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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-11-14
THE OLD HUNTING COAT.

TTIT
thing Of stif canvas, dirt spotted and torn;
soiled corduroy collar, huge pockets that tote
The game, and its fabric is cfu1npled and worm
Yet memories cling to the old hunting cost.
Dc color Of tan with the ground smoothly blends
And rights not the tinid and sharp sighted
game; 5&
" delicate thread Its lone button suspends,
Untouched by the hand Of the unsseing dame;
- the sleeve light feather seems destined -
stay,
The scent Of burnt powder around It doth cling,
And Its pockets conceal but motley array
q pipe and tobacco, ihells, matches and aTiag.
And many . night it has pillowed the head
That rested in peace meath sheltering tent
That on some streams banks, tree protected, was
spread,
Where few but Dame Natures Wild creatures
e'se went.
Al. II II could speak, It would eagerly tell
u long, breathless chase through the thicket
and thorns
y pursuit Of the elk that fought nobly and WELL
But whose antlers the old hunting coat now
q perchance It would whisper Of mornings sharp
And rush hidden boat in some lake at daylight
And speak of the silence and cen of the thrill
That 1t felt when the canvasback started ths
dight.
Or yet 1t could speak of the favorite camp
Where the brook makes sweet music and soft
breezes blow
AMI the odor of frs and Of Wild flowers, dew
damp,
And the leaping q trout vher. the slends.
weeds grow.
The broadcloth may scon 1t, the wooden may
sheer re- I45
Aristocrats they, keeping always remote
Yet none of them offers the comfort and cheer
And happiness found in the old hunting coat.
Colorado Springs Gazette.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-11-14
Capture a Gang of couaterfeiters.

CHICAGO, Nov. ia spunterfeiting
outfit and Swallowing tools with an as
sortment of counterfeit money were
unearthed last night by the police at
216 Huron street. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Fay, the occupants Of the fat, were
captured, and the police believe they
have broken up gang of desperadoes
that have been exceedingly lively in
Chicago of late.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-11-14
Fever at Port Tampa.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. 1.-THE
state board of health announces two
cases and one death from yellow fever
at Port Tampa City DIR. Porter, state
health officer, declares that owing to
the lateness of the season there is no
fear of any spread Of the disease. The
fever at Key West is dying out and it is
very mild at Miami, where there were
no new cases. but two deaths.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-11-14
Hope for Convicted soldter..

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE four sol.
diers who were sentenced to death at
Manila now stand an excellent chance
to save their lives. Irregularities have
been discovered in the proceedings Of
the courts martial, which will require
correction in the first instance at Ma
Mia, if, indeed, they do not bar the
death sentence entirely.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-11-14
Law Ayenges Farmer,s Death.

DALLAS, Tex, Nov. 11.-Thomas
Wright, an ex-convict, was hanged at
Stephenville, Tex, yesterday. The con-
demned killed John Adams, farmer,
because he believed the latter was the
cause of his former imprisonment.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-11-14

shed, and he was ready to follow the
ghost to purgatory or anywhere else.
AS the two passed into the Gale and
turned to the left, directing their steps
to where a gondola was moored, San
dro saw a group Of his late dinner COM
panions gathered at q corner, at what
they supposed to be q safe distance
from the ghost.
He called to them: "Goodby till we
meet again! I am going to dine in
purgatory with the good Nardo. will
tell you all about it when return"
When the gondola was reached, the
ghost motioned to Sandro to enter and
seat himself under the felze. "This is
really too kind" said Sandro. 'Nar-
do, thou art a good devil after all.
Take me to my house, and my wife
will pay thee, in case am too drunk
to find my pocket. Thou are a most
excellent devil, and ask thy pardon
for that stab gave thee"
Sandro dropped with his head on the
cushioned seat Of the gondola and fell
instantly asleep. The ghost took the
oar, and the gondola hoated down the
| narrow canal until the Canalazzo was
reached. This rapidly crossed, and the
gondola took the shortest way across
the city toward the Ponte del Mendi-
can't.
Sandro's late companions, after
crossing the traghetto, followed swift
ly on foot. They were in time to see
the gondola gain the open lagoon. In
spite of the storm the ghostly gondolier
rowed steadily toward the cemetery
and in few minutes was lost to view
In the driving rain.
"Heaven have mercy on poor San
dro's SOUL" said Bartolo. Eve shall
never see him again"
And they never did. What was be-
lieved by many to be his body was
/ found in the lagoon fortnight later,
but it was never satisfactorily identi-
| fed That he was carried off by the
| ghost of his victim, who escorted him
! straight to purgatory, was firmly be-
/ lieved by all who knew the unfortu-
! nate Sandro. Certain skeptical police
men maintained that the ghost was in
reality Nardo's brother, who had lured
| Sandro into his boat and murdered him
when out of sight Of any witnesses.
Doubtless Nardo had brother, for 1t
was notorious that he had once been
imprisoned for robbing his brother Of a
! new suit of clothes, but nobody in Ven
! ice had ever seen the brother, who was
| variously alleged to be a gondolier at
/ Burano, cab driver at Treviso and a
fisherman of Chioggia. The only GER
tainty is that Sandro was never seen
! alive after he entered the strangers
gondola and nobody but an infidel can
doubt that his bold and blasphemous
language at the dinner table was fifty
punished by the ghost Of the dead
Eardo.-New York Press.
BURLINGTON, VT, Nov. 11.-Oficers
Of the Forty-third infantry at Fort
Ethan Allen We're perturbed last even
ing when they found that a large part
of the regiment had "taken French
leave" The men were paid off yester-
day and those contemplating desertion
were waiting for the money. The Off
GERS admit that 100 priyates and non.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
~ ANTED.

WANTED.
EVERYBODY TO KNOW THAT
have already. through the Dispalcn'
cured "A home. Thanks 20 its readers.
A. b. care Dispatch. I'M 80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
ON THE APP0MATT0X.
NEWS FROM THE COCkiDE CITY
AND VICINITY.
DEATH IN PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY.
Report that Big Manufacturing
Plant is 10 he Ercctcd-t 0mmts-
and General Notes.

PETERSBURG, VA, March 22.-(Spe-
clal)-Air. John S. Taylor. a highly os-
teemod citizen of Prince George county
died at his residence at City Point, at
an early hour this morning, Of pncumo-
mia. lie was about 40 years of age. and
leaves two young daughters. Mr.. Taylor
was a brothor-in-law of Mr.. Charles
Conner. who has been Treasurer of Prince
George county for many years. and was
very widely known and beloved.
The sale of the lot, on Washington
street. lately belonging TO the Tenant
estate, To Mr.. Augustus Wright. has been
confirmed by the Court. The property
adjoins MIR. Wrights large wholesale shoe
establishment. and it is reported that he
intends to erect thereon a large manu-
Featuring plant
In the Circuit Court of Dinwiddie yes
terday. Judge Hancock appointed COM
missioncrs to appraise such lands beyond
ButterWOrth's as the Richmond, Peters
burg ana Carolina railroad may nced for
Its purpose. The commissioners Will
meet for work on the 9Th day of April.
The Council Committee ON Public Pro-
Tomorrow TO select the site for
the new firc-proof Clerks office. when is
10 be erected at a cost of $3.50. which
includes the fees of the architect. The
work will be commenced as soon as the
contract is signed and the bond Of the
contractor is given, which will be done
Ibis week.
The flood in the AppomattoX is the
highest known since 1882 but. fortunately
by reasons of the precautions taken, Tn,
pecuniary damage has been comparaeNc
ly light. A great deal of inconve
nience, Of course, has been caused. Tht
water has fallen slightly to-day, afte
remaining stationary for some time an'
surrounding all OF the buildings near Tn
wharyes.
DR. Hugh Stockdel who was thrown
from his buggy last evening and consider
ably injured, is resting quite com
fortably to-day lie escaped serious hurts
Professor Winston. of Richmond Col
lege. lectured last night before the Tues
day Club, on Recent Advances In Physic
and Astronomy" lie had larg
and cultured audience. and their cordia
appreciation of the lecturers efforts wa
evidenced by hearty applause and a risin
vote OF thanks.
1t is estimated that the physicians re
Gently appointed by the Council for tina
purpose have Vaccinated over four thou
sand persons IN this city. Only a yer
few objected 20 receiving the virus. An
good effects Of the vaccination is show
in the hundreds of sore arms t-,e peopl
are carrying around.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
WILLIAMSON RG.
VIII Address Literary Societies
Personal Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, March 22.-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. NJ e. Ingalls,. president of the
Chesapeake and Ohio and Big Four rail-
roads. will address the two literary socie-
ties Of William and Mary at the coming
commencement
Owing TO the heavy mail received daily
for the college and the large crowd OF
students that gather at the post-ofiice
upon the arrival Of the mails. the college
authorities have decided to open and dis
tribute all college mail from an Office 10
be established in the main building OF the
college with Mr.. Cary Grayson, of Gull
pepor. in charge.
Mrs. Arthur Denmead, Of Port Arthur
is spending a few days with her sister
Mrs. H. n. Phillips, IN West Williams
burg.
Mrs William Taylor of Newport News,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John i.
Spencer.
Among the arrivals here to-day from
Old Point were Mr. and Mrs. George, of
New York city. They extended their visit
To jamestown, where they spent several
hours very delightfully."-.
Rev. T.. Il. Northen, of Guynn's Island,
Mathews county, is here on visit.
Or. Francis Nash, of Washington, IS
here on a visit to his father DR. John W.
Nash. who is very much indisposcd.
DR.. j. ). Foster Superintendent of the
| Eastern State Hospital, will leave in the
morning for a brief visit TO Richmond.
| This will be the Doctors first day off
| from the institution since he took charge
the LIST of last February.
Mr. Robert r. Armistead returned from
Hampton this morning, where he has
been engaged for several days in the Cir
cult Court. He was accompanied by his
| daughter. Miss Nirgie who has been
spending SOME time with her aunt, Mrs.
| V. j. Holt.
| Mrs. Van T. Garrett and Miss Lottie
J Garrett left this morning for Richmond.
! Mrs. Lane expects 10 leave for Norfolk
in the next few days 10 visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Il. r. Lamb. who has been con-
fined TO her bed for several weeks with
| the grip
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
THE COHEN CO THE COHEN CO. The COHEN 90

politics opened up in full blast Several
Republican speakers entertained the
crowd. while the Democratic County Com
mittce met in the courtroom to- formu-
late its plans for the campaign Promi-
ncnt among those who will be and are
probable candidates for county offices in
the coming spring election are: For Coun-
" Court Clerk W. \. Jameson, the in
cumhent Republcan. and l.. II. Hayes
OemocraD for Circuit Court Clerk. w.
II. G. Walker Republicam; for Urea
surcr. George ~ Wells. incumbent Re-
publicam; for Sheriff. Il. e. Cogbill, TO
succeed himself for Commonwealth At
torncy. i. c. Goode Democrat, 10 sue
coed himself; for Commissioners Of
RcVenuc-District No. !. Lee Read color
ed Republican, TO succeed himself, and
j. T. Lett OomocraO; District No. >, j.
II. Drumright Republican,, 10 succeed
himself. and Il. j. Baptist (colored Re-
publican).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23

IT CAUSES BAD QUARTER OF An
HOUR AT GUANTANAMO.
EX-SECRETARY SOMEWHAT BETTER.
He Expects to Go on Board the CHI
cngo acknowledgements from the
Paris Attend Mrs. General WOODS
Reception. ID igt'tA
Reception.

SANTIAGO. March Glowing TO the
supposed authenticity OF the report re-
ceived here from Captain Leigh. the chief
signal officer, regarding the alleged death
Of John Sherman, the former Secretary
of State. the weekly reception Of Mrs.
Wood, the wife OF General Leonard Wood,
was postponed yesterday afternoon.
After the arrival Of the American Line
steamer Paris at Santiago. and the an
nouncement that there was no truth in
the report of the death OF Dir. Sherman.
word was sent out that Mrs. Wood would
receive, but too late. however. 10 obtain
the services OF the band. In spite Of this,
fully 200 passengers from the Paris were
present at the reception.
When the Paris reached here those on
board noticed that the flag flying from
Moro Castle at the entrance Of the har-
Dor. was at half-mast, and 1t was Inferred
by the passengers that some important
parsonage was dead. Their surprise was
great when told on being reached by
tug. that a report was current that Mr..
Sherman was dead.
BAD QUARTER or AN HOUR.
Captain Leigh gave the signal office at
Guantanamo a bad quarter OF an hour.
The men on duty there stated that they
had received the alleged news OF Mr.
Sherman's death from the French Cable
Company, and suppOsing il 10 be correct,
sent an official confirmation, as they had
no cause to doubt the authenticity of the
report.
The announcement of Mr. Sherman's
death obtained so much credence here
that General Wood even had a cable dis
patch written. asking the authorities at
Washington for instructions as 10 the
special honors they were DESTROYS Of hay-
ing paid TO the remains Of the distin-
gushed statesman, but before this mes
sage was sent the Paris arrived here, and
everybody was glad to hear that Mr..
Sherman. instead Of being dead, was i'm
proving in health.
MR. SHERMAN IMPROVED.
Mr.. Shcrmans condition this evening
continues about the same. lie rested
quite comfortably throughout the day,
and, if anything. Is somewhat improved.
He expects to go on board the United
States cruiser Chicago tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23

WOODSTOCK. VA. March 22.-(SpeciaA)
The spring election is the ail-aDsorDins
topic in this county at present. Nunle-
rous candidates are ondcavoring TO Sc
cure the Democratic nominations at the
county convention. 10 be held here ON
April lst Interest has largely cenlereu
in the hgnt for the nomination o. county
Clerk H. G. Magruder, ii. y. Chapman
J. W. Boyer of this place, and }. j..
Teller. now County Surveyor. are c'v test
ing for the honor. The incumbent. J.. ;.
walker Republicam, who has been Clerk
since 1851. will make a fight for his posi-
tion. The Democrats will settle all diff
ferences in the coming convention, but
the walker" and Logan" factions OF
the Republicans seem TO be getting
further apart as the election draws near.
While they are very bitter. il is hard
to forecast as TO the result at this early
date. George ". Miley, who has been
Clor. NJ the Circuit Court since 1870, has
no opposition for the nomination yet
but will have opposition i'm the field.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23

SALEM. VA. March p -(Speciai)-The
Roanoke county horticultural Society has
lust been formed here. with the tol-
lowing officers: President, Colonel \. NJ.
Bowman: First Nice-Prcsident' W. =
MoOmaw Second Nice-Presideht' Johh IL.
Woodrum; Secretary and treasurer j.
". BOARD. These together with the fol-
loving constitute the Executive Commit
Tee: Joseph r. Woods Jacob 5. Baer.
John NJ. petty. and j. W Turner. All Of
the officers are large fruit-growers, and
the president is interested in an orchard
containing over 20 acres, one OF the
largest in the South. The object Of the
society IS TO promote the fruit-growins
industry i'm this county. For some time
the question OF increasing and protecting
the fruit-growing interests OF the county
has been discussed. and the organization
Of this society is the result.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
IN THE TOLLS.
Charged With Attempt to wreck u
Train.

IURAY. VA, March 22.-(SpeciaL)-
.rohn W. Barber (coloreD was arrested
last night in Plttsburg. Pa, by W. u.
Baldwin. detective of the Norfolk ana
Western railroad, on the charge OF at
tempting TO wreck train near Luray
ON the morning OF the 25tn OF January
last. The detective, with his prisoner
reached here to-day, and the latter was
given a preliminary hearing and com
mlttcd 10 Jail to await the action OF inc
grand Jury. on the day OF the aileb.u
offence, Barber. it seems. rode on a flelshI
train from Shenandoah, in this county 10
stanley. where he was put off. lie walk
ed ia I,uray and remained here TIL night
and then went north Of town a coupe
of miles where he placed the distinctions
ON the track. rail being used lot lhe
nurpose. Barber admits obstructlng lne
track by putting the end of the ran parity
over II. saying his purpose was 10 STOP
freight train TO get on. az he had palu Il
brakeman for "A ride TO SHENANDOAH
Junction. lie Jay in a fence corner 10
await results. The north-bound Vesil-
buIe train ran against the rail- aSd car
ried II 4 short distance, where. iortu-
nateiv. IL slid from the track, without IN
hiring the train Barber was iolloWeu
ia Pittsburg. where he made a statement
TO an assistant OF Detective balu"H -
which led 10 his arrest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
Whitehead-Lockett.

DANVILLIc, VA, March 2.-(Special)
The marriage Of Miss Lucie Prltchett
Iockett 10 sir. j. Wyatt Whitehead, OF
Chatham, was celebrated at the home OF
the brides mother. Mrs J. X. Lockett.
on west Main-street extension at noon
to-day. 1t was an exceedingly pretty
home marriage, attended by relatives
and small company OF friends. Mr. and
Mrs. whitehead left at 1880 II. NJ. for
washington. Philadelphia. and New York.
Returning at the end Of next week. they
will make their future home in Chatham.
where Mr.. whitehead is junior member
OF the firm OF J. w. Whitehead * Son.
The bride IS a young woman of many
graces. and has always had the friend
snip OF a very large circle of acquaint-
arccs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY.
Spring Drills ut V. VI. IA Fire
Political,


LEXINGTON, VA, March 22-(SpeciaL)
Spring drills have commenced at the
Virginia Military Institute. each class
being engaged in a special drill. The first
class have target practice, and the two
men making the highest score are TO
have their names posted in the State Lii
brary as a reward for their superior
arksmanship. The second class have ar
tillery drill; the third class have signal
dril, and the fourth class bayonet eXer-
cises.
William r. Hogsett died Friday az his
home, about three miles from Lexington.
He was aged IS years and 'refugeed' To
this county from Pocahontas county, W.
Va, with his father, John HOssett, aboIt
the commencement of the civil war He
was soldier i'm the Confederate army.
and served through the war. lie is sur
vived by three sons. one Of his sons,
Harry L. HOgsett who was a III amber
Of Battery G.. Fourth Artillery, United
States army, died at Santiago, Cuba last
July.
A few nights ago the house Of \. J.
Bryant, who lives near Buffalo Forge, this
county was destroyed by fire. The mem
bers Of his family. seven in number. bare
Is escaped with their lives. as the build
ing fell in TWO minutes after they were
out of it. Mr.. Bryant was awakened by
the fire. and had only time 20 get out
those who were asleep in the upper story.
4 sewing-machine and the clothes the
family had on were all saved of the
household effects.
Candidates for the Office Of C0mmis-
sicnor OF the Revenue in the six districts
of Rockbrdge county are almost as nu-
merous as the voters. The conventions TO
nominate a man on the Democratic ticket
for each district will be held Saturday
afternoon. In Lexington District there are
three aspirants for the coveted position,
Kerr's Greek District has seven. Walkers
Creek District has five, South River Dis
trict has two Natural Bridge District has
five. and Buffalo District has two. In all
twenty-four men want six offices The
Republican County Committee viii hold
a meeting Saturday TO determine whether
n convention shall be called to nominate
candidates for the various county Offices
to be elected this spring The all-absorD-
ing topic Of conversation in Lexington at
present is. "WhO will be elected Mayor:
! There are now five candidates announced
I'm the field. and possibly more 10 follow.
All are Democrats. They are eX-Mayor
John w HaughawOut, who served for
| six successive terms previous TO tie last
term and who is now In his Sith year
| J. D. Anderson. John W. Lindsay, Joseph
II. Sherrard and W. Il. Plerson. The
| Council elected Frank y. Glasgow, a
member Of the Council. to fill out the un-
I expired term of the late Mayor y. y.
| McCorkle. and Paul NJ. Penick was elect
ed a member of the Council 10 fill Mayor
! Glasgow's place.
/ Washington and Lee University has
purchased the William White property
on Main street. Price paid, 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
SCOTTsNILLE.
Good Weather at Lnst-Tbe Farmers
Personal.

SCOTTSVILLE, VA, March 22.-(Spe-
cial) -After the long-contiDucd spell OF
storms Of wind and rain we are having
little respite Of good weather, and our
farmers are cheered with the prospect Of
soon being able to seed oats and prepare
their corn land. They are dreadfully
behind, though, and will have to put
forth all their energies whenever they
can work in order TO get their crops in
in time for growing weather. The wheat
is showing up very finely now since its
long protection by the heavy SHOWS and
is "spidoring" beautifully but, unfortu-
nately, there was a very small area
seeded through this section on account
Of SO much wet weather about seeding
time. Most Of our farmers Will aim TO
sow literally of spring oats.
Spring lambs seem TO be doing very
well since the severe weather of the last
month.
Since the storm OF last Sunday morn
ing. that washed off the mud and set
tied the earth. our roads are greatly i'm
proved. though not yet as good as ma
cadamized turnpikes. our Road Com
missioner for the South-Side, Mr.. G. w.
Gilmcr. has his hands full now repairing
bridges and washouts.
Our highly-csteemed fellOw-citiZen, Mr..
George W. Clark, proprietor of Belle
Haven" and his two daughters, Misses
Florence and May. leave here tomorrow
via Richmond and New York for old
England, where Mrs. Clark and the other
members of the family are already living.
our citizens very much regret TO give
up Mr.. Clark and family. Mr.. Clark
has not sold the place, but left it in
charge Of Mr. Thomas Clements, who
will manage it in his interest.
There are still good many severe
cases of grip in our vicinity. Among the
sick are Mrs. G. w. billiard and Mrs.
Londeree, both of whom are aged.
Mrs. w. r. Shepherd. of Richmond, is
at the Albemarle. on a visit 10 her pa
rents, DR.. and Mrs. j. 5. Pendleton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
ESSEN CARNATIONS.
The County Primary-iIawk scaips-
Court Matters.

CHAMPLAIN. VA, March 22-(Spc-
cial)-The County Democratic Commit
tee met in Tappahannock Monday and
decided to hold a primary election the
18th of April TO namo candidates for
county Offices. No opposition to the in
cumbonts has appeared yet.
A very unanimous sentiment prevails
for the destruction Of hawks, and the
Board Of Supervisors will offer premiums
on hawk scalps.
Mr.. w. \. Gresham, merchant and
sportsman al this place. has made very
complete inventory of the number of
flocks OF partridges and birds In each
flock He finds that the stock on hand
will be ample for another seasons shoot
ing In this end Of the county, especially
If the number of hawks can be reduced.
The grand jury made no indictments
yesterday. except in the cases Of Cap
tain \. T. Bagby and Mr.. George Il.
Scott for having a personal difficulty, in
which Captain Bagby was knocked down
once or twice. and Mr.. Scott shot in the
arm.