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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
REV. DIR. T. l.. PRESTON
DEATH OF THIS wELL-kNoWN
PREsBYTERIAN DIVINE.
His Early Life and Educntion-ser-
vices ns Chaplain During the war
Pastoral Cbnrres-rnmiIy Conncc-
tions-FuncraI ARRANGEMENTS.

LEXINGTON. VA. May 2s.-(SpeciaL)
Rev. Thomas Lewis Preston. d. r. o'ea
az his residence here a little after last
midnight. He had long been a sufferer
with Bright's disease, and had been ~
very infrrn health for the past three
years. His scholarly attachments and
earnestuess and piety made him V-fy
effective preacher. The people o. LeS'ns-
ton. regardless Of sect were PECULIARLY
attached to him. and feel mis- death a.
nersonaI bereavement. The ties between
him and his congr CATION here were oil
the strongest character. His sow -
Preston. Esq. Of Richmond-"as pre-
vented bv his own sickness from being
al his fathers bedside during his Illness
BIRTH AND EDUCATION.
Dr Thomas Lewis Preston was the
oldest son Of Colonel John 7. L. Preston
and salie Caruthers. lie was porn IN
Lexington on June 2 $50. His "
-otoai2dsys v,sre spent at the old Held
schools In 1850 he entered washington
CoiIeee and completed the course there
taking the degree OF !. Il. IN 1914.
He dlled the Chair Of Latin anu
Afo,ltrn Languages at that institution lot
the session OF 1888. and then went
~ Union Theological Seminary, ana az
forwards TO Allegheny Seminar! anu
Princeton Seminary. from "4llu ''S'
named he graduated in le''. ne We
licensed To preach the same year anu
ASSIGNED 70 missionary work I'm Randolph
county. W. Va At the outbreak VI t.e
war he was made chaplain OF L-lo.s
Regiment-the Twenty-seventh HsH,,a
i'm which capacity he served uh'll co.
when he took charge or hebron o1Ni N.''
in Augusta county. From this pastor az
no v,as called TO salem. Va. and IN le'H
he accented call TO the Fire Fresoy =
terrain church. OF Richmond. lie reilel''eu
a., cbarge Of the Richmond church uhli
1ss2 when he was called 20 Lexington
where ne continually served lot Per ~
Of twelve years. until the time OF ne
death. In 1872 the honorary deSi@e "a
Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon
him nv WASHINGTON and Lee University
HIS FAMILY.
In 1862 he married Miss Lucy Walden.
daurhtar OF Or. Livingston Naddeh' OF
vvavnosboro'. Va. She survives him, WIN
two sons-W. G.. Preston. OF RlchHlohu'
and John 4. l.. Preston. a student al
Washington and Leland four dausn-
ters-Misses Anna T.. Sallie Lyle, Lucy
Wadden. and Janet Alexander Preston
He was a lineal descendant OF the flS'
tons OF Augusta county. ms mater ' ga
grandmother was a sister OF Ut. S'cu,-
bald Alexander. OF Princeton anu M ~
patcrnal grandmother was udusn'0 "
Edmund Randolph. .,... ,.,,,,-
re was chaplain and an active Nom
bar ~ the I,ee-Jackson Confederate camp
and addressed the camp Just previous,
10 his last serious illness. His funeral
will take place from the Presbyterian
church here tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
IN AND AROUND BOSTON.
Mr.. walsh Delivers nm Interesting
and wei illustrated Lecture.


and We'll Illustrated Lecture.
Mr.. Frederick w Walsh, chairman OF
the Accommodation Committee Of the In,
ternational Convention Of Christian En-
deayCr Societies meeting in Boston this
summer. lectured before a good-sized audi
ence in the lecture-room of the Grace
street Presbyterian church last night.
Mr.. Walsh illustrated his lecture with
large number Of stereoptcon views. These
represented points of historic interest In
old Boston, such as the first church
erected in Boston, little mud-wall edi-
fee. the famous old South church. thr
old North church. where the lanterns
were hung IN the belfry TO show the di-
rection the British would march TO Lex,
ipgton. the home Of Paul Revere, and a
picture Of his famous ride. Boston COM
mon was Illustrated by quite a number OF
views. as were also the buildings 10 be
occupied by the convention. Quite con-
trast was shown in pictures OF the streets
Of Boston as they were in 1870 and as
they are to-day.
Taking his audience out OF the city. Mr.
Walsh conducted them through LeXlng>
ton, Concord, and Salem. showing mann
points made famous during the Revolu,
ton. Plymouth Rock. the landing place
Of the Pilgrims. was also presented 10
the audience.
The lecture was much enjoyed by all
present, and the Endeavorers OF the city
are much indebted 10 Mr Walsh for the
very pleasant entertainment
The local union OF the city desire TO
extend their thanks 20 Communicates Nos.
and 10 for the use OF their lanterns, and
10 Mr.. Nesbitt. who had II in charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
NEWPORT NEWS.
Disabled steamship lowed in-""rh
at the ship-lnrd.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May @.-'Spe-
claI1-The British steamship Great North
err. which was lowed to the ship-yaru
Yesterday for repairs. will go into the
drv-dock tomorrow. The Great Northern
broke her shaft, and sustained other
damage 10 her machinery. She was picked
M AT sea by the steamship Sycamore
The steamer /. J. Merritt IS undersoihs
extensive repairs at the shlp-yard. htI
engines will be taken out and Thoroughly
overhauled. she will be here about Si~
weeks. ,,..s.
surveyors. representing the Lloyds
made an examination to-day OF the British
steamship Marlborough, which is at the
shlp-yard II will BE- remembered tnat
the Newborough went ashore near WASH
Woods IIfe-saving Station several weeks
ago. The contract for repairing the NeS-
sci has not vet been awarded.
The bark c. =. Dixon sailed to-day TOT
Cadiz Spain. with a cargo Of slaves from
the American Stave and Cooperage COM
pany. 49, At,L
The steamship Lamberts Point, which
came here a few days ago from Nori0lk
10 finish loading her cargo. sailed to-day
for Hamburg. Among her passengers was
Mr.. ID. NJ Urquhart, Of this city VINO
Is going to visit his old home IN sumner
land.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
Troops to Rcmnin Longer.
ENDORSE THE STRIKERS POSITION
Central Trade and Labor Counch
Pass Resolutions TO This Eject.

Pass Resolutions 10 This Effect
4 largely-attended meeting OF the Cen
tral Trades and Labor Council was held
last night IN Euetts Hall. and letter
from Mr.. Lawloss. the leader OF the
strikers In the Flat-Top region, was read.
nal states that the condition OF affairs
IS very encouraging. and that there r. no
doubt that the strike will end iu victory
for the miners IN few days.
I-pon the conclusion OF the reading OF
this letter resolutions expressive OF the
councils approval were drawn up and
adopted
After setting forth al some length that
iutclerable treatment had been given the
miners by the military, and that the
dep!orable condition Of affairs was
brought about by the joint efforts OF
railway and mining corporations to en-
force reduction in wages, the resolution
expresses sympathy with the strikers.
and rejoices that the persistent efforts OF
the enemies Of labor TO produce riot ana
bloodshed have been thwarted."
The question Of having q mid-week pay
day was discussed at some length. ana
il was decided 20 bring the matter to tn,
attention Of the public by a mass-meetins
In which the Chamber Of Commerce and
ministers will be asked 10 cooperate.
II was decided inexpedient just at this
time 10 have Mr. Nrooman 10 lecture mere,
and the course OF lectures which II was
intended TO have him deliver was post
poned until next fall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29

Mrs. Ann S. Chamberlayne. widow OF
Mr.. Lewis W. Chsmberlayne. died yes
terday morning az her residence, No. l09
east Canal street. Deceased was in her
9th year. and had been In III health for
a long time. She is survived by two chill
dren-Mr Byrd Chambsrlayne and Miss
Bell 4. Chamberlayne. The funeral will
take place from ST. Marks church this
afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Lucretia Cosby died at SO o'clock
Yesterday morning al the residence OF
her husband. Mr.. james Il. Cosby, No.
go north Fourth street. She leaves four
children-two sons and two daughters.
The funeral will take place at u o'clock
to-day from the First Presbyterian
church, OF which deceased was member
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
WILLIAMSBURG.
The Circuit Court-Cnses Disposed "i
and to BE Called.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, May &.--(Spe-
clal)-The case Of Jackson's heirs VS..
Runin. in ejectment. was tried to-day IN
the Circuit Court by jury, and YER
dict given for defendant.
The case OF Hefnar's administrator vs.
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
many was set for special term, 10 De
held July 9th. In this case a verdict Tor
10000 was given for the killing OF brake
man al an overhead bridge here. The
supreme Court set aside the verdict, ana
the case is here for new trial Inc
only discussion in this matter to-day was
as 10 whether the defendant company had
10 nav the cost OF the last trial before
getting the benefit q a new trial. Judge
Henley. for the plaintiff. contended that
section s5i2 OF the Code governed the
case. by whatever court the new trial
was granted, while Messrs. Segar and
Taylor. for the defendant, argued that
II did not apply 10 a new trial granted by
the Supreme Court. Judge Gunter mad
ruled that section $3.50 did apply Judge
Hancock. who is presiding at this term,
refused TO review this decision.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
DIR. JACKSON NOT GUILTY.
So said Twelve Norfolk hen-A hi'-
tie Boys suit.

so said Twelve Norfolk nen-A hi'-
tie Boys suit.
NORFOLK. VA, May 2S.-(speciaLl-
The argument in the case Of Dr. :. r.
tocl,eon on trial on the charge OF mai
nrsctice was begun in the Corporation
court this morning, and consumed TWO
and a half hours. The jury was out ao0ut
ffteen minutes. and returned a VeIolcs
81 ,o, euiltv. The verdict was received
b, the spectators with applause whiSh
the Court promptly checked Ut jan ,,N
80, received the warm Congratulations
of his friends present.
A LITTLE BOYS SUIT
Tho Court OF Law and Chancery was en-
eoeed to-day In the trial OF the SUIT OF
Inc little boy. Peter Miller agalns. ar.
Henry WriEhtson 10 recover wv IoI
faIso arrest and imprisonment. IL seems
tbat the plaintiff was arrested ana I'M,
nrisonsd on the charge Of stealing a siha'l
cua,titv of wood from the deiendant
woodward. and upon the waticr Delns
trvsstigated in the Police Court my
charge was dismissed. The counsel LOT
,be nlaintiff was Mr.. John G. Illtoh
re defendant was represented by Judge
Heath. ,.-r,
The iurv was out half an hour ana
returned a verdict of cent damages LOT
,bo nlai,tiff which is really a verdict lot
~. - idefence as in a case OF this sort IL
requires a verdict Of so 10 carry '"'
costs Of court against the ae'en0s'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
Miss PaImer's Musicale.

Miss Clara Bell Palmer. who has for
some time past been devoring her time
and talents 10 the raising Of funds for
the Virginia exhibit at the Atlanta Ex-
position, gave a brilliant musicale last
night at the residence Of Mr. William II.
Curtis, No. 10 north Twenty-ninth street.
assisted by Miss Narcssa Barton, Mr..
Shepherd Webb, and the Imperial Quar-
tette. The house and grounds were ef-
factiyely decorated with Chinese lanterns,
and the parlors and the garden were
crowded with a fashionable audience
which included many prominent must
clans OF this city. The programme was
a veritable piece de resistance. and was
charmingly interpreted. Refreshments
were served, and the proceeds from this
source, In addition TO the admission
charges. will result in a handsome add
ton to the building fund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
w. c. Il. I. at Highland Springs

A new Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was organized at Highland
Springs, one OF Richmond's thriving
suburbs. Monday night. by Mrs. j. w.
Newton, State Organizer Of the Woman
Christian Temperance Union.
4 very interesting address was delivered
by Mrs Newton preliminary TO the or
ganization All present were deeply i'm
pressed by her remarks.
Mrs. j. 3. Newell was elected president
Of the new union Mrs Charles Rubie
secretary, Mrs. d. J. Smith, treasurer
and Mrs. q. r. Garnett. corresponding
secretary. The prospects for a live and
prosperous union are very bright.
Mrs. Newton will make a special ad-
dress for the children at the Highland
Springs school-house this evening at $3.50
O'Clock
Mesdames 0. II. Russell. A. T.. Walt,
and G.. n. Lee accompanied Mrs New
ton, and assisted in the organization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
FIRE IN LURAY.
Large Rarn with Part of Contents
Desfroyed-The Loss.

IURAY. VA, May Is speeial)-The
large barn on the DeFord tannery pro-
perty here was totally destroyed by fire
tonight about 9 O'Clock. Some farming
machinery, hay etc. were also burned.
THE horses were gotten out, and through
the active efforts OF the Tannery Fire De-
nartment the fire was prevented from
spreading 10 the bark-sheds and other
property. II Is not known how the IRE
originated, as II was quite well under
way when discovered. The loss IS about
1890, partially covered by Insurance..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29

"Haltw the second time the negro turned
and fired at him. In an instant the
would-be assassin had disappeared. AS
sistance soon reached the officer, and II
was found that. although his wound was
an ugly one, It was not OF a dangerous
nature.
This morning a posse OF men secured
the adjacent woods In search OF the negro,
but they were unsuccessful a larger
posse went out this afternoon and made
a diugent hunt. but no trace OF the cui-
prit could be found.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29

tive "in regard 20 the alleged intimidation
~ miners at those works which have at
tempted to resume operations SAID
can best answer that by giving you the
substance Of telegram have just had
from the Governor on this subject, In
which he says;
my policy IS TO get along without the
troops n at all possible. make that the
last resort. but let workmen and opera
tors both know that J Will not have any
Intimidation or force. and say TO miners
that any action I'm that direction means
tbat I will be- compelled 70 send troops,
and that means loss Of all they have
gained hv their previous moderation, Tor
under the troops the men can work. adj
vice them that they can use any per-
sroeion. but warn them against any
show Of force; don't let them think that
bv force they can keep men from work
ing. for that viii precirltate troors. which.
under any circumstances. | wish TO avoid
81 have everywhere maintained the
rights OF the miners in this strike, and
propoge 70 stand by them just as long a.
they viii allow me. and. 81 far as | can
n-otect their rights. have so far re-
fused every request 10 send troops there.
ana hone and believe that the miners
will do. everything to preserve the peace,
and treat me with the same confidence
that I have so fully shown them. This Is
certainly the w.sest course
Troops 10 Remain Longer.
Governor O'Fsrrall last night received
telegram from Major william r. Slmons,
saving that ne was about 10 advise the
withdrawal OF the troops from Pocahon-
tas. but. after diligent inquiry, he was
persuaded that it would be unwise 10 do
o., GOT ct am advised" he wires, that
the Pocahontas miners all stop work at
4.30 o'clock I'm the afternoon In order TO
get I'm their houses before dark. Grocer,
Upland. and Pulaski mines are trying to
work They are guarded by over Ion men,
armed with Winchester rifles, and an
additional carload Of armed men were
carried over there yesterday"
The three mines referred TO are in
West Virginia. and. wlth the Houston.
are the only four there who did not cut
their scale Of wages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
SHOT A NEWPORT NEWS OFFICER.
The Same Negro That used His Pis-
fol on Inspector Peroe.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, May 2s.-tspe-
n. j. Rayfeld, Of this
city. was shot in the head about O'Clock
this morning by an unknown negro. who
is supposed 10 be the same man VINO shot
Mr. Emmett Peroe. one OF the chesapeake
and Ohio car-inspeetors. in Richmond
last night. The officer is not dangerous
~ wounded. the ball having struck his
skull and glanced around the head. going
out through the back OF the hat
Late last night Detective Duke, or the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway, telegraphed
Chief OF Police Harwood, OF this city, to
look out for the man who shot Car-ln'
spector Peroe. All che members OF the
police force read the message. and they
were on the alert. This morning Onlcer
Rayfield was at the Old Point junction.
when n Chesapeake and Ohio freight-'rain
from Richmond arrived. He saw a negro
walk stealthily from the train, and or
dered him TO halt. The command was
not needed. but when the policeman called
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
Caught Under His Wagon ana
Mashed.

VT Sol Peffarling a baker Of No. l7oS
east Franklin street, while driving his
wagon down Main street shortly after
o'clock last night. met with an acct
dent which was quite serious. and yet
unique At the corner OF Seventh street
the horse SHE'D and the wagon was over
turned. There were five children In the
vehicle. They escaped without injury but
not so with Mr. Pefferling. He was
caught under the body OF the wagon. and
badly bruised about the body and on
the head and one Of his feet and his
hand were badly mashed. The ambu-
lance was summoned, and DR.. Huxter,
who accompanied II, dressed the unfor-
tunate mans wounds, after which he
WAS taken 70 his home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
MEMORIAL-DAY At DANVIILE.
Interesting Exercises and an Inn
posing Procession

Interesting Exercises and an Inn
posing Procession.
DANNILLE. VA. May 2s-(Special)-
This was Confederate Memorial-Day here.
and one OF the largest crowds that have
turned out on such an occasion for seve-
raj years was present at the Academy Of
Music, where an excellent programme oil
music, recitation, etc, was rendered ana
an grafton delivered by Hon. a. NJ. Aiken
Judge Of the Corporation Court. The mii>
itary and Cabell Graves Camp Confede.
rate Veterans, were out in full force, and,
with the long line OF carriages and people
on foot, made an imposing procession to
the cemeteries Here flowers were scat
tered on the graves Of the dead.
Rev. DR.. T. Is. Thames, pastor OF the
First Baptist church, al the request OF
the Ladies' Memorial Association paid a
tribute TO the late Alexander Martin. sol
der and preacher. and who was pastor
Of the First Presbyterian church mere at
the time OF his death.
Mr.. j. H. Dickerson. Of Neapolis ana
Miss Lena VI. Hughes, Of Scottsyille. Al
bemarle county, who was on a visit 10
Neapolis went to Pelham this afternoon,
where they were married.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
CROCKETT ARsENIC-LITHIA


elevation 1900 feet. opens JUNE /. 1925.
A quiet mountain resort especially
equipped for HOT AND COLD ARSENIC
LiTIfIA BATHS. which. combined with
the internal use of the water. rapidly
restores broken-down and oyerworked
Nervous Systems. Cures rheumatism.
Govt, Dyspepsia. Skin Eruptions, In
sOmnia, Kidney and Bladder Disorders,
Diabetes, and Brights Disease. Clears
and beauties tho complexion Write for
pamphlet. NJ. G. THOMAS. Manager,
my 21-gu ShaWsyille Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
CORPS ISLAND.

Virgina's seaside resort IN the Atlantic
Ocean. Unrlvaltd for It's surf-bathlng
and magnificent View of the ocean. In
crease of hotel accommodations and other
improvements Those desiring plenty OF
shooting and fishing can ind II AZ CObb's
Island. Route. We will meet daily the
II % north bound and the Al south-bound
train at Cobb's Station. on the New York,
PHILADELPHIA ana Norfolk railroad. Pas
sengers transferred TO island by steamer;
Terms: $3.50 per day; @l2 per week, so
oer month For further Information adj
dress COBB g. SPADY Proprietors,
5bySu. Tu&M2 I'm Chesapeake, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
As SEEN At HUNTINGTON.
The Outlook Regarding Resumption
in West Virginia.

HUNTINGTON. W. VA, May 2S.-Re-
norts received in this city from up IN
Norfolk and Western raiiroal state that
Zeal NJ the mines resumed operations
to-dav and that more will do so in the
neXt few DAYS. In some instances
men seemed anxious TO return but In
otbers the strikers places were hlled.
~ trouble has taken place in Mcdowell
county. a number Of deputy sherifrs have
heen sworn in, 20 be ready In case or an
emergency. In the mean time the Nor
foI,, and Western company has com
nenced TO move some coal North. ana
businessmen along the ilhe are mueh
M ed with the prospect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
nrnGET FROM MILLBoRO'.
Death of Mr.. John WoOd-Thrown
from IA Horse-Q

from n HorSe-Quarnntine.
MILLBORO DEPOT. VA, May Is
(Special)-NIr. John Wood. aged So, died
at his home. two miles from here,
last night. Mr. Wood was a son OF N.
J. Wood, who served in the Mexican
war. He had been III about two weeks
with grip. His funeral will take place
tomorrow at Windy Cove church.
Charles Ford, son OF John c. Ford, was
thrown from a horse this evening. just
outside OF Mllboro, and his collar-bone
was broken by mis- falling on pile or
rock. He Is getting along fairly well. al
though suffering very much.
Millboro' is under rigid quarantine resu-
lations now on account Of smallpox In
Staunton. We have a good corps OF Of
hcers on duty at all hours, and II would
be almost impossible for the disease 10
reach here Every read Is guarded, and
no one from Stanton Is allowed 10 come
in the place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
wrsT LYNCHnrRG HOTEL.

40 rooms; now open; three miles from
Union Depot. LynchbuFg. TroIey-cars
every twenty minutes. Blue Ridge
view. Professor John W. Mallet. OF
University, says the chaiybeate spring IS
equal TO any iron spring In Virginia FOR
medicinal use Tennis-cOurt, ten-pn al
ley. Switchboard free. FOR guests only.
For picture Of hotel and other lnforma-
non apply 20 O.. l.. STUBBS,
-. a2- 10 i Sll4rn Noef INnchhurg Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
cALwELL HOUSE.

White Sulphur Springs. W. Va, Mrs.
NJ. j. Dickson, proprietor. An elegant
resort. Altitude, 400 feet.
The CALWEIL has been lately re-
modelled and furnished, has a large and
well shaded lawn and is only short
and pleasant walk from the famous
White sulphur Springs. The guests 81 this
house nave mi The PRIVILEGES OF the White
SulDhur water. baths. bau-room, lawn,
parlOr etc. Of the Grand Central Hotel,
For further information address THE
CALWELL HOUSE. White sulphur
Springs. Bus meets all trains.
my 26-Su& W2ln
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-29
PAGE COUNTY.
Appointments By the County Court
Personal.

" WV 'phhAs
Personal.
LURAY. va. May 2S.-(special)-Upo
the recommendation Of the Board Of Su.
pervisors Of this county, J. r. Mccullough
has been appointed superintendent Of the
Poor by the County Court. and Thomas
W Shenk County Surveyor. Mr.. McCul-
Tough succeeds himself and Mr. Shenh
has heretofore held the position to which
he has been appointed. Both are efficient
public servants, and the former is chair
man OF the Democratic County Commit
tee.
Mr.. f. II. Tharpe. agent for the Adams
Express Company and Treasurer OF Luz
ray, will leave this week with his famr>
on a western trip, 10 be absent five or six
weeks.
DR.. II. J. Smoot. ex-senator from Page
and Shenandoah. has been confined 10 his
house for a week or ten days by sick.
ness He does not improve very rapidly.
but his many friends hope to see him
out again soon.