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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

Miss Anna White. a handsome young
woman. well connected. committed
suicide a. Dallas. Tex. by taking NOR
phine- She was engaged 70 a young
man zad the day Of the wedding was
fixed Her lover failed TO put in an .p-
nearaEes at the appointed time. His
conduct and the modification eans~.i
her to bro.sd over the affair Ina note
found on the dresser she requested
that hand he engaged to furnish
music at the funeral. aud also that her
reereant lover be requested to place .
f0rzl Offering on her coin
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

While removing a tree near Lops
Oak post of5ee. note far from Carks-
vile. Tenn. Marshall Bitter and Joha
Harvey were fstallyinjured-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

Mr q. " Ness5naIs. assistant lasa
ioner % the Yazao & Ml.slss.pp
valley Road. closed last xs~< sz.~ %
s.o"' acres q and lying IA Eslirar ard
Coahoula eoauta~s. to a party Of afseen.
whose hoaaes a. present arr IN Issxa Is
EAs the euusaumzsfou q deal shieh
has been N contemplation t.r several
weeks. and Il mans great deal ~h~s
considered sin a vses - - sashls
effect upon esh=r Nsrsh wes,sru p~opl...
Most % the and Nhira was traasserrs,s
In she deed Is sinbsres. huc she par
ehassrs all move asoa u a. q ssry
early daF All precessi - oaee - clear
and pat it in coadltioa asr a psrslAl crop
next year They all br.sg tAeir FAM
ilies sta them and uaxe their fasarn
homss u the S0sth- II the eslanv. fa-
szch i Eill iaieed BE-. meets wish aoiA-
ing % m4litata 2ga4ns. their lasarss.-
meat Of The eo4aEFY. sAsir sal sfa-t.on
~sA4 ias the m~Ans " krisglax maar
others froz thefr fosa neigh Lof has.-L
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

TAnUKxs throughout the United
States. rs reported BY r "a Dan &
Co for the week ended on the 18Th,
were 80. against e53 for the eo-r~-
spending week last year for Canada
the failures were 81, against ~ last
year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

2 PREsIDKST CLEVELAND and his fam
ny will go to woodley. their country
residence. after the return of the pres
ident and his party from the Atlanta
exposition. and remain there until the
cold weather sets in.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

The wife Of Thomas Priee. of sebree.
Ky. the bride Of week. took NOR
Phine- bat was saved by doctors. after
several hours hard work.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

l. is stated that from coo to 500 voters
have been stricken from the registra-
tion books BY the election couuis-
sioners Of Jackson county for non-pay-
nest Of the poIl-ta1.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

ON the 18th Ex-senator John J. In
gals announced himself a candidate
Tor the United States senatorship from
hansas to succeed Senator William A
PETER.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

SECRETARY CARLISLE has accepted
the invitation to attend the annual
dinner of the New York chamber of
commerce on November IS He will
deliver the principal address. speaking
on Sound Money
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

IL IS stated that the grand Jury
which had been Investigating the ease
of Miss Elizabeth FfagIer, charged
with killing n young eolored boy in
Washington last August. voted. on the
i5th- to return an indictment against
her.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

The constitution Of the Cuban rev
olutionary government. which was
adopted at meeting Of the iusurgent
leaders in Puerto Principe. on sepsem-
ber q. has been promulgated.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

MATos srEoSs Of New York Will 70
10 Atlanta. Ca to visit the exposition
November Is. or Manhattan day. shich
Is evacuation day in New York The
old board will go with him as . gaard
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

Az imperial ordinance has been is
sued by the milkado prohibiting Jap
anese subjects from visiting Corea
without special permission.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

CHASTITY AND HEALTH was the
subject ofa paper read before the Pur-
fty congress in Baltimore. Md. on the
18th. by Mrs ]. IL Kellogg. ~ D.. Of
Battle Greek, Mich
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

srASsBURy, the Australian oarsman.
has accepted the challenge Of -wag-
Harding. the English seuller. to row
a race for the championship Of the
world and s5oo side. the contest to
take place on the Thames.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

- Washington il Is understood that
.ne report Of the engineer commission
nj, ~n,cn visited Nicaragua last summer
- iAsor the construction Of an inter
ses4nle canal, but that it will not rec
-A.'hend the entire route already sur
.syed, and upon which il Is claimed
sa~ - WORK costing. in the aggregate
Ia millions of dollars has been
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

Mrs Harriet Mcfarland. oldest ress-
dent Of Daviess county. Ky. died re-
seniiy. aged a. She lived al he. LIE
o. 9 sRxkoro
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24
THE coNoE De vsnAoITo LOST
Notwithstanding the E1ort. Of the p.al.h
Gosernmsat 70 Keep the Matter s<.r-s.

Government 20 Keep the Matter secret
JACKSONVILLE Fla. Oct sL-A ca
blegrsm from key West. Fla. says.
Passengers by the Maseotte last mig q
bring word that notwithstanding the
fact that the government has en-
deavored to keep the matter quiet. it
IS now positively known that the war
ship COnde de ven2dito was lost While
rendering assis,aaee % the ship Cres
tobal COlOnOn the Colorado reefs
Martinez Canpos was expected 70
arrive in Havana to-day At nooa.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

I've uaaar~d sad Fsrty H-u.-. N Au
b~-srsfea-lttti~ fa.arss-~ to Cox-r
tsss>--rhe Fire the wsrs ss 80 tse-a-
stzry whs Woald usx. B~~a Lyaeh~a
~ taaxht- --rtsas Aestd~as TO >~w or-
I~sss -sxhts-~r.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

sAovkD in appearance and evil
c.y N excellent health. President
~ t.and returned to Washington. on
s tssh. tron his summers vacation at
- "@oseS He made the trip on the
yacht Oneida, encounteriug
-. - foegh weather. while Ms. C,exe-
al 80 .ae children returned By spe-
ne President e'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

The prOtraeted meeting that has
been IN progrrss at Union tabernacle
Hopkinsville, Ky. being conducted by
Rev sam Jones. the noted evaugelis,
closed the other evening with an su-
dienee Of 5000 present During his
star Mr. Jones made several appeals
10 the public for aid for the ,zb-rna-
ele, which was s.. so In debt, aud se-
cured about $500 The congregation.
numbered from 1900 To 600 at every
service At the close Of the meeting
nearly 100 went forward 10 expires.
their intentiOn OF uniting with the
church
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

s.ne. euss of Marlborough the
w. % Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt,
Yo-r es1ed IN Central park. New
a. ~y a'y, on the 18th, on the eharrs
rsn;s1- park ordinances in riding
wirs Gown hill ON his hieycIs
polsr. = ,eet on the handles At the
&c. So station he expressed regret snd
and norance Of the ordinance
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

A boiler expl~iesi In the rear Of the
Exchange. the leading hSsel al Mant-
xou~ry. Ala the ether night while
Hso~t - the guests we're a, suPp-r. de-
Haoi lshing the electric light plant. the
laanary azd the rear portio1 Of the
hot-l. and shaking every hsaSs in
town In an Instant the hotel wAs Ia
total darkness. the wuuaenansf chilarea
S-r~ screaming and falling down th@
siairNaFNs aad /. pAniS WAS ca Foar
or ave n~Ero izzatr~sses we're the S1sy
an-s ~eriSuSly injar~d. no1- q thezn
fatally The sre department. saturated
tA~ Debris wish water Aaa qa-neA>d
th~ sAss~~ before zaY harm w2s dos
~ then The %. = estimated as
sle 80 vithozs iasarzno~.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

y Vas down "a the rruxran,~ that
Niss tiaiid. daughter q The mayor %
Nashville. Tenn.. shoaiA christ~a th.
sew xaahoat Nashville At Newp1x-
Se1S Vita her fafher she va. on
her SAY - SeSPart News a1d % ar
rival a. Harp~r's FERRY received t-l--
gram that her hrotA-r wulisza bad
accidentally killed himself Mr. G1iIa
Asa his daughter rwturu-d 10 Nash
vile. and the act ot ehris.enizx tn.
new vessel was performed By Mss
Emma Thompson. OF Nashville. Coz
gresham washington. Of Tennessee.
represented the mayor OF Nashville.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24

The little town - Acre~. Ca. ou tho
brsnsvbek a Western raliru@A far
sishes remarkable political inessteat.
There are terty voters IN the iitsle VII
lage and the other DAY they held al
election Tor municipal osicerx Tier.
vss cuiy one sie<et ia th~ aeid. il =
true. but vheH they lined up % veie
unsier the op~ration % the new regis
trstion iaw. i Eas found that thirtv-
nin- men cut of forty lad failed %
qualify. and therefore could 10. vos.-
The eniy man Sho bat qaaii1-d w.s
Nr- Bctz HHi. thu candidate for
maTor- Upoa him devclved the re-
spoasihGisy % the entire ei>ctic1-
HIS vote w4s the oaiy one coant@d.
and Il elected the eatire board Of town
sssls-s.rx
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1895-10-24
NO. As.
SOUTHERN GLEaslsoS



An estimate of the output OF the coal
AMI ere mines % Alabama for this year
was given out the other day By state
Mine Inspector Iiillheuse- lie states
that the coal output will amoun; 20 not
less thaa s.oos. 90 tons, and the coke
over Ice 90 tons Last year there
VA. mined a little over 4oa. coo
tons u coal. but a strike Of several
Henihs hlud@red IL somewhat Darinx
i-el the outpat amoented % over s.
e@o. eco tons. the largest output ever
secured in Aiabama The output az
the ore mines this year Will b~ in
creased more than Ssa0eo tcu& Last
year's output smounte.i 70 1T. rs
tons The ousput a. the furnaces IA
birmingham district will ~ larger
thsn ts was in I've. the lArg~>, ever
obtained in sh~ dssfrfes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17
District Chief Templar Was Present.

The report in yesterdays Times of the
session of District Lodge, No. l. /. O. G..
r., is calculated 10 create the erroneous
impression that District Templar w. NJ.
Bickers was not present during the SEES
sion. He had arranged with District
Counsellor Holland TO open the session,
on account of inability TO be present eX-
actly at the opening hour, but the District
Templar soon arrived and presided dur
ing the session. His report Of the state OF
the order I'm the district and the prospects
for the furtherance of the cause was
very encouraging
He made a vigorous speech attacking
the liquor traffic and very earnestly APP
pealed for Jealous work and systematic
co-operation in furtherance of the tenn
perance cause. Mr.. r. c. Traylor also
spoke earnestly and forcibly, and there
were many other excellent speeches. The
session was an inspiring one, the attend
ance being large and the reports from the
several lodges indicating healthy growth
and zeal.
sidney Lodge entertained the District
Lodge in a very handsome manner The
supper provided was excellent and oounti-
full, and the large assemblage was enthu-
siastic in praise of Sidney's noble men
and women.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17

be the commencement OF res uiaI I'm va, -
celebrations that VIII IN UNI hl'e,ie,,t Arc
recognized observance throughout VAC
South. IT., Az, ,,,inde
!. spirit Of gratitude exists in the minus
Of many TOW ards this great phlianthIo-
MIST ana il is believed that some expires,
SION viii he given 10 IL at the proposed
nnbIio meeting at Central School on
he occasion of Mr.. Peabody's celebration
which will take the shape OF suggestion
tI.f some enduring mOnum aut be erecleu
to his memory. 10 be secured Dy lhCSc
who have been the direct benenclaile5
OF his munihcent gifts. ,., ,,......,,..,
This matter has been ltttl" dlscusseu
go far but IL is I'm the minds or a mum
her of people and may prove one or those
matters which spontaneously Rke non"
of the people. ,...5
some monument 10 Mr.. Peabody in 1Hch-
.nond. TO be built by popular subscnp-
tiOns from the scholars and graduates
Of the public schools since Mr.. PEABODY q
donations were made. -,
The puS.fc meeting referred 10 VIII DC
entirely distinct from the Occupations
I'm the various schools. and VIII take
place in the afternoon. Hon. }. IdylOf
Ellyson viii preside and Rev. DR.. Hose
viii make an address
II was hoped that Hon, J. l. Nj. curry
would be here also, but proposed trip
to Europe viii prevent his attendance.
Doubtless other speeches will be made.
The Times presents herewith WhaJ
Is said 10 be an excellent likeness OF the
great philanthropist. whose name VIII be
on the lips of thousands of his youthlui
benefciaries tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17
CINCINNATI INQUIRER.

This is from the Cincinnati Inquirer:
The concert at the Odeon at night was
attended by a cultured and appreciatiye
audience. The stage and boxes were
decorated in the college colors OF blue and
gold. The programme contained all those
Elements OF college variety and vivacity
that makes such an entertainment re-
freshlngly pleasing. II was light, buoyant
with young life, and sparkling with pa
thos, wit and good humor. The Glee Club
IS composed OF five first tenors, i've sec
ond tenors. five first bassos and hVe
second bassos, mathematically balanced
az 10 numbers and actually well pro-
portioned In voice volume. as their sing
Ing indicated. The bassos were especial
~ rich in tonal quality.
Their selections Were: Three DauShtie
Men" by Humphries; West Eirsinia
medley: a negro melody. "Standln' On de
Corner: Mrs Winslow's Soothing Sir
mn: .Boreen." by Atherton, and the
"creole Love Song" by Denza. IN which
the Banjo and Mandolin Clubs joined.
Each number was generously encored.
ana so well received 1t would have been
difficult TO select any as having pleased
the most. The clubs singing Indicated
thorough training and conscientious Ell
fort. The voices were fresh and vigorous,
iurartiax tina trua college glow OF entnh-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17

of the college cOlOrs, orange and blue.
Flags Of the same colors were hung back
of the boxes, relieving the monotony OF
the hall.
The three clubs opened the programme
with 1.-THE Orange and the Blue, ar
ranged by Harrison Randolph, the direc-
tor of the Glee Club. From then on the
clubs alternated on the stage, and each
received generous applause. Mr.. Bufthe
was called out four times in response 10
his first song. THE YeOman's wedding
Song" and at last gave an excellent pan
tomime OF a young lady dressing her
hair preparatory to a call. The numor OF
the exhibition was not lost on the audl-
ence. and was received with round OF
hearty laughter. The soloist smiled APP
provingly, and for that was made 10 go
out and bow again. ,,. -
The University OF Virginia Medley,
by the Glee Club, and New Haven
Waltzes," by the Mandolin Club. were
selections especially worthy Of notice. ana
aid not fail Of double encores.
The members OF the Clubs did not ar
rive until late yesterday evening, ana
were hurried TO the hall. They were
tired out with travelling, but showed no
lad effects of their trip in their singing
mr. nIaving. They came here from Mem
phis. having completed southern tour
and will go back TO college from mere
They have been nearly three weeks on
their trip. and express themselves as well
satisfied with the reception accorded them
here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17
"Hi.tsr. Them's PizeD."

Soon after the war had occasion 10 90
TO Petersburg IL was about the time the
Confederate Hospitals here were being
emptled and the unfortunates were going
nome. many OF them 10 die. The rail-
road, worn out. reminded one OF couh'
try corduroy. We would go a few miles
and then stop to repair the engine. We
were in open box cars, full OF gay Yankee
officers and northern visitors, come down
10 see the Confederate wreck. In my
car was a poor emaciated North Caro-.
unian. reduced 10 about eighty pounds
and yellow as an orange with JauDdlce.
A young Yankee officer jumped out OF the
car and gathered a handful OF beautiful
red poison oak flowers. held them 10 his
nose. and said, Delicious. The Tar-heel
looked at him with his poor. weak, vel.
low eyes with perfect Indifference. but
said mildly; Mister them's pizen." Tho
officer threw the flowers down like light
1lng, 'What--what id you say, you
yellow eyed rebel, -----, ----. ---; why
didn't you tell me?" The Tar-heel. too
alex for much exeriion sat In his corner
perfectly still and quietly replied u
wouldn't keer II all You alls were plsen-
ed" Al this a crowd of bluscoats gath
cred around and cussed and threatened
the poor, sick Confed. lie did not show
the slightest sign OF fear, but seemed
bored, and hts last shot turned the whole
thing into rIdicuie. ''Yes. yes." he said.
lest like Yankees. Ten big. fat. well men
tight one sick man. Don't bother me.
I'm going to sleep" J."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17
The Birds are Suffering.

The following correspondence between
a prominent New York Wall-street law
yer tand ,1r. Polk Miller, president Of
the Virginia Field Sports Association,
will be read with interest by farmers and
sportsmen of Virginia:
wall street, New York, Feb. 10, 1891
Polk Miller, Esq, Richmond. Va:
My Dear Sr.-I wish to inquire OF YOU,
If you will permit me to trouble you in
the matter, concerning shooting at Les
ter Manor, King William county.
/ have friend who needs change, and
we thought of coming down for a weeks
shooting. We were anxious TO get tur-
key. / believe they can be shot in
King William county up to the 18th of
March. / believe there is no hotel at
Lester Manor, and hardly know what
arrangements we could make Neither
| nor my friend have ever been after
wild turkey, and our idea was to consult
some one at Richmond as to where was
the best place TO 90, and come down TO
Richmond about March LIST, and start
from there for such town as promised
the BEST results. Can you advise me in
the matter?
/ take the liberty Of enclosing an adj
dressed and stamped envelope, and trust
that You will be good enough to reply.
Yours very truly,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17
BREEDEN, TALLEY & COMPANY.

siasm 10 their glees and songs. Tn
bounded enthusiasm was created by the
singing Of pixie" Mr.. Burthe, BARI
tone, carried away the solo honors or
the evening. He Is qaite az clever at
acting as in singing, and his pantomime.
making "a ladys toilet. was exceedingly
funny. In little touches OF wit and come
dy he always suits his facial expression
to tie sentiment. and is perfectly natural.
IIe has a sympathetic voice. responsive
to pathos as well az humor. Among ms
most enjoyable efforts must be remem-
bered the solo parts of the negro love
song and 1.-The Yeoman's Wedding song
The selections OF the Banjo club were
rendered in the fine expression and grace
full poeti delivery. The Elberon
WaItzes" were sprlghtly and dainty. The
Mandolin club was heard In the march.
Bohemia" given da capo, In "rhe New
Haven WaltZes' and Sousa's Manhattan
Beach March, The orange and oiue
"Tobasco." by the Glee and MANDOLIN
Clubs. which opened the programme, was
delightfully."- rendered. With good balance
expression and precision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17
Osite n High Tribute.

The Memphis Commercial-Appeal In
its large Valentine edition has the fol
lowing regarding Miss Houston, VINO is
member OF The Times staff:
"A Young woman who is rapidly com
ing to the front in journalism and lit
erary circles is Miss Alice Lodge Hous-
ton. OF Virginia. Her work on The Rich
mond Times and the Southern Church
men ever receives commentator. 1t has
clearness, strength and finish, with dis
tiLct individuality. Her literary reviews
are bright and discriminative,a the So
ciety articles from her pen have the pun
gent flavor OF originality. Miss Houston
IS the only literary editor In virginia.
Her friends predict for her a brilliant fu-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17
PEABODY CELEBRATION.
THE EIERCLSES HERE ~ HONOR or
the PHILANTHROPIST,
4 Public Meeting at Central sohool-Cere.
mon. - Mt all the Scbools-To Build
Monument

"If there ever was Il mda who deserves
memorial from the people OF the South
said "a Wcil-knDwu educator al few days
agO. 1T ls George Peabody. lie has done
more for the South iu his gifts TO cdu-
cation than any other single bencfactor."
Mr.. Peabody gifts not only were Of
the greatest service i'm the supper, OF the
public schools, but they implanted 70 spirit
Of education and made possible a grand
system Of public schools which without
such aid. would have taken long years
20 create.
The Virginia schools If reports be true
have taken kindly to the circular eug-
gestion sent out by Superintendent Mas
scy for a memorial programme and ccic-
bratiOn Of Mr.. Peabody's birth tomorrow
This programme. which Will be carried
out in each one Of the public schools Of
this city tomorrow morning with special
features. was fully outlined in last sun
days Times
ii is proposed that the celebration shall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17

He was a hard-working. Jealous school
teacher and had juSt told the class that
wool comes off the sheep and is made into
blankets. clothing, &c. 10 keep US warm
I'm cold weather. and he proceeded to
ou.stion little Willie. who had been rather
inattentiye during the lesson. Now.
Willie" said the teacher. where does
wool come from
Ion the Sleeps back. teaeher?' replied
Willie.
.And what them? inquired the teacher.
Willie could not answer.
What are these made from?" asked the
teacher. touching Wilkes trousers With
the cane.
Uncle Johns old 'uns." replied Willie.
Tho North StSys - - =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17
THE ORANGE AND BLUE.
UNIVERSITY BOYS COMING TO RICH
MOND NEXT WEEK.
The Giee, Banjo aud Mandolin Clubs VIII
Appear at the Academy of Music Tor
Good Cause.

OLLEGE boys are
always favorites In
richmond, and one
OF the greatest so
cial events OF the
present season Will
be the appearance in
Richmond on the
evening OF Tuesday,
February 18th. OF
the University OF
Virginia Glee, Banjo
and Mandolin clubs
at the Academy .
The proceeds Will be
for the benefit OF the
Home for Incurables.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17
Salvation ARMY.

captain Wright and Lieutenant Stewart
from Baltimore. two women warriors
have arrived. and will take charge OF the
meetings at the Salvation Army barracks.
3O4 west Broad street, to-day. Everybody
is invited to come and hear the happy
Irish lass and the Scotch nightingale al
3 and T.. NJ -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-17
Richmond. Va, Feb. &c. lSg

Richmond Va, Feb. 1G, 1895.
Dear Sr.-I have your esteemed favor
Of the 18th inquiring about turkey shoot
Ing in King William county. Va. Just
at this time we have a deep snow, and il
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 i am
calling upon the farmers to feed them.
Thousands of the latter have been found
stif 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 pro-
posed trip for the present.
At any other time when I can serve
you, 1t will give me great pleasure to do
SO.
Yours very respectfully,
POLK MILLER
Pres. Va. Field Sports Assn.