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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25

There was very large attend
ance at Central Union Church
"Wednesday to hear remarks of local
college alumni on Religious Work
in American Schools" Among the
speakers were: Chief Justice Judd,
Of Yale; Rev. S. +. Bishop, of Am
herst; Prof c. ]. Lyons, of Will
ans Colles Mrs. Judge Frear, of
Wellesley; Prof Theo Richards, of
Wesleyan; Ffof. John o. Wood, of
Harvard; 4 B, Wood, Of Oberlin
and Prot Trench, of Dartmouth
College.
Ii you want to huy. sell or exchange
star. pa, go 10 Johnfr. Brown, Arlington
Block, Hotel street. Note change of
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25

Lucas clock, ''he no too muchee
sabe.' At 7 this morning the
clock was Of the opinion that ro:45
was about the correct time.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25

Five more natives were arrested
Thursday evening for playing che
ia. Sons Of the soil seem to be
taking to the Chinese ideas of gam
ing.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25

The Hawaiian Band, under the
direction of Prof. Berger will give
a public concert this evening at
Hawaiian Hotel, beginning at 1870
O'Clock. Following program will be
rendered:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25

The band had a good audience
for its concert at Thomas Square
yesterday afternoon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25
Notice..

Notice is hereby gwen that nj the
Annual Meeting of the PAUKAA SUGAR
COMPANY, held this day the following
persons were elected as officers of the
company for the ensuing year, viz:
j. u. Anterior, Esq, President
Il. o. White, Esq, Vice President
q. III. Robertson, Esq - Treasurer
/. Z. Jones. Esq. ,-----.----A Auditor
H. +. Bishop, -------.----- Secretary
T.. +. BISHOP,
Secretary.
Dated Honolulu, Oct 90, 1895. 70l-imo
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25
TO LET.

A SMALL COTTAGE OF TWO ROOMS,
"A Bath, etc, centr. lily located, suit
able for two gentlemen. Apply TO
DIR. JOHN s. McGREW,
794.tf Hotel Str ct
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25

willie" Crawford hassucceeded
Yak Nam as business manager and
city editor of the Chinese Times.
willie" is bright young man
we'll known and we'll liked.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25

cone.tl At lhs llaislm1,nn q

coucef, q, the lioiela,7.sop IN.
G. u Chase announces cottages
TOT tent
Castle n Coolt advertise new
goods IN this issue
Heavy fains are reported from
Kauai Ditto, kona.
There will be some special music
for the Natman meetings.
w. H. Crawford is now connect.
ed with the Chinese 7imes.
Minister Hatch has been an lint.
Jed Attorney General al interim.
The Natman meetings are under
the auspices OF the Y. VI. &. q.
A city correspondent suggests il
is about time for another BIG church
fair
The Hotel lights have been put
in perfect order Tor the concert tnis
evening.
The paper mail was sent over by
the Alameda just before she sailed
yesterday.
Sessions of the District Court
will, beginning next Monday, open
at . a. m.
Foreign money orders for the
Australia will not be issued alt,r
p. IN. today.
The II. A. A. club will meet at
the Y. NJ. c. A. hall at 1890 o'clock
this evening.
The mother and sister of the late
Chas. l.. Dodge will visit Hawaii
early next year.
J. S. Martin measured Company
ii at the drill shed Thursday even
ing lOI ullllO1nlS.
{. w. Ashford has caused to be
filed claim for damages against
this Government.
Charles Mitchell has been COM
mitted on two counts for burglary.
Bail fixed at $1,000.
Major Halpin, S. A well known
on the Coast, is to edit the San
Francisco Mar Cry,
The band had a good audience
for its concert at Thomas Square
yesterday afternoon.
The Ke Au Hou brought a lep-
rous girl from Kauai. She was sent
to Kalihi this morning.
Yee Sing Tie, carpenter and
contractor, can be found on Fort
street, opposite Club Stables.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25

Yee Sing Tie, carpenter and
contractor, can be found on Fort
street, opposite Club Stables.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25
Ei,cii0n ~ ODcera
PRlECEyllLE PLANTATION co.

ff nhf tINHfnHl Annual NJ etlnf
N fNf rufe ffutr IttTIaJi0s ta
It.f. IfI thH lHF ths fuilleinE
canned ecf0 elected iu go A. ~ sfs "
iIDtamranf g. Co., ensuing tssf W.
Wa AHrn va Pee and Treas
E.l iN.hlr Feel and Auditor.
Wihnf. ~
PC fnra ga .. Directors.
%. ~ HHlaftaln. pa
D. D. BISHOP. SECRETARY
Dated Honolulu. oct 90 1885 W I'm
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25

Organization Of the two bat
talions, N. G. H., will be complet-
ed in a few days and there will
soon be both battalion and regi-
mental drills.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25
Notice.

During the absence Of Mr.. Chun
Ming. our managing partner. from tie
Islands Mr. Chang Tai viii act ne mar
aging partner for our firm aud will have
the same power and authority as Mr.
Chun Ming.
nor HING & Co,
Honolulu, II. | oct. %, 1885. 7h3 lw
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-25

It Is the duty Of everyone, whether at home
or travelling fol pleasure or business, to equip
himself with the remedy which will keep up
trength and prevent illness, and cure such
ills as are liable 10 come upon all In every
day life. Hoods Sersaparilla keeps the blood
pure and less liable to absorb the germs OF
disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
, urxrc,y MISSIONARY HERE.
Rev. VIZ. Taylor Here ON Briei
xtt,-lr.J.cs Two Addresses.

Rev. Il. G. Taylor, who was sent into
tho missionary field Of Mexico By the
Eoreign Mission Board Of the Southern
pa,tizt Convention. returned to this city
,.ceterdav lie will remain here for
or So. as the guest Of Rev. Dr. r. J. VIII
bingham.
Mr. TayIor. IS quite indisposei, and
b.,,,er his visit to this country-whiCh
is for the purpose OF arranging FOR some
,sligious literature TO take back to his
c,sroe-.,iu have a beneficial effect on his
beatth Although he had suffered So
verelv during his passage home. AMI
b,1 proceeded almost directly after land
inc i'm New York 10 Richmond, Mr.. Tav-
Ior spcnt a very busy day yesterday IN
tho rnorniuc he visited the Middle Dis
trict Association in session I'm Manches-
ter and i'm the evening he delivered a
verv interesting address at the First
Hantist church 10 large congregation.
I'm I'm. course of which h. spoke OF the
difficulties and obstacles hc had encount-
arad in prosecuting his work. dwelling
ON the character Of the natives with
whom he had 10 deal. and OF the number
Of conversions that had come under his
own observation. The work, he declared,
vas being well established. and he urged
mon his hearers the desirability Of con-
tinuing IL. and the necessity for each
Christian person TO do his or her quota
towards the support OF all the foreign
missions. which are doing such yeOman
service in the cause of Christianity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
TO VISIT HIS NATIVE LAND.
Lnung Long the First Richmond
Chinainnn To Get Papers.

Laung Long. II Chinaman. doing bust
ness at 800 east Broad street, has made
application to the Collector of Customs
for Acknowledgements to enable him TO
visit China and return TO this country
again.
the case Is unique In the an
nails of the local branch Of the
customs department, and Is absO-
utelv the hrst on record since the
proclamation Of the President. made De-
cember 3. 1894. Of the treaty respecting
enieration between China and the United
states which was ratified by the. pleni-
potentiaries OF the two countries. March
H. 1896.
According TO the terms OF that treaty.
=, Chinaman may be granted permission
On return 10 this country after visiting
his native land. within one year from
Tho date OF his departure. unless pre-
,,ented by sickness or any other valid
reason. which must BE- reported TO and
certified by the United States Consul at
the mort of departure; and. provided, fur
,ber that he leaves In this country either
wife child. or parent, or property TO The
a,nount OF 81, 600 Debts due 10 the amount
- a 40 are admissible as security, par
,,cnIars OF which must be deposited with
The collector Of Customs, accompanied by
the afiidavits Of the debtors. and in event
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
THE DISCIPLES.
Meeting of the Underwater District
Convention.

LEE HALL. August 7.-(Special)-Th
DISCIPLES Of Tiiewater District Of Viz
einia met here In their twenty-ninth an
ntial convention The first session was
d,voted % the Christian Womln's Board
Of Missions. Mrs. Robert Tyler. Of Rich
r,oud. the district manager presided.
with Miss Bessie Farrar. OF Danville. re-
c0rdnc secretary
After the reading Of the Scriptures.
Mrs. g. H. Winghcld. Of Richmond. led
in prayer.
Miss Lulu Jones. Of Lebanon church,
this place. then read a very appropriate
address Of welcome. In which she en-
phasized the importance OF the work,
and cordially welcomed the delegates TO
the homes and hearts Of the people.
TO the welcome address Miss Bessie
Farrar responded in a few well-chosen
words
Mrs Texas Hankins Of Toano, secretary
of the district. made her report showing
the need Of more cooperation on the
part OF seer iarles Of auX!liaries with the
district secretary.
The report Of the State organizer. Miss
Bessie Farrar showed that four new aux
uiar,es and three new mission bands had
been organized in the district the past
year. Twelve out OF the twenty-five
uuxiliaries made reports when the roll
II churches was called. these reports
showing very gratifying amount Of
work done. Other reports are expected
later.
Mr.. II. G. Garrison and Colonel J. r.
Cary made short addresses on the i'm
portance of the educational work going
on under the General Board.
Rev. Peter Ainsic. of Baltimore. made
stirring address ~ Woman and Her
Work" He showed how woman was
always ready for the Masters work.
4 beautiful solo was sung 10y Mrs. Alice
Sucker. after which the large congrega-
ton adjourned TO a very bountful dinner
which was served in the grove.
At the afternoon session. at 3 o'clock.
the convention proper was called to ord ?
10y Mr. j. l.. Iiill, and the following Off
GERS were elected: j. j.. lIill, chairman;
w. r. Roane secretary.
The devotional exercises were led by
Rev. }. \. Spencer, Of Manchester. and
Rev. G. j. Morrison welcomed the dele
gates.
This district has about $500 Disciples,
and twenty-nine congregations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
THE RICHMOND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, AUGUST s. 1895

of his failure to return the property Is
confiscated.
The Identification papers give the
ulnutegt details Of the personal appear
anoe OF the one requiring them. Age.
height. color, marks. II any. and other
Circumstances are fully set forth. ana
mo- less than three photographs OF the
rflorin are attached 10 the papers.
The credentials OF Ladng Long set forth
,h,t he l. DESTROYS Of visiting China: that
h. viii leave this city September 10. 1870
and vim embark az San Francisco as soon
.r,or that date as possible. His age is
given as %. and his height. feet 81
irchrs He was formerly a laborer. and
,yorkeI in laundry, but later engaged in
business as merchant lie leaves col.
ioc,.hle assets behind 10 the amount OF
q az 80, Of which has been loaned 10
Inn Wey. and 900 loaned 10 sam Ylck.
Laung Long speaks The English Ian an
g1age nuently. ana VIII WISH MS hat,Ne
s,,orcs FOR the purpose OF seeing his rela-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
ALIEN sNDIIEh.
Death of Beloved Lady-TcncherS'
Examination.

EAf3 r. ina tfbus
ALEXANDRIA. VA. August 7-(Spe-
.,.Il-Nirs. virginia Mohler, am old and
,..u - known Alexandria lady died
at the residence Of her son-in-
iaw. Sir. Albert G. Uhlcr on
cameron street. ia this city, on Tues
day morning lat. She was a member
.f the second Presbyterian church here.
,..S we'll known for her charities and
,.4.h beloved Her funeral viii take place
tomorrow. The remains VIII De taken 10
Vest Virginia for intcimsnt.
Very Rev. Henry j. cutler the recently
.ruoiutcI vi.ar-stucrll ot the Diocese ot
Iicnmond. and formerly pastor OF ST.
1lary's Catholic church here, Is in this
.itv ON visit tO his ola Conert cation.
Tho Young Mems SrIality Lyceum, Of
that church. have gotten up a SGT OF
resolutions. expressive Of their regret al
Ale removal and qualification az his pro-
motion. which they Will present u the
reverend gentleman.
At the examination If teachers for the
ruhlic schools. which commenced ycster-
day. aud will continue for three days.
Tho following have applied: Mamie Cur
tin. Oreon Bruce. Fannie Smith. May
Finch. Naly T. Stoutcuburgh. Theresa
Walsh. Marian Whitheck, y. Il. Sipple,
I y Hurdle. Virginia Eoxbury, Atha r..
swain. ana William II. sweeney. The
o,,.-rI,ns T,rc au pr pared in Richmond.
and 400 the papers viii be sent there 10
le passed upon.
The Southern railway shops In this
civ have Il good deal Of work ON hand
lust now iu thu shap, OF overhaulins
engines.
Tine remains Of Mr. Frank Mason, the
ola Confederate soldier. formerly q resi-
dent Of this city. Who died IN the Con-
f,-ierate Soldiers Home. i'm Richmond,
ON Monday last were yesterday evening
brought here for iuterment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
CHARLOTTE DEMOCRATS.
Mass-NectinE County Chairman
EIcctcd-Thc Next Delegate.

SMITHVILLE, VA, August 7.-(Spe-
cial.)-A Democratic mass-meeting was
held here in the courthouse Monday
tcourt-day) for the purpose Of electing a
county chairman and Teorganizing the
party for the fall campaign. Although
no notice Of the meeting was given, as
has generally been the custom, the meet
ing was largely attended. 1t was called
10 order by Mr. James G. Watkins, our
county chairman. Mr. Watkins was re-
elected 10 that position by acclamation
resolution was adopted authorizing the
chairman TO appoint the members OF the
County Executive Committee.
The chairman informed the meeting
that as Mr.. Henry G. Rice had secured
the largest number Of votes cast I'm the
recent primary he was the nominee Of
the Democratic party for the House Of
Delegates.
Mr. Rice was then introduced. and made
A short address. As a nomination in
Charlotte is equivalent 10 an election,
Mr.. Rice viii be our next delegate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
THE SHOOTING or HALE.
Sentiment Regarding the AFFAIR In
Princess Anne.

PRINCESS ANNE COURTHOUSE,
VA, August 7-(Speclal)- grand jury
yesterday found true bill against Ben
jamin b. Brock for the murder Of George
Hale. at Virginia Beach on the morning
Of August I'M.
Some excitement prevails at and around
the place OF assault. but the sentiment
generally. as your correspondent has been
able 10 ascertain IL, IS that the shooting
was Unsuitable. Brock Is a much smaller
and weaker man than was Hale. lmme-
diatcly after the ARRAY Mr.. Brock went
10 the civil authorities and surrendered
himself and has been in custody ever
since.
George Hale. who was an Englishman,
had been living in the neighborhood OF
Virginia Beach for about fourteen years,
and was considered a very dangerous
man when drinking.
benjamin y. Brock is n young business
man Of Oceana. in this county and OF
good family. Several Of the most promi-
nent people In the county have called 10
see him, ana expressed their sympathies
for him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
TO SAVE HIS CHILD.
GENTIEusN DROWN
I'D At VIRGINIA BEhCH.
Four Men Faii Eighteen Feet mt
Norfolk and TWO scriousiy Hart
4 Fire Yesterday In Brambicton-
The LoSs--No Insurance

NORFOLK. VA. August 7.-(special)-
Mr Thomas Mobcrlcy. OF Richmond. Ky,
while bathing in front Of the Arlington
Cotaec. NJ Virslnia Beach. to-day. with
h.s family was drowned. lie was en-
leavoring 60 save one OF his daughters.
The young lady went beyond her oep'h'
and. her father. seeing her dagger went
10 her rescue. ana. being unable TO
swim. No. sank before assistance 'o"l'
reach him Miss Moncriey was Tcsc"'l'
srd broucht safely 90 shore by Nh Maruh
l.. Gre uwood OF Norfolk.
u-RT HY a FALL
-Four mon were hurt az me CITY nc"
,.,-p to-day by uc falling OF a stage
I'm (which they were at work around
hons. Two of them were very badly in
iurcd. and th, other two not so SERIOUSLY
Two were brought 90 the city in car
ragc. and tWo 90 car Ihe men zen
81 distance OF eighteen icet lh'r nam
ire. EichaIl Taylor contractor. badly
..rrcd. his IAN bcIul broken by his strik-
,....ou id barrel. James Gallope. left wrist
...fiy dI-'ocat .I. and his hack hurt, WI
liam l.. Davidson. ami Thomas q. Colo
,.,. Jared and bruised All cf TIE men
,,.-, v,,y much disabled az first. hu,
r.. only one IIot Bile o. help hlmse
when thy left the scene az the hcei-
..,f v1. SIR GalOpe BE had Co he car
r..8 q, o.. ear. The men arc carpenters
and were st.relnc the pavilion
FIRE ~ EEAMBLErON.
T., saw-miu. stables. a quantity OF
,r.el and two carts. owned by Charles
T.. scott * Co.,. wood gni coal dealers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08

men received no pay for their Work on
the building, having volunteered to help
rebt,ild the church. which was burned
some time arc.
Mr. Stfalcy is known as the church
huilder" OF the Southern Methodist
church I'm Southwes; Virginia. he having
erected the Methodist church buildings
here. M Pennington Gap. Dryden. and
elsewhere. He Is a minister who works
ms well as prays having done much Of
the actual labor upon the churches re-
forrcd 10 gratis. and afterwards having
had their congregations In his spiritual
charge.
rhc Rev. Mr. Giles. OF the Northern
Methodist church at this place, is doing
The same thing here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
BUCKISGHtN.
4 Destructive Meeting
Political

BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE, VA
August 7.-(Special)-On Monday ter
rible storm passed over a part OF this
county. breaking the tobacco crops badly
i'm places. blowing down growing corn
dwelling fences, etc.
Rev. George Willy. Of the Methodist
church. Is conducting a revival meeting
under "A large tent. which was rented Tor
The purpose. These tent-meetings are
something new TO the younger portion OF
This generation. but they serve to remind
older people Of the great camp-meetIgs
fhrv used 10 attend before the war.
The Democratic convention 10 nominate
a candidate for the Senate from this us
trlct meets, as you know, at this pace,
II is understood that Hon. II. u. floou
In 40, ha a candidate for denomination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08

BLACKsBURG. VA. August 7.-(Spe-
cialD-Mr. Writ Dunlap. chairman OF the
Democratic party in this county to-day
issued call for a massmeeting OF
Democrats. to be held at the August term
of The County Court, to select delegates
10 attend the senatorial convention al
salem September Sd. and also delegates
10 the county convention, which VIII meet
in Radford on the 9Th Of September.
Judge Waller r. Staples left to-day Tor
Roanoke. whittier he was summoned by
a telegram announcing the sudden death
Of his brother, Judge Samuel q. Stapies'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08

Mr.. +. \. L. Thornton, who resides on
the Nine-Alile road, met with painful
accident yesterday morning. His horse
became frightened through the buggy
running upon her whilst travelling down
the hill just below the watchmans office
at the terminus Of Twenty-eislih street
The animal began kicking when about
half way down the hill. and strIck Nr.
Thornton Just below the knee. The buggy
was considerably damaged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
Blaze SMITHS REVENGE.
A Peculiar CaSc-The Chesapeake
md Western.

~
md Wcstcrn.
MONTERREY. August 7-(Special)-A
r..rliar case was tried "a few days ago
IL, .r. Of tine uciehb7rins West Virginia
counties. il appears that a gentlemen
.,...1vcl "a blacksmith to shoe horse.
.-s after the work was done refused to
%. for TO-. The blacksmith finding the
fr. rfchcl near store pulrd t'e
..... .N the horses feet. Whereupon the
..-.~ of Oh. horse had him dhe black
.-,l arrested for stealing me shoes'
I...-. 10 is said. the blacksmith was re-
l..
member OF the Chesapeake and
stern ,n-Iu,eriug corps, which Is rum
.. experimental line In SOUTHWESTERN
I.-..H. SAYS that the corps are fettlhS
.I. U.s.. ana that from lnlicauohs
1919 SOD give them very hltle 'Iou-
f I..'.J stated that the engineers
... .r ratuesnake day, ana
}. .... several bee-trees.
.. E.vercamb. with his cousin,
spent short while with
s r. Arb1east last Sunday.
Wager from Marlinton, W.
N. n. .a.-t of Misses May ana
laf-. r
S.,... n.rcial travellers from lai-
umu,. . r... ..fel al the commercial.
Al- t Cook has returned from
Craih.t... I., Go her home, in Jack
eau.... t.t
Sis. D.-.' . U.ar is spending week
with fl.. .r ID bowel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
CAuoil>E NTY.
TcstiVitics at bowling Green-Pr"-
t~nrf.H Nccting.

t~Hrf-A Meeting.
BOWLING c.uE. Va. August T.
Gp-c.ail-aa au.'. dance was given
at tho Lawn I...i l... Ias, night by the
yoaue uH.u.a NC she town. Among
those Ir rt v.-. Ns Bessie Howard,
90 N.a.... N-.s ur.l- Gin. Bessie
Gn Annie Collins Ila handler Clara
Muea. h..y Richardson Annie Lee
la..ar...r u.-. C.-nl. Parke Hern-
don NO ..st-.4 Mrs. r. T.. Gill
ana N's.r N....e Wright Of New York.
Ele,F D.I.. James e.. Collins, John
vs.. Chandler Dr. SIS. Chandler. r. \. Cog
i Robert Dickinson, and Coleman DE
Jraoit,.
SIR William T. Andrews, prosperous
arI Ht a.ru citizen OF Caroline, died
~ t.s tem. r.ar PIPER Zion. on saturday
l.t
A. u.'rac..I meeting is in progress at
l.,.l church. about five miles from
bowling Green. Rev y. y. Dunaway'
D. 'MrauI. Va. IS conducting The
h."...-.
..a E u. Rowe. president Of Yves
Female college, Macon. Ca Is
.Hf relatives here.
Professor T.. VI. G.. Baker. principal
W University School. of Knoxville
I..r. with his family. Is visiting ms
f..r hare
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
Mig stone Gap Tnx-Rate.

BIG STONE GAP. VA, August 7-tspe-
cial)-Our Town Council. at It's monthly
meeting this week. made the tax rate 81
per 500 on its $4,000 of assessable pro-
perry. nearly all OF which can be collect
ed. Licenses and fines will increase the
revenue about 5000. The town tries TO
keep its light, water. and police service
and schools up 10 a high state OF efficiency
and is succeeding. II also pays proper
attention TO its streets. sidewalks. and
Sau,fg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
Eniporin Notess.

EMPORIA. VA. August 7.-(special)-
The County Court is still open. but all
the business Of note has been transacted
The Court appointed Mr. George II;
Bailey Superintendent Of the Poor. to MI
the unexpired term OF Mr.. W. H. New
som The Court also appointed Mr.. John
II. Person a Justice OF the peace Tor
Hicksford District. =,
MIR. Il. Peyton Turner qualified as de-
putty for his father, L. l.. Turner, CLERK
of Courts ,..-.....- ..-.------- .-.- 49,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08

The Davis Photograph Gallery has
very fine photograph of Mr.. J. =. laugh
ton. taken ON the anniversary of The bat
tie Of the Crater. Mr.. lAushton wore
the hat and coat in which hc fought on
that occasion. The photograph shows two
bullet-h0les in the coat-onc ,n the shOull-
cr and the other in the wrist. and another
i'm the hat. Mr. Iaughton intends 10
present the coat and hat 10 the Confede-
rate Museum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-08
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
'linistcr nnd Two other Wen '"r'
by IL Failing Scanoid.

Lii STONE GAP. VA, August T.
.lJ-At Dryden, ten miles west OF
us place. on the Louisville and Nash
Vile railroad. Rev. }. O. Straley. c. Ii.
l.aaary "a jewclleD. and J. q. Shuttle
berger "a shoemaker were Working on
the new Methodist church, when the
rolllng gave way, and they were
drown 20 the ground. a distance OF
thirty feet. All We're severely hurt IN
icrnally. Messrs. SJaiey and Flanary
Viii ii Is said recover: bat Mr.. Shuttle
heTger is IN critical condition. These