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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
TWO HORSES NEARLY
BREAK Up A CHURCH.
ONE vicious Animal Kills Another
Mt q "Cul1ud Mectin' "-Conster-
nation Among the Dusky
Congregation.

TAPPAHANNOCK. VA, October o.
<Special)-A few evenings ago while g re-
vival service was being held In one Of
the coIcred churches at this place, q horse
belonging to q member Of the congrega-
ton became unfastened. and Immediately
began war on another tied in close
proximity. The vicious animal fought so
fercely that before any one could inter-
ere il killed the other horse.
The action Of the horse created q great
disturbance in the congregation. and In
vain cid the coiored brother exhort the
members TO keep their seats. The horse
which was Killed was the property OF an
old colored woman who had come a long
distance 20 attend the meeting, and The
sum OF IS was taken W, in the congrega-
ton on the same evening to alleviate. in
a measure her distress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
R0NBUnY GOSSIP.
Farmers Happy and Dsrlsies Expect


ing 1Iucl s?ossum Neat.
ROxBURY. VA, October Z9.-(Special.
The farmers of this section are imneas
urably jovial this season on account o.
the success they had with their crops
this year. The corn and sweet potatoe:
were fine.
There was an abundant yield of winter
apples, and we are having no little trou-
bic in keeping them from -otting.
Tie price Of coal does not affect us yer,
much. although We feel sorry for on:
city cousins. Every farmer has hauled
a large supply Of fuel 10 his wood pile
and our back logs are burning brightly
'PosST1i PROSPECTS FINE.
The negroes hearts are light because Q!
the heavy crop of persimnlons whici
foretelis that their " l,ossun" hunts vii
not be in vain during the coming winter
News has just baen received at this
place Of the marriage in LeitcHfield. Mich.
Of Miss Lillian Gotham to Mr.. II. 7. Vim
cent. Mrs. Vincent is the oldest daugh,
ter Of AIR. James Cotnan, al pron1inen.
citizen Of this county. and is a cultured
and handsome young lady. Mr.. Vincen'
is a prominent Michigan farmer and h
and his fair Virginia bride will make thei
home near Leitchi!eld. Mich.
Miss Nellie Binns students at the
Woman's College. Richmond, Va, spen'
last SATURDAY and Sunday at her HON,
near Bins Hall.
Miss Juliet T. Walker spent last weel
in Richmond at the home OF her aunt
Mrs. Mary a. Barnes. no 10 west Car.
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
SHE USED THE SPADE,
Miss Gould Breaks Ground
for the Fort Monroe Y.
NJ. c, A. Building.

HAMPTON, VA, October c9.-(special)
The ground for the new Young Men
Christian Associa ton building to be erect
ed at Fort Monroe, was broken by Miss
Helen Miller Gould, Of New York, who
contributed the money for the building.
at 6 O'clock this afternoon Fully 500
soldiers and civilians. including high otfi-
GERS Of the army and navy, watched the
charming little philanthropist as she
daintily lifted the spade Of sod from the
breast of old mother earth. 1t was an
inspiring scene that marked the exer-
cises The soldiers from the fort were
ont in force, and sent up cheer aftel
cheer for the lady whose Kindness has
promised them magnificent building.
Seated on an Impoverished platform were
many distinguished guests, while sur
rounding the structure was furled "Olc
Glory.
An interesting programme was render
ed Major Best, Of Fort Monroe, was
the master Of ceremonies, and extended
the welcome to Miss Gould's party. The
orator of the occasion was Colonel
Charles 8. Bird, who established the as
ISOLATION at Fort Monroe thirteen years
ago when he was adjutant here. Colone.
Dird in his address paid a beautiful tri-
butte to Secretary of War Elihu Root for
the work he has done in securing a bill in
Congress authorizing the erection OF
Young Mems Christian Association build
ings at every fort.
Miss Gould was presented with a, 1ninla.
ture spade at the conclusion OF the pro
gramme by the men Of the Fort. Ths
handle OF the spade was cut from ar.
oak tree il the fort. while he blade was
made from an old bore spung.'' The h.-
tie gift was most highly appreciated.
Miss Gould was also rendered reception.
by the wives OF the officers atstne Cflcer.s
Club this afternoon at / O'clock and to-
night she was entertained by the enlisted
men in Assembly Hall. She left Oij Point
at s o'clock tonight on special tug
for Norfolk.
Miss Gould and her party arrived at Old
Point early this morning and were doIn1-
ciled at the Chamberlin Hotel. where she
received during the morning. In her
party were Mr.. and Mrs. w B. Miller.
Mrs. \. S. Barker, Miss Fallen, Miss
Coots, and General Bird. Mr. Miller IL
the national secretary Of the Army and
Navy Branch of the Association
Colonel George Keller who has beer
manager Of the Cnamberlin Hotel for tn,
past year. to-day announced that he has
resigned the position. and will leave her,
February 1st next. for North Carolina
where he has accepted the management
tlf a larea htSte1rv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
Cupids' victims OF Ely Thither-
Sn Unusual wedding.


c-ARTERsvILLE. VA, October e.
a regular Gretna Green for this whole
section Of country. and the Methodist
parsonage here is the culnllna ting point
for those who wish to form a co-partner
ship in life's travels The location OF the
village renders it accessible to the deni-
zens OF a least three counties who wish
to exchange celibacy for a more elevated
life.
4 very amusing incident in connection
with one of those special visits occurred
not many months ago when an uncle and
nephew accompanied by two sisters from
Goochland county made their appearance
At the Methodist church for the purpose
of abandoning their STAKE of single bless
edDeSS. These who were present thought
that their intentions were TO have one
ceremony for both but the spectators We're
surprised when the time came and the
uncle and eldest sister marched up TO the
altar and were made one. The nephew
and younger sister We're left sitting and
when their time came. they did not bulge.
Upon inquiry it was found that owing to
a superstition on the part OF both. they
preferred to have the ceremony performed
at a given distance from the church on
the outside. This wish on their part was
complied with. and they went away hap
pier. il not wiser.
Parties who contemplate matrimony and
who wish 1t carried into effect. are al
ways welcome visitors to our Gretna
Green. and We bsspeak for them 8 hearty
welcome
Our people are of such a curious nature
that they like to see and know every
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
MEETING WAS PREMATURE.
Preliminary Injunction Granted
Against e. 6. Steel Cooperation.


Against z. s. Steel Corporation.
NEWARK, y j., October 29.-Vsce-
Chancellor Emery to-day filed his deci-
sion IN the case Of ]. Aspinwail Hodge
and others 10 prevent the United State .
Steel Corporation from retiring S201000,0k
OF preferred stock and issuing $250, nn,yy-
in bonds.
In his decision the Vice Chancellor says.
II Will advise that a preliminary irl-
Junction be granted restraining the issue
IF bonds under the resolution, upon the
,elvr2s that if the defendant desires to
appeal the complainant shall consent that
the cause be set down for hearing at the
ae3t hearing OF the Courc Of Errors and
Appeals.
The resolution referred to by the Vice
Chancellor, was ADOPTED by the directors
Of the United States Steel Corporation
ana ordered the retirement Of the pre-
ferrea stock
Vice Chancellor Emery decides that tbs
meeting OF the directors at which ths
resolution was adopted was prematurcly
vailed and that the retirement Of the stock
under the resolution must be therefore
snjoined. The decision of the ice.
Chancellor agrees with the decision or
the Court Of Errors and Appeals in tbs
merger case. on ali other points.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
g "A
THREE GIRLS KILLED
FATHER RETURNS HOME TO FIND
HIS DAUGHTERS DEAD.
ONE cRIMlNALLY ASSAULTED.
Prosperous Negro Farmer Left
Home TO Go to Circus and While
nc Wa. Gone His Family Wiped
Ont.
FATHER RETURNS HONE TO FIND
HIS DAUGHTERS DEAD.
ONE cRIMlNALLY ASSAULTED.
4 Prosperous Negro Farmer Left
Out

MEMPHIS. TENN. October GA spe-
ciai 10 the scimi,ar from wynne, Ark.
says:
Mary. Sophie. and May Gibson, aged IL,
IL and 10 years respectively. daughters OF
Thomas Gibson. prosperous negro farm
er, were Killed and one OF them was the
victim OF criminal assault at their home
near here yesterday.
The murders occurred while Gibson. the
father, was away from homo attending
g circuS leaving the three girls alone III
he house. Upon his return he found the
bodies Of two OF the girls with their heads
rushed. while the body Of the third lay
"a the yard terribly ulutilated. The girl
had been subjected 20 the most atrocious
indignities. Posses composed OF both
'olacks end whites were formed and David
Cross. an old negro. was arrested. Cross
denied all knowledge of the crime, Blu,
nnally confessed that he had witnessed
the killing and said that a negro named
soAsnson was the guilty man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
STAR AND FREE LANCE
HAVE COMBINED.
Two Largest Newspapers in FIRST
District are Consol1datcd-Fu-
ture PIans-The Editors.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. October 20.
tSpecial.) 1.-The two largest newspapers III
the First Congressional District. the
Fredericksburg Star and the Free Lance
announce in their issues this afternoon
a, consolidation, to take eiIect Noven1-
Der Eat.
The stockholders of the two companies
will secure a joint charter as the Free
Lance-Star Publishing Company. and the
new company will run two papers. g
Democratic daily and an independent
tri-weekiv.
Judge R. H. l.. Chichester is president
of the company; Charles I. Stehgle, vice
president and general manager; Hon. :
7. Ernbre+. secretary. and a. 2. Rove.
treasurer.
The editorial management is in charge
Of Messrs. a. P. Rowe and G. C'Conor
Goolrick.
The report Of the consolidation was re-
ceived with interest in this city, and i
generally approved Of. The sen1iweekl5
Star. which will go out Of existence I'M
Ger the new arrangement. has been pub
lished hero since 1869 Is a Democratic
iD,-r,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
Raney Day Mt Union Station.

Last Sunday was observed as rally
lay by Tnion-station Methodist Sunday
}chool. The room WIS crowded TO over
lowing. with 4 large number OF the mem
hers present After the preliminary ex-
rrcises were held. Rex NJ Ashby Jones
# IIeiEf-Strect Baptist church. delivered
/ very effective address to the school
The roll Of officers and teachers was then
allied. and each one responded with 2
contribution. for which they had been
working the past Two months. It was an
Inspiring sight as these caulo in aggre-
eating SS57. with a few classes not heard
from, This money VIII he applied TO the
fcbt on the new organ, which the school
~iil present to The church. and which
VII be il place In two or three weeks.
The superintendent OF the school is AR
Charles z. Brauer. and Or. John Han
non is pastor OF the church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
meet At SCRANTON.
MEMBERS OF STRIKE COMMISSION
WILL MEET IN COAL FIELDS.
WILL WORK TWO MONTHS.
4 MEMBER Of the Commission
Thinks 1t VIII Take That Long to
Formulate Report-so Danger of
refusal to Accept the Award.
WILL MEET IN COAL FIELDS. !;
WILL WORK TWO MONTHS.
MEMBER of the Commission
Th,nks 1t viii Take That Long to
Refusal to Accept the Award.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 9Th
| majority of the members OF the Anthra-
cite Coal Strike Commission left mere
at 8 O'Clock this evening over the Bal
tin1ore and Ohio for Scranton. Pa, where
they will meet Tomorrow morning Tor
their Investigations in the mining region.
The party consisted OF Commissioner ct
Labor Carroll Wright, General John NJ.
Wilson, Bishop spaldins. Grand Chief e.
T. Clark. OF the Order OF Railway Con-
ductors: Assistant Recorders Mose!y ana
Neil, and three stenographers. The otnes
members of the commission are also ex-
pected to reach Scranton BY to-riorro|
morning.
The commission will spend Tomorrow
at Scranton. arranging the details OF the
trip through the coal-feIds The hearings
will not begin until the formal claims of
the miners and the answer OF the opera
tors have been filed.
None Of the members Of the commission
arc willing to be quoted in predictions
Of the length of time the work OF liss
commission will consume. They say tnat
they will go into the subject exhaustive
~, and one OF them said privately 20
day that he believed the report would oe
ready within two months.
"If either of the parties to the contro-
versy s.lould refuse to abide by the as,
cson OF the commission, what couid
be done?,.' the commissioner was asked. :.
II do not regard that as possibility,
was his answer. I'VE see no reason 10
anticipate anything of the sort. do not
believe that either size could face tue
force Of public opinion By rejecting the
conclusions which they have agreed n
advance to accept
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
NINDE-ROGERs LIBEL SUIT.
DR.. Curuthers> Testimony Created 2
Small SersctioE.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, October g.
Especial. 1.-The second day OF the Ninde-
Rogers libel suit. on trial in the Corpora
ton Court here. was mostly taken up
with hearing evidence for the plaintiff
C. OConnor Goolrick editor of the FTede-
ricksburg Star. was on the stand to prove
Rogers authorship Of the libellous letter.
and Clerk Of the Courts Hunter and Com
nonwealtil's Attorney Rose, Of king
George, were also examined for the plain
tiff
Late this evening the first witness for
the defense, Dr.. Caruthers, of King
George, was called, and testified that the
disease fer which DR.. Ninde received $40
per day for stamping out Of the county
was not even smallpox. His testimony
created q slight sensation, and the PLAIN
tiff will probably seek to discredit 1t by
other doctors. Many interested specta-
tors heard the case to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
that time the congregation has become
very much attached Doth to him and his
Petersburg MINIS Petition.

A petition in bankruptcy was filed T,
the clerks Office Of the United States
District Court yesterday by Wm 2. No.
Ilwaine, counsel for Joseph z. Spotswood
of Petersburg. Mr.. Spotswood was A
member OF a firm which failed several
years ago. and the proceedings ara
Cor the purposes of wiping out tuds.
ments secured against him as member
Of the firm. The liabilities are placed at
sl514S14, while the assets are insignia
cant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30

thing that occurs in their domains, and
it is anna zing how quickly they take in a
situation Of this kind and will. if possible.
put in an appearance just at the right
moment. Sometimes however they get
left, and O, how it grieves them!
It is rumored that there is a prospect
Of the sale Of the fine N1elrose estate.
the home of the late II. Z. Gray, of this
county, to a Otr. CARRIER, OF Augusta coun-
ty.
Miss Sally Ford. of this place. left this
morning for Nelson county, where she
goes to take charge OF a private school in
the homo of Mr.. and Mrs Matthews.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
card for. Interesting exercises will fol-
low the supper.
MEMORIAL TABLETS IN BLAND

card for. Interesting exercises Will s1OI-
low the supper.
MEMORIAL TABLETS IN BLAND.
FORD.
It is understood that a series of in
structive lectures on American History
will be arranged by the Frances Bland
Randolph Chapter Daughters OF the
American Revolution. Of this city. for the
coming winter. One of the objects OF the
organization is the study Of American MS
tory, and at every meeting of this chap
ter interesting papers are read along TINS
line. The series of lectures to be del.v-
cred by distinguished men will not only
prove highly interesting and entertaining
to the public, but instructive as well.
The proceeds from these lectures Will
be devoted to the fund for the erection
IN old Biandford church of beautiful
Revolutionary memorial tablet In memory
of those heroes OF the Revolutionary war
who went out from Petersburg in defence
of their country This is cause which
the DAUGHTERS Of the American Revolll-
ton of Petersburg have close to their
hearts. and they will succeed il It. Old
Blandford church. sacred editice OF
great historic interest. IS deemed the
proper repository for this tablet.
i. D. C. TO HAVE ONE, TOO.
The Daughters Of the Confederacy will
also erect a splendid tablet in the church
in memory Of the citizen heroes who fell
IN defence of their city, in the memorable
battle of the 9th OF June. 1854
And then. too, each State of the South
ern Confederacy will erect a memorial
window in the church in memory OF it's
dead heroes buried in Blandford Gene
terry.
Dr. Price, an eminent surgeon and spe-
c;a,ist of PHILADELPHIA, has, within the
past few days. performed several very
delicate and difficult operations on pa
tents in this city. The doctor has been
a frequent visitor to Petersburg in recent
years, on professional duty.
Mr.. Henry Cousins, who for some years
past has been with the Oaks Warehouse
Company, in this city, has accepted po-
sition with Messrs. Huntington & Co, to-
bacconists, at Clarksville. and left tor
that place last evening.
KNIGHTS OF PYTH1AS.
After the regular meeting Of Peters
burg Company, No. 1G, Uniform Rank
Of Knights Of Pythias. tonight, the mem
bers enjoyed delightful smoker, given
by the officers Of the company.
Rev George E. Booker. pastor of High
Street Methodist Episcopal church, gave
a supper at his residence last night to
the official board OF the church. Twenty
three Of the twenty-five members sat
down to the spread, and most pleasant
social evening was spent
The Board of Governors Of the Cham
Der of Commerce. at g special meeting
held last evening, gave official endorse
nlent 10 petition of the merchants of the
city. asking the Seaooard AIRLINE Rail
way Company to put an extra day train
on its road between Petersburg and North
Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
LID SOLDIERS LONG
SPELL OF WAKEFULNEss
terf Smith, of Gn.tonia, n. G.. Has
Sot Slept fos Forty-one Days
Apparently Well.

WASHINGTON. n. c., October %
tspeciai.)-A special from Gas,onia to-
slghtsnays:
Levi Smith has gone fer forty-two nights
Without any sleep, and exhibits no an
parentiy serious effects from his long
wakefuinesa. Smith is an old Confeder
ate soldier, rs years of age. He suffers
ciech with insomnia. or at least he does
1ot suffer. he only stays awake. A slipht
siddsness is the only bad effect of bis
wakeful periods. Smith was formerly =
n,en,ber OF the Fourth North Carolina
cavalry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
Elect Class Omc.rs

The Sophomore Glass OF the Medical
College of Virginia met in the chemistry
lecture hall OF that institution yesterday
for the purpose of eecting class off,
GERS for the present session. The meet
ing was called to order by former Presi-
dent w. Fl. Casseil, who. after tho election
4 OF President Jesse Sickenberg. retired,
making a few remarks. George Green. ST
Canada, was elected vice president. with
3. J. Willingham, Of this city, secretary.
The main object Of having class officers is
the enforcement Of the honor system,
which is making fine hea dwav IN that M
Etitution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
RECEPTION TO DR.. BAGBY.
Farewell to the Pastor OF CaIvars
Baptist Church.

Rev. II. a. Bayby. for number of years
pastor of Calvary Baptist church. was
rendered a farewell reception by the
church last night.
DR.. Bagby several weeks ago accepted
a call TO Greenwood. S. C.. ana leaves
tonight for his new charge.
At the close of devotional services Mr..
Edward Pitcher. a prominent young law
yer of this city. in very feeling and
appropriate speech. presented DR. Bagny
on behalf Of the church with handsoms
chest of silver.
8 Or. Bagbs has had charge Of Calvary
church for nearly nine years and during
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
Our Suit Buyer is
in New York.

Yesterday he made US a Iaro,
shipment of new Suits, made j,
the Norfolk, Blouse and Coal
STYLES, that we will sell fron
SD so to $50 90.
Perfectly tailored in ever wav
Best material NE could get. and
each one selected for lis iadi IL.
ual worth.
While we write this there arc
other invoices just received TELLING
US OF another shipment. You'll
hear about it in 4 day orso.
This is good place to come to
for Suits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
Hovyitzers to Have Drum. Cor,

The l,owitzers' Battalion held its week
" drill in their armory Tuesday night.
after which the regular monthly business
meeting was held
A committee consisting of Lieutenant
Taylor Sergeant Ari,zew and Private
Sykes We're appointed to organize a drum
corps for the battalion
Next Tuesday evening the battalion will
have full-dress inspection, to he fol-
lowed by dance. in which many young
folks Will participates, as this feature
among the artillerymen has become very
popular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
NEW YORK MAN CHARGED
WITH BEING A FAGIN
Taught Little Boys How to Steal and
His Own SON WAS in the
Class.

NEW YORK. October 2o.-(spec'ai>-
Michael Mccarthy was arraisnsd betors
Magistrate Flammer. in the Tombs Court.
to-day. charged with teaching boys 10
steal. 1t was charged that the prisoner
ran .'Fagin school" at Nc. 81 Front
street, and gave instructions in stealing
TO John Price, 800 Front street; George
Donnisan. No 500 Front street and his
own son, William.
The boys were committed to the care Of
the Children's Home Society AfcCarthI
is in the Tonlbs in default OF $500 bail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
TR0s. S. BUCKLEY DEAD.
Deceased was Venerable Resi-
dent OF GordGnsviilc.

dent OF GordGnsyiilc.
GoEDcNSvILLE, VA, october %
iSpeciaI.l-Ir Thomas S. Buckley DIED
at his home here this morning at O'Clock
Of paralysis.
Mr.. Buckley had apparently enjoyed
good health until last Friday, when he
was stricken r3itl1 paralysis, while hauling
wood below town. The stroke seems 10
have been 4 very severe one, as he was
entirely helpless until his death
Mr.. Buckley was q native of Ireland.
but had spent most Of his life in the
United States.
Though they have no record of his birth.
his family saw he had some years since
passed the three score and ten year mark.
Deceased leaves three sons and three
daughters 10 mourn his death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
Board OF Public Works

A meeting of the Board of Public Works
VIII be held in the Governors Office to-
day at noon to take Up the matter of the
crossing OF Berkeley street railway by the
tracks Of the Norfolk Belt Line railway.
This matter was postponed a few weeks
go until to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
CHARLOTTE SHIPPERS
WILL BE HEARD NOV. PATH.
Date for Hearing of Their Case
Against Southern Railway and
scaboard hir-L10e As
signed,

WASHINGTON, q. ca. Oct. 2e-The
Interstate Commerce Commission has as
.,icaed dates for hearings in the near fu-
urc in cases involving alleged violations
rf the interstate commerce law. These
include hearing in Charlotte n. c.,
Nov. a. or the Charlotte Shippers As
sociation against the Southern railway
snd others and against the SeaboaTd Air
Line and others
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
TOOK POISON ON A DARE.
TvcntS-year-oId Girl Way Pay With
Her Life for Foolish Performance.

NEW YORK. October @.--(Speciall-
Charged with attempting suicide, JENNIE
Harvey, 20 years old. is held as prs
oner in Gouverneur Hospital. where 81.
at No. 81 Eldridse street. after she had
drank a solution OF carboiic acid
The police say the girl drank the SOU
ion after a dare from her cousin William
MeAllister. who lived In the same mousse
McAllister was 50 overcome by his coN-
sins act that he was not able to MAKO
coherent statement OF the affair
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-30
Or. LcCato in,provsn.

ACcoMAC COURTHOUSE. VA. octo-
her 29-fSpec.al,)-The condition of DR..
George w. LeCato is better to-day.