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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Matters Of Small Moment About the City
Very Briefly ChronlcIed.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL aEWsiRo1Es
A Full and Concise Record of the
Minor Events of Growing Sea.
port City Laid bare to the Many
Readers of the Newsiest or Nor.
folk Papers.
The Police Board held no meetIne We,

The Police Board held no meeting yes
terday.
The Jones Inquest will be held this
afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Mrs. Lewis Hartman left yesterday
for Petersburg and Richmond on q
visit
Messrs. w. C. Arlington, j. H wardle
and j. P. Clum. OF the United States
Postofiice Inspection Department, Were
In the city yesterday
MIR. w. Il. Barton is circulating a
paper asking President Cleveland to
recognize the belligerent rights of the
revolutionists of Cuba
Dr.. c. a. Dorman, Medical Evangelist,
or New Haven. Conn, is in the city. He
VIII address the mems meeting at the
M. c. A. next Sunday afternoon.
The lady who tainted In Mrs Sears
Office Wednesday, was exhausted
through walking upstairs, not knowing
that the Columbia Building had an cle-
vator.
MI. Hugo Osterhaus. of this city, son
OF Lieut.. Hugo Osterhaus. u. S. N, ap-
pointed some time since al q naval cadet.
has successfully passed his mental and
physical examination at Annapolis
ckett-Buchanan Camp, Confederate
Veterans is called Ito meet at its hall
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to unite
with Stonewall Camp, Confederate Vet
Grams, In their Memorial Day exercises.
Special Officer Moore of the IS. p. c.
a.. swore out two warrants yesterday
against NIessrs. w. r. Irwin G. Co, pro
prietors Of the Twin City Express.
charging them with overlooking their
teams.
Judge w. b. Martin, Mr.. r. NJ. Hughes
ana Mr.. w. w. Old. the legal committee
selected by the judges of the approach
ing election TO decide whether or not it
VIII be proper TO admit witnesses to the
count or thel ballots, had a conference
yesterday but have not yet reached n
final decision.
MIR. Charles f. futile and Mr.. Wal
Ter Clayton Berkeley, both of New Ha-
ven. Conn. are In this city. having ar
rived on the schooner James Davidson
as guests Of Captain Rankin. After
spending few days here Mr.. futile
Will return North, and Mr.. Berkeley
will proceed South on n business trip.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
Among Our Cotton sIen.

Weather in the cotton belt very favor
able for the growing crop.
spot cotton in Liverpool, unchanged
and firm; sales $4,000 baes The future
contract marke. cosed steady; partial
half-point advance on new crop months
Receipts Bombay, India, past week
were $4,000 bales, against $1,000 bales
iast year and $4,000 bales IN 1894
Southern markets unchanged.
Receipts at United States ports ves,er-
day were 3,7i2 bales against 1854 bales
last year. and 4,hS1 bales In 1894
New York future contract marke. clos
Ell barely steady at S to II points de-
cline: August contracts sold al 7.99 AT
2:39 o'clock. Sales for the day were l6S 900
bales; August, S.00GS.O1; October. 7o7m
1.2S; December, 7.17@7lS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22


to Cuba on the City OF Richmond Is an
officer Of the Fourthteenth Regiment,
n. s. N. r.. and q man named Lang
don said at one time to have been
connected with the United States Engi-
neers Corps. 1t Is said that a large
number of men will be placed on the ves-
sci somewhere near the Capes. as she
passes GU. to sea.
While all this Is going on among the
Cuban sy,mpathizers the Spanish au-
thorities have not been asleep. Mr.. A. c..
Humphreys, Spanish Vice-Consui in this
city. when seen last night acknowledged
that the vessel and the munitions had
been under surveillance for several days
and that he was kept informed of every
movement of the parties who are work.
Ing In behalf of the insurgents. He de-
cllned to be quoted in an Interview.
The owners of the City OF Richmond
have claimed that they were having the
vessel overhauled to be used intrading
around the Florida Keys.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
A Memorial WINDOW.

Crowds OF lsight-seers were attracted
yesterday 10 a unique window display
made by Watt .Rettew & Clay at their
great store. on Main and CRANKY streets.
The arrangement by G. H. Kindervater,
the firms expert decorator. was as fol-
lows: The east window, some eighteen
feet wide and eight feet deep, is filled
with trees, In which green globes, de-
signed to simulate moonlight. are hung
The bottom of the window was covered
with turf OH which lie old and batter
ed guns and other relies of the Late
nnpleasantness. 1t is u picture which
Will not soon be forgotten, and THE shagp-
shooter on the picket line, with his gun,
is most lifalike. The window win re-
main unchanged until Saturday, so that
all may see 1t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
Funeral of VIM. A. Tyna,

The funeral of Mr.. William \. lyman
took place al o'clock esterday morninr
from Sit. Mary's Catholic Church and
was conducted by the assistant pastor,
Rev. Father Frioli, members of ST. Pa,
tricks Benevolenu Association, to which
the deceased belonged. being in attend
ance The floral display was very
pretty one. The in;erment was in e.
Mary's Cemetery, the following rentla-
men acting "a pal!-bearers: Messrs. NJ.
McKevitt, John Connolly. John Kelly
Patrick Donanoe. William Hart. William
Donovan. James sIorbe'.;. William New
stead, and Nicholas Walsh.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22

This afternoon at o'clock at the
Young Mems Christian Association an.
other treat for the members of the Boys
Gospel Army will be given. One peck
of fun.
The army has been invited to sing
at the Childrens Day service of Ep-
worth Church next Sunday morning
When the boys meet this afternoon
several special pieces of music to be
sung next Sunday Will be rehearsed
The Marching Hymn and anothe.
that the boys like will be among the
number practised.
Every member of the army is invited
to come and assist in dealing with the
peanut feature of the fun.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
Reduced Rates pi,t,,,,,,..

The Prohibition National Convention
WI! meet in Ptttsburg May 81, 1896
For this occasion the Baltimore and
ono railroad Company will sell excur-
sion tickets from a3l points on tic Inns
for all trains of May oath 10 26th. inclr-
Slve r@Ed for ra;un passage until Nav
3C:h, at one single fare for the round
trip.
Tickets VIII be on sale from Norfolk
May 23d to 25th, inclusive. valid for ,,aN
turn until May 3lst
The Baltimore and Ohio maintains n
double service of fast express trains with
through Pullman ears alta ched. between
baltimore. Washington and Pittsburg
be sure your tickets read via the pic
turesQue Baltimore and Ohio" AR-
Nh R q. LEWIS, Passenger and Tick
ct Agent, GO Main street, under Atlantic
iio'ei my2l,23
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22

Mayor-W. r. Mayo.
Commissioner OF the Revenue-W. w.
Dey.
City Colector-Waff1am l.. Baker.
Cty Sergeant-JohnF F. Lawler.
commemorative Attolney-James +.
Duncan.
City Attorney-walter II. Taylor
Sealer of Weights and Measures-A.
w. Grandy.
physician Ito the Almshouse-Dr L. c.
Shepherd.
Street. Inspctor-W. j. Butt.
Superintendent OF Cemeteries-John
NJ. Broughton.
Clerk of the Marketable Moses.
Keeper of Almshouse--P. M. Mordsca.
CITY Gauger--G. NJ. Holland.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
First Ward-Joseph @. Fiveash.
Second Watd-R. c. Taylor.
Third Ward-W. A. s. Taylor
Fourth Ward-Jesse Bell.
Fifth Ward-N. G. Pamplin.
Sixth iWard-Edmund S. lRufflD.
COUNCILMAN.
First ward-J B. Lowenberg, ]. j.
Womble. j. r. Briggs, j. Lee Seneca,
Jacob Heoht. w. F. Allen, J. A. Ridge
we'll, and j. c. Carroll
Second WaTd-!Nhomas lR. Ballenttne,
j. Thomas Peelle, Charles G. Klzer, Daw-
son Mccormick, William McAIanus, w.
l.. Williams. l.. II. Mcclure, and w. NJ.
Hannah.
Third Ward-T. f. Rodgers H. C. Da-
Wis. E. b. Freeman, r. Henry Jones. DR..
l.. b. Anderson. Leroy w. Davis, Fred.
Greenwood, and Philip L. Yeatman.
Fourth Ward-M. Mcfarland, M. d.
Cannon, b. F. Bunting. II. j. ROLAND,
Alexander Redd, Il. Jacobs
Fifth Ward-J. a. Elliott, A. s. Cooper,
James l.. winston
Sixth Ward-J. c.. womble, William T.
Anderson and ]. D. Mallory.
Local Board Sixth Ward-C. Brooks
Johnston, r. a. Pebworth, Thomas j
Nottingham. ]. r. Pritchard and r. "
Hitchings.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
A BRIEF SESSION.
Jnsfice Seneca Disposes OF Police
Court business In short Order.

Justice Seneca sat In the Police Court
yesterday again for Justice Burroughs.
A very small docket occupied his Hon.
or'S attention. and all business was dis
posed of In an hour and half
COULDN'T PROVE 1T.
The most important case was that of
David Millette and Charlie Wynne.
alias Texas" Charlie. two colored
chums, the former charged with steal.
ing two shirts from the store of 8. Fried
burg, and the latter the alleged Access
sorry to the chime. 1t seems that the
Two went to the store together Wednes-
day evening. and Millette went in
while Charlie engaged the proprietor
In conversation outside, laEling him
that ne tCharlie) was an honest man
ana would rather work than steal Then
Millette went out, and was presently
followed by his chum, who took occa-
sion first to tell Friedburg TINT II he
missed anything not to blame 1t on him
(Charlie). NowG there were two other
colored men in the establishment. and
tnese gtbly swore that Millette had
stolen Two shirts, and that they saw
him do 1t. Investigation showed that
two shirts had disappeared. and the
proprietor at once suspected Millette
ana Wynne, whom he had arrested. but
utterly failed to sustain his charges
In court, and they We're dismissed tho
eNiuence pelnG Just as strong against
the glib witnesses as against the prls-
oners. Millette Was fined 81 and costs
however. for being drunk, and com,
mftted In default of payment.
ASLEEP ON THE STREET.
William Sanmon is nineteen years old
and sailor on the U. S. s. Columbia
he struck Norfolk with a friend about
O'Clock Wednesday,. and before mid
night was so dead broke that he coiiId
not produce the wherewithal necessary
10 reimburse the ferry company for n
trip across the harbor Consequently
ne sat down on a Main street doorstep.
and when he awoke he found himself
IN the patrol wagon beirty hurried to
the station-house. In the Police Court
ne proved that he was not drunk only
tired. and besides that, made good
impression on the Court. who ordercd
ms discharge and instructed him TO pet
BACK to his ship as soon as possible
MINOR POLICE COURT CASES
George Douglas. colored, drunk; fined
81 and costs.
Mack Powell, white. drunk; fined e,
and costs; profanity. 81 and costs.
VIII Peace, colored, assault; continued
to Esd. u
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
Corporation Con.t

The jury in the case of Morris Rosen-
berg charged with getting under false
pretenss<'a considerable quantity or.wood
ty, failed to agree upon a verde, ana
We're dischargedlfrom fu,.her cousJda ra
ton OF the case.
judge Hanckel chartered the Interna-
t!onal Land and Material Company. ,nhe
capital stock lis 10 be not less than s5oo
nor more than $4,000. The officers are.
q. NJ: Meredith, President; c. NJ. In
man, wee President. and G. p. Meredith
Secretary and Treasurer ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
The "Cilizens-Rcrorm. Meeting.

Mr. r. Y. Zachary presided over the
"Citizens'-Reform" meeting at Armory
Hail. last night. Mir Thomas was the
hrst speaker. He was followed by Mr..
l.. j. Beauchamp in very eloquent
speech, during which he remarked that
he hoped the morning papers would
and respectable audience" was present.
Rev. MIR. j. j. Wicker, of Baltimore,
spoke on the blessing of the PRESENT
and the woes OF the future, provided, of
course. that the "Citizens'-Rcform'
ticket was not elected. The Beveridges
furnished clever and entertaining music
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22

,SARpIAE 4 REGULAR MEET
sEythlns, held Tuesday evening. Nav ~
lSs6. the following resolutions were una,
:ntmously adopted:
=. Whereas. we, We're in need of funds
4$T the furnishing of our new Castle
Hal and appealed to the public for their
se az ,a In raising the necessary
s, Whereas the ladies of Berkeley organ
slzed fair and worked indefat igabiy to
bring It to a. successful financial issue:
BE IT Resolved. That this lodge sends
mem sim greeting and heartfelt THINKS for
Sneir noble labors,s assuring them of tts
appreciation OF their work. an apprecia-
preSs. IA { '--1- t>"
What they. have done will ever remain
on Its records and In the hearts or its
nst5a6 3 as "a bright and noble excmplh-
"Eriendship. Charity and Benevoience.'
. BE It also resolved, That n copy OF these
reSoiutlons be sent to each of the lady
managers OF the said fair as we'll as pub
Aehed In the daily papers.
]. ii. JACOCKS,
b. II. Nj MACKAN'
VA b. MORGAN,
tny6l-lt Committee
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22

For every quarter in mans pocka :
one in such way as 10 de~iva ~
greatest benefit is question every, one
must solve for himself We behave
however, that no better usa could no
made of one of these quarters than 70
exchange 1t for u bottle OF Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
remedy, medicine that every fam
lily should be provided with. For sale
by all druggists.
Cut Glass Bowls. $3.50 each; regular
price $3.50 each
JOHNSTON CHINA CO..
20 and 81 CRANKY Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
Charged with Stealing.

Walter Robinson. colored. who has
been working on the farm of Mr.. n. c.
cromwell in Norfolk county. was ar
rested by officer Snyder yesterday.
charged with breaking into the trunl,
OF Hammer Jarvis and Frank Page. fell
low farm hands. and stealing therefrom
Sl4.5O and a pistol. When searched at
the station-house u razor was found in
ms pocket and an additional charge Of
carrying a concealed weapon was lodged
against him.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
The CoIoresl Voters

Thorogood's Club, in the Third Ward
met last night with twenty-two mem,
bers present.
The Tldewater Independent Republi-
can Club of the Third Ward met last
night and endorsed the entire Demo
cratic ticket and elected a large num-
Der of new members
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
City CIrenit Cuurt.

me Industrial and General Trust
Nimsted) VS.. The NITRO P,osnhata Sv,9
dictate Himited): motion to confirm tho
recent sale of the Poindexter tract or
land on the Southern Branch of the Eli
aoeth river. The Court allowed the ex-
ceptant one week in which TO p,m In
an upset bid. The property sold for sa7
ooo, and complaint Is made thai; il
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
CLARETS!
AND NORToNs
THE FINEST OF ALI NATIVE WINES.

tor many years we have had the exclusive privilege for
ms section OF bottng these excellent Wines ONLY pur-
chasg the Oldest and best quality and using none other
han new imported bottles of uniform size and shape there
always Surng the most perfect quality to all who wish
Ve en1y eq0 W d sesang drink Of the pures and best
the vineyard $3.50 per dozen quarts
MESsRs H. Norfolk Vfi0esVie Va May 1896
5n m es wh so a@s and @ Se
the
GoNFeSI1o WIN 3 S So y y TI RS;,o ss ssa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22

LARKINS-At the residence, No $50
Fayette street. Portsmouth. Va, May 81,
1896. ALLIE. son of Mr.. and Mrs James
Larkins. of Chuckatuck. Va, aged .
years months and III days.
The funeral services will take place at
the grave in Oak Grove Cemetery THIS
(Friday) MORNING at 10 O'clock Friends
and acquaintances are respectfully in
vited to attend.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22

Anna ELIZA Bragg. perjury: not guilty.
Luther {. Williams. pension frauds
eight cases; guilty
Ellen Green, sending obscene mamie,
Through the mails; not guilty.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
The Mettowee
Ice Cream.

Everyone knows the METrowEE
ICE CREAM. Itthas always been the
best Ice Cream sold in Norfolk, only ex-
ceeded In quality by our Philadelphia.
we are making IT better than ever this
year. and selling it at only sls5 per GAL
lon.; zoe. per half gallon; 4oc per quart
If you want fine Ice Cream try. the
Mettowee. Special rates Thursdays.
PHONE 5l9
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
M EE'rINGS.
Headquarters

i Headquarters
Pickett Buchanan Camp, C. ",
Norfolk, Va, May 90, 1896.
CoMRADES,-YOU ARE
- Requested to meet at your hall THIS
SFrtdAyl AFTERNOON ut 2:So O'Clock.
n n .1nifSrm, to unite with Stonewaii
lamp. Confederate Veterans, of Ports
mouth, In their Memorial Day Exer-
scises- BY order of
H. C.wooDHoUsE.
~, E =, o,,,,~ Commander.
p. y ASASONs AdJutant. my22-1t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22

81 was taken down with in.lammatory
rheumatism and perfectly helplesss.
nesnn taxing HOODS Sa'saparilla. After
regained my strength. Mary S. Eanes,
HOODS pILDS cure all liver illa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
WEATHER REPORT.
Forecast aud General Conditions For
te,e To-day. A
WASHINGTON. Nav of

Washington, May q, 1896.
Virginia: Far 'pteoedlal by
u FAIR focal rains IN eastern portion;
warmer; scutherly winds.
North Carolina: Genera;ly
fair and warmer: sou,shwesterly
uhe barometer continues relatively
hissh along tie Atlantic coast
The weather will be generally fair and
warmer III the interior of the Middle At
lantic States, preceded by showers on ,she
coast and ct will be generally fair from
the Gulf States northward ito the lake re-
gions.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22

Cut Glass Water Bottles, 2.49; regular
price $3.50.
JOHNSTON CHINA CO..
% and 81 CRANKY Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
EVERY DAY
THE TRUTH
Becomes More Evident that
THE HUB
Is Norfolk's Popular Headquar-
tiers for Juvenile Clothes.
An increase of nearly One Hundred per
cent. In business transacted in our
Children's Department THIS SEASON
as compared with results of
YEAR AGO. is pretty good evil
dence that our outfits for young
sters" are appreciated by mar
ents, especially mothers.
TKy" ~ ~ ~aswu
THE FACT is

we take more than ordinary pride and
interest," In everything connected with
our Young Folks Department. We
display more and prettier STYLES
more cute and winsome eff
reefs and greater
variety OF appropriate
"eavings than you'll find
at any other store In town
and besides all this THE HIrP,s
prices are always 25 per cent
lhah average prices elsewhere
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22

CHASE BROS. PIANO CO.,
sos y. Main street. Richmond, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
A Reliable Piano.

The celebrated Chase Bros. piano is
strictly relia BILE piano. aad the i'm
mensc trade enjoyed by us for the past
year prove the popularity of these high
grade pianos.
Over one thousand of them in use In
Virginia.
We guarantee every instrument. Re-
member we are manufacturers, and
therefore save you large profits. Call
or address.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22
THE DEE0CRATlG TICKET.

Mayor-w. r. Mayo.
Commissioner Of the Revenue-W. w.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-22

Justice Seneca sat In the Police Court
yesterday again for Justice Burroughs.
A very small docket occupied his Hon.
ors attention. and all business was dis
posed of in an hour and a half.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-24
JUDGE RICHARDSON PASSES AWAY.
Wen known Jurist and Publicist Is
Dead.

WASHINGTON. oct. 19.-William a. Rich
ardson, Justice Of the court of claims
died today, aged a. He has been III
with a complication Of diseases
Judge Richardson was born at Tyngs-
borough, Mass, in 1921. He was a grad
uate of the law department of Harvard
in 1916, was judge advocate in Massachu-
sets. and was president Of the common
council of Lowell in 1854. In 1855 he
was appointed to revise the statutes OF
Massachusetts. and subsequently was
chosen by the legislature to edit the
annual supplement of the general stat
utes, which he continued to do for p
years He became judge of probate III
1858 and was judge of probate and in
from 1888 until 1872. He de-
cIned the superior court judgeship IN
1863. and in the same year became assist
am secretary Of the United States treas
ury He went to Europe as the financial
agent Of the government in 1871, 10 ne
gCtiate the sale of United States bonds,
and made the first contract abroad. In
1879 ne became secretary of the treas
ury, resigning in 1874 TO accept Il seat Oh
che bench Of the court OF claims. of which
he became chief justice in 1888. This po-
sition he held at the time of his death.
Judge Richardson was the author Of
number of publications Of financial
and legal character.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-24

ST. Louis PopuIists VIII Use Sixty
Wagons.


ST Louis. Oct. 18.-Some Of the populiSts
IN this city have awakened to the fact
that they have not been as active IN
the campaign work as the needs Oh the
hour seem to demand, and if recently
developed plans carry, they Will from
now until the eve or election strive 10
make up for all that has been lacking
heretofore. The plans consist OF "a9-
on campaign" of the entire city. Inc
campaign will open next Tuesday even
ing. when the citizens of the city u
ChOteau and Broadway will be addressed
on the financial question, IRRESPECTIVE VI
politics, by able speakers from was
on. The number of wagons Will DC II"
creased as fast as competent spedAelo
can be obtained, until they NUMBER :"
and the people will be addressed at 'N0'
number of places all over the city e'ei'
afternoon and evening until NoVeAiO''
3. Each wagon will be plenu1ui! sup
piled with literature touching on the -"
aucial issues, and this will &c clEcuia'sN
TO all who eVince a desire TOR lllo'"
ton. .,o
Harrison Drummond, the well hilo"a
tobacco manufacturer, has oilelou
use Of all his wagons, and enousn ~
have been secured to insure the IuH '''a
Der Police protection If necessary iia'
been guaranteed. and it Is the llteN'ls
Of those having the matter III IN" ~
to cover the entire business poi'iO' AID.
the city, also the German reslueloo
triCts.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-10-24
STEAMER PARIS GETS THrpr -
Stnrboard Tail shaft nro,,o
t0bcr 3. ON DC.

southampton, Oct. 1S.-The
line steamship Paris, Captain U,nl'
from New York city, reacned wilkins
in this city at O'Clock this ol uock
She reports that at 8 a. m Oo4. irl'''nlng
latltude ~ degrees minutes north 49, y, III
longitude CT degrees west, while go anu IN
a moderate rate of speed in cain, 'V ," a'
er, her starboard tail shaft brol,o 'a ~,
engines were Immediately stonnod iNs
lowered and examination mad ''a'
which 1t was ascertained that tbo ~"
pelIor had been damned and broken n,
SMART was secured and the shin nrooooa',
with one engine. There was not w
slightest uneasiuess among the nos.. "'e
gers over the turn Of affairs and ~.
officers We're all perfectly cool
The North German Lloyd steamsh,.
Fuerst Bismarck (Which arrived in My
York October 8, bringing the first non,
that the Paris was di5abled) was sigbto1
two hours after the ship had got md,
way again. The Paris kept in the traok
of west-bOuEd steamers during the vow
age in order to be reported and to bo
able TO request ala If it were needed
The weather was mild and modarato
throughout the voyage except on two op.
casions. when there was gales. No rea.
son is assigned for the accident but il
is thought to have been due to a flaw IN
the shaft All speak in the highest terms
of the GOODNESS and seamanship DISPLAYED
by the officers, in whom they had the
most complete confidence.
Crowds witnessed the arrival Of tho