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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09

Nine Different Makes to Select FROM.
NINE different makes of pianos.
Nearly all grades, from the finest 20 the
cheapest, and great variety of STYLES
In fancy woods In stock. Hobbie Plano
90.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Fourth Avenue Christian Church.

At the Fourth Avenue Christian
Church there will be services az usual
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Ira KIM
mel. Subjecs OF morning sermon will be-,
The Ordinance Of Communion, How
Often IL Should be Observed" The
question OF open and close communion
will be discussed. At night she sermon
subject will be. Gods sSignal Judg-
ments." All are invited to attend these
services.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
United Brethren Church.

The Y. p. o. U. OF the United Breth.
rem Church, on franklin road q. w., at
their official meeting last night CD anRed
the hour of sheir Gospel meeting from 8
p. M. on each Sabbath to 6:45 p m. each
Sabbath, thus giving one hour for the
meeting and fifteen minutes recess be-
fore the O'Clock sermon. At the Sum
day services Rev. 8. L. Rice will fill the
pulpit morning and night. Morning
snbject. I'VE Are Clesnsed by the
Word" Evening subject, "How We
Are Kept in the Love Of God"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Shrewd Business Trick.

oobo siLue bSO bne POcahOntAS Coal
Com pany dissolved and went out of
business. Castner & Curran became
their successors, operating under the
title of "Castner g. Curran.n having
dropped the old nsme A coal dealer
In Bluedeld, being q man of shrewd
business qualifications. adopted the
title OF THE Pocahontas Coal and Coke
Company" and forthwith had IL COPY.
righ'ed, after which, Is Is said. he noti-
ned all parties heretofore dealing uu.
der the name that he would prosecute
all infringements on his copyright.
A Syrian Desperate.
Az an early hour last evening a
Syrian named Moses, who resides on
Commonwealth avenue n. g., concluded
TO have things his own way. He started
down the street and soon came 10 grief
owing to his disorderly conducts He
drew q pistol on gang of children on
the street and threatened to shoot shem.
His threats, however, were not Carried
Into execution, probably owing TO the
interference of citizen who proven sed
him by snaiching the weapon from him
He was very abusive and kept up his
talk until he crossed the bridge, when
Officer Moss took him In charge. He
will tell his side of the story this morn
ing.
Daughters OF the Revolution Entertained.
On recent afternoon Mrs. A. P.
Staples entertained the Daughters of
the American Revolution from 4:3O TO
$50 p. m. Mrs. Staples, Mrs. Cooke and
Mrs. Lewis composed the reception
committee. Among those present were
MRS. Henderson, Mrs. Terry, Misses
Trout. Mrs. Soule, Mrs. j. 81. Hose,
mrs. Moir, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Sar-
voy, MRS. McHugh, Mrs. Hill, Mrs.
Chas. Hill, Miss Mary Stuart Smith, Of
Charlottesville; Mrs. .Jamison, Mrs.
Butler. Masses Massie and Mitchell,
Mrs.. Anderson, Misses Christian
Palmer and Misses Terry, Mrs. Kin.
dred and Miss Talisferro. Hearts was
the game of cards played. Each score
card WAS flag with the insignia OF the
ID. A. Rs in one corner and the score
was kept with blue stars and stripes.
Mics Kellogg entertained the company
with music while refreshments were
being served. Good Night, Sweet
Dreams" and "He Was q Prince" was
beautifully rendered. The frss prize
was won by Mrs. Hill and the BOBBY
prize by Mrs. g. Graham Anderson.
Charter Granted.
a charter was granted yesterday by
Judge Dupuy to the ice, Coal and
Cold Storage Company" The object Of
she company Is to manufacture Ice
and sell IL, to operate an ice factory,
with cold storage apartment, and ,he
purchase and sale Of fruits, vegetables,
meats and other articles, to carry on
the packing and canning industry, and
to conduct the coal and wood business
IN Tvs various departments. The capt.
tai STOCK OF the company Is to be not
leas than $4,000 nor more than SOS. 600,
to be divided into shares OF the par
value OF $40 each, the company re-
serving the right to issue not more
than $4,000 thereof rs preferred stock.
The amount OF land TO be held by she
| company 10 not to exceed 100 acres a,
any sime. The chief Office is 10 be In
Roanoke, and the officers for the frs,
year are Joseph w. Coke, president;
James r Sohick, secretary; John NJ.
Snyder, treasurer. Directors: Joseph
w. Coke. James r. Schick, Thorn as
LAT
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06
"Our Gene" Coming.

Sylvester Keliher, general Sec
rotary of the A. R. D., writes us
from Cadillac, Mich:, that his
work in organization is progress
ing and the men are falling into
line as never before. The engin-
GERS are organizing rapidly, as
we'll as the telegraphers.
Director r. M. Goodwin is in
Toronto, and he writes that he
will be there two weeks, speak
ing and organizing every night.
And "Our Gene" is firing the
southern hearts. but says he will
be with his northern friends be-
fore the autumn leaves take on
their golden hue.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06

Roy Smith, manager of the
Pavilion, has hired union stage
employees and the Pavilion will
be run as a strictly union house.
Mr.: James flanagan is stage
manager. Mr.. flanagan, it will
be remembered, is one Of the men
who gave up a good job at the
Lyceum rather than work with
scabs." The Pavilion, no doubt,
will be well patronized.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06
Murray's Appointment.

James NJ. Murray, secretary
of the Federated Trades AS
sembly, has been appointed
state organizer for the state of
Minnesota for the Hotel and
Restaurant Employees Nation
al Alliance. The appointment
is good one, as Mr.. Murray is
a faithful worker in the labor
field. Under his management
organization will be renewed
with greater zeal.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06
Mill Men at New Duluth.

An open meeting Of the mill
workers of New Duluth will be
held at KOkasavace Hall, New
Duluth, Sunday, June Z, at 2
o'clock. Addresses will be deli
vered by Organizer Nichols, J. H.
Backman and A. Schaible. Every
body is invited to be present. A
rousing meeting will be had.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06

An open meeting was held at
Svea Hall, Friday evening, for
the purpose of organizing the mill
men of Rice's Point. It was a
rousing meeting; the greatest
enthusiasm prevailed, and some
red hot union speeches were
made. The speakers were Organ
izer 7. w. Nichols, J H. Bach
mann and A. Schalble.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06
Typographical Union, No. 1876,
meet next Sunday, June Z: Elec-
ton of officers will be held.
The Labor World visits more
homes than any other paper in
Duluth, consequently it is the
best advertising medium.

Fred Lounsberry was elected
at the last regular meeting of
Typographical Union, No. 136,
to represent his organization at
the coming district convention
to be held at Fargo, North
Dakota, June 9. Mr.. Louns-
berry is an honest worker in the
cause and No. 1876 will be well
represented.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06
Don't Use Child-r1ade Cigars.

Fellow Citizens:
Here is a list of "boycotted
cigars" manufactured in Detroit,
Mich.:-
TEN CENTS Conchas,
Ben Hur, Carmencita, D. F.,
General Alger, Judge, 0. A. B.,
Red Banner, Ben Hur Perfecto,
Ben Hur Conchas, Green Seal
Royal, Green Seal Conchas, Green
Seal Regalia, La Flor Fontella,
Sol Smith Russell, The Tegge,
Dog Heel, O1ympian, Our Pro-
mise, Pickpania, Royal H. d.,
Royal Banner, Sam Scott, Small
H. D., Buen Fuego.
FIVE CENTS. - Black Cross,
Champions, Chevalier, Dan Rice,
Detroit Light, Durham, E: & F.,
Florentine, Golden Days, Golden
Pheasant, Hummer, Key West,
Hazel, Butter6eld's Havanas,
Chamber of Commerce, Detroit
Star, Flor De Milton, Gordon s
Cats, Jones' Havana Pets, Little
Diamond, Military Journal, Re-
cord Breakers, Travelling Banner,
West lBeauties, Tegge's Little
Havanas, La Parsifal, Leather
Medal, News Vim, Our Natives,
Panamas, R. J. c., Silver Seal,
Spancailla, The Judge, The Mich
igan, Woodchuck, Pro Patria.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06

Endorsed the Labor World.
The Timers Union of Duluth,
at their meeting May p, unani-
mously endorsed the Labor
World.
The subscription list of the
Labor World was greatly in
creased in consequence.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06

All persons receiving a sample
cOpv of the Labor World can
advance the cause very much by
subscribing and getting others to
do likewise. Do it now.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1896-06-06

DO NOT PATRONIZE THE FOLLOW
ING FIRr1S
They are Under the Boycott of Or
gained Labor:
Rochester Clothier's Exchange.
ROYAL Mantel and Furniture Co, Rock
ford, Ill.
w Kidder & Son Milling Co, Terre
Haute, Ind.
Joseph Bie6eld and Siegel & Bros,
Clothiers, Chicago, Ill.
Nv Losse Tailoring Co, St Louis, Mo.
Geo. Ehret, lager beer:
Studebaker Bros Mfg Co, wagons.
South Bend Ind.
St Louis Brewers Association, lager
beer.
Pray, Small & Co, Shoes.
American Biscuit CO, Biscuits.
School Seat Co, furniture, Grand
Rapids, Mich.
Pfaff Brewing Co, of Boston, Mass.
Yocum Bros Cigars, Reading, Pa.
Boston Pilot Boston Republic.
Hopeda1e Mfg Co, Hopedale, Mass.
A Smith, shoes. Lynn, Mass.
United States Baking Co.
Hamilton Brown Shoe Co, St Louis,
Mo.
Daube, Cohen & Co, C1othiers, Chi
cago, III.
Mesker Bros, Iron Works. St Louis,
Mo.
Clement, Bane & Co, Clothiers, Chica-
go.
Buffalo Barrels.
East India Mating Co, Piqua, Ohio:
81 Hess & Co. Cigars. Rochester, Y.
Harrington & Oulette Cigar Co,
Detroit. Mich.
Banner Cigar Co, Detroit Mich.
H Dietz Cigar Co, Detroit, Mich:
Brown Bros Cigar co, Detroit, Mich.
Gordon Cigar Co, Detroit. Mich.
Detroit Cigar Co, Detroit, Mich
Harding & Todd, Shoes, Rochester,
N.Y..
Gross & Co, Cigars, Detroit, Mich
Moek's Cigar, Co, Detroit, Michigan.
Geo Moc1es Cigar Co, Detroit, Mich.
VIM Tegge Cigar Co, Detroit, Mich.
Powell & Smith Co, Cigars, New York.
American Tobacco Co.
Thomas Taylor, elastic goring, 1(ud-
son. Mass
Kipp Bros, spring beds, Milwaukee,
Wis.,
Bergner & Enge1 Brewing Co, Ph1la-
delphia.
BALI Brewing co, Philadelphia:
Fisher Co. matters, Buffalo. N Y
Deuscher Co, Matters, Hamilton, Ohio.
c Schrein, matters, Sheboygan, Wis.
Derby Bicycle Co, Jackson, Mich.
Gould & Walker, boots and shoes,
Westboro, Mass.
DO NOT USE
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07
DIED..

ALDEN. In Union, April 27, George A Alden,
drowned in Seven Tree Pond, youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred A. Alden, aged - years, months
and "a days.
BABBIDGE. In Newport Benton County, Ore
gon, April 5, Capt. Stephen r. Babbidge, native
of Swans Island and formerly of Rocklan aged
65 years. months and 25 days.
BROWN. In Ninalhaven April 27, the wife of
F-M. Brown.
BLAKE. In Sedgwick, April %, Edward Blake,
aged rs years, months and Is days.
GARRISON. In Searsport, May rs, Annie B.,wife of
John Carlson, aged 10 years.
CoNNoR. In Castine, April 20, Joseph S. Con
nor aged 63 years.
GRAY. In Castine, April 49, John NJ Gray, aged
81 years.
SNOW. In Orrington, May 2, Mary A wife of
the late Charles A. Snow, aged 90 years.
HOWELL. In Tenants Harbor, St. George, A pril
%, Josephine, (Barter) wife of Nathan Howell,
aged A years.
MAKER. In Spruce Head, South Thomaston,
A pri 2S child of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Maker.
MERIrnEw. In Frent ship, April %, Rev.
Hugh K. Merithew, formerly OF Searsport aged
80 years.
PAGE. In Bucksport, April IA, Albert c. Page,
aged 90 years.
PIERCE. III Bangor, April 20, Captain George
Pierce of Brooklyn, n. Y.
POOLE. In Camden, April q, Frank A. Poole,
aged 50 years. The remains were taken to Spruce
Head, St. George, for burial.
SHERMAN. In Rockland, April 26, Alden T..
Sherman, native of South ThomaSton, aged 10
years. months and days
SNOW. In Hampden, April %, Pheron G son OF
Frank and Caroline Snow, aged years, . months
and 10 days.
GOULD. In Prospect, April 26, Mary, wife of j..
f. Gould, aged 80 years, months and II days.
WEED. In Belfast. April 80, Henry Weed, aged
rs years and months.
WOOSTER. In sullivan, at the home of Mrs.
Langdon Hill, Mrs. Marian Wooster, aged Sc yrs.
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

MONROE. Mrs. T. w .Ritchie has leased her
farm TOR one year. The care of such large
farm since her husbands death has been too
much for her and she II now take the rest
she so much needs and travel in her own
State and some parts of the West. Flora
Eilingw God of Ellingwood's Corner was the
guest of Mrs. f. W. Ritchie Sunday Miss
Louise Mayo and Augusta Nealey are con-
Iemplating a visit to Portland and Boston
II May. Fred Grant will make repairs on
the Forest House now and Asbra STAPLES
will care for the travelling public. Mrs
Rufus Colson has returned from Boston and
she and her husband will spend few
weeks in Brooks with her daughter at the
Briggs House. 8. Mida Atwood and Phebe
Shaw spent Saturday and Sunday in this
place.
Troy. Rev. E. S. Burrill preached very
May 3rd He gives promise of very ear
nest worker in his charge, and much good
will be done it is hoped, during the coming
year A Sunday school was organized with
the following officers: Superintendent, A.
S. Myrlck; Assistant Supt., Mrs. M W,
Dodge; Secretary, Miss Lorana Harding;
Treasurer, Miss Ethel Pierce; Librarian
Miss Katrina E. Harding. The public
schools begin the summer terms with the
following teachers: At Ward Hill, Mabel
Ward Cooks Corner, Grace Gray; Beech
Ridge, Luna Ferguson; Centre, Gertie Cook
Rogers Corner, Lula Harding; Green's Cor
ner, Georgia Tyler; Troy Corner, Inez
Bacheller; Gerrish Corner, Faustina Whita-
ker; Bagley Hill, Minnie Hilman; East
Troy, Lillian Seavey. The teachers are al |
Troy girls. Misses Aida and Lila Heald
go to Burnham, and Miss Bertha Hilman
to Winthrop. Mrs. Sarah Norton is in
Portland on business. Mr.. Robert Knight,
formerly of Troy died in Boston last week
oftyphod pneumonia. His body was brought
to this place for burial. The services were
held A pril 30th. He leaves a wife, to W HON he
was married a few months since. .. Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Moore are happy over the adj
vent of son-in their family. Mrs. B. F.
Harding met with quite mishap last Sun
day. While in the stable she stepped upon
loose board which tipped up and precipi-
tated her into the cellar. While no bones
We're broken she was badly bruised and
shaken up. Mrs. Lizzie Harding, who re-
Gently returned from New York, where she
was treated for cancer, is failing. The can
cerous trouble seems to be forming again..
Mrs. M. c. Parsons is making an extensive
tarry with her sister in Augusta. Mrs.
Martha Smith, who was brought home from
the insane asylum few months ago, is again
very dangerously insane and went back to
the asylum Monday. DIR. Benson of New
port was in town recently to see Mrs. Mil
dred Piper, who was seriously burned in
Dixmont few days since. Mrs. Piper has
been moved to her fathers, Mr.. Elias Sea-
veys, where she will be cared for by her rela-
tives. 1t is thought that one hand will be
crippled for life.
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07
BORN.

BREWSTER. In East Searsmont, April 28, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles S. Brewster, a son, Carl
Standish.
CrMMISGs. In South Union, April Is, to Mr..
and Mrs William Il. Cummings, a son.
GROSS. In Oceanyille, April %, to Mr. and
Mrs. Augustus Gross, daughter
HARRIMAS. In Orland, April %, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred A. Hartman,
kIrrREDGE. In Camden, to Mr. and Mrs George
kittredge, a daughter
HARTMAN. In Standpoint. April 80, to MIR. and
Mrs. Frank Hartman, daughter Agnes Merrill
MORRISON. In Aurora, April 15 to Mr.. and Mrs.
Eben Morrison twin sons.
PoTTLE. In Newburyport Mass, April 20, to
Mr. and Mrs. w. F, Pottle, formerly of Rockland,
daughter.
STINsoN In Green's Landing, April 23, to Mr.
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07
Transfers in Real Estate.

The following transfers in real estate We're
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
for the week ending May T. 1896: Esther NJ
Clark, Nellie NJ. Clark and Eliza j. Perley
Unity, to Roscoe j. Perley, do, land and
buildings in Unity 6 deeds). Edward E.
Bennett. Moptville, to Frank P. Bennett
Saugus, Mass. land and buildings in Mont
Vile. Albion k Pierce, Belfast to Caro-
line T. Baker, do; land and buildings in
Belfast. Henry b. Clement, Montville, to
Frank Clement, do; land in Montville
VIM. E. Brown, Chelsea, Mass, to Melville
A. Curtis, Swanville; land in Swanvile.
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07
MARRIED.

ADAMS WILLIAMS. In Rockand April %, Sim
con A. Adams and Minnie B. Williams, both of
Rockand.
COPELAND -MoRASG. In Rockport, April 27,
Fred W. Copeland and Bertha H. Morang both of
Rockport.
DUSHAM-CUsHING. In Bluehill April 10, AL
bert b. Dunham of Bucksport and Miss Myra NJ.
Gushing of Bluehll.
KENNEY-CADDY In St. George, April 20, Har-
vey W kenney and Oracle B. Caddy, both of St.
George.
SPEED-MCALLIsTER. In Boston, April 20, Fred
Henry Speed of Providence and Leila Edwards,
da lighter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin McAllister OF
RoCkland.
THoMPsoN-HAssAN. In Northport, May g. by
f. A. Dickey Esq, Charles A. Thompson and
Miss Phemie H. Hassan, both of Northport.
WELT-RACKLIFFE. In Waldoboro, April 15,
Osborn Welt and Ida Nj Rackitf, both Of Waldo
boro.
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07
SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF BELFAST.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED.
April 30. Sch. Maria Webster, Turner, Mt.
Desert
May l. schs. Lady Antrim. McClintock, Booth
bay; Western Light, McCay fishing.
May 2. Schs. Miantonomah, Ryan, Boston
Julia Edna, Robertson, Rockland; z. NJ. Bonnie,
Burgess. Ninalhaven.
May 5. schs. Minetta, Crockett, wnterport
Marcellus, Sellers, Boston.
SAILED.
May l. Schs. Lester A. Lewis, Kimball, Ban
gor to load for New York; Aida, White Bangor
May 2. Schs. James Holmes, Ryan, Boston
Western Light, NicCay, fishing; Lady Antrim, Nc
Clntock Bouthbay, Julia Edna, Robertson, Ban
gor.
AMERICAN PORTS.
New York April 80 Cid, sch. Celia F., Ran
dell, Jacksonville sid, sch Florence Leland Fer
nandina; May 2, ar, sch Star of the Sea, Hopkins,
Trinidad; cid, bark Carrie L. Tyler, Charleston, S.
c.; sch. Austin d. Knight, Drinkwater, Azua,
San Domingo; Henry R. Tilton, Randlett, Jack
sonville 3, passed He'll Gate schs. Mark Pendle-
ton, Somes Sound for Newark; George Gurney,
Vinalhaven for New York; 4, ar sch. Humarock,
Veazie, Satia River; sid, brig Telos Maceio
sch. Maud Snare, Norfolk.
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07

BosToN, May 4, 1896. The following
days quotations of provisions etc:
Butter-Northern cream, choice, l6 -H
Eastern creamery, I4dl5c.
Cheese-Northern, choice, 9d9 l2c "a"
choice, Sa9c.
Eggs Hennery, choice. 14al5c; Easter
Beans - Pea, 81 15d1 40; mediums,
20; yellow eyes, 81 goal 80; red kddey7
al 15.
Potatoes-Choice Hebrons, 25d2Sc b
Aroostook County, seed, 25d2Sc.
Apples-Baldwins So 25a3 rs; Russets
So 25G3 75
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07
Bulls for Sale

win sell my JERSEY BULL BEN H
1907, registered i'll Vol. Z, Maine State ie-
tie Association. Also one yearllug lr-
fun blood but not registered; has tl..
premium at Monroe fair as have alsoh-
dam. viii he sold at a bargain
4wi9' JOHN ". CARLFrU
Wlnterport
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07
Belfast Savings Ban

NOTICE is hereby given that Savings Ea
~ No. S66S issued by this Bank, has tee
and application has been made for U'
book to be issued under the law OF this : r.
JOHN II. QUlMBN. l
Belfast, April 27, 1S96.-3wls
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07
WAN 7 Ed |!

An agent for Waldo County to sell the u.
ern and wonderful FIRE ENrINGt ism
put on the American market. IH
Apply to CHARLES 5. CROSBY x
u India Street, Boston
The Republican journal., 1896-05-07

CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THE JOURNAL.
Produce Market. Price Poid Prodltcer.
Apples, p bu, 7Oa1 0OlHay, y ton, O0a12 90
g dried, y fb, 4d5 Hides, y tb, 3a4
Beans, pea, l 95a2 OOILamb, u ib 5d7
g medium, l 6Oa1 75t Lamb Skins 3oa45
" yel'w eyes 4Oa1 80 Mutton, y tb, 4a5
Butter, y ib, 16d2oIOats, y bu, 80 tb, 30d35
Beef, p fb, 5o7lPotatoes. 20a25
Barley, = bu, 50a55 Round Hog, l-2G5
Cheese. y tb, 1od12IStraw, p ton, 5 O0d6 90
Chicken, " H. 12d14rTurkey, y ib. 16d1S
Calf Skins, 5Odl 00iTallow, 2a4
Duck, " tb, 14a16INeal, y to, 6d7
Eggs, y doz, 1llWool, unwashed l4al Is
Fowl, y fb, 1Oa12 Wood, hard, 50a5 90
Geese, y tb, 14al6 Wood, soft, 00d3 90
Retail Price. Retail Market.
Beef corned, y h. 7dS Lime, - bbl, GOAL 90
Butter, salt p box, 1SIOat Meal, p tb, 3 1-2a4
Corn, y bu 47IOnions, fb, 2I2a6
Cracked Corn, % bu, 47IOil, kerosene gal, 13d15
Corn Meal, % bu, 47tPolock, y tb, 4a4 l-2
Cheese, y fb, 14a16IPork, p fb, 7l1S
Cotton Seed, y cwt 25 Plaster, y Dbl, 20
Goldfish, dry, y fb 6a9IRye Meal, " fb, o3
Cranberries, ~ qt,12ta14 Shorts, " cwt, 9Od95
Clover Seed, y fb, II al 2ISugar, y tb, 5 2d6 1-2
Flour, y Dbl, 1894 75lSalt, T. L.. " bu, 40
H 6 Seed, bu, 2 1892 25|Sweet Potatoes, 4d5
Lard v ID, 8(9lOlWheat Meal, 21-2d3
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
A SLAVE HUNT RECALLED.
The First Fugitive Ever Hunted I'm
Observation-Disclosures. a...-

George W. Latimer, OF Lynn, the
first fugitive slave hunted in Massa-
chIsetts, died recently at hos home, "a
Maiianna street. Lynn, and was buried
yesterday. His history was an interest
ing one. as 1t was his arrest and in
generation on Massa chus,e'tts soil In 1912
thAt, TO great extent. inspired the old
anti-slavery workers in the earlier years
or the controversy. He had been given
MS freedom by the Will of his mistress,
but the will was never probated, and
the heirs refused ITO allow the bequest,
and he was sold ito James b. Gray, of
Norfolk. Va. September 1871, he and
his wife managed to secrete themselves
in the forepeak of a steamer loaded
with cotton for the North, and nine
hours later left the boat at hts next port
OF call, and took steamer for Baltimore
whence they went to New York, and
came from that place to Boston. Tyley
found lodgings among people OF their
own color on JOY eltreet, but when I,at!-
mer ,ventured to the post-office he was
recognized by a man from the South.
and two weeks later his unaster acr.ved
IRON Norfolk aud caused his arrest.
He was taken to the Leverett Street
JAIL and his master at once INSTITUTED
proceedings to have him returned TO
virginia as a fugitive. Garrison and
others Fought the case on every point.
but Chief Justice Shaw ruled that GRAY
had right to take his chattel back #
he could prove property. Public ind:gna-
tion meetings were held in different
parts OF the State, the most notable one
being In Faneuil Hail. October 20, at
which Sewell presided. and the speak
ers were Wendell Phillips, George S.
billiard. Charles L. Remard, and Fred
er!ck Douglass who was himself at
unat time a fugitive
a respite was granted in the court
proceedings. and Grays counsel offered
to free Latimer for $500. This was re-
fused. and when Gray heard that II
was the intention of the citizens to
storm the jail and ,elease Latimer, ne
modified his demands and freed him for
half the amount originally demanded.
me sum was raised by DR.. Samuel l..
caldwell, pastor of the fremont Tenn
pie: The return of Lat!mer to Virginia
TO be tried on a charge of larceny that
| mad been preferred against HIM was
then demanded, Bit extrad.tion papers
were refused. Shortly after he removed
TO Lynn. and had lived there since, hon
| ored and respected by all WHO knew
him He was severty-fve years old Mt
the tune of his death. and left a widow
ana 'nree children.--Boston Transcript.