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Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
Railroad and Steamboat.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
As,,assassi y Trsias in easct Ass -. iss3.
THRouoH TRAINS

GOING wEsTs.A A. n. for Lewiston,
srminston, K0chisnd, Portland, Bos,on and
NoatreaI, t6.io A. NJ for Branswick, Levissou,
rumjaxtae. Kockiand. Portland and Bos.sa,
eaanTetlnx for White Ho'sntsiE Points AAd Que
bee; 80 snd SS P. u. for Brunswtek. Bath.
portland, Boston, ii.0o y. n. might Psilm4aj
s-sr5 night for fsvstoa. Bath. k0ckiAnd, Port
las1 and Bo~ton-
ssoING EAsT-sioA. u (aishs szpsessl fos
shoshesss, Beifast. Bangor, bar Harbos, 81.
sethen- 81. yons and Afoostcok County; s.s1
IM for WAtsryiile. and sk0whseaa and
os Bangor and v2ao-ho'o: E.s7 P. 4.
for watsryiiis. connecting at waterviiis
veh z4o y. N. tran for lewiston.
fe r NJ tor Wa;sriiie. Oakland,
North An.ou, Bingham, 5kowhegan. Beifs.t,
Dover Foxcfof' Bangor, Bar Harbor, ST.. Stephpn,
81. John and Arons;oox County. 2.i7 A. II. 5an.
4sys only for Wateryflle and Bangor.
fhs Slyht Pullman Trains going east at 40 4.
~ going west at II 10 r. NJ. run each way every
a,xhf Sunday Ineiaded. connecting for IL xizton
sad Roeslagd bot not 10 skowhsgan ca Moadsy y
parninx.. or 10 Belfast, Dexter. or beyond Bs''.
GOT, excepting 10 Bar HTbor. on Sunday morn
logs.
fhs day trains gotus Wsa At 1910 A.
NJ and fast at a.4s r. N. run daily, Sunday in
esded. between Boston. l1ri-ton. Bath, Bangor
al John,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
NO CLUE YET.


FALL RIVER, Mass, June ] 1.--Dtiicers 1t
work on the Manchester murder case are
apparently Satisfied rs to what went on IN
the Manchester kitchen last Tuesday mutu-
ing.
The murder was committed cith"r rs
the result of anger because of an uusail+-
fed passion: or, Ms it seems probable, he
cansc of Il combination of uncomfortable
desire and robbery. Police authorize. 10
not cast the slightest suspicion on th" Old
man Manchester as the murderer of lis
daughter, though some of the mcnters If
The department are Inclined TO suspc't h.in.
Nv the testimony of the two hoy nna uy
evidence given by himself, h" Had ro tp
portunity to commit the awful decd inh
lie wished to.
The police believe the murderer is a f.r-
rner employee, probably one OF til" men
hired within six weeks or less. nj they IRE
looking for a man called ".Ioe, reckless
Portuguese who worked on the Msuchcs'e or
farm less than three days, and nuarrcird
with both daughter and father before letv-
ing the premises.
Marshal Hiliar,l said TO the reporter
There can he no doubt rs to the motive
of the murder. The girls money a8d
watch are missing, and her position, when
found, Indicated that she struggled for her
honor and life" Continuing, Hiliarl ssi +
I'VE are at work on any clue, We are after
two men who have suddenly disappeared,
About O'Clock, Tuesday evening, Al
bert = Dow and wife were accosted near
OAK Grove Cemetery by a man who in.
quired the way to ST. Mary's church lie
appeared greatly agitated and a"t',l in IN
excited manner, and glanced around hi"
nervously, as if fearing pursuit. D"~ ii
rected the man an requested, and tho iat'"r
continued on his way.
| Alderman Beaitie met the same man 8
little later. and at his request gave him i
rec,ons to ST. Mary's church. Bes'tic sad
the man acted very nervously and kept tn
right hand under his coat, a. If in his hiY
pocket 1t appeared ts Mr. Reatfie thai
this hand was cut or blood stained.
The police are hunting for Jose Corrt'i,
who answers the description given hv j "
and Beattie of the man whom they direct d
lie lef, his clearinghouse Tuesday, whrr
be started 10 go to the farm, he salt, anf
bis landlord thought be meant the Men
chester farm, where lie had previousl,
worked.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

VIENNA, June lit is learned that the
governor of Angora, in A static Turkey, has
advised the Turkish government TO adjourn
indefinitely the trials of the Armenians ac-
cused OF reasonable conspiracy and Of Sc
dtion. or els. 10 abandon the trials entirely
and release all the prisoners. The advice
is said to be- prompted by n dread Of scan
oaIous revelations in the event Of trial.
II ia said that all the accused are willing to
confess ,hem.clves guilty Of scdiiion. but
declare that they were driven To sedtion
by the aboninable misvoverDmen, and op-
press,on prac'iccd by the Turkish officials.
Il IL not yr, known whether the govern
ment has decided to To follow either Of the
courses suggested by the Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
SMALL BANKS ASKING AID.


NEw YoRK. June l.--Eumors of mort
country bank failures were plentiful in
Wall street this morning. On inquiry al
some of the leading banks in this city to-
day it was learned that the applications fol
assistance from small banks throughout
the country were very numerous; in case
where the applicants accoInts warranted
assistance being given them, and if tho
collateral offered was of the right sort, the
requests were granted; hut in many in
stances the applications had to be refused
and is thought that many more small bank
will. therefore. be forced into liquidation
This is inevitable. =" one well-kuown banl
president said TO a reporter,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
4
COLLEGE TENNIS.
The Work in Doubles Con-
tinued---The Winners.
Bo~doin Gives State College a Ter
rife Beating---30 to 8.
Wealthy Citizen ei Wells Arrested ies ABUSING
Mis- Live $teeA.

PoKTLAsp, June | in the Mime Stats
College tennis tournament today, the semi
final matches in doubles were played
Wakefield and Pettigrew of Bates beat Pay
sou and Dana of Bowdoin, winning each oi
the two sets played.
fickard and Pierce of Bowdoin. defeated
Stinson and Millet; of Colby, 10, 6--3
Perkins and Connors of Colby, defeated
Murray and Smith, of the State College
6-l, 6--I.
Pickard and Pierce Of Bowloin defeated
Wakefield and pettigrew, 6-3, 2-6, rs
Hilton and Boothby Of Bates. beat Perkin,
and Connors of Colby, l-6, G-2, 6-3.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

ALlnts's PosoUs pLasfEHs are tho
gteat .1t-rnsl remssy Of the day. This
qg.ke-t- safest, surest, beet. Not only irr-
mea.arAbig superior to all oth = pia.tsrs.
bot si.y to ijnimtnts, ointments, oils ani
similar uncinOn- compounds.
Beware Of limitations, and 10 not be de-
c.iysd by misrepresentation Ask fpr
hiIcocK's and let no solicitation or expla-
nation ,ntpce yoG TO accept substitute.
may2seod&a foirm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
Wants Silver Law Repealed .

Nrw YoRK, June 1.--At the regular
monthly meeting of the Chamber of Com
mercc today this resolution was unani
mcnsIy adopted: Resolved, That il is tbs
opinion of this chamber that the Sherman
silver purchase Law should be- repealed b,
Congress af the earliest possible date; tha
1t ia apparent To all nnier the operation oI
said Law that great injury is being 1on'
The commercial anh iiranrisl Interests %
our whole country, and confidence kill Mt
te restored until sal law is repealed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
A PERFECT DISGRACE
10 New York City Are Hev Public Institutions
Says Grand Iury.

Nlw YoRE, June ! The grand jury
this morning, made n prescntment calling
attention 10 the deplorable condition Of The
public institutions Of the city. The grand
Jury recommend. the construction of a new
pcnitentiary and new asylum for females.
alleging that the present asylum is dis
grace to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
DAWrI LIVES IN HIS wife's HOUSE.
The Irish Leader Mas No Estate 10 Meet the
Claims Against Him.

Dsnii.. June 1T was announced in
tb" bankruptcy court that there was no cs-
tate to meet the claims against Michael
Davitt, who was compelled to go into
bankruptcy because of his inability to meet
the costs Of the proceedings successfully
instituted against him by =. Mahony, his
larnelitc antagonis, in the North Meath
clec,iJn, to deprive him Of that seat on the
ground that clerical intimidation had been
used in his behalf.
The cottage that Mr.. Dsvitt occupies is
the property Of Mrs. Davi,', and cannot.
! therefore be touched in the bankruptcy
| proceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
PIankinten Bank Assilns-Si 500 900 Bond
REQUIRED Of Assignee.

NnwarKEE. Wis, Jnne Late this
Afternoon the plaLkinton Bark made ar
assignment, the court appointing Wm.
Pisrkirtan. assignee. HIS bond was fixed
AZ 81 800 600, which was Immediately fur
ni-hed-
Fred T. Day. president OF the Pisnkin
ton Bank, make II personal assignment TINS
afternoon The sssiSnee's bond is $500 :
, eea Is il claimed that the hank viii Be
sbl, to- pay the siepariinrs in full.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
ACCOM- MoDATIoM TRAINS.

Hfan llilY 5ahdays Included. run sundays only.
Through tickets to California and all poln.s
s yath and West may be had of y. Il. Waker
1cket agent, Augusta. the only oiioe In Augusta
sauns via all routes and checking baggage free Of
eApense
PAYsDN TUCKER. Vice Pres. Gea1 Manager
F H. BOOrHBY. GEM Pass. and Ticket As't.
Portland. April 20. 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
Nine Hour Day Prevails at Rockville, c..

RocS.fi.LE, Conn, June Local car
penter- toiay secured thsir demand for
nine hour working day with 10 hours pay
The carpenter ali members Of the union
united 10 the demand, aud ali but one small
contractor yielded. Local painters viii
probably demand q pine hours day Dex,
week. Masons secured i; May lat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

So long a. the failing ensb~rs Of vitality are
capable Of being rekindled into warm and GENIAL
glow Just long there is hope for. the We ak ard
srnaciat.d invalid. I<f him not. therefore, de-
spcnd. ba. derive encouragement from this, and
from the further fact thar there Il restorative
rna-t potent in renewing the dilapsfs,ed powers Of
a broken down 8, stem fes. thank. TO its BDex-
ainpiea tonic vsrrReS, Hsstetfrrs ssor se B.tser-
IL dSlIy rsyrvinz SJength in fhe bodies and hope
in the nds Of fb- fer bic ard n~rroas- App~tse.
shing ssep. the scsni-iton of flesh and enor.
n,e blessings sf,eHdasf spou the reparx'ise pr.
ees.es which tfis prieei.-s issgorxnt spsediy iu
i.iases and carries to a successful conclusion.
Digestion h re-fo.ed. the bio 4 fertilixed, ard
sss.enance afforded 10 each iife sustaining organ
ty the Bitrers, which IL iuo6en.fse ever 10 The
feminine palate, vegetable IN eompoeition. and
Thoroughly safe Use 4, and regain yigoT,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

The Camden Shipbuiider Takes a Partner In
His Lie Work.

CAMDEN. June There was married
this morning II. NJ. Bean, the Camden
si,ipbuiller, and Miss Louise II. Knight,
daughter OF the late Hon. f. &. knight, by
Rev. Henry Jones, the wedding being
graced by Mrs. Abel Hunt, Bangor, sister
To the bride. The presents were numerous
and beautiful. After the wedding break
fast at the brides residence on High street
the party left for Chicago, via the White
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
Victoria cerdsss Co. Assigns.

CrxcINSari.June 1.-The Victoria Cord
age Company assigned this afternoon. The
hbilities are ssid TO I've Sfn0, 900 and assets
may reach $500, 900. G. Weaver Loper il
president, and the plant is in Dayton. while
the rhaia Office has been here.
The company was leased by The National
Company. The lease as not reeorIed an
til the latter failed. Thst failure. it is said
cau5ea this. The company was rot able TO
realize upon ifs stock an,i material. and
was threatened by its creditors
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
A GRACEFUL ACT.
Harold N. Sewall Speaks in
Unstinted Praise
OF Valuable Services Of Ex-minister
John |. Stevens at Hawaii.


HoNoleLr. May ~. via San rrancisco---
To Hon. J. II. Manicy. Augusta, Maine.
u. 3. A.--Yoar distinguished fellow -towns.
man leaves here today hea!irg with him the
thanks and good wiahes of'every American
throughout the Pacific.
Within the line of his duty II has been
his fortune to 10 much to promote tho
American solution Of what seems to mo to-
day, 10 be the greatest Of American Qucs-
tons.
As a citizen Of Maine | am proud Of him.
and hope your State will give him the
welcome he deserves.
HARoin NJ. SEwAll.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
n.ses, Pace. a niIe ia z oo,z.

BALTIMORE. june 1.--Msscot paced .
mile st Pimlico today in 2 90 I-2. Tho .2o
cla,s, Pim.ico stakes, 5000. Toney Klock
son best time, II 3-4. The 2.2J pacing
class, George Sherman won: best fiaIs,
22 The 2.47 class, Gernlaise won;
best time, 2 25.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
Ex.nlNlsvea STEVENS


SAN Francisco. June l.--Ex- United
States Minister John l.. Stevens delivered
a stirring address before the Chamber Of
Commerce today On the Hawaiian situation.
Resolutions fsvoriug the speedy annexation
| of the islands were adopted.
The address in full WAS published In
Thursday mornings JOURNAL.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

Todsy's Games
Other Games.

iowcIls at Lewiston, fortInnds II, Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

lake with some Of the foreign buildings
and the great Art palace on the left, and
this group Of New Engla buildings on
| the near right, Massachusetts, occupies the
| corner, and farther along stand New York,
Pennsylvania and Missouri The Massa-
chusetts building fascinates the eye Of
thousands Of people who are not from
Massachusetts Ii is made of Massachu-
sets material throughout, and modelled
after the old Hancock house which stood
for 50 many years familiar landmark on
sSeacon street, Boston. To come upon this
pure old colonial structure is enough to
carry the imagination hack to the early
days of New England and relieve their
mind, for a moment, Of consideration of
the more splendid things Of modern times
Within Is collection Of historical articles
and portraits of rare interest.
There is no more perfect structure in the
Columbian exposition, SO far as architec-
ture is concerned, than the New York
building. 1t is like the Administration
building in seeming to leave nothing that
one could want added or changed 1t is a
reproduction. slightly modified, Of the old
Van Rensselaer, mansion in New York
city, and it Is picture. 1t must be seen
to be appreciated. Though il is not such
a very large building, 50xaoo feet, it repre-
sents an expenditure Of Sia0,oN No citi-
zen Of New York will be ashamed Of the
house which has been put forward here to
represent the proud Empire state of the
Union.
The most popular Of all the state build
ings is that Of Pennsylvania. No wonder.
The Keystone state shows here model of
Independence hall. Philadelphia, and
within it she has placed the bell which
proclaimed liberty to the land and all the
inhabitants thereof. No visit to the
Worlds fair is complete without a view Of
Liberty bell, of Independence hall, of the
chair in which Thomas jefferson wrote
the declaration Of independence, the table
on which the declaration was signed and
the inkstand used on that momentous oc-
casion. There are many other historical
relics in the building. In addition to all
this the parlors and the piazzas of Inds-
pendence hall present scene of comfort
and hospitality that l have not seen
equalled anywhere else in the exposition.
1t is spot 10 which one is attracted by
patriotic curiosity, and which he is re-
luctant TO leave. WALTER WELLAAN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
WEALTHY But MEAN.
Man Charged With Selling Rum and Ahusin!
Ms Cattle.

BIpprFoRp, June l.-Orrin Cheney .
wealthy citizen of Wells, was arraigned II
the Biddeford court to day on the charge
of not suitably providing for his cattle. lit
pleaded not guilty and a date was assignee
fo1 hearing.
He was taken to Alfred to answer an IN
dictment by the supreme court charging
him with maintaining a liquor nuisance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

B,ppEfoRp. June ALFRED g. Prentiss
Ssco grocer. miller and ship owner, has
called a meeting of his creditors. to be held
IN Portland, Friday. His liabilities are
about 5000; assets about slo.Hp
Portland wholesalers are his heaviest ere'si
tors
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

wAsarxoroS. June About dozen
important appointments we're made in the
pension bureau today. including Charles NJ.
MeKevifs. Syracuse, ". r., chief risrk and
Gen. n. j. r. Dana, New Ilampsbi'e. cliei
Of the old war and navy division, wee C..
W. Filler, r.si4nesi.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
OCCUPATION or THe SUDAN.


ALsxsypstA, June 1.-The question ~
10 how far Egyptian occupation Of the
Sudan shall penetrate for the present has
been settled by the British commissioner,
Sir Gerald Portal. Sir Gerald will cause 10
b.. abandoned the two farthest Toru forts
and organize garrisoDs near EgyW.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
Reuben Ball Of BridQton Dead.

BRtperoS. June Reuben Ball, Bri !g-
toms Oldest citizen, died today, aged over
90 wears lie bad been selectman and an
active business man, veteran Odd Feiio" =,
and was a brother of the late Prof. stephen
Ball, the famous Boston vocalist.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

WAsBIsGrox. june ID y. Morgan. .
| Connecticut the new United States trees
urer, took the oath of office ibis morning,
and entered upon the discharge Of HIS
duties, relieving u. N Nebcker. fndians
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
Roxdoin. 30: State College, 8.

BASGoR, June 1.-The league game bc
tween Bowdoin and Maine State Collcgs
this afternoon. resulted in favor of Bow
doiu by a score of 80 to s. Bowdoin ma'l'
20 hits ami NJ. 5. c. IL. The batteries
we're: Plaisted and Allen; Frost and De
haseth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
MINISTER THURsION


WASHINGTON. June i.-Secrstsry Ores
ham has been officially notified of the ap-
pointment of l.. A. Thurston, late head OF
the annexation commission, TO be minister
from Hawaii to the United States, to sue
ceed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
Debt statement Coming TeSsy.

W.smseros, June I.-Owing 10 the
e,ira work necessitated in transferring the
office Of the United States treasurer from
Mr.. Nebeksr to Mr.. Morgan. the debt state
ueot could not he compiled today. II will
be issued tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
Praise!
Praise !!
Praise y!
naeden's HaSnetic Compound Re-
ceives 1t All Along The Line.

No man round about Augusta, Nc. ia be,,sr
nHosn or more highly respected, than Rev. W
Walianson. When he speaks in terms al
PRAISE OF HInnEs's MAGNxrIc CoMrou.p, rest
assured the medicine Is deserving OF it. His
p''hy testimonial has the ring Of true metal:
HrpDya Mr. a. ' ~ VI
'EsfLh@t~ rcssrd to HfpprS', Mac.
W f'd - permit tHe tn say. think il il a
- s"'h ifst@N -. aai know 1t saved me frau,
threatened -s'-.aK K OF pneiaHonia. ehecrfuiiy
recommend 1T ss a topd naedi icine e.. the dises.es
~hsch it 10 Designed io cure.
Yours truly,
W J.. WILLIAMSON.
We have the elranest, pHrest and best medicine
on the market. II Is made on honor IL wifi
cure you. II you SICK or aiiifr,, try ruH eu.,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

At Buffalo-Bufalo. o; Alhsny, /.
At -Binghamtop, o Spring
! field, 3.
| At ambridge-RIsrvari, 8; George,
town.
] At Wilkesbarre - Wilkesbarre, l2
( Providence. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

BiDpEFoRD, June 1.-The farm buildings
of Irving Favour, Of Limerick, were
burned last night. Loss, 5000, insurance,
$500.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The gunboat Machlas will leave for a
trial trip In Long Island sound Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

WAsHNGrox, June For Maine Fair,
followed by showers in western portion
slightly warmer; south Winds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02
Lseai Fossessa.

BosroS. June I.--For New England
Friday. fair, warmer, south~es; winds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

NEW Y0RK, june III. B & J. N. Cor-
nelrs iren Works here were barncd tonight.
Loss, $500 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-06-02

The trial OF the new quo boH Msehiss
will take place ia Long Isl.p, sy:ad
June g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-11

SHOT IN THE SHOULDER.
me Result of "A Negro Fracas on a Train
In Route from a Picnic.

J. S. Evans, a negro man about twenty
three years Of age. shot Joe Valentine,
another young negro. yesterday afternoon
near Laurel station, while they were en-
route to Richmond
= two men went with a number OF
colored picnickers up 20 Boswell Park.
on the Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad. Evans was "A member
OF the committee Of arrangements. and
while coming nome in the afternoon he
says some one came into the front car
and told him there was a row I'm progress
In one OF the rear cars. He went back
10 look after matters, and soon succeeded
In getting into a difficulty with Valentine.
Things became gradually warmer, when
Evans drew a revolver and shot Nalcn-
tine In the shoulder. The wounded man
was carried to the almshouse on his an
rival In Richmond and the ball extracted.
IL was only a flesh wound, and Nalen-
tine was taken 10 his home on st.
James street. where he was getting on
very we'll last night at a late hour.
Evans was lodged in the Third police
station. He will AVE a preliminary eX-
animation at the police court this morn
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-11

ouita 4 ruul.r of colonel Charles T..
g.r.rr.ue friends. a-sembled at DOno-
Iur- IfHII. Iu Fulton. last night In the
Interests of the Congressman. and con
siderable interest Was manifested I'm the
meeting.
AIR. James T. Grady presided. Captain
George Wayne Anderson made an inter
,stiug speech 300 Colonel O'Ferralls be
half De- reviewed the Colonels career
in Congress. referred SO his record as a
soldier and lwelt up0l his ability 10 fhl
tl. office ~ Governor. He said that II
would he 90 disgrace to the city Of Rich
mond for her representatives 10 go 10
th. candidates ana demand a primary,
tlD expenses of which should be met by
tile gubcruatorial candidates. BY this
IItu none but rich men could ever AFFORD
tl run for the office Of Governor. Colo
n.I OForrull. said the speaker. was a
poor man. the poorest of the three can
allates. He could NOT afford TO meet a
portion OF the expenses necessary 20
conduct "a primary in the different cities
throughout the state.
Captain Cunningham Hall then made a
brief speech. I'm which he said he vas,
ass "a business man, in favor OF Colonel
OTerraI. because the latter was the rep
resoutativc of the people. II the voters
NJ Virginia refused 90 favor the candi-
dacy of me man who had worked iai,h-
fully for the peoples interest. said Cap
ftIu Hall. how could they expect Tor
meu to DO honest. faithful work IN party
.|eryl.ef
Nr. 6. T.. Wingo then moved that
mother meeting bee held at the same
place and hour next Thursday night. rms
uas unanimously adopted. and the meet
lrE adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-11
TOBACCO LABORERs srRIKE.
over Three Hundred Men 60 Out or n
Petersburg Tactory-Other News.

PETERSBURG. VA. July W.-Special.-
A strike occurred to-day at the factory
Of the s. A. Venable Tobacco Company,
and was caused. It is said. by a reduction
In tho wages Of the hands. This Is one
OF the largest tobacco factories in the
United States. and the strike throws out
Of employment between three and o "a
hundred laborers.
At a meeting Of the Petersburg Grays
held tonight Sergeant W. 4. Bond was
elected second lieutenant and Corporal A.
Il. Moody was made secretary OF the
Company.
Mr.. Ii. c. Lashley. proprietor Of the
Southern Hotel. i'm his city, presented
his daughter, Mrs. Oscar w. Hollings-
worth on Saturday night with 1000 in
g~reenbacks as a bridal present. Mr.. Hol-
l|ingsworth and Miss Lashley were mar
ried at Halifax. y. c.. on Friday last.
Mr.. J. $. Ryland, formerly OF Lunen-
burg county. but now OF Petersburg
who has been for some time supplying
two churches in Sussex county, having
recently accepted a call TO Walters
chm Oh, I'm Spotsylvania county, has de-
cided TO leave college and give at least
a year 10 the pastorate of this church
before entering the Theological Seminary.
To-night ar the Second BAPTIST church
Mr.. Ryland was ordaire ed 10 the ministry.
Rev. j. NJ. Pitcher preached the sermon.
Rev. J.. A.. Barker offered the ordaining
PRAYER and delivered the charge 20 the
minister.