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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07
To the PEOPLE:

We sell Groceries, Provisions Salt Meats Lard, Bologna
Sausage Teas Cofees (when good strong coffee
Scus Fancy Rio or when in need of mild coffee try Scul
Fancy Santos Syrup in barrels superb O. Molass
on tap William Bros Pickles. loose and in bottles Dried
Fruits Peaches Apples and Apros Canned Goods Salt
the 200 h. sack Worcester BY
the barrel loose We this salt in bucheng business
we know of its quality OF the different grades
Pisbury's Best" leads the world. We sell Agateware
Wooden and Willow Ware, Wash Boilers, sc.
-Baxga1nS an Dry Goods and Notlons.-
Ready Made Shirt Waists chidens Dresses
ndewear of all kinds Dress Innings Notions &c. Ladies' Chill
dens Shoes at low prices Special Bargains Ladies' Six Waists.
ST SSsn R ssSaa suns S Nd B. F. NICHOLS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07
rbe British have expended $sSs, 600, {

The British have expended $3S5, ooo, 900
in their effort to subjugate the Beers and
rob them of their gold and diamond
mines. How many hundred millions
have the United States wasted in trying
to subjugate the Filipinos for purpose
very similar; namely that favored syndi-
Gates might exploit their country
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07

Bryan and Wellington on the
same platform at Cumberland make
the Republicans wonder how hard
the fall will be in November, for
the trust party.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07

The New York State Republican
convention on Wednesday nomi-
mated B. b. Odell for Governor and
Timothy l.. Woodruff for Lieuten-
ant Governor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07

Arthur Sewell, Bryan's, running
mate in '96, died at his home in
Bath, Me-, on Wednesday, of apo
plexy. He was "a years of age.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07
Where She Is wise

"Why do you consider woman more
intelligent than man?'
Because she has sense enough not
to show all that she disbelieves Chi
cago Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07

Physician-Here is your bill. Mr.
Jones
Jones-I am just beginning to real
lie how sick was.-Harper's Bazaar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure L. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07

Trust legislation raises the price
of everything the farmer has to
buy, but does not raise the price of
what he has to sell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07

The population of Philadelphia
is 1898, 697, an increase of 246, 1888
in the last ten years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07
cirnnlr ar,naa.ahio

Il want to marry your daughter"
IFS out of the question; cant pay
my own bills Town Topics,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07
BUFFINGTONS'

The Grand Rally around Rising Suns popular re-
tail corner convnces us Of the growing popularity of
our new way OF doing business cash prices
every article sold We are encouraged to turn over
other leaves and inaugurate progressive plans for
up-to-date merchandising.
It is somewhat early to say much about the new
goods. Orders have been given and they are being
made as we want them We will have much to tell
you about Dress Goods after the 18TH of coming month";
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07
Ladies Room

Is now putting appearance in keeping with
the turn of the season An advance shipment Of 100
Wrappers just in; Childrens Dresses for early fall
wear. The most prominent feature, however, in the
new arrivals is Ladies' Muslin Underwear Another
lot since last report of skirts, ombree style, with
wide edge Of snowy embroidery, also with deep
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-09-07

In pursuance of an Act of Assembly passed at
the January Session, 1886. Chapter 3i0 the under
signed, Treasurer of Cecil County, hereby gives
notice that for the purpose of receiving
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
WANT EXPERIMENT STATION.
Judge Crutc Delivers the Address q
Welcome
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.


FARN1VILLE, VA, August ia Farm
ers, institute is being held here to-day un-
der the directorshiF- of C. w. koiner,
Commissioner Of Agriculture.
j. X. Morton S chairman and j. j. Gil
liam secretary
Judge Crute delivered a hearty address
Of welcome to the body, which was re-
sponded 10 by Commissioner Koiner.
The following subjects have been dis
cussed to-day: Ozark Tobacco Lindsey
b. Walthall, of Prince Edward; Bright
Tobacco Barker, Of Henry county;
Treating Of an Orchard md Fruit Gull
ture,' Prof. S. B. Heiges, of Pennsylva-
MIA: Modern Dairying, S. F. Barber, of
Pennsylvania.
Major Andrew Venable offered resolu-
ton requesting an experiment station in
Prince Edward county. This resolution
was unanimously carried, and the farmers
present expressed themselves as heartily
in favor Of it.
Tomorrow there will be addresses by
some of the speakers OF to-day and other
experts on Labor and How to Manage
It. and General Farming and Fruit Gull
ture''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Meeting and Discussions
ut keysville.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)


kBYSglLl1E, VA, August 1o.-The
Farmers Institute met here yesterday and
a large crowd Of people assembled in the
public warehouse, many coming for twenty
miles from this county, Prince Edward,
Lunenburg and Meckienburg counties
Or. =. S Priddy called the meeting to
order and in a few well chosen remarks
intrceuced Colonel ]. Thomas Goode. a
member OF the State Board OF Agriculture,
who stated that it had fallen to his pleas
IRE 10 introduce the different speakers.
The first was Hon. George w koiner
the Commissioner of Agriculture. who
gave a very intelligent address. explaining
the operation Of the fertilizer law and the
use o. fertilizers worn out lands and
the lest manner of improving the same.
Prof. $. 3. Heiges, Of York, Pa, vas the
next speaker, who delivered an interesting
lecture on diversified farming and part-
,.ulariy fruit culture and the management
of orchards S. f. Rarhee, of Harrisburg,
Pa, was the next speaker. who spoke on
modern dairyirg, the proper management
of milk cattle and hos-raisinG. He also
made an interesting experiment with two
samples of mix, showing II per cent. OF
butter in each.
After dinner Mr. J. NJ Barker, Of An
toa q member of the State Board of Ag-
riot,,tuTe. gave q most instructive talk on
the raising of tobacco. commencing with
the sowing OF the plant bells up to the
marketing Of the plant He IS one of the
largest tobacco growers in the State, and
is thoroughly familiar with the subject
The whole meeting was enjoyed, and
much valuable Information was impaired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
CROP CONDITIONS.
Monthly Report of statistician of
Agricultural Department..
(By Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, August 1e.-The month
ly report Of the Statistician of the Depart
lleat of Horticulture shows the average
condition Of cotton on August 1st TO nave
been &c. as compared With .5.s on July ],
1850; sa on August /, 1893; 9l.2 on August /.
1925, and So the mean of the August aver
ages Of the last ten years.
There vas an improvement of condiuon
during July amounting 10 i've points IN
Texas and Arkansas, three points in Geor-
gia. ten in Missouri, and one in Tennessee.
On the other hand, there was a decline OF
nine points in North Caroiiua, five in
South Carolina and indian Territory, four
in Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida, three
in Alabama, two in Oklahoma. and tair~
teen in Virginia.
The impairment of condition is due in
the main 10 drought and the continued
lack Of proper cultivation, but there are
extensive sections where heavy and con-
iinucus rains have wrought serious injury
10 the growing crop.
While the condition in Texas is now
two points above the states ten year aver
age every other State still reports a con-
dision below such average. Arkansas being
two: North Carolina, seven: Louisiana,
eight: Tennessee. one: Georgia, eleven;
South Carolina and Virginia, twelve; Flor
ida, fifteen; Alabama. twenty-one, and
Mississippi. twenty-six points below their
respective ten year averages.
The averages of the different States on
August 1st were as follows:
Virginia, "a. North Carolina, 50: South
Carolina, "a Georgia. II: Florida, "A; Ala
bama. 81: Mississippi, GO; Louisiana, Il;
Texas. IS. Arkansas. SIS. Tennessee. a;
Missouri, 81: Oklahoma, 50, and Indian
Territory. 81.
There has been some abandonment of
land planted to cotton. but the area aban-
donaa is somewhat less than was generally
expected one month ago, and the Depart
rnent vii not at present change lis acre
age figures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
TELEPHONE EXTENSION.
Col. Hubbard Views the situation-PaE
n,yra improvements.
(Special Dispatch 10 The Timcsl


PALMYRA. VA. August 1n.-The Flu
wanna Telephone and Telegraph Company
now has connection with the Louisa Te!e-
phone Company, and also long-distance
connection with Richmond.
The company is now building an extern
sion line to connect with the Aioemarie
telephone, which is hoped to be completed
In thirty days. When this line is com
pleted it will give connection to Chariottes-
vile and Albemarle county. Although the
Fiuvnnna Company is only about a year
old, yet it has fairly covered the county
with lines, has equipped nice exchange,
and has one of the best-consructed sys-
TENS in Virginia.
Colonel r. r. HUBBARD. Republican nomi-
nee for Congress in the Tenth District,
was in town to-day on his return from
the Valley counties. He seems encouraged
ri the outlook in the district.
Mr. ]. P. Sadler, an attorney of Pow
hatan Courthouse. has been in town sew
eral days on legal business.
Miss Ella Shepherd and Miss A. v.
Cleveland are at Rnle:gh Springs.
The town IS being furnished with new
sidewalks, and work has been begun on a
nice park, which, when completed, will
add much to the beauty and comfort of
the town
Mr.. William sclater. Clerk of the County
and Circuit Courts, is having his house
newly painted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
HOW TOWN PEOPLE REST.
August the Month Of Gaiety in the
Country.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
NEW STORE, VA, August 1o.-If the
city people come to the country to rest,
seems to me, proceed at once to endeavor
to defeat the object of their visit, for in
stead of rest in most cases it is altogether
commotion and unrest.
This is the time of the year when the
city spreads out into the country In these
days of progress there is no excuse for
ignorance on the pnrt of either the city
or the country cousins. Each should be
SO well up to the ways of the other that
the old joke about the city cousins be-
levin that cows give butternillz and in
Vulnerable other such, and the thousand
and one jokes on old Farmer Hayseed in
the city, should necessarily now be chest
nuts. If it is ever guy in what is known
as the rural districts it is during the
month Of August. Picnics lawn fetes and
''protracted meetings are the order of the
day. There have been held in this county
several meetings of this kind. at which
immense crowds collect, the Baptist As
ISOLATION for James River District and
the tent meeting u White Hail. which is
now in progress, being notable instances.
Thousands of people attend the tent meet
ing every day in spite of the heat and
dust. The heat has been almost intoler-
able Tor the past three or four days, md
to add to its disagreeableness about two
miles to the south OF this place an i'm
menSe forest fire has been raging destroy
ing great deal of valuable timber and
filing the ar with smoke. which is al
most suffocating 10 the inhabitants of the
neighborhood. Nothing could be done in
the way of fighting the fire except to fire
ircf 7 Is tod -,
was Of incendiary origin. The loss sus-
tnined by the owners of the forest land
Will amount TO thousands of dollars. The
burning district includes the picturesque
and beautiful river bluff on the Appomat-
tox known as Woods Mountain, on which
is the noted Rock Spring.
Among those who are and have been
visiting in the neighborhood are 1Ir. VIII
liam II. Jones, of Barnwell, S. c., and
bride, who was Miss Laura Belinger,
spending several days at the old home OF
the groom. at tbs place; Miss Beulah
Blanton. of Richmond, and Messrs. Shep-
pard and Peay, of Richmond and Banton,
of Cumberland, at Mr.. Paul NJ. Jones,
near Sheppard's; Messrs. Miller an! Ed.
McCraw. of Bristol, Tenn, at thet. old
home, near AndersonvilIe; Miss Carrie
H:x, of Hixburg, at Mr.. L. ID. Jones' at
New Store
Rev. d. W. Holdings worth, of the u. T.
Seminary, is filling very acceptably tie
pupits of Appomattox and New Stole
Presbyterian Churches for the summer.
Many people of this county are in at
tendance on the West Hanover Presbytery
which is now in session at Browns
Church, in Cumberland county.
There are a number of boarders Mt the
Buckingham White Sulphur Springs, near
this place, most Of them being from Farm
vile.
Mr. Plummer f. Jones, of the B. F.
Johnson Publishing Company, is at his
home here this week on visit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
Richmond, fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad.
Schedule in effect july /, 1900.
rS,TrEr EyEE,SrTP FyFrrF STATION

Schedule in effect JULY /, 1900.
LEAVE ByHD-STREEF STATION.
points North Stops at Atiti9sd,
sIeepers to Washington and New
$40 !, NJ sunday only for Washing,
Elba. Glen Allen. Ashland, Lay lay
PenoIa, Milford. WooGslane, GstI-
nea, Summit, fteGeFlS NssS, , g
Brooke Whitewater and '2aaH'Ae''
s:o1 Z. IN NJ = bafiy except sunday for
Washington and points North
Stops at EI5ss, rt Glen H itrsli;a,iA,
burg and Qutntico- 6uret faFtor
1900 NJ. Daily. except sunday, for Wash.
T5iba, Glen Allen, Ashland. Dog
well Milford, FREDERICKSBURG am"
Quantico- Buffet ParLor CIF; go. oSs
meets with Congressional I-lnittea
IA : = NJ n aS Daily, Tor Washington and
points North sf9Ps At F Eie hS.
| burg. Brooke, Whitewater and
oaantieo. Stops of f5'a ,ros stations 70
New York Sleeper Washington 20
| Philadelphia. e,,r,rro>-
ARRIVE BYRp-STREEF S ST. .,il.'.S..r
$40 4 NJ Daily sfoPs sb af " Milford.
Boswell Ashland ana filba, Stops
nrhs,. stations Sundays SLeS4tSA
| Sfw York 10 Richmond
3.o5 ?. Nj. Daily, except SUNDAY, Stops
''V' nj Fredericksburg, Milford, Dos,
well Ashland, Glen Allen ana
| coo . ~ Daily. Stops at FreGertcSs-
''0 hi,rc. boswell, Ashland and L!oa;
pullman cars from New YORK ana
60 y Sa II f5 .Si' stops at Whitewater.
o'7o tra1i,e fredericksburg. summit,
Guinea, Woodsians. Milford. Pen9Lt'
Ruther Glen. Boswell. Iayiofs ~ T. y,
| Ashland Glen Alien ana e-'D"'
it;H4EI5SESIFN NOD 1ii.. TRAINS.
(Daily except sunday i,r,
S 5dS p = NJ NJ I. tSSiS BYRD-STREf;T Sta
ton for FrederteSsoHr ,,,,,.,,5
$50 = NJ. Leaves ELLA Tor stsili,as al
GO 4. NJ Arrives ELLA If0'h -AS'
90 !and: NJ Arrives HYEp-s.rFsE EFT
station from Frederic kSo s.. An.
sos F. NJ Arrives 4-L-S'-A ''-'
lap@ HIRorrGH TRAINS VIA S 4 l.
,. a I 1f-Et"TION AND r. F. AND
peoAf6-s q 5i STATION,
100 NJ Daily. for Washington an; ana
noInts North. Stops at si, Es,,sI s''- n
h1rls and QUantsco- 9ieSReiS -
: Ne% Taf;v. for Washington ard
6;Vo rof+ts North. Stops at Do sci
F'rederieis burg s;, yc 4L,u
SlsepfRFR o. STREET STATION.
$40 P. NJ. Daily; stops o only Z.
a s s.6s2 from i! New York. 80,
: SlsSpet pafIy Stops only az , ffee,-
: iV'' erfcksburs, bos ss,, T W. Dintne
: slaepers from Ne"
j = car "a MYERS. ". z ~, TA = ] Or
- President ts'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
NEW CHURCH AT CLOVER.
Corner Stone Laying of St. Lul1e's
Episcopal Church.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times

CLOVER. VA, August 0--Ihe Masons
Of Hurt Lodge No. 26. a T. and A M,
assisted by many visiting brethren, laid the
cornerstone OF the new St. Luke's Protest
ant Episcopal Church, here at Glover, yes
terday. This was a time OF great interest
to the church people of this section as vel
as the Masons, in the display of their or
der
TIE occasion had been extensively adver-
tised, and nearly a thousand people were
present. Promptly at - O'Clock the Masons
proceeded from the Lodge Hall to the
Church. where the ceremony was perform
ed according to the ancient rites ana GUS
toms of the or6er, Deputy Grand Master
II. O. Kearns presiding. The exercises
were characterized by great harmony and
precision: the singing was excellently con-
;71,cted by the choir of St. Luke'S Church.
and the South Boston band interspersed
splendid music, and also played to the
delight of The people throughout the day.
Most happy impromptu speeches We're
made by the Hon. w. P. Barksdale, of
Houston, and the Rev. w. NJ. Clark, rec
tor of St. James Church, Richmond, Va,
they being introduced by the rector Of the
parish, Rev. G.. Q. Mead.
This is frame structure of beautiful
cruciform design. and takes the place OF
the old brick church, which has stood for
over twenty-five years. and had become
unsafe for public services, chiefly on ac-
count of the inferior brick Of which it was
built
The new building IS about one-third
completed, and promises to be most pleas
ing and comfortable. The prosecution of
this enterprise Is made possible by the
best efforts of the people, being supple
mented by liberal contributions from the
stronger and more fortunate churches of
the diocese and Richmond, while some as
II,
contractors agree to finish the work by
october 9th To the church people the
hopes and promises of their new house of
worship We're paramount; to the Afasons
it was day of work, union and rally. The
lodge showed off well, and the order at this
place and In the county conlmends Itself
for its strength and efficiency
After the exercises the ladies served
dinner and refreshments, from which they
realized quite nice sum Of money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
DEATH OF VETERAN
IN PETERSBURG.
Mr.. Seymour Soldier of the Mexi-
can War.
JUDGE HANC0CK's RESIGNATION.
". +. McI;ae the Choice of Petersburg
10 Succeed Judge II hancock Should
He Retire ia om the Bench.
Mr.. suf1in.
(spec;a, pisnateh to The Times. )


PETERSBURG. VA, August le-Mr
Richard Seymour. aged seventy-three
years, died at his residence on Pearl Street
last night. Mr. Seymour was veteran Of
two wars, having been a member OF Col.
Z. A. Archer.s company in the Mexican
War, ana a gallant member of the Twelfth
Virginia Regiment during the Confederate
war He was a ,nemper OF a z. Hill
Camp, Confederate Veterans, which organl-
cation will pay the usual tribute OF respect
TO their deceased ccmrade.
THE CIRCUIT JUDGESHIP-
The announcement Of the probable ress-
nation OF Judge 3. A. Hancock is tho
roughly regretted in this city, where &c
has made himself not only popular win
the members Of The bar, but with the cil-
zens As The announcement OF MS Tes1s-
nation has not been denied, il IS believed 10
Re true, and if it should be so Hon. w =
McRae. of this city, will be urged by ms
many friends to become d candidate. Mr.
McRae was chairman of the Judiciary
Committee of the last Legislature, ana
stands In the foremost rank with the Jaw
yers of this city, and if selected would
make a model Judge.
Mr. Alden Ruffin, of this city. left TO-
cay for Hamlet, n. c.. where he goes To
accept position with the Seaboard Air
inc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
.P0LICENI IN A
PAUPF5 GRAVE
The British Steamer ,stro a Total
Wreck.
RETIRED oFFIcERsv DUTY
The United States Navy iscccptins
Services OF Men on Rcti, List.
Sale of Norfolk Bonoat
Good Prices.
RETIRED oFFIcERsv DUTY
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

NORFOLK, VA. August 1o.-Hiwife
at Wilmington, N. c., having telegr,hed
the Norfolk police that she was unah to
raise money enough to pay freight onhe
corpse of her dead husband, the body>f
j. ID. Sellars, former Wilmington police
man, who, overcome by the heat, died
here yesterday. was buried here in pau
pers grave.
STEAMER TOTAL LOSS.
Hope of saving the British steamer
Paiestro, which struck on Diamond Shoals
yesterday, has been abandoned. Ship Hnd
cargo, valued at over $4,000, will proba-
bly, be total loss.
The Government is accepting the SER
vices of retired naval officers who apply
for assignment TO duty.
Lieutenant McMechap, retired, reported
at the Norfolk navy-yard to-day.
BOND SALE.
Norfolk's last bond issue. $40 O00 has
been taken by Randolph kelybote & Co
Of Cincinnati, at 1O2 and a fraction. The,
We're the highest OF eighteen bidders
Seventy thousand dollars of the bonds are
for street and public school Improvement
while the balance were to redeem a pre-.
vious issue.
The bonds were thirty-year per cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
A Silver Wedding.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

iHPcSiai i'isl'dtSu ~ Lie AiAhcs)
SALEM, VA, August 10-Dr. and Mrs
Painter. of Roanoke College, celebrated
TIER silver wedding last night at their
residence on High Street. Many We're
present from both this place and Roanoke
city.
The DECORATIONS for the occasion We're
especially attractive. Ferns. Virginia
creepers and honeysuckles We're aristical-
ly arranged around the walls and over the
doors. Delicious refreshments from Catog-
mis- were served. DR.. and Mrs. Painter
were the recipients of many costly and
useful presents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
ALSO,
TIL. DESIRABLE FARM OF oo
ACRES,
sITTED IN THE COUNTY OF
GISTERFTELD, NEAR DREW
RVS BLUFF.

B1rtue of certain deed of trust,
eyecid 10 me as trustee, bearing date
Aprif. 1895. an6 recorded in the CLERK
Office the Musings Court'oi ManchCS-
ter. ea-Boolz i. page 100; also, in the
clerk office @ Chesterfield County
C0urDecd-B Boob 81, page 2nti. aud being
reouead SO TO O by the note-holder.
will 4, at publ2 auction. on
WDNESDAL. AUGUST 10, 1900.
at o:so,c clock 7. NJ, on the premises.
that Dcion of ne PROPERTY described
in the aid dea of trust as follows: All
that ctain pice or parcel OF land, sit
uated / the Gently of Chesterfield, Va,
confains 90 ares. more or less, adjoin-
mo titestates O George Fuqua, William
9, CTS and L. II. Hill.
Anrat > o-clocl 2. NJ, on the premises,
the der portionof the PROPERTY de-
srrihI in the SD deed, beginning at a
noin1on the southern line of cambridge
SIR. 1O5 feet ditant from the southeast
corrr of Baibridge and Twentieth
Sfrlts, and running thence eastwardly
aic.g said Bainhidse Street, and front
in, thereon Ga 1900 feet, and running
bs.k between pa1.llel lines l40 feet TO an
aiev, the said pgperty being known as
EOS. 1910 1912 ad 1914. The dwellings
contain four room: each.
TERMS: Cash. c. y. CRAWFORD,
ana Trustee,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-11
Mr.. JAMESON FOR CONGRESS.
The Mechlenbur:. Man Likely to Make
4 Live!y Hun.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.

BOYDTON, VA. August lO--Some in
terest has been awakened here by the pub
lished report in one or more newspapers
10 the effect that Mr.. W. A. Jameson the
present Clerk of the County Court of Neck
lenburg, would be the Republican cand!-
date from the Fourth District for a seat
in Congress.
Mr.. Jameson has been closely identified
with the Republican party for many years,
and for considerable time he has served
and is now serving, as the County Chair
man of that party. He is, without doubt,
the most influential man in his party in
AIecklenburg, and has been what is termed
a party boss most of the time.
He is a gentleman of the old school, and
is not ony popular with his own party, but
has many warm friends among the best
Democrats of tho county.
Mr.. Jameson is an eX-Confederate. and
served CALAMITY in The civil war. He is
well educated, and is a close reader of the
political affairs of the day. The Republic
can party could not nominate a candidate
who would make as good run in Neck
lerlhurss as Mr.. Jameson.
The crops in AIeck.eTburs have greatly
improved since the rain we had some two
weeks since. The curing of the tobacco
crop will be late, owing to the drought
we had in July.
Mrs Dabbs, the mother of Mrs j. B.
VIM, is critically i'll at the home OF her
daughter, IN this place.
Mr. George 3. Finch, whose condition
has been very serious for some time past,
is unimproved.