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TUE OTTING or YORK LODGC.

The members Of York Lodge No lT their fam
HES and friends gathered IA force TO enjoy the an
uual outing These affairs are delightfully."- well
arranged thar every member usually participates.
and this year was no exception. No tickets are
sold and none given out except urder the control
OF n committee specially appointed FOR this pur-
pose hence the advantage thai none but those who
are personally known 10 tn" commitie" or some
member OF the lodge allowed on board the boat.
and company IL thereby secured which ~ more
Ike a huge family affair This year IN. b.g
steamer Mohawk was secured. which took the party
TO Boynton Beach y j. X. ". William Scott was
the chairman OF the Arrangements Committee FRO.
John Stewart had charge OF the dancing cotillonS
and Bro Charles r. Hegeman arranged for the
games on the grounds. Tho W. Frank .
Evans exercised his prcrOcatlv" OF acting az neld
marshal and supervising cOmnissary. There we're
also active I'm taking Of the party Bros Sylves-
ter Pope W II. Hall. Homer J. Reach and "; J.
T. Hitchcock. Edwin a Quick. A. G.. Wenzel and
T. Barnes There were many distinguishes Dreih-
rem present WITH their wives and families: the
happy and joyful faces OF all showing that me
committee had succeeded In making everybody com
Portable and happy. ". Josiah Westerveli MIS-.
and Miss Wcsierveli. Mrs. Mcdonald and Mrs
Knowles Charles f. Lansing Sergeant Bla'r.
Henry " Treher ana wife, Mr.. and Mrs Stvers
and many others were IN the party.
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AciNTUTS LODGE 70. 7i9.

Aconfhus Lodge closed the session with the third
docrco and I'm a blaze OF glor- and enthusiasm IL
gathered within ~ rooms many dsuhHu shed
craftsmen and large NUMBER Oh enthusiastic
h-o,bren NJ " John Stewart az the head OF them
n o,so u q NJ Sherer and Couch. VS.
lanes H. Gillle. John r.. Pope Frederic White
Henry J. Smith W Highly. Of Independent Royal
Arch No 2 with many members OF his lodge; also
" Gustave 4 T. Hennig, with large de'ega'ioh
from Republic Lodge. The Masonic veterans ABOUT
o~ ,oo marched in the lodgsroom and were
.h admired by the younger element. The fora.
,,or,,ions were superb and everything tended 10
brighten and heghtcn the OF 'ne tbe
th H.. .or,c,l lecture Addresses were made ny Inc
nraoa Master Past Grand Master Sherer ana ON,
90 II was a fitting closing OF very succesSIu vi
Goa son for Acanthus Lodge.
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ZETLiND CHAPTER.

A vision o, ''yc olden times swept past the vls-
itor to Zetland Chapter Thursday evening There
sat In the East VI. T. Thomas &. CASSIDY. T. u H.
p Of the State, Just as ne ala thirty years ago.
and r. F. William F. Costenbader. the once Prince
OF Principal SojOurners and good worker IN the
Capituar Rite conducting the candidates through
the solemn ceremonies Of the Royal Arch. just az
he id more than a quarter OF a century ago; ana
there were Kingsbury Spence. Ralph Mayors. old
Man Postly Dr. John Alsdorf and other od-tmers
who we're active In Royal Arch circles In the long
ago Has Time stood stl? Has the wheel ana
whr OF years stopped spdoehV or ,h ve bhoIder
saw that the Tom In the East has grown gray,
and that the "Coss OF Ola Is BALD now rosty; 700,
grown thin but the old vim s st;ll there the hrc
Of enthusiasm burns as strongly IN the h"ars s 9r
hearts and very souls warm up to the work In
hand, and Il all comes back to ths n only the
remind them OF their youthful days when Zetand
Chapter was the banner chapter OF this city. and
they themselves were the bright stars In the con-
eynic asked the Most ExcelIeni: Tom, do you
really think you can eonlsr Ms 9esrre as sGSd as
Piled the past Grand High Priest. but shall try
note to the success OF all our good workers. OF all
our active and really sincere Masons They know
just what they can DO ana %nat Is beyond tner
they usually succeed. Zetland Chapter honored IT.
self by Inducing all these veterans to come to the
much they thought OF the chapter In years gone
by and how much they think Of j. even today.
Masons. who came. first. to see the work done. and
also pay their respects to these deserving vet
newcomers the path in our quarries NJ T.. George
i W. stvers the present sent g. H. p; John W, "
p 6 Of the Grand Chapter. were present. and
many OF the present II. P.'s and p. H. P.'s all
came 10 rendered. by these workers and to comp
ment them upon the good work they are doing now.
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lur rrFcTTD AND THE APPOINTED.

IHL
49,. Grand Master has made his choice of the
ubo shall constitute his Masonic house
o", Ia has named the Banner Carriers or
hO' -, those who shall be his cabinet and
'he w. the law Of the craft during the current
Masonic year ,,oso uror
'r,nsratuations are in order to those upon
This great honor has been conferred Ana
40. ,hav are elevated, let them remember
NV Nv. ,bsv owe a debt to the Grand Master and
~. PATERNITY and the purple OF the Grahd
III will be safe with them. TO the Grand
80 We offer a deep sigh of relief, and con-
-..,,,o,a him upon the excellent choice ne mas
"a. ord upon the fact that he has great
fo,v accomplished. To all the prethreh'
'''N .ho lowest every day Mason to The highest
nO- Uorshipful. we say. support your Grahd
,.a,e officers. stand by them shoulder 10 onot.
"usS a work for the best interest or the iai'
DER an u, mo good of the Institution al near
II you Ia =, and work for 1t. 1t matters NOT
W. uSa ore the Offices. or whether you arr on. -
VIM ao;,tad or disappointed. Grand Masters
,he epf odya officers go and come, but the eranu
Gia. Hs..nrnltv remains all the time. ana eHpeCtS
CIV iasotass 70 be ever ready TO forward al ny
~ S Mans Of the craft. There Is WORK lol ca" ~
- So IN whatever place or staU9n IL nc Stand
.lsced Help then. your new ONCE Se 80 .arni,v
49,, Tor the good and glory OF the ira.elil'!
ne Eli. 10, ms bow to the Throne OF Grace
Anu me-" ~ blessing of the Almighty father
'nu an 20 servants OF the craft who nave peell
.fn,,issioned TO carry out the piaIs VI -
T Sna,, rsan orr Home and maintain the soou
,sme OF the fraternity. It's char4'S an" 40
rating work.
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DANIEL CARPENTER LODGE. NO. Gi3.

~ ,,a ovsrine Of June % Daniel Carpenter Lodge
MA ons NJ IS very pleasant and enjoyable COM
rr,,ca,,ors II wac an old-timc. enthusiastic gain
,-ng The weather was pleasant fog the season 81
"A. Gear and the lodgcroom was crowded lhlS
was no, unexpected. as an INVITA- uoh - '"""e "
visit" had been extended 10 al.
The work OF the evening. the coAferrihs oi Tue
third degree on a full class. was performed IN al
excellent manner by all who took part
" Bro. William H. Collins welcomed ms VISITORS
cordially and with the assistance or MS olhceTs'
made every one feel home. 49,. .a. tho an.
The added interest 20 this meeting wa ~ 81 ar
pouncement in the notices sent out by the Secre-
,ary that r. W James Il. Chile. preslqehl % W.
Beard % Trustees. would deliver me Histo' va, po
ure This the DISTINGUISHED brother dld IN uliqu'
manner drawin and holding the brethren pa " ~
Any the candidates 10 the end, receiving heditS
Another pleasing feature Of this very pleaslLs m
!ngvss 70 have T. y. Charles T. Dunwen; = -. - i
OF Ne Eighth. occupy the East during ~. scSo.'
section y. Byron D Huntington. 81 Beve" pre-
v. u craniaiT Of Glen Cove Lodge no. $50
beading a large delegation pad a fraie:nal WISH
There wee also present r. VS. Thomas moore
BOB Rptsrts George ". Arnold AMI Nalentlne
= very large number-Anthony. Of Arcsna. B3 gPi
ton, y. j.: Taylor OF Cornerstone. brooklyn. WI,
Am Rely. Of Glen cove. Queen, or iIdgr Woo;
tp,'ooAlyn$ Brown. ~ Enterprise. y j. ii"rrr: -
t1se; Bennett. OF Ocean; Wyeth: Of r 4diant; VIII
am Of Putnam Milford, OF Naphthsl; Stainpt,,,
" Metropolitan. Anderson. OF New YORK. AMIN
.na Schoied. u Delta Brooklyn. A. ll% inc gave
soted this very enjoyable meeting after wnlcn IN
sS the direction Of the Committee OF Arrange,
nents. ali repaired 10 Br.stos, and there enjoyed
sireshmenis abundantly. II was nearly SUNDAY
corning when the brethren departed
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ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.

washington Chapter conferred the Royal Arch
,,a s,,h the assistance OF many visiting COM
Dss ,ns, such as r. f. Muehsam, Blase. Mckelsey
and others =, -
Amerlcus Chapter hold Its regular convocation
~, ,a, evening, f. James s. Fraser In the East.
LIZ, icing no work the chapter closed early and
dawocd The balance OF the evening to social inter
com nio' David Kay presided, surrounded by the
Past II P's OF Union. r. f. william HAL and
i prnwn Charles H. baldwin. James Aitchison. and
:, William s. Thompson also. X e. A. Muehsam
Sagatt and Fitch Inc ueh'ec war 'o"'o''ou WIN
considerable ability
Jerusalem Chapter gave the Royal Arch degree
WI, IN This Chapter The choral service was rem
der by the Tempar Quartet r. C. Victor Twiss
- asss,sted nv the L. s. Companion Tress.dder
W. ,vere also present =. H. Ps Kinds. Hoxie
and Stiyers OF JeSusalem Zacharie. OF Crescent.
and Hevenor ana Muehshni' Oh r''"p'o i"e NnHP
,or called of for the season.
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PTATT LODGE.

ratt Lodge again had one Of It's well-attended
7mmunlcatons The Master. w. PHILIP Joseph
"h his native modesty. divided the honors all
pund. The third degree was on the tresileboard,
y Past Master Proudman presided In the hrs-
zion. and r. W. Bro Chile gave the historical
eure But the main attraction a surprise
Fung upon the Master OF Platt Ledge Without
y. slightest warning. he was called TO the East,
"a here X. W. Bro. Ge, on behalf OF the mem
Sn Of Plat Lodge presented 70 him magnificent
~ Masters apron Of the finest white satin ana
SSa1someiy embroidered with gold. In presenting
s.!k Of W. BIO. Joseph on behslf Of Platt Lodge.
~ In recognition OF his yea IA to show their APP
xsclaton OF these services and the good WORK per
~Sxen OF their esteem etc. For once Bro: Joseph
~ ~ really taken by surprise and could only STAN
~ out his thanks TO the brethren and TO X W.
s S,u. Gile The rooms were crowded with distin-
srS.sned craftsmen. All heartily congratulated the
"Spent upon the honor conferred.
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ADELPHI NO. %.

Aaelphi had a glorious communication. comforting
'ae third degree with much enthusiasm and with
s'Sioerab.e skill in the work w VIM l.. Swan
s"ed. assisted by his Past Masters. Levy j.
MsNcs Machol Orchard. Ringlander and Fender.
sha.s were also present Rosenberg Hi and He'll
nan: q National: Henry Philips. of True Crafts
Looge; Sharlow, of Ocean: Stamper, OF
Enii6o,h ian; Wyeth, OF Radient: Fairchild. OF
WashicsM Martin. Of Strict Observance; Macbeth. of
many o,hon; w; John T. Smith, Of Howard. and
Inc ioo's r w. E,wood explained the work
tie hs,oo., ana w. William Hall. OF Pyramid. gave
housy .h lecture. All worked together harmo-
scrk' Is,nowing that all were well posted in the
Stoyed hv was va, very fine meeting and was much
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-21

burn York So and others were welcome visitors. OF
Ivanhoe's own there EN- Sirs James H. Cur
tin. William II. Armfeld and William II. Pecknam
Columbian Commandery No. ! gave the ORDER OF
the Red Cross and Temple in excellent tortn
Eminent Sir John W. Jenkins presided with MS
usual knightv grace Past Grand Commander
Peter Forester assisted him in the installation OF
the minor officers. Sir Clarence r. Hatton; Sir
John A. Sly Edgar NJ Ayers, Sir Southrick Heb
berd Stephen c. Bedell and many more are me
banner-carriers of Old Guard No. l. Among me
visiting Sir Knights Fox and Davis. OF YORK
Eugene Brown. of Morton: Clapp, OF Damascus
Eunlson. OF Palestine: Cronan, of Houston. Tex
Curtin of Ivanhoe and Joe Miller. Warning ana
Robert p Lion.
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COMMANDERY NEWS.

At the regular conclave OF Palestine No. 49, held
lac, Monday evening, full attendance was present,
H. Order of the Temple being conferred In full
torro Al the close OF the conclave social hour was
spent in the banquet hall This Is the last conclave
~ This commandery until the first Monday in Oc-
tober. =,
A regular conciavc OF Ivanhoe Commandery No.
&c was held In their asylum last THURSDAY AFTER
noon BeIng the first meeting under the new Of
ncers there a good attendance. The order OF
the Red Cross conferred on two companions.
and several propositions received. En-. Sir Wilson
q. Fox. EN- sir Frederick L. Davis. Sir N~J. Hep
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EASTERN STiR NOTES

Miriam Chapter-The ceremonies OF constituting
ond ,naueurating Miriam Chapter. the new chapter
~ the Order OF the Eastern Star. which has been
founded In the upper part OF Brooklyn. VIII take
Mace on Monday evening. June q. As II is expect
81 ,hst nearly all the newly elected officers OF the
Grand Chapter will be present. no doubt large
number OF the members OF the order In this vicinity
viii visit Miriam Chapter on this occasion
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three grand bodies OF Masonry In the State. Grand
Lodge Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery. He
also introduced r. ". Wilbur NJ Coombs. D. n. OF
this the Tenth Masonic District. accompanied by
other prominent visiting brethren.
The committee in charge were W. II. r. Roome.
w. T. W. Howard and J. W. Allott. to whom all
possible credit Is due for the excellent manner in
which they managed this very pleasant and enjoy
able affair.
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Secretaries will kindly examine the names
of the respective officers I'm the cards ana
send corrections. II required to the Ma
sonic Department Of Tho Tribune. The Ma
sonic Directory is published every sunday.
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MASONIC DEPARTMENT

~-rn RY THE GRAND LIBRARIAN OF THE
I,,n1opGE OF THE STATE OF NETWORK.
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Cooae tiooms 90 Get.


INIEGANTIY' APPOINT ED. tfI1nGE ROOMSoStAAna
IL heat and elevator Psyser Building, l07th-st
and 3dave Open inspection At any time. mod.
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CRESCENT. CHAPTER No 200 meets second Tuesday
Masonic Hall.
BENNO IIOEWY. II. T. {. c. SHAYNE, X.
G. EDGAR LANE. :. f.. J. WRIGHT. Treas
SAMUEL. J.. ZACHARIE Secy. l3l West 42d-st
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CORINTHIAN CHAPTER No l59 and
fourth Thursday al ? o'clock p Masonic Hall
EUGENE b. NEWHAI-I. :. JOHN ". KELLER. TreaA
HENRY ". ROE. SECRETARY. 3 Z. l20th-st.
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EMPIRE CHAPTER No. TO meets the Goth day q
each month Masonic Hall.
WM HEVENOR. H. +. ANSON r. LUDWIG. X
WM A. SWAN. :. r.. LoWENSTEIN. Treas.
FRED'k T.. DAVIS. Secy. i27 Van Voorhis-st Brooklyn
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ANCIENT CHAPTER No. meets first and third Thurs
iavs the Grand Opera House. sth-aye. and 23i-st.
VIM. II. MACKAY. n. =. FRED Il EDEN. *.
W l.. Me- REERY. :. y. PONCE y. LEON. Treaa
JOHN Is RUSSELL Secretary Box l29 Rutherford. N. J.
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CHAPTERS.

AMERICI's CHAPTER No. 2l5 meets third Tuesday 4
each month al Masonic Hall
JAS. II. FRASER Il r. GEO A. HARDNESS, X.
JOHN II. OTTO. ERNEST ORDEMAN, TresA
CHARLES A. NORTZ Secretary. I16 lst-avo.. city.
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AMITY CHAPTER No. 100 frs. and third Thur.
day Carnegie Music Hall 57,h-st. and 7th-aye.
9. u. NEWTON II. r. HENRY A. ROGERS. X
H. i. DERRICK ;. w. SCHOONONER. Treas
CHARLES X. FEM. Secretary. 1872 West i2th-st.
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CHARITY LODGE No 727 meets first third and NTH
Friday Circle Hall. Eighth ave and Fly ~
HENRY H. DREYER. VI. y. 3 81 BBiIkLEl. = W.
/. NJ. CHAPMAN. J. W j. j. HUMPHREYS. lreas'
DAVID TAYLOR. Sec 108th-st and West Emo
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JERUSALEM CHAPTER No. first and third
Fridays Masonic Hall.
{. VICTOR TWISS. ii. I. JOHN r. GARDNER. X.
Z. J. KII.GEN. :. CHAS 4. WHITNEY. TreaA
s G. WILSON. Secretary lac East 43th-st.
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CITY LODGE NO 4Os meets first and third Monday at
Masonic Hall ., ..r,1,,,, g ~
HENRY j. MULLER. NJ +. O. MlDDi,EBl'Doh, D"
JOSEPH II STINER. J W. H. +. MIllEK. Treas.
JOSEPH q. MILLER Secretary. 10 Mohegan ave
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CHARTER OAK LODGE No 2io mssts second an'
fourth Wednesdays Masonic Hall ..-- -.
RICHARD BUSH. NJ JOS. ". MAIllNE, = W.
JACOB A. 0NDRAK J. W. JAS. Y. WATKINS, Treas
ROI.IA O. SMITH. Secretary, 4lo Yves, l2'th-st
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ROOME LODGE No TAG meets second and fourth Set.
uriays Masonic Hall.
WM. r. MARTIN. NJ. W. F. LINSON. S. w.
L. V. JACOBSEN. J. W f. T SHINES Treas
JAMES BELKNAP Secretary. ll2 West l34h-st.
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SCOTIA LODGE No 63f meets first and third Thur.
day a Masonic Hall
ALEXANDER SHARP. NJ ADAM HILL. s W
g. J. MACDONALD. J. ". PETER ROSS Treas
K. MACKENZIE Secretary 30 f. 30,h-st.. Bayonne. NJ
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Thursday a Masonic Hall.
ISAAC MINER. NJ. H. p BACH. s ".
MYER kRASNER 7. W. DAVID FRANKEI. Treaa
EDWARD GOTT.IEB. Secretary 80 +. 125th-st.
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SYCAMORE LODGE No. 81 meets first and third
Wednesday nj Masonic Hal.
GEO +. MORRIS NJ. WIN. F. BROWNE s. W.
CHAS n ENSTE. J. W. JOHN BEAVER Treas.
FRANK w FUTILE Secretary. "a Goid-st.
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CONCORD LODGE No. ~ meets first and third Mon
day "A, Grand Opera House. sth-ave. and I'D St - , 49,
J. X. FAIRBANKS VI. ALFRED SLtfltt.NS W.
+ I VAN sam J W JAS f. TOMpKINS Treas
CHARLES f. DAMN Secretary. 33i West Thirty irs 81.
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| Saturday Masonic Hall
| Gt'STANE a. T, HENNJNG. NJ. VIM. II. THOMAS. s. ".
| 7. j. STIYNESANT' J. W. WIN. H. HAZARD Treas.
| VIM. II. MAYER. Secretary l04 Walker-st.
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MANHATTAN CHAPTER No. aaA
third Wednesday AT Masonic Hall.
J. L, DECKER II. i. J.. H. SANE. X
ClIAS :. THORPE. : ERNEST RINGER TreaA
A. r. MILLlGAN Secretary 20 W. 23d-st.
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Tuesday afternoons st 80 o'clock At Masonic Hall.
c. EDWARD LOW. NJ. ARTHUR J. BISNET. s. W.
l.. O'REILkY. J. w. ROBERT RECKER Treas
HENRY W. ROE. Secretary q East 120th-st.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-10
COrDNrn:iOm COnrr.

The case of the young whitt man
Frank Goelette. who was indicted for
feioniously stabbins Joseph Thomas. Il
fellow workman at S. K. White a. Rlo. $
foundry some time ago, was tried in
the Corporation Court Yesterday and
Goelette WAS found guilty and scntenc-
ed N six months in jail. and fired 81.
Mr.. John Nicely represented the prison
er.
Arthur Scott, colored. indicted for
breaking into a house OH Bermuda
street, on November LIST and stealing Il
gold watch and chain valued at $40.
was araigncd and tried. The jury be-
ing out some time and failing IL agree,
We're discharged from the case.
John Boyd colored. indicted FIR
breaking into the storchouse Of James
r. Davis in the night time. with intent
to NtSal. was arraigTed. tried. found
guilty, and sentenced II four years
i'll the pcnitCntiary.
Frank Moore, colored. indicted for fr-
lonious manning, was arraigned and
tried. Late last night the jury had
not reached a verdict.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-10

The Council then proceeded to fill va
cancies.'
Mr.. Walker nominated to I'LL va
cancy from the First ward. Mr. Thomas
w. Goodwin.
For the same vacancy Mr.. Borum
nominated Mr.. joel c. White, making II
statement that he had been asked TO
select someone to fill the vacancy. He
was sorry that such II misunderstanding
had occurred rs both were good men.
The vote resulted: Goodwin, Z: White,
S. Mr.. White was declared elected.
From the Fourth ward, Mcssrs. Ed
ward Frost. ST.. and DR.. w. p. Tebault
We're nominated. MIR. Frost received ~
votes and DR.. Tcbault g. the former be-
ing elected.
TIL" Chair named Niessrs. Brickhourc
and Sheldon as the Conference Commit
tee.
The Clerk was instructed to look into
the matter of absentcrs and report mt
the next meeting and the Council ad-
iourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-10

Justice Seneca presided over the Po-
lice Court yesterday in the absence of
Justice Burroughs. who was engaged in
Portsmouth The docket was Il fair
sized one. but mos, Of the cases were of
minor Importance.
THIEF CAPTURED.
Systematic smokehouse thievery has
been going on i'm NarSemond and Isle
OF Wight counties for some time past
and many have been the victims, and
heavy tile losses of pork and other
meats from the smokehouses of the
farmers In that section, one OF them re-
porting 4 loss Of 1000 pounds of pork
All efforts to catch the gang have prov
ed futile until recently. when Constable
Branch captured one of the leaders of
the supposed gang. and lodged him in
the Isle of Wight jail Through this
capture and other Information Consta,
BILE Branch had reason to- believe that
number of the thieves had come to
Norfolk, and the officer came to this
city "Wednesday evening to cndeavor to
locate them. He was given the assist
ance of officers from the Norfolk force
and before midnight captured one of the
gang named Ed. Walden. colored. nj No
5 Fosters lane. and located two others
who. however, got the news of Waldcn's
arrest and made their escape. Walden
was locked up in Jail "Wednesday night
and yesterday was arraigned i'm the
Police Court and turned over To the
Suffolk authorities The prisoner Is the
same one who escaped from jail here
a short time ago. and was shot in the
heel while Icing pursued in Allentown.
CASES CONTINUED.
The cases OF John +. Lewis and Hugh
Mckay, who were arrested Wednesday
afternoon on Il warrant sworn out by
Il. n. Wildman. Il sailor from the
United States receiving-ship Franklin,
charging them with Keeping Il Eamb-
ling house, In which faro bank was
run. and with being robbed therein,
were continued until the llth Tho
charge agai inst The sailor Of being drunk
was tried by the Justice and dismissed,
julius II. Saunders representing Wild
man in the warrant for Drunkenness
MINOR OFFENSES
S. ]. Cummings, coloret.. breach of the
peace .iinsd 81 and costs.
Tom Cummings. ColCred, assault on
Bette Johnson; fined s25o and costs
Bette Johnson, cclored, breach of the
peace: dismissed.
David Merchants. coiored. receiving
stolen goods; continued till the 18th.
/ Sallie Walden, colored, adultery: dis
missed.
John j. Batten, white, assault; con-
tinucd till the 10th
Aleneda Garrison, colored. profanity;
dismissed al the costs of complainant.
Mamie Reid, colorcd drunk; fined 81
and costs.
ID. G. Nanderberry, John l'urk. Rob
ert II. Panton, white. drunlls; fined 81
and cos:s.
S. j. Cummings. Tom Cummings Bet
tie Johnson. colored, DRINKS; fined 81
and costs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-10
Will A'roI,nteH.

The will of Catherine ID. Chapman.
deceased. was prohated in the Corpora
tiGn Court yesterday. II c,elveys an
estate of about $1,000. which she leaves
to her daughter. Reh0both Dickson
Haynes. for life. At her death q large
part of the estate goes to charitable
institutions. Mr. J. l.. Hubbard quail
fled as administrator under n t-md of
$500, with George Mcintosh as sure