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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
Foreign Christian. Missionary Society
--- Annual 4'nlIac Inn

This is an organization OF the Chris
tan churches Disciples OF Christi, with
headquarters in Cincinnati, O. The
whole world, outside OF North America
IS It's held. Ii was organized in 1875
During the past twenty -one years 1t has
raised and distributed nearly one mil
lion Of dollars. Last year the receipts
amounted 10 S93 1921 1t supports IA
missionaries, has 1000 members, &c dav
schools. with over l 200 scholars. and II
sunday schools, with 1900 scholars, in
foreign lands. 1t has eight medical mis-
sionarics and last Year they treated over
2S 900 patients.
The time the Christian churches make
their contributions 30 the work is the
first Sunday in March. The church in
this city will do its full share. From
The figures OF DR.. n. *. Carroll special
agent OF the United States, it is learned
that the religious body christian
church, made ain increase in this coun-
try of II per cent. from 1890 to 1895. They
now number 1,003672 members
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
COMPARATIVE. GAINS.
2dI;I.3'I.ESS ~ SEA.
steamer rnslralenn Broke Her shaft
mad Drittcd .sbuut In IL Iaurricnne

n. British steamer Indralema which
sailed frCm Pcnrath for Newport News on
the I'd of last December, arrived yesterday
morn nE. Al one time il was thought the
vessel had been lost, as she was not heard
from FOR nearly forty days, but while drift
inE At random she was sighted and towed
INTO ST. Thomas for repairs.
IN an Interview Capt. G: w. Harwood
s;..u that shortly after leaving Penrath he
encountered heavy hurricane. On the
Gth OF December the ship broke her sha IT
and was left ut the mercy OF the sea :,
For seventeen days the vessel driftcd
about without meeting Il steamer. Several
SalilnS vessels were sighted, but they did
not answer The signals OF distress. \ RUS
sian bark spoke the vessel and afterwa r(Is
reported her, but 10 assistance was rem
dcrtd. The British steamship Texan finally
picked UP the disabled ship and towcd her
INTO ST Thomas. where she was repaired
by her own crew. The vessel was towcd
Il distance Of 1920 miles in nine days
Cart HARDWOOD said the report that he
was about TO abandon the vessel when
sighted by the Texan was without foiInda-
ton, as he had enough supplies 10 live on
for AZ least two months longer. The In
draioma will take on Il general cargo for
Glasgow ana Dnblin.--Newport News
Press.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
W. w. II. ANDERSON, P. M.
lie saturns From Washington and Brings
His Commission With Him.
GEN. HENRY ASSISTANT POSTMASTER
Tho Selection Made Yesterday and
Gives <3cncrni Satisfaction Mr.,
81 Anderson VIII Enter Upon lkis
Duties Saturday. Everything Is
Rcndy for Tho Transfer.

$ When 1t comes to rapid transit and
quick connections. Mr.. w II. Amber son.
Postmaster for the city Of Norfolk is a
lightning express OH an air line. He re-
turned from Washington yesterday
morning full-hedged Pos,ma ter
Bringing with him his commission duly
signed by the gentleman who was then
President or these United States, his
ex-ENceilency Grover Cleveland. and
also by the then Po:tmas ter General
Hon. William l.. Wilson. The commits
sion dates from March l. and Is for
Term OF four years.
In Washington Mr.. Ande: son had no
difficulty in transacting his bu mess
with gratifying pronpiness. His bond,
previously prepared and all in order.
wss accepted upon presentation TO the
Department. whittier he Went on We'd
rcsc2E. accompanied by Hon. ID. Gaid-
nc- Tyler, Cong gresham from this dis
trict. The commission was then sent to
the White House for the Presidents sig
nature and returned to the Department,
wEe.e Nj. Anderson received Il about 3
y. M. with the ink hardly dry upon It.
HIS mission accomplished The Postmas-
tel, took the first boat to Norfolk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
CITY IN PARAGRAP HIS
BTlefest Possible Mention Made Of Many
Matters of Interest to All Readers.
OCCURRENCES NOTED WITHOUT DETAILS
Rot Mach About Anything Nut,
Something About Many Things
a photographic View or Liro in
Norfolk ia Its Many nnd Vary.
Ing Phnscs Briefly Noted.

Mr.. S. J. Anderson, OF the Water De-
partment Is Ill ut his home with grip.
Judge Hughes, Of the United States
Circuit Court, has returned from Rich
mond. '>'-1 49,
Mayor Mayo will make an address at
the 7. M. c. A. anniversary exercises
Sunday. 49, ' 80 =
IS A number of extensive improvements
are Delng made In the Lutheran church
on Charlotte street. i n
Janltor Martin Cannon. Of The CIV
Hal, is seriously Ill at his residence.
l40 Bank street, with bronchitis. :
wee President NJ. Jenkins, Of the
Merchants and Miners TransportatIon
copany, is In the city on visit Of in
spection. -
MIR: Oliver De Ia Croix and e. J. Mac
Cracken. of New York. who have been
staying here q few days on pleasure.
leave today. = :
Past Great sachem, J. w. Cherry and
Great sachem. J. w. Bachus and other
prominent officers will visit the Red
men of Richmond Monday
The funeral of Mrs. Mary s. hIillson
VIII take place this afternoon at Y
o'clock from the residence Of DR.. John
f. Reed. No. 1911 Bank street.
MI. Willie Davis will conduct the Y
services at Union Mission tonight. The
members Of the Frances Barnes Y are
urged to attend, wearing badge,
AIT. ana Mrs. L. Newman, Of Chester,
5. T., who have been the guests Of Mrs.
!. Lowell or Church street, during the
week. are now in Washington, D. G
Hon. w. y. Young, Congrcsman-elect
Epes, Of Petersburg, Secretary Lawless
ana sergeant Lawler Will remain In
Washington several days after the inau-
gurat ton. '7-N
The basket ball game between the
Giants" and "Pigmies'' takes place to-
night at the Y. M. c. A. IT will be well
worth seeing. as the two teams are said
to be very evenly matched.
The Following applicants to the
United States Military Academy, at
West Point have been officially an
nounced: Marshall Parks Page, Of Nor
folk, as cadet; Robert c. Reed, Of Ports
mouth, as alternate
Mr.. II. NJ. Barker, special organizer
for the University association, has be-
gun the work Of organizing University
association center in Norfolk Promi-
nent educat tor: of the city are taking
much Interest in the organization OF the
center.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
POLICE ON IsIIk ES.
Tho BEu6 Coats, nrc Now Rapidly Lenr.
ming to Master tho Wheel.

Every since the new Rambler DIcy-
Giles arrived ut Police Headquarters the
whole force has been trying to master
the wheels.
Sergeant Heppel, who IS somewhat of
an expert rider and Officers Nelson and
Riddick have all been acting as instruc-
tors. The men are learning rapidly and
the scorcher may now begin to reduce
his speed and all cyclists will clean
their lamps and light them after dark
Bicycle thieves too will now be unable
to run away with wheels with quite
the impunity OF yore.
Some of the men are already quite
expert and can do good service astridc
one Of tho steel steeds.
None Of the force have as yet been
designated as cycle men, What sys-
tenn Chief Dornin VIII employ in man
aging the rapid transit addition to his
force, he has not yet made public.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
:isnir B'uiliIlE."

Mrs. 0. 1'lanigan-"Och, NIissus
O"Foole yez be worrukin' noigh, an
day"
Airs. O"rollc-"Yes, Ohm under bonds
to kape tn pace for pullin' the hair av
that b!a'guard, Missus Murphy an tn
Judge tould me as If OF touched her
ag'in he'd foinc me tin dollars. and or'n,
worrukin hard for tn tin dollars for
enuther hair pullin. Do yez moine?"
That evening Mr.. Murphy carried
home ten pounds of Fox &NEE Square
Butter Wafer Crackers and Mrs. Muir
ply sent Mrs. O'TooIe half of them.
which brought about harmony and re-
conc!liation. If YOU will use Fox Crack
ers no disturbance can occur among you
and your ncighbOrS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
sonFol.x Ar THE CENTENNIAL.
Mr. Carpenters, the commissioners, Re
turns [rnM NnShYiiic.

The city or Norfolk will probably be
well represented at the Tennessee Ccntrn-
NAL. Some OF the most prominent mer-
chants and manufacturers are making ar
ransements % have exhibits there.
Mr.. J. r.. X. Carpenter ON: Of the COM
IN ssioncrs from this city, is back from
Nashville, where he went to look over the
ground lie says that double the amount
OF space to be had has been applied for,
but THAI he c,,n still obtain space for eX-
hihitS from Norfolk
llo says The buildings are completed and
will be ready, with the exception or the
government building, the appropriation for
which has been delayed. The fair prom
iScS TO he second to none, except ChiCnEo's.
in the artistic conception Of the buildings.
The grounds are commodious, convenient
~ arranged and handsome
The officers OF the gallant Fourth Vir-
Einin made q most favorable impression
in Nashville, he says.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
EsGllClit &,NtlCCrt.

There viii be Il concert ut Y. NJ c.
c. Hall next Monday. March Sth. ut s
y. III. for the benefit of an incurable IN
valid.
The program will include numbers by
Miss Susie Russell and Miss Sadie Mo-
rein. cloCutioniSts: Mrs. pullen. So
prano; Mr.. NJ. Etllcriuge, baritone; Prof.
Chas. Borjes, violinist; Mr.. II. G. Tup-
man, tenor; y. NJ. G. a. orchestra;
Prof. Newton FitZ, uccompanist; Prot.
Chas. Berries. musical director.
Admission 10 cents. Tickets on sale AT
Scnec;i's.,lrug store. w. w. HuSicr's and
Y. N. 6. y.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
ATLANTIC CITY.

The Model Sunday School Teacher"
was ReV. DR.. Johnson's subject ut Le-
l\les Memorial church Wednesday night
II was much enjoyed by all who heard
it.
Mrs. L. H. Respass and two chill
dren OF Fort street are visiting in Bal
timore. Md.
MIR. r. Stewart and sister, Miss Della
are on visit to Washington, d. c.
Mr.. Thomas Freeman was considered
a little better yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brown, of Poole
street, have gone on visit to friends
III Washington, D. c.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
Special Notice 10 the virGininn Read

The Virginian calls the attention OF
It's readers 10 the offer it presents Of Sc
curing those beautiful souvenir pictures
OUR HEROES AND OUR FLAGS for
the small sum Of Ten cents and cent
stamp for mailing each
These pictures should be in every
Southland home, embracing as they do
the portraits Of the great leader and SOL
diers Of the Confederacy and the flags
under which they led their heroic vete-
rams.
Cut out the coupon found in another
column. containing the picture you want.
and with Ten cents or With cent stamp
for mailing, bring or send to The Vir-
ginian office, and secure one or both OF
these splendid souvenirs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
A-Good Thing for the s,cop,c.

There are thousands Of people, who.
while not exactly sick. are out Of order
or ailng in some way They don't feel
we'll and can't understand what the
trouble Is. You can learn exactly what
ails you, without It's costing anything by
writing a letter to the no.ed and sue
cessful specialist, DIR. Greene. OF 81
West Fourteenth street, New York city.
and telling him just how you feel. He
Will explain every symptom in your case
and tell just what to do to get we'll
Write him nOw-do not delay.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05

The greatest danger from Ia grippe Is
Of It's resulting III pneumonia. If rea-
sonable care is used, however, and
Chamberialn's Cough Remedy taken. all
danger will be avoided Among the tens
of thousands who have used this rem
edy for Ia grippe, we have yet to learn
OF single case having resulted In pneu-
monia, which shows conclusively that
this remedy Is certain preventative Of
that dread disease. 1t will effect q per-
manent cure in less time than any other
treatment. The % and 80 cont sizes for
sale by all druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
Forecasts for March.

Gales less frequent than in Fehr,laYy,
not 81 violent. or the American rnr st
North OF IntteraS occasional! NGrth-
westerly gales. Along the Translate
laniic steamer routes gales about once
in six days, with periods Of strong
Northcastely winds. Near the Azores
gales about once IN ten days. FopS on
the Grand Banks and near the New
England coast. lee on the Grand Banks
as FAR south rs - degrees North. with
field ice South and East of Ncwfound-
land
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
a Sec..s,,,an,s Beautiful, Ca,nYoSue

Messcs. George TAFT & Sons, seedsmen
Commercial Place. Norfolk, have Issued
a catalogue OF flower. garden, and grass
SEEDS which is q credit to the firm and
Inc city. FirSinian readers now being
made aware Of this, who will phone or
mail a postal to the firm, will receive
copy. which contains much that will
interest the florist, the gardener, the
trucker, and those who wish to beautify
their homes, support the enterprises Of
their own section, and get satisfaction,
Tor the firm is among the strongest nd
most reliable in the business
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
Relief III Six lsO1rrs

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours W the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
account Of Its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain In the bladder. kidneys.
sages in male or female 1t relieves re-
tention or water and pain in passing It
relief md cure this is yoHr remedv. Sold
BY WALKF & WILLIAMS, druggists.
loS Water street. Norfolk, Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
daughters Of, Liberty.

\ very enjoyable dance was given at
Richardson's hall last night by Nor
folk Council No "a, .Jr O. l.. 4. NJ for
the benefit Of the uniform rank, or First
Company OF American Guards.
The Council is cndeavOring TO form an
auxiliary or Daughters OF liberty and
mas succeeded so far in securing about
twenty-five names. This new council
will probably be formed within n mnnth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
Inin street. s:ur,nwny,

Considerable excitement was caused
OH East Main street yesterday morn
ing about 8 o'clock by the runaway Of a
horse attached to All Adams Express
wagon. This vehicle collidcd with an
other wagon In which two boys were
seated, and who were thrown out,
though not seriously hurt The COLI
sion brought the runaway animal To 4
StandSull and he was captured. lit tie
damage was done to either OF the vehi-
Giles.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
Sacred Ircnrt Churc,,.

Services during Lent at Sacred Heart
church. Rev. Father Wilson, pastor.
will be as follows:
Wcckdny-mass at 1850 4. M; SUNDAYS
mass At 1870 4. NJ 11:G0 a. III. and ut
I:3D p M; short vespcr service. sermon
and bcnrdiction Of the RIesseo Sacro-
ment The choir music is Of a nature
suitable to the season
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
Euncrnl nrWi,iie Rnn,sex

The funeral Of little Willie Ramsey.
who died Tuesday from injuries rcceiv-
cd from being run down by street car.
took place at o'clock yesterday after
noon from the residence OF his father,
NO. 32S Chapel street Rev. O. S. Bar
ten. -. D., rector OF Christ Episcopal
church. conducted the services. The in.
termcnt was In Elmwood
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
Clearance Sale orsnoes.

We have marked down several large
lots Of winter shoes. Mems $500 winter
tans. at $500: Turner's mems 5000 black
calf. cf.. lace and congress, at $500. One
lot e. c. Burts ladies' shoes, formerly
$500, at $500. l54 Main street
S. j. THOMAS e CO, Shoes
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
T|.RE burden LIFTED.
LIFE. MADE EASIER !!
A letter than explains itself:

DR.. L. 3. frey,
Dear Sir:
Your treatment Of my Ca
tarrh of Nose and Throat has
been very successful and en-
tirely satisfactory. THAT
DREADFULLY CHOKED UP
FEELING IN THE NOSE AND
THROAT, FROM WHICH L
SUFFERED SO MUCH BE-
FORE TREATMENT IS NOW
ENTIRELY GONE, ANDI CAN
I BREATHE FREELY AND
N PLEASANTLY ALL THE
TIME. I feel like one who has
shaken Off heavy burden. and
can run the race Of life with
greater case because OF what you
have done for me. II Will be- a
pleasure to me If I can be OF any
service to YOU as reference.
Yours truly.
B. McNALLY.
with Peter Smith s. Co.,
No. 29S Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
I.hennn,isrn Quicls,y Curca.

After having been confined 10 tho
house for eleven days and having o,1i
S25 In doctor bills without benefit. MIR.
Frank Dolson, Of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
was cured by one bottle Of Chamber
laln's Pain Balm costing 25 cents and
has not since been t.oublcd with that
complaint. For sale by all druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
WEATHER REPORT.
forecast and General Conditions For
I+aI5s 4rEd} To-day. lE+ tt5.sc as

W Washington. D. c., March s.
A --7-7- For Virginia: Fair, followed
\ FAIR by Increasing cloudiness and
rain Friday afternoon or night;
1900 easterly winds; warmer in the
interior. u 81 q
For North Carolina: Fair, proba bly
followed by showers in western portion:
notheasterly winds :. -. - :
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
HOWticn Screnntcd.

Washington, D. c.. March A.-(Spe-
c!al)-The c. p. Huntington Republican
Club of Newport News. one hundred
strong, serenaded National Committee
man G. e. Bowden, OF Norfolk, at Hotel
Johnson, tonight
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
Propeller H,n.,cs Broken.

Inc Norfoik and Carolina railways
tug Primers Point is on the waysat
Coionna's yard with all four OF her pro
rel!er blades broken. The accident is
said TO have been due to the propeller
fOulinG with q fIoating log
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05

Do your eyes burn. or hurt? Are YOU
troubled with headache? The proper
glasses. in most cases. will afford relief.
See DR.. Week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
Chnngc In Schcdu.eto Ola Point.

The Old Dominion Steamship company
announces the following schedule in ef-
feet March LIST between Norfolk and Old
Point: Leave Bay Line wharf, week
days. and 80 a. m. and 4 p. IN. Leave
company's wharf only. foot Church
street. week days, ITO y. m. Sundays,
leave Bay Line wharf 10 4. NJ, p. m
and H. m. Returning from Ola Point,
week days. q. m.. 2, A. and 6:15 y. m.
Sundays, 1880 a. M. 23o and 6:l5 D. N.
fe27-7t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05

Dr. Week, eye expert. Is located per-
manently. Examinations free r. II.
Gale. 152 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
5000 Pairs.

s Mundell's Philadelphia shoes for
Misses and children. Bought at half
their value, to go the same way at
Hofheimer's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
PORT CALENDER.

sun rises, $3.50 a. M; sun sets, 6:o4, o.
m: hish water, 1880 a. m. and 1850 p.
M; low water, 4:31 a., m. and 4:37 o. m,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
BuirrFsllss. Son & Co..
is AN KE r S.

Sdiscounted, ;TsT 7II|.
sc S2honos and other securities bought
I'D Deposits received and accounts in
Interest allowed on time deposits
smcd ernte. 81 & 5E- a3t1, -. I15
iSs.D rew5 bills of Exchange and make cable
B transfers to Europe "a
ts5ss Letters of credit issued to principal
Cities fofst the world. jHs #>II7 III
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
PODlllnr Person.

Hundreds consult Prof. Pasco, the
Clairvoyant. at al Bank street. All
are pleased and tell their friends. hence
his great success. mh4-2t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
&c. Il. ROGERS
ROOMS PHI AND PIP cOLuA,RIA BUILD
5ssll$ ING GRAFrsY STREET.

3s3I83 ING GRAfraY STREET.
kS>A. ltA.INT.
Dwelling No lO0,a Butte street.
dwelling 2GS Butte street.
Dwelling NO. 523 FreemuSon street.
ssDWeliing house No. PAL Bank street.
NJ. 525 Main street.
dwelling No. Is Shields street.
L 9Dwelling2 No. 207 York street
S8DWellinS M. i97 Main street
dwelling No. Al6G A1ain street
sa Stote7No.3iA2 Church street.
rs Store No. 55i Church street.
81 Stores Nos. 45 and ~ Commerce.
as Stores Nos 2l5 and PIT Church street.
SIS Store No. Is FaDE stree-.
"a stores Nos. 125 Water street.
..OffcEs On Bank. CRANKY and Commerce
Stree IS. r. @s- $50 tsg. 5gsg
Ss OFFICES No. 1876 Main street.
.53fiall over Nos. 251 and 200 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
4 EslGY Store.

Our special sales continues to attract.
Big bargains this week. Dress goods.
!oc. l2Rc., 2ac. yard; dress skirts. $I.iS,
Sl6S and upwards. Latest styles.
LEVY BROS, 3ti Main srteet.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05

Always in season. Hopkins Steam ed
Hominy Hnlled Corn). Elegant iun en-
Ia Milk. Quart can. 10 cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
WILL GO IN SATURDAY.

Mr.. Anderson will enter upon his tiu-
ties Saturday, upon which evening Mr..
Trice will turn over to him The office,
whose affairs he has SO faithfully and
efficiently administered as acting post
master. 1t Will he but a brief task, as
everything Is In shape for the transfer,
though, OF course, Mr.. Trice being sim
ply acting postmaster for the bondholtl-
erE, i will be necessary 10 nave the stock
counted. which will probably be done by
Inspector CMm. who Will arrive before
that date. MIR. Anne:son begins to draw
salary Sunday morning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-05
CAUSING UNEAsINEss.

The Richmond Dispatch OF yesterday
prints the following from WashingJon
The Virginia Republican leaders are
here in force. They are canvassing and
rlaLN .HStor the spo.lS. and their move
men.ss are closely watched by the army
of asIicants for office. IT Is said they are
greatly divided as Ia the disposition Of
the offices in Virginia. and those here
and ab.cad, which may fall to the share
Of the STATE. Colonel William Lamb and
his friends are not here, and their abb
sencc is causing the Erady-Alian fac
ton cons! dera Bile uneasnes:. Il is sus
pected that Colonel Lamb Is working on
another and different line, and they are
puzzled to know what his plans are and
who he faVo:s for certain fat positions
Judge Edmund Wadd;ll was a guest
OF Mark lanna's at dinner given nj
the Arlington yesterday evening. and. Of
course, his influence in high quarters il
quoted as the strongest and safest. and
he IS bese!ged by office seekers Next
to the Judge in official Importance is
NATIONAL Committeeman George T.. Bow
den. who IS said to be personally init
mate with the Prcsident-elec:. He Is on
the ground, as is also DR.. Dick Wise,
den's, and who will endeavor TO coun-
teract anything Bowden wants.
Besides these there are present Gene
raj V. y. Groner. OF Norfolk: S. Il. Car
ney and a. II. Lindsay, of Portsmouth;
r. P. Bunting, oc Norfolk; r. Il. Brooks,
Of Nan:emond; J. b. Stovall. OF Halifax;
Henry Bowen, Of TaZewell; Mr. McCue.
burg. The last-named gentleman IS said
to be slated for a good place. and no
doubt he will get one, but all Of the army
here now looking for good jobs cannot
be satisfied, and many Of them will be
sorely disappointed" E