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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-01-30
Los anfroscr5tos m6djcos cirWasos
con ejeYcacso en- est0 c5udad,

Certifican que han comprobado va en- la
praotica ofcial, va en- la particular, durants
a epidemic variolosa reinante en- esta oiu
vecuno procedente Gel Iostituto de Vacu
naci6n de don Santiago Seijo instalado Ell
Arecibo bajo su direccion.-Diriase que di-
cho sancr Seijc despuee de un concienzudo
detenido estudio, ha conseguido pe-fec-
cionar el Divel de los Institutes Europeos
de sns iadole, 81 cultivo de aquel virus pro
filactico de la viruela hasta el extreme ed
poder asegurar = afrinar los que suseriben,
one en esta poblaci6n ha producido tan fe
Ices resultados ha obtenido tan lisonjeio,
atisfaotorio y brillante exito, que Sc han
conseguldo eon su empleo y propagation ei
sSteru.inio ae Ia vi1uela que aterrorizaba y
dja1naba eata poblac,6n degde hace dlez Y
ochc meaas. No vacilardo por enda los in
frsscritos en publican no tan solo por ne
do do IS pge8eute aiuo ils tarlli6n per Is
prersa peri6dica del pals ser nacesario--
que 10 lnfa raeuna extra;da De Ia ternera
del preoitado Institute as superior prefe-
-ible todas Las dernas usadas en- "a sla, in :
cluso Ia de Londres, y que establishments
ha iado meior rnas resultado, hasta 81 ex
tremo De ha5er conseguido Ia 7ustalacaora
aGcsnaol en un noventa por clento. para
que consta valga dorde convenir pudieTe
: don Santiago Seiio esp;do la -nresente en
Ponee s Il DE- hayo oss 1888. DR.. BaItasar
I5lsq4es DR. Corchodo DR.. ReOer0n-O1
Pag0ess-Dr CoToNos--Dr, VadGl Rios Dr.
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Dr. III Zesso Gambia Cassmiro =. de-
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-01-30
E PR0GRES0
CENTRIC DE PUBLICACIONES
taller de encuadernacion
DE FRANCISCO TURULL

Hago saber los constantes suscr;tcres
que honrran esta casa con sus nombres, y
al p6blico en- general, que desde esta feeha
cesa, por eonvenir aef q los intereses y buel
ocdsn de Ia m;sma, ajente que 10 era en IA
ciudad do Ponce su demarcacion dos
Juan Menchaca Lugo, sustituy yendola Gu
81 lugar 81 activo Intelget ts en ell raneo
con quien podreu entenderee los seilorof
suscritorea, por 81 tieren que hacer aiguns
reclamation, al m.smo tempo pedic la
obras que tengan por conveniente suscri-
bree en- 10 successive.
Mayae iiez 25 de- Noviembre De 1891.
Francisco TMruU
NOTA La nueva agencia queds estabs-
cida Gu Ponce en- la calLe de Mendez Vigo
nnmero %
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-01-30

QUIT TA-DoLoR

Este prepsrado indio, dc gran ,tAasna en el
pals, cura radicalments los catarros gripe-
les dolores de cabeza, neuralgias, reunoaF i,
iuGamaciones denaas afecciones cutanees
ste, etc.
la formula de cada betella indica Ia ma
uera de usarse. A pesar del gran consumo
de este prepa arado, 81 precio sera flo como
sigue Gaia De a rnodias botellas, 7 pesos.
saDsb6,
L. Cbord6s c.
Pom >A. Eahr.srn 1G ,7a 1894 :fTf,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-01-30
INSTITUTO De ViCTNACION
UNIGIPA De AREC B 0

Vacunacion directa De la ternera todos
los Jueves Domipgos, gratis. en- Ia Sala
de Socorro.
A domicilio, csda individuo. vacuaado
dos pesos
Por IN envase conteniendo linfa pura
condensads conservada por sistema espe-
cial, envualta en- glcerina desinfectada, y
sir ninguna otra sustancis infecciosa, can
tidad sufciente para vacunar caetro per-
eoras. dos pesos.
Sc traslada cuslquier punto lie "a Isla
en- que So gafantizen ciento circuenta per
sonas que vacunar. Con los Ayuntamieu
toe Sc hscen contratas especiales.
Arecbe, Soften hre De 1894
Santiago Seijo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-01-30
4ueua adugiisiCiolo.

s. ce,z6'c coea baeesas c, n?.cio,ses tG gn6q:s
r.n e7erticsl para meter ouiso de Ia tfacssrsd-
D,s5lno e7s 8aesta Isabel de % caL,,t}cs !.
j4esza e5s usayn:J5co estado cof9!esstc, co5s a}
gssnas naesas de Tep&esto, como q,se estd ho
cter,3o ectt@alnae1ste el coSeclso ps4ede v6yseA
fnscao,sar. En- sss case, Sc eotregGfd en- Jasls1
ps6asm0, en- Cue aebe nsosstaTss otsa de mayer
ooteysosa DiTigsrse al qs4e snscrsbs.-Poa:ce
r. b~ero I : de 1907. Francisco PsR
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1895-01-30
ROBERTO GRAHAM
N G ENTkEO
Ponce. Puerto-R 5co

Representante de los se1ores Manlove
Alliot 6 Co, ineenieros manufacturers !
especialistas an toda Glaze dc n1aquinarias
para hse snla= ,le casa IA eaF>ricsciaa !.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
The One Hundredth Anniversary of his
Birth.

Virginia and Staunton have a peculiar
interest in celebrating the anniversary Of
the birth of George Peabody the philanthro-
pist. Virginia furnished one General
Agent of the Peabody fund, Rev. DR.. Cur
ny, and Staunton was for many years the
home of that grand old man, Dr. Barnas
Sears, DR.. Currys predecessor in his posi-
tion. Mr.. Peabody was born February
18th, 1895, in South Danvers, Mass. He
was merchant first in his own little vii
lage, then in Baltimore, and then in Lon
don, England. His gifts for philanthropy
were the largest that had been given dur
ing the life of the giver, by any man of his
generation. His first gift for better houses
for the poor of London was so large that
Queen Victoria wrote him a personal let
ter of thanks. During his life he gave
away for charity and education nearly 49,
OO0, 900, and at his death left a fortune of
from So, OOO.0 900 to $5,0OO,0OO to be divided
among his relatives. His gift for educa
ton in the Southern States was Sc, 500 ,000.
On Monday the school children of the
public schools assembled at the Main street
school with the teachers. The Peabody
Memorial song was sung. recitations re-
ferring to the life of the great philanthro
pist, were made by Misses Nellie Palmer
and Eugene Bumgardner and Masters
Horace Bell and W. w. Gibbs. Jr.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
Kentucky Horses for Lynchburg, Va.


The special sale of fine Kentucky horses
at Lynchburg,. Va, On Feb. 26th, is at
tracing more attention just now with
fanciers of fine horses than any thing else.
Shelby 7. HARRISON Of Lexington, KY, is
billed to sell 40 head of Kentucky choice
saddle and road horses on that date. Mr.
II. is one of the best known fanciers of
fine horses in Kentucky, and he is by no
means stranger in Virginia, having con-
Quoted several of these special sales in the
State. His former sales have given him a
reputation, (Which we are told he Justly
deserves,) for handling fine horses. And
Judging from the catalogue), we predict
this sale will contain more first class ami
mails than any sale he has ever held in Viz
ginia. We note especially, among the fast
horses Katie Lyons trial 2:30; Grey Eagle
2:324; Asa J. 2:40; Lizzie S., 2:3S; Clay, Jr.,
2:35; Black Maria 2:40; ETC., and about one
dozen Of the finest bred and 8 year-old
FLIES we have ever seen in a catalogue.
Also II OIL Is of Kentucky's choice saddle
and combined horses which alone should
command the attention of Virginia horse
men. MI, Fl. has the reputation of deal
ing square, and selling every thing he
brings, without by-bids OIL limit of any
kind. Our local horsemen doubtless will
be out in full force and secure some of the
plums. Write Shelby T. HARRISON, Leg
ington, KY, OF call on J. J. Hughes. 9l4
Commerce street. Lynehburg, for cata-
logue.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
They Will RecolIeet this Hotel.

The members of the Grand Lodge of
Knights of Pythias stopped at the Virginia
Hotel. There arrived there on Tuesday
sixty-six of the members. MI. ]. G.
Scheffer, the proprietor, determined that
they should not forget their visit and their
entertainment has been athigh-water mark.
On Wednesday at dinner, besides a royal
bill Of fare, there were four different kinds
of creams and cakes and pies innumerable
in the dessert; five different kinds ofrclaret
and other light wines on the table, and
cigars for wind up. We expect the Grand
Lodge will recollect the Virginia Hotel
when they get nome.
The following was the bill of fare yes.
terday:
Soup-Dugles.
Relishes-Worcestersh Sauce, French
Mustard. Mixed Pickle. Pepper Sauce
Tomato Catsup, Celery, Queen Olives.
.Roast-Prime Beef, Brown Gravy. Young
Turkey, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce.
Entrees-Knuckle of Veal, Tomato Sauce.
Giblet Saute. Macaroni, Au Gratin Crust.
Vegetables-Boiled Cabbage with Bacon
Stewed Tomatoes. Green Peas. Stewed
Corn in Cream. Irish Potatoes Boiled.
Wine-White Wine, Hocheimer Wine
Scuppernong, Reisling, Laubenheimer, Old
Virginia Claret.
Pastry and Dessert-Chocolate Ice Cream
Blackberry Roll. Hard Sauce. Lemon Me-
ringue Pie, Peach Pie. Coffee. Cheese and
Crackers Milk. Assorted Cake. Messina
Oranges. Apples. Layer Raisins. Mixed
Nuts
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
An Old Virginia Weddina.

Reported for the Staunton VINDICAToR.l
A beautiful marriage was solemnized on
Thursday, the 18th inst, at the old farm
near Lipscomb, Va, formerly owned by
the late VIM. Hunter, now the home Of
Mrs. M. A. Waggoner. The contracting
parties were, MI. ]. G. Hite, an enterpris-
ing young farmer of Augusta, and Miss
Maggie J. Waggoner, daughter of the late
VIM. L, Waggoner. The bride was hand
somely and tastefully dressed in maroon
tailor-made suit; the groom wore the con-
ventional black. A large crowd Of friends
assembled at the hospitable home to do
honor to the occasion, which was one of
the most pleasurable events of the season.
Mrs. M. A. Waggoner, mother of the bride,
assisted by several lady friends, presided
over supper which in point of generous
abundance and excellence Of quality was a
feast for the gods. The ceremony was
impressively performed by Rev. J. C.
Thrasher, Of the M. e. Church. 10 The at
PENDANTS were, Miss Dora Waggoner, sis
ter of the bride, and Mr.. r. L. Rose, of
Page county; Miss Nina Kite and MI.
E. T. Van Lear. Sweet music was dis
coursed by the charming Mrs. Koontz and
Miss Kite, assisted by ''Cousin Billy" and
MI. Coco. Maslin. Those present were rs.
John A. Stuart, Maj. Hall, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. P. Koontz, Rev. G.. B. Flory and wife,
MI. and Mrs. w. A. Kite, Mr.. John Hunter
and daughter, Messrs. Stewart and o. G.
Waggoner, brothers Of the bride, Mr., Har-
ner and wife, and various others. The
presents were numerous and very hand
some. -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
Legal Controversy Over a Newspaper.

The 'Valley Virginian Of Clifton Forge,
which was paper widely known through
out the State while located in Staunton and
edited by Maj. S. M. lost, and which was
bought by citizens of Clifton Forge for
$4,000, and removed to that city during
the boom times, was sold on Friday last to
satisfy long overdue claim of S. M. Y ost u
Son, it's former owners, for 81 500. 1t was
bought in by Hon. Jacob Yost. Those
now interested in it made a protest against
the sale on the ground of performance
of contract by the senior partner, Maj.
Yost, in not moving to Clifton Forge at
the time OF the sale and editing the paper
as stipulated in the sale four years ago.
The mechanical plant at the time of it's
sale was one of the most valuable of any
weekly paper in the State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22

tor. returned on Wednesday from visit Of
some weeks to his old home in Italy.
Hon. M. L. Walton. member of The
State Senate from Shenandoah, is attend
ing the Grand Lodge.
Mrs. P. T. Allen returned Tuesday from
Wheeling. She left her father much i'm
proved.
Capt. Jno. N. Upie returned Saturday
from Richmond where he had been called
in case in which he is counsel.
Mr.. Emmett w. Crump of Richmond, {
veteran of the famous Howitzer Battalion
is attending the Grand Lodge K. of P.
Mr.. II. L. Lang, the jeweler, expects to
get into his new store about March 18th.
Miss Lucy Carrier of Staunton, is visit.
ing Mrs. Geo. Shumate at Basic City.
Miss Fannie Kent Harrison has returned
from visit to Richmond.
Mrs. Alex. E. Robertson is in Washing.
ton, the guest of Mrs. E. p. Male.
Mrs. Margaret Hartman is quite sick at
her home on Coalter street.
MI. Marion r. Watts was in Richmond
last week.
Charleston Gazette of Wednesday: ''M.
Erskine Miller and W. A. Burke of Staun-
ton, Va, are registered at the Ruffner."
Charlottesville Chronicle of Wednesday :
"Mr Meade F. White of Staunton, was in
the city to-day. His friends were glad to
see him out after his recent Illness"
Lexington Gazette 'sMr. Frank Berry
of Staunton, is the guest of his sister:
Mrs. j. w. McClung."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
Revival Meetinos at Monterey.

Reported for the Staunton VINDICAToR.l
4 MONTEREY, Feb. 19th.-We are now
having in the Presbyterian church in Mon
terey, Va, a union meeting, conducted by
the Virginia Evangelist, the Rev. Charles
M. Howard. He breaches plain. yet
powerful, gospel. Sinners are being con-
verified to God. Many are enquiring the
way of life.
Mr.. Howard held a meeting of great
power in this same church just twenty
one years ago. At that time persons came
into the church who are now useful menu
bers here and elsewhere.
Mr.. Howard is very feeble, physically,
but is man Of great spiritual power. He
breaches only at night, except on Sabbaths.
ROB'T. M. LATIMER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
Prominent Men Gone.

A note from Capt. G. Julian Pratt re-
ferring to the sudden death from heart
disease, of DR.. s. P. II. Miller at ElktOn,
on the afternoon of the 18th inst, which
was noticed in the VINDICAToR last week,
says: '.Dr. Miller was a Vice President
and representative of Rockingham county
in the Baldwin District Fair Association,
was much interested in its success, and was
present with his wife and son at the exhi-
bition Of 1894. The Elkton Development
was largely due to DR.. Miller and the Hon.
Tom Harnsberger, both prominent and
distinguished citizens of that community;
both widely known and recognized as intiu-
ential men in the Commonwealth, and both
dead within few weeks of each. other.
Rockingham has indeed sustained loss.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
Wedding at swoope.

SICKNESS OF MIR. DAVID DRAKE-PER-
SONAL NOTES, SC.
Reported for the Staunton INDICATOR
SWooPE. Feb. 2Oth.-The home of Mr..
Baxter Trimble, near Swoope, was the
scene last night of quite brilliant we'd
ding. Mr.. J. K. Rogers of Staunton, was
united in marriage with Miss Bette Ed
son, the sister of Mrs. Baxter Trimble.
The handsome old residence formerly the
home OF the SwoopesC, lately put in excel
lent order both inside and out, was beauti-
fully lit up; everything had an air of COM
fort on this wintry night, and was in h;sr-
mony with the happy occasion. The Rev.
VIM. Cumming of Staunton End Church,
officiated, and did so in excellent style.
Many were the hearty congratulations ten
dered the bride and groom, and afterwards
the good company, in three OF four success
i've groups, gathered around table that
would have made Delmonico's mouth
water-breads of featnery lightness, with
plates Of golden butter; meats JUICY and
delicious: and cakes of all sorts and of
every color of the rainbow, with toothsome
pickles and fruits and candies and ices lay
before the guests. The beautiful presents,
too, were the admiration of all. The even
ing was most delightful one.
Mr.. Calvin Hanger, now teaching in the
Bookkeeping Department of the Mt.
Clinton Academy in Rockingham, came
home on Tuesday last to be present at the
marriage of his aunt, Miss Edison.
Mr.. David Drake, of Confederate service
renown, has been for seven OF eight weeks,
very sick with the grippe. He is up in
his room, but not able to be about. MI.
brakes son, who shot himself accidentally
in the foot before Christmas, while hunt
ing, and part of whose foot had to be am
putated, has pretty well recovered.
Miss Lula Sheets, who has been quite
sick for months, is very little improved.
Mrs. Baxter Crawford and her daughter,
Miss Mamie, having broken up housekeep-
ing. are now making their home with Mrs.
Hugh Gilbert Eichelberger.
Digging cuts through the deep drifts of
snow along the roads is now being done by
those who have the roads in charge.
Capt. Francis Greene had a very fine
colt seriously injured several days ago, DR..
Burkholder rendered the necessary surgi-
cal aid.
Candidates for office are out, they are of
all sorts. sizes, shapes, and conditions.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
Death of a Minister.

Rev. J. M. Hedrick, minister of the
Evangelical Lutheran church, and former
pastor at Churchville, Augusta, died in
Charlottesville on Sunday last. He was a
graduate of the Lutheran College at Selen s
Grove, Pa, and was for number of years
President of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of North Carolina. He had retired
from the active ministry and had been a
resident Of Charlottesville for about a
year, to which town he went from Au-
gusta county. He was about fifty years
of age. The interment took place at
Charlottesville. He leaves wife and two
sons,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
Election of Officers.

The Beverly Club, the leading social
club here, held its election for officers on
Monday night with the following result
William Patrick, president; WI Olivier,
vice-president; Thomas D. Woodward,
secretary and treasurer, and five members
Of the board of directors-Edward Echols,
D. E. Euritt, Isaac Witt, Asher Ayres,
and E. M. Funkhouser. Three members OF
the old board hold over as follows: w. W.
M cGufin, w. G.. Moffett, J. H. Worth
ington. After the election there was the
annual supper, taken at table very prettily
decorated by Mrs. NJ. P. Funkhouser and
Miss Mary Funkhouser.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
Brief Notes of Local Interest.

The pretty little Intermont Hotel
at Covington, is having an addition of
81 rooms erected, to be finished by May
10TH A large ball room 39x6O feet will &C.
cupy one floor.
Waynesboro Sentinel "Mr. Geo. W.
Freed, living near town, last week sold
two fine half Percheron horses to the Char
lottesville Fire Company. The horses
weigh 1850 lbs. EACH"
1t will be news of interest to the peusion-
on Monday the House of Representatives
passed bill to increase the pension rate of
Mexican war veterans to $12 a month.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
The Lexington Bank Embezzlement.
PARTIES AROUND MoFFETT's CREEK
nSu 1r-pI, OpEHTY SAIES-DIE-

PARTIES AROUND MOFFETT'S CREEK
LOSE BY 1T-PRoPERTY sALEs-DE-
BATTING SOCIETY.
| [Reported for the stanton VINDIcAToR.l
MOFFETT's CREEK, Feb. 1Sth.-The ex-
citement in our community, caused by the
failure Of the Bank of Lexington, is at
fever heat. Rumors Of all kinds are af1oat.
Some to the effect that Cashier Figgatt
has been systematically stealing from the
bank for the last twenty years, and that he
alone is responsible for the disaster.
Whilst other reports say he had accom-
plices, ard implicate prominent citizens of
Rockbridge in the defalcation. it is to be
hoped, however, there is no ground for the
latter charges. 1t seems to be generally
conceded that Figgatt made aclean sweep,
and that the business interests of Lexing-
ton and Rockbridge county will be, at least
temporarily, crippled by the criminal act
Of one man. Several persons in this vicin-
ity will lose heavily by the collapse. 1t is
certainly most deplorable affair. Many
will suffer, who were nearly ruined by the
disastrous results of wild and reckless
speculations in the late booms. 1t is to be
hoped the guilty party, Oh parties, it there
be more than one, will be caught and con-
dign punishment melted out to him, OF
/ them. $50 mote it be.''
Mr.. VIM. Mace recently sold his house
and lot near here, to MI. Richard Hogs
head, consideration 5000 cash. MI. r. F.
Lucas has also sold his property at this
place, to Chas, Ross, for $350-on three
years time. Mr.. L. has removed to Ra-
phine, where he contemplates making a
permanent location.
We have quite flourishing debating So
ciety here, at which every Tuesday night
the young bloods of Newport and vicinity,
tear their passion to tatters," and make
the fur fly in the forensic arena.
Have you heard any one remark, "This
has been severe winter so far ?''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
Tragic End of an EIopement.

Last July Miss Harris, a daughter OF
Congressman W. A. Harris of Kansas, who
had been attending seminary at Luray,
ran off with very respectable young man
of that town and was married. They re-
turned to Luray where they have lived
since. The Luray correspondent OF the
Richmond Dispatch sends that paper the
following which appeared in its last Sun
days edition: 'This community was
greatly shocked to hear Of the death of Mrs.
w. D. Bohannon, at her home in this
place. Mrs. Bohannon requested to be al
lowed to remain undisturbed in her room
this morning, as she was not feeling very
we'll, but her husband left her in good
spirits, and as cheerful as usual. On his
return to the house about o'clock, he was
SURPRISED to learn that his wife had not
yet arisen, and on going to her chamber
found her still in bed. He attempted to
arouse her, but found that she was dead.
AS may be supposed, he was greatly shock
ed and grieved at the discovery. Life had
probably been extinct for two hours OF
more. In table-drawer a letter was
found, written few weeks ago by the de-
ceased, to her husband, expressing some
intention to take her own life, and a scrap
of paper in her handwriting, on which was
written: "This is my own work; did it
myself" A box Of patent pills was also
found, a portion of which had been taken,
and was doubtless the cause of her death.
MI. and Mrs. Bohannon were married last
July, and have lived happily together since,
and last night member Of the family
heard them laughing and talking with each
other in their room. Mrs. Bohannon was
about % years of age, and was very hand
some and attractive. She was daughter
of Hon. William A. Harris, member OF
Congress from the State Of Kansas, and
has number of relatives living in this
county. MI. Harris has been notified, and
will reach here tonight. Great sorrow is
expressed on all sides at the sad affair."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-22
The Severe Season and the Game.

The severe winter will kill out all the
game in Augusta, if it has not already done
so. Dead cartridges are found lying about
and dead rabbits too. A farmer living neal
Staunton tells us that any number of
crows have come to his place, ZEN
dered so bold by hunger that they fed out
of the slop barrel near the house. Some Of
the crows have been found dead near the
house. A gentleman on the cars Sunday
night Informed the writer that he had pick
ed up rabbits almost anywhere on his place
took weak to run. He had taken lot of
them home to feed them until the ground
can be seen again, and when he put their
ration of cabbage leaves before them they
fought over it. The same condition of
affairs prevails all over Virginia. Mr..
Polk Miller of Richmond, the President of
the Virginia Field Sports Association,
writes the following letter to friend in
New York who proposed to come down to
King William county for turkey hunt
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 16, 1895.
Dear Sir.-I have your esteemed favor of
the 10Th lnqulrlng ABOUT turkey shooting in
King William county, Va. just at this time
we have a deep snow. and it has come one
after another, until for more than two weeks
the ground has been covered. Game birds of
every kind have suffered; in fact, turkeys
and birds are on the verge of starvation, and
| am calling upon the farmers to feed them.
Thousands of the latter have been found stiff
frozen in the coveys, and this being the case,
feel that it is only necessary to acquaint
you with the facts, and even at the risk of
appearing very inhospitable, to suggest that
you will give up your proposed trip for the
present.
At any other time when I can serve you, it
will give me great pleasure to do so.
Yours very respectfully,
Polk MILLER,
Pres. Va. Field Sports Assn,