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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-13
FOR RENT STABLES.

FOR RENT STAINLESS
FOR RENT 92o n. Y. ave. NV; stable
suitable for two horses. carriage-room-
se12-3t
FOR RENT-A two-story brick stable:
can be used for business purposes. Apply
at 9O1 NJ st. NV. sell st
FOR SALE HORSES q CARRIAGES.
FOR sALE-Horse, 8 years old, surrey,
and harness, Ia good order; price $36.
SURREY this office sci Stem
FOR SALE-Handsome family Carriage,
{. in first-class condition, easy running;
will sell cheap. Apply at 716 9Th st. ne.
sci 10-3t-em
FOR eALE-z wagons, 2 bugeles. 0uP
nes Il trap, 9 aeighs; also cheaphorao1s
these goods are left to b0 sold. nothing u
,eason .sfvsed S27 st. next 4srcbanfsf
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-13

MarQueterie Inlaid Suite. covered with eubroid-
cred velours will much Price Is only
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-13

The selection of Turkish Drawing Room
and Library Suites is exquisite-the new
est and most sumptuous patterns being
repreSented-uphOlstere i'm silk damask
and silk broCade.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
Money Thrown Away.

Wednesday four men who are employ
ed by the city at $175 O. day. cleaned The
cutters ON the north side of County
street. from Crawford to Washington
streets. and half block on Washington.
me mud was piled UP in some places
IN piles at least two feet high and was
teiI there. No cart came near during the
entire day to remove the same. and that
night and all day yesterday the rain
washed a greater portion Of It back in
the cutters. to be removed again. This
IS what might be called a waste Of
money 1t is true it gives employment
70 men, put why not employ sufficient
carts to remove the dirt after II ia swent
and scraped up. The people cannot ar
ford to pay double for what could be
done for one price. Somebody should
look into the matter and see that this
evli about which there is so much com
plant Is remedied.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
Lost His Rooty and is Probably Car
rylns.n Ball.

Tuesday night Mr. Willis Hodges, who
Is employed as q clerk nj Mr. Rudolph
Bohlken's store, on County street, ex-
tended, was enga Eed in smoking some
meat. About midnight he walked out
side few minutes to get some fresh dir.
While there, he saw n negro acting In, q
suspicious manner. irHe returned to the
meat house feeling satisfied that the
negro would return, but he did not,
"Wednesday he invited Mr.. Grimes. a
friend Of his. to remain at the store with
him. Both gentlemen provided them
selves with pistols, and waited for the
negro. About the same hour that he was
around the previous night, Mr.. Mig
came. Both gentlemen sat patiently and
waited to see what he would do. The
darkey took q circuit around, saw no
one, and then opened the gate, rolled a
wheelbarrow In. took q piece Of iron,
and forced the staple off the door, went
IN, and loaded his wheelbarrow with
hams. The gentlemen sat quiet all the
time. After the negro had gotten his
load, he caught hold OF the wheelbarrow
to go, and as he did so, both men fired.
The negro dropped the barrow and ran
for life. Mr. Hodges says he does not
know whether either bali struck him or
not. The wheelbarrow IS waiting a
claimant There is one thing certain,
that negro will not call for it again.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
MORE SNEAK THIEVES.
Tho LfEht.Fingerctl Gentry Again Get
In Their Work. ---- -

a young Hebrew named Samuel Solo
mon Keeps stand on Crawford street,
adjoining Woodman's junk yard, where
ne sells tewelry pistols, razors, hosiery,
etc. at night he keeps his goods in a
mouse III Mr.. Woodman's yard. This
mouse has a window about ten feet from
the ground. Over that window Is Il wire
grating. Some time during Wednesday
night some one cut the era ting Off the
window and climbed In and filed their
pockets with jewelry and other stuff.
The pistols and razors, Mr.. Solomon
says. he took home with him, with the
exception Of one, and that WAS stolen.
$50.
I Chicken thieves are also at work
again. Some time during Wednesday
night chicken thief returned to Capt.
Skaters house, In Prcntis Place, and
carried off the chickens they left behind
them on Monday night. They have
nothing more to take now unless. they
return for the feathers they left behind
them. 5-E.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
Back From the Grave.

We cannot come, but we can often stay cur
else must have a beginning. All chronic
Haladies tend to shorten life, and render il
O. species of martyrdom while they last
Malaria, kidney complaint. chronic indi-
gestton, rheumatism-alI have small be-
ginnings and may be stayed at the outset
with Hostetters Stomach Bittnrs. This
excellent tonic and Alternative is adapted
alike to the prevention of disorders of the
system and to their removal, and Its early
use cannot be too strongly advocated TO
there is no surer and pleasanter means
than the Bitters. The effects ofsoverwork
anu exhaustion, mental or physical, are
counteracted by 1t. and the busy mercha MT
the tired clerk or operative, and the brain,
weary student author Or newspaper. man
derive from It present relief and future
energy. ,..Ea 80. 5.- "a 4.r.'7'' :. -. -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
ABOUT THE NAVx-YARD
me Newark is Expected to Arrive es.
Any Time.

All outdoor work ut the yard was sus-
pended yesterday.
The Newark is expected at most anv
whether she has left Port Roysl mr. M
yet: Immediately upon her arrival She
VIII be put out of commission and work
VIII be commenced on her. The repairs
to her will last several months. ADM.
raj Brown says that when the work is
un1er way well that the force on her
Wlll 2e much larger than that Of the
New York Yard, and that quite a mum
Der of men will be required. (
me Raleigh will come out the dock
on Saturday. :
Admiral Brown after he. retires vii,
gon1rectly to his home near Indianapolis,
Indiana and engage in ia r,ninr nh .
Admiral says he has longed for thai
Kind of life for some time.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
A LEAGUE ORGANIZED.
Tho southeastern Virginia League
Formed under Favorable Auspices.

"a number Of gentlemen met yesterday
afternoon at the Madison Hotel for the
purpose of organizing q baseball league.
MT. Charles T. Bland was made tenn
porary chairman. after which the meet
ing was called to order. 0
The first business was the election Of
president. MIR. I. II. Van Patton was
nominated and elected. = 81 -
MI: G. Z. Bland was elected secretary
pro tenn. 10 ~. ~
On motion is was decided to make the
ONCE or secretary and treasurer of the
league one. Mr.. j. T. Booker. Of New
port News. was nominated and elected.
Mr.: =. L. Bland represented Franklin
Penulng wire message from that town,
Inc meeting then decided to name the
league the Southeastern Virginia
League.
The meeting decided that not mora
than $40 per month should be paid, and
that not more than three paid PLAYERS
would be allowed to each club and
upon violation OF this rule the club so
which the player receiving more than
the amount stated by the league takes
part. -
]. A telegram was received from Frank
lin; saying that they would not take
part In the league. On motion It was
approved. nm
On motion William Magee was ap-
pointed q committee to wait upon Old
'bership. the committee to report to the
PRESIDENT not later than March 9Th.
The following board Of directors and
arDitrators were appointed, one repre-
sentative from each club, the president
OF the league as ex off1cio chairman:
Dr. Bagley Of Newport News, Frank l..
Jones. Of Suffolk, and Charles II. Bland
or portsmouth. The guarantee fund
was fixed at $40 or one-half Of the gate
receipts. Rate Of admission, % cents
grand stand; boys, Is cents; ladies. 16
cents, grandstapd- nothing.
Inc visiting club Is to select perma-
nent and substitute umpires for the
games away from home, who are resi-
dents Of the. cities in which the visiting
clubs play. the home club to bear the ex-
pense. Umplres may be removed upon
the complaint of two clubs
Date OF the next meeting was fixed
for March the 10th. --
No free passes are to be recognized ex-
cept those issued, by the. league. T.
CHARLES Il. Bland and w. IT. Virnel-
son We're appointed q committee on
transportation 7ES-S,''- -
The president was instructed to make
schedule and submit it to each club.
The season will open May 18th and
close September 18th. =
Messrs. e. M. Isaac, g. p Wander
slice and S. P. Wade were appointed a
committee on bylaws and regulations
1t was decided that there should be M
half seasons.
On motion adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
I'M BERKELEY

a regular meeting Of the Town Council
was held last night. with Captain. NJ. C.
Keeling. In the chair, and the following
members present: Messrs. Whitestone,
Rockafeller, Miller, Jones. Williams,
and Martin. st3 - :
The minutes OF the last meeting. wera
read and approved. ~
The committe on light reported that
the electric lights had given poor lights
for the last few nights.
The special committee on the purchase
or the electric light plant reported ,ln-
ravora bic to purchasing the plant and
asked to be discharged. Mr. Miller, Of
the special committee, gave as their
reason for the above report that the
owners did not wish to sell. Adopted.
Mr.. w. S. Rudd town sergeant, report
ed that one of the man holes of the
sewer on Mulberry street had been run
into by some one and badly damaged.
and required immediate repairs. He
was Instructed to have the necessary re-
pairs made at once
Mr.. Martin, attorney in the case Of
Mr.. Rudd vs.. Justice r. A. Woods de-
cision In the case Of DR.. r.. f. White
VS.. Mr.. Rudd, town sergeant. for arrest
ing DR.. White for fast driving without
a warrant. Mr.. Martin stated that the
case had been tried in the County
Court, ando the warrant against Mr..
Rudd had been dismissed
a communication from the improve
ment board was read stating that they
had received instructions to place board
sidewalks on all the streets in the town,
put they had contracted for all the work
mat their was money on hand to nav
for, and asked that the Council issue
$4,000 worth Of bonds to complete the
work undertaken. On motion Of Mr..
Martin the report was laid on the table
until he next meeting Of the Council
Alr. Rockefeller gave the Council a
graphic description Of some Of the streets
In the town, and stated that the side
walks were q disgrace
Mr.. Miller moved that the Improve
ment board be instructed to proceed to
widen Chestnut street on the East side.
Adopted. i
On motion adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
ACCIDENT To MIR. JEFF JONES.
Painful Injuries From Trendtnr Upon
RLOose BOARD.

MT. JEFF Jones. while going to his
nome on Middle street. near Columbia,
wednesday night. trod upon n board
that had been placed across the gutter
to help people get over dry footed, and
IN doing so he stuck nail that was
IN the board. which he did mot see,
through the sole OF his shoe and entirely
through his foot, and broke it. off. He
distance off. Dr.. ArcMurran was sum
moned and had to use a. pair Of 'pncers
to pull 1t out. Mr.. Jones was suffering
very much from the wound yesterday,
his foot being sW ollen quito badly
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
FOUND NOT GUILTY.
A4ahson McCuddy Acquitted on An AID.
peal from Justice Ratter,s Cont

Some time ago a young man nan,e5
Lanson McCuddy, who resides In So,,th
portsmouth, was arrested charged with
taxing some stuff from the unoccuniefl
Atlantic and Danyille. railroad round
mouse ana :dtsposing pf the same. He
w @,a tri e, Jtsise Rutter- and Was
81 SiVe EMS, SHY Gays IA s1ail, from which
Yesterday his case came up in the
County Court for trial and the Jury.
after hearing the testimony, returned a
verdict Of not guilty. Mr.. McCuddy was
represented by Col. X. R. Griffin and the
commonwealth by Capt r. c. Marshall
Tie was required to give bond for his
appearance at the April term of the
County Court to answer the charge of
trespassing on the Atlantic and DanyilIe
railroad property.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
Arrangements Completed.

"A meeting of the Board Of Governors
OF st. Pauls Catholic Lyceum was held
last night at the Office Of T. Griff Ed
wards. to complete arrangements for the
presentation or 1.-The Private Secretary"
winch takes place at kirn Hail. Tuesday.
March 2, 1897. The following gentlemen
We're appointed ushers for the occasion:
William Daught trey, Harry Parker, Ed
ward Walsh, and Frank Meads!. IA great
deal Of enthusiasm .was'g shown and
everything indicates that stheHentertain
ment will be glorious success.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
MONEY BILLS Shell WE'D
Concluded from First Page,


Johnson. Indiana, authorizing national
oanKS 10 take out clrcula ton to the par
value Of the bonds deposited to secure II.
al, an increase of ten per cent. over the
unit now allowed. The bill WIS ndyo-
Gated by Messrs. Vanvoorhls, johnson OF
indiana, Brosus, and nntagonized by
Messrs. Walker of Massachusetts. Cox
and BELL Of Colorado. ''1,''''
uMr. walkers speech was generally an
attack upon the national banking law.
Whlch lie denounced as one or the most
olighting acts that had ever been en-
acted In this country -lGs
EARLY In the session bills were passed
TO determine the number OF Justices Of
the. supreme Court OF. Oklahoma. who
shail constitute majority OF the bench''
ana 10 confer upon postonice Inspectors
IN the enforcement OF postal laws the
same powers as are possessed by mar
shals and sherlffs in the several States
conference reports upon the agrlcultu-
raj appropriation bill and upon the bill
Tor the relief Of settlers In the Sioux re-
servation In South Dakota were pre-
scented, and agreed to.
The House voted 10 recede from, ITO die
agreement to the Senate amendment 10
the army appropriation bill continuing
the operation Of the army and nnyv
hospital at Hot Springs, Ark, which
practically disposcs Of that measure.
me resolution agreed upon to-day. by
the committee on foreign affairs calling
on the PRESIDENT for correspondence re-
inting to the arrest and punishment Of
American citizens by the Spanish au-
thorit'es In Cuba, was presented by Mr..
Hit OF Illinois and agreed to.
AT the suggestion Of Mr.. Barrett OF
Massachusetts, Speaker Reed stated
That lie would order to be removed from
the permanent record the words In the
Record this morning announcing the ar
rival or Mrsryan on the floor yesterday,
together with the fact that he was re-
ceived with cheers on the Democrat ic
side.
The House a o'clock adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
Pl'0 POI Z IS @ q II EYKSi

and will. then proceed to Washingtonsf for
inspection Of the naval fhcials.
The ocean trial trip was a decided sue.
cess and can be no less q. matter Of
qualification to her builders than 1t is
the pride OF those in charge, and makes
us all feel proud OF having in torpedo
boat NO. the fastest boat in the world.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
Something New.

The ladies Of the Y. NJ. C. A. Auxiliary
nave inaugurated series Of entertain
1nents to be given semi-monthly for the
benefit Of the association
Tonight they will begin the first Of
the series by opening an artistic tea
party. a nice cup Of tea will be fur
nished for cents. While you are enjoy
Ing the tea you will be treated to some
excellent music by some Of the ladies.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
PORTSMOUTH Apvs.

AGAIN IN BJSiNESS
Having disposed Of all our stool, w,to,,
WIS damaged by fire, wo are open viii
an entire stock Of Groceries, Canned Goods
ceived car loud or Violet Flour. MS wniI
as as other brands; also IL flno lot Of Unit
rams, which are the best on tho market
All goods delivered FREQ and sold MS chru,,
as can be bought; also SnIthtield Inns
ELLENOR & ADVENTUROUS,
------- - EEa g.- sos Crawford Street #
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
Lawrence & WeIten,- 2aI High street,
!, Por fSnioutfI. Va.. ~; -

/. 7be Kid Gloves rsdueedi' to 4sc:: bbair.
,Sl.oo. Kid ,GloY.ks. .tans only reduced
to &C. pair. ~" ! go. ',s; Fl
Androscoggin Cotton &c. yard.
Fruit Of the Loom Cottons 6lsc yard.
LAWRENCE Sc WELTON,
231 High Street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIMSELF.
Jacob Benson's Foot Receives a Pain.
full Wound I HH|@ I#

Yesterday 9olored man named Jacob
Benson. who lives on iIifeh streat A.
tended. was removing some cartridses
from pistol whenit accidentally explod-
ed and shot him In the foot, making an
ugly flesh wound. A physician i :Sve, q
summoned and rendered such seryicei q
was necessary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
sent on 10 Court.

Jerry Reed and Edward Rody we're
tried before Justice Rutter yesterday
and were sent on to the County Cour,
FOR HOUSEKEEPING a Bowers Hill.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
sIaryeIs Extrno r.lsnnrx.

Prof. Phsco. Clairvoyant, calls you by
name. tells just|what you wish to know
reunites separated, obliterates all bust
ness. lover and domestic troubles. i141
Bank street. See him to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
We Are Doinr Thts.

Selling Underwear that formerly sold
at Soc. Zoe. and s100 for 4sc. Any FAN
and Winter weight Suit at exactly cost.
It's money that we want N
BRESLAUER ti& ANTHONY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26

Wall paper. decorating. uphoistering,
carpet cleaning and laying. Hair mat
tresses remade. Everything done or
sold at J. s. CRAWFORD'S
Furniture and Carpet House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
Look; mt Them.

We are giving the greatest bargains
ever offered in men or boys clothing,
but only for limited time
LEVY & JACOBS.
200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26

Have your shirts made to fit by
Charles r. Welton & Co. Hats sold very
cheap. tE-.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26

Miss Minnie f. clay has been appoint
ed captaih3of a steamer on Lake Seba-
60, Me. she passed tbs examination for
pilot and tiavigator.sE4 4 =.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
ihe Great Cut In Dress Goods and
Cionks Extended Three Days long.

ASK to % shown nrfhrge and pretty
Just, arrivad. A. J!XThillips,. Oxford
Hall. hLf *, ~ { .. - m" -,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
500 REWARD.
Specials for To-Day.

Heinz's fine Sauer Kraut, 1oc. pet,
pound. three quarts for 25c. Table Penches.
lie lie Peaches, &c. or four for 25c.: seven
i,ar Of the Famous Circus Soap for 25c.;
P Ie;, Roii Butter, 15c. per pound; Fruit
PRESERVES IN 6-pound buckets 35c. fine fat
M Minckerei, iOc. per pound; Masons fine
real fine Bread? If so, use our Sunbeam
flour and Cream Baking Powder. =
/. o,a G. w. HUDGINS 6 CO. h
. Old Phone 1910; New Phone 10. i
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
6I.OO Hat.

To wear between the season.
w. E. VIRNELSON &. co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
GREATEST OF LAYERS,

Strictly non-setters. Eggs from pure
bred. high scoring Red Caps. Brown Leg
h9sns anu Black Minorcas, $l.OO a setting
ttihoroughbred Barred Plymouth Rocks.
$i0o q setting. Eggs carefully packed for
PRINTS PLACE POULTRY AssoC1A.
TON, N, I>'-'-' 80.
W. G.. PARKER, Secretary
fe23-tu, til. su-3t Portsmouth Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
RENTS.

RENTS.
It practically costs you nothing to have
your rents collected by this agency al
we VIII SEND you check each month for
more than you can collect lT:-'2ls 10Y -.
MANY landlords will vouch for this
send for me and make arrangements for
next year. Do not delay, 1t causes you to
iose money. JNO. L. WATSON.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-26
Why Pay Fancy Prices ?.

When you can buy Rumford's Yeast
powder at &C.; per bottle; all sc. grades at
shape Soap bars for Csc Hoe Cake soar
Z bars for 26c. all grades Washing Pow
gers &c. per box: Roll Butter 15c per pound:
Bsst Fresh Elgin Creamery Csc per bound
B I1 Lard &c. per pound; Nome Made
dozen boxes Globe Matches Sc. ~ ~,
L. H. PEARSON SsT
Phone No. 9SS. G71Tz< Il -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-22
Worth While.

DR.. Anna Robertson Brown, speak.
ing in Philadelphia to a branch of
the Association of Collegiate Alum
nae, said upon the topic what Is
Worth While." I'VE may drop pre-
tense. Eternity is not good for
shams. Whatever we really are let
Us be that in all fearlessness. What
ever we are not that let us cease
striving to seem to BE. If we can rid
ourselves of all untruth of word,
manner, mode of life and thinking,
we shall rid our lives of much rub
bish, restlessness and fear, We may
Irop worry. The serene soul is
ltrong Worry is an intirmity, a
spiritual nearsightedness, fun
bling way of looking ut things and
of magnifylng their value. True
spiritual vision sweeps tho universe
and sees things in their right pro-
portion
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-22

A friend of mine took her 4-year-
old girl 10 Il photographer. The
child couldn't be made to sit still.
He of the Gamers; was as suave as
he could be and worked every de.
vice Of gentle persuasion to make
the little wriggler keep still, Final
ly he said to the despairing mother:
Madam, if you will leave the lit.
tie dear alone with me few min,
utes l think l can succeed
The mother had scarcely with
drawn wllcu she was summoned
back by the triumphant photograph
er, who exhibited satisfactory
negative.
When they reached home, the
mother asked, "Nellie, what did the
man say to you when l left you
alone with him Z"
''He thaid,' lisped Nellie, "thit
thtill, you little rathcall, or Ill
thake you. Boston Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-22
South WOODSTOCK.

On account of the funeral of Mr..
Hoadley there will be no preaching
service in the church here next Sum
day. Preaching at p. m. May 80
by Rev. ]. f. Simmons.
Rev. Almon Gunn,son and wife
and Henry |. Harris and wife of
Worcester, Mass, made short calls
through here Tuesday. Mr.. Gunni-
son and MIR. Harris were students
here at the G. Nj. p. \. here in
1860. The hills and valleys looked
familiar. but few familiar faces did
they see.
Mrs. Bailey has not improved OF
late and has been quite a sufferer the
past week.
Mrs. Frank Thomas has been i'll
for a with neuralgia in the stomach.
Otto Perkins is quite i'll with the
measles. There is no other case in
the vicinity. 1t is of the Quechee
variety.
Mrs. E. II. Atwood went to Put
ney Monday to attend the funeral of
her youngest sister. Mrs. Farr, who
died of paralysis. She returned on
Thursday.
We are enjoying some very fine
days Just now, with cool nights and
mornings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-05-22

The militia "kite" has a very en-
pensive terrestrial connection in the
shape of a camp ground at Buring-
ton which is entirely useless for the
purpose intended. The state has
put several thousand dollars into
this property and it is pretty author
itatively stated that it will take
thousands more to put it into shape
for military mannuvers. The Mont
pelier Argus says:
1t will not lessen the responsible
ity for this mistaken purchase it the
ground is prepared for use at private
expense, and 1t is extremely doubt
full if it can ever be made fit tor
the evolutions of troops and the
manGuvers of battery. 1t is as
unpromising a piece of land for such
a purpose as could be found in YER
mont. 1t is pronounced by those
qualified to Judge, utterly unfit for
the purposes for which it was pur-
chased. Some peculiar influences
must have been at work, either to
secure its purchase or prevent its
sale or both, or the request of the
national guard that 1t be sold would
have been needed by the legislature.