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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-03-04

The rope 2chtrrcd through the ar.
their backs turned to what might be
instant death, were brave and stanch
as he who looked it unfiinchingly in the
face.
"Heave" roared Stanhope to the
white visaged second officer standing
in the doorway far above him.
The rope whirred through the air, the
boat rose still higher to meet it, and
the coil struck Stanhope in the face
Iashing him savagely in the final spite
| of the baffled gale which puny man
| had conquered.
Never was blow taken with such
| Christian charity.
| Back he cried, and the oarsmen,
not knowing what had happened, bent
against the tough blades. The tugs
| sailors at the drag, though the engines
grinding at half speed were keeping
them grandly against the race not
more than $50 yards in the rear, failed
for an instant to understand what was
going on. But their captain had seen
the cast and read it's significance.
Haul awayr' he beloved in a voice
Of thunder and, to cheer them on, add
ed other words which showed that he
was no landsman.
Stanhope deity knotted the light
house line to the loop taken off his
waist He cast the joined cords over
board
THANK Godr' he said, and he looked
up at the great pillar already growing
loss in the distance
Now from the kitchen, owing to its
height above sea level and the thick
ness of the wall pierced by the win
dow. as soon as the boat came within
fifty yards or SO of the lighthouse the
girls could see it no longer.
When it dropped out of sight for the
last time Constance could not endure
the strain. Though her dry tongue
clicked in her mouth, she forced a de-
Spairing cry.
Enid" she screamed, clean out
through the window! 1t is your place.
Il cannot Indeed I cannoti He viii
be killed! Oh, save him, kind Provi
dence, and take my life in his steadr'
Constance lifted the frenzied girl il
her strong arms. This was no moment
for pulling fear.
IF l loved a man. she cried "ant
he were about to die for my sake
should count it a glory to see him die
The brave words gave Enid some
measure of comprehension. Yes, tina
was it. She would watch her love-
while he faced death even though he
heart stopped beating when the enc
came.
Helped by her sister, she opened tn
window and thrust her head out. T.
her half dazed brain came the con
seriousness that the sea had lost it
venom. She saw the boat come or
: pause, leap forward. the rope throw
and the knot made.
AS the boat retreated she caugh
Stanhope's joyous glance. He saw. be
and waved his hand. Something b
said caused the two rowers for the frs
:, time to give one quick glance bacl
= ward. for they We're now scudding raj
! idly away from the danger zone Sh
knew them: shs managed to send
y frantic recognition to all three
Then, in an almost eEerpowering r.
) action. she d&ew back from the vii
Q dow and tears OF divine relief streame
. from her eyes.
d Constance" she sobbed. he b
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-03-04

/ wish to announce to the
people Of Barton Landing and
vicinity that [ have sold my
stock of Ladies' Goods to Mrs.
L. E. Spafford of Woodsville,
n. H. [ take this opportunity
to thank my many customers
for their generous patronage
in the past, and respectfully
solicit a continuance of the
same for my successor.
Respectfully yours,
N. 4. McHa1g
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-03-04

Mrs W. S. Ford of 1898 Lansdowne
ST., Baltimore, Md. writes
Dear Mrs. Pinkham,-
For four years my life was misery to
, me. [ suffered from irregularities, sup
preston, terrible dragging sensations and
extreme nervousness. / had given I'D all
hope Of ever being well again when lydia
L. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound was
recommended. Ii cured my weakness and
made me well and strong"
Miss Grace z. Miller, of 1918 Michi-
gan St., Buffalo, n. Y writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham -
81 was in very bad condition Of health
generally; irritable, cross, backache and
suffered from a feminine weakness lydia
E. Pinkham'5 Vegetable Compound, cured
me after all other medicines had failed"
What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound did for Mrs. Ford and
Miss Miller it will do for other women
in like condition. Every suffering
woman in the United States is asked
to accept the following invitation. 1t
is free, viii bring you health and NAV
save your life.
Mrs. Pinkham's Invitation to Women.
Women suffering from any form of
female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs.
Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass From the
symptoms given, the trouble may be
located and the quickest and surest
way of recovery advised Out of her
vast volume of experience in treating
female ills Mrs. Pinkham probably
has the very knowledge that will
help your case. Her advice is free
and always helpful.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-03-04

WANTED: BY prominent monthly maya
zine, with large, high class circul alton, local
representative to look after renewals ard in
crease subscription list in Barton and vicini-
ty, on salary basis, with continuing interest
from ear to year in the business created.
Experience desirable, but not essential.
Good opportunity for the right person. Ad-
dress Publisher, box SO, Station o, New York.
2wk
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TO BE CONTINUED.

81 bought fifty cert bottle of KODOL ard
the tenefit receive sll the gold in Eco. gia
could not buv. In three months | was wal
and bearts. May u live LONG AID PROSPER
&C. n Cornell, Rodire Ga 1905. Ko iol for
Dysepsia is sold by Fred D. Pierce, Barton;
T. ]. Kinney, Barton Landing.
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CHAPTER Ky.

ET~gH He twisted strands of tough
hemp might have been an cleo
trio cable of utmost conductiv-
z n ifvr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
TO BE HosTEssEs.
Mrs. Patton and Miss Tyler to
Represent New Daughters.
to The Times Disputch. l.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.L
BRADFORD, VA, March 10.---At a re-
cent meeting of the New River Grays,
U. ID. G., Mrs William Patton and Miss
Belle Tyler were appointed hostesses
for the Daughters building at James
town, and May 30th and 31st and June
lst set as the dates when they would
dispense the hospitality Of the building.
No filter selection could & have been
made. gi-EEl ~ g
Miss Sallie Harris entertained the A.
]. Club, Saturday, when the play, Re
bccca's Triumph which they are pre-
pairing to give, occupied the attention
of the club, as 1t did at meeting held
Saturday at La Riyiere, with Misses
Mary and Erica Ingles as hostesses.
Mrs. c. g. Johnson entertained the
Current Events Club Thursday of last
week. and particularly delightful af-
ternoon was spent by the club mem
bers and other friends of Mrs. Johnson
The entertainment was given in homo,
of Mrs Z. B. Crookston, OF Washington
and the hostess was also assisted in re-
cciving by Mrs. w. II. Johnson, of Roam
okc. who later served coffee and choco-
late in the reception hall, while Miss
Mary Cecil Baldwin. Misses Jessie Reid
and Elsie Selden assisted the hostess In
serving delicious menu.
Piano music by Mrs j. Lewis Ingles
and two beautifully rendered recita-
tons by the talented young grand
daughter of the hostess. Miss Jessie
Reid, were the features OF the literary
program.
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opening with a grand march Mrs d. y.
kimbol presiding at the piano, and
was followed by well-chosen solos,
chariminB!y rendered, by Mrs. w. j.
Lowell. Mrs. Arthur Carter also re-
ceeived much applause by her bird.
like Whistling, which was commented
upon as first class. The accompaniment
for this innovation was performed by
Mrs. a. g. Wright and Mrs B. -. Kim
bal. on the violin and piano. respec-
tively. The next numbers on the we'll
selected program were duets by Miss
Iva Rogers and Will Stewart. also espe-
Cially we'll rendered.
This was followed by what was
considered the event Of the evening,
and was much enjoyed by the COM
pany This novelty consisted IN the
auctioning off of eleven OF the bellies
Of the village; who were masked and
In "incognto"
Squire j. +. Farrell was auctioneer,
and performed his dclica,estask In a
witty and business like manner, creating
much mcrrimcnt by his local hits. There
was much doubt as TO the identity Of
the merchandise. but bidding was brisk.
and the prices obtained being seemingly
high for such original packages.
Finally the society was very sue.
ccssful, 1870 being nettcd by the auc.
ton feature. while the ever necessary
refreshments brought In $3.50 to the
right side of the ledger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
DELAWARE BU|lDING
At JAMESTOWN
National Guard Will Take Part
in Military Encamp-
1nent.
Especial to The Times, Dispatob.

Spncial 10 the Times Dispatoh.l ~
NoRFoLk, VA March 1o,--After
lettlng the contract for the Delaware
huildlng at the jamestown Exposition,
arranging for the States exposition
exhibit, the commissioners OF the State
20 the exposition, who have been here
for two days, left Tonight,
They had been here since yesterday
morning. l
Those here were John w. Causey,
Hon. John Dunn, former Governor of
Delaware; Adjutant- General Wycker-
sham, State Senator Conner. q. p.
Holcomb, Architect Leon w. Crawford,
and Contractor John Barr,
General Wyckcrsham also arranged
for the coming of the Delaware Ma
tional Guard to the exposition. The
State building will be of colonial de-
sign, and will cost about $4,000.
The States exhibit will be historical,
horticultural, industrial, and CONNER
cial.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
ALE The NEWS
FROM ONARC0Ck
Funeral Of Girl Burned TO Death
Attended by $50 Play
mates.
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rAsLEY FAIR IN AUGUST
Death Of Extraordinary Marks
man Who Killed Birds
with Pistol.

cHANcocK, VA, March 1O.--Tuneral
services over the remains of little
B li:, 9uinby who Vas burned to death
took place CHS atter i,oono and nul' mas
largely attended; More than 80 of
the scholars. with, the. whole corps
OF teachers. marched TO the church.
The seaside oyster planters arc run
ming plants, from the Rappahannock
River. and from the North Carolina
so ..,;d Many y, yesseis are cn.aesd
changed to Auguet 18Th to 10th inclu-
sive. For the four purses of $500 each
the following entries. haze been made;
old trot, sixteen horses: two-year. old
trot. eighteen horses: 2:S5 trot, twelve
horses.
named June Goth as the date or the
primary election for the nomination of
county officers
Stock of the produce exchange Of
So per share par value sold during
the week at public auction for Sl0.31
per share.
.Anti-saloon League OF Accomac Will
be held at Painter. April 10th Ad-
dresses are expected from several of
the prominent officials, and efforts are
being made to secure large attend
ancc
Circuit Court has been in session dur
lng the week. Much business was
transacted, but much more remains Our
jail still holds many criminals. some of
whom have already been Imprisoned
several months.
Want of cars Is a great drawback
to the mine prop business in the coun-
~. Many are unable to fill contracts.
and are threatened with serious loss
on this account.
Rev. J. Lacy Hoge has entered upon
his duties az pastor OF the Baptist
Church.
Among the deaths Of the week was
that of MIR. Levin T. Marshall at his
home near jenkins Bridge, aged eighty
one years. The retention of his sight
was remarkable. He did not use glasses
and would read for hours without firing
his eyes He had been long known az
an expert marksman, and only short
time ago. with an ordinary pistol, kill
ed three pigeons out Of five on the
wing.
Irish potato seed in large quaint
ties Is being brought from Maine
owing TO excessive rains the home
crop last fall was almost an entire
failure. Unfavorable weather has de-
layed planting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
MUSIC CLUB MEETS.
Schubert Meeting at Home Of
Mrs. Arnold Much Enjoyed.

Especial to The Times- Dispatch.l
RADFORD, VA, March 1O.-The
Wednesday Musical Club held its schu.
bert meeting last week at tho home Of
intsrsssing and d.. attraetiye g
program consisted of two excellent
original papers, 4 sketch Ct 'sehIhs e,s
Sadness of Schubert, by Miss BESSIE
Lyle. A reading, which was q critical
"Nusical Current Events, by Miss Pearl
Rosenfeld.
following: "Hark IIark. the Lark
Sschuberp vocal j., by Mrs, Arnold Am and
Miss Alice Jones; MY Sweet y .sts Rep,9qse ,
promptu," op. 90, No. a (schuberD. Miss
inlian Iongley MIli.ar X. n Mar9h' opa
Stark, and the "Ilrl King" (Schubert-
LiszD, Mrs. ], Lewis Ingles III,
The program was exceedingly we'll
rendered and much enjoyed. The next
meeting will be held at the home Of
Miss Mary Baldwin The composer to
be studied will be Chopin.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
.EvANs's FLEET WILL NOT
BE ON DRESS PARADE

SNNNIaI 70 TIC TlMes- DlSpatch.
NORFOLK. VA, March 10.-The bat
tleship Rhode Island, which has been
anchored in Hampton Roads for several
weeks, passed out of Cape Henry at
1850 o'clock this afternoon to join Adj
miral Evans's fleet in the West Indies.
The entire fleet will return for the
opening of the jamestown Exposition.
but not in time for the painting and
cleaning of the vessels for that event.
1t is thought by the Navy Department
more appropriate that the vessels
should bear evidences of hard service
when on parade for the opening Of tho
show rather than fresh paint.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
.METHOD|STCH CHURCH
TO BE- DEO|CA TED
-------------------
Bishop Hoss to Preach the Ser
mon at Buena
Vista.
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MONEY For HIGH SCHOOLS
-----------------
Bank OF Rockbridge Sells Resi-
dence to Mr.. Leech, Ferti-
lizcr Inspector
MONEY For HIGH SCHOOLS
Especial to The Times. pIspa,eh.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
LEXINGTON, VA. March l0.--Consid-
cradle interest is felt in Methodist cir
ces in this section by announcement
of the formal dedication of St. Johns
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at
Buena Vista, announced to take place
Sunday, March 18th. Bishop II. Il. Hoss
will preach the dedicatory sermon. The
church was inaugurated during the
boom" days of 3uena Vista. some
eighteen years ago. and the present
handsome and commodious structure
was erected few years later. The
present pastor is Rev John b. Henry
County Superintendent of Schools Eff
finger has been notified by State STU
perintendent Of Instruction Eggleston
that he has sent to County Treasurer
Moore the following amounts allowed
out of the State fund for the high
schools at Rockbridge: Fairfield and
Palmer Academy. each $3.50, Lexington,
$500.
The Bank OF Rockbridgc has sold to
Mr.. j. Houston Leech the residence on
upper Main Street, for some years oc-
cupled by Mr.. Leech as his home. The
price paid was s3,45O. Mr.. Leech's fam
lily will continue to occupy the home.
Mr.. Leech Is fertilizer inspector for the
Tenth District
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
ENJOYABLE Dance.

Special to The Times Dispatchl
BALLSVILLE, VA. March l0.--A most
enjoyable dance was given last Monday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Neither
land to their sister, Miss Jessie Mae
Garrett. in honor of her friends, Miss
Leila Waldrop and Mr.. Carroll c. Gath
right. both OF Goochland. The parlor
and ining-room were beautifully dec
GRATED with ferns and red roses and
as the sweet strains Of music fioated
through the air, the dancing COM
menced.
Mr. Hugh French, of Cumberland and
Miss Jessie Mae Garrett. led tho dance.
Others present were: Miss Leila Wal
drop, Miss Agnes Garrett. Miss Mary
Jewett. Miss Madge Bagby, Misses SAL
lie and Mary Wilson. Fannie Rristow.
Nettie Gills. sallie Duke, Halle ellis
and Ethel Wilson; Messrs. Lee Neither
land. John d. Garrett, Carroll G. Gath
right, Scott Goodman. Richard Garrett,
Allan Jetcr, Willie and Winston Garrett.
OF Cumberland; Walthall Coleman: Ros-
ser Flippen, Coleman Gllls. Willis AL
len, OF Amelia. and Thomas Goodman.
Mrs. D. H. Brown added much pleas
ure to the occasion with the guitar, and
Miss Halle Gills accompanied her In
AT l o'clock an oyster supper was
served with crackers. pickles and cof-
fee. Afterwards dancing was continued
until the wee hours of morning.
The chaperones We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Netherland, Mr., and Mrs. Fl. @.
and ai's Mrs J. J, II. Goodman. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson and Mr.. and Mrs. d. H. brown.
s Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
Richmond Cerymen Take Prominent Part in sericesDr Nc
Daniel Preached Sermon and Dr.. Pitt Offered Dedcaoy
PraYer--Mr. Hawkins Presents Bible.

DANvILLE. VA. March l0.-The new
First Baptist Church here was dedi-
Gated this morning at II o'clock, In
the presence OF congregation which
filled the auditorium. Despite the in
clement weather, many We're unable
to bp seated, and had to be turned
away.
The dedicatory sermon was preached
by Rev. George w. Mcdaniel. pastor
OF the First BAPTIST Church OF Rich
mond A peculiar coincidence in con-
ncction with the dedication is that
the sermons at all three dedicatiors
have been delivered by pastors of tho
First Baptist Church in Richmond. and
the same Scripture lesson was read
each time.
DR.. McDaniels subject to-day was
THE Model Church He said that
the model church had in it three ele-
ments of power: the right sort OF
preaching, the right sort of living. and
constant growth. 1t was considered
an able sermon. and was greatly en-
! joyed.
The dedicatory prayer was offered
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11

BY Rev. r. H. Pitt, editor of the Reli-
gious Herald, at Richmond
One of the features of the dedico.
ton day was the splendid music
by the large choir The choir con-
sisted of twenty four members and
is one of the best in the city Solos
by Mrs. Cora Princess Howe and Miss
Sarah Harrison We're much enjoye:
Mrs G. Is. Griggs presided at tho
organ. At the conclusion of the dedi-
catory services a collection was taken
for the benefit of the Baptist Church
building to be erected at Schoolfeld
The whole service day was consid-
cred beautiful and Impressive.
Mr.. Horace A. Hawkins, of Rich.
mond. presented the church with a pull
pit Bible In honor Of his mother, Mrs.
NJ j. Hatcher who was for many
years devoted member of the church
The new church was recently erected
at cost of about $4,000. Rev. j. T..
Hicks. the pastor is minister OF
ability. and is greatly beloved by The
members of his congregation and citi.
zens of Danville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
JUDGE HARRISON ON
THE BYWATERs CASE
Has Said All He Intends on the
Subject Of Unwritten
Law

(. WINCHESTER. VA, March 10. =
Judge Thomas w. Harrison. who pre-.
SIDED over the famous strother trial
In culpeper, Va, returned to his home
IN Winchester last night from Front
ROYAL, where he convened the Warren
county Circuit Court the day FOLLOWING
' me verdict for the strother brothers
at culpeper, Judge Harrison was
asked today to make statement in
auu,tlon TO his now famo,N address
- ne Jury which acquitted the Strotl-
nrother-in- law, William H. Bvwotars
ana was shown some editorial critl-
clsms of his remarks. Judge Harrison
stated that the address he made To
.he Jury was all he had to say on
the subject. w
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
News Of Gladstone,

rsperlal to The Times DIspatch1
CI.ADSTON II, VA, March 1O,-Miss
Winired Meacham is visiting her fam
lily at Rock Castle.
Mrs. q, o. Ross and her two little
boys arc visiting her mother in Lynch
burg
Miss Mamie Lewis. who has been
visiting relatives and friends In Norfolk
and Richmond, returned home yester-
day,
ing two new residences for Messrs. Y. S.
Reed, secretary of the Y, M. C., A.,
and i. q. Wallace.
Notwithstanding the wintry weather
we continue to have, the contractors
are progressing rapidly With their work
and double track Will soon be COM
Melted. 6a3f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
MILLS DIVORCE
IS DISGUSTING
Evidence Being Taken to Show
Bad Character OF Negro
Witnesses.

ASHEV1LLII. N. c., March 1O.-The
feature of yesterdays hearing in the
divorce proceedings brought by Mer-
rill Beecher Mills, the Detroit million-
aire, against his wife Lila, now pend
ing before Special Commissioner Britt,
was the examination Of several wit
nesses In regard to the character and
general reputation of prominent Ashc-
vile people who have been brought
into the case. and attorneys for Mills
sought to prove that their testimony
was unreliable, and in rebuttal police
officers and court officials We're put on
the stand to testify to the bad reputa-
ton of some OF the witnesses for the
prosecution.
Had Character Of Negroes.
Sheriff Hunter, Police Court Clerk
Norris. justices of the police. deputy
sheriffs, and members of the police
force were called by attorneys for Mrs.
Mills for the purpose of testifying as
to the bad character of several negro
bell-b boys who has testified In regard
to the demeanor of Mrs. Mills while
she was visitor in Asheville last
spring. The evidence of these officials
| was to the effect that, the negroes in
| question We're bad characters and had
1 on several occasions figured In tho
| police court. 1t was also shown that
there was no hostility to the negroes
| who were taken to New York by Millss
| detectives ostensibly on the ground
| that owing to race prejudice in Ashe-
| VILE the negroes We're in danger OF
bodily harm and the police court
docket was produced to show that the
boys We're worthless characters.
Money Being Spent.
The case is exciting much interest
and Is said to be causing the distrl'
| button of quite lot of cash in this
4 vicinity. 1t Is alleged that severa
men who are in position to reacl
1 witnesses have been receiving large
| sums for their services. Several negro
cabmen. and servants are now In goot
/ circumstances, and the numerous detec'
tives who have been engaged on boti
i sides are becoming Independently rich
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-11
Organize Board of Trade.

specla1 to The Times Dispatch.l
BEDFORD CITY, VA. March 10.-An
adjourned meeting of the business and
at the courthouse Friday the object
of which was to organize board of
trade to promote the business inter-
large attendance, and much harmony Of
purpose and interest was manifested.
An organization was erected by the
election OF Mr.. O. G. Bell president.
w. Richardson, secretary treasurer An
advisory board was chosen. composed Of
the following gentlemen: Messrs. w. j..
". A, Fitzpatrick II. o. Thomas, Paul
Rnrgamin, ]. G. Smith. j. r. Summer
son, w. A. Falconcr and j. A. Smith