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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08

NEEDS MANUFACTURING EN-.
TERPR1sEs.-Alexandria has wa
ter works, electric lights and tele'
phones and may be safely said to
have joined in the march Of mod
ern improvements. But we need
in addition manufacturing and
other enterprises calculated to put
money in circulation in our midst
and give employment to the vast
army of mechanics, artisans, etc.,
which the territorial limits of the
city is capable Of maintaining un'
der favorable conditions. Foreign
capital can be induced to invest il
enterprises of this character, if oul
business men offer sufficient III
ducements. Who will take thu
lead in the matteri
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08

While in Stockton, CAL, some
time ago, Thos. T. Langan, of Los
Banos, that State, was taken very
severely with Cramps and diar-
rhoea. He CHANGED to meet Mr..
G. NJ. Carter, who was similarly
afflicted. He says, 81 told him of
Chambeglain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, and he went to
the Holden Drug Store and procu'
red bottle of it. 1t gave Mr..
Carter prompt relief and | can
voueh for its having cured me-
For sale at the Phoenix Drug
store, E. j. Sullivan, Proprietor
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08

DIRECTORS ELECTED.-At the
annual meeting of the Red River
Line, held in New Orleans, last
week, Captains w. T. Scovell, H.
J. Brinker, w. F. Dillon, George
". Res, George L. White, Charles
w. Drown and Chas. P. Truslow,
were reelected directors to serve
for the ensuing year. Capt. Trus'
low was reelected President, Capt.
Drown Secretary and traffic man
ager and Capt. W. F. Dillon gen
eral freight agent, with headquar
ters at Shreveport.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08
STEAMER WHEELOCK SUNK

STEAMER WHEELOCK SUNK
The steamer E. b. Wheelock sunk
at Shaggy Point, about seventy
Ave miles above the mouth Of Rcd
river, last Wednesday. The boat
and most of the cargo is total
loss. but it is not believed that any
lives have been sacrificed. The
Wheelock is valued at &1O, 600, and
belonged to the Texas & Pacific
Railroad Co., but was chartered al
the time of the disaster to the Rex
River Line.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08
Good Citizenship League Organ.
lied.

A number of the citizens of
Alexandria met at the Court House
last Thursday night and organ
lied a "Good Citizenship League"
by the election of the following
officers II. w. Bringhurst, Presi'
dent; r. II. McGimsey, Vlce.Presi-
dent ut Large; J. NJ. Barrett, First
Vice. President; DIR. j. A. John.
ston, Second Vice. President; l.. 7.
Wilmington, Third Vice-Pres
dent; Rev. H. g. Duncan, Fourth
vice.President; John T. Powers,
Fifth Vice. President; James A.
VShee, Secretary; H. H. Mobley,
Corresponding Secretary, and j.
w. Murphy, Treasurer.
A constitution was adopted de-
claring the purposes and objects
Ut the organization 10 W the oh'
forcement of the laws, particularly
the Sunday law and tue absolute
prohibition of the licensed sale OF
Intoxicating liquors within the
limits of the Parish.
A committee was appointed to
direct the attention of our paro
chial aud district officers, to viola
lions of the Sunday law and re
quest them to take the necessary
measures to enforce it.
All citizens who desire to assist
in the accomplishment OF the be
nefcent objects sought to be at
tanned, were invited to join thu
League, at the next regular meet
ing, which will be held at TIN
Court House, Oh Thursday night
May 10th, at 8 o'clock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08

DISTRICT COURT. - The April
term of the District Court adjourn.
ed sine die last Saturday night.
The May term, his Honor Judge
Andrews, presiding, convened
Monday morning. The adjourned
session has been almost continu.
GUS for the past month and an un'
usual amount of business-both
civil and criminal-has been trans,
acted. Civil business only will
be transacted at this term, but 1t
is likely that the session will con
tinue throughout the month, as
cases have been fixed for trial fol
several weeks in advance. The
proceedings for the past week will
be found in another column.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08
CONSTABLE'S SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Rapides-
Justices Court.

State of Louisiana-Parish OF Rapides-
Justices Court.
vs.. : Alexandra ward
w. j. GILMORE.
10y VIRTUE OF AND TO SATISFY A
D writ of tieri facias issued by A. b.
RACIAL, Justice of the Peace of the Alex
andria Ward, Rapides Parish, La, in IA
vor of J. NJ. Armstrng and against W. ).
Gilmore, and to me directed, Twill, at ~
o'clock NJ, on
SATURDAY, the 25th day Of MAY, 1888,
at the office of the said Justice Of the
Peace, in the Town of Alexandria, Parish
aforesaid, offer for sale at public auction,
tho following movable property, to-wlt'
Forty Head Of Sheep,
One Roam Mare,
Ono Roam Mule Colt,
seized as the property of W. j. Gilmore
under said writ of fieri facias.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to ap
praisement. NJ. w. bAlLLlo,
Constable Alexandria Ward, Rapides Pa
IRISH. La.
May 8, 1895 ids.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish Of Rapides-Tenth Judicial
District Court.
APRIL TERM.-A. D. 1895.
MRS, MARY ELIZABETH MILLER,
wife, M
vs.. mo

Witty s. MILLER,
YNHIS CAUSE COMING ON FOR
l. trial, pursuant to assignment, by
reason of the law and the evidence being
in favor of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Miller
and against her husband, Witty :.
Miller:
1t is ordered, adjudged and decree |
that Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Miller, wife,
do have and recover of Witty s. Miller,
husband, the full sum of one thousand
two hundred and eighty ($12eO) dollars
in restitution of her paraphernal proper.
ty, and it is further ordered, adjudged
and decreed that the community of &C.
quets and gains formerly existing be-
tween them be and the same is hereby
dissolved, and that Mrs. Mary Elizabeth
Miller be authorized and allowed to as
sumo control of and to manage her own
affairs, and that she recover of WAitty
s. Miller the costs of this suit.
Thus done, read and signed in open
Court this 4th day of May, A. d. 1888.
JAMES ANDREWS,
Judge 10th Judicial District Court, Rap
ides Parish, La.
Filed May 4th, 1895.
| c. l.. RANsDELL,
! Clerk.
A true copy of the original on file and
of record in this Office.
(~~) Witness my hand and sea
IL. S. at Alexandria, La, May 9Th
| {~} A. D. 1895.
! G. NJ. FITZPATRICK,
May 8, 1895. Deputy Clerk.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08

twenty-five OF the fifty tele'
phones, which are to be pat in op-
GRAFTON, have arrived and will
I've placed in position. The CEN
trail Office over the grocery store
of Mr. Gus Gehr has already been
placed in communication, az a
test of efficiency, with his resi-
deuce and was found to work ad'
mirably.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08

RED RIVER OIL Goa meet
ing Of the stockholders Of the Red
River Oil Company has been call
ed to assemble at the Office of the
Company, on Monday, June 3rd
1895, for the purpose Of electing a
Board of Directors for the eDsn'
ing year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08
ing year.

City CouNo1L.-The City Coun.
Gil of Alexandria convened i'll reg.
ular monthly session Monday at
terDoon. An official report OF the
proceedings will appear next issue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08

ANY one who has ever had an
attack of infammatory rheama'
tism will rejoice with MIR. J. A.
Stnmm, 22O Boyle Heights, Los
Angeles, over his fortunate escape
from a siege of that distressing all
ment. Mr.. Stumm is foreman OF
Meryiam's confectionery establish
ment. Some months ago, on leav'
ing the heated work room to run
across the street on al GRAND, he
was caught out in the rain. The
result was that when ready to 60
home that night he was unable to
walk, owing to intlammatory rheu.
matism. He was taken home, aud
on arrival was placed in front Of a
good fire and thoroughly rubbed
with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
During the evening and night he
was repeatedly bathed with this
liniment, and by morning was re
lieved of all rheumatic pains. III
now takes especial pleasure il
praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and always keeps a bottle OF it II
the house. For sale at the Phoe
nix Drug Store, E. J. Sullivan
Proprietor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08
LIST OF UNCALLED FOR LET
TIERS

Remaining in the Alexandria. La, Post
Office for the week ending May 9th,
1895. If they are not called for within
fourteen days from date, they will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office. When
calling for any Of these letters, please
say advertised:
Lamont Boliyer, Tom Baker,
H s Brooks, MISS Lott'e boass'
WIN d Brown, Miss susie bfo"n'
Mrs l. D Bell, Mrs J Carley,
Mrs Peggie Clark, o. Chevaiher'
Joe D.nH,s, Miss Nj Goulden,
CT Greene, CM Gormly2
Henry Harter, COLES House,
Rev WIN johnson, Thos Kelly,
Jos johnson, Miss Katow,
Miss Nav Mose)ey, Miss. Fannie.
Mrs Fanny Patterson. Norman,
Mrs f Robinson, Nine Arena E
w J Stephens, Ryland,
Mrs E Robinson, W. Stephens,
Mrs Lucy Sanders, Mrs Lucy Sanders,
Tim TAYLOR, Allen Thomas,
Mrs Flee Warker, Nick WEIGH,
G H Walker.
JONAS ROSENTHAL,
Post Master.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08
TAKE Your CHoICE.-The Lou.

TAKE Your CHOICE.-The Lou
rsIANA DEMOCRAT and Semi.
Weekly World, one year for $3.50.
The LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT and
Detroit Free Press one year for
also, The LOUISIANA DEMO.
cRAr and Louisville Courier Journal
ope year for SLIGO. The LOUISA
MA DEHoCRAT and Semi. Weekly
81. Louis Republic for $l.6O. The
LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT and Home
and Farm one year for $l.10. The
above are splendid combinations,
any one of them being worth ten
times the price of subscription.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08
The Star Spangled Banners Au-
thor.

Many interesting things about
Francis Scott Key-tho author OF
the Star SpaDgled Banner--are
contained in pamphlet, which
may be obtained free, from the Key
Monument Association, OF Frede-
rick City, Maryland, by sending
one 2 cent stamp for postage
This Association is raising funds
for q suitable monument to the
poet, and they suggest, that III the
schools and everywhere, upon Or
before Flag Day (Juue l4th) this
subject BIZ suitably recognized.
Contributions, however small are
asked for. Every one who loves
the Flag, ought to have some
small share in building this monu.
ment. The Governor Of Maryland
has strongly endorsed the move
ment. The names OF all coutrlDu'
tors will be preserved in the cryp,
of the monument, and published
without amount) in the history VI
tho monument when completed
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08

CAN'T OBTAIN 4 PATElN S;c1 ,, Mos j. 9
prompt answer and an honest op,nionl Mt..S sy
MUM 4 CO., who have had nearix mIIy y0H.s
lions strictly confidential. A Handbook OF In'
formation concerning Patents and how 70 %.
ical and scientific books sent free. .,--
Patents taken through Mum 4 CO. receive
special notice in the Scientific Americnn, ahd
ont cost to tie inventor: This spendid paper,
issued weekly. elegantly illustrated, has By far the
world. SIS year. Sample copies sent free
building Edition, monthly. $2.0 year: Single
copies, - cents. Every number contains 6eau.
houses, With plans. enabling builders TO chow the
latest designs and secure contracts. Address
MUM + CO., NEW YORK. 361 BROADWAY
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-08

it is hoped, by her many Irlonos,
in the early autumn, to resume
her position in the public school.
-Messrs. ]. Rodney Barnes, of
Trenton, Ills, and J. M. Fain, Of
Pine Bluff, Ark, gave US appre-
ciated calls on Thursday last. Mr.:
Barnes had taken advantage OF
the excursion rates of the X. q.
W. & G. Railway to southwest
Louisiana and was en- route to
Lake Charles, which appears to
be the objective point of latter day
Northern Excursionists.
MIR. Dallas Dodd, who has
been in the employment of Mr.
John J. Ferguson for the past
wear, left last week for Houston
Texas, where, we are advised, ht
will be transformed into a full
fiedgei Benedict and will depar
thence for Winnipeg, Canada, from
which place he halls originally
Mr.. Dodd, during his brief 80
iourn in Alexandria, has attracted
to himself many friends by hi
gentlemanly department anu nl
bane manners, who, while regret
) ting his departure, will wish him
: self and bonnie bride, the usua
, amount of health, happiness all,
. prosperity vouchsafed to matrl
monial parties by a kind Prov
i. idedce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-26

moved that IL be reported TO the House OK
Delegates. Colonel Marye moved, az suo-
stitute, that IL be accepted as correct.
Tie substitute prevailed. The return from
Mathews county was signed By six eiec-
tion-commissioners. while the county was
only entitled TO five commissioners, uhder
the law. Afler some deliberation II was
decided 20 pass the return.
The several votes were fnaiiy reoon
sidcrci, anc the returns laid over un'i
to-day for further discussion.
The return from Pittsylvania "aH
taken up. and statement was read from
the election setting forth
that the disadvantages from one p,e-
clnct had asked TO be allowed to MAKE
a correction. having discovered a mistake
in the adding-lp or the vote on the tai'g-
sheet. The on-commissioners. now
ever. declined 10 do so. thinking 'hat
they did not havo that power Inc poaIu
agreed with the commissioners. ana lae
return was accepted as correct. Inc
ind-es of election al the precinct IN ques-
zion claim tha. they counted i9' votes
for s II. wood. while he only received
1ss. If this mistake was corrected inc
regular Democratic nominee-Mr. j. l.
Wh,tc--would have been elected.
The board adjourned until to-day. at
noon. when the Halifax matter VIII be
disposed OF. and the certificates signed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-26
RICHARD DAVIS KILLED HIM.
The Murder I'm Petersburg Saturday
Night Last.

PETERSBURG. VA. November 25.-
Especial 1.-The unprovoked murder of the
colored man-Coleman Toran-by a man
OF his own race. on Saturday night. con-
tinues to cause much feeling and excite
ment among the negroes in the commu
nifty. Coroner Leigh held an inquest on
Sunday afternoon over the body. a the
house of James Toran. a brother of the
deceased. The room in which the in
quest was held Is used as a gambling
room, where the negroes meet on Sat-
urday 10 play away their earnings Of
the week.
The jury rendered Verdict that Toran
came to his death from a blow on the
head inflicted by Richard Davis.
The pest mortem held upon Toran
showed that the blow caused violent con-
cussion Of the brain. and that death was
almost immediate.
The deceased was IS years old. was a
member Of several societies. a member
OF Go,dfeld church choir. and was a
quiet inoffensive. steady young man.
The general opinion is that he was
killed through mistake. and that Davis.
when he struck the fatal blow. took
him 10 be Robert Lanier. with whom he
had previously had a difficulty.
Davis has not yet been arrested. 1t
Is believed that he has fed from the
city. The case of Patterson. who Is IN
Jail charged with being accessory to the
crime. was called In the Mayors Court
this morning. but on motion of Com
nwealih's-Attorney w. II. Jones was
continued until December Sd.
Every effort VIII be made TO CAPTURE
Davis. and Governor OFerrall will be
asked to OFFER a reward for his arrest
and delivery to the authorities OF this
city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-26
GYMNASIUM EXHIBITION.
4 Fine Display Made by the y. NJ. Z.
a, Glasses Last Night.

\. Glasses Last N1Sut'
4 large and enthusiastic audience wit
messed the first gymnasium exhibition oil
this season given at the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall last night. The
participants were in the best possible
trim, and acquitted themselves hand
somely. Mr.. Aubrey Kelly rendered
piano solo before the exhibition com
menced and also furnished music TOT
several numbers on the programme.
The young mems class. under the leader
ship of Mr.. w. Il. Crawford. went through
the dumb-bell drill in the most perfect
manner, and also gave excellent eXhibi-
tlons of their skill on the horizontal ana
parallel bars. Professor Schatzel and Mr..
Paul Weinert received long and hearty
applause for their difficult feats on the
parallel bars. Messrs. T.. Bruce Chester
man. Jr.. and Percy W. Finney gave
finished exhibition of tumbling and ball
ancing, while Professor Schatzel, Messrs.
Herman Kindervater. and Herbert Pain
were splendid in their general tumbling
and brother-act. The members OF the
boys classes came in for large
share Of the applause. and deserved the
enthusiasm with which their work was
received. Master Ernest Page led the
elementary class in a dumb-bell drill.
while Master James Bolton led the inter
mediate class in wand drill. Both were
exceedingly well executed. Master T. n.
Wood led the elementary class in exer-
cises on the spring-board and the inter-
mediate class did fine work on the side
horse. being led by Master James Bolton.
The pyramids, which were formed by
both the young mems class and the boys
classes. and which ended the programme,
elected hearty applause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-26
CLERGYMEN
TESTIFY.
STORIES OF MUNYON'S WORK
Eminent Diviues Give Positive
Proof of the Prompt and Permn-
nent Curative Eject OF Munyon's
homeopathic Remedies.

Rev. A. T. Sager. Tionesta, Pa, says:
Half bottle OF Munyon's Rheumatism
Cure cured me OF very painful at
tack OF rheumatism The other half OF
the pellets gave TO Rev. J. +. Brennan,
OF Tionesta. for his wife. who had suf-
fered for years lie says II gave instant
relief"
Rev. II. Gyr parkville. Nd, says: u
have suffered every greatly from rheuina-
tism. and been cured by Munyon's I'm
proved Homeopathic Remedies. l am a
minister and frequently take occasion
to recommend Munyon's rheumatism
Cure to the afflicted, as / know 1t VIII
effect a perfect cure in marvellously
short time
Munyon's rheumatism Cure never fans
10 relieve In one TO three hours, ana
cures in few days. Price 25c.
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains in the back, loins. or groins. and
all forms of kidney disease. Price &c.
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure is guaran-
teed to cure all forms of indigestion and
stomach troubles. Price 25c.
Munyon's Headache Cure stops head
ache in three minutes Price 25c.
Positive cures for Asthma. Catarrh.
and all special forms of blood and ner-
vous diseases.
A separate cure for each disease. At
all druggists. % cents a bottle.
Personal letters to Professor Munyon,
1915 Arch street, Philadelphia. Pa, an
swered with full medical advice for any
disease without charge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-26
Personals and Briefs.

The Henrico County Court adjourned
for the term yesterday.
Rev George Wiley and bride. OF Apo
mattox, are in the city. stopping at Muir
phys.
Mrs. Harvie Blair il spending the week
in Petersburg with her sister. Mrs. VIII
liam b. HILL
Mr.. william McMurtrie Speer. Of the
Albany Argus. Is IN the city. stopping at
the Jefferson.
Miss Annie Crook has returned 10 her
home In Delaware. accompanied by her
sister. Mrs. Chapman.
Miss Annie Edwards. ~ King William
county. is visiting Miss Bessie Hockaday,
No. 6l7 north Tenth street.
There was q regular session OF the
Board OF Fire Commissioners last night
President Frischkorn filed the chair, and
all the other members were present. Only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-26
TO WE'D 4 NOBLEMAN.
Engagement of Miss Fisher and Mr.
HigginsOn Announced.

The engagement Of Miss Ellie Fisher, OF
this city, TO Mr.. James Macauley Higgin-
son, of Albemarle is announced.
The wedding is to take place at Monu-
mental church on January 22d. Miss
Fisher is "a daughter of Mr. r. II. Fisher,
of this city. and besides being a beautiful
woman of the brunette type. is thoroughly
accomplished In art and music, and is
a charming conversationalist. She has
many relatives I'm Albemarle. the present
home of her intended husband, and has
visited there often.
Mr. Higginson is the youngest son of
the late Sir J. NJ. Higginson. X. c. r..
and Lady Higginson. OF Connellmore.
County Kildare, Ireland. and nephew of
the sixth Duke of Sidney and Duchess
of Manchester. He is an exceedingly
popular man, true lover of sport. and
well known in Albemarle, where he has
resided for fourteen years and has a fine
estate. for his pleasant, genial manner
and generosity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-26
Memorial Exercises.

SCOTLAND NECK. n. c.. November
iaL)-Yesterday pastor r. T.
Vann announced 10 his congregation
that instead of the regular sermon, the
time would be devoted to memorial ex-
ercises of Or. c. Durham. DR.. Durham.
in 1876. when the Baptists were very
weak in Scotland Neck. held a most
remarkable meeting here. From that
meeting the Baptist cause In the com
munity has prospered. and DR.. Durham
has ever been a favorite with the Bap-
lists all through this neighbOrhood. The
exercises were very interesting.
Mr. y. Bggs proposed a collection for
State missions 10 help raise the needed
amount which Or. Durham's last cali
through the Biblical Recorder specified,
to liquidate the debt against the board.
a collection was taken amounting to SIS.
The evening collection was added 10 this.
and the total amount will be near 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-26
The sheriff Killed Him.

RALEIGH, y. c., November z5.-Near
Goldsboro' yesterday afternoon an es-
capped prisoner from Wayne county jail
named Bum was killed by Sheriff Scott
The Sherins people had been hunting
Bum several weeks. The Sheriff was re-
turning from church in the country, when
he met Bum in roadcart with his wife.
The Sheriff called 10 him 10 surrender.
Bum made no reply. but from the bottom
of the cart drew "a double barrelled gun.
which he levelled at the Sheriff. Before
he could fire the Sheriff fred three times
in rapid succession. Bum fell from the
cart dead One ball took effect at the
base of the spine. Bunn's wife was UNI
injured. The sentiment is that the Sheriff
was justified. Bum was known as a
despeIdte man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-26

the College Hotel and clearinghouse,
has purchased for si.o50 cash the four
acre lot In front OF the residence OF Judge
r. l.. Henley. Mr.. Spence will cut II
up into building lots. and sell these. He
has several applicants already.
Mr.. James Z. McCaw. who is connected
with the Southern road at West Point,
was here yesterday visiting his uncle,
DIR. Moncure.
Miss Eleanor Williams. from Edenton,
n. c.. after a pleasant visit TO Rev. and
Mrs. w. T. Roberts, left yesterday en-
route for Parkersburg. W. Va. Miss
Williams, with her father and sisters,
resided for several years in the beauti-
full farm, Queens Creek" near York
river, and Is well remembered here by a
large number Of friends.
Miss Ella Moncure has returned home
after a charming visit to relatives in
Richmond.
Miss Annie Gait who spent some time
in Atlanta, has returned home, charmed
with the exposition.
Mr. Sam Cumming OF Hampton. re-
cent law graduate OF the university, and
William and Mary graduate, has been
making a visit to his friends in the old
town.
Mr. II. J.. Newbll, who has been visit
ing here, returned this morning to his
home, In Essex. Mrs. Newbill, with her
two little boys, will go from here 10
Norfolk TO visit her sister, Mrs. Robert
NJ. Hughes.
Captain Charles Graves. OF the James
river steamer Pocahontas. spent yester-
day here. at his old home, visiting his
brother Mr.. William p. Graves.
Miss Alice Jackson. of Hampton. who
has been visiting her sister. Mrs. William
II. T.. Morecock, has returned home.
Ex-Councilman j. c. Slater, who has
been I'm bad health for some time. has
gone to ST. Luke's. Richmond to receive
medical treatment