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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
LORD DERBY AHEAD.
Wins Special Race Over The Monk in
Record Breaking Time.

New York, Sept. 18.!The racing was
decidedly exciting at the Empire City
Lord Derby, 2:05%, and The Monk. with
the same record. the former was the
choice at 100 to so. The Monk had the
pole and C. K. G. Billings lost no time
two lengths up to the top of the
stretch, when Smathers sent Lord
Derby for one of those electric finishes
for which he has become famous. He
though The Monk was firing he Just
managed to win by nose. The finish
brought the occupants of the grand
stand to their feet, and both horses were
100 to rs on Lord Derby. The Monk
again led to within fifty yards of the
wire. when Lord Derby. In a superb
drive, won by neck. Pools now sold
got perfect start, going like a team
to the back stretch. where The Monk
broke and Lord Derby came on and
won by five lengths. This is the fast
trotted, the time in the second and third
heats being 2:06 and in the first heat
2:O611.
In the 2.O9 pace, mile heats, two in
three, Don Riley sold favorite at 100 to
so for the field. In the first heat Albert
led all the way to the wire. Albert was
not the choice at to 1 and he led to the
half, but in the stretch Don Riley came
with grand burst OF speed and won
by half a length. Home Circle gettina
the place. In the third heat it was to
on Don Riley and he won in an ex-
citing finish.
There was q big surprise in the 2:16
trot, for which Prince Selma was sold
at even money against the field. In
vader won in straight heats. In the first
heat Prince Selma was a good second
to the three-quarter pole. when he
broke and fell back to last Invader
won the second heat by half length in
a most exciting finish with Prince Sell
ma. Scott Hudsan then requested the
judges to allow Geers to drive Prince
horse broke in the back stretch and ran
all the way home. being distanced for
running.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
OPPOSES THE MERGER.
Suit Filed to Annul Masonic
Mutual Transfer.

w. w. Harvey, receiver for the Ma.
sonic Mutual Benefit association, filed
suit in the district court this morning
to have the merging of the association
with the Northwestern Life Assurance
association declared void.
= The Masonic Mutual went out of busi-
ness with $73, ,32S42 in assets. Harry s.
Moulton sued the company in July, 1902.
and the company decided to quit busi-
ness. Harvey was appointed receiver.
There was considerable controversy
over the merging. Many of the members
the petition filed by Harvey that the
merging was not lawful. He asks the
court to declare the transaction void.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
Soldiers at Blue Rapids.

Blue Rapids, Kas., Sept. 1S-The
Twenty-second U. S. infantry camped
in South Riverside park Tuesday, leav-
ing en- route to Fort Riley. They al e
marching from Fort Crook, Omaha.
Neb., Colonel Miller in command The
ladies of Blue Rapids sent cakes, pies.
doughnuts and fruit to the camp for
the soldiers, who all appreciated the
took place between the Blue Rapids
team and q. soldier team. the soldiers
winning by II to s. The camp grounds,
level campus of 20 acres along the
Blue river. was pronounced the finest
along the route by the officers and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
Considering Documentary Evidence

St. Louis, Sept. 1S.-The grand jury
today held a brief session at which only
documentary evidence was considered
in connection with alleged Doodle trans
actions OF the municipal assembly. Cir
cult Attorney Folk declined to make
became known today that A. II. Gra-j
ney, 1r., local representative OF a lignt-
ing company at the time when the ten
year lighting bill was pending in the
municipal assembly. has not been
found thus, far by the depury sheriffs
who are looking for, him with sLbpoenas
issued at the instance of the grand
jury. Mr.. Graney is desired by the
grand jury as witness touching the
giver or gIvers of the 81, 500 biiDe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
WILL BE WARMER.
Weather Man Promises That Condi-
tions Will Improve.

The government forecasters have de-
cided to allow Mount Vesuvius to boil
over at the Keith tract tonight with
good weather. The forecast sent out
this morning was: Generally fair and
warmer tonight and Friday"
The corn and wheat region bulletin
this morning says:
1.-The temperature has fallen at all
points in the state. with light rain in
the eastern counties and heavy rain at
Fort Scott: the weather is principally
clear The Temperature has risen in
the district east of the Mississippi river
and fallen in those west of the river.
Good rains have fallen In the ST. Louis
and Chicago; lighter in the others. ex-
cept none in the Columbus
The-r reports Of temperatures for the "a
hours ending this morning at o'clock
LOUIS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH
A Chicago Man Hung Twenty Min
uteg bv His Handa

Chicago, Sept. 1S.-Suspended only by his
hands. McNaughton Wright. prominent
member of the board of trade, hung be-
tween life and death for 20 minutes at the
top of a grain chute in the Rock Island
elevator. When rescued Mr.. Wright was
exhausted and or the point OF releasing his
mold, which would have meant fall Of
100 feet to the hard floor of empty bin
and almost certain death. He had entered
the Elevator to inspect some wheat. Maxi
ing misstep he fell into the chute but
succeeded in clutching the edge and hang
ing by his hands. Mr.. Wright's calls for
help were finally heard by an employe who
pulled him out. He tainted and then was
unconscious for nearly an hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
A TRIP TO EUROPE.
Planned by American Women in In
terest of Mrs MAVERICK.

z Chicago. Sept ia mass meeting will
be held October at the Auditorium to
raise money for another effort to secure
the liberty Of Mrs Florence Maybrfck,
who has beer in an English prison for IL
years on charge of having poisoned her
husband. Senator Mason, Clarence Dar-
row and Miss Keane Adams will speak
Mrs. Mary H. McKillip of the Alma Mott
home Is soliciting signatures to petition
for Mrs. Maybrick.s release
Harriet Hubbard Aver of New York.
Mrs. McKiI1ip and Mrs. Wesley Merritt
purpose to go to England this fall and 60
work to have Mrs. Maybrick freed. They
money to be raised by contribution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
FOR HENDERSON'S PLACE.
G. 3. Pickett, of Waterloo, Announces
His Caudidacy.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept 1s.-Through
the columns of the Waterloo Courier
Charles E. Pickett of Waterloo. past
grand exalted ruler of TIE E.lks. today
formally announced his candidacy to-
succeed Speaker Henderson. 1t is urged
that he will unite all factions of the
party.
Dubuque, Ia. Sept 1s.-The congress
sional committee, called together to
consider the action of Speaker sHender~
son in declining to be a candidate for
reelection to congress, met here at
noon. Nothing has developed today In
dicating any change in Speaker Hen
derson's purpose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
MEMPHIS TO CHANUTE.
Construction of Ark. Mo- & Kan. r.
r. to Begin at Once.

Joplin, Mo-, Sept. 1s.-A M Hoxie of
Boston, representing eastern capitalists,
who is here, announces that the imme-
date construction of the Arkansas
Missouri and Kansas railway is assur-
ed. The new road is to rl1n from Mem
phis, Tenn, through this city and west
to Chanute, Kan. 1t will open the un-
developed mineral territory in northern
Arkansas and will connect the zinc
fields with the gas and oil fields of
Kansas. The survey is almost compile
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
Wreck Of the Southern Cross.

San Francisco. Sept. 18-The schooner
Southern Cross, belonging to the Lon
don Missionary society. was wrecked
September ! on the eastern side of the
Island of Tahiti near the harbor of
sengers on board but all were rescued.
The vessel was broken to pieces on the
coral-bound shore. News of the disas-
ter reached here by the steamer Mari
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18

Des Moines, Ia. Sept. 18.--Today's
session of the sovereign grand lodge of
Odd Fellows was devoted mainly to ex-
hfbftion prize drill contests Of Patri-
archs Militant at the fair grounds. In
class A. "a men and three officers, Tor
prize OF 81 600, there were four entries,
cantons from Elwood. Ind. Toledo, o..
Hartford City, Ind, and Chicago. For
class B, 18 men and three officers. prize
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
START FOR WEST.
President Roosevelt Will Begin
His Journey Tomorrow.
He Will Go to New York on the
Sylph.
CORPS OF ATTACHES.
CorteIyou, Loeb, Stenographers
and Messengers to Go Along.
Mrs. Roosevelt Will Travel as
Far as the City.

Oyster Bay, n. Y. Sept 1s.-Rev. Ly-
man Abbott of New York and Prof. J.
W. jerks were President ROosevelt's
guests at luncheon today.
The president will leave here tomor-
row on his western trip. He will 20 to
New York on the Sylph. which sails
about O'Clock. He will be accompanied
by Secretary Cortelyou. Assistant Sec
retary Loeb and the White House stem
ographers and messengers. Mrs. Roose-
velt will go as far as New York with
him. =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
Duke Boris Sails for France.

New York. Sept 1s.-Grand Duke
Boris of Russia sailed for France to-
day on the French liner La Lorraine
He boarded the steamer in the Narrows
from Cornelius vanderbilt's steam
yacht Mirage. The grand duke came
down from Newport Mr.. Wander
bits newly purchased steam yacht
Cherokee, from which he went to the
Mirage for transfer to the liner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
New Insurance Company Launched

Jefferson City. Mo-. Sept. 1S.-A liz
cense was issued today by the state
superintendent of insurance to the In
divfdual Fire Underwriters company of
st. Louis with capital stock of $685.
00O, 600. 1t is the only company of the
kind in the state and has 25 stOckhold-
ers, among whom are some of the most
prominent business men of st. Lonis !
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
Lightning Kills Two.

Belleville, Kan. Sept 1s-Two Bo-
hemfan boys, Frank zaiacek and Timo-
tiny Hundus, were killed by lightning
here Wednesday. The bows were tvo
miles apart at the time. but both were
killed at the same instant by being
struck on the forehead by the bolt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18

OF 800. there were three entries, cantons
from Lima, o.. Marion, Ind. and At
lanta, Ga. In class C, IL men and two
ohcers. prize of $3.50. was only one COM
testant. canton James r.. Miller, of
Chicago. Class B drilled today. Awards
win be announced tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
Temperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago, Sept. 18.--7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York, Boston, Philadelphia
and St. Louis, So: Washington and Chi
cago, 56; Minneapolis. 80: Cincinnati,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18

San Francisco, Sept 18.-A slight
earthquake shock was felt in this city
at 3.61 o'clock this morning. No dam
age NAs done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18

The wind this morning was northeast
blowing six miles an hour The mini
mum temperature was 43 The hourly
temperatures recorded by the govern
ment thermometer today were as fol-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Sept. 1S.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair and warmer tonight
and Friday; winds shifting to southerly-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18

It is expected that there will be a warm
time politically at the Beloit fair and re-
union tomorrow, which has been set aside
as political day. Both the Republicans and
fusionfsts were invited to send speakers
there and both have done so Gov. Stan
ley and Congressman Curtis will represent
the Republicans and w. H. Craddock and
the f1sionists. John Curran secretary of
the Populists state committee says they
supposed that W. j. Bailey would be there
and that Mr.. Craddock expected to meet
him there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18

Word comes from Wichita that Con-
gressman Long is rapidly recovering from
his Illness and will resume his campaign
speaking at the Wichita reunion next week
If his Improvement continues
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-18

Noah L. Bowman, fusion candidate for
congress in the Second district, was in
Topeka last evening comforting with the
fusion COMMITTEES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-04
HIS DI>COVELY
Warwick Cou ty wa Claims to Have
Squared the Circle.
(special Disnatcb ia Tho Times,

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. December 8
William Bersch, an old soldier, born near
Frankfort. Germany n resident NJ this
country for thirty-nine years, during
which time he did newspaper work and
fought school, incidentally picking up a
| little here and there at surveying claims
that he has discovered the solution Of
| tho problem Of squaring a circle, and he
wants to know if there IS not reward
outstanding therefor. Mr.. Bersch. whicl
name, by the way, he declares is as
sumed says that he does not want ve.y
much for the discovery, but he doesn't
/ propose to give away secret that h7s
| been eluding mankind for three thousand
years He would like to receive enough
| to keep want from his door for the re-
II ajnder of his life
There IS no doubt that Mr.. Berscn Is
absolutely assured in his own mind that
| he has a discovery that will make
4Archimedes look like 80 cents or less He
! declares that ne has, in reality, discov
! cred the law of the universe, and that
when his discovery is developed 1t will
| lead to the solution of many of the prob
| lens that have baffled mankind since TIE
| beginning of the world. It is based. he
says. upon the theory that our system of
| counting is wrong to start with. That IS
| why the discovery has not been made
! before.
! Mr.. Bersch declared that several OF MS
| friends went crazy trying to solve the
| problem, and, realizing the peril. he tried
/ TO put it from his mind but could not
1t kept recurring to him. He saw it in
! the dark He could think OF nothing
else. 1t bred intense pains in his head
but he never lost his mental grip, and
finallv one night the solution came to
him and it's exceeding simplicity amazed
him
lie wants it known that before Christ
! mas the secret will be given to the world.
/ provided there is a reward for it: and
/ If there isn't, he wants q bill introduced
| in Congress providing for a reward
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-04
No NEWS OF THE
MISSING CHILD
Hurricane Branch is Following
Another Clue Now.
a MAN AT FAYETTEVILLE
He Is Suspected Of Having Kidnapped
the Child by Mistake-The Gypsy
Theory did not Result in Anything.
Mother in Suspense.
fsnecia, Dispatch to The Times.)

SUFFOLK, VA, December 3.-Almost
prostiated by suspense and grief, Mrs.
Ida Virginia Joyuer, at her country
home in Dirwiidie county. Va, anxious
~ awaits word OF her missing flve-year-
old daughter. Lula Virginia joyner, sup
posed to have been kidnapped on Mon
day. two weeks ago.
Hurricane Branch, chief detective on
the case, to-day had a supposed clue,
which indicates that the little girl is in
the custody OF persons at fayetteVliie,
n c., ISL miles south OF Suffolk. Branch
expects to leave for Fayetteville late to-
night or early tomorrow morning.
The person who now is supposed to
have charge Of Lula is said to have had
the girl kidnapped by mistake. if she
were kidnapped at all. through his eff
forts. The authorities have been looking
all along for the man in question. but
because of his migratory business they
have just learned OF his whereabouts.
The suspect used to live in Dinwiddie
county. He and his wife separated and
the mother took charge Of her children.
The father wanted at least one of them.
Failing to realize his desires, the man
so the suggestion goes, hired a kidnapper
tC go in that county and grab the child.
The child-snatcher is imagined to have
picked the wrong child, being a stranger
in that neighborhood and having got his
directions mixed.
Now that they have got a line on
the mans location, Branch Will go there
and bring away Lula, if she is In his
keeping. The gypsy theory has about
been abandoned The raid on the camp,
after being followed to Isle of Wight
county, proved resultless, though a girl
of r.uIa's age was found
a kinsman of the missing girl has
given instructions that the man in
Fayetteville be gently dealt with in case
the present suspicious should prove true.
for if ha has the girl she was brought
10 him through a mistake. and not
through any intent towards malice
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-04
newsstand FRESH GOSSIP FROM ALL PARTS OF VIRGINIA

of six was appointed to 80 to Richmond
to secure from the legislature the pas
sage of more effective laws for dealing
with this serious pest.
To-night's session was devoted freely
to addresses on orchards and the n
eral subject OF fruit growing. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Samuel 8. Woods Char
loltesvile president; George Z. Murrel.
F'onteila; W. T. Hood. Richmond:
David Orork. Stanton; James Diczey,
Massie's Mills; W. w. Otey, of Pulaski:
S. l.. Lupton. Winchester; George W..
koiner. Richmond: w. 3. Atwood.
Blacksburg; vice-presidents: Wal er
Whateley. C-ozet corresponding sec@e-
tary and treasurer, and Fl. l.. Price.
Blacksburg, recording secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-04
GIBSON TAD!EA.UX
At TIE UNIVERSITY
The Singing Of Mrs. Charles Dana
Gibson the Feature of the
Occasion.
(Snaciol D;snat ch 10 The Times )

RI,O1~rEsyILLE, VA. December
a-,rba no+ahie event Of the season in
-ha socia, circles of rlottesvi]le and
tha University was the entertainment
given this evening at the Jefferson audi
forum under the auspices of the lady
members of the Meadow Creek Country
,;uh \ fasb,onaFIa audience filed tho
,,Ia,.ho,sa n anigy. tha select md varjad
l,3oar9mo,a ma The scene vas hea Mi
IN, ono AGAINST tho dark bI,a nanar If
+,o a,1,1it,rii,,, . t.-tine, background m,
GOWNS Of no u-o,ne,, stt1oa out IL, radiant
contrast
In Tho right ry1,osre,li,n h0y were Cen
araI ana Mrs I1i+zhreh Ice and s,-.s
,rna lee with their guests tta Misses
,Incl,a of the frnivarsitv Tho ,ai0ioiner
box was occupied by Mrs. Chiswell p
J,anohorne of ..Nirado1, Mrs Char1cc
nv C.ibso,, NJ porart cba,,, L. o,d
Miss Rahcock of New York In tla f,rs+
how IA rb 1,.ft Of tho STAGE r,,s M
ana Mrs Rnssa1l Rra1ford or PostCn
nc ot.,a, onn,,no,,,r r,aro Nc WITH.
notba,. nj Katn Doupios W;sci, S1rs
Coolidge Mis- r,izaneth Cooji9go Nrs
Woo.iman and Miss Edith Somors of
rostan Arothn,. ,,nx Marty vac ,l,a+
given hv General Thomas T, Rose.
g.,ono, his ,nast. being hie o,a,,7.
daughter Miss sarah Cochran, Of BIC
stone can
I7ro,o tho o,,arino niece "rho ORANGE
md PIua " comDosa5l bv professor, PI7iIfn
,.roi, r,,asta,. of Cb,ist E,nisconal C;,rrcb
nntil tha CLOSING waItz rendered. nv 80
I-i,5,.e,.;+,. r.iaa r,,,,l, 40 a,,silao -
charmed ana delighted. as was shown
nv ha generous annIause Tnt.rest ,f
c0rrs, conferred IL, the. 7nDea ranc.,. of NJ.
charles DAM Cihson wife of the 7iefin.
er;sIad a,tie- 4ar solos admirab lI.
dera1 sim,,Iy tool, tho house h,. S+a,,-,,
ana Tho sr,I5.nts and 1o,al socat7- fnIl,
seemed 10 rio viz, each Other IN doi,,,.
her HOMAGE shn nosseses :, ua,,n7
sonhrano of ,ri[la rorea nor INNER nots.
heinz dalirh+fnI,- c1ear AZ IN .,,n,,.<,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-04
CASE POSTPONED
Northumberland and Richmond Coun-
ties Interested in Reynolds Trial.


IIEATHSVILLE, VA, December B
Richmond County Court was held at
Warsaw Monday a large crowd was in
attendance. who came expecting to see
the Reynolds whiskcy case tried, but
owing 10 the absence of one Of his law
yers. J.. r Smith, the case was post
1oned until Friday when ii will be tried,
whether lawyers will be present or not.
A great deal OF interest is taken in this
case by the northumberland and Rich
laond county people, as the saloon is sit
uatcd near the boundary line OF the two
counties Reynolds is charged with sell
ing whiskey 90 minors. This was the only
case OF any Importance before the court
The recent foods Of rain have been
fine on wheat and oats. which never
looked better Many OF the farmers are
grazing their stock on the wheat to keep
it down.
Larger Yields of corn have been made
throughout the Northern Neck this year
than ever before Numbers of the far
mers have made aVera ge yields Of tnir-
teen to fourteen barrels to the acre.
Game seems to continue plentiful and
many Of the huntsrnen are. meeting with
great success John L. Beale. OF West
moreland recently killed FIVE wild tur-
KEYS at one shot.
Thousands of trap poles are being cut
and sktulc7 and Dut on the shore ready
for the fishing season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-04
TRADE EXCURSION
ON RAPPAHAHHOCK
Enterprise of the fredericksburg
Merchants Rewarded,
SOME REAL ESTATE SALES
The Courthouse Building Of Stafford is
Greatly improved by the Addition of
a Porch aid vestipuIe-Per>
sonais OF interest
SOME REAL ESTATE SALES
Especial Dispatch 70 The Times.)

NSpCS!sHA ACISEjSlICLi " l tlss 1itllSS.1
FREDEHICkloBU re. Va. Dec. Am
excursion from al. landings along the
RappafIannocEl River between Urbanna
and this city arrived here yesterday exc
ming and left to-day at II o'clock on the
return trip Quite number Of persons
from both sides of the Rappahannock
River came up and were busily engaged
while here buying supplies of various
kinds from the merchants. This Is the
first of a number of other trade ex-
cursions to be given from landings on
the Rappahannock River to this city.
The courthouse building at the coun-
ty seat of Stafford county. which is
quite a colonial structure. has been I'm
proved by the addition OF porch and
vestibuIe which adds considerably to
the convenience of the building.
The iesiCence of Mr.. r. Luther Stone on
West Hanover Street has been purchased
by Mr. Isaac Hirsh.
MI Charles Deal has sold his fine
farm near Antioch Church, in Orange
county. containing $40 acres, to MIR. c.
E Picker. of Augusta county. and Mr.,
Charles \. Palmer has sold his farm, in
Madison county. containing .;I3 acres. 70
Mr. C. Y. Vaushenchoter. OF Ohio.
George Coleman. a colored tie-driver
Of this CITY. fell from his wagon which
was loaded with % railroad ties the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-04
A FihE COMPANY
West Point Provides roper System
Of Fire Protection.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.>

Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.l
WEST POINT, VA December AT
meeting OF the Town Council Tuesday
night a force pump and seventy-five feet
Of hose We're ordered for the local fire
company. The Council will order that
all terra Gotta pipe in houses shall be
removed and brick chimneys provided.
The fire company met at the same
time at the fire house. The town was
divided into two fire warGs-Upper and
Lower Wards, Fire signals were also
adopted TO designate location OF fires.
r. 3. Edwards and Walton Kirby We're
appointed committee to solicit private
subscriptions to provide the fire COM
pany with additional appliances TOR
fighting fires.
The diphthera has died out and the
pubic SCHOOLS have reopened.
The old Confederate soldiers of the
county will meet at King William,
Courthouse Saturday next to perfect
plans for the erection OF the King VIII
liam Confederate monument at the
courthouse. in honor of the Confederate
dead of the county.
Polk Miller VIII appear at the Masonic
Hall here on December 18th. and Tom
Thumbs wedding viii be reproduced at
the Same place on December 18th.