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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
His Reception.

Young Mani have called, sir, to re-
ouest the hand of your daughter in
marriage Old Grumleigh-Has she ac-
cepted you? Young Man ~ Yes, sir.
Old Grumleigh-Then what do you
want to come around and bother me
with your troubles fort
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
Old English Elections.

As an illustration of the violence
that was once common during political
campaigns in England is a quaint bill
from a lawyer after an election at An
dover in 176S: ''To being thrown out
of the George inn. AndOver, to my legs
being thereby broken, to surgeons bill
and loss of time and business, $500"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

Chancellor Day has not arrived at
that stage in his philosophy which will
make it necessary for him to advocate
the killing Of all people who are unable
to prove that they are millionaires, but
he seems to be gradually working up
10 IL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

Commander Peary has the honor Of
being the first man to receive a gold
medal from the National Geographic
Society. The medal was presented re
Gently by President Roosevelt In behalf
Of the society, which desired to recog-
nlze the distinguished services of the
explorer In wrestling It's secrets from
the frozen north.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

John Sharp Williams says the White
House is too damp to live in. Mr..
Grover Cleveland is ready to furnish
living testimony that it didn't make a
human skeleton Of him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20
Mistaken Aim.

"Your aims are all wrong" said the
political economist.
"You must be right on that point, I"
said the anarchist. 1T is notifying to
see how few of our bomb throwers hit
the right person. Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

A Western minister preached a ser
mon on 1.-The Cash Value Of a Con-
science" the other day, but we doubt
whether any western banker will ever
loan money on one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

Even when surgery has reached the
point where a severed head can be re-
attached to the body, there Is still
much to be desired for the man who
sadly needs better head than the one
he's got
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

First Insurance Company, 1899.
The Society of Assurance for Wild
ows and Orphans was the first known
life insurance company and was estab-
lished in London in 1899.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

Hall Game says he pays no attention
TO literary critics. Still, he Is doubt
less hoping that 1t will be a long time
before the critics cease paying any at
tention to him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

The Drygoods Magazine says We
shall soon be wearing paper garments.
AS for us we shall insist that they be
tried on the small boys first
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

A Pennsylvania man has invented a
railroad tie that cannot be walked on.
What is really needed, however, is
railroad rail that cannot be ridden off
~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

A man in Tunbridge Wells, England,
has whiskers 16 feet long. With little
financial help he should have no trouble
starting a hair mattress factory.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

That young man who says he was
asleep when he broke into q saloon and
attacked the saloonkeeper and his wife
must be rather strenuous when he is
awake
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

The treasury has put 10000 new SO
bills In circulation. Naturally the pes
Bimist thinks Mr.. Rockefeller will get
at least $4,000 of them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

In vision Count Tolstoi has seen all
the western nations become the vassals
Of Japan Naturally his first thought
was to write a book about 1t.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

Considering the advertising she has
been getting out Of the Thaw case, it is
safe to conclude that it will not be nee
essary for Miss Mackenzie to lose any
Jewels next season.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

Education Is a great thing, no doubt,
but the best housekeepers didn't get
kheir knowledge out of bookA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

Burn your love letter." says Ella
Wheeler Wilcox. Afraid OF spontan-
sous combustiOn2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

The other day a 17-year-old boy was
found dead in room of a rear tene-
ment In New York City. He was
dressed In a flannel shirt, high boots,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

If Rockefeller were not a patient
man he might by this time have be-
come ''touchy" concerning his wig.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

It Is the man who pays the bills
who Is first converted to the theory that
the pace Is a bit too rapid.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

The man who takes out life insur-
ance without solicitation is never what
is known as a good risk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-20

Nothing but a whole lot of worry
usually comes to those who wait
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03

to set it aside. saying he would eatait
later. He complained of not feeling
we'll, and asked her to send for the doc
tor. She sent a messenger at once, and
he could recline on the bed, respiration
: had ceased.
Assistance from friends was mme-
diately at hand. and messages were dis
patched to the absent children-NIrs.
&c. ST. J. Beauclerk and Mr.. Macon II.
Coleman, of Richmond.
Arrangements have been made to
have the burial at the Presbyterian
3 O'Clock.
Edward Henry Coleman was born at
old family homestead in lower part of
Amelia county, on the 18th Of Febru-
under Egb 1 6: Leigh; n ls47: NJ.
Coleman was appointed to fill va
cancy. and elected clerk in 1854, and
between 1869 to,,uls75, when the ohec
was held by military appointees. 1Ie
was the youngest son of Captain
TArmistead and Elizabeth Quarles Cole
man, of chestnut Grove" Amelia coun-
Ety.
Coleman r Of Bic Riehmnnd Va, and two si
5daughters-Mrs. w. T. Robertson and
Mrs. Charles st. John Beauclerk, OF
ters-Alrs. Evelyn Boisseal, of Din
widdie county, an Mrs. Julia r, Cole
man. Of Amelia.
For sixty-two years, ALr. Coleman
cheerful manner and familiarity with
all the details Of his Office made him
popular with all classes and especially
with the members of the bar, To his
intimate friends, and they were many.
and he enjoyed and gracefully acted
the title. s5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
equity CLERK
COLEMAN DEAD
Fasses Away Suddenly at His
Home After Having Risen
for the Day
SIXTY YEARS EARS; Of SERVICE &C.
SIXTY YEARS EARS OF SERVICE ::
Appointed Deputy Under Egbcr1
G. Leigh in IS47 Succeeding
Him Six Years Later.

AMEL1A VA. April County
Clerk Ell. Coleman is dead. With pro-
found sorrow Amelia mourns the loss
Of zone Of her oldest and best citizens,
and for sixty years deputy clerk, ana
clerk of her County and Circuit Courts.
Mr.. Coleman enjoyed the fullest con
fidcnce and esteem of this community,
and during the many years of his oc-
cupancy Of this office has had no oppose
ton for the place. During the past
year lie has for several long interv...
been unable to appear at his Office:
though at times was well enoughsto get
out a little in the mild sunny days. ~his
was brought to him BY his daughter,
Mrs. w. T. Robertson. but he asked her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
What EMPLOYEES Saw.

1t was stated last night by one OF thu
largest of the masters that the threat
ened strike is not regarded as Of seriouii
moment. The unionists claim about got
as belonging in their ranks. but several
shops employ only non-union men. Thltt
master painter stated also that the meet
ing to be held tonight was only one reg
ularly called, and that is was not called
especially to discuss the threatened strike
He also declared that Mr.. Sullivan would
not be heard. He said the journeynier
demanded that the master painters stgl
an agreement for two years for the clsodt,
shop and that the masters association
lwohld never agree to this.
boring for nine hours Il day at $3.50 pei.
diem. Some receive $2.75 per day. Thel
are demanding $3.50 per day. an eight's
hour day and a closed shop.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
OBITUARY.
:salTiTohn p. Manning.

SAAAA = ~
lice Commissioner Chris, Manning, Of
this city. died yesterday at Tucson.
AriZ.
Instructions have been sent to have
the body prepared TOR shipment to his
home here. 33e
4 Mr.. Manning's relatives are lnystiflcd
as, to cause Of his death, He was TWEEN
tty-seven years old and had been
engaged With his brother here in the
plumbing contracting business. Tie left
Richmond in October for Tucson.
Lewis Roger,
Lewis Roger died yesterday Mt New,
port News. Va, aged thirty-siN years.
Tho funeral will take place at 10
O'clock this morning from the Sacred
Heart Cathedral III this city. The In
torment Will beFin Mount Calvary Gem
5etery.
Try Roger of this city; four sisters
and two brothers. liking at No. 512
North Fifth Street.
Funeral Of Mr.. Gary.
ys The body of Mir. Thomas Garland
Gary, y who d led at Long Heacli, Cal,
on March 18th. reaches ri ehnond last
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
Stop Drinking!
Orrlne VIII Destroy all 81 Desire for
Whlskey or Herr d. b X

A Michigan Druggist, n. G.. Coleman,
has made a thorough study Of various
cures for the liquor habit. and gives
this as result Of his investigation:
Before taking the agency of Orrine,
went to "a considerable trouble to earn
aIboutit,a, become confident, that y was q
out byHa raliable firm"
Write for free book IN thu cure Of
alcoholism to the Orrine cp. Yasl llnEton,
u, Mailed sealed, o|fSs a 81 scosta sbli
$l per box. ss HI
orrine is sold by Folk N llcr Drug Co,
I'ol y NJ Her, chlld rey ca y !,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
Plot Against the King.

BERLIN. April IA dispatcl,8to the
8Tagleblatt from Czernowitz. AUSTRIA
Hungary, not far from the Roumanlnni
frontier. says that Intelligence has
been received there from Ducharesti
to the effect that a. plot has
been discovered at the Roumaninn ca n
Kital against King Charles and Ills gov-..
Gernment. Tho city OF Bucharest, 1t q s.
added, is in state Of great element;
peasants are not permitted to enter
the capital and numerous arrests have
s been made. ~ III 3gSs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
Luncnburg.

Ce3t1Sf'U11 & M.
lSpecial to The Times Dispatch.]
MhA..ItRIN. VA. April Last night
was extremely cold here, and this
morning ice one niche thick could be.
found In places freely exposed. A por-
ton OF the snow that fell here Sunday
can yet be seen In many places, aud
the ground frozen hard, and at 12
O'clock to-day had thawcd very little.
1t is estimated by the older class OF
farmers and fruit raisers In this sec
ton that portion OF the early fruit
crop ha been destroyed. and unless
I. tie weather moderates this evening a
large portion Of that already left will
go up Early vegetables has been
damaged to great extent as we'll as
grass crops.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
BAD FIRE AT NEWBERN. D
Estimated That Property Valued
Al $4,000 Was DESTROYED.

5 NEWBERN. N. C.. April - The
worst fire that has visited this city
In many years occurred this morning
j. M. Arnolds stable on Middle Street
a strong wind, blowing from the
North, carried embers to the block oi5
residences on Pollock Street. VIZ a
A number OF fine dwellings were
burned with their contents. The First
Baptist Church was on fire once. but
1T was put out Twenty horses wereS
burned IN the Arnold tables. The loss
IThere IS practically no insurance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03

night and the funeral will take place
Fthis AFTERNOONS.
Mr.. Gary was in his thirty-third
year, and leaves, besides his WIFE, one
sister, Mrs. r. 3. Halves, Of Kansas
City, No. and two brothers. Messrs.
Charles Park and Samuel NJ. Gary, OF
this city,
The funeral will take place at Trim
rity Methodist Church at . o'clock this
afternoon. and the interment will be
IN OakWood,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
Cumberland.

ISpecia! to The Times-Dispatchl
STODDERT., CUMBERLAND COUN-
TI.Aprll 2.-Thc unprecedented warm
spell OF last week has been followed
by a cold snow that covered tho,
ground for nearly twenty-four hours
an dto-day a blasting cold wind ragged
iom the north. with rapidly falling
mercury. The ground Is hard frozen.
Green leaves on all trees and rose
bushes are frozena nd black at three
hours after sunrise. Peach crop Is
doubtless destroyed, and young plants
III beds damaged. Mercury registers
.twenty-eight degrees at $50, and fall
ing at the rate OF two degrees per
hour.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
4 Samuel NJ Taylor.
Especial 10 The rimes- Dispatch

--- fsTec7u1 D1spdtc j ---- :.
Mccormick Taylor. leading Berryville
business man. died at his home in that
place this morning after Il short illness.
He was born in Winchester tifty-seyen
Years ago. and was the son of the late
Major William Taylor. His mother was
a sister OF the late DR.. Hunter Mcclure,
of Richmond, and his widow was Miss
Fannie Moncure, Of. stanord county. va.
Hugh, Gertrude Lila Dora and Annie
Taylor all of Berryvil le--survtve. together
with two brothers. DIR. Hugh NJ. Taylor.
of Richmond. and William Taylor, OF
Texas, and one sister. Miss Annie Moss
TaylOr of New York
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
Demands Of Tournevnen.

- y
Mr. Sullivan stated last night that
lie had extended tho olive branch to
the Master Painters Association, and
that he did not want to see a strike
brought about. He had written to MIR.
a. p. wharton secretary OF the asso-
gciation asking that he be heard on
the demands OF tho Sjourheynlan paint
ers; but Fpto last light had received
no reply. He Will make no further
move, and, II his request is refused
definitely and finally, there will be
but one course open. and" said Mr.
Sullivan, II will be forced to act
He stated that journeymen painters
are ar, making less money 4. per day IN
the country, and that living expenses
arc here much higher than in amy.
other CITY, even Baltimore and Phila-
sdelphia. He thought that, consider
ling this fact, and the fact that the
fpaitners receive on the average only
S$2.25 FperiilaWpN1xoa'king Ioniyl abljut
months during tho year, their
demands twere just. On his reckoning,
iourneymen PAINTERS: receive an aver
.ge OF $3.50 a week.
AS to the report that two hundred
journeymen painters had gone out on
"a strike already, Mr.. Sullivan stated
strike had been ordered by him or by
anybody, else. as the master painters
We're first to be given the chance OF
hearing the demands Of the painters
before any action was taken.
Mr.. Sullivan spoke Very highly of
. several OF the master painters. md said
that several of them had already prac-
tically agreed to the demands of the
journeymen., bel eyingsthat they we're
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
DAMAGE IN GEORGIA..
Crops Injured and Fear Felt for

Peaches.
SAVANNAH. Ca. April 2.----Reportss
from Middle and South Georgia I'M icAte8
that Vegetables and farm crops have been
seriously damaged by the cold of the lnsis
two days. They We're we'll advanced 8fOrs
this time. Growers Tonight say they ara
has been damaged. Fear is felt on ac-s
count of rto-night's low temperat ure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
ID Iff -
Raleigh,
fSpectal TO The Tim es. D,snatch1

Raleigh.
Especial to The Times Dispatchl
RALEIGH N. c., April 2.-Therc was
freezing weather throughout this Sec
ton this morning, the mercury regis
ttering 2S In the observatory OF tho
Raleigh Weather Bureau. Killing frosts
are reported from all the principal
points in the western ana central
sections of tho State. II is feared
that there is almost a clean sweep
OF fruits and truck. although the real
conditions as to these crops cannot
be ascertained as yet. The fact that
truckers. especially berry growers, arc
generally prepared to cover the vines
and protect them from sudden cold
and frost causes tho hope to be ems
tcrtained thattthe damage in the truck
ana berry sections wIlanot be SO great.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03

in Newport News on
the list of April, LOUIS ROGER.
Funeral will take placesSin Rich-
mond WlSDNIIoDAY.s 10fA A. NJ, ut the
Sacred Heart Cathedral. Louisa pa
ii. pers please copy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
YOUNG MAN SHOT
HIMSELF IN HAND
CONTINUED from First Page.)

with blood squirting from his left
hand.
They again set out for home, but
Mr. Bralnurds hand was bleeding so
sprofuscly that she insisted on going
into Mrs. Robinson's house to bind
up the wound and summon assist
iance.
After talking with Chief Werner and
Captain Barefoot. the young lady con-
scented to go home with friend. ana
Captain Burfoot took Mr.. Brainard to
the Second Police Station, where a
second examination was held. Tho
ambulance had been called in tho
meanwhile. but Mr., Brainard, although
suffering intensely. declined to have
his wound dressed, and was finally
taken by Captain l3nrfoot to his home,
No. llG East Franklin Street, whore
his family physician was summoned.
Tho young mnn,Swa found to have
an ugly wound In the palm Of his left
hand, tho ball having gone entirely
through and crushed tho two middle
fingers. lIea declined to make any.
statement for publication last night,
except that the shooting was an acct
dent; yssS OK a,rs8 55gBssts N Sss VI 5s 4.
Tho police dldandt enter any charge
against Mr.. Brainard. Rs lie had per,
mission to carry q ptstol. II
Air. George H., H. Cole returned to
washington. # p II 81, M onday.' having
spent the past ten "a q u NM wi III B his
Sfather. MI, $. Cole, ef No. % South
ssg!nes Street,, N, 4, -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
Children 5 Refers
SIS 4!8|

Virginia last night and reports from
different counties indicate that tile
fruit crop is damaged. particularly.tha
peach crop. The apple crop is not
thought to be injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
Hanover.

Hanover.
Special to The Times-Dispatch.]
OFFLEY. HANOVER COUNTY, va,
April 1.-The thermometer this morn
Ing was down to eighteen, and Ice
formed one-fourth of an inch. All@of
the early fruit blooms must have been
jIls1 h
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
IN MEMoR1AM.

faRer oyrH yea%G BGE asG %no deer se
parted this life April 81 ! 900.
n. BY HIS CHILDREN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
Louisa.

Louisa.
Especial to The Times Dispa .ehl
LOUISA. VA, April 2.-A7ter sum-
all the fruit trees to bloom, The Their
imometer reached 20 degrees last night
and ice was formed on all small ponds.
The fruit crop Is ruined. Tobacco
planters saved their plant beds by COW
cring them with canvas and bag
ging. In tho bright tobacco belt most
OF the tobacco plant beds will have
to be made over again. thus delay
ing the crop.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
WI = = =. = = = 2 = II 80
II SrecIal to The Timcs-Dispatch.1
Mrs. Catharine Eddy.
Special to The Times 7

Z WINCHESTER, VA. April 2.-NIrs
3Catharine Eddy. widow of Robert
Eddy died last night.at her home. three
miles north of Winchester. aged
before her marriage Miss Catharine
Morgan. of Shepherdstown. w. Va.
membersof the well-known family Of
l1.at l;nme.sl She is survived by three
5GauShters-Airs. Joseph Knight. and
Miss Lima Eddy, of Winchester, and
Miss Virginia eddy. hnre dE.4s.t lEtl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03

Just and in reason. But nothing cai h,
be accomplished unless they act as &
unit, and, until 1t Is agreed upon By
them In conference assembled--whlcl
seems unlikcly--this Will not come ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
Bo,y,,,dton.

EBoydton.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
BOYDTON. VA, April 2.-,rhc Ice
was lialf-inch thick here this morn
ing. and with piercing wind from the
northeast it was intensely cold, and
s 1t Is feared that fruit and early yege-
statiUn Is very much Injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
BLAST The HOPES.
FOR EARLY | FRUIT [
Reports from Many Sections
Unanimous in Expressing Opiil-
.ionfTllat Cold Has Been Fatal.
FROST in MANY PLACES {:
l>cal Test Will Not BE Found
Until Higher Temperature
Blackcns Buds.

Especial 10 rho Times y lspatch..

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
NORFOLll, VA, April "A heavy
freeze In the Norfolk county trucking
bolt last night with the thermometer,
down To thirty degrees did much dam
4 ngc In certain sections to growing
i crops, such as carly potatoes. peas ana
beans, ana fruit also suffered to Il
considerable extent. Strawberries were
III bloom, but these being close in the
vines were more protected and did
not suffer to such an extent as did
the fruit trees. which were In bloom.
The ground was frozen sufficiently
lard to bear the weight OF a man In
/ the truck fields. rruckerg said tho
full extent Of the damage could not
be told until the sun appears and
blackens the injured truck
In other sections II was said that
the wind, which blew heavily through
out the night, blew the water out OF
the cups OF the flowers of the fruit
trees and berry plants, which We're
from this reason, truckers believe,
saved from freezing and destruction.
In many parts Of the great small
fruit and vegetables region surround
Ing Norfolk there was no damage
wrought last night. but farmers are
apprehcnsiye that trouble may come
to-night. In view of the Weather Blu
reauG prediction Of fair weather accom-
panied by frost. Should the wind not
blow Tonight the crops are likely to
suffer
II. A. lIyslop. who is largely inter-
esteh in truck raising hcreabouts. said
this afternoon that he knew no one
whose crops suffered last night. but
all whom he knew who were advised
Il OF the prediction OF the Watcher Blu
reau were fearful OF what may hap-
pen Tonight
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
& Captain A. Mangu1n.s
. [specIal ID The Tlmes.Dis. ntcl d

DURHAM. N. c.. April 2.--Captain a..
Mangum, cousin of the lato Senator
Willy p. Alnngum who was Vice Presi-
dent of the United States. diedithi morn
ing after brief illness. He has been
in feeble health for some time, and his
death was no surprise. Captain Mangum
was eighty-odd years OF ago. and prac-
tticed law until recently. He was widely
known and his death created much sad
ness. He is survived by q host of rela-
tiXoa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-03
Danville.

Danville.
Especial to The, Times Dispatch.l
D-.. WILLIE, VA. April Last
night one OF the coolest snaps ever
8eMterienccd In this section so late as
Aliril fell upon the people without
notice. and as a result large portion
OF the early crops were destroyed al
most entirely.
The temperature fell TO about TWEEN
s y or twenty-five degrees In the city
end the county No frost has been re-
ported but several small streams were
ftozen over. Much fear has been en-
t'rtained that the tobacco plants, which
have Just been placed In their beds,
+ have gone the way OF other yegeta-
ten. Cabbage plants, which are much
HARDER. and which, were planted In the
sane beds. wers killed In many places.
III case this Is the ease the farmers of
tie 1bacco- growing belt will suffer
1f.iicr loss