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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
OBLIGATIONS OF DEMOCRACY.

Early this morning a delegation from
the Cook County Democracy, 800 strong,
ment Band, came by special train from
Chicago, and was followed little later By
a big delegation from the iroquois Club.
Five hundred members Of the Cincinnati
Club also put in an appearance. About all
the civil and military organizations in In
dIanapolis and many from Ohio. Illinois,
Kentucky. and Missouri were repre-
uaptat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
Fourth Of July ON Chesapeake and ohio.

Fourth ~ July on 'h"sap'Hkr ahH UhI"'
On July 81 and ith tho Chesapeake and
Ohio railway will sell cheap tickets be-
tween all stations. good % return CA or
before July 18th. kound-trip rate from
Richmond 10 Norfolk and Portsmouth.
$3.50. 20 T.ynchhurg. s.; Virginia Beach,
81; and Old Point. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
4 MERCHANTS ASSIGNMENT.
Liabilities and Assets-lichmond Firms
Irtcrested-Tho New Council.
fcractat ,afacr.r, 20 tha ntsnafcht

DANyuLE. Va. July IL. +. Hambrick
dealer in general merchandise, made an as
signment to-day for the benefit of his
creditors. with liabilities of 1857. His
value is estimated at from $1,000 10 81, 900.
There are four classes of creditors-firs
clerks. &c: second. s. q. Woods note for
$1,000 third creditor, Terry ~ Co. Lynch
burg. account of @l0i3. All the other
creditors are IN the fourth class, and are
the following The Richmond firms are IN
tor amounts opposite their names: T.. b.
Taylor d Co., %9l; Alsop. Mosby & Co.,
Ss2i: Donnan Il Cannon. So; G. ".
Thorn & Co.. Sl39; Ropehart, Haze Il Co.,
for a small amount. Most of the creditors
are northern merchants
Mrs. +. o. Kidd, OF Nor,h Danyille. died
TODAY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

The deceased was Of Italian parentage
and frequently figured in court as inter-
prefer IN cases where that language was
used
Mr. Erastus Brainerd. who married DR..
Beaie's adopted daughter. is newspaper
man Of no little note lie is now one of
the proprietors OF the Philadelphia A0rs
and was formerly of the Atlanta ConS'sD-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
ANNUAL REUNION
or Eight Thousand Giass-Biowers-A
Grand Picnic and Addresses.

WHEELING. ". VA, June 3o-Eight thousand
cint-giass blowers aud their friends from all
paris OF the Ohio Valley attended the annual re-
union Of the fiint-glass workers In this city to-
day grand pi:-nic was given In the PARK. and
addresses were made By John Ehrnan, editor OF
tie Glass Sadgst, and Secretary william Dillon
and President smith, OF the union. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

Have you :risd Frozen Limeade snh sph-
shake frozen in thelr on--minuts ice-cream
freezer at OWNS s. MINOR DRUd COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
HENDRICKS.
A Great Gathering OF Democracy Dis
tinguished Men Present-interesting
Exercises OF the Occasion.
fRv teiegraph 70 the Dlspatrbl

IyprSSApoLIs. ISp.. July 1.-The day for
the unveiling Of the Hendricks monument
dawned clear and hot. with a good breeze
blowing, and early crowds began pouring
into the city. and IL was apparent that the
crowd would be the largest ever assem-
bIed III Indianapolis. General Campbell,
party. of New York. arrived yesterday, and
among the earliest was Governor Francis,
of Missouri
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

The funeral of Mr.. G. !. Neale. Of the
Dispa'cl. which was announced to taks
place from -. Peters Cathedral 10 ~
o'clock TINS morning, has been postponed
until 1l.lj o'clock.
Colonel Cowardin. uncle Of deceased,
reached Old Point from CoDb's Island YES
teriay afternoon. and viii get here this
morning On the Chesapeake and ONO
train. which arrives 40 1850. HE brother.
Father REYNOLDS Cow8riin. viii 3lsoarriye
this morning and bis sister. Mrs. Damman,
reached the city night before last
Mr. Neaie'- brother and sister wero with
him in Norfolk when hc died. and they
came 10 Richmond with the body, which
was met 40 the byId-Street station hy
many relatives and friends and taken To
CnInnel (nNArlln.s fesldence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
RAILROAD COLLISION.
A Bad Smnsh-Up on the Norfolk and
Western-Engineer's Leg Broken.

ROANOKE. VA, July Ia collision oc-
Cured near Big Spring, on the Norfolk and
Western railroad to-day between an east
bound passenger train and several freight
cars heavily loaded with stone. The en-
CINE was deraiied and badly damaged.
while the cars suffered severely. Mack
Williams (engineer) had his left leg broken
and several others were shaken up, but
escaped injury. Trains were delayed five
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

60 70 tho TOWER and get one OF those nlce
Refer Jacke,s before you Leave FOR tho sos
shore or mountain top.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

Good rains have fallen in this section
and the prospects for q good tobacco crop
are now iatteriug. II Is generally con
ceded. however, that the farmers have not
planted full crop. owing to the difficulty
in obtaining plants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

Hope deferred makoth tho heart sick.
A. B. c. Tonic makoth the heart glad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

Forsake the foolish and live; go in tho
way of understanding and take A. B. G.
Ionfp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

You will seldom need a doctor i yoa
have Simmons Liver Regulator handy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

Sure to relieve: There is no failure in
Simmons Liver Regulator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
Excursion Rates on th" Richmond and
DanNilie Railroad.

On July 81 and ith the Richmond and
Danville railroad will put on sale tickets 4,
reduced rates, good 20 return until July
-fh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

The new CITY Council organized to-day
by electing Captain 4. i. Talbot Presi-
dent and Mr. O. ". Dudley President pro
tenn. The President intmated that so far
Council should be enterprlsine aud pro-
nrnselXe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
l.-t.rday a ~ Of the pa ofHcors Of th.

'NAI. Ni.f'N f''if'' 900
C.. August called f.. Common Coun-
O.. ..DfI I.r nf ..l ..r.o..
I.. !o H.nF w rr',"t
irau.r tu"f r'''iI'
.flr. DnIfr, t.aCu,
".'tI. DHu.. b..t "i''h.
IU.fD.. JH.I..r. iI.. I.t. 'ip".
t.rattun. ~t...I ln.ul -. r,nn.
I-.Htr. J. So. Nu.f'. ar. .-"tf white.
or notion nf iir. finsrr Mr. d. ~.
Ne vas made temporary lres.d nt.
Ituu fahlr. the chair Nr. White an-
r1ucei fl1f nominations wtre lu ORDER
for Pres irut -,
Hr. c.r.r presented che name of Mr..
Thomas D.. Campbell, and he was elected
NI.-r. Glover and Curtis were appoint
pd rn escort fis Presto dent to tho room.
'rr tauuhll uo0n taking the cha'r re-
turned DIS tuarhs for the honor again con-
i.Ir.I upon l'u.
TWO COMMITTEES TNDhIAssp
SIR. Glover offered "a resolution amend
ID. che rI.,- governing the old Ooun.h ~
a. Co., make the Committees ON trnun1'
mI Buildings and Cemeteries consist OF
ttrre members from the h0ard of Ana, T.
mon and four from the Common Council
o. lUrr. lsr " one from eHen nrIN en-.
Nr Philips opposed tlr increase. ~
lss heretofore lc.u dil uit enough, b"
explained. 10 get quorum Whcn tle
could .ce n' prar.' ''al good that would re-
sup from t-e h'r .a.r. nj,
iI. Glover -a.d 'e' ''f' 1u4s anu builu-
nr- comm. i'e was one OF l.o lu9'' iil-
'l ,"t 'D. % anu la la
d He b.Ie'rl . quorum c3uld ue
''. "s '.--5 '- ''' u'''''' '7'i'P was
',.'-... ,.,,.,.t ,,,s olor,.ol and the old
rsi.- were a.rraed to.
At,,r al0pm. resolution for joint
session MI $50 O'Clock 90 elect certain city
crr.4..tta CouuciI eliourupd
v.,.,,,.,,.,,.,
.' h.'' %, @ -A..'' 'i' "n7 oulieu ~
org N ,''.N A"-''.-' '' 80 ~ - ,..;.,. .,..
Ai A" h' "vlt p' ~ Ml," .. .'.l '.iI
I.'h 'i 4''-''s. OlousH""' NI'S' III"
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r- ,,
I.l n''.lii'''o ,.i.a ~, ,,,,-'i.; ~
..'l "a. ,,'s '.cD'.ts1 '',',i'' IN tbe
,r.... r',.'. ro,l0- al uar
rr.... and accented i'm appropriate re-
marks.
l.r Clerk of the loarl Mr. Caper- nomi-
ruf.I llr. b. .i. Aug1 f Who received the
r.-.. of every member present.
.l, was escorted to his de k hv Nir.
CHurs. ana i0 worry graceful remarks
asked the body fos its continued conf
a. .." 'H hln. ,
After agreeing 10 the Common Council
resolutions 20 increase the membership of
tae Committees ON Grounds and Buildings
Grl Cemeteries and 10 meet I'm Joint scs-
aonat $3.50 o'cloca tne Board adjourned.
t,i,, s...,o,
- -.
NJ ''O ".cio.S9 President i'ls,1ison' o.
l+ iI' ol AlueinleA' cAil'u inc J'ln'
.o oI" i' ......, +. u.
I'D. ''i's' VS. noul.el 10 oe tne
'''H "i romeo o,I,lll5''on'I ,, l'I
d h-.h W afi I'd succeed MY. D. W. bc'e-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
AFTER FORTY YEARS.
Appropriate Reference Made by Judge
WcIItord of Mr.. Finstou's Services.

,...... 4l. al ,,,.,,,,,,,,4 ,e .l,o
JUST prev i'G' L" 'l' ",'iD Va i'' ~, ~
(ltE CIRCUIT court lriHA' "'.-' wen
ford alluded % lhe latl tLat the terms oI
MaeSra. J.. i. and 4. j. WINSTON, Shcriu
and DoDufv sheriff respprtiVelv. as officers
nf I.i. o,.,-rt had ovni,.a6 bv law
ur Ill. .,..- ,,'. ,,,,l.,rI,- .,,1os-istic IN
s, .. g, Nir pl,ii,n po,l Iy,ne+on
ms remarks upon Mt. Hii. aul iuSton
liGther and deputy OIL tne ; nenn = VINO has
been connected win lue once Ior heIIN
forty years, ana Whr-e coh"u LuS ne
such a. t9 ineIl' ans 'AIns soou 'HAu coulu
be sald Oh IL.
MI. WINSTON
Mr.. p. p. Winston replied for himself
and SON. saving:
Ttos.r. fo saw a fcw words on behalf ~ tho
lete ,frri1 o, Richmond and myself upon re-
fifir, from D0fr. Nv friends rolOi~e with as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
THE SOLDIERS HOME.
A Colorcd Industrial stock and Fruit
Eair-Semi-Annual Dividend
of Per Cent.
lsre,Ial teIegram to the Dlspat

RALEIGH. n. c.. July l.--Heavy rains fell
in this section this afternoon. They made
il necessary 10 postpone until tomorrow
the opening Of the grand open-air festival
In Nash square in this city IN AID Of tho
Confederate soldiers Home. All the ar
rangemcnts are complete and the affair
promises to be a brilliant success IN all re-
spects. II is the hope Of the management
to raise q thousand dollars. Several thou
sand dollars are now IN hand. The Home
will be established ut Raleigh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
Tho Wonderful springii.

TnrnsplY and FRIDAY will 10 gala days 81
the IOykK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

Headache, indigestion. and all disorders
of the liver. Simmons Liver Regulator
snrelv cures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
A FRUITLESS STRIKE.

The Wheeling Carpenter Strikers Go to
Work on Bosses Terms
Special telegram TO the Dispsich.l
WHEELING, w. VA, July 1.-The striking car
penters Of this city and Martins Ferry to-day
agreed to return to work on tho employers terms
This was the big building trades strike hero
which has lasted six months and involved hfteep
hundred meu. The brickiayers and masons de-
serted the carpenters two months ago and made
terms. The strike mas cost half = million dollsrs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

The depressing effects of warm weather
are overcome by Hoods SsrsapsriliS- lW
doses 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
DIR. JAMES BEALE.
DEATH IN PHILADELPHIA OF THIS
VENERABLE PHYSICIAN.
Brief Biographical sketch-Funeral to
Take Place To-Day Mt Old st.
Johns Church-Yard.

DR.. James Beale, for over seventy years
a resident of this city, died early yester-
day morning in Philadelphia at the homo
of his adopted daughter. Mrs. Erastus
Brainerd. formerly Miss Mary Bella Beale.
Death was not unexpected. as the Doctor
had been in very bad health for a long
time.
The deceased was born in this city June
I, 1903. and was probably one of the oldest
natives of Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
SEVERE STORMS.

Severe storms ragged in tho southern
counties Yesterday. The lightning struck
and completely destroyed the Baptist
church al Laurlnburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02

Unless orders are received to the con
trary Mr. Ragands Office here will close
D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
VIRGINIA BAR ASSOCIATION.
Tho Second Annual Convention Opened at
Old Point Yesterday.

VIA fo'nt
Especial telegram 10 the Dispa;ch.l
FoRr MoNRoE. VA. July 1.-The Virginia
Bar Association opened their second an
nual convention in the banquet hall OF tho
Uygeia Hotel at II o'clock this morning
with over one hundred delegates present.
1t was called 70 order bv Mr.. G.. VI. Black
ford. of Lynchburg. chairman OF the TX
ecutive Committee. who made a short I'D
dress, in which he spoke in warm terms OF
the members who had passed over 20 the
majority during the year, and he paid q
glowing tribute 20 the late Judge Fltzhugh,
of Richmond.
THE ADDRESS.
He then introduced Mr. q. G. VI. Keane,
of Lynchburg. who delivered an able adj
dress. IN which he congratulated the con-
vcntlOn on the success of the organization,
which now numbered three hundred and
thirty members-a gam Of siXtY-twO during
the past year.
The reports Of Mr.. John c. Lamb. secre-
tary and treasurer, were then read and
adopted.
Reports from n number of standing CON-
mittees were read and dismissed.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
The president appointed w. J. Leake.
Eppa HunSSn, and Mr. Tyler a Committee
on Publication, and Messrs. Il. l.. Parrish,
George l.. Christian. l.. ). Berkeley, and
Hon. j. II. Fulton on the Committee on
Nominations. They adjourned at =. NJ.
until tomorrow. Among the prominent
delegates are General ". B. 1ahaferro, of
Gloucester, and Hon. John Goode, OF
WaShlnutOu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
The NEW FISCAL YEAR.
Reelection Of Fredericksburg's Old Mu-
nicipal OGicers-Change of Pastors.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispa,chl

FRrDLmcEsBunG Va. JuIyl.-To-day the
new municipal fiscal year began. The new
Council met at 10 o'clock and was III ses-
SION several hours. The only business
transacted of any importance was the olec-
tion OF all the city officers. which resulted
in all the old ones being reelected. There
are only two new members OF the Council
Messrs. VI. II. Wallace from the Upper
Ward and William |. King from the Lower.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
DFEPGRIEF.

Many tears have been shed to-day and
many "a young heart here tonight is sad
because there has passed from life their
vounr and Christian friend, Miss Jeanette
Beckwith. daughter Of Mr. Frank Beck
with who died at the residence OF her
parents this evening Of bilious-fever after
am illness Of only nine days. She was six
teen wears old and was a devoted member
of tho Methodist church and Sunday
school. was a universal favorite, and a
most dutful child. Her funeral will take
place from the Methodist church tO-mor-
row evening ut o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
4 NEGRO STATE FAIR.

The Eastern North Carolina Colore1 In.
dustrial Stock and Fruit Fair will be held
M Neyberne August 18th 10 29th. The ne.
groes In the East are taking much interest
in it. Congressman Cheatham Will deliver
the address.
The directors Of the Wilmington and
Weldon railroad today declared semi
annual dividend of per cent.
The Board OF Assessors has finished the
assessment Of the oxford and Clarksyille
railway. which is fixed at $500 per mile.
The rolling stock Is owned ia Virginia and
Is taxed there
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-02
NEw PASTOR.

Rev. John s. Gibson, of Jefferson conn
ty, ". Va, has accepted call from IrInl-
ty Episcopal church in this city, and will
enter upon his duties on October lst. This
parish has been vacant since last April,
caused by the resignation OF their pastor,
Rev. j. q. Shackleford, who accepted a
call 70 Fremont. o.
In consequence Of the death of Miss
Beckwlth, as noted above, the dairymaids'
entertainment for the benefit OF the Meth
oIist church. which was 10 have taken
place tonight. was postponed.
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
The Fourth promises TO be more gen
erally observed here than usual. Extensive
preparations for its celebration are being
made and large number Of visitors are
expected TO be present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
BEDRIDDEN BY HALLUCINATlON.
twenty-five Years of Life Wasted by
Freak of the Mind.

A dispatch from Chillocothe. Mo-, says;
Nv. III. Lilly, one Of tho earliest settlers
of Livingston county, has for TWENTY-FIVE
wears been the victim of queer halIucl-
nation that has kept him confined 10 his
bed. In 1865 during a slight illness, he
was seized with fear that he would die OF
heart-disease if he attempted to stand up
or TO raise his head above certain leVel.
Every possible means was resOrted TO by
his family to drive the idea from ms mlnd,
but without success. He stubbOrnly stuck
10 his couch and refused to be cOaXed OF
frightened out of it.
"On one occasion his wife had q lot of
straw piled near the house and then set on
FIRE The wind blew the smoke towards
the house and the family began shouting
fire and carving out the furniture. Lilly
was told TO run for his life. but he never
stirred out of bed. At another time his
favorite daughter, Minnie, was sent away,
and Lilly was told that she had been hurt
and was dying at neighbours house. ana
that she begged him to come to her.
Tears welled from the afflicted mans eyes
and his llps twitched with emotion, but he
did,not move.
After this signal failure no further at
tempts were made to arouse him, and IT
was thought he would never leave his bed
except for the grave. One day last week,
however, the dormant energies OF Lilly re-
asserted themselves as suddenly and mys-
teriously as they had departed, and he
raised his head above the supposed danger
line. DumfOunded at finding no serious
results he raised IT still higher, and finally
sat bolt upright He has now apparently
fully recovered, and Is experimenting
some improvements on his farm. During
his wife's administration Of affairs the
farm has trebled in value and Lilly Is to-
day $4,000 better off than he was when he
took to his bed twenty-five years ago."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Ayornr Girls Murderous Attempt.

A Rockville (Md.) special says: Mr.. Al
fred Smiths two children. aged four and
FIVE years, have been very sick, but have
now entirely recovered from the effects of
arsenic administered to them several days
since by Alice Page, white girl, aged
twelve years, who was employed by, Mrs.
Smith as nurse. Mr.. Smith is merchant,
residing at Browningsyille, Montgomery
county, and the affair creates the greatest
excitement in that community. Alice
Page is now lodged in jail and is very re-
ticent about the occurrence. She refuses
to say anything about the motives which
prompted the poisoning, but is reported
to have explained her act by, stating to
some persons at Browningsyille that she
had never attended but one funeral and
wanted 10 attend another. She says she
administered the arsenic, which was kept
in the house for killing rats, by spreading
il with molasses upon pieces OF bread.
DIR. Lansdale, who was called in as soon as
the children were found TO be sick. says
that the lives Of the children were saved
by the amount of arsenic given. which was
so large as to produce instant vomiting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
YALE MANS cRooKepNEsS.
skipping with Funds Obtained from a
Fellow Student.

A New Haven Conn special SAYS: The
Yale men are greatly interested to-day IN
the disclosures of crooked work by Wilfred
Clark, law-school senior from North
Stonington, Conn.,. az a result OF quiet
game of poker with John NJ. Verhoef, OF
louisville, Ky. After Clark had lost few
dollars, q point came up over which the two
students differed. After considerable
wrangling q bet of 800 a side was made,
and NerhoeT left the matter with CLARK,
the understanding being that Clark was to
submit the matter to the sporting editor OF
the Police CARTE.
A few DAYS later Clark showed letter,
claiming 20 be from the Police GdSotte edi-
tor, deciding the matter IN Clark's favor.
Verhoeff paid over the $780, but still main
tanned that his point was well taken. ana
the result was second wager OF 800,
Clark to refer the matter to the editor OF
the New York CiipDer. Several days later
Clark presented letter alleged TO be from
the CLIPPER people, who decided the bet IN
his (Clarks) favor. The money was
promptly paid. but still NerhOef was not
satisfied. Nerhoeff then wrote to the Clip
per people. and they decided in his favor.
Verhoef was greatly surprised, and,
being suspicious. made tripto New York,
where O few inquiries at the Clipper and F0-
Bce Gazote offices revealed the fact that they
had not written TO Clark, and that the let
ters on which he claimed the money were
forgeries. Verhoeff then returned To New
Haven and accused Clark of trickery, de-
manding his money at once. Clark re-
turned the money, and gave Verhoeh
check for the amount of his winnings.
Shortly after, Clark requested permission 20
look at the check a moment. When II was
passed to him no put 1t in his pocket and
skipped Clark's trickery excited so much
contempt that it was decided to make the
facts nnhlic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-13
Nor,o,k Portsmouth. and Whereabouts.

Notwithstanding the late freeze, quantl-
ties of early truck are passing through
Norfolk to the northern markets from the
Newberne trucking section. The farmers
i'm the Great-Bridge section of the county
are putting in their Irish potato crop and
getting ready TO plant corn.
The Board of Supervisors of Norfolk
county have instructed the Common
vealth's Attorney TO take the necessary
steps TO urge the Government to pay the
claim allowed for the use of the Norfolk
county and Portsmouth ferries during the
war.
The ladies of Portsmouth are arranging
for openinc an extensive bazaar as soon as
Lent closes to raise funds 10 assist the
Young Mems Christian Association IN
erecting their handsome building. This
association ls nearln. membership Ol
three hundred.
MIR. Il. l.. LorentZ. for some time con-
nected with base ball matters IN the South,
has returned from New Orleans, and is
taking much interest in the formation of
the proposed State league for this season.
The crew and mariners of the cruiser
Baltimore had their first shore drill
Tuesday afternoon and attracted large
number of spectators to the yard. A boat
drill followed and was a very interesting
performance. a,
The heavy steel casting known az fhe
shot arrived from Pittsburg yesterday foF
the battleship Texas.
A large force Of workmen who worked
all last Saturday night in laying the Nor
folk and railroad track on Water street,
have had warrants served on them and
will be tired on the 18th for violating the
Sunday law.
Collector-of. the-Port Banks left for
Washington last night on business con-
nected with his Office.
The colored members of the City Coun-
Gil are urging more strenuous police efforts
TO break up Sunday gambling and liquor
selling In their ward.