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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
S0GTIE DAKOTA,
Returns are IncompIo but Bryan is
Gaining.

Pierre. S. D., Nov. 4.-Thc returns ARE
very slow and the Indications are that
the State has perhaps gone less than
900 for either Bryan or Mckinley. All
the returns that have come In tonight
show Bryan gains. Lawrence county.
in the center Of the Black ,i;.ls, has
just reported majority of 90 for I3ry-
an. The Republicans had been claim
ing that county all day. \ majority of
the counties seem to have gone prpulist
and the LEGISLATURE appears. at this
hour. to have II Popuist majority. IN
dications are that both popl!ist Con
Sressmcn are elected.
Iankton. s. D.. Nov. i.-Rcturns fiom
the State were hard toGct last night. One
third Of the vote had been received out
OF 10000 votes cast Mckinley has 800
majority. The gain in the Bryan vote
and estimates Is % per cent thus far
while McI<inley's gain is only per cent.
If this continues, Bryan will have ma
jority
Republican State HEADQUARTERS is
shrouded in gloom. All OF the towns OF
Importance gave Mckinley good MAORI
ties. except Yankton and Sioux Fans.
where the vote is about tie
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
NO DOUBT OF VIRGINIA
The State Is All Rlghl by From 10000
to $4,000 Majority.
THE RESULT AS TO CONGRESSMAN
Two HIVE Probably Failed but Eight
"""d Democrats nnd Trnc Will
Represent tho old State In wash.
inSfon-Various Matters Chicriy of
Political Nature.

Richmond. Va. Nov 4.-(SpeclaD-All
DAY to-day Richmonders have been
eagerly scanning election returns, hop
ihG mat the early news would not prov e
true. virginia Is safely Democratic
Inc majority cannot be stated but II
VIII be between 10000 and 10000. The
Democrats have been surely successful
IN eight out of the ten Congressional
districts. 1t Is believed that Walker
triumphed over Williams In the Ninth
ana Gost may have defeated Flood In
The Tenth District. Captain Lambs
splendid run in this dictrict Is general
tallS to-day. lie certainly has a major
lily of 1000. The Republicans made pre-
partitions to make a contest of the Cap
tain's majority did not exceed 5000. 1t
Is understood that they have abandoned
their intention.
The Virginia Woman's Mission Con-
ference of the Methodist Church is i'm
session at Centenary. Ladies are at
tending from all over the state. DR..
Iudor preached the annual sermon to
the body Tonight.
POLITICAL leaders were mum to-day.
Ihey We're not quite sure that the early
returns were correct and preferred TO
wait day or so before talking. Mr..
Harvey Wilson, secretary OF the Sound
Money party. said that he was well
fatlsiied with the showing his party
made yesterday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
THURSDAY, TIRE GOTH.
Set Apnrt as n Day of National
ThRuksgiying. 81

Washington, Nov. A-By the Presl-
dent of the United States:
The people of the United States should
never be unmindful of the gratitude
they owe to the God of nations for His
watchful care which has shielded them
from dire disaster and pointed out to
them the way OF peace and happiness.
Nor should they ever refuse to acknowl-
edge with contrite hearts their prone
ness to turn away from Gods teach
ings and to follow with sinful pride after
their own devices.
TO the end that these thoughts may
be uuickened. 1t is fitting that on day
especially appointed. we should join to-
gether in approaching the Throne of
Grace and suppication.
Therefore, /, Grover Cleveland, Presi-
dent of the United States. do hereby
designate and set apart Thursday. the
Twenty-siNth Day Of the present month
of November. TO be kept and observed
as & day of thanksgiving and prayer
throughout our land.
On that day let all our people forgo
their usual work and occupation and.
assembled i'm their accustomed places of
worship, let them with one accord rem
der thanks 10 the Ruler of the Universe
for our preservation as a nation and our
deliverance from every threatened dan
ger; for the peace that has dwelt with
in our boundaries: for our defense
against disease and pestilence during
the year that has passed; for the Dlent-
eous rewards that have followed the
la Dor of our husbandmen, and for oil the
other blessings that have been vouch-
safed to us.
And let us. through the meditation of
Him who has taught us how to pray,
implore the forgiveness of our sins and Il
continuation of heavenly favor.
Let us not forget on this day of
Thanksgiving the poor and needy, and
by deeds of charity let our offerings OF
praise be made more acceptable in the
sight of the Lord
Witness my hand and the seal OF the
United States which have caused to be
hereto affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, in this
Fourth Day of November, in the year OF
our Lard, One Thousand, Eight Hun
dred and Nincty-siX and of the lndepen-
dence of the United States of America,
the One Hundred and Twenty-first.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
BY the President.
Richard olney, Secretary of State.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
ARK ANS AS.
Brynn Has Carried the state by
35.O0a.

Little Rock, Nov. 4.-Retutns from
yesterdays election indicate that Brv-
airs majority will not exceed 25911
Congressman w. ]. Terry ran 500 ahead
OF Bryan in this city. All the Dom o.
cratic candidates for Congress are elect
ed by increascd majOritfes. They are as
follows: First district, = Nj McCuI-
Tough; Second. John $. Little; Thrd. y.
G. McRae; Fourth, w l.. Perry: l'igth.
II. y, Dinsmorc; Sixth, S. Brundigue,
il
Kansas City. Mo. Nov. 4.-Telegrnms
that Bryan has carried the State by l5.
coo this morning from Kansas indiCat O.
that the returns, with the exception Of
those from L"avenworth ana Ntch!snn
counties. indicate heavy gains for the sill
verforces. The State ticket seems tohnvo
run hut little behind the electoral ticket
80 far as heard from. The SENATORIAL
silver gains appear al this writing 10
have been made IN Shawnee. Monts1u-
cry and Reno counties. It being IN two
latter about thousand each. ana in
shawnee stu greater. topeka. hereto
fore a hothed of Rcpuhlicanism, seems
to have given handsome ma inritV fur
silver. This insures the election oc Ma
deem. the fusion candiiatc 70. CONGRESS
i'm this district by several thousand ma
jority
The greater portion of the railroad
vo.e seems - have gone for silver. The
count in many places he's not yet been
finished, aud complec returns may be de-
iaycd until late this afternoon.
At a. m. the Republican managers
admit that the State is in doubt.
Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 4-Jerrv
Simpson will have 300 majority IN tho
big Seventh uansas) Congressional
District.
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Address ON rUBARCulOs1s.
DR.. j. +. White Reads Paper BEFORE
the Milkmen's Association.

y meeting OF the Milkmen,s AssocIa-
Woods Hall, according to announce
ment. But few members were present
owing to the nclemency of the weather,
portsmouth was represented by DIR.
Baldwin, a prominent veterinarian. No
official session was held. but ,ihere was n
general discussion of bovine tuberculo-
sis in which all present joined A val
liable address was read by Dr. T.. T..
White. of Norfolk. on the subject of
tuberculosis. The paper was a scientific
and interesting exposition OF the causes
and effects of the dread disease.
There will be another meeting of. the
Association on next Wednesday even
ing, the time and place to be announced
later. All of these meetings are open
10 the public. and all interested are cor
daily invited 10 attend.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
serfous Acsfsi Iii d

Last night about o O'Clock *
of Norfolk, while passing z 55GSS
street, came in contact With ~
that was turning Crawford -
was struck In the stomach bssS
or the carriage and was knock ed sa3 r 4 I'll
Both wheels passed over his tsg( s2 -
up ana was carried into Me8srs s(n
& Co.'S furniture store. DR.. saIH ~
valid was summoned and did I'll 4 IA
could for him, after which he va 8 ttsssi54
to his home in carriage The FiEfs5s9-
ian has repeatedly warned
against turning corners so fast +
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
Among our COTTON Mon

Weather cloudy and unsettled in the
cotton belt.
Sales of spot cotton in Liverpool yes
teruay were $4,000 bales. Quotations
advanced $500. Future contracts clos
ed irregular at an advance of points.
Future contracts in New York closed
weak at 10 to 20 points decline Sales.
w 600 bales. January, 7.97; May, S,150
SIG.
Future contracts In New Orleans de-
clined Is points. January. 761.
United states port receipts yesterday
were 44lO5 bales. against So, 055 bales last
year and 61.770 bales in 1894
New Orleans receipts for to-day are
estimated at from $4,000 to 10000 bales,
against 4.SI7 bales last year and s 236
bales in 1894.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
NORTH DAKOTA.
Mckinley Claims the state by About
30. 900.

Bismack. n. d.. Nov 4-Com3letc re-
turns have not been received Enough
is in. however to show that tie state
has gone for Mckinley by at least , ZOO
The northern Populst counties lave
not come UP with the expected major
tiles. The Republicans have elected
their State ticket by safe majoriiies ana
Johnson Htcp) Is reelected tn CONGRESS-
by 5000. The Legislature IS Republican
by 20 on joint ballot.
Fargo y. D.. Nov. 4.--E.ight hundred
OF the 1913 precincts in the State give
Mckinley II majority Of 1000.
Johnson, candidate for Congress ON
the Republican ticket, runs ahcadlof tho
ticket by 800. but the entire State ticket
viii be elected.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05

FOR SALE.-I have for sale OIL easy terms
good farm at the growing town OF
Apply to H. s. G 81 ~ scrkle 81 %a
ocl4-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05

Baltimore, Nov. 4.-The Sloss Iron and
steel Company, of Birmingham, Ala,
one of the largest iron producing con
Germs IN the South, tclcgraphed Mr.
Richard II. Edmonds, editor of the Man.
niacturcrs' Record, to-day as follows:
Customers and producers of iron al.
ready feel good effects of the election
results Customers are anxious to buv
at former prices Producers quote 80
cents advance for prompt delivery and
90 cents FOR lS?7 delivery. II is safe ia
say prosperity IS restored ana likely To
continue for q long ncrod."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
ExUITEMLNrIN cINC1NNArrI.
Democrats RcyidCd by Rumors of

Cincinnati. o., Nov i.-The greatest
excitement exists In this city over the
election situation Tonight. At IL n'clocl,
an immense crowd of people is packed in
the street in front Of the Enquirer Office.
where bulletins from the Democratic ma :
tional headquarters are being displayed.
me late returns have revived hope In
the breasts OF the dsheartcned Demo-
Gratis ana they are filing the air with
their shouts
procession about n block in length.
headed by brass band. is paradng the
streets through the rain, cheering for
Bryan.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05

The wife of Mr.. Leonard Wells. Of
East Brlmfeld. Mass, had been suf-
fering from neuralgia for two DAYS. not
being able TO sleep or hardly keep still,
when Mr.. Holden, the merchant there.
sent her n bottle OF Chambcrlain's Pain
Balm. and asked that she give IL n tho
rough trial. ON meeting Mr.. Wells the
next day ne was told that she was all
right, the pain he'd left her within two
hours, and that the bottle of Pain Balm
was worth $500 If it could not be had
for less. For sale at so cents per bottle
by all druggists
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
FIRM ana Eighth Districts.

winston, \. c., Nov. Accomplish re-
turns give this Forsytm county TO the
i' o by an average majority of
900. 1t is about conceded Tonight ibot
LlnnoN tiepD has defeated Doughton
tpenD for Congress in this, the Eighth
district. by 1000 votes Returns received
indicate that Kitchen (Dem) has de-
ieated settle Ntep) in the Fifth district
by majority OF 900.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05

which in u measure bear out his prndic-
ton. Leads and Jones, free silver cpn-
didates for Congress, will have about
tne same nluralitles. ON joint ballot
Maloncy estimates that the l.arIslature
Will stand rs fuSiOnIsts to "a Rsuubli-
cans, The vote, with holdovcr n-.ubcrs
In the Senate. will in all probability
stand two To one I'm favor of the fusion
istS. Rogers, for Governor Is elected
over Sullivan. Republican candidate. Nv
about 5000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
Oki t.alEOWA.
silver Sweeps the Vnungcst Member
of the Union.

Guthrie, Ok, Nov. I.-Returns from
IL of the % counties of the Territory
give the free silver fusion incrcn ed
strength over first reports and indicate
The election of Callahan, silver to Con
gress by 1000 majority. Both branchc.:
Of the Legislature are controlled by
Democrats ana he majority of counties
in the Territory cleo; the free silver
ticket.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
A nold AttemI,t Is ssofySs

On Monday afternoon as Mrs NJ II 35tl nj
s. Wilkins was en- route to her hcrte Stk
the county, she stopped at il store ofks
County street extended. White stHn9 i5sft5
there q negro man started her h5tss Of "a
while another negro grabbed f5S her
pocket-book and came near pulling itefss
out or the buggy. The horse started o3Es
In 81 run. else she might have been afsAs
jured. ~ ~ "A
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
DELAWARE,
The state Has Gone for McKinIc,
by 1900.

Wilmington, Del. Nov. 4.-Thc outIool,
tonight is that tie Mckinley electors;
rural Democrats are Stin missing. Imt
the indications are the Democrats viii
have majority on Joint ballot in The
legislature, which is 10 elect Il Uaited
States Senator.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-The desirable residence lot
on Corick avenue, foot of Bermuda ST.,
terms Reasonable Amply TO c. W.
Koolage, 10Sh Bermuda St. au5-tf
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Aa Rmportnnt difference.

To make 1t apparent to thousands.
who think themselves Ill., that they are
not afflicted with any disease. but that
the system simply neads cleansing, is to
bring comfort home to their herats, as
a. costive condition Is easily cured by
using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only,
and sold by all druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
a Muel,c.s In Inyc.

Vienna, Nov. i--Archduchess Doro-
thea % Austria to-day formally re-
noumood her rights OF succession to the
Austrian throne prior To her marriage
to tho Duke of Orleans, which viii take
place November G.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
AiIcacd Uiotors Arrested

Last night Detective Arlington arrest =
ed Charles Harrison and William Smith.
colored, charged with participating in
the riot at political meeting on Scott
street last Friday night
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
KANSAS.
Democrats Enve. Certainly Carried
fltr Htntc

Topeka. Kan, Nov 4.-Fusion head
quarters now claim Hryan electors by
l90h0; state ticket Icy 1900: seven ont
Ioi eight Cangrossmen; five out of six
Judges of the Appellate Court, ana
!majoriy of 20 in the Legislature on
LII!Mt hullnt.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
Property Transfers.

G. c. Barclay has transferred to Mag
gle L. Keys, lot and improvements
on the northern side of Graydon ave-
nue., near Armistead's bridge; consider
alton, SIS, 600.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
Marringe Liccmses.

~ marriage license was issued yester-
day morning to Mr.. William a. Roberts.
OF TINS city. and Miss May Edwards. of
Pennsylvania, the ceremony TO take
place in this city
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05

If You need something in the fur
nishng goods line come see us. Any
thing you want at prices hard to beat
RUDOLPH 6 WALLACE,
1888 Main street.
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west sir.inin.

Wheeling. W. Va. Nov. 4.-Forty
counties give Mckinley 1900 plurality,
indicative of l5.101 In the State Dayton
ANA DpveuIe itr Congress succeed them
selves by mVjoit"s nl 5000 each
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

HTRAYED-A heifer is at the Lindsay
Garden Dairy. In Huntersville. Owner
can get the same by identifying property
and paying damages. no3-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
WASHINGTON.
2rynn's Plurality IL Estimated Mt
10000,

Seattle. wash Nov. 4.--Secrct.lry Ma
loney, of the Fusion Campaign Cormit-
tee, estimates Bryans plurality II Ibis
State at 10000 from returns a. nsI.d,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05

Do your eyes burn, or blur? Are YOU
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
BOTH BRYAN AND n.liENLuY
Are spoken OF Very Highly by the
Working Class GENERALLY, and
Equally M High Esteem are our
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We acknowledge no superior shoe for
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side the date when purchased at
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STORE,
46 Bank ST.. Opp. Courthouse.
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HELP WANTED.

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Good advice: Never leave home on q
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TO CUREA conn oyEDAy.

Take Laxative Bromo Quin!ne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. spS-tu. thu. sat. I'm
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We want you to see our underwear
line. Wonderful values to the found
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283 Main street.
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ro cNRE a .Ol.n M NNEn.n

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05
CALIFORNIA;.

San FrancIsco Nov. 4.--Afafcus a..
Smith, Democrat, is eected5t Congress-
from Arizona by 1000 majority.
San Francisco, Nov. 1.-The complete
vote ON the general ticket in 240 pref,
cincts, together with the partial vote s5is
seventy three other precincts. give tf3e;
Republican electors 26,S2S; DemocrAtssa
25.522; Populists, 1887; National Demos
lists, 1871. Grouping the Populist and
Democratic electoral vote the 3ryRssI
electors have n plurality in this city az
ISL. This vote was compiled at g. as Iif4S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05

FOR SALE.-Well built residence on
Wood street; sold for no fault; TOO large
bath and oil the modern conveniences;
lot 24lhxll5; u splendid opportunity for
anyone wishing q nice home, with OPP
which can be erected three (3) nice
tenement houses For terms, etc, APP
ply on premises, No. co Wood street.
my5-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-05

Jacob u. Davis OF Philadeipfsia-S a
California pioneer of a. is dead at Rfii,-s
adelphia. He was a large real estate
dealer. "
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FOR RENT.

ONE LARGE FURNISHED ROOM in
western part of city, with use of bath;
terms moderate. Apply 81 Yarmouth
street. new number. se20
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-03

fleet will be eagerly awaited and though
1t seems hardly the season Of the year
which to talk of summ'r sports the
yachting experts who gaths at the club
house will doubtless settle gain and
again the chance of the new eomer.
Mr.. Dyer has in his officv q pretty
model for forty five foot schooner which
Portland man is thinking Of building.
She wonld be keel boat with consider
able depth, the keel being fitted with an
iron shoe. Mr.. DER has made a. grace
full model Tut he is not able to say
whether or not the boat will be built
The owner is a cottagsr at one Of the is
lands and wants craft which he and his
two SONS can handle. To meet these con-
ditions, Mr.. Dyer has planned the
schooner. She is not intended as racing
boat but. for all that, the model gives
promise Of speed.
Another new boat which may be added
to the Portland feet has been modelled
by Mr.. Dyer She is destined for lob
ster steamer, to have length Of 65 feet,
Is feet beam and six feet, nine inches
depth of hold.
In Mr. Dyer's mould loft are the pat
terms which he has almost completed for
a fishing schooner to be built at kenne-
bunk for Andover, Mass, parties.
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THE NEW YACHT.

long and five feet broad, or high as a
landsm an might say. SO that when down
the board will more than double
the draught of the yacht
Even the landsman can see that
abe zach is being put together in the
''best workmanlike manner" The
planks are as smooth as the surface of
the ice found during still and cold
winter night and each piece of wood fits
into it's place as snugly as if it had grown
there. The frame is all of white oak and
the planking of hard pine. The yacht is
put together with galvanized screws. She
will have low house and this will be
fitted with mahogany sky-light, compan-
ionways and doors. The yacht is 2S feet
in length on the water line and 38 feet
over all. She is 10 feet. 4 inches in width
and feet, 8 inches deep.
The yaoh5 will be provided with a
pole mast and W i'll carry mainsail jib,
balloon jib and spinaker The mast
will have length of Al feet above the
deck; the boom will be- about AZ feet in
length and the gaff 81. The gaff will
peak we'll up above the top of the mast
SO that while the huff of the mainsall
will be 231-2 feet the leech will measure So
feet. The new yachts advent among the
crack boats of the Portland Yacht clubs
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The Boston & Names Oldest Conductor

The Boston & Names Oldest Conductor
Elbridge 6. Towle, the Oldest conduc
tor il the service of the Boston &
Maine, died of apoplexy at his residence
in Charlestown, Mass, Thursday night.
He was born in Hampton, N. H., in
1928, and, was the refore 70 years old.
When he was in his 23d year he entered
the employ of the Boston & Maine as
brakeman. If he had lived and continued
in the service Of the road until next
March, he would have rounded out 30
years of service on the railroad.
He ran out of Portland on train No. 4,
of the Eastern division, apparently as
usual, and his sudden death ia a great
surprise to his many friends among the
railroad men here.
Mr.. Towle recently said to friend
that he wished to continue in service
until pext March and complete his 80
years. service, and then he should retire
from the road. He was very popular and
much respected among his associates.
He always stopped at the Falmouth
hotel while in town. He. resided at
Stoneham, Mass, until his wife's death,
since which time he has lived in Boston.
He leaves two sons, three daughters,
@ brother and sister,