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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-24

some of .hem with feelings OF affec-
tim.
At times he condescends to enter
into conversation with his fayorites
with whom he has no difficulty in pass
ing for a man of great brilliancy.
They are Ill densely ignorant women,
and the superficial education they
have received renders them childishly
native. He entertains them with the
political news and gossip OF the day
and tells them anecdotes of foreign
courts, of which he is very fond him
self. and this is the only idea OF his
tory they possess.
Dancing in all the forms that it as
sumes in the orient is very popular in
the harem, and is the principal mode
of musement-Turkish dances to the
accompaniment to timbrels, tam
bourines. or chorus Of dangerous
voices; and Circassian, Egyptian AMI
| Arabian dances. The favorites often
! find amusement in the dancing of their
| slaves. Otherwise they spend their
time in childish pursuits, playing with
mechanical dolls, or they amuse them
| selves by initiating the cries of
! animals, or else they will smear the
faces of the negress attendants with
flour and put them up to all kinds OF
! tricks or excite them to quarrel among
| themselves.
| They all love sweetmeats, tobacco,
flowers, perfumes, especially musk
and violet, of which the sultan is par
ticularly fond. They adore Angora
cats, parrots, doves, coffee, cards and
suggestive stories. They crave two
things, being women, because they are
| prohibited-wine and raki, and orien-
tai brandy made from the grape,
which the kindness of a enuuch some
times procures for them.
One may imagine the rivalries and
jealousies of all kinds and the COM
plicated 'intrigues that occur among
these idle women. all young, ardent or
ambitious. They form little cliques.
each having its secrets, its sym
pathies, it's hatreds, The different
clans wage an incessant warfare which
| often gives Use 10 0dHu-lO-llduu uSHlS,
necessitating the intervention of the
eunuchs. In fact, it requires all the
authority of Abdul GAM Agha, the
grand eunuch, to enforce discipline
and keep the FESTIVE flock in check.
The westerner, who, by miracle,
succeeded in entering the seraglio of
the great lord without knowing where
he was. would think at first that he
had before his eyes rich European
ladies assembled in a femme congress
of beauty and elegance. In fact, the
toilets Of the adolisques tend more
and more to follow the tyrannical
fashions of Paris. This evolution
moreover, is almost general in modern
harems, and the time is fast approach
ing when the old and picturesque
costume of the Turkish hanoums will
exist only as a memory. At Yildiz
the Odalisques wear cotton or cloth
dresses, according to the time of year
and the princesses and favorites wear
! mousseline or silk.-New York Sun.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-24
GoLosHEs SAVED BAYREUTH.
Story of How That Place Became the
Wagner Town.

| There is an interesting and little
known story in connection with how
Bayreuth became the Wagner town.
1t was on December IA, 1871. that
| Wagner first visited Bayreuth with a
| special introduction from King Lud.
wig ii to Feustel, a wealthy banker
of Bayreuth. He was heartily received
by deputation, special apartments
were prepared for him at the Hotel
Sonne-the rooms which Adelina Patti
is occupying this year-and the same
day an inspection was made of the i'm
mense opera house. Although this is
veritable palace of theater. built
in l74S by Giuseppe Cali Bibiena, it
was found entirely unsuitable by
Wagner
A site for building a theater In ac-
cordance with Wagner's ideas was
chosen-a hill called the Stuckberg-
and the owner, Mr.. Rose, consented
at once to the proposals made for
erecting a new playhouse on his
ground, and everyone was highly
pleased. 1t seems, however, that they
had reckoned without their host. who
appeared in the shape of brother-in-
law who was co-proprietor, and who
distinctly declined to sanction the ar
rangement. linking that everything
was settled, Wagner returned TO his
nome In Switzerland, where a week
or so later, Feustel and the burgo-
master OF Bayreuth, Herr Muncker.
followed him and informed him of the
unexpected development Wagner
oelng much upset, declined to have
anything further to with Bayreuth and
the burgomaster and Feustel went
away.
On the way back, however. one of
the Iatter's goloshes came off and he
discovered that he was wearing a
pair that did not belong to him The
TWO friends thereupon returned IN the
mouse, and found that, in the confu.
sion OF leaving, one of them had taken
Wagner's rubber overshoes in mistake
tor his own. They were received nv
"asners wife, Cosima. who was
greatly amused at the occurrence and
told them that her husband had
wished to walk off his irritability and
had before starting out called for has
goioshes' but was told by his patriotic
nandmalden that those two NASTY
Germans had sneaked the shoes"
me amusing side of the incident
Drought back their courage. and thev
tackled Cosima Wagner, who agreed
Win them that a mere change OF site
LOT tae new playhouse should NOT
stand In the way. She promised -
use her influence and she kent her
word. Shortly afterwards news was
received that Wagner would consent
70 tne new site proposed-viz.: the
the property of the town
ana this is where the theater nov
s1anos Thus a pair of goloshes
saved Bayreuth.-chicago Tribune
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-24
To be continued.

Harvard has a system OF honors for
especially proficient contestants in the
entrance examinations.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-10-24
Aboul's Tastes.

Abdul Hamid prefers pretty and
graceful women to those of regular
and striking beauty. In this his taste
differs from that of most orientals.
who have prediction for majestic
and heavy forms. The sultan Is
feared rs'her than loved by his
odalisques. He is. however. kind and
attentive 20 them when his mind is
temporarily free from its usual anxi.
cites and worries, and at such times
he has even succeeded in inspiring
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
SUNDAY-SCH00L DAY.
g.xington Coup!e Wed In Roauoke-Other
Marriages..
Especial Dispatch 10 The TimeB.)

81 Especial Dispatch 20 The Iimes.)
Il LEkfNGTON, VA, Dec. 27.-To-day was
distinctly Sunday school day in LeSing
aon The Baptist. Presbyterian and
1ethodist Sunday-schools held their
shris tmas entertainments and treats. At
she Baptist Church, hev. T. A. Hall pas
for. the exercises were simple. all the
children receiving n treat. The Presbyte-
ian Sunday-school. Rev. DR. Thornton
Whaling pastor. gave. an interesting en-
Hertainment, in addition to the treat AT
Ehe Methodist Church, key. j. H Light.
castor, the Sunday-school presented a
8leasing programme. closing with the
sreai.
+ Mr. William N. Kramer and Miss Eve
Sn M. Hazlewood, daughter of Mr.. j. w.
Lakewood. all of Lexington, went to
Roanoke and We're there married yester-
Fay morning.
+ Mr. John a. McHenry and Miss Annie
3. zollman. daughter OF Mr.. Alex. Zoll-
snan. were married yesterday at the home
IL the bride, near Zol!man. Both are
popular young persons OF that community.
l MIR. Milton w. Breeder and Miss Vertia
Elements, daughter of Mrs. l. IF. Clements,
af Bucna Vista, were married at the home
s,f the bride. Rev. W. L. Wayts officiating
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
YOUNG ELLINGTON IN DANGER
When Times Ar. Good People Do Not Marry
Mir. Goodies III Teal b.
fspeclal Dispatch to Tho Times

p0yDTON. VA, Dec. 27.-Mr. Ellington
Who was so badly shot by MI. Hursnnls y,
is in a very precarious conditioh, w
st,.onr hopes are entertained for MS maj
recovery. +,oro ,,,s
county Clerk Jameson says there nus:
been fewer marriage licenses issued IN
AIecklenburg this December than was
ever known in the history OF the county,
He saws that it issa noticeable facts that
when the times are good the young peo-,
ple will not marry, and vice versa.
The Rev. E. Sterling Gum, rector OF
ST. James Episcopal Church of this place,
has formally resigned his rectorship to
the vestry. He leaves for his new field
in Porto Rico as missionary about the
middle of January.
The health of Mr.. Thomas F. Goode,
Jr., of the banking firm of Williams &
Goode, has been very bad for several
months. His family has received a letter
from him. in which he expresses him
self as hopeful Of improvement. MIR.
Goode has been for three months under
the treatment of the most eminent ply
sicians in New York city, who say he is
suffering from a. rupture Of the static
nerve. He has been at the Hot Springs,
Arkansas. for the past two weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
TELEPHONE TO MISSIONER.
Prosperity Shown by the Fact That People
Read the Papers.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

(Spec1dI DlSpdtCu 10 ue AiAAiSS.t
ROxBURY, VA, December Tins
telephone line from here to West
over is nearing completion. There VIII
be some trouble with the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company where the llti9
crosses the Chesapeake and ONO. Aie
poles used are so slender danger is appre-
hended by the Chesapeake and ONO.
II they should break or fall across 'he
track much damage might be the result.
Mr.. Hughs, the sectionmaster OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio. advised the teie-
phone people not to put wire across the
rca6 until the officials OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio were notified. So when they
reached tn. crossing they stopped putting
it uo.
Young Willie Taylor. who was badly
hurt few days ago when his gun e1-
ploded. is getting along nicely
Mr.. C. S. Taylor, of this place. has re
Gently SOLD his two fine fox-hounds. Rat
Ter and Ranger. It is said the price was
a fancy one.
Mr.. William Newsome, OF Mt. Gal
lands. near this place. shipped one car OF
evergreen and naistletoe last week over the
Chesapeake and Ohio to the Western
market.
The year 1901 is nearing its close and
it has been one of prosperity in every
branch Of trade Success has crowned
their efforts Never before In the mem
DRY of your correspondent was there such
demands for the newspapers. 1t now
seems that every one is taking papers.
It shows how country people are Interest,"
ed In the country's welfare.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28

of the B. Y P U. TO be held on the 31st
at the Y. NJ. G. A. in Richmond Exten-
sive preparations have been piannc;!. ana
one of the largest audiences ever at the
building is expected The meeting Will
be called TO order at o CLOCK by Dr. W.
2 Mathews, president of the union III
Richmond and Manchester. Halt an hour
will be spent in social converse, and re-
freshments will be served. The Speakers
for the occasion will be t. "A. Jones,
Hull Montague and frof. ). Z. Aitcheii.
After the business and speaking lAe
members and visitors will watch the we"
Year in and old one out. DE- AZ
thews wishes TO get a notice 70 az tiio
churches, and il there has been one
missed some one of the congregation VII
do him a favor TO notify him. IIcketS
can be had of the Doctor or at the /. 49,
c. a. In Richmond.
DAVIS COUNCIL.
Davis Council, Jr. 0. U. "A. ~. met
Thursday night and elected ottlcsrs ZOE
the ensuring six month on next htis.aS
nieht the newly-eIecte6 oilicers Will DO
installed. Past State-Counchior r. =.
C,ridule and State Vice-Councilior r. w.
Miner will present. The sonmittee III
charge of arrangements nave oeeh "ofh
Ing very hard for something III nonor oC
1ne occasion. Mr.. Crlddle is q resiuele
of Swausboro and a member or Liberty
o,
os connection. and Swansboro feels PROUD
Of him. Mr.. Miner is one OF the most
faithful officers in the order and mem
her of Rescue Council, No. l. IN Rich-
mond. -,,..u.c
Mr.. F. E; Toney and family are on
visit to relatives and friends in the city
NJ w Brodnax, prominent busi-
nass man of Norfolk. is visiting reia-
tives in the city.
AZ strader, who was hurt about the
a,-ss christmas eve, was much improved
yesterday. ~ ~,
last week. is much better now
Nv Sor,th Council met last night In
! +ba;r hnu Ninth AND HILL Streets. ana
elected officers for the ensuing six months. .tl
The y. NJ e G.. Library gives notice
,h,t IL, the best books by standard au-
! tnors. as we'll as stories OF fiction. can ne
had at the library. No 1iol Porter street;
| The price for reading is very cheap ana
| any one can afford to come or take the
hooks away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
THE GOOCHLAND TRAGEDY,
Lee Green and Monroe Thurston Held for the
Killing OF Leroy hobson.
lspccial plspatch 10 The Times. J

GOOCHLAND. VA, Dec. 27.-Monroe
Thurstor (white) and Lee Green (colored
were brought to Jail here last night by
Detective Duke. of the Chesa peake and
Ohio Railroad, charged with killing Le-
roy Hobson. OF PuWEatan county, at
Pemberton Station on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad. opposite Gainesville,
in this county, on Christmas Day, in a
general drunken row, which riginated
at Richardson's bar-room in Gainesville.
Lee Green did the shooting and it
seems that Thurston is charged as be-
ing accessory to the crime. Green was
slightly wounded in the side and had
two bullet holes put through his hat dur
ing the fusilade. Particulars are hard to
obtain, as the whole party were drunk
and can give but meagre accounts of
the affair.
Thurston and Green were sent to the
grand jury without bail, Andrew Coles
was fined $50 and costs. while Aurelius
Iohsor and Nelson Collins were acquitt
ed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
YEAR SES,
IN CHEERF ILLNESS
Reports to Bradstrest's Agency are.
All Encouraging.
HOLIDAY TRADE BRO KE RECORDS
Leading Wholesal: Lines Are seasonably
Quiet-Iron and Steel at Top Prices,
and Activity Is Sustained in
Other Industries.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 2i.-5rauslteee ~
morrow will say:
REPORTS of a record breaking holiday
trade, of seasonable quiet In leading
wholesale lines, of exceptional activity
at top prices in iron and Steel, OF sus-
tanned activity in other industries, con-
tinued complaint of car and motive power
shortages, and a general hardening VI
speculative markets for food products
are the features Of trade adVlces 10
Bradstreet's this week. The year closes
with cheerfulness Of feeling never e3-
ceeded, even Of late years, and with e2-
pectations of the new year as orlsht as
any that have gone before
Specially good reports as to nonoay
distribution come from the East, central
West, Northwest and Southwest. AdV1ces
from parts of the South are tempered
with a pessinlism born Of the unsaus-
factory Yields Of cotton in some sectlons.
IRON AND STEEL
Tho wear closes with burst OF activity
in iron and steel.
Pig iron sales for the week have never
been euualed in this city, and lack OF
adequate transport facilities alone Is
bar to still greater volume OF ulstiloo.
ton. The outlook is for productlon VI
Is coo. OCG tons of pig iron, of 30,009,oVo IONS
SOAAS
1901.
Wheat APPARENTLY out loose from corn
this week and displayed exceptional &C
tivlty ana strength for a holiday week;
The winter wheat markets took the ieao
in this respect, buying being speclaily
good at ST. Louis. Reports of lack u
snow over the winter crop have been re-
ceived, but reports OF smaller surplus IN
Argentina better cables, light receipts
west and Northwest and smaller gains
in the visible supply have all oeen Lea
lures. ,,,a-
ouiet is the main feature in the Who!e-
sale dry goods trade Gray cottons los
future delivery are strong, In syHpal 10y
With raw cotton, which has sTengtheneu
on good buying in face of noeral elop
movement. r,,har
business failures for the week NUMBER
90 as against 213 in this week last year.
canadian failures number sixteen, aseliiioe
Gfteen in this week a year ago
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
Botetourt Weddings.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
FINCAsTLE, VA, Dec. 27.-Mr. H S.
Austin and Miss Lucy Goodwin Peck vera
married last Tuesday at the home Of the
brides father, Mr.. r. II. Peck, Rev. S.
0. Christian officiating.
MIR. r x Peck, brother Of the bride, was
best man, and Miss Eirgie Austin maid OF
honor.
Mr.. Rufus Brughs was the scene Of a
very quiet wedding Dec. 25th when his
daughter, Miss Ora, was married to Mr..
7. l. Graybill, Rev. j. A Dove perform
ing the ceremony, assisted by Rev. Jonas
.Graybill, father of the groom 1mme-
ciately after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
=Graybill left over the Norfolk and West
ern for Washington, .. G!
Monday evening Mr.. Homar Graybiil.
Of Brugh's Mill. and Miss Sallie Sullen-
der, Of Glen Wilton. took advantage Of
old folks objections and eloped to Bris-
toll and were married.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
A MILLION VOICES

cold hardly express I'M. thanke OF Homer
4om of West Point, Ia. Listen why: a
sauare cold had settled on his lungs.
ea,,sin- a most obstinate cough. Several
,husicians said he had consumption. but
p,,,d not help him. When all thought
49, 80 ~, : doomed he began to use DR.. Kings
Wv Nv discovery for Consumption, and
-..,tes-"It completely cured me and
saved my life. I now weigh 227 pounds"
It's positively guaranteed for Coughs.
:, Trial bottles free at Owen & Minor
Drug Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
NeIson-Eletcher.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.>

a GREENBACKVILLE, VA, December
ga 3 very pretty wedding was sol
emnized last night at Wishart's Point
a few miles from here. the contracting
PARTIES being Miss Nfalissa Fletcher. Of
Wishart's Point, and Mr.. L. w. Nelson,
of4the vicinity Of Assawoman. The cere-
mcnya was performed at the brides resi-
Gence by Rev. w. y. Twilley, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal Church Of Tenn
reranceville.
The groom is the son Of Mr.. Thomas
Nelson, a prominent farmer Of this sec
ton, while the bride is the daughter OF
ar extensive oyster dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
BRITISH TRANSPORTS.
Two OF Them Sail for South Africa After
Taking Coal.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch 10 Inc tlnlcs.)
NORFOLK. VA, Dec. 27.-The British
steamers Manitinea and Pydna completed
taking on bunker coal at Lalnberts
Point to-day. and sailed for Cape Town.
Souti: Africa, for o,dcrs.' The vessels
loaded at St. John. n. B.. and have
aboard stores for the British army. The
Fydna carries 3S,12S and the Niontinea
40o.7 bales Of hay. Each ship has other
army stores.
The Spanish steamer Virgen de Lourdes.
Captain Luzzara ga, arrived al Lambert'S
Point to-day for bunker coal. She is
bound from New Orleans for Bordeaux.
This steamer is named after the Saint
Of Lourdes. of which lola wrote.
The Norwegian steamer HNga cleared
from Lamberts Point to-day with cargo
of coal for Colon, Colombia This coal
is for the Panama Railroad, and there
is nothing unusual about the shipment
Much coal is shipped from here to Colon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
AIRS. ROOSEVELT AT OLD POINT
viii Attend the Launching To-day on the
DolphiD
(spccla! Dispatch to The Timcs.)

ISpccIh! 1'Ispatvu 10 TIC Ilines.1
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Dec. 27.-The
Boat Dolphin, arrived at Old
Point at 3 O'Clock this afternoon with
airs. Roosevelt aboard.
In the party are Mrs. Crowles, Pre-
sident Rooseveltis sister, Miss Alice Roosc-
kelt and several of the younger children,
accompanied by nurse and maids. The
5arty did not come ashore, but remained
anchored OFF the Chambeiin all the
afternoon and tonight.
They will come up to the launching
81 the Missouri in the morning on the
Dolphin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
and lighted by electrical appliances. 1t
cost at completion, fifteen thousand dol
PAPER ON APPENDICITIS.
Dr.. Chewing, Formerly Resi- ent at the Viz
ginia Hospital, Read One.
Especial Dispatch to The TImes.)

Especial Dispatch to The TImes.)
FREDERICKSBURG VA, Dec. PA
meeting Of the Rappahannock Valley
Medical Association was held here to-
night at the residence Of DR.. j. N. Bar
ney. The attendance was good. The So
ciety was entertained with an able paper
on appendicitis" prepared by DR.. W. j.
Chewing, and the subject was generally
discussed by the members. Resolutions Of
respect to the memory Of the late DR.. T.
C. Linthicum, a former member, were
adopted.
After an interesting interchange OF
views g. sumptuous repast was served.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
NEW MASONIC TEMPLE.
One Dedicated at Culpsper With Appropriate
Ceremonies.
(specIal Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Tines)
CULPEPER, VA, Dec. 27.-The new
Masonic Temple in this city was dedi-
Gated this afternoon with the most inn
nosing ceremonies. Grand Master of Vir-
einia Masons, H. Oscar Kerns, otficiated
in accordance with the Masonic ritual on
such occasions OF simple. but imposing,
usage. Past Grand Master of Virginia,
r. T. w. Duke, then delivered an ap-
prcpriate address on the history and life
of Masonry. At night there was a fine
banquet in the banquet hall of the Tenn
pie, ut which several spirited talks were
made.
The building is OF the newest design
and workmanship, is heated by steam
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
CLEYELAND'S TOWN.
The pocahontas Company Gives Presents to
Men Who Rescued Bodies OF Officers.
(SpecIal Dispatch to The Times)

Especial DISPATCH to The TlMcs.J
BLUEFIELD. w. VA, Dec. 27.-The
town of Dunlow, recently destroyed by
fire, was founded by eX-President Gro
yer Cleveland and Joseph Miller twelve
years ago. these two men owning all the
coal and timber lands for miles around.
CHI istmas Day. the Pocahontas Col
leries Company gave presents to the
rescue party OF forty men who recovered
the bodies of the officials who lost theic
lives while engaged in inspecting the
mine after the explosion.
The leader of the rescue party. Harry
Reese, received a handsome gold watch
with the names Of each official that per-
ished carved in the back.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
A BOY KILLED.
His Jugu,ar Vein Severed by Pistol Fall.
Shot by Another Boy.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
SUFFOLK. VA, Dec. 27.-With his Jug
ular vein severed by a 3S-calibre pistol
ball, nine-year-old Hersey Barnes (whitel
this afternoon ran half a block towards
home, fell to the sidewalk, and died III
few minutes. Hersey had been shot by
Edward Hines. aged eleven years, III
whose fathers shop he had gone to haze
his shoes repaired
r. Fl. Hines, the father, says the
weapon was his, but he did not see the
shooting and cannot give details. The
killing is supposed to have been acct
dental
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
T. ]. SHAFFER,
President.

long bridge across the Potomac. The
railroad company. in most cases, paid
fabulous sums for the property. Wlth
the advent of the new year Jackson City
will be thing of the past.
Jackson City has for many years been
famous rendezvous for gamblers, and
crime Of all descriptions was committed
there. OF late years. however, the place
has gradually gone down, and there has
been no big games played. It's passing
is hailed with delight by he lawabiding
citizens of the county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
Good BYE TO Jackson City.
fs,ec,el Dispatch to The rtnes.>

(SpeFIEI 20
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Dec 27.-The work
of tearing down the frame buildings at
the south end OF the Long Bride, in
Alexandria county. known as Jackson
CITY. was begun this morning by the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company. This
property was recently acquired by that
Germany. to be used by them in com
rectio, with the construction Of the new
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
DEAD in HIS SMOKEHOUSE.
Body Of ". T. Harris Found With BuIlet
Hole In His Forehead.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
LEXINGTON, VA, Dec. 2.-The body
OF W. T. Harris, of Kerr's Creek, was
found Thursday evening in his smoke
house with a bullet hole in the center of
his forehead. From the nature of the
wound II is supposed he looked In the
muzzle Of g. loaded pistol when it was
discharS. He had recently purchased
a. fine farm. He is survived by his sec
ond wife and ten children.