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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

Their, are about ninety different
lines OF ocean steamships which make
business of ma ding regular
communication between ports Of the
United States and the ports of the rest
ot the world Thrre-fourths Of the-s'
lines, about seventy. connect our coun-
try with the old world. yet OF all theS
only three of the steamship companies
bolong to the United States. Further.
connecting this country with Europe
there are more than sixty lines. -
these tho International Steamship
Company Of the United States ls the
only one using the transatlantic route
ana dying the American nag Its fleet
consista OF the ST Louis and the 81.
Paul, recently built. and four other
American ships built IN this country
more than twenty years ago-in oil
six Amcrican-hnlt vessels. The other
ships OF this American Line, as Il Ia
usually called. consists OF six foreign
built steamers, two Of which, the New
York and the Paris, were admitted Ivy
congress TO American registry to en-
cuurage the building OF the 81. Louis
and the St Paul, and four Of which fly
the English flag. Another branch OF
this American company conslsts OF
nine steamships built abroad and oper-
ated under the Belgian nag, this
branch OF the line is commonly deslg-
mated the Red Star Line. our oily
line to Asia is the Pacific Mail Lime,
which carries on It's trade by means q
three American-bullt steamships and
one forsign-huilt. our only Australian
line comprises two Amencan-bullt YES
sells. one British vessel, one Hawaiian,
and one foreign-built admitted by CON
gress to American register. Taken al
together our dccp-sca commerce that
!s. our trade with foreign portS-Was
rs far as our Nag was con-
corncd. for the past year In fever
than ninety ships, about half of which
Ncre engaged in plying To and FROM
the West lndies,-lron Age,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Hids viii h- reviewed by the Com
mittcc ON Streets and Public Ways. At
the office of the Auditor and Police
Judge of the city nf Astoria, until 10
O'Clock a m. Monday April the 96th.
1897, for constructing crossing At In.
tcrscctlon Of i2th and bond STREETS in
the city Of Astoria. Oregon. work to be
done In accordance with plans and
specifications on file with the Auditor
and Police Judge.
Warrants In payment therefor will
be drawn on the road and crossing
fund
Right reserved 10 reject any or all
bids. FRANK L. PARKER.
Chairman Committee on Streets and
Public ways.
Astoria. Or, April %. 1897
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24
DRAwBRIpGE FOUNDATIONS.

Proposals will be received until noon
of April 80, 1897, by the Northwest Con-
struction Company at their Office In As
torla, Oregon. for the furnishing of ma
terlal and construction of n pivot pier.
consisting OF grillage and concrete and
OF a draw protection and end piers,
consisting of piles and oribbing, for a
steel draw bridge over John Days
river on the line OF the Astoria & CO.
lumbia River Railroad Plans and
specifications may be seen and blank
forms OF proposals furnished at office
Of undersigned. Satisfactory bonds Will
be required Of the successful bidder
The right TO reject any or all bids Is
reserved.
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24
U. S. PROPOSALS FOR PROVISIONS

OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE IN
SPECToR. 18TH DISTRICT, PORT
LAND, OREGON. APRIL. TO- 1897.
Proposals will be received at this Of
flee until 12 O'Clock m. on Saturday,
the twenty-fourth day Of April, 1897.
for furnishing and delivering provis-
ions for vessels and light stations In
this district during the fiscal year to
end June 80. 1898. Forms Of proposals
and printed instructions giving full
particulars as to the articles required,
and the terms of delivery and pay
ment, can be obtained at this office.
The right is reserved TO reject the
whole or part OF any or all bids, and
to waive any defects.
JNO. p. MERRELL,
Commander, u. S. Navy.
Inspector 18th Lighthouse
District.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice Is hereby given that The
uul mrrtinR ~ tho ntockhuldcrp ~ the
Astoria building and Loan ARsoc .ation
Ntl be- held at the oitiop 81 the '"r.
rv,ary On Tuesday. May II, 1897, for the
purpnn' of gaoctlnE directors 10 serve
pno S~ar
Tho oloctlnn VIII be by ballot, ana
viii D. held from O'Clock p m. until
s O'Clock p. IN.
ClfAS, 3. WRIGHT. Proa.
Attest FRANK l.. PARKER.
Secretary
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

The annual mc.tlng OF the stock.
holders 81 thr Astoria Iron Works viii
b" held al their orico on Saturday.
May !. 1897. At p m. FOR the purpose
NJ clco,ing directors FOR the ensuing
year and th- transaction OF such buA.
lnrpsa M may properly come before the
meeting
Hy niNi-r Of tho board ~ DiNciorr.
JOHN FOX. President
Attest. q, n. PftAEL. Sec
Astoria, Or April 20. 1897.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24
FAITH IN OREGON.

WORK 90 tho Astoria .srasi1c.G ~ hlc
rad Ia being pushed. and Mr Hprrck.
irs Win owns thr co0 Ray a Rose
berg. has bought big nAwm.il. pr.
HunNby tp have It handy IN getting
out material fpr construction The
man who keeps his eye on Pasoo and
puts Hs faith m Oregon iu not going
Ia bc lost from this tim" On -sStaUr.
man
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

When a cold is contracted. cure It
at once. One Minute Cough Cure will
set you on the road to recovery in
a minute. 1t will cure pneumonla.
bronchitis. Group and all forms Of lung
and throat troubles. Charles Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

When the spring time comes, gentle
Annie like all other sensible persons.
will cleanse the liver and renovate
the syetem with DeWltt's Little Early
RRsers, famous little pills for the liver
and stomach all the year round.
Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

Tortise-shell combs are generally cut
by hand Bone combs are machine
made. The teeth of fine combs are cut
by very delicate saws. Metal combs
are nearly always made by machinery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

A pair OF gloves passes through about
200 hands from the moment that the
skin leaves the dressers until the
gloves are purchased by the intending
Wearer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

Sot only acute lung troubles. which
may prove fatal ln Il few days, bur
ola chronic coughs and throat troubles
may Nrcrvc immediate relief ana Boo
permanently cured by ono Minute
Cough CURE. Charles Rogep
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

Torturlng, iching. scaly skin erup-
tlons, burns and scalds are soothed
at once and promptly healed by De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. the best
known cure for piles. Chas Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24
Astoria and Columbia
River Railroad
TIME CARD.

Trains leave Seaside for Astoria a
1880 a. m. and D. m. daily
Trains leave Astoria for Flavel Al
a. m. and D. m. daily.
Trains cave Astoria for Seaside q
1880 a. m. and p. m. daily.
Trains leave Flavel for Astoria at 90
a. m. and 2:5s D. m. daily
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

TO CURE A COLD ~ ONE nAN,
Take laxative Rromo Qulnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It
fails TO cure. 25c. For sale by Chas.
Rogers, Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24
a sNAr

For sale cheap and on easy terms.
four choice building lots In Meclurrs
Astoria For particulars call on Howell
s ward 80 pond street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24
MARINE NEWS.

The schooner Leeds loft up river yes
terdhy.
Ths schooner Jennie Stella put 10 sen
yesterday
Tho steamer Quecn sailed FOR aan
Franclsoo on time yesterday
The china steamer Chittagong IN due
today win another Oriental cargo.
lBorthwcka big HcDw was down from
Cable with u load Of wood yesterday.
The Alioe blanchard, lumber laden.
left out f1r Han Franclsco yesterday.
When tho ship ~. II, Macy reached
port on the last voyage 10 New York,
Captain AmeAbury son after stepping
ashore. entered hair-drca!nR saloon
Tor the purpos" ~ being trimmed rp
after his long s-a voyage The usual
prrlimlnarlcP having been arranged. the
barber asked tho captain In what uyie
hc would like 10 have h.a hair Gu.
We'll a-c here barber" said Amrs-
bury. confidently. " my wife In IN Jan.
an ana I am here In New York Nuw
guess you ought to understand jus,
about the style | want" II underiand
SIR said thc Intelligent barber
II Is nothing unuaual for arms ,r
legs 10 bo broken when struck by the
rrcoil of broken manila or hemp,n
hawSer that haA parted under too
eroa, strain. but when a steel hnw-
Fer lartm. the following from the Liy-
rpool Journal Of Commmerc. ~ March
sith viii show what terrible accl-
dent may occur: The steamer Tenn
plcmore left Liverpool FOR Baltimore
on the Goth of February ON March
"a heavy seas were encountered, which
carried away tho ships tuIder For
fifteen day. thu ship driftcl hoipiesiy
about the Atlantic Another Il the
th- opmpany'H stramrrs tho Ulster
more sighted the Tcmplemore. and u
WAS decided 10 azolsi the disabled YES
scl back in Liverpool \ hawscr was
therefore passed from the T"mplemorc
TO the rlstr1porr. and all went Well
untn within 800 or $50 miles on Fastnet i
when h-ayy weather was again met
with. The stcri hlwucr snapped. ard
sprlnging back upon the Tcmplemorc n .
,ol struck number Of officers and
men. and crushed them against an
erection pn the deck. The rJpe caught .
Captain Simpson and one Of the sea
men. tearing on the legs uf both men.
who died shortly afterwards from
their terrible injuries. and were buried .
At sea. Four other m,n were crushed. .
in each case their legs being fright
fully fractured
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24
COUNTY TREAsuREws NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given TO all parties
holding Clatsop county warrants in
doBcd prior to April 2 1895. to pre-
ncnt the same TO the county treas
urcr for payment, as interest ceases
thereon arter this date.
Dated this l9th day Of April. \. ID.
1897.
II. l., WARD,
Treasurer ~ Clatsop County. Of
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24
SEASIDE SAWMIhh.

A complete stock Of lumber on hanc
In the rough or dressed, Flooring rus
tic. ceiling and all kinds OF finish; mold.
lngs and shingles Terms reasonable
and prices at bedrock. All ORDER
promptly attended to. Office and yard
at mill. II F L. LOGAN,
Seaside. Oregon. Proprietor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

The Alioe blanchard. lumber laden.
left out FOR Snn Francisco yesterday
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

lIortbwtck'a big HcDw was down from
Cable with load of wood yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-04-24

Treasurer Of cla,sop County. o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

The launches will be arranged arounl
his rlatform. 80 that e. VIII be pos@iNio
10 step from the launches OH 80
thereon. The platform VII pc eAl- -
Zoe, In Size. and Il IS declared ~ 49,
who have planned tho enterpIf' 4"
,rcive naphtha lounche5 VIII move it d.
tny desired rate OF speed VIM" Io',
able limits and Will also be posses % y.
sufficient power 20 resist any unpleasant
action Of the current or tine tides.
on this platform the members OF mo
party may dance. take iuncheoh' or
promenade. The flooring VIII ue lou.
feet above the surface Il the water uH1
q rail- which will support heavy steer
netting will act rs a guard ag'llsl any
one falling overheard. This netuns WI
oo,slst OF a series Or doors, WAich C-i,
bo orened and admit the passage OF
ro~aone from the boats % the iialto ~, a.
Tho niatform will rest or b4Ise-"He
rou,5ation. and VIII be In no o1hsei VI
CoUausing or sinking.
Where the water feto idea oTis.na'eu
M ono seems 20 know Last year az
several o. the inland sumner resorts
nartics OF young people went our IN r0 ,,1,
ros,s and enjoyed what they calIel
"i,oio iuegars." which in reality were
,yator nlcnic parties il may haye peeh
~ e,irgestsd the elaborate water lele
,4c, N some genius. and that tho tnol +"'
given birth h. him. has almost iH q u'-s,
assumed the impor'"~-N OF se"'''''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
KINGS MIL COLONY.


Oucstion OF "a schOoi-cOntcmDi plated
HON cvvood improvements.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA. June z5.-6spe-
c-alD THE jamestown District school
BOARD net here to-day. and made "a pro-
pos.tion 90 Mr T. a. Courtney who zee
presents the Kings Mil Syndicate. ass 20
the terms on which they would erect n
school building az King NH for the
children OF that ncghborhoci and for
the polks settlers. TIE board VIII meet
again when The Kings Mil party is
ready 10 report The school bull 'ug II
built VIII be both comfortable su' neat
and be well supp cd with school furni-
ture.
Mrs. John Spencer Is much better, and
hopes 70 Doe out soon.
Rev Edmund Wills. of Sumter. S. g..
viii preach a. the Baptist church to-
morrow morning and night.
Mr. A l.. Washburn aud the northern
capitalists who own Homewo0d. formerly
h. Island, in James river. opposite
Kings MIL will erect a beautiful hotel
and lighthouses and q barn 5lXl54 feet
on the island II is also the intention
20 build q much larger and longer wharf
one that the Old Dominion steamers can
stop az. These Improvements will 20
ahead AZ once.
Mr. A. y. Smith went down 20 Norfolk
yesterday with his sister. Mrs. Ro. NJ
Hughes. 10 remain q short time
Misses Lillian Hill and Evelyn Gordon.
two Of RichmOnds most entertaining
girls. who attended the finals, left for
home this evening. charmed with their
entertainment here. They were tho
guests OF Miss Sue Webb, at the Wytne
residence, Palace Court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
this city ana IS me SON Of a Union vote

This city, and is the SON Of q Union vote
ram
The funeral Of Mr.. W. r. Hudson, who
died at his residence in this city. after
lingering Illness took place at o O'Clock
this morning and was attended ly Ma
giuIer Camp Of Confederate Veterans,
OF which Air. Hudson was q member.
lie was bonn in DluWi .ie county Va,
in 1872 whore he leaves one daughter, the
only surviving member of the family.
Mr. Hudson was q gallant Confederate
soldier. and was with Pickett in the
memorable charge at Gettysburg. Pa.
The work recently undertaken by the
committee appointed by the business
Men, Association and Common Council
to secure DE establishment of the free
delivery Of mails system I'm this city
continues undated. 1t Us non-partieau
movement I'm which Republicans and
Democrats have united 10 demand what
the Jaw says they are entitled TO.
Miss Florence May Holt is visiting rela-
tives in Petersburg. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

We are asserting in the courts our
right to the exclusive use OF the word
"Castoria." and pitchers Castoria." as
our trade mark
I Dr. Samuel Pitcher OF Iiyann.s.
Mass. was the originator OF pitchers
Castorla." the same that has borne and
does now bear the fac-simile signature
OF Chas. II. Fletcher or every wrap
per This IS the origina. Pitchers Cas-
toria" which has been used In the homes
Of the mothers Of America for over thirty
years. Look carefully at the wrap
per and see that Il is the kind you have
always bought and has the signature OF
Chas III. Fletcher on the wrapper. No
one has authority from noe 20 use my
name except the Centaur Company. Of
which Charles X. Fletcher Is president
SAMUEL PITCHER, b. ID.
March s. 1877.
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THE COCINADE CITY.
Election of OGlccrs-A launch Party
ffrfrfs.

y H
Briefs.
PETERSBURG, Va, June 26-(spe-
cIalJ-At the regular meeting Of Virginia
Council No. @. Jr. O. q. A. ~. held last
Might the following officers were elected
for the ensuing term Councillor r. ii.
johnson; Nicc-Councnlor. J. y. Andrews;
Junior Past Councillor. y. ". Hawkins;
Recording Secretary, R. w. Kruse; AS
sietHnt Eoc0rding Secretary D. T. Ed
muuj Financial Secretary. A. NJ. crow
dor; treasurer, IT, NJ Reams; Reprcs uta-
tive 90 Che State Council, A. D. Saundert
Alternate. q. j. Charles These officers
win Doe publicly installed July 81 by Depu-
ty-State-COuuciilor George a. Thompson.
PLEASANT LAUNCH PARTY.
A pleasant launch party rendered in
compliment to Miss Gllpin. of Baltimore,
and Miss Buat,cd. of Ccnueyiue. Md,
who are guests of Miss Peasants i'm this
city, went down the river this evening.
The party consisted Of the following
couples. bliss h,ssie Gipin. of Baltimore.
and Mr.. ~. g.. ROsser, OF Richmond; Miss
Catherine Busted. of CenUevlue. Md.
and Mr. Joseph Jackson of Richmond;
Miss Mitue $ Peasants and Air. Taylor
Harris. of Richmond; Miss Sarah Field
BERNARD and Dr. John Mann. Miss Marie
Ste.l and Mr.. John Hall Di. william
Shpnen and Mr.. Willie Friend stays.
Chlperon. Mrs. Carter II. Bishop.
FUNERAL OF MISS BOILING.
The funeral of Miss Jessie Boil
ling took place this morning from
Grace Episcopal church. of which she was
g. member. the rector. Rev. John BIdout.
ohcatiuG The church was crowded and
Che services impressive. Twelve young
lady friends of the deceased. dressed in
white. acted as honorary pall-bearers.
The dorM tributes Were very beautiful
GENERA. NEWS.
At the meeting of the Board Of Police
Commissioners last evening DC was de-
cidcj TO extend the service of police SER
ceauts from "a term of six months TO one
year The board discussed. but did not
act upon. petition signed by all Of the
officers and members of tEc CORPS asking
Chat each Dee granted q vacation OF five
days n year without cessation of pay.
Nr. ana Mrs. David Dun,ou and Miss
Lotue Johnston viii sail for Europe next
week. to- be absent until the fau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27


WILLIAIrblEG no, B B., june -'.- N'l'
rial l--rr. e.-.f,..l.e. .u.ut exercises of tue
CoIlae. of William and Mary concluded
~"''17 "a W ~. .r.-
last night with "a ullii'd"l te'..'" "-
lOuldl Iuu.'
Al o'clock tae neauli.ul lIn M-
one blaze of Asnt iion tne w 'i'- p
entrance back lniodbL ING ''"t GU
and from the TOP 10 inc uoltoiu i'o'-
The ballroom was 'i. 'u..5 '-"' -..,...
eldpoIalely decor a',"' 90. ,.,,,,
being In evidence al ,'-'5 '1' .-' ,,--...,.'l =.
lne nan were i'tl''t a.. $500 '.s,i.f,.
pytltp ll''t' M. a,...,-.aI rtr1-
ana between iN-ar "0lr t'..,
mids OF evergreen ana rare dN- "'''''.- %,
flowers. The aicoFe aL tNe hD' -i.- F." Gay
of the room was gorgeous array GA
floral loneliness.
The german. into which was INTRODUCED
many new and intricate hslrce, was .i
bv Ar. Charles Washington Coleman ana
Mr. l.. Gordon SchOOley with tt.r ac. use
toned grace They were dt.v .stcd by
Mr.. j. B. e.. Spencer. Mr.. james IJrle
Christian. and Mr. Harry Lamb
Among those present We noe th 20 .o"-
I'M. Ch4nerons-Nrs LrOn g. Tyler. Alfa.
ri ..il. nm Mrs. Van f.. Garrett. Alrs
C.Trgr - rarFfrr MIS- d. 3D. cole.
M t-f- l. sI-.rals .r1 .rrr D. ID.
T.ect,,, gttars were Mr. and .rs r.
~ E,,y-r Old Prirt: AIR.. aul NIs John
~ 500 Wiuians r. lf-s - a..
tf.res 0li point. win Mr. Charles vs..
Coleman WILLIAMSBURG: SIR. and 1lrs.
T~ofsss0r Eugn S. BIRD WILLIAMSBURG,
Mrs l.artyCail Macon. Wi.amslure VITA
Hon Lanes Lindsay Gordon. Sew York.
Mis- Nellie AI9yo. Richmond with Mr.
~ y coles Chatham. Miss Mamie
H. pfrbrnord with Mr. u er Coles.
p,tte,lv9ri9- Miss IIorerre Sweeney. WI
uar,eh,,ro VIM Mr.. a. d. Brrtor gotto-
tsav. Nfles r5ifh Jones Ricbf1ord ygIIm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
CHAsr, CITY.


CHASE CITY. VA. June %.-aspo .ia')
Tho prospects for bomufm hlUes.s OF
wheat and oats are very encouraging
and farmers are bus.ly engaged The
crops O. tobacco and corn arc growing
wei and are being thoroughly cultivated.
A large quantity of commercial fertilizer
has been applied. Labor is plentiful and
cheap. Nearly the entire crop of last
years leaf tobacco has passed out Of
the n nls OF the producers. Prices have
ruled low. and hence the circulating me-
dlum 81 scarce.
Tho political contest now approaching
mas not attracted much attention I'm this
county Elyson has many strong sup-
porters. while Tyler is also tie tayorite
of some. Hnnaloy, Mann and Las..ter
Tor Attorney are about even.
The. elevated situation of this place AID
tho wonderful mineral waters here att
tract a large number OF visitors for hca IN
and recreation.
Alr =. ST. Fry. manager of the Jefferson
Hotel Richmond, with his bride. have
been here several days on visit TO Mrs.
Dr. IT, J.. Burweh, sister OF Mr. Fry.
Professor james is having the South
sida Academy repairtcd and improved for
the opening OF the next session. his SIS
an institution Of high grade and is a
valuable acquisition 20 our community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

CHARLES CITY COZ kAHONNE june
o. lSpeclalJ During thc session % tho
Circuit Court being hclt hero Yesterday.
judge H. q. Gunter vacated th. bench.
and thc people. who desired 10 give exc
preaslOt 10 their feelings 40 the death 4
Judge r.. J.. Henley .ate Judge OF this
circuit.
Judge Isaac Christian Was called 20 no
Court. was elected secretary Hon. ID. j.
Tyler onered appropriate resolutions OK
respect 20 the memory ~ the deceased.
which were adopted NV Tyler Judge
Edmund Waddui. Hon. Manly H. Barnes.
q. A. Branch Hon. L. N Nance. Mr.
Enoch Martin. 81 James Ci,y county.
Judge Christian. and Judge Gunter spoke
IA teelire and euloeisrc terms OF Judge
Heuls-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
THE RICHMOND D1spArCH-sUNDAY. JUNE 81 1857.

this county A hugo wagon. with four
prnncing horses. bore some or the
happy lads and iassies, while carrh ScS
ard buggiCs conveyed the other guests
There were twenty-throe boys ana sfis'
besides n number Of grown tolk' In me
party chaperoned by Rev. Dallas Iucker'
a brother Of Mrs. Brown and Mrs
Tucker pretty german. a mammoth
picnic. and fun galore made tho houiS
and days feet so swiftly by mat the
gracious host and hostess are forever
onshrined IN tho memories OF the en-
t,re rartv. one miss. in rocount!rg the
measures. said: "Ard we ate twenty-five
ch lens NJ a meal besides lots Of other
things"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27
NEwPORT NEWS.
The Fight of the Republican Fac
tionS--Ncteran'S Funeral.

NEWPORT NEWS, June 26.-(special)
The Wise-lAmb faction Of the Republic
can party In this district has not given
up tic hght here over the distribution Of
the Federal patronage. though President
Mckinley has nominated Mr. Fred. Read.
tho city chairman Of The Bowden wing
or ihe porty, 10 be postmaster At the
request OF Colonel William Lamb. Sena-
tor Chandler has requested The Senate 10
osier he confirmation of the appoint
ment. ana - now looks as - the Aght will
be rcopcntd before the Senate Commit
Tee on Post-OMces and Post-Roads MI
W i, Hopkins. who opposed Mr.. Read. -
"h-@man OF the Wiae-Iomb faction in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

JETERSNILLE. AMELIA COUNTY.
Va, June 26.-(Special)-A series Of
daring robberies was committed at this
place night before last. Several houses
were entered. The private residence Of
Mr.. Schegel was entered from an upper
window. and the store keys Of Mr.
Schegei were taken from his pants
pockets. and the store was entered and
a small amount of money and some goods
taken. The houses OF Mrs. Daily and Mr.
Warmer were entered, but not much
taken.