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Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18
ss,ooo Fire at ThompsonviIIe.

ThompsonvilIe Conn. Oct 17.-Fire today destroyed the Enfield Country club house here with it's contents. which included personal effects of it's members. The loss on the building and furnishings will amount to $2,000 and to the personal effects of members of s1.000. The cause of the fire is un- known.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18
Eruss.I. Rowdis. Smash widdows.

d by the crowds with cries for Fer
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18
Former Mayor of Norvvslk Dead.

Norwalk. Conn.,. Oct William E. Reed 1I years old died at his home here earlv today Mir. Reed was a former mayor of the city. councilman, and water commissioner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18
New Haven Woman Burned by Ex-
 pIodinc oil Stove.

New Haven. Oct. i1.-An exploding oil stove at 36- Chestnut street today set file to the clothing of Della Buck man burning her severely before it could De put out Shs was taken to d local ospital and Wiil recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18
Other Speakers.
DEMONSTRATIONS ELSEWHERE.
Attempt to Rush Barcelona Fortress to
 Release the Prisoners.

Lisbon, Oct. 17.-Cable despatches from Barcelona say that the situation there is increasingly disquieting. Twenty seven bombs have been thrown in the last four days. five per sons being killed and twenty-one wounded.
 On Saturday an attempt was made to rush the fortress of Monjuich to re- lease the prisoners. A bomb was thrown against the door. but it failed t0 explode and the attacking party fled on the approach of the guards.
 Police Capture Flag in Genoa Pro-
 Genoa, Oct. 17.-A pro-Ferrer pro- cession, in which many of the march CTS carried flags draped with crepe. 6ne of them having carieature of King Alfonso. with tine inscription Al fonsO is nolster. caused q night with the police today The police sue eeeded in capturing The offending flag but little injury was done on either side The proeession was prevented from approaching. the Spanish consul St=,
 Crowds Kissed Archbishop of Pisa.
 Pisa. Italy. Oct. 17.-CardinaT Pietre Main. archbishop of Pisa and several bishops. &wlIils attending the congress C sacred music here today, were hiss
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18
Steamship Arrivals.

At Liverpool: Oct. r. Baltic. from New York: Carmania from New York At Southalnpton: Oct. l7, St. Paul. from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

Brussels. Oct 17.-Big Ferrer dem nhstrations were held in the principal cities of Belgium today. At Liege rowdies. smashed the windows of churches and religious establishments.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

The Opening Of Great Britsin's first aviation meeting has not fulfilled the promises and expectations of it's pro- motors.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18
Mre. Buchanan at Buffalo Notified.

cabelgfam was sent to Mrs. Bu- chanan at Buffalo. notifying her of the death of her husband and asking for instructions. The American embassy and the coroner took charge of Mir.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

In His Eagerness to Com-lete his education at the Chicago university high school, Benjamin Louis. 19 years, stole a revolver and a pair of opera glasses.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18
Aged Sexton Died on Church Steps.

New Haven. Oct 17.-Stricken with heart disease in front of St. Paufs church of which he had been sexton for fifty years. Lewis Chandler died on the steps of the church today. He was s1 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

ouuc oV.
 More Than 7o,ooo Men Will Be en- gagged in the Japanese army manoeu- Nres next month
 Hall caine, the Author, suffered a serious attack of heart disease at his home in London.
 counterfeiters Working almost in the treasury have invaded Washing ton with spurious money.
 The New s2o,ooo, 900 Naval Harbor at Dover, England, was formally open ed by the Prince of Wales.
 According to the Revised Law in Japan physicians are not allowed to advertlse In any way whatever
 The Government of San Domingo is not paying any serious attention to the border uprising on the Haytiep iron tier.
 Discoveries of Precious Stones and gold in Liberia have been reported to the state department by George w. Ellis.
 p Colonel Roosevelt and Party arrived at Nairobi, British East Africa The colonel has killed three more ele- phants.
 The Opening Of Great Britain's first aviation meeting has not fulfilled the promises and expectations of it's pro- motors.
 Frank Pierce, acting secretary of the interior, designated 450.4S0 acres more as coming within the enlarged home stead act.
 The AdvissbiIity of the Adoption by the war department of plants for pu- rifying water by the so-called ozone process is to be considered.
 Count 6ernstorff, the German ann bassador to the United States, had an audience with the emperor and. will sail in a few days for the United States.
 In His Eagerness to Com-lete his education at the Chicago university high school, Benjamin Louis. 19 years, stole a revolver and pair of opera glasses.
 Because He Was Suspected Of re- cent bomb outrages in Sweden, Prof. Martin Ekenburg, well-known Swed- ish scientist in London, has become demented.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18
Condensed Telegranls

Mineral Oil Showed an Increase. in It's export during the year ending June 30.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

p Colonel Roosevelt and Party arrived at Nairobi British East Africa. The colonel has killed three more ele- phants.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

Counterfeiters Working almost in the treasury have invaded Washing ton with spurious money.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

Hall Caine, the Author, suffered a serious attack of heart disease at his home in London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

The New $2o,o0o, 900 Naval Harbor at Dover England, was formally open ed by the Prince of Wales.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

More Than 7o,o0o Men Will Be en- gagged in the Japanese army manoeu- vres next month.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

According to the Revised Law in Japan physicians are not allowed to advertise in any way whatever.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

Because He Was Suspected Of re- cent bomb outrages in Sweden, Prof. Martin Ekenburg, a well-known Swed- ish scientist in London, has become demented.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

The Advissbiity of the Adoption by the war department of plants for pu- rifying water by the so-called ozone process is to be considered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

Frank Pierce, acting secretary of the interior, designated 450. .4S0 acres more as coming within the enlarged home- stead act.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

Count 6ernstorff, the German ann bassador to the United States, had an audience with the emperor and will sail in a few days for the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-18

Discoveries of Precious Stones and gold in Liberia have been reported to the state department by George w. Ellis.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
DR.. COOK IN THE CITY
TOMORROW EVENING

Cook will arrive in Washington %
morrow afternoon at o'clock. At j
O'Clock he VIII receive newspaper men,
and in the evening will lecture at the
National Theater II he stays here
until Monday a reception will be given
him by the District Commissioners. II
ne leaves tomorrow night. his coming
and going will be like that Of any other
citizen
DR.. Cooks representa- tives were I'M
able TO tell or his plans for Monday.
For this reason a reception in which the
Chamber of Commerce and the Board Of
Trade were ready TO join was
abandoned Commissioner Macfarland
brought the riatter to the attention of
the Board OF Commissioners. which
vas ir session this morning. and il was
decided to give him an official welcome
ii he stayed until Monday.
Because of the uncertainty of DR..
Cooks being here. it was decided that
no Individual invitations would be is
sued, but that d general invitation
would be given to those who wished tc
be present Monday morning.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
MAY GIVE AVIATION
$1,000 PRIZE HERE
Chamber of Commerce Con
siders Hanging Up a
Purse.

The Chamber OF Commerce NAV. offer
$1,000 prize II the next international
aviation meet is held in Washington.
The aviation committee of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, composed Of A. Left
wen Sinclair, chairman; d. J. Callahan
ana Joseph Richardson, met az noon to-
day and decided to recommend that the
organization offer such a prize. pro-
vided the event is held in the CAPITAL.
The committees report viii go before
the board OF directors for adoption
Wednesday, and, later, before the entire
membership OF the Chamber
To the report will be attached a
resolution offered by Mr.. Sinclair al
today's meeting of the committee which
passed unanimously.
The resolution provides that Congress
shall Al the earliest possible cate pro-
vide an appropriation for holding the in
ternational aviation meet and that
copies Of he resolution shall be sent
Immediate 90 the President OF tho
. United states, the Secreta ries OF War
ana dNS, the Commissioners of the
( District. the chairmen of the Committees
on the District in the Hens. and ia the
Senate: the chairmen Of the Committees
on Military Affairs. and the chairmen OF
tnS committees on Naval Nhairs
The resolution. in full, is rs follows.
whereas, The city OF Washington
the Nations Capital, possesses ali the
I necessary advantages and is the mosl
appropriate place I'm the United States
FOR the holding Of the great Interna-
tional aviation meet in 1910. ara,
whereas, The importance OF this meet
and the peculiar propriety OF it's being
. held al. or near, the National Cauitai
should be recognized by the National
Government, as well rs by tie public
spirited citizens Of Washington, Bal
timore. Norfolk. and elsewhere. there
fore. be IT
Resolved. That it is the sense Of the
Washirgtor Chamber Of Comm arce that
the Congress Of the United states
should, at the earliest possible date, by
resolution and appropriation, give in
centlVe and enCOura cement to the pfo-
posed meet, and add its Endorsement to
the movement 10 bring this great inter
national event to the National CAPITAL
and thus promote the study and devel-
opment OF the wonderful art OF aerial
navigation.
Resolved further. That the committee
heretofore appointed 10 consider the
question Of bringing he meet to Wash
ingtOn. transmit a copy OF these reSOlli-
tiOuS 10 the President OF the United
rotary OF the Navy, the Commissioners
Of the District of Columbia. the chair
men OF the Committees on the District
of Columbia iu the Senate and House of
Representatives, the chaiTmen Of the
Committees on Military Affairs. and the
Chalrmen Of the Committees on Naval
Affairs.
Resolved further. mat the committee
do everything else in its power 10 bring
about the selection OF Washington as
tho place for the holding Of the inter
national aviation meet
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
RUMOR IN LONDON
NOW GAINED DOWN

LONDON. Oct. 2.-London newspaners
particularly the Star, have given IN
their frantic effort 10 prove that a Sc
cret British expedition discovered the
North Pole before either DR.. Cook or
Commander Peary reached II.
The idea was one Of the most weird
ever conjured up, but the British people
seized on to it with avidity and pur-
sued IT in the vain hope that # could be
shown that the English outdid the
Americans IL this banner exploration.
Notwithstanding the many impossible
features, the London editors took the
story seriously--au incompreFensfble
thing 70 anyone who fails 10 appreciate
the Britons' passionate aversion TO be-
ing outdOpe.
The editors sent their best men tc in
NesJigate the rumor. The original rImor
Was amplihed by another report that Tho
British Royal Geographical Society
knew ALI about the secret expedition and
when the members said they did NOT tine
reporters and editors refused 10 believe
them. Even now some Of the newsDa Der.
men remain convinced that the ceeOc-
raphers are keeping silent because they
don think the time ripe for publicity
and that I'm due time, all the facts win
come out.
The British press is finding much COM
fort in the contention that Commander
Peary did not leave Captain Bartlett he
hinc when he made his final dash Pole
ward because he wanted 60 keen the
honor OF reaching the big nail' to him
self, but because Bartlett was q British
subject The papers are making the
most Of this and seem to be getting a
lot OF Satisfaction out or It.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02

ing their ears TO catch every word Of
1t. He told how the Chamber had used
its influence TO have the Government
not reduce its force OF employees at the
Navy Yard, and how the employees, ap-
preeiating this. had sent their repre-
sentative, Thomas F. carroll. to the
cna noer to inform thar body that they
HOIiu enter a car IN the parade. simply
20 assist IN making Il 4 success as a
PdS cant de said the employees had dug
down into their pockets TO make the
car ereditable floral display. not with
the view OF winning a prize hut with
lne one oD9ect OF desiring TO cooperate
with the Chamber.
Mr. carroll was present. and. when
president Guide finished ne was called
1 Forward TO accept the grand Drize
There was a delegation OF Navr 'yard
employees on hand to witness the for
NAL taking over Of the trophy. VIII On
Mr.. Carroll did credita bly,. making an
appreciatve reply TO all that Presi-
dent Guide had said.
Others Awarded
After-this the president Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce relinquished the i'm
provised announcer's platform to Chair
man Isaac Cans, who proceeded to give
out the remaining twenty-seven awards
With each presentation the chairman
had something appropriate TO say. and,
in many instances, the recipients re-
sponded
George Eikins Reed, jr., the twelve-year-
old, who piloted the Browniekar, win
sing fifth place in the gasolent section,
was presented with a tire big enough
for him to drive his machine through.
he was held up, so that every body
could get good look at the youthful
autoist while the presentation was be-
ing made. When he was placed on the
floor again, he proudly placed the tire
over his shoulder and turning to Chair
man Cans and the judges. who were
stationed back o. him, said. Il thank
a corner OF the hall where he could
examine the tire, and he remained alb
sorbed in his trophy until the recep-
ton broke up
Miss Marguerite Watson, who drove
with Master Reed, marched up with
him to receive the trophy.
T. NJ. Hays, OF DraUEhOn's Business
College, whose car won first prize in
the commercial float. received The
Times cup. offered In this division
Harry Wardman received the silver
trophy of the Florists Club, which was
won by his gOndola car
Mrs. T. 3. Spence, as pretty as when
she sat in a pink she'll held in a pink
flower basket, I'd drove her machine
70 victory in tbs electric division. was
presented with a bronze statue mounted
on a handsome pedestal
When the tWenty-eighth award had
been presented the guests were served
with a BUFFET luncheon.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
Deaths.

Joseph ID. HOriskey, IS years, Govern
ment Hospital for Insane.
Anna *. kereutzer. ~ years, Garfield
Hospital
Nehemiah Albiston, 20 years, Govern
ment Hospital for Insane.
Eliphalet Whittlesey, So years, Iowa
Circle
Tavenia VI. King, ~ years, . Rhode
Island avenue northwest.
Alex. nder Ebberts. 81 years. 1920 NJ
street northwest
Edward J.. Hunter. S. years. George
Washington University Hospital.
W. Mostly Williams, 80 years, Prof
deEcc Hospital.
Mary W. Purman. SO years, 1922 Lamont
street.
valentine Smuck, - years. g = street
northeast
Milton r.. Madison, ; months, 80 Logan
place northwest.
Chester A. Elliott, months, 1905 y
street northeast.
George e. Thompson. IS days. SIS Sew
enth street southwest.
Margaret A. Rogers, > minutes, S5
Orleans place northeast.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
PEARY BACK HOME
SEEKING SECLUSION

PORTLAND. Ne. oct. 2.-Delighted
with his New York ovation, Commander
Robert =. Peary and his wife arrived
here today from their participation in
the Hudson-Fulton celebration. They
VIII remain in this city tonight and to-
morrow will go 70 their Eagle Island
home. There they will remain in seclu-
sion until after the publication OF
Peary's statement on DR. Cook, bv the
York.
Please let me alone, gentlemen" said
Ftary today, to the newspa perrnen. Il
v sh TO go 70 my home and remain
IIeIe quietly When my statement is
published may have something fur-ther
10 say II IL seems needfuL"
Peary stated that the crew OF the
Roosevelt has been disbanded "a New
%, and he had no Information as to
what would be done with the vessel !.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
FREE LUNCHES
ARE DOOMED TO GO
Liquor Dealers Decide They Won't Antagonze Eating
Houses So TimeH IGNORED Institution and Friend
Of the PenniIess Will Be Banished~

toper lS-no steaming hot sausage seTV-
ed between slices Of fresh, white bread;
no toothsome roast beef with the Juice
oozing from its red-brown sides. and
all with scent glass OF beer. No;
after October IS the free lunch patron
must satisfy himself with a dry cracker
or two and bit Of cheese. Not even
an olive will he find on the free lunch
counters Of our city.
This partial abandonment or a time
hOnOred- institution is the result of the
decision OF the members Of the Wash
ingtOn Liquor Dealers Association to
abide by its recent decision that the
free lunch should go. because the IT,
cenced food purveyors, finding their
trade diminishing. carried protest to
the Excise Board.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
Died.

'AErER-On Tuesday September Is. 1900.
az San Diego. cal. CASSIUS. son of Rob
ert NJ and Elizabeth BaIch Carter.
EnMU NDS-Ou Monday September -. 1909
"a Lake George. y. Y. CATHARTNE
FORNANCE, wife Of the late Major Frank
II. Edmunds
MARR-On Friday. October l. 1902 at J. 81
D. m. Mrs. CAROLINE o. s. MARI. yed
nfty-siN years.
Mrs Mari was born ia this city ffty-slx
years ago. Her death occurred after n
short illness at the residence OF her daugh-
ter. Mrs Louis Birch 800 Harrison street.
Mrs Mari was a prominent worker IN sew
eral local charitable organizations.
SMTTH-On Fridsy October 4. 1909, at HIS
residence 1921 . street northwest, j. MS
BET SMITH. or Athens. Ga.
WILLIAMSON Friday October I. 1909 ".
MOSEl WILLIAMS.
Funeral services N 1881 TC1th street
northwest on Sunday. October 3. 1909. AT
o'clock p. m. Friends invited. Inter
ment private. It.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02

Rather than autaEonize the lunch
room men the saIoOnkeeper members OF
the association decided TO give up serv-
ing elaborate free lunches. Therefore
October is has been selected as the day
to begin the free lunch patrons period
OF mourning.
The Liquor Dealers Association.
through Secretary Joseph DepOni. has
just informed the excise board OF the
free lunch ban. and the board in whose
hands toe local liquor mans fate rests,
has returned its hearty approval
Another decision by the liquor men s
organization is that hereafter no scent
GROWERS" will be sold. Instead, the
minimum charge for pitcher of beer
viii be 20 cents. This step was taken
by the saloon men because Of the COM
plants against their selling GROWERS
TO passing teamsters and the lower
class of patrons.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
Little, Soldiers

In your blood are the millions of cor
puscles that defend you against disease.
To make and keep these little soldiers
healthy and stTng, is simply to make
and keep the be ID of the right quality
and quantity.
This is just what Hoods Sarsapsrilla
does-it helps the little soldiers in your
blood 10 fight disease for you
It cures scrOfuls. eczema, eruptions.
catarrh rheumatism. anemia, nervous
ness, dyspepsia debility, and builds up
the whole system.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
CRACK AyIATORS
IN TOURNAMENT
Large Entry of Biplanes and
MonoplaneS for Paris
Flights.
Continued from First Page

Bresuet, double monoplane: Bankers,
aviator hiplane; Paulhan. Voisiu Mar
quezy, MOnoplane: Maurice Clement, BIZ
plane: Henry Rougier, Voisin: Saulnier,
mOnoplane: Sanchez Besa- Chill, NOisin:
Sanchez Besa second entry) Voisin
Hubert Latham, Antoinette monoplane.
One OF the freak machines is that OF
JacQueine, who was formerly national
cycle champion. He designed the mono
plane himself and it is especially built
TO lit itself out Of water, although il
viii un on the ground also. The mono
planes are all notifications of the Bier
lot or Antoinette machines and the hi
planes are all much like the Wright and
Curtis models
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
CHURCH NOTICES.

sPIRITUALIsT-Tho First Association ~
SpirituaiisJs meet IN Fythisn Tempe. 1912
sth St y. ", At 30 ,. m. Preliminary
messages by Ms Williams. Address ~
Rev George ". Rates and noEsaEcs by Mrs
kates Free meetings All invited. u
OPENING SERVICE az 'rcopie's Church
/ House. ~ East Capitol st.. al u a. m. sun
DAY. October 8 Rev Charles Ferguson. pas
tor, viii speak on The Future Work OF The
Peoples Church House. All cordially I'm
yIted. Il
THEosoPHY-Lecture. "The Nature of.Thc-
( osophical Proofs" at headquarters. Wasr-
inEton Branch. TheosophicaI society. on
sunday october 8. p. m. Public invited
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. EizEth AMI
q streets northWest-Rev. samuel II. sreene
y u pastor $50 a. m. Sunday school. r
~ Bristov, superintendent Public worship
Viz sermons by the pastor II a. ~ and
80 p. m Teachers Bible Class. THURSDAY.
y M Cnurch prayer meeting. D. m. In
ocavor meetings. TUESDAY S p m and sun
aay, $50 and SIS. p m. All are cordially
invited ft
W. G. A--Vesper service sunday 81 an
cor. leth and r SITS Christ Fsre-ar,ir.7,l
Speaker. General Secretary Mis- Florence Al
Brown Social hour. All women arc invited
Orchestral accompaniment Il
EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCsTFSSCF
CHURCH Scottish Rite Hail 1907 g sfraef
northwes t-Services SUNDAY, II a. m. and s
D. m At II a. m. Bishop Oliver c. sabin
viii commence series OF a lessons two
each sunday, teaching how 10 heal the sick
and applying the rules. The morning Lecture
viii give the theory. the evening lecture wiz
make the application. This VIII be the onlg
free course given during the year. great
many persons have been cured Of so-cslied
incurable diseases by listening 20 similar lee
lures. Communion service IL a. Seats
free All invited It,
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE-First Church OF
Christ, Scientist. 18th and SITS W
Services sunday 1850 a. N. and p m
Subject, 'Unreality." Sunday school II a.
m Wednesday Evening Meeting 9 p. m
Public cordially invited. All seats free Free
Reading Room. 6ol Colorado Building Il
UNITARIAN-An souls Church. cor. ian
and L sts. DIT. Ulysses G. b Pierce. minis
ter- $40 a. m. Sunday school. II a. m.
morning service sermon by the minister
D. m. Young Peoples Religious CniCn- The
public invited TO all services. II
THE SECULAR LEAGUE-Pythian Temple
1912 9th 81. y. W. Address Sunday afternoou
al o'clock on Religion and Religions" by
Hyiand G Kirk A cordial welcome 10 ali.
seats free 1t'
PEOPLES OPEN AIR EVENsONG at Ca
thedrai grounds, MI St AIban. at D. 10
October 3-Tenth anniversary OF the opening
OF the National Cathedral School for Girls.
Special preacher, the RI Rev Arthur G. A
Hall. d. D. Bishop OF Vermont vested choir.
Take Tenleytovn cars. II
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
EXPLORERS REPORT
FAYORABLY ON COOK
Ten of Worlds Leading
Arctic Men Telegraph
Faith in Doctor.
TABLE OF BELIEF
IN EXPLORER COOK
Americans.

AMERICANS.
Major General 4. w. Greeley
les.
Rear Admiral George W. Mel
ville-I doubt IL.
Anthony FiaIs-U Undoubtedly.
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley-NO doubt about II.
ENGLIsHMEN.
l.. e. BerBacchi-I am undecided.
SIR George NareS-I want more
proof.
Lieut.. Ernest ShacISIeton--Unde-
cIded.
Capt Robert f. scott--Can't say
yes or no yet.
DANES.
Cnpt. Otto SVerdrup-CooI<'S
claims nre genuine.
Commander Hovgaard-Yes.
SWISS.
Dr. DeGUervaIn-COOIS's story IN
satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
STRANGE FIND OF MOURNERs

ALTOONA. Pa, oct. when the
mourners returned from the funeral OF
Martin ShoIIar. at Williamsburg they
reverentIy took his sword and self
which ne wore I'm the civil war, to Law
g. away. when roll or bills-S60O in all
dropped out - the belt.
The Washington times., 1909-10-02
Marriage Licenses.

Peter V. Murray and Nellie NJ Deving.
or Washington.
Harry v. Pifcr and ValIie Y. Johnson.
of Berryville. Va
NeJib y. Iekmiau and Byzantine
Moore, Of Washington.
Thomas a. SeabrOok. Of Passaic. y. J.,
and Enie +. Johnson, Of Sharon, Nd.
Edwin G. Reed and Ivy Kelleman, o.
Washington.
Louis g. Henderson and Eva NJ. Grymes
of King GeoINe county, Va.