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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07
ITEMS or NEWS INTEREST.

Word comes from Norfolk. Va. that the people
Of that city are much excited over the proposed
reopenlrg Of the case OF Mrs Florence Maybrick
Before their removal TO England the Maybrcks
lived in Norfolk
Z. T. Greenwood. prominent business man,
has made affidavit that Mr Maybrck was con-
hrmed arsenic eater. and cites instance that
On one occasion be swallowed in his presence an
arsenic pill large "A pea When Mr. Green
wood demonstrated. he said: greenwood, one Of
ihese would xii you, but ! can take I'm; IN TACT
have 10. In 50 nervous" The fact Of his being
an opum-eater was noted in the trial, ten years
ago WITH no effect
Adjutan' Elizabeth VI. Clark. Of the Salvation
Army spoke Saturday evening IN the Hamilton
Grange Reformed Church on From College Cap
70 Army Bonnet" Miss Clark Is a daughter OF
the Rev william Walton Clark and niece OF
Bishop Clark Of Rhode Island She edu-
Gated az Wellesley and Bryn Mawr. and finished
a. Zurich. Switzerland. She IS an expert IN leu
tonic phiologr At present Miss Clark is inter-
esied In sum work IL Helis Kitchen
An entertainment entitled Africa IN Story and
Song Wa given Saturday evening by five native
South African children in tho New England Con-
gregatonal Church. South Ninth-st, Brooklyn
: D. The children represented the Zulu. Basuto
heNr a.d Elshman tribes. A collection was
iaken w. on behalf Of j. H. Balner VINO spoke on
as missionary work in South Africa
Many of the school children are in ecstases
over the fine skating 10 Central Park, and they
earnestly hope that the weather viii continue ia
'O'aoe for such sport for some time TO come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

Tho following SUM Of money have been re-
ceived at the Office. TO be transmitted to Mrs FL
mira Quick Of Pike County, Penn. Three J. ;.
: Nforobors" 81: Mrs Frank J. New. Of New
Rochelle y y 81: II. Livingston Rogers, Of this
CITY 81; Mrs. G. Z. L. carbondale Penn, s.
This money will be sent TO tho postmaster, 10
hand over to Mrs. Quick.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07
"cYRN0 DE BERGER4c" IN FREvcH.

Charming pre- Lenten reading was given yes
,e'oay afternoon al the home Of Mrs. Frederick
hssbrouck No 23i Central Park West. by Mile
.iehfle'ie COrradi. An officer OF the French
n.Soeny Mile Corrad gave. by special request.
JFfrllono kostands "Cyrano de Bergerac' in
oT,t'.l' enabling her audience 20 make the &C
tongue ''i'''"' '''''e''' ~ '''' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

Magazines" the subject discussed last even
Ing by the Kalma Club Of Lambertvle, y. J.
Miss VI. Marguerite Holcombe told How Mag
azine Is Made" Miss Harriet II. Ely took as her
topic the american Magazine" while Miss Sara
". Ely dealt with the possibilities Of THE Short
Story"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

Mrs. Harriet Otis Dellenbaugh continued her
course Of lectures yesterday afternoon Shake
speare and Euripides before the Alumne Liter
ature Class Of Normal College. at the college
lihrary. SiXty-egh HIST. and Park
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

The English Literature Club. OF Bridgeport.
Conn, whose avowed aim is Ito advance CONVEX
sation and friendship took It's subject last
was led by Miss Burritt. who was ably assisted
by Mrs Prindle and Mrs. Pond. The meeting was
held at the home Of Miss NJ y. MacCord. No. 1874
IOhn-st
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DIES PAID.

Miss Annette W Haynes, Of this city, has sent
Tuhois ~ Brooklyn. has sent 81 as dues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

The Lady Teachers ASSOCIATE n Boston
Quet at the United States Hotel last evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

A beautiful new dfe has come 10 the office from
Master Willie Painter. Of Brooklyn II VIII he
sent to n little boy IN the Far West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

The marriage OF Miss Anne Francis Stewart.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Marshall Stew
art 10 Albert Homer Garfield. of Bridgeport.
Conn will take place this evening at the home of
the BRIDES parents. No % East Sixty-second-st.
The Rcv Dr. Charles }. Young. pastor OF the
church OF the Puritan West One-hundred-and-
thirtleth St will officate az the ceremony, which
will be followed by reception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.

All articles received distributed as rapidly as
possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

Tho cheering smile, the voice of mir'h'
And laughter's gay surprise,
Tit niea.o the children born ~ earth,
"' TO- W. Holmes
Gnrt hN, Y Il ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

ception yesterday afternoon at The Albany. Fifty
second-st and Broadway. Miss Marie Brema was
the guest OF honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs Woolf Ende OF No 33S West
Fiftv-nrth-st have issued invitations for the
ma rriage OF their daughter. Miss Mathhde Miriam
Endel to Samuel 1. Hyman at o'clock. on Tues
49, a,,erin9 February A. in the Madison Avenue
Synagogue Aladison-aye. and Sixty-ntth-st. The
reception Will be held AT the Tuxedo Madlson-aVe
and FIFTY -nnth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

seams join the
yoke and back 70
the fronts. and
the neck IL fin
ished with a col
lar band. The
shirt sleeves have
the regulation
openings finished
with under and
over laps. They
are gathered top
and bottom, the
scant fulness at
waists b q ! n 3
Joined 10 straight
link cuffs.
) n ir Z " a / SIS
have lost none OF
their former pop
ularity, and are
now "A necessity
In a woman =
wardrobe. 7 n o
new cotton goods
are more ia sci
T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

The third and last OF the junior cotilons or
ganized by Mrs Arthur Dodge and several other
women In society. principally for debutantes. took
place at Sherrys last night There was full COM
element OF the younger dancing element who were
received by Mrs Dodge Mrs Francis 7. Kinnicutt.
Mrs George BIRD. Mrs. Arson Phelps Stokes and
Mrs Alexandra. The cOtillon for which there
was a generous amount Of favors was led by
Alexander VI. Hadden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07
COMMENT Isas az T-t PsooTfs { aA.sLf 90 oFsoIssAn

for an opera supper and dance al Sherrys -
Monday night next, February u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

The engagement is announced OF Mss Marion
Howard Champlin daughter OF Mr.. and Mn.
Charles S Champlin OF No. 80 West Ninety third
St 70 Andrew p. Newcombe. The wedding will
be celebrated IN the Church OF ST Mary thu Virgin,
In West Forty-sixth-st next June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

and polka-dots are shown in wash fabrics as we'll
as I'm silk and wooiiens. Fine zephyrs, victoria,
Empress cords and toile-du-nord are new cotton
weavcs that are specially well adapted FOR service
able shirtwaists In this style.
To make this waist for a woman OF medium size
viii reaure TWO yards OF material fortyfour inches
vide The pattern. No. 1884. Is cut In sizes for
~ a. &C. s. 40 and a inch bust measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

LOOKING on THE BRIGHT SIDE.
Midsummer morning blazcd in light
And fierce and bright
Upon his track
The sun turned back.
He gave us plainest warning
How soon would shorter days he here
The short days Of the lengthening year.
When all too soon his swift good night"
Would follow his good morning"
Mournfully spake grandpapa:
An how soon the summer passes.
Summers birds and leaves and grasses.
Soon. too soon. will snow be drifting.
And the wind be blowing stronger.
DTeary clouds that know no lifting
SmilinCly said grandmamma
I'm just six months the will turn. the days be
growing longer
.--CChares w. Thurston in Homemaker.
Selected by Edith l.. T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

Count the bright hours only
Let the others 20.
They are heavy laden
With sorrow, care and Voc.
Life Is mostly roth and bubble
Only two things stand like stone:
Kindness IN an0thcr's trouble,
Courage I'm our own
Sent by Mrs Coo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

Mrs F r. G.. Of Bcnsonhurst. y Y. viii
tinue 10 send the woman's pages to Mrs. Marion B.
Smith Of Gloversvillc y Y. and "Munscy's'
Miss A. NJ Adams. Of East Orange. y. j. reports
regular reading matter and special Christmas gifts
sent 10 Mss Draper Mabel Vckroy Miss Klmball.
Miss Beemer and the Evans (Col) T. S. S branch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

Mr. and Mrs, Carl Schefer gave small dance At
their home. No 20 West Thirtyseyenth-st.. last
evening. for their daughter Miss Elizabeth Schefer.
one OF tho debutantes OF the present season. The
guests were mainly the young friends Of Miss
Schefer. a cotilon danced. F. Raymond
I.efferts led with Miss Schefer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

Mrs Charles Inslee Pardee Of NO East Forty
thlrd-st gave the last Of her days AT nome yes
terday afternoon Among others who received
Yesterday were Mrs Henry F. Dimock. Mrs. Lewis
livingston Delahed. Mrs. Carl 4. de GersdorI.
Mrs Daniel F. Moran. Mrs: j Warren Goddard
Mrs l. Mortimer Thorn. Mrs NJ +. Rusnmore.
~ West Eighty -ninth-st.. Miss chapman. or Nest
Seyenty-third-st. and Mr.. Eugene Eiswortn ana
Mrs Alfred d. Ellsworth. Of No. 20 West Seven
tieth-st
Mrs George c. Williams will give whist party
on Thursday evening at her home No 81 west
Fifty elghth-st.
NJ and Mrs Trenor l. Park have sent out cards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07
LITERATURE AND POLITICS.
rwo OF THE SEVERAL SUBJECTS DIS
CUsSED BY SOROSIS.

.,,rp7c.~ TRAITS AND DIPLOMACY FIND THEIR
CHAMPIONS. AND THE NoNELlsTs RE
crfvr VIGOROUS CRITICISMS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

Last night was Of considerable social ac-
tivity. There were several private dances and a
number Of dinners besides the opera. Mr. and
Mrs. Heber R. Bishop gave a cotillon at their
home. No. ssl Fifth-ave Most of their guests. who
came In after the performance OF II Barbere III
Sivigia" at the Metropolitan Opera House
received by Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop and Miss Bishop
in the large drawing-rOom. The dancing In the
ballroom was general until after supper. when the
coton Was begun WOrthington Whitehouse lead
ing. with Miss Bishop. The fsvors consisting OF
fancy articles. were very handsome Lander's Or
chestra played for the dancing. Some of the guests
were iIr. and Mrs. W. Bayard Cutting AIr and Mrs
James A. Burden. ST.. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney War
rem. Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd S Bryce. Mr. and Mrs.
william D. Sloane the Misses Sloane. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Henry Warren. jr. Mr.. and Mrs Orme
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt IT,
Mr. and Mrs William A Duer Mr. and Mrs l.
yoYnsend Burden. Miss Evelyn Burden. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lucus X. Wilmerdng. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Parish. ir, Mr. and Mrs E. Livingston Ludlow
Mr. and Mrs F. K. Pendleton. Mr. and Mrs. r. T
Wilson, NJ and Mrs H 5;s Mckay 1wGmbly
Dyer r. Mr. and Mrs Egerton T. Winthrop. r.,
a51 seS9 Mi sns Ms Sd ShedGR @
McCreery Mr. and Ms, r Fulton Cutting. NJ
and Mrs; Hamilton w. Cary. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
CSooper Hewitt, NJ. and Mrs. II casimr de Rham
Oliver an" aar h9 m Mr. and rs Henry qgd cM
Miss Elsie Clews. Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Bronson
Mrs. W. watts sherman, Mr.. and Mrs. I: y. P
Stokes. Miss Barley. Mr. and Mrs. A. Lanfear
Norre. Mr.. and Mrs Edmund L. Baylies. Miss
Van Rensselaer,. Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Franck
Ign. Mr.. Mrs. J. Ellis Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs.
Theodore Frellnghuysen, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Cayendlsh Bentinck, Mr. and Mrs Americ H.
Paget, Mr.. and Mrs Ebri1ge T. Gerry, the Misses
Gerry. Mr.. and Mrs. George b. De Forest, Mrs.
Walter Kane, Miss Kane Mr.. and Mrs Victor
Sorchan Mr.. and Mrs William Jay Schieffelin. Mr..
and Mrs. Buchanan Winthrop. Miss Marie Win
throp. Mr.. and Mrs. r. Suhern Taller. Miss 10
sephine Johnson. Craig Wadsworth. Edward II.
Buckley Mr. and Mrs. Grand d Hauteville Mr.. and
Mrs. F. s. Witherbee. Llspenard Stewart, Miss
Rogers. Miss Potter Miss Post Miss Livingston.
J. Langdon Erving. r Livingston Beeckman Da-
vld Wolfe Bishop, jr. James De Wolfe cutting:
Miss Justine Cutting James Barnes. Reginald
Brooks. Milton Barger. r; Louis 4. Bets. Paul
d'Hauteville Frederick dHauteyille. Frank L.
Polk Gilbert Francklyn Henry Clews, ir.. Roger
winthrop W. p Burden and Henry Ct. Barley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

II. c. has sent Sandwich Island postage stamps
70 Arthur l.. Tillotson and Walter Spaulding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

No answer comes to those who pray
And idly stand
And walt for stones 20 roll away
At Gods command.
He will not break the binding cords
Upon us laid
II we d. pend on pleading words
And 90 not aid.
When hands idle words vain
To move the stone.
An aiding angel would disdain
To work alone.
But he who prayeth and is strong
In faith and need
And tOileth earnestly ere long
He will succeed.
Selected by a T. 5. s. member.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-07

Mr. and Mrs Trenor l.. Park have sent OUT caI
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-10-04
DEATH OF MR.. FULTON TOMP-
KINS,

Mr.. ]. Fulton 1hompkins died OF his
LONE near Natural Bridge at midnight
Monday night from the effects OF q
stroke Ct paralysis received several
years ago. The remains were buried
here today in the Lexington cemetery,
the services at tie grave being con-
Quoted by his pastor, Rev. j. g. Scott,
OF the Episcopal church at Sherwood,
assisted by Rev. DIR. r. ]. Mceryde, Of
Grace Memorial church, Lexington.
Mr.. Tompkins Was born in Rich.
mond about sixty-6ye years ago, and
grew to manhood in that city. At one
time he lived in Buchanan, and after
wards came to Lexington where he en-
gagged in the hotel business with Mr.,
George W. Johnston. He subsequently
was connected with the Virginia Mill
tary Institute dispensary. He served
in the Confederate army as a member
OF the Rockbridge Artillery.
About twenty years ago he removed
from Lexington to hlslate home, where
he since resided. For many years he
was prominent citizen Of his adopted
neighborhood, serving long time az
magistrate.
Mr.. Tsmpkins married Mrs. Sallie
Pendleton Johnston, widow OF Mr..
George W. Johnston, and sister Of the
late Colonel Edmund Pendleton. His
wife and four children survive, two
girls at home-- Misses Lula and Berta
Tompkins, andtwo s.-Dr. E. Psndle'
ton Tompkins, who also lives at home,
and DR.. George J. Tompkins, OF Lynch
burg. Mrs. W. W. Davis, Of Lexington
is sister OF the deceased. He has
brothers living in Richmond.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-10-04
DEATH OF J. G. CRESS.
This Useful Citizen Dies Suddenly at
His Home Near Elmeria.

Mr.. John q. Cress died very sudden
ly of Heart disease Sunday morning a
his home near Elmeria, aged sixty
four years. He resided on fine farm
near Elmeria, and always took promi
nent part in the affairs Of the county
At the time of his death he was presi'
dent OF the Rockbridge Mutual In
surance Company, having held thai
Office for the past nine years. He was
also director in the Bank OF Rock
bridge, and was for time president Of
the Roekbridge County Fair Ass ,cia-
ton. He was a man of considerable
wealth, and at his home was dispensed
an old Virginia hospitality.
Mr.. Cress was born in Augusta, Ga.
His first visit to Virginia was during
the Civil War as member of Georgia
regiment. He enlisted i'll that Stale
as a private and made a gallant record
as a soldier. He attained the rank Of
major but owing to bis modesty few oil
the friends Of his adopted State knew
if, as he never used the title. In a
conversation with friend here just
prev Gus to visit 10 his native city in
1898, he mentioned the alb we fact.
At the close of the WIZ Mr. Cress
was for time engaged in business in
Philadelphia. He located in Rock
bridge thirty years ago, where he has
since resided. In 1874 he married
Miss Georgiana Osborne, a grand
daughter Ct the late John Hamilton, Of
this county, and niece of Mrs. Leander
Mccormick, Of Chicago. His wife
survives him.
For many years he was steward in
Wesley Chapel Methodist church, and
took an active interest in all church
affairs. Several years ago he transferred
his membership from that church to
the Methodist church at Buena Vista.
The body Yves embalmed Sunday
with the expectation Of being taken to
New York for burial, but that plan was
abandoned. The funeral took place
this morning at IL o'clock rom his late
residence, the services being conducted
by Rev. G. L. D. Collins, pastor Of the
Buens Vista Methodist church, assisted
by Rev. W. q. H. Joyce, OF Salem, 9
former pastor. Interment was made
this afternoon in the Lexington GENE.
terry.
His sister, Mis-. G. G. Cannon Of
Augusta, G"., arrived Tuesday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-10-04
DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED.

Daniel Montgomery, q negro, was
lodged in jail at Lexington Friday
night under The charge Of attempting
to shoot William E. Davidson, a farmer
OF South River, near Buena Vista
Davidson was at work cutting corn
when the negro came along and was
ordered off, AMI in the controversy
which followed the negro brought his
gun to bear on Da il on, who knocked
it aside with th CO cutter. The gun
was discharged, and tie negro then se'
cured the corn enter aud dangerously
wounded Davidson, cutting open his
head. Davidson, in turn, maulcd the
negro with q stone until taken away by
some of his hands.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-10-04
MARRIED.

HAYsLErT-SYDNoR.-At the residence
Of Mr. l.. P. Thompson, in Lexington,
Thursday, September 18th, 1899, Miss
Mary S. Sydnor and Mr.. J. Rau. Hays.
EFT were married by Rev. DR.. Thornton
Whaling, both Of Lexington.
BARGER- McCLELLAND.-A quiet mar
rage took place at s o'clock Thursday
night, September, 18th, 1899, at the
home of the BRIDES mother, Mrs. Alex
ander McClelland, at Springfield, when
her daughter, Miss Essie McClelland
was welded to Mr.. Edward T. Barger,
OF near Natural Bridge. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. G. A Long
witnessed by number Of friends oil
the contracting pariie.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-10-04
DIED.

BEARD--Mr. Frank F. Beard, son of
Mr.. David W. Beard, of near Alone,
died Thursday afternoon, September
28tb, 1899, of typhoid fever, after an
illness of month, at the age Of twenty
four years. He was improving and
his friends thought him out OF danger.
A blood vessel broke Thursday after
noon and he lived only one and one-half
hours. The funeral services took place
Friday afternoon from New Monmouth
Presbyterian church, conducted by the
pastor, Rev. D. A. Penick. Interment
was made at that church.
AaNoR.-Mackey Agnor, aged thirty
four years, son of the late James Agnor,
died Saturday at his home near House
Mountain, from the effects Of an acct
dent Friday. BE left his house in the
afternoon to chop down tree near his
house in the woods. Not returning at
dark his wife became uneasy and his
brother, George Agnor, went in search
Of him. He was found lying in an I'M
conscious state at the foot of hill
with his head crushed in. 1t is sup
posed tree in falling struck him. He
was taken home. and died Saturday
m rning, Septeml err, 30th He is sur
vived by his wife, who was Miss Con-
nor, and two children. The funeral
took place at his home Sunday evening,
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Chappell, O.
G llierst wn. The remains were bur-
Ell at Ait. NJ Ireland chapel.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-10-04
ROCKBRIDGE GAME LAWS.

1t is unlawful to hunt, kill, or cap
ture in the county of Rockbridge the
following named game between the
dates given:
Partridges, between January LIST and
November LIST OF each year.
Deer, between January 1st and Aug
ust 18th.
Pheassnts and turkeys, between
January 18th and October 18th.
By observing the above dates our
sportsmen will avoid laying themselves
liable for prosecution for illegal hunt
inc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-10-04
FOUND LEAD.

Preston Benson, who lives near
Brownsburg, this county. has dis
coverer lead in his garden Recent
storms washed his garden, leaving a
considerable gully, three feet de p.
What seemed to be a rock was exp ,sed.
Having need for some fla stones he
attempted to take out oae, anl made
the discovery that it was not a stone
but lead. He dug up ,hree bars,
cylindrical in shape, and each weighing
fifty pounds. No one knows how or
when the lead got there. b nson Is
still digging, hoping to find some
more.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-10-04
REPUBLICAN CONTENTION
D. R. Retely And G. R. Burks Named
For The House.

The Republicans OF kockbridge held
their county convention in the court
house Saturday and made nominations
for the House of Delegates. The dele
CATION was small ON account Of opposi-
ton among some Of the party leaders
to putting ticket in the field.
The convention was called to order
at noon by County Chairman McClung
Patton. Mr.. Patton as chairman and
Messrs. E. L. Mattice, of Goshen, and
Thomas Shewey, OF Fairfield, were
made temporary officers. The commit
tee on permanent organization recon-
mended that the temporary organiza-
ton be made permanent, which was
done.
Nominations being declared in order
Mr., E. L. Matice nominated Mr., d. r.
Revely, of South River district, and
Colonel Samuel Gibson nominated DIR.
O. R. Burks, OF Natural Bridge dist let,
both of whom were made nomin es
Of the convention. They wore invited
into the convention and made accept
ance speeches.
Rockbridge is one Of the few count
les to put Republican candidates in the
field for the House Of Delegates. The
State Republican Committee recon-
mended that no nominations in the
counties be made this year.
Buffalo district did not send dee
gates.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-10-04
LECTU RES AT LEXINGTON HIGH
SCHOOL.

The first OF course Of lectures to
be delivered this session at the Licking
ton High School was delivered Satur-
lay by Prof. Addison Hogue, whose
subject was Stories from Homer. DR..
J. A. Quarles was to deliver the FIST
lecture on The Mind, but his absence
rom town Saturday prevented him
rom doing so. The lectures will be
delivered at l o'clock on the dates
given and an invitation is extended 10
all who are interested in school work
to attend. Following are the dates and
subjects:
Oct. IA, 1899, and Feb. "a, 1900,
DR.. James A. Quarles, subject, The
Mind
Nov. 25. 1899, Professor Addison
Hogue. subject, Stories from Homer
Oct. %, 1899, and March 10, 1900,
DR.. Jas. Lewis Howe, subjects, Metals,
Fire.
Nov, IL, 1899, and Feb. 10, 1900
Professor D. q. Humphreys, subject,
The Sun and Moon.
Jan. 20, 1900, and March "a, 1900,
Major G. B. Slemp, subject to be Sc
lected.
April IA, 1900, April %, 1900. DR.,
". S. Currell, subject, Longfellow, The
Man, the Writer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-10-04
A FIRE IN STAUNTON.

Thursday morning. fire. broke out in
the drug store Of B. r. Hughes. Of
Staunton, aid, owing 10 the nature Of
the contents. in . short while svsry.
thing in the stsrs was destroyed. add
the building greatly injured. a. vas
also he grocery stors Of Anderson d
Bryan, next door, aud the shos store
of L. B. Lipscomb. which joined in
The rear. M. Hughes insurance win
not near cover his loss. No cause can
be given for the fire.