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The advocate., 1897-06-23
Levels of the Great Lakes.


Reports from the great fresh water
lakes are to the effect that their level is
much above what it was last year at this
season. Fishermen on Lake Ontario, for
instance, claim that the water of that
lake is eighteen inches higher than it was
in May, 1896, and three feet above the
level Of last summer, This increased
volume Of water is doubtless due to the
melting of the great body Of snow which
fell last winter on the drainage area Of
these basins, and to the abundant rains
Of the spring. The same heavy precipita-
tIon elsewhere has caused the greatest
floods in the Mississippi River that this
generation has known.
Two years ago, in 1895, the level of the
lakes was extraordinarily low and much
apprehension was felt lest permanent
change had taken place and that here
after a lower level Of water would be the
rule. This condition, however, was easily
attributable to the dryness Of the season,
a much smaller quantity of water having
fallen over the drainage area than the
average. The level Of the lakes is known
to oscillate from year to year, but there
is no trustworthy data on which to base
calculation in the matter. The conditions
are constantly changing also. A larger
area of land is being brought under
cultivation, which Rbsorbs more rainfall
and consequently less runs off into the
creeks and streams which help to feed
the lakes. More forests are also being
cut down, and larger surface exposed
to evaporation from the sun.
The meteorological cause for changing
lake levels and the causes which come
from an increasing population will doubt
less continue and cannot probably be
controlled. But there are artificial
causes which are likely to influence lake
levels seriously unless care is taken to
regulate and check them. Among these
causes are the Chicago drainage canal, the
project for cutting ship canal between
Lakes Erie and ST, Clair and the plan Of
cutting fourteen-foot channel through
out the whole length Of the ST. Lawrence
River. There are other schemes, but
these are the most important. The
Chicago drainage canal will as soon as
finished take 3O0,0 cubic feet Of water
per minute from Lake Michigan, and
Ultimately double that amount. The
ship canal between Lakes st. Clair and
Erie, as projected, will be twenty-one
feet deep and seventy-two feet wide at
the bottom, and to supply it will require
an additional drainage Of water from
Lakes Huron and Michigan, and con-
sequently from Lake Superior The
enlargement of the Welland Canal has
already had some effect in lowering the
level OF Lake Erie, and If tee channel of
the st. Lawrence River is deepened SO as
to admit larger steamers and more of
them to the lake trade, an increased de-
mand will be made for water from the
lakes and further decline in both Lake
Erie and Ontario is probable.
This constant drainage cannot go on
without materially lowering the level Of
water in every one of Che great chain Of
The advocate., 1897-06-23
AS the great lamp Of day

AS the great lamp OF DAY
Through dif'rent regions does his course
pursue,
And leaves one world but to revive a new;
While, by pleasing change, the queen OF
night
Relieves his lustre with a milder light
--HCDRey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

MATTHEW KERsEY.-Matthew Ker-
sey, chief engineer of the long.lost
American ocean tug, Mascot, has, it is
alleged, been discovered by a New
York Journal correspondent at Gibara,
in the province of Santiago de Cuba,
held incomunicado, iu a Spanish prison
| at that place. The story of the Mas.
cot, an ocean tug. on which Mr.. Ker-
sey shipped, and her probable loss, has
been given on other occasions in the
GAZETTE. One morning in the spring
of 1896, according to the Journals cor
respondent, Jersey, who was chief en-.
gineer of the Mascot, walked into the
Cuban coast town of Sauna, which lies
between the Gibara and the Bay Of
Nipe, on the northern coast of the pro-
vince of Santiago de Cuba. He was
arrested at nee by the Spanish COM
mandant, on suspicion that he had
come from the insurgent lines. 1t is
said he told a mysterious story of hay
ing deserted an American vessel at San
tiago de Cuba, after trouble with the
mate. He said he fled to the woods to
evade arrest under the warrant OBJ
tanned by the captain, and suddenly
found himself surrounded by armed in
su,gents, with whom he was compelled
to remain until he finally escaped,
a few days before he reach SAma.
The commandant, after hearing this
story, released Kersey on parole and,
under police surveillance, he vas per-
mitted to help load fruit vessels. While
employed in this manner Kersey was
taken sick, and fears were entertained
for his recovery. While he was i'll he
is said to have confessed to his attend
ants the secret of the Mascot's expedi-
ton. The Jews reached the command
ants ears, and Kersey was rearrested
and sent to the military hospital at
Gibara. After his recovery he was
transferred to the barracks, where he
is still held incomunicado. If the Mas
cot was really sunk by a Spanish war
ship off the coast of Cuba, as is believ-
ed by many. and if Kersey, swimming
in the darkness, managed to reach
shore, and is the only aurvivor, this
may account for the apparent DISPOSE
ton on the part of the Spanish authori.
ties to keep him incomunicado for az
indefinite period. All attempts of the
Journals correspondent at Gibara to
see Kersey, even in the presence of the
prison officials, have beeu 80 far fruit
less.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06
LOCAL B%REVITIES.

This has been another raw, rainy and
disagreeable day.
The absence Of a quorum prevented
the holding of the monthly meeting OF
the Relief Hook and Ladder Company
last night.
The US. Supreme Court this week
decided the Devaughn case against the
Alexandria heirs of the late Samuel
Devaughn.
Miss E. B. French, a returned mis-
sionary from China, will lecture on
next Monday evening at $3.50 o'clock j n
the Second Presbyterian Church.
The Alexandria Light Infantry,
headed by the Third Regiment Drum
Corps, attended the fair of the latter
organization at Odd Fellows Hall last
night.
William A. Carter and John Brown,
well known colored men of this city,
were among the ushers at the inaugu-
ration ball in Washington on Thursday
night.
At the meeting Of Mount Vernon
Council, Daughters of America, two
candidates were initiated and six ap.
plications for membership were re-
ceived.
At a meeting last night of Potomac
Lodge OF Odd Fellows Mr.. j. f. Swain
was elected representative to the Grand
Lodge which meets in Staunton May
18th, and G. II. Klaus alternate.
There were but few country people
in the market to-day, but the hucksters,
butchers and fish dealers had full SUD-
plies of everything in their lines. The
supply of country produce was fair.
Prices were rather lower, and chickens
sold at SOC to 81 a pair, butter at 20 to
csc q pound and eggs at 12a14c a dozen.
Mrs. Eva P. Chapman, wife of P. P.
Chapman, who is connected with the
Office of the Southern Railway at Ma
nassas, died yesterday after a very
short illness. She was a daughter OF
J.. w. Peake, of Fauquier county, and
sister of W. H. Waterman, of this city.
The remains will be taken to the family
cemetery on the old homestead.
A south bound freight train on the
main line Of the Southern Railway was
run into from the real by a through
freight early yesterday morning, six
miles north OF Danville. The engine
of the through train waa considerably
damaged, and several loaded box cars
OF the local train We're smashed. The
trainmen escaped injury.
There were no trips over the Balti.
more and Ohio Railroad transfer ferry
to Shepherds Thursday night. The
tug Beaverton was hauled on the ways
at the shipyard to be painted, &C., while
new blades were put in her propeller tc
replace those broken in the contest
with the ice during the winter. The
tug was launched yesterday evening
and the ferry work begun again last
night.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Charles F. Deane and Lizzie
Haney. both of Greene county Gather Greer
and Emily Fay, both of Orange; Richard B
Carter and Mary West, both Of Amherst, am
to Lewis Thomas and Phebe Cant, both {
Prince William county.
James C. Htinno. q we'll known citizen o
Lincoln, Loudoun county, who went to Wash
ingtou Thursday to witness the Inaugural
ceremonies. died suddenly while watching
the parade fro tho American House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06
That tired feelii

That tired feeling. which is experienced by
so many people living in Malarial diotric S,
can he curod by taking Groves Tastelcss
hill Tonic, so cents. Is as pleasant as Lem
on Syrup. To got the GENU1NE ask for
GROVES.
Groves Tasteless Chilli Tonic is q perfect
Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood Purifier. Re.
moves Biliousncss without p~urging. AS pleas
ant rs Lemon Syrup. 1t is as large as any
dollar tonic and rctails for so cents. To get
the GENUINE ask for GROVES.
You run no risk. All druggists guarantee
Groves Tastelcss Chill Tonic to do ali that
tho manufacturers claim for it.
Warranted no cure, no pay. There are
many limitations. To get the GENUINE ask
for GROVES.
Malaria produces Weakness, General Dc
bility, Biliousness. Loss of Appetite, Indigcs.
ton and Constipation. Groves Tastcless Chill
Tonic removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Try it and you will no de-
lighted. SO cents. To get the GENUINE ask
for GROVES.
LoCKHART, Texas, Oct, is, 1889
| Paris Medicine Co. Paris, Tenn.
Dear sirs Ship US as soon as possible = gross
| Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. My customers
want GROVES Tastcless Chill tonic and will
not have any other. In our experience of
over 20 years in tho drug business VIC have
never sold any medicine which gave such
universal satisfaction. Yours, respectfully,
Us. BROWNE & Co
For sale by G. G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., TOMORROW
Christ Church.-Services at ii o.. N.
aud $50 p. N. by Rev. Bergman
Green.
81. Paul's Chnrch.-Services at II a.
M. and 7:30 p. IN. by Rev. ?. p. Phillips
Grace Uurch.-Uommunion at 7 a.
M; Sunday school at $3.50 q. M: Mission
school at 3 p. M; services at II a. 10.
and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. G. E. Ball.
st. Mary's Chureh.-Mass at Z q. m.
Children's mass at $50 a. m. High
mass and sermon at IL q. NJ. Sermon
by Rev. Father Bowler. Vespers at
Up. m.
Emmanuel Luth~an Chureh.-Corner
Cameron and Alfred streets.-Sunday
school at $50 a. NJ Service at 7:30 p.
m. Gin G.rmu) by Rev. Mr.. Eberleln.
Second Presbyterian Churoh.-Sunday
school at 9:l5 a. M. Preaching at II a.
m. and 7:30 p. IN. by Rev. w. McC.
White.
Primitive Baptist Church-Fairfax
street near King.-Services II u. N. by
Elder A. B. Francis.
Baptist Church.-Preaching at IL a.
IN. and $50 p. m. by Rev. j. H. Butler.
Trinity Meth. Epic. Churoh.-Sunday
school at $50 u. IN. and 3 p m. Service
at II a. m. by Rev. l.. l. McDougle.
Epworth League at $50 p. NJ. Mission.
AIRY meeting at $50 p. N.
Meth. EptS. Church South.-9:15a m.
Sunday school. Service at II a. m.
aud 7:S0 p. m. by Rev. J. I. Williams.
FiNagc Chapel, N. T.. Church South
Gibbon street near Alfredo a. IN.
elass meeting. Service at II a. m. aud
$50 p. m.
Del Ray Chapel, N. f. Church Soath.-
Preaching at $50 p. IN. by Rev. ID. H..
Kern. Prayer meeting Wednesday at
Meth. Prot. Murch.-9:15 a. NJ.
Sunday school. Services at II a. M.
and 7:30 p. M. by Rev. +. T. Benson.
Flower Garden at 3 p. m. Christian
Endeavor topic service at Z p. m.
Free Methodist GWch-Lee street,
near Wilkes.-Preaching at II a. m.
and at 7:45p p. m. by Rev. o. d. Seward.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
rooms at 4 p. IN. Service Of prayer and
rraise with Il short address.
Aims House service at 3 p. m.
Roberts Chapel, NJ. Il. Church (colored)
Preaching at II a. IN. and at 100 7. m.
by Rev. William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06
AyaInahlo Presentation.

Editor Morrison Of Worthington, Ind,
'sSua," writes "You have a valuable
prescription in Electric Bitters, and
can cheerfully recommend it for Consti,
patton and Sick Headache, and as q
general system tonic it has no equal"
Mrs. Annie Stehle, 1925 Cottage Grove
Avenue, Chicago, was all run down
could not eat nor digest food, had q
backache which meyer left her and felt
tired and weary, bnt six bottles Of klec.
trio Bitters restored her health and re-
newed her strength. Price so cents
and S1.OO. Get a bottle at Z. l.
Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06
PL, AM S-Tbe Potomac Liter

P. L. AND S. S.-The Potomac Liter.
airy and Social Society during the
in .ugural week have courteously
and gratuitously kept open their par
Tors that strangers visiting the city
might have a look at the place known
as "Washington's ballroom" Notable
among the visitors yesterday were Bri-
gade Sergeant John c.. Barrett, Bugler
III. f. Jepson aud private James Quinn,
of the Massachusetts State militia, who
in conversation brought forward remi.
.niscenses of meeting the 18th Va. regi-
ment at Blackburn's Ford in 1861.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

FUNERAL.-The funeral of the late
Miss Charlotte V. Davis took place
this morning from the residence of her
niece, Mrs. Thomas Leadbeater, or
Washington street. The services were
conducted by Rev. w. McC. White, Of
West Virginia, and the %pallbearers
were Messrs. J. T. Burke, VIM. Chap
man, G. L. Boothe, S L. Monroe, Hen
ry Slaymaker and J. d. Johnston. The
remains were inferred in the family lot
in the Presbyterian cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

HELD ON BAIL.-The trial of J.. w
Popham, Of Culpeper, charged with VIC
lating the internal evenu law was
concluded late yesterday afternoon be-
fore U. S. Commissioner John S. Fowl.
err. After hearing the evidence, the
prisoner was put under bond of $500 for
his appearance before the July term Of
the U. S. Court.
The case of Sefer Blouse, on q similar
charge, was suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. E. E. Harmon, OF
Mason Springs, Nd, is extremely ILL.,:
Mr.. Herbert C. Graves, with his
family, of Cleveland. Ohio, is visiting
his father, Mr.. W. P. Graves, in this
city. :.
DR.. Geo. Ross, of Richmond, was in
the city yesterday, the guest OF MIR. j.
T. Beckham.
Mrs II. c. Slaymaker is visiting her
niece, Mrs. John Ridout, in Petersburg.
Miss Elizabeth Taylor, a well known
vocalist of Norfolk, will sing in the
choir at st. Paul's Church tomorrow.
Mr.. Charles Jones is extremely ill at
his home OH upper King street.
Mr.. Willard Butler, of Bennington
Pa, is visiting his uncle, Captain ). v
Davis.
Miss Julia Shea, OF Baltimore, is Wis
ting Miss Dorothy R. Lannon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

FISH WHARF AND BENCHES. The
ANIMAL rental of the city fish wharf
snd also of the fish benches in tie mar
ket took place to-day. The fish WHAT
was started at $3.50 and there was tut
one bid. that of Mr.. VIM. Javins ofSo7a
and the wharf was rented to him Tor
the year. This is the lowest price
for which the wharf yer rented. BE.
fore the war as much as s., 200 was paid
for the rent of this property.
After the wharf had been rented the
fab benches in the market were otter,
| ed. Only one bench was rented and
that to Messrs. G. Z. Price 4 GO; ct q
premium of $40, making 500 for the
bench. as the annual rental is 500. The
bidding was quite spirited between
Messrs. Price & Co. and VIM. Javlns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

TRINITY CHURCH.-The annual meet
ing of the Sunday School Board OF
Trinity M. e. Church was held at that
Church Tuesday night, March ,.
The following officers were elected to
serve during the ensuing year: Super
intendent, o. F. Baggett Assistant SUI
p rinteudont, Walter Pierpoint; Secre-
tary, (%mornine) Geo. Dix; Secretary,
(afternoon) w. c. Baggett; Sunday
School Board-Treasurer, ]. Frank by.
sou; Librarian, S. F. Dyson; Organist,
Miss Annie Hancock; Assistant Or
gauist, Miss Maggie Oneal; Chorister,
Mr.. Enos Carr. The missionary socie-
ty elec'ed the following officers: Presi-
dent, Mrs. DR.. Bechtel; Vice President,
Miss E. Williams, Secretary, Mrs.
Amy G. Weech; Treasurer, Miss Laura
Holcomb.
The Superintendent and other officers
made their reports and they were OF a
very encouraging nature. The school
is in a nourishing condition, good work
having been done during thG revival
meetings just closed, and many OF the
scholars having been converted. To
morrow night will be the annual mis-
sionary meeting and a very enjoyable
time is expected, Mrs. Weech making
the principal address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06
A GIRL RUNS AwAY.-A dispatch

A GIRL RUNS AwAY.-A dispatch
from Fairfax C. Il. says: 'Myra orne'
a Young girl, about fifteen years Cd,
has run away from hes father. Her
ea,ber and family came here from the
North a few months ago, in a Gospel
wagon and while here he was taken VIC
anil III. The kind people of the vii,
lace took care of him and he concluded d
"a .as sfav ali winter. Myra had told it all
oronna hat IS soon as she was old
snoneh she was going to leave her
father, as she did not want TO iea
that kind of life. Her father mas noV
been able to find her yet. Orne Is q
very peculiar man, and his meetings are
as ludicrous as solemn. The nlgnt
Myra ran away he wanted her to stay
at a negro's house all night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

SCHOOL UUe meeltuS lSSb
night of the City School Board there
wore present Col. F. L. Smith, chair
man, and Messrs. Thompson, Aitche-
son. Mankiu, Marbury. Chapman, Dars
lev, Carne, Harrison, Sweeney and
the superintendent.
Three bills for minor repairs and sup
plies, approved by the finance commit
Tee, were ordered to be paid.
The superintendent stated that
since the last meeting of the board the
public schools had sustained au almost
irreparable loss in the death of Miss
Maggie w. Price, q teacher of the little
children in Lee school. He said that
while Miss Price was sick he had
learned that her absence from school
was giving her much concern, and that
she had expressed a wish that Miss
Ficklin be placed in charge OF her
school. After 8 consultation with the
principal of Lee School he had
placed Miss Ficklin in charge Of
Miss Prices room and had placed
Miss Sophia r. Bowie, a substitute
teacher in charge of Miss Ficklin's
room. After the death Of Miss Price
he said he had decided to let this ar
rangement of teachers stand till the
next meeting of the board. He stated
that in his next annual report he would
make mention of Miss Prices devotion
to her school,-she having hardly been
absent for q day during twenty years as
teacher; of her worth as g teacher and
of her love for her pupils and their love
for her. ,
The Superintendent also reported
that during the past month he had Wis
tied the schools, some OF them more
than once, and found them to be IN good
condition. He was much pleased with
the creditable exercises held by Halo
well school on the occasion OF tneir
celebration of Washington's birthday
He also stated that the attention OF the
pupils of the schools had been called TO
the circular of Mrs. Ball, requesting
that thew contribute toward fitting UP a
room at Mount Vernon and that they
had responded quite cheerfully.
The board then proceeded to the
e1ection of a teacher to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of Miss Price, IL
being understood that the Superinten'
dent had the power to make the as
sipnment of teachers in the respective
divisions.
Applications for the position were
received from Misses F. B. Smith,
Sophia II. Bowie, A. K. Swain, Mary
PAYNE, F. NJ. Weadon, Mrs. Paullne
Jones and Mrs. Emma Powell, the
latter from Washington.
The first ballot resulted Miss SWAIN
4: Mias Payne 2; Miss Smith =; MISS
Weadon ]; Miss Bowie L.. .
2nd-Miss Swain 4; Miss Payne =
Miss Bowie 9; Miss Smith 2.
Srd~Miss Swain 8, Miss Smith .
Miss Bowie t..
4th and 9th ballots same as Srd: .
6tb-Miss Swain s.; Miss Smith .
Miss Bowie 2. 81. .. ME-.
18th Sth@Miss Swain 5; Miss Smith 8; Miss
Bowie 2. s:,,nn+;nue
Further balloting was discontinue
and the election was postponed.
A letter from the Ladies AuAliiass
Iaa Camp returning thanks to tns
hoard for the use of Peabody Hall 10
their meetings was received.
The board by . unanimous vote en-
dorsed superintendent kempe5 ioI re .
aUno;ntment as Superintendent o
Schools OF the City Of Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

HURT.-Mr. John Hall, al engineer
on the Southern Railway, was quite
painfully, but not seriously, hurt last
night, near Charlottesville, by jump,
ing from the cab of his engine. 1t
seems that his train was in danger of
colliding with another train and he
jumped, disiocating his shoulder and
sustaining several bruises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06
List ofUnclaimed Letters.

The following is a list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria, Va, postotlcf
March Is:
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter office.
Adams. Mrs Susie Johnson, Mary ]
Bunting, EJ Lee, Miss Sallio
Claybrook, Mrs WIN Lucas, John
Gauss, Rev Chas Miles, John II
Handy, Mrs Anna D Schiller, Mr.
henderson, hiss A Washington, Miss E
Harrison, Henry Washington, Mrs N J
Jones, George
C. C. CARLIN p NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

R.NoUEr.-The A. II. P. c. gave an
elegant banquet last night at the hose =
F%leischmann in honor Of Of one s,s OF its F mUl :
mann. who will soon make San Frau.
cisco. Cal. his home and for which
olsua, he Will leave in a few days: a
sumP FIeischmann. the flower dscors,
ton being beautifully and artlstl @aF,
srranaed. The toasts and merry max
mo was kept up till early morning,
i prof Dunn's orchestra rendered some
sweet sres, music. Among those present Sal
smTe' Mrs. DIR. Wolf, of Baltimore; MIS-
lily lilly wollberg, Stella Kaufmannii a 1en,
Blondheim, Carrie Blondn Ma1;ns Wolf,
Ferd. B~endheim, Birnie Woiioers'
9laneF sernheim, Nose Morris and Alex
Xanfmann, the honored guest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06
POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning

4O61ON
were disposed of this morning
A man, arrested by Sergeant Goods for
being drunk in the %stroots, was fined 81.
Samuel Madison, arrested by Officer How
son charged with abusive language, was dis
missed.
A deaf and dumb man. arrested by Officer
Lylcs charged with falling into Z loyal
street show window, was dimiss.d upon the
condition that he would repair tho damage.
Two young men, arrested by Officer Akin
son for drunken and disorderly conduct, were
fined $3.50 each
Robert and James Johnson, both colored,
arrested by Officer Hall for vagrsncy, were
sent to the chain gang for five days
B.. D. Roberts. a tramp, arrested by Ofiicel
Atkinson for disorderly conduct at the station
house, was sent to Jail for i've days.
George Blond, a cripple, arrested by Officer
Glasgow charged with begging on the street
was dismissed. it appearing that he was OIL
| his way to his home in the North.
A young white man, charged with firing $
pistol in a Fayette street saloon, WAS fned -
last night.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy and
mid. Eight prisoners aud forty-two dodgers
were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-06

Polk MILLER.-Mr. Miller will be at
the Opera House March IL. The Balti-
more Sun says: "Mr. Miller is aD ex-
cellent mimic, and his dialect stories OF
negro life in Virginia before the war
were enjoyed by a large audience. Be-
sides his stories Mr.. Miller sang q num-
Der of plantation melodies to his own
accompaniment on a banjo" Get your
reserved seats at Warield's drug store.