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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

high mass of requiem was celebrat-
ed at st Rose, Wednesday morning at
O'Clock, in commemoration of the death
of Father James McCartan. Rev Z. Don
ohue was celebrant and many of the pa
rishioners and friends of Father McCar-
tan attended,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

A delighted audience gathered at the
Town hall, Saturday night, to hear the
concert g!veu by Mime Rosa d'Erina and
Prof VontOm. 1t was a treat for all.
The severe storm postponed the Sunday
concert at st Rose until Monday evening,
when it was given in st Patrick's hall.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Capt Chris Quien, Past Commander
Morehouse and 2. NJ. Osborn of DAN
bury came to Sandy Hook, Tuesday
night, to visit Custer post. A pleasant
time was had, speeches made and a col
lation enjoyed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16
Mr. and Mrs Joseph A. Turner and
baby girl expect to move from Danbury
to Lake George, next Spring.

Last weeks pleasant meeting of the
iule whist club was at the residence of
the president of the club, Mrs l.. G. Nor
ris; this week, the club met with the Sec
rotary, Miss Lille Fairman.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16
Mrs Eugene Bulkley is quite sick.

e. F. Hawley has just received the last
lot of photo-etchings he will have. Re-
member, you receive one of them for ev-
cry So worth of goods bought. All Win
ter goods sold at great discount and all
other goods at lowest prices.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

DR. Richardson of Sandy Hook and DIR
j. G. Lynch of Bridgeport expect to at
tend an interesting operation at Bellevue
hospital, New York, this week Friday.
A quantity of the famous Koch lymph
has been obtained for the use of the hos
pital and several patients are to be inoc-
ulated with the lymph at that time. All
are suffering with consumptive ma ladies.
The hospital staff are to use the lymph
twice week, Wednesday and Friday,
for those who wish to try the Koch meth
cd. 4T
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Besides the committee of arrangements
for the firemen's ball, the members Of the
following committees are working indie
fatigably for the success of the occasion:
Floor managers, r. II. Bradley, John Don
lon, JohnF. Sheehan, John F. Houlihan,
James Kelly; reception committee, .P. Can
non, M. j. Houlihan, John II. Blackman, M
Cavanaugh, Oscar Pltzschler.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16
HOW YOU MAY FIND US.

Yes we've moved It is old story now but you may be
looking for the clothing which burned out think
ing they have few Ovecoat that sold at the
Fire Sale We've got about 100 40 Overcoats solo,
last Ut Spring before the insurance let
se offer these boys and mems overcoats SO SIS
Coat less than they ought to bring but insurance money
is still in these coats and afford to- We opposite
the old Danbury savings bank Main street, White 'front.'
White sign White letters glass and White treatment in
de We selling goods at prices; $40 for all
wool Black Chevot Suit for boy;we ca the McKin
ley Suit. Mothers you dress your boys all wool
Jersey Suit for SO.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

The pianoforte musical which is to
take place in the Town hall, Newtown,
on the Sd or 4th of February, is to be fol-
lowed by a grand dance. Good music
will be furnished.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

r. NJ. Montignani, the famous Bridge
port photographers, was In town, Thurs
day, taking views of the ruins Of Castle
Ronald, which will be forwarded to Mr.
Ronalds, who is at Monaco, France. Mr.
Ronalds knows where to send for good
work, as Mr. Montignani took the views
of the castle before it was burned.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

1t is likely that the stub Of a flag pole
in the Street will be taken down soon and
new pole set up. Senator Houlihan has
generously offered to defray half the ex-
pense and Lawrence Mitchell says that
he will get out the timber for the pole.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Rev Mr. butcher occupied the Congre-
gational pulpit, last Sunday morning, as
arranged, bnt the storm prevented Mr.
Delzell from going to the Hook in the
evening.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

The oil tanks for the Rubber compa-
ny's oil plant arrived, last week and are
being placed in position. The pipe is
laid under ground to the first factory
and the pipe to the other shop will be
laid on top of ground for this Winter.
Mr. Bellows thinks that in about two
weeks he will have everything ready to
use oil.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

a. F. Clarke, who has been connected
with the Sandy Hook firm now known
as Warner, Taylor & Curtis, for % years,
will, for the present, give his attention
to fire insurance and will continue to rep
resent some of the best companies.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

1t is said that the water in Pohtatuck
stream rose, Sunday and Monday, to a
height unknown at the Hook for 20
years. The flood subsidized as quickly as
it came.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

A dramatic entertainment will be Civ
en- by the Sandy Hook dramatic club in
Glover's hall, Tuesday evening, 27th land
repeated in the Town hall, Wednesday
evening, 2sth. 1t will be drama in four
acts entitled, 1.-THE Woven Web, follow
ed by IL comic farce, "Black diamond %
Doors open at Z, commencing at 45.
the usual places. This entertainment is
given under the auspices of st. Johns
Guild.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Constable Congo left work, Monday,
after the heavy rain, thinking his chick
ems might drown. On reaching home, he
found the chickens, house and all, among
the missing. After getting out a search
warrant he found them this side of Zoar
bridge, still in the house, but rather the
worse for the sail.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

"A number of young men of the Hook
who attended the fair of St. Stephens
parish of Stepney mourn the loss of good
overcoats, which were supposed to have
been taken by Bridgeport party that
attended the fair.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16
Frederick F. Andrews has lost his
horse by death.

The great gate at the Rubber was
blown with such force, Monday, that
when it swung around and struck Pat
rick Scanlon, it took him fairly off his
feet and flung him against post, cutting
cash in his forehead, cutting his lip
and gouging a piece of flesh from his
nose. DR. Richardson dressed his inju-
rieS.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Ladies' prayer meeting, next Tuesday
at 8, with Mrs butcher at the NJ. E. par
sonage.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Sandy Hook stores have again formed
an early closing compact and now close
promptly at o'clock, on Tuesday Thurs
day and Friday evenings; on Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday, they are open
until or later.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

A sociable was booked for Thursday
tory. Literary and musical exercises
and an abundance of soiace for the inner
man were on the program.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

The monument to be erectsd in mem-
DRY of the late Henry E. Tucker is ex-
pected to be completed, this week. It is
considered BY good judges i very nice
piece of work.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Juvenile Temple will meet, this (Fri-
day. evening, if it does not storm, Scrip
ture passage beginning with the letter
d. All are cordially invited.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

A seven-weeks-old daughter of Theo-
dore Lockwood of the Hook has been Sc
riously sick with bronchial pneumonia,
butts improving under DIR Richardson's
aara
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

+. j. Squinobal and o. S. Mallett of
Long Hill were here, this week, and
bought fat cattle of George Beers and
others.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Mrs Emily A. Bennett received 10
beautiful cactus blossoms, Tuesday from
Bridgeport, cut from the plant of her
late deceased friend, Mrs Isaac L. Ferris.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

There will be a meeting of the school
board at the Middle district school house,
Saturday, January "a, at 10 m, for the
examination of and granting certificates
to teachers for the Summer term. All
interested are requested to present.-[D.
G. Beers, chairman.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Mrs Joseph Turner, as guardian of
Carrie Turner, has applied to the court
of probate for the appointment of an adj
,ninistrator on the intestate estate of Al
bert A. Turner and Judge Bradley has
ordered a hearing for next Wednesday
at d M.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

The New Era hydraulic clothes washer, ad.
vertised by the Plumb Hardware Co. OF
452 Main street, Bridgeport, is new device
manufactured at Rome, N. Y. and does away
with back aching work over the wash tub. Its
price is IS 30 and it is practical and simple
lust the thing for housewives with a burden
some wash to do each week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Prof Andella's dancing class has now
reached 30, a number of whom are ladies.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

friends in Bridgeport, New Haven anc
elsewhere.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

At the annual meeting of sold Put"
fishing club in Danbury, G. M. Cole of
Bethel was elected trustee for five years.
The club is in a 1ourishing condition.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Rev Mr. Delzell is expected to preach
in the Methodist church, next Sunday
evening, if it does not storm.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

good investment; Buy one of those black
wolf robes So or horse blankets 49, 81 and 81 %
at e. f. HawIey's, as he is selling them at cost
now.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Mrs Charles Botsford, daughter of
Charles Warner of Zoar, who has been
sick for so long a time, seems to be fail
ing.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

An elegant line Oh - = and four-in- hands
in white and fancy styles 81 evening wear,
just in lat E. F. Hawley's; % and soc is the
price, til I'd less than usual price.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

E. d. Brisco has lost his large white
horse, making the second that has died
in about a month.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

The ladies of the Congregational
church will give Zoe supper, next Fri
day evening, 23d.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Prices cut in two at T.. f. Hawley's on
dress goods, calicoes, hoods, caps, shoes,
etc. Look on his center counter for bar
gains.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Born, January Z, daughter to Mr. and
Mrs Martin Lillis.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Sam Harris hsr ,st placed one of the
neatest black I'd gold metallic signs in
the city on the Liberty street corner of
his block.-[Danbury News.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Warner, Taylor & Curtis show large line
of window shades and curtains, in variety
OF styles and prices
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Harry ID. Gardner of New Haven has
made a flying visit on E. d. Brisco and
others.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

The Sunday train from New Haven, to
Botsford has been discontinued for the
Winter.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Grocer Hobart E. Bradley, who has
conducted a store in the building owned
by Edward Troy at Sandy Hook, room
ing at Mrs c. IL. Payne's, has moved
back to Zoar and it is understood that he
will run wagon as formerly, keeping a
stock of groceries at his honle there.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

C. w. Northrop has returned from
Crete, H., where his wife and little
daughter will remain until Spring.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

John Mcnamara is to move into the
upper part of Mrs Payne's house on Day
ton street.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Michael Murphy, whose ankle was
sprained recently, is able to be about.
He has consulted DR. Vile of Danbury.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Choice new evaporated apples and apricots
dried blackberries and the finest line of can
ned vegetables and fruits in the market at
HaWleY'S.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Rev George L. Linsley will be at Haw-
leyville school house, Sunday, January
IS, service to commence at Is p IN.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

An elegant Rochester lamp, with decorated
shade, onls 80 80 at at Warner, Taylor y Cur
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

1t is reported that Miss Mary McCar-
thy and John Stiilson were married in
Bridgeport, recently.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

DR. j. C. Lynch of Bridgeport was call
ed to Newtown, Monday, to consult in
the case of Mrs Botsford.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

John l.. Sanford has been laid up for a
week with a severe cold.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Cards are out for the wedding of
wood of Easton, Wednesday, January 81.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16
A Lucky Individual.

Mr. H. N. Ayres DEAR SIR-Please accept
my Acknowledgements and thanks for the
lady's gold watch which has to day been pre-
sented to me by you.-[ HARRY G. PYLE, 8
CORTLAND Block, Bridgeport, January IL, 1891.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16
Postmaster ..Sniffen of the Hook has
been sick, threatened with pneumonia,
but is able to be about again.

A new window of plain glass is being
put into the Town hall by Albert Coles.
It replaces the window of stained glass,
a representation of Christ, which was a
part Of the hall when it was the Catho-
lie church. The window has been pur-
chased by Father Donohue and put in
the new mission church of st Stephens
at Stepney.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Mr. Camp of Waterbury and Miss Jen
ME Otis of Bridgeport were Sunday
guests of Nj. S. Otis.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Stanley Botsford of Wallingford has
spent few days at Taylor's Sandy Hook
hotel.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Florida oranges % and Soc dozen, good ones
I5c at Hawley's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

NOR SALE-Five tat Shoats. LEWIS E.
L HILL, Botsford, Conn.
yHANTED TO BUY-Some sheep. Any one
w having them to sell address, w IF. HO1T,
Bethel. Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

ISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, So Probate Court
IL January IA, 1891.
Estate of ALBERT A. TURNER, late OF
Newtown, in said District, deceased.
Guardian, paying that letters of administra-
ton may be granted on said estate, as per ap-
plication on file more fully appears, it is
ORDERED-That said application be heard
and determined at the Probate Office in New
town in said district on the 2Ist day of JAN,
tice be given of the tendency of said applica-
ton and time and place of hearing
thereon by publishing the same one
time in the Newtown BEE, a newspaper hay
ing circulation in said district. Attest, M
J. BRADLEY Judge.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Miss Grace Peck pleasantly entertain
ed few friends, Tuesday evening, the
occasion being the celebration OF her
birthday. Progressive tiddly winks was
played for prizes and the winners were:
Firsts, Miss Ada Peck and Frank Wright
consultations, Miss Alice Schermerhorn
and L. III. johnson. Refreshments, mu-
sic and dancing filed out 4 most enjoya-
BILE evening.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Barney Heating is On the sick list, M.
der pr Richartlsop' y car
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Mrs Charles II. Payne has had z por-
trait OF her husband reproduced II India
ink from tin type. It il life size and 4
perfect likepess.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Mrs Sarah Sherman, who has been an
invalid for several years, is still great
sufferer. DR. Richardson has been at
tending her Of late.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-16

Long garments handsomely trimmed, and of
excellent quality, are selling at a greater loss
than we have ever before made.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01
lRBSANDHOMES
ndigious Activity In
III Building Lines.
EorAL COST, $40, $50. 4el.
I, List Of Brick and Stone
structures Reaches 2,16O.
! CESSATION SINCE THE FIRE.
lrsunt Expended Inside the Bush
ness District, S5,O41,800.

. - Residence Portion. s3,0e0.se5--
s.barbs, ss64,o32-Public. Improve
.suts, s515,s04-strect Railways and
"a and Electric Works, 81. e29, 900
ne Result Is Magnificent Buildings,
eettsr Streets and Ligh.s, Better
water service and b stter Transpor-
htion Facilities.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01

There we're constructed in Seattle and
|&huybs during 1890, and are in course of
'nustruction, 2, 100 buildings upon which
: aggregate of $s,935,657 was expended.
ne record is as follows:
nuil.7surs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01

"a a,l
|aHne
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01

NHlIOdu anu EItctTIC AHButss
There was extensive extension of street
railways and large amounts have been ex-
pended in new electric light and power
and gas works, as follows:
6treet railways Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
Electric lights and gas. .............. $4,000
Total 81 ,229 COO
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-18
THE KANSAS sENAToKsnIP ROW.
The FnrIner-' Alliance VIII Unseat Sevea
Republicans When the Senate AdJourns.

The Fnrner-' Alliance Will Unseat Seven
Republicans When the Senate AdJourns.
KANSAS CITY, Jan. 17.-iSp> cial i
4 Journal special from Topeka says
that senatorial developments in tho
senatorial fight may be expected soon.
The Farmers Alliance caucus last night
decided to seat seven mem bers OF tue
lower house all Farmers Alliance can-
Gida.cS.
When this fact became known TO the
Republicans of tho senate they met and
decided To adjourn tho senate on tue
very day tho Republicans in the lowsr
house arc unseatcd. Tho adjournmont
will be Sine die, and Will prevent thu
holding OF a Joint session for tho pur-
pose OF els citing Il senator.
The cnoico OF Senator 10 suoc ned In
gals Will then dcvolyc upon Governor
Humphreys. who. it is said, will nams
Ingalls, 10 succccd ninsef.
The Adjournment OF the senate would
also prevent the making OF any appro-
priatton Ia pay the expenses OF the State
government for TWO years, but this will
not stand in the way OF carrying out tao
Iil..n dt ciled upon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-18

such legal summons,' a, he i, al
v!std by his alto, nry he is compelled to
answer.
II have, tho reforc, to repeat nv re-
quest that you give to the c0itf OF police
the names of the witnesses upon which
yoni Charges OF improp,r conduct, on
the part OF members OF the force, are
bass Il. together with such other in
formation AZ you may see proper to give
To the end that an easy ami full invcsti-
CATION OF those charges may be had. 1t
may not be- improper for me to add that
We entirely ncur in the str ten, mt that
the police force is not large enough. but
III Is beyond our power to add one man
TO it-that rests with tho City Counc |.
we have repeatedly urged upon that
body the nj .ssity Of an increase, and
r'c'nt events have but added to the
TO- OF our rel resentations
"Rcsp' ctfully, RoBr. f. SCOTT.
L. S.-lsusinpss engagements have
prevented mo from attending to this
matter until this evening, hence the
delay in my answer.
"RoBr. E. SCoTr.
Roanoke, Jan. IL"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-18

WAsHINOroN, ID. G, Jan. 17.-IS,o-
o'ai A1ter continuous session OF
thirty hours tho Senate adjourned at
O'CLOCK this evening with tho fo,co
bill laid aside informally, 10 BIO taken
up on Monday. The Republic IN, wore
unable to force tho bill to u vote. and
the Democrats were unable t.. foio, n
decisive adjournment or defeat.
at II o'clock last night Senator
Faulkner had the fl 3or and held IL c,n-
tinuously for ten hours, interrupted at
intervals by motions to adjourn, which
would immediately DO defeated only to
give rise 10 calls Of tho Senate Cor q
quorum. Five Dem ocrats h,ld tho
coign OF vantage and foro ID nearly forty
tired R'pablic N, to slesp In .h Dir
seats or on settees and sufas in tho
cloak rooms.
When MIR. Faulkner finished Mr..
llanitl spoke for three hours. Finally
the Dem, crats forced through severAf
minor amendments and the Republicans
succc, d, in tabling several more.
Mr.. Aldr.ch gave notice that on Tucs-
day next he would ask tho Senate to
pr,ctd to consideration or tho resolu-
tion to change the rules Of tho Senate.
suppose the ell, ctionS bill shall hayo
the right of way them" qucried air.
Morgan, do you propose to displaco
it?"
The Senate has my notice" was
tho response. 81 suppose that election
bill will havo pass, d by that tine."
'sttlngh Of incredulity ON D,m.o .atic
side.)
Then, OF course Morgan remarked
with snecr, the change OF rule ~ not
to. apply to tho election bill. bus ~ APP
portionment bills and other such
matters"
Other amendments offered by Mr.
lioar were agreed to without opposition
including one increasing from three to
four number OF SUPERVISORS of oil otion
inn district. The bill was then laid
aside informally. The Senate then. ON
motion OF air. lloar, ut & o'ol,ck, ad-
journed ill Monday ut IL u. tn, aftor
continuous session of thirty hours.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-18
MALE VI.

SALEM, Jan. l7.-[Speoiall-A tho
annual meeting OF the stockholders OF
tho Farmers National Bank OF Slem
on Tuesday the following board Of di-
rectors was elected for the ensuing year:
James Chalmers, j. c. Langhorn., q.
NJ. Homer, j. NJ. Evans, r. II. QAal-
mers, X. Is. Moorman and s. II. Hm-
mons. The dire ctors then held q moot
ing and elected tho following officers:
James Chalmers, president; Il. III. Chal-
mcrs, vicc- president; w. IL. Ruthrauf.
cashier. In submitting his report, Pres
ident ChaiiHcrs made tho gratifying
statement to tho stockholders thai tho
net earnings of tho bank for tho year
amounted 10 - per cent. on tho capital
stock.
Tho trustees OF Roanoke College no.
cslvcd on Wednesday ohCok foe fivo
thousand dollars from tho executor OF
tnc estate OF Henry j. Stcere. Of Pro-
violence, X. L., who left tho oollege a
beVuest OF Sa5, COO in November, 1883.
The whole amount has now been paid
and thus the permanent endowment
fund OF tho college has boon consider
nhly increased.
charter has been applied for for
tho Boston and Philadelphia Land Com
pany, OF SALON., with u capital stock OF
Si5O,0Oo. The officers arc as follows:
President. y. w. Sawyer. Boston, Mass;
vice president, w. l.. Gray. Boston,
Mass; secretary and treasurer, I. l..
Harbour, Philadelphia. Direotors: J..
Fleming Christian. Roanoke. Va; w.
ii. Tcrrill, Salem, Va, w. T.. Gray,
Boston. Mass; +. L. harbour. rniladol-
phia; G. Nj. Wcbher, Salon. Va; Il. w.
-
Will own ono OF the most centrally To-
Gated properties in Salem. end will
shortly oornncnco to lay IL out In
streets and lots. A largo amount OF
the stock has been already placed Ia
Doston and Philadelphia.