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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-06-11

Call and see our new line of shoes for
every body. Low prices and good goods.
s. G. THORNTON,
The Leading Grocer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-06-11

OR Stock q 6pring Goods = son-
plete. s. 81. ThoEntoa. 4
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-06-11

The Missing Girl.
From ne Philadelphia Record.
We now have girls Of every kind;
The blOOmer girl SO pert,
The wolf girl and the hOrsey girl;
Who wears her brothers. shirt;
We have the giddy summer girl,
The winter girl as we'll;
But where, oh where's the girley girl?
Can anybody tell?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-06-11
THE COURIER.

ruB COURIER II SAILED regularly to
II. sutscribers until definite order to
a,.cortiaue h received and ali arrears
are paid.
local 0ARAEaAPAA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
A FREE BRIDGE FIRED
A DAsTARpIY ACT AT THE OLD
BURG.
Fortunately the Damage was only
s,tsh,-A Timely Dtscovcry-The
Canvass In tho first bistf'c'-a
Runaway.
Runaway.

rREDERICKsBURG. VA. September
p.--tspecisl)-A dsatsrdly attempt was
made to burn the Free bridge this morn
ing. The fire was fortunately discovered
by two early corners from Stafford, ana
nut out before much damage WAS DONE
Hon. Henry w. Blair. Of New Hamp-
shire. will speak at kine George Court
house Wednesday for the Republicans.
The First District has more speakers IN
81 AT this time than was ever bsfore
known.
A horse hiiched TO the wagon OF MT.
Faviri. farmer OF this county. ran away
this morning and endangered the lives OF
several people by his mad flight along
the sidewalk. lie was finally stopped be-
fore other damage than knocking several
gates from their hinges was done.
The CITY Council at its meeting last
night. after endorsing the movement look
ing 10 the building OF national road 10
tho different battle-felds In this section.
and telling Of She action OF the Grand
Army and Confederate Camps in connec-
ton herewith. passed q resolution re-
ouestine the Hon Charles T. OFerrall'
Governor of Virginia, TO give the move
lnent his official endorsement ana APP
proval in such manner and form as may
seem to him proper
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
PROFFIT POINTS.
Euthusiastic siivcrites - Cutting
Afrny-PersOnai.


pRoFFIT. ALBEMARLE COUNTY,
VA, September 29.-tspecial.)-Messrs.
Morris and Micajah Woods addressed the
voters OF this precinct Saturday evening
An enthusiastic majority Of silver Demo
Gratis were present and testified their ap-
preclation OF the many telling points
made bv the speakers by frequent ana
prolonged applause.
Soon after tho adjournment or the
meeting, Mr.. Rosser Harlow was insui'
ed by a negro, whom he promptly
knocked down. The negro retaliatcd by
stabblng Mr. Harlow with knife. sever
ing an artery just above his Knee.
A physician who was present rendered
surgical aid Immediately, and no serious
result is apprehended. The negro es-
capped.
Mr.. J. NJ Sanford lost his dwelling
house and part OF its contents by hre
Tbo fire is supposed 10 have been due 10
a defective fiuc. The property was IN
.ured in the Albomarle Mutual.
The ladies OF Laurel-IIill church gave
a lawn-party Saturday. The proceeds
Will be used for church repairs.
Rev. Everard Meade will hold mission
at Buck Mt church this week. beginning
Friday at II A. NJ.
Mr. John Keesee, accompanied by MS
bride. Is the guest OF his sister Mrs. }. II
Sprouse
Miss May and Master Fred. Lamber
are visiting Mrs. James Austin
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN DEAD.
DIR. yass Passes Away Aiter nrief
Illness.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. September
- -(Speciai)-L. c. Ness, ID. D., the new
chaplain Of the University, died late last
nlEht Of pneumonia. after an illness Of
only ten days. Sunday morning, September
10Th ne preached his first sermon 10 the
students. After the service he was taken
with a chill. which prevented his preach
ing that night, and proved TO be the be-
ginning OF bis fatal sickness. DR.. Vass
WAS born and reared in Fredericksburg
but most OF his ministerial work was
done ~ North Carolina For many years
ne was pastor OF the Presbyterian church
az New Berne. OF late years he had beer
IN charge OF the First Presbyterian
church. Of Savannah. Ca, which chars
he resigned last summer. tie leaves q
wife and two sons. The older son Il
studying for the ministry at columbia
Seminary. and the younger is a medical
student at the University OF Virginia
-he remains were taken 70 North Caro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30

Passengers can leave Richmond DAILY
VIA Cbes9peake and Ohio railway at 1895
= NJ. or Richmond and Petersburg rail-
road Norfolk and Western routelyD a.
H. connecting at Norfolk with Old Do
mlnlOn-Line steamer, salllhS same eve
ming for New York
ALL-WATER ROUTE.
steamship old Dominion leaves Rich
mo1d every Monday at 800 Il. NJ. for
New York via James river
Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer
Company's. 903 east Main street; Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway, ana Richmond
and Petersburg railroad depots, and at
connanv's office. 1912 east Main street,
Richmond Baggage checked through.
FREIGHT
FOR New York and all points beyond can
he shipped by direct steamers, sailing
from Richmond every MONDAY AND
FRIDAY. 500 II. NJ; also, by steamer
LEAVING richmond WEDNESDAY, 500 +.
NJ. for Norfolk; connecting with steamer
for New York.
time. s,
through bills OF lading issued for all
northern. eastern, and foreign points.
FROM NEW YORK.
passengers can leave Daily except Sun
dav 10 Norfolk or Old Point Comfort,
co1necting with Norfolk and Western
railroad or CHESAPEAKE anu ono INC Iallway'
Leave every SATURDAY Passenger and
Freieht1 and Monday Qreight only.
SAILING from Company's pier. No. %.
North FLYER foot OF Beach street, at 800
p NJ: Saturday. l:00 p. NJ.
Freirht received and forwarded daily
except Sunday.
For further information apply to
JOHN +. MAYER. Agent,
l2lZ east Main street,
Richmond Va.
W L. Guillaudeu. Vice-President and
Traffic Manager New York. au 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
d.: !: : W Aarfs|E:Hastsm
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL 1s. 1896
LEAVE RICHMOND. BYRD-STREET
on

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL 1s. 1885.
LEAVE RICHMOND. BYRD-STREET
STATION.
500 A. NJ. Daily-Richmond and Norfolk
NESTIBULE LIMITED. Sc
cond-class tickets not accented
on this train.
o.Gs A. NJ Daily, THE CHICAGO FX-
PRESS" for Lynchburg. Roa-
noke, Columbus, and chi
cago, Pullman Sleeper Roa-
noke 10 Columbus; also, for
Radford, Bristol, Knoxville.
Chattanooga, and Intermediate
points.
s.ao p NJ. DAILY, for Norfolk, Suffolk.
WV and intermediate stations.
,,.so ID NJ Daily for LyEchburg and
Roanoke. Connects at Roanoke
with Washington and Chatta-
nooga Limited. Pullman SIeeD-
ers Roanoke to Memphis and
New Orleans.
PULLMAN SLEEPER between RICH
NoND and LyNCHBURG. ready Tor oc-
cupancy at Il. NJ; also. Pullman Sleeper
petersburg TO Rodnoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch
burg and the West daily $40 A. NJ, and
p NJ From Norfolk and the East II "a
NJ. and Vestibuled Limited. 100 p &c
o"'S' K. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent,
W. II. BEvILL.
General Passenger Agent.
General Offices: P"an~bA Va a" a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
A COMPETING LINE.


STA1rNTON. VA. September 29;.,(Spe-
o-o ranging 10 run an excursion over
he baltimore and Ohio railroad To- carry
,'eo,,ie from the Shenandoah Valley TO
canton. o.. McKinley's home. tNaicu-
iousiv low round-trlp rates are said 70 be
DcLcinied The rlan proposed Is 10 have
bands Of music from this section accom-
pany the excursion. ill.,. -.
Hon. III. ". Flournoy is speaking al
Monterey to-day (court-day) for Bryan
Sewan. and Flood. ,,...-.,.....,.
Hon W r. Mcllwaine, Of Petersburg
who smoke here yesterday, with judge
Flo,rnov returned home to-day. Mr.. Nc
Iiwaine was the guest of Hon. EDWARD
T.rhots while I'm town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
A TLANTIC-COAST LINE.

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE TUESDAY,
MAY a. 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND-UNION
DEPOT.
800 A. NJ, Arrives petersburg 9:I A. NJ
Norfolk II :2j a. N. Stops only
at Petersburg, Waveriy, ana
sO5 A. NJ. Arrives Arrives petersburg $50 A. NJ.
Weldon II AS \; NJ Fayette-
1913 =. NJ, Savannah $40 A.
NJ, jacksonville 1855 A. NJ.
Port Tampa $40 +. NJ.
Connects at Wilson with No.
A.. arriving Goldsboro 3.05 Il.
NJ. Wilmington 5.iJ r.. NJ.
pullman Sleeper New York TO
ok p. NJ. Local. arrives Petersburg 3:l2
j. NJ Makes all stops.
$50 p. NJ, Arrives PeedierpsopTg t Slg y. MI 1ii
7:so p. NJ. Arrives Petersburg 500 z. NJ.
Empora $40 connects with
A * u. for stations between
Empora and Lawrenceyille)
Weldon 9:i5 p. NJ. Fayette-
willie W A. H., Charleston 90
A NJ, Savannah 500 A. NJ,
jacksonville 1870 Z. NJ, Port
Tampa $50 Il. III.
NEW LINE TO MIDDLE
GEORGIA POINTS Arriving
A.NI, Macon II A. NJ. Allan
tal215 l.. N. Pullman sleep
ers New York to Wilmington.
Charleston, Jacksonville, Port
Tampa, Aiken, Augusta, ana
u.5o p NJ, Arrives petersburg IBIS A.
i1''' H.. I.ynchburg A. NJ. Roa-
noke 7:35 A. Nj. Bristol 20 +.
NJ. Pullman Sleeper Richmond
10 Lynchburg.
1919 A NJ. Arrives petersburg l 10 a. NJ,
- ''' Weldon 2.55 A. NJ, Henderson
4.Oi A. NJ Ralegh 5I7 a. NJ.
TlhcrfOn 2.U4 J.. NJ. Atlanta
4O9 Z. NJ. Pullman Sleeper
Washington 10 Atlanta.
7.o5 NJ Sunday Accommodation Ar
rives Petersburg SI6 \. NJ
Makes ali stops
imp NJ. SUNDAY Accommodation Ar
rives Petersburg SIS h. NJ.
Makes all stoDs.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
s.4O A. IL. From Jacksonville, Savannah
Charleston. Atlanta, Macon
Augusta. and all points South
e.a0 M. Atlanta, Athens, Raleigh
WV - ' Lynchburg. and the West.
S.25 A. NJ, Petersburg Local.
lbs A. NJ, Norfolk. Suffolk, aud Peters
s:ioP. NJ, Jacksonville. sayannah
GoiGsSoTo,' and ali ii''''T poiDl
1ooP NJ Norfolk. Suffolk. wayerly
Petersburg. Lynchourg, ant
s.93P. NJ, petersburg Local
$40 A. A., Sunday Accommodation from
7.25 p. NJ, Sunday Accommodation from
I. NJ. EMERSON,
7 r. KENLY. Traffic Manager.
'''N' ~ c. s CAMPBELL.
au2s Division Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
DANIEL AND THE CANVASS.
He Expects to lie on the stump
Worry soon.

LYNCHBURu. VA. September @.--tspe-
cial)-It has been a subject OF frequent
inquiry why Senator Daniel has not taken
the stump in behalf Of Bryan and the
party. The fact is Senator Daniel has
been for some days. and Is now, engaged
in an important lawsuit In the United
states Circuit Court here. and has hau
no time TO give 70 politics. He expects
tho suit TO terminate next week, and ne
viii then enter actively into the canvass
lie expects to spend about one week III
Kentucky the latter part Of October.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
RAILROAD LINES.
Az M SsE4.ss 1.s.sssss -ss,-A.1sss
DICHMOND, FREDERTCKSBUR re-
III AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY II, 1896.

LEAVE BYRD-sTREET STATION.
TOO A. NJ. Daily. for Washington and
PORTS North. Stops at Elba
ana local stations. Pullman
,90o NJ. Daily. except Sunday. for
Washington and points North
stops at Elba, Ashland, Dos
we'll. Milford, fredericksburg
Brooke and Whitewater. Par
lor-Car. Also, connects with
Congressional Limited at
Washington.
71s p. NJ Daily Tor Washington and
points North. Stops at Eiba,
Ashland, boswell Milford,
Fredericksburg. Brooke and
Whitewater, and other stations
Sundays Sleeper. Richmond TO
New York
ARRIVE BYRD-STREET STA TON.
$40 A NJ. Daily, Stops at Whitewater.
Brooke, Fredericksburg. Mil
ford. boswell, and Ashland
and other stations Sundays
Sleeper, New York to Rich
mond.
a6 p. NJ. Daily. except Sunday. Stops
nj local stations and Elba.
parlor-Car from Washington.
TO p. NJ. Daily. Stops only al Frede-
ricksburg boswell and Ash
land. Pulman-Cars from New
YORK and Washington.
t2.95 A. NJ. Daily. Stops at principal local
stations and Elba. Sleeping
Car. Connects with Congress
slonal Limited between New
York and Washington.
FREDERICKSB'G ACCOMMODATION.
DAILY. except Sunday)
400 p. NJ Leaves Byrd-street station.
$40 A. NJ. Arrives Byrd-Street Station.
ASHLAND TRAINS.
DAILY, except Sunday)
6.42 A. NJ. Leaves Elba.
go Z. NJ Leaves Elba.
$40 A. NJ. Arrives Elba.
Goa =. NJ. Arrives Elba.
c. A. TAYLOR Traffic Manager.
T.. T. ID. MYERS. President au "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
MUSICAL
SCHOOL OF MUSIC.

MRS. ALBERT c. BRUCE. PRINcI-
nal No. ia Shafer street, near FRANK
lin. LESSONS GIVEN. Also. az MANY
Broad street Richmond, Va. Lessons
given singly and in class.
In addition to the usual course OF IN
struction. there will be lectures and eN-
amlnations by instructors trained In uni
versities and cOnservatOries OF Europe
and America' Schol open SEPTEMBER
Odd sc -V-AW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
Annrnnching NInrrIngc.

WOODSTOCK. September 29.-(Speeiall
Cards are out announcing the wedding
Of Dr. j. Il. Rush, n well-kno"n dShtlst
daughter of the late DR.. Joseph ) irwin
~ take place at the Reformed cnutch
here on Wednesday. october 7th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
rteh,,pr I'm MashonaIand.

LONDON. September 29.-The govern
meut has received a dispatch from tOrt
salisbury stating that serious nghuns,
lasting three days, has taken place III
~. Telegram saws. We're hemmed in by the
natives for ten hours. NO details OF the
Gebtlng are given. except the statement
mat two British officers were wounded
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
RAILROAD LINES.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.
IN EFFECT JULY is. 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA.

i hAlNS LEAVE hlOu hOND, \.
gao a. ". SOUTHERN EXPRESS, daily
for Danyiile, Greensboro,
Richmond, Va, 70 DanNiue'
Greensboro. Salisbury, char.
lotte. Columbia, o.
Augusta. Connects az
Danvlle with the Washingion
and Southwestern Yes -lbuled
Limited (No. 30, CARRYING
sleepors; Danvila % Ashevllie,
Atlanta. Chattanooga, BIZ
mingham. Memphis, New or
leans. and Jacksonville also.
1rst-class day4cC1ches between
Washington and Atlanta.
coaches without extra charge.
Connections made n Memphis
and New Orleans for all
point In Texas and California.
Sleeper open for passengers
at $50 =. II.
1855 p. NJ FAST MAIL daily FOR Al
lanta and points south. Con-
meets At Moseley with Farm
vile and POwhatsn railroad;
az Keysyille FOR Clarksvllle,
oxford Henderson. and Dur
ham, and az Greensboro for
Durham. Raleigh and Win
stOn-Saicm. Carries Parlor-' A.
Richmond to DanviAe Pull
man sleepcrs New YORK 20
Atlanta and Montgomery, ana
from New York 10 Jackson
vile. Charlotte. 70 Bhming-
600 p. NJ. LOCAL. daily. except sunday.
for Keysville and intermediate
TRAINS p&RRivE AT RICHMOND
GOO \. NJ. From Atlanta and Jackson
esop NJ. FROM Atlanta and Augusta.
$40 A ii From KcNsy.ll-.
FREIGHT TRAINS VIII also carry pas
scuEers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
EDUCATIONAL.
WILLIAM and MARY COLLEGE
WILLIAMsnLnG. %.

Sessions opens OCTOBER |, 1896. Build
ings thoroughly repaired. Perfect sanl-
tary arrangements. well equipped library
good influences, and high moral standatu.
Fxceptional advantages for young men 10
Obtain a liberal education. Full collegiate
course. Send for catalogue.
LYON G. TYLER, NJ. ~, Ii. D.,
Sc 27-tOc IIesiutut.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30

lima this afternoon for interrnent. Lee
lures at the University were suspended.
,irs. 'cnr.c Yancey Gentry. OF Crozet,
was maiard to-day to Oscar Fitzhush
Marshal OF Charlottesville. at Hillsboro
Ilapllki church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
DRAWING, MUSIC, &c.
xtVSS MARIAN ". BROWN

gill reslure her Drawing, Music, and Gull
ture classes. for young ladies ana chill
dren OCTOBER 81. Drawing Glasses at
The Belvidere School. and kindergarten,
sos Floyd avenue, Addfess iiS oeeoh Oe
lNNNN e 30N Oc opt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
Richmond Railway and
Electric Company.
School Tl6k6tS

Commencing SEPTEMBER
18th this Company will sell to
school children only, FORTY
TICKETS for ONE DOLLAR.
Purchasers must present a
certificate from the principal OF
school attended, at the Compa-
ny's Office, foot of south Sew
enth street.
Tickets will be good, only in
going to and returning from
school, on any ofthe Company's
lines, with full transfer priv
leges.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
strike of London Cnbmen.

LONDON. September 29.-The strike, OF
the London cabmcn is spreading rapidly;
,rbere are now 800 cab-drivers out, ana
49,, number is fast increasing. The drivers
ett1ck against the operation Of system
by which only privileged cabs are aliowed
10 solicit passengers at the railway sta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
MISS DANIELS BOARDING AND DAY
gEHnOT,
FOR YOUNG LADIES AND CHILDREN
SIG PARK AVENUE.
The next session Of this 81 sGnool WI

The object of the school IS 20 train
pupils from 10 IS years Of age IN a
thorough English education. Diplomas
are issued at the end OF the course, ana
n knowledge OF one language f. required
for graduation. A postgraduate class for
Young ladies who desire to continue their
Education after leaving school Will be
conducted by Miss Daniel. The principal
Is assisted IN English classes by Miss
Wilson. Miss Gravatt, and Miss Jehrles
French Professor l.. y. Haslef. Latin
Professor /. h. Garlick; German. Miss
OLGA RauRh. Miss Daniel will resume
her afternoon literature class, for ladies
the FIRST TUESDAY il November
'''~ 80 2J-tOOct
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
HEALTH RESORTS.
THE VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS,
BATH COUNTY. VA,

BATH COUNTY. Va,
on CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO KALI
WAY; 1850 FEET ELEVATION.
large ana splendid Hotel eailed
THE HOMESTEAD, with al modern
convenience, including private paths, mas
stead. After June 10Th rates for the
Summer will be as follows;. Homestead
Hotel cottages, and annex, from sly per
week upward. according 90 size ana loca-
ton OF rooms, the Virginia HOTEL from
Sl3 per week upward. -.
ADJUSTMENTS AND SPORTS: Fine
orchestra: dancing IN the Casino every
evening. riding and driving parties daily;
swim rr'ing-pools; new bicycle-track, golf
grounds. lawn-tennis; pool and billiards;
Rowling; fishing and hunting.
oo"''7' FRED. STERRY,
xnva,cu WGFrts Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
YORK RIVER LINE VIA WEST POINT
THE FAvoRITE ROUTE NORTH.
LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY, EXCEPT

LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY, hAD4t 4
SUNDAY.
TRAIN 40. 10, $40 Z. NJ. g..
local, EXPIRES Daily except sun
dav Stops at an stations. ~ Les
t ter Manor connects with stage lor
Wolkerton: also. az West Point WIFI
Vor[. Riyer steamers for Baltimore.
TRAIN No Nc. 4.b T. NJ. a..
pATTINORE LIMITED Daily. Gloss
co1nectiou al West Point with steamer
for baltimore except Sunday. =.
Steamers leave Baltimore az =. ",
and West Point =. NJ. daily except
trains from West Point arrive az Rich
mond at 907 A. AL,. daily; ll.p a. "
NJ daily except Sunday.
TRAIN No. as. 4.45 A. NJ.
local MIXED Daily, except Sunlay
leaves Twety-third street for West
Point and intermediate points. ,.,.-,.,.
street open from A.. ~ 10 T. M
and from $50 p. NJ. to a. ,,,.,r-
]. VI. GULF, W. ~ ~ y +" a.,
" II GREEN. General superintendent
! G. HORTON. Travelling Passengef
Agent. go cast Main street Rich pm, y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
Amelia Locni-option Election.

AMELIA COURTHOUSE, VA, septeem-
br~ % --(specialD The local-opuon cleo
lion I'm Giies District. in this county, to-
day. resulted as follows. Amelia Court
house Precinct-Wets. ne: drys. a; Chula
Precinct-Wets. q; dry 81. with one pre-
cinct to hear from, which is also re-
uOrted wet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30

MUSICAL, INsTRUCTION.-PIA
ORGAN. AND VOCAL TRAINING. Best
methods. Moderate terms. Pianos ski
fully tuned. For circulars, with refer
enccs and terms. apply 10 {. l. PEIISO-
LAS. 635 Eighth street. Sc h-eouI-t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
NIn y. CANIPORELLO.

VOICE sPECIAMsT, VOICE tRopUC-
TION, ELOCUTlON, FOREIGN iAN-
studio. SIP east Franklin street. once
hours. 10 \. NJ to =. NJ; 10 + VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
HORSES. MULES. cows, sc.

FOR SALE. A GOOD. SOUND. AND
GENTLE BLACK MARE, 8 years old.
suitable for lady 10 ride or drive. Call on
offica- &c 9-et
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
nAY-LIsE JAsiEs-RIvER ROUTE.

REDUCED RATES.
BEST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT
AND THE NORTH. VIA THE
ELEGAN AND i Asst
STEAMER VIRGINIA,
COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY IS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-30
THE MAGIC CITY.
The Norfolk md western ReorGa-
niyntion-Gratlfyip Facts.

ROANOKE. VA. September 9.-(Spe-
cial) 1.-The circular notices OF the receiV-
ers aud the newly-elected president OF
the Norfolk and Western Railway COM
pany. announcing that the reorganization
of that corporation. with the extensive
transfer Of property involved, VIII 30
into effect on the ist OF October, has
greatly encouraged the people Of Rod-
noke. who have been kept in state OF
anxiety ever since this great southern and
western line went into the hands OF re-
coivers a year or moro ago.
Another very encouraging fact In con-
nection with the reorganization Is the
announcement that the Offices Of the presl-
dent. treasurer, comptroller, sOllClsyI
general, and secretary, when nave ~, n1'n-
crto been located i'm Philadelphia. VIII ue
removed 10 this city. The encouragement
also that all the postal clerks on the nor
folk ana Western line will make hos-
noke their headquarters. likewise te.2s
10 Increase the gene al satisfaction al the
turn events have recently taken.
TIRE NEW BUILDING.
In the mean time work on the new gem
oral office building is being pushed 10! =
ward with vim and energy, IN order that
the building may be ready for occupancy
as soon as possible IL WIZ. when com
pleted. he "a much larger and much manu-
somer structure than the building Whlth
70 Will replace and VIII be hiied UP W.
an modern conveniences. As there are no
vacant residences here now, II IS expect
ca that the addition OF a hunureq OF more
families 10 our population VIII start y
mild building boom in the spring, when
with the general improvement "a AZ
kinds of business already visible, VIII, u
Is believed. be the beginning OF q perma
ncnt and substantial growth Of the Magic
City. -. ,..,.
The need Of a competing line Of rallroa.
is keenly felt by the people here. and in'
revival OF negotiations TO that END, when
were temporarily interrupted by the gen
eral business depression. is confidently
expected at an early date. ms is an
that IS needed TO give a strong Impulse
10 the growth and development OF tnl.
city and section, as besides the extern en-
and value Of the coal deposits IN the TO
cobontas and .Clinch Valley regions
Southwest Virginia is rich in other nine i,'
raj resources, and i'm the ierthiy OF ns
soil and value of It's agricultural produc-
TORS.