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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02
Cannot compel 1accinati.n.

Judge Bennett, of Janesvii,e, decided
the famous Beloit yacci nation case that
has been pending in tn c courts for the
past two years. He hold IS that the state
board of health has no authority to
promulgate q regulation like the one re-
curing the vaccination fpupils before
they can go to school, th' 1t the statutes
give no authority, and tt sat tlre legisla-
ture cannot give it to the ma
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02
Mothers

Anxiously watch declining health of
their daughters. So many are cut off
by consumption in early years that
there is real cause for anxiety. In
the early stages, when not beyond the
reach of medicine, Hoods Sarsaparilla
will restore the quality and quantity
of the blood and thus give good health.
Read the following letter:
at is but just TO write about my
daughter Cora, aged 10. She was CON-
pletely run down, declining, had that tired
feeling, and friends said she would not
live over three months. She had bad
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

OUR astronomers may as well go off
on fishing excursion with the weather
clerk. Their calculations won't do.
Perrine's comet. scheduled to brush us
with its tail, missed us by tribe over
GO.OOO. 600 miles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02
Indians burned to peash.

Julia Bird, an old squaN and desper-
ate character, her daught' sr Charlotte.
an infant daughter eff CT arlotte, and
q. Etiquette. an Indian fri I'm the Bad
river reservation, were burn ed TO death
in dwelling house in the utskirts of
Ray field. All were intoxicate' and were
burned by the accidental ignit ing of the
dwelling
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02
Anew All About IL.

Mistress first day. - Bridget, can
you make good mock-turtle soup?
Bridget-Sure / can, mum.
Mistress-Well, I'm going to -aarket
now. What shall / get for it?
Bridget Ia little flushed and per-
plexed)-Jist . carrot, mum, an bit
av turnip an onion an very small
piece av mock turtle. mum.-Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

The Boston girl who has sued recl-
less admirer for $4,000 because he
kissed her should have turned the other
cheek and then sued him for $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

MAE" and Eva Marie, the former
bellies of the town, have gone out of
fashion and ''Nellye" is slowly taking
her place. It's frightful. but Il goes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02
A Cold World.

''What brought you to this place, my
friend?" inquired visitor at the peni-
Tertiary of convict.
"a mere matter of opinion got me
here, sir"
Impossible"
''No. sir. I expressed the opinion
that I was innocent, and the jury ex-
pressed the opinion that 1 wasn't. It's
a cold world. sir."-Bay City Chat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

IL the Choctaw Indian nation a crimi.
nal condemned TO be shot is not impris-
oned. but has entire liberty until the
morning of the execution. This is an
old law of the Choctaws. and only one
case of violation is on record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02
Die with Their Boots on.

"a man killed on a railroad never dies
With his boots on" remarked BEAD
ing railroad employe at Wayre june
ton recently. I'm my experience of
over 20 years have seen. perh1 ps. Over
hundred cases where people have been
struck and killed by engines, and in
every instance, when the body was
picked up, the feet were found 10 be
minus shoes. Even men wearing heavy
top boots are not exempt from the in
variable rule. Any old er gineer will
tell you the same thing. It's a mystery
which nobody seems able 20 solve, and
is as inexplicable as that other strange
phenomenon of the drowned man who
always floats on top of the water face
downward, while the woman floats face
upward. "-Philadelphia Record
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02
To visit America.

London, March 50.-TLe Chronicle
says that Boron Russell, of kellowen.
lord chief Justice of England, will visit
TIE Uni ed States in September, to at
tend tie conference u 5c-ists at Sara
tea.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

The Massachusetts legislature having
approved the constitutional amendment
substituting biennial for annual state
elections in that state, the people will
now be called to vote upon il.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

1T is California's year for oranges and
lemons. She has already shipped east
2.4OO.O 900 boxes. and has received an aver
age price of from 50 TO $3.50 per boz.
This nets about $500 uer acre.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02
Baby Could Talk.

Mamma and the baby returned from
a walk. oh" says mamma to her hus-
band. "such good news. Baby talks.
he has lust said his first word"
Really"
"Tes, just fancy. We were in the
geological gardens, standing before the
monkey cage, when baby cried out:
look at papal' Pittsburgh Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

" the middle ages every woman
painted and powdered. We are in
clined to the belief that history is re.
peating itself
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02
Cough

aud nothing seemed 10 do her any good. j
happened to read about Hoods Sarsaparilla
and had her give it trial. From the very
first dose she began to get better. After
taking few bottles she was completely
cured and her health has been the best ever
since" MRs ADDIE PECK, IL Railroad
Place, Amsterdam n. Y.
81 viii say that my mother has not stated
my case in as strong words as l would have
DONE Hoods Sarsaparilla has truly cured
me and I am now we'll" Cora PECK,
Amsterdam, N. I.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02
-Helioeabalus was the first Rol

-Heliogabalus was the first Roman
emperor TO wear a silken garment. In
the year eco A. D. he had a silken gown
made, in which he appeared in public,
and which caused great scandal among
staid elderly Roman citizens.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

BE honest in your heart. WhItewash
may look like paint for awhile, but the
world soon learns the difference.-L. A. w.
Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

GEoReE-"Have / come too early. deari"
Laura-"No, Geo. ge. We have just had
tea, and u always ought TO come right after
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

town. He simply destroyed it and then
passed on to some other place. Exactly
where he is at present is not known.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

An Indian chief the other day traded
20 good horses for one bicycle. Thus it
goes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

The imagination has shadow as well as
the body, that keeps Just little ahead of
you. or follows close behind your heels; it
don't do to let it brighten you Halliburton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02

A DOLLAR saved is dollar somebody else
will probably spend. - Philadelphia Bull
letin
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-16
Send for
COLOR CARDS

showing all the shades of both kinds
of Paint, with instructions for using
it. This is the best ready-miXed Paint
ever brought here and is fresh. We
have thirty shades of COTTAGE
PAINTS and nine shades of the
FLOOR PAINTS.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-16

Don't be persuaded into buying lin
iments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no
more, and its merits have been proven
by test of many years. Such letters
as the following, from L. G. Bagley,
Hueneme, Cal, are constantly being
received; "The best remedy for pain
| have ever used is Chamberlan's Pain
Balm, and | say so after having used
it in my family for several years" 1t
cures rheumatism, lame back, sprains
and swellings. For sale by all drug
gists and dealers. Benson, Smith &
Co., wholesale agents for II. l.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-16
NEW LIFE:

IOnce de Leon made a mouse-colored
ass of himself by chasing around in
Florida looking for a fountain of
youth. To-day men of sense obtain
the boon that Ponce was hankering
for by going to
The Criterion Barber Shop
and being infused with new life by
indulging in refreshing shave, hair
cut and shampoo.
PACHECO & FERNANDEZ, Props.
Fort Street, opposite Club Stables.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-16
J. &. ROTHWELL.

Have you eaky gutterT If you
have. MAKE it perfectly clean and dry
apply good coat of No. 3 P, and Il,
Paint over the leaky spots; then take a
piece of stout Manila paper. or a piece
of common cotton cloth, paint it well u
both sides; lay it over the first coat, Civ,
ing the whole final coat, and there
will be no more leak there. Or if the
whole gutter is bad. make it clean and
dry, and apply paste of p. BIB. Paint
and Portland Cement
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-16
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At The adjourned annual meeting Of
the HALEAKALA RANCH CO., held
this day, the following were elected
to serve as officers of the company for
the ensuing year, namely:
Hon. II. - Baldwin, President.
L. A. Thurston, Esq, Vice President.
G. II. Robertson, Esq, Treasurer.
Hon. w. o. Smith, Auditor.
f. F. Bishop, Secretary.
The above named also constitute the
Board of Directors.
Dated, Honolulu, November II, 1896.
e. f. BISHOP,
Secretary.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-16
Accommodating to Patrons

You can get Buffalo or Pabst beer
at the Cosmopolitan, Pacific or Royal
saloons. EXchangeable checks good
at all the aforementioned resorts are
given in change if you only want one
drink. "Best beer ever in Honolulu"
is the verdict of many of our prom
inent citizens.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-16
Sole AGENTS for the Hoecaiion Islands

The building papers are l, 2, 3, and 4
ply They come in rolls, each roll con.
tanning 1000 square feet. They are
water proof, acid and alkali proof and
vermin proof, A house lined with build.
ing paper is far cooler than one that it
not. There is also cheaper grade OF
paper adapted for use under mating
keeping out insects.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-16

MEssRs. W. G.. Irwin & Co., LTD.
GENTLEMEN:-In reply to your IN
quiry as to how the Ideal Roof PAIN
you sold me lasted; would say that
painted the roof of my house u month,
ago with your Red ideal Roof Paint
and find il is as fresh and bright in al
pearance today as when first applied
looking a. well as others lately paintea
with other paints, I am more thar
satisfied
!. &. POTHWElL.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-29
BRAM DI.ETNS.

Rev. J. j. Hall, u. D.. will preach
at the Park Avenue Baptist church to-
day ut ii Il. IN. and 7A5 u. IN. Morn
ing subject Heroes of the Bible
Noah. the Faithful Witness" evening.
Confession of Sin" AT $3.50 y. m. the
mems meeting will be held and MIR.
+. r. Thomas will speak on practical
Religion At p. IN. the IL. Y. l.. l..
Will meet. Theme. Christ Our Shep-
herd" Leader. Allen Odend'hal.
Miss Fannie Keeling, took very in
teres ting Fart as reader IN the pro-
gramme at McKcndrec Epworth League
reading Friday night.
Trinity NJ. Il. church-Rev. j.. \.
Potts. the pastor. will preach to-day 1T
ii n. m. and 1880 y. III.
The Rosebuds of Trinity church will
meet this afternoon at O'Clock. An
excellent programme has been arranged.
There will also be election of officers
FOR the ensuing year.
Chrstadelphian Ecclesia, corner
Bramhleton and Maltby avenucs-Ser-
vices this morning at IL o'clock.
Miss Katherine Parlett. who was Wis
iting relatives i'll Norfolk and vicinity.
has returned to her home at Annapolis.
Md. accommapnied by her cousin, Miss
Worrell.
Memorial Christian Temple-Preach-
ing mt II Il. IN. and I:30 II. III. Chris
tian EndeaVor at ESQ p. III.
Rev. Il. II. Bennett will fill his pulpit
regularly at Mckendrce morning and
night to-day. Epworth League meet
ing at =, M,
Mr.. j. f.. Jones. of Cecilia avenue.
was dangerously i'll last night. His
physician and members of the family
think that his condition Will prove
critical.
Rev. T.. a. Potts. who was assigned
Ia Trinity church nj the recent NJ. +.
conference for the ensuing year. has
made his home with Mr. G. l.. Herbert,
MeSt Ernmhlotnn nNnnun
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-29
Handsome Souvenir.

Mr.. w W. Vicar. president Of the
Chamber of Commerce. is in receipt OF
a very handsome volume entitled Mon
umcnt 10 the Confederate Dead at Chi
caGo." the gift OF Mr.. T.. o. Mccormick.
passenger traffic manager Of the c., c..
c. and st. L.. Big -Four route. The vol
umc is compiled and edited by John c.
Underwood, Major-Gencral l.. c. V, and
the publication is decidedly work Of
art. As descriptive Of the proceedings
incidental to the erection and dedication
of the monument. 1t is not only a beau
tiful tribute to the Confederate dead.
but does honor TO those who i'm any man
ncr contributed or participated in its in
ception or final erection. The gift was
suitably acknowledged.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-29
FEAST OF LIGHTS.
0nc'f the PrciticSt the Hebrew
taicndnr Bc.inS This Evening

The Feast of Lights" or Hannacot.
one of the prettiest in the Hebrew cal
endar. begins this evening at sundown.
and Will he generally observed by those
.uf that faith. The festival lasts one
week, ana rescmblcS III it's character
isticS our Christmas.
Al i.2p o'clock this afternoon the Beth
I'll CpnS-agutiJn viii assemble nj the
Cumberland street synagogue and cclc-
brate the feast With an elaborate pro-
gralnmc If song and recitation. The
occasion is called "'Fhc Rehabilitation of
lldnncah,' ana viii be under the aus
pices OF superintendent Samuel Scld-
ncr Rev II! Rrumoschc. rabbi of the
congregation. ard Misses Sadie Spagn,
l'erthn Myers l'el'e NuSbaum. Fannie
Eischler ana Miriam Umstadter
Al the OhHf Sholem temple, in Church
street. the same feast will lee observed
Lag 80 y. M. ara tho music will hc of a
following Will h. the programme:
l. Organ Prelude.
.. Ma TuVu.
2. General Service
4. Quar.a'tc. Thou Alone art Holy"
Wameliuk
,. LIGHTNING Of Lights.
9. Channncth liInn, cod. my Light
and Shelt'rine Fort" choir
4 soprano solo. "Rocl: OF Ages" Shcp-
pard
3 sermon.
.. Anthem. Lord. Thou Hast Search
ed me Out" SaaIy.
10, Con luduE Service
II. National HYMN choir.
Sunday-srh Board: Rev T. IIber-
Moritz.
Teachers: Mrs !. FuchtIer. Mrs. NJ
pincus. Miss emma Hess. Miss Byrdic
Mnritz, Mr.. II. Hpfbaucr.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-29
CITY IN PARAGRAPHS
BrIefsst Possible Mention Made of Many
Matters of Interest 10 All Readers.
OCCURRENCES NOTED WITHOUT DETAILS
Not Much About Anything Hut
Something About Many Things
photographic View OF Eifc In
Norfoiis in Its Many md Vary.
ing Phases nricf. Faithful, Vivid.

Rev. j. p. Garland. d. D.. is visiting
in Amherst county.
To-day is Advent Sunday In the church
calendar Tomorrow is St Andrews
day.
The Adams Express Company has re-
moved its office from Main to Commerce
street.
Misses Ethel Nicely and Alice Jones
VIII SING at Precursor Street Baptist
church Tonight.
haptize number of candidates between
and O'Clock this evening.
pr Goodman, of the Marine hospital
service, returns to duty tomorrow. after
having enjoyed a thirty days leave of
absence.
MIR. Samuel w. Phillips. of the South
ern Halfway. has returned from Wash
lhEton, ID. G., where he has been on
business +
Roy. George w. Garter. u. D.. is here.
me guest OF Rev. w. II. Atwill. and VII!
preach AT Cumberland street NJ i:
church tonight
Rev. Graham Lambeth. of Yves, End
NJ. -. church. who has been mt 81. Vim
cents hospital for some time III with
typhoid fever has recovered
Rev. j. r. Whitley, recently appoint-
ed ~ the uastorate Of the hampton
Methodist Church. was here yesterday.
leaving for his new charge in the even
ing.
Thomas Gordon, &c years old, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon upon COM
plant Of his Wife, who charges that he
attempted To Kill her ana her son yes
tcrday morning.
Judge Seymour. of North Carolina.
was engaged again yesterday in the
United states court hcarin" the ease
OF the l.. Dougherty Company VS.. the
British steamship Wcsthal
Dr. i. j. o'Donnell. the genial mana
ger for the U-No Tonic company's
branch Office located here. leaves next
week Tor Evansville Ind, where he will
take charge of another branch that is
located there.
y collision between a trolley. car and
an old country cart on Church street
Yesterday resulted in the demolition of
the Latter and the discontinue of the
old negro driver who was thrown to
The sidewalk and painfullN injured
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-29
= Reply From ..rirno,hy."
Nnrfnlii. Va. My. .

Norfolk. Va, Nov. IS 1896.
Editor of The Nirgnian:
III n reply 10 Timothy" of the oath
inst. the following language is used:
II had as lief have check as gold az
silver, provided the maker of il don't
forge some ones name on it," The
highest service of the newspaper is to
be vehicle of truth. Controversy may
be made Very helpful in the discovery
and calculation of truth ana should al
ways be conducted with kindness The
matter that engages US is not one that
concerns names, pcgsOnagcs ana cle-
mcntS so much as Ii does principles.
Names are Indispensable on marriage
licenses. tax accounts and electoral bal
lots, but in the important battle Of right
and wrong in political ethics ana reli-
giOus truth principles alone distinguish
character and furnish the PASS word
into the portals Of acceptable honesty
ana integrity of life. The exalted quail
ficaton that all good people require
is. are his principles correct. is his doc
tr!ne sound. So much for the innocent
lnnuendo Of forgery charged against
"TimOthy."
Again as follows: You are not as
good a man as your father. David. wa.
for he threw the stone at Guliath'S
forehead ana gained the victory for his
countrymcn | wish we had n little
David now to throw stones "A, King
Alcohars' ana kill him"
King Alcohol as a diaholical person.
age is as great a myth as Diana of the
tphcSiams,' o! Jupiter in heatncn my
thology. The employment OF such Ian
guagc in this age of Christian cnlight5
eminent Is aS misleading "a was tine an
c!ont system that cannniz3d Venus ana
liacchus No adhcrent of orthodoxy
would recognize in demonulogy such It
charact as king Alcohol"
The effect of such teaching is 80 un-
dcrminc the basis Of Biblical theology
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-29
a Rare Chance.

The Messrs Grcenwood & Bro. need-
ing more room i'm their already over
crowded condition for holiday stock now
pouring in. are Offering Inducements
rarely met with to reduce stock in
cutting prices in every department
watch. diamond. silver or fancy. Or.
G. c. Jones. formerly representing
Queen & Co, has been employed to take
charge of optical department, and will
be here on 9Th and 10th of December.
and frequently thereafter. DIR. Hirsch-
bcrss superior lenses used and spe-
cialist on difficult cases will visi; "1he
Caskct" December Nth and remain till
10Th Remember dates 1t costs You
nothing To have your eyes examined
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-29
The Need Of An Engine Isouse in tie
West End.
,ditor Norfolk Nirginian.

Editor Norfolk Nirginian.
AS the eXpcdiencY Of establishing a
frc-cnEine house in the western portion
or The city is now under discussion il
Is To be hoped that the authorities Will
soon decide unon the conservation of
SAID building and order same hurried To
completion.
The central, eastern and southern sec
tionS of Norfolk are now fairly wei pro-
tectcd from fire. The Yves; and north
west portions of the city being somewhat
remote from the present fire stations. "A
fire must necessarily gain considerable
hcadway before the arrival of the de-
partmcut. which would he forced to OF
crat" under n disadvantage.
The !ir" Committee of The Councils
has manifested much interest in the
numerous dnties incumbent upon 1t.
and viii doubtless recognize the urgent
necessity Of providing sufficient protec-
tipn for the exposed part Of the city
NECESSlTAS.
The fina; of Pills. Eecchams-
BETCHhMS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-29
DULL In CITY COURTS
None Of the City Tribunals Old Any Work
Of Importance Yesterday.
ARCHIE PRYOR'S DASH FOR LIBERTY
The Alleged Wholesale Thief Tried
To Regain His Freedom while on
the Way 10 Jail-Sinashed u Frying
Fan over His wiTe'a iicud-0thcr
Court News OF Interest.

Very little was done in any of the
city courts yesterday. 1t was the dull
est day Justice Tomlin has known in
several months
Frank Parker colored, who was Il
central figure in the small dock full of
prisoners, will be more careful in flu
ture how he handles frying pans when
ne is not in good humor. Friday night
ne and his wife had some hot words
when Parked seized the frying pan and
smashed it over his wife's head. AS
soon as she could recover from the shock
she secured an officer and had Frank
arrested. Two dollars and fifty cents
and costs was assessed. but Justice
Tomlin afterward RENTED the fine.
PRYOR TRIED TO ESCAPE.
Archie Pryor, colored. who was re-
Gently arrested on the charge of setaling
from Mr.. John u. Lowe Il quantity Of
groceries and shipping them away. was
brought into court yesterday morning
for hearing, but the officers who are
working up evidence against him de-
sire more time TO secure 1t in, and at
their request he was remanded To jail
Deputy Sheriff Quinn started for the
IAN with his prisoner. but when near
the steps Of that institution Pryor made
a break for liberty. The Deputy blew
Tor assistance ana chased the fleeing
prisoner down Cove street to Eank
where he was captured lie was then
returned to Jail
HELD FOR COUNTY OFFICERS.
Albert Golden, colored, who was ar
rested in this city on the charge of hav-
ing stolen several articles Of value from
w: Albert. of Norfolk county, was ar
raiSned before Justice Tomlin yester-
DAY and ordered held for the county
authorities.
TRIED FOR ASSAULT.
Frank Matthews, colored. who was
q 1gslt a 81
son. also colored, was fined So
James Bradley. sick vagrant, was
committed 10 the jail hospital
ARRESTS YESTERDAY.
George Scott, colorcd, was arrested
Yesterday morning upon the charge of
violating the oyster law.
Thomas fandaw was arrested vester-
day upon a complaint charging him
with having threatened 10 do bodily
harm to his Wife.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-29
TIC the People of Norfolk.

The Board Of Water Commissioners
wish to call the attention Of the Norfolk
public to tho. fact that owing to the pro-
iungCd drought there is now Il scarcity of
water such as Norfolk has never been
confronted Win before. In the past u
months ending the fiscal year 1895 and
1850 the rain fall has only been 80 IN
CfiES. the average rain fan for the past
twcnty-onc years previous being % IN
Giles. The water in the Lakes Brad
ford. Smith and Lawson are lower than
ever known.
The Board would therefore cali upon all
wasting as little water as possible
Knowing that they will appreciate the
fact that Il water famine Is imminen un-
less we have a good rain fall soon
by order of the Board of Water Com
missioners.
JAMES RIDDLE, (.
no2o-f Superintendent.