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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
PETTY STEALING.

There Is any quantity of people louf-
ing around now watching an opportu-
nlty 10 steal anything they can find.
On thursday some one stole an over
coat from Mir. Pazini, Il deck hand on
the City of Portsmouth. Friday night
some one stole n pair of boots from cc,e
OF the deck hands on the Twin City.
People cannot be too careful in keep
lnE their doors, etc. locked now that
Christmas is drawing; near. There is; n
San% OF these people who are always
on the lookout for an opportunity TO
steal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
y NEGRO GIVEN SIN MONTHS FOR
STEALING CHICKENS.

Yesterday morning \ negro named
Thomas Johnson, who Is deaf an1
dumb. was before the Mayor upon =
charge Of having stolen five chickans
out Of a coop from country cart. The
negro, although deaf and dumb, at
tempted 70 deceive the officer. He point;
ed To u house, and mationed to tho
chickens. intimating that he was car
rNing them there. hut the people in
the house knc" na;h!ng of them. he
made several attempts to bite the
officer who arrested him. He has
been convicted several times for iho
same thing. He was given six months
in Jail to amuse himself ana TO spenI
his holiday. When Ills Honor held un
six fingers he smiled all over his face,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
CAME VERY NEAR BEING a Sc.
RtOCS JOKE

Yesterday some young mcc took
cham's bicycle and hid it and told him
ia9t 4 young man, who this man did
not like So well, had stolen it, and had
Scrle To Suffolk, The owner of the
wheel went down to telegraph to have
the man with the bicycle stopped. He
aISo started for warrant and it took
some time 10 convince him that il was
only joke and that the gentleman
Whom they accused knew nothing OF
the wheel The young men soon re-
turned the wheel and will in the future
De more careful! how they practice
jokes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
MISSIONARY ArErTI>,c

The missionary et5clcty of WrIght
Memorial N. II. church will hold III
meeting this afternoon nj $50 o'clo,.,;
The new pastor, the Rev Mr.. Borrs
will deliver an address Among oihc,.
interesting features VIII he a solo hy
Miss Fannie Mclean. with Mrs. rcpr
Etheridge as accompanist. REGULATIONS
will also be rendered by Misses Annie
Cherry and Aida COdd
The programme which has been pre-
pared for the occasion is highly enter.
tanning, and VIII doubtless attract a
large attendance.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
AN ACCIDENTS THAT WILL RTE.
SUL.T IN DEATH

Yesterday afternoon a gang of labor
eis was nj work on the Quay wall at
inc yard. One OF the parties, named
lhoihaS brooks. who lives III Norfolk,
YVES assisting; in carrying picco Of
railroad iron. When they got to their
destination they threw it on The ground.
IN doing so it struck Il small log, which
iiew up, striking Mr.. Brooks in the head.
crushing his skull. y portion of his
brains oozed out and he was attended
by the yard surgeon, after which he was
seht II HIS home in Norfolk in dying
condition.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
TO REMAIN r1pRrnE MORE NIGHTS.

The MaynardLMcDonald Company,
WHo nave been playing in this city a
P"ftlon OF last week, will remain here
'hrec more nights ana will present Il
new bill on Monday night. They will
play The DaShinS Widow" Tuesday
night, by request. they will present
Ruth, the Outcast." "Wednesday night
The Lost Son" one OF Dickens popu-
lar Christmas stories. 1.-THE Cricket on
the Hearth" Admission, as usual. 10.
20 and 20 cents. They dcservG.to be well
patronized, as they are far above the
average.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
EIIT MIru AN AXE

Yesterday morning Rosa Carney ana
Saliie Griffin, two dusky damsels, go;
INTO 4 dispute on King street The
Griiiin woman used n roller pin and
pulled the wool out of Rosas head
by the handful. Rosa rctaliatcd
ny hitting Sallie in the head
with an axe making an ugly cut. They
were both arrested and were carried
before Justice Rustic, who gave Rosa
SIXTY days in jail. 'Salie was more
fortunate and managed to prove that
she was not the aSressor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
REL1Grous NoTIcEs.

Calvary Baptist church. Rev. p. S. c.
Davis, Dastor-Serviccs as follows
Sunday school ut 9:30 a. m. Preaching
at il a. m. and 1:30 y. m. by pastor.
Morning subject, ~ Question Asked"
| evening subject. Shall we Know Each
Other IN Heaven 2"
Port Norfolk Baptist chapc1-Scrvices
as follows: Sunday school at 2:30 p. m.
Preaching; at $3.50 p. III. by Rev. Z. S. c.
Davis.
Fourth street Baptist church. Rev
Or. w. +. Fisher. pastor--Sunday
schooi at 9:l5 Il. IN. Preuching by the
pastor at II a. III. and 1850 y. M The
lords Supper viii be administered at
the close OF the morning service.
az the revival Mt the Friends church,
on Friday night there were tweuty-onc
bright conversions. Dhe tide of Spirit-
ua! power ran high. Salvation and not
Misunderstanding religion is the standard
OF this meeting. Services cortinuad
through the week
Friends Evangel!stic church-s,,n-
day school at 9:31 q. III. Revival ser-
wees at II Il. III. and and $50 u, NJ
street meeting at the mcGluu,cnt nj e.So
p. Iii. The pastor. Rev. l.. ]. Hall. viii
be assisted by y. c. Kiebeli urd vivian
Gates the boy evangelists. Services
every night
Court Street BAPTIST church. DR.. 4
Follows: Sunday school at $40 a II,
PREACHING at II u M. by the pastor
gu D)cci, What Christ is Made to the
i'e4ieVe'. The doors Of the church Will
pe opened for the reception of mem
D"rS. AT I:i1 p. M the text and ,ha
subject will he ',Watchr,
Monumental N. T., church, Roy T,
l.. f:siE' raStor-Pceachlng at II a. IN.
ana 1880 y. NJ 49,
There was interesting evanreIis.jc
services at the South Street Eaptist
chureh all last week, ana they viii be
continued to-day.
At 300 a. N. DIR. Fisher viii spea,,
especially to the children in tile sun
N"s Schooi. At II q. m. the pastor VIII
P'taeh. AT J u. m. there will be y
great mass meeting. led by Mr. Martin
IN which all the churches are invited
10 take part. y number OF prominent
MINISTER'S are expected to he present
NJ ''do p. m. Mr.. Martin will preach,
me meetings will be continued.
central NJ. l.. church. Rev. George TT
Kay j. D., misunderstanding at IL n.
M: ana 1:30 p. m. Sunday school at
Via u. m. Prayer and praise meeting
~ a:"o - NJ. Junior League at $3.50 d. m
Wright Memorial NJ y. church. cor
mer OF Fourth and Randolph streets
hSV. w. G. Boggs, pastor-Sunday
school a; 9:15 II. III. Preaching by pns-
toG at II q. m. and 7:30 p. m.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
HELPING TIE POOR

Colonel X. r. Griffin, chairman of The
relief c"mmttee OF StoncwNn Calnu.
Z. V, IS arranging to distribute the
christmas offerings OF said camp to
the widows and orphans aud poor de-
pendent upon tile old weiss ormaniaa-
i!on for many OF !ife's comforts. lie
IS glad, notwithstanding stvingcncy OF
money Ahat the camp is able TO make
it's usual contribution. one hun,1yr.l
and fourteen dollars was collected ana
VIII he divided up as the COMMITTEES
thinks best
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Y I'M.
Prayer.
HnslMeas Of the loaglle.
SPECIAL. SERMON

Rev. DR.. Ray Will preach n sermon to-
day at II q. IN. on The Duties ana Re
SHnns!hilitles Of Methodist Steward -
i! being the occasion of the Installation
Of the Board of Stewards for the cnsu-
Ing conference year. Al night there viii
Ne special sermon on "%-I2GyS an IL
lustration OF the Divine Eye"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
DEATH or MRS. JOHN q. MOODY

Mrs. LRry r. Moody, wife Of Mr..
John G. Moody, died yesterday ut tho
Cmlpcpper 500 Fourth street, a. ! IN
O'Clock in tn momiing, in the 5G,l year
OF her age The deceased had bg,n sick
FOR some time and her dca III wa. nal y
surprise 10 The family. She leaves n
husband and two children to mourn
their loss The funeral viii take place
from Wright Memorial N@tholist
church this afternoon at $50 o'c,arr;
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
COMMITTED SUICIDE.

co,ored womun living on Nj John
G. Peakc's farm, in the Churchluri coz.
ton, committed suicide yesterday
morning by shooting herself through
the heart with a gun. The woman Is a
stranger, having just moved on Nh.
PealSc's farm. had no family ana no
cause is assigned for the re b decd
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
CASE NE-OrENED AND THE pRIS-
ONER DISCHARGED

Yesterday morning Mayor pa,rd =.
the solicitation of CAPTAIN IJanunr 20
"ncncd the case of Larry lang niias
Vanderbilt" charged with Stealing $40
Tor which he was sent to jail for six
months, ard after hearing additional
evidence. changed his former decision
ana DISCHARGED The prisoner The wo-
man who was convicted with him will
serve out her term Of six memins
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Tile RersHi Long Voyage Of the Old Naval
Training Ship.
THE SHIP IS 4 RELIC OF TIRE OLD NAVY


The old training ship Alliance, Of the
United States navy, made recently a
very long cruise, Of Which the follow
ing written aboard ship Is n synonsis:
Lett Newport, II. l., June 26th, 1897;
called all hands to unmoor ship about
) p. m. oil that date, ana in few hours
found ourselves at sea- with n fair
wind. NJthing o. Interest occurred
until July 4th then some celebrations
We're arranged, consisting of athletic
contests between the apprentice boys
ana seNeia! good meals. (Apprenticc
boys range from il to II years Of age,
and are shipped by their parents or
guardians nj anc various receiving ships
Hlr service under the Government until
OF aSe They are prepared FOR The lu-
ties &C sc1men. and sometimes become
petty oHiccrs) The following pro-
Gramme comprised the events Of hide
pendencc day: l. Mast head race .
Sack race. }. Boxing, fcatherwc! ghts,
tAfee 2-mlnute rounds. !. Putaao race
D shoe scramble. 6. Boxing, middle
weights, four 2-Minute rounds. Z.
Three legged race. S. Pie eating con
tcSt This ended line forenoon. After
noon--!. HpXinE, heavy-wei"hts, four .
minute hounds. 10. Whac!blrruw race,
II. Obstacle race, and. last, Tie tug OF
war hat"cen :hG StarbOard ana port
Watches. The DAY PASSED off very hap
ply, as the weather up TO now had
been Pleasant
on July nth weather became damn
ana signify chilly and by the 18th Il
severe storm visited the ship. which
increased and lasted a week. It Mas
then all these embryonic tars became
subject ID NAL dc mcrc--and, pcrhaps
TOO, inconsistencies
July 18th sighted Lands End T3n~-
land, and next day came 10 anchor oil
lyorncmouIh, in Christ Church bay.
Inc Following day we steamed up the
Solent, then Southampton water into
The l.arhor OF Southampton. where we
remained three weeks.
hVery one known SOUTHAMPTON Is
can line Of steamers. hut they have no,
seen the magnifoent bicycle roads I'M
less they stoned over in travel. One
or the best routes outside the town is
I" Netlcy Abbey, and the next maybe
III comparison. is rli'jugh The Now
FOREST. another environ. or rarhe.
pr0Nimate point "f interest.
from Southampton we steamed over
20 Cheroh1urG, Franco. where we re-
manned nine days. The Youngsters
raised row with the French police
which VAS published III the American
pnrers
After lcayin" CherebourC we set soiI
for Gibraltar. but adverse winds ana
heavy rains drove us into Queenstown.
ireland, where we coaied up and left
after 4 tWo-dav's; soiourn win rn,b
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
WILL CELEBRATE THEIR FOURTH
NNLNIERSA

Tonight Tidcwater Lodge, 7. q. q. r.
VII! celebrate their fourth anniversary.
by attending religious services nj
owens Memorial church ana listening
to sermon by Rev Mr.. WaterGcId,
which Will. 60 doubt he very interest
lhE. some excellent music has been
selected for the occa ion by the choir
OF the church. Grlcc ana old DomIn-
ion Lodges will accompany Underwater
Lodge.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Buckien'S krnica Salvp

TIE BEST SALVE in the world for
Cuts. cruises, Sores, Ulcers Salt Hhcum
Fever Sores, Tctter, Chaprea IIonds
Chnblaina. Corns and all Skin Erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. II is guaranteed To give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per boxJ For sale bv
Durrow, Martin 6 Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
JUNIOR LEAGUE AIEgTTNr

Following is the programme for the
exercises ut Central Methodist church
ms afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
SinEing-Hymn ............... Selected
ri,;,| '................ DR.. Ray
ns,,,,i'' ''''..... .......... MI Morse
heci'h'oh. 50. 'Ilow the Turtle I,cft"
Miss Annie Cherry.
VOCAL SOLO. GLORY to Jesus My King"
Miss Agnes Rowan.
RECITATION Observation-Disclosures. Selected
Miss Bishop.
VOCAL SOLO .......... "Savcd by Grace"
Master Reid Wilkins.
'"''o'I '......'..... Selected
Miss Morris.
.!uar'ette ........ Jesus My Savior
Misses NJ. and V. Bland, Harrison nnl
Dashiclds.
AudreSs ......... Rev. II. NJ. Chandler
''IIt ''uio :......'............ Selected
AIiss V. p Grimes accompanist.)
Mrs. l.. NJ. Holloman.
ouantette"-rhough My Sins BE as
Scarlet" Observation-Disclosures.
Misses Ewcll, While. V. and NJ Bland
singing .,........ God BE With You"
Bcncd!ction.
The meeting will be led by Emmet
Fa!son.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
MEETING pOSrpoNEn

The meeting Of the Central Church
Epworth League which was announc-
Ell IN last Sundays paper has been
postponed until Tuesday, the 2lst. The
following is the programme for the
night:
Hymn.
Prayer.
Business OF the league.
Piano solo, hy Mrs. l.. T.. IIolloman.
Vocal solo. by Miss Emily Bunting.
kcc!taton with piano accompania-
mcnt by Miss Lille Wallace.
Address by the Rev Mr.. Farlana.
The Holy Bible 10y Miss Camp
hcl.
Bencdiction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
MONUMENTAL ROSEBUD soc1r,1,v

ne regular mcnthly meeting OF the
MHnnmenial Rosebud Society will be
held this afternoon Mt 3 o'clocl; Thn
following is the programme:
Nocal 500 ............ Miss Annie Hall
tNccompaniSt, Miss Palmetto Grimes
NddreSS ................ DR.. A. T. Owen
Vocal Duet ..... -
AIRS ". III. Dashicll and Mir. David
Walton.
,Nccomnanist, Miss lnlmctto Grimes.l
,tHcilaiion ...J........ Miss Cora tamcs
N"ca! solo +....... Miss Myrtle Pablo
Accompanies, Mrs. Il. y. E;hcrcdgc1
neci'aiinn ........ Miss Madeline King
tlano Ductt with Violin Ob!ignto)
'''''''''' 49,. .'.....,...
Mr.. BAY Eutch:Gson and Mr.. John
Graf.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19

have tried everything in an effort
10 secure relief, but finally gave up
tEe idea of being helped. Recent
- tried Munyon's Heart Cure
anu IL gave inc almost instant relief. I
carry bottle of it In my pocket ali tho
time. TO be used in cRse of an emergency
l nav" also been troubled with severe
distress In my stomach, accompanied by
pains and drawing up of the intestines
Al lines felt that L would die pur-
chaSGd II bottle of Munyon's Dyspepsia
Sure nnd l am happy to say that the
n. G: Austin. No. Harper's Court.
South Bend, Ind. veteran Of the war
who contracted rheumatism while in tho
army. and Is also suffering from the
effects Of sunstroltc. says: I have been
using the Munyon rheumatism Cure
since last Monday. ! have derived moro
benefit and greater relief from ,Se medi-
cine than any that have ever used: In
deed, one feature Is very remnrknbie:
my little finger, which has been perfectiy
stiff. as though it had no joint in It, and
always III my way. which l have not
been able to bend for many years, has
become supple and plant. aud l can now
close 1t into the palm OF the hand in \
natural way. / am delighted with Mum
SoaS medicine"
disease. AT ali druggists, mostly % cents
vial.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19

from weakness
OF the heart.
During some
OF the spells
that I h@ 1t
amounted " to
almost heart
failure. These
spells were ac-
conlpanied by
pains EXTEND
ing down the
left side and
arm. My case
was so severe
that the Gov
eminent Is
paying me a
pension on ac-
count Of A. T
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19

Take Laxative Bromo Quinnc Tablets
MI druggists refund the money Il It
falls to cure. - cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Veterans Stories,
Old Soldiers Tell About Fun
y0n's Great Victories.

Mr.. d. II. Clark. member of the Union
Veteran Legion, No. /, and residing at
GREENWOOD, Twcnty-third Ward, Pitts
burg, says: suffered for twenty years
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19


Mr.. Charles L. Harper is one Of the
founders OF Primers Point and Port
Norfolk. lie has done rs much to bring
people there as any one man there, He
is sill there and will tell you the ad-
vantages Of home In this beautiful
place. Call and see him.
NOTIONS. &c.
Mr.. Emmett Deans. though young in
business i'll this city, is not unknown 10
the iadics. Having clcrked In Norfolk
for a great many years. he has started
Tor himself under Hotel Portsmouth.
There you can find bargains Of all kinds
IN notions. hosiery, white goods and
many other articles. See Emmett ana
you will be conyincGI that you need go
no a;ther 10 purchase anything in his
line.
CLOTHING.
Is there a man in this city who does
not like 10 look well dressed al all times?
Inc clothing business is such now that
one can buy a suit already made tina;
VIII look well and sets well. Just where
10 so is the question. y glance At our
columns Will answer that question.
MesH"s. Levy " Jacobs on yesterday
began clearing out sale to reduce their
mammoth stock. AT this sale everything
has been marked down to such figures
as VIII induce anyone to buy. These
gentlemen say that they could not begin
TO sell at such prices. but their stock Is
large now and they must have money
and they know of 10 better way TO get
1t than TO tell their customers that they
need 1t, give them stuff that is worth
more than they charge.
MT. NJ. RoSanhaum tells YOU that he
has useful gifts for the holidays for men
and boys al prices that never were
heard of before. lie quotes some of
them for your own inspection. lie has
been in business In our city for some
s.ar' ana mas made money by his strict
rlbfr,, ~ ;,,o,s =, , ",,,, 80" ,, ~;
siora +. I,rnn nc vi, nc ~, s,a,,- T.,
hn. h,n,, Iii n,aa.,, So -,
earn Hove 20, c,,, r,,d ,ta
want uis v.ir1a,. rar ~ ,,Siiht ~
baau,iful am, m,,,,,,o,,. 49,, a5,,,tn ;.
whnn I'm nead nr ,r,.,,,,n,r ~. I,,,
give him c,I
NTossrs prnsi,ur G. ,,., ,,,
l,nn,vn "a M n,,, no.. a.. TI
have hoon S,ororn DO, co., -, 49, =.
Tia coI,nns or srhn V,r,;,inr inc,
know :, rood him ,,,1 -, =, 1,i,e,,
oi., -, ~ ,,,,,,,t ' ~ .,,e,,
knnv,aIra ,nI Ia, I,,i,, ~. -,
az, vol IN cal, NJ ,l,nir ,i,os ~ h,,a;
moss and COZ whot M t,,,no,.I s,,roi,
thcv Garry AZ far nricas. ,ra,. o,n,,n,
he tbcat onywbn-n ,pbav n,,ota ,.o,, sn,,,n
which Ia only q small eor,nIc os ,,,h,,
,hev viii do ,rhn f,,, &c m oId n,,o
ana their senior mariner u-,c man
whom no on. would disnu,n vh,t ha
said ohnut his cInth;rr MA nv hat
reason nrr Autbonv ma inninr n,r,,,n,.
IN. ALWAYS tried 10 keen nm thc rcnI,o,
lion of tho firm aud n. hns succassr,,II,.
done so ond his h,,.inces ms ;nrra,sni
His tr,do is GOOD aud his eiorl, ir 49,
| ter. See hin,
>,r.,,, >-op, ,,,r., s,,r
I'm 'oiN'''
ar lsaacs, the proprietor of this es-
| taIhNAhment, came here a year or more
aSp comparatively unknown, but by fair
dealing, not misrepcseniing his goods,
| he has built up trade second 10 none
| IN the TWO cities. He store is large, his
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19

Mr. Emmett Deans. though young in
business in this city is not unknown TO
the fRdics. Having Clcried In Norfolk
Tor great many years, he has started
Tor himself under Hotel Portsmouth,
There you can find bargains Of all kinds
IN notions. hosiery. white goods and
many Other articles. See Emmett ana
you Will be convinced that you need go
no father 10 purchase anything in his
line
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19

Perhaps you may need n gun, a pistol,
knife or mechanical toy for the little
ones, and above all 4 bicycle. If so.
White is the man YOU want to see He
VIII sell you If You show any dlspOs-
ton to buy, Anything in the sporting
line at Whites. You can select n chl!d's
wheel that will suit anyone out of his
LARGE stock
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

winch can be pulled from side to SIDE
by the agency OF steam or electricity.
From this platform, which will be 100
feet above the quuys, will depend steel
wire ropes, which will support ut the
level of the river banks slung carriage
largo enough TO accommodate tram car
full of passengers, besides other vehicles.
1t is intended that this novel form Of
bridge shall DO in connection with the
tram system ut both sides of tho river,
SO that passengers can be carried across
tho river without leaving their seats in
the cars. Tho work of building the tow
ers has already been commenced, and it
is expected that the bridge will bo open
for traffic in is months time 1t is said
that the only contrivance bearing any
resemblance to this ''pont transbor-
deur" is in operation Mt Bilbao Cham
bers' Journal
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
His dread Upon the Waters.

Fifteen years ago Carrie Burch was a
servant girl in California household
where William #. Hastings was also
employed. The girl became i'll and had
to leave, but had no money. Hastings
loaned her 5000, an6 she went away.
The years rolled by without the 5000
being returned. and Hastings had for
gotten the occurrence when he received
letter from n barrister in London stat
ing that an estate Of $73. had been
left him by Mrs. Hall, formerly Miss
Carrie Burch of California Hastings
could hardly believe what no reud, but
he has the money now, and for his gen
erosity to strange girl years ago he
has become independently rich. When
tho girl left California. she went to
Australia rs nurse and there married
retired English merchant, who died
some years afterward, and the widow
then returned to London and lived there
until her death.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
a Summer Dessert

Line well buttered china mold or
basin with strips Of sponge or madeira
cake cut to fit exactly, then fill it up
with any kind Of delicate stewed fruit
Cover this with round of tho cake cut
to fit the mold or basin, place plato on
1T with weight OH it and stand it in "a
cold place or on leo till next day, then
serve with whipped cream. A palmer
form OF this is made by using bread
crumbs instead Of cake, when plums,
apples and blackberries. or blackberries
alone, can be used. and when finished
serve with custard. This last is capital
and favorite with the young folks.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
A Good Reason,

Tho general passenger agent of one
of tho Chicago trunk lines received IL
letter from "a Kansas man tho other day
requesting n pass for himself to Chicago
and return. There was nothing about
tho letter to indicate that the writer
had any claim whatsoever to the courte-
sy he requested, but the railway man
thought that perhaps the Kansan had
some connection with the road i'll some
way. possibly as local freight agent.
So no wrote back, "Please state cxplic-
lily OH what account you request trans
portatiOn. BY return mail came this
reply, I've got to go to Chicago some
way, and don't want to walk. "-Ex-
change