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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
No Eyading These Facts,

There are eight regular life as
surance companies besides the
Equitable organized under the laws
of the State of New York which are
now In active pursuit of public
patronage. the combined lad.
mltted" SURPRISES Of which on the
lat of January last amounted to
S36.357, 356. 55. This amount in.
cludes the surpluses of the two com
panies next IN size to the Equitable.
The admitted surplus of the Equi.
table alone is over EIGHTY. ONE AND
HALF per cent. OF the total sur.
pluses of the other eight New York
Companies.
When it Is understood that surplus
is not only the measure of financial
strength, but that from it alone can
dividends be declared, the pre-.
eminent position of the Equitable
on the vital points of security for
the assured and the cost OF assur
ance becomes apparent.
The EQUITABLE LIFE AS.
SURANCE SOCIETY OF the United
States is the STRONGEST and
LARGESTLlfe Assurance Company
in the world.
A. MYERS, M'n'gr.,
Norfolk. Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
The Death Roll.

The funeral of Mrs. Laura V.
Barnes. wife of Mr.. A. j. Barnes,
took plnce yesterday afternoon from
the residence of her sister, Mrs.
Sarah Eason. on Calvert street, and
was conducted Ivy Rev. j. !. Vance.
The iuterment was in Elmwood
Cemetery.
Mr.. VIM. II. Williamson, wboee
death was noted in The VIRGINIAS,
was buried from his late residence,
WOOD street, Yesterday afternoon,
lev. l.. Il. Hatcher conducting
The service. The body was inferred
Ill Elmwood.
The body of Mr.. James Little.
arrived here from Richmond yester.
day on the Norfolk aud Western
Railroad. The funeral took place
from Eimwood Cemetery and was
conducted by DR.. Barten.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
AMUSEM ENTS,

"THE PASSING This won
derful production will be the attroc-
ton at the Academy on tomorrow
friday night. and il 1t gets what
1t deserves standing room will be in
demand. 1t will presented here in
all It's gorgeous splendor by u capa
bic company, and the patrons of the
Academy have treat in store. If
yon have not reserved your seat do
so ut once.
The STowAwAY."--A fair sized
audience saw the "Stowaway" Mt
the Academy of Music last night.
The scenic effects were very good
ana the company presenting the
play were first-class.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
a Practical Institutions.

The Norfolk Business College.
which was established in this city
several years ago, has done more
tor the practical education OF the
youth of the city than can be told
III this short space. It's graduates
can DE ound IN almost every rail.
road Office, bank and business house
In the city, where they are engaged
Ms book keepers. stenographers and
clerks. This institution has record
OF which 1t may we'll be proud. 1t
Is well enough to say good things to
help along mankind, but to do good
Is altogether different thing. THIS
school has done good in hundred
Instances by assisting young men
ana women TO better places and
better things than they had known.
1t now occupies commodious quar-
tiers IN the HaddIngton building.
CRANKY street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
soiiiIcii 'icetitir.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Common Council will be held
to night, when many matters of i'm
portance to the public will be dis.
cussed. The Council will receive a
communication from the Street.
Sewer and Dram Board in regard to
HE controversy which has been
gong on for some time between MIR.
Frank busch and the City Engineer
ms to the proper method of paving
streets, Mr.. busch stating that a
foundation for Belgian blocks IS not
necessary and MIR. Brooke holding
contrary opinion. The Council
VIII also act, 1t is said, upon the
doodridge resolution regulating the
conduct of barrooms
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
CUTTERS IN BAD CONDITION.
" Gather in i,cc.mbrr.

The United States Department of
agriculture has furnished meteor.
oioglcal summary for the month of
december, from which 1t is learned
mat tue highest temperature was rs
degrees on the 18th; lowest tempern.
tufe was 10 on the 10Th. The lenst
aaily range OF temperature was on
tue 23u-o degrees. The prevailing
direction OF the wind was from the
west. Total precipitation was Q. rs
1nches; number OF clear DAYS. II.
partly cloudy days, 8; cloudy DAYS
b. On the 29tn the maximum tenn
perature was 81: minimum. Ii
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

Almost every one has use for a
calendar, and by the same token
they ought to have one that is of
some use. a calendar that You have
10 study or "set" has little excuse
Tor existence. The VIRGINfAN is in
receipt of al excellent one from n.
w. Aver ~ Son. the Newspaper Adj.
vertislDg Agents OF Philadelphin.
Tie price is % cents, delivered
everywhere post paid, and in per.
feet condition..
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
kfliptIIliiItisfIl

Is emphatically a blood disorder
caused by inability Of the kidneys
to throw off certain polsons which
accumulate IN The tissues about the
joints and muscles.
T. p. p. very simple, quickly
and surely Genres tins disease, neu
trallzing impurities III the blood.
Experience aud science both endorse
+. 7. r., as tile only infalllble
blood purifier known.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
deception TO "a Popular Pastor.

10 night at 1880 o'clock, at the
FIRST baptist Church, Cumberland
street. "a reception Will be rendered
the pastor, hev. Il. Il. Hatcher, by
his congregation. who with their
friends, Will be present in force.
The evening Will doubtless be a
notable event in the history OF the
parish. After the reception con.
cert Will be given, for which some
excellent talent has been secured.
and well selected programme will
be rendered.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
Inbb-.tIn.ou ,u,,,,.,

"A telegram from Fort Monroe.
va, reads; Miss Lucy Tabb,
daughter OF Col. Thomas Tabb, a
prominent lawyer, was married this
AFTERNOON to MIR. Robert Irving Me.
son. OF Frankfort, KY. at the Bap.
iist Church. Hampton, Rev. Dir.
"oodhn, officiating. The wedding
was followed by reception ut Col.
the Hygela.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
MARINE DISASTERS.
Several Vessels That Have Come to
Grief.

Grief
The schooner Maud Dudley, with
lumber from the South, is reported
as being at Lam bert's Poiut with
her deck load in bad condition.
The schooner jeremiah Smith,
has arrived here from New York
with her foresail aud jib split.
The schooner Frances G. Smith,
Capt. Miller, from Washington for
Norfolk, with brick, is full of water
and lies on ST. Georges Island IN
the Potomac river.
The midship house of the water.
logged schooner Annie Austin Is
gone. Tho captain, mate and cook
are on board aud four men are
ashore. The schooner is anchored
of the Carolina coast.
The tug William Alexander and
the sloop Flora Predmore were in
collision Tuesday night about 7
O'Clock near Newport News. The
headgear of the sloop was carried
away and about $500 damage done
to tue tug.
The hull of the schooner Richard
Ocracoke on the 9th inst, is total
loss.
The barge Sarah of the Hudson
Transportation Company was sunk
i'll the Albemarle sound last FRIDAY
night, December 18th, about two
miles aud u half from the mouth OF
Alligator river, right in the sound.
The seas have washed one side of
her rail of aud everything movable
off her decks. Tho crew were
taken off about fifteen hours after
she filled and carried to Elizabeth
City Sunday by tug boat. Two
colored men were frost bitten. Al
together they had hard time. The
barge still lays to her anchor,
and all hoGts trading in that section
should be careful not to run in
her. Her decks are just wash.
She Will be moved us soon as possi-
bile. Capt. Geo.P. Hudson is now IN
Elizabeth City for the purpose of
making arrangements to get tugs to
tow her in.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
Many stubborn and agernyatipt

Many stubborn and aggravating
cases of rheumatism that were
believed to be incurable and &c.
copied as life legacies, have yielded
to Characteristic Pam Balm, much
to the surprise and qualification of
the sufferers. One application will
relieve the pain and suffering and
its continued use insures an efTec,uul
cure. For sale by oil druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
NOENEGEy

general meeting Of the stoct holders
OF TIE BhKkLEt MANUFACTuRIN
COM ANY viii be held on MONDAY,
10 nna"v eth, 1895. $50 p. m. al the office
OF George d. Parker & Son il Berkeley
hvenu, ncrkley. Va, to pass by-laws.
elect ohicers and directors and other uur-
puaes. Jos. a. WALLACE.
deI-30t Socrctnrv
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
Another Negro DrnppcdDen

Last night about 10 O'clock
mathew Nixon. colored, dropped
DEAD on Queen street, near Lin.
coin. His body was taken to 275
Queen street, where an inquest will
DO held tins morning. The man was
about 30 years of ago, lived IN Ma
tlonal lane and lad been sick for
some time.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
PIanofor SAL,

me upright piano of standard
make that has been used, but in q
e eace CONDITION. can be bought for
SZoU, on easy terms. This includes
stool end .carf. The Hume Minor
company, lO4 Main street.
large and beautiful line Of Gar
mas silver and gold mounted and
nnmounted. ALI new, Chapman 4.
Jakeman.
They Are Hound TO Move.
Laaies turkish slippers, 1875, Coo,
Ladies' overgaiters, | &, 25c.
so oeh's embroidered slippers, G IL,
E zen, line goat slippers, G 8, Toe.
Doii baby button SHOES, 25o.
Uoll baby strap sandals, 2Oc.
Gh ,ises Jersey rubbers, II 49,, zoe.
onila s Jersey rubbers, 6.91, l5c.
aELLEh's One PRICE SHOE STORE
As Bank ST., Oh. Conrthonso
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETS
Important Sanitary Measures
Discussed.
REMEDIES FOR DlPHTHERIA.
DR.. Fields Will Visit Washington
to investigate Anti Toxine. {,
Physician to the Colored
Poor. No Action on
Fumigation.

Inc DOhTu Vi II ehltu uSiu kuect-
ing yesterday with Dr.. ankford,
the president, III the chair.
The Sanitiry Inspectors report
for Two weeks showed eighty-iour
nuisauces reDorted, of which sixty
have leen ubated.
1t was reported thai in the last
two weeks there were five new cases
of scarlet fever and four of diph-
iberia.
NO ACTION ON FUNIGATIoN.
No further action was taken on
the fumlgation question, the matter
being IN the hands Of the City At
torney to deolde whether tue BOARD
OF Health eau fix the charge OF fumi.
gatiou.
The secretary reported that the
board had in the first six mouths OF
the present fiscal year spent less
than one third OF the appropriation
for the year.
DR.. Landlord reported that he
had received large number Of
small packages of tysaline.
a SPLENDID REMEDY
for mild cases of diphtheria, and
that he would be pleased To furnish
them free OF charge to any physician
or other person who would call for
them. TysuliDe is said by DR..
Lankford to be very et1icacons and
pleasant. He also reported that DR..
i. T.. Field would leave for Wash
iDgton, ID. c., shortly to take
course in studying
ANTI.ToX,NE,
the great dipbtherin remedy, and. il
it becomes necessary, would ask the
Board to purchase horse for IN.
REGULATION, III order TO have serum,
The Board reported that there are
very few cases of dlphtheria in the
city AT present.
Drs. Landlord and Dnpuy re.
ported that they had called on DIR.
Spelght, physician to
THE CITY POOR,
in reference to appointing a physi-
elan to attend the colored poor and
that DIR. Spelght said that, except
when his time was taken up IN the
courts Ill cases attended by him at
the station house, he promptly at.
tended all eases aud believed that
1t was not necessary ut present to
employ an additional physician, but
should an epidemic occur or an un
usual large amount of sickness
among the colored people
HE WOULD NOTIFY
the Board; that his Office was ut No.
l47 Chapel street, where the coored
people could find him night or day,
Two thirds of the calls were from
colored people, and he had hnd no
complaint except from some old
colored people, who had the con.
SUMPTION. aud who wanted him to
call every day, which he could not
DO, but that he called twice a week
and supplied them with the proper
medicines.
CUTTERS II BAD CONDITION.
Complain. was made that certain
CUTTERS III Atlantic City were in bad
condition. The Sanitary Inspector
was ordered to investigate and re
port to the Local Board.
Bill of j. L. Bolton X Co. for $3.50
Tor abating the Maple avenue mus.
ance, was ordered to be certified TO
the Councils for payment.
n.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual StockhOlders' meeting Of
the city National Bans OF Norfolk, IA.
will he held at thor ONCE 4 kSDAY,
January sth. between hours of to 3 D. m.
Is. W. LEIGH,
de5'SVt Cashier.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

On and after January LIST, 1895. all
freight Tor and from Washington,
\. O., via Old Dominion Steamship
Company, viii lie received at and
delivered from their wharf, foot of
Nebraska street. ;no .,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

Acme Dlmngkooms, 81 Main
street. Meals and lunches evely
hour OF the day. Regular dinner,
2oc., served from u to 2 y. m. For
neatness, cleanliness and moderate
prices. io9Ir1
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
~ II. Y 7 n y ;
lied ger copy

pEGULAR ANNUAL MEETING or 1IIE
~ stockholders o! the VIRGINIA Really
COMPANY wall be held on TUESDAY Jlnu.
airy sth 1870, IL T.. M, 81 HE Office of d.
JOS. 4. ALLYN,
ueEO-tl I'IesLnr
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
Jno. =. Howard. ,Inunpcr

Globe Stove Co., 81 Old Market
square, calls the attention of those
who have not been able to have their
leaky roofs repaired to the fact that
he is prepared TO do all such work
by method used only by himself.
assuring perfect roof with a last.
ing guarantee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

rrior to stock-taking. February
Isl, we will offer diamonds and
watches at the very lowest figures to
cash buyers. +. II. Gale, 1872 Main
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
HAGEM MANS
ANANDINE LOTION!

II dries al once, and kid gloves may DO
worn imme late Y applylnG.
for gcntiemau's use after shaw nB. IL
STANDS without an equal. the sensation 1t
Iroiu as when applied to the skin being
highly peas N.
II not "rnrc ali. but 1t has tho
power OF preventing and removing sun
burn Wind all aud Chaiel Skin, Is we'll
as II ordinary irrita'lons
II ac by inprovInS the ithes',
clearness and htalthy tone of III" skin,
auu ITS daily applications tent 10 pre-
serve it from tic arttOnof .rYlnI winds,
extreme temperature anl The Ike. Prico
within the reach OF everybody
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
Rich aia.. utco.,.

We are selling our entire stock of
cut glass at cost to close ont the line.
Chapman ~ Jakeman, corner Main
aud Bank streets.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The Ruling Spirits for the Ensuing
Year


Year.
The following organizations have
elected officers for the ensuing year
Atlantic Lodge, L. o. 0. F.: Frank
Colinda. Noble Grand; W. x. Rock,
Vice Grant; F. j. Pritohsrd, Score.
tory; j. Frank Minter, Treasurer
w. NJ. Thornton, Chaplain,
HEprAsoPHs.
Virginia Conclave No. l, Hepta.
sophs, or 8 w NJ: II b Etheridge.
archon; r Nj Dudley. chancellor
j w Spagat, provost; VIM Rawlings,
prelate; j L. Bunting. treasurer
Q L Mccoy, secretary; G w Deans.
inspector general; Il w Messick,
herald; Chas Powers. warden; j NJ
Hudgins. sentinel; q f Mccoy, Jas
s Addison, VIM Rawlings. trustees {;
j L. Bunting and II NJ Dudley,
representatives.
AMERICAN MECHANICS.
Norfolk Council No "a. Jr. 0 U
a M: Is Is james. Jr p G; o A Ian
ming. q; Q u Burnham, V G; j Il
Trimyer, assistant recording secre.
tary;J q Leigh, recording score
tary; ) W Clebourne. financial Sec
rotary; f o Garrett, treasurer
Samuel Beale, warden; r l. Pendle
ton. conductor; q l. Cank, / S; G
ID Louton, o s; w II White and j
q McClenny, trustees.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
Old Dominion Lodge No 1877,
knights OF Honor: Dictator, John
5 Shipp; Vice Dictator, j II Pettls;
Assistant Dictator, Enoch Capps:
Reporter. John Nj Broughtop :;
Binanclal Reporter, f ID Lowell:
Treasurer, H II P Drummopd:
Chaplain, II Il Bland; Guide, John
I Hargrove; Guardian, w j f
Bishop.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
First Baptist Sunday School: H
williamson, superintendent; Robt
Stephen, assistant superintendent;
Joseph Smith. treasurer; David
Coates, secretary; Willie Beasley,
assistant secretary; w H McGhee,
librarian; Henry Q Burgess, assis
tant Librarian; Miss Irene Lowry.
orgauist; Miss Cottie Bass, assistant
organlst.
Third Baptist Sunday school:
Wills Brown, superintendent; Jos
L fentress, Assistant Superintend-
ent; Mr. Bribtow, Secretary; Her
bert w Cuthrlell and Harry Elliott.
Librarians; Miss Mamie L Jordan.
Organist; Miss Dora Stanley, Assist
ant Crganist.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

Soh "a HOURS ENDING o'oLouK L.yr
yIoHT.l
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BpREAU,
Local Ofico. Dodson Building. 7
NORFOLK Va, January 2, 1895.
maximum temperature. 40
Minimum temperature. o.
Normal temperature. deduoed from
~ years observation. 40
DsspArsure from norman .......... - 8
Accumulated departures for the
month. 49,: ................. 20
Accumulated departures since
Jan. LIST. 30
Precipitation, In inches. n
Total precipitation since lst of the
houtD %
j. j. GRAY. Observer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

just received, fresh supply of
apples. oranges. potatoes, cabbnoe
parsnips, beets, onions. etc. at II
n. Haynes d Son, "a Church street.
ASg&q!k. Va do ~ 9t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
';fic HOxinr on,.,,

MIR. John T. Lewis, president of
the Orlel Athletic Club, received a
telegram from Mr.. Jake Kilrain
saying that he would reach Norfolk
1his morning to referee the MicMur.
ray and Sherman sparring match.
1t Is reported that IL will be a
scientific and hard fonobt bottIa "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

See SUNDAYS virgininnl
For our special out list price on
blankets, merino and wool under
wear for ladies, gents and children.
CHENILLE portieres and lace curtains.
Wright's, 196 Main street,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

IN, m.NAIoRR ALhANAc.-oun rtses. 7:leA In.
1901 p. NJ: low water 8I2 a. m. and SOL n m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

n purity there is heaith, is the
MOTTO m OF The Virginia Dairy Lunch.
Istronize it. Open all night. 90
Mali street, near Commerce. STRAIT
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
wEATH EH &C EPu Rr.
fOrccnaG rOr To-day.

"AsH'HaToH. ~ e.. January 8, 1885
For Virginia. Rain; warmer; east
DAM erly winds.
''"' for North Carolina: Rain; warm
er; easterly winds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

one car of Indiana fine timothy
NAY ~ Sl2 per ton. II. L. Ovens.
NO. 215 and 2.79 Water street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
carlton Cornwell, foreman of the

Carlton Cornwell, foreman of the
Gazette, Middletown, n. j., believes
that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
should be in every home. lie used
!. lor cold and 1t effected speedy
cure. lie says: at il indeed q
grand remedy, | can recommend TO-
All. bave also seen it ueed for
"hooplns cough, with the best re
suits. 70 aud 30 cent bottles for
sale by all drnggistn. W
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
WI. s:gI as.

A STATED CONN NfCATfoN OF NOR
n FOLK LODGE No. |. A +. 4 4 @
" wal be held IHiS thursday EVEN Wy
ING, January 30, lsy5, al S O'Clock, w
By order v. VI
jas GEO. Il. JENKINS, Secretary,
Led seI copyl
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03
CITY MARKETS
When You Visit the Market You Will
Find it TO Your Interest to Call
at the Following Stalls

MKEATS--For the finest Fresh Nests,
lWH III - Beef. Mutton and Veal nicely
lYH butchered and always fresh, at reason
able prices and delivered free, call al stall
NO. s. +. b. SIOSSER SEQ
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-03

Rough kice wnutcd,
rive thousand bushels highest
market price. II. {. Oven. orr
I'll, 279 Wtaer street,
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Local ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

ZOE "a HOURS ENDING o'oLooS Ian
yI0HTl
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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-02

Raleigh the past session has re-
turned home to spend the holi-
days with her parents.
John WI. Whitaker, Of Dur
ham was here yesterday.
Col. b. Cameron and family
are spending their Christmas ii
Iii lsboro.
Miss Pattie Umstead, of vii.
#lardyille is visiting in this city
today,
One sociable tonight and one
mole tomorrow night will be
given complimentary to Miss
furrsntine and friends before
their departure for Oxford.
They will leave Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Souther-
land left on yesterday for Oak
Hill il Granville county, where
they 70 to visit the family of
Mr.. ~ H. Rogers.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1895-01-02
he RIDES IN HIS CARRIAGE.


The Young man who saw q Chance IA
Oct Ahead In the World.
A few years ago circumstances opened
up lucky chance 10 young mai, who
was eking out poor and unpleasant
existence on . scrnbby farm In the
Piscataquls baekwoolA Even this
poor bit Of earth was not all his own.
says the Lewiston Mel Journal. lie
was remote from neighbors, and so far
from sawmill that the buildings
were left to tumble down for want Of
lumber 20 repair them. In this state
OF things the Canadian Pacific railway
was located around the side Of the
mountain just above his valley, aud
hundreds Of Italians and other labor.
crs were put to work. II required two
years to build this part Of the road,
working winters a. well as in warm
weather. The humble farmer saw his
chance. lie went TO the settlements
and secured supply Of clothing and
kniCk-knacks 10 sell on commission.
and soon rose 10 the dignity of having
goods u his own. lie docs not live ID
the backwoods any more, for a. soon
rs the road was built and the iaborers
departed no folded his tent also and
went forth, bought one Of the best
farms In piscataquis. paying cash
down, and now lives In comfort, rides
in his carriage, sends hts children 10
the best schools and all that. Ills
case Is one Of those which show the
advantage Of promptly catching hold
Of Fortune, even II shs b found In an
unexpected place.