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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-06-28

The first case of yellow fever for the
year is reported from New Orleans. Last
year the disease existed in Louisiana and
Mississippi from July to Sept. 20. In
New Orleans there were in all but twelve
cases. In Franklin, La, there were f06
cases, with but five deaths. In Taylor,
Miss, there were eighty-two cases, eight
of which resulted fatally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

not yet made public the names OK the
sponsors 10 the Grand Camp. Garland
Rhodes Camp. OF Lynchburg, has decided
to recommend Miss Ruth Jennings as the
representative Of the Sixth District.
Miss Jennings Is the daughter OF Hon
Upton ID. Jennings. L~ynchburgs repre-
sentative In the Virginia House OF Dele
gates. Descending from n race OF people
OF more thar ordinary mental endowment,
she combines a strikingly vivacious mind
with a very charming person. She Is one OF
the most attractive young women OF
L~ynchburg's social circle.
Tho Krkwood Otcy Chapter or the
Daughters OF the Confederacy, one OF the
conspicuousiy successful chapters OF the
South. owes its origin largely TO the
sprlghtly enterprise OF Miss Jennings. As
one Of the originators Of the Daughters OF
the Confcderacy in L~ynchburg. she has
helped TO guide It's progress until II mas
assumed fits present proportions, and II
seems fitting and appropriate that she
should have been selected as a sponsor
az the Grand Camp.
Mr.. Jennings. her father. served gallant
~ throughout the Civil War In the Elev-
onth Virginia Infantry. and IS prominent
In the Garland-Rhodes Camp, OF which
he IS the Adjutant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

twenty ounces just under the shoulder
blade. and II was removed. Col Gardner
served for over twenty years as Circuit
and County Clerk, which Office no oe-
cincd TO run for six years ago. j. y.
Bosang. who was his deputy. and VINO
was captain of Col. Gardner's old com
pauy. still holds that office.
GALLANT LAREW.
cant. J.. II. Larew entered the army as
first lieutenant of Company J., "Wises Le-
elon." afterwards known as SiXieth Viz
einia Infantry. He was wounded in the
left arm May 9. 1864, at the battle OF
Cloyd Farm, Pulaski Va, september p
1861. He commanded the sharpshoOters
In Breckinridge's Division. With his two
hundred men and two batteries he held
the entire right Of Eariy's line. about one
mile in length. He had received orders
and he ordered his command 20 cross
M~assanutt0n Mountain into Page valley
as this was the best way Of escape. Soon
afterwards a shell struck him on the
right shoulder, tearing away the shoulder
blade and making one Of the worst
wounds a man ever recovered from. His
entire command got ont safely. Capt. La
rev fell into the hands of the enemy and
was ernOyed TO the house OF Mr.. Rich
ards. The doctors pronounced his wound
fatal. After remaining in this condition
several days. a Georgia surgeon who was
at the hospital decided that the arm should
Re amputated. Larew found this out, and
as he was a Mason, ne found among the
Federal Guards several Masons whom he
got 10 pledge that they would not permit
the amputation. When the surgeon ar.
rived the determination was made known
and he was ordered TO leave. Larew re-
maiueG there with no one TO look after
him but Miss Richards. ana with a bent
knitting needle she and he would pick the
fragments of bone from the wound. He
is now ~practi1ng law at the Pulaski
bar.
SIXTH DISTRICT SPONSOR.
Although tho Grand Commander has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

Helen Gould has given Maury sutton
Of Baltimore. a law scholarship, "HlCh ~
eludes hooks and board in the University
of Now York. Mr.. Sutton, who served
I'm the Cuban war, attracted Mss Gouid >
favorable attention when in the hospital
at Montauk Point.
CAPTAIN y. Ross Smith, Of the l53th M
diana volunteers. who, it is said. had the
distinction OF being the youngest captain
in the United states service during the
Spanish -American war. has again becn
honored with q captaincy in the United
states service. He was only nineteen
years old when he took his company 70
the field. He is the only son Of capt. ;.
NJ. Smith. a veteran Of the civil war, and
his home IS in Washington, Ind.
Two representatives OF Englands
colonial governments now visiting
Europe-John Mackenzie, minister OF
lands for New Zealand. and j. w Tavern
or. minister of agriculture and commits
s'onCr Of public works I'm N~ictora-haNe
had adventurous lives. The former emil
grated 10 New Zealand in 1888 from
Ardross, and was at first a shepherd
while Mr.. Taverner was once a coach
driver.
Mascagni has had a signal honor paid
g. him by the German Emperor. lie has
decided 10 have every year I'm Berlin a
series Of concerts, directed by the most
celbratd "batons' I'm tn world. The con-
corts Will begin I'm 1910. u among those
chosen Tor the first series IS Mascasni.
The Italian composers hymn In honor OF
Admiral Dewey and the victories Of the
American nation. when performed al
Pesaro for the first time IN the presence
of 200 people. was declared 20 be one OF
the best things he has written.
DR.. Augut Ravogll. the italian consul at
Cincinnati, has been knishted by his
sovereign. King Humbert, i'm recognition
Of his eminent services ia tho profession
OF medicine. DR.. Ravog'i was graduated
IN Rome and subsequently received an
other diploma from the Royal College of
Medicine Of Vienna. He came 10 this
country eighteen years ago and has been
italian consul an Cincinnati FOR about half
that time. He IS accredited as being one
OF the foremost dermatOiogists I'm Ameri-
ca. He has held the professorship Of
dermatol0gy I'm Miami College and the
Cincinnati College Of Medicine n Sur
gerry and holds the chair OF hat branch
OF medical science I'm the medical depart
ment OF the university t0-day.-Chlago
News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
To the Customers
Of Citizens
EXCHANGE Bank.

On and after Wednesday, Sep
TENDER, p, 1899, THE CITIZENS
EXCHANGE BANK will be united
with the National Bank Of Vir-
GINA and will conduct business
under that name and at its bank.
ing house, corner Eleventh and
Main streets.
The consolidation meets with
the approval Of the stockholders
and officers Of your bank and the
consolidated institution is COM
mended to yonr cordial support.
Your accounts will be kept with
a stronger bank $780, oo capital
instead Of $500, ooo), and one that
is able to give its customers great
ly increased facilities. Yout
checks on this bank will be duly
honored by the consolidated bank.
W. M. RABLIST0N, President
W. H. SANDS, Cashier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
The first Fire of the Season.

How IL leaps. In dance excited.
How 10 glooms In wan declining
Now II looms IN liquid shining.
How IL glooms in wan deslininH
While around the hearth We gamer
one and all.
In the bleak and windy weather
OF the fall!
Friendly flame. remote Chaldesn
Seers OF name enaced. Sahean
Shepherds In the elder ages
Persian bards In mystic pages,
Thee adorcd. for so ciyineiy
Streamed thy lights
Half we follow, and enshrine tnee
SPIRIT bright.
Dear the friends each heart remembers
A. In cheer We stir the emoefa'
Pd the ash renew its beauty
sparl.le. flash and glow, Ill duty
Through the comfort Of the hour'
Woos our % ul
And we deem IT'S sterner DOVER
LIES best goal.
60 We dream not VISIONARY.
When we deem the missionary
Household fire. once more reughted'
Riazlng HIGHER the while united.
Round the hearth OF home we gather
one and all,
In tho hoax and windy weather
OF the ran
Kl.clen Magazine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
prnnerfY Transfers.

Richmond: ". L. Carneal and wife and
w. Greed Davis and wife TO II. L. Cabell,
.087 of an acre in the valley of bacon
Quarter Branch. between Second and ST.
James streets. $50.
r.. II. Harwood and wife to Thomas
Sterling. 70 feet on east side Twenty-hfth
street. IS PIP feet north OF Q street, $3.50.
John Tyler 10 Thomas Sterling, q 6-l2
feet on east side T~wenty-ifth street. 146
SIP feet north Of o street, 500.
Henrico: American Home Building and
Loan Association 20 Mary y. Hampton,
lots "A and Is. Highland Springs, $500.
Same 10 Nancy Tyler. 161 acres on
south side Charles City road, about eight
miles southeast OF Richmond, 500.
Ollie c. and q b.. Brennan's trustees
70 American Home Building and Loan
Association, 81 acres OF County road,
about three miles from Richmond. 500.
Paramount Land Company 10 j. Y.
Nuckols. 20 feet on east side Twenty-irst
street, 1G feet north Of S street, 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

fantry: Capt. w. J. Jordan and First
Lieut.. James A. Pratt Company +. Fifty
Fourth Virginia Infantry Capt. 8. II.
stone. Company !, FIftieth Virginia In
fan,ry: Cant. l. IL. Larew, Company p,
slxtIeth Virginia Infantry; Capt. w. f.
Nicholson OF Gen. John II. Morgan's
cavalry. caoturod with him on the Ohio
raid. cant. s. Taylor Martin, commander
Martins Battery. Army Of Northern VIZ
einia: Capt. Hurst who served IN a
Tenncssee infantry regiment: and Dr. w.
IL. Bramblett, surgeon.
WOUNDED HEROES
I2mfcRv1lNadolsbw uolScmfwyshrdl
Thoqo OF our members who were
eoriouslv wounded IN the war are: X. >.
Dudlv. both arms ~amputated three incnes
below the shoulder; William NJ. Kin lost
one arm: Richard Lsndrew, lost a leg AT
tho Thigh. John b. Darst. Stonewall bri-
a died two years ago from the effects
OF "a wound he received In Hunters raid
on L~ynchburg IN 1864; Floyd Sutphin,
Plckett's Division, received seven Tounus
IN ono fight at Drcwry's duff which
loft him helpless-he lost one arm both
legs were badly crippled, and he Is other
wise enfeebled Lieut.. Col. r. D.. Gardner
a veteran Of two wars served in the
Mexican war. in 1861. April II, he left
Pulaski. Va. first lieutenant, in PULASKI
Guards. For gallantry no wac
promoted 10 be lieutenant colonel
Of his regiment, Fourth Infantry.
lie was wounded at FredencKs-
burg December 13. 1862. a fragment or
shell striking him on the lower part Of
the face. fracturing the lower jaw ana
tearing away the flesh and teeth. II was
supposed that the piece OF shell, after
making the wound. dropped 10 the ground
but this was not the case. After ne
had suffered Tor five years Dr.. Samuel
savers. surgeon Of the old brigade. hap
pened 10 be in New Berne one day. and
asked 10 examine it. This resulted in
locating a piece Of shell weighing about
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

DETROIT. MICH. Sept. 23.-The seven
ty-dfth annual meeting OF Odd Fellows
Sovereign Grand Lodge adjourned sine die
to-day. Action was taken providing for
trial and punishment Of any Odd Fellow
who connected himself in any manner
with any insurance concern which con-
ducts business i'm violation OF Odd Eel
lows rules by assuming the name Of odd
Fellows or otherwise. II was noted, how
ever that the odd Fellows relief asso-
citation OF Canada can retain its name.
A committe was appointed 10 prepare
a scheme for exercises annually for Sep
TENDER goth. which IS Rebekah day. The
Sovereign body ordered cutting all super
nuities out Of Cts official journal Of pro-
ceedings. which will decrease the size Of
the journal by half.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
Of Young Peoples Union.

Congress Of Young Peoples Union.
The Epworth League Union OF Richmond
and Manchester will hold a Congress OF
Young Peoples Societies tomorrow night
al Bread Street NJ. L. church. A most
cordial invitation Is extended TO all who
are Interested IN young peoples work.
The programme Is as follows:
]. Voluntary-BIcad Street choir.
2 Prayer.
:. Address-Mr. T. ". Bandy.
4 Hymn-Stand up for Jesus.
s b. y. j. u. Address-Nr. J. Garland
Pollard.
O. Misunderstanding To Zion.
T. Christian Endeayor Society-Slr.
Hugh NJ. Sublett.
g. Music-ChOir.
9. st. Andrews Brotherhood-Mr. Phil
Taliaferro.
10. Hymn-The Royal Banrer.
II. Epworth League-Rey. W. 3. Beau
champ
y. Hymn-Onward Christian Soldiers.
10. Benediction.
The services will be short and bright
each address being limited 20 ten minutes.
The service begins at s O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
R0THERT & CO.,.
Fourth and Broad Streets.
GOLD BEARING SAND.
Found in Lunenburg Bearing rive
Ounces of Gold TO the Ton.

CRASH CITY. VA, Sept. Especial
prosnecting for gold is exciting much .n-
,erest here. A sample of black sand sem
to the Department Of Agriculture OF vi
pinia and analysed by Or. Henry fro1n
ING. shows that one ton OF Z'"0 pounu-
contains five ounces ot gold. 4hIs WIZ
pay TO develop. L b.vo
been large. and in excess OF usL'4 ~
t,ps So early In the season on thls mar
rs5 prices have been good for all grades.
An reDorts agree that the present crop
~ tobacco now nearly secured IN ms sec
lion IS the finest in quality produced IN
many years. c,..
The reports OF the Bank OF Chase CITY
and Planters Bank Of ClarksFlle, pup
lished this week, show Increased re-
sources They are very near togetheI'
and their aggregate deposits 40 the close
az business. september 7th, We're %l-L5"o.
There are two other banks IN the county
VIII a heavy lire Of deposits. This does
NOT show that this section IS retrograd-
ing but in o. wealthy and prosperous coil
dition.
The southside Academy has opened i-
session with a full attendance III ie"
and old students.
Mr.. John q. Nelson, VINO recently Ie'i
cd the position Of engineer Of the nam
tenance of way on the Cin~cinnatl-S'h
dusky division Of the Big Four railroad.
10 accent a similar one with the Ne"
York Central road. with headquarters IN
New York city. Is a Chase City man, VINO
left here 20 seek his fortunes In the west
about fifteen years age. His father DIT.
Robert C.. Nelson, still lives here Win
his family.
People are too much engaged here IN
progressive enterprise and 10 make q living
and have no time or inclination to tax
politics.
Two large brick s~tore-houses are going
no here on Main street. Other improve
ments are also in progress. and the sound
of the hammer and saw makes the muse
Of the morning.
Mr.. W. r.. Dlbrell and Mr.. John Morton
OF Richmond. are here, seeking a lulet
rest. and both have considerably improved.
W. b. Cooke. Attorney for the Common
wealth. OF Sussex. is s0i0urning here
at the Mineral Hotel.
Rev. r. Sterling Gum, Episcopal minis
ter. OF Boydton. is visiting here to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

fun they had. This Is how they celebrat-
ed IL: II was a procession. first came
-four little dark-skinned girls dressed III
very pretty dresses, riding in an OK cart,
which had solid wheels. Then camo al
the women and other children. some N
carts and some walking. Then followed
the men with different kinds OF musical
Instruments. After going around several
blocks the procession halted before the
palace. an old tumbled-down house. and
heard the declaration OF Independence
read. Just think how funny II was when
not one OF the natives understood not one
word OF English.
THE GUAM LADIES.
After the reading was over every one
went home and put on their more com
Portable clothes. The Guam ladies' wear
large loose wrappers. no shoes and no
stockings. The men wear trousers only.
Most OF the children wear nothing az
all. but a very few wear slips. Ihese
people are good and happy.
we left Guam last Sunday. July GOTH
for Manila. This section Of tho Pacific Is
known as tho "whlrl, or home OF typ
hoon." The typhoon is a storm on the
Atlantic known rs o cyclone. IL was
threatening when we put 70 sea and that
night we caught the storm. We were IN
that storm for ten days. and in fact the
sea Is stll high. although the wind has
subsidized. We ali feel very tired because
even n YOU try 20 sleep you are doing a lot
OF work TO keep from rolling out OF bed.
I think by tomorrow morning the sea
VIII be quiet and then we can go on our
way. You see, when the sea is high me
snip has 70 stand still; We call that
"hove to-"
In one more week we will be In Manila
and then for the home letters. Good
night. sweethearts. :. ID.
II s < gOlaCo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
VIRGINIA GRAND
CAMP TO MEET
Interest Growing in the Session to Be
He'd at Pulaski.
THE SPONSORS AND THE MAIDS
Grand Commander Williams Has the
List Partially Prepared and VIII
Make the Same Public shortly.
James Brcnthcd Camp,
THE SPONSORS AND THE MAIDS

Interest among the veterans Of the
State IS growing In the meeting Of the
Grand Camp Of Virginia, to be held at
Puaski, the 18th. 18th and 18Th OF octo-
Der. As has been stated, there IS TO be
a sponsor and a maid Of honor from each
Of the ten C3ngl egsional districts. and
one from the state at large.
These young ladies' are 10 be appointed
by Grand Commander John J. Williams.
The Grand Commander has made the
most Of his selections. e is understood.
but is rot yet ready 10 make the list
public.
HISTORY COMMITTEE.
Much interest centres in the report Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

MIDDLEsBORO. KY, Sept. 23.-"Gen-
eral' Sowder, son Of Councilman Sowder
OF Middlesboro. and a noted leader Of the
SOwder-Turner feud. which ragged ten
years ago around MiddlesbOro. and in
which so many were killed. was shot
through the back from ambush last nigh
near his home. The enemy IS believed 20
be one OF the Turner feudists, and trouble
IS liable 10 be revived.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

Justice John J. Crutchfeid arrived last
evening from a two weeks stay at the
Jordan Alum Springs. He has received
much benefit from his trip, and, while not
entirely well. Will assume his duties
Monday morning.
lie received many nice attentions while
I'm Frederick. and was given many inyi-
%tations. which his health forbade Inn TO
accept.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
Bljou opens Monday night.


Many OF the best and most conservative
bushes men, mechanics and laborers
are daily becoming members Of "The
Mutual Homestead Company No. $40
II. Main St.
Have you investigated their plan? Do
you pay rent? II you do. then you want
10 see our plan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
Henricn NIarrnge.

Wednesday evening al S T.. VI. the mar
rage of Miss Minnie Mountcastle and Mr..
AlonzO u. tBlankenshlp took place at the
home Of the bride IN Henrico county.
Miss Mountcastle is a very attractive
and accomplished young lady, and Is a
general favor.te among her numerous
friends. MIR. Blankenship IS a w~eil-knoWn
business man Of east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
NIAGARA FALLS TOURS
Via H., 4. and II. and Pennsylvania
MISUNDERSTANDING Rate From
Richmond Only S14.

Special trains. with parlor cars at
tached. leave Washington via. Pennsyl-
vania r. r. at 500 A.. ~. August 2ith,
September Dist, October 9Th and October
18th.
Tickets from Richmond good y days;
for return passage on all regular trains
except limited express trains. stop overs
allowed on return trip at Buffalo, Roches-
ter. and Watkins Glen.
For further information, apply 10 Rich
Transfer Company, e3 east Main
street 10 Ticket Agent Byrd-street sta
,for or to W. =. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

VIENNA. Sept. 23-At a cabinet coun-
Gil this morning the ministers resolved TO
resign I'm a body. The Premier and Mn
ister Of Interior. Count Thun-Hohenstein,
saw the Emperor at 10 o'clock and ten
dered The resignation Of the cabinet. The
crisis was caused by the impossibility
OF terminating the parliamentary dead
III
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
AIR.

Apparatus for the manufacture OF l.guid
air. and FOR It's various affiliations IN ice
plants. cold storage warehouses, brew
cries. cars. chemical works. factories OF
all kinds, mines. etc. may be obtained
from the AMERICAN LIQUID AIR CON-
PANY, / Broadway. New York city, Ny.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

THE operation Of the plants on me
,arge scale which Is proposed by the
Take suDerior Steel Company WILL II Is
aid. add many thousands Of people 70
the head OF the Lakes populatoh II
$500 men are given employment as Mr.
vi suggests. II Is considered a fair
nro1osltion that the starting OF the
industries will add 1900 rSople to the
head OF the Lakes cities. Duluth Her
aid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
Sinking Miners Win.

MONTGOMERY, ". VA. Sept. B.
Two coIIerles on the New River granted
five cents advance to their miners to-day
rr.,tt hundred miners returned to work.
y is now believed that a majority Of
o,arsfors fin that district will grant a
similar increase on Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

Mr.. 3. Morgan Shepherd. business man.
ager of the Southern Planter" IS quite
il at his fathers residence. on Floyd
avenue. lie has a severe case Of on
%silitis. DIT. Edward Mcclure is Attending
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
DEWEY DAY AT WASHINGTON.
sneciaI Rates Via c. so

on October lst and % the c. & Q. Rail
way will sell tickets from Richmond 10
Washington and return. good until Octo-
Der ith, az rate OF $50; on September Soth
and October LIST tickets will be sold at rate
OF s4s5 round trip. good until October 7th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
SUMMER EXCLUSION TICKETS

To Northern and Eastern Resorts Via
r., r. and p. and Pennsylvania Rail
road.
Tickets 10 an the principal Northern
and Eastern resorts az reduced rates. on
sale until September Goth, good 10 return
until October 5lst.
Good schedules by a variety Of routes.
Fuu information can be obtained at Rich
mond Transfer CO., e3 east Main street.
Ticket Ofiee Byrd-street station. or from
W. T.. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
The Attraction of Our Store is the Low Prices
Fourth and Broad Streets: Fourth and Broad Streets.
R0THERT & CO.
Plain Reasons Why We Sell Cheapest
and Give Easiest Terms.

We buy more, show more, and sell more Furniture,
Carpets, and Stoves than any other house IN the
city. We always have in stock such goods as we
advertise. Have never offered any bats IN any
manner, shape, or form. Ours is a straightforward
business system, founded on principle and given to
the public in plain terms. Every article in the
house marked distinct and clear. Mistakes cannot
occur.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24
Bljou opens Monday night
DEWEY CELEBRATION AT NEW
YORK.

Reduced Rate via H., 4. and T.. and
PENNSYLVANIA Railroads S13.35
Round Trip.
Tickets on sale and good going only on
September 2Sth and 18th, ir0n-clad sigma
ture form, continuous passage IN each d.
rection: final limit october 4th.
Tickets on sale at Byrd street Station,
and at office Of Richmond Transfer Con
e3 east Main street.
". p. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
Many Of the best and most conservative
business men. mechanics and laborers
are daily becoming members OF THE
Mutual Homestead Company No. $40
Il. Main St.
Have YOU investigated their plan? DO
Won pay rent? IL you do, then you want
10 see our plan.
"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-24

Ed Latell at the Bijou this weak.