The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14
THE TOWN OF HAMPTON.
THE COUNCIL ADOPTtD ORDfN-
LyCES GOyERSING BICTCLES.
Good Work OF Kings Daughtcrs-Public
School Principal Elected-PrePar-
ing for the Fireman.

! HAMPTON. VA, June 13.-Special.-
The Town Council have adopted some
very appropriate rules with regard 10
bicycle riding IN Hampton, VII ch SO IN
/ elect June ljCh.
The ordinance provides that no person
| shall ride bicycle or tricycle. through
/ any OF the streets or puphc a.eSs y,
/ the town at an immOderate Id'e OF
/ speed, and shall siacken speed When Turn
/ ing 4 street or alley corner.
they ai0 provide for the use oil lainbs
/ at night, ana the sounding OF eVDs
| when approaching corners, ana thal IlueI
| shall at all times have hold or the handie
bars, so as to keep the machine uAuca
/ control. Riding on sidewalks, phteu OF
unpaved. Is prohibited. me pehdlly ,IoI
! Violation OF these provisions Is DOT less
than one " more ten dollars. ~,
The Hampton Circle of King Daush-
tiers held its regular monthly meeting IN
the parlors Of the \. NJ {: a; nan
Wednesday afternoon at O'CLOCK the
President, Mrs. Dr. Boutelle, presiding.
/ The report or work done during paSs
month was given by committee ana
minutes Of last meeting read BY Mrs.
JEFF. Barns. secretary.
TO ENDOW a COT.
Miss i. NJ WalcOtt, secretary Tor tne
Dixie Hospital Chapter Of King Ddush-
tiers. reported that tie amount necessary
70 ondow q cot in Dixie .mospita,' ga, haa
work, having worked faithfully both IN
soliciting money and visiting patents
In the hospital.
"A letter from Mr.. Jacob Henelnnger
was read. complimenting the ladies' on
their success IN this work
The large new brick house. on north
Queen street, now I'm course or constr uc-
tiOn. will soon be completed, ana VIII %
occupied by Mr.. G. J.. cheyre, Pho
pItitunIpiS icCtTOOr. sr-puPINTENDENT
At meeting OF the trustees OF pubic
schools, consisting Of Messrs. John Rowe,
H. l.. Schmelz. and Capt. W. l.. Doush-
erty. Mr.. ". X. COwles, or Nlilhins-
burg. graduate OF William and Mary
College, was elected principal, 20 sue
candidate for reelection.
The Hampton and PhOebus IRE com
uanies met at tho engine mouse IN thls
city Monday night. and everything per
tanning to the state Firemen's Conven-
ton. which meets here early IN july
was discussed and arranged. -
a HANDSOME PRIZE.
Mr.. Geo. J.. La Barre, Of Phoebus, Of
fcred $50 In gold as a prize 10 tne WIZ
ner I'm the reel and hose contest slp.
Geo. J.. la Barre and ". +. Larfapee
were appointed "a committee from ihoe-
bus TO solicit funds for the entertainment
OF tho convention. =. ..
est to make the event a big success
and tho visiting fre-laddies may expect
royal time.
BUCKROE ELECTRIC LINE.
The n W electric road 20 Buckroe heach
IS nearing completion. and cars VIII DE
run through about the 10Th instant
This road connects with tho Old Point
and Hampton line in the town OF Phoe-
bus. and Is being built In good style.
The road IS about three miles long. and
Il Is expected 70 do a good business
from tho start. Buckroe Beach VII he
omen for visitors tbs season. The beach
IS said 20 be tho finest on the hay
Prot Parham. OF the Hampton female
College paid a brief vislt 10 Norfolk
this week.
A COMING WEDDING.
Invitations have been issued annonnc.
ing the marriage of Miss Eva Shields. of
York county TO Mr.. VIM. Rayheld. 81
East Newport News. nj the residence
of the brides sister. Mrs. T. <. Cox, IN
THIS city. Wednesday evening, the lIth
Tondax the 18th inst. will he pension
dav al the National Soldiers Home
About 500. 90 will be put IN circulation