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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

Master Cragin Daniels. A. A. Davidson
Henry benson, Orange Dickerson, A. c.
Dodd.
E--E. Edwards, George Flicker, Harry
immerson 60.
F-John Farrclly. G.. II. Ferguson, Mr.
Floyd, james Ford.
G-Ira Gauett T. Gartpn. Il. NJ. Garrett
Oliver -. Gibbs t2l. Mr. Gordon, T..
Goldberg, James Graves, j. p. Gregory.
James u. Gregory. Joe Guetelman,
Louis II. Guibor.
H-Seymour Hanfori, w. V. Harding (2).
r. Lakewood. VI. NJ. Hadden. Lacy
Hamilton. Lows Halliday }. II. Harris,
lin Hargrove9. Henry Hamard. c. Is.
Hnrrng. c. L; Hayden. Charley Hagan.
DR. b. T. Harris, Or. a. W. Harring-
ton, August Hartman, Dr. j. u. Hem
bricks. j. NJ Henderson. Ruben Hin,
Roy f.. Hitchcock, John w liische,
II. c. Hills. Rev. j. W. Hord, johnny
Howard, Andy Howard, Houston Por-
trait Co., Harry r. IIurd. II. Hughes,
Frank Isaacs.
J-William Jackson. Henry Jordon Louis
jefferson. Clarence Johnson, Washing
ton Jonson. Pat and Frank johnson,
Starr l.. Jones.
k-u, Il. Keller, John Kollum. John Ken
nedy, Blonde Kerr. Edward kmball,
"A. O. Klein, c. Kralschuran, c. Kuch-
nan.
In. NJ. Toe Lear, Henry Leonard. II. e.
Lee. Frank Lewis VIM. Lively, Willie
Lips, j. f. Limerick, 7. I.oovis.
M-Caude Mari. y. Maxwell Thomas
Minis, oscar G. Miller. l.. l.. Moody. Joe
Morton. Tommie Murray, Louis Mullen
C9, l.. w. Mullen. j. G. Myers, Ike
Mc--T. Mccall, Baty Mccoy. c. w. Nc
Falran
N-charics Nix. Charlie Night. Fred
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

Nothins better can DE wished Tor at the
coming annual meeting IN Dallas than the
selection Of good and reliable mon TO IN
the vutlols Offices IN the sif. Of the Texas
division. liefco We womb remind you to
elect only 'hose who viii not only attend
20 tee duties OF their respective offices. but.
il pass!Aie 30 their utmost TO inject new
ilfa int, she members who have been re-
rims .a tha- duties toward the orsaniza-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01
Dan {. smith, Postmaster


ARiohard Absalom, Charles A. Alter-
crombie, +. Alexander Dan Alexander,
TNomas ID. Anderson. II. w. Anderson.
NJ. Anderson, Harry Anderson, Joe l..
Ashford.
B-Dr L. NJ. Bassett, J. ]. Barton, j +,
Barnett. John BaIanger. DR., J. W. Bs.
con. Haywood Baiy. ]. II. Bemis. Il.
Behrens, =. Block. n. blanchard. J.
BOND, 200 Bowles, Frank Bofk. ID. l..
Boggs, Thomas j. Brown. John G.
Brair. George u. Brown. Rev. n. l.,
Brown. Lee Burney, William mirnet,
l., Buckley, George Burchard. Oswald
Burns. Charles Butler DR. A. u. Bur
roughs. John Byrnes.
CIV. II. Carlisle. Jack Cam. q, w. Car
ter, w. II. Clark. Samuel clifford. VIM.
l.. Collcrain, ]. W, Collins, FredSCol-
Inns ca. Mr., and Mrs, Charles Conway,
William Creasman, John G. Craig, c.
l.. Crane. DR. w. NJ. Cunningham.
T.-NNri frr NnNir lfr'r-f Trr r'~'fe Nr-,'.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01
THE LETTER LIST.

The following Is list Of letters remain
Ing in the Houston postoffice for the week
ending March /. n charge of cent
is made on each piece of mail advertised.
Whom calling for these letters, please say
advertised, giving date FREE pELIN.
ERI or MAIL MAY RE SECURED Bf
HAVING YOUR LETTERS ADDRESS
ED To STREET AND NUMBER. Inform
your correspondents Of your correct adj
dress and request them to address your
letters accordingly.
nan e Smith postnaster.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01
RAILROAD COMMITTEE work.

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a. - ~, Wv 'i''e '"li' on''' "e must Iey
49,, D., -, WvN' 90 ~" NllH WIZ
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- i"H' savanna" 10 hI-
''---' ''i w. '"'E hty 'l'y can NOT
-. IN. uuVelue man iot s''lf
d, N."'S per hhe), pH' chRfse
''.. W. oH1I' 'l''n 'nt 'Shtpaus
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"' H'H N"ftilhE hN'hi ana col
9".t,'th iat'IeAd carries
a. .'"n' Ausnta 10 washington
''' ''''' irlnh"7 49," from the travelling
900 .,"'. .llice,S S4"y', 'hlS rallfoad car
QUITS. lt"fl Aualia "a Savanna
~. e. ~. l'S'7 z" offered hy the merchant
.l'' ''if'l'uE man. ana o"ll"ciF > Ri.
-' "'.'F ~ 'hrHr llne9 was compelled
.' t'." 10 pass between JaohsouN HE
go ~ .ts'',A "y me very hl@'as'inent mat
~, u'.lnte me Georgia legislative
.''l'" WIN The statement that II
'''' i.'u I" ~ macs !" REQUIRE MN to
wv, rIEe''lE mon between These
'.' 10y s'.'1' Sct that very comOina-
l l'.. ,lfrles re tourist over tho very same
,o,,-,.,ss 100 'N'!ro"us INC
az NM. .,,,' -, ~ p ,"H1 'o'."''
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,.,..t,.. - . 80 isN'lHe inc necessity or
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t.., - - s',,'''' WhV VIII lesls-
r. -, " AT AJAX hobln-
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| ,t,t,--.' -''a WIN "l tne railroad
1 f,,,,'t - ~. HNtl' on 'he expense
o,he. CO. -" no., "V!Ne WorK, Two
/ 49,. ~, Wy 'n'''s N''t lucky ana Ten
! .c,,... -, '"l''i "''o me Ah1 heErn
| e. l, "I,H IN b'tuhk now memhers ana
| ~. ,,', .'lh a WY Wonlner 80 that he Will
| ,Ne - missionary preaching 20 every
49,. , '''s IN 70" SCUM me doctrine Of self
"''u no discrimination
1he members oc Post II. Louisiana d.
Ilf'ol' located in New Orleans. held a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

Every uiemhsr should peruse the pub
nshea constitutional amendments IN this
issue with utmost caro- and thought snd
COMPARE them with The rreseat State con-
stSuHou so ne may be able TO vot- inteiii-
gently for or against their adoption at the
annual mating.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

The rsscally merchant always hesitates
to make state rleni 20 the travelling rep
rcseaiatiye. lie should bear in mind that
ule salesman has a right TO know somo-
.hinr about his business affairs in order
TO Anow about his ability aud intention TO
pay for what he purchases.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

The successful manufacturer and johher
calls 90 his aid tho hrainisst men he cum
md 10 represent his interests in the DO
gnai1 Of trade: men who possess sterling
qualities Of honesty. sobrlety and good
address Thcse are the Kind now-a-days
who make a SUCCESS on the road-no others
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

Speak your mind freely az tire coming
Dallas u,ee:isr. Discussion for the seet OF
the Texas DIVISION IS what IS wanted, the
more ,hs herter; but no wrangiing or mud
kiirctnS should be permitted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

TIA Travellers Protective Association
Of America Is nc, an experiment Nearly
six years experience mas demonstrated Il
to 10 the grandes; ias,ituticn for the good
OF every commercial traveller.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

Thc commercial Traveller is repre-
sentative Of class engaged in the work
OF pushing good thing; the harder he
pushes tho larger salary he is liable to
earn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

Some OF the best Informed men In the
country arc found in tho rank and file OF
commercial travellers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

DOG eat dog" said Houston dr1,mmer
as no espiet a canine stealing sausage IN
front OF butcher shop.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01
TRAVELLERS 4
PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION n

or A"sSic4

and to kick hara He has no sympathy for
the man who viii bear Insult or abuse with
out demurr.ns.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01
.,.u,o>,Av orvrcrya ,so. ~

President '..........,John A. Lee. ST. Louis
Secretary and Treasurer ............;..
..............L; T. LaBeaume ST. Louis
A. ..... ..e Jos waicrsiein. Richmond
Second Vice President .................
..,..:....A. r. Mckenzie. Denver. Colo.
49,. L. c. Cardinal. Montgomery. Ala.
......."c, ". Jaeobs. Nashville, Tenn.
Geo. S. Burchardi. Little Rock. ARK.
NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
". A. KlrschofY. ............st Louis, NO
<. II; Wickard ............,Ss- LOWS ~ ~
Geo. II. Heckel. .........-...st Louis, MO
y. 81. Hughes, ...-..-.....Msmphis Tenn.
John L Knight .....-...-...Dallas.I es ms
Carl N. Aldrich .................Peo Peoria. III
CHAIRMEN NATIONAL. COMMIT TEES
Hotel -. Bsa Hoffman, Lafayette. lad.
..y. S. Hiaif,w,oo;oi.. Rilchmond. va
Press. .......J. NJ. Bsnish, Houston Texas
.........i. &. simcfine. baltimore. I'D.
,,.. CHAPLAIN. Mason Ga
A''' Ai0Ai0 ' AcTTo;RiiNsEi;Yi'.' - Na
Harry T. Ken, .............. 81 Louis. Mo-
National Headquarters. Oriel building
St. Louis. Rooms 3e.. 3l6 and $A
Tho Sixth Annual Convention meets In
Terre Hau;e, Ind.
STATE oFFicERs. TEXAS. 1864
. ..... e"H. Dr;s:k,n Hotel Austin
Presiden, .............J Joe u. Booth Austin
First Vice President dent ! .sjtr waco
' ... woe tesas wild. san Antonio
Third Vice President ..;..,,;;;,i...;..i,s.,u
'''. ,.'.....'s. Malcolm Grahatn. Austin
BOARD or DIRECTORS.
Thos /. Freeland......-.... Houston
aug. hoover ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tsNi rIH u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

Bell Smith. Miss Marine Smell, Mrs
Nj, A. Somervllc, Mrs. $. r. Steele,
Miss Fannie SIN. Mrs. Fred Stanfle!d
Mrs. Cora Stewart Mrs. ELIZA SIM
monsViilo.
miss Mamie Taylor. Mrs. Anne Taylor
Miss Maude Tusten, Mrs. y. Tuney.
w Mrs. w. j.. Walker, Mrs. Willie Wat
son, MISS NJ. +. Washington, Miss Mary
Jane Warker. Miss Laura j. Waddill
Miss Jane Wade, Mrs. AllGce Walker
Mrs. W u. Walker. Mrs Mary N'ess.
Miss Marrcland White, Mrs. Fannie
White, Mrs Emma White. Malnda
Williams, Miss Charley Williams, Mrs
BERTHE Willborg.
FOREIGN LETTERS.
B-AugUst Burkhardt. Salvatore Bile.
C-George Cochinc, Lorenzo Capurya.
F-Peter Faure.
G--Dan Greengtein.
Ls-Ciuiscppi Larrocca.
M-Georges Mounet.
O-Daniel O'Brion.
P--John Peterson.
PACKAGES
B-Dr. John w. Bacon.
C-E. Craper
D--Gertrude Dsmuke.
Mamie Malone.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-01

The ambassador OF commerce is Arm
believer in the inalienable right to kirk
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
Mr.shepherd Dying.

Mr.. Nuke Shepherd, well KNOWN IN
this city, was reported by the keeper
of the almshouse yesterday to be dying,
and by the time our paper reaches Its
readers, he Will have passed over the
niver. A commission OF lunacy was
held on him about ten days ago, and
he was ordered to be sent to the asylum
at Williamsburg. The papers were for
warded, and an answer came back that
It would be impos sible to take him at
this time, as the institution was crowd
ed. The papers were then sent to the
asylum q. Staunton. and were returned
for a fuller statement OF his condition.
In the meantime he was taken sick, and
had to be removed 10 the almshouse.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
HOLLAND, VA.

Holland Va. July 31.-CSpeclar-Mr
Thomas Il. Porter. a merchant doing bus
mess here. who made an asS.gnmI n
about eighteen months ago. to-day made
another assignment 20 r. w. Savage,
trustee. This is the second failure here
in thirty days.
Mr.. Clayton Holland Is critically III.
Mr.. ID. A. McPha!l is also Tsry sick at
M. II. Fl. Hodges.
DR.. John G.. II oiand attended eighteen
cases OF typhoid fever yesterday and the
death rate is fearful. New cases OF fever
are reported daily.
Mr.. John Crap buried a child to-day
and has five more dangerously Ill.
The weather her is fearfully hot, the
thermometer registering l0t degrees at
its highest IN the shade.
Master Grove Sykes, OF Portsmouth.
Va. Is visiting his uncle. Mr.. /. S. Leek.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
Funerals Yesterday.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth, wife
of W. J. Bell. was conducted from St.
Paul's Catholic Church yesterday after
noon. The services were conducted by
Rev. T. Brady The remains were inter
red in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. w. b..
Buflock's little daughter Agnes took
place yesterday afternoon from their
residence. No. sos Washington street.
The services were conducted by Rev.
T. ]. Brady. The remains We're inferred
in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The funeral of Mr.. James Gross. who
died at the Almshouse. was conducted
at the grave yesterday in Oak Grove
Cemetery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
PORTSMOUTH NE WIS
Relused to open she Draw.

Mr.. sEdftor:-Would you inform me
through your. columns whether it is the
duty OF the keeper OF drawbridces 10
oEenS them when boats want Is go
through. or whether II is discretionary
with him whether he will do so or not.
On Thursday evening q party of ladies'
and gentlemen went up the Eastern
Branch in a.launch as far as the Cam
postclln bridge, and owing to the acct
dent to the bridge. they could 20 no
further. When they passed through the
railroad bridge. it was open because q
sail boat passed through just before we
got there. but when, we got ready to
come back the pilot blew his whistle
Tor the Keeper to open TIE draw. The
keeDer came down on the draw and
refused positively to do so. but made
the pilot take down his flag staff, and
then he could barely get through, the
smokestack touching the bridge as we
passed under. Besides this. the man
was, very impudent. II railroad COM
panies employ men to look after their
affairs. they should at least get some
one who will attend to their business.
to ladies If nothing more. |Hopingi that
You Will give this publicity and that 1t
may make the keeper n, little more
accommodating. I am yours - 1870
a CONSTANT READER.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
Found Guilty aid Rentencsd TO Five
Heafs tR the Peniteutinry. W

The caseyof'NVi liter Nottingham and
EdYard Wilson was given to the Jury
manned out for some time and then re-
ported to the Court that they could not
agree upon q verdict. The Court then
told them 1t would have to turn them
over to the Sheriff for the, night. They
then asked for u half hour longer to
consider. which was granted. AT S.p5
q knock was heard at the door and the
foreman announced that1alverdict had
been agreed upon. All WAS death like
silence The jury was brought in the
each had answered all stood in, breath
less silence. When the clerk asked
What say you. gentlemen, are the
prisoners guilty OF. not Euilty?" Guilty"
t tse e las Of t a The bolt srsonsra
continued to assume that indifferent
air which they had all day. A sister
OF Nottingham, after the .1verdict of
guilty. fixing the punishment at five
another se Ss
unable to support herself on account of
weakness. Her sobs moved the hearts
Of all-who were present.
then broke down and began to cry.
HOW THE JURY STOOD.
The scribe learned from one OF the
jurymen that they stood for murder in
the second degree from the first. but the
time OF punishment varied from two to
ten years. but was finally compromised
on five years. Afterathe verdict had been
rendered and all was quiet his counsel
made a motion fora new trial on the
ground of the verdict being contrary to
law and evidence The mothers of both
boys were completely Frustrated from
grief and when the prisoners were taken
from the Courthouse they broke COM
pletely down.
The case Of Rogers, who seems to have
a a
the October term by consent of all par
ties.
The prisoners are neither over 20
years Of age.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
ELIZABETH CITY. n. a..

Elizabeth City. N. c.. July 3,-,sno
y -, FOOL returned to-day from
snort visit to the county. 'o'''
~, an the persons who Were Injured nv
the explosion of the gas boa; Ea,,oSa
Wednesday night are doIn.- ns vol, . $40.
Gouia be expected to-day. and no immc.
.1an aanEer is unprecedented. Ahont
sivo mas been subscribed for their hon.
1t is now certain that tboro ,y,,, -,
very large crowd on the eyc,,,sio, -. :,
nag Head next Tuesday.
nj ~ sooa many people from Elizabeth
civ are attending the many protract ed
itv. III '"iS Nicih-
me weather continues quite warm.
~, hot so very uncomfortable as for
the past few DAYS 40 ~"
IN the case of Mrs. Owens, injured in
IL .u eapioslon Wednesday. an nmputa
lion OF one limb was found nncnssnrv
Yesterday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
partment for July appeared TO-DAY
The edition Is Of On nm '

partment for July appeared TO-DAY
The edition Is of 20, 600.
mere VIII be no joint canvass between
Cy watson and ID. l.. Russell The In, :
Ter declines. He says the custom is not
productive OF good feeling or good order.
me Republican organ l. furious Al,
the ioea or fusion OF Popul!sts and Dom
ocrats, and says: 1T will eventually
anu me Populists as party back
where they came from In the main
mack Into The Democratic parry" II
says, The Populis,s are ready to con.
test CONGRESSIONAL districts, decker and
bargain over electors. and the Offices pcn.
Cy Watson Is very .egiccn.. He dies
nor .nink Il the proper time to speail.
mere appears to be not the leae;
to-,,,s - vi ,he election OF L. A. Alderman
University. '''e STATE
- Dr. Winston was here this afternoon
for &c Coi ms brother and tomorrow leave,
.t galveston to attend the mcetin., y,
the regents of the University OF .reSn 20
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
Stole His Clauses and Then Tried to
See ThrOuRh Them

Thursday night ex-Justice Creekmore.
of Deep Creek. was standing on Craw-
ford street. talking to a colored man.
While standing there he pulled his
glasses off. and as he supposed, put them
in his pocket, but soon afterwards
learned that me did not He informed
an officer of what he supposed was
his loss but soon afterwards learned
that they had been stolen. He told one
or two parties II they found them he
would give $3.50. Soon afterwards the
negro. who took them. came up and
offered to sell him the ones THAT were
stolen from him. He took the glasses
and threatened the negro with arrest.
The negro left and has not been seen
since, -.f
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
e&A0oeo~014oo~A

TRUSTEES oTICE!-pURsUANT TO
the provisions OF a deed OF trust from
j. r. Carney TO NJ. j Kilby, trustee. dated
the 10th of July. 1896, duly recorded in
the Clerks Offices of tho Court OF Hust-
lngs for the city OF Portsmouth,. Va, and
Of the County Count OF Nnnsemond coun-
ty Va, the undersigned trustee. has taken
possession of the pioEerty or said j. X.
Carney, conveyed, assigned ard transfer
red by said d"td. contained in the store
ham streets. in said city. md the proper
~ of the So d j. r. Carney, located III
said county Ct Nanstmond. full descrlp-
ton OF which is contained in said deed.
All persons indebted to the said j. II.
Carney are required to make payment 10
the said trustee. All persons TO whom the
said ]. T. Carney IS Indebted are required
In accordance with the provisions OF said
decd to file with sad trustee itenized
statements and ev.deEecs Of their claims,
duly sworn to ana authent Gated:
NJ j. KILBY,
iy25-lOt Trustee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
wilder nd wales.

marshall p. Wilder got home from a
SIX weeks tour of Europe yesterday,
pright-eyed and bronzed by sea air, and
IN the happtest possible frame of mind,
says ehe New York Sun He read all
ABOUT tne Chicago convention on the
other side
we took a test vote just before reach
ing SANDY Hook" the little merrymaker
said, and this is how 1t stood: McKin-
icy. ll3; Bryan, 10, and Hill, l, big ma
]ority for sound currency"
INF. Wilder helped entertain the An
Gent and Honorable Arti!lery at Hol-
porn restaurant on the evening of july
last. When the 600 Anc.en.s formed in
ane 10 meet the Prince of Wales, Wilder
was showed back by the crush. but he
wrfsgied past a. siX-foot Ancient with
long howing side whtskers and the
Prince OF Wales caught sight of him and
walked up and shook hands with h:m.
IN, ne numor.st mad met and entertained
the Prince in 1886 in London.
Ha!lo!' said the Prince, have Won
got amy new stories?" and she two shook
hands.
Who Is THAT short little MANI" ask
ed one OF the Englisnmcn nf A CONNIE
triot.
oh" replied the other, "he's an oft,c,r
In the American army; a marshal or
something of that kind"
Then the humo.tst Id his ;wo latest
stores to the fi.rce rs follows:
An Enslishman was walking .long ma
OF the principal thorolshsares of Wash
ington last year. and ga " & curly. ma ire
ola negro putting in coal N one or the
government buildings. The negro work.
ed away industr!ously
What's your name?" asked the ;nt,r.
ested foreigner at length
me negro bowed in plea sed way.
MY names George Washington. sab
at your service"
washington. Washington" muttered
the foreigner. muSingly. ut seems 10
me ..e 4 nave heard that name before"
shouldn't wonder. sah," rejoined the
negro in delighted tone. eve been
here doing this sort of thing for the la ST
ten Years" '"''
The other story was of laborer with
mar mp who had been arrested by a
London bobby for some misdemeanur
ana VINO had great difficulty in talking.
w nat your name, prisoner" asked
the Magistrate, severely
The prisoner screwed up his mouth
and emitted noise that sounds like
the putting of gas.
What did you say?" again incurred
the puzzled Magistrate
The prisoner tried again with no bet
ter result at clearncss of enunciation.
ana the Magistrate turned to the bobby
Oiticer. what is the prisoner charged
with?" he asked.
The bobby saluted and replied: 81
don't know exactly. Your Honor. but
from the way he talked l think he's
charged with soda water"
Wilder says that these made the
Prince laugh, and that his Royal High
ness made him tell him some more
stories the next night. when, with the
Princess and her daughters he attended
reception at the Duke of Devonshire's
where Wilder was one of the guests
along with Chauncey Depew. Henry Ir-
wing, Comedian Toole, and other distin-
Euished persona Mr.. Wilder was there
introduced to Princess Victoria Maud,
who is soon to be married. This time
1t was made clear that he wasn't a mar
shall In the American army
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01

Edenton. N. c.. July S1.-(SpecaD-
Mrs. W: s. Bond and daughter have re-
turned from Baltimore.
Some OF our farmers have boen n,,u,,,,
fodder this week.
me sale and exchange stables that
arc Deihg built for Mr.. J. II. Robinson.
ON Water street, are nearly completed,
CAPT; j. NJ. Jones and family arc at
Mays Head.
The roof of the planning mill is being
painted.
Capt K. r. Ferebee. of the accommo-
uatloh train. Is off OH a ten days vaca-
Prof. S. L. Sheep. of Elizabeth CIV
Is at the Bay View this morning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01

The Baltimore News says that q watch
and chain found in a can OF tomatoes
at indianapolis were claimed by young
woman working in a cannery there
who had lost them two years ago. She
thought that they must have fallen
from her belt into one of the buckets
of tomatoes while she was leaning over.
Lady Londonderryis yacht, which has
lust been completed. will probably be
the most beautiful one In the world.
Queen Victoria owns a dress manu-
featured of spiders webs 1t was a
present from the late Empress OF Brazil.