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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

blows upon the mailed door with his
sabre without elicitlng response. No
latch, knob, lock or hinge was visible;
therefore, if they secured entrance
they must first break down the door.
1t was determined to do that, for
experience had taught them to suspect
every habitation, h"use, hut and other
structure as place which was liable
to be used to conceal a deserter, if it
afforded space into which man might
crawl.
A. heavy log was found and six files
of soldiers were { smounted and or
dered to take the Il upon their shoul-
der and assault the door. Having his
men in place the lieutenant command
ed:
Squad, attention.; forward, double
quick, charged"
The living machine dashed it's IMAM
innate head at the mailed door which
at that instant opened inward and al
lowed egress to an old man who
stepped to the threshold-too late to
avoid the catapult; too late for the liv-
ing machine to halt-and was struck
violently and hurled to the ground
within his dark abode.
I'VE have killed the Prophet"
Garry him to the open air!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26


ga mansion in heaven we see,
"And a light in the window for thee"
Poor creature! She sings as though
she was lonely and sad," said Miss
Carrie.
at is only because of our own cir
cumstances and our own feelings that
it so strikes u.s.
Il feel as if it were some one in dis
tress appealing to us for help; only
one doesn't cry out for help by sing
ing hymns"
1t is doubtless some lonely squatter
who sings to kill time 1t is late
hour for country people to be up and
that shows that Providence has in
spired her to sing that song as mes
sage to us! On, perseveringly on!' We
should not waste time for our dear
child is anxious! Bright angels now
beckon you over the stream.' Bright
angels; our dear Stella the chief among
them! We are sure to find her in the
first house beyond the next streami
She is sure to wait for US there, just
over the stream, with a light in the
window to signal to us! Carrie, my
child, take heart! That is a message
from Providence. Be sure that we
shall find our pet lamb safely harbored
in the sheltering fold of some good Sa-
maritan of the hills!"
[To BE Continued
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

She (after a lovers quarrel)-I sup
pose you want your presents back.
He-Ah, no; keep them. If any of the
fellows ask about the presents, I'll ex-
plain that they were fully paid for in
hugs and kisses.
She ION second thought)-My dear,
suppose we forget we have quarreled,
and begin over again.-Yellow Kid
Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
Waiting for Work.

81 assure you, madam" said he. ''that
I would not be begging my bread from
door to door if could but procure en-
ployment at my profession"
"Poor man." replied the good woman,
as she handed out pie, i"what is your
profession?"
II am an airship pilot. madam."-De-
troit Free Press.
You can't cure consumption but you can
avoid it and cure every other form of
throat or lung trouble by the use Of One
Minute Cough Cure. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
Everybody Saws So,

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels
cleansing the entire system, dispcl colds,
cnre headache, fever, hahitual constipation
and biliOnsness. Please buy and try box
of e. g. G. to-day; 10, ~, 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed TO cure by al druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

1t is said that the German military
authorities have decided to demolish
the Notifications and the walls OF
Mayence, the most strongly fortified
city of Germany, which has witnessed
50 many fierce struggles and historical
tragedies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

]. c. Berry, one of the bes: known cit
izens of Spencer, Mo, testifes that he
cured himself of the worst kind of piles by
using few boxes of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. He had been troubled with
piles for over thirty years and had used
many different kinds of so-called cures;
but DeWitt's was the one that did the
work and he will verify this statement if
any one wishes to write to him. Eli r.
REYNOLDS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

"That pretty young Mrs. Dawson Is
such queer woman"
"In what way?"
"Every time l meet her in q book
store she is buying book which the
critics have pronounced unfit for pub
Ication."-Detroit Free Press.
WARNING Persons who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the warm
ings of danger and save themselves suf-
fering and fatal results by using One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t is an infallible rem
edy for coughs, colds, Group and all throat
and lung troubles. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
Her Lovely Eyes.

She could not rightly see the stage,
Save through her dainty glass:
Without her specs" the printed page
For paper white would pass.
But with her naked optics keen
OF any summer day
An ice cream sign was always seen
At least a mile away.
Chicago News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

Mrs. Manhattan-Now, Favette, 1t Is
only necessary for you to know one
English word. no. If my husband says
anything about kissing you, you are to
say, firmly: "No!"
Favette-Oui, madame.
Mr.. Manhattan (an hour later)-D6
you mind if 1 kiss you, Favette?
Favette-No!-Town Topics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

Mrs. Meeker." observed friend OF
the family, sis {. very superior woman.
She can converse intclligently. 1 be-
lieve, on a thousand different topics"
"Yes," sighed Mr.. Meeker. "And she
does "-ChicaUO Tribune
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings. of the Orphans
Court of Gee county will be held on tho
second Tuesday ofeverv month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians. wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers a few DAYS before Court.
Test. E z. LAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
ITO BE Continued

President McKinley's address at the
Commercial Museum in Philadelphia was
reported (by appointment) by graduate
of Goldey (Wil. DELI Commercial and
Shorthand College. Send for catalogue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

The First Fire.-"And now, chill
dren, can you tell me how the blazing
sword got there? You may answer,
Willie" "Please, ma'am, l guess it
caught when Adam got tired."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away

II you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever. be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder-werker, that makes weak men
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac of your
druggist, under guarantee to cure, SOC or
Sl00. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

"Why does sister Nellie pray when
you come to see her?" asked Johnnie
Chaffie of the visitor.
"She doesn't pray, does she?"
"Yes, she does. Every time the serv-
ant comes upstairs and says you are
here. Nellie says: %, Lord!' Tam
many Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

Mrs. Homer isn't at all interested in
public affairs"
mo, she's the most insipid creature.
She permits home affairs to absorb all
her time and talk."-Philadelph
North American
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
DON'T Neglect Your Liver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
OBLIGATIONS, and the man who neglects his
or has little regard for health. A bottle
IIowns' Iron Bitters taken now and then
i'll keep the liver in perfect order. If the
i<eaSe has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
Vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
A Strong Personality.

Willy-Why, Cholly, you heah?
thought passed you on the street just
now.
Cholly-Haven't been out for an
houah, deah boy.
Willy-Well, then it must have been
some othah fellau, with a dawg and
cane just like yours.-Harlem Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

You can't afford to risk your life by al
lowing cold to develop into pneumonia
or consumption. Instant relief and a GER
tain cure are afforded by One Minute
Cough Cure. Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
Wonderful Ingenuity.

Crimsonbeak-That man Keys is O
genius.
Yeast-What's he done now?
"Why, he's devised a plan to keep
his wife from playing the piano."
Indeed"
"Ycs; he told her he had seen mouse
in it."-Yonkers Statesman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
NOTICE

BY THE ORPHANS CoUaT FOR CECIL CouNrY,(
January 9. 1894.
ORDERED, That all Administrators, Ex-
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same. or show cause to the contrary,
or they will be cited up.
Test: r. E. JAMAR. Register
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

Mistress-Now, you must always
sweep well behind the doors, Mary.
Mary-Yes'm, trust me for that; it's
the only way one can get the dust out OF
Sipht-Pick-Me-TTD
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 6 25
a. m. and 2 90 p. m. Market train leaves
Rowlandville Tuesdays and Fridays at g. 81;
Liberty Grove. 9.07; Coora. 9.l6 Rising Sun. 26;
Sylmar, 933; Nottingham. Q. .4O oxford, 1000 a. M
arriving at South st. 2.53 p. m.
Sunday train leaves Oxford at 90 arriving in
Philadelphia at 9.2l a. m; and 61O. arriving in
Philadelphia at &. .l6 p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
LEAVE GOING SOUTH.
Pass. Pass. Pass Pass.
A. M. A. NJ IA. Nip. M

Additional traius leave Broad St. for Oxford II IL
a N. and 2 SO p. ; Mondsy. Tuesday. Thursday
and Friday only. 10 p. m Thursday and Sunday
only, ll43 p NJ; Sunday only, 7.55a. m, 7Ol p. IN.
j. b. HUT JHINSON. J.R.WOOD.
GeaI. Manager. Gen. Pdss'r AgeRt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
PHILADELPHIA, WHINING
- TON & BALTIMORE R.R.

CENTRAL DIVISION
On and after November 18th. 1896. trains will
run a follows:
LEAVE GOING NORTH.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
PATENTS, PATENTS.

This Bureau has the best facilities possible for OBJ
tanning patents and copyrights in this and foreign
countries The chief of this dept has had 20 years
experience as Chief Examiner, Commissioner of
Patents and Patent Attorney, and is very success
ful in securing broad patents and in the prosecution
of all patent litigation before the courts.
SCHOOL OF LAW
This Bureau can fit you for admission to the Bar
and prepare you for active practice in two years,
without materially interfering with your other du-
ties. Our instructors the ablest, our system
thorough, and charges reasonable. Three cours-
es are taught: University, Business and Special.
Send for particulars, terms, etc.
NATIONAL INFORMATION BUREAU.
1870 New York Ave, Washington, D. c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
GOVERNMENT POSITIONS.

If you wish one of the 150, 600
positions in The government SER
vice, this Bureau can advise you
how to proceed 10 secure it, and fit
you for passing the required Civil
Service examination therefor.
Energy, tact and a common school
education are all the requirements
needed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26
NO.. l2

"And light in the window for thee;
"a mansion in heaven we see,
"And a light in the window for thee"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-11-26

"A mansion in heaven We see,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
THE COMMODORE SINKS
She Goes Down While Bound to The Rescue
of ShlpwreCked FiIlbuSterers.
THE THREE FRIENDS CREW TAKEN OFF
n Lnrgo Portion of the CnsinwaSs
Rescued by the DnnntIcss-Thc
Men Were in n Tcrriblc Condition
From ExpOsurc-Wc wants TO
Dcpopulntc country Districis.

Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. 2.--Thc steam,
er Commodore sank in twenty fathoms
oil water twenty miles nothcast Of Mos
quito inlet at O'Clock this morning
All the mon on board were saved and
Twelve of them reached Jacksonvillc
tonight.
The story of the accident as told by
one of the men is as follows:
STORY OF THE ACCIDENT.
Tie steamer crossed the st. Johns
par at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. and
Mt midnight was leo miles down the
coast. one of the men went into the
hoId FOR something ana found il half
filed with water Great excitement
prevailed but the pumps were started
and every one on board put TO work
bailing.
The water gained steadily and at .
O'Clock the steamer was deserted. r.
"A. DelEado taking command of one
boat with eleven men in it, ana Captain
Murphy commanding the other. The
boat is said to have been overloaded
with coal when it left here and 1t is
when she grounded on Commodore's
nolni' In going down the st. Johns.
stephen Crane, the novelist, was on
board and was in Captain Murphy's
boat.
Tho Cubans here are dshcartcned
over the accident. especially as the Com
modorc was expected to carry the men
~ ~ 'HN Hl ~ u IIeluS on NO Name
key
THE MAROONERS RESCUED.
w. a. llisbcc. owner OF the Dauntless.
received the following from that key
to-day: The Dauntlcss rescued n large
body of men and II cargo from No Name
Key. Many of The men were in a HELM.
less condition. The Dauntlcss viii wait
ana meet the Commodore and deliver
the mon and cargo to her. VIII repor,
as per signal seen at Miami and will re.
turn as soon as we meet the Commo.
dorc, probably Friday"
RMS confirms the reports received
from Key West Friday night stating
that the Dauntcss was anchored OF
No Name key Friday afternoon taking
out men and cargo.
HELPLESS FROM EXPOSURE.
The Cubans here are very much con
cerncd over the report that many of the
men are in helpless condition. 1t is
not believed that any OF them were
wounded when fired upon by the Span
ish patrol boat off the Cuban coast.
but that their condition Is the result of
exposure ON No Name key The key
Is u deserted island. and the men have
had no protection from the weather for
me past ten days. 1t is believed that
nose who are too weak to be taken on
the Commodore will be brought to This
port on the DauntlcsS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
NASHVILLE SWEET ny FIRE.
Hundreds of Thousands worth OF
Property Destroyed.

Nashville. Tenn, Jan. 3.--Fire broke
out at III O'Clock tonight on the public
square and at . O'Clock this morning
Lebec1 Bros wholesale ana retail dry
goods; Grimes. Daily and Robinson. dry
goods dealers. and the public market.
having an area of n block and a half
nave been totally destroyed
NO fatalities have as yet occurred
put are momentarily expected on ac-
count of the immense building. which
COMPOSE This part of the city ana their
tottcrlnG condition.
Tho fire Is undoubtedly the most dis
as,rous in the city's history and the loss
VIII reach into the millions, with tho
'irg Still raging furiously.
The fire originated In the second
story OF LcbeclS Bros. and spread west
ward
Al 1890 a terrific wind arose from the
southwest. which famed the flames into
n fury. The City Hall and market
house, which is located opposite the
ruined buildings caught from sparks
ana was very seriously damaged.
Burns Il Co, harness manufacturcrs,
on Market. street. in rear of Lcbcck
Bros. caught at l2:l5 and was totally
ruined. The total loss at this hour Is;
estimated at Sl,0OO,OOO
Telcgrams have been sent to Louis
vile. Memphis and Chattanooga for
help and the fire has little signs of
abatement.
Al :05 o'clock the rear wall of Burns
snddlery fell through the jcwelry store
ol X. II. Stef & Co. crushing n number
of people Charles Thompson is the
only one reported seriously injured
go a. m.--Firc under control
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
WEYI.i:R'S EDJCIS.
He Commands Inhabitants of TN.
fortified Towns 10 Come to titirs

Havana, Jan. 2-Cieneral Weyler has
ISSUED from his camp at Bayeic two
tulctS bearing date of yestcrdby. one
pi them prohibits the storage ol. sale of
hardware, sadilery. clothing, provisions
or m"d!ccn i'm unfOrtifcd towns. Ii also
absolutely prohibits the removal Of such
goods from the towns In the Provinces
OF P!nar Del Rio. Havana. and Matan-
2as without military permit Ii Is
ordered that eight days after the datc
ol The edict all stores in unprot tcctcd viii
lhges ana hamicts must he closed ana
thclr goods removed to stronger places.
rms applies also 10 stores on unfortiiied
sugar estates in the Provinces OF Santa
cara. Prurto Principe ana Santiago De
Cunu Those persons VINO violate the
cdict Will be considered rebel symDa-
thizers and viii! be tried ana condemned
as such.
The other edict orders the formation of
zones OF cultivation around the towns,
ana allots for cultivation of Vegctl-
bleS. etc, n piece of ground free of
charge 10 each family concentrated in
the towns under previous cdicts These
persons will be allowed to hold the land
free OF all charges forO six months. after
the insurrcction shal! have been sup
pressed. An exception is mada. how
ever. IN the case Of those families which
nave brother or husband in the rebel
ranks. To these no land Will be al
lotteI.
1t is rumored that the rebel leader,
ahuiree. has died from pneumonia
An engagement has taken place at
ElanQuiZal. Province of Pinar Del Rio.
between 4 rebel party ana a detachment
Of Spanish troors. The rebels were
defeated after losing twenty of their
number Killed. The Spanish loss was Il
major, n Lieutenant ana two privatcs Sc
riousiy wounded.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
EXTRA SPECIAL SALE.
Fine Lncc Curtains nnd I'orticrcs
Wriaht's 79G Main street, OIdN

We have too many fine lace curtains
ana norticres for this time of the sea
son, so will commence Monday morn
ing sweeping reductions to turn them
into cash quick.
$3.50 y Pair. lot extra fine Noting
ham lace curtains. in white and
ecruc, were $500 and $3.50 n pair.
$2'9S Pair. lot irish point lace cur
talns were $500.
$2.9S a Pair. / lot Irish point lace cur
tains. were $3.50
$4.aS 4 Pair lot irish point and white
bohinct lace curtains. were $3.50
ana $1,000
$5.9S y Pair. lot Irish point lace cur
tains, four yards long. were $1,000.
S'9S y Pair. lot Irish point lace cur
tains, very fine, were $500
S2.9S y Pair. lot silk striped madras
curtains, were $500.
S2.9S a Pair. lot chenille Dortieres.
heavy fringe and wide dadoes.
three yards long. 45-inches wide,
were $500.
s3.oS ~ Pair, | lot chenille portieres,
very handsome styles and quality,
full width. were 500.
s5.9S y Pair. l lot extra fine chenille
Dorticrcs, were $1,000.
S7.4S a Pair / lot extra size chenille
portieres, 3ia yards long, . yards
wide, were $1,000.
l9c. lot curtain madras. 36-inches
wide. were 25c.
25c. lot curtain madras, 45-inches
wide. were i5c.
29c. l lot extra fine curtain madras.
was soc
Tapestry portleres at s2.4s, s29s, ssss
and Si.9S, were $3.50 to $3.50.
The styles are the latest--all fresh
this season. These prices will make cur
tain selling very brisk for this week.
Call and see them.
WRfGH1'S, 1876 Main ST., old number
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
FOR nArlclous PROSECUTION
W. T. Crawford. of Petersburg. Wants
Heavy Damages,

Petersburg, Va, Jan. 2-(SpeciaD-
Mr.. w. T. Crawford, through his attor-
heE' the Hon; William r. McKcnnev
to-day entered three suits for damages;
These suits grow out OF the recent ar
rest OF Mr.. Crawford. for the alleged
stealing OF seventy bags OF peanuts
from the Petersburg Spanish Peanut
company. one is against X. ID. Harri-
son. individually, the secretary and
treasurer of the Petersburg Spanish
Peanut company, for $4,000. for malic-
iouS prosecution. Another for a like
amount is against Il. ID. Harrison and
MEer Saal jointly for slandcr. ana the
thrd Is against the Petersburg Spanish
peanut company for breach of contract.
These suits will be ready for hearing
at the January term OF the Hastings
Court Of this city
y most delightful entertainment was
given laSt night at the residence of
MIS-. Charlotte Puiham. in Prince George
county Dancing was kept up until an
early hour this morning
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
The McCicnry-McCieilun Live stock
Company.

The McCleary- Mcclellan Live Stock
Company will have for their sale Tues
day. January 5th, about 800 head Of the
best young horses they have received
this season, also over 100 mules, rang
ing from II to 16 hands high, and one.
car load of big horses Weighing from
thirteen TO fourteen hundred pounds.
This will be the first sale of the New
Year, which is always one of the big
gest of the season. This year we will
have more extra good horses than
usual. Don't miss this sale. To see so
many tirst-class drivers, saddlers and
highest bidder will be n sight worth
seeing, even IL you don't want to buy
Il horse yourself. We will also begin our
Friday sales on January Sth and corr
tinue having sales every Tuesday and
Friday until next Summer The Me-
Cleary Mcclellan Live Stock Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
TO REPRESENT NOnroLK.
Mayor Mayor Appointed Two Indy
COmmissionprS

Mayor Mayo, acting under authority
OF the City Council. has appointed Mrs.
Ida Gordon and Mrs. l.. il. Shields lady
commissioners to represent this. city at
the Tennessee Centennial Exposition,
which opens in Nashville in May. Mrs.
Gordon is n very popular lady and Mrs
Shields. wife Of Hon. j. II. Shields Col
lcctor Of Customs. would seem especially
hticd for the position. for while she has
been a resident of this city for n mum
ber Of years, she Is II native of Ten
nessee and is closely related to Gov
ernor Robert Taylor otfrcr.-vell
known families of that State Both sd
leCtiOns are axrnllont
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
The Mutual Reserve Fund Life aaso.
citation.

Mr.. s. S. Cartwright, manager OF this
association FOR Southeastern Virginia
and North Carolina, received yesterday
evening from Mir. L i). Wells. the vice.
president. the following telegram:
New York Jan. >. 1897
5. 5. Cartwright. Norfolk:
New business ciGhty-four millions.
accomplished by Offering the public in
surance at true cost without spending
policy holders in money in buying hav-
ing cups, god watches. etc. our ratio
Of gain exceed any other cornrany
J. y. WELLS,
Nicc-Presideut
This associations advertisement can
be found in the columns OF The Virgin
ian of this days issue.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
Levy IirOs.

CUT PRICE SALE BEGINS MON
DAY. You must come early to secure
these bargains:
Blankets at 59c.. worth 75c. a pair.
All wool at S2.39, worth $3.50. t5s3
California fine wool at $3.50, worth SIS.
Heavy quilted bed comforters, &c.,,
sl00 20 $3.50.
Fine silk plush beaded capes, $780,;
down from $3.50. III
Fine large damask towels, 19c.e-worth
25c
All dress goods at special cut prleen
and many other bargains at Levy Bros.
Modern Bargain Store, 3i4 Main street,
new number.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

Unless something very extraordinary
happens within a very short timc. to-
day is the last sunday Charles Williams
and William Downing VIII sncnd ON
Garth. They will be hanged Tuesday.
Every thing is in readiness FOR the
event ana the two men have as Vet
shown little signs of Weakening. WI
liams is quiet and well behaved. as
usual, Downing Is still defiant and win
probably remain in shackles until the
hour of his execution.