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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30
MUSEUM.


MUSEUM
one powder-horn, bullet-pouch, and
charger.
Holsters used by General n. H. Harris,
commander Of the Mississippi Brigade.
A dlspatch-bag used by William NJ. Har-
ris. Of the Nineteenth Mississippi ReSi-
4 silver plate from the flagstaff OF the
Nineteenth Mississippi Regiment.
A sword captured al Savages station,
June. 1852 and used by Captain NJ. w.
Hazelwood until the surrender. Many
valuable papers. with commanding ofii-
GERS signature attached.
4 handsome picture OF General N. II.
Harris. -
Relies have been coming in rapidly OF
tate for the Kentucky Room. and it Is
now among the most attractive rooms OF
the Museum. 10 is located on the second
floor Of the building and is presided over
b. Mrs Norbourne Gait Gray. of Louis
vile, regent Miss NJ. p. Harris, Of this
city, vice-regent Mrs. +. V. Valentine,
alternate. and Mrs. B. l.. Smith trea-
surer Below is given a list Of the relics
in the Kentucky Room.
A flag presented 70 Hunts Brigade by
Mrs. B. j. Adams; carried By them
through the entire war. brought back TO
her at the close. sewed between the lining
OF soldiers coat.
General John c. Breckinrldges pistol.
presented by Philip 3. Bates. through
Mrs n. G. Gray. regent for Kentucky.
Seal OF Kentucky.
Bronze spoon, presented by Mrs. N. a.
Gray, regent for Kentucky.
Portrait OF General John c. Brecker-
ridge.
Balls picked up on Cumberland noun
tain.
Confederate flags, painted on a piece OF
an old Confederate tent.
Cartridges taken out OF the Crater May
1865.
Three uniforms. worn by Lieutenant
John w. Bullock
Rare Confederate envelope.
A piece OF a dress worn by Fanny Nor
ton Harris, the cloth I'm which was spun
and woven at Mil Quarter. Powhatan
county.
Confederate money and almanac for
1853.
Needle-book captured from Federal
prisoner on Drop mountain by Lieutenant
Warwick.
Pistol belonging 10 Waller Overton,
adjutant OF the Eighth and Twelfth Ken
lucky Cavalry.
pistol button, and letter OF Captain
John S. Norris, OF Henderson, KY
Confederate navy button. MADE IN
OF Miss Lucy Spottswood. Richmond. Va
Confederate passport.
Miss Lucy Spottswood's appointment or
clerk In Nitre and Mining Bureau =.
one OF the Bibles brought from England
during the war by DR.. NJ. y. Hoge..
Copy OF the Daily Examiner OF March
80. 1866, three days previous TO the evacua-
ton.
Hat worn by Lieutenant 81. Pierre Glib
son. OF Culpeper, Va, when he was killed
by sharpshooters In Westminster, Md:
Piece OF rore made Of strips OF bed
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Confederate Memorial Literary Society.

Confederate Memorial Literary Society.
never used again.
silk Quilt Taade for Mr. Davis during
the stormy part OF the war. Every piece
was made by a different person, ana the
embroidery was done with odd pieces Oh
sewing silk, which could be found LETT
over from years Of plenty.
silk handkerchief. with pictures OF
President Davis, Generals Lee, Jackson,
Morgan. Beauregard, Semmes, Mason, ana
Josenh Johnson: was purchased in
Richmond during the war 6y captain
John NJ. Johnston. an officer in the Con-
iederate States Government
Military coat worn by General X. Il.
lee at the surrender at Appomattox.
This coat was sent 20 Paris and used IN
modelling the equestrian and recumbent
statue of General r. L. Lee
Saddle-cloth worked by southern ladies'
for General Lee. -.
Printed seal OF the treasury Vi tne NOh-
Table unon which the ordinance Of Sc
cession was signed.
cane cut from the window-sil (while
repairing) of the house in winch General
T. ]. Jackson was born.
INSTRUMENTATION Of General jack
Autograph album. containing 1856 auto
graphs, pictures, poetry, and pressed now
ers. ,oe, ,e- ,ro,,,
Mr.. Howard, Washington, ID. c.
Fine white linen table-c.oth used by
Mrs. fDavis in the White House or the
TweIye.pound conical-cap shell, shot by
the Federals July q, 1851, at the patue
Of Manassas II fell near Henry Stokes
Neal of Company G, Eighteenth Nifsinld
Regiment, who lay wounded on the helu;
He drew il 10 him. took out the cap, ana
extracted the powder. and carried IL 10
his home. in Lunenburg county, va
silver medal made to be presented 10
,ta host soldier IN the Presidents Guard.
Jananese work. box, inlaid with mother
NJ nearl. captured by the Confederate
cruiser Shenandoah from the federai
u'saling fleet in the North Pacific ocean
months after Lees surrendery H.,
carved bowl loaned through MIS-. nun
ter Mcclure, by General PIT Lee.
General F'itz Lees headquarters nag
from 1861 10 1865.
General r. Il. Lees gauntlets
p,astic bust OF President Jefferson
paws IL was placed at the head or tho
cosxet which contained his remains IN
the capitol OF Richmond, va, "nere thsy
law In state prior TO the reinterment III
Hollywood Cemetery. ..-pAu ca,o,o,
sword worn by Lieutenant PM; samuel.
erst iieutenant' Company Il. Thirtieth
VIRGINIA Regiment. infantry, Corse Bri-
eade Plcsefts Division, Longstreet
Gorns Army Northern Virginia.
Tattered battle-hag. loaned by the state
Of Virginia by act of Legislature, .SJo.
Home-knit socks, with ihiuais OF
Thomas j. Jackson. a..
ring the campaign OF the Wilderness
piece OF the rope by which the soldiers
and Sailors monument was drawn May
Position Of nas taken from ths Lon eS
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General Stonewall Jackson drank from
this flask whilst being carried through
the woods after receiving his death
wound.
SPRAY Of flowers woven by Miss Conrad
OF Winchester, out of horse-hair, taken
from the horse of General Ashby.
BUele and sash of General Turner
Ashby.
Richmond, Va. soon after the war be-
tween the States. II was intended for the
soldiers belonging to the Stonewau Bril-
gade only.
while a prisoner of the Federal Govern
ment al Fort Monroe 1860
Ofhcial order of General Richard Taylor
printed on wall paper.
Fac smile OF the Great Seal or the
Confederacy.
Fatigue Jacket worn by Captain G. Gas
ton Otey, of Otey Battery. ana In "nlch
he received his death wound in 1867
Pistol and holster carried througn tne
war by Captain w. Ray Mason, or Major
General Charles w. Fields stan, until
July. 1864 when he was assigned 10 the
command of a brigade.
President Davis's inaugural address. de-
lvered in Richmond February y, lso2.
Piece of the scaffold on which John
Brown was hanged at Charlestown, va
November 3. 1853
Piece OF StonewaN Jackson's coat, cut
from the coat the day he received his
death wound. by DR.. ]. p. Smith, of Win
chester, at that time with General Jack
sons command near Fredericksburg, May
2. 1868.
A MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION.
In the Georgia Room is the celebrated
collection OF Mrs. Mary De Rennie,
lady who expended a great deal OF time
and care and, money in securing these
relics. The following are some of the
most interesting articles. in the room or
the Cracker state:
A framed order from General Stuart.
reading as follows: ITO All TO Whom
these Presents Shall Concentrating
Know we that reposing special trust ana
confidence in the patriotism, fidelity.
Mamie Oyerton Price. of Dundee. the
major-general commanding cavalry Army
OF Northern Virginia has appointed her
his honorary aide-de-camp in the service
| OF the Confederate States war OF indie
pcndence, TO rank as such from this date,
and all lovers and admirers OF a noble
nature will respect and adore her accord
ingly." This Is signed by Major-General
J. II. y. Stuart, and countersigned by
Major Heros Won Borcke. acting adju-
tant, who was at that time in love with
Miss Price and she with him.
A colored picture OF General j. T.. X.
Stuart, bearing his autograph. the date
being "Warpath. September 3. 1872"
Three photographs showing President
| ginning at the age OF 80.
A superb pen sketch OF General Turner
Ashby. the cavalier. on his horse.
Rock crystal medallion containing MT.
Dayis's hair, presented by his daughter.
A pair of trousers made OF cows hair
by a southern lady and worn by her con
thrnushnut tha wax. -------..-.-.---.'
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Charles G. d. Roberts. in HarpS
BazarJ
Dear blossom or the wey-sids kin.
Whose homely, wholesome name
Tells OF a potency within
10 win thee country famo.
The sterile hiiocks arc thy homo,
Reside the windy path;
Trhe skv. % pale and lonely dome.
Is all thy vision hath.
Thy unobtrusive purple face
Amid the meagre grass
Greets me with long-remembered grao>
And cheers me as l pass.
And I. outworn by petty care.
And yexed with trivial wrong.
7 heed thy brave and Joyous air
Until my heart grows strong.
A blessing from the Power | crave
That moves IN thee and ire.
That makes the modest calm and brave.
Me restless as the sea:
THY simple wisdom | would gain
TO heal the hurt life brings
with kindly cheer. and faith in pain
And Joy or common things.
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THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-TUEsDAY, JUNE 80. 1896

A plate OF chinchilla ware from, Presl-
TO Mrs. McT,aws. OF Washington, Ga.
Epitaph over the remains OF the bop'.st
form of government ever contrived ~
the wisdom OF man-the United states OF
America"
A large glass case. filed with documents
OF various kinds. written am signed by
General Lee and other distinguished off,
GERS OF the Confederacy: also, containing
.nnumerable photographs. Confederate
paper, envelopes. stamps, &c.
war, containing camp scenes, noted bat
ties. such as Manassas, Bull Run. and
Antetam. and other scenes OF events
connected with the great struggle.
A large collection OF books, among them
war histories, history of Georgia, and a
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ticking. by which General Morgan and
five OF hts men escaped from the Ohio
penltentiary.
Brigade flag OF wheeler's command.
THE SOLID-SOUTH ROOM.
In the Solld-South Room. which is the
southern half OF the broad ball OF the
Mansion. and is used as n genetal re-
csption-room. the relies only consist OF
pictures, suitable articles OF furniture,
ana bric-a-brsc. This feature OF the
museum has as its regent Mrs. Narina
JEFFERSON Davis, and as It's Nice-resent
MIN Mary Green Baughman. In the
Solid South Room the museum REGISTER
is kept, and the various souvenirs OF the
several rooms OF the institution are on
sale Among these souvenirs are the
fiag-pins OF the Solid South. the spoons OK
Vlrcinia, the fag-link buttons OF Mary.
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was the work of the prisoners. ,r nm Dor
,un,es for the female characters were s 10
r ro,us i from the servants of the federai
officers. co,oneI r.. l..
Maufy when he was shot t p,oes The
pouy ~ no,es show the direction Of the shot.
1R,owIe.knife carried by Lieutenant H.
y bible Carried through the war by H p,,S
Townsend. OF the First Company' ,, ni'n Of
, .nono whom ne met while prisoner;
p aieo roster Of his company. :. -.
a' wonla made by w. A. strotber or OLD
,,sces OF brass. and used by him as
Chemist in the Manufacture 'i ua'e
s' psn used 20 sign the charter OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30
:. Canl,ol At the surrender Of Richmond,

the Capitol at the surrender Oh f"eH''''"1'
Copy OF the Confederate seal.
i. IS. y. StIart's battle-flag, loaned py
the State or Virginia by act OK Legis!a-
ture. 1896. ~ ~ .rru
% 1914 TO Colonel George A. Martin.
Confederate States Army: for the Presi-
dents defence, by staff officers OK Jener-
son Davis. 49,, r-or,.. Nv
Cane cut on Indian river florIoa' 10y
aiiieator ON the handle was orfed Dy
Governor Henry a. Wise with : per-
knife for Mr.. Parker. x..r...o,
Copy of the bail bond OF \. Mr.: Sen n,,.,ei
EIask Of Conway II. Howard, chief or
Engineers of General A. +. HIS Corps.
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small photograph OF Mrs. Jenerson
mourning after the death OF her child.
Mr.. Davls's sword. presented 70 MN
early In the war, and given by MN 10
Captain William @. Waller. HIS daugn,
ter. Elizabeth Tyler Waller, :resehteu ~
guests assembled at the dinner gwen uy
President and Mrs. Davis to captain anu
Mrs. Waller after their return from their
bridal tour. -
Sword OF Captain John Green. porn III
Ireland and an officer OF the Irish Con-
stabulary; settled In Savannah and served
through tho Confederate war.
cane made from the hull OF the from
clad Merrmac.
Hat Of President Davis. worn by him
during his visit 10 Savannah, in 1886.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
a HOLY GHOST MEETING.
(From Tincnstle Herald.)

Evangelist Clarence Strousc opened n
revival meeting ut Brick Union Church.
near Troutville, last Sunday night. The
crowd was very much larger than the
church, and many were compelled to
stand on the outside at the windows
Alr. Strouse preached on ''Sanctiiic,l-
ton as Il Second Blessing;n Text, rhcs..
$40 and Is. He said in the beginning
that If the whole truth were preached
God would be pleased and would IAN.
Swcr by fire as of old, and sinners
would he converted and he levers sancti
fled
He said every barrel Of (cold) water
poured on by the False Prophets" ONLY
gave God the greater glory, when the peo-
pie heheld the Holy Ghost, fire sent from
Heaven. as it not only consumed the
sacrifice but licked up the water
After the sermon Mr. Strousc gave M
invitation to sinners aud backslider
la II few minutes fourteen came TO the
altar contessng their sins and professed
faith in Christ Many stood up all over
the house asking prayer that they might
be saved
When he asked all who were convinced
of the truth Of sanctiication as n second
work OF trace and desired the blessing
intending 10y the Grace of God To seek it
until they received it, to stand, over
forty stood, representing the leading
Christians OF the community, many of
whom were formerly opposed to the doc
trine. Ii was truly a meeting of great
power. God indeed answered by fire. ''
MIR. StrouSc had to return home Mon
day on account OF his physical condition,
but IS expected TO return Rev H. T.
Watkins. pastor of Bonsacks and Ellis
ton BAPTIST Churches,i is with Mr. Strousc
ana Is carrying on the service with pow
or. XXX
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
MARNNTs NOT rFrECrFp.

New York Dec. l9-rhc New York
Evening Posts London financial cable
gram says The Cuban inntter has Slight
Is depressed the markets, but there is no
approach To panic in tie selling Of Amer
leans; firstly, because the bull account is
too small. and, secondly, because the
stock exchange regards the affair lightly
at present, except rs further evidence of
llnSolsm. American securities feel SYM
pathy with prices ON your side, but are
above parity, closing ut the best, with
buying of n very good kind. The fall of
spanish securities was assisted by the iu-
corruption OF cable service with Paris.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
THE HOLIDAY TRADE.
The Merchants Enjoying n Large Degree of
Prosperity,


Yesterday was great day for the Roa.
noke merchants, but it was severe on the
tired, worn-out clerks. The shops did
not work yesterday and many of the EN-.
ploycs, together with their wives. were
out doing their Christmas shopping.
Friday being the last of the months pay
days, everybody was supplied with the
whcrcwith, and it seems rs if there was II
great rush TO get first choice of the large
stocks of holiday speciatcs. The large
stores resembled beehiN es with everybody
busy except many customers who were
compelled to stand am, wait Much of
the floating trade, which could not be
waited on at once upon entering a store
went elsewhere Only to find the same con-
ditions prevailing.
Starting with I.angdons hat store on
Commerce, reporter found that it was
all the force could do tn wait on Gus
TONER'S
The mammoth double store of Heron
linus ~ Brugh was crowded all day and
away into the night, with steady flow
in" trade.
Watt, Retrcw 81 Clay with their in
creased force, were unable TO wait on
everybody.
The same conditions prevailed ut the
Bazaar, Chas. Enock manager.
w. L. Baker had Il good trade, ana his
clerks had no time to play.
At Roscnhlum Bros large dry goods
establishments the clerks scarcely Ind
time to breathe.
Grcenes icwelry store was crowded NIL
day long, while the druggists all did Il
good business in the way of holiday
trade.
About the busiest people in the CITY,
however
seemed To be laying in their supplies FOR
the holiday baking, and delivery wagons
kept going until II late hour last night.
Among those who were doing IL spe-
caliy rushing business were Putnam ~
Evans. st. Clair Bros Bright & Harris
and lluuter x Co. were also overrun with
orders, and the other stores of This class
did good business.
The clothing men were not left i'm the
home stretch and their sales were greatly
increased for the day.
The rhompson-Prce Company did a
ereat business III the book and station.
cry line during the day
The h. ii Stewart Furniture Company
were completely overrun at times with
customers.
Gilkeson s: Taylor, dealers in gents
furnishings did an excellent business
throughout the day
The Palais Royal millinery palace,
which has cut prices in two on coats and
capcs had IA good trade. and many gen
uinc bargains were handed over the coun-
tiers Yesterday.
j. J. Catogui's confectionery had a
good steady trade all day.
Summing it up, it WAS IL splendid day
for Roanoke merchants in every line of
trade They all did well, ana the buyers
did well, for beyond any doubt they got
more FOR their money this year than they
ever got before
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
Every One
a Bargain !

large SOON house on good lot near
Hotel Roanoke price 50 900; 5000 cash,
balance SIS per month
Two houses, 10.rooms each, renting for
~ per month. Price 81 $50; $925 cash,
balance SD per month.
lS9 acres 31-2 miles from Roanoke,
well improved, young orchard Price
$3.50, on long time.
Fine two story solid brick store in best
business part of the town. Price 81. BOO.
Fine business lot on Campbell avenue
'oXaOO feet. Price $4,000.
Church street dwelling, S rooms, all
cohvcnences, corner lot. Price 81, 600
Lots 80 feet each on Henry street be-
tween Pine and Spruce avenues Price
5000.
Dwelling, rooms, bath, hot and col i'll
water, cost 50 500 to build. Price s., 200;
$500 cash, balance $50 per month.
wANTED.-A list of the property in
Roanoke ana adjoining counties that you
have for sale Every day or two we have
customers Tor something we have not got.
You may have the property they want
Elegant brick residence, . rooms, all
eonvcnicnccS, in most desirable locution
Write for photo, price -, 900.
For rent, ono or two desirable dwellings
IN good location
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
WINDOW GLASS GOING ZIP

Columbus. o., Dec l0.-The result of
the meeting of the rebate committee of
the Western and pittsburg Window
Glass Agencies resulted in Il rebate scale
and Il slight advance on the present
price of glass FOR thirty days only. Fac.
tories are not to sell any more thnn their
output for thirty days, after which IL
much larger advance is to 90 into effect.
The present advance on less than car
lots Is about 10 per cent over the ruling
price of the last fire Of glass.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
TIE ORPHANS HERE.
They Spent the Day Most Pleasantly and
Were the Objects of Much Admiration.

Were the Objects of Much Admiration.
The children of the Baptist Orphanage
of Virginia, under charge of SSuperinten-
dent Geo j. Holiday, came in yesterday
mt ! | o'clock, and spent four hours in the
city. The teachers of the orphanaee also
accompanied the children and all exper-
fenced rare treat There were exactly
seventy children along, there being
thirty-siN boys and thirty. four girls
Twelve of the children remained Mt
home. The ages of those who were here
ranged from . up to - years.
After taking in the sights for more
than an hour, all in Il body, they marched
from Commerce svrcct down to jefferson
and when Brugh's store was reached ;,
barrel of apples had been placed in posi.
ton for the little boys and girls to hclp
themselves, which they did with thanks
They were then taken to the old Fidelity
BanE building, where the ladies' of the
First Baptist Church are holding their
bazaar y long table had been prepared
and spread with an elegant lunch The
girls were allowed to enter first and tbr,
filled the table In most dignifed. ouirt
manner the little girls, with their blue
uniforms and capes, helpeI. themselves.
Ihey were given plenty of time to eat
and their trip had evidently whcttcd their
appctites. They thoroughly cnoved the
lunch, which had been prepared by the
ladies of the church
After the girls had finished their lunch
they were divided into two squads. under
charge of Misses Irevllan and Farley. OF
me girls cottagc, and were given full
oWo hours to take in the town After
thcIr departure the table was arranged
ior he boys, who came in quietly and
l.
were ready for dinner, the little bows nil
bowed their heads in IL rcverent mnnncr
whilst Rev. Thos. j. ;hipman returned
thanks.
The boys were afterwards separated
into three squads, Rev. Mr.. HOLIDAY tax
ing charge of the larger ones. the re-
malnder being in charge of Misses Clarke
and Adams, of the boys cottage. The
large stores were visited by the children.
ana they got To see the beautiful display
of holiday goods throughout the city. The
fire department and the Terry building
were objects of interest to them. They
were AL well behaved, and if they ever
come back to Roanoke again thcv may
rest assured of warm welcome.
seeing so many orphan children to-
ge'hef struck the sympathetic cord i'm
mary manly breast yesterday. A bet
Ter neht"ed crowd of children it would be
hard to find, and their training seems IN
be perfect. They seem happy and con
tented and doubtless are so. There i
hardly doubt but that they are sur.
rounded with every necessary comfort
At o'clock the little orphans were gath
cred together at the Terry building,
where they attracted n great deal Of at.
tcntion They were. of course. weary.
but each of them We're filled with enthu.
siaSm over their trip to the city and what
they had seen. Soon the big Salem car
rolled mp and they were hurried in ard
started back to Salem, where they have
splendid home and are under excellent
care, rs Evidenced by their department
while here.
Fruit cake 90 cents n nound tbrce
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20

Lamar, Col, Dec. 80. -Lamar'S fifth
animal rabbit hunt has taken place One
hundred hunters took part and /, 39i rab-
bits were killed. Among the hunters
were Vice President Paul Morton and
other officials of the Santa Fee road who
came in il special car. The annual hunt
was organized by Rev. Thomas A. Uzzell.
OF Denver, to whom the game is given for
distribution among the poor of the city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,
Lucas county, SIS.


Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of f. j.
Cheney < Co., doing business in the city
OF Toledo, county and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
one hundred dollars for each and every
case OF Catarrh that cannot he cured l,y
the use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn before me and subscribed in NV
presence, this 9th day of December, 4.
ID. 1856.
(SeaU \. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and m,t.
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
II. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, Toe.
New nuts, figs, cocoanuts and dates at
Catogni's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-20
NAVAL. AcI,INIrN

New York, Dec. I9.-Whilc there is no
great activity at the navy yard At Brook
lyn, worl; is being pushed forward with
haste. The cruiser New York, which
left the dry dock yesterday, went down
to IompNinsville, :. |. Men are kept
working over time on the Texas and the
repairs on the other ships ut the yard are
nearing completion. This is in accord
ance with instructions received from
Washington, that the North Atlantic
squadron must lie ready to proceed to
Hampton Roads by the first -of the year.