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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-08-05
case and hurried do
instant shat the md
stayed away for third
hy1t when Snndav

case and hurried do
instant shat the md
stayed away for thrs
but when Sunday
among them ~ usu
grave. as preoccupied
tiny Eloise came Co BlisS
He did not accompq
church, but n he watchl
side, dainty in the
gowns abe wore SO q
away with . mighty
eyes. From that ins
that Eloise should b1
man. Sho didn't kno,
instead Of the gay-he
| privilege il now waa
/ his own.
!. Tine snoro1Sx., :, SAes9 lDu
laughing withVhe family on the q hadsd
lawn. a telegram Was brought her An
nouncing the sudden death Of her
father. and 40 Elizabeth and Tom
started suddenly away from Blissheid
with their terror stricken little charge.
Tom decided to return TO college.
but he stoutly refused to go back 70
his former school. which WAS near
Eloise's home. but chose instead .
seat Of learning farther east.
Finally one February morning there
j arrived . short. unhappy notet in
which poor Eloise begged to COME 10
visit the Dayton family. Mamma il
at sisters, whose baby has the scarlet
fever, so they won't let me stay with
them. and il is so lonesome hero in
this big house with no one but tho
servants. Besides ! want to talk TO
YOU about Mr.. Thomas Dayton.
; DR., Charless heart leaped for Joy.
! This formal Mr.. Thomas Dayton"
spoke volumes.
And so the little girl came to Bliss-
: field the second time, and reached the
; DAYTON home on another stormy night.
this time to be welcomed by the beard.
: ed doctor standing by the glowing IRE
! + and holding out both his hands. Sim.
pie Elizabeth the next day told him oil
r Eloises confessions of Toms neglect,
and added:
"She puzzles me, DR.. Charles. She
Z doesn't seem to be half 30 broken.
: hearted as expected. really think
: that her pride is hurt worse than her
hHecIons- Ana bHouBut ono iosco
him SO
The climax came when a whole week
t passed without letter from Tom, and
Eloise, setting her white lips and
e blinking back her tears OF mortifca-
i ton, wrote to offer to release him from
: his engagement. The speed and eager.
i ness with which he accepted almost
,;e.~.. .S.. An~s,h ea.~~.U
o DR.. Char.e, was b e'li ing in e
u in the twilight, @'' re the 3
y where he had welcomed her the sta
night a few weeks ago
d Az his eyes fell on Eloise,
IS broken, half radiant, there sprAng i
IS them such light as made her di
her own She realized that Elzab1
e had told him the whole pitiful, sham
full little story, even to sending Il
r ring back in its tiny white satin be@
and yet. somehow, she never,wss
= happy before.
e "You are free again, Eloise?"
|, He had taken the little left hand
and turned it till the freight showed
:. the bare third finger. And poor
Eloise could only say . little half
d sobbing "Yes. y"
Then, said Or Charles, solemnly.
-e II may ask you to give up that free
(, dom again and to teach me to kiss you
as Tom did Chicago Tribune.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-08-05
Tomcat That Siays lambs.

An AYRSHIRE tomca, has been stay
inc Young lambs The farmer. miss
ing many of his lambs, kept watch,
and saw the cat sneak along on top of
wall. a, the bottom of slsich the
lambs were summing themselves. and
spring down upon one and xiii Il
In Lowell. Ark. the other day vo'n-
a, who was presiding over holiness
meeting" shot four n'"n who FFcTe II
,errupuns the performance. That wos11-
an evidently believes taa: the ocly way
To Increase, a man holiness - 20 d--l
q few hnies n him.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1897-08-05
DR.. TALMAGE'S SERMON.
'e Noted Washington Diyine's
Sunday Discourse.

u Plea For Cbccrfulness-Three Prescrin-
lions For the Cure of Rusfness De-
preston; Cheerful Com ser:ation and
behavior, Proper Chrfstian Iave.t-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-02-24
A BRILLIANT SCENE.

When the writer entered the OPP
era house at 10 o'clock last night,
he found the hall crowded with
merry makers and pleasure was king
Of the Ball. The scene was beau
tiful one. all the more so, from the
number of lovely young ladies pres
ent, All Sinner seemed to be there,
and the Firemen's carnival ball will
long be remembered.
1t was 1920 when all had un-
masked and all prices were awar-
ded.
The band struck up NATAL
strain and the Grand March was
on led by Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. K.
Holchak.
There were twenty-five couples
masqued and the prizes awarded
were as follows:
1. Neatest Dressed lady, Miss
Emma Luedetke, as a queen
Q. Mrs. R, G. Seydler as LIB
erty.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-02-24

1. Most comical costume-Al-
bert Rhuman, as woman looking
for her husband.
2. Miss Bertha Welhausen, as
wash woman.
1. Neatest Dressed gentlemen.-
Gus Berger, as George Washington.
2, Willie Hollis as a prince.
/, Most comical costume.-R.
G. Seydler, as his Satanic Majesty,
2. r. G., Flato, as wash wom'
ans son.
The Judges were, John Buchan-i
an, VIM. Price, II. f, Ellinghausen,
O. H, Deutsch and Hugo Richter
The other characters were as fol.
lows: A.
G. w, Stoemer, King ofDiamonds
G, w, Eschenburg, Prince.
Miss Loretta Richter, Violets,
Mrs. G. W, Eschenburg, st. Jose
phine.
Chas. Flato, Sailor.
Miss Hattie Miller, Sailor Girl
Miss Tonic Dvorak, Little Devil
G. A. STEINER, T.. A. VIII eel.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-02-24

Frank Zbranek. Death.
Miss Bell Wendtland, Night.
Miss Norma Flato, Huntress.
Mrs. Henry Flato, Dispatcher.
Mrs. Ben Welhausen, Music.
Oscar Hunter, Corbctt.
w. G. Wilmington, Fitzsimmons.
Miss Fannie Faltisek, japanese
Mi Lydie Wendell, Comet.
VIM. Price, Chief Of the Hallets-
vile Fire department, was present,
accompanied by Marshal Moreland
and DIR. Frank Ledbetter, hren. Il,
and County Clerk, Buchanan, also
Flatonia was represented by Mess.
Ben Kempe, Walter Eidlebach and
Ed Thulemeyer,
The prizes awarded were:
Gus Berger, Morocco grip; Miss
Luedetke, gold necklace; Mrs. IL.
G. Seydler, Silk Umbrella; Willis
Hollis, box of cigars; Miss Bertha
Welhausen; pair of slippers; Albert
Rhuman, gold breastpin; R. q.
Seydler, pair of pillow shoes. R. 6.
Flato. pair of overalls.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-02-24

The Moulton amateurs, assisted
by Lee Preston and wife (Willie
Blaine) will appear at the opera
house next Monday night in TN,
Society Drama Young Mrs. Win
thrope." The play is an excellent
one, and II good show is assured
The play will be presented at
Moulton Thursday night, This
will be a chance for the people Of
Sinner to see really good play,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-02-24

Judge Kennon has appointed as
Jury Commissioners, R. G. Sey-
dler, VIM, Patterson, of Williams
burg, and Albert Lindsey Of Sweet
Home.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-02-24

Fred Schneider and wife lel5
Tuesday for Luling, where Mr..
Schneider will put the machinery
in a new gin which Ward IL Pal
ME are erecting there.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-02-24

some Of the young people en-
joyed picnic out on the river
Monday.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-02-24

Contractor Schurbohm should
feel proud of his work on the I'm
carnate Word Academy" building.
We hear the work highly compli-
mented on all sides.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-02-24

Sheriff Morris of Karnes County
passed through Sinner Tuesday
having in charge Robert and Roger
Mills of Karncs City, They wera
captured at Bastrop. The former
is charged with forgery and the
latter with theft, They were in
freight wreck near nastrop a shcr9
time ago and both yearly killed,
They were both terribly scaued up
about the face when seen by the
GAZETTE man Thy were ac-
companied by their father who
used to live out near Valley View,
s=sa<-.-s=ssS--~z-s
Miss Clara Little6eld of Big Hill
is the guest Of the Misses Huphst
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
ITEMS Underwear.

One lot Mems Heavy Balbrlggan Shirts
&c; q regular soc. garment.
One lot Mems Heavy Tan Shirts and
Drawers, &c; these goods are worth
81 1-2c.
One lot Mems Heavy Elastic Ribbed
Shirts and Drawers, 81 lie; real value
50c.
one lot Mems White Merino Wool Shirts
and Drawers, Soc. worth more.
One lot Mems Natural Mixed
Shirts and Drawers. 4ic.; goods worth
zoe.
one lot Mems White 2-3-Wool Shirts
and Drawers, 75c.
one lot Mems Natural 2-3-Wool Shirts
and Drawers, 7jc.
one lot Mems Scarlet ATWOOD Shirts
and Drawers 75c.
one lot Dr. Wrights Cotton Fleeced
Shirts and Drawers, 75c.
One lot Or. Wrights Wool Fleeced
$3.50.
one lot Mems Scarlet All-Pure Lambs
Wool Shirts and Drawers, indicated,
79c; these goods are worth 81.
one lot Mems Fine White Atwood
Shirts and Drawers, 81 special value.
One lot Mems Extra Fine White Cash
mere Wool Shirts and Drawers, $l.2J; real
value $l.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Notions.

Packers Tar Soap. 25c. size. for l7c a
'' turkish Bath Soap, large size, cakes
30 Majestic Soap large size, &c. a cake.
Rover Tar Soap &c. a cake. -
ia Parisienne Glycerine Soap, &c. a cake.
Hoyt's German Cologne, &c. SIZE iot
20c n bottle .,..... g.. ,,osa-
line. &c. a bottle ho.,ia
C,erfer,s photo Library Paste, &C. botlle'
Rixbv's Shoe Polish. Sc. bottle; .,...
Fancy Frilled Garter Elastic All colo'S
&c. a yard. a. n
Good 4-row Brlstie Tooth-Brushes' &C.
each. oooh
Good Hooks and Eyes 3 cards LOT oc'
SteeI Hair-Plns, lc. paper.
piacls press Pins Sc. box.
Cbiidren's Hose Supporters, DC. palr'
Good shoe I.aces, &c. par. -,
10 kid curriers' reduced to Sc: dozen;
5svard-piece Cons Mohair Skirt bl"'u'
l0c piece. ,--,..,.,,. c,rl, all colors.
lsc o a sPeoT1'' Tooth Powder. PC bottle.
procrta for chapped hands, lOc. potue.
mi Eau de Cologne, large SIZE SC d
% IN III Eau de Cologne, small size, &c a
O3 c.oolmTbination Face Powder and Perfume
&c. a box. .,-.oa placlx and White,
o. a book.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31

serted and business suspended in great
measure.
The ice harvest has been the finest for
many seasons. the supply In some in
stances being fully seven inches thick
The grip IL still holding It's sway hero
and. while but few fatalities are reported,
The sick In the county reached a percent
axe that It would sound unreasonable
to approximate. The large family OF Mr..
J. y. Hull. living three miles south OF
Monterey, was stricken, and ten members
OF his household were down at one time.
Rev. W. II. Woolf wife. and little
daughter. Elsie, are quite III. and have
been for two weeks.
Marvin, the little son OF Hon. c. T.
Jones, Is very sick.
regret to report the very sudden death
OF Mr.. Howard Mackey, OF Bolar Springs.
on the line between Highland and Bath
He was standing at the yard fence listen
ing to some hounds running. when
he suddenly fell backward and died in
stantly. He was q years old and a young
man OF excellent character.
Mrs. Valentine Harcuff of Back Creek,
this county. died yesterday evening:
aged co years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Mems Underwear and Gloves.
HOSIERY=-Cotton, FIeeCed-Lined, and Wool.
FLANNELS--AH Wool Part Wool, and Canton Flannel

Blue, Nile Green, Olive. and many mora
popular shades. all worked with gold lin.
sci, deep douDle-knOtted frnge. regular
N.to quality, at clearance price. $40 eqch.
special IN Doilies. all partly worked
Leaqy lor ringing, regular price. y ICE
price DC. each.
lac. lace Curtain Netting. full 40 inches
VIZ i4e, WIN colorcd stripes, I'm Lieht Ru,
1 ,,nid bot. regular lie. value. at clearance
price &c. yard
white Flannel, full width. excellent
15rrsaci,'55 regular y l-2c. grade at clearance
pItce, l-zc a yard
Dl4hkets slightly imperfect fun size
iesglaF o'c. value, at clearance price. ~.
chenille Covers, special lot a. slz,
i.'sl.. iIlnged all around, fancy patterns
regular 80 l-2c. quality, at clearance prlce.
rOYerals. made OF extra heavy quailf,-
duo Denim, with and without bio 3
PocAets, doubtless seams cut full m
tnls special lot for 39c. each.
Ladies Gossamers. only s I'm the entira
10Y ieSuiar .0e quality, az clearance
price, 3yc. each.
N0rmandie Bonnets. in Green. Brown
Eeu, ana Navy, regular Sl49 quality. at
t4tdldlce price, zoe. each
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
WYTHE VILE.
Death of an Aged Lady-PersonaI
and General.

WYTHEVILLE, VA, January 80
Special Mrs. Sarah Sexton. a most es-
Unable Christian lady of Chatham Hill,
died a few days ago Of grip, at the ad-
vanced age Of sc years.
Mr.. Aft Curry. an old veteran Of this
place. who was a member OF the stone
wall Brigade, died Wednesday.
Captain William Gibboney gave a din
Ing Tuesday, in celebration of his sd
birthday.
Rev. j. a. Burrow, Of Pulaski City, IS
in town, assisting in conducting the re-
vival al the Methodist church.
Mr.. A. q. Cecil was called to Pulaski
county several days ago on account Of
the illness of his father
Major j. G. Green has been quite sick
this week.
The home Of Aunt Margaret Taylor,
on North street with its contents. was
destroyed by fire yesterday al midday.
Mcssrs. A. a. Campbell and Ro. Sayew,
Jr., have returned from q business trip
To- Richmond.
BIr. j. A. Mebane has returned from a
visit 10 his old home at south Boston.
Miss Fannie McCamy has gone on q
visit TO relatives in Kentucky.
Mr.. Christopher Kiuscr, Of Crocketts
Depot, died a few days since. lie was
one Of the Oldest men in that section
Of the county.
Beautiful ice nearly six inches thick
is being harvested here to-day.
telegram was received mere yesterday
from Bristol, Tenn. saying that Mack
Peoples, who is under Indictments here
for murderously assaulting and robbing
Miss Vicy Whitaker, some two months
ago, had been arrested in that city, and
would be held until the authorities Of
this place come for him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
SALEM.
Annual NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF OH
cers-ColIege Notes.


SALEM. VA. January So-(speciaL)-
The regular annual meeting Of the
salem Improvement Company took
Mace AT their Offices here this week.
About 1900 shares were represented out
of total Of 2f3-5 The former
Board Of Directors was reelected, and
r W. +. Aliemong was elected presl-
dent. secretary. ana treasurer at
SALARY of 5000 per annum. y conserve
tive valuation of the asset OF the com
pany places them at $4,000, upon which
basis the stock Is rated as being worth %
a share.
Roanoke College. has returned from a
WISH 10 his mother, in South Carolina,
and found awaiting him Christmas re
membrance from Mr.. Yang Nu, the
chinese Minister. who attended last
commencement, consisting Of letter,
the ministers photograph, and box Oh
the best Chinese tea.
Rev B. f. Ball. presiding elder Of this
district of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South. Is confined TO his room
suffering from injuries he received in a
runaway accident in Craig county some
days ago.
n Griffin. United States navy, a
salem boy, VIII shortly wed Maryland
lady.
srhe second term OF the session at
Roanoke College begins next Monday,
and a number Of new students are ex-
pected.
Al the recent Bristol poultry show
Salem fanciers carried Off number OF
prizes.
AT the present term Of the County
Court Henry wilbur was sentenced 10
twelve months in Jail, which was just
four years shorter than the sentence ne
received in his first trial a short time ago
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
HIGH FIVES.
An Enjoyable Entertainment In
uerrvyiIIe-Prize-W

RERRYVII.LE, VA, January 3e.-(Spe-
e1alo-The Young Ladies High-Fiyes
club was entertained Thursday evening
by Misses Moore at tho residence or
Major S. J. c. Moore, on south Church
street. u spite Of the unusually cold
weather there was full attendance OF
the members OF the club ana invited
guests who enjoyed thoroughly the ex-
citing contest for the pretty prizes given
bv the hostesses of the evening as well
Ak the bountifui and daintily-srepared
sumner which was served after the card
nlaying was finished. The first prizes
we're won by Miss Mamie G. Mcdonald
and Mr.. i. Freeland Lewis while the
"booby'' prize was awarded TO Miss Lucy
peahl Among those present were Misses
Janie. Lily, and Mary Moore, the hos
tegses: NJ. Garrett Mcclure, Nellie
and Mary Z. Page, Virginia, Margretta,
ana Rosalie Mccormick. Mamie Powell
Mccormick. Amy Deahl. and Mrs. Gordon
Van Hook, and Messrs. Charles NJ.
BROWN. Conrad Kownslar. w. Il. Lewis,
Frank ID. whiting. C. w. Mcdonald. ii.
II. Mccormack, Wharry Daniel, Black
burn Smith, and George Nightingale.
Mrs. Robert Lee Campbell, CT Rich
mond. Is visiting at "Almeida."
Mr. # q. Woodson. of Lynchburg, spent
a few DAYS IN Berryville this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
ENJOYABLE Dance Mt Emporin.

EMPORIA, VA, January SO.-(Special)
A most enjoyable dance was given at
Bakers Hall last night by the young
gentlemen Of the town. Among those
present were Miss Mary Marchant with
y. II. Harding, Miss Leilie Land with
w. c. Davis, Miss Annie Grey Land and
Jack Grizzard, Miss Hattie Jones with
T.. T.. Goodwin, Miss Matte Hedges with
Harley Duane, Miss Laura Briggs with
w. w. Robei tson, Miss Mary Turner
with Peter Jones, Miss Sallie Powell
with 4. NJ. Potter, Miss Maud Davis
with W. c. Davis. Chaperones-Mes-
danes w. +. Deal and w. Samuel Good
wyn. Stags-E. Peyton Turner, Or. j..
T. Parker, Charles Cochran, and Isaac
Schwartez. The music was furnished by
the Weldon On. c. String Band.
Mr.. W. Samuel GOODWIN. our popular
Commemorative Attorney. Is slightly IN
disposed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Schwartez have re-
turned from Richmond.
Master Walker Turner has a slight at
tack Of grip.
The weather still continues very cold
and the snow is disappearing very slowly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
DOnestiCs.

Unbleached Cotton, full yard wide for
4c.
Unbleached Sheetng. o. a bargain, Tor
to-mOrroWs sale y 1-2c.
Bleached Sheeting, 1914, free from dress
ing 20c value, for 1Sc.
Special Bargains I'm Unbleached canton
Fiannels, heavy twill with long fleece
that will stand the test OF any laundry
good number, % inches wide, regular
l-4c. value, for sc.
Special Bargain, 81 inches wide, regular
loo value. for l-3c.
Exceptionally good good item. 81 inches
wide, regular 15c value, for Y l-Zc
Remnants of Bleached and Unbleached
COttons, Cambrics. Red and Bleached
Table Damasks, for to-morrows sale at
greatly reduced prices.
Remnants Of Organizes, India Jlnensg
Check Musllns, for tO-morrowS sale at
very low prices. r,,,
Remnants Of Innings, Book Muslin, hld
Cambrics Rustling Cambrlcs, canvas,
good quality, Tor tomorrow sale at nan
prices. -. -,
Unusual qualities at very. low prices IN
Pleached Canton Flannels, fine TWILL with
short fleece, not merely stuck on, nut
there 10 stay. ,o,o.
A Bargain, % inches wide, regular 3 l-5c'
value. for to-morrOw's sale lac.
Special item. % inches wide, regular
u f-2c. value foi to-mOrroW's sale lOc.
EXTRA Heavy, fine quality. y lncnes
wide. regular 1Sc. value, for tomorrow
er - 10 1-2c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Tazeyyeii Notes.

TAzEWELL, VA, January 3O-(Spe-
cial)-The thermometer has been hover
ing around zero-sometimes a little be-
low-for the last three days, bringing a
harvest of ice, which was gathered yes
terday and to-day.
The County Court has adjourned. There
was hung jury in the case Of Duncan,
charged with felonious assault. Thomas
Johnson, charged with the same offence,
was sentenced TO seven years
Professor c. NJ. Kilby has been elected
principal of Tazewell High School, and
win take charge at once.
Sheriff John w. Crockett who has been
on a short visit 10 Kentucky and the
West. returned to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-sUNDAY. JANUARY 81. 1897.

playing near the heater. and before the
flames could be extngulshed she was
burned to death. Every possible ehor.
was made by the tenderest hands OF
loving parents and others near by 10
save her, but proved unavaiing. Lttie
Emil was an exceptionally sweet chli'
In all OF her ways. and was not only
idolzed by her parents, but was pct
OF n great many other people. The re-
mains. accompanied by the parents anu
friends. were carried yesterday 70 how
ardsvllle. Va, the former home OF Mrs'
Staley, and inferred there In the family
burying- ground.
The Chesapeake and Ohio showed their
high esteem or Mr.. Gtaley, who has been
I'm their service for a number or years
by running a special train from Column
bia to Howardsville. I'm order TO get the
funeral party to Howardsville without
delay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Miller s. Rhoads,
1.-The AIways-Busy Store"

tive audiences Sunday nights rather be-
cause there is then little else but church.
going to be done than because the SER
vice IS itself Of great interest are all
invited to special services at Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church during the
coming week.
There will be full church services IN
the main auditorium. with music and
preaching Of the very best, every night
except Saturday.
The pulpit Will be occupied as follows:
Monday night. by Rev. Nj. d. Hoge. d..
D.: Tuesday night. by Rev. w. G.. Starr.
ID. D.; Wednesday night. by the pastor.
Rev. w. V. Tudor. ID. d.; Thursday
night, by Rev. Il. II Rawlings, and FRI
day night. by Rev. Il. NJ. Beckham, all
well known as very acceptable speakers.
The choir OF the church. the popular
Webb Quartette. will be In attendance
each night. Song services will be from
Gospel Hymns. No. 5 and 8, ana there
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
OLD POINT COMFORT.
The Squadron Con1ing-Thc New
Fast Train.

OLD POINT COMFORT. VA, January
80 Especial )--Rear-Admiral Bunce Is
coaling up the vessels Of his squadron
and getting things In readiness for the
manoeuvres off Charleston harbor, early
In the coming month. The fleet was
Joined on Sunday last by the cruisers
Columbia and Montgomery, but the latter
sailed ON Thursday afternoon for Key
West TO relieve the Raleigh, when VIII
come to Norfolk for repairs.
The Hampton Roads Golf Club had
made arrangements TO open their new
clubhouse and links this afternoon but
owing to the heavy fall of snow We'd
nesday night. which still fingers, the
function has been postponed until next
Saturday, February 9th. a handsome
clubhouse has been erected on the
grounds and many Of the officers OF the
garrison have Joined the club.
THE NEW FAST TRAIN.
Colonel Harry w. Fuller, general pas
senger agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad has been here on a visit,
making arrangements for the new, last
train of Pullman-cars between Old Point
and New York, which will be put on the
route February Sth. The train will leave
here at 10 a. NJ, connecting with the
Congressional Limited. on the Pennsyl-
vania road at Washington, at L. NJ.
and reach New York about 9 Z. NJ. This
will afford a quick and comfortable route
for northern visitors, who are now head
ing this way for the spring season.
personal.
Lieutenant William j. Duvall, Fifth
Artillery. who has been at Sandy Hook,
on special duty for the past two weeks
returned to the post this week.
Captain and Mrs L. 5. Brown, who
have been visiting friends in Williams
burg. returned TO the post this week.
Mrs Patterson and daughter gave a tea
on Thursday evening 10 the officers and
ladies' Of the garrison. which was largely
attended, and was a very enjoyable