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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06

Prof. W. j. Ca'vit, Principal
of the Alexandria Public School,
after his return from the Teachers
Association at Lake Charles, pre-
s@"trl the DEMOCRAT with speci
mems of tue sulphur mine, til,
product of which is now being ex
tracted for commercial and medic
hial purposes by capitalists, al
though several preceding attempts
have failed to compensate the in.
yestors for the outlay.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06

Mr.. Gus Gthr will erect in a
sh ,rt time a brick store building
on Front Stree t, a'joining the
Rapides Bank, which will be used
IT'S ii warehouse. He has also pur.
chased from Mr. j. +. Ariail three
lots Oh Front Street, between the
bank and new warehouse Of Mr.. l..
A. Stafford, upon which he con
templates erecting store buildings
III the hear future.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06

-Col. Joe Fellows, who was
born at Birmingham, England, IS
years ago, is, We are glad to note,
hale and hearty and his many
friends hope, is yet good for fl'ieen
or twenty years more scjourn in
this terrestrial sphere. He ate
his first Christmas dinner in tn,
Uuitcd States. in New Orleans, 60
Years ago.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06

By the law Of Scotland the bushes or
shrubs planted in the garden belong to
the landlord, and the tenant cannot re-
move them at the end Of his tenancy.
The English law is the same on this
point.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06
All In Unison.

Marble Dealer-shall put Oh the
tombstone, I'VE Mourn Our Loss?'
Chorus Of Heirs Cleft out Of the willl
Yes and spell "loss" with poster sheet
letters Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06

Mr.. Jacob Gunter, Of Forest
Hill, was in Alexandria Monday
and established proof of his home
stead claim before the Clerk OF
Court.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06
Griffin. Boarding House.

|: you want to be treated right
when in Alexandria, go to the
Gr;ffin Boarding House.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06

It was said Of q handsome but brain
less young society man that he made
a very good chrysanthenlum holder.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06

1. o. q f. ELECT OFFICERS -
Phoenix Lodge, No. IS, I. .. OF,
at tie last meeting, elected thu
following officers to serve for the
ensuing six months:
VIM. U. Harris, Noble Grand.
VIM, Q. Hudson, Vice Grand.
l.. z. Wilmington, Recording
and Permanent Secretary.
Rev i. L. Price, Treasurer.
a Hiltos, : ustodian.
Representatives to Grand Lodge.
II. II. White and Moses Mayer;
Alternaies A. L. Williams aud DR..
j. A. Johnston.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06

MARRIAGE LICENSES The fol.
loving marriage licenses have
been issued 10y the Clerk of the
Court:
Whites Jean Baptiste Dacot..
and Miss Leoni Labortle Vile,
Beaver aud Miss Lidia AcCarty:
d w Parker and Miss Alice Brown.
lee; Jules Arceneaux
Colortd-John Barrett and Ane
ia Morris; Henry Arthur and Mrs
l4lsabella Arthur; Sidney L Haus
ton and Olivia Young; Willie
Hampton and Longiu Watson;
William King aud Roselius Bor
IN Mat Wallace and Belle Ro.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06

-Ma1y mel, hauts are well
aware Lax their customers are
their best friends and take pleas.
ure in supplying them with the
best goods obtainable. as an in.
stane-b e mention Perry s Came.
ron, nilent druggists, of Flush
NH, y e"a They say: awe
have 40 hesitation in recommend
Ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to our customers, as it is the hes,
cough medicine we have ever sold
and always gives satisfaction,
For sale at % and 80 cents nc,
bottle at Sulliyan's Phoenix drug
store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06
DRY GOODS.

"a Rleached and Brown Domestic. .......4 cents
I'd wide Bleached and Bro VII Domestic. % 6
Shifting Calico .......................3A {"
Fancy Caicoes, in faucy designs. .........5 g
Fancy Sateens, worth 10 cents. 10 .
Fancy Worsteds ..... ................l /"
Teazle Downe Flannellettes .............1O i"
Cersets, all sizes. ................20 and 50 g
L & q Corsets, the best make, :. 30, 70 and 81 90
A very fine line in Mems, Ladies' and Cbildreus
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-01-06

Good goods sold cheap catches the bargain hunte
We want your company.
FOR CASH WI SILL:

Pins, per paper northumberland and cents
Needles, !" .........l, and
Thread Observation-Disclosures. . and
Good lead pencil. ................. |
| dozen pen points. ................
Ink, David's black, per bette......
% soapstone slate pencils .......... :
States, bound and plain IS to 80
Pcncls BOXES.
Sponge, good size. .................
l2package Japanese toothpcks.....
6 Hotel toothpicks ........
Combs 10 and ID g
Tooth brushes ................5 10 and Is
Hoy1's Cologne ..... and 10
or bottle machine oil......: 5
Vasclipe, per bottle ........... g and 10 50
Shoe backing ..... ............ 2 and
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-04-30
TAzEWELL, Va. FRIDAY APRIL 30 1897
uNsArisElep.

When my youth was in Its prime,
In the long-lost Eden time.
When my feet trod, day By dey,
i'areless, youths enchanted way,
When the hours Ger ran with 10y,
What was this thnt brought alloy,
Thrilled my soul With faint rcgretf
Ahi my heart was waiting yet.
Waiting Yeti
When my life Its summer knew.
When Its buds to blossoms grew,
When. like ships that. from the land,
Sailing FAR DER waters bland
Treasure laden. come to shore:
so the years came, DER and DER;
Still. lihe sighs. to music set.
Breathed my soul its fond rerrct,
Waiting yeti
Wheniifc had poured her plenteous horn
Of wine and oil and golden corn,
Her crimson glorles round me sprcad.
Huns purple clusters Ger my head,
And crowned With wisdom's pearls my
brow:
as down times stream. turned my PROV,
The perfumcd breezes. iandwnrd set
stili burdened with tho sad regret,
Waiting yeti
Now. out upon deaths solemn sea
Toward a vast eternity,
Soon shall my barque In siiencc float.
No mortal ken my path to note.
swift. swift. reccde. times barren strand
! pant to reach the Better Land,
Whore never sail is outward set,
Nor Sigh. nor grieving. nor regret,
All lonSings meti
Louise w. German. in Chicago Advance.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-04-30
American Dried rruis.

In report to the state department on
the subject OF American dried fruits In
Switzerland, United States Consul Ger
main Mt Zurich speaks of the success
thnt attended the introduction In
France last season OF California prunes.
and then. following ont the prospect
TINS opened, he says that French res
ceivers are arranging to have all .sGcfi
fruit pGcked in cases similar to those
urcd In France. using French marks. so
that the goods may be sold IS the retail
ers as French fruit.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-04-30
TA1rWEll DIRECTORY.
oiTY OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
Mayar-J. A. Greever.
Sergeant-G L. McClintock.
Assessor-J. H. Lowis.
CoUNCILMEN.
!. W. Chapman, James O'Keeffe, 5. A..
Greever, b. W. Stras, G. B. Surface.
PosToFFrCE.
Open during week from 7:a0 .. nj. 10 TOO
p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Money Order window open from a. m. to
4p. m. daily except sunday.
West bound mail closes Loo o. M.
East bouRd nail closes $3.50 p. m.
CHURCH SERVICES.
PsssprrERIAx.-Rey. W. w. Ruff, Pastor
Preaching every Sabbath morning and
evening, except the first, when the pas
Tor holds services in Burkes Garden.
Sunday School $3.50 a. m. Prayer meet
ing every Thursday evening.
Ð"DIsr.-l. p. Martin, Pastor. Preach
iny.on first and third Sunday in each
month Mt ii o. m; second and fourth
u Sunday at 1850 p. IN. Sunday School at
9:30a m. Prayer meeting every Wed
vesday evening.
BAprlsr.--Rev. d. A. Glenn, Pastor.
Preaching the LIST and Sd Sunday in the
morning and I'd AID 4th Sunday in the
evening. Sunda, School $3.50 a. IN.
Prayer meeting every Friday evening.
CHRIsrIAH.--Rev. J N. Hartman, Pastor.
Preaching every Sabbath morning. Sun
day School $3.50 Q. m. PRAYER meeting
every Saturday evening,
COUNTY OFFICERS.
fudge Circuit Court.-Hon. s. w. Viii.
ians, Wytheyille. Va.
Circuit Court Sessions Sd Monday in
April; 4th Monday in August, Sd Mon
day in December.
Judge County Court.--Hcn. J. H. Stuurt.
County Court. Tuesday after the Third
Monday.
Clerk Circnit Court.-H. Bane Harman,
Tnzewell, Va.
Clerk County Court.--T, E. George, Taze-
we'll, Va.
Commonwealth Attorney--Jno. L. Barns,
Tazewell, Va.
Sheriff. John w. Crockett, TazewelI, We.
Treasurcr.-R. Gillespie, Pounding
Mill, Va.
Commissioner Rcvenue--Clear Fork Dis
drict-G. A Sink, Bluestone, Va.
Commits ioper Revenue Jacksonville Dist.
~. N: Johnson. Sayersville, Va.
Commissioner Revenue--Maiden Spring
Districts. H. Laird, Cedar Bluff. Va.
Supervisor, Clear Fork District: H.
Greever, Bntkes Garden, Va.
supervisor, Jeffersonville District: j. Ell.
Peery. Tazewell Va.
Supervisor, Maiden Spring District: W.
l.. q. Burk, Big Creek, Va.
Comfy Supt. of Schools: 2. II. Williams.
Snapp, Va.
County Surveyor: Robkrt S. Williams.
Pounding Mill, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-04-30

A cstern five feet in diameter con-
tn.hs 4.66 barrels for every foot Of
depth. Asix-foot cistern contains s.si.
n seyen-foot contains o.i3. one of eight
feet contains 1Lo3 barrels, one OF nine
feet 1910, and one of ten feet IS 65 BARI
-els.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-04-30
Stop That Smoke !!

The only way in the
world to stop that smoke is
to STOP 1T. Columns in the
News wont stop smoke col
umns. Telling boys that
cigarettes are deadly makes
the today" boy want to
try to see how near death
he can come. IF small boys
and big men want to stop
smoking cigarettes they can
stop it. You can break
yourself of most any habit.
You can break yourself of
paying too much for goods
BY stopping 1t.
What's the use of our
telling you how? You know
but you hate to wear goods
that cost little money, you'd
rather pay Is or 90 per
cent. more for the same
goods-by buying them in
the city-ordering from
some big merchant.
GET Down TO BUSINESS
some more, buy your goods
from us, people who you
know will give you your
moneys worth or your
money back.
New Spring Suits FOR
MEN S7.50-elegant styles
brown plaids, all wool, fresh
from the ovens. Spring Dress
Goods for ladies and misses
at SIZE. per ward worth GOc.
Orgaudies, French Dimities,
Lawns, ETC., 81 to Zoe. per
yard worth 81 to l5c. Prove
our assertion by testing these
goods.
HARRISON &
Gillespie Bros.
eEeE eeeeee eeeeeee eeesee eessz
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-04-30

OA.SToRIA.
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-04-30

fears back when he was the happy
lover OF young girl of 1s. His mind
rambled for some time among those
days of long ago, and ut length he rose
and opened cabinet standing on hls
dressing table. He rooted out a bundle
OF old letters, and from among them
took out slightly-fadcd photograph.
It was a photo of young lady, attired
In pure white dress. It was dainty
little figure, slim and neat, with a pair
OF laughing eyes, srrmounted by q mass
Of beautiful hair.
He held 1t In his hand for some time
and gazed on It se though spcllbound.
at length his lips parted, and In a voice
of agony he groaned;
"Oh, Annie, Annie, why were YOU not
true? oh, heaven, how 1 loved yuu-
loved you with love which wns my
very existence. I thought-fooi that 1
wns-you loved me, too; but no. no, no,
you did not. Twas simply toy-a toy
to be played with--and when tired Of
thrown ruthlessly aside. Ah, well, |
was foolish 10 be entanglcd by o pretty
face; and yet--no-I wns not. 4 man
loves but once In his life, and truly
loved then. IL WINS destiny, destiny,
nnd shaped to 2 curious end. but surely
1T is time hnd got over that Feeling;
nnd yet, Annie, my blood rises at this
GOLD picture Of you, and ] love with
the same intensity as of yorc. Those
were indeed happy days-tlays when I
lived In n FOOLS pnrndise.r lIe laid tho
photograph down and popdercd. ~
wonder whore she Is now-<loes she
ever think OF me-docs she feel any
pangs of regrct2 Possibly she thinks
me dead; perhaps II would be better II
| were so. She would not recognize mo
now." and he carelessly stroked his
beard.
lie put the photo bncIs IN the cabinet
and threw himself into his chair agnin.
Dut the grhtes OF memory hnd been
opened and in that night he lived again
the life Of years ago. lie rcvclcJ In the
sclf-torturc and whipped with unspur-
Ing hnnd the cruel sores which fine
could never hcnl. and the deep gronns
which occasionally burst from his COM
pressed lips revealed the ngony OF the
soul within.
When ho nrosc from his chair and
went to bed II wns four n. M.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-13
HEIR ATLAW'SH0T RACE
A sc0RcHING CONTEST NTH BUMPS
AND PLANET,
Exceptionally Brilliant Speed Contests NJ
Lexlugton-MonkL Loses One Heat of
Race by Break.

LEXINGTON, KY, oct. 1.-THE rae
inc was exceptionally brilliant to-day.
After the rain Of Monday. the track was
in perfect condition and the weather
warm and clear.
The beli-cau for the horses for the
first event was at 1880 and the unfinished
300 pacing race was begun. SHERMAN
Clay won without much elort aiter a
mild contest with Choral.
Caid, the good fOur-year-old. easily
took the deciding heat I'm the 2:l4 trot-
ting race Little Edgar, the favorite
finished last.
The favorite. The Monk. had no trouble
In taking the first two heats IN the Wal
nut Hall Farm Cup, but lost the third
heat on account Of a break. lie won the
fourth heat handily
The Hamiin Stables. "rhe Abbott.
won the West Stake easily with Pear
line C., second. Ben. Kenney drove Mar
Gus Days two-year-old Limerick 10
victory IN the Lexington stake after q
bitter fight with Weiehman and Charley
Herr. lie cut his record to 2:l9 II.
The 2:O5 class, for PAGERS, was the event
Of the day as a speed exhibition. Heir
at-Law won the first. fourth and fifth
heats after a sc0rching race with Bumps
and Planet, the latter taking the second
and third heats in terrific finishes.
In tho 2.lS class for trOttcrs. Doris
Wilkes and Mackey each have one heat.
The attendance was about 600 and
the betting was very heavy. Summaries:
2:14 class trottng. purse 1900. 1.-TWO
heats trotted Monday
Caid won in straight heats.
Best time, 2:ll.
Emily, Captain Jack, Sir Charles. Lit
tie Edgar, King Warlock, Jay Hawkcr
and West Wilkes also started
200 class pacing. purse $1,000. Four
heats paced Saturday and one MondayD
Sherman Clay won third. sixth and
seventh heats. Best time, 1.0S ia.
Kansas won fifth heat i'm 2ll 81.
Choral won second heat in 2.06.
Bessie Bonehill won fourth heat IN
2:Os 81.
Gazette won first heat in 2:O7 IA.
Dan O., Nottingham, Nichol B.. Miss
Williams. Ananias, Javelin, W. ii. G.,
and Arlington also started.
Walnut Hall cup, for pr class. trot-
Tie Monk won first. second and fourth
heats and race. Best time. 21ll3
Eagle Flanagan won third heat in 2.l34.
Bird. Woodf0rd, Eagle. EduiOnia. Rus-
sell Wood, Tuna and Louise Mac also
The West.' for 2:2o class. trottng,
$1,000:
The Abbott won second, third and
fourth heats ami race. Best time. 2:13.
Pearline won .nrst hat in 2-lil1.
White Pointz Ceorpiana, Nancy Ackle-
rand, May FGn. i,ob)y r., and Maidene
also raa.
$1,000:
Limerick. won .secons and third heats
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-13
THE TRACK or COMMERCE.
England is FOTtiiyins a Naval Station
on the Falkland Islands
TO COMMAND STRAITS or MAGELLAN.
Army Ofhcors Say II May Prove Matter OF
Great Moment. but Decline TO Commit
Themselves Furthor-in the Track
of Rich Trade,

England Is about to establish new
hawai- station in America This time she
has chosen as the place TO be fortued
Port Stanley, IN the Falkland ISLANDS,
The object Is apparent 10 have STA
ton controlling the Straits OF Mageilah'
The growing importance OF chile ana 'ne
Argentine Republic and OF the trade
which passes through the Straits has
moved England 20 establish In this iar-
off region one OF those outposts by means
OF which she keeps watch and ward over
the commerce OF the world.
The Falkland Islands formerly belong
ed 10 Argentina. or rather, 70 the Re-
public OF Buenos Ayrcs, now part or
the Argentine Republic; but one day q
British man-Of-war came along and ap-
prOpriated them. Since then the govern
mont Of Argentina has made yearly &C.
,nand upon the British government Tor the
ISLANDS. This demand was courteously re-
ceived by "her majosty's government
and as courieously pigeon-holed.
There are two Falkland lslands-the
east and the west. They comprise an
area OF about 5000 square miles and arc
sparseiv inhabited. For years England
has paid no attention 10 the Islands eX-
copt 10 send out a governor now and
then at n salary Of 5000 year ana per-
ouisites. Port Stanley, where the Brit
ish are building their naval station, IS
on the western island 1t has good
harbor, which will be fortified and made
an imperial military station. Modern
Notifications mounting modern high
power guns. viii defend q coaling sta
lion and dry dock for the repairing Of
vessels.
The islands lie directly west Of the
straights Of Magellan. and in case or
war England. from her strong station at
Port Stanley. would be able TO pounce
upon the straights in short order Last
spring the British South Atlantic fleet
sailed into the harbor Of Port Stanley
and remained there for some time.
IN THE TRACK OF RICH TRADE
AS soon as the forts are built the place
will always have one or more mcn-of-
war stationed there, and II will be the
southern naval station OF the South At
lantic fleet. The establishment Of this
strong naval station off the Straits OF
Magellan is of the greatest interest to
United States. All our men-of-war have
70 pass through the Straights in going
70 and from the west coast, and to have
that waterway commanded by England
IS unpleasant
There are five lines Of steamers which
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-13
TORN UP STREETS
And Some of the Disasters 10 Life Which
They Have Occasfoned.

For months the streets OF New York
have been rocking with poisonous odors,
and this is also true OF most cities in
America. These deadly gases have come
from the exposed sewer pipes, gas pipes.
and from the turned-up soil saturated
with malaria. Every breath drawn has
carried some Of these death germs into
the body
The important question 70 US all Is
how TO prevent malarial disease. or. hav-
inc, contracted IL. how II can be cured.
every one knows that the best physi-
clans always prescribe a Stimulant for
such troubles. Nature must be assist
ed and pure stimulants alone can do II.
But unless they are pure, instead OF as
sisung, they will injure. Prof. Henry
A. Mott of this city. says: Tho purity
OF Dunys Pure Malt Whiskey (as sim
pie tests will readily convince) should
recommend il to the highest favor
DE. William II. Cutter says: "puny's
Pure Malt Whiskey contains no delcteri-
Gus or injurious qualities. and us aDso-
lutte purity must recommend 1t TO general
use"
When the pulse beats feebly; when the
life seems low; when pains shoot through
the body and make existence burden,
do not take drugs They cannot help
Won. Take a pure and life-imparting
stimulant. and such one is Dufys Pure
Malt Whlskey. care should be exercised
to take none but Duffy's. "A word TO
the wise Is sufficient.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-13
TnH REpLI or SfAIN.
The Government Hopes for Early Cessa-
tion OF Hostilities,

MADRID. oct Pit is semi-oficially
announced that the reply OF Spain to the
note presented by the United States Min
iger. General Stewart l.. Woodford. has
been drafted by the Minister OF Foreign
Affairs. Senior Gulion, and VIII be SUBJ
mitted 10 the Cabinet az its meeting to-
morrow
The reply. IL is siaed. viii say that
Spain IS unable TO fix exactly the date
when the war will be over, but the minis
ters arc persuaded st viii not be long be-
cause The situation Of the rebels is criu-
cal and the efforts Of the Spanish troops
are sure Of success. Owing TO the rebels
situation and concession OF autonomy
which will be effective before January.
the government hopes actual hostilites
will finish shortly"
Spain. it IS continued, thinks the re-
forms and the activity Of the Spanish
troops are safe elements 20 secure the
immediate pacincati0n Of the island.
which il IS asserted would have been
more rapid If the rebels had not had the
succor Of flibusters who, under the shell
ter Of the American flag have contributed
to maintain this state Of affairs"
The government has decided that Cen
eral Primo De Rivorsa Is 10 retain COM
mand IN the PHILIPPINE Islands I'm order
That he may initiate the proposed reforms
a semi-Onicial statement issued after
the Cabinet meeting OF yesterday saws
that by employing native volunteers n
CUBA, instead Of European trOODs the
expenses OF the campaign would decrease
and tho operations against the ileur-
gents would be conducted more rayidly.
The Minister for the Colonies. scnor
Morel, announced no the Cabinet mccIng.
with view 20 proving the sincerity OF the
Governments promise 10 grant autoucmv
20 Cuba that he had tclegrapned 10 senior
MOnt0ro, the leader OF the Aurgn0mist
party. asking him 10 nominate candidates
for appointment for some of the mp0r-
tant posts under the Cuban adminIsiia-
tion.
United States Minister Wo0dford ,y1s
received in audience hy tho Queen Recent
this afternoon. The reception was Of the
most cordial character.
a private cable message from WASH
ineton declares that President Mckinley
viii ondeavor TO induce tho insurgents 10
accept autonomy, and If they refuse lie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-13

The Season Opens With Good Sales of
Leaf


PETERSBURG, VA, oct. Especial.
The new tobacco year in Petersburg
opened to-day. and some fine new to-
bacco was offered for sale. The prices
Tor Tugs ranged from - so 81 per hundred
pounds, and Tor leaf from s. To SliZ5
Mr.. j. c. Robinson sold two lots of leaf
at Centre Warehouse for Mr.. l.. H..
I1ichett. OF Brunswick county, at Sli and
$l425 per hundred pounds.
DR. n. II. Neblett and Mr. PassmOre, the
two Democratic nominees for the House
OF Delegates from Lunenburg county,
agreed yesterday tc select q committee
each. and have them visit Richmond on
the 18th inst, and have the question, as TO
who is the regular nominee of the party
for the Legislature from the county, de-
termined by State Chairman Elyson and
the Democratic state Committee.
The formal opening In Petersburg OF the
Office Of the American Telephone ana Iele-
graph Company took place this afternoon
al 4 o'clock IN the parl0r Of the Imperial
Hotel. and was largely attended Conyers
sations were carried on with parties in
Norfolk. Baltimore. New York, Boston.
Cincinnati and other distant cities.
Forty receivers were cut In on tho cir
cult. so that n party talking az the main
telephone I'm the parlor Of the hotel could
be heard by forty people listening az tho
conversation carried on.
The line will be opened FOR business in
Petersburg tomorrow. The main office
will be in the Office Of the Bell Telephone
Company The day rates for the use OF
the long-distance 'phcnc IS on a basis Of
one cent mile, and night rates al half
a cent mile
Tho Massachusetts, Heavy Artillery