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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-21

Of C<8IT %LLC<>z/ wrapper.
Historians believe that the horse
was first domeSticated either in Cen
trail Asia or Northern Africa
The wife of Mr.. Leonard Wells, of
East Brimtield, Mass, had been suf-
fering from neuralgia for two days.
not being able to sleep OF hardly keep
still, when Mr.. Holden. the merchant
there. sent her bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, and asked that she
give it thorough trial. On meeting
Mr.. Wells the next day he was told
she was all right, the pain had left
her within two hours. and the bottle
of Pain Balm was worth So if it could
not be had for less. For sale at 80
cents per bottle by Jones & Gibson.
The best known horse of Napoleon
was Marengo. From first to last, Ma
poleon had nineteen horses shot under
him in battle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-21

The trotting horse is an institution
of the present century. Before 1900
running was the only method of rae
ing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-21
H. ]. Heinz Co.'S

Sweet pickles in bulk 1Oc doz.
Sour pickles in bulk 10c doZ.
Sold only by c. G.. BESTOR.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-21
ASTORIA.
The fac n
smile ~ u On
sfrnatn-e ~ NXH-N every
az OZ&T [EcL<Zl< wrapper

For breakfast or supper try shredded
Whole Wheat Biscuit. A perfect food.
For sale be G. G.. BeStor.
You are cordially invited to inspect
the III. j. Heinz line of seasonable
goods Just received at Bestor's.
You cannot afford to spend time
putting up pickles in poor vinegar. III.
J. Heinz picking vinegar keeps pick
les perfectly. Sold only by G.. Q. Bes-
tor.
Fresh pork at Bakers.
Picked pork at Bakers.
Smoked hams at Bakers.
Subscribe for the WORLD.
Good fresh beef at Bakers.
Baker does not buy lump-jawed cat
tie to sell in his market.
1t is a tradition among the Jews
that Solomon had 40, 600 chariot horses
and 200 cavalry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-11-21

In most countries of Europe horses
were not employed in agricultural
labor until a comparatively recent
period.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31
Our Prescription
Department.

Our Prescription Department is
the BEST in the city of Rich
mond, by best we mean regard.
ing QUALITY and PURITY of
drugs. For years T. A. Miller's
drugstores have enjoyed the repu-
tation of carrying the best line of
drugs and filling prescriptions
with the most exacting care. Our
prescription department receives
the attention of experienced drug
gists. Every prescription CON-
pounded here is checked, no error
can occur. To have your pre-
scription filled at either one of
our stores is 70 know that it is
filed just the way your physician
intended it to be, that the ingre-
dients are the BEST, both from
quality and purity point of view.
22c. a bar. Blue Mottle CASTLE
Soap.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31

pair Of high boots. white-duck trousers.
a yellow waietcoat. and n blue or black
coat. A Napoleon cockade hat Is worn
well down over the brow. This is one
Of the most expensive uniforms. costing
less than 81.
The Whitney uniform. singuarly
enough. embraces a silk hat. Many clubs
have this silk hat OF oH-cloth. polished
to look like the silkicst OF tiles with
this goes a lonR-tailcd coat "A pair OF
white-duck trousers. and a transparency
announcing the name OF the man who
viii be I'm the White House the next
four years.
Many onterprisng CONFERENCE.-The
clubs OF means-do not want to pay out
10 dealers the Is cents necessary TO buy
an oilcloth cape. They employ a method
that. while more expensive. Is productive
OF good results ia the matter of making
recruits. great quantity Of oil-cloth
rcd. white and blue. IS bought and spread
upon the floor OF the campaign rooms
Men Of all political denominations are
invited I'm. with big shears TO cut ont
the capes and fashion them into the oil
cloth cape OF the clubs. There is little
sewing. except TO fasten the straps and
buttons on This IS done with a stitch
or two. And the cape is ready. a shop
one is bought for a pattern.
by practical means such as this votes
-SE ANY CAMPAIGN CLUB CAN BE Z
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31
She WENT TO THE BOTTOM.
Unfortunate Launching Of The Somers
N. Smith.
A MAN AND A BOY DROWNED.
The Ways Slip as the Vessel Enters the
Water and with Heavy List to
Port She FiIi- and Sinks. Mad
Rush for Life.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May 3o.-spe-
cial.-The first accident that ever oc-
Cured at a launching mere happened to-
day. when the piOI-boat 'sOmers y.
Smith," went TO the bottom within a
few moments after leaving the ways. at
1l:lJ o'clock this morning There were
about forty people on the vessel when she
left the ways, all OF whom made a mad
rush 10 save their lives. All Of the peo-
pie have been accounted for except a boy
and negro man, who were below deck.
Soon after the accident the Plant side
wheel steamer was christened Margaret
by Mrs. H. Il. Plant. In honor Of herself.
and was launched from the same ways
that tho pilot-boat was built on.
Both boats were christened by Mrs.
Plant, the unfortunate pilot-boat being
named by Mrs. Plant In honor Of Super
intendent Smith, OF the ship-yard.
The Somers y. Smith was sunk by the
ways slipping after tho vessel strusK the
water. causing her TO list 20 the pert
side until the water flowed through the
portfolios. filling the boats hold.
The fact that the loss Of life was so
small Is looked upon as a miracle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31
T, A, MILLERS CUT-RATE DRUGSTORES,
Broad Street Pharmacy. SIG Broad Street.
Jefferson Hotel Pharmacy, Under Jefferson Hotel:

which meet at Lexington, June 3D.
Wherever free silver was endorsed. reso-
lutions were adopted declaring United
stats enator Joseph Blackburn to be
the Democratic nominee for re-electoh
as United State senator.
Many counties refused TO endorse car
Isle for the Presidency, and turned down
resolutions approving the work OF the
Democratic national administration. In
louisville. a most bitter contest was
waged. Eight district conventions were
held i'm the city. That OF the sixth ana
seventh wards was almost riot ana
sDlit. Buchanan had 10 take the chalr
bv force. The silver men held seperate
conventions in five city districts ana VII.
make a contest at Lexington. Out OF
sixtv-nine counties heard From, forty
nine with a vote OF three hundred ana
sixtvthree declare for the Is TO l idea
and thirteen counties with a vote OF one
hundred and ninety-six. put themselves
ON record gold Standard There are
nine hundred and ten votes in 'the con-
vention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31

( are easily captured. The wOrkingman
reasons quickly enough that a. campaign
that gives him work before election VIII
keep him employed afterwards, and en-
ployment with the very poor is the key
note for judging the political situation Of
the country.
Campaigns~g1lns are not Of the sort
that can be fired of They are of pine
stained 20 look like the weapons Of bat
! tie. In the end is stuck a hag like a
bayonet Others have a transparency
mounted on the end. The gun IS light
out of regard for the carriers arm. and
to one end is fixed hook upon which
the colored lantern can be swung.
COST OF a CLUB.
The cost of getting up
campaign club IS so small that
it is practically nothing. A col
iection will inaugurate the movement
A Decent cap, a Decent double swinging
torch. and a l5-cent ou-cloth cape, set
the ball rolling gayly.
Very-hne felt coats and capes are made
FOR drcss-parade OF the clubs that 90
out afternoons A coat and cape together
cost as high as s. But ii is possible
to hire them so, "all that glitters is
not gold" in every case where you see
elegance i'm the ranks OF campaign
club. The club may be economizing 20
next TO rOthinc on uniforms. Great army
boots. wel-spurred. are worn by the
mounted clubs end the horses are brave
Do hass.
A very neat little circular was carried
by hand last week 10 the rooms Of all
the city campaign-clubs. IT read Ike
this.
Frank Work. cleaner in general TO
camIaign-clubs and 10 the b Club IN
.f.l.t. .ara AVN
bOO.s. cleaned and oiled. cents. oiled
daUy. cents. white-duck leggins cleaned
w''h pipe-clay weekly. 7 cents: tucEskin
trousers. cleaned with oatmeal. cents;
white-cloth trousers cleaned with mag
nesla, 10 cents. ali other things strictly
in proportion Everything cleaned dry.
Can't shrink"
Nor is this the only industry connect
cd with the campaign-ciub. The work
Of assisting the warriors into their
capes and shakos is done by young voters
ont Of work. And the filing Of the torch
es. the fixing OF the muskets with flags
or tranaparerries and the fitting Of
clothes that do not quite set well upon
the soldiers form. are all relcgatcd 10
people who will be voters a few weeks
hence
There IS this about a marching cam
paign-club. 1t IS not dependent upon
political Headquarters or upon indiv5idu u
patronage. II springs up by itself. is se'f-
supporting. and carries on its indcpend-
ent political side-shOw IN the most al
mrably- manner.
INIFORMING A BAND.
There are thousands OF these clubs
forming now The members select uni-
forms. order # for the club. Try IT on.
IN torches. and get ready 70 brave the
pavements for a nights march. A band
must 20 along. and this band must be
uniformed in the same general tone as
the club. but gayer. The hand wears
white shakos. costing fully 81 each; and
their flags float from their instruments,
or are Fastened on the gold epaulets
that ell bandmen must wear. Wh!te-duck
trousers, cleaned for them daily. are part
OF the musicians uniform, and though
only twelve men or so march IN the
band. their costuming Is more expensive
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31
HONERING THE DEAD HEROES
Continued from First Page)


beautiful appearance. The large grass
plots under which the six thousand iali-
en- Union soldiers sleep their last Sleep
were in beautiful condition. ana each
headstone was decorated with an Amer
lean flag. The four cannon placed IN an
erect position around the fagpole IN INC
centre OF the cemetery had been re-
painted a shining black. and under
group Of shade trees a handsome iron pa
yllicn had been recently erected, rom
where the ceremonies were conducted in
front OF the pavilion numerous benches
lad been placed for the accommodation
OF the ladies. while all the rest were
seated on the grass.
The crowd was larger than ever before.
and the exercises wee held under the
auspices OF Phil. Keaney Post. No. 10, C.
A. r.. and assisted by the Relief Cops
and General Edgar Allan camp. Sons Of
Veterans. Shortly after IL o'clock the
assembly call was sounded. whereupOn
General Edgar Allan. as chairman OF the
Memorial Committee, called the gather
ing 10 order with a few appropriate re-
marks. A choir then sang the Battle
Hymn OF the Republic" Rev. 9. IL. Co
rey. d. D., followed with fervent prayer.
and Miss Woodruff sang a solo. Tho
ritual exercises were conducted by Com
mander Maggie. of the post, IN place OF
Past Commander y. j. Smith. who was
slated for the occasion. but who recently
moved 10 Philadelphia.
General Allan next introduced Mr.. Lin
ton b. Lloyd. son of the late commander.
Mark r. Lloyd. who Mt his time was per-
haps the youngest post commander OF
this country. Mr.. Lloyd recited The BIZ
vouac OF the Dead" and was followed by
Miss Emma Austin, who rendered a solo.
recess was then taken IN the exercises
Tor nearly an hour. and during that time
those present proceeded TO the decoration
OF the graves with fioffiers. At o'clock
the assembly was again sounded, and
General Allan I'm a few brief remarks,
presented TO the audience his son, Edgar
Allan, Jr.. commander OF Edgar Allan
Camp. Sons Of Veterans, whose pleasant
0uiy II was to introduce the orator OF
the day. Or. Henry F. Thomas. OF
Michigan, which he did in a dignhed and
elegant manner.
At the close OF the Grafton OF Or.
Thomas. hich had been listened TO by all
with the utmost attention, General Allan
presented 10 the audience Miss Maggie
eLahey. the accomplished daughter OF a
departed member OF the post. Miss
Leahey. tho accomplished daughter OF a
audiences, recited a memorial poem I'm
her usual impressive and accomplished
manner. The choir then sang the star
Splangled Banner" the audience dining in
the chorus, and the exercises were then
declared closed. II was after o'clock I'm
the afternoon when the first ones OF
those who participated in the exercises
returned TO the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31
Carbolizcd Myrrh
IS Entirely Harmless.

1t hardens the gums, makes the
teeth pearly white and purifies
the breath. A bottle costs Csc,
and will ordinarily last two
months.
SOC. Paine's Celery Compound,
regular price 81.
19c. Pierce's Pills.
79c. Simmons Liver Regulator
regular price 81.
81 size, S5c.; SOC. size, 39c. Syrup
of figs,
6 and lie. A few choice
Sheep's-Wool Sponges, regular
price 10 and 25c.
Three boxes for 25c. Finest
TaIcum Powder.
soc. Vim Marianne, regular
price S1.25.
Three cakes for 25c, Genuine
Carmel Soap, regular price 15c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31
THE EIBLER MURDER.
The Prosecution Springs Surprise by Ex-
hibiting the Murderous Axe.

LURAY. VA. May 30.-Special.-Quite
a breeze was sprung in the kibler MUIR
der case this morning. when the axe
with which old man KILLER was cut open
was identified as his axe by the discovery
Of the initials Of his name. which he had
cut upon the poll He had custom ,' OF
cutting his initials upon his tools Inc
nrisoner had sworn that he had neve.
IN the axe before the murder. and tIat
il was not the property Of his uncle.
The examination OF witnesses closed a.
nc - az 20 the case was opened en-
behalf OF the ocmmon H "a NJ ~ groy Mr,
t"- he defence. and Mr.. Weaver Tor tue
Commonwealth Mr.. Alexander SS Tor Tor ,, lac
prisoner. is making an able ana ,ehs,hy
anpeal. At the close OF his speech court
viii adjourn till Monday morning, wnen
Mr.. Mccormick will speak for the defence
and Captain Parks will close for the
prosecution. II is hard 10 predict what
the ury will do. the general opinion be-
ing that he will either get term IN inc
penitentiary or that they VIII ran 10
agree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31
..Rrichr PnmerOY.

NEW YORK. May 3.-Mark NJ.
("Brick'O Pomeroy died at his home In
Brooklyn at 1890 o'clock this mornig. The
immediate members OF his family and
his physician were present. The end was
very peaceful.
Marcus Mills Pomeroy was born In Ell
mira, n. Y. December %. 1898. He ear
ly determined TO be printer. and SUBJ
sequenty turned his attention 70 ourna-
ism. founding his first paper in Corning.
n. Y. 1851 From 1857 Till 1854 he re-
sided In Wisconsin. and there published
the al Crosse Democrat. lie removed TO
New York in 1868 and founded Brick Pom
eroy's Democrat. which gained largo
circulation by its sensational character.
In 1875 he settled In Chicago. but later
returned 10 New York. where In 1857 he
merged the Democrat into Pomeroy's
Advance Thought. TIE published a num-
Der OF books on various topics.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31
To Barn Their Books.

The most novel feature OF the Wo-
mans College commencement and one
OF the most attractive IS the class-day
celebration, which occurs on Monday
morning at II o'clock. The occasion IS
entirely IN the hands OF the graduating
class. who appear IN the classic cap and
gown. The welcome IS given by the presi-
dent. Miss Carrie Rust Miller, no intro
duces the other speakers. among whom
are Miss Annie Allison. poetess; Miss
Ethel Harding. orator: Miss Lena John
son, historian. and Miss Minnie Hess
burg, prophet. After the chapel exer-
clses all i'll adjourn to the yard. where
the bonfire viii be lighted, and into II
each one will cast whatever has been her
greatest aversion or affection during her
student life there. The last act is the
dedication OF the class tree and the fare
)RMED. ''s'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31

feRai than a consciousness OF llEnu anu a.'
The ia IN OF seeing his sentiments luz
filled 49,.
TO manage O campaign-club taxes 'Ae
slW of Napoleon. But before the Na-
uoIeonIc era comes that OF the holhs' I'l'"'
The wherewithM and the hoW"lthdi 10
fight. Then the conflict
Iu getting up n campaign cluo the
rooms take care of themselves. A friendly
nook always opens itself. and tnefe unite
the forces that are TO conquer tte OPP
posing elements iu the ncighborhood- Inc
initial step ls the uniforming. a war; OF
must le armed cap-a-pie before he goes
out Co meet even the curious small boys
that hang around the doors.
EQUIpPlNG A WARRIOR.
To dress camYalgn-wMrior Us Il mat
ter of price and endeavor with the com
mittee having the dressing in mana
Manufacturers have been BUSY lot
months getting ready to meet these COM
,rittees and shop-wndows are as iuml-
mus at uilht as the transparencies they
Offer
A bftue.axe. a gun, and transpar-
o1c~ may Doe enough for boys cluO'
hnt mon want more elaborate equipment
They must Doe dressed from peak 10 toe
I.rif0rrns OF an STYLES are made Tor thein'
aaI o. ask the price Of them is TO set
oil cI.iF rafting of prices as though
haudle had been lifted from phoNo-
graphic machine.
Tle most expensive political uniform
es,fet car he purchased for S. This is
a .er, expensive outfit and is bought
only fV eiltedge clubs with either d
fashionable neiehbOrhood 10 parade. OF
,.ofrsa.s-auxillary club 10 admire.
a conplete outht of an expensive SUIT
is a prnice-AIbert coat. a pair of trou-
sars "a belt. a lantern. a patue-aAe'
shake. and leegins. 5000. 90
OF these the Prince Albert costs ~.
The trousers. sL5o-made either OF whlto
duck or fcit of any color Inc pel'; VI
white canvas. g. 70 cents, inc W!alle
duck ieesns % cents ana ule Si"Ay'
s. 1 The remainder goes for the loren
and hatrc-aAe.
A cheaper uniform. and one that looks
almost as good. comes within $llo. INiere
is a helmet costing 80 cents. a DeIt a
gun charged with flag upon the ehu.
and flannel shirt The last Us stamped
With the name and face OF tie candidates
"1otc for A."
a oap cape OF oil-cl0th IN any color,
and "a torch. can ah bee bought for 90
cents for The unforming OF boys
club
The most important part Of a political
whitcduck caps that cost Is cents. OIL
cloth ones. ia colors. can be purchased
for % cents. and So up 10 the fur shake,
o. fairly good quality. for 20 cents.
Makcrs on uniforms Say there Is no
call for good materials The campaigncrs
want great deal for the money. but
they DO not ask Tor enduring things
They want them for nightly appearance
Tor three months. but after November
they will be hung up in the archives OF
the clubs. or thrown 10 the boys for
city elections.
PERSONAL PREFERENCES
The greatest effort Is made. IN uniform
ing club % carry out the salient fea-
lures OF tho candidate. McKinley's re-
semblance 10 Napoleon which is notice
able more 81 his photographs than in the
man must be carefully nuTtured In uni
forming the club.
2sS Mckinley -Espoleon uniform IL q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31
1t Costs Nothing.

The Times will help you get a position
absolutely free OF all costs. or II you want
some one 10 work for you. The Times
will charge you nothing for the adver-
tisement.
All that you have to do is 10 write
your ad., attach the coupon which APP
pears at the head OF the want column
10 IL, and send or bring 1t to The Times
office.
This offer IL made TO help those out
OF employment, and does not mean
"boarders wanted" houses for rent" or
any class OF commercial advertising.
Help and employment only.
IL you advertised and did not get what
YOU wanted, try again. You may be
successful the next time. The Times
does not limit you 10 only one advertise
ment.
The name OF the advertiser must ac.
company each ad. Your name. how
ever, Will not be published unless you
desire IL. Il Is only an evidence OF good
faith.
Positively the advertisement must
reach The Times office by 8 p. NJ Friday
10 insure its publication the following
Sunday.
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17c.; 3 for soc. Carter's Little
Liver Pills, regular price. 25c.
19c. Deans Pills, regular price
SIC.
300. Ponds Extract, regular
price, soc.
soc. Ponds Extract, regular
price, 81.
1858. Ponds Extract. regular
price S1.75,
89c. Golden Medical Discov-
cry, regular price 81.
17c.; 3 for SOC. Hires Root
Beer, regular price, Csc.
5-row Bristle Brush. S5c. value
for 15c.
Lapactic Pills Is. 4 D.'s), reg.
ular price soc. hundred; Miller's
price, SAC.
Mothers Friend, regular price
plainly printed on bottle, 81; Mil
ler's price, SOC.
Miller's Fig Juice, a vegetable
laxative, large size bottle, soc.
Mems Smoking Pipes, worth
40, so, 60, 20, and 75c-, for zoe.
10. 90. and soc. Pipes for 10c.
Prepare for bicycle races, Vino
Kalafro will help you. Used and
recommended by all athletes.
Regular price 81; Miller's price,
soc.
Miller's Cashmere Sumatra
Wrapper, Habana Filler Cigars,
sc.
Hires Root Beer, regular sizo
packages, regular price 25c. Mil
ler's price, lie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31
TOBdCCO MIN ErPELIrD
An Exciting Episode in the DanviiIe a.so
,fuff,,,

An Exciting Episode in the Danvitle A.so.
citation.
DANVILLE. VA, Nav 9O-snec,.t
~ mere was some excitement among to
bacco men here to-day over the discover,
OF alleged crooked dealings on the pa r.
or three members or the Danvllle no
Dacco Association. The Investigation b,,
the Executive Committee Of the associs.
Ton led TO the expulsion OF Mcssrs. II 7
Morton {. l.. Swain, and and w. NJ
Roach The last two. who are classed
as ''pinhookers. strenuouslv DENY tbat
they were aware OF Mortons crookedness
and the assistance they rendered him
In practicinS fraud was innocentlv
done. They Will appeal from the de-
cision or the Executive Committee TO
the obacco Association.
TOBACCO SALES.
The sales OF leaf tobacco on this market
in May were 3.409339 pounds: sales from
october 70 June lst, 3Ol29 i3s pounds.
The special census OF Neapolis. takon
by order Of the Council, was completed
to-day. II shows Neapolis 10 have ga
people. Neapolis will be the Fourth ward
OF Danville July lst. and then the ponu-
lation Of greater Danville will be 10 lq4
Jacksonville and the West-End suburbs
would add 10 this sufficiently to make the
population. We're they annexed. or taken
in. 1900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31

The Well-hnown Journalist Succumbs TO
Pneumonia i'm Honolulu.

CHICAGO. May Kate Ficla s. dead.
This sad news VAS rccsivst this az e.
noon In cable message. reading.
Yokohama.
"kohlsaat. Tines Herald. Ch"aso:
Kate Field died May .. Honolulu. Of
pneumonia.
(Signed '"rfIJRSTDE.
The sender OF the telegram -as the *
Minister from Hawaii TO the United
States. The latest adv.css received ly
the Times-llera.d rom Mis- yield stated
that she had made tho pcrilous asosnt to
the crater OF the active yoi,aaO Mauna
Lon. where No white woman had Ger
trod before, and had been greatly bene-
fitted I'm health 10y lie TIL. This letter
was dated May 4ta
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31

Mr. Edgar Darlington Is very Ill and
at present there are no signs OF i'm
provement.
Rev. Herbert NJ. Hope. OF Clay-Street
Methodist church, will conduct services
at the Masonic Home this afternoon at
Ais o'clock.
Mr.. Samuel T. Pullam has been elect
ed secretary OF the Mechanics Fire In
surance Company OF Richmond. and
Messrs. s. II. Puliam & CO.. will act as
agents. The stock OF the company Will
be fully paid up. giving 1t capital
stock OF $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-31

PETERSBURG. VA. May 5O.-The
exercises at the National Cemetery at
Poplar Grove. Dinwiddie county. this af-
terncon. was participated in by about
three hundred people The exercises
were held under the supervision OF George
II. Thomas Post. Grand Army Of the
Republic, and consisted Of the ritual OF
the post and singing by a choir of ladies'
and gentlemen. The exercises over ad-
dresses were made by Ex-Governor VIII
liam l.. Cameron. General G. a. Bat
tie. and Rev. II. W. Battle. u. d.. pastor
Of the First Baptist church IN this city.