dress u. 7. SLOWER. Proprietor
Holston Springs, Scott county, Va.
nv 10-1m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
LLIAM HENRY HOTFL-

DFD SULPHUR SPRINGS. MON
III ROE county, W. Va, open JUS lsr. This
water Is natures remedy for catauh. bronchitis,
tho early stages Of consumption. kiaey as
eases, dyspepsia, affections Of the heart, nervous
prostration. and rheumatism. hot, COLI, AMI
steam baths. Climate SelIghtfu'. Write for Boz.
formation to DIR. j. Is. p. GLEEsOS.
nv lain Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
SUMMER RESORTS.
[TYGEIA HOTEL,
OLD POINT COMFORT, Va.

Deservodiy world-famcj. this immense and
unique caravansary Is situated few yards from
Fort Monroe, washed by tho waters Of Chesa.
pcake Bay ard Hampton Roads. IN sil-iho-
year round resort. unsurpassed In hcalthfulness
and general attraction. In sumner It Is pecu-
larry pleasant; the sea-baihing Is exceptionally
Dnc, with alsnys a cool breeze A. nigh, from OH
Ocean % render sleep sweet and refreshing
Music and darcing every afternoon and evening.
DrcS-psraie, snard-mount, ETC., Ia tho fort.
Terms: s3 per day. ALSO per wcek. ESQ -
month. and Upward. 40 MALARIA, 40 HAY
FEVER. +. y. PIKE Manager.
my OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

I'M. JOHN TRACY & co. Proprietor.
Opens JUNE ISM All lnoden mprofemen...
per day. Apply 20 JOHN TRACY & CO., Wash.
ington Hotel, Philadelphia, or Cape Nay, y. j.
.f..Fn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

TONES FOR EVERYONE IN
III LEONARD HEIGHTS" Just above
the Soldiers Home. my 29-l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
rCHE HEALING SPRINGS,

THE HEALING SPRINGS, 40.
i BATH COUNTY, VA, MAY :, is"--
The HEALING SPRINGS HOTEL Is nos oi
for the reception Of guests; also, tho u''-
houses for bathing. ~.
Route ca Chesapeake and ohio railway q u. ~,
Hot Springs, Va, thence three miles by si-s'
the Healing Springs ....,
Virginia Hor SPRINGS COMPANY,
JOHN slIMsON, NAnaS'"
L I. s..l FL In.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
THAT DISCREPANCY.

II ia claimed now that in the different
measurement of the Atlantic and Danvllle
railway TOR county subscription and for
taxation that the discrepancy arose from
the fact that the surveyors were ignorant
Of .be CONT line. going into Brunswick on
the east and into Granville on the west
before correctly informing themselves of
the boundary lines. the matter. is in the
United States Court OF Norfolk for inves-
tigatiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

clnoy HAMPSHIRE COUNTY. WA
IlIllt SEND FOR PAMPHLET ani see what
1910 this CELEBRATED wnffrinr-piars
SPRINGS Ss5s s, g AK 5 or r.. Of s,l s.Ta
IND those In search q lovely summer
BATHS homo for '' u. i T. safe 'i PioS 8.,.9.>
my 1921
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

WANTED, HONEST. ENERGETIC
w MEN, TO SOLICIT orders for NURSERY
STOCK. Expenses and salary TO men who can
leave home and work steady Also, commissions
10 local agents. Wrlte for terms and territory.
Address X. G. CHASE 81 CO., l43O south Penn
Square, Philadelphia, Pa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
CtUNNJPR ROARD Ar HAsKIN5
DAWLEY SPRINGS, VIRGINIA.

SUMNER HEALTH RESORT.
Write tor descriptive pamphlet Iron toss
water OF the world. .....,,s.., roc
ap l-SuST126t j. MAlblNo H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

WE ALLOW AGENTS TO De
w LIVER GOODS BEFORE PAYING FOR
them. Hundreds Of them ara making 20 70
$40 a day. Our PERFECTION ADJUSTABLE
(recently patented) and TAYLOR SHOES ex-
psnd with every motion OF the foot. They are
appreciated and daily recommended by thou
sards. No competition. None but those mean
ing business need apply. Address. with &c.
stamp, CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTABLE SHOE
COMPANY. LINN Mass. my 2I-tNSulm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

VErATER-GRO MEAL, 56c. PER
w bushel.
Best Family Flour, $3.50 per barrel.
Very Fine Family Flour, 1928 per barrel.
High Grade Family Flour, 81.
large boxes Mustard sardines, Lrpouni
boxes, Poe.
5 bottles tpints) Clark's Salad-Dressing. 25c.
Best Family Flour in bags, Soc.
Fine Fresh Roasted Santos Conee, 2Oc.
Mid Favored Laguayra Coffee, &c.
Arbuckles best brand, PC.
Fine Java Coffee, 25c.
Finest Canvase1 Hams. l2c.
Good Lard &c.
10000 pounds Nice Pork Sides. 6lsc.
Fine New York Table Butter, 2Jc.
Nice Virginia Table Butter, 49,.
< large bars soap, 2Jc-
Good Rice, 4c.
New Fat Mackerel, Just from Gloucester, zoe.
a dozen.
Irish Potatoes, 60c. per bushel.
Currant Jelly, DC.
MesSna Lemons, loo, dozen for 25c.
Nice Sagar-Cured Breast Bacon, DC.
Nice sugar-Clred Shoulders, Sc.
GRADUATED Sugar, q pounds for 25c.
IelehOue No. 507, at ID. OSULLIVANS,
Eighteenth and Nam streets.
my 22-Su&FtJyl0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

WANTED, SALESMAN ON SAL.
w AIRY OR COMMISSION TO HANDLE
THENEW PATENT CHEMICAL ERASlNu PEN
GIL: tho creates, selling novelty ever pro-
duced: grasses ink thoroughly in two seconds;
no abrasion Of paper: 200 to 900 per cent.
profit. One agents sales amounted to $500 In
Six days, another S32 In two hours we want
one energetic general agent for each state and
Territory. For terms and particulars address
THE MONROE ERASER MANUFACTURING
COMPANY, y, l24, La Crosse. Wis. -.
NH 2ti-Sa. Tux hi 56t&su52t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29
nusrryss WANTS.

THE 1892 MODEL
Of the REMINGTON 10
nov on tho market. The
changes introduced into tho
1902 Model represent the
carefiIly-tcsted results on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

"A II u II T u IT Il T = II y NJ " III
IA HOME. Accommodations Tor 200 guesf.
All modern ccngenicnces. Firs'-class fac
Water purer than Poland water. Mountain cir.
Excellent bass and cnrp-nshing. Rates reason
able. COLONEL r. Y. WHITE.
Proprietor Lcesburg Inn.
my ol-1m ieesnlrg. "a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

Two negro prisoners escaped from the
Jail of Nottoway county this morning
about o'clock. One of them was James
Henderson, criminal Of rather desperate
character, who was charged with breaking
the seal OF one of the Norfolk and Western
cars. When caught in the car he violently
resisted arrest, and 1t required several
men to overpower him. An officer went
up to the courthouse from Crewe this
morning to bring Henderson down to Pc
tersburg, but found that the prisoner had
fed. Henderson's mother lives near Rich
mond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

WANTED BY A LADY, A NICE
w PLACE In a small private family to keep
house. Address llll6 south Second street.
my 2o-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

WANTED, BIZ a GENTLEMAN
w Of consideribl business experience PO-
sfTION OF some kind that Will pay iair salary.
can give references. Address ALLAN, care oil
Carrier ROwlet, city. my %o-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-29

WANTED, A TAILORESS ON
w fine work. None but flrst-cles needle
woman need apply at 00i north TDenty-seyenIn
street my 27-1t'
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-11-12

exhibited by the amazons. he
says the amazons are by far the
most formidable Of King Benanzin's
forces. They only fire at close
range for few minutes, then throw
away their guns and uttering ter
rife screams and yells charge
madly against the ranks OF the
enemy, using their large, curiously
shaped knives with fury that
death alone will end. Even when
shot down and trampled under foot
they will fight to the last gasp,
stabbing blindly at the assailants
above, biting and tearing the legs
of those standing over them. Be-
fore going into battle the amazons
are given liberal quantities Of rum,
which gives them the frenzied
fierceness and daring recklessness
which always mark their attacks.
The uniform Of the amazons is
short, sleeveless tunic of blue and
white native cloth, with short half
Turkish trousers and curious
head-dress oramented with horns.
Old and young, ugly or handsome,
they are all alike marvellous to see.
AS full of muscle as the male war
riors, the attitude us as well dis
ciplined and correct, and the lead
ers Of elch regiment are easily rec
ognized by their rich attire and
'ferocious aspect. This is probably
their last appearance on the field
of battle, as France, when it an
nexes the Dahomey territory, will
abolish this army Of she-devis.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-11-12
They are xore Ferocious and BFaYsf
Than Men.
An Amazon Regiment In Africa That 10
the Flower Of the Kings Army. An
Interesting Chapter Of African Life.

Of the past before the end Of an
other month";" This is what Col.
Dodds wrote to the home govern
ment when reporting the progress
he had made in the campaign
against Behanzin, king of Dahomey.
The entire civilized world will hail
with delight the Downfall of this
blood-thirsty savage, whose entire
reign has been marked by the most
unheard-of cruelties, both toward
his own subjects and the neighbor-
ing tribes.
This war has been brought about
by violation of pledges on the part
of Behanzin. At the close of the
war of 1889 France made treaty
with the king, by WHICH, in consid-
Grafton of an annual pension of
10000 francs, he recognized
frances rights along the coast and
and agreed to stop his raids into
the French protectorate Of Porto
Novo, SO long the favorite hunting
ground of Dahomeyan rulers for
slaves and victims to sacrifice in
their horrible fetch rites.
Late last fall t! e king violated
his agreement by sending expedi-
tons into Porto Novo, where they
surprised several unsuspecting
towns and dragged hundreds Of
people to Abomey. When the lieu
tenant governor Of the French col
ony protested the king sent an inso-
lent letter declaring that he recog-
nlzed no treaty, that he had
right in Porto Novo because his
fathers for ages had been the
suzerains of that country and that
he should continue his forays if he
chose, because all the region occu-
pied by the French belonged to-
him; and yet, as he knew very
well, his father Geleve fourteen
years ago gave up to France all
rights to the port of Kotonu, and
he himself had recognized the
claims of Porto Novo. The young
bully sent word to the French that
if they touched one Of his towns in
the interior he would at once de-
stroy Porto Novo and all the
French posts. He was carried
away with the idea of his power
and the prowess of his far-famed
amazons, and undoubtedly believed
that he could drive the French into
the sea.
King Behanzin is a most extra
ordinary mixture of civilization
and barbarity. The dominant note
in his character is unlimited vanity.
His younger years were spent in
Paris, where he learned to read
French. He subscribes regularly
for several Partisan newspapers
which are brought from the coast
by special messengers. When he
first saw a notice of himself and
his capital in the Figaro he exhib-
tied almost childish delight and
danced around the paper contain
ing the news, after which he
caused his amazonian guards to be
brought up and translated this
information to them, at the same
time giving orders for the prepara-
ton of another raid on the French
settlement to show his contempt
and fearlessness of the conse-
quences.
In ordinary times the army of
Dahomey is. composed of 1900
amazons and 6,000 to 1900 men
warriors. This is the well-drilled
standing army, which is kept near
the capital, ready to take up arms
at q moments notice. In the pres
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-11-12

ENCAMPMENT,-T ENCANPMEN1
~ No. ;, l. o. o. r. Meets the FIRST and
third Monday In each month at Odd Fellows Hall.
Visiting Patriarchs made welcome.
A. 4. STEUNENTEh0,.. c. T. ATKINSON,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-11-12

told. AS the population Of Daho-
mey is estimated at more than
200, 600, any or all of which can be
turned into soldiery by the king,
it can be readily understood that
the French will not have such
small affair on their hands as most
persons imagine.
The most unique feathers Of Da-
honey are its large force of women
warriors and its terrible system Of
religious aecri6ces, at which hum
dreds of human victims are butch
cred at the capital every year.
The sacrificial festivities take place
in the autumn and spring and are
called customs" Last May the
French report not less than six
hundred people were butchered in
the market square at Abomey. A
large shed called the ;'blood house"
was Erected, in which the prisoners
are confined and exhibited prior to
butchery. They are bound to poles
driven in the ground, and black
and white are tied alternately to
each victim, who is most fantastic
ally arrayed in a peaked cap and
short mantle bedecked with rib
hons. A large patch Of scarlet
cloth is sewn on his shirt over the
region. of the heart. In addition to
the human beings publicly sacri-
feed at the religious ceremonies,
the amazons are allotted very
large number of victims, which
they take to their quarters within
the palace 10 torture and kill at
their pleasure. No man is allowed
to be present or inquire too inquisi
lively into their horrible and PEE
culiar rites.
Dahomey is the only country in
the world which makes women
apart Of their military SYSTEM In
the year 1928 the king, hard
pressed by enemies, placed large
number Of armed women among
his soldiers. These women acted
with such signal bravery and
fought with such abandon and
ferocity in the battles which
brought victory to Dahomey that
they were organized into a perma-
nent regiment.
The flower of the fair sex is
likely to get into the army as well
as nearly all the strong minded
women, the viragos and the un-
faithful wives. Now and then the
king takes a consort from his
woman REGIMENTS, bnt no other
man may marry them. They are
known in Dahomey by the names
of "Our Mothers "Tigers Of War"
and the Kings Wives" They
live in the kings palace and there
perform their fetch mysteries.
The amazons are sworn to per-
petual celibacy and at the gate of
their dwellings curious fetch is
hung, which is supposed to insure
certain exposure to any amazon
who has brok en- her VOW of celibacy.
The very fear of this fetch often
causes an amazon who has gone
astray to confess her sin. There
occasions, however, when violation
OF these vows are permitted and
moral code is completely relaxed.
When the king sends his amazons
through the country to enlist men
for the army the fair recruiting
agents are permitted to offer any
inducement they please to tempt
men into the ranks. The women
are taught they are not to be weak,
but strong. Every womanly In
stinct is suppressed and they be-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-25
Several Rlaodv BATTLES.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, August 49,
The crisis has been reached at Coal
City in the revolt of the free miners
against the convict labor system. A
garrison of less than $50 men was
besieged by a mob cf several thous-
and and deadly fighting has occur.
red. The garrison was in com,
mand of Captain Anderson, whose
capture and lynching by the mob
has been reported. Every man capa-
BILE of bearing arms in Tennessee has
been ordered to the front. News i
difficult to get, as the mob has con.
troll of all the railroads and every
telegraph wire has been cut. Many
men are reported killed by the three
battles which have taken place. 70.
day has been the most exciting in
Knoxville since the dark days OF the
Civil War.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-08-25
For Better Roads.

At the Road Convention at Chilli.
cothe Wedesnday committee con.
sisting of Mr.. Davis of Henry, Mr..
Massey of Green, Mr.. Mansfield ol
Buchanan, Mr.. Erwin, of Galloway
Judge Kendall of Audrain and Mr..
Brassfield of Putnam was appointed
to receive suggestions from the del
egates and citizens in regard to 9
change in the road laws of the State,
who will duly consider the same
and report later to the Convention,
when the necessary steps will be
taken to have n bill drafted and pre-.
sented to our lawmakers for adop.
fin,