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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
THE ORIGINAL STARTING MACHINE. HE
SAYS.

Patrick Ryan. OF No. A7 East Thirteth-st.. has
written to The Tribune regarding the invention OF
race starting machines The writer says that In
1890 he invented the original OF all race starting
machines and In that year. and repeatedly since,
has publicly exhibited his working models at the
principal racetracks. to prominent racing men ard
officials OF the turf. He says tAat a detailed
description OF his machine appeared In The Sport
Ing World" OF December %. 1880.
Mr.. Ryan then says: Learning yesterday that
Alexander Gray Of Australia. on March II. 1896.
had taken out United States letters patent for his
so-cAled Australian starting machine my counsel.
ex-Judge William II. Kelly. OF this city. to-day
notified the California. New-Orleans and Memphis
tracks OF my prior rights. forbiddng their uss OF
my Inventions. OF which the Gray and all other
starting machines are infr.ngements"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
Low PRICES FOR TROTTERS.
CLOSE or TIE KELLOGG SALE AT MADISON
SQUARE GARDEN

CLOSE or TIE KELLOGG SALE AT MADISON
SQUARE GARDEN
Few OF tn. horses offered yesterday a, Peter c.
Ktllogg's sale Of trottlng stock in Madison Square
Garden were up to the exscting demands OF the
market In It's present condition. and low prices
marked the close OF the three days sale Some
we'll bred animals knocked down for $50 and
so each but they had ltte besides their good blood
10 commend them. and horsemcn are not now look
ing for the degenerate offspring OF l.usr Gus sires
Some day the ou,-ofto consignors to New-iork
troting sales will probably come 10 realize the fact
that while Madison Square Garden is the best pace
In the country TO sell good horse at auction II >
abou, the worst place sell "A poor Then they
will send their cast-on stock to this market
But at present nearly every man VINO "ns morse
with rottng pedigree insists on sending MN 10 the
Big auction ral.s In New YORK regardless or the anil
mails lack OF individual excellence. \ great many
such consignors ind that nothing Is LEFT for them
after the expenses OF selling have been paid
The best consignment old yesterday was that OF
G. Y. Wempc. a well-known member o. the Driving
road and track horses. Stormy Mist, In Mr.. " en-
pes lot. brought the best pr.ce OF me day 5000
bargain Stormy Mist Is by BayOnne Primes. 2:2l4.
out OF a daughter OF Happy Medium and ne Is
season in 22O. driy en- by John DAILY. Mr.. Wemple's
nine horses brought 1850.
n. j., secured Of the bargains OF the sale in
May Keene. seven year-o.d bay mare by Town
Talk. son Of A.can,ara. out OF Miss Keene. 22i. by
bourne the full brother to Nutwood, went Tor s2o5
to G. W. r. Gilbert, of Brooklyn. Mss Lucinda. a
nve,year-od daughter OF Robert. Bonners noted
son FOR $50 'f fsps o Brooklyn bought the
sad to be a good deal faster than is indicated by
her record Chimer. a seven-year-od bay trotter
by Chimes, the sire OF Fantasy; 2:c was purchased
seldlng the road In double harness with his fast
mare. Winnie H., 2:l6h
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
GRIMES SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS.
THE JURY FOUND HIM GUILTY OF MANsLAUoH-
TER IN THE FIRST DEGREE.

Thomas Grimes. the electrician. who has been on
trial charged with the murder OF his brother E'-
ward in Richmond County Supreme Court. staten
Island and who broke down on the stand on Tues
day. was able TO resume his testimony yesterday
Grimes told the story of the hght In which his
brother was killed saying that the quarrel began
over the lighting OF a lamp. His brother had gone
TO bed leaving the fame up. and he turned 1t down.
Edward arose. and with oath turned 1t to It's fuil
height He then got up. dressed himself. and pre-
pared to leave the room. but Edward came at MN
and tod him he would XIII him. A scufhe ensued.
and three times Grimes said. he was Knocked down
by his brother. He said his brother was frothing at
the floor with his knee upon his breast when he
cried for hep. His brother had the knife and was
attempting 10 stab MIN. $3.50
Then his mind became blank until he went up
stairs and the cod water with which he washed his
face revived him. The jury returned with verdict
OF manslaughter In the first degree. with recon-
mendation for mercy Grimes was sentenced TO I'VE
vears' imprisonment William J. Powers, his law
yer gave notice of an appeal for a new trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
Duffy's Pure
r1aIt WhiSkey

which is unequalled for building up the
If YOU do not already know. remember
that This is not an ordinary whiskey, Dut
pure medicinal stimulant, having W won IN.
der6II effect on the system. It stlrs up the
sluggish blood, creates healthy appetite.
PROMOTES digestion and makes weak. weary
people feel strong and well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
AN ITALIAN BENEFIT PERFORMANCE.

II Circolo Filodrammatico Italo-Americano gave
an entertainment last night at Turn Hail Theatre.
Nos es and 6S East Fourth-si. for the benefit OF
thu families OF Italians who we're killed In the late
c.mpaien In Africa The play given was "Kean; or,
Genius or Vice" A large crowd was pres.nI ana
A ha ndsome sum was realized for the destitute iarni
iies The entertainment the result OF the efforts
az the newspaper I'll Progreso" which has already
raised large subscription for the OBJECT 1or wnicn
he entertainment WaS given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

THE ST PAILS LYCEUM CONTEST

Worcester Mass March 26-The ST. Paus Ly-
ceum Athletic Association Held handicap games to-
night. Frank II. Bigelow. Of Harvard. equal.ed his
own worlds record OF 1875 seconds in the 40 yards
dash. but could not win from the Handicapped. The
Worcester A. c. relay team ran the fastest three
lap race ever run, making 3:il As for sxsevenths
OF a mile worlds record; Worcester Technology
beat Holy Cross College in team 8. A.
Macomber OF Brown University, New-England In
tercollegiate champion. won the high jump easily
Most OF the other prizes stayed In Worcester
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
A YACHT TO MEET THE VENICE

Toronto Ont. March 26-The work OF design
ing the Royal Canadian Yacht Club yacht TO meet
the vencedor the challenger OF the Lincoln farK
Yacht Club. OF Chicago. has been placed IN the
hands OF Mr.. Fyfe. the designer OF the Ielma ana
o,b.r Yachts that have been successful on the
iskes The frame OF the boat will be put together
in Scotland then taken apart and snppeh 70
Canada The canvas will be made by ha'sey 4"
La,hornc the famous English samakers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
WORK OF INCENDIARIEs BAFFLED.

Incendlares. at an early hour yesterday attempted
to fire the unoccupied dwelling No. % Osgood-ave.
Stapieton owned by John Doaram The blaze was
discovered by Samuel De Beer while on his way
home He promptly gave an alarm to the policeman
with the assistance OF Mr.. De Beer extinguished
the flames. The hoors OF the two rooms on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
A Sucking FILLY SOLD FOR $1,000

Lexington. KY. March 26 (SpeciaD.--Dr. n. Il.
Steiner has bought Of John f. Madden a bay suck
hnE Ally by Red Wilkes and her dam, Queen Clay
by King Clay; price. s.. 600.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

Among the delegates to the Republican State Con-
vention was Captain Hank" Han. who commanded
the defender in the last international race.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
ABBorT RESIGNS FROM DARTMOUTH

Hanover. ~ H.. March 26.-George u. Abbott 80.
resigned captain OF the Dartmouth College Base
ball Association yesterday. The for his ac-
ton Is not stated. Abbott captain last year
and handled the team well He was unanimously
reelected this year and has got the candidates into
good condition. he VIII not play at all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
YAI.Es LAW SCHOOL NINE STARTS OUT

New-Haven. Conn. March 26-The Yale Law
School baseball nine left here this afternoon Its
Southern trip. Fourteen players were taken. the
list being follows: Catchers. Burrowes (captain),
Mederos; pitchers. Holston Hamln, buckingham;
nrst base Smith. Sanford; second base. Beers.
third base. Moore: shortstop Martin: ou,felders.
Buzzeli. Atkins McCahill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

Among the new members OF the Atlantic facnt
Club are Henry Walters. Baltimore; FREDERICK d.
Dalzeii g a. Bnyne and Robert G. Hilton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
The following table shows the percentage OF -four
received at each Of the Atlantic ports. from Janu-
airy 10 April 20 OF each since 1882:

Tho following table shows the exports OF pro-
visions comprising bacon, hams. pork sailed, lard
and tallow) from all United States ports, and from
New-York separately. showing also New-Yorks
share of the total exported from the country for the
same period. from January l to April 80, of each
year since 1882:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
TIFFANY & CO.
UNION SQUARE
New YORK

penatanuit Cortnthian Yacht Club. The CLUB De-
,,. Nth s.ver,eeo members and feet consisting
OF seven sloops launch. one twin-screw haph'""
launch fye catboats and two steamers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

~ Queen The scores In the shooton were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

In selecting Wedding
! Presents intended TO
iorm a part Of the family
silver, an essential con-
slderatlon should be the
durability assured by sub
stantlal Weight.
Tiffany & Co.'S prod
ucts unite solIdity with
artistic merit.
Not Purchasable Elsewhere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27
REPLY FOR THE MANAGERS.

Second Vice President Horace j. Hayden. OF the
New-York Central and Hudson River Railroad the
chairman OF the Board of Managers, promised care
full consideration Of the facts and figures presented
by the Produce Exchange Committee Until the
Board had time to make Its own investigation now
ever no action could be taken.
Members Of the committee said that II the Board
of Managers did not act favorably In the matter,
the course Of the Chamber Of Commerce OF boston
in appealing to the Intersta Commerce Conimls-
sion. when that city was disseminated against
would be followed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

new yacht club was organized last week At
Bay Shore. Long Island, under the name Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

A RECORD BROKEN AT JACKSONVILLE
jacksonville Fla. March os-Harry d. Eks. under
official sanction today broke the two-m!le standing
start amateur unpaced record. going the distance
In l:39 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

The Eleanor anchored of East Twenty sixth-st
on Wednesday. Her tour around the world began
October a. 1894 and ended a; Norwich Conn. March
10. Her owner. w. A. Slater. has given orders Il
have her thoroughly overhauled. The Eleanor Il
commanded by Captain c. ". Scott
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

T. A. b. Widener whose beautiful steam yacht
Josephine was launched recently at the Crescent
shpyards. Elizsbethport. n. j.. has appointed w. t.
Atiee mate Of the craft Mr.. Atiee Ia q man
OF much experience. having made the trip around
the world mate the Eleanor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

The Fleur de Lys George Lord Days schooner
Yacht when last heard from at Martinique
She is expected In New-York about April H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

A meeting OF the Executive Committee OF the
Good Roads Association will be held on Monday,
Aprll 6 at No 1.lS7 Bedford-ave., Brooklyn Appi-
cations for membership will be received and other
business transacted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-27

The BROOKLYN Yacht Club will have smoker at
the Clarendon Hotel the evening OF April I,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-30
" III. 1ssS.

Wilson. n. G. June 27.-tSpeciaD-
Misses Eva and Heat!e Farmer left yes
terday for Richmond 10 visit friends.
MIR. r. II. Hail, of Fayetteville. n. c.
passed through our cb.y yesterday
DR. and Mrs. Savage, who have been
visiting Mrs. Savage, of this city. left
yesterday for their home in Virginia
The following of our citizens returned
yesterday from Raleigh. y. c.. where
they have been attending tho S'.ate
convention: Messrs Howard Rowe. T.
a. Woodland, p. ID. Gold, E. Il. Deans. j.
Il. Woodland. Mr.. Uzzell, Sid Woodland.
Colonel Benton and DR.. Groves.
MIR. Bob Cotton. Of Cu;tondale, n. c.,
passed through the city yesterday
Misses :thel Barnes. Lenny Alderman
and Mary Taylor. OF Wilmington, ~ c..
three of the most charming young ladies
Wilson has ever known. are visiting Miss
Eva Anderson.
we are very sorry to announce the
death OF the infant child OF NJ. VIII
Hales. who died here last night act S
O'Clock. The funeral will rake place nj
Elm City.
Mr.. Ashe Hines, Of Rocky Mount. is in
our city.
Quite a large crowd of spectators will
go TO Rocky Mount on July Fourth to
witness the third game of baseball be-
tween Wilson and Rocky Mount. also
''N' - ''hHSs " iiibsi al ~ Nhht pace
on that day.
Wilson. n. c.. June 29.-tSpeciaD.-
Cant. killctt returned Saturday from
Moorehead city, where he has been on
n fishing excursion. He reports fair
success.
Mrs. Roscoe and Ben Briggs returned
from Raleigh on Saturday.
Miss Mckay left Saturday for Rich
mond Va.
Mr. w. j. Skinner returned Saturday
from Oxford. n. c.
Hiss Susie Farrier left Saturday for
Goldsboro, n. c.. to visit friends.
Mr.. j. D. Farrier left Saturday for
keenersville.
Mrs, w. H. Aiken left Saturday for
Raleigh.
MIR. win Clark, of the Dispatch" was
in town Saturday.
Miss Gdmcnn Barnes left Saturday
for her home. in Green county.
LITTLE RlCHMOND"-T
nice comfortably new houses are now
being erected in the lower part of our
CITY by Richmond. Maury &. Co. This
settlement has been named Little Rich
mond.
Miss Marry wilkins. who has been
visiting friends and relatives in Norfolk
va. returned home Saturday.
Mrs. S,ronarch. of Raleigh, who has
been visiting In this city. left Saturday
for home
MURDERED.-At Lucouero Satur-
dav evening John Caps was killed by
Ben Rounting In self-defense.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-30
Town OF SUFFOLK

MeAs, and was purchased in Philadel-
la;a The owners propose to train the
aiilnai by the most approved methods
lh4t lt may be able to take the track of
any CRIMINAL or ether person and follow
lne scent unetringay. The mound is
"-He months Old and weighs 90 pounds.
I'D ARMORY SOLD.-These deeds
vi bargain and sale were to-day put on
record In the County Clerks Office:
George L. Parker ct ais, trustees for
SuHolk Grays. 20 Benjamin l.. Saun-
gers. 4nerhalf interest in the old
trustees for Suffolk Council No. e.
Friends of Temperance. to B. L. Saun,
ders. the other half interest in same
JOINT MEETING POSTPONED
Thursday is the day for the regular
monthly joint meeting of the County
Supervisors and Road Commissioners.
CN1ns 10 the absence of Capt. A. p.
Somer. deputy clerk, the meeting has
oeen postponed III Tuesday. July Z.
and Old Dominions had an exhibition
game of ball this afternoon at Peanut
Park The Tigers won by a score of
IL to 3. Batteries: Stith and Howell;
Jacobs and Tucker.
a MIDNIGHT BURGLAR.-A mid
night marauder last night attempted n
raid on the home of Mr.. Lee Britt, Main
street. The wouldbe burglar went to
II back window, which he tried to force.
lie was heard by a member of Mr.. L. w
Jordan's family, next door. and scared
There is no clue to his identity.
MILITARY GOES TO RICHMOND
The people of Suffolk will be gin pour
ING to Richmond Tuesday night and
Wednesday morning. The Grays will
go on a special Tuesday night, and the
Tom Smith Camp of Confederate Vete-
rams start at 1924 n. m. Wednesday,
Mrs. c. +. Batten and little son have
returned from n visit to Mrs. Battens
former home, in Smithfield.
Miss Jennie Briggs has gotten back
from trip to Norfolk, where she visit
ed friends.
Rev. j. T.. Love, at the Baptist Church
Sunday preached a sermon celebrating
the third anniversary of his pastora ~
in Suffolk, which has been marked with
success.
The General Circle of Kings Daugh-
ter's will have a meeting Tuesday after
noon at o'clock with Mrs. John b.
Primer. Brooklyn Heights.
The Misses Vanderslice after visit to
Suffolk relatives. left this afternoon for
their home in Richmond. accompanied
by Miss Louise Twi.ty.
Captain w. j. Petit returned to-day
from visit to friends In Talbot county,
Md
There have been eighty-three mar
riages in Suffolk and Nansemond
county this year as against ninety
In corresponding period of 1895.
Luther wilkins, colore1. took on too
much whiskey and the effects made him
clsorderly He was before Mayor Brew
er this morning, and this morning. and
was fined $3.50.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-30
ELIZA BETH CITY.

Elizabeth City, y. c.. June 2s.-(spe-
esiaili,-Clarence Watson. colored. was cut
paci' about the face in u fracas on
bpard the steamer Thomas Newton.
"hLIs IN this port. this morning. As
sAe ooat left almost Immediately after
Lne iracas none OF the persons engaged
were arrested
Hr. II G. Dixon died at his residence
ne'" on sunday aged about % years.
IF. DIXON was photographer with a
young wife.
Mss Bette Lister. of this county. is
VISITING the Misses Weeks. on West
Main street.
The weather continues unpleasontIv
warm There was another bad storm
Yesterday. 90
The funeral services of MIR. walter
NJ. Jewell and Mr.. Solomon BRAY. the
victims OF the fearful disaster at the
steam marine ways last week. were
neld on Saturday, the former at the
the residence.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-30
AN ORDINANCE

DEFINING THE DUTIES AND COM
| PBNSATlON OF THE OFFICE or,
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASII-
RES, AND ABOLISHING ALI. ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT THERE
WITH
shin Same ne Sea,er Of Weights and Measures
snail Keep the standard Of weights and
measures belonging to the CITY He shall
give bond to the city in the sum of tiva
hundred dollars for the faithful discharge
shall be filed in the office of tho civ
Treasurer ny
ANY person selling weights. measures
or scale beams, or using weights. msns,,.
res OF scale beams IN weighing measuring
any article Tor sale shall cause st,ch
VA W. , NJ, measures or beams to be sealed
anu marked by the Scalor before same
shall be used for measuring or weiehinp
such articles for sale.
sealed or adjusted by the Soalcr shall be
made conformable to the Act OF Congress.
ana Shali he marked by him with tho mi,
tails OF his name and the wear i'm which
the same shall be marked and sealed
A-lf the Sealer shall he Informed, or
nave reason to suspect, that any person
fraudulent intention, any false beams
scales or weights or measures. 1t shall be
rs duty to examine the same, ana IL he
mas them false, the person so using or
possessing such false beams, scales
weights or measures. shall upon convic-
more than $4,000. one-half OF sad fine n
go to the Sealer and onc-half to the CITY,
5-The Seaer of Weights and Measures
shall be entitled TO receive for his services
N sealing anu marking
For every TWO bushel measure ~ o5c
For every bushei measure. .l5c.
For every half bushcl, peck, half peck,
quarter peck and quart measure OF
For every gallon, half gallon. quart VS.
pint, half pint. Mill and half gin liquid
For every yard stick &C. &C
For every weight over Z lbs... he
For every single weight under 1 hounds no
for every set of weights from lbs TO
For every beam or even balance scale
or SPRING scales and the weights
For every beam platform or spring
scale from 80 to 1000 pounds SOC.
Anu Tor every wagon or platform scale
G-The sealer shall have an ONCE ; nj n
convenient point IN the city. and shall no.
ufy the public Of the location. And where
he shall be required to 80 ont of his Office
fol-, the purpose or testing and seniing
weights or scales he may charge
ana ,har e Si!. ., per ee"1um mole
be convicted of having stamped any
weight MEASURE scale or beam without
having accurately adjusted the same he
shall pay a fine of $4,000 twenty dollars
for every such offence.
All ordinances and parts of ordinan-
ed.
S-This Ordinance shall take effect July
Adopted by the selec; Council Nav 18TH
1856. '"'
JAS. l.. WINSTON.
President Select Council
Adopted by the Common Council June
3D. 1896 '"''e
LUTHER SHELDON,
wee, president Common Council
je2G-5t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-30
CoCRTLAND. va.

Courtland. Va, June 9.-(SpeciaD-A
result OF the unprecedented rainfall of
Yesterday was washout on the Allan
&c and Danvile railroad about one milo
west of Courtland, on the lands of Mr..
j. /. MuSgrave, and "a very narrow
escape OF the passengers and crew OF
the afternoon train bound for Norfoll,
The engineer saw the washout about
100 wards away and did all in his power
to sop before reaching it, but to no prr-
pose. The engine and tender are now in
the gorge about ten feet below tho
track. The engineer and fireman Jump
Ell from their train just as it reached
m" chasm and received but slight in
lnrles. With the exception of a few
bruises and Slight flesh wounds the pas
sengers escaped urhurr.
An excursion train from Danville.
which was following closely the regular
tain. was Obliged to repair at Papis.
a small station about five miles west OF
this place. where they spent the night.
and came through this morning about Q
O'Clock
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-30
EDENTON.

Edenton. NC, June Observation-Disclosures
are pleased to see MI. Fl. Deb. Hooper
out again after Y severe attack of yellow
jaund.cc.
DR.. Boo;he. of New York. Is here on a
Visit to his Wife and wife's family.
Mr.. Edward Wood IS having his resi-
denca on Broad street improved.
Messrs. Charles j. and L. Il. Hall and
NJ Winston. of Norfolk, were in town
this morning
Mayor Nann returned yesterday from
Raleigh, where he went 10 attend the
convention
Edenton, n. c.. June es.-(speciaD--
me star Il. NJ. Lee, colored, owner
and editor. made its first appearance
Friday.
The Norfolk and Southern railroad
are offering excursion rates to those
wishing 10 attend the Confederate re-
union az Richmond this week.
Mr.. Sidney Baumgardncr and family
nave moved to Eliza beth City.
Mr.. Nj. II. Dixon has returned from
Mays Head
Presiding Elder John of Elizabeth
CITY. preached morning and evening at
the Methodist Church Sunday.
Capt. George Harvey of Piymouth
an OLD X-resident Of this place. Is i'm
town this morning.
"atermelons, the first OF the season.
are on sale in our market
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-30
BEf.SIDERE-

Bei7l aere. n c. June gI-(Speciall-
The heaNieS. rain we have had in six
mGnShs fell on Thursday afternoon.
The organ tor Bethany NJ r. eau ch
came Yesterday. ChilGreu'S Day 3, ;his
Church tomorrow.
We Were shown u cotton bloom to-day
raised on the farm OF S.ie-ir y +. Rid
dick. by Mr.. L, j. Copeland. This Is re-
markably ea'ly FOR shis section.
Naie"mcioiis We're on our usa ket yes
'erday The crop is promisirs
MIS-. X. II. Crank. of Canada daush-
ter Of Mr. j. 4. Darden. is expected next
week. She has been absent nearly two
Years. aud will be warmly crested by
her many friends and relatives.
Miss Emma White is attending the
Normal School ~ Chapel. Hill. \ G
MIS-. Waller White. who has been quite
sick FOR some time. Is much better-able
to ride out