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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

George Fred Williams has
been nominated by the free silver
wing of the Democratic party for
Governor of Massachusetts,, on Il
platform re-aflirming the princi.
pies Of the Chicago platform.
George Fred followed Bryan to
defeat ol this platform and will
probably meet 9th The same ex.
pttle'ce again,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

We can cOnacientiouSly and
trutbluIly assert that there Is no
yellow fever in Alexandria, but ii
is currently reported that there
are several we'll defined cases OF
KIODdyke fever.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

The man who would at such a
crisis as this maliniously report
yellow fever in u town where it
does not exist and where there is
no foundation for such report,
ought to be compelled to test the
resihency Of a rail and the adler,
ing properties Of tar and Ceathdrs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

The question of constitu.
tioHal convention must be re!egat-
ed to the rear, until the fight
against Yellow Jack has been sus.
pended, by ii welcome visitation Of
"Jack FrCst.n
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

The. probability is, that the
allrgtd epidemic Of "Dt"glte" in
Aalyeston, is quite similar to,
if it il not actually the
same in type and charac.
ter, with the disclose which origi
mated at Ocean Spring and ia now
prevailing in New Orleans. 1t is
only necessary, however, 10 send
Guitrras to make al Investigation
and he vii! soon lIonoanee It gel
loy foyer, else will be entirely III.
sorsistcnt aith bis oanal Cenra|.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06


The attempt Of the Alcxand-
ria people to prevent the '. S. &
Z. trains from running was very
properly set down on 10y cur board
of heaith.- Monroe Bulletin.
We were not aware that the
people of Alexandria had attempt
ed anything Of the kind. We have
nothing to do with the Y. s. s. 7.
traics. That is matter to be de,
termined in the exercise Ola sound
discretion by tho people Of Mon
roe themselves. If the people of
Monroe, however, permit the '.
S. & p. trains to run to that CITY
from places supposed or known to
be infected, the people OF Alcxan-
d1ia will have the right and will
certainly exercise il, to quaran
tine against Monroe, hy prohibit
ing he Iron Mountain trains from
stopping i'll that city or from Goa,
lug 10 Alexandria at all.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

Governor McLaurine is rcfus-
cd entrance to the capital Of Mis-,
siSsippi and is as securely "h0t.
tied up" at Brandon, as was Ben
Butler at bermuda Hundreds dur,
inc the war.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

Absolute non intercourse With
all infected places, not Only as to
passengers, but freight also, is the
only certain way 10 prevent the
introduction Of contagious diseases.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

Since The Institution OF quar-.
antine, the New Orleans papers
are somewhat aged when they
reach our sanctum.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06
The "Nlac's" of Vernon Parish.

Leesvillle can certainly take the
cake over any other town OF Its
size aud population for the name
of Mac, or names commencing with
Nc. There is McDole, tbs lea!
estate and timber man, then comes
the numerous McAlpin family,
doctors. school teachers, farmers
and hotel keepers; then comes
Mccain the barber, and McMan
nus the saloon keeper, and Nc.
Ginnis the painter, and McAlister
the livery stable man, Mack Nor.
wood the carpenter, and MELON
gall, conductor. Among the sur
rounding countrymen some OF
whom can be seen in town almost
any day, are McGee, Mckea, Nc
Innis, McEIveen, McCranie, Nc,
Allen, McCollough, McMnllen;
McCorduodale and McNilljanison,
and the good Lord only knows
how many more there may
be that we can not now Call
to mind LeesviIIe News.
WHAT'S the matter with the
Smart's taking precedence of the
Macs in numerical superiority
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

Governor Foster has deslgna-
ted next Friday, Oct. 8th as the
date for the execution Of Pat
Paine, the Monroe ux0rcilo.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

Shades Of Jefferson and Cush'
ing! Whoever heard Of a motion
to adjourn being declared out OF
order.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

Attorney General Cunning
ham, after several weeks impris.
onment in Lake Charles, has final
ly succeeded in making his escape
and reaching his Natchitoc'es
home, by an owe, land journey. il
which. be eludeh the vigilance OF
the numerous quarantine guards,
The Attorney. General went 10
Lake Charles, at the bellest Of tn;
"powers that; be-" 10 revive one OF
the numerous abandoned criminal
prosecutions against ex Sheriff
Reid for enlightenment, hnt it
seems that the jury which tried
tue case, did not believe that he
was guilty, IT'S verdict of acquIt
tai was rendered in less than tif.
teen minutes. ii the Attorney.
General is Il success in obtaining
verdicts against alleged e,uhezzlers,
he has failed to demonstrate it in
The case of Mr.. Reid. 1t is safe to
say that the prosecutions against
him for years, have been inspired
by personal and political motives.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06
-aY--~Tv
" ELhAG :
Official Journal Of the School
Doart, Of Rapides Parish.

The running Of freight; trains
to and from Infected places, is a
standing mananee to the health OF
the country.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

FrOstS have occurred at ShreVe.
port, Alexandria and other places
in Northern and Middle Louisiana
and persons who keep account Of
such matters in their mental note
books declare that there Is
every Indication Of an early faE!
this year. 1t is to be hoped that
Jack Frost will make bis appear
aucA in this city much earlier than
usual He will certainly be a
most welcome visitor, even if he
does sharply pinch our ears and
noses States.
The above is another illustra-
ton of the old alage, th,t "we
must 80 away from home to learn
the news" There has been no
frost in Alexandria, visible either
to the naked eye or witt, magni,
fying lens. Tomato plants aud
potato vines, the most susceptible
Of all others to the iutl!ence Of
cod, show no indication whatever
of any frost having fallen upon
them. Besides, We have inter.
viewed the market gardeners reia-
tive to the matter, with the result
of a unanimous verdict that frost
has not yet visited Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06
Rooms to itent.

Suitable for Offices or sleeping
apartments. Apply at this Office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1897-10-06

George Bridges, Ucion Church.
9. Freeman, Alexandria.
3 j. II. Craig, Boyce.
Joe Barnad.e, Cheneyvllle.
Dave Campbell, Lamoarie.
8 Charles A. Taylor, L"compte.
Griffin Nugent, Bells.
F. Il. McDsrmott, Alexandria.
Lee Honeycut, Pinevil!e.
10 Il. a. Swami, LeaUmpte.
II Harley Tanner, Chensyvi'le.
IL Z Atfelnan, Lamonria.
13 J. D. Yeast. Aleyandcia.
IA ]. W. Hogan, G!enmora.
Is Elijah Lee, Holloway.
16 Willie E. Pierce, Cheneyville.
II W. H. Harper, Lecompte.
IS T. e. Langston, Forest Hill.
10 E. NJ. Gates, Poland.
20 j. N. McNutt, alenmora.
81 Johh K fitzpatrick, Hineston.
% Taylor Compton, Alexandria.
% jacob Haynes, Alexandria.
"a Willie Doty, Cattle.
25 R. f. Mason, CheneYviIie.
% j. ". Beaver, Poland.
q A Siess, Alexandria.
% J. e. Carroll, Lloyd.
% John L. Hooter, PineyiIle.
50 John Brittol, Poland.
NJ. BLOOM,
b. TURNER,
PIN H. HTNsoN,
w. p. FORD,
d. NJ. SHAW,
Jury Commissioners.
y. l.. RANsDELL,
Clerk and Ex- Otti,io Jury Commissioned
Witnesses:
w. FRENtH
D. T. STAFFORD.
A true copy of tho original on file an
of record in my office.
Clerks Office, Alexandria, La, Sept
80, 1897.
L. RANsDELL, Clerk.
L. g..
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-24
Certificate Of the Minister Of the Inter-
iOr In re Bank Of Hawaii, Limited.

I,SANES A. KING, Minister OF the
Interior of the Republic of Hawaii, do
hereby CERTIFY that In accordance
with the requirements Of Section IL,
Chapter XXIII of the Session Laws Of
1884, the same being an "Act to pro-
vide for the Incorporation OF Banking
Companies" have examined into the
condition Of the "BANK OF HA-
WAII, LIMITED" corporation
formed under said Act and located In
the City Of Honolulu and am satis-
fled that the said Corporation has full
ly complied with the provisions re-
quired by said Act, to be complied
with before commencing the business
OF Banking, and the said corporation,
the Bank Of Hawaii, Limited" IL
hereby authorized n commence busi-
ness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ] have
hereunto placed my hand and Official
Seal this 23rd day Of December, AID,
1907.
(signedl 'r.I' j, A. KING,
7Di-2m Minister of the Interior
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-24

"Tom and Jerry" at the "Royal
Annex" this evening.
No paper will be issued from
this Office tomorrow.
Nolte treated his customers to q
Christmas luncheon at noon.
Freight trains on the Oahu
railway will not run on Christmas
day.
A short cabinet session on in.
cidental matters was held at IL
O'Clock.
The Baltimore Minstrel show
is the great attraction for tomor.
row night.
All Government offices will be
closed on Christmas and New
Years days.
The program for the Sunday
band concert at Makee Island will
be found Ia another column.
Central Union church choir
has it's final rehearsal of Christ
MAS music at 4 o'clock this after
Doou.
The Peking has seven days
later mail from San francisco
and four days. later telegraphie
news.
The list of officers of the Bank
of Hawaii for the first year IL pub
lished iu another column accord
ing to law.
Captain Gibson of the U. 3. 8
Adams called upon Minist-i
Cooper at IL 80 a. m. The guard
was paraded.
Captain w. b. Godfrey has
been elected vice president Of the
California Feed Company to sue
ceed the late Simon Roth.
The certificate OF the Minister
of Interior authorizing the Bank
of Hawaii to commence business
is published in another column.
The police and prison guards
shot off a friendly match at lwile
this morning. The scores we're
Police 375; prison guards $40.
|, Tomorrow, Christmas day, and
co d turkey and eggnog will be il
order at the Anchor Saloon. P
I. Ryan, the genial proprietor
wishes all Merry Christmas.
The Chinese brought by tn,
Doric were released from quaran
tine yesterday afternoon. The,
were all free passengers. TIL,
island will be clear again in a day
or two.
| The best place to buy OXFORD
Teachers Bibles with references
printed in full, Testaments AM
Palms in large print elegantly
bound is at the Golden Rul,
Bazaar.
After eating heavy Christina
din, er there would be no more
fitting conclusion to that day.
enjoyment than to attend the per.
ormance Of the Baltimore min
-trels at the Opera House.
The Remington typewriter wa
awarded diploma of hon r at tn
Brussels exposition of 1897. Thi
ia the highest possible award
rank'ng above gold medal. II
Hackf-ld e. Co., sole dealers.
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-24

You say you "can't afford to
waste a cent" and yet you buy
weak-cheap and alum-cheap
baking powders that wasteyour
money or help run up doctors
bills.
Ask your grocer about SeAR-
Hng's Best,
A sehlllng n Company .,.
aan FIaneiseo XII
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-24
LOCAL And GENERAL.

NO COnctft ~ Emm9 square
tomor,ow ow afternoon.
Colonel George W. Macfarlane
is expected by the Peking tonight
b. f. Dillingham; was about
today after severe attack of grip.
For the best gift that you for
got, still time to buy it at Biarts.
Turkey and mince pie at the
Occidental restaurant on Xmas
day.
High Mass and sermon at the
Catholic cathedral at 10 80 Sunday
morning.
Christmas services will be held
at st Andrews Cathedral on Sun
day rext.
H. s. Townsend will return
with his family by the mex,
Z Claudine from Hilo.
Prof. Theo. Richards will lead
Ne special service in the Y. NJ. G..
A. Sunday afternoon.
4 This paper thanks Captain
Williams of the brigantiue VIM. G.
Irwin for news favors.
George Fuller is working dur
ing the holidays with the Manu-
facturers' Shoe Company.
Gold ID silver watches, cuff
buttons, shirt studs, scarf fasten
ers, for the boy, at Biart's.
BY far the best place to buy
; Christmas presents of all kinds
is at the Golden Rule Bazaar. .
Get clean shave and hair cut
at the Criterion Barber shop to
day, tomorrow will be Christmas.
Harry Armitage is under the
weather today as a result If hard
work Incident to the recent Christ
mas sales.
During this week the Golden
Rule Bazaar takes and will keep
the lead in dolls, toys, games ana
low prices.
Rev. G. l.. Pearson will preach
9 sermon especially to young
people at the Methodist church on
Sunday evening.
"The Use of the Tongue" and
"Ths Worlds Era of Joy" will he
Rev. T. ID. Garvin's subjects at the
Christian church on Sunday.
Rev.D. P. Birnie will pr ach at
both services in Central Uuion
church on Sunday. There will be
Christmas music at IL O'Clock.
On account of the diuner at the
Hawaiian hotel the curtain will
not rise on the great Baltimore
minstrels until 8:l5 o'clock to-
morrow evening.
There will be a epecial car
leaving head of Nuuanu at 5:lU
a. m. Christmas morning, for the
speciai service at St. Andrews
cathedral at 5 80 a. m.
An up to date sketch, one that
willappeal to the married folks At
we'll as the single ones, will be
Marriage and its Vicss'tudes,
at the Baltimore minstrels.
II. Hackfeld & Co. are thanked
for handsome calendar which
contain. 365 separate illustrations
of no able public buildings AID
views throughout the Continent
j. M. Camars Jr. has the thanks
of the BULLETIN force from top t.
bottom for Christmas gift of two
dozen bottles Of fine Rainier beel
of the Seattle Brewing Company''
make.
II. Hackfeld & Co. have beer
appointed sole agents for the Port
land FIGURING Mills and offer th'
following wellknown brands o
flour for sale: Cascadia, Day ton
G and @, Olympic and Superb.
Call and examine samples o
enameling done by the Pacific Cy
Gle and Manufacturing Company
They use the same M thods en-
ployed by the large factories. NJ
such work ever been done in Ho
nolulu.
Oh. Berrey is hereby authorizes
to transact all business and collec
all money in connection with tn
Hilo Tribune Publishing Co. O
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-24
The Bank Of Hawaii, Limited.

At meeting of the IncorporatOrs Of
The Bank Of Hawaii, Ltd, held In HO-
nolulu, December II, 1897, 1t was voted
to accept the Charter granted by the
Minister of the Interior.
The following officers have oeen
elected to serve for the first year:
ITeSiuelt.. lt.....................E. -. jones'
e-President......J. b. Atherton
Cashier. er................ Edwin A. Jones
Secretary................C. IL. Cooke
All of whom are Ex-ofiicio Directors.
DIRECTORS:
H. Waterhouse, Il. May, G. Bosse,
F. w. Macfarlane, +. d. Tenney.
Auditor. George r. Carter
C. H. COOKE,
Secretary.
Honolulu, December "a, 1897.
794-lm
Evening bulletin., 1897-12-24

will give away Two Beautiful
Presents, one each to the Boy
and Girl who writes him the
most ORIGINAL LETTER.
Mail Box now open at
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-06

The "LINcoLN PEN" has been in use in this
office, on all kinds of work, for nearly two
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-06
LAWS CT YER M ONT,
POCKET EDITION READY.
Session of 1896.

POCKET EDITION READY.
The WATCHMAN I" Pocket Edition" Of the
Session Laws of 1896 is now ready for sale.
Printed on good book paper, indexed and
substantially bound, for popular use this
edition Of the Laws is infinitely superior to
the cheap, wood-pulp, blanket sheet, helter-
skelter newspaper publication issued to the
press by the State. The book laws will not
be out for some two months, and will then
be limited in distribution. Meantime the
WATCHMAN pamphlet is the only conve-
nient and satisfactory publication obtain
able by the public.
Canvassers wanted in every county in
the state. just the opportunity for some
hustliDg young man, student, or other per-
son, who is looking for chance to make a
dollar.
Retail price, fifteen cents; ten for one dol
lar; twenty-five for two dollars. For terms
to bookstores, news-stands and dealers
generally, write the
WATCBMAN PUBLISHING Co,
Montpelier. Vt
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-06
Waterbury Center.

d. B. and Ivy Smalley visited in Orange
and Barre last week.
W. H. Huse OF Barre was guest at A X.
Smalley's few days last week.
Mrs Oliver Davenport's body was brought
from Chelsea for burial here on Tuesday.
Mrs d. o. Watts has been in Waterbury,
for a few days, visiting her sister, Mrs.
Grant Russell.
Miss Lillian Bryan was with her sister,
Mrs. K. e. Robinson, in Stowe for the
Christms holidays
Miss Kathie Dillingham; was home few
days, returning to her school at White
River junction, Saturday.
Rev. f. M. Buker and wife were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Richardson at
Montpelier, part of last week.
The Misses Smart, teachers in the SeInin-
ary, who have been at their home in Dover,
N. H., during the holidays, returned last
Saturday.
A New Years dinner was the happy oc
casion Of the gathering of the family at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Bosworth h
last week.
There will be no service at the Baptist
church next Sunday, as Rev. #. M. Buker
will attend the quarterly meeting at Jones
vile at that time.
George Tinker received telephone mes
| sage last Sunday, that his mother, who re-
star ted to drive there, for the funeral.
L. r.. Foster, now nearly ninety years
old, is having visit from son, l.. o. Fos
ter, who resides in st. Croix county. Wis
Mr.. Foster left Moretown for the West
thirty-two years ago, and is now the owner
of the Green Mountain Farm, and is 1
successful dairyman and stock raiser.
The following officers OF Stetson Relic
Corps were installed January 2, by Mrs. Ad
die Smalley: President Mrs. Ellen Buker
Senior Vice, Mrs. Adde Mansfield; Junfo
Vice, Mrs: Martha Woodward; Chaplain
Mrs Mary T. Davis; Secretary, Mrs Gerti
Gilmore; Treasurer, Mrs. Addie Smalley
Conductor, Mrs. Mary Conant; Assistan
Conductor, Mrs. Maggie Dillingham;; Guard
Mrs Sarah Stone; Assistant Guard, Mrs
Sarah Daley.
Last Saturday afternoon the following
officers of Ezra Stetson Post No 72, wer
Installed by Comrade j o. freeman: Com
mander o. j. Ayers Senior Vice-Con
mander, M. G. Wiley; Junior Vioe.Con
mander, George Oakland; Chaplain, o. W
Davis; Adjutant, j. o Freeman; Quarter
MASTER IL, j, Vaughn; Surgeon, s. A
| Mansfield; Officer of the day, M. ID. Dillinl
ham, Officer of the Guard AloDzo Har
Sergeant and Major, b u. W. Marshal
Quartermaster Sergeant, O. III. Stone. I'll
meetings OF the post are the first Saturds
In the month in the evening, and the thiI
Saturday at two o'clock.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-06

ORDER your envelopes, nots heads, bill
hea Is, statements, ETC., OF the WATCHNAN
lob office Stock and workmanship always
the best, prices the lowest
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-06

years. Scores are in use
in the banks, insurance Of
ffices and business houses
OF Montpelier. Hundreds
have been sold by this
Office in all parts Of the
state and country. 1t is
durable, good for years OF
service, always ready to
"go," but never drips, the
ink flowing puniformlv and
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-06

SPECIAL NOTICE To TAX PAYERS =
| sold more of Greene's Syrup of Tar last
year than all other cough remedies combined
1t proved more satisfactory to my customers
this year, and refund the money if it fails to
cure. LESTER III. GREENE. % State Street.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-06
The Lincoln Fountain Pen

PRICE ONLY S1.00-REDUCKD FROM $3.50
WARRANTED SOLID GoLD-EvERY PEN
GUARANTEED.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-06
The Richardson" ="
The Largest and Handsomest Store
in the State.
THIS IS The
WEEK AFTER

Possibly you may have for
gotten something or some one;
if so, we will do our best to
assist you.
The Store is still Bright and
Beautiful, and we are still Civ
ing Bargains in Dress Stuffs,
Jackets, Capes, Furs and Mil
linery.
An opportunity to secure
Goods at very Low Prices will
be given you for the next few
days.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-06

in the right measure. 1t gives perfect salts
faction. Buy one. The price is the onl
thing cheap about the Lincoln" BY mai
on receipt OF price.
WATCHMAN PUBLISHING Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-01-06
Time for Cloak Clearance,

Want to have bit of earnest talk with you this
cloak matter. We overstocked with garments, and
have decided to take liberal loss now while there
three months of winter before Every reduction is
exactly represented. Unfavorable weather condi
tons have forced this loss upon Merchants have
to take these chances. We bought for winter and it
failed to come in time. It's our customers who get
the benefit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-01
Postal Service Difficulties.

Hon. George L. Christian president OF
the Clearing House Association Of Rich
mond. recently addressed a letter 20 TIE
postal authorities. calling attention 10
defects I'm the provision for the distrlbu-
ton of mails received here. and asking
II this feature of the postal service could
not be improved. lie is i'm receipt of the
following very gratifying reply:
POst-Ofice Department,
Office Of the
First-Assistant Postmaster General
Salary and Allowance Division.
Washington. ID. c.. April p 1897.
Subject: Distribution Of Mails Received
Clearing House Association. Richmond,
Va.
Sir.-I beg 10 acknowledge receipt OF
your esteemed favor bearing date OF the
23d instant relative 10 above subject.
Upon request Of the postmaster AT Rich
mond. ! took this matter up a few days
ago with the Hon. Second-Assistant POST
master General. 1t is my desire 20 bring
the postal service at Richmond up to the
highest possible standard. and | shall ell
deavOr 10 see that some scheme Is per-
fected whereby the difficulties complained
of by you can be remedied.
Very respectfully.
PERRY s. HEATH.
First Assistant aster-Generdl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-01
Lee Comp- Confederate Veterans

r. L. Lee Camp 40. !. Confederate Vet
Grams. held their regular meeting last
night. Commander John NJ. Warren in the
chair.
A letter was received from Frank VIII
by. Atlanta Ca. asking about George
Mordant. who died in Richmond about
two years after the war. This letter was
referred to a committee on Roster OF Con-
federate Cemeteries. COmradc Charles r.
Taylor. Thomas A. Brander. William L.
Smith. to furnish the Information
Commander Warren urged an members
who can TO parade on the 10th Of May,
lakewood Memorial Celebration The fol-
lowing comrades who are appointed aides
TO Chief Marshal John 7. Hughes will
report to him on that occasion. Comrades
James w White Joseph W. Thomas.
George w. Libby. William \. Mountcastie.
Thomas " Sydnor Gervas Storrs, y.
Jennings. T.. A. BOWery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-01
Clam-Diggers Excited.

HAMPTON. VA, April 30.-Intense ex-
element prevailed in the back river Sec
ton OF this county over an alleged at
tempt to deprive tho -diggers OF
grounds which they have been occupying
for several years.
Application was recently made by s.
c. Given and others 10 Inspector VAIN
wright for ground TO be used In planting
oysters. The area asked for included the
grounds OF the clam-diggers. and the In
spector declined. it IS said, 10 grant the
request without including the privileges
enjoyed by them.
Injunction proceedings followed. and
yesterday the matter was argued before
Judge Gunter. and the order was made
perpetual. Now. It is stated. the people
are at dagger points. and two organiza-
tlons have been formed. one OF which Is
known as Clans and the other as Oys-
tiers. Each will have its candidate for
the coming election.