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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
THE BIMETaLLIc CONFERENCE.
min FavorsbIy Reported-Thc House
Amendment.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., February 90
The House Committee on Coinage.
Weights, and Measures to-day ordered
favorably reported, with an amendment
the Senate bill providing for the repre-
sentation Of the United States by COM
missioners at any international COME
renee TO be called hereafter. The action
was practically unanimous.
The action Of the committee was pracu-
caIly unanimous. no division being called
for on the motion 10 report Inc Dii' d.
reported. reads as follows:
.,rhat whenever. after March 4, 1877. the
President OF the United States shall deter
mine that the United States should De
represented at any international conie-
renee called by the United states or any
other country with a view TO securing oS
international agreement a fixity OF reia-
tive value between gold and silver as
money by means OF a common ratlO De-
tween these metals, with free Inlntase az
such ratio, ne is hereby authorized 10 dp-
point five or more commissioners 10 su1n
international conference; and TOT the com
nensation of said commissioners. and Tor
an reasonable expenses connected there-
with. 10 be approved by the Secretary OF
state. including the proportion TO be paid
by the United States of the joint expenses
Of any such conference, the sum OF SlooVoj'
or so much thereof as may be necessary
is hereby appropriated.
Section 2 That the President or the
United States is hereby authorized, IN the
name of the Government of the uhted
States. 10 call. in his discretion, such IN
teruational conference 10 assemble at
sufh point as may be agreed upon
The following was added TO the bill TO-
day. on motion Of Mr.. G. w. Stone, OF
Pennsylvania:
And he is further authorized, If In his
judgment the purpose specified in the first
section hereof can thus be better attained
to appoint one or more special commits
sioners. or ENJOYS. TO such of the nations
OF Europe as he may designate, to seek
by diplomatic negotiations an interna-
tional agreement for the purpose specihed
in the first section hereof. And in case OF
such appointment, so much of the appro-
priation herein made shall be available 10
pay the proper expenses and the compeh-
satIon Of such commissioners or ENJOYS.
section 8. That so much of an act ap-
proved March 2, 1895, entitled An act
making appropriation for the sundry civil
expenses of the government for the hscal
year ending June 80, 1896 and for other
purposes. as provides for the appoint
ment of delegates 10 an international con-
ference and makes appropriation for their
compensation and expenses, be, and the
same is hereby, repealed
The only opposition to the amendment
was due TO fear on the part of some
chat It might complcate the matter and
hold ii up in the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21

church. has recovered from his attack Vi
grip.
To-day all exercises at Hoge Acaoelns
are suspended, giving the students non-
day in honor of Waahington's bir,nuhy.
This is due to the fact that Monuay ~
not n school-day with them. Applicants
for the academy ball-team nave Desun
regular practice. and the prospects ior
good team are encouraging.
II is stated here by gentlemen very cor
versant with affairs in Lunenburg county
that Mr.. II. y. Seay. the deputy OF tne
lamented /. r. Bagley. late Treasurer Q.
the county. will be appointed 10 thae
office by Judge organ.
There have been heavy sales or tooacco
at cur warehouses this week. Many buyers
were present. and good prices preValiea'
$3.50 being the highest paid.
Miss Alice Boisseau, Of the Blackstone
Female Institute, is I'm Danville Still
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
BLACKSTONE.
ThOrp-Epcs COntest-The sicL-Base-
Ball.

BLACKSTONE. VA, February 20.--tSpe-
cial)-For the past three days counsel for
Hon. Sydney p. Epes. our congressman
elect, and of Mr.. Thorp. have been busy
taking dispositions at this precinct. Judge
w. H. Mann is taking care of Mr.. Epes's
interests. while Mr.. r. o. Coles Is seeing
that justice Is done Thorp Secretary-of-
the-Commonwealth Lawiess was here fer
a short while yesterday. About ten wit
nesses have been examined. but so FAR
nothing of interest has developed. Thorp
received 10 votes here and he claims that
20 votes were pledged for him, and relying
upon the correctness Of his assumption
that % OF our citizens were on his side,
the defeated candidate Is trying TO prove
irregularities in our election or course,
he can prove nothing OF the sort.
Mr.. r. +. billiard Is still confined to his
house. He has been sick now for two
weeks.
Rev T. p Epes, pastor OF the Presby-
terrain church, continues sick.
Rev. J. NJ. Anderson, OF the Methodist
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21

law UNCONSTITUTIONAL. made some remarks
that might have become sensational
had they continued. He spoke OF Jus
tee Shiras az that individual and
said he was glad he had got through nls
thick hide at last" The matter ended
With un agreement between Mir. Daizeh
depublican). Of Pennsylvania. and Mr,
McAiillin 10 discuss the judicial conduct
in the income-tax case. pro and con. AT
future day: and the House. at AZ L.
NJ. adjourned unt.l Monday after decid-
ing that time was too precious az TINS
late period In the session for II TO Keep
Washingtcn's Birthday as holiday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
CHASE CITY.
annual Meeting of Bank stockhoid-
ers-The Tobacco Market.

ers-The Tobacco Market.
CHASE CITY. VA, February o.
(Special.)-T Bank of Chase City held
it's annual meeting yesterday. George
A. Endly, John E. Boyd. William Gil
more. DR.. c. w. Walker, T. i. Roberts,
John J.. Yates, w. a. Brooks. and ~.
H. Williams wore elected directors
George a. Endly was reelected presi-
dent. and Norman II. Williams cashier
Daniel T. Sprankle. who has been with
the bank six years was elected assist
ant cashier, with increased salary.
The president and cashier were en-
powered 10 make the necessary arrange
ments TO open "A branch office OF the
bank at Keysville, Charlotte county,
Va.
Mr. Harry n. Phillips. an experienced
bank officer. was rendered the position or
cashier AZ the Keysville branch.
n II. Williams and II. n. Phillips were
elected delegates 10 the Virginia Bankers
Convention. at Old Point
The president and cashier were autho-
rized to sell new stock TO increase the
capital stock of the bank not to exceed
81. 900
This bank was chartered about fifteen
years ago. and is I'm a prosperous condi-
ton.
VENERABLE LADY DEAD.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Boyd, wife OF John
r. Boyd. died here this week. and was
Inferred at Woodland Cemetery. She was
80 years old. and had been married
sixty-three years Her husband, John
y. Boyd. one Of the founders of Chase
City, survives her and is in his Sth year.
Mrs Boyd was the mother of Judge
George f. Boyd of Wheeling w. Va;
Oscar +. Boyd, secretary Foreign Mis-
sion Board of the Presbyterian Church,
New York city; Mrs. Henry woodruff,
Railway n. j.: and Mrs DR.. c. w.
Walker. Chase City, Va.
Mr.. James Collier and Miss Gertrude
Allgood. of this place. being too young
TO obtain license in Virginia. went this
week to oxford n. c., the Gretna Green
for all this section, and returned yes
terday on the north-bound train, having
been united as man and wife under the
laws of North Carolina
TOBACCO MARKET.
There has been a great rush Of leaf
tobacco on the market here this week.
Seasons have been favorable for hand
ling. and the prices realized have been
gratifying to farmers. and considerable
money has been placed in circulation.
Our public roads are In a terrible con-
dition. but people have been so much
accustomed to them that they nave
ceased to complain. and certainly make
no efforts 10 improve them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
TERRIFIC BOILER EXPLOSION.
Two Men KiiIed-A MIL Completely
Wrecked.

CHARLESTON. KANAwHA COUNTY,
w. VA, February 20.-(Special. 1.-THE
boiler I'm the fiouring-mill at Cades, this
county. exploded this morning. instantly
killing James King and Dan Wech. both
of whom have families. Others were in
iured by receiving slight shocks. The mill
Is a complete wreck. and pieces OF the
boiler were thrown eco yards. The resi-
dence of j. NJ Sanford. short distance
away. was partially wrecked, but none OF
the inmates were hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
Cbarlotte county Notes.

EUREKA MILLS. VA, February ~
Special There was quite a pretty home
wedding at the residence Of Mr.. James
Eegleston last Wednesday at O'CLOCK
p. H.. when his daughter. Jennie. was
led TO the altar by Mr. Samuel Newcomp'
of Prince Edward county. The marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr.
Williams. OF the Baptist church.
Little Mary. the infant daughter OF MT
and Mrs. NJ. Flournoy McGehee. was
painfully but not seriously burned about
the face by falling into the nre 4 Few
days ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February 90
The Senate confirmed the following nomi-
nations to-day:
Postmasters: North Caronna-Mary
Green. Warrenton; d. d. Mcintyre, Lau-
rinburg
south Carolina-G. W. S. Jenkins. Beau
fort.
Florida-W. A. Sloan, st. Petersburg.
Texas-Niiss Ada l.. Davis. Pilot Point.
Also. minor promotions in the army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
NnvnI Orders of Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February %
Naval orders were issued to-day as fol-
lows:
Lieutenant d. p. Menefee is detached
from the Monocacy. on the Asiatic sta
ton. and ordered home.
Passed Assistant-Surgeon G. It. Smith
will be relieved from duty on the Adams,
March 10Th. when he will be succeeded by
Passed Assistant Surgeon l.. II. Stone. de-
tached from the Naval Hospital, New
York. for that purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
,,,,n.g.n pronounced sane.

ATLANTA, GA. February D.-The jury
which has been trying the Flanagan case
the past week returned a verdict to-
night that no Is sane. The issue was
whether he was sane enough 10 be tried
for murder His counsel will next de-
name an inquiry into Flanagan's sanity az
the time the murders were committed
December Slst. The evidence In that
trial. which will be held 10 about two
weeks. will be practically the same as
the testimony In the one just ended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
CEMETERY SEXTON ARRESTED.
Charged with Uniawfuiiy Disinter-
ring BODIES.

LYNCHBURG. VA. February 2o.-
Speciality. ]. Farmer. sexton of the
city burying- ground. was arrested this
afternoon, and balled for his appear
ance before the Police Court to answer
the charge Of unlawfully disnterring
the body of Ella Jameson, the white
woman who committed suicide on We'd
nesday last by drowning. The woman
was buried at the city'S expense on
yesterday. and last night the BODY was
disinterred packed In vinegar-barrel,
and sent to the Southern Depot for ship
mcnt TO the University of virginia The
police authorities were led TO believe
that Farmer had been engaged Tor some
time In the practice OF disinterring dead
bodies for a money consideration, and
careful watch was kept on the cemetery
last night with the result above stated.
Farmer admitted he had been shipping
bodies to the University. but claims that
he had a right to do so under the law
Oid nanera for sale at the DISPATCH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
DIVIDEND NOTICES.


On.ce OF the virginia
Carolina Chemical Compaey,-
Richmono. va. February 10, 1870.
DIVIDEND NOTlCE-THE plltE,S>
ORS OF THE NIRGlNlA-SAh Vi.i = Z,
CHEMICAL COMPANY have tn!s a"{ s,f ri
clared a DIVIDEND or ONE ON.
80, ~ nevanle on or after March ]. ~
70 70 All stockholders OF record OF te ,., y,
% 1917 from which date to March Isl ia
elusive. the books OF the company s.,,,s
- c,osed Tor transfer of common s.o'~'
DC 0'os'' w JAMES @. TfNsLEN
Treasurer.
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Congregational Committee to Visit
Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA, February 2o-(Special)
The House Committee on Rivers and Har-
bors has definitely decided to come TO
Norfolk next Friday, and Congressman
Tyler has notified Mayor Mayo TO that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
nAnY-CARRIAGEs.

We are the agents for the mayer OaT.
riage. There IS none better made IN ~
United States Every carriage II guaian-
teed for one year II you need "a cLilise
or expect TO buy, pay Visit 10 our Dai-
rage Department
During this great slaughter sale we arc
going 10 sell carriages az a great sacrifice.
Prices ranging from A.B 10 80.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
VEILINGS.
DC Black Chenille-Dot Yelling. loo.
xorrovs AND TOILET ARTICLES.
VEILINGS.

These are small things, and you ar
liable to forget them. but these price
will not let you forget:
1Oc. Covered Bones. 1c.
2Oc. box Stove Polish, 1c.
25c. Colgates Perfume, II lie. ounce.
Palm Soap. 25c. for a dozen cakes.
9Oc. box Talcum Powder, DC.
Tetlow's Face Powder. &C. a oox'
25c bottle Bay Rum, lOc.
Soc Pure CASTLE Soap, lie. pound
| dozen Shoe Laces, &C.
Embroidery Silk, &c. a dozen.
Initial Letters, dozen for &c,
knitting silk. sells 20c. a spool, &C.
25c. Hand Mirror, silver frame Ec.
Hooks and Eyes. 1c. for dozen.
/ dozen Rubber Hair-Pins. lOc;
15c. Needle-Case, 8 packages, &C.
Sc. box Mourning-Pins, &c.
Mourning Veil-Pins. 3 dozen for &C.
I5c. box Picture Wire, % yards, sc.
lOc. Curling-Irons, &c.
lOc. Corset Splits, &C.
Sc. Hank Working Cotton, 1c.
Sc box Japanese Toothpicks, &C..
lOc. Garter Elastic, with ruffie edge. &C.
zoe. box La Parisienne Soap, l2c. box
cakeS).
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Dress Goods.

III 700 0OOuOs
During this great slaughter
sale we will give you some stun
ming bargains. All new spring
goods in the great slaughter sale.
25c. Plaid, light shades. lie.
Those sec. Cheviots will be sold during
/ this slaughter sale for 25c.
sec. Vigoreaux Suiting. the newest thing
out for tailor-made suits, 42c.
81 Covert Cloth. cannot be matched at
S9c.; during this great slaughter sale at
! 5lc
All the New Spring Checks the Soc.
goods will be sold at this great slaughter
sale for Acc.
81 Imported Vigoreaux will be sold du-
ring this sale at sec.
BLACK GOODS.
You will only find three specials OF
Black Goods, but this does tell how we
are selling Black Goods during this great
| slaughter sale.
Soc Black Serge, 25c.
| 81 Imported French Serge, soc.
81 French Granite Diagonal Stripe, the
| newest thing out i'm Black Goods for the
coming spring, Coo.
SILKS.
Wash Silks, 14c. a yard.
| s125 Figured China Silks, SOC.
81 Black Satin Rhadama, 69c.
e. 1-2c. China Silks, Bic.
75c Drapery SILK S9c.
| $3.50 Velour Silks. This is the newest
thing out in Black Silks. During this
| slaughter sale for SlO2.
| $139 2i-inch Black Faille, 99c.
| $50 Black Satin Rhadama, incnes'
| CSC
KID GLOVES.
Our stock OF Kid Gloves will go in this
great slaughter sale
| S15O Congress Pique Kid Gloves, SC
| S125 Pigskin Gloves, sc.
| g Evening Gloves, SLAB
DOMEsTICs AND FLANNELs.
u 1-2c. Blue Fouards. imitation Of CHINA
silks, a grand thing for shirt-waists ana
| wrappers. lac.
| Androscoggin Cotton, no remnants, 3-4c
| Is yards Unbleached Cotton for 81.
| lac Unbleached Cotton, 4c
lac Ginghams 2 1-2c.
| sc. Cheese Cloth, &c.
| u 1-2c. Silkoline Drapery, &c.
| &C. Unbleached Jeans, lac.
| u 1-2c Percales, 1-4c.
| 1914 Androscoggin Sheeting, l9c.
| - 1-2c Crepe Cloth, &c.
| 25c. All-Wool Flannel. 16 2-3c.
81 i-2c. Flannel, Red and White, 2ic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
WHITE GOODS.

Our stock of White Goods will be con-
cluded In this great slaughter sale.
Sl-3c Check Muslin. no remnants. all
new patterns. &c.
tic. Pique. y 1-2c.
Sc. White India Linen, q inches wide, &c.
12c. White India Linen, 1-Sc.
14c. White India Linen, 10c.
2Oc. White Apron Muslin, 40 inches wide'
II l-2c.
isc. Persian Lawn, 80 inches wide, Il l-Zc'
25c. White Organize, nc.
75c. White Grenadine, SOC.
SOC. Fleece-Ilned Pique, the very thlhg
for infants spring coats, 2oc.
81 1-2c. Colored Organize. &c.
y 1-2c. Check Muslin. l-Sc.
1s 2-sc. Fine Check Dimity. ~ 1-2c.
20 nieoes Real Imported Long Cloth,
never sold less than $50; tomorrow Ior
N25.
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HEAVY UNDERWEAR.
CARPETS AND RUGS, DRuGGEIs,
OIL-CLOTH. WINDOW-shADEs
AVN MtTTINGS.

There have been many cheap carpe,a,
sold in this city, but tomorrow you WI
find the greatest and grandest bargains
~ our Garnet Department that were ever
offered in Richmond. and during tais
slaughter sale all Carpets are maue, lall'
and lined free Of charge. WORK guala"'
teed. .... 49,, Mill nnd
root sacrifice during this slaughter sat
on Rugs. Druggets. Oil-Cloth, Wlndo"
Shades. and Mattings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
THE 7 OW Err.
THE CORNER STORE.
The Great Slaughter Sale.
You have often heard of special sales but before
there such slaughter dry goods will see at THE TOW
tomorrow For more information pay visit to
LADIES, MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

Two more specials this week, with two
specials OF last week.
zoe Gowns, 36c.
81 Gowns SOC.
81 Chemise, 39c.
T5c. skirts, hemstitched rune and VITA
space tucks, Bic.
81 70 Black Moire skirts, 81.
81 Black MORE Skirts, WIKI deep runis
and velvet piping, $50.
81 Black Sateen Skirts, 81.
81 Balmoral Skirts. 25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
HOSIERY.

10c Ribbed Hose. &c.
16 2-3c. Ladies Fast Black Seamless
Hose, II l-2c.
sc. Ribbed Hose. double knee and hee.
a Two-Thread Hose. l0c.
Ladies' pc. Black Hose, llc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
LACEs.

This is our third sale In Laces anu NIL 90 10
burgs. but during this slaughter 81
prices will be more surprising than ever
70 yards Linen Torchon Lace for DC.
Torchon Lace. sold for Sc, during TINS
slaughter sale we will sell yards for &C.
61-4c. Torchon Lace, &c.
S1-3c. Torchon Lace, 3 &c.
1Oc. Torchon Lace, lie. I'D
Special sale in Fine SWISS EdgeS3 anu
Hamburg this week. The prices Will sur
prise you.
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Tomorrow you Will find four OF me
greatest bargains in Umbrellas that wet
ever held In Richmond:
roc. Umbrellas, i3c.
GentIemen's 93c. Steel-Rod Umbrellas,
e9c.
81 20 Steel-ROd Umbrellas, 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

IU-. Linen NUIIdIoI To
2jc. Ties, l0c.
50c Puffs, 19c.
&c. Suspenders, sc.
lac. Tan and Black Socks, loc.
81 Fancy-Bosom shirts, Win hhA GUNS
49c.
81 Pearl Shirt, 75c.
HEAVY UNDERWEAR.
All Of the Underwear VIII be 500 "a.
one-third of the cost during this slaughter
sale. .-,.,.,.,.. D.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
UMBR ELIAS.

&c. Pads. 2 for lc.
sc. Pads. 2 for Sc.
Lead Pencils, &c. a dozen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21
SILKS.
KID GLOVES.

Our stock Of Kid Gloves will go in thi
great slaughter sale
$3.50 Congress Pique Kid Gloves, sc
$125 Pigskin Gloves, 69c.
g Evening Gloves, SLAB.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21

During this great slaughter
sale we will give you some stun
ming bargains. All new spring
goods in the great slaughtersale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-21

yyh4n the Hou.c adjourned this after
mon Il had finished the discussion in
Conmitfee Of the Whole OF the general
6eflciency appropriation bill, with the ex-
ception Of one paragraph. providing for
a payrnent 10 the Southern Pacific Rail
road Company. Three hours debate will
take place on that item on Monday.
Most OF the session wassdevoted 10 Dis
cussing the domestic affairs OF the
DEMONSTRATING It's dirty linen." as one
member put II. An innocent-appeafing
paragraph. appropdating some $4,000 TO
refund amounts deducted from the sala-
fies of members for absence, brought
about a family row. and, after long
discussion Il wac retained, although
many members protested against II.
Then the House knocked out 0f the
bill. on points Of order. provision for
the payment OF annual salaries TO It's
epecfai employees, on The ground that
they were provided for the session only.
An attempt 20 secure months extra
pay for all employers OF the House,
practice frequently followed at the end
Of session. also met with failure.
II was Just before adjournment that
mir. Bartlett OF New York. managed 10
get in defence OF the United
States Supreme Court Tor its decision
IN the income-tax cases. Ar. Nc
Millin OemocraD. Of Tennessee, who
had criticised Justice sbiras last week
! Tor bio part In declaring the incone-tax
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-28
Gladesville.
ID. o.
espondence of the Argus.

Correspondence ofthe Argus.
The Baptist Parsonage is completed
Miss Cyrena Gordan is sick with the
la grippe.
John w. Massie has his stable
completed.
Nathaniel Streets was at Newburg
last Tuesday.
Wade Sapp is suffering with geth-
ering on his hand.
This is harvest time for the doctors
in our community.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
e. banks is very sick
Pryor Guseman of Reedsville was at
this place last Friday.
Harmon Trickett. has been on the
sick list is improving at tho present
Granville Browns family. Of near Hal
leck. are getting better with the diph-
liberia.
Rev. r. r. Good is Mt Zinn's Chapel
holding a series of meetings there at
present.
Mrs Jabie Brown, of near HallecI1.
was stopping at ID. c. Zinn's last Thurs
day night.
Brown & Born are hauling their tim
Der through this place every day to
Irondale to ship.
There has been eighteen accessions
to the Baptist church here during the
series of meetings.
We have Baptist parsonage at this
place that cost $1,000. 1t is very
handsome building.
Misses Hattie and Lille Brown. Of
near Halleck, were visiting at ID. c.
Zinn's last Wednesday.
john W. Massie sold five calves to
William Smith. OF near Reedsville, for
fifty dollars recently.
Rev. j. ID. williams was called to
Goshen TO preach Mr.. Barker's funeral
last Wednesday morning.
Rev. j ID. Williams is still holding
his series of meetings here. There has
been niueteeR conversions
George Brown and his sister, Miss
Lille, of near H4lleck, were visiting at
Brice g. Browns last Tuesday.
~ ~ NOihNot VI Wis BAAtC was hb
Independence after load of goods for
the firm of Trickett g. Co.. last Tues
day
Rev. Nathaniel Streets filled Rev. ].
ID. Williams appoiRtmeu. in the Bap-
tiet church here while the latter went
TO Goshen.
The primary room of our school
taught by Miss Lille NJ. West. Of
Evansville, is a success She Is num-
Der one teacher and is giving satisfac-
ton.
DIR. John Castleberry.of Morgantown,
was at this place TO see Mrs. w. II.
Zinn, who has the fever and Mr. and
Mrs w. y. Danks' infant child last
Monday and Thursday.
TIT tND TAT.