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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
Next.

A broken pitcher was offered as tes-
timony that Ephraim Jackson, the col
ored prisoner, had whacked his wife
On the head. "The testimony doesn't
hold water" said the learned Judge.
From the Nav Bohemian.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator.
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, Csc.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or Liq'd. Csc.
Rough on Ffeas Powder or Liquid, 2sc.
Rough on Reaches, Pow'd, 15c. ,Liq'd, 25c.
Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, &c.
Rough on Skeeters, agreeable in use, Csc.
+. s. Wells, Chemist, Jersey City, N. j.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
GOOD REASON.

The poetical young man with soul
full eyes was walking with his mat
ter-o-fact brother by the riverside
down Kingston way last Saturday af-
ternoon.
How the stream losses in its slum-
bert" he exclaimed.
"Yes," answered his brother, "and
you would, too, If your bed were full
If. stOnes."-The Sketch.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

severe femaIa
doctor said Womb MD
have to go to thu
hospital for ' aU
operation, but i I
could not bear -
think lln of it. | de- L.
GIded to 2tryLydiiia
=. Pp1nkham's Veg.
etable COMPOUND
andSanatiye Wash
and was entirelvv
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

ACCORDING TO THE MELODRAMAS.
Genevieve, the Sewing Girl-why, we can't
explain
Dreadful villains try to hurl underneath a
train.
Ethelwyn. the Kitchen Maid, cannot go to
work;
Gangs Of scou,ndrels, she's afraid, in the
parking Turk.
Marguerite, the Pretty Cook, must desert
the sink,
For upon her trail a adook" and his min
ions stink.
After Housemaid Geraldine vicious ~rascals
That is Why, or % ! ween, h-ousewives
can't get help.
louisville Courier-Journal.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

DIVISION OF ARTISTIC LABOR.
Stella - "Kow do they plan to
spend the SUMNER"
Bella-"She. expects to draw the
countryside while her husband paints
the town."-New York Sun.
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A MAN OF P

do you regard higgins as a mai
of great depth?"
NO" answered Miss Cayenne;
This conversation is hard to follow.
But his is one of the natures that
avoid seeming shallow by being
Opaque. :-Wash1ngton Star.
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THE POINT.

Elderly Aunt - II suppose you
wondered, dear little Hans, why I
left you abruptly in the lane I saw
q man, and, oh, how I RANT"
Hans-"Did you get him?"-FIfes
gende Blaetter.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
1T WORKED.

Dill-"Has your wife q recipe for
removing spots from cIothing?"
Pickle TT should say she had!
She removed two five-spu:s from my
trousers pockets with q%uietness and
dispatch last night."-Iudge.
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FUTURE

II observe that you do a great
many favors for that. influential citi-
zen"
Those aren't favUrs,r answered
Senator Sorghum; chose are invest
ments. w Star
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GOOD SHOOTING.

Officer Ito recruit who has missed
every shot) Good heavens, man,
where are your shots going?"
Recruit (tearfuIIy) - II don't
know. sir; they left here all right
Punch.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
QUERY.

The child saw Mr.. Smith, wearing
a silk hat and smoking a cigar, go
past the house. Mamma" said she,
why doesn't Mr. Smith fix the
draught SOS the smoke'H go up his
chimney?"-Town and Country.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
ADMIRES H JOE

"Prinkly is q self-made man, isn't
he?"
Eyes, and he is always giving him.
self testimonials as to the excellence
of the Observation-Disclosures Tri,
bune.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

A diamond with a flaw is better
than a common stone without any i'm
observation-disclosures. So. 20 100.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

Hicks CAPUDINH Is the best Tene euye
relieves the aching and fever1snneso Its
the Gold and restores normal condltlones' and
liQuid-effects Immediately. 10G.~ 20 '-
Soc. atdrug stores
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

A surplus is that part Of your in
come that would remain with you ex-
cept for the fact that it never does.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

Perfdy often r~ecoils upon it
iauthor.-La F~ontaine.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
TESTIMONIAL.

Knicker - What books have
helped you most?"
Bocker-"Cook books; they saved
my life when I was first married.
New York Sun.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
Followers.

There can be no leaders unless
there be others who will follow
Rev. ]. III. McIlvaine.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
ADVICE.

Rev. G. NJ. Gray Feels 1t q Duty to
VIZ - Speak.
p"Any person suffering with back
saRche, urinary disorders or other evil
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

MUNYON'S DYSPEPSIA REMEDY
acts almost Immediately on the Gastr nS
Strength to digest almost everything that
has been put into it. 1t soothes sore ana
irrita ted stolmachs that have been impa,re.
by phys!c and injurious drugs. we canno.
from any Of the following symptoms 10
try this remedy: Distress after eatlng,
bloating OF the stomach Rising OF ue
food. Waterbrash Sour Stomach. fiears-
burn. Loss Of Appetite, Constipation,
Dizziness, Faintness. Palpitation OF the
heart. shortness Of breath, and nila Gee
We want every discouraged and despon-
dent sufrerer from Dyspepsia or !ndiges,
tion to cast aside all other medicine ana
give this remedy a trial. IT 1t falls Lo
give satisfaction I Will re1und KS vn
ney.
For sale by all druggists. Price, 2oc.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

If you are wise, thrust not your
hand in the fame.-St. Jerome.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

WOMAN
CURED
ByLydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable COMPOUND

Gardiner, Maine.-"I have been
great sufferer from organic tro III a
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NOT EXACTLY TICKLE.
"She's very tickle, isn't she?"
"Oh, L wouldn't say that. She's
been divorced only twice."-Detroit
Free Press.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

IF y0u wish to reach the highest
at the lowest.-Syrus.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
We never Know the worth Of waite
till the WE'LL is dry.-German.
Certainty. Convenience. Economy.

Certainty, Convenience, Economy.
Never has there been known a case
where Miteheil's Eye Salve has not
given notable relief. A pure, harm
less salve for application to the SUI.
face of the eyelids; the simplest OF
methods with wonderful results. The
price, % cents, places it within reach
of all. Druggist sell it.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

Those who keep Ham1ins Wizard o 14ha Oh
the house do not have to buy, an! osufr
remedy for sore throat. No other ren'u ~
will cure this trouble. SO quickly OF "
surely. Remember this.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
RATHER DUBIOUS.

RATHER DUBIOUS.
Eyes, ma'am, this is genuine spring
lamb" declared the butcher.
(Which spring." asked the careful
housewife.-Judge.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
not YET, u SOON.

Nan-"Has Harry proposed yet?'
Fan-'Partly. He brought up the
subject of divorce when he called the
other evening.'-Chicago Tribune.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13

He healeth the broken in heart
and bindeth up their wounds.-Blble
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
Shoot folly as it fies.-Pope.

Itch cureu II :. fssnutex by WOODROW
Sanitary Lotion Never fa;la At druggist
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-05-13
For l. and GRIP:

It is better to bend than break
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Subject: Paul's First Missionary
journey : Iconium and Lystra.
Acts 1A:1-2S-GOlden Text:
- no.x Co.a onto -
The Washington herald., 1909-10-19

NAt
This company Of entertainers-one full
Of comedy and speciality talent Of an un-
usually high acknowledgement a week s
engagement at the Gayety Theater yes
terday to a damned house Mistakes
Will Happen" a two-act musical bur-
lesque, in which most OF the fun is
hinged about the useful thread of mis-
taken identity. turned out to be a con-
tinuous laugh. Joe J. Sullivan, as Larry
Mooney. the cause Of all the trouble, Is
an Irish comedian o. the type that ap-
peals most strongly TO burlesque audi
ences. and he was a source of much mer-
riment last night Misses Hill, Edwin,
and German, and John Mcmahon, Frank
Murphy Hal Pine and Jack Lynch were
all well cast IN the playlet.
Perhaps the strongest feature OF the
entertainment. however, was the list Of
vaudeville numbers Mile AMI. a grace
fui and very muscular gymnsst. gave an
exhibition OF startling aerial acrobatics
and contortions; Bonita, assisted by Lew
Hearn, appeared in a mix-up OF timely
musical successes. all of which were very
cleverly rendered: the Melvin Brothers,
in a second aorobatic turn, took well,
and Pine and Kissen introduced an up
to-date sidewalk stunt. The show Is a
very good one from every standpoint
The Washington herald., 1909-10-19

compared to Anna Held's, and she uses
them with telling effect.
The honors on the male side of the
house were carried off by Martin Brown.
with his pianolog in the last act, and
the two comedians, James Cook and John
Lorenz, as the escaped prisoners. Mr..
Browns work at the piano, where he
sang four brand-new songs-evidently OF
his own compassionate his own accom-
paniment, was a novelty which the audi
ence was quick to appreciate. The two
comedians have just graduated from
vaudeville, and they bring some OF their
methods with them; but they get the
laughs, and that is what they are there
for
The chorus was a large and well-trained
one and indeed. the whole performance
was so well balanced and ran so smooth
ly that the only adverse criticism that
is TO be passed on the performance is
that some one ought TO handcuff the man
who plays the bass drum, so that he
will rot be able to spoil the best parts
Of the songs with the noise OF that in
strument.
In the summer she's a hummer" Is
one of the lines of the song "The Motor
Girl and, although summer has left us.
il is a pretty sure thing that 1t will be
a winner here. just as the motor girl her
self was in the big race.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-19
THE ACADEMY.


"Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch. -
Mrs. Wiggs OF the Cabbage Patch"
was presented az the New Academy last
night. and proved TO be as popular as
ever. The play is taken from the novel
Of the same name by Alice Hogan Rice
and is dramatized by Anne Crawford
Flexner in three acts The story Is ia
miliar 20 all theater-goers. and concerns
the life Of the inhabitants OF the Cab
bage Patch" where the scenes are laid.
The wedding OF Miss Hazy and Mr..
Stubbins. who have been brought to-
gether by a matrimonial agency. proves
TO be a most unsatisfactory one. as Mr..
Stubbins has an undeniable appetite for
the flowing bowl, and Is disappointed
when Miss Hazy turns out 10 be a poor
cook When on a spree Mr.. Stubbins is
shipped out OF the Cabbage Patch" In a
freight car. but returns later in time TO
claim pension which has been granted
him by the government. and which en-
ables him TO live the rest OF his DAYS in
peace.
LOvey Mary, who has been employed
at an orphan asylum, and who has
taken a liking 20 one OF the waits in
her charge, runs away from the insti-
tuition with the child when she learns
that it is 10 be claimed by its father.
and seeks refuge IN the Cabbage Patch. -
Here she Is given a cheerful welcome by
the motherly Mrs. Wigs. and all is
we'll until the father turns up with the
sheriff and demands the return of his
son and the arrest Of Lovey Mary on
the charge of kidnapping. The chlld's
parent proves 70 be the long lost Mr..
Wigs, and when his identity is dis
covered. he wlthdraws the warrant
against Lovey Mary. and is received
with open arms by his good wife who
adopts Lovey Mary and Little Tommy.
The Virginia Reel In the first act and
the love scene between Miss Hay and
Mr.. Stubbins were exceptionally well act
ed. and the Sunday-school class in the
third act made q distinct hit
Helen Weathersby makes a capable
Mrs. Wigs. and is supported by a
strong company. Viva Ogden, as Miss
Hay, divided honors with Thomas Aiken
as Mr.. Stubbins, and these two bore
most Of the comedy Of the play.
The scene showing the Cabbage Patch"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-19
THE BELASCO.
"The Motor Girl

The heading Of the programme al the
Belasco last evening was simply THE
Motor Girl" a musical comedy. That
was all that Il was-a musical comedy
but very clever one, and both masicai
and comical After run OF the many
pieces that the public has been given
lately, THE Motor Girl" comes both as
surprise and as a JOY. The bare men
ton Of the fact that the score is bv
Julian Edwards Is enough to prove its
worth. and the music throughout the pr,,-
duction comes up to the standard set nv
him in his other works. It is catchy
and dainty. and as interpreted by the
cast which surrounded Miss Adele Richie
last night, suffered nothing in rendition
The book and lyrics are from the pens
Of Charles Campbell and Ralph skinner
What there is Of the book is clever
enough, but there is 50 much music 10 the
play that the speaking parts only crop
out In spots. The plot-when it IS allowed
to come to the surface-resolves itself
around the adventures OF Dorothy Dare
the Motor Girl, who is mad on the SUBJ
Ject Of auto races. and decides that. as
her brother is not there to run his own
car that she viii don mems clothes and
run 1t herself in the big race To accom-
plish her purpose she enlists the aid OF
two Jail-birds she has picked I'D on the
highway. Reminiscent Of 'Erminie?" oh
not y bit! With their aid she wins the
cup and achieves her purpose. The pris-
oners are pardoned, everybody marries
the person he is in love with. and the
audience itself left the theater lust as
happy as the players.
The acts were laid In Saardam-and n
there was any play upon the name OF
that mythical town that the actors did
not make, II was not apparent to the
onlookers-on the day of the Kermess.
and at the Grand Hotel In Paris a few
days later. 1t will easily be seen that
the opportunity for effective and gorgeous
costuming was great and the manage
ment have not neglected. The Costumes
both Dutch and Partisan. were very
pretty and dainty without being too
garish-
The role OF the motor girl. OF course
fell TO the star. Miss Adele Ritchie
From the very moment she first appeared
on the stage 20 the fall OF the last cur
tain II was evident that the audience
was extremely pleased with her work
and that they did not wish to let her 60
Her alliterative triunphs in "GIittering
Gloria and Fascinating Flora" were
no greater than her reception as Dorothy
Dare. Especially in the songs In Pbila-
delphia'' and The Motor Girl''-a he
witching waltz that IS sure 10 be popular
this winter-was her work pleasing to the
audience.
But the star had 70 share some OF her
triumphs with Miss Elizabeth Brice, who
will be remembered by all those that saw
the Mimic World last season Tor her
excellent work In that 1t is not too
much TO say that she has improved since
then, and her songs OF lust Like This"
and I'm Old Enough TO Think" brought
much applause. She Is a very attractive
young person. with eyes that have been
The Washington herald., 1909-10-19
Sample Helps
FraiI Women

SO many women are dragging out
weary lives just because their digestive
organs are weak. The result is poor. cir
culation, nervousness, and the verge OF
invalidism. 1t is often very unnecessary
and the woman's own fault
The first thing 10 do is TO look to the
welfare Of your bowels. There the trou-
BILE usually lies. All physicians know
that a large percentage Of women are
habitually constipated, and from this re-
suits indigestion, piles. WEAKNESS. &C.
that women constantly complain OF. But
there is no use taking female remedies"
and things OF that kind until you have
started your bowels to moving. You viii
find that when the bowels move regularly
once or twice a day all your petty nls
viii disappear. Take a good mild laxa-
tive tonic Ike DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pep
sin for awhile and you will find yourself
rapidly getting better and stronger. your
bowels will regulate themselves and work
at stated times. and then your headaches
and dizziness will disappear Don't take
strong cathartic pills or salts. but fust
such a mild and pleasant-tasting remedy
as DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin.
You can obtain a bottle OF your drug
gist for 80 cents or 81, and either size
may be enough to permanently cure YOU
Thousands Of women keep Il regularly
In the house and will no longer be with
out H. as 1t cured them and can be used
with safety by every member Of the
family. down TO the youngest child. but
If you have never used Il take the adj
vice of Mrs. Earl S. Cox 400 Twenty
fifth street. Moline. Ill. and Mrs. Ellen
DUNCAN. Muncie. Ind, and send 10 DIR.
Caldwell for free trial bottle. as they
did, and learn for yourself what II will
do in your OWL case. That it will cure
you, as 1t did them. there is no doubt.
Dr. Caldwell personally will be pleased
to give you any medical advice you MAY
desire for yourself or family pertaining
to the stomach. liver or bowels abso-
luteiy free OF charge. Explain your case
In letter and he will reply to YOU in
detail For the free sample simply send
or otherwise. For either request the
doctors address is Or. w. B. Caldwell,
0zS Caldwell Building. Monticello. Ill
The Washington herald., 1909-10-19
THE LYCEUM.


The Fashion Plates. in a two-act farce
OF a better character than generally
graces the boards of the Lyceum, entitled
My Uncle from New York" Is this
weeks attraction The farce IS clean and
wholesome. and is repiete with laughs,
pretty costumes. and a handsome chorus
Harry Montague. the author Of this and
several other farces. IS seen in the title
role. Others that helped the farce by
clever work were Lew Dunbar, Harry
Phillips, Lillian Kelley. Dorothy Vernon.
and Eva Van Osten.
The olio was excellent Elsa Leslie.
the little English girl" sang several
songs with such good effect that the audi
ence was loath 10 let her leave the stage.
The De Muths gave a good acrobatic
dancing turn. intermixed with comedy.
and Lou Morgan and ollie West present.
ed good sidewalk turn, with a dash of
German comedy.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-19
FLEET AT YORKTOWN
Torpedo Boats Arrive to
Celebrate Surrender.
NELSON DESCENDANTS MEET
They Decide to Move the Body of
Mrs. Nelson 10 the Old Cemetery
at forltOwn-CeIebratiOn of Sur
render Occurs To-day with MIL
tary Parade and OratOry.
to The Washington Herald.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Yorktown. Va, Oct IS.-Preliminarv
to the big celebration here tomorrow OF
the 12Sth anniversary OF the surrender OF
Lord CORVALLIS. under the auspices Of
the Descendants Of the slgners of the
Declaration OF Independence and the
Yorktown Historical Society. there was
a gathering here to-day Of the descend
ants OF Gov. Thomas Nelson, jr.. in the
old Nelson house.
out in the harbor four torpedo boats
are at anchor in sight Of the monument
which marks the place Of the surrender.
They are the Stringham, the flagship OF
Lieut.. II. r. Stark. and the shubrick.
one Of two vessels built for the govern
ment in Richmond, and the Dupont and
Biddle.
Nelson Family Meets.
This afternoon there was a meeting of
the descendants Of Thomas Nelson. ir.
held privately in one Of the rooms of the
old Nelson home. The Rev. George
Washington Dame, OF Baltimore. n de-
scendant OF Nelson. presided. There were
present. among others OF the ancient
FANNY WIS ANNIE d. nelson Mercer.
Of Yorktown; Mrs. II. W Vandergrift. OF
Gloucester. Mrs. A. W. Withers. OF
Gloucester; Mrs. Lucy Nelson Price. and
Miss Mary Nelson Strayer, of Rocky
Mount and Mrs. Helen Hood. OF Salem.
Nelson Family Meets.
The reunion Of the Nelson descendants
was not a large one. but they decided
upon one important thing. For nearly
a century the body OF Lucy Grimes Mel
son. wife OF Gov. Nelson, has been buried
in Hanover County, Va. The Nelson de-
scendants decided to raise funds to bring
the body Of their maternal ancestor 10
Yorktown and bury It beside the grave
Of Gov. Nelson.
Plans for the big celebration are COM
plete. The feet OF torpedo boats is
now anchored OF the Point, II having
arrived this morning. The Maryland Ma
val Reserves, under the command OF
Commander Frederick H. Wagner also
arrived this morning to take part in the
military parade tomorrow.
NOtabIes Coming To-day.
Many prominent persons will reach here
tomorrow for the celebration. They Will
assemble at Newport News and come
here in automobiles Troops from Fort
Monroe will also arrive tomorrow MORN
ing to take part in the military end Of
the celebration.
The principal addresses tomorrow Wi.
be made by Gov. Swanson, OF Virginia,
and Mayor James G. Riddick, OF Nor
folk
Yorkto-vn has changed hrt Uttla since
the day that Lord CORVALLIS hauled
down the British flag. The old Nelson
house looks the same, and the streets
are lined with many Of the same old
colonial houses erected a century ago.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-19
CHASE'S.
Polite Vaudeville.

The leading sketch OF the bill at Chase $
yesterday was THE Mayor and the Man
icure," written by George AIDE and pre-
scented by Edwin Holt and company, the
latter comprising Edward McGuinness.
Matte Choate. and Carvel Mercer. The
play hinges upon the attempts OF an adj
ventures to separate the leading citizen
Of a Western town from some Of HIS
cash by means OF en- ENHANCEMENT with
his son, a college student. The piece is
consistently constructed, full Of comedy.
with clever situations. and Is admirably
acted by the company. Mr.. Holt leading
as the mayor.
The Temple Quartet. formerly heard
here in "a Night with tho Poets" is
this year contributing its vocal pro-
gramme without the aid OF scenic or
spectacular accompaniment. rendering
with fine effect THE Rosary" Just
one Sweet Girl" Il Want Somebody To
Play With" Just Like The Rose" and
several others, both the solo and en-
semble work being distinctly pleasing
The Nine Kellinos furnish an excellent
exhibition OF acrobatics. consisting OF
tumbling. foot juggling. and balancing
with some comedy. and a pleasing tam
BORNE dance; George Mckay and John
Cantwell again presented their sketch
ION the Great White Way" which is
for the most part comedy. with an inter
polation OF song and dance; Lola Merrill
and Frank Otto, in After the Shower"
furnished some badinage. with song. and
a very clever dance at the end; Lannon'S
performing Australian cockatoos gave
an exposition - bird training carried to
a high point; Phil Staatz appeared in his
medley Of jokes and caricatures OF diff
ferent styles OF piano players. and the
vitagraph showed an interesting series
called AN Exciting Steeplechase.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-19
FIELD DAY AT HARR1sONBURG.
Gov. swanson Declines with Thanks
Debate with Moore.

Harrisonburg. Va, Oct. 1s-To-day was
a field day in politics. Gov. Claude A.
Swanson speaking for the Democrats,
and Thomas Lee Moore. Of Christians
burg. and A. G. Matthews. OF Memphis,
Tenn. for the Republicans.
Before the hour set for the meetings,
the Republican county committee sent
challenge to the Democratic committee
asking that Gov. Swanson and Mr..
Moore meet in a joint debate. The chaI-
lenge was declined with thanks.