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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
Rev. John Rsld. Jr.. Of Grset r.lls

Rev. John Reid, Jr., Of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me. I can emphAsixe his statemsnt,
sIt b direct cure for cataryh 4 used -
directed. Rev. Francis W. Poole, Pas
tor Central Pres. Church, Helena, Moot.
After using Ely's Cream Balm six
weeks l believe myself cnred Of cstarrh.
-JosspA Stewart, Grand Ava. Bsahlo.
ny.
II Balm does not initiate Or c1use
sneexlng. Sold By druegists e 80 cts.
or nailsd By Ely 1sothsf1, - Warsoa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

I. Cut OF the head Of large wild AMI
nal aud leave part Of his head.
.. Cut of the head Of smaller. very
sly. Wild animal aud leave a large tame
animal
3. Put the first animals head on the
tame animal and have tree. the wood OF
which. being very hard and smooth. Is
much used BY engravers and the makers
of mathematical Instruments.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
Riadle. a.d A..wers.

Why Is q bald head like Greenland!
It's 4 great white bare tbear) spot.
Why il a mouse like grass. Because
the cattle (cat'lD eat IL.
Why is dough like the sun? Because
when IL rises it's light.
Why Is boy doing sums Ike q ser
pent erect? He Is an adder up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

All who suffer from piles will be glad
to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hsz'l
Salve will give them instant and perms.
uent relief. II will cure eczema and al
skin diseases. Beware Of counterfelts
r. A. Shurtleff & Co., South Paris, VII
Hanson l. Kimball.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
No. 2si-Quotationa.

Find from which OF Shakespeare
plays each quotation comes. and their in
itials will form the name Of caicareous
substance found In the ocean.
I. action Is eloauence."
.. Men should be whnt they seem"
3. Small showers last long. but sud.
den storms are short"
4. Great foods have flown from sim
pie sources"
s. "a light heart lives long"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
fhlE||HR


Across: 1. Destructive. 2. A small
three u,nsted vessel used In the Mediter-
ranean sea. g. To hesitate. 4. Instructor.
S. Acting in revolt.
Down: I. A consonant. 2. Used for
chopping. 3. A boys nickname. 4. To
help. 5. One Of a family Of nocturnal
mammals allied to the monkeys. O. Clev-
er. Z. To steal. 8. A prefix. 0. A letter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
BrxcHAn's PILLs cure sick headaches.

No need to fear sudden attacks OF
cholers infantum, dysentery, disrrhG (,
summer complaint OF any sort u you
have DR. Fowler's Extract OF Wild
Straw berry In the medicine chest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Written In Blood IL the record Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla-the pure, rich,
health-giving blood which IL has given
to millions Of men, women and children.
It 10 all the time curing diseases Of the
stomach, nerves, kidneys and blood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Ivy poisoning, poison wounds, and all
other accidental injuries may be quickly
cured by using Dewitt's Witch H!zel
Salve. 1t IL also certain cure for piles
and skin diseases. Take no other. +.
A. Shurtieff & Co., South Paris, William
son q Kimbsli.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
No. ca2.-Charade.

There was once n surly man
Who kept a little store.
And hs bad young assistant,
Blu, the store Is there no more.
The clerk. who was FIRST.
On a SECOND slept at night.
And often. when the work was DER.
With the young men he would tight.
Snch actions much displeased
The people Of the town.
So they all ut last did WHOLE him.
And his business was shut down.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
Ne. 318.-AaaGrasss.

l0id songs.1
I. NAY. yet sin BE- hew debt"
. Even teach aloof a wine"
3. Il rue an alien"
4. New regent are OF height"
5. LEST an strange harp bend"
6. "a most part done weather"
Z. 20 darling. a ruby"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Campaign Arguments. The Democrat
Did you notice that the steamer n. A.
Hanna went ashore n few days ago.
There's sn omen for you. The Rcpub-
lican-0men. nothing! IL merely show
ed that the n. A. Hanna wanted the
earth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Taking the Census. Jones-Great
Scott! has the man been In an explosion
or railroad wreck? Brown-Neither.
He cenfus enumerator who showed
up smaller population In his town than
Il had ten years sgo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

II 10 not correct to say that q girl
'.renders" song. II she lives lons
enough 10 become Of some use In the
world. she may some day render lard
but she can't render a song.-Atchison
Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Terrible plaques, those itching, pes.
teriug diseases Of the skin. Put an end
to misery Dosn's Ointment cures. Al
any drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Necessary Correction. 81 am told,
Colonel, that the anti oebelites In your
state are working secretly, and there is
further trouble brewing" mo, sab !
Disabling, sah!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Summer Excitement. "What IL that
crowd?" ~ don't know. Either Hob.
son Is 10 town or shirt waists are marked
down TO nineteen cents"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Cyril (sged fve)--I shall never get
married, mamms. Msmma-But
thought you were 90 fond Of Ethel
Cyril-Yes; but she believes In fairies
and l don't.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Diphtheria, sore throat, Group. In
slant relief, permanent cure. DR..
Thomas Electric OIL. At any drug
store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Why Try to stick
things with some
thing that doesn't
stick1 Buy MAJORS
CEMENT; you know
il sticks. Nothing
breaks away from i.
Stick to MAJORS
CEMENT. Buy once,
you will buy for
ever. There IS
nothing as good;
don't believe the
s,,h<fjfiItef.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

An Anomaly. Eva-You can't make
bit of impression on young Marsh.
Nay know 1t. It's strange, too, for
hes so soft"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Evidence Against Him. ''Is he n
drinking msu?" VI infer so. He IA
said to be passionately fond Of Yachting
and goes on many long cruises"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

In Idaho. She-I think u ever killed
. man, hls face would haunt me q long
40 i lived. He-well, even %, ma'sm,
I'd rather have him haunt me than to
have to start In hauntin' him!'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD.
Treasurer Of oxford County.
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE or MAINE.
COUNTY or OXFORD.
COUNTY TRxAsuRER's OFFICE.
South Paris. Maine. Aug. %. 1900.
The following list containing the aggregate
amount of coats ailo ~ed In each criminal case as
audited and allowed at the Aug. adj. term 1880,
of the Court Of County Commissioners for sal '
County of Oxford and specifying the c urt or
magistrate that allowed the sane and before
cordance with the provisions OF Sec. 10 OF Chap:
il6 and Of Sec. Is of Chap. Id OF the Revised
Statutes OF the State Of Maine:
sxroRx NORWAY MUNICIPAL COUNT,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

An amateur, according to 3 school
girls definition, 4 thing which b dons
g heae b. pegsoa who knows vsry1
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

STATE OF MAlNE.
To Clayton X. Brooks. Esq. . Justice OF the
Peace In and for the County Of Oxford:
The undersigned, being DESTROYS OF becoming
Incorporated - propyieeors, - SOCIAL ciuD.
hereby request you 70 Issue your warrant % one
Of thc uudersigned. requiring him 70 call moot
ine st such time and place % you may appoint,
pursuant 70 the provisions Of Chapter % or the
Revf "a Statutes o. the State Of Maine.
HOWARD L. PARIS and others.
STATE or MAINE.
10 Ed.sri L. Paris, Esquire. one Of the fore
Y You sre Hsreby directed to ean . meeting Of
the applicauts above nameds . assemble q soe
rp6fdenco Of George r. Atwood, Main Stress In
- viIlags Of Paris Hill, IN ssld County, o.
Wednesday, tle nfth day OF eepeember. A. y
lSO e ghs Of the clock IN the afternoon for the
purposes specihed In ~ foregoing spphcaaoa,
81 ps6iishlngs copy Of aid spPtcieoa VIII
newspaper printed e P1rts In nesd County, two
weeks uccissively, tie 1Fst pubhcataon 70 . =
Ioost fourteen days beforo said Day Of needing.
0iven under ny had end soal q Peyie atoro-
ga rs tWonto(A day Of Angus, 4. d. 1eoo.
CLAYfON 4. BRJOko, q: 81
4 tzss copy Of spp,isaa,sa ard wazfaat thss-
Ansa: HOWARD I. rARais.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
Ne. 2SA.-cressw0rA

In steep. but not In hilly:
In rose. but not in lily.
In gain. but not In loss;
In fern. but not in moss:
In moss. but not in mold;
In silver. but not in gold;
In rain. but not In dew:
In captain. but not In crew;
In ruler. bu; not In slate:
NJ whole's famous place OF late.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Constipation Is cured by Hoods Pills.
Is cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY or OXFORD.
COUNTY rxEAsuRER's OrrIcE.
South Paris, Maine, Aug. %, 100.
The following HIST containing the aggregate
amount Of costs allowed In each criminal case As
audited and allowed nj the July sdj. term lHo,
OF the Court Of County Commits ioners for said
County Of oxford and specifying the court OF
whom the case originated II published In &C
corianoc with the provisions OF Bee. ~ OF Chap:
lle and Of Sec. IL Of Chap. lB OF the Revised
Statutes Of tho State Of Maine
sEroRR NORWAY MUNICIPAL COURT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
No. 3as.-Hiddea Neveii.tl

I. He likes jam. especially raspberry.
z Hurry on. Gerald. or you viii be
late.
3. I have lived here a decade.
4. Lilly ate some bread and butter.
s. am sure did.
q He Was quickly pursued by the mob
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

If you arc ever bilious or
suffer from indigestion, you
will have a personal interest
in a certain curc.
The True a. F." At
woods Bitters festore the
whole digestive tract to It's
normal condition and bsing
quick relief.
Az dealers have them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

More Reason 70 Exterminste Him.
Wstts-Still, you must coDcede that the
Gilman IN minds his own business only.
PCtts-Of courxs. He d notorious for
that. Il y only another evidence Of bis
lack Of real humanity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
lm.s,t.nt "a Mothers

Important % Mothers.
1xsmins carefully svsy bottle OF CAsToR1A,
safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that Is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Reports show that over fifteen hun
dred lives have been saved through the
use OF One Minute Cough Cure. Most
Of these were cases Of grippe, Group,
asthma, whOoping coagh, bronchitis
and pneumonia. IL early use prevents
consumption. r. A. 6hurtle6 q Co.,
South Paris; Williamson d Kimball.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Pyny-Pectora1 Relieves Right Away
and makes speedy end Of coughs and coda
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
HOT BEEF LOAF.

Two pounds Of beef chopped fine, two
eggs, three pounded butter crackers,
butter the sire OF an egg, one scant
tablespoonful Of salt, one-hslf teaspoon
full pepper, and one teaspoonful Of
sage, the juice OF one lemon, q few
drops OF onion juice. Mold Into loaf
and bake three-Qusrters Of 4 hour In n
very hot oven, bsstlus occasionally with
butter and hot water. Serve ut once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

One can OF sifted peas, pour into
colander and allow to drain for IN hour
or more, keep In cool place; One cup
Of almonds, cut fiue, one aud half cups
Of boiled mayonnslse, one-haf . sliced
lemon, six rsdish roses, one head Of
white cabbage, washed well and dried,
leaf by leaf, carefully turned backward
80 40 to hollow the centre ~ bowl,
al with the blended peas, almonds and
seasoning, cover the top with the dress
Ing, garnish with the rsdishes and
lemon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04
TuRSir RAGoUT.

Melt three tablespoonfuls OF butter
and when hot add one quart OF diced
turnip, and one tablespoonful OF minced
onion. Cook slowly on the back Of the
stove until tender, then add one tea
spoonful OF sugar, one tesspoohful Of
salt, two tsblespoonfuls Of a ,ar. Cook
two minutes, then add one cup OF milk,
beef or chicken stock (stock IL prefer
able) cover and let Il simmer fifteen
minntes Spyys imucsliafalv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

BEFoRE NORWAY MUNICIPAL COUNT,
m g. DAVIS JUDGE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-09-04

Cover two cups Of cake or bread
crumbs with quart OF sour milk and
let IL stand two or three hours. Beat
smooth and add one-hnlf tesspoonful Of
soda, two eggs, one tesspoonful OF elm
namon, one-hslf tesspoonful OF CHINA.
mon, one-half teaspoonful OF cloves.
one-half cup OF sugar, one cup OF seeded
raisins, one-half cup OF currants, or
other dried fruit. and -four to make a.
stiff ss can be easily stirred. Steam two
hours, turn out on plate and serve
with plain or whipped cream.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-22

Rev. S r. Maxwell pastor OF the lil1ro
Christian Church, gave a most excellent
address to young men last Sunday after
noon at the Y NJ c. a He viii again
speak tomorrow afternoon ct / o'eiock,
taking for his theme, .'Ihro"lns enc
Blame on Circumstances. Mr. MaNWei!
is a most effective and stirring speaker
and will have something to say OF inter
est to young men. y cordial invitation
is extended 10 all
The Boys Gospel Army service will be
held in the music room at : O'Clock, IN
charge of Assistant Secretary Hamilton.
The Workers Bible Training Class at
5:15 in the parlor. followed by the the
Workers League at G:l5.
The gymnasium ana bath room Will De
open during the entire day today ana
10 all classes. The Junior Bible Class
meets at $50. the Boys Bible CLASS at
1879. The Saturday afternoon tax on
the Sunday school lesson, 'y DR.. Peii' at
3 O'Clock.
The building will be open during the
entire holidays and all day Christmas. II
is probab that the gymnasium and locke
rooms will b. closed on next IuesdaE an"
Wednesday,, in order that the painters
may complete their work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-22
THE PETERSBURG CLUB.
AIsic Lewis Cuts His Throa. With q
Knife in DinwiuIi Jan.
ciaI Dispatch to Tie Times.)


PETERSBURG, VA. Dec 21.-The an
nuai meeting of the Petersburg Club will
be held the first of january. This will be
the last anniversary of the club in its
present home. on South Sycamore Street
AS soon as the handsome building being
erected at Sycamore and Tabb Streets for
NJ r. Saal is completed the club will &C.
cupy the second floor of that building.
Capt T. f. Heath. it is said, will resign
at the January meeting a member OF
the Common Council. Capt Heath has
served in this body for several terms ant.
has rendered the city splendid service.
Mr.. Siirnue,l ". Verah.e. editor of Col
lege Topics at the University of Virginia,
is sick at his fathers home in this city.
DIR ID. NJ Brown. superintendent of pub
lie schools iGp Petersburg. will attend the
meeting OF the Southern Educational -Nsso-
citation in Richmond next week.
t.dwur3 Williams. negro tramp.
was brought TO this city last night
and lodged in the Jail to await
an examination before the: Din-
w.dde authorities. on the charge Of as
saultins Conductor H. w. Manson. of the
Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Mr. Algie Lewis, who is ir the Jail in
D.nw:tidie county, awaiting the action OF
a commission of lrnacy. cut his throat
with knife yesterday The wounds in
ficted are not regarded as serious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-22

service at the Second Presbyterian Church
tomorrow will be the loving tribute OF q
devoted people TO the memory OF the laee
Rev. Moses Drewry Hoge. d. D.. to be
expressed in a Nfree-wi.i .Christinas-gift
Offering" to the fund for the establishment
OF a perpetual fellowship III the Union
Theological Seminary, TO be known as
The Hoge Memorial Fellowship
Rev. Russell Cecil, D. D., will preach
:, sermon appropriate to the occasion
and special music will be rendered by
The serni-ceutennial OF the Third Bap-
list Church of St Louis will occur De-
celnber 18th to 30th This will be me-
yuorab,e event in the history OF the church
as all its former pastors are invited to
t2ke part in the exercises Among the
pastors is Dr. W. r. L. Smith. of this
civ. who came from St Louis 70 the
Second church OF this city. Dr. Smith
and wife will leave next week for ST.
Louis.
This church was organized fifty years
ago bv Dr. J. 3. Jeter, known TO all Bap-
fists. for years as the senior editor OF the
Religious Herald. and Il leader In every
Eaptist enterprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-22
NIay Butt; II Hotel.

Mr.. g. c. Wnerry, one Of the directors
of the Natural Bridge Development Com
pany, said yesterday it had not been de-
termned what would be done with the
property recently bought
I'VE have Just made the purchase,
said Mr. Wherry, and plans have not
heen mapped OUT. Ii may be as late
as March before we shall decide what use
viii be made of the property"
The purchase does not include the hotel,
but the company may build a fine hotel
The company bought the bridge and
400 acres Of land. The price was S5o,o@,
of which sum $4,000 was paid in cash
The company is differed as follows:
r. T. Brooke, president: John r. VIII
l-ams, j. G. Davidson, Lewis CT Williams,
s. c. Wherry, Il. W. Storrs, Jr., James
Mundy, j. NJ. Skinner and r. c. Garlick,
directors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-22
AN lLL-FATED MILL.
Tie Charred Hodyef a Youth Found
i'm it's I;niuS-
(spcctal Dispatch TO The Times.)

(spcctai Dispatch TO The Timcs.)
wJSCHESTEh,VA-, December 2l-Eews
NJ the death of the neutrality-suspicious. son
of Mr. samuel Lonas. well-known miller
living near Mount Jackson, Va. by beng
bnrned to death reached here To-day
young I.onas slept in his fathers mill,
I,bicb is some distance from The house.
hrt on last Tuesday night he SAID he
would pass the night with neishbor-
F,arIv Wednesday morning the boy
mother was awakened by the crackle OF
t9res in the mill, and when the son
failed IN return that day search was
instituted for him His charred remains
were found in the ruins Of the mill a
room adjoining his sleeping apartment
The circumstances surrounding. the affair
are shrouded in mystery.
The young mans bed was near a WIN
dow and he cou easily have escaped by
that way. and yet his body was found in
another portion o. the building. His an
nounced intention OF passing the night ar
a neighbours was unusual. and why ne
should have changed his mind, with the
consequent fatal result, cannot De ex-
planned
The mill was an Inflated building Four
years ago several of young Lonas' brothers
were at play there when the boiler ex-
ploded and instantly killed two of the
children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-22
FIRST BIG SNOW
OF THE SEASON
Richmond Awoke Yesterday Morning
to Find Herself Shrouded in White
and Her Children Happy.

TIE first real snow of the winter, so
far Virginia is concerned, fell yester-
day Those good citizens OF Richmond
who retired al the usual time on Ihurs-
day night were amazed when they awoke
70 hnd the city clothed in white and q
churnmg cturiing snow-storm in prog
/ ress. About l o'clock yesterday morning.
a cold. dr.zZling ram, accompanied ioy
sleet set in and before daylight the atEl0s-
phere was filled with icy fragments
Flakes fell in all sizes and the ground
+ was covered by O'Clock
Snow storms. according to Weather D-
rector Evans. prevailed throughout Vir-
gina, Maryland, and Western North Ca-o-
lima yesterday morning. He thought.
however, that rain would stspplant the
snowfall during the night. and that the
weather! would be warmer to-day
The city presented decidedly CHRIST
n,as-like appearance yesterday, and the
children were del GIFTED. There was not
so rnuzh gIadnss. however, among the
poor Hundreds OF mechanics ana !aooF-
ers= were tarown out u emp-oyment tenn
Dorar because OF the !nclemency OF the
weather Notably IS this true as 10 the
o. D. men ne work OF
rehabi,ftating its lines BY the Richmond
Passenger and Power Co These opera
tons were suspended entirely. $50 en-
pl0ye5 being unable to proceed with their
Uo..i
As q result OF the storm nearly All the
trains coming into Richmond yesterday
were deiayai. and street-car lines suffered
much Inconvenience and annoyance. There
were seve-lt sbsd breaks II the Nam and
Broad Street trolley wires. ana l!nemen
were kept busy all day repairing them
"a in starting to
work the Citizens Relief Association Oh
ton VIII probably have its hands full from
WI
weather There are already on file nun
for aid. and others
are coming in rapidly.
III offices OF TN. association. in charge
OF Mi Lewis w Eurwel, special agent
were opened two days ago, and a good
start in securing contributions has already
been made The work does not usual y
begin until the first of January. but this
wear already the number of applications
for help is very large. There appears
TO be an unusual amount of restitution
in the city and the citizens are expected
to respond literally TO the calls for con-
tributions.
The work of the association this year
will be carried along the usual lines.
Needy cases will be investigated and if
found as represented assistance will p
rendered in the form of food. clothing.
fucl and money. The association IS
making a special effort TO get in enough
toys and miscellaneous goods to play
Santa Claus to poor childrel. and families
and with sufficient help it will be able
TO do it Mr. Burwell is indefatigabe
in his efforts TO secure contributions. and
deserves all praise for his noble work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-22
THEY SHOT THE WHOLE POSSE.
Wilson Smith and Sons Tried hi
drcn Burned Up in n House.
Snarial Dispatch TO The Times. ]

LYNCHBURG, VA, December 21.-Seve
raj months ago a posse of eight mer
went TO the house of Wilson Smith
coIored in Amherst county, to arres
him and his sons on a charge OF disorder
" conduct They chose a late hour al
night, and the Smiths. thinking them
wnite-cappers, opened fire and wounded
more or less seriously. every member O.
the posse
Smith and his three sons were arrested
and about forty indictments were FOUND
against them by the grand jury. On one
of the indictments Wilson smith so. nve
years in the penitentiary. Efias smith
two, and Creed Smith two years Eau.
Smith was acquitted and now further
prosecution has been ended by a noile
prosequi entered in all the remaining IN
dictments by the Commonweaith,s At
torney.
A frame house belonging to Paranthy
Fore. a colored woman. was burned down
at an early hour tonight and two OF her
children one two years Old and the other
four, were burned TO death "a lamp e1-
ploded in the building and a. young girl.
who was the only person present. seized
the oaby child and rushed with il to O.
place of safety. When she tried TO re-
turn the dwelling was wrapped in flames.