Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-19
OUT IN HIGHLAND.
The DrOught-hIapy Squirreis-Re-
Iigious-PersOnaIs.

re
MONTEREY. VA, September 1S-(Spe-
cial.)-The drought, which set in about the
1st of August, is still unbroken, and the
valleys, usually so green and beautiful
at this season, are dry and parched, pre-
senting more the appearance of Deem
Der than September
The indications now are that the un-
usually large hay crop harvested this
year viii be in demand before spring
time, as many farmers viii have to be-
ging feeding their stock In a few weeks.
There is also great scarcity Of water
In some localities, both for man and
beast, and, in some instances, has TO be
hauled for long distances.
The sod has become so dry that on
yesterday, in the suburbs OF Mcdowell,
fire broke out from a burning brush
heap and destroyed four large hay
stacks a portion of the fence around The
village cemetery, and large pile of dry
lumber, soon to be put into a new build
ing. 1t was with much difficulty that
other property was saved.
The scarcity Of mast in the mountains
has driven the squirrels TO the corn
fields, and so numerous are they that
some fields have been almost entirely
destroyed by their inroads. The sports
men of our town have during the fan
had fine cunning, and hundreds of the
squirrels have been brought in by them
without. however, showing any dimnu-
ton IN the overabundant ranks of the
frisky game. In one instance, a young
hunter found nine ia a hickory-tree,
eight of which he killed. A few rods
away he discovered four on another tree
hs. H.. fgtt 81,
The second annual meeting of the
Christian Workers Convention, just
closed here, was largely attended
there being present about sixty regularly
elected delegates, apart from ministers
and visitors. The next session will he
held at Mcdowell the date TO be fixed
by the Executive Committee, consisting
Of Messrs. John S. McNulty and S. w.
Sterrett, DR.. ii. II. and Hon. Charles p.
Jones.
Rev. w H. Woolf. assisted by Rev.
A. Q. Flaherty, Is now holding q revival
service at the Methodist church, In this
place.
Many of Highlands girls and boys,
after several weeks recreation from the
students lamp have returned to their
respective places OF learning throughout
the State
MISSES 1UOtDC ~ JOuNS anu EMMA
Matheny left this week to attend the
ensuing session of the Randolph Macon
Woman's College, at Lynchburg. Miss
Bessie Jones, Of Doe Hill. left at the
same time to enter a Roanoke seminary
Edwin b. Jones, OF Monterey, and
Uriah and Jacob Hevener from the
Crabbottom Valley, have gone to attend
the Randolph Macon College. at Ash
land. and the Randolph-Macon Academy,
at Front Royal, respectively.
Mr.. Charles Z. Jones. Jr., who has
been spending a month with his parents,
Of this place. has returned to the Sc
cond Auditors office, at Richmond, where
he holds a clerical position.
Or. Arlie c. Jones, a young physician,
from eastern Highland, has returned to
his post at the University, at Charlottes-
vile.
]. Nc. Gwin has gone 20 attend the
present term of the University OF Vir-,
ginia.
r. G. Mauzy and Clarence c. Jones
have gotten back from business stay at
Buckhannon and Beverly, w. Va
Mrs. ID. NJ. Kyle. from East Lexing-
ton. Is visiting relatives In Highland.
Stockmen, Porter & Christy are making
large shipments OF cattle and sheep from
Highland. People are realizing about
one fourth advance for stock, when com
pared with last years prices.