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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
American Interests Endangered.

washington, oct. 19.-The state de-
nartment has received a cablegram from
the limited states charge at Guatamela
City stating that owing to the extension
of the present revolutionary movement
into the eastern portion OF Guateiiiaia,
American interests in that sectlon anu
American citizens are endangered anu
the presence of warshlp is desirapie'
Accordingly the secretary OF the navy
has sent orders to the United states
steamer Detroit, now in Florida, TO pro-
ceed at once to Livingstone on the guii
coast Of Guatemala TO protect Aherl- :
can interests. The Montgomery, now at
staten island, has been ordered TO re-
lieve the Detroit of the work OF look
ing after flibusterers in which she mas
heen engaged.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
Murdered on a Freight Train.

Cleveland. Oct 19.-While riding into
Elyria on a Lake Shore freight train,
Roman Operstanki, whose home is in
Pittsburg, was attacked by three high
wavmen, who were also aboard the
train. Operstanski showed fight and as
a result was shot, the ball entering the
body between the fifth and sixth ribs.
The hghwaymen made their escape.
Operstanski was brought to Cleveland
and placed i'm the Huron street hosp r
tai where he died from his wounds
The murderers are thought to be mem
bers Of an organized gang which fire.
ouent the line of the Lake Shore rail-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
r.,e,ger, Case in Jury's Hands.

Chicago. oct. 19-Adolph l.. Luet-
gert's fate is now In the hands Oh tne
Jury. Late Monday afternoon the
twelve citizens who hold the power OF
life or death in this case were dis-
missed to their room to deliberate ana
formulate their verdict. States Attor-
ney Deneen finished the closing argu-
ment for the prosecution shortly before
3 o'clock, and Judge Tuthill then read
his instructions to the Jurors
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
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Thtcayo Alderman shot.

Chicago, oct. 19.--Alderman Joseph a.
Haberkorn of the Nineteenth ward was
shot and dangerously wounded at 2
o'clock Sunday morning In quarrel
which was the finale of a clam-bake
held at Albert Florus road house. 1857
West Harrison street. Two bullets fired
from the revolver of George Jensen, his
assailant. took effect, one perforating
the neshy part of the left hand and
severing the middle finger at the first
Joint, and the other lodging in the abdo-
men.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
LOWERING TO Be TRIED.
Secretary of War AIger Orders a
Court-Martial.
Fl. sHERIDAN's LATEST SCANDAL.

The Secretary viii See to 1t That the Trial
Board Is an Impartial One-United States
Supreme Court Advances the Case of
Durrant. the Alleged San Francisco Muir
derer--Death of President McKinleys
Family Physician-Capital Notes.
Washington, Oct. 19.-The war depart
ment has made formal announcement
of its action in the matter of the Lover
ing Hammond case at Fort Sheridan.
Secretary Alger's statement is as fol-
lows:
1.-THE war department has sent instruc-
tions to Major General Brooke, COM
manding the army of the department of
the Missouri, directing that. in view of
the unusual and severe treatment ad-
ministered to Private Hammond by
Captain Lowering, and if Captain Low
ering has not already applied for court
Of inquiry to investigate the charges
against him, Captain Lowering be sum-
moned to appear before a court-mar-
tial."
Personnel of the Court Martial.
The officers composing the court-mar-
tial will be appointed by Major Brooke.
but the secretary of war has not aban-
doned his interest in the case, and the
authorities here are determined that the
personnel Of the courtmartial shall be
such as TO insure a Thorough and i'm
partial inquiry. Captain Rogers report,
which was forwarded to Secretary AL
ger. confirms i'm all respects the charg s
published Private Hammond was
| dragged by the heels down a fight of
steps and across the parade ground. and
was at the same time prodded with a
sword i'm the hands Of Captain Lowering
Did Not Struggle or Rebel.
There is no evidence or even claim
that Private Hammond struggled or re-
belled. He simply remained passive ano
| Informed the officer that If he went he
| would have to be carried. Thereupon ]
appears that Captain Lowering lost hi
temper or took advantage Of an oppor
tunity to satisfy a grudge. and ordered
four men to tie a rope to Hammond
feet and drag him to the room Wher'
the court was seated for the trial OF OF
ferses against discipline. Captain Rog
( ers renort will not be made public II
full Secretary Alger contents himsel
with giving the gist Of the contents
which are substantially as above stateo
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
Non-CatItolic Marriages valid.

Lima, Peru. Oct. 19.-The senate has
passed the bill declaring non-Cathoiic
marriages valid and providing for
civil register for such marriages one
wears time is given for registration
The bill will now be submitted to the
chamber of deputies, and If it is not
passed by that body will be submitted
TO joint session of the two chambers
1t will probably pass.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
nisohnrred from the MilitIa.

Springfield. Ills, Oct. 19.--Adjutant
General Reece has issued an order
granting honorable discharges from the
service of the state TO the following en-
listed men: Private A. b. Porter OF
company Il. Sixth infantry, ]. N. c.. at
Geneseo. and TO Boatswain's Mate Rob-
ert II. Ritchie of the First division. First
battlion, Naval militia of Illinois, at
Cbfcapo
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19

Milwaukee, Oct. 19.-George M. Hoxie.
a step-son and former law partner Of
BENJAMIN Goldberg, who was arrested
Saturday for perjury, was taken into
custody at waupaca Monday morning
on a similar charge. 1t is alleged that
IN endeavoring to explain away some
facts during the Goldberg disbarment
proceedings, Hoxie failed TO tell the
truth. Although young man Hoxie
has built UP a good practice at his home
In Cllntonville. Via
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
c,,cooo Hotel in Trouble.

Chicago, Oct. 19-The Lexington Ho-
tel Building company, incorporates
made an assignment Monday morning.
with Adelbert Bachelor. proprietor OF
the hotel, as assignee. The liabilities OF
the company are $i,O7s,OOO and the as
sets $3.50. .749. 30. A bill for a receiver was
filed Saturday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
niyiIan,Is Declared.

Washington, Oct. 19.-The comptroller
of the currency has declared DIVIDENDS
in favor Of the creditors of insolvent ma
tional banks as follows: Fifty per cent
the Mutual National bank of New Or
leans, La; 20 per cent. the Columbia
National bank of Minneapolis, Mimi
10 per cent the Citizens National pank
Of Grand Island, Neb; 10 per cent. the
Firt National bank of Hillsborough, u
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
Kennedy Acquitted.

Kansas City. oct. 19.-John Il. Ken
nedy. who has been on trial In the
criminal court for the past week
charged with being the leader OF the
Chicago and Alton passenger tram rod
berry at Blue Cut, in December last
has been acquitted. Nine ballots were
taken. The first resulted 8 to Tor ac'
a1
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
DEDICATION OF TELESCOPE.
Gift of Mr.. YerIxes To BE Presented Thurs
day-Exercises Begun.

Chicago, oct. 19.-Monday were be-
gun the exercises in connection with the
dedication Of the great Yerkes observa-
tory at Williams Bay. Wis. Until Fri
day evening the events attending the
dedication will continue, and they are
considered of foremost Importance in
the scientific world, marking, as they
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
Took His Own Life.

Butte. Mont. oct. 19.-John w. Baker,
formerly assistant city treasurer. killed
himself by shooting himself through the
head. Baker came to Butte from Phll-
adelphia and his brother is private sec
retary to Senator Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania. The deceased was widely known
in railroad circles and was formerly win
the Northwestern in Chicago and Union
Pacific in Omaha.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19

do, the opening of the largest telescope
i'm the world. Conferences at which pa
pers on astronomy by prominent profess
sors are read will occupy the time until
Thursday At 1880 that day the formal
presentation Of the telescope by Charles
T. Yerkes and the acceptance by Presi-
dent Harper Of the University OF Chi
cago will occur. Friday evening the eX-
ercises will conclude with a reception
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Yerkes at the
University of Chicago. n
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
Presidents Physician Dead.

washington. Oct. 19.-Surgeon Cen
eral Newton l.. Bates of the navy, the
presidents family physician, died at the
shoreham hotel at half-past Mon
dav morning of a renal trouble. lie
was appointed surgeon general ABOUT
two weeks ago to succeed Surgeon Gen.
eral Tryon and was obliged on account
of the illness which finally resulted IN
his death, to take the oath of office In
he'd. His illness at this time was not
regarded as serious, but developed
alarming symptoms within the last day
or two and then grew steadily worse
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
Wan, Reduction I'm Duty.

Paris, Oct. 19.-The municipal council
of Paris passed resolution Monday
asking the government to make a re-
duction of francs In the customs duties
on grain.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
p..,, NJ Admiral worden.

washington, Oct. 19.-Admiral john
T, worden, retired, died in this city
Monday. He commanded the Monitor
during its engagement with the Merri-
mac in Hampton Roads during the late
war In 1886 he was retired with the
s,ll rank and pay of an admiral, the
orIv instance of the kind. He also re-
ceIved the thanks of congress for his
gallantry in the war.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
CHARLES A. DANA DEAD
Famous New York Editors Life
Work Finished.
WAS CONSCIOUS TO THE LAST,

All the Members of His Family Were at
the Bedside and Bidden Farewell by the
Dying Man-Directed the Policy of His
Paper from the Sick Bed from June
Until Few Days Ago Sketch OF
His Eyentful Life.
died at 1:20 o'clock Sunday afternoon
at his home at Glen Cove, l.. !. He was
i'll little more than five months, but
ii was not until about three weeks ago
that it was known that his illness was
mortal. on June he was in the office
of The Sun apparently strong and
hearty. The next day he was taken III
and he has not visited New Yorly since.
Until three weeks ago, however, he kept
in touch with his paper and directed its
policy from his sick bed. Cirrhosis OF
the liver was the immediate cause of hiS
death.
On Saturday DIR. Hall, one of his medl
cal attendants, announced that Mr.
Dana could live but few hours and
the members of his family were noti-
fled. They hastened to his bedside and
all were with him at the end. He knew
that he was dying and bade them good
bye He was conscious and calm to the
last. There were present his wife, Mrs
Dana: his son, Paul Dana; his daugh'
ters, Mrs. w II. Draper, Mrs. j. w
Brennan and Mrs. William Underhill
with their families. and L. o. MaeDan'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-19
sketch of His Caaeer.

sketch Ot HIS taaeer.
Charles A. Dana was born in Hinsdale.
N. H.. Aug. s. 1919. His boyhood was
spent in Buffalo, n. Y. where he worked
in a store until he was Is years old.
He entered Harvard in 1899, but after
two years was compelled to leave on
| account Of serious trouble with his eye
sight His earliest newspaper expert
ence was gained in the management of
| The Harblnger, which was devoted to
social reform and general literature.
| After two years work on Elizur
| Wright's Boston Daily Chronotype. he
| Joined the staff of the New York Trib-
une in 1S47. The next year he became
one of the propretors and managing edi-
tors of The Tribune, post that he held
until April 1, 1862
During the first year of the civil war
I the ideas of Horace Greeley and Dana
in regard to the proper conduct of mill
itary operations were somewhat at va
! rance: and this disagreement led to the
| resignation of Dana, after fifteen years
! of service on The Tribune. In 1863 he
ywas appointed assistant secretary oil
| war. which office he held until after
Lees surrender. He was a stanch advo-
J cate and friend of General Grant. anc
the latter owed to Dana much for his
| rise as a commander. In June. 1865, ne
! | came to Chicago as editor of the Chica'
go Republican, and remained with thai
paper until June of 1866. He then re
/ ! turned to New York and in 1867 organ
! lied the stock company that now owns
The Sun, and became its editor. Th'
! first number of The Sun edited by Dana
I appeared Jan. 2S, 1868.
Independent and Outspoken.
He made the paper Democratic, inde
pendent and outspoken. His criticism
of the civil maladministration during
! General Grants terms as president LEI
| TO a notable attempt on the part of tina
| administration in July, 1873, to take hin
r from New York on a charge of libel, t
9 be tried without jury in Washington
: police court. Application was made t
the United States district court in New
: York for a warrant of removal, but in
q remarkable decision Judge Blackford re
, fused the warrant holding the propose
k form of trial to be unconstitutional.
Q In 1855 he planned and edited. wit
+, | George Ripley. the New American En
cyclopedia. the original edition bein
COMPLETED in 1863 With General Jane
Is III. Wilson he wrote a Life of Ulysse
c s Grant" and in 1857 was first pub
a lished his Household Book of Poetry
lie A Collection Of the Best Minor Poems {
H. the English Language" which wer
lie through many editions. In 1888 he edi'
IT ed, with Rossiter Johnson, Fifty Pei
I'd feet Poems" Charles A. Dana's pei
s. sonality was identified in the publ
mind with the newspaper that he ~dite
He had recorded no theories in journa
ism other than those of common sens
=, and humanity. He was impatient
7u prolixity cant and the convention
,e !, standard Of news Importance.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

Proposals FOR erection OF school buildings
|. ). Indian service. Cheyenne and Ara
pahoe agency, Darlington, Oklahoma.
August T. 1897. Sealed proposals. endors-
ed: Proposals for erection of school
Buildings and addressed 10 the under
signed at Darlington. Oklahoma. viii be
received a this agency until o'clock o
m. of Thursday. August q. 1897 for fur
nsshing the necessary materials and labor
required u the construction and compile
ton Of the following buildings on Ara
pahoe boarding school site IL miles. more
or less from Darlington. Okla holna VIZ.
One % brick Dorm-torN and one % frame
Clubhouse. all in strict accordance with
plans and specifications which may be ex-
am:ned az the Indian office Washington.
u. g, the offices Of the Journal, Of Kan
sas City. Missouri: the Cap;tsL OF Topeka
Kansas: the Eagle. OF Wichita Kansas
and the Republican, OF FL Reno Oklaho-
ma and al this agency.
For any additional information apply TO
\. Z. Woodson, Major. l. 5. A. Acting
Indian Agent d57-2lt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07
East

Leave Arrive Arrive
No Wichita Louis Paris.
10s = 8 pm IS q. m SIS q II
iGa $40 pm so z. n $40 ?. m
lao 900 g n Local Freight carries Pas'.
Eastern Train Arrives:
No
To- 5:i5 N
$40 !. II. Local Freight carries Pas'g'-s
CONNECTIONS.
No To- s.. LOUIS Asil-Has recl,-fn-
.Ha.r cars seats free) TO ST Ions e q
p,,li1naa irawi7g-roon sieepers 10 None,
connects al Pisrce C.ty. No, with M sSS
so- Doints il indian Territory va Naosno
80 Eorett with No. 5. the Texas Is-ns.S4
sycstibi,led) which has reclining crai- -.
eats freel, Pullman dr3wiag-roor-1 sle-n
- N Galveston VIA Paris and Dallas -
St~trc cars Taliriaa 10 Dallas; cono4--s
Go-,ft with No ?. which con-ec.s -
I.rsan S.at.oE. 81 Louis, with al Ines Ca
he essr. north and southeast
No 10. ST LOUIS Lln!ted-Eas recIintar
char cars seats freel and Pullman Ru1ss
Ira2frS-rsom sl<epcrs 20 81 Lssu.s Re-
Ginning chair cars tsests free and Pullman
Palace Sleeper Monet 10 Dallas Tex "a
Paris Connects at Mopett EstA No ! for
points n Arkansas and Texas. Connects
81 Monet; with No. 4 rhtch connects at 81
Louis Urioa station with All INES -ur me
eas., roth and southeast
ThroEsh tickets on sal 10 all poinss
Fur further Information caIl or or ad-
dress z. Q EoAG.
City r.cke. Agent
Or l. r DELANEY. Deas, As.nt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

KANSAS MIDLAND RAILWAY

Direct connections made at Burton with
the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe for
points in Western Kansas, and at Els
worth with the Union Pacific for Denver
and all Colorado points.
Depot corner Douglas and Mosley avenue
G. II. WHITNEY,
Agent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

FOR SALE-MISCELLAN
gNN0O~S0~0O0NNNNO-NON~oON
FOR SALE-Cheap. A barn and chicken
yards. Inquire 54f Ohio d66-6;X
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

WANTED-To buy a good secondhand
single buggy or phaeton. Address J. E.
Hare, Peotone, Kan d7O-6tx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

0~1\C(7(0O7O0N0ONO0~0~N~0~
WANTED-To buy for cash ; or room
cottage within or 10 blocks from center
of city; give location and address. Ans
wer, 'F." Eagle Office d7O-2.x
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

WANTED-Traveling men representing
hardware to carry side-line on commits
SION. W. d. Monjay. SIS " Market.
d7D-9ty
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07
FOR SAIF-REAT FSTATE
MISCELLANEOUS

MANDOLIN Guitar and Banjo lessons
5lo y. Topeka. Special rates 10 beginners
for a short time d7O-6fx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07
GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
20 THE EAST.
BEST DINING CAR SERVICE
IN THE WORLD.

The ROCK ISLAND 10 foremost n
adopting any advantage calculated 70
improve speed and give that luxury.
safety and comfort that popular pat
rona6s demands. Its equipment Il
thoroughly complete with vestibuleA
trains. magnificent dining cars, sleep
ers and chair coaches, all the most ele-
giant and Of recently improved pat.
terms.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

WANTED-ReIiable agents TO sell New
York Life Insurance in Kansas and Okla
hom2. Apply to Walker & Luling. Gem
era Agents dl5-26t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

FOR SALE-Brick block on Douglas ave-
nue.. centrally located, all rented pay
irg big interest on price asked. Also >
or vacant lots on y. Lawrence. east
front, near 10th street. VIII sell at
great sacrifice. Cash only. Klondvke.
Eagle office. 5g-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

WANTED-To buy a small barn to move.
Anchor Trust Co.. 143 y. Main dGs-4tx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07
AGENTS WANTED

-eooO-OoO~~O~-o~o-~-~-O- o~-~-~-o.o0o~-~~~
ADMINISTRATORS man to handle agents
for Telephone Tablet and Specialties
Pays 5000 a year. Enclose stamp We
tory Mfg. Co, Cleveland, o. 7-15-21-s-7-2l
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07
WICHITA AND WESTEr

CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND AND PACIF-
&c RAILWAY.
Time table effective Sept. IL 1885
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

WANTED-Good girl for general house
work. Apply Immediately sS3 Waco Ave.
d6S-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

WANTED-By midale-aged man strictly
temperate and reliable who has spent his
l-fe in office work and knows the whole
southwest in a business way, a position
al living wages. Can give any reference
required. Address office" care Eagle
d65-ftX
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

Proposals FOR erection OF school buildings
I. $. Indian service. CHEYENNE ana Ara-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07
MISSOURI PACIFIC.
= 1

Leave East Bound:
Train No. 10, kansas and Ne
braska Limited" for Fort Scott
and st. Louis .............-.....2 81
Train No. c. Kansas City and st.
Louis EXpress ....I VI
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WANTED-A girl to do laundry work at
Womans Exchange, 2l6 y. Main. ds2-tf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
WANTED,

BY A COLORED WOMAN, SITUATION
as cook or chambermaid. Good bread
maker, and can do plain washing GOOD
recommendations Apply at "a west
Leigh street, city. mn gilt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
INTERESTING OCCASION.
NorfoIIs Y. NJ. c. A.-Hailroad
Arbor-Dny.


NORFOLK VA. March S-(Special)-
The exercises attending the celebration
Of the thirteenth anniversary OF the es-
adjustment Of the Young Mems Chrls-
tian Association of Norfolk held In the
Academy Of Music yesterday afternoon
were quite largely attended. The lower
floor of the building was reserved Tor
men. and was crowded. while the balcony
WAS filled with ladies and gentlemen. ON
the stage were seventeen members OF
the association. fifty members OF the
Mackenzie choir, and 80 of the Boys
GOSPEL Army. besides the pastors of the
churches Of the city. members OF the CITY
Council. and other officials.
The services consisted Of songs and
invocations. and addresses by Hon. W. X
Mayo Mayor of the city. and Rev. II. w.
Battle. ID. D.. of Petersburg. Both ad-
dresses were able and eloquent and were
listened to with Closest attention.
The annual report of Mr.. W. w. Vicar
secretary Of the Board Of Directors,
showing the work done the last year and
ceived with applause. The membership
has increased from AS last year to 666
this. In every line of Christian work II
is evidenced that the growth in numbers
has been attended by q like growth in
activity in Christian work.
SEABOARD AIRLINE.
The Seaboard Airline railway has re-
Gently organized an industrial depart
ment. having for its object the develop
ment Of the territory through which the
line runs. Mr.. John r. Patrick. native
of North Carolina has been placed in
charge Of this department, and he Will
bend every energy to the development Of
the country traversed by 800 miles OF the
Seaboard system.
The SeabOard has been instrumental in
founding many towns along its line, and
in order 10 have these beautifed by
proper shade-trees, which are lacking in
many of the towns, the company has set
apart St. Patrick's-Day as arbor-day,
and the people along the line are asked
TO observe it by the planting of suitable
shade-tTees.
l am informed that all the towns, large
and small have made prompt response,
signifyinC their intention of observing
the day as requested.
Personal.
Mr.. r. II. Pannill has been appointed
general freight and passenger agent Of
the Norfolk. Virginia Beach and South
ern railroad. Mr. Pannill entered rail-
way service when IA years of age as
telegraph operator on the Atlantic-Coast
Line. and has. as the result Of hard work,
attained his present position az the age
Of % years He is believed TO be the
youngest genera, freight and passenger
agent ia the country. lie is u native Of
Petersburg.