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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
NonFoLK MAN TO WE'D.
Nr. Harry X. wolcott VIII Marry an
Ohio Belle Next Week.

a recent issue of the Evening Times,
OF Martins Ferry, Ohio, says: THE mar
riage of Miss Maud CARRIER. q popular
young lady of this city, to Mr.. Harry
Kear Wolcott. of Norfolk. Va. Will take
place at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. CARRIER, on Third street.
at s o'clock Wednesday evening. Nov
ember 18th. Miss CARRIER Is one of Mar
tins Fcrry's most estimable young Ia
dies, Is an accomplished musician, and
the efficient organist in the United
Presbyterian Church, and il a prime ia
vorite in the most select social circles,
while the prospective groom Is the Sc
Nor member of the flourishing law firm
and Is one of the leading young attor-
neys of that Old Dominion city. Prior
ITO his graduation from the Ann Arbor
Law School and his location in Norfolk.
Mr.. Wolcott resided In Van Vert. o..
The nupt.als Will be celebrated in Il
quiet. homelike way, and few invita-
tons have been extended, except 10 inn
mediate friends"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
MANY SCHOOL CHILDREN.
Chief DOrnin's Men Complete the Gem
sus oGPrivntr school Pupils.

At the request OF Superintendent
Richard y. Dobie of the Norfolk public
schools. Chief Dornin had the police
force take census Of the number OF
pupil: enrolled in the private schools of
Norfolk, with view to ascertaining :he
exact school population of the city.
The work was done very thoroughly.
and the following is the result the otals
including colleges and smaller schools.
white and colo. ed: Teachers. 1907 ichol-
ars. 1915. In the public schools of the
city there are G2 teachers and 3.lc0 pu-
pills. This makes as the grand total Of
school population. public ana private:
Teachers, 222: scholars, G.+75. Some OF
the pupils in the private schools ana
colleges are from Portsmouth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
1T WAS A WALK OVER
The Norfolk Athletes Literally Wipe Up
The Earth With Suffolk.
The SCORE WAS "a TO 0 FOR LOCALS
The Visitors Were Too Light in
Weight and Lacked Both wind
ana Schenectady Were 0utclassea
-Brilliant Plays by iIcn,h, Us.
and w. Taylor. Williams and ptar,

The Norfolk football team outclassea
the Suholks both in weight and science
yesterday, and the result was that I'm two
twenty-minute halves the locals easily
and literally wiped up the earth with
the visitors to the tune of A too.
Each nalf was characterized by oppo-
site tactics. In the first the Norfolks
devoted themselves almost entirely to
bucking the centre OF the visitors. a
scheme which, as will be seen, was emil
nently and monotonous!y successful. In
the second half Norfolk kept she ball
nearly all the time, and brilliant end
plays were the rule.
The Imam ,uo, n, eo,to,,,.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
Esciicf in Six lEours.

Distressing Kidney ana bladder dis
eases relieved In six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure. :"
This new remedy is "a great surprise on
account of its exceeding prompincss in
relieving pain in the bladder. kidneys.
sages in male or female. II relieves re.
tention of water md pain in passing II
almost immediately. IT you want quick
by WALKE & WILLIAMS. druggists.
1o3 Water street. Norfolk Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
Meptasophinn Jewels.

Five beautiful jewels intended for pre-
ssntation TO the ladies who assisted in
the recent entertainment given by the
Order of Heptasophs. We're on exhibit
ton at Grecnwood's yesterday The
jewels are gold, and are in the shane of
shield, with ring for suspension at
tached. They are suitably Inscribed
2nd Will be presented to the following
ladies: Miss Grace u. Rhodes. Miss
Lucille Ramsay. Mrs. Cora Pullen. Miss
Lula Wilkins and Miss Edna Outttn.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07

The various political parties we're rep
resented by counsel. but no fault was
found with the returns. other than the
technical ones that were corrected Ii
was Thought by some that the number of
votes thrown out i'll the various precinct
should have been stated they were in
some instarces). but the law does not re-
qure that this information shall appear
on the face Of the returns, and .he poin;
was not insisted on.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
IsS r.ars. 10 say.

It's hard to say who will be elected
Br:yan or McKiniey--but business must
+ go on and to that end we are stocking
the dull summer months, we are now
5prepared 10 show almost an entirely
new a. spiay. Don't fail 20 see oug line
OF sterling toilet goods and tea sets. The
assortment Is decidedly the largest in
very low.
FRANK ii. GALE.
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Nnicnr rfrcs utnYuwi,:yc.

Some excitement was occasioncd I'M
town about $50 o'clock yesterday morn
ing by Police Officer Snlycr firing twice
at fugitive negro whom he wanted on
the charge OF larceny. and for whom he
had Il warrant The accused was finally
caught in q yard by the officer. while
attempting to jump back fence. Cor
nick was given three months in Jail by
the Police Justice later on,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
ROTH bryan AND sl.KINEEy
Arc spoken of Very Highly by the
Working Cinss Generally, nud
Equally as High Esteem arc onr
$500 Patrol shoes Held

We acknowledge no superior shoe for
comfort. ease or durability. They are
worn by policemen, wharfmen. lila
smiths. painters. carpenters, foundry
mechanics or workingmen. They have
three distinct soles and double sole
shanks. and each one made OF the hest
sole leather. We have both lace and
CATERS. Your name is placed along
HELLER'S "ONE PRICE" SHOE,
STORE,
46 Bank ST.. Opp. Courthouse
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GiosinG Ont sale Dry Goods virgins
HOG Main Street, New No, $40

1Oc. silesia for CSC. 121ac. slesias and
sercalines for s$ic.: sc. fancy black
Tor &C.; Sc. Leno for SC; 81. 90 Silk Vclvets
sor Toe; 75c. and 81 Fancy Waist silks,
lght shades, for 49c. Prices on ali Dry
Goods greatly reduced to close out
quick. Big bargains. Cal! and see
them, WRIGHTS.
- "a 1876 Main street
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HI7TENDEN'S STOCK
Sacrificing Dry Goods, Dress Goods
Trimmings. Notions. E,c.

l hereby Sivc notice tina: have
bought The Cn.t;enden tock Of dry goods
in the store No. rs Main street nv,
number go. for one-third ITS cost. II is
new and complete stocb. for Chitten-
den has been open but few weeks
1 bought ii on speculation and want
my money back Immediately. / have 10
remove the stock from the store within
a month, and ! have therefore 10 sacri.
flee ii. which | will do without delay.
beginning at once It will be sold Without
regard to its market value. There will
be no effort made 10 get COS, for ,:he
goods. They will he sold from the start
AT 3lauEh.ering prices. Great bargains
may re expected by buyers who come
H"!chiS' Il. MILLER.
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Wna Glu,itoIsc,r1,

Mary y. Caromack. 81 Salte. stree.
says: t-No Oil cured me of sore throa,
ana neuralgia. Advertising price of oil
20 cents. al 2o' and 2O9 Main stiest. Open
Fl ON y a. M. 10 p. m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07

about your health. Keep your blood nuro
by taking. Hoods Sarsaparilla and Won
need ret fear the grip. colds, bronchitis
pneumonia or typhoid fever.
HOOPS PILLS are the favorite family
cathartic, easy to take, easy to operate,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
Scnlc.fottrr:-

AIR. Joseph C. Veaic ana Miss iru,oh
Young were married Thursday nigh, -.
Rev. T.. II. RAWLINGS al the parso:aeU
Of the Centenary Methodist Church. 4
reception followed at their future resi-
dence on James street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07

We have just freshened our stock with
some October importations of Scotch
suitines, all of them pretty designs anr
entirely new.
RuDOLPHI & WALLACE.
500 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07

No charge for examination or advice
and superior Glasses at moderate cost.
DIR. LEVY.
II CRANKY Street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
meteorological Dnta.
U. S. Department of Agricultur.

Q: s. Department of Agriculture,
weather Bureau, Norfolk Nov. 5.
The following observations are re-
corded for the past "a hours:
Maximum temperature ... 6G
Minimum temperature ...... 81
Normal temperature ... 81
Departure from normal plus 4
Departure since Jan. 1 plus 251
Rainfall in "a hours o
Rainfall since Nov 1.... SO
j. ]. GRAY, Observer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
70 c:'ns: a co,.D rNoNu n.y

Take Laxative Bromo Quin.ne Tablets
All diureisis refund the money il II
fails to cure. 25c. spS- lu.thusat7m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
WEATHER REPORT.
forecast and General Conditions For
| To-day.
Washington. d. C., Nov. Z, 1896.

Washington, d. c.. Nov. Z, 1896
4 For Virginia-Fair; slowly
/ FAIR rising temperature; southerly
winds.
For North Carolina-Fair:
slowly rising temperature;
souehrly winds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
PORT CALENDAR

Sun rises, 6:36 p. m. sun sets, 5:O2 D.
M; high water, 1921 a. M, and 1O:4S ..
M; low water, $3.50 a. m, and 4:49 D. M
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
The Special SnIc.

At Levy Bros is wonderful success
Don't fail TO see the Dress Goods. I'm
derwear and Blanket bargains thi.
week
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Burruss. Son 6 Co.,
BAN KE:RS S.

discounted f"pei
Loans negotiated on favorable terms
City bonds and other securities bought
vited. M
Interest allowed on time deposits
modera te. sE 10 ses
Draw bills Of Exchange and make cable
Letters OF credit issued to n-;noin,,
cities of the world.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
he lineup was as follows,

SuHoiN Sos the pail on the start. Stith
kicked off and Pratt got the oval. Con
tinual bucking of SuGfolk's centre result
ed IN touch down (Heath scoring it,
i'll ten minutes. w. Taylor failed 10
kick the goal. Score, A to o.
S,ith kicked off again and Leonard
got the ball making about 20 yard:
around the enemys Left; Rushing tac-
tics were again rcsorted to until Henry
was pushed Through for a touch down
In about five minutes W. Taylor kick
ed the goal Score 10 to 0.
Stith fumolcd on .he next kick off and
Heath made ten yards through The CEN
Ter. Suffolk .;ot the pieskin and kicked
1t back fifteen yards Heath caught II
and advanced ten yards toward the
home goal. The center W.. hucked 20
the line. w. Taylor scoring and also
kicking goal. Score--No:folk, 16: Sur-
ioik. o. No further score could be made
before the conclusion of this half. but
Heath's tricky play was q feature.
SECOND HALF
The second half was such walL-ovey
as 10 be hardly worth noting save for
several brilliant runs. j. S. Taylor hav-
irg been substituted for w. Taylor,
Kicked OFF, landing the ball almost 20 the
Eoal. Before the visitors could return
1t, the Norfoiks were rushing them back
and Henry scored a touch down in less
than three minutes. Wll!anls failed to
kick. Score. 20 to 0.
fhiiiSb!puS Sbt Tie Dali. Wnlcn, 1ttc.
a down, was obtained by Williams who
made brilliant 90-yard run to the goal.
Time. one minute! Norfolk failed II
eaten thr bah on the kick off. Score. ~
Heath got the bail from Sunolk's kick
and in e.. ;han sixty seconds had made
brilliant dash a:uuad the encmy's
left for Il hundred yards and 4 ouch
down. j. :. Taylor fA.!sd 20 kick. Score
-.
In the next Lou. Leonard advanced
the oval - yards 1t was showed
through for ten or twelve more and j.
). Taylor scored. Pratt kicked Nor
folk. "A.
Davis set the ball on The kick and
mad" ten yards. Leonard scored easily
ana Davis failed To kick. Score is. .
Pratt. received TIE pigskin in the be-
ginning and made twenty yards. being
prettily tackled by kilby. J. $. Taylor
ten yards: Leonard. ~ ysr,,. The ball
was buckcd through the Ys7; of the dis
tance for a touch down. pra:: Kicked
the goal F!nal score: Norfp!k. "A: Suf-
folk. 0. Referee. Groner; Umpire. Mere
dith.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
Points Of Interest to You Reah ,T,out
the Beautiful Present rhis Week.

Great bargains in dress goods. An
wool serge worth Soc. now 33c. Fancy
all wool dress goods worth 40c. and soc
now 25c. and 3Sc. SILK worth 75c.. now
aSc: SIX worth 81 90, now Coo. Silk worth
in all colo;s worth sl.0O, now G9c. Sacks
worth Sl.50, now $1.00 Sacks worth
$.75. now sl.15 New coats and capes
NREE-A lovely linen centre piece to
each customer purchasing one dozen flo
or WASH tWist; larger piece with liz doz-
en- silk. Stamped linens in .-ay cavars
scarfs. &C. at less than cos. 10 close out
stock. w. n. PORTLOCK.
Trustee for Il. a. Saunders.
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Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn). Elegant lunch
an MIX. Quart can. 10 cents.
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For the best Eyeglasses made call on
Dr. George ID. Levy. Il CRANKY street
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DIR. George d. Levy. Eye Expert
Consultation free
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II. It. ROGERS.

gROOMS 2l1 AND 2lP COLUMRlA BUILD.
ING CRANKY STREET
tOis NsENE.
Dwelling Oincy road. Client.
Dwelling 40. 1lo Highland avenue.
Dwelling No. 49, Main street
Z Dwelling No. 2O9 Chapel street.
Dwelling No. il6i. stain street.
4 dwelling NO. II college Place.
Dwelling No. 240 Freemason street.
Dwelling No. lC0 Boush street.
Dwelling No. Shield street,
s Dwelling 40. j. High street, 50 pc. month
DWELLING, nc. 81 Sori. street.
I Flat No. 90 CRANKY street
Store No. 16S (old numbcr) Main street
& Store No ZIG Main street.
Stores Nos 554 and 55i Church street
Stores Nos. ji5h and li7 Church street
Stores Nos. a. and AZ Commerce
I Stores Nos. I25 Water street.
Offices on Bank. CRANKY and Commerce
Streets.
Offices No. $50 West Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07

Exports uf Pocahontas coal as cleared
by William Lamb & Co. agents for
Cashier ~ Curran, for the month ending
October 81, 1896:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07

Do your eyes burn, or blur? Are Won
troubled with headache? The proper
glasses. in most cases. will afford relief
See DR.. Week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07
Gladness Comes

THIith . better understanding of the
transient nature of the many phys.
! Zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle Efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that 50 many forms of
4 sickness are not due to any actual dis.
ease, but simply to n constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why il is Che only
remedy with millions of families, and IS
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are Que to the fact, thrt it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debili,atiue the
! organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all Important, in order to get its bcne-
fetal effects, to note WHOM You pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only ana sold by
all reputable druggists.
4 1t in the enjoyment of good health.
and the system is regular, laXntives or
other remedies are then not needed. Ii
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended TO the most slillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well Uniformed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-07

Buy The celebrated Chase Pros. and
Church street. oct96-o1v
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The Possibilities
49, Of Beauty

which lie hidden in every
ounce Of unwrought Silver
find their best exposition in
the GORIIAM workman
ship, renowned for original
ity Of design and artistic
execution, combined with a
reputation for Sterling quail
ity which has shone TN
blernished for half a century,
1J#MA Too good fer
ESyatUAl(0AJ Dry Goods Stores
sSsS Jewellers oaiy.
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REECEAAIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-02
WILL REACH $4,000.
Bennington County GIaddens Every RepubIi.
cans Heart by lis Figures.

Bennington, VT, Sept. Returns in
Bennington county show only one town
representative elected by the Demo-
Gratis of a total of II. The majority
here for CIRCUIT. Rep.), is 637. Every
thing throughout the country is car
ried with large majorities by the Re-
publicans. There was a gain Of 400
percent. in the state for town repre-
sentatiVes over 1892.
Bennington county complete, gains a
Republican majority on the Governors
vote of il9 over two years ago. A pro-
portionate gain Throughout the state
viii bring the Majority to $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-02
lincoln.
tEHITEEIELD-

Nh. and Mrs. Weston Lewis and Dr.
and Mrs. +. f. Hopkins. entertained so
many relatives at their summer home
here on Saturday afternoon last. as to
make quite a family reunion and in
the evening received a large number
Of neiGhbors and particular friends to
meet them. There We're present many
exceptionally fine singers and the must
cal entertainment was greatly enjoyed.
There We're also games and other
amuse ments. Ice cream and cake were
served and the company retired Just
in season to avoid Sabbath breaking
II would be very pleasant if such social
occasions We're more frequent among
us.-Fred kensell left on Thursday last,
20 attend the college preparatory school
at Mt Hermon, Mass-Mrs Rose
Blodgett of Lynn. Mass. is visiting at
her uncle's, Samuel Kennedy's.-A H
Preble and w. H. Douglas are spending
week at the cottage at Long Cove.
Bristol.-Mr and Mrs Wheeler. with
two children, from Dorchester, Mass.
are here on a visit to their relative.
Mrs. Augustus Little.-Mr. Irving Hap
good has come from Lynn. to Join his
family here for week-Mr and Mrs.
-~'N+'NA N>NN - VI t'iotiNtOii, MISS, are
mere at present.-Judge Marden and
MIS-. Marden have been staying while
with Mrs. Marden's father. Mr.. John
Avery of North Whitefield. and will
return to their home in StOughton,
Mass. on Tuesday of this week.-Mrs..
olodgett, Mrs. Hapgood, Misses E H.
ana Marion Preble, spent the day with
Mrs Manning of Kings Mills. on
"Wednesday last.-Mrs. Noble and Miss
Euphemia Noble of Cambridgeport.
Mass, are in town.-A monument 10
the memory of Richard Turner and his
son. THOMAS. two of the first settlers
OF Whitefeld. and other members of
The family. has lately been set up in
the Abraham Preble family grave yard.
blsulct No. s, where several of the
Turner family are bured.-Notice was
given out some time since for the an
nual town Sabbath school convention
to be held in Prebles grove. Sept. Sth.
ana If the day proved stormy. on the
ilrst fair day following-Rev. C. w.
Lowell has now a weekly appointment
tor Friday evening at the hall. District
No. s.
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New England League Standing.
Per
Won. Lost. Played. Cent.
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AT BOSTON.

Two games We're played here, today.
the first was we'll contested for five in
nngs. Half of BoSton's runs We're made
by men who reached first on balls.
Stivetts was steady and effective. The
second was a beautiful contest. marked
by sharp playing. The Louisvilles eX-
cclled at the bat Sullivan replaced
Yerrick in the seventh. Cunningham
was very effective with men on bases
and virtually won the game by home
run hit Attendance, 1919.
First game:
Louisville ....... 0 2 0 Q . . j
Boston .......... No
Hits-Lousville. .; Boston, 10. Errors
Louisville, 3; Boston 4. Hill and Dexter;
Stivetts and Camel.
Second game:
Louisville ....... g o
Hits-Iouisville 13; Boston. s. Errors
Louisville. 5: Boston. /. Cunningham and
Miller; Yerrick. Sullivan and Camel.
AT BALTIMORE.
1t was another umpire wrangling
match. today, and the consequent de-
lay caused the game to be called on ac-
count of darkness before the eight in
ming was completed. Attendance 1900
baltimore ......... X,
PittSburg .......... 0 O . /
Hits-Baltimore. y; Pittsburg. 10. Errors
baltimore. 3: Pittsburg. 2. Hotfer an.
Robinson; HuGhey and Sugden.
AT BROOKLYN.
Only two hits We're made by St Louis
men until the eighth inning of the first
In Rrnnl.lxn'c ha1f 10
to pieces. Two errors by Cross in tbs
ninth saved the Brooklyns from a shut
out in the second game The home
players could not locate Breitenstein'
curves but the visitors forced Kennedy
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NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires From North. East
South and West.

Dupont Rouge dock at HaVre. with
two warehouses containing cotton and
lard were burned. Tuesday Damage.
suit. Gee.
The Lebanon Savings Bank Of Lebanon.
y. H.. one of the oldest savings institu-
tons in New Hampshire, was enjoined.
Tuesday. from receiving or paying de-
posts. The depositorS number about 500
Hon. f. {. Churchill. for the trustees.
stated that the bank WAS examined by
the bank commissioner July % and had
assets Sy6s 10. all considered good. Liza
hilities $9ll,42l.
Hon Hilary A. Herbert, United
States secretary Of the navy. went on
board the new British torpedo boat
destroyer Desperate on the trial trip
Of that vessel in the More. Tuesday.
Mir. Herbert was accompanied by
Lieut. Commander W s. CoWles. naval
1t is reported that movement is no
foot among some Of the stockholders of
the Diamond Match Co. to secure the
protection of the courts. They are
fearful that in the present complicated
state of Moore's speculative affairs
their rights may not be safeguarded
without the intervention of a receiver.
BY the burning of the Hanks block
at LaWrenceburg. n. Y. Tuesday. two
children Of John Gray a tailor. lost
their lives. 1t was only by heroic ef-
forts that the mother. father and two
other children were rescued. All were
almost suffocated. Mrs. Gray is in a
critical condition. The property loss
is $4,000
What appears to have been an or
ganized attempt to start confiagra-
ton in Halifax. \. S. was made early.
Tuesday, no less than five fires being
started in different parts of the city
between : and o'clock. Among the
buildings fired We're Halifax Ladies
College and Grosvenor and Halifax
hotels. Fortunately all the fires were
discovered before much Roadway was
made
A netting Of prominent cotton yarn
spinners of New England was held at
Naragansett hotel, Providence. Tuesday.
At a previous meeting it was recon-
mcnjed that the ordinary output of
product be reduced during August by
stated at the meeting that the curtail-
ment was recommended unanimously
for the month of September. 1t was
stated at the meeting thu the curtail-
ment of production had already had a
good effect upon the industry. tending
to steady prices and reduce the stock
on hand.
Secretary Townsville of the Fall River
Cotton Manufacturers Association has
received a letter in answer to a query
regarding the progress of the curtail-
the Snl1th
Martin of the Southern Textile Manu-
facturers Association says that of o
100000 spindles represented in the agree
ment of last July, about 1000. 900 cur
tailed at least 40 per cent. of time and
the others will complete it before Sept
ID or oct. l, and will not resume full
operations until business improves a
great deal. Only mills that have been
busy are working on export orders for
goods made from No. IA yarns.