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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
SARIE ETH 9.

Charles Francis Adams says young
man should be able to write and speak
the English language correctly before
entering college.
Count Leo Henckel Won Donnersmarck.
who recently died in Germany, Is said to
have been the last descendant of the
| Goethe family.
NJ. Remier has bequeathed $500, 900 to
the Belgian Government for the forma-
| ton of n medical institute to be called
the Institut Rommelaere.
Sir William Priestly. the d!scoverer
of oxygen. is the Unionist candidate for
P,fCliament from the Universities of
Edinburgh and St Andrew.
Rev. l.. X. Alden, ID. d.. who died in
Boston last week. was of the seventh
generation from John Alden. of May
flower memory. and was graduated at
Harvard in 1913.
Tell man II secret and he tells /, to
his Wife. and when she in turn repeats II.
| he has great deal TO say about women
not being able 10 keep anything, re-
marks the Atchison Globe.
Gncircling the throat of a baby left
| OH doorstep at Days Ferry. Me-, was
| card 10 wh!c.. was ATTACHED an envel-
| OPP containing $500 IN bank notes and
| these words: When this is gone there is
| more where this came from"
Company manners ought to be donned
| more at home. SO that the users might
| get used TO thsm and not appear so UNI
| comfortably Ill az ease when rhey are
donned on occasions of ceremony. says
| the Boston Journal.
In response TO invitations Issued by
| the Argentine, Brazilian and Uruguayan
governments. number of manu-
facturers from the United States
will start for those! countries on july
| lst to study conditions there in hope OF
opening up new markets
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
PORTSMOUTH NEWS

wish or the camp to have as large a
turn out as possible.
Geo. Kenny, q white man, who claim
ed to be from Norfolk, was found beast
~ drunk and asleep in Oak Grove Gene
terry Sunday. He was placed on a car
ana was carried to the station house
by Officer Shannon. Yesterday he was
assessed the usual fine for drunkenness
In another column Constable ]. f.
Anderson gives notice that he will sell
all the stock, fixtures, etc. in the store
OF John f. Loomis. corner of County
and Chestnut streets, at public auc-
ton on Thursday, May l4th. at IL q. m.
See advertisement.
Saturday two colored men had u shoot
Ing scrape at West Norfolk They were
arrested. and one of them was bailed
for his appearance yesterday. The
other man could not furnish bond and
was locked up. The party who was
bailed has skipped, and has not been
heard from since.
seven tramps were arrested Sunday
Tor trespassing upon the Seaboard Air
Line property. They were locked I'D.
There should be some way to maze
them work. The jails are being crowd
ed with them. In Suffolk they are made
TO work on the streets. and that town
is being freed from them
The Firginian acknowledges the re-
ceipt OF an invitation to attend the
AID annual banquet of the Independ-
ent FIRE Company at Kirn Hall OH
Thursday night. the l4th inst. at $3.50
O'Clock. The following gentlemen com
pose the committee: j. Il. Pace, c. r.
Warren and Joseph +. Weaver.
Mr.. Nj. j. Mulvey has made arrange
ments 10 accommodate all the visiting
baseball teams this summer at Port
Norfolk, They will be carried forward
and backward free. The Richmond
team Is stopping there. They will
have the luxury OF an early morning
bath besides the fishing and cool breeze
at night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
WILMINGTON.

Wilmington. N. c., May IL (SpeclaD.
The Grand Lodge. I. o. o. F., Will
meet at Goldsboro Tuesday next at 3
o'clock p. M. The following Odd Eel
lows from this city will attend: From
cape Fear, No. FL. l.. Boone; from
Orion, No. GIT. b. Rice: from VIE
mington, No. 13s-J. j. Hopkins; from
Hanover, No. 145-B. w. Durham.
Zeb Vance, No. l, Uniform Rank
knights of Pythlas, has decided to 90
to Ashevile to attend the Grand Lodge.
which meets there June 16. They Will
leave here June Is.
Miss Bayly, of Lynchburg, Is in the
city OH visit
Mrs p. II. Hoge and Mr.. s. II. Lish-
blatt will leave for Richmond this morn
Ing and return Tuesday.
Col. John l.. Bruton, Mayor of VIII
son. N. c., who is to deliver the me-
mortal address eo-day at Oakdale Gem
etery, arrived in the city yesterday. He
Is accompanied by Mrs. Bruton and they
are the guests OF Col. Walker Taylor.
Judge d. l.. Russell left yesterday
evening for Raleigh. and will remain
there until the convention finishes Its
work. He will have his headquarters
at the Park Hotel.
Confederate Memorial Day exercises
We're held to-day. The following pro-
eramme was observed: Marshal, Col.
w. l.. DeRossett Chief of STAFF, Col
Walker Taylor; Aides. George N. Har-
ris w. c. Galloway. NJ. D.. H. l.. Mil
Ter. Edwin Brown, @. *. Calder, G. L.
Myers. J. Ii. Taylor. II. Il. Crane. all
from George Davis Camp. Sons of Vet
Grams. The procession was formed near
he site of the lodge at the cemetery at
80 p. m. The artillery salute was fired
from the hills near the cemetery at
+:l5 p. m. Order. of procession:
Second Regiment Band.
Wilmington Light Infantry.
Naval Reserve Division
Mayor William Harris.
Officers of Oakdale Cemetery.
Company Chaplain and orator.
Ladies' Oakdale Memorial Associa ton
daughters OF the Confederate Chap
ter.
Third North Carolina Infantry Asso-
ciation
Cape Fear Camp, No. 254, United Con.
federate Veterans.
Other veterans of the c. 8. army and
navy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
CAROLINA

sether on the yard TO witness the sight.
me launching took place at about 3
o'clock In the afternoon. but they never
succeeded In getting it I'm the water until
ABOUT O'Clock. Miss Ruth Jones broke
the bottle and christened 1t the Julian
j.. Fleetwood" Then the start was
made. but the men ut the bow outnum-
DeGed those at the stem. which, of
course. made 1t sideways. Then they
gave 1t another start, which would have
succeeded in getting 1t in the water,
out the ground gave away bensath the
cradle just as II was on the waters
edge. The men they found they could
10 nothing else. so they summoned the
Mollie Farmer to tow It in After q
Few unsuccessful attempts the rope
broke. Then the Lakewood" came to
the assistance and after u while they
succeeded in getting her in.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Hoard OF Trade ,ree,,,,-.

me Board of Trade held Il regular
monthly meeting yesterday at ~ O'Clock,
win MT. John j. King in the chair. and
ri: Z. Niemeyer. secretary.
me treasurer's report for the month
Oh Aprii was received and Messrs. A. j.
Fhiilsps and w. S. Hart wer. appointed
committee to examine the same, which
was found corrrect.
~ communication was read from thir-
ty-siN commission merchants in Bos-
ton. asking action by the Board In Sc
curing better facilities for shipment of
truck via tile Merchants and Miners
transportation Company. Referred 10 a
committee of three
MI. j: A. Mulvey offered resolution
requesting our Congressman and Senn-
TORS TO use their best efforts in secur-
ing an additional dry-dock at this navy
yard. which was adopted, and The board
adjourned
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
WILSON.

Wilson, n. c.. May l1.-(SpeclaD-NIrs.
Jenkins, of Richmond. Va. who has
been visiting Mrs. Daniel, left Saturday
for home
Mrs. D. w. Thorpe left Saturday for
Rocky Mount. n. c.
MIR. Howard Jones left Saturday for
Edgecombe county.
Mr.. John Hayes lief: on Saturday for
his home in Elm City.
The May meeting held at Lower Town
Creek meeting house on yesterday was
largely attended. Quite a number OF
Tarbolo, Rocky Mount, Elm City, Fam
VILE and Wilson people were presen,
and appreciate the hospitality extend
ed 10 them by the citizens of that quar-
ter.
Mr.. j. r.. Moore left for Washington.
y. c., on SatuIday evening.
Miss Daisy Ficks, of Selma, is visiting
Mrs. Eliza Strickland of rhls city. 70
the delight of her many friends and
numerous admirers.
Mrs. a. y. Daniel left Saturday for q
short visit TO Rocky Mount,
Mr.. Charles w. Gold left for Raleigh
on Saturday.
Quite a crowd of our citizens left this
morning on the excursion to Richmond
Va.
Miss Sallie Rove LEFT on Saturday
for her home in Black Creek. y. c.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Plead Guilty and Was Fined.

Yesterday the case of Ganey Small,
who had been fined by Mayor Davis
500 on TWO occasions for selling liquor
on Sunday and $50 for keeping a dis
orderly house, came up in the Hastings
Court. She plead guilty. but on account
OF the condition of the woman's hus-
band, who was not responsible for her
actions he being in such a condition as
not 10 be, and they now being out OF
business, shs was fined $40 for the frs,
offense and was dismissed on the other
two charges. but will never be granted
any more licenses.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
FHE STRIKE SITUATION.
Both Sides still Hold Ont Many APP.
piicatI0us for Work Received.

Newport News. Va, May 12.-(Spe-
c!al)-IN THE COURTS.-The May
term of the Corporation Court begun
yesterday. but the prcce edings so far
were unimportant
POLICE COURT.-Justie Brown dis.
posed of but three cases yesterday-the
smallest docket for Monday since the
court was established.
Frank Mcdonald, trespass, s7.75.
Annie Wilson. colored. disorderly con-
duct: fined S7.75.
Peter Tal!aferro, colored, charged with
assault. was dismissed at the cost Of the
warrant.
DEEDS OF REAL ESTATE ADMIT
TED TO RECORD.-F f. Finch ct ux
to II. p. hurry; consldera ton, 81. 500.
f. c.. Booth ct al to L. p. Stearnes:
considera ton S504.
IG. G. Booth ct ux to 3. K Stearnes.
consideration, $4,000.
l.. p. Stearnes to Bently K. Stearnes,
consideration. 81, 500
Bentley X. Stearnes 10 Frances Causey
trustee; consideration. s2.50O.
SITUATION AT THE SHIPYARD.-
There was practically no change in the
situation yesterday. Right many per-
sons thought that few more men went
INTO the yard than on Saturday, while an
equal II not greater number said tina,
fewer went in Monday than Saturday.
Right many laborers are employed un.
loading materials for the battleshIns
large quantities OF whASiI are arriving
daily. 3IS
"A member of the Grievance COMMITTEE
when asked how the matter stood yes.
teraay afternoon. said that 90 far as h,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
For Balance of This Week at welton.,

Two cases of dress ginghams. new
styles, worth loo. yard-for balance OF
this week. or until sold, at &c a yard.
One case Of percales. new styles, at
6hc. yard.
Two cases of ladies hose, pla n and dror
stitch. at lie. a pair. or three pair for
soc. They are full regular made Herms
dorf dye. and sold in some stores at 25c.
pair.
SOC. Black Serge ut 37ls yard.
Special drives in black brilliantines at
soc, 62lac., and 75c. per yard
100 twill silk gloria umbrellas at 81
each.
Mems balbriggan shirts and drawers
at % and 371ac. each.
Store closes at p. m. Saturdays en-
cepted
One price and cash t. all.
LAWRENCE 6 WELTON.
kim Building
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
The Tramp Nuisance

The Virginian has repeatedly Gale d
the attention of the authorities and
others TO the tramp nuisance. On Sat
urday it mentioned the fact of one OF
them becoming very insolent to u lady in
Cottage Place. On Sunday Mr. Kitchen
the keeper of the toll gate. says that
there were quite q number of them beg
ging all through Cottage Place, and
that they are way impudent when re-
fused food and demand money He
says thare is about'200 of them quartered
in Armistead's woods and that they
make fires at night, which is dangerous
The people all along that road are be.
coming afiaid of them
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

NJ. n. Blshupp, of Boston, and j. A.
wright, of Philadelphia. representing
the knights OF Labor. appeared before
the House P;stofllce Committee Friday In
advocacy of Representative McGu!le's
Dill providing for the government owner
ship of telegraph lines.
1t Is said that President Kruger. of
me Transvaal Republic. had confined
mis- readings to the Bible and Pill
srims Progress until recently. when
some one gave him one of Mark Twain's
DOCKS. The humor OF the American TO-
ker happened to hit the Boer ruler in
the right place, and he has purchased q
iull set of MIR. Clemens books, says the
Baltimore Hernlu
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
EDENTON

Edenton. n. c., May 11.-(SpeciaD-
ReN. n. Nj. Watson returned Saturday
from Jonesboro and occupied the pull
pit OF the Methodist Church Sunday
morning and evening.
Mrs. Mary Creecy. of Washington City.
MS peen the guest OF Mrs. A. II. Bush for
several days.
Rev. w. p. jordan. of Hartford, is In
town this morning
To-day NIonday) May 18th. being a
legal holiday. the bank Is closed.
our pound net fishermen have COM
mehced taking their nets out Of the
water.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
NEWS.

c1uid see, there was no change. that
the outlook was certainly as fayora BILE
LOT the men as It was last week. If any
a!ierence at all. 1t was more favora bic
now.
This committeeman said that no first
rale mechanics would go into the yard !;
mat only apprentices and second rate
men are In the shops. Another mechan-
&c SAID Sunday that twenty-six men came
mere from philadelphia Saturday looking
lot work, but as soon as they learned
what the trouble was, they left for Rich
mona. However this may be, 1t is GER
tam that the company is RECEIVING n
great number of applications for EMPLOY
ment. "
superintendent Smith said Yesterday
lhat we are satisfied with the present
status or affairs, and I will give Won
1Gst three points for publication, namely:
Incl system of time-keeping which we
nave Just adopted is successfully used
e. h~ii Htallon mechanics in the United
States; 1t is endorsed and recommended
by the American Federation of Labor
ana the knights Of Labor; and they
promise TO break up any strike that oc-
ours IN their organizations on account
ing" -
Mr. A. L. Powell, of the real estate
'iiiIi' Oh Powell Bros. has returned from
-. ms iofmer nome In Southampton coun-
W, Where ne mas been visiting.
me daughters of the Consederacy will
meet 7 his afternoon at the residence of
Mrs. George w. helms, Twenty-seventh
street.
me friends of Mr.. Douglass Smith.
ene popular clerk OF the Hastings Court,
nero an enthusiastic meeting at the
opera House last night ito secure MIR.
smath's Penomina ton for the position for
another term. and he is cure to get there.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Found Not GuiIfx.

a few weeks ago Mayor Davis found
Mr.. p. Nolan, saloon keeper in Cos
port. 500 for selling liquor on Sunday
The Information was furnished by on
Ger Tatem upon complaint of a man,
who stated that he had been assaulted
in the bar by another party. from which
he took an appeal. Yesterday the evil
dence was such that he could not be
convicted, so the case was dismissed
from the docket.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
PLYMOUTH.

fiymouth, N. c., May 11.-(Special)-
MI Thomas S. Armistead has been very
sigk' Dut Is reported some better.
lTarboro. -
ae.endihg school at La Grange, N c..
Toy the past nine months. has returned
home az
capt. Edmund Alexander spent Sun
day In Rocky Mount.
Ihere were sixty persons converted
al the late series OF meetings held in
the NJ. T.. Church and forty Joined the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
a Sneak Thier ,,or,,

Saturday night about $40 u negro man
snatched pocketbook from a young
luuy on me corner OF Court and Clifford
streets and made his escape. rhe lady
was on her way down town when she
met the NEGRO, who. seeing the pocket
book. grabbed ut and ran. The screams
of the lady brought some gentlsmen to
her aid. but the negro had made good
his eScape
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
A Large Nnu.bcr Converted suu.,,,

sunday morning Rev Mr.. Crane. the
evangelist, visited the Court Street Bap
fist Church Sunday School and held
religious services. which was ona of the
lnest meetings since he has been in
the city There were at least thirty pro-
Iessions. The meeting lasted until time
for the morning services to begin. At
night the church was densely packed
There were two fine services yesterday.
,Fhe meetings will continue ell the weel,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Nnvy-Yard Notes.

The Dolphin was locked yesterday
afternoon for scraplng and repainting.
Capt. w. w. Meade reported at the
yard yesterday as equipment officer.
The Alliance passed in the Capes yes
teiday, bound from Ksy West TO New
port News.
Quite anumber OF persons attended the
open air concert in the afternoon
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Reported for se,lin~Liouor.

George Jones, proprietor of the store
on Wyatts farm, Deep Creek shell road
and Asa Turner. corner of Chestnu,
street and Key road. in Brighton, were
reported to Justice Rutter yesterday for
selling liquor on Sunday. Constable
Anderson brought the parties UP for a
hearing. They Ware tried yesterday
afternoon before Justice Rutter, plead
guilty and were fined $40 apiece.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
SEABOAR ED.

Seaboard, N. c., Hay 11.-(SpeciaD-
Miss Ida Sue Gay returned home TO-
day from Woodland
Miss Verbend Gay, of Margerettsville
returned home this evening.
Mr.. Cole ia here to-day regulating the
Seaboard Air Line business for Mr.
Cunning to take hold, who arrived TO-
day.
The railroad office Is being ceiled
which makes 1t look very nice.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Specials for To-Day.

Hires Root Beer ready for use, iOc.
per bottle: Mrs. Johnson's Old Virginia
Sweet Pickle. l0c. per bottle; fine Column
the time to clear your house of water
bugs, and Hooper's Fatal Food Is the
only thing that will effect thorough
cleaning Our 25c. Blended Tea makes
C. W. HUDGINS & Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

THE MEMBERS OF CHAMBERS
STEAM FIRE COMPANY are here
by notified to assemble at Engine House
at 1880 o'clock in full uniform (omit red
shirt TO celebrate the thirtieth anniver-
sary. AbsenteeS fined.
BY order of Foreman.
r. w. MURDEN, JR.,
myl2-lt Secretary
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Norfolk County Notes.

Mary Warren was arrested for dis
orderly conduct on Sunday and was
fined.
Arthur Wright. assault upon a woman:
Wm. Fl. Harris, assault upon a woman
Shade Welsh assault upon II woman.
ills Jobson. assault upon Cohen.
Six tramps We're committed for ten
days.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
We d;nnInntea

Our ready-made London Paris" suits
&c it better and look better than any of
those cheap. so-called made to order
quits, that others advertise. A word to
The wise Is sufficient
LEVY & JACOBS,
200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
When Nnfnrc

Needs assistance it may be best to
render 1t promptly. but one should re-
member to use even the most perfect
remedies only when needed The best
and most simple and gentle remedy Is
the Syrup of Figs. manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Death ofa Child,

John Thomas. infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin j. Curran, died at their
residence, No. 100 Henry street, Sunday
a; 1920 Il. m. Funeral from residence
yesterday afternoon at ) o'clock. In
terment was al st. Paul's Cemetery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Inrereatins Eubiecf.

jority of people at the present time? MOI
the election. but where the buy the best
clothing for the least money. Answer
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY,
ia High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
POSTPONED SALE.

The sale of stock In the store of NJ +.
streets. will take place on THURSDAY,
at II "A. m. ut auction. on the premises.
Also two Buggies.
myl2-3t ~ J. ANDERSON
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
H1 Err TF0RD.

Hartford. n. c., May l1.-(SpeciaD-
The launching of Fleetwood & Jackson's
new tug. which has been talked of for
some time by our people, took place last
Saturday. a large crowd gathered to-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

The Rev. DR.. Leach, an English Prot
estant missionary, and his wife and in
FAINT son have been murdered at Sfax.
in Tunis.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
PORTSMOUTH ADv's.

FOR RENT-House No. 1904 Washing
ton street; newly papered: hot and cold
bath: seven rooms. Apply S. L. BUR-
ROuGHS. South and Washington SITS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

Boys Csc. Straw Hats at Charles T
Welton & Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

Wait for our grand special sale Mon.
day, May 4th. A. ]. PHILLIPS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Suits In Order,

Our spring suitings for Easter at popr
lar prices. Look at our window dispia,
From $3.50 to s22. 90.
NJ. ROSENBAUM,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

Baby carriages ana KefrIHerntOrs.s
Wire doors, windows, &C., cheap at
j. G. Crawfords furniture and carpet
house
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NOTICE.

We have n nice lot of original grade OF
dry slab wood, the best in the market for
soc. per Il cord. Give us trial and we
will please you. Large measure.
my6.ln BENDALL 6 WELTOM
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

Bargains This Week. at HammiII,s
SEQ High Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

116 and 11s High street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-20

M r. William G.. Lane. the Librarian OF
lFl the Boston Athcnacum asks for in
formation concerning George Wash
ington's books. Tho Boston Athcnacum
possesses over 900 volumes from Washing
tens library. acquired IN l,is from Henry
Stevens. a careful catalogue Of these
books has rcceItly been compiled by Mr..
\. Z. G.. Grimm Of the LenoX Library.
who has examined all OF WASHINGTON
letters I'm the State Department az Wash
ingtOn. I'm Philadelphia. 30 ton. and else
where. and made notes Of all passages
In them relating 10 his books and tho
conditions under which they were oh
tanned. The catalogue. which will shortly
be published. includes I'm addition 10 the
books owned by Washington. a number
Of others formerly BELONGING to judge
Bushrod Washington and other members
Of the family. and tho large collection OF
Washingtoniana which the Athenaeum
has gradually collected n IS intended 70
add. In an appendix the list OF Washing
toms books as given IN the appraisers
inventory m q I'm the Orphans Court OF
Fairfax county. Virginia. This list shows
about / 600 volumes. and most or the
books I'm the Athenaeum collection can be
identified on e IN spite OF the brief and
imperfect titles given Mr.. Lane IS anN-
ious 10 trace the whereabouts OF any
of the other volumes. many or which
have been sold AZ auction within the last
ten years.