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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-01-15

and it is an indication OF their tact that
they escaped with 60 little. The elabor-
ate dinners were served with prefusion
OF flowers to the music Of the best or
chestras on this contirert. The dining
rooms in tbs most elegant Mexican
houses are on hefurther side OF the open
court, around which mcst OF the houses
arc built. These rooms OPEN by French
windows into court on each side and are
filed with flowers, birds and four iine,
so that it is like dining in the open air
prot ected only by an overhead canopy.
On arriving the guests are Conducted to
the GOA, which in Mexican convenience
is the eocial throne. The temperature
OF the City OF Mexico varies only few
degrees the year through and the people
live out doors. The poorest enjoy the
fine music, to be- heard 10 the plaza, or
central square OF the city. every evening.
There is very little suffering because OF
the climate and but few coppers are
required to support peon and his .am-
lily. Tie rapidly increasing number Of
schools have stimulated ambition and
overcome in part the drowsy effects Of
the semi tropical climate. While Mr..
and Mrs. Bryan were in Mexico the per
feet weather-every climate has spells
combined with the kindly welcome of
the people to make their visit pleasant
holiday.
Mre. F. w. Bartruff entertained in a
most delightful manner at her home.
1927 L street, Friday afternoon from
three 10 six. the Misses Bessie Bartruf
and Helen Hoover assisting. The house
was dec grated with aprofusion Of roses
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-01-15

Miss Blanche Garten gave a delight
full reception Wednesday afternoon from
three until six in honor OF her friend.
Miss IRA Kelly Of Omaha. The house
was lighted with lamps del:cately shaded
a prevailing color in each room. The
quests were received in the drawing room
by Misses GaTten. Kelley and by Mss Har-
wood, who has just returned from Paris.
Tea was poured in the red dinirg room
by Miss Lucy Griffith wto was assisted
by Misses Joy Webster, Fannie Cole and
Ethel Turkey. This room with it's lights
aud red tone ard beautiful flowers was
perhaps the most beautiful, and set of
to advantage the evening gowns OF those
presiding. In the sitting room, Miss
Alice Slaughter pres ded at the choco-
late table and was assisted by Misses
Tusey, Blanche Hargreaves and Helen
WEIGH. The color here was pink, and
those serving we're also beautifully
poyned. A more charming afternoon
has seldom been spent than at Miss
Cartons.
A concert for school children will be
given by the Philharmonic Orchestra,
on Monday afternoon, January oath, at
$3.50 o'clock. probably in the new High
school auditorium. The schools will be
dismissed at s. as Supt. Saylor and the
hoard OF education are heartily in SYM
pathy with these concerts. Admission
10 cents.
Mr.. Frank Zehrung, manager OF the
Funke of Lincoln and Grand Opera
House of Peoria, has been shaking hands
with his many friends in Lincoln.
The Sigma Chi fraternity celebrated
the fifteenth anniversary OF the fouEd.
ing Of the Nebraska chapter at their
home on Tuesday evening. TWAS gen.
orally known that the boys would bave
birthday party. but few had found out
that Mr.. Foster a1d Mr.. Lands were to
be initiated the same evening. After all
the rites and ccrem onies had been con-
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-01-15

was led by Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Har-
greaves. The guests were:
Messrs. and Misses
Me- DANES IRA Kelly OF Omaha
John Dorgan, Woodruff OF Quin-
George Woods, cy, Illinois.
J. Fl. MalIalieu, Messrs-
All. Armstrong; Sam Low.
Mesdames- Homer Honeywell
Gilmore. John Fitzgerald,
VIC. Robinson: Guy Hurlbut,
Misses John Lottridge,
Blanche Garten, Mattson Baldwin,
Helen Nance, Robert Joyce.
Alice Slaughter, Lew Marshall.
Grace Harrison. W. G.. Morrison.
Florence Farwell, Mr.. Small of Grip
Marie Marshall, PIE Creek.
Henrietti Hoiloxbush:
Lieut.. Pershing now stationed at
West Poin', arrived in the city on Wed
nesday and is visiting his family and
friends in the city. He attended the
Pershing hop Thursday night.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-01-15

S'uoeo tho hehoSIs VI tuc fraternity
enjoyed an elaborate barquet, a greater
part OF which had been cent with the
congratulations Of admiring lady friends
There were few guests from other
chapters and these and some Of the
local chapter responded to toasts. letters
OF congratulations and good wishes from
those who could not be present were
read. After the banquet a smoker was
enjoyed and several tours were spent in
taking over memorable events OF the
past, and in making plans for the future.
Sigma Chi has great many admiring
friends in both university and town
circles who wish them long life AID
prosperity.
DIR. and Mrs. Hindman gave large
reception Wednesday evening TO the CON-
gregation Of the First Presbyterian
church and other friends in the city.
From eight until ten their hospitable
home was crowded. The guests were
welcomed by the Pastor and bic wife,
and were also given the opportunity to
meet Judge and Mr.. b AXE, Mrs. Hind
mans parene. After while spent in
conversation the guests were invited in
to the dining loom where ICES were
served. The table was decorated with
pink rose buds. From eight until nine,
} rs. Wiuger served and was assisted by
Misses Helen WEIGH, Josephine Winger,
Bessie Turner, Maude Hullhorst, Winnie
Hill. Mrs. A. j. Jones served from nine
until ten and wac assisted by Misses
Ella Harper. Frances Cunningham,
Olive Latta ard Laura Houtz.
George W. Windcoff and Miss Mamie
Miller were married at the home OF the
groom's parents Monday noon at Omaha.
Neb. The house was beautifully deco
rated with cream and pink roses and
palms. The bride wore gown OF white
Swiss over pink silk and carried bou-
quet Of pink roses. Miss Alice Windcoff.
bride smlid, wore cream colored SILK.
Mre. Windcoff has lived in Lincoln a
number Of years and has q host OF
friends who wish her much happiness in
Ter married life. Mr.. Windcoff is a
travelling man for the Boston shoe store
at Philadelphia. Pa. Mr.. and Mrs. Wind
coff will make their home in this city on
A street, the home Of the bride. Those
preseat at the wedding were Mr.. and
Mrs Love, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Miller. Mr..
and Mrs. Line. Crete; Mr.. and Mrs.
Windcoff, Denver, Colo =; Miss Alice
WindcOff and L. E. Hovey, York.
The Lincoln was the scene Of be au.
tlful party en- Thursday evening, the
second dance OF the s:ason given oy the
Pleasant Hour club. The gowns were
especially dainty and bright. These
parties come so seldom now that each
tries TO get as much enjoyment out Of
each meeting as possible. There were
several out of-.own guests who had come
especially for this party. The hal vas
decorated artistically. Coffee and sand
witches, which were served in the ordi-
nary, added to the enjoyment. Miss
WIiIoughby's orchestra furnished the
usua. alluripg music. The grand march
was led by Mr.. and Mrs Walter Har-
greaves. The guests were:
Messrs. and Misses
e-dames- IRA Kelly OF Omaha
John Dorgan, Woodruff OF Quin-
George Woods, cy, Illinois,
J. Fl. Mallalieu, Messrs-
All. Armstrong; Sam Low.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
FROM HAVANA,

Shortly after the battleship Maine
dropped anchor in the harbor of Ha-
vana yesterday and salutes had been
exchanged a naval lieutenant OF the
Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII. repre-
senting the admiral. visited the ship as
did also an officer of the German crllis-
er Guisenau. Both visits were re-
turned by Captain Sigsbee, who at 6
O., lock called upon Rear-Admiral Mon
tero and Vice-Admiral Pastor, after
which he had a prolonged conference
with Consul General Lee. The nose
of s, many cannons used in the salutts
attracted to the warves immense crowds
All the balconies and windows Of The
houses around the bay were also crow
ded. The Maine will be i'll port fol-
some time. Captain Sigsbee has ex-
pressed himse as much glatified by
the reception rendered him.
1t is believed in Havana that Gen.
Blanco has gone to have a conference
with Gen. Maxine Gomez, IN order to
reach an understanding with The Gu
ban commander and establish peace on
the island.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
THE ANTI-FEE BILL PASSED.

There was considerable discussion
Of tbe Turnbull bill to abolish fees to
Witnesses FIR The Commonwealth 10
criminal cases heard by justices OF tue
peace.
Mr. Flanagan was the first speaker
and made Wig rous attack on the
measure.
He was followed by Mr.. Barnes who
spoke against the bill. In his remarks
he contended that the measure was
not only an unjust one but ne ene'eo
It was unconstitutional.
Mr.. Letcher made f,rceful appeal
+, the Senate to pass the bill. lie qua
not see how any Senator who WIS ID
favor of retrenchment and reform
could vote against this act which won
save the State perhaps $4,000 per
year Mr.. LIE cher called the alten-
lion Ct the Senate to the enormous ex-
nepses to the State by reason OF tees
paid witnesses in justices courts and
named Warwick and Scott as Two
counties in.which these expenses were
largest.
Mr. Barnes made an eloquent de-
Tense of Warwick and poid a pretty
tribute to the thriving city OF Newport
News. He said if Rockbridge county
had some real live towns instead OF SO
many towns on paper tie criminal ex-
pep,es of Rockbridge would be lar er.
Mr.. Mcllwaine nd Blakey supper
ted the bill and it WIS passed by a
vote of % to s.
SPECIAL PENSION LEVY.
Alill was intro duced by Mr.. Letchr
er 70 give aid to soldiers, sailors ana
marines Virginia manned or dis
abled in the war letveen the States,
AID to the widows OF soldiers, sailors
and marines who lost their lives in
said war in the military service and to
provide special tax therefor to be
vot. d Oh by the people of Vii ginia for
it's ratification or rejection.
The bill in its preamble declares that
the provision made for the disabled
soldiers and their widows under the
present laws, is entirely inadequate to
meet the demands. The act then
goes on to provide for submitting to
the voters at the first general election
TO be held alter the passage OF the
measure the question of whether or
not they will submit to the Ievying Of
special tax as a pension fund, such
lax not to exceed 5 cents on the 500
value of real and personal property.
The measure provides in detail for the
leyying of such tax and the distribu-
ton of the pension fund.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
COLONEL STUBBS CALLED
DOWN.

On Wednesday Jan. 10Th, the adj
visory courci OF the Grand Camp of
Comic derate Veterans Of Virginia, met
in Lynchburg and investigated the
charges against Grand Commander
Stubs. After hearing tie testimony
tie following resolution was adopted
by vote of 81 to 10:
"Re:olved,, That we, the advisory
council, find upon examination ct the
evidence before us that Commander
Stubs has not leen guilty of receiS-
iDg.a brbe, but we do find that he
should no longer be the commander OF
the Grand Camp CT member of the
history committee of the Grand Camp.
Colonen Stubs is q member of the
House of Delegates of Virginia and Of
tie beard Ct visitors of the d. d, q B..
Institute.
He rendered his resignation as grand
commander of The Virginia Depart
ment, United Confederate Veterans,
and also as member Of the history
committee On Friday and il was aceep-
ted
Col. Join L. Williams, OF Winches-
Ter, was elected grand commsnder OF
tie Grand Camp to succeed Colonel
Stubs. He Is commander OF Turner
Ashby Camp and mtmler OF the
history con mittee.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
ASTORIA.
TIE fac. n q, A,
a: :':;'s ZsxHzzzzM + ;.;;S
ARMY OF WOMEN GOLD HUN
TIERS.

John e. Brady, governor of the dis
trict of Alaska, has just sent to Miss
Florence King, of Chicago, a roll OF
pa chment which makes her cOmm's-
sioner of deeds for Alaska. She is the
first woman to be appointed CT to ho'd
office in the district.
The duties Of the pc ition include
the filing of mining claims as wei as
the registration Ct deeds
Miss King is at the head Of the Wo-
mans Alaskan God Club, which is TO
send $50 women 10 tie geld region Of
the far northwt stern territory. She
will be s. ationed in Sunrise City, on
Cooks Inlet, one of The southern lays,
and ten days out from Seattle. 1t i,
just about this inlet that she proposes
to lead her army of women, who will
start as soon as The weather is open
enough for than to venture into the
cold country.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02

President Mckinley has appointed a
gentleman from Michigan as Consul to
Beirenth, Syria, and this relieves Cap
tain Thomas S. Doyle, who will lie re-
membered as the late superintendent
of the Deaf and Dumb institution, re-
lieved by the ac ion of the last Legs
lature.
Captain Doyle has been in Office a
little over year.
Major Hanger las been more for
tunate. He has served his country at
Bermuda over his four years term, but
has been relieved by the appointment
TO W. Maxwell Green, of Rhode Islaud.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
ALIJTIEFARM WELL TILL ED

Louis ana claims the largest firm
in lie Grid, situated in tie south
wtsiern pant of the Safe. 1t contains
100000 ,cIee. 800 miles Of navigable
watus, thirty SIX n lies Of railway ia
cilities, ard $4,000 worth Of fencing
A company Of n, rthein capitalists own
and operate the tact, using steam
plows on the cultivated lands. But
the farm is chiefly devoted to raising
cattle On pasture stations or ranches,
existing every 6 miles. There is a
great field for capital in tie South
under thoroughly settled and friendly
conditions.-St. Louis Globe Demo
crat.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
DIX. JUN L. WILSON,
DENTIST.
LEXINGTON Va.
On WASHINGTON ST near JeilersC Il
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

A ttlM MlNNlONIh = Nv iNi-f
}. X. Edmoudson, Assignee Of the Bank o
Lexington,
Against
The Bank Of Lexington. -
The undersigned ommissionerhavin beer
directed 10y decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Rockbridge county, entered on March 2Oth
1897. in the above style cause, to take, state
and settle the accounts following
I. 4 further account Of the receipts and
disbursements. and transactions Of James h.
Edmondson as Trustee and Assignee OF the
Bank of Lexington from the foot OF the ac-
count confirmed by this decree.
,. Any other matter deemed pertinent 10y
himself or required 10y any party to be repor-
ted
NOTICE is hereby given that have ap-
pointed M, ,,.,,
WEDNESDAY. FEBRU AIRY 10TH, ls9e'
at my Office in Lexington, Va, as the time
and place for taking the said accounts ulIen
under my hand this 18th day of January,
1898 ,.,,.,,
ROBERT CATLETT,
Commissioner
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
Ths he- II
a's 4 &<ztzzzzzH + ;:;iI

If there be such thing as an "un-
reconstructed rebel" left. of which
there is great doubt, he must delight
in the desire for war, in view of the
destruction of Northern commerce
during the war between the Stale, by
the weak and i'll armed Confederate
cruisers Alabama, Florida aud Shenan-
doab. With no foreign commerce and
consequently, gluttel nome market,
and increased millions OF Idle laborers,
the recent disturbances in Paris,
Prague, Alaie's' and Havana would be
as nothing to those that would occur
In the cities of the North.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02

Messrs. Brad Beverley and Webb
Maddux, representative farmers OF the
upper end of Fauquier county, reptrI
flat much greater acreage IS down
in wheat in that section than for some
Y, ars, al d the growth is most prom
is NO one.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02

The latest and most unique assigned
reasonIfor the support the 6libu tiers
receive from the South, is that the
Yankees regret and are ashamed of
their action in comforting suffrage upon
the negroes, and, in the annexation of
Cuba, would provide that those in hat
island be not entitled to if, and that
there may be no discrimination be-
tween the different dement's of It's
negro population, those of this country
will fave that privilege taken away
from them. Filibustels and annex
ationists ale the only people silly
enough to pay any attention to such
anabsurd idea.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02

Smallpox has brok' Il cut in several
mining towns betwee n Ali1dlesborouI b
KY, and Nopton, Va. The cases are
numerous, and an epidemicis 30 feared
That Bristol, Big stone Gap and other
towns vii quarantine against the IL
fected PAGES.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02

Rev Dir. Lyman Abbot, in a 'ermon
in New York IN sunday, said woman
might woa~ diamonds with propr ely
as ne as she did not try TO o1lshine
her eiglb +.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02


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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
NOTICE.
and fishing
BuEYA VISTA CoMPAYY

BUEYA VISTA CoMPAYY
VS.
BrEyA VISTA COMPANY CREDITOEs &c.
The above cause having been referred
to the undersigned, by decree of the Circuit
Court of Rockbridge County, Va, entered
therein on the 2lst day Of September 1891
with directions to make further settlement
of the accounts and report on the doings and
proceedings Of the Receiver herein. and any
other matter deemed pertinent by him OF
any party to this cause.
All parties interested are hereby notified
that have fixed
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10Th, 1898,
at my Office in the Town of Lexington, Va,
as the time and place for taking said ac-
counts,
f, NJ. PENDLETON,
COMM'R. IN Cry.
Ion % Al =
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02

Mr.. Stubs disagrees with The pro-
ceedings of both the grand camp OF
Virginia Confederates and its advisory
council, in deposing him from The COM
mand Of The former, and says che has
recognized the TACT that all his oppor-
tunity for usefulness in that orgapiza-
iicn has been destroyed by the action
Of those comrades who prscil itated the
crisis by instigating proceeding which
have worked infinite injury to all Con-
federate organizations" Why, cert
airly it was the action of those who
made and investigated The charges
against him, and not his own, that
brought on the whole trouble. MIR.
Stubs had: two fair trials, but in hi',
as in all other cases, tie losers have a
poor opinion OF the courts that try
.them.-Alexandria Gazette,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-02-02
OLD WOMAN'S DEATH DANCE

During the festivities at wedding al
Chicago On Wednesday last, Mrs
Eliza Graza,ski, the SO-year-old grand
mother of the biide, stepped out on the
floor to dance, in spite of the fact that
she was faint and gaspng for breath
II am rot going to de-" she said
s'not yet. 1 am going to dance at tn,
wedding first. See-don't say 1 an
going to die At the first swing sh'
fell heavily, and in few minutes sh'
was dead.
The body was speedily removed, an(
then the revelry was resumed. Thu
old woman's son, the father Of th'
bride, declared that it was too ba(
that his mother lad to die at such
time aud interfe with the wedding