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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-04

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J., Sept. 2-The
schooner Sudie Wayman. from Virginia,
for New York. with cargo OF water
melons. grounded last night and foated
after jettsoning 30 melons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-04
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.-The weather
forecast for Saturday:
For Virginia and North Carollna-Gen-
orally fair; northeasterly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-04
n,>croF THERMOMETER.

The range OF the thermometer IN kicn
mond Yesterday was as follows. A. n.
~: Y NJ. Is. Il. NJ. IS, ~ NJ. "a, A..
NJ, ". II NJ. ". Average. - ID
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-04
mILLfON DoLLAR coNrRAor.

Big order Give" by the Big -Four and
Chrsrpeske and ohio.
CINCINNATI o. Sept. 3.-Presldent
NJ. T.. ingalls, OF the Big -Four and Ches-
apeake and Ohio railways has concluded
n contract with the Pullman Palace car
Company 10 construct, as early as pos
slble. 1000 box freight cars-l.e0 each for
the Big -Four and the chesapeake ana
Ohio railways-at cost or $lV""V
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-04

This weeks exports OF wheat (and -four
included as wheaD are largest with two
exceptions, the second week OF September
and the fourth week OF August. 1891. To-
tai shipments amount TO 6.26S2i5 bushels,
against 5.li9.653 bushels last week. 3369 =
ss2 bushels last year; 2,2do,26l bushels in
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
EZRA III EIsSN.

The largo number Of colntrymen
coming into the city yesterday assures
an unusually large market to-day, from
which the housckeepers OF the ward may
get ample supplies tor their Sunday
table.
y branch postoillce to supply the ladies
and business men with postal cards
and stamps at any and all times would
be q great convenience and lasting
benefit II located about the intersection
OF Park and Brambclton avenues.
Mr.. Albert Foreman and family, OF
1d2 Charlotte street, will to-day occupy
No. go Windsor avenue for their home
Miss Maggie Simpson and her broth
clS. Mr.. Burlcish Simpson and Master
Frank. Of Whaeyville, are on q visit tc
their sister. Mrs. l.. D. E!dmonds, No
2I0 Charles street.
Nh. y. 3. Jordan, OF Windsor avenue
left 81 day or two ago to spend some
time in'the mountains for his health.
Mrs Mary T.. Woodlrouse. Of Cecilia
avenue. has been under medical treat.
7nent for n. number of days.
Tile Ola Maids Convention may be
expected to come off at kim hall next
week
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
IIUN'yEgtSyEILE-

The health Of o community is among
The first things To be considered Where
There is an accumulation Of filth q nul'-
Scly OF disease undoubtedly exists.
How can people be healthy without pro-
rcr drainage? Even drainage without
the sanitary measures cannot prevent
disease. The Sanitary Officer OF Tan
ncr's Greek district makes special COM
l,laint that rental agents Go not provide
the back lots OF residences on John
son nvenua with such necessal,ies as
will prevent the serious Infection Of q
certain ditch drainage in that district.
1Nfl!s IS q matter that concerns all the
residents, both white and colored, and
this officer wants the condition OF things
along this line corrected as soon as pos
slblc. He says It must and shall be
done '..
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
2Il[(.14AROI-< INA

CATION. and when Mrs. Captain Mitch
ell. the wife OF IN Insiishnian COM
mandinS one OF the vessels Of the Chill
ian Line, appeared on the City OF Para
heavily yelled there WAS no uncaslness.
Three days out she died. She was bur-
led at sea. and the next to be taken
down was Captain Mcrtcnscn. Before
he died the fever had spread over al
the snip. III first class cabin and steer
aye alike the yellow death dealer went,
and how many were Frustrated probably
Will never be known.
Thc vessel proceeded on It's VOYAGE.
Up the coast there were two or three
funerals day, ana those who We're not
affected were panic stricken.
Aftc! much pleading Il number OF Das
senGers were put ashore at Corinto and
san Jose de Guatanala. IT IS alleged
that the officers OF the vessel supplied
the passengers with spoiled meat and
this is believed 10 have added 10 the
yellow fevcr's spread. At san Salva,io
banu came aboard. and while the pas
sengers were sick ana dying the m,lsi-
cla's save iive-hour concerts daily
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
Police Court.

Justice Tomlin disposed Of the follow
ms cases In the Police Court yesterday:
John lSagly, colored, suspected OF the
larceny OF silver spoons, valued ct $50,
from the residence of DR.. w. 3. Mere
dath. Bralnblcton Ward; held for ten
days.
.iunius Snead. colored. embezzling o
$50 razor, the property OF Joe Clam
bronze: fined $3.50 Appealed TO the
Corporation Court and the accused bail
ed IN the sum Of $50, with Frank Prang
surety.
". ii. Smith coloretl suspected Of the
larceny OF clothing from Julius Robin
son. cnlorcd, No. % Calvert street; held
TIL next Monday.
Robert Simpson, breach Of the peace
and threatening to kill Richard Smith:
continued till to-day and the accused
bailcd.
Charles Jacoclls. colored, larceny
from the person: dismissed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
EDENTON.

us s$,, s1de nton, AZ. o., July 2-(Special.)--
ssfI Inc warm weather, accompanied by rain
sssn MA week has been very beneficial to the
&% 1
HID WI any OF our people will take advan-
aaAge .2f the reduced rates offered by tie
ssssa.NoIfplk. and Southern Railroad from
ssdgi esssEe TO Norfolk, commencing July 3rd,
sssandings on the 7th.
tss Minnie Harris, of Baltimore, IS
acre on a trip TO relatives.
t;hnto,ttp grapher Baker has returned from
where he has been for several
Hs5ssys. S$ 1l
ssssssss iiss Helen Martin and Miss Annie
ssNaughan. OF Elizabeth City, are visiting
FsnXsr to Hayes.
Gus Barrett. OF Elizabeth City,
sshfsr Spending several days down here
1911 q SsielatlVes. has returned home.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
News Of the City Courts and Of
Clerks Office transactions.
BLANCHARD CASE GOES TO ALEXANDRIA
'If1c Snilor Wili DO Tried There for the
Murder OF 1Iatc ChrIstinnscn-Wit-
ncssca Tnikcn Up-United States
Court Ktcn.s-RccOrA OF tic Police
e>ourt-0ther Legal News.

Pam blanchard, charged with the
murder of First officer Christiansen OF
the American bark lngersoll, will be
tried In Alexandria, together with the
six sailors who have been confined in
1ail here as witnesses in the case, he
was last evening taken to Alexandria
via the Washington steamer. Thc pris-
uner ana witnesses were in the custody
OF Deputy United States Marshal Cross
and j. II. Williamson and II. T.. White
head, Guards. Tile case will Ee before
the grand jury on Tuesday next.
Judge ". II. Brnwley, or Charleston
$. @. will preside for Judge Hughes in
the United States Court in this city next
week. while the latter is IN Alexandria
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
IIIllEIGEl NEWS BUDGET
lRaIHoaa Commission Contemplate Making
Malefial Increase in Assessments.
TfiCksATGkST0N 70 BEsTRAlGHTENED
ss:stsnrter Granted SE fer Ton niles OF
,assss ssns isoah; II Insurance Agents Being
,rSsecuted FOR Doins Rnsincss
sSS ssRont q E.seense - Cumberland
ss$ sso,in ~ Disrcnsary opened.

Sss$ss Tsatei gh, N C.; July e-(Special.)--
ssaIshes Ilssilways Commission decided today
30 Issue notice to all railroads, steambt'>t !
sglsna etp.Ytto appear here July 10, q
sh ouId not ibe very. materially incrcas-
T also invited GOV. Russell, Wal
ssssSsrS Clark, Josephus Daniels ana many
Isss:hthsrs TO be$ presen tyto tell what they
||SsaasSnGwt as to whether there should be an
s&shcreaSe of#the rate OF assessment.
ses sssIa1eS Railway Commission decides that
NM a Raleigh CASTOR can straighten It's
ssgrAGk8 at CASTOR, provided it keeps its
Ss1TAck tnE operation, by Castor running a
II ssa o1Esse nger train each way daily and
AhSseb freight trains Cor 4 week, this for
year at the end or which time II The
turns do not justify the maintenance
SSssa1f The track by Castor, the Commission
sIs5y sraNieW the matter.
s8saafs shet State grants 4 charter TO Peter
sss!A I1and, OF Copenhas gen, Denmark, and
d thers, mainly from Petersburg, va, for
81 ten mile railway in Warren county,
IN onlS near hI cry Mount to Rdgcway or
Wy rTfn Plains. The capital is $50 co.,
##Sanuthere are 900 shares. The name OF
ssssthes road Is The Old Dominion and Car
sssSss The Secretary OF State is prosecuting
agents of the Mills Mutual Fire In
sure nee company, who, without license
s aTa tnsuTing option mills in this State.
aasssSSAfSeyanue COllectio in this district for
sah.aSyear ending day before yesterday
4$Llsts 1Q.262.10; special taxes, %.
80: tslbpcco. cigars and cigarettes
3D.; Spirits, 1Sl,o5O10; total ,O72,
ssss1ss This breaks the record. The In
/ 3ssGfsase lie in spirits, the tax on which in
sae2ssa was only 10000 Tho falling OF
ASsassS IN tob eco. The total cost Of collec-
& ftapn Us about ID, 900 q year.
he right of;Judge Ewart. OF the West
sHeS3ll.. Criminal Court to preside in q civil
u court IS to be tested.
Hhe Cumberland county dispensary
ssppened yesterday.
49, The cotton supply Is 30 short in this
4 ate thai 1t Is forcing some Of the mills
ssssSn; shut down. =
lssh g. State Normal and Industrial Col
ssAasge! has established q, department. OF
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
SEVERE or EU'i'G.E.s.
RoHndiy Denounced by Members Of
tito IsotOrils Yrc.s AsAnciuian.r

Nashville, Tenn. July 2.-rhc National
!teiorm Press Associate held lis open
~ me session IN the hall OF the House Ur
Representatives ct the State Capitol this
moIning. About 70 delegates were pres
cnt, fifty Of whom are from Tpxas,
Hon Frank BuTkitt Of M!ss!ssi,nl.
president OF The associated, being absent
on account OF illness, vice president
MaSes or FomeEoy. Washington. pro
SIDED. Praycr was offered by Rev. I. i.
l5arbee. d, D., OF Nashville, after which
Eice-prcsidcnt MaYeS delivered a brief
speech. Hon. J. u, NcDowcll, or Ten
ncssee, made the address OF welcome
ana ). ,. bradley. OF Texas, responded
LARRY Tracy, Of Texas; Paul Dixon. of
missouri; NJ. II. Alatsingcr. Of Texas: ].
y. Parker, OF Kentucky ana Abe slime
berger. OF Kansas. were apnoin;od !,
committee on rules ] was decided that
all resolutions presented Shout. be re-
ietieu 20 tho committee without debate.
al Z:"o y. III. the convention rcaSseu-
tlcu. Inc regular order, Of business, was;
suspended several honorary members
We're elected ana then general Sprpcb
making ruled. The topic How shall
Inc party get out OF the troubles which
me lasl election has brought abDut?'
was discussed
STRONG ant!-ius:on speeches were made
alld many lniddlc-of-t hc-road Populist,;
declared IN stringent terms against
fusion. Jesse Harper, Of Illinois, ad-
NlSeu VI ConciiltltOrE course and spoke
pi tho coming conference declaring Il
slfoulu adjourn, and after adjourn
mont TeorGahiXc into n national conycn-
LION anu declare for the Omaha plat
iolnl MetSngcr OF Ohio placed ali the
blame Tor the present condition of the
party upon The Democratic party and
declared that Allen. Butler, TElubenccl1
ulld simpson were agents for that PARTY
ana that the Democratic party was IRE
1'arlng TO Stampedc tho Popultsts Other
speakers assailed Senator ButIcl. and
especially were the speakers from Texas
severe III speaking of him. Other speaIl-
ers insisted that the National Commit
tee should be forced TO Yield to the de-
nands OF the people. Vincent, OF In
diana, urged that the past should be
forgotten and the party keep in tho
middle of-thc-rOad. Robert Schilling
spokc. urging harmony and leorga1li,u-
uon and defended Senator Butler
HIS defense stirred up the delegate s
and the attacks on Senator Butler were
renewed with vigor, and several made
on Schill!ng. w. S. Morgan, Of A1ka1l-
sas. handed Schllling a. list Of charges
and requested him to answer to them.
Schilllng spoke, saying he was not rep
.resenting any one but himself, and II
Senator Butler was proven guilty OF
treason he would quickly take UP the
fight against him.
Ille committee on organization re-
ported recommending thc club PLAN and
o. 1loll-pa1'tisan cooperative branch, the
| clubs being the supervising bodies Ac-
! ton on the report was deferred. Adj
| journed until Monday.
n trend or nearly oil the speeches was
Bitter arrangements Of Senator Marion
! Butler and the bulk OF the dclegat cs
agreed with the speakers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
PROSPECT 0E TROUBLE.
Serious Condition or Two Thousand
idle Miners,

Chattanooga. Tenn. july 2.-The situa-
ton IN the East Tennessee and Southern
Kentucky aiming section Is rapidly be-
coming very serious. There are now over
1900 Idle men In tho Jellico district and
nearly the same number along tn, line OF
the Cincinnati Southern railroad. These
work since. Few OF them had any money
saved up and tho majority are now suf-
tering for the neccssaries OF lifo. All ef-
Tailing. and It Is now admitted that mono
OF the mines can be operated for several
months. The strikers have so far made
ing among them increases 1t Is feared
that trouble Will come.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAY.
BY Q. H. errell 6, Co.. Auctioneera

T RUSTEE's sALE OF VALUABLE
~ l EI1AL ESTATE IN PRINCESS ANNE
from G. T. Wright ana wife, to me as
aru li dated the 25th day of June. 1895.
cess Ammo County Court, .. B. &c, page 31s.
t ana at tho REQUEST Of the holder Of the note
ton. at tho Real Estate Exchange, 23s
Main street. Norfolk. Va, on SATURDAY,
Iho lVth day of July. 1887. at IL m. All that
ccrIain tract OF land situate in the county
or Princess Ammo. near the main road lead
ing from Kempsville to Great Bridge, con-
taihlng 105 acres. more or less bounded on
the north by the lands formerly belonging
10 j. w. Dozier. now. Benjamin r. Davis;
on the east by the lands OF George Re-
side: on the south by the lands Of Reside
ana :; Aiksn and on the west by. the lands
same on which G. r. Wright resides and
when ir ne purchased Of Peter Wright and
wife. hv their deed duly OF record.
Ij1RMS: Cash. j. NJ. KEELING,
Trustee.
ie2G-10t -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
Court of Appeals.

AT Wythcville the Court OF Appeals, in
the case Of Cromwell VS.. Jones, from
Norfolk county, refused to grant Il writ
of error. This was an appeal from Judge
prentiS' decision requiring the Electoral
Board OF Norfolk county to fill q va
oancy in that body and appoint new
Judges Of election The writ Of error
having been refused the Electoral Board
must now proceed TO make the appoint
mentS or stand In contempt Of the court.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
BY c. II. Terrell & Co., Auctioneers.

RN VIRTUE OF y DEED OF TRUST
an IA B.. ana W. n Hannah. bearing date
noraea a., in the Clerks ONES Of the Cor
poration Court, Norfolk, Va, D. B. 1l5,
pasc .2l. and at the request Of the credit or
therein secured, we shall sell at public
auction, 81 the Norfolk Real Estate Ex-
change, 23G Main street, Norfolk, Va, on
TUESDAY. July 9th, 1897, ut II m; the fol-
lowing property, to-wit:
ALI. THAT CERTAIN LOT OF LAND,
with tho buildings and improvements
situated In Atlantic City Ward OF the city
OF Norfolk, Va, bounded as follows: Be-
ginning ut n point In the east side Of Duke
street, twenty-five feet south from Il
stone. Which said stone is situated ono
hundred and fifty and 5-10 feet from the
diV.ding limo between tho property Of c.
D. Lcwcllyn and that or the West END
Land Company; thence southerly along
Duke street twenty-five feet to stake;
thence castcrly and Mt right angles to
Duke street one hundred feet to O stake;
thence northwardly by and parallel with
Duke street twenty-five feet to Il stake:
thence westwnrdly and a right angles to
ginning.
TERMS CASH.
GEO. w. DEFY,
j. W. HUNTER,
II. II. BORLAND,
Trustees.
G. II. TERRELL & co,
Ju24-tds Auctioneers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
law ana Chnnccry Court.

III this court yesterday the following
suits We're entered:
s. n. Fulford VS. 8. J. Fleming, as
sumpstt; damages 5000.
The Lynnhavcn Syndicate VS.. Mich
ael Eyan, assumpsit; damages $3.50.
l'ced VS.. City National Bank; verdict
for plaIintifr FOR $79l.35
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
aaa b m
NM ONDERFUL SELLING Z OF
= Worthy Wash Gnnds.s n,a

NJ "
= Worthy Wash Goods One
lot Of three hundred and twenty-five
pieces of Summer Lawns in light and
linen etfects-sold all over at l2Nc.
The Big Store makes the price less
than one-llalf, &c. yard-and there's
not another such item in all Norfolk.
Seventy-flve patterns to choose from.
Here's few others:
Sheer Lawns, so inches wide, exquisite
patterns, 1oc.
rs patterns III Scotch Lawns, figures and
dots, sheer and dainty, DC. yard.
Corded Nainsooks, in Persian Patterns,
light and dark effects, SC.
Usual 1oc. quality in Sheer Summer Lawns
for &c.
Exquisite line yard wide Percales, patterns
entirely new, 12Hc.
Dainty Lawns and Dmities in new color
ings and effects, t21sc.
Regular 10c. Zephyr Dress Gingham, Sc
Best Lancaster Apron Bingham, in all style
checks, SC.
White Ducks for 1oc. and 12Hc.
Nice quality Black Duck, zoe. and i2Ec.
navy blue Duck, every quality, 121lc
covert SuitingS for Bicycle Suits, etc,
1916, in grey, brown, tan, blue and black
mixtures.
Russian Crash, for skirts and suits. 12Kc
Fine quality Lawns and Dimities, worth
12Tc., here SC. the yard.
Usual 12Ec. Colored Figured P. K. for SC.
and 1Oc
Yard wide Percales in solid red, black.
navy, light blue and pink, 12Ilc.
Lining Lawns for Organizes, etc, &C., and
Ok c.-aIl colors.
Lining Lawns all colors-4O-inches wide
10c.
Dark Lawns i'll Polka dots black grounds
covered with dots of blue. green, heliotrope,
etc. nc. the yard-exceptional value.
FINEST Linen tiomespun, for Summer Suits,
17c, 1Sc. and zoe.
Gents Bathing Suits at wonderful
y small priceS-all wool, $3.50;
Good Bathing Suits at Soc, 55c. and
s1.25. There's saving Of money in
these.
Ladies' All Linen Scolloped Embroidered.
i1emStitclled Embroidered and Plain Hem
S'itched llandkerchcifs, t2Ec. for the &c.
sort; &c. for the CSC sort.
Ladies' all Linen lIandkerchiels, plain, hem
stitched and colored borders, SC.
Ladies' Scolloped Embroidered Iiandker-
Gents Colored Border Handkerchiefs 1oc.
Gents All Linen Colored Border and Hem
stitched flandkerchefS, 1211c
Some Hosiery "Specials" for this
weeks selling-tine values given at
prices unknown and unheard of.
Misses Fine Ribbed Black Hosiery, dye
absolutely stainless, sizes to 81, our price,
pair for SOC.
Ladies' Striped Isle Hosiery, will, lace in
step, black with stripes Of red, yellow, white
and lilac, usual 81 90 sort, here 75c
Ladies' and Chidrens OK Blood Hosiery,
plain; childrenS sizes, 6 to SE, ladies', ali
sizes, CSC. pair.
Children's Plain Black Fine Gauze Hosiery,
high spliced heel and toe, price, pairs for
SOC.
Ladies' Fast Black Hosiery, split sole,
double heel and toe, price CSC. pair
Ladies' OUTSIDE Hosiery, i'll tan and fast
black, CSC. pair.
Ladies' Fast Black Hosiery, outsizes, split
sole, 37Hc., worth SOC.
'ssIl1e Big Store"
>1>Vv RETTEN' G ~.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
SAILED,
" elllorNlitItlI,l,

Cape Henry. Va. July 2-1a NJ
Clear, north northeast wind; 10 sniles.
IAGht northeast een.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
AUCTION sAIEs-T1IIs DAY.
Blythe Morris yAucti on-house, 81 and 60
New Market Plaza BE

r ARGE AND ATTRACTIVE sALE AT
- our eMction house THIS Saturday
MORNING, commencing ut 10 o'clock, Of
Fine Furniture. Carpets, Rugs, Mating,
Druggets, Lace Curtains, Pcrtieres,
Spreads. Organs, Pianos, &c. Also so bns-
kets Apples. H. r. MORRIS
1y3-lt Mana ger.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-03
Ladies, Clean g0uE Kid Gloves

with Miller's Gioveine. It is not q
liquid, leaves no odor and can be used
while the glove Is on the hand. Sold
only OF r. Is. Holmes ST. Co.'s drug store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30
Notice to Nnrincrs.

Washington, D. c., March o9.-On
March 20. 1897, a lantern showing 4 fixed
RED light was established to mark the
~chooner e. y. Stevens, sunk in Raritan
river New Jersey. The lantein. about
eight feet above the water, Is suspended
from a pole dashed to the bulwalks lust
Onward OF the port main rigging. The
wreck. loaded with brick. heads north
west and lies on her ~starboard side about
ooo rect S. ". 4 S. from post light No.
Z. with her bow twenty feet from the
1etty and her stern on the edge of the
channel. One-third Of the hull is visi-
BILE ct high water.
On March 90, 1897, five second-class
nun buoys. painted white and numbered
respectively !. 3, 8. 1 and 5, were placed
In Long Island Sound to mark the trial
course of the cruisers Wilmington and
Helena. Buoy No. 8 Is ia miles S. q ".
from Stratford Shoal Lighthouse, and In
range with 1t and Stratford Point Light
house. The buoys are spaced about G.G3
miles apart, on a line Z. u S. from buoy
No. .. the easternmost buoy. No. /, be-
ing about 2G9s miles distant from buoy
No. 5. These buoys Will be removed
when the speed trials are ended. While
they are In position mariners are re-
lnesied to avoid injuring them by col
lislon.
On March q, 1897. the lights OF the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30
PORT NORFOLK NOTES.

Mr.. ". B. Price, OF London county.
~, contractor with the Government for
iiVc mail contracts In Virginia. has been
me guest Of Samnel r. Haynes. OF Port
.Noriolk, Tor two days while hnnting I'D
sub.contractors on these routes.
We had quite q change in the weather
Tor the past few days. Saturday night
We had quite a snow for O short while
and a heavy wind with Ii.
Gypsy Poe pulled his ten pegs Satur-
DAY evening TO join his wife, now In
Chicago. He expected to leave on the
New York steamship. but by some mis-
understanding he was too late and had
TO return to his old camp grounds and
wait until Monday night.
Mrs. Kid, whom we al! know so well
:ett her old camping grounds at the race
track on Monday night for Elizabeth,
n. j.. to join a show at that place next
month.
Mr.. Robert Crockett. Of Mount Vernon,
mas been making a great improvement;
10 ms house n store by putting on
another story and o new porch and
painting the whole house up in fine stylc,
He must have struck q streak Of good
luck sou
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30
Eill:S'E ON.

Edcnton, n. c., March 29.-(Special.)-
There were services yesterday at ST.
Catholic church.
AT. j.. II. Perry is quite sick ut his
hone Il. Strawberry Hill.
The ladies Of the NJ. p. church will
give a feast at Mr.. BuSh's store Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday nights of this
week, for the benefit Of the church..
The Rev. Mr.. Braswell preached at
the Magnolia Street Methodist church.
and the Rev: ". T. Watson occupied
the pulpit OF the Macedonia church
Sunday afternoon.
Several OF the fishermen from the
North who have Neen engaged In drif;
net fishing have returned home.
J. r.. I-egSett, OF Plymouth, spent Sun
DAY in Euanton..
MI. J. y. Eaumsavdnar returned Sun
day from Chicago.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-30
ATLANTIC CITY.

Mrs. Banks, of Avenue c, has been
quite l~ndisposed for the past several
days.
MI. Willie Sharp, who was reported
being Ill 4 few days ago. was thought
to be some better on Yesterday.
Plans have been drawn for the taber-
nacte TO be located in Client for the
members Of Liberty Baptist church.
Some time yesterday morning a COL
orei nan entered the residence Of Mr..
w. T.. Powell, on Moran avenue, and
carried off a coat, vest, alarm clock and
q revolver, II before the Intruder had
proceeded far he was overtaken by two
co.ored boys. who claimed tina they had
Iust seen him leave the place mentioned
above. They. however, deprived him or
the first three things mentioned. He
made his escape.
n ID. Faville will describe life among
the Sioux Indians this evening at the
". c. Il. u. hall, on Colley avenue.
~ young mems prayer meeting will
be held tonight at Lekies NJ. e. church.