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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
I'M BERKELEY

Mr. O. T. Sexton returned home from
Makleyville. n. c., yesterday.
Mr.. George G. Martin has returned
from Minneapolis. Mimi, where he
went as delegate from the Berkeley
Lodge No. IS, b. =. Q. Elks, to attend
the meeting Of the Grand Lodge held at
that city.
Mr.. j. II. Ambrecht has finished his
contract for paving macadamizing, and
will leave to-day for his home in Rich
mond. Mr.. Ambrecht has made many
friends since his arrival in Berkeley,
who will regret to bid him adieu
Miss Bell Poyner, Of Payne street,
will leave Monday morning to visit
relatives In Currituck. N. c.
Yesterday morning at S O'Clock the
angel OF death took from the home OF
Mr.. Is. II. HUMPHREYS. his Oldest son,
Iommie, aged years and IL months.
Less than a month ago his baby died.
There will be services as usual to-day
at the Main Street Presbyterian church.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. IN. Preaching
by the pastor, the Rev. w A. Slaymn-
ker. at II q. m. and 80 p. IN.
Miss Ruth Only. on Clifton street, is
very sick Of typhoid fever
One OF Mr.. Wcvcrley Berkley's child
rem is sick at his residence, on Chestnut
street.
MIR. w. r. Gallup, of South Norfolk.
will leave next week to visit relatives
Mrs. Sarah Holland. Of Putney, Va,
who has been, visiting Mrs. J. S. Par
sons. Of Berkeley Military Institute, has
returned home.
Tho funeral of Miss Martha Berkeley.
who died Friday afternoon. will take
place this afternoon at 5 O'Clock from
the Chestnut Street NJ. T.. church. The
services Will be conducted by tho pas
tor, the Rev. r. n. Chandler Inter
ment will be made In Magnolia Gene
terry.
Following is the programme Of the
Christian church this evening at 80
O'Clock:
Ten minutes song service.
Sentence prayers.
Scripture Lesson, John .4:46-53, read
by Miss Naomi Eley.
Quariettc, Misses Mamie Whitley, An.
ME Nichols. Mcssrs. c. w. Parker and
S. NJ. Smith.
Scripture Lesson. Acts 1G: 1854, read
by Miss Julia I.iliston.
Topics: belief in Christ-yVhat IT Is.
What 1t Does led by Mr.. S. N. Oakley,
of st. Paul, MINI.
Testimonies.
Recitation, Miss Mamie Pierce.
Benediction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
POI TSNICO Ut II ~ EMS
THE HOOK AND ladder PICNIC.

THE TIE HOOK AND ladder PICNIC.
+. On Wednesday next the Portsmouth
HOOK and Ladder company viii give
e t1 1lrst picnic ITO Magnolia Springs.
60 try aud raise funds to help equip
themselves With apparatus, etc, by the
tinle the truck gets here These gem
!tienen have bundled themselves together
WIN no hope Of reward except that they
may be OF benefit to their fellowaren
Wnsn lire attacks their property. The
people OF Portsmouth have long seen the
need Of u truck; the press and the pub
nc generally have claInored for it. and
now mat our expectations are about to
DC realized it is necessary to have some
one 10 run the truck, and; as stated
ABOVE. this company has been formed
we should help them out 1t would be
q hardship and also be unjust to ask
tnem to give both their time and possi-
ply their lives, and money too, to helm
US. so let every one come forward, buy
a ticket at 20 cents and help the cause.
II you cannot go let someone else go.
ana you will feel better for it, There
VIII be all kinds Of amusement during
the day, Including baseball, pig races,
tup races, and other sports. SO help the
boys.
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CHILDRBN,S DAY SERVICES

The children's day services were SO
greatly admired, that by request it will
be repeated Tomorrow night.
Recitation, "Welcornc,"
1850. Little Linnie Grubhs
Piano solo, selected, Miss Edna Outen
Doh Drill $3.50. ...... by the Glass
solo, selected. 80. Master Reid Wilkins
The Star Exercise
Recitation. "liow the Turtle Left"
.... ........ ....Jittlc Emily Deans
Concert recitation. "Scvcn Times
One. ..
Recitation, The Minuet,". ....
.... ...... Little Agnes Wallace
flano solo. selected -. .........
Miss Nicely Sylvester, Of Berkeley
Recitation, "Thc Model Church,.
........ ........... Miss Leila Deans
Recitation, selected. Miss Bessie Casson
Recitation, selected Miss Lily Wallace
Motion Song. The Now Moon"..
recitation. ...Miss Maggie Virnelson
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
SHE CAME NEAR CAUSING A FIRE

Yesterday morning n colored woman
named Betsy Lewis, who lives on High
street EXTENDED, attempted TO make a
IRE with kerosene oil. She had a can
that contained about a quart Of the oil.
She poured some on the fire, which did
not catch, so she poured Il on the sec
ond time. Some oil on the outside of
the can caught on fire and set fire TO her
clothing, which, but for the presence Of
mind OF the woman in grabbing an old
blanket and throwing it around herself
she would have been badly burned, as
well as the house. The wolnan's hands
were badly burned, but her body was
not hurt.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
A HERO REWARDED

Washington d. c., July IA medal
Of honor has been awarded to DR.. Ga.
bricl Grant, OF Philadelphia, Pa a Fai,
Oaks, Va, June LIST, 1862, this officer,
then surgeon United States Volunteers.
removed severely wounded officers and
soldiers from the field while under {,
heavy fire from the enemy exDosin,.
himself beyond the oall Of duty, thus
furnishing an example Of most distin-
gu!shcd gnllantry
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
WADE LESTER ACoITIT.r5D

Mart!nsvllle, Va, July 17.--'rhc case Of
Wade Lester, charged with the murder
OF Young Davis by poisoning was con
c.uded here to-day. by n verdict of not
guilty This was the second trial. The
Jury was out only about ten minutes
The alleged motive was to get the in
surancc on Euvis life. The case, owing
to the standing Of the parties and the
amount Of expert testimony Introduced,
attracted n great deal OF attention
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
COMING HOME AGAIN,

Just after ST. Paul's church was
burned It was thought there was not
sufficient work here for two priests to
do, so Father Luckie was sen: to Ten.
ncssec, and Father Brady has been con
Quoting the services by himself but
now 1T is thought that Father Handley
Will be sent back here Father IIan6:ley
has number OF friends here who would
gladly welcome him back
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
DEATH OF A SMALL BOY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rcss. who reside
In Brighton, lost by death Friday night
their little seven-yea--old son Edward
Lee. The services We're conducted yester-
day afternoon from the residence Of Mi.
Ross by Rev. Father Frioli The re-
mains were inferred In Cedar Grove
Cemetery
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
SALE OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS

In another column Mr.. John c. Me
meyer gives notice that he will sell en-
Tuesday. July goth, at 30 O'clock, n
quantity Of miscellaneous goods in the
Seaboard Air Line warehouse, on North
street. This stock consists OF about
everything, and will be sold without re.
serve.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18

Ocean View has all stars this wees:.
Manager Bush has the most attractive
talent that could be secured. Hear the
grand trio-Preston. Miss Belmnin and
Calbert. jul2-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
THE GENERAL AGENCY.

IT Is reported that Mr.. George p.
Johnson, now superintendent Of car
service OF the Seaboard Air Line, has
been appointed general agent to MI the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Mr.. Carroll Fl. Smith. Mr.. Johnson is a
Western man, having come here when
Mr.. ST. John took charge.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
GONE INTO CAMP

Yesterday morning the Old Dominion
Guard, OF this city, with twenty-three
members. went down to Ocean View for
the purpose Of going into camp for one
week The boys arrived there In time
to get everything ready before night.
Last night thirteen more joined them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
BID heals everythinc excnni a |

It heals everything except q broken
heart. may be said of De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseases.
cuts. burns. bruises. letter, eczema and
all skin troubles may be cured by II
quickly and permanently. J. NJ. T..
Trotter. Truitt 6 Smith and T. L. VIII
SON
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
The Greatest Sale of the Season.
WASH Goods mt less TiNn Half

pc &c. .E y
100 pieces Of lawns, d.mities, figured
nainsooks. Jaconette lawns and tullt
chatcloines. regular price 12hc. yard
Sale Price Sc. yard.
Fifty. pieces Of dotted and figured
lawns white ground with colored fig.
ures and dots, yardwlde percales, SIC
yard.
Bargains In mosquito canopies.
Terms cash.
LAWRENCE 6 wELToN.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18

Don't nauseate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs, but regulate your
liver and sick headache by using those
famous little pills known as De Wits
Little Early Risers. J. NJ. T. Trotte..
TruItt & Smith and r. t. Wilson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
STRIKE SITUATION AT RLUEFIEI.D
Sovereign. of the knights Of Labor Is a

SUVcrc1EH, OF tNc NHlEhtS OF I4AbOr, Is a {
keystone to Push tho Strike
Bhcfcld. W. Va. July l7.-Thc miners
at Elkhorn and Shamokin. in the Poca-
hontas coal field, went out yesterday but
SON.. CT them went back to work to-day
There has been no trouble at any Of the
other collicrics. Grand Master Workman
Sovereign OF the knights OF Labor ar
tint, the men out.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
crave but One Minute u

II crave but One Minute," said the
public speaker In q husky voice and
then he took 4 dose of One Minute
Cough Cure, and proceeded with his
oratory. One Minute Cough Cure Is un-
eaualled for throat and lung troubles.
7. Al. f. Trotter, Truitt & Smith and r.
L. Wilson,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18

Our regular custom Of clearing out all
spring and summer stock after the 4th
Of July. IS now in operation We re-
serve no goods. All mems. boys and
childrcD's suits must go. Brcslauer g.
Anthony, ia High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18

Stew a collar in hot perspiration and Il
wenkens and willis Ike a tender flower
under a broiling sun--unless the collar
happens to be Linene Reversible. That
never wilts-Helther do the cuffs. See
the ad
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
Children's straw sailors one-half price
##G w. u. VIRNELSON &. CO.

Csc. for nice pastel pictures, in reedet
ivory frames. 1SX22. with brass corners
cheap at soc. each. Zig line pearl pic
lures in all kind of frames at cut prices
at J. S. Crawford's Furniture and Car
pet House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18

Dotted Swiss in stripes and plaids. In
linen shades. reduced from 1919 20 SC
the yard. y. J. PHILLIPS.
under Oxford Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18

FOR CHARTER-By the hour, day or
week. the steam launch Marie, Mt A and. y
ID. wharf. Portsmouth. or G. w. GRIF-
FIN, No. PIG Holiday street. 1y16-1w
FOR RENT - Residence 20 Dinwidd!ss
street street IRE place 1 heater; not and cold
session August LIST. Apply 908 Court ST.
X. G. zCULPEPPER jyS-w, Su-tf 58
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
EMMETT DEANS,
800 HIGH STREET

FOR TEARING DOWN OLD GLORY
Toronto, Ont July 71.-Peterss Martin
who torn down the stars and stripes
from the City Hall yesterday, was fined
a dollar and costs, or thirty days In Jail
as dtsorderly In this. mornings police
court. 81 5 y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18

FOR RIINT.-The desirable store, No. ga
Crawford street for balance of year or
longer. J. II. PARKER & BRO. will
change their business August LIST. Apply
at store. jyl3-ln
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18

Crash hats. all sizes.
CHARLES II. WELTON & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18

$4,000 FIFTH WARD COUPON
SCHOOL BONDS FOR SALE. ss

fortmouth, a., ! uly 10, 1881.
The city Of Portsmouth, Va, offers for
sale $4,000 Fifth Ward Coupon SCHOOL,
Bonds, payable in thirty years from Aus
gust 2, 1897, bearing Interest at the rate OF
nually IN February and August. 3Ss I. Sss
These bonds are In denominations cf $780,
:,S ,; iS'' there IG'S 1877 n ro S2'o and sgo
and can be registered, principal and nter.S
seist or principal only, at the option OF ttias
holders. KS rms a sg$ssss
Sealed proposals addressed to e. Thornpss:
son, Jr.. City Clerk, will be received until
FRIDAY, July So 1857. at . p. M; for theS
the right to reject any or all of the bidssF
Communications other than \ proposals.
should be addressed to sS$$5s
J. DAVIS REEF. $50 gu
jy16 Chairman Of Finance COMMITTEES. 8SS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
QUICK ACTlON# AND A DETER TsIsS
POSE. OES OURENORMOus SssSSs
SPRING and SUMMER STOCK
OF MEMS, YOUTHS, AND cHllDR7EEN,s
HSHr3H> GIdD,THIngq c.
pHC1s PUBLIC WILL "a sp
IS WIEN "a 20 i3U NRtAIlzE WHAT

any Of our Mems Suits that were sold
at Sl2co and $500. for $3.50 D IS d.
Any or our Mems Suits that were sold
at $50 $500 ana $1,000 for $3.50. :.
at $500 aud $3.50, for 81 80 l. Gi.-Hj j 49,
Any CT our Childrcn's Suits Rows, Suits
reduction. 80 1 Nt'''a
Manhattan Shirts that were SITS and
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-18
<;rcoter Ber~ains Of tho .cn.on.

LAWRENCE 6 wELTON.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-12-24
Brief Blts of News.

At Haven, Kan, Tuesday night, the
safe of Merchant @ w. Astle was
blown open and : considerable sum Of
money taken.
May Fellers, a Cincinnati society
girl, was caught shoplifting and when
arrested Tuesday had a lot OF jewelry
in her possession. She confessed.
Because he had been Tilted by Met
chic Wullf, aged 10, Charles Schmidt,
of Davenport, Ia, blew out his brains
Tuesday. He was II years old.
The lioness, venus" at the Chicago
ZOO" escaped from her cage Tuesday
night and killed horse, "Dot," known
as the smallest one in the world.
Henry Webster borrowed $3.50 at a
Yates Center, Kan, bank a few days
ago on two notes for $3.50 to which he
had forged his brother Georges name.
A warrant is out for his arrest.
Lucy Redford, who ran away from
her home at Conder, Mo. because her
mother prevented her marrying the
man of her choice, was found at Seda-
liza by her mother, but slipped away
Tuesday night while they were at the
depot. The girl is 81 years old.
After having been married to each
other and divorced, and then married, 4,
each to someone else, and again di-
Voreed, l. Gaylord and his first wife,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-12-24
PERSONAL MENTION

Sam Matthews is down from Null
hall.
Captain winan, from Norman, is
here.
Attorney Calvert is at Perry on court
matters.
NJ. II. MoYneban is up from oklahc-
ma City.
A. L. Fricls, Of Oklahoma City, is at
the Royal.
Senator D. P. Marum is over from
Woodwar
Anton II Classon, from Oklahoma
City, is at the Okla
Dr.. Houseworth, Of Seward. spent
Yesterday IN the city.
Bion S. Hutchins was here from
Ponca City yesterday.
George Ford Of the Capitol, returned
from Perry last night.
J. T. Patton, from Ponca City, is
stopping at the Capitol.
Secretary Jenkins was in Oklahoma
City yesterday afternoon.
Ex Representative Spencer. from
Yukon, was in the city yesterday.
Frank Filson, Santa Fe agent at Ne.
BILE, is visiting relatives in the city
Miss Hess, Of Arkansas City, is visit
ing the family Of Rev. Cheneworth.
A. II Classen, receiver OF the Okla
homa City land office, was here yester-
day.
"Gristmill" Jones and D. G. Lewis
were up from Oklahoma City yester-
day.
f. e. Winans is here from Norman
watching j G. Clark build political
fences.
Secretary Jenkins son will spend
Christmas here. He returns from Nor
man today.
G. d. Russell, a commission man
from Kansas City, is here looking after
his firms interests.
j. O. Clark, candidate for the Nor.
man postofiice was here Yesterday
looking after fences.
Mrs. A. o. Bishop returned yester-
day from visit to her parents and
relatives in Missouri.
Governor Barnes, Mrs. Barnes and
Miss Bessie will spend several days
next week at Ell Reno.
f. d. Hummer, lately appointed
special agent interior department, was
down from Perry yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. NJ. oravens left yes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-12-24

terday TO spend Christmas with Mrs.
Crayens' parents at Oklahoma City.
Charley Egbert, OF Chandler. came
in from Chicago last night aud left for
Chandler on the stage this morning.
Miss Edith Grissell came in last
night from Bethany college at Topeka
to spend the holidays with her parents.
Miss Katie Schnell, who is attend
ing convent school at Wichita, came in
last night to spend the holidays at
home
Q. Z Fagaines was in the city yes
terday en- route to Chandler from st.
Johns Military school to spend the
holidays.
Ned Sisson, deputy United States
marshal OF the middle district, left
last night for King6sher to spend
Christmas
John Rhodes is spending the holi.
days visiting his parents. He is at
tending the Wentworth NJ ilitary Acad.
emy at Lexington, Mo.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-12-24

and its Treatment (2); TillRge and
Moisture. Some leading field crops.
Horticulture: Prof GlAzier- Lead
ing principles Of the growth Of trees;
production OF new varieties; location
Of orchards, trsnsplsnting and cultiva-
tion; principles aud practice of prun-
ing; thinning, gathering, keeping
and marketing fruits; small fruits and
trucking.
Entomology; Prof. Bogue--General
character OF Insects injurious and ben
ehcial insects; nature of mAndibulAte
lehewing) insects; nature of suck
ing insects, methods of combating.
Political Economy: Prof. biiller-
Elements of value; factors in mans
work; the place and power of labor;
transportation as cost element; the
economies OF agriculture.
Second Week, Jan II 10 10.
Live Stock and DAirying: Professors
Morrow and Fields-Oklahoma's adAp-
tations; breeds and their adaptations
(illustrated)i feeding and manage
menti Oklahoma crops available as
stock foods; milk on the farm and In
the household
Veterinary Science: Prof. Lewis
Care as affecting health Of animals;
some common drugs aud their use;
common contagious diseases and their
controls diseases caused by improper
feedingi lameness-its cause aud treat
ment
Weeds and Plant Diseases: Prof.
Bogus-General character of weeds;
different classes of weeds; methods OF
destroying weeds; methods OF destroy
ing fungus diseases.
Chemistry Of Foods for Man and
Beasts two lectures); Prof. Hotter.
Farm Accounts and Measurements
1.-TWO lectures); Prof. Clark.
Irrigation for OklahOma and the
Water Supply. Mr.. Fields
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Christmas Dinner.

Following Is the bill OF fare for the
Christmas dinner at Ritzhaupt's Vienna
Bakery:
Russian Caviar on Toast. POtage a Ia Neine
Baked Trout with Mushrooms.
Pom mes Parisienncs. Oyster Patties
Roasted Sucking Pig with Apple COmpOt.
CanvaSback DUCKS. Lobster salad.
Roasted Turkey with French Dressing.
Cranberry Sauce.
New England Plum Pudding. C0gDac Sauce.
Mince Pie. Pumpkin Pie
Coffee. Fruits Tea
Fifty Cents "a, - - - a
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-12-24
ON THE wARPATH.
Guthrie Ministers Want ReRves Va
riety Theater Closed

All members Of the city council were
present at last nights meeting but
Morse.
Regarding the proposed viaduct on
Noble avenue, the committee 10 which
the matter had been referred reported
that plan OF the proposed viRduct
had been filed with the local attorneys
Of the santa Fe for action by that road.
The waterworks committee was in
structed to sink siN-inch we'll on the
site OF the waterworks plant, not tC
4 -xcec' lno-frUrt M depth
The ordinance creating four PAID
firemen, one OF which shall be chief
was defeated because il was though
the salary OF the new chief would b'
too low.
A committee OF ministers Of the city
composed Of Messrs. Humphrey, Miles
and Buckner. called the attention oi
the council to the fact that Reaves
Bros variety theater was running in
violation OF existing ordinances, and
the council was asked to close the the
ater. The request was referred 10 the
ordinance committee and the city at.
orney.
Policeman Joe Pentecost secured the
of the mayor and stated that ow-
to reports which had been circu-
d about him b. Smith, the okla
ga avenue butcher, he had asked to
relieved from duty for fifteen days
nd desired commute appointed to
investigate the matter charged.
Mayor Berkey said ln view OF the
situation he had notified Mr.. Pente-
cost that he was relieved from further
duty and he would be relieved of his
T. I.F .,-fmA fnha al
stated that no charges had been reRu-
larly preferred but certain parties had
been utilizing street corners TO air
their grievances committe OF
three was appointed by the mayor to
investigate, consisting OF Cottersl
Ball and Baker. Mr. Pentecost making
but one request, that the party max
ing the charges be put under oath
while testifying. IL seems that Smith,
the butcher, lost some turkeys lately
has an idea that Mr.. Pentecost
knows more about their disappearance
than a rell-regulated policeman should
President Coyle and Messrs Greer,
Larwell and Goodrich, OF the Guthrie
club as a committee, called the atten-
tion Of the council TO the approach Of
the Ransom Payne hearing in the
supreme court OF the United States in
volving title to lots in East Guthrie,
and urged the advisability OF having
the city attorney present on January 3
next together with assistant counsel
IL he thought necessary. A half hours
discussion Of the proposition followed
at the end OF which City Attorney
Hainer was instructed TO attend the
hearing in Washington at that date
and the finance committee was in
structed to attend to the matter Of
necessary expensss
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-12-24
BLACK WELLS ROAD.
Union Pacific to Lose Control Of the
Hutchinson & Southern.

~. ..3,iz.zC6wELL\O T., Dec 23.-The
Hutchinson & Southern railroad, from
Hutchinson to Msckwell. is to be
bought from the Union Pacific Rno
made a local concern. Hutchinson
people VIII be at the head OF the new
company. l. Il Walker, the receiver
has been in New York for several
weeks, II is said, and has made ar
rAugements TO bond all the new par
OF the load for enough TO buy ont th,
Union Pacific claim, after which th.
company will be reorganized with
local control.
= The sale is advertised for January
N TheenAife length OF the road d.
eighty-two miles and from Hutchin
son to Maneh ester, or Cameron
seventy miles. The Union Pacific,
claim on the old part Of the road Is
$4,000. 1t is said that the road is now
paying and when Blackwell is reached
it will be much more valuable, which
value will increase as the line pro
crosses through the rich Oklahoma
country.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-12-24

b. sToN, Dec 23 The sehooner
Frank A. Rackliff left today for Seat
tie carrying a partv of twenty who
will operate in the Yukon region. IL
is expected that the schooner will
reach her destination in about thirty
days.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-12-24
MONOPOLY FOR A. L. F. MEN.
Michigan Railway Officials Agree to
Employ No Other.

LUDISGroE, Mich, Dec. 23-Flint &
Pere Marquette, railway officials. to.
day signed a contract under which no
labor excepting members OF the Amer
l.zu Federation Of Labor will be EN-
ployed- IN the big transfer freight de
pot here, fne cUmpaDy desires 10
guard against further winter strikes.