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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29

GLADESBORO. VA. Dec. Is Special
Dr l.. f.. Volt Of Iillsvile. Carroll
county, one OF the best and Oldest physi-
clans of the county. died "a few days since
Constable James Boyd. who resided 4
few miles south Of here. died suddenly a
few days since.
M John Stanley. Of this vicinity. died
a few days ago. Mr.. Stanley was one
Of the first settlers Of this county, and
was near 100 years old.
Rev J. Chaplin Is very low: not ex-
pocted 10 live. his physicians have given
him up Is hopeless.
The wife OF L. 5 Guager W. S Morris
died a few days since with consumption
The beautiful daughter Of Mr.. Hardin
Bcamer died a few days since
The revenue officers captured and cut
up moonshne still near here some two
or three days ago. and are trying TO To-
cate another which is thought to be near
here.
". r.. Roberts and son. Of Pilot Noun
tain. n. c.. is in town to-day on business
County court GIis Honor Judge n. =.
Oglesby presiding) is now In session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
JOyE LITGHs Ar LOChsMfIHS.
An Ordinance That Secures Quiet on
Christmas Day.

CHAPEL HILL. y. c.. Dec. 2S.--Spe-
cial.-Afost of the University students
have gone home. ana our little village -
taking things very quietly. Even CHRIST
mas day is exceedingly quiet here. which
IS perhaps partly accounted for by "A
late town ordinance. making 10 a 50
nne even TO sell fireworks I'm the place.
Mr. r. A. Eubanks ana Miss Lydt
Harris. both of this place. were married I,l,.a
here on Wednesday I'D. by Rev. George
V. Tilloy. While tho mother OF the
bride was away for the day in neigh
boring town taking steps To prevent tne
marriage. il is said). the young people
found the desired opportunity and made
use of II.
The Baptist church here is still vacant,
and has made out "A call 10 Rev. MT. MOT
ton. of LOuisburg, y. c..
There was a Christmas tree I'm the
Baptist church last night. The crowd
was large and the presents numerous.
The late pastor OF the Methodist
church. Rcv. L. $ MOssey goes 10 his
new charge at Morohcad city tomorrow.
The new pastor. Rev. y. ~. -. Wilson.
Is already here and has begun the duties
of his new charge. Mr.. Wilson is a grad
uate of the University of
the class of 1856.
Rev. Dr. Needham y. Cobb. Of Samp-
son county. and his three daughters are
here spending Christmas with his son,
Professor Collier Cobb.
The University library is now being
kept open on Sundays Some favor this
management. others oppose it-amOng the
latter the librarian.
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NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
A RECOUNT or BdLLOTs ORDERED
IN A CONTESTED CASE.
a Young Couple Steal n March on the
Brides Mother-Virginia Preachers
in Durham -Railroad To lie soid'

RALEIGH. y. c.. Dec. 2s.-SpeclaL-
The news of the death OF eN-Supellh-
tendent OF Public instruction . NJ. iih-
ger was heard here with much sorrow
for while he was in Office his home was
here. and he made many friends. MAJOR
Fingers death was very sudden iio
left "A wife. but no children. Governor
Carr and many other prominent men STtp
Mrs Finger kilograms OF sympathy. nc
died AT his home in Newton.
During the holidays there has not pccl
an accident here To mar the pleasure u
the occasion. g. 8
The mandamus which was asked Tor OF
the Supreme Court judge TO compel lne
clerk of the court to procure the pai.o's
i'm the BrOughtOn-Y Young election cohlS91
case for recount. was issued by JUG
Walter Clark. lie gave hearing 10 VI.
clerk as to why the ballots should ho'
be- produced. and as not surlcieht fed-
son was given, the order was issued i9r
the recount on Wednesday the 5Dth., III
this order is not obeyed the clerk VIII ne
held in contempt of court, Tor there pt-
ing no Supreme Court in session, there
can be no appeal. ., -
The business Of the merchants all over
the country has been specially good SINCE
the election.
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4 DIIUOND DRTLL TIST.
Eev.J. &. Gray Bids His Old Congregation
Good Bye.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Dec. rs
Special.--A diamond drill has been put
10 WORK on the coal vein recently dis
covered in stafford, and the deposit Will
Ice thoroughly tested.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II. Franklin ccie-
bratcd the nfty-sccOnd anniversary OF
their marriage. They were the recipients
Of many presents.
Rev. J. G. Gray preached his farewell
sermon TO bis congregation at Trinity
church last night After the services iu
the Nestfy hc babe each member
present good bye. The scene was very
affecting. 10 leaves Thursday 10 take
charge of church at Ellridee Nh.
The Nasons Of this city attended the
Presbyterian churcl. in 70 body Sunday
afternoon end listened to a. learned fcr-
mon by tho Kcv. Richard NJ. Hodge. who
is a Mason. The occasion was the an
nunl sermon OF the anniversary Of st.
John the evangelist. who Is q pltrOn
saint cf this order. and whose anniver-
sary the Mnsons always celebrate by seli-
giOus @ Crcise-.
Ice harve~tars have been busy filling
their houses. AMI skaters are enjoying
file SPORT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
TTRGINTI PREdCHLR ~ DURHIu.
Left the Church fo Elope and BE Married
by Justice of the Peace.

DURHAM. y. c., Dec. 2S-Special-
Special services were held at the Presby-
terrain church yesterday noon and even
ing. In the morning It's first pastor, Rev.
II. T.. Darnel. now OF Hampton. Va.
conducted the services Twenty-Five years
ago. when Durham WAS but "a hamlet he
IL vas who. by persistent work, laid the
foundation for The present splendid
church oditco and also OF its present
large membership In the evening Rev
j. Y. Fair. -. d.. of Richmond. delivered
a discourse. said by many TO have been
the most fOrc!hlc they ever listened TO.
Thirteen marriages were cOnsumated in
town during the past week The last
was the elOpemont OF Mr.. Wreun Watts
and Miss Brock from the Presbyterian
church yesterday 10 a justice Of the
peace three miles I'm the country. who
quickly performed the legal function OF
making them man and wife.
Generally speaking our merchants arc
grati6ed AT their Christmas trade. hay
ing done more than they anticipated.
Most Of cur factories. cotton and to-
bacco. will resume operations tomorrow.
The tobacco warehouses viii not open
for trade until next week.
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UfNfE.fL CITY.
The Enormous Output OF Pyrites for the
Wear.

MINERAL CITY. VA, Dec. 2S.-Spe-
cial.-Agreeable TO many. Christmas has
been unusually quiet in this section and
no violence has occurred.
rho sulphur Mines Company have
closed their shipment for the year. the
output OF pyritcs having aggregated d.
o0 tons. the largest tonnage ever made
from this mine.
The Arminius Mines have made very
large shipment in the past year. ana the
total shipments from both mines VIZ
doubtless exceed 5000 tons.
The Arminius Mines have made some
very extensive Improvements. and with
these advantages the prospect for the
coming year Will be very bright.
The patrons Of this station are delight
ed 10 hear Of the recent promotion OF
Mr.. 6. G. Walker division superintend-
ent OF the Chesapeake and ohio. His
ever -watchfulncss 10 the interest and
development Of this business 1ully war
rants any promotion that he may re-
Cciyc.
Messrs. Hin and Beatty. OF New YORK,
are visiting at the Arminius Mines.
Mr.. j. &. Petty, superintendent OF the
Sulphur Mines Is spending Christmas
In Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson are with
Mr.. Bancroft for a few days.
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JHE NORFOLK MURDERERs.
Tho Rope Is Ready and Downing and
Mitchell WIN Hang Together.

NORFOLK VA. Dec. 2s.- Special
Murderers Charles Williams and William
Downing to-day received the news OF the
Governors refusal 10 commute their
death sentence TO life imprisonment with
e0uanimity. Williams exhibited no emo
'ion Whatever while Downing. who II
an shackles for boisterOus behavior seem
ed a little scared but said nothing. The
men will be hanged Tuesday week from
one scaffold between the hours of .
A. NJ and noon.
Everything Is in readiness. The rope
which Is OF the finest hemp IL inches In
circumference. has arrived. IL was made
i'm Philadelphia and sent TO Sheriff Lawler
all ready TO adjust TO the necks OF the
two men. The drop will be about six
fsst with q four-fnot Stretch. And tina
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the HOLIDIIS ~ BLIChSBCRG
A German at the Polytechnic Institute
Visitors From Abroad.

BLACkSBURG VA. Dec. 2S.-Spccial.-
delightful little german was held
Thursday night i'm the college library.
Cadet Urquhart led the figures and FL
fingers band supplied the music. The
following couples participated. Miss sat
lie Patton with cadet Irquharl Miss
Susie McBrydc with Cadet Haig. Miss
Virginia Patton with Cadet Carter. Mrs.
G. NJ. Bolton with Cadet Johns, Mrs. T..
). Sheib with Mr.. Stuil Miss Halle Boil
ton with Cadet NJ. McBryde. Miss Brown
with cadet Morton. Miss Kitty Bcntly
with Cadet NanNess. Miss Gilbert with
Cadet Comey. Miss Alice Patton ~. TN
Cadet Manning. Miss Miller with Cadet
Fraser.
An exceptionally small number of stu
dents remained here for the holidays.
only about twenty can be counted. they
being principally students from distant
States. Although far from home Christ
mas brought 10 most of these IT'S happy
scenes. for the several professors had
invited many Of them within their homes
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Bolton. of Char
lOitesVilio. Va. with their charming
daughter. Miss Halle are visiting DR..
j. NJ. McBryde. president.
Mr.. j. NJ. McBryde. Jr.. and Mr.. G. y.
Mcbride. both of Johus-HopMns Uni-
vcrsiiy and Mr. j. y. McBryde, OF the
University Of Tennessee. Knoxville. have
come home To spend the holidays.
Miss Van Humbrich. Of New York city,
is the guest Of Mrs. W. w. Bennett.
Miss Loula Kipps has gone 10 tarmville
10 spend "a week with relatives.
Miss kittic Bently left today for Pu-
lasd. much TO the regret of her many
admirers here.
Professor Campbell wife and family
and Professor and Mrs. Price have gone
TO Chrisiiansburg TO spend several days
with relatives.
The folowing-named college girls are
now here. Miss Sallie Patton and Miss
Virginia Patton. from the Chatham re
male Institute. Miss Surface, from Sui
Inns Bristol. Tenn. Miss Wall, from Viz
ginia College. Roanoke
Mr.. Harvey Hall. of Roanoke Is spend
Ing several days with his parents here.
ON January LIST Mr. r. ". Bush, of
Pulaski city. will take charge OF the col
logo-mess. Mr. j. H.. Kipps. tho present
steward has recently resigned.
Mr. Paul Herman, member or the
present senior class will leave college In
a few days for Coeburn. W. Va. where
he will accept an important position with
"A mining company.
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THE TIMEs-RICHMOND va TUESDAY DECEMBER 90

Sheriff viii have pcnty OF assistance.
Deputies cain and Thompson. ana " -
thought Sheriff Siverson and Deputy 40.
bott. OF Portsmouth. who assisted az
the Madison Brown hanging. will help
next Tuesday.
MIR. julius T. Saunders was seen this
morning. and In commenting on the at
tempt to save Downings life, SAID:
II have no criticism to pass upon Judge
Hanckcl | think be has been eminentiy
fair and just. but he and the Governor
do not stand I'm tho same position 10 me
prisoner What Judge Hanckcl could
not have done the Governor could. A
new trial granted by the Judge meant
"a possible escape from all punishment,
which would not nave been just ! think
the Governor. however. does not view
the case correctly. az he attributes malice
TO Downing. a sentence for eighteen
years or for life would. in my opinion,
have been enough. ] took the case at
the earnest appeal of the prisoner
mother. without pay. and have done all
1 could for him"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
LOCIL OPTION ELECTION.
The Contest Takes Place To-Day-Both
Sides Worked Up to IA High Pitch.

HAMPTON, VA, Dee. 2S.-Spocial.-
The local-option election for Hampton
and Chesapeake districts will take place
tomorrow Probably Hampton was
never more stirred mp over an election
than the present one Both sides have
been hard az work for months. and both
parties expect big results tomorrow.
The local-option advocates have had
able speakers all through the county
during the campaign. Among them We're
VI. J. flaming Of Baltimore. and Rev.
j. W. Lee. the Irish evangelist a man
with whom almost every lady in the en-
tire county Is acquainted.
Tonight Mr.. f.. $ Collier Common
wealths attorney of Elizabeth city coun-
Is. and Mr.. j.. r. Causey. of this city.
spoke at the COURTHOUSE here. both gem
tlcmcn advocating the saloon.
Mr Collier has taken "a prominent part
in the lOeal-OptiOn question. and has made
several wet speeches al different places
iu the county.
To-day the town is flooded with dodgers
from both parties calling the attention
of the voters Of the county TO the fact
that tomorrow is election day.
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Another Fifty-tc-One Shot Wins Norris
the Jockey.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Dec 2S.-Good
weather and track ruled to-day, and 5000
people turned out.
Jockey r. Morris, in the last event,
rode one of the best finishes of the mees-
ing on Terra Archer, a 80 10 shot sum
maTics.
First race-threc-yoar-olds selling, one
mile-Pote Kitchen OO3, Hart. EVEN hrst'
Judge Steadman second, Laura IolO
third. Time, l:ii
Second raCc-fOr two-year-Olds. one mllc
and Observation-Disclosures OOj, {. Rein, /
to - first. Elcyria second, Farmer Lclgh
third. Time l:jl 81.
Third racc--six ADMINISTRATORS
(95 Sanger. 1 TO p first, senior MOrIlil
second. Campania third. Time l:l4 %.
Fourth race-one mile and furiong,
sclling-SandOVal (g9. Clay. j. to j. Mrst,
New House second, Constant third. Time
1856 IL.
Fifth raco-sclling six furlones-Sau-
terne co. Everett. 3 10 ID first. sim W.
second. r. q. Ban third Time, l:li H.
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The Missionary Society of Laurel-Stree:
Methodist church held its regular month
IN meeting sunday afternoon and quite
a large crowd assembled.
After going through the regular order
of exercises, the pastor addressed the
audience. and spoke very encouragngly
Of the work accomplished by this society
during his ministry at this church, and
said that last year was the best year Of
them all.
The election Of officers for the ensuing
year took place. and the following We're
elected: Mr.. O. T. Gillian president.
Miss Bessie Atkins. secretary: Mrs. Bette
Harrison. treasurer: and Misses Flossie
Atkins and Edna Mccartney were elect
ed as the Entertainment Committee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
Anolher SIX DAYS BicycIe Race.

WASHINGTON. Dee. %.-At o'clock
this afternoon the six days international
bicycle race began in Convention Hall,
this city. The track was in splendid con
dition. and the boards were inclined at
the curves at an angle OF forty-hNe de-
grccs.
AT the crack of the pistol the following
racers started: G. W. Ashingcr. America.
Albert Schock. America, Frank Waller,
Germany; G. ChWple, England; Fred.
Forster Germany, Albert Hunter,
France: II. H. Maddox. America: Frank
Albert. America; Dudley Marks, Eng
land: John Lawson. Sweden. Ned Read
ing and James johnson. Americans. have
Withdrawn Hale the Irish champion Of
Madison Square Garden. did not appear.
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down and burned 10 death. Gardner and
Bryson were both severely hurt.
Or. Ray, BOcion physician. who at
tended Gardner. telcgraphcd last night
the statement made by Gardner as 10 the
cause OF tho wreck. Gardner says that
when he felt the cars leave the track he
looked out and saw three suvage-looMng
men rushing from a hiding place near
the waters edge. After the wreck. he
SAYS. they robbed the dead and injured.
and then fed 10 the woods. They did
their work quickly. and offered no as
sistnnco toward rescue. Other facts tend
TO show that the disaster was the work
OF train-wrcckcrs.
DIED At his POST
An examination OF the locomotive shows
that Engincman White had shut off the
steam ana reversed before 1t went down.
Indicating that ne saw danger as he APP
preached the bridge and tried 20 stop the
train. Ills charrcd body was found with
his hand on the throttle.
The survivors all say that the train
loft the track. bumped along the ties,
and then. with a crash. plunged through
the bridge. Expert engineers state that
there is every indication that a rail was
removed. which derailod the train and
cross-iios show marks Of the wheels.
The flames had completed the work of
destruction before any help arrived. The
country around the scene OF the accident
IS sparsely settled. and the few farmers
who went 20 the scene arrived too late
TO Ice Of much assistance.
a relief train with Superintendent Fra
zicr Of the Southern road and eight physi-
clans and nurses left Birmingham at i
O'Clock I'm the morning for the scene OF
tho wreck. This train returned at
o'clock at night with the twenty-sevcn
bodies. These bodies are now at under
taking establishments. All OF them are
oharred beyond recognition
ANOTHER TRAGEDY.
On the approaches OF the same bridge
I'm the afternoon another fatal accident
occurred. a bridge carpenter was killed
and several persons were injured by q
collision between n locomotive and one
Of the wrccking trains sent 10 the rescue
Of the victims Of the first accident
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CHATTANOOGA. TENN, Dec. Zs.-A
rear-cnd collision of the Western and At
Iantic railroad. a mile and half south
of Dalton. Ga. to-day caused great loss
of railway property and several serious
injuries were sustained by train men.
Freight train No. Is was running In two
sections "a shore distance apart when an
air-pipo on one of the cars of the first
section broke and the rear section plung-
ed into IT. Thomas Jones. OF Atlanta. en-
gincer on the second engine was iatal-
Iv injured his skull being crushed be-
tween the cars. The fireman. German
named Schmidt and John Colyar. brake
man. also of second section. suffered
broken bones. Traffic WAS suspended on
the road. as well as on the Georgia divi-
sion of the Southern. which parallels the
Western and Atlantic at this point, for
seven hours while the wreck was beng
cleared away.
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4 NOTED MN BURNED.
AMI Infant Child Fatally Injured by Failing
in the Fire.

IYNCHBUhG. VA. Dec. 2S.-Special-
Intelligence has been received here OF the
destruction by fire on Saturday night Of
Mr.. ". X. Perrows' mill. well known as
inning from Lynchourg 10 Campbell
courthouse. II was insured fcr about
ssO0. but this amount does not by any
means cover the lOss. The mill was one
OF the largest In the county, ana had a
w. -
Word has just reached the city OF a sad
occurrence At the home CT Mr. Robert
perrow on Christmas-Day. His infant
child. ten n onths old. fell into an open
ore and died from the burns OIL yester-
dsv morning The nurse was with the
child al the time OF the accident. She
nulled il out OF the flames as quickly as
She could but not before the little one s
clothes had caught fire.
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BUSIk ~ BOYDTON.
Was Better Than December Last Year
change of Bank Officers.

BOYDTON. VA, Dec &.-Special-On
Christmas-Day divine service was held in
both the Methodist and Episcopal
churches. conducted by the pastors.
The merchants OF the town have done
fairly well this Christmas in their trade.
Several OF them say that business was
Letter this December than last.
Mr. David W. Brame. an aged ciuzen,
living some three or four miles from mere.
died Friday night from blood poison. Mr..
Rrame hurt his leg during the snow or %
few weeks since. which caused the tiou-
bic that terminated his life.
Mr.. G. Haskns. Jr., who has petn en-
ployed here i'm the Bank OF Mecklennure
as assistant cashier, has been promoted
to the cashiership Of the branch Bank
OF Mecklenburg at Chase city Mr.. Has
kins has been In the banking business
about two years
Mr.. III. y Phillips. who has been the
popular cashier Il the Chase city branch
Bank Of Mecklenlurg since its establish
ment. has resigned 10 engage IN other
Rev. Robert r. Webb. Of the VI T..
church. and son Of Or. X. T. Webb or
this place preached here I'm tho Metho-
dist church yesterday 10 large conGro-
cation. Mr. Webb has a good church
al Athens. Tenn. where he is stationed.
There has been very few entertainments
for the Young people mp 10 this time. IN.
deed II has been an unusually dull
Christmas
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The Tovn of Crewe.

CREWE. VA. Dec. 2s -special.-N; w
versar Who Tor four years has been
book keeper for +. f. LoeSett g CO.
a business college I'm Richmond. j.
AS,aniev y Moore. who for years has
been with W. r. Newly & Co in the dry
ooods husiness, will leave the LIST OF Janu-
ary 10 attend the same college -
Persons who have ice-houses are BUSY
dlllng them to-day with ice about three
AIR William Champion. an employe at
the Norfolk and Western shops, mas JUST
fallen dead at his Work.
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ROBRERY Ar NEUPORT NEUS.
The Goods stolen Were in Charge of III
Custom House.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Dec. 2S.-Spe-
ciaI-Tho British steamship Nildona,
which went ashore near the Capes OF
virginia. i'm the recent storm. arrived
here to-day and went TO the ship-yard
for repairs. The nature and extent OF
her injuries have not yet been ascer-
tanned.
Two firemen. George Aldendear and
Charles sawld. from the Chesapeake and
Ohio steamship. RappahannOck. were ar
rested nj 1920 o'clock this morning In
the act of stealing crOckery on one OF
the piers here. by United States Custom
officers Didlake. Taylor. and Chesapeake
and Ohio Waterman. Ramsay. They had
stolen so worth of crockery, Sl2 worth OF
which has been recovered. a part OF tne
crockery stolen was in the custody Of the
United State custOm-hOuse. and Conse-
1uentIv. the offence comes up before the
United States officials.
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Col. Maryc'> RcppIt.

Colonel Morton Marye Auditor OF Pub
lie Accounts. has submitted 10 Governor
O'Fcrrall his report for the year ending
September 80 1896. and it has been
printed.
There was on hand October |. 1873.
Sol 1866. The receipts from all sources
during the year were 81 100 .3Ol.5S The
disbursements were S3.347 .3J9.17 The
balance on hand on October /. 1896. was
S213 2tSOj.
received from sureties Of county and city
treasurers -. u2124
The report is very comprehensive and
carefully prepared document.
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CHRISIUIS ~ -1PPOM ITTOX.
Popular BAPTIST Preacher on for Two
Months stay in Europe.

WEST APOMATTON. VA. Dec. -
Spccial.-Christmas has passed pleasant
ly. but quietly. The serious illness OF
Mrs O'Conner. one OF our Oldest resi-
dents, has made the people unwilling 10
have parties ana otner festivities.
Re-. DR.. George Braxton Taylor. the
pastor Of the Baptist church here, leaves
to-day for New York. from whence he
sails on Wednesday. by the North Ger
man Lloyd steamship Fulda. Tor Eaples.
Or. Taylor will spend about two months
i'm Rome. and possibly visit Spain tor
"a few days as he returns
During his absence. hts pulpit VIII be
supplied by Rev. y. \. Kicc. rrc-.
Larring. and others.
People are films their -Ce-1lOuses to-
day. Tho weather continues crisp ana
clear. The roads are in nne condition.
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JoHN w.snERm4N srIln MISSING.
His Family Do Not Know His Whereabouts
and Are Trying 10 Find iiim.

LYNCHRURG. VA. Dec. AIR. John
W. Sherman. who FOR nearly score Of
years has been connected with news
papers of Lynchburg and other cities OF
the State, disappeared about ten days
ago, and his whereabouts is a profound
mystery.
For two or three days after his sudden
departure IL was confidently believed that
he would return. as II was stated 10y ms
relatives trat be had been known ON
more than one occasion to disappear in a
similar manner. Ills continued absence,
however. has rendered his family exceed
ingly anxious. ana they are cndcavorins
TO ascertain where bee Is.
Ills absence M this time is TO be ~
ticularly dcplorCd. owing TO its deprcss-
ing effect on his wife His child. "a little
hoy about two years Of age. is also very
I'LL