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The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-20

SOC Pant Cloth. I'd
Infants Slips, lace trimmed. 49,. l5s
Soc Mems Undershirts. ......................3 0s
Children's Corset Waists, tape buttons. ......2es
White Table Damask, fine. .20e I'd
SOC Opaque Linen Roller Curtains. 10
Children's Shoulder Brace Hose Support
erS. iSs pf
Nice assortment of Laces and Hamburgs from
auction.
A few Dress Patters In fine black silk VAR
Dress Goods TO close cheap.
High priced Corsets at 30 per cent discounI
Some al half price.
Ladies' Linen Collars. .............-.....6 and o
Shelf OIL Cloth ............. ........ ..b1 ID
Best Cambria Lining. s....-.4e "a
Chldrin's Quilted Bibs, lace trimmed. ........n
Wigan stiffening...... ......,.......... NC "a
25c Figured Selicia I'd
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-20

house, with stable, on Middle Street.
2Wl6 MRS. HELEN ROBINSON
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-20
We Are Ready

To supply you with picture frames of all
descriptions. BRAGG q VARNEY.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-20
TO CURE A COLD ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. 2oc.
The genuine has L. b. Q. on each tablet. 6m46
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
DR. STARR CHOSEN,
He is Elected President Of Ran
dO|ph-Macon
RECEIVES ALL BUT ONE VOTE
Ills Election is Subsequently Made
Unanimous.
TO REMAIN AT DRoAD-sT. CHURCH.
The Distinguished Divine VIII,
Until Conference Meets, FIJI the
sketch of His Career.

Or. w G. starr was yesterday elected
president Of Randolph Macon College.
This information will be gratifying 20
thousands OF Methodists and other per-
sonal friends Of the efficient and beloved
pastor Of the Broad-Street church, Rich
mond, all over Virginia.
The trustees Of the college met at the
Centenary Methodist church at neon.
The attendance was quite good. The
meeting itself was harmonious. DR..
STAIRS election was unanimous on the
first ballot. save one vote. which was
cast for Judge j. o. Shepherd. a promi-
nent layman and hastings Judge Of Nir-
ginia. The election was then at once
made heartily unanimous. DR.. Starr ac-
copied in person and Immediately enters
upon his duties.
THE MEETING IN DETAIL.
The members met I'm the Sunday-school
room Of Centenary church. The session
continued until 2:SO o'clock.
Rev. Keener Cox. D. D., of Baltimore
| Conference, vice-president of the board,
presided in the absence Of Bishop Gran
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06

all OF the officials aboard are loud In
their praise OF the latest achievement OK
the Newport News Ship-BuildiDg ana
Dry-Dock Company.
The Kearsarge will leave for New YORK
I'm about two weeks. there TO be docked
I'm order that her foul bottom may DC
cleaned. From there she viii go up the
coast for her Official trial trip between
Capes Anne and Porpoise, the govern
rnent trial course. The official trip VIII
last about two weeks
The vessel will then return 10 the SNIP
ward TO receive the finishing touches ana
her crew. after which she will go into
commission.
THE KENTUCKY'S TRIAL TRIP.
The builders trial "trip OF the kentucky.
sister ship OF the Kearsarge. VIII taho
place I'm about four weeks. As the pat
tleship Kearsarge will be in the Vlcin,. NJ,
OF New York the latter part or tnls
month, Il is not unlikely tnat she n,e nj
be present on the occasion Of the wei.
come to be extended to Admiral De"ey
on his return TO this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
MRS. JULIA A. GENTRY DEAD.
Mother of "TruthfuI Jcems" Passed
Away Last Night.

AIRS. Julia A. Gentry. mother Of the
late James A. Gentry Truthful Jeems),
died at her home. No. APO south Pine
street. at $3.50 o'clock last night.
Mrs. Gentry was one Of the oldest
ladies i'm Richmond. being in the &th
year Of her life She had been In i'll
health for some years. About eighteen
months ago she suffered a stroke II epo-
plexy From this she partially recovered,
and on last Sunday morning she suffered
a second attack. From this she never raj
lied. and she quietly passed away az the
hour named.
Her only surviving son. Mr.. Thomas w.
Gentry, who is in the employ Of the
Richmond LocOmotive-WOrks. was IN
Chicago on business when apprised OF
his mothers illness. He fastened nome,
and arrived here just in time 10 be at
the bedside when the end came. Deceased
a so leaves a daughter, who was with
her when she passed away.
Mrs. Gentry was woman Of lovely
Christian character. She was widely
known and greatly beloved by a host Of
friends.
not yet been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
THE INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.
Governor Tyler and Other S"''
Executives TO Speak.

HUNTSVILLE, ALA, September o.
The Board OF Managers Of the Southern
Industrial Convention, TO be held mere
October lola, has arranged programme
for the five days during which the Gov
errors of Alabama. Arkansas, ftor1da'
Louisiana. Missouri. North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee. Virginia
Georgia. and West virginia Will uenNoI
addresses.
The subject OF resources ana An"us
trial Advantages" will be discussed by
C.overnors Johnston, Of Alabama; Jones
of Arkansas: Bloxam, of Florida; Can't
Ter of Georgia; Bradley, Of Kentucky;
Mcsweeney, OF South Carolina; Mcslilln,
of Tennessee; Tyler. of Virginia; AtIlm-
son. of West Virginia; Foster OF Lou
isiana; Stephens. of Missouri, ana huS-
sell. Of North Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06

70 say. with my credentials as Me-
thodist preacher In my hand, l would
not give one whirl OF my heel for any
Office or any honor that could be confer
red upon me By either Church or state
His lectures have added over ten thou
sand dollars to the material interests OF
southern MethOdism. lie Is a humorous
cOnversationalist. a good pastor, warm
friend. and is never 50 happy as vhen
at work in an old-fashioned revival Of re-
ligion with his brethren Of like faith
around him.
INVITES STUDENTS TO SEE HIM.
DR. starr was seen at his home, No. SUS
east Clay street. yesterday by Dispatch
writer. and stated that ne would be glad
to meet at his home any young man who
was thinking about entering college Sep
TENDER 2lst. He says, further, that any
request for an interview from either pa
rent or student elsewhere in the city VIII
meet with a prompt response. He well
comes young men who are expecting 10
enter college to call on him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
TeIegraphic Keytaps.

Memphis. Tenn.-Bishop Pierce, Of the
Episcopal Church. Bishop of Arkansas,
died at Fayetteville, Ark.
Barboursvne. Ky.-A courier from
Manchester brings the news that WASH
Thacker. a Deputy Sheriff of Clay coun-
ty. has been shot from ambush and Kill
ed.
Chattanooga. Tenn-While digging a
well on Lookout Mountain, q. IA. Harna-
Gin and others discovered gold quartz III
large quantities. The vein was struck
about Six miles from Chattanooga, ana
gives evidence Of being a rich one. The
discovery has caused great deal OK eA-
element.
Madrid.-The trial Of Captain Diaz MO-
ron Who commanded the Spanish cruiser
Cristobal Colon at the battle OF santiago
de Cuba. and General Parede, VINO was
on board the Colon, on charges bearing
ON the destruction OF the Spanish Meet on
Santiago. was concluded. and both OF the
accused officers were acquitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
The Last of the senson.

on next Saturday night 90 o'clock the
steamer Pocahontas will make her last
excursion trip 20 the seashore this sea-
son.
This trip promises 10 surpass any when
have been run this summer In ADDITION
to the usual attractions, music viii he
furnished by the Blues Brass Band.
Fare only 90 and 75c for the round-trip'
with privilege of returning Sunday night
or Tuesday day trip on the histor'c
James) Refreshments served at city
prices. Ladies' saloon reserved exciu-
sively for them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
PASSING OF OLD LANDMARK.
United states Hotel of Ante-Belium
Fame Being Destroyed.

The building for many years used as
the Richmond Theological Seminary is
being torn down. The seminary will have
its headquarters in the group Of buildings
that are TO constitute the Virginia Union
University.
the southwest corner Of Nineteenth and
Main streets marks the disappearance Of
one OF the Old landmarks Of the city.
The building was formerly known as the
Union Hotel and lis name was changed
later 10 United States Hotel. IL cost
orfginally SIlO 600.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
BIG CONVENTION FOR RICHMOND,
American Pharmaceutical Associn-
ton VIII Meet Here Next Year.

The American Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton will meet next year in Richmond.
That body is now in session at Putin
Bay. o., and yesterday IL was decided
that the next meeting should be held III
Richmond. I'm the month of May. 1900.
The announcement was made In pri-
vate telegram from Mr.. T. a. Miller, OF
Richmond. who represents the state AS
ISOLATION at the national convention, and
it is probably due 10 his efforts that this
action has been taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
MARRIED IN WELDON.
Mr.. Ford md Miss Jordan Welded
There Yesterday.

A telegram from Weldon last night an
nounced the marriage there yesterday cf
Mr.. Linwood Ford, Of this city, and Miss
Annie Jordan. OK Northampton. Tho
young couple made their plans for their
marriage some days ago, and apprised
their friends Of their purpose. They re-
turned to Richmond last evening and
went to their future home. in Fairmount.
Mr. Ford is a blacksmith, doing Dus'-
ness at the corner Of Brook avenue and
Marshall street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
THE NEGr0 MAY REMAIN.
Resignation of Judge Lambs Jani-
tor said to Have Been Declined.


tor said to Have Been Declined.
1t is understood that Judge Lamb, Of
the Chancery Court OF this city, has re-
fused TO accept the resignation Of Shep-
herd. the negro janitor of his court. Shep-
herd has had this position for years. A
few weeks ago Il movement was started
with the end in view of inducing Judge
Lamb 10 remove the negro and engage a
white man I'm his place. There was much
talk Of an effort to induce the legislative
nominees TO bring 20 bear their influence
upon him To persuade him TO let the negro
go. ,....
Shepherd simplifed matters by writing
a letter Of resignation, which he left with
the Clerk of the Court. IL Is now under
stood that the resignation has been de-
clined. Judge Lamb is out OF The city,
therefore il was impossible 10 learn last
night whether he had taken such action
as regards the resignation.
Sentiment among the Democratic voters
is divided as TO the advisability or re-
moving Shepherd. Some argue that It IS a
position which should be held by a white
Democratic voter Others argue that tho
position is purely mental, and may very
we'll be filled by a negro. Some 20 50 Tar
as 10 say that only colored man should
fill IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
summer Excursion Tickets 90 North
ern an Eastern Resorts via r., f. e
u. and PennsyIvania Railroad.

Tickets 10 all the principal northern
and eastern resorts at reduced rates; on
sale until September 3Oth, good 70 return
until October 3lst.
Good schedules by a variety Of routes.
Full information can be obtained at
Richmond Transfer Companys. 9oS east
Main street; Ticket Office. Byrd-Stroet
Station, or from W. z. Taylor, Traffic
Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
Hamburg steak. = Cents.
MONROE MARkET. l0i west Grace.
Niagara Falls Tours via r., Il. a. II.
and Pennsylvania Railroads.

Round-trip rate from Richmond only
ga
Special train, with parlor-cars attached.
leave Washington via Pennsylvania rail
road al A. NJ, August PAIN, September
7th. September gst. october 9Th. and
October 18TH.
Tickets from Richmond good for twelve
DAYS, for return passage on all regular
trains. except limited express trains
stopovers allowed on return trip at Buff
falo. Rochester and Watkins Glen.
For further information. apply TO Rich
mond Transfer Company. s03 east Main
street; 20 Ticket Agent Byrd-Street
Station, or to w. p. Taylor, Traffic Man
ager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
nal, Te,cpbonic Communications

The Southern Bel Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that tele-
phonic communication can be had over
it's lines with Lynchburg, Va: Danulle,
va: Roanoke. Va; Wakefield. Va: APP
pomattox. Va; Farmville. Va; Crewe,
Va; Salem, Va. Bedford City, Va
Reidsyile, n. c.: Charlotte, ~. c.; Column
bia. 5. c.
For further particulars enquire at tho
public pay stations. and at managers
office. 1914 east Main street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies' may use Syrup OF
Figs. under all conditions, makes it their
favorite remedy. To get the true and
genuine article look for the name OF the
California Fig Syrup Company printed
near the bottom Of the package. For
sale i,v all druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
A Chance OF n Lifetime.

For sale, one OF the most desirable
suburban residences around Richmond.
Party declining housekeeping, bargain
can be had, long time IL desired. Ten QW
rooms, gas, water, 'ruit and shade trees.
stable. &c. Immediately on car line;
ten minutes ride from city. Ideal home.
Address SUBURBAN HOME. care Dis
match
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
s1O-washington To niagara Fails
and Return-$10. VIA pennsylvania


Special trains, with parlor-cars and day
coaches. will leave Washington at A.
NJ. July nth, August 10th and oath.
September TIN and Ast, and October 5th
and 18th. Tickets. limited 70 ten days,
and allowing stop-over at Buffalo. Ro-
chester. Watkins, and Canandaigua, re-
turning within limit. 80. Special rates for
side trips from Niagara Falls 70 Toronto
and Rochester 10 Thousand Islands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06

be sure and use that old and well-t-ied
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
for children teething. IL soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pai7.
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06

There's always hope while there's One
Minute Cough cure. IAN attack Of
pneumonia len my lungs in bad shape and
was near the first stages OF consump-
ton. one Minute Cough Cure completely
cured me-" writes Helen McHenry. Bis
marck. n. d. Gives instant relief. Bode-
ker Bros, T. A. Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
Gazing Gun wanted at brunswick

ATLANTA, GA. September 5.-Governor
Gambler Is asked 10 send a Calling gun
10 brunswick. Ga. The request comes
because OF the implied threat In a state
,.ent recently made by a negro editor
that armed negroes were ready 10 sustain
MIN I'm whatever ne said or did.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
HOW THE RESOLUTION WAS De
FEATED.

The resolution under which the Audi
tor is supposed TO be acting was adopted
By the Retrenchment and Reform Com
n,ittee August g 1891. The Council adopt
ed this ordinance on September 7. 1896.
on October 18th It was laid on the table
by the Board Of Aldermen and by that
body sent back TO the Retrenchment and
Reform Committee November 9th On
December 18th il was again before the
Board. but was referred TO the Commit
tee on Streets, which sent II on to sub
committee OF three, who reported Feb
ruarv Is. 1897: we DO not see how a
sewer foreman can be dispensed with"
The report was adopted by the Com
n,ittee on Streets. and after passing the
Beard was defeated I'm the Retrench-
ment and Reform Committee by a vote
of . to on April s, 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
DEWEY on PHILIPPINE WAR.
He Does Not Expect to Go ON Sea
service Again.

GIBRALTAR, September 5-Admral
Dewey to-day expressed a favorable opin-
ion as TO the outcome Of the war in the
Philippine Islands, saying that he hoped
the next dry season would see the insur-
rection quelled.
The Admiral said that he did not expect
20 go on sea service again, except in the
event Of war, and that he would PROBABLY
retire. under the regulations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
The celebrated Fitn Lee Cook stoves

VIII bake quicker,
VIII bake better.
VIII last longer.
VIII cost you less money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. September 81
lglIp weather Wednesday and Thurs.
=. M.-Forecast:
For Virginia-Goneraily fair
day; warmer Wednesday IN northern
portion: fresh, southerly winds.
For North Carolina and South Caro-
lina--Generaliy fair weather; continued
warm weather "Wednesday and Thurs
day; fresh winds. mostly southeriy.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and warm. The
skies AT midnight were cloudiess.
State OF the Thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06

hamburg steak, = Cents.
MONROE MARKET, +Oi west Grace
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06

berry. the president. who is out Of the
state. Rev 5. S. Lambeth. u. D.. of
Bedford City, the secretary OF the board,
was present.
The meeting began with the usual de-
votional exercises. The board then rent
at once into the election of president In
place of Dr. Duncan. who was rendered
the position, but declined. This was the
sole business before the board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
10 c,,r. In Grippe In Two Days

take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Itplets'
Druggists refund money # fails to cure
H. w Groves signature on eaeh "oA'
p cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06

Hamhars steak, 8 Goats.
MONROE MARKET. sol west Grace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06
AUDITOR WARREN Is SILENT.
lie VIII Not Discuss His Attitude on
sewer-Foremanshi

Auditor Warren ~ not discuss the
criticisms of his action IN refusing TO
honor the y-rol Of the Sewer Depart
ment, made at the meeting OF the Com
mttee on Streets last Monday. His
friends claim that ne is taking his stand
on legal ground, and IS confident that
mis- position will be sustained.
In the City Engineers Office 1t Is SAID
that Mr. WarIen's refusal to recognize
the legal existence Of n sewer foreman
is based on a resolution offered In the
Retrenchment and Reform Committee,
which was defeated through the action
OF the Board Of Aldermen, and they think
that the Auditor has not followed the
progress Of that resolution until II was
finally rejected. They contend that the
Auditor paid the late A r MCGEE. VINO
was sewer foreman. until his death, on
May y. 1895 and that he has since pa'd
Mr.. W. c. Wilkinson, who succeeded MT.
MCGEE. until June 30, 1893. when he nrst
refused 10 pay him.
AUTHORITY FOR THE APPOINT
MENT
The authority for the appointment of
sewer foreman Is based on the following
extract OF a city ordinance, passed June
Is. 1897:
THE Engineer for the city, with the
approval Of the Committee on Streets,
shall hire for the city such number OF
hands and teams and purchase such ma
terials, horses mules. carts, and tools as
they may deem proper. Any sum or sums
Of money payable for any such purpose
or hiring shall be paid upon a draft on
the Auditor, stating the amount 10 be
paid. and what given. certified by the
Engineer Of the city. and signed by the
chairman II the Committee on Streets
This ordinance was referred by the City
Engineer 20 the City Attorney on July
lst. this year. with the following query:
"Have we authority, with approval OF
the Commute. ON Streets. 20 appoint AMI
pay another hand. 10 be known as fore
nan Of The sewer force
The City Attorney sent the following
reply:
Richmond. Va. July l, 1899.
"Colonel W. T.. Cutshaw, City Engineer;
Dear Sir-I am of opinion that the
Auditor should pay this warrant.
every truly, II. X. POLLARD
"Citv Attorney
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06

Mean Temperature .v.."."-....Ss ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06

Richmond Va. July I. 1899.
Colonel W. T.. Cutshaw. City Engineer;
Dear Sir.-I am Of opinion that the
Auditor should pay this warrant.
Every truly, H. X. POLLARD,
"Citv Attorney"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-06

NJ Trarieux asserted the impoIlahce on
this statement Of the Ambassador VINO
theoretically reafirmrsed ,mJ esGp add
81 ,bsf he had investigated ana found
1 1o 10 implicate Dreyius .Furthletr
noei Aii,rS3bessador said, he had seen in the
b Nan of Colonel Panizzardi a letter rom iron,
Colonel schwarzkoppen' ProNlins nc sd3e6
So'il.,, i-SsI Communicated information OF
minor value. Moreover at the time 2i NJ ~.
iLil.i, llor Kestners revelations, Major
3 gsierhszy called upon Colonel SGhwafz,
koppen. and II was then th@' and threats
s',.,,,.,ed the Ambassador also showed
re witness that the "Cette ca 9alis, dc
i,.e phrase did not apply TO Dreyius ,io
In a subsequent interview VIM =, s"S
CONCLUDED on THIRD PACED
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
THE GREAT DIVIDE.
A Resort For Campers and Those
 Seeking Rest and Health.

Nesting a5 ttie base of the two now far-famed, fertile topped mountains, Rich Mountain on the south and Black Fork on the north, IS the handsome little station of the same name of it's southern towering protector as it were. While the gaze of all, immedi- ately upon alighting from the passen- ger coaches, has been an elevated one and the thoughts of health and pleas ure seekers were in contemplation oi the beauties of the grounds, and gen eral Hospitality of the Wihelmina Inn, there has remained, overlooked, secondary resort which tor health benefits would not be so far behind the mountain tops as one would think
 Within d half-mile of the station are springs of pure cold water flowing at all seasons of the year. That place. the station, situated as it is at the ex. treme sources of the two streams Washita, flowing east and Mountain Fork, flowing west at an altitude O. l600 feet above sea level, seems within itself to afford an admirable camping grouud' for people, unwilling, from any cause, to ascend the mountain
 Tis true the entire valley is practically Uncle Sam's domain as yet. for the numarouS homastaads bava onl,, ,,,,.,. simultaneously with the railroad
 But acting in conformity with the spirit of the law it would seem that that would mot necesss -''v hinder people
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Good For Fruit and Garden.

Judge J. D. Garland has lived near Acorn, this county, for sixteen years; came here for his health and has never regretted coming, never having occa- sion to have doctor in his family. He was county judge here two years and became well acquainted with the people and found them more prosper ous and independent than where he had previously lived. The land in this county he thinks good. He has grown corn and cotton but now grows vege- tables and poultry, the latter giving good money. He further says that this is good fruit country, and when proper care is taken the growing of fruit is profitable industry.
The Mena star., 1899-02-08
Good for Cattle and Hogs.

$. J. Philpot came to this county from Mississippi twenty-nlne years ago and engaged in farming at Cherry Hill. He reports that he has found the growing of corn, cotton, wheat, oats and potatoes quite prctitable, having seen but two dry seasons during the twenty nine years. He says this is very healthy country for cattle aHG hogs, having made quite a business of raising them, aud while often having 100 head of cattle at tiuIe he never lost over two head from disease during any year, and never had his hogs troubled with cholera but once during the twenty y-nine years he has been raising them. He says that cattle often winter with but very little if any feed owing to the mild winters; that farmers have generally been pros porous here and that any man who will work his land will succeed.