The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-20

The state Fairs are shutting Down on tho
Fakirs Atmosphere Pressure.

HUGHEsvILLE, VA. Sept l9.-Speciai
The drought. which shows no sign OF
abatement, continues TO be the principal
subject CT conversation in this portion OF
I,oudoun County. However. notwith-
standing the drought the yield Of the ear
IL plrnted Germ will be large, as the crop
had almost mature1 before the severity
OF the drought was felt. The yicld Oh
the late corn CROP will be short.
The quarterly meeting OF the Orthodox
Friends was neld at Lincoln on SATURDAY
and Sunday. AMI was attended by large
congregations. Several visiting ministers
and members from Virginia. Maryland.
and elsewhere were in attendance.
one notable feature OF the Hamilton
Horse and colt Show" was the entire
absence OF all gambling devices and IA
kris This is marked Improvement
uno, the usual management q fairs IN
this county. and will doubtless commend
the Hamilton Association 10 the favorable
consideration Of n large class or our clt-
zors who have long ceased TO attend such
exhibitions because gamblers from the
adjacent cities and elsewhere flock 10
these gatherings. and by paying 70 the
mans cement some required sum obtain
permission 10 ply their thieving trade.
THE Hamilton association has declared it,
nfIEnO-N NHHff'n
the Kind
THE LAYING OF the cornerstone OF the
new Protestant Episcopal church In Lees
burg by Bishop John b. Newton. OF Nir-
cinia. assisted by the Rev. Bergman
Green. OF St. James church. Lecshurg.
and the Rev. John j. Lamonthe. OF ST.
Paul's. Hamilton, was an occasion OF
much interest.
The new church will be handsome
cdidce. The initial efforts towards build
ing this new church were inaugurated
while the late Rev. II. T. Davis, ID. d.,
was rector Of St James church, ana hal
his earnest support. DR.. Davis was rec
tor Of 81. James twenty-four years, ana
was honored and loved by the people
OF Leesburg generally without regard 20
denomination or creed. DR.. Davis was
chaplain Of the Sixth Virginia Cavalry
during the war and was held In the high
est admiration and love by his old com.
rades. who were witnesses of his heroism
and Of his earnestness and zeal ~ MS
Masters cause. and OF MS uhceaslhs
lahors for their spiritual interests.
His friends and admirers erected n mon
ument 10 his memory in the Leesburg
Cemetery, but in consideration or his long
and devoted service for the church In
I.eesburg and of his efforts In behalf OF
the new church. the latter should contain
some memorial OF this man Of God, there
fore It is hoped that steps Will be taken
to place in the said church memorial
window 70 his memory.
There has been entered upon record In
the clerks Office Of this county chartor
granted by Judge Nicol TO the 'Atmos-
pheric Railway and Power Company
for applying atmospheric pressure or
power TO all kinds Of machinery that may
be desired The capital stock or the
new company is 100000 Mr.. @. W. 5.
Turner, OF Leesburg. IS the general coun-
seller for the company.
Mr. Matthews. young English student
from oxford. who is an evangelist OF con-
siderable note, began n series OF services
in 81 James Episcopal church Wednes-
day evening.
The local option contest In Mercer DIS
trct is waxing warm. the clergymen OK
that and other districts OF tho county
having thrown themselves into the nghS
with vim.