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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27
VUVtTHHIeEFb- bVII, DUt NFII,
Ietro!uum-Junc closed u6l4.

Money on call easy; closed offered at IA: prime
mercantile paper al; sterling exchange steady;
sixty-day Lills ~. s613; demand Sa.o77a.
tilCAGD CATibF.
CHICAGO. May 2i -~Cattle-Recsipt.. 1900:
strong, shade higher; Gest steers, S. .2544 4. IS;
good. $2.90n4.2 -; others. 81. 1919. S.: feeders.
$. Boa 8. -: stockers, S2.25G3, %; Texans. a.. 25au
$40.
HoSs-Receipts, 10000: steady. strong Ar: rough
and common. $3.O0M4 4. 50: mixed ana packers,
81 65@4.t0, prime heavy and butchers weights.
$l.Sjtti 81.
: heep- Receipts. 5000: steady: strong: clipped
Texans, a~a.6au4.lo; clipped natives and west
erns, S5.15@6 .S5.
CHICAGO PRODUCE.
CHICAGO. May q. -Close-Wheat-Stesd cash
S3tac: July. 81 C.
torn-Lnsy; cash, ASA 62c: July. 454c.
0ats-Fnsy: cash, 32hc: July, 3USc.
Barley 60c.
Pork-CAsh. sl0.45: July. SIC. SO.
ard-Cash. 81 40, July, $3.50.
Shoulders S4.25Qt A. a7I,.
short clear-S6 17HM6.S0.
Short ribs $6.S59G.37n.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27
GHERlFF'B sALE-NARHARET =. LEE
- plaintiff. VI. Mary NJ. Messenger, Charles Mes.
senger. j.. Whitehead and Edward WhitahsAl,

CHERIFF'B sALE-NAR4ARET =. LEE
- plaintiff. Va Mary NJ. Messenger, Charles Mes
senger; l.. Whitehead and Edward Whit"hsal,
Under AID by virtue of an order Of sale and
decree Of foreclosure and kale issued out Of the
district court Of tho First judicial district Of the
i.ss1 ., aud d' Cl.rss, On tho sth day Of Nay. 4.
D. 1872. in the above entitled act on, wls.eia
Margaret r. Lee. the above named plaintiff.
obtained a Judgment and decree Of foreclosure
Messenger, l.. Whitehead and Edward White
head, defendants. on the 9th dny of May,
A. p. 1872, for tho sum OF 81 ,ao4. 81.
bssId h.,r i%.tc.s i. co cost H. .p a. attorney 9s, .; fss.; WhiGh
1862. recorded in Judgment book No. G. OF said
court at psgs =, ! am commanded to sell all
that certain lot: piece or parcel Of land.
and Clarke, state of hoaiana, and bounded and
described as follows, to-wit:
Lot numbered six 90. in block numbered
eighty (sol. Of tho Northern Pacific addition 10
taid lot having a frontage of fifty 500 feat and
a depth of ono hundred and forty 400 feet, &C
c1rding to, and As de,cribsd upon the onicial
plat of the said named addition, which plat il
now on file in the manner provided by law. in
the ONCE OF tho county recorder OF the said
county Of Lewis and Clarke.
Together with all and singular the tenements,
longing or in any wise uppsrtaining.
Public notice y hereby given that on Saturday
tho 2sth day Of May, A. y. 1897. At II O'clock IN
Of that day at the front door of tho court house
will. in obedience to said order OF sals and decres
of foreclosure and sale. sell the abov s describec
property, or SO much thereof - may b
necessary to sstisfy said judgment: with intsreei
in hand.
d. 1892.
by RALPH q JOHSROR D0nntv Shari4.
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CHAS. NJ. JEFFERlS, Sheriff.
BY RALPH g. JoHasoH. Deputy sheriff.
NOTICE TO CRED1ToRs-EsrATE o,

NOTICE TO CREDITORs-ESTATE OF
~ William D. Nicholas. deceased.
Notice is hereby given by tho undersigned. ex-
ecutr:x Of tho last will and Testament OF Will
lam y. Nicholas, deceased, to the creditors ;of,
deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers. within ten months aftsr the FIRST pub
the othca of d. $. Wade, Bailey building. Hei.
ena. Montana the same being the place for tire
Transaction of the business Of said estate, in the
cuuntJ of Lewis and Clarke.
kAhG URET NICHOLAS,
Exeoutrix Of last viii and testament Of Will
iAp D. Nicholas. deceased.
Dated 18th day Of May, lisa.
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A Libertine Shot and Killed.

LINCOLN, Neb., May 2G.-Chas. f. Mont
gomery, president of the German National
bank, was shot and killed at breakfast in
the Lincoln hotel by VIM. H. Irving, a
real estate broker, aud former partner of
the murdered man. Irving claimed that
his wife and daughter had been seduced bv
Montgomery. The dining room was
thronged at the time by people f.om all
parts of the state in attendance at the
quaG ter-centennial Celebration of the ad.
mission of Nebraska into the union. Irving
surrendered to the police. He 0 lives at
Salt Lake.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27
Ho. For the National Conventions!

Ho! For the National Conventions
On account Of the national republican
convention at Minneapolis and the ma
tional democ attic convention at Chicago.
the Northern Pacific rail- Dad will mako q
rate of one fare for the round trip. For the
republican convention tickets will be on
sale May 81 to June 4 inclusive, limited to
continuous passage i'll each direction. with
final limit of June %. For further particu-
lars. call at the Northern Pacific city
ticket office.
A. d. EDGAR. General Agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

CITuATlON WANTED-HY A LADY Al
y boukkeeper or oEaoa work OF any kindi
understanda shorthand and typswriunG. Az
dross Mia ).
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

CITUATION WANrED-nY YOUNG WOMAN
y a. cook, chamb arMAid or general ho9sewora;
IL frst-class COOK with good city references.
Adures A.. VI, this office. E
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

SlpuATloN wANTED-Ry A COMPETENT
> Nurse, who Ia not afraid Of disease; price ~
and s1a per week. Address DR.. ole, First Ma
tional bank.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

BY a collision between a monitor engine
and a work engine on the Hudson River
railroad at Clinton Hoint, N. Y, six per-
sons wee badly injured, some perhaps
fatally.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27
TIE ET>.
sI,h'Nt :.

NEW yrrv. May 2G.-Bar silver. s7ss
Copper-Duil; lake, ST.. 1850 II 90.
Lcad-Quiet; domestic, $t2jMi21I?.
The stock market was less active but pre-
scntrd about the same features and character IA
yesterday, though the sa es were not as big ard
there was con iuerabIe irregularity at tine.
] lie close WIS heavy, generally at same as open
ing.
UovernmentB-Dull but firm.
Ietro!eum-June closed No..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

ClTUATION WANTED - TO DO. LIGHT
homework, prefer to sleep at home L.
Frost, thia office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

NTTuATlON WANTED-HY A GIRL Al
y cook Or to do 9ensrAl honsew0rk. lMlt ~
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

SITUATION WAKTED-TO DO uPSFAllh
~ work in boarding house or hotsli Irstsr 10
slcep ut homo, American, this otfice.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

SITUATION W~ANTED-RY AN AMERICAN
= woman to do chamber work or take eh"rse
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

SlTUATloN WANTED-A YOUNG GIRL II
y ycars of age would like a situation to 90
light homework or take care Of baby. Address
A. NJ. Independent office. @
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

SlTUATlON WANIED-A GOOD STOUT
girl. Address j. H., Independent office.
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SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMA
Advertisements undor this head hrSe 0rnsa
FREE.
SITUATION WANTEn-HY A. 6EtlMAN
~ Wirl; 10 rood oook; To do general h0u,
IN ANAL family, or ~ COOK, herman oaok' OoA
100, otfics,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

XNANTED-WITHIN TEN MINUTES WALK
w OF Main street and Broadway. four or five
| furnished rooms for housekeeping. X. H.. this
Office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

ClTUA WANTED-A LADY STENOG-
y rspher and typewriter desires a position in
nm cthce. Will work tho first mentn free asa
test OF ability. Address Miss N. L., tins ONCE
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

WANTED TO BUILD A SlX-ROOM HOUSE
w with furnace and bath room complete fof
{, 1000. Csll and SEQ plans; We know they VIII
suit. Wallace d Thornburgh. Denver buldins.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

TOR SALE-CORNER LOT 5oxl25, ON Coz
Il ner Of Benton and Peosta, for $3.50; north
front. Matheson Il Co,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

ClTuATION WANTED~-IN BANK OR MER-
y ceptile houss By an exl crienoed accountant:
twenty years experience, ten In Now York. ten in
Helena. Address s., box S0S. pOstohice,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

CIWUATION WANTED-A. ,FIKST,,CLASS
y seamstress would like work by the day or to
take home;p price reasonable; perfeot SATISFACTION
Adde'S N. L. Independent office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

NOTICE-NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
~ that the undersigned has been appointed re-
csiver Of the late firm Of Grssnhood. Bohm /
Co, and IL alone authorised to receive and re-
ssipt for moneys due the ssid firm.
VIZ. NUTu. Receives
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27
D. BACH, CORY & CO.,
Fine Grocers and Liquor Dealers, Helena, Montana.

FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.
TOR SALE-$7s5 WILL BUY TWO OTIS ON
! Hollins avenue, on Broadwater Electric
line. between Grant and Lincoln streets. MAthe-
son J. Co.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27
TOR TRADE-IMPROVED PROPERTY TO
+ trade for unimproved. Steele II Clements.

yNvANTED-THE OWNER or A LARGE
w body Of low grade, ffee milling gold t ore
wants a capitalist who wilt butla : mn on w tmo
Muth. agt.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

MANTED-A FIVE-ROOM FURNISHED
w house in quiet neighorhood; can give good
reference. Address b.. lock box 1852.
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business CHANCE-A HOTEL DOING AN
ID excellent business. central location, first
class furniture. nearly new; dining and kitchen
ance on time. Owner has larger interests and
must dispose of this. Address Herbert b. Reed,
| lailey block.
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MISCELLANEOUS,

MISCELLANEOUS.
WANTED-A FURNISHED HOUSE, CON-
w v~eniently located. Address, stating num-
bsr of rooms. location and rental, to postotic co
box lO8.
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nor TRADE-UNIMPROVED PROPERTY
Il to trade for equity in improved. steels ~
Clements,
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l,OH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ROOMS AND
4 apartments Of all kinds and in desirable
locations, ut 81 TO $40 per room. Call and exam
inc our list. Wallace d lhornburgh. Ienver
building.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

CITUATION WANTED-3Y AN EASTERN
y woman as housekeeper: will not wash or iron;
wages SAL, Address or call I'll North Rodney 1T.
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CITUATION WANTED-CLERkSHlP BY .
y q Cd penman. II. T.. this Office.
y and pastry cook wants employ ent; best OF
references furnished. L.. C. smith. 6S3 Helena
avenue, room t..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE.
.dvartisements unosr this heA4 three times
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

ClTUATION WANTED-A BOY 10 YEARS
y old wishes q situation on ranch. Address
this office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

CTUATION WANTED-AS CHAMBERMAlD
y or second girl in kitchen Add ess No 2ls
NAWtAr Str.et, ---
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

r, Thompson block, opposite Grand Central
hotel. have the largest list of houses and rooms
for rent in the city.
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LOST,

r OST-ONE RED BILL BOOK WITH CHECK
IL book and deposit book and some papers
with ii bill. BY leaving ut Helena Hardware
store will receive SIC j. I. Parkinson.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

EOR BALE-GOOD LEVEL BUILDING
L lot, 25xl4O, for $3.50; payble SIS down,
balance in six months. Matheson l. 20.
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Full Quart Cans IS Cents
Ea,H

IOR NENT-HOUsE on EAST SIDE, IN
good neighborhood, nine minutes from post
office; city and cislern, wa'sr; nice lawn; has
good uutbuildings, including carriage house.
stable room for four horses and chicken house.
Apply q. W. Graham. at Independent office after
$50 p. m. u.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

7 OST-AT ~ NJ. A. LADY'S GOLD WATCH
IL between corner Of Breckenridg e and Warren
and lower Rodney. Return to this office and
finder wi | be literally rewarded.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

VMANJED-A BUYER o A PLATED
w tract Of the best residences property on
west side; price way.down; half cash. balance 10
ono year. VIM. Muth, agent.
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WANTED-A BUYER FOR A PIECE OF
fate: close to Main street. VIM. Muth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

W ANTED-TO TRADE 81 ACRES NEAL 4
w Great Falls for Helena property. Steele Il
Clements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

Tor RENT DESlRABLE RESIDENCE ON
I Eighth avenue. five doors below Rodney
street: rent $50.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

TOR RENT-EIGHT- ROOM DWELLING,
Il corner Let on Twelfth avenue. bath. etc., $50;
8 groom dwelling on Fifth avenue, ss5; seven
four room cottage. NJ II Division street, $40:
three-room dwelling on South Eodney. 50; At
! tractive cottage of five ro0ms on Hollina avenue.
room house on Spencer street, $40. MAtheson d
In J)an var hlnnk. r.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

EOH kENT-VERY DESIRABLE RESI-
l. dence. nina rooms, Oh Rodney street near
Sixth avenue. Steele 4 Clements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

XATANTEp-TO TRADE A GROOM HOUSE
w on eaas sids. hardwood floor and finish.
hath. furnace, all modern conveniencos. tor I'M
improved property. or will soil equity for $5.oo
bteele d Clements
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EOR SALE-A LARGE NEW HOUSE ON
L prominent avenue; has all modern improve
ments and 10 in good conditions; price very low
and terms to suit; . snap. w. E. Cox. Gold
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

Tor ENT-SIX- ROOM FRAME HOUSE ON
L Eleventh avenue, so per month. Steele d
(leupnts,
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MONEY TO LOAN-H. b. PALMER SEE
wi adv. pages 2.
M ONEY 70 LOAN-STEELE CLEMENTS.
M In sums to suit, low rate of interest, no
commission. no interest in advance. no delay.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

MONEY TO LCAN-HERBERT b. REED %
MI Co, Thompson block, opposite Grand Cen
trail hotel, loan from $50 to $4,000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

EOR SALE-SHEEP RANCH IN MEAGHER
l. bounty, of $500 acres. or this 1900 are un-
der fence; can make GOO tons of hay; ampl water
rights. range for II. 600 sheep, four good sheds.
| corrsls. cabins. machinery OF all kinds. :nd ev-
! ranch. Price, 81 20 per acre. payable So per
acre down. and balance On five years time.
Mxtheson Il Co.. Denver block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

yNANTED-TO TRADE HORSES FO3 HELL
w ena property. Address B. NJ, this Office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

T OST-CHILD'S GOLD BEAD
i. hetween Grand street and Seventh avenue
on jackson street: suitable reward II returned
10 Mira. LamLdie, Hotter block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

EOR SALt-I HAVE SEVERAL NICE RES
Il licences on the west side for sale at differ
ent prices and terms. larties wishing to buy .
homo will do we'll to call and 500 what | can Of
For Vim Ninth ant.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-27

EOR SALE-S2.5 500: NEW MODERN DWELL
ing, hall, five rooms, with bathroom fully
equipped, hot and cold water, sewer connection,
gas. plumbing. corner lot on CHANGER street. four
blocks from court house: only $500 down, 80
| per month, Matheson L. Co., Denver block.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-08
Work Well Done.

The magnificent cut printed in This
Times this morning of the lamented Gen
era Joseph r. Anderson was made Ly
the Southern Engraving and Stamp Com
pany, of Richmond The existence Of
thi, firm here is only another proof Of
the growth and enterprise OF our city.
There is no concern in the country which
could execute this cut in q more perfect
manner in the limited time allowed them.
The photograph was put in the hands
of the engraver after o'clock in the
afternoon. and at midnight the cut was
in The Times office. Richmond should
support and encourage such an enter
nriSp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-08
Al the Theatre.

The fact that Henshaw and Ten Brock
are III town was very manifest at the Rich
mond T-estre last night.
These laugh provoking artists. assisted
by Il good tarce-comedy company, made
their appearance in their great musical ex-
traYagnnZa called The Nabobs.' As IN
former years II was success from start e
finish Judging from the very lavish applause
and laughter. which was incessant.
The play is made 10 laugh at and quite
fills its mission. as it is made up Of songs
comical savings, dancing and pretty chorus
girls. Henshaw was in bis usual good
humor and evoked peals OF lau liter with
his queer remarks. songs aid clever
dancing.
Miss Ten Brock was well received and
was as full of repartee as ever. and III her
whistlng song with Henshaw and Mack
she received an ovation. The Nabobs'
will be repeated at the matinee to-day and
tonight. 1t will be remembered that this
is tue company to which MountJoy alkeI
belongs. lie is recovering from his late &C
cident and hopes soon to be with his CON-
pauy again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-08

This, and no mistake, is the individual
whose stamina has waned 10 such n low
ebb. for want OF an efficient tonic, that he
would certainly topple over and fracture
something If a bulky subject such rs fat
wife. for instance, were to lean upon him.
Build up We lean, pthless and strengthless.
with Hostetter's stomach Btters which
will enable you 10 eat and digest heartily.
and thus acquire flesh and yigor. The for.
tress CT life will speedily capitulate o. The
grim scythe-wielder, death, II you don't
Nervousness. sleeplessness. bilionsness. con-
situation. malaria. rheumatic and kidney
trouble are all conquerable by this superb
restorative OF health and yigor. In connec-
ton with the use OF the Bitters. II would be
well for the debllitated invalid TO study the
wants CT his enfeebed stomach with a view
TO the selection Of the most digestibe ar
ticles Of diet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-08

minion Democratic club-rooms last night
They are ordered TO meet at o'clock pre-
cseiy this evening to attend the fag. raj.
ing OF the Union Democratic Ciup: UNI
forms will be worn, and the club will pre-
sent full ranks.
Eight new members were elected last night
after the usual routine business was over.
Election of officers will take place on the
last Thursday in September.
The banner committee reported. 1nsy
are hard at work preparing q flag to swing
froll the windows of the club-room. 1t Will
be decorated with the pictures of Grover
Cleveland. A. f. Stevenson and George -.
Wise. and its appearance will be hailed with
pleasure by the members and oil the voters
Whereabouts.
Jackson Ward Dem ocrats.
An enthusiastic meeting of The Fourth
Precinct jackson Ward Club was held at
Morders Hall last night. The voters are
taking great interest in the coming election.
The next meeting of the club will be held
next Wednesday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-08
A Pleasant Occssion.

Tuesday evening saw a gathering of n
number of residents Of Barton Heights.
Richmond and River View at the resi-
deuce of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lee
Smith, at the first named beautiful vii
lgge.
The guests of the occasion came ont
Of compliment to Mrs. harrington 4.
Rrannan. of Brooklyn. sister Of Mrs.
Smith, and of Mrs. o. Raymond Brown.
of River View.
Mrs. Brannan, formerly lived here, and
is Just returning TO her present home,
after a pleasant sojourn with relatives
and friends.
Music was there, consequently dancing,
and in the intervals, charming conyersa-
tion occupied the merry-makers. Then
came the supper. and after more dan
cling the hosts were reluctantly hidden
adieu.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith were ably assisted
in their hospitality by Mrs. Brown, Miss
Mitchell. Mrs. Brannan, Miss Page and
others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-08
Oyster Catchers Examined.

Norfolk, Sept. I.-Speclal-for sew
cral days past the oyster catchelS OF Nor
folk have been very much exercised over
the appaNcnt omission in she oyster law
passed by the last Legislature ia vest IN
any one TIN power 10 appoint an oyster
inspector for <he city Of Norfolk while it
prohibits undGS penalty any one from
catching oysters without 1 license from
the oyster Inspector Tor th" district IN
which be resides. The OySrermcn or his
vicinity called upon Judge Brooke and
asked what they should do. Ihe Judge
said he had no power to make the APP
pOintment. and thought shat The power Of
appointment for Norfolk was, by an
omission III the law, not vested IN any
one.
The catcherS were in a very distressing
dilemma They were losing valuable
time. with no chance Of relief until the
next meeting of the Legislature. Judge
Brooke, however, approaching their po-
sition. went 10 Richmond and had a
consultation with the AttOrIey-General.
As result of his visit the Attorney
General wrote letter. saying: Il do not
think Judge Brooke has power under the
new oyster law to appoint an inspector
of oysters for Norfolk city The cities
of Norfolk and Portsmouth are within
the territorial limits IF Norfolk county,
4
amended oyster law, the Inspector APP
pointed by the County Court Of Norfolk
county has for the purpose of registering
boats jurisdiction over the cities OF Nor
folk and Portsmouth He further says
the districts created for said purpose
are not measured by natural boundaries,
but by legislative will. BY the terms of
the law Accomac county is subdiyided
into seven districts, and by fair aud just
inference the county of Norfolk is di-
vided into three, namely, Norfolk city,
Portsmouth and Suffolk county.
The Attorney-General says this con
struction of the law is necessary in order
10 give to it effect and force and does not
trench upon the rights and franchises Of
the cities While this decision will meet
the exgcncies of the case the best law
yers here do not believe that it will ho!d
good if tested by correct principles OF
law.
The Columbian clam bake at Virginia
Beach took place to-day under the au-
spices of the Ladies Auxiliary Com
mittee Of the Seaboard district Of
Princess Anne county. The proceeds Will
be used to assist in erecting the Mt. Nec-
non building ut the Worlds Fair