Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
BLACKsBURG POINTS.
Beef Inspection-Riiie Practice
EieIG-Dny-PerSOna

RLACKSBURG VA, April A--CSpe-
claL) 1.-The Town Council has passed an
ordinance requiring that all beef on the
market shall be inspected previous to be-
ing offered for sale. The institute au-
thoritles likewise require the beef used
there TO be inspected. Tho regulations
are being rlgidly enforced by DR.. i. p.
Niles, State Veterinarian, and several
animals have already been condemned.
This is creating quite commotion among
the butchers, but the wisdom Of such SAM
tary regulations cannot be questioned,
and the action Of the authorities is
heartily supported by public opinion.
Rev. George T. Gray, senior chaplain Of
tho institute, has returned from Cincln-
natl, where he has been under treatment
for some weeks for cancerous growth
on the face. Mr.. Gray returns IN greatly
improved health, very much to tho gratI
ncation OF his numerous friends. The
troublesome growth has been removed
from his face, and no has gained very
much IN general health, Weighing fifteen
pounds more than when he left.
RIFLB PRACTICE
Your correspondent witnessed this week
n preliminary practice OF the cadets from
which Colonel ShankS will select the team
TO compete for the prize offered by tho
government. Some excellent shooting was
done. The best score made was that OF
Mr.. Summerson, who struck the bulls
eye at the distance OF 200 yards seven
times out Of ten shots, making o score
Of forty-fve out Of a possible fifty. I
believe that the best score on record in
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Cadet Ferneyhough is absent on leave
having been called to Washington, ID. c.,
by the serious illness OF his mother.
Professor W. b. Atwood and Mr.. WA
Y. Scott. a postgraduate student. have
been absent the greater part OF tho week
in Bedford county, examining tho or
chards for San Jose scale.
Professor h. 6. Price, Of the chemical
department OF the Institute, ACCOMPANIED
Captain John r. Johnson, Of Christians
burg. to-day ON a visit IL inspection 10
the very rich zine fields recently dis
covered in the eastern part OF the county.
Mr.. Harry Chapman, a prominent bust
ness-man OF Portsmouth, Va, and owner
OF the Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs, Is
visiting his sister, Mrs. j.. 4. Shanks, at
her home, IN Blacksburg.
FIELD-DAY.
Fleld-day at the institute will be OBJ
served again this year about the middle or
Nav The marked success OF last years
exhibition and the offer OF handsome
medals by numerous generous patrons
lend a heightened interest 10 the contests
this year There have been in conse-
ouenCe number of entries.
The tennis club Is arranging for n tour
nament to occur in the same month and
already each day the players may be seen
on the court practicing for this event.
The campus has been very bright for tho
last day or two with fresh young ladies.
who came 90 attend the Easter german,
which occurred last night. under the au-
spices OF the Institute German Club. and
more than one sad face may be seen
among the cadets as these fair visitors
take their leave.
Tho Monday Literary Society has Sc
lected It's speakers 70 represent Il at tho
annual celebration June 14th. They are
as follows: Final President. Mr.. g. w.
Cochran. Frederick county, Va; Orators
Mr.. Julian A. Burruss. Richmond. Va.
and Mr.. W. n. kaw, Montgomery county,
Va; Debaters-Mr Lawrence Prlddy
Charlotte county Va. and Mr.. John Y
Guenout, Of Pilot. Montgomery county,
Va. Mr. Benjamin Harrison. Jr., OF Pc
tersburg. Va, VIII. aided by corps OF
courteous assistants. show the audience
every attention and courtesy.