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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
Laying Waste Interior Towns.

S KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 2i.-Fug-s
luves from Guantanamo, province Of
Santiago de Cubat say Spanish troops5
are concentrating In principal sea coast
cities. and laying waste by fire interior
towns and plantations. 1t is feared the s
devastation will be complete before
Americans can occupy that territory.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25

satisfaction to the officials, who not
withstanding the fact that these ships
are very fleet were apprehensive that
through q remote possibility they might
have encountered an enemy's ship. M
} Nothlnghaving been heard from the
Paris, they hope che has got beyond the
range OF the Spanish vessels, N5
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
z Ordered to Intercept the Paris,

MADRID, April @.-It Is said hero
that as q result Of the meeting OF the
Spanish cabinet just held. Instructions
wcro sent to the Spanish naval aut thor
tiles to effect the capture of the Amer
lean line steamship Paris on her way
from SOUTHAMPTON to New York. i.iss.s..i
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
STILL ANOTHER CAPTURE
NIndc by Revenun Cuttcr-Spnnish Ship
Taken at Ship Island, Miss.

Taken ut ship Island, Miss.
ATLANTA, Co.. April PA special
from Biloxi. Miss. says the revenue
cutter Winona, from Mobile. captured
the Spanish steamer saturnina, at Ship
Island, Miss, at l o'clock to-day, but
likely will have to remain in quarantine
with the prize tomorrow or next day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
TO DECL Arr WAR;
Congress will be Asked to Make
Formal Declaration of War
TO SAFEGUARD UNITED STATES INTEREST.

Tho Resolution Will Pass Both Houses Without Opposition
Presidents Message will Contain tho important announcement
hatSpain Has Replied to tile Umatum Accepting it as
Virtual Declaration Of the part Of this Country
Spanish Ships Captured in Cuban Waters.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
A RED HOT Deere
Issued by Spain Which Throws Blame for.
Conflict on America.
IN REGARD TO PRIy.ATEERING.

Absolute Reserve Maintained That Have Recourse to il
When They Deem Epeden Virtually Agrees Stipulation
Contained the Paris Declaration to
Oened- Treaties Between Spain and the United States
Annulcd AZ
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
Milne. fpIncr,I In gDeinwnrr RIVER,

II PHILADELPHIA, Pa. April 24.--Thc
submarine mines have been placed In
position in connection with the defenses
otSthe Delaware river, forty miles be.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
Weather Forecn,t for ,ro, q , !.

For West Virginia. Western Pe5n.S
sylvnnia and Ohio. fair wca ther,g with
decreasing cloudlness: fresh northerly
tyln
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
Protest Asnln.t spnln,. Bnrbnr,ty.

LONDON. April 24.-There was a
mass meeting on Trafalgar square-this
afternoon. to protest against the Span
lsh barbaritics in Cuba and the Philip,
pine: Islands. About five hundred co.
cialis.s and labor men We're present,
Tom" Mann, Louise Michel and Lath-fi
rope Tithinston, an American, who was
greeted with cries OF good old YAM
KEGS" made speeches. Resolutions fav-i
orlng free Cuba were adopted amid
cheers Z, iF;5i 3
ATHENS. April 24.--Many Greeks are
presenting themselves at the United
States consulate here, seeking enlist
ment in the United States forces for the
war against Spain. "a y 4 .l
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
DISCOVERED BY. A WOMAN.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by q lady in this
country, "Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could
not sleep. She finally discovered a
way to recovery, by purchasing Of us a
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, and was so much re-
lieyed Oh taking first dose, that she
slept all night; and with two bottles,
has been absolutely cured. Her name
is Mrs. Luther Lutz. Thus writes w.
c. Hamnick and Co., of Shelby, N, c..
Trial bottles free at McCrum Drug
Co.
Regular size Soc. and $1.OO. Every
bottle guaranteed
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
YELLOW JAUNDICE CURED

Suffering humanity should be sup
Piled with every means possible for it,
relief. 1t is with pleasure We publish
the following: "This Is to certify that
l was terrible sufferer from yellow
Jaundice for over six months, and was
treated by some of the best physicians
IN our city and all to no avail. DIR.
Bell, our druggist, recommended
Electric Bitters; and after taking two
bottles, I was entirely cured. l now
take great pleasure in recommending
them to any person suffering from this
terrible malady. I am greateful'y
yours, M. A. Hogarty, Lexington, KY"
Sold by McCrum Drug Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
A Sumner.
THE GREAT ADAM FOREPAUdH
AND SELLS BROTHERS. CON
SOLIDATED SHOWS.

In connection with the advent in Iexne
ton on October 9Th, Of the above united bis
ana famous menageries, circuses and hippo
dromes, attention is called to the following
statement by the New York Journal
"A circus deal. involving two OF the largest
amusement enterprises in the country. has
just been consummated, In the combination
OF the interests ofthe well-knOwn Forepaugh
| Show with Sells Brothers Enormous Rail
| road Shows. The combination waa affected
| by James Bailey, owner Of the Fore.
paugh SHOW, who concluded ARRANGEMENTS
with Messrs. Ephlaim Lewis end PNer
Sells The consolidation will make the new
show one of the largest in the world. The
forepaugh Show was founded nearly half a
century as o, and was purchased by James A.
bailey on the death Of its proprietor inlS90 -
Notices similar TO the above appeared i'm
all the leading dali $ Of the country and were
photographed by the Associated Press and the
United Pres s, the event they ohronccd being
Justly regarded as the most important and
Tar reaching one that has ever transpred in
snow business, and such ii undoubtedly is
hnce then the press OF over Il hundred lead
ing cities, from New York TO San francisco
have testified that the enterprise has fulfilled
every expectation its magnitude and wealth
aroused, and this despite the tricky effort
OF interiors to beittlc and discredit il.
By the terms Of the agreement no other
big show will appear in this section this
season, nor will it be required as this titanic
arcnic double-ender will supply all that is
really worth seeing, and more than enough
to wonder at laugh over and comment on
for the current year. The huge consolidated
incnageri,s' circuses and hippodromes will
include the most complete geological col.
lcctions, and the most noted principal male
and female bareback riders, charioteers
Jockeys. clowns, grotesques, acrobats
Dicyclists, oquilbrists, athletes, high air |
experts, iusglers and animal actors. in n |
hundred splendid races and marvellous per
'ormanccs. The united morning parades OF |
hese two greatest shows will be n stupen.
ious and superb spectacle, well worth com
ng long way to see
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

when asked about the report a, to
his resignation from til caOi net ,Secre-
tary Alger blurted out that there wasn't
q word Of truth in it. And news of
this kind ought to be broken so gently,
too.-Binghampton IN. f. } Leader"
Of course he won't resign. Alger
and Hanna are the Republican party,
Mckinley the slave of their will. How
can you expect slave to dictate to his
master? Does the clay command the
potter?
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
ROCKBRIDGE BATHS, Oct. 3.

ROCKBRIDGE BATHS, Oct. g.
We are having a nice gentle rair
this morning which, although it puts 9
stop to wheat drilling, is just the thing
needful for wheat and grass seed al
ready in the ground.
After one of the most successful
runs in the history Of the place, the
season at the Baths is about over
Quite number of guests held on until
Saturday last,
DR.. Morrison has recently enjoyed a
pleasure that no one else in our COM
munity, of his age, could have the
privilege enjoying-a visit from three
quite elderly sisters, Mrs. Bondurant,
Mira. Smith, and Miss Halle Morrison.
In the interesting account of our
milling industry given in last weeks
GAZETTE, there was an omission that
caves without justice, one of the old
ut and surely among the best known.
More than century ago the Foutz
nil began to turn out the best of
eur under the old burr system and
n
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

which wa rs silver dollars. Tits was
given by the New Monmouth people.
Besides this handsome present, purse
'ntainlng snug SUM, was presented
IN the name Of both Kerr's Creek and
Ne" Monmouth congregations: The
church rad Teen tastefully decorated
by tn ladies and just behind the pull
pii "as q White square upon which
'eSiad 'beoe words mado of spruce
C" 5t Anniv rsar,." The scene
was 1 ry to &C ing one, and one long
to be remembered.
w.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
0UCKLIN'S ARNICA SATVE

The Best Sllve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chappod
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refun led. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by McCrum Drug Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

The investigation CT the administra.
ton by the administration will not re-
suit in mixture Of whltewash, suffi-
ciently strong, to stop the sense oil
smell: The political corruption Of
Republican party leadership, will con-
tinue to emit nauseous odor for sew.
oral generations yet unborn.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

kept up good reputation and wa
largely patronized until the role
, process was introduced, when it VA
the third in the county to make tb'
new departure. Since that time, undel
the management Of the genial and &C.
icommodating.miller, Geo. c. Moore il
has been run to its utmost capacity
and the product is said by many who
have had the opportunity of testing,to
| be the best Of III. Now, Mr.. Editor,
have no inierc t, except as patron
and am not empl Dyed to give this puff,
but will, most likely. have to apologize
to Mr.. Moore for thus having brought
him, modest and uLassumpg ss he is,
before the public. Without word
against anyone else, | simply want 10
see justice TO all.
The Methodist Sabbath school en-
joyed their annual picnic on last Satur-
day, on the Green at Wilson's Springs.
Had,as is usual on all similar occasions,
the best turnout of any day during the
session, and did ample justice to the
chicken fl xens and flour doins.' 1t
appears strange that so many peoule
never seem to think that they ought to
be members of the Sabbath school uu-
til the day of the picnic.
We have no political excitement as
yet, but no doubt there is silent feel |
ing that will arise in due time and re-
salt in a good majority for Judge |
Quarles. A plenty Of candidates for
the position vacated by Judge Letcher,
but we are just lying low until we find
out whether or not we will want any
body.
Mr.. Floyd II NJ che of old Uncle
Sans boys, now aIer the care Of our
Ien1. Fitz, is al lomo on thirty days
urlough. Floyd is fine specimen
md would prove good target for
somebody to shoot at in case OF an OPP
,ortunity.
We also had with us recently, Charles
Iackey from Timber Ridge, who be- :
oDgS to the same command and is at Ii
ONE in the same shape. Our kind
st feelin gs are certered upon all such
t our Young men who, though they
avo d ne no fighting, yet offered their
srvicos to their country when fghtingI
as beng dole and when there was
prospect for much more.
r. E. McCown and his sister, Mrs, r
W. Wilson, went to New Monmouth :.
yesterday to enjoy religious sxer- :,
ses in their old home church, on the -
casion of the 25th anniversary of the p
storate Of the Rev, D. 4. Penick.
nSy report solemn and impressive
rvices. Long may his bow abide III
'ength. mi
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

1t is said that we owe the word
"teetota" as applied to temperance
practices to the stammering speech of
an orator who assured his hearers
that nothing less than "te-te-te.total"
abstinence would satisfy the tenn
peranee reforners.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

Attorney General Montague's friends
think he can be induced to enter the
Senatorial race against Senator Martin.
lie says he is not a candidate and has
no idea at the present of becoming one.
Senator Martins hackers seem to fear
Montague more than any person men,
toned. He is popular with all the
factions.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
DOUBLE HEADERS"

Scarcely day passes by, that h
"double headers" with their lon
trains Of from twenty to twenty-fv
freight cars, are not observed coursin,
their way north over the Shenandoah
division Of the Norfolk and Western
railway. These trains are really elegan
representatives Of the trade between
the North and the South since direc
facilities have been furnished.
The heavy freights thus provided fol
in the main consist Of fat and stock
cattle, the former for consumption and
the latter for preparation. being first
placed in the localities for final prep
aration in the fields OF the Northern
Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
The white granite from the celebrai-
ed quarries, high up in the Yadkin
valley of Stokes county, North Car
olina, the largest sizes of Southern
yellow pine framing material, walnut
logs mostly for foreign commerce in
the main, iron, zinc, lead and coal from
the Poeahontas fields in increasing
quantities, are some of the heavier
freight the observer can see passing
along and examine somewhat infinitely
as the trains occasionally pause g.
minute or so, at some of the stations.
Cattle and often poultry go in the
largest quantities, occupying occas.
ionally whole train.
When the road was construc ted in |
1SSO-S1 some of it were streams and
deep ra,ines were crossed; wo oden
bridges were employed for such cl'oss-
lngs. OF late years, all such have
been supplanted with iron structm 'es
or materially strengthened in ord or
to have I'm questionable and the surest
methods of conveyance at all times for
its heavy freight and the longest prac-
ticable trains.
The enterprise Of the Norfolk and
Western has pushed its lines through u
he great valley so productive OF grain
md the grapes and entered the do L
mains OF tobacco and cotton planting "
nd they and their connections are en- L
the factory establishments
There those plants have become the
'rge't in supply of products for new
epartures in manufacturing and a new 10
nd unlimited commerce, in cotton al
nd tobacco, as we'll as on the main o.
ne west and Southwest in coal and II
Their heavy productions. All the +
eople will say let the double head 'ers" n
III by, leaving in their transit as we'll D.
those Of smaller dimenions, mauy
'lues tor our section in their rich n
'ntributions northward and spread OF
G profit and prosperity in our South n
nd. Thus the Shenandoah division Il
d the Winston Salem extension CT \ ex
Q falling in line with the main arter- ne
, from Norfolk to Columbus and to
'istol, which contributes so largely to 81
o sagacity and prtriotism of the old fh
d departed men of the first known ga
lders of the internal improvement III
rty Of Virginia. thu
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

KERR's CREEK, October. 9,-Or
Sunday, October End, the service al
New Monmouth church was made a
very interesting and impressive one,
by the celebration Of the 25th ami
versary Of Rev. D. A. Penick's pastor
ate Of that church. Mr.. Penick gave
brief account OF bis work and life for
the past twenty-five years, which ac-
cvunt was followed by a very brief adj
dress from Rev. Alex. Laird. Then
Rev. Hemphlll, of More-land, Ga. made
a short talk, which was followed by q
very interesting talk from Rev. Mr..
OF Steale's Tavern. Mr.
Hamilton, with appropriate words.
presented to Mr.. Penick a handsome
silver tray, beautifully engraved, upon
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
CURED OF ASTHMA
AFTER 30 YEARS OF SUFFERING.

1t will be gratifying to Asthmatlc readers
to learn that an absolute cure has at last
been discovered by DR.. Rudolph Schlffnann.
That the remedy is an etfectual one cannot
be doubted after perusal OF such testimony
rs that Of c. W. Van Antwerp. Fulton, ~
Y, lwbo says:-"Your Asthma Cure is the
best | ever used. tried it according to di
rections, and one box entirely cured me Of
asthma, and have not had II since can
now go to bed and sleep all night with per-
feet comfort, which have not done before
for 35 years and thank you for the health
that | now enjoy hope that you will
publish this letter that others may learn of
its wonderful virtues"
Schrffmann's Asthma Cure is sold by all
druggists at SOC. and al.O0 per package, or
can be obtained by writing direct to Dr. Il.
Schiffmann, Box S04, st. Paul. MINI.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

The next move of the Republican
administration will be to do az Russia
and France DO. Put newspaper editors
in jail when they tell the truth. That
is the political philosophy of Hanna,
Alger' and Weylerism.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

Hanna and Alger; what a pair!
Slmese twins of political corruption,
with President Of the United States
in the role Of connecting link
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
ROCKBRIDGE.
Local Affairs of Interest From Var GUS
Parts Of the County Furnished 7
Our Regular Correspondents.

| GILMORE MILLS, Oct. "a fin
rain fell sunday.
1 Farmers are busy blowing for fall
| seeding.
| Cutting corn time q back number
now.
MIR, Black, of Balcony Falls, and
Miss Lulu Tompkins, of near Natural
Bridge, were the guests of Mrs. W. H.
Chiles, Friday.
Thomas Gilmore, of Roanoke, paid
bis brother. j. W. Gilmore, of our
vicinity, flying visit last week.
Miss Mamie Rucker is visiting
frie nds in Lynchburg.
Miss Mabel Hatcher was visiting
frien de in Alphine, first of the week.
We are are glad 10 welcome the re-
turn of our soldier boys, Louis Burger
of Natural Bridge, Herbert Bradford of
this place and Corporal Burks of Gieen-
lee.
The small boy has gloomy look
now, School will commence soop.
Among the Gilmorites who were at
Lynchburg on business Wednesday
We find j. e. Thompson, E. D. Ogden,
Ed. Tolley and e. H. Chiles.
"JAKEY."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
Notice 70 YaX-PayerS.

In accordance with an act Of the Legsla
ture approved April LIST. 1879 prescribing
the manner in which taxes and county levie
shall be collected, the treasurer, or one 0
his deputies. will for this purpose be at
A. w. Anderson's store, Rockbtidge Baths
| Tuesday. October 25th.
Engleman's store, Kerr's Greek, Wednesday
| October 18th.
Thompson d McKemeys store, Denmark
Thursday, October eth
j. w. Morrison Co.'S store, Oak Dale
Tuesday, October 25th.
| \. w. Morrison's stcr, cllierstown, Wed
nesday, October Goth
p. |. Huffman's store, Alpl..A. T.1r.day
| October 27th.
| H. l.. Morrison x Co.'S store, Marmion, Fri
| day, October 2Sth.
| Wade q Farrars store, Raphine. Tuesday
| October 25th.
| Rawling IL Mangus store, Nesuvius, Wed
nesday, Oct Goth.
Wade & Wallace's store, Fairfield, Thurs
day, October 9th.
Wilmer Il Shewcy's store. Cornwall Friday
October 2Sth.
VIM. Wade q Cos store, Brownsburg We'd
nesday, October Goth
Hull Cos store, Walkers Geek, Thu rs
day, October 27th
McClintic Il Dayidson's store, Goshen Fri
day. October 2Sth.
John w. Burger & Cos store. Natural
Bridge, Wednesday; November 9th.
W +. Lackey's old stand. Oak Bank Thurs
day, November 10th.
Il. q. Paxton & Cos store, Glasgow, Friday,
November 18th
Treasurer Office till evening OF November
Goth, 1898.
Under recent Act OF the General Assem-
bly, treasurers are required to send in report
OF collections within five days from Deem.
Der LIST. Therefore. taxpayers will please
not ask me to hold their tickets until Court
Day or any day after tho last Of No
vember, as it is important fer me to close
my accounts promptly.
ANY person failing to pay any state tax
or county levies to the treasurer BY TIE
FIRST OF DECEMBER. shall incur n |
penalty thereon Of 8 pei centum, which shall |
be- added to the amount OF taxes and leves |
iue from such taxpayer, which, when col
ected by the treasurer or his deputies, shall
)e accounted for in his settlement. . A
'art OF the 18th See. OF the Act referred
o.
ss' Persons owning land not in their own
name will call for such tickets when settling
heir own, otherwise they will have the
yer cent. to pay, as 1t is impossible for the
reasurer to keep posted on all land sales in
he county
). r. MOORE,
Treasurer OF Rockbrdge County.
Oct. q I'd
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

| TIMBER RIDGE, Oct. 3.-Commul
| ion services were held Sunda, morning
| at the Timber Ridge Associate Reform
ed Presbyterian church, conducted by
Rev. D. P. Neil, pastor of the chui CHI
Preparatory services were held Friday
night and Saturday conducted by Rev.
is. w. Haddon of Old Providence.
Congregations at Timber Ridge and
Fairfield have accepted the resignation
| of their pastor, Rev. j. H: Davis, Jr
He will preach his farewell sermon at
Timber Ridge next Sunday night. He
expects to remove to Hot Springs where
be will make his future home.
Gibson Revely, son of D. r. Revely.
If Timber Ridge, left Monday nj yht
for Richmond, where be wi tax, the
q aduate course at Hampdeu-S daty
Th Biological Seminary, tnis being his
third year there.
j. B. Muse Of Timber Ridge died at
his home Thursday morning Septem-
Der 29, about 70 years of age. For
some years he has been an invalid but
the immediate cause OF his death was q
chill. He is servived by his wife and
two children--a son and daughter.
His funeral took place at his late resi-
dence Friday afternoon, conducted BY |
Rev. J. Il. Davis, Jr., the intermert |
being made in the Timber Ridge Gem
etery,
Harry Lyle has gone to Richmond
for medical treatment at the hospital. |
IDEM.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

Scrofu.a, hip disease, salt rhuem,
dyspepsia and other diseases due to
impure blood are cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05
HIPPOPO7ANUS

W. have q monster. full-grown, snow-white
Polar Belr, stupendous 2-horned Sumatra
Rhinoccro7; a flock oftowering Sahara Ostrich
a strange Gnu or Horned Horse: magnificent
Niger Antelope; huge family of great black
named Lions; four tremendous Malay Tigers. al
rare Orinoco Tapir; supur5 New Guinea Casso
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

Colonel Schult'- S95. 900 Twelve Gl
Danes.
20 Octayian Roman Athletes.
Livingston-DemGa Devere Acrobats.
Bicket Family Of F' ug Meteors.
30 Splendid Clowns
Lew Sunlani's Pelfol ng Mexican Bull.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-10-05

Madame Yucca, Female Sandow.
Inc Wonderful Pearl Divers OF the Pacific.
Twelve Champion Bareback Riders.
Laue- Walton Sextette OF Acrobats.
Imperial Roman Race Course.
Swimming Pool for Aquatic Circus and High
Divers.