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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-28
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The dairyman must have good food
and he must have cheap food.

Cows in full flow of milk drink near
~ twice as much water as q dry COW
or fattening steer. Therefore do not
compel your cows to drink ice water
in cold weather; it decreases the flow
of milk, and besides. cows stomach
is an expensive place to warm water.
1t can be done much cheape with wood
and coal.-Western Powman.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-28
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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-28

"Turn Him Out" "My Turn Next"
and Borrowed PIunles" are the titles
of tie plays to be presented by the
East Sound Dramatic Co. in Odd Eel
lows hall, Friday Harbor, OH Wednes-
day evening, Feb. 10th. Everyone
should attend. Admission, adults %
cents; children 10 cents.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-28

Mr.. G. A. Phelps, of Richardson
was in town Tuesday on business. HI
built at that place is nearly completed
and ready for the grand opening bal
to be given there on the 4th of mex
month.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-28

Some of the Orcas grown tulips are
being tested alongside of the Holland
product in Chicago, this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
JAMES CITY.
Foo-Hunt and Dinner-FOught Over
Dog.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, January B.
(special)-The Peninsula Hunting
Club. after a very successful chase near
York river yesterday, repaired to the
hcspitable residence Of Captain Edward
Maynard, at Bigelers, where they enjoyed
an old-fashioned Virginia dinner oysters.
old ham. and turkey were conspicuous
dishes. "The health and future happiness
of dhe genial host was drunk standing,
and a vote of thanks extended the Cap
tain for his handsome entertainment.
Mr. William G.. Jones. Of Richmond, the
president of the William ard Mary
Alumni Association, to-day gave out that
the regular annual meeting Of the Alumni
Executive Committee would be held here
I'm the college library on Saturday, Jan
uary 10th. at - NJ.
pugiistic encounter over dog took
place In the county yesterday between
Edward Meanley and Robert Slater, two
well-known citizens. There We're several
witnesses. none of whom interfered until
Slater had gotten much the worst or II.
The matter will be investigated to-mor-
row at Toano by Justice Robert NJ. Car
rett. Judge Henley. of this place, mas
been employed 10 defend Meanley. and II
is more than probable the whole aual
will be aired in the courts here.
Mr.. Graham Nicol, Of Washington. who
has been ependng some time here, VIII
leave tomorrow for his home.
Mr.. Edward Warburton left yesterday
for New York Mr.. Warburton Is now
engaged I'm cutting ties. having large
contract with a northern firm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
ON THE APPOMATT0X.
TWO MARRIAGES YESTERDAY IN
THE COCKADE CITY.
A Port-Wnrdcn Eiected-n""'cip"i
u.,.,uts mud Disbursemenfs-The
cuhontas Robbed-The Cyclists.

PETERSBURG. VA, January 5.--'spe-
ciaI)-At the residence OF the oiloe
father. on High street, at . O'CLOCK
this afternoon, Miss Margaret BOXING
strachan. daughter OF DR. J. b. Strachan'
was married to Mr.. Thomas II. Goodwin
a nopular young citizen. The parlors
were handsomely decorated for the &C.
casion. the presents were numerous ana
the heartiest congratulations were eX-
tended the couple b. the large company
Of friends present. Mr.. and Mrs. Good
vvn left on the uorth-bound train on
their wedding tour.
Tonight Mr.. Charles c. Lewis ana MISS
Matte ID. Fem were united in marriage
Personal. AND GENERAL NEWS.
Mr.. William NJ. Mays was last night
elected by the Common Council as Port
Warden Of this city, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of William T.. Nor
rlson. There were nine candidates for
the place.
The cash receipts OF the city during
the month of December amounted 10
sil 7lS: and the expenditures to 2',4i5.
In view OF the scarcity of water IN the
citv's reservoirs. which may become eX-
hausted unless there are early ana
abundant rains. the city will nave 10
secure a portion OF its supply from the
Appomattox river, through arrangements
with the Upper Appomattox Company.
II is said that the large and costly
now reservoir lately constructed in Din
widdie county. is now almost dry
The store of Mr.. Willard Deadman. In
Pocahontas, was entered by thieves last
night and robbed of liquors, tobacco
and cigars. Entrance was effected Dy
means of keys fitting the locks OIL 'he
doors.
The Common Council last night post
poned action on the ordinance prohiDlt-
ing the running of bicycles on all OF the
sidewalks Of the city. The cyclists are
making a strong fight against such a
sr,oening ordinance. but express their
willingness 10 submit 10 a reasonable
tax. if certain privileges are granted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
REORGANIZATION OF THE CLUB.
Powbntan braves Had nm interest,"
inc Session Last Night.

The braves OF Powhatah 'iup h''"
their annual pow-wow at the clubhouse
on north Eighth street, last night ana
elected grand sachem. six httie
sachems. a keeper Of the talking-ieaNes'
mcdicine-rnan. and wampum-bearer. very
many of the braves were there. ana theT
chant was waited TO the top OF the Wig
wan amid the fragrant wreaths OF Kill
likinnick. as they
Smoked the calumet. the peace-pipe
From the great red pipe-stone quarry
A new constitution was adopted. with
the following salient features: Member
chin dues are to be So "a year. All per
sons Joining the club are TO obligate them
selves 10 support only the nominees o.
the regular Democracy. only members
of the club. or nonresident Democrats
endorsed by some member, are TO be ad-
mitted to the meetings of the club.
THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Mr.. Jefferson Wallace. the present presi-
dent. was nominated for reelection In q
very complimentary speech by Coroner
Iohn Murphy. and was elected by accla-
nation. The following vice-presidents
were then elected, there being interesting
contests in some cases: Gay Naru'
Evan snoad: Jackson Ward, Gilbert N
Pollock: jefferson Ward, Bev. l. trump
Madison Ward. Robert r. Briggs; Mar
shall Ward. John A. Curtis; Monroe
Ward. A. S. Buford. The following OF
fcers were all reelected, without oppo-
sition: Secretary. r. A. Hughes; Urea
sufer. Edgar II. FERGUSON; Sergeant-at'
Arms. Percy 5. Chandler.
The new officers are all fine men. me
president Mr. Wallace is young Dem
ocrat. VINO has distinguished himself ID
CITY and state politics during the past
fen years. and has been secretary OF the
city Democratic Committee for almost
as long. In the campaign last summer
which preceded the State convention ne
took an active and prominent part. ana
was one of the men who organized the
silver Democrats of the district. ana Sc
cured the selection of silver delegates TO
Chicago. e,
THE OTHER WORKERS.
Late in the campaign. when it was
thought that the Powhatan Club would
either line up with the Boilers or re-
main idle he assumed the leadership OF
q and by his aggressive and vigorous
.nolicv placed the club in the fore
front of the Democratic line. The vice
presidents are all men who area we'll
known Democratic leaders. and VINO
count their friends by the hundreds. and
the other officers may be placed in the
''; The Powhatan Club now embraces in
its membership about two hundred,
orong whom are nearly all Of the men
vino are political figures i'm this section;
and II is thought that the membership
will be doubled or trebled during the com
ing spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
NEWPORT NEWS:
Officers InstalIed-Cbnrged with 'i"'
hitting the sunday Laws.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, January o.
(special)-The members of Newport News
Council. No. 1lf, Royal Arcanum, gave a
public entertainment at the Opera-House
last night. which was largely attended.
After carrying out a well-arranged pro-
gramme. consisting Of vocal and instru-
mental solos. duets, Rotations, and al
dresses. the following officers were In
stalled for the ensuing year: Regent D.
f.. Warren: Vice-Regent, j. w. Read {;
Orator. j. X. NJ. Newton; Past Regent
William McCallum; Secretary, l.. c. Host;
Treasurer. j. i. Mayre, Jr.; Chaplain, 1.
=. Jones. 49,.
Eight warrants were sworn out To-Day
nv Chief-of-Police Harwood against sa-
loon-keepers in this city, alleging that
they have violated the Sunday liquor law.
Two policemen were detailed TO. watch
several of the bar-rooms on Sunday, ana
II is charged. they dressed in citizens
clothes and bought liquor on Sunday. IL
Is said that several more warrants VIII
he issued in a few days for violators or
the Sunday law. These cases VIII all
come ND i'm the Police Court on Thursday
morning. and it is expected the proceed
ings will be quite interesting.
4 small assignment was recorded In the
Clerks Office OF the corporation couil VI
this city this morning from Samuel Flyers
who has been engaged in the grocery
business here for the past few years. The
goods are conveyed TO +. S. Robinson as
trustee. and Sarah W. Flyers is made the
preferred creditor the amount 10 be paid
her being $50. The liabilities are about
81 600.
News was received in this city late last
night from Hampton Of an attempted sui
eide. Fred. Tennis shot himself near the
heart. using a 32-calibre revolver. His in
ability TO secure work, he said, was the
/ cause Of the rash act. 1t is expected that
he " If die.
Two street-cars collided on Washington
avenue late last evening, and Motorman
Dean made a very narrow escape, jump
ing just before the cars collided. No one
was hurt, but one Of the cars was badly
! damaged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
MARRIED AT MILTON.
A Virginia Editor Takes North
Stnte Bride.

DANVILLE. VA, January 5-(Spe-
cial)-The Presbyterian church Of Mil
ton. y. c.. twelve miles south Of Dam
Vile. was the scene of a brilliant we'd
ding this afternoon at O'clock the prin-
cipals to which were Mr. f. Hammett
Gregory. of Keysville. Va, editor OF the
Times and Miss Lucy Alice Lewis,
daughter Of Captain John W. Lewis OF
Milton. The marriage service was per-
formed by Rev Or. Alexander z. Saun-
ders. of Fredericksburg. The church
was tastefully dressed with flowers ana
foliage. deity woven, and was lighted
artifciaIy in harmony with the evening
dress worn by the wedding party.
The ushers were Messrs. r. NJ. Fea-
therston. Of Milton; Thomas NJ. Holt. OF
North Carolina; Hamilton Pettis' OF Nor
folk. and w. b. Lewis Of Milton.
The bride was escorted by her father'
and accompanied by her maids OF honor
Misses Gregory, Of Keysville, and Mary
Lewis. OF Mifton-and little Misses Sallle
Lewis and Lizzie FOard, hower-girls. The
groom was escorted by his brother, MT.
Edward r. Gregory. as best man.
The bridesmaids and groomsmen were:
Miss Kate Lewis. Of Milton. with DR..
A. 5. Freddy. OF Keysvifle; Miss Annie
Richmond. of Milton, with Mr. James
Tinscomb. Of Danville; and Miss Howard
with Mr.. Holt. Of Milton.
The ceremony was followed by we'd
ding luncheon Mr.. and Mrs. Gregory
Leaving this afternoon for period or
travel northward. before making their
home NJ Keysville. The wedding was
attended by many persons from all parts
Of Virginia and North Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
ATTACKED A CONDUCTOR,
And Escaped After Being Fired ut
Several Times.

NORFOLK. VA. January 5.-tSpeciaL)-
Conductor T. +. Wilson. of Seaboard
passenger train no. 412 which arrived at
Portsmouth at s:25 o'clock this morning,
was assaulted as he stepped on the depot
nlatform by negro named Dabney,
norter on the Pullman car attached 10 the
train. Dabney approached Wilson FROM
behind. and struck him three blows on the
head with a stick Wilson tried 10 shoot
the negro. but there was only one ball In
his pistol and that went wide of the
mark. Several OF the excited passengers
attempted TO catch Daoney, who sought
safety in flight and soon distanced his
pursuers. He jumped into an express
wagon going out South street. telling the
colored driver he had killed man down
town. and was making his escape. He
rode as far as Prentis Place. where the
driver. catching sight of Justice Rutter,
checked un his horse. and beckoned 10
the Justice TO approach. Dabney I'M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
CHASE CITY.
Death of an Old Citizen-Pcrsonal
Notes.

CHASE CITY, VA, January 5-Cspe-
cial)-Mr. Reason Z. Yancey, a we'll
known citizen, died at his residence in
Rluestone District. near here on Satur-
day. He was in his S5th year, and was a
man of great industry and integrity.
Mr.. James Hayes left here to-day for
Debeaue, Colo. 10 join his brother. Mr..
Henry Hayes. well-known tobacconist
formerly of this place and Greenviile,
n c.. and who went 10 the mountain
region of Colorado about year ago for
his health. and is now successfully en-
gagged in farming in that far-on State
Rev. Herbert r. Williams, pastor or
the Baptist church here. has accepted a
call for half his time TO supply the Keys
vile Baptist church
Mr. Harry y. Phillips, cashier of the
Rank of Mecklenburg here. has resigned
the position 10 engage in other business.
His successor is Christopher Haskins, Jr..
OF Boydton.
Mr.. w. ID. Paxton. formerly Of Rich
mond. has taken charge as proprietor
OF the Mineral Hotel, at this place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
cheating scrnpe Mt Emporia.

EMPORIA, VA, January 5.-(Speclal)
A shooting scrape occurred here last night
between two colored men-Charles Goou
rich and Drer Moody. Goodrich shot at
Moody three times. but only one shot
took effect While Moody's wound Is Sc
rious and painful. it is not necessarily
fatal Goodrich was employed as POI 'er
at the Hotel Emporia, and Moody was III
the employment of the weaver NOTE
Goodrich made his escape, and at this
writing has not been captured but the
officers are making diligent search for
him. The difficulty occurred about
negro woman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

mediately jumped out and ran. Justice
Rutter emptied HIS pistol at the fieeins
negro. with no other effect than TO ac-
celerate his speed knot or two at every
fire. When last seen Dabney was running
I'm the direction OF Western Brancn' u
rapidly diminishing speck on the distah.
countryside. Wilson. who was not Vers
seriously hurt by the blows, stated ira.
he had reprimanded the negro during the
run from Raleigh for not attending TO his
duties. and the attack was probably maze
upon him out of revenge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
ALBEMARLE.
Farmers After the FfrcbuSs-Grip
Prevalent.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January
5.-(Special) -Recently there have been
great many fires in this county, which
are believed to be the result OF incen-
diarism. and the farmers are, as hereto
fore stated in this correspondence, effect
ing a protective association. n. c. McGee,
of Ivey. has been elected president. The
members are pledged to investigate All
fires occurring under suspicious clrcum-
stance. and to aid the one suffering loss
to detect and punish the criminal. To
This end detectives will be employed.
La grippe is very prevalent in Char
lottesvine and throughout the county.
Professor c. e. Vawter's family and
about twenty-five pupils of the Miller
School are i'll from ii.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
- tNIf
FOR TO-DAY's SELLING:
NOU.IRETTEs,

10 Fur Capes. newest shapes. were $3.50,
for s. SO each. one 10 a customer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

Walden. Evelyn Figg. Lulu Brition' DOT
tic Adams. Mary Slmcoe. Florence
Schultz. Emma Collie. Corinne Orsi' Mary
Martin. Maude Cox. and Julia LESS; ana
Messrs. Edward Rise Harvey WARDEN
Manson Grubbs, r. Fairlainb, Il. Less
T. Eddns. w Thorpe. &. Wakeheld, -
Francis. r. MoUntcastle. u. Wakenc,u'
c. Turner, ------ Pohler, - Jeter'|'
Montgomery, l.. Dugan, r. she'iua"
Gathright and II. Hawks.
Miss Brown left for Baltimore yester-
daV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
Ashland Firennen.

ASHLAND, VA, January 5.-(Speciai)-
At meeting of the Ashland Fire COM
pany. held tonight. the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Cap
tain. G. f. Delarue; First Assistant
Schooler Fox; Second Assistant. George
" Harris; Secretary, William S. Brown;
Treasurer, William Paryear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
Iynchburg Grocer Assigns.

LyNCHBURG. VA. January 5.-(Spe-
cial)-A deed of assignment was record
ed here to-day from Eldridse Johnson
a retail dealer in groceries, conveying 10
y @ Manson. Jr.. trustee. all stock and
o,her assets for the benefit of creditors.
The liabilities are put at S2,S9S1S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
uonorea a baltimore Indy.

Monday night the residence OF Miss
Reila Walden was the gay scene OF a
brilliant reception and dance in honor OF
her guest, Miss Mamie Brown. OF Balu-
more. Refreshments were served at md
night, after which dancing was INDUCED
IN until the hour OF dawn. Among those
present were Misses Mamie Brown. Beisa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
A COMMISSIONERS OF CIRCUIT
"A COURT Of Aibemarle. Va, We will On
LII, ItIl IL A 10

FEBRUARY 1, 1881,
(court-day), at ] T. NJ. sell publicly q,
front OF Albemarle courthouse Char.
lottesville). PIEDMONT (James ~
Goss's place., In Albemarle Va. con-
tanning y ~ ACRES or ExCELr,FNT
LAND, with fine brick dwelling OF thine
rooms. and corresponding outhOuses b1g
for female academy, and healthy AMI
refined neighborhood with churc6@.
mills. &C, and two miles from "Puddy's 2
and four from BarboursvilIe: dopOfg n,
Southern railway, connecting with Ches.-
peake and OHIO railway at GordOns,iie
and with large orchard OF apples. pears
cherries. &c, and fine vineyard. bulfings
cost 10000 and are especially suited for IA
school or a summer bOarding-hOuse.
TERMS Cash. 500; balance I'm throa
equal annual payments. with intcras,
from day Of sale, purchaser giving bonds
with good security and waiver OF home.
stead, and title retained az further soon.
rity; but personal security dispensed wlfh
II purchaser pays one third or more cash.
GEORGE PERKINS
5. V. SOUTHALL
Commissioner
For further information apply 10 James
r.. Clements, 1921 l. street, nOrthwesf.
Washington, ID. G. 81 6-WN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

BY virtue OF a certain deed OF trust 20
the trustees Of the Old Dominion Build
ing and Loan Association, dated July
1895. and duly recorded in TIE Clerks
office Of Henrico County Court, Decd
Book li9 A, page 1l9. which was given 20
secure the payment OF a certain bond
therein mer toned, default having been
made i'm the payment Of part there 3
and being directed by the Board Of DIe,-
tors of the Old Dominion Building anl
Loan Association 50 10 do, we shall o'icf
for sale. at public auctin, upon mo
premises. on
THURSDAY. JANUARY 7. 1877.
at 4.3O o'clock r. NJ. the above-ment'onci
PROPERTY. being the same conveyed nJ
the deed Of trust hereinbcfOre mentioned
The house has flSs or six rooms. and "a
I'm good order. the Tor being located 10
the intersection Of Twenty-hfth street ana
the New-Bridge road. should make /,
desirable as business stand.
TERMS: Cash as 10 expenses OF sale,
all past-due taxes. and the sum OF fslI.fI
the balance. whatever that may be- 900
a credit of six and twelve months, fof
negotiable notes. with interest added. ana
secured by a deed OF trust
JOHN S. ELLET7s
JOHN b. PURCELL.
FRANK T. SUTTON.
Trustees OF the Old Dominion Building
and Loan Association. in 1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
SONEWHERE

LOST, SONFlW ffFItE DE- " LIN
the First Baptist church (whitel, Twelfth
and Broad streets. and Third and Baker
streets. Sunday night. 80 instant. THREE
GOLD RINGS. One contains initials. and
pearls The other contains an emerald.
while the third has black enamel. A
liberal reward viii be paid for their re-
turn TO the Planet, Sli east Broad street.
ia 6-ltS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
BUSINESS WANTS.


YOUNG WRITER'S HAVING STORIES
they wish accepted Address PUBLISH
Err, Post-Onice Box 1i3, Baltimore Nd
' Ia b-2te
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
WANTED,

CONSUMERS TO KNOW AM SELLING
ONE HALF CORD OF GOOD SAWED
OAK WOOD At 81 30.
ONE HALF CORD or GOOD PINE
WOOD AT $50.
FLOYD TYLER,
No. 908 west Cary street.
phone 500 ia 5-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
U,RGROVE WILL NOT PLAY HERE
He Declines 10 Come to Richmond
The New Park.


Hargrove. the outfelder, who did such
good work for Portsmouth last season,
and who was sold by the Portsmouth
management to Richmond will not play
here The following letter explains the
reasons:
Police Department,
Norfolk. Va, December 3d. 1896.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
l hear that there is q rumor afioat TO
the effect that ! am to play next season
with the Richmond baseball team.
want YOU to correct this rumor. for
have obtained a position as a member OF
the police force of Norfolk city.
II Portsmouth should have team
may. probably, play with them.
Your truly. w. H. HARGROVE.
Mr.. Bradley purchased Hargrove out
right from Portsmouth. but took the pre-
caution not TO pay out any money untll
the man was delivered. He gave his OBJ
LEGATIONS. though. for the sum agreed
upon. but it is hardly probable that ne
will now pay over the money. unless Har-
grove agrees to play here.
In losing Hargrove the Bluebirds lose
good man. but there are others. and a
little effort on the part of Messrs. Brad
lev and Wells will land a man here who
is. perhaps. equally as good.
Wells is still in Washington. but is eX-
pected back here in a few days. In the
mean time. the improvements are steadliy
going on at BroadStreet Park and the
ground is being levelled, preparatory 70
the laying off Of the diamond ana th'
erection of the buildings. Mr. Bradley
said. when seen in reference TO the new
ark that he expected to have If com
Melted i'm every detail by the 10Th OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
po0I-TAnLE ron SALE.

FOR SALE CHEAP. a Pooi--fADi..'
On GOOD order. New and live e's"''''"
Address fOOi.' N''' IL l-5t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
WANTED.

REGISTERED ASSISTANT ID r L G
Clerk az Once. Must be sober and in
dustrious. Good place for right man. Ad-
dress. giving references. SALOL. care
Dispatch. ia O-5t-