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The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
Blackmailer Years.

Cincinnati, June S.-Dr. o. V. Linn
erick, who was jointly indicted with
DR.. j. W. Prendergast, lately health
officer Of Cincinnati, for attempted
blackmail of the Frazer Tablet COM
pany, and who was convicted by the
jury, was today sentenced to two years
IN the penitentiary.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
FINE DRILL TONIGHT.
Three Prizes Offered for Good SOldiery BY the
Rifemen.

Three Prizes Offered for Good Soldiery by the
Rifemen.
The monthly prize drill of the Rifle
men will occur tonight at the armory,
and will be an interesting one. The
Rlflemen have been doing good work,
owing to the encampment soon to oc-
cur.
One feature of the drill tonight will
be the selection, by Captain Dart, of a
prize drill team OF sixteen men, who
will enter the prize drill at st. Simon,
for the handsome silk flag offered by
Manager Jack Clancy for the best
COMPANY in camp The R;aeiesa R eas VIII =; !
come very near taking the flag.
There Will be three prizes for to-
nights drill-the gold medal for the
best drilled soldier; a second prize,
offered by Captain Dart; and a prize
for the best inspection, offered by
Lieut.. F. A. Dunn. The public is cor
daily invited to attend.
Much interest is being manifested in
the competitive squad drill which will
be given by the Riflemen just previ-
Gus to their departure for camp. 1t
will occur in the afternoon, on New
castle street, and handsome prize
"a duplicate whist set-has been Of
fered by Lieut.. Ed. Stephens.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
Pine Crest Improvements.

"Pine Crest" the suburban resi-
dence of many prominent citizens, has
been much improved recently by the
private means of its residents. Mr.. j.
L. Beach, at his own expense, has had
a shell road laid from his residence to
the f street drive, and Mr.. Edwin
Brobston has added a brick sidewalk,
extending from his residence to the
shell road.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
NO SILVER IN HIS.

Governor Jones Refuses to Send Delegates to
Denver.
Little Rock, June S.--Governor Dan
w. Jones of Arkansas has refused to
appoint delegates to the international
gold mining convention in Denver
early next month. The governor said {:
"I intend to ignore this convention
altogether, and shall decline to ap-
point delegates to it. There is no sill
yer in it, and | am opposed to any
thing of this kind that seems inimical
to the interests of bimetalism."
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
Gone to the Capital.

New York, June S.-W. J. Calhoun,
special commissioners to Cuba, accom-
panied by Secretary Fishback, left on
the 10 o'clock train today for Wash
ington.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
Best W Western Shots.

Sioux City, Ia, Jnne S.-Marksmen
from five states, Iowa, Nebraska, Min
nesota and the Dakotas, will compete
here tomorrow and next day at the re-
gular annual tournament of the 500
Gun club of this city. Many of the
best shots in the west will compete.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
WANTED TO HANG.
James Wayne, Savannahs Wife Murderer,
offered to Plead Guilty.
murder.


Offered to Plead Guilty.
savannah, June S.-James Wayne,
who murdered his wife, Emma, by
cutting her throat and then throwing
her body In the Ogeechee canal several
days ago. wanted to plead guilty to
the cri this morning.
He made a confession, and when he
was informed that his plea of guilty
was tantamount to hanging himself
he said he knew it.
Neither the court nor the solicitor
general would accept such a plea if it
came up in court. Wayne will prob
ably have an attorney appointed to
defend him when his case comes up
for trial.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
Man and Mule.
Georgia,

unreasonable, June S.-George Wat.
kins, white, was instantly killed by
lightning today while plowing in his
field. His mule was also killed,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
HailstOrm's Destruction,

Rogers, Tex, June S.-A very de-
structive hailstorm has completely
destroyed crops of all kinds north of
here. Great damage was done to
houses also. Many other parts of the
state report serious damage from the
same cause.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
MURDER IN GEORGIA.
ugly cash.

Farmer Davis, Near ThOmasville, Killed in
His Field.
Thomasville, June S.-Jasper Davis,
prominent farmer, was shot and in
stantly killed this morning by G. r.
Robinson, in Big creek neighborhood,
this county.
Davis had accused Robinson of steal
ing. Robinson came upon his accuser
blowing in a field and took him to
task. Davis attacked Robinson and
Robinson killed him.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
Graham's s Fate.
iOurneN.

Savannah, June S.-Judge Falligant,
In the superior court today, resen-
fenced Brlstow Graham to hang on
Friday, July %, between the hours of
10 a. m. and p. m.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
Many Defendants.

There will be lively sess ion of po-
lice court this morning. Owing to the
absence both of Acting Mayor Fendig
and Mayor Pro TEN Atkinson there
was no session yesterday. Seventeen
cases of disorderly conduct will be be-
fore the acting mayor this morning.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
Big Hail Storm.

Capt. G. K. Turner, of the Southern
railway, reported on arriving last
night that big hail storm occurred at
Columbia, S. c., yesterday morning at
8 O'Clock. 1t did great damage to
crops and fruit, The effect of the hail
storm was noted In Brunswick yester-
day afternoon in the sudden fall in
temperature.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
A Whip For Flowers.

Atlanta, June S.-Mrs. DIR. knight
created a sensation today by horse
whipping man named Flowers, who
had been making scandalous illusions
to her character.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
A Boat Ride.

Mr.and Mrs. +. ID. M. Strachan ten
derud boat ride TO several friends in
their yacht Marie yesterday afternoon.
Their guests were Misses Ethel Down
ing and Josephine duBignon, Mr.. c.
w. Deming and Captain Risk.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
The First Melons.

QuitmaD, June S.-A carload of
watermelOns was shipped from this
place to New York today. This was
the frat carload shipment of the
season.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
SILVER MEN BOLT.
The Chicago Meeting Clinches the Severance
of Ties.

OF TICS.
Chicago, June S.-The provisional
national committee of silver republi-
cans met here today. Delegates were
present from all the states.
1t was one of the most important
political gatherings of the year, as it
clinched and made permanent the bolt
of the silver men from the republican
party.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
Barnes for Marshal.

Washington, June S.-The president
today sent to the senate the nomina-
ti0n of John M. Barnes of Thomson to
be marshal forthe southern district of
Georgia.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
IL Is4he The Cars Presence,

st. Petersburg, June S.-The czar
received John w. Foster, the Ameri-
can seal commissioner, at Peterhoff
yesterday.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-09
ANOTHER CHANGE.
The Plant System Alters It's Time Table,
Taking Effect Today.

On Sunday, June 6, the Plant Sys-
tenn Will run the following schedule
in and out of Brunswick:
Train No. 81, leave Brunswick. a.
M; No. SO, leave 40 p. m.
Train No. "a, arrive Brunswick, Z: 10
a. N No. 80, arrive II 40 p. IN.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
snEMAY LrvE.N wA>u1Nuros.
Queen Lii Eids Frirto BECOME POM.
lar There.

Washington. ID. c.. Jan. PC .iliuo-
kalani. eX-Queen of Hawaii, received In
nor apartments at the Shol eEarl this
afternoon from 3 to o'clock, assisted
by Miss Naho!elena and attended bv
Mr.. Joseph Helelulc, members of her
suite.
Although it was not generally lnder-
stood that the reception WAS public.
several hundred ladies. wcii.known N.
me oiiic!a! and social eli Slcs of rho
capital, Tor the most part impclled bv
curiosity. presented themselves and
We're introduced by Mr.. Julius n. pal
inoE, who Invariably address Mrs. Domj-
ms as Your Majesty" and spoke of her
10 me visitors as Her Royal Iiighness. y
Ihose who convcrscd with the ey
queen found her an intelligent. graceful
uiSnihed hostess, ana doubtless as the
result OF the cordially with which she
greeted her callers. numerous invita-
lions will be pressed upon her with such
force that she viii hereafter be seen at
many functions while the gay season
lasts.
II tAat was the idea of to-day's recen-
'Ioh Il was clcverly carried out ana will
prove great success. for the cX-Oueen
clearly minated to all questioners lhot
she was delighted with Washington and
us people and hal no idea of leaving
haStliy. she gave to some the impress
SION that she might like 10 stay here
always.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27

which the doctors Informed me were
due TO neuralgia symptoms, ] determine
Ell to try Patnc's celery compound. on
the advice CT friend.
ITO my surprise | found an entire
chanGe going on after taking n little
over three bottles, and began to feel
IKE new man. | have for the past
ten or Twelve years suffered from pains
Ill me back and other symptoms of de-
arrangement Of the kidneys and bladder.
ana have spent many sceplcss night 3
! IN consequence, but now sleep sound.
thanks to the common sense which in
duceu me To try Painc's celery com
! pound. ! Will ever praise the marvel
! Gus potency of this valuable medicine.
! anu al any time will be glad to give
! personal testimony at my address.
! should any sufferer care to call, as /
consider II selfish To keep such bless
ing housed up. ana think the proprie
tors OF Paine's celery copound deserv-
,iE OF mere thanks than ! can convey
IN words. for making me n new man
\ word 10 other sufferers:
90 to You druggist for a bottle of
iaine,s celery compound, and allow hin,
u TO sell you nothing else
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
SCOTCIIME ClLEnIaTE.
Anniversary of Robert Bnrn's Birth
Observed AT Newport News

Newport News, Va. Jan. 26-(SpeciaD
-ihe Burns club. of this city. banquet
ted last night in honor of the immortal
author of the simple Scotch lays. This
ciun never lets an anniversary of their
idoilzed poet pass unobserved and the
decoration OF this l3Sth anniversary
last night We'd with any ever observed
in our midst. The large dining-room
OF the Ivy hotel. where the banquet
took place. was beautifully decorated
with nags and bunting. FcastinC,
speech making and singing occupied
the whole night. the party not breaking
up until 4 q. H.
POLICE COURT DOCKET.
NJ. Levison. dlsorderly conduct; fined
$3.50 and costs.
Richard Brown. colored. dsorderly
conduct; fined 81 and costs.
David Terry. colored. disorderly con-
duct: fined Sc and costs.
L. Sunnerson. disorderly conduct :
lined 81 and costs. and sent down to his
ship at Old Point
CHARLES Perkins. colored, warrant for.
board: discharged
Henry Green. Hesty Jones. Tommy
Williams and Leila Robinson. ali col
ored. Illicit Capitalization: fined $50 and
costs.
Rachel Jones ana Andrew Green. col
oreu' iiicit cohabitation: discharged.
MARRIED IN COURT.
In the above cases Of Henry Green
ana LEILA Robinson. Tommy Williams;
unu heStS Jones the parties appealed
TO the Judges clemency, and asked ,hot
the fines he RENTED on condition Thai
they Immediately secure licenses and
marry. Squire Brown granted this re-
Guest. and the parties were married on
the spot.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
Pnine's celery compound is working

Patne's celery compound Is working
miracles in the cure of disease!
So says recent article by the fore
most medical essayist in Boston.
Nothing shows more conclusively,"
he adds, the astonishing capability Of
i'aine's celery compound than the
thoughtful. open-minded class OF peo-
pie who use II and recommend il. both
in public and among their closest and
dearest friends and relatives. Among
Us physicians) there is no longer any
hesltahcy in recommending this great
est remedy without stint OF praise"
About the same time the above article
was published there appeared In the
Bcston Journal the following letter from
David *. Chaser of i52 Windsor street,
Cambrldgcpori, Il suburb OF Boston:
take great pleasure in tcstirying to
the extraordinary merits Of Painc's cc,c
~ compound. For some time past I
have been under the treatment OF two
well-known local doctors but their com
bined efforts proved of 10 avail. | have
been for years harsh skeptic in regard
TO advertised medicines. but having sur-
fered eXcruciating pains in the head
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
IN BERKLEY

The following cases were disposed az
IN the Police Court yesterday morning:
Richard Smith, Il colored gentleman
rom sweet Canaan, was arrested by
o:Hcer sykes Monday evening in front
q me pc'ice station. When he was
taken in the cell room he proved to be
very unmanageable. The officer had 10
cail Tor assistance. Sergeant Rudd and
air: VIM. Dunn responded to his call
ana soon had Smith handcuffed and
paced In cell. He cursed everything
IN SIGHT when he found he had been
conquered. His Honor fined him s. and
costs yesterday morning for his fun,
which was paid by Mr.. Moore. who
Keeps store in Canaan"
AieXenda Sparrow. a colored dainsel
" Ninth street. was arraigned for using
insult ing language toward one Hattie
sp:att. After hearing the evidence the
Mayor assessed her costs
y young while man got full of hug
JUICE for which fun he paid 81 and costs
sergeant Rudl is waging war against
a.. persons who haven't paid their
town taxes for years prior to 1896. He
will soon proceed TO collect some ne
prescribed by law.
An effort is being made by some of
the OLD members of the T.dewater Conn
ell, Jr. q. U. y. Mechanics. TO meet NJ
dy;hian han, They have secured about
nlN names ana they will hold their
The funera! of the late Cart. Charles
Early took place yesterday afternoon at
o'n.ock from the Armstrong Memorial
Presbyterian church. Interment was
made in Magnolia Cemetery.
me remains OF Miss Bessie Douglas.
VIII arrive this morning via the Bav
Line steamer and Will be buried in
Magnolia Cemetery by Underwater vii.
liamS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
IOotpnhs Ut wo-ls.

IT seems that the quiet little village
OF Scoitsville cannot go unmolested by
foot pads. Monday night Mr.. V. G..
Williams sent his little son. Vernon, to
q house in the village 10 collect a bill.
A negro foot pad must have seen the
boy when he received the money and
waited for him. After the boy left the
house he was followed by n negro. who
stopped him. pulled q knife and threat
ened to KID the boy if he did not give
up his money. The boys screams
brought some of the neghbors out and
the negro ran without secu=ing any
booty
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
PORTS MOUTH JEWS
Mistnk rnIdc,,,,tr.

Monday night about o'clock young
man. living in South Portsmouth, who
aau been TO an uptown Store to make
some purchases, and who was on his
way home through the cid Atlantic and
Eanville railway yard, was commanded
oy county constable to halt, as he
was thought to be stealing property be-
forging to that road. The young man.
rlinkinE he was about to be held up.
took to his heels, leaving his goods be.
hind him. The constable fired several
shots at hime which brought him to a
stand stil: He has taken an oath not
to travel that path any more.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
FLOTsAM AND JETSAM
Reaty Eor'ions of News liens Arranged for
lie Benefit Ct Rapid Readers.
PARAGRAPHS, Personal AND OTHERWISE
Ncntion of the Cominas AMI GoinSs
Events of Interest 10 Many Read.
crs-r"pics Di>cus.cd an the street
nnd an Oniccs and iiomes.

The creeks were all frozen over yes
terday.
There are ninety cases of measels in
Park View.
The plumbers are busy mending
frozen water pipes.
Nothing has been heard from the
Culpepper burglars yet.
MIR w. T. EIdmonds and bride viii
return to The city tonight.
The thermometer went down to 10
degrees yesterday morning.
There was n case of fast driving be-
fore the Mayor yesterday, which was
continued.
Mr.. Charles T. Bland wants the Dan
vile franchise If IL comes in the Vir-
Ginia League.
There has never been any one known 10
Gtarve to death here
Attention Is called to the advertise
ment OF lost ring between Green and
High streets. on North street.
The schooner Carrie arrived here yes
terday from Baltimore with cargo of
bricks for the Seaboard Air Line
The baseball committee will start out
soliciting for stockholders to-day. There
Is a strong desire for Portsmouth to
have n team.
There was quite number of civil
cases called in the Mayors Court yes
terday. All of them were continued
until next Monday.
Ir. Alexander Hatton and Miss Arm
stead will be married at Trinity p. L.
church tonight. No person will be ad-
mitted without ticket
The remains Of Miss Bessie Wright
were inferred In Oak Grove Cemetery
yesterday. Ii was first intended to carry
them tn LynchEurg. but ii was changed
and they were buried here.
An oyster float. containing quite n
number OF oysters. drifted from Atlantic
City Sunday night during the gale and
landed at the foot of Dlnwiddie street,
In this city. The owner was busy re-
moving them yesterday.
The baseball enthusiasts were highly
elatnd Yesterday with the prospect of
the revival of the Virginia League. The
email boy has already commenced TO
name the nine and can locate each
mans position on the team.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
-FOUR BuRNED ro DEATH.
n EnrmhouSe ncsiroyca with Ansts
fnunutps

Boliev.lle. Mich, January 26.-The Farm
miles south CT this place, was DESTROYED Nv
,ire early this morning ard four pc, sons
burned to death. They were Mrs Van
Sawattr and Err two children. a boy aged
ana girl aged IA years. and Miss Anna
'anuaWlter, Il ster of Mr.. Nandawater
Mr; Nandawa,or was absent from home
ana II was not until daylight this morning
mat II was known the house had burned
Ire remains OF the victims have been re-
ton. N'''Ni
~ IS not known how the fire started but
II Is believed 1t started from an overheated
stove
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
Funcrni of ,nr RS. \. w. Nirmc.nr.

The funeral of Mrs Samuel w. Me.
meyer LOOK place yesterday morning
from the residence of Dr.. VIM. Schmole
on Emmett street. The services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Betty, assisted
by Rev. Mr.. Funston. The remains
were Inferred In the Nlemeyer lot in
CEDAR Grove Cemetery. The following
gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Messrs.
III. l.. Maynard. VIM Schmolc. John ].
Johnson, j. e. Mcguire. w. c. Brooks,
): Fl. Downing, Norman Cassell. Moses
Palmer, Charles Ferell, S. w. Lyons.
The floral designs were numerous and
beautiful.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
lawrence & woIton IaI ,,,.n =,

Take them while they are going. Only
a few left.
SEQ Jackets, now $3.50.
500 Jackets. now $500
1000 Jackets. row $500
Positively all Ladies' Goats. Capes and
Children's Cloaks at or'-haIf price.
Fruit of the Loom Cotton. GIac. n ward.
hHdroscoggin Cottons. &c. n yard.
Extra heavy yard-wide Brown Cot
tons, &c. G ward
LAWRENCE & WELTON's
Cash Dry Goods store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
JUDEEIYSrm DIDa'r PRESIDE.
Four Negroes on Trial for the Usual


Jackson. Miss. January 2G-rhe Circuit
Court has had -four cases OF rare In two
days. NIL color,d. NVll Alexander was
SrEi Up for lfc for UutraS.rg q woman
sixty years old.
Temp Groves. ono Of "A crowd of four who
dragged cOiorod a.Il from her room al
m!Gn aht and CaIri'd her Il quarter OF n
n;ie away. wher" they repeatedly outraged
her came clear. the SRI tcst!fying he d.d
ret participate
Two more OF the same crowd are now on
r.ai, and VIII probably hc hanged or go
up Tor life. as there = no question Of Their
quit. The court room WAS packed and
damned with intert StCd negroes til IL was
cleared and the tf!Gl ordered secretly
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
Arrested. Discharged nnd ncarrcs,cd

Some time ago a man named Perry
was arrested, charged with stealing
hoss, and was sent on to the County
Coutd Tor trial. The case came up and
the Judge decided under the law that
that court had no right to try the case.
and remanded him back TO be tried be-
fore magistrate, which came up YES
terday and the party was dismissed.
ne was rearrested and was charged
with stealing potatoes. He was hailed
for future trial.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
Rcnppo,mtc.rto Yves, po,u,.

The Washington special in the Alex
andria Gazette of Monday afternoon
says: representative Tyler. of the
Norfolk district, having been Informed
that there was no other way by which
Fielding Lewis Marshall (son of Capt.
X. c: Marshall. of Portsmouth) of this
district. one OF the cadets recently
dropped at West Point for deficiency in
STUDIES. could get back there, rcappoint-
ed him to-day. so that he will start
there again next summer"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
Chnr~cd WIN Sw,ndr,nr.

Yesterday afternoon man named
Crump. from the county. swore out a
warrant against man. Calming that
he gave him n 500 note To chance
thinking a the time 1t was n $40 note.
and received $40 in change Later he
round that 1t was 800 note and called
ana asked for the difference. The party
claimed that IL was only $40 and refused
10 make the balance good. The man
was ba.led for his appearance on Mon
day next In the sum of 5000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
NeDrIy Frozen,

Yesterday morning a colored man.
whose name our informant did not
know. was found i'm a box car Mt the
Seaooard AR Line switch yard nearly
frozen. The man was in an unconscious
condition and was unable to talk. He
was carried In an cd house nearby and
resloratiHes were used and the man
was brought too and was sent Off A few
more minutes and he would have died
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
Mcering u, owens Memorial.

church Is being largely attended and
much Interest Is being manifested
Monday night there was a large num-
her of penitents and seven conversions
Rev. Mr.. Bransford is doing good work
Last night the number was much
!arGcd and the good worq stu goes on
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
Snitl tn Re DYinr.

On wednesday last a young man
named Thomas b. Barry arrived here
from Camden Courthouse. N c.. and
put up at .. l.. Williams stables. Dur
Ing the day he was taken quite sick and
was sent 10 the Retreat for the Sick in
Norfolk. Yesterday the young man died
and the remains will be sent to his home
to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
FIRE ROANOKE.
The Norfolk nnd Western Railway
station Narrowly Esrupps

Roanoke. Va. Jan. 26.-The Norfolk
anu Western railroad station narrowly
escaped destruction by fire tonight at
II O'Clock. Fire was discovered over
me restaurant In the offices occupied
Dy the car Inspector.
The entire department was called 10
lhe scene and after n hard fight the
iiamcs were subdued.
caused by defective flue Damage
not known. but fully insured.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-27
THE RYAN.TnAcy FIGHT.
contest for the Wcitcr-Wci.ht Chnm.
plonSlIip 10 Occur SHrncusn

Syracuse. n. V, January 2G-The RYAN
tracy light for the weiterwoight cham
nonsh p OF the world in Syracuse on Feb
rrarH 9th. IS now an assured fact. as n
Telegram was received by the local en-
pre- Athletic Club this morning from .Jno
T. Hopkirs. CT Chicago. saying that Tracy
had signed the articles