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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
TO 4 SUDDEN CLOSE.
The COntc-tcd-Eiection Case In
nOcI, me- ham.

HAERISONBURG, VA. June 2.-(Spe-
cial The consolidation proceedings
Of V. II. Lam against John y. Switzer
over the Office Of Sheriff Of Rockingham
county came TO a sudden close in the
County Court to-day before the taking
of testimony was begun. Judge Grattan
held that mere technical irregularities IN
the conduct OF the election, unless fol-
lowed up by proof Of fraud or injury to
the contestant would not be sufficient
for rejecting the returns or invalida,ing
the election. Under this ruling Lams
counsel asked that the proceedings be
dismissed. Switzer was elected in May
by a majority OF Sc
Ten carloads OF steel rails arrived to-
day for the new Chesapeake and West
ern railroad. \ locomotive is expected
within few days Work is progressing
fay0rably. The line will probably be
completed as far as Dayton within the
next ten DAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
TLe charlottesville formal.

The summer normal TO be held al mn
lottesyillc this summer commences 'u,s
~ ana will continue throughout the
month The corps Of instructors consists
of the following well-known educators
Professor Charles IA. Winston, III" ~
OF Richmond College. theory and prac'iee
of teaching, Mrs. Carrie w Rogers, 'a''
of the State Female Normal school IAN
euage and spelling; George r. Merf,i'
arithmetic and spelling; Miss Annie WIN
aton. history and drawing; PROFESSOR .,
H. owens, OF stanton. geography aho
physiology.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

Steamer Pocahontas, Graves, Nortolk
merchandise and passengers. Irwin Welsh
GER superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
DcIIrhfful IA Home"

EMPORlA. VA. June &.-lSpeclal) }
Mr. and Mrs. ". +. Deals gave delight
ful at home" last evening. The enter
talnment was In honor OF Mrs. Dealss
guests Mrs. Minter. Mrs. G.. w. Deals.
and Miss Lucille Ramsey, Of Norfolk.
The ladies were in evening toilettes and
the gentlemen were In the regulation
suits.
Miss Mamie Wilson leaves for Danville
tomorrow.
Mrs W. X. Leeke Is spending n few
days with her mother before leaving for
her new home. In Spartanburg. 3 c.
Major r. H. Branch. Of Petersburg, was
on our streets to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
CROCKETT ARsENIC-LITHIA
SpnINGs

elevation 1000 feet. opens JUNE i. 1895.
A quiet mountain resort especially
equipped for HOT AND COLD ARSENIC
LiTifIA BATHS, which, combined with
the internal use OF the water, rapidly
restores broken-down and overworked
Nervous Systems. Cures rheumatism,
Cont. Dyspepsia, Skin Eruptions. In
somnia. Kidney and Bladder Disorders.
Diabetes. and Brights Disease: Clears
and beauties tho complexion Write fof
pamphlet. NJ G. THOMAS. Manager,
my 92-2m Shawsyille, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
Regularly Organized.

BEDFORD CITY. VA. June 25.-(Spe-
cial This morning the classes for the
normal school were regularly organized
and lectures began. This evening Pro-
fessor Southwici, OF the Boston School Of
Oratory and instructor OF elocution for
the normal, gave the first public enter
tainment In very graceful and elo-
quent lecture entitled Hamlet. the Man
of VIII"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
W EI.DON.
Fire Caused by LightninS-A Nnr-
riure.

WELDON. n. c.. June ?j.-(Special.)-
During thunderstorm last evening
lightning struck a barn Of Or. \. j.
Ellis, in Northampton county, completely
destroying it. together with the contents,
by fire.
rhe Roanoke Rapids people held n
meeting here last night and elected OF
licers for another big cotton-mill soon 10
be erected on their canal near here. The
large knitting-mill is going up rapidly.
Mr.. A. \. Yeatman. Of Old Point. Va.
and Mrs. Madge klgo. of Louisville.
Ky, were married here yesterday a.
the Methodist parsonage. Rev. Il. Z. Troy
officiating
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
Lcnye for the Fatbcrland.

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Wippermann and
daughter. Miss Marie Schmidt. Mrs.
George A. Book, and Mrs. Chris;iana
Kindervater. left the city yesterday after
noon by the l3o train over the York
River road, and will sail for Bremen to-
day on the North German Lloyd steamer
Thev will be absent about three months.
Mrs. Herman Schmidt and her son, Ed
ward. accompanied the party as far as
baltimore
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
i'm y v. i. Bishop. Manager.
,,,rGuANY .pRINGs. "a.

The greatest dyspepsia- water Known;
endorsed by the Stale Medical Society,
and awarded gold medal and diploma AZ
Worlds Fair. Chicago. lost popular
summer resort in the noun aims of Nlr,
glnia. Elevation 100 feet. Beautiful
lawn Of ~ acres, line walks
and drives: good livery: band OF
music. Terms moderate. Write for circu-
lar or pamphlet containing testimonials
from prominent physicians and other par
ties OF eminence. c. y. COLHOuN.
Proprietor.
r. T. STYLI., NJ. D., Ph. G., Resident
IphVgipiau IL I'm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
OLD NORTH STATE.
MANY NEWS NOTES GATHERED At
THE CAPITAL.
The Masonic Orphan AsyIum-C"p-
turc OF Illicit Distilieries-Thc
Owners Escnpc-Iicense 10 ST"
Pianos and Organs.

RALEIGH. y. c., June 25.-(Speciai)-
The Masons celebrated ST. Johns Day lis
handsome style at the Oxford orphan
Asylum. The Grand Lodge was IN COM
munlcatlor. The trustees or the orpha"
ASYLUM met there last evening and many
additions 10 and Improvements OF the
buildings are to be made.
Within a year RaleIghs six richest men
have died-R. S. Tucker, W. II. Halle
man, ]. NJ. Heck. f.. G. Reade' W. D.
Hawkins, and r. $. Pullen.
There appears TO have been quite n i've
~ time at the session Of the state Color
ed Teachers Association here. and con-
siderable feeling is aroused. one OF the
sneakers. I'm antagonizing an endorsement
Of the State Superintendent of Public In
struction. said his race was under no
obligation to the white people for what
the latter had done for the cause OF eau
cation. This made the conservative ne
croes very angry. and they scored the
speaker.
ILLICIT DISTII.LERlES.
-Four Illicit distilleries were captured
yesterday-tNo in Rockingham county
and two I'm Randolph. The owners an
escaped. Deputy-Collector I. y. WI
liams. Of Virginia came over the hhe
and got one still in Rockingham.
several delegates left here to-day to
attend the International Epworth League
meeting at Chattanooga. Rev j. y. Cole
heads the Raleigh delegation.
Ten convicts were sent from the p"nl-
Tertiary to-day to work on the property
Of the Roanoke Rapids Company near
weldon. There remain l6j convlcts In
the penitentiary.
SELLING PIANOS.
The Attorney General gives his opin-
ion to the State Treasurer that after 2
license at $50 is issued TO any person e
sell pianos or organs the person or com
pany 10 whom it is issued ought TO be
protected by being given as many certiil'
Gates from the Treasurer as may be ne
cessary. This is an important ruling.
At the State Teachers Assembly to-day
at Morehead City What Should Be
Taught In the Public Schools" "Geome-
try in the Elementary Schools" and
Training Teachers for the Public
Schools" were the topics discussed.
WAS NOT \ MEMBER.
The Attorney General to-day decided
that j. T.. Bryan, who has assumed to
be The acting chairman Of the Arlington
Investigating Committee. had no right 70
be a member Of IT, as after the L'gts
lature had elected him 10 that position II
had elected him director Of the peni-
Tertiary. and that this. under the term,
Of a Supreme Court decision. rendered
the first election void
The commissioners OF Rowan county
have ordered the double execution OF
Whit Ferron and Anderson Brown, negro
murderers, TO be public July 18th, in a
| field near Salisbury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
THE ELkTON. ELKTON, VA.

SECOND SEASON UNDER TIE
management OF A. ID. Wright proprietof
Wright's Hotel, Charlottesville. and th'
Arlington, Lynchburg). All modern iin'
provements. The famous Elk Ithia-wa'es
used exclusively for drinking oa'hins'
and culinary purposes. For rates. U.s.
address A. ID. WRIGHT, The Arlington.
Ivnchbury. va. je le-lm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
IlurleyiIic llasOus.

RURKENILLE, VA. June 2a-(S?e-
cial.)-Burke Lodge. No. Ia. \. +. and
\. NJ. elected and Installed the following
officers last night. \. T.. Adams. riaster;
j. ii. Young. senior warden; g. y. over
ton. junior warden; 5. ID. Overtol, trca-
surer: }. u. Hughes. secretary, c. r..
Downss. senior deacon; r. VI. bradshaw.
junior deacon, X l.. Wing1eli. chaplain.
Rev. II. W. Crid!in Is building quite a
nice house in the grove OF the Southside
Female Institute
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
IT. Vt. SVAKkE.
te 23-tJyl Secretary and Treasurer.

DIVIDEND NOTICE.-AT A MEET
ING of the Board OF Directors OF the
Richmond. fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company, held June 2. 1896. IL
was resolved that dividend OF $50 per
clared upon the common stock and the
dividend obligations OF the company. pay
able on JULY !. 1895. 10 the holders OF
record on the 9th Of June, 1898. from
which date 10 the 5th OF July, 1895. the
transient books shall be closed.
j. Is. WINSTON.
90 o2tIyp Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
4 Home Wedding.

WILSON, y. c., June 2j.-(Special.)-
To-day at noon a beautiful home wedding
was solemnized at the residence Of Mrs.
A. Branch. In this place. Mr. kosco
Briggs led 10 the altar Mrs. Nimena Ro-
berts. daughter OF Mrs. Branch. Rev. c.
]. Wineate. rector of 81. Timothy's Epis-
copal church. officiated. The prominence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
smnlI-Pox Scare Over.

CROZET. VA. June 25.-,Special)-
Summer visitors have commenced TO ar
rive here from Norfolk. Richmond. and
other points. The smallpox scare" at
the Blair-Park farm. four miles west OF
here. is over. and all desiring to spend
the summer In Western Albemarle may
now do 10 with peace Of mind and body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
BUFFALO LITHIA SPRINGS HOTEL,
VIRGINIA.

will be opened for visitors June 18th,
under the management OF ". Il. Bishop.
who is well known TO the springs going
D. ople. There have been several new
cottages added to the hotel since last
season, and many other Improvements
made. and the manager Will enieavor
10 make every one quite comfortable and
their stay pleasant who may favor him
with their patronage.
ie BIN ". Il. BISHOP. Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
uERkELEY SPRINGS. w. Va.

The Berkeley Springs Hotel opens
JUNE LIST for the reception of guests.
The hotel has been renovated. repapered,
and painted throughout The baths OF
these celebrated springs are noted FOL
the cure of rheumatism, govt. skin dis
eases. sc For further Information ap-
ply to CHARLES L. JACK and A. X.
iNGER. P-oprietors, Berkeley springs
Hotel ". Va. Je l9-l5t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

DR.. Pauus A. Irving. Richmond, Va.
saws: have used the Seven Springs Iron
Alum Mass for over ten years. and am
satisfied that IL = a most excellent al
terative tonic. and also an sstringent or
great value.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

RICHMOND, VA. June a. 1875.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK, OF
RICHMOND have this day declared their
usual SESu-ANNCAL DIVIDEND OF
- per cent. on the capital stock. out
of the net profits Of tho past six months.
payable to the stockholders on and after
july l. 1885 J. T.. GLENN,
ie 25-tJyli Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
VIRGINIA TRUST COMPANY.

RICHMOND. VA. June 49, ise5.
The Board of Directors have this day
declared a SEMi-ANNUAL DIVIDEND
on 4 PER CENT. on the capital stock
,roo o0o). payable on and after July I. 1896.
JOHN MORTON.
IL Io-tJys Secretary end Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
fe 23-t,Jy :
Richmond, Va. June q. 1895.

THE DIRECTORS OF TIE RICH
MOND PERPETUAL BUILDING, LOAN
AND TRUST COMPANY have declared
CENT. out OF the earnings OF the past
six months. payable on and after JULY
/. 1876. WILLIAM LOVENSTEIN.
ie 2l-l2t Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

DIR. John TreyiIian. % Richmond, VA
says: have used the seven springs lon-
Alum Mass with the greatest saoriacuon'
and think IL is especially adapted 70 MS
eases u females.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND. JUNE o, 1855.
40 RI m

sun risnS 10. HUN llDl..
sun sets 49,. 7:34 Morning ............7:03
Moon sets ......10:il Evening. ...........1.3i
PORT OF RICHMOND. JUNE o. 1855.
ARRIVED
Steamer Pocahontas Graves. Norfolk,
merchandise and passengers, Irwin Welsh
glr, superintendent
SAILED.
Steamship Old Dominion, Couch. New
York. merchandise and passengers
George W. Allen g. CO.. AGENT, ,,i,,,,o,o..,
pig-ron J \. Gordon, agent; vessel,
Curtis q Parker.
PORT OF WEST POINT. June %, 1895.
by telegraph
ARRIVED.
Steamship Chatham. Peters. Providence;
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Charlotte. N.ckle, Baltimore
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship William Lawrence. Foster,
Baltimore; passengers and general cargo.
steamship Elm city. Marshall. Nalker-
ton; passengers and general cargo.
SAILED
steamship Chatham. Peters, Baltimore;
passengers and general cargo.
Steamship William Lawrence. roster
Providence; passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Charlotte. NicAlc. Baltimore;
passengers and general cargo.
steamship Elm Ciiy. Marshall Walker
ton: passengers and general cargo.
PORT or NEWPORT NEWS, JUNE %.
iBy telegraph
ARRIVED.
Barge Antelope. Boston.
Barge y. r Tennis. Boston.
Barge A W. Weston. Boston.
Barge Mystic Belle. Boston.
Barge Puritan. Fall River.
Barge Hope New London.
Barge Sarah, y. Staples, New York.
SAILED.
Schooner Bayard Barnes, New Haven.
Barge Hope, Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

The Third Presbyterian Sunday school
will 20 on q picnic TO Providence Forge
on Friday morning at O'Clock. y DAY OF
real pleasure and enjoyment is In store
for all who may attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
NOINTAIN-TOP HOTLL AND
sDH1NEs

over Rockfsh Gap. Blue Ridge Mountains.
900 feet above the level OF the sea. Fine
views, delightful summer resort, cheap
board, strong iron springs. many attrac-
lions to the invalid. pleasure seekers, and
families; OF easy access. Address Nessrs
NASSIE G. 60 Alton Va my i9-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
CAI.WEIU. HOISE.

White Sulphur Springs, w. Va. Mrs.
NJ. j.. Dickson. proprietor. An elegant
resort. Altitude. 2,i0o feet.
The CALWELL has been lately re-
modelled and furnished, has a large and
well shaded lawn. and IS only a short
and pleasant walk from the famous
White Sulphur Springs. The guests ot tnls
house have all the privileges OF the White
Sulphur water, baths, ballroom, lawn,
parlor, etc. of the Grand Central Hotel.
For further information address THE
CALWELL HOUSE, White sulphur
Springs. Bus meets all trains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
CODB'S ISLAND,

VIrg,nia's seaside resort in the Atsnt.c
Ocean Unrivaled Tor its surf-bathlng
and magnificent View of the ocean. m
crease of hotc! accommodations and other
improvements. Those desiring plenty OF
shooting and fishing can I'M II IT Cobb
Island Route. we Will meet daily IN
n % north bound and the i.Jl sogti-hound
train at Cobb's station. on the New YORK,
Philadelphia anu Norfolk railroad. Pas
sengers transferred 20 islsnd by steamer.
Terms: $3.50 per day; Sl2 per week. so
ger month For fnrther Information "d-
hhvSn TnE. W. LIN ChesaDeake. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

and wealth OF the parties made the occa-
sion one OF much interest here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
Office Va. Fire and Marine Ins. Co..

hiCnIlOni, June 10, 1910.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.-THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS have declared a SEMI
ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF PER CENT.
free OF taxi. payable on and after July
LIST. next WI. H. MtAhTHf.
IA fQ-oW Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

DIVIDEND NOTICE.-THE BOARD
BURG RAILROAD COMPANY have de-
clared a dividend OF per cent. on the
common and preferred stock OF the com
pany, payable on JULY |, 1888, 10 holders
OF record on June -, 1895. from which
date 10 the "a OK July, 1895. the transfer
books will be closed W. T.. JONES.
je 25-tJy2 treasurer.
THE DIRECTORS OF THE INDORSE-
MENT GUARANTEE COMPANY have
declared a semi-annual dividend of PER
CENT. out OF the net earnings for the
past six months, payable at the office OF
the company on and after JULY LIST.
This entities tn. holders of the IN
VESTMENT BONDS of the company to
Interest at tbs rate of per cent per
annum, In lieu Of the guaranteed per
cent, on the amount standing TO their
credit on the company's books. which
will ha paid at same time and place.
Il IL 81 Az l. L
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
THE BRANDON" BASIC CITY. VA.
AT JUNCTION OF CHESAPEAKE AND
ONO AND NORFOLK AND
WESTERN RAILROADS.
THE AsHEvILLE OF VIRGINIA"


OPENS MAY 18TH,
with many new attractioIa. Dancing,
pvOl anQ uIilar4s; lawn tenn 5, golI. nuAt-
Ing, asnlns, riding, and drNins. unsur-
passed mountain scenery Ia al directions.
Atmosphere dry and inylb Grating. NJ
MOSQUITOES: NO MALARIA. Lithia.
sulphur. Arsenic, and FreestOne waters.
Write for booklet 81 testimonials aud
analysis Of water. Special rates 20 falni-
lies by the month.
c. w SMITH.
my S-eod2m Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

BOTETOURT COUNTY. VA
Twenty-thlrd consecutive season under
proprietorship and personal management
of PHILIP /. BROWN.
my 2o.W F&Su2m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
Granite Building Company,
u. HOP east Main street.

I-IVIIE FaIs
Richmond Va. June %, 1895.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS COMPA-
NY have declared a semi-annual divi-
dend OF PER CENT. free OF tax, pay
able on and after July l. 1885,.
SAMUEL ii. PULLIAM.
Secretary and Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
Dividend NOTICES.

City Bank of Richmond,
Richmond. Va. June 20, 1880.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have declared the usual SEMI-ANNUAL
DIVIDEND OF 3 PER CENT. out OF the
earnings for the past six months, payable
July lst j. W. SINTON
IL 26-tJyS CASHIER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

DIVIDEND NOTICE--THE BOAIsD
OF DIRECTORS or THE RICHMOND
AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD COM
PANY have declared a dividend OF $3.50
per share on the capital stock OF the
company. payable on JULY !, 1873, to the
holders Of record on the 18th OF June. 1895,
after which date the books OF transfer
will be closed until July p 1895.
W. II. JONES.
f. 2J-tJy Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
HEALING SPRINGS

HOTEL. AND BATH-HOUSE
ARE NOW OPEN.
For further particulars apply 10
4. NJ. STIM5ON.
NV l2-eodtiyl Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26

SIMMER BOARD IN THE NOUN
TSINS OF VIRGINIA. Pleasant socie.
~: beautiful scenery; fine roads. Saddle
horses and vehicles. Address +. VI.
RANDOLPH, Keswick. Albcnarle coun-
~ Va. Je NV"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-26
SUMNER RESORTS.
PIEDMONT

will take a FEW MORE BOARDERS
for the summer. Healthiest part o, .ns
state Good water. etc. Correspondents
solicited. Address
g. II. JOHNSON. Proprietoy.
Ia oc-1w lFOulfss
Washington telegraph., 1895-02-15
Castoria.

"cssteria is 80 well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-" H. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Washington telegraph., 1895-02-15

The use of 'Castoria' is SO universal and
Its merits Sc well known that it seems q work
OF supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
Intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTYR, D. D.,
New York City.
Washington telegraph., 1895-02-15
RAPID WORK TO BE DONE.


The Texarkana and Northern
certainly means business, as we
predicted, and its extension will
be pushed as rapidly as money can
built it. On last Wednesday there
passed through to Nashville over
the Ark. & La. three cars of
horses and mules and two cars of
scrapers, plows and other railroad
Implements.
A suburban street car was held
up at Little Rock at II P. NJ. on
Monday, and the passengers were
relieved of their valuables.
George Moore OF Muscantine, Ia
walked across the Mississippi Riv
4sr, removed his clothing and re
mained there till he froze to death
He was highly educated and
weolthy.
The marriage ofMfss Annv Gould
to Count De Castellane of Paris, is
announced to take place in New
York, March 10Th.
At Birmingham, Ala, a young
man, who was held, charged
with assassination, starved himself
to death in Jail.
Almost the entire oat crop and
all early vegetables in Alabama
have been killed by the blizzard.
1t has been positively asserted
that DR.. Chauncey M, Depew, the
hallway magnate and after dinner
speaker, will used youdg mem
bel oflhe Vanderbilt family.
Washington telegraph., 1895-02-15
GENERAL NEWS.

The first snow on record fell at
Tampa, Florida, on the 9th inst.
Harrison, Ark, is erecting an
electric light plant.
A farmer in Lonoke county has
successfully grown buckwheat.
An ice making plant will be
ready to begin the manufacture of
ice at Tahlequah l. T. by March 1st.
Near Yellville, Ark, an old man
named Cowles was murdered. His
wife was arrested on suspicion.
He WIS IS years old and she is 73-
The engagement is announced OF
Miss Anna Gould, the youngest
daughter of the late Jay Gould, to
Count dc Castellane of Paris.
Jim French, the last member of
the Cook gang was shot and killed
at Catoosa, Indian Territory while
robbing a store.
Rev. John r. Carr, the well
known Methodist divine of Pine
Bluff fell and sustained serious IN
juries, during the recent blizzard.
E. Pool, of Fordyee has fled
suit for $4,000 damages against
DR.. B. II. Gallagher, OF the same
city for malicious libel. Mr.. POOLS
residence burned under suspicious
circumstances and he alleges that
the defendant publicly stated that
he was the incendiary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-03

instinctively looks for sunny haired,
bright-eyed great grandchildren. In
this department an aged woman of an
even one hundred years, is venerated
as grandma" She tells her age as
"one h,.-1-rd snd two more" and
welcomes All visitors with a cordial
handshake as delightedly as maiden
enjoys the embraces of her first adorer
Grandma is extremely feeble and
has to be assisted almost every mo-
I.ent.
TIE joy of the aged female colony Is
a fat old lady of seventy-f1ve, jolly as
a sailor lad, who can no more restrain
her mouth than a child its innocent
prattle, and when the feeling seizes
her the home rings with her contagious
laughter Even the mothers disap-
proving glance and gentle words of re-
proach are unavailing.
In peaceful pursuits, practically i'm
aginary, the old ladies while away the
hours until slumber claims them. The
priIna donna of the home is a little
Polish woman of SiXty-five. She is
decidedly minute, being barely four
feet high, but possesses an alto voice
really surprising. Yet she is ca
PRECIOUS creature and causes the good
sisters many annoying moments.
The apparent veneration Mother Chris
lana receives from all her children
is doubtless the secret of her success
in managing so many whose intellects
run rampant with whims and de-
lusions. Yet a happier family than
that cherished by the Little Sisters OF
O