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Griggs courier., 1897-08-06
THE WASP.

The passengers were warm and tired.
The air was thick with smoke;
They looked disgusted, sullen. cross:
None ventured jest or joke.
4 lady with a pile Of books,
A boy and a servant girl,
Stepped through the door, and in q trice
All heads were in q whirl.
The boy began to slam the books,
And slap the patient nurse;
To pitch things through the crowded car.
And snatch the lady's purse.
6de clearly was an ''only" child,
For often she would say:
~'Now, Mary, do not tease the dear
Just let him have his way"
The nurse repressed her rising tears;
The tyrant pulled her hair
And screamed. The mother quickly said
"Don't tease him, Mary-there."
A wasp flew in and settled down;
The boy reached out his hand:
The nurse said: Harry, 1t will sting"
His cry called forth command.
With eyes half closed the mother said:
'tNow, Mary, let the child
ftdave what he wants. and let me sleep
You drive me nearly wild"
With weary sigh the nurse withdrew
Her hand; he made q dash
.And caught the creature, sting and all:
He knew it in q flash.
The mother started at his cry,
That rivaled lions roar,
With: Mary. let him have 1t now,"
And stamped upon the floor.
~'He got it, ma'am," the nurse replied;
The travellers screamed for joy:
The nurse expressed mild surprise;
The mother kissed her boy.
IA. NJ. Bruner, in Chicago Inter Ocean.
Griggs courier., 1897-08-06
why Err. should Be w..hca.

When eggs come to market they are
assorted according to quality and ap-
Pearance. II case containing 30 dozens
has in it half dozen eggs that are soiled
the whole case is condemned and re-
duced IN grade, selling at a lower
price thpn clean eggs, no matter how
fresh the dirty ones are. You may
think THAI your eggs bring just as good
a price It tbcy are somewhat soiled, but
it sold in that condition they reduce the
price of the whole case they are in and
the man who buys them from you makes
allowance for such things. SO you not
only get a lower price but others are
affected in the same way. Wash soiled
eggs before marketing gthem.-Farmer's
Griggs courier., 1897-08-06
MODEL DAIRY BARN


It Contains Every Known >Cenvea.
lence and LaboF.Savtag Device.
This dairy barn is one designed and
built for wealthy dairy farmer Just
outside of the city of New York. 1t is
a basement barn 36x100. The excavation
was made in side hill, and the wall
B, some $50 feet long, was built some
years ago. The old barn, or rather
barns and stables, had burned in July.
The new barn was set up from the wall
some IA feet in order to permit of a
driveway on that side of the barn as
well as to admit of more light and
better ventilation. The silos, which
also had burned, were to be erected at
the north end of the barn. The cows
were to face the feeding alley to admit
of convenience and ease in feeding the
b
Griggs courier., 1897-08-06

tions, and soon recovering herself she
determined 70 boldly brave out the
worst. She therefore went to his apart.
ment with firm step, nor showed any
signs of trembling when she saw him
lock the door.
''Now, madam" he said, with stern
and stately dignity, as he handed her a
seat and took another facing her, II
beg you will answer me truly, as if
your life were at stake! Who was the
last person up of your family on the
last night was closeted in this room
with a brother officer?"
Myself" was the firm and quiet re-
ply of Lydia Darrah.
Are you certain, madame"
"Quite-for thee requested me to
send all the family to bed by eight
o'clock, and did so, myself going last -
"You will be willing to swear to this,
madame"
I'VE Friends never swear" returned
the other, with dignity; "but thee has;
my word for the fact"
WELL" returned the officer, with an
air of chagrin, II do not understand it.
You. I know, were asleep, for myself
knocked three times at your door be-
fore could rouse you. We that night
laid plan to attack and capture Gen.
Washington and his army; but by some
means, unknown to me, he got news of
our design. and has frustrated our pur-
pose. When we arrived before his camp
we found all his cannon mounted, and
his whole command prepared TO give us
battle; and disappointed and chagrined,
we have all marched back like parcel
of fools! That is all, madam!" con-
cluded the officer, rising, unlocking the
door. and bowling out the mistress of
the dwelling.
Lydia Darrah retired with feelings of
relief better imagined than described.
Who shall say how much the subse-
quent dwellers in this land of freedom
have owed and still owe to the cunning
and heroism Of this noble woman IN.
Y. ledger.
Griggs courier., 1897-08-06
a Translation.

1t is related that sophomore one
commencement day was crossing the
campus of Emory college, Oxford, Ca,
with his sweetheart, who stopped to
read the inscription upon the stone to
the memory of 1gnatius Few, the first
president. "What does that mean 2"
she asked, pointing to the line, ''vivit-
non mortuus est Proud of his ability
TO translate Latin, the student ex-
planned: "'He lives. No, he don't;
he's dead IN. Y. Christian Advocate,
Griggs courier., 1897-08-06
putting 1t Mildlx,

"Do you mean to say that the SEN
ators were bought?"
''Oh, no; wouldn't make any such
charge as that. All meant to insinu-
ate was that they were Influenced by
negotiable arguments."-Detro News.
Griggs courier., 1897-08-06
where n came From,

Pater-Whew! Tom, have you been
smoking cigarettes again?
Tom-No, sir. The neighbors next
door are burning up lot Of old shoes
in the back yard.-Cleveland Leader.
Griggs courier., 1897-08-06
GARDEN TooLcHEsT.

1t Saves Hundreds of Steps i'm Doing
the Work.
Where it is possible little garden
house. to hold tools, wheelbarrow, fer
tilizer. etc., should be built on the edge
of the garden. to save steps in hunting
Griggs courier., 1897-08-06

The Bank of England contains sil.
yer ingots which have isin in it's ,aults
Mnce 1906
Griggs courier., 1897-08-06

back rooms OF our dwelling. Last night
these two men came again and one of
them told me he wanted all my family
to 80 to bed early, and that when they
should get ready to leave. which might
be late, they would call me to let them
out.
"Well, Friend Craig, sent the whole
family early to bed, as requested to do,
but myself felt very anxious to know
what was going on of SO much impor-
tancc, and so 1 did what never did be-
fore-took off my shoes, walked on tip
toe to the door of the room where these
men were, put my ear to the key-hole,
and listened and heard what have in
formed thee Of"
'God bless you, Lydia Darrah, for a
noble woman!" said the colonel, with
excited warmth; perhaps you have
saved our countrywide knows? For
had this plan succeeded, which we will
now defeat, and Gen. Washington been
taken prisoner, much fear our cause
would have been hopeless"
IL will make haste to finish my story,
for thee must ride fast to George WASH
ington. After hearing what have said,
I stole back to my room, trembling at
the Importance of what I had heard.
When the men. soon after, knocked at
my door for me to get up and let them
out. I pretended to be asleep, and they
had to knock three times. Then I
came out, rubbing my eyes, and saw
them off. But I slept none that night,
for thinking what ought to do; and
I did not dare to tell my husband for
fear the secret might get out. Iwant-
ed to get the information to George
Washington, and save great many
lives, but for some time could not see
my way clear to do it. At last it oc-
CURED to me that might go to Frank
ford for some flour, if the man Howe
would give me a pass out of town. I
went over to him and he gave it. Then
1 told William and my family that I
would go alone to Frankford for the
-four, which greatly surprised them
and caused much remonstrance. But
l did go alone, and thee sees, friend,
how much have since strayed beyond
the mill.'
In due time Lydia Darrah returned
home with her flour, secretly trembling
at all she had done, and the fear of dis.
covery. The night following she lay
awake and heard the heavy, solemn
tramp, tramp, tramp of the British
troops, as they marched past her vim
dow and on out of the city, to surprise,
defeat and capture the army for whose
success she had not only often prayed,
but had so lately periled more than life.
When, a, few days after, these same
troops returned, Lydia Darrah dared
not ask the question she was the most
anxious to have answered, lest her emo-
tions might betray her. Soon after the
adjutant general called upon her and
said:
MADAM, will you do me the favor to
enter my room, that may ask you a
few important questions?"
Lydia Darrah, believing her secret
discovered, either by chance or be-
trayal, turned deadly pale, and almost
tainted with terror; but fortunately
the officer took no notice of her emo.
Griggs courier., 1897-08-06

Anything that adds to the comfort Of
the cow win put dimes in her owner'a
pocket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
AUCTION sALEs-rhi. p,.

WHEN ZEAL ESTATE is SOL /, -,
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT ca. ny
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE ram 10y.
RATA By THE VENDOR AND no no
VENDEE. rug
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
Princess Anne Nomination.

PRINCESS ANNE, VA. September 90
Especial 1.-The Democratic convention of
this county convened to-day at the court
house to nominate a delegate from the
county to the House of Delegates. The
convention was called to order by r. r..
Ward. county chairman. w. w. Mason
was elected permanent chairman, and o.
b. Mears. superintendent of Public
Schools, was made permanent secretary.
DR.. George r. Snead State senator from
this district. was unanimously nominated.
The whole number of delegates sent from
the magisterial districts, aggregating
thirty-three in all, voted as one man,
without a dissenting voice. After the
nomination DR.. Snead was invited to ad-
dress the convention. and in accepting
the nomination he did so I'm some we'll
chosen remarks in the interest of De-
mocracy.
Immediately after the nomination to
the House of Delegates was over the
county convention proceeded TO elect
eight delegates to the senatorial conven-
ton, which convenes in Norfolk on Oc-
tOber 7th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
CANDIDATE MONTAGUE SPEAKS.
He IL Giving IA housing Welcome In
MeckIeuburg and Lunenbrrg.

CHASE CITY, VA, September IL
Especial )-There was a large attendance
at Mecklenburg Court yesterday. An
enthusiastic Democratic meeting was
held in the courthouse for the reor-
ganization of the party. Mr.. Frank Il.
Roberts, of Chase City. was unanimous
~ elected county chairman. with au-
thority to appoint his Executive Commit
tee FOR the different districts.
Mr.. ID. Q. Eggleston, candidate FOR the
State Senate was introduced, and de-
livered an able and effective speech.
This was his first appearance before a
Mecklenburg audience. and he made d
most favorable impression.
MIR. John p. Smith. candidate for the
House Of Delegates. in brief and appro-
pirate remarks. defined his position. and
stated that his character as citizen
and record rs Democrat were 100 wen
known in his county for any extended
remarks.
These gentlemen were followed by the
Democratic candidate for Attorney
General. the Hon. a. j. Montague. OF
Danyilie This was his first visit 10
Mecklenburg. He captured the crowd in
his first utterances. and the most earnest
attention was given him. HIS speech
was mastery in conception, ioeical
in conclusions. eloquent and delightful
to hear. 1t was the universal expression
that no was the most accomplished
speaker who has appeared before
Mecklenburg audience in many years.
All parties were pleased with him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
DIR. II. $. HENING DEAD.
One of the oldest COnfederates In
POwhntnn County.

POWHATAN COURTHOUSE, Septem-
Der 2l.-(Special.)-Dr Thomas Scott Hen
ing died yesterday at Carlisle. the resi-
dence OF his brother. DIR. William H. Hen
ing, in this county. He was one of our
oldest and most highly esteemed citizens.
He was one of the landmarks.
Deceased was "A grandson of William
Waller Hening, the author of the Guide
TO Justices" and the Statutes at Large"
which figdred so largely in Virginia law
practice and a nephew of Colonel Will
liam C. Scott, who commanded the Forty
fourth Virginia Regiment in the late war.
He was finely educated. being a graduate
In law as well as medicine, and was al
ways until his health and eyesight fail
ed, close reader and student
He never pracuced either of the profess
sions in which he graduated. but first To-
Gated in Danyille, Va, and there devoted
his early life TO the newspaper business.
This he continued until the outbreak of
the war. which found him in the United
States Postal Service He was an ardent
secessionist, and, desiring to enter the
army. called personally upon Governor
Letcher and made known his wishes, but
the Governor urged him to remain at his
post as place of greater usefulness He
yielded 10 these solicitations but a short
time. when he resigned and Joined the
Powhatan Battery in which he served
under Major Willis ]. Dance TO the close
of the war.
Shortly before his death Dr. Hening en-
graced the Catholic religion, and was
buried at Belmead, where the impressive
funeral services OF that Church were con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Healy, the priest
in charge of the school there. He had
about reached his 7ith year at the time of
his death. making him one of the Oldest
Confederates In the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
A ROMANTIC WEDDING.
The Marriage I'm Washington of Mr..
Milford and Miss EasIey.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. September
A.-(Special)-A telegram received here
from Washington announced the marriage
at 1915 o'clock this morning of Mr.. =.
w. Milford, Of this city. and Miss Pres
ton Easley of South Boston, Va. The
announcement caused the greatest sur
prise that society has experienced here
for a lorg while
Mr.. milford. who Is the senior part
ner of the real estate firm of Milford q
Edmunds, met his bride little over a
month ago, when he went TO South Bos
ton to attend the marriage of Mr.. Ed
munds TO Miss Irvie Easley, a cousin o.
the bride. Miss Preston Easley was
visiting in Richmond, and there she was
met by Mr.. Milford. and together they
went to Washington, where the cere-
mony was performed.
The bride is very popular in this city.
where she recently visited Mrs. Edmunds,
and the groom is considered one Of the
most successful young businessmen in
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
THE COHEN CO
Defence Promises Some Startling De-
NelOpmentk.

CHICAGO, September 2l.-The direct
evidence in the Luetgert case is in. and
the State has rested. Shortly after
O'Clock this afternoon the last witness
for the prosecution was heard. This
witness was Mrs. Louise Miller Johnson.
She has been i'll for several weeks.
Mrs. Johnson testified that upon one
occasion she saw Luetgert in a rage
chase his wife out of their house. The
big sausage-maker, the witness said, was
armed with a revolver. He called his
wife names. and threatened to shoot, but
did not. Ex-Judge Vincent did not cross
examine this witness at length. When
she left the stand, States Attorney De-
neen said: IF the Court please, the State
rests"
There was a general movement of the
crowd in the room, as the spectators
glanced toward Luetgert and his counsel.
Luetgert leaned forward and whispered 10
ex-Judge Vincent. The latter rose, and
made a formal motion that the case be
taken from the jury on the ground that
the State had failed 10 make out case.
Judge Tuthill promptly overruled the
motion without argument. Then ex-
Judge Vincent stated that. owing to the
lateness of the hour. he would like 10
postpone his opening address to the jury
until tomorrow morning. There was no
objection 10 this. and an adjournment
was taken.
1t has required twenty days for the pre-
sentation OF evidence for the prosecution.
Ex-Judge Vincent said tonight the de-
fence would present its side OF the case
IN half that time
MY address TO the jury in opening will
be short and directly 10 the point" he
oaid ave deny the murder--the corpus
eelicti has not been proved as the law
SECURES We win explain away all the
evidence brought out here by the police
department. after months of inyestiga ion
and manipulation. ] do not care TO give
cut in full our defence until We ger start
cd. but I premise some startling develop
ments"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22

Of Rockbridge. Mr.. Winbourne came TO
Buena Vista from North Carolina about
six years ago. He is at present Com
monwealth's Attorney for Buena Vista.
Mr.. Greenlee d. Letcher was elected
chairman OF the County Democratic
Committee for the ensuing year.
The senatorial convention met imme-
diately after the adjournment of the
county convention, and nominated Mr.
s. Houston Letcher for the Senate from
this Ohe SEVENTH district. Mr.. Letcher
is son of virginia's war Governor.
Hon. John Letcher. and Is a member OF
the Lexington Bar. He Is president OF
the Board OF Visitors OF the Virginia
Military Institute. and chairman OF the
Finance Committee. AS n cadet. he en-
tered the Confederate army and took
part in the famous battle of New Market
Other candidates who received COM
plimentary votes before the convention,
were Charles Il. McCorkle. Of Rock
bridge, and w. a. Rinehart, of Allie
ghany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
Death of Mr. j. c. EnEInnd.

ASHLAND September ESPECIALLY
Mr.. Joseph G. England, one of the Oldest
residents OF this county. died very SUI
denly at his home. near here this morn
ing about $3.50 O'Clock. lie had been out
looking about tobaccO-hOuse. and re-
turned 10 his home. when he gave some
orders TO these inside the dwelling. after
which he seated himself I'm front OF tbs
fire TO rest awhile. when suddenly he fell
back. and Immediately expired.
Mr.. England was u years Old. and was
born ard lived ali his life on the place
at which he died. except the time he was
in the war, when he served in Pages
Battery with distinction. He was a
high toned. much beloved old gentleman
and was a great iayorite with his large
circle CT friends. he VIII hc buried In
the Ashland Cemetery. which IS just near
his home. tomorrow afternoon AZ
o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
Dwelling I'm BOtetOurt Burned.

FINCASTLE. September H.-(Special) y
The cry of fire called many OF cur citi-
gems from their slumbers this morning at
half-past o'clock. 1t was soon ascer-
tanned that the house Of Mr.. Ed. Crowder.
who lives just outside of the corporate
limits, was in a blaze, and being rapidly
consumed. Everything was as dry as
finder. and in a very short while there
was nothing left standing but the Chin
ney.
Mr. Crowder saved the most of his fur
nture, and his loss will not be heavy
financially, as his dwelling was insured
in a good company. He viii suffer great
inconvenience from the fact that he was
preparing to build an addition TO his
house. and had a large portion of the
material on the ground His barn and
stables and large stack of straw sit
uated close 10 his dwelling were, fortu-
nately, saved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
A Pretty CIarIxsyiIIe Marrinpc.

GAINESVILLE, VA, September 2l-
(Special.)-On Wednesday afternoon. Sep
TENDER 18th, Mr.. William L. Lee, of
Greenville, w. Va. and Miss Eta II
Drake, of GAINESVILLE Va, were united
in marriage by Rev. George l.. Watkins
Promptly at 4:30 p. NJ. the bridal party
wended their way from the home of the
Drake. to the Baptist church. which had
been beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion with palms. evergreens. and potted-
flowers. The bride was becomingly at
tired in a travelling suit and had a bou-
quet of brides roses The bridesmaids
were dressed i'm white organdie. with red
ribbons and carried bouquets of red and
white geraniums. After the ceremony
they Immediately drove TO the Southern
depot, and the afternoon train bore them
away amid showers of rice and the con-
CALCULATIONS of their hosts of friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
GreenesvilIe Notes.

EMPoRIA,. VA. september. 2.--(spe-
cial.)-John 5. Spencer, ESQ, the efficient
Commissioner of the Revenue for this
county. this day forwarded to the Audi
tor of Public Accounts the land and pro-
perty- books for 1897. The books are very
neatly made out
Widows Son Lodge. No. 80. A. F. and
A. NJ, will meet in regular communica-
ton on next Friday.
Sheriff S. w. Lee and wife are visiting
I'm North Carolina.
Hon. j. ii. Menfee. late a member of
the House of Delegates, was here to-day.
1t is expected that quite a crowd will
greet Hon. j. Hoge Tyler here on Mon
day the 4th of October.
Our people would be delighted. If posi-
BILE. 10 have with them again Hon. j.
Lindsay Gordon. as he made such a fine
impression here last fall.
Notwithstanding the cry OF hard times.
there have been more young ladies and
young. gentlemen gone of TO the various
schools and colleges than for many years
past.
Miss Claudia Tillar left for the Wo-
mans College, Richmond. to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-22
THE HAWKINS TRIAL.
The Alleged Murderer of DIR. Cnben
ArrRigned-Jury Obtained.

DANNILLE VA. September A--(Spe-
cial)-Edward Hawkins. who has been
confined in the county jail at Chatham
SINCE August 9th, charged with the muir
der OF DR.. John Roy Cabell. at Caiiands,
Plttsylvania county, was brought TO triai
in the County Court to-day. the prisoner
was escorted into the courtroom shortly
after the session began. He was gaunt
and pale, and the confinement OF the past
weeks showed plainly in his face. NO
one in The room gave him greeting. TX
developed thai Hankins had made no ar
rangements for counsel. despite the seri-
Gus charge against him. and at the re-
quest OF Judge Tredway. Messrs William
Nj. Tredway. w. NJ. Watson. and n. h.
Clement consented 10 undertake his de-
fence. Mr. Hughes billiard, County Com
monwcalth's Attorney, appeared for the
prosecution. Contrary to the expectations
OF many people, there was no trouble IN
securing a )urs The prisoner was ar
raigned and pl. adcd not guilty, and The
trial commence.
The testimony to-day agreed with what
was published IN tho Dispatch at the time