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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
USEMENTS

SOWING THE WIND."-The New
York Empire Theatre success, Sowing
the Wind" which will be presented at
the Academy Of Music Thursday matt
nee n night, is q brilliant exception
to plays, and Is as much a literary tri-
umph as a dramatic one. The theme Is
treated with so much delicacy, the Ian
guage Is so clean Inc forceful. tina the
whole, from an intellectual point forms
a dramatic revelation. The conception
Of character Is keen and the grouping
excellent. Sale Of seats commenced yes
terday morning. The matinee prices
will be 30 cents to all parts Of the house;
children, % cents. Usual prices at night.
1892. '-"1492." the operate eNtrava-
ganza, which IL to be presented at the
Academy Of Music next Monday hight,
is In entertaining combination of catchy
music, bright dialogue, handsome scene
ry and costumes, and elaborate ~electri-
yal and mechanical effects. The com
pany his season is represented as n
strong one, including Stuart, the male
Patti" and Miss Helma Rawlston, a
young and dashing burlesque actress
and vocalist.
BANCROFT. THE MAGICTAN.-The
appearance Of Bancroft, the magician
with his wonderful and magnificent
spectacular production of magic next
Tuesday evening, September 18th, Is at
tracing more than usual interest, and
there will probably he n large audience
to witness the entertainment offered by
the noted exponent of mystery. Nearly
s100. 600 has been expended upon Ban
croft's production, and 1t is in The mos;
exquisite and artistic environment that
wealth can procure or genius suggest
that the celebrated magician introduces
his inimitable and bewIlderIng pro-
gramme of new Illusions. novel feats OF
magic. unexplained marvels and mas.
terpieces OF necrOmancy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
n BLE'TOy.

Master Guy Ashley, OF South Reser-
vo!r avenue. was among the large mum
Der Of cxcr:sioniS:a who took in the eX-
cursion To Washing ION yesterday. Dur
ing his s%ojourn there he will visit his
Master Aaron BiossinSham, of Kelley
avenue extended. has returned from q
several weeks visit 10 relatives at Will
iamsbu!g.
Mrs. j. w. Ashton. OF Tunstall avenue.
left yesterday for Philadelphia to spend
the month with relatives. She was ac-
c~ompanicd by her niece, Miss Florence
Davis and her nephew. Master Richard
Wake, who visited her.
AIcs;rs. Robert y. Harwcll and Willie
Mercer. of the ward, left yesterday on
.he excursion Of three days to Washing
ton. ID. G..
The Ladies' Enterprise Society of Nc
kendrec will meet this afternoon at 5
o'clock for election OF officers and other
important business.
Mrs. Bcttie HudgIns and her daugh-
ter. Miss Louise, OF Willoughby avenue
who spent several weeks In Mathews
county, have returned homo.
Another dry goods store VIII open in
the ward. Mrs. Parrot. proprietress, at
corner Of Park and Claiborne avenues.
Mr.. A. G. Sraulding is At home again
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Loyitt avenue after two weeks Ill
ness attic EeIroat for the Sick

on Levitt avenue after. two weeks Ill
ness otrthe Retreat for the Sick.
There Will be a speclaI meeting Of tile
Local Board OF Improvement or Bram-
bleton ward on Friday, the 10th instant.
at 1880 o'clock at Whites Office. corner
Pork and Brambleton avenues, 10 rec
ommend to the Police Commissioners Of
The city OF Norfolk II suitable person for
appointment to MI the vacancy now ex-
istlng In the police force OF that ward.
THE DISTRICT w, C.8T. u. :
! This body met yesterday morning At
the Park Avenue Baptist church. with
Mrs. Riley. the president. in the chair:
Mrs. freeman. secretary pro tenn. n
twenty-sevcn delegates present.
The address Of welcome was delivered
by Mrs. A. Moses. Response by Mrs.
Favllle. /
The noontide devotion was led by Mrs
NJ. l.. Webb.
a letter was read from Mrs. Waite.
urging that the district work for The
States law as to scientific temperance
instruction.
Adjourned at 1:2O y. M. for unch.
The convention ~reconvcned at 9 p. nj.
The remaining deg .rtB lert repeats
were then received, that on literary
showing that 30. lai pages OF temperance
literature w ben distributed in the
district since June l. 1897.
THE resignation of the superintendent
Of literature was accepted with regret,
and Mrs. Freeman elected In her stead.
Miss Annie Odcll was elected superin-
tcndent Of medal contests for unexpired
term.
Mrs. r.. IT. Jones reported that the
past year had been the most successful
in the history of The Florence Ciittcnden
Hume.
The report on Flower Mission work by
Mrs. Finohcr was highly interesting and
encouraging.
a very profitable mothers meeting
was then held. with Mrs. l.. c. Wade. OF
Brambleton, presiding.
This feature OF the session included
singing and rccitations. II Il splendid
paper on the habits and training Of chill
dren. by Mrs. George Watson.
Mrs. FaVillc furnished an elaborate
paper on scientific food and presented q
tabulnted comparison of wages, bearing
materially on the food supply OF the
masses.
Mrs. r. II. Jones offered resolutions for
adoption, thanking the pastor and dca-
cons for the use of Park Avenue Baptis;
church, also Mrs. Favillc and Mrs. Wat
son for their able papers IL others for
their contributions to the pleasure and
success OF The occasion.
The Atlantic City Union asked that
the next convention be held In that
ward.
Il was also moved and carried that the
State convention be invited to come to
Norfolk next fall.
This meeting was characterized by
deep interest on the part Of the mem
bers, encouraging reports Of depart
mcnt work, much excellence in prepar-
alton of papers and great personal con-
sccration and zeal in w. c.. Il. u. work.
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when We pcmora,tze tho stomach

BY excess or imprudcnce in eating, We
cannot hope to cscape The consequence
for any great length of time. The most
robust digestion must succuinb TO abuse
Of that important function. But suppos-
ing that we have been foolish enough to
cnfeeblo the stomach, is the damage ire
parable? Ey no means. The dyspeptic
has only to do two things to insure his
ultimate recovery. First. he should ADOPT
an easily diEcstihlc do. Second. he
Hostetter's Stomach Bitttrs. he leading
gastric invigoratorant of the age. The
multiform symptoms OF dyspepsia, and
tho almost inva riabie attendant disord-
ers, billioIsness and constipation. will us-
suredly cease to prosecute the sufferer II
the above advice g attended II. Who
that has suffered the torments thai
chronic indigestion inn!cts will neglect to
take advantage OF n remedy which. If
profession and the public is to be received
with que credence, is On absolute specific
for the complaint.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
PIRATES % BROOKLYN.

Brooklyn. N. Y, Sept. THE Brook
lyn-Pittsburg game postponed ut Pitts
burg on July 81, was played off at East
ern Park this afternoon and was won by
P~ittsburga. Hastings pitched a fine
game while Payne wa hit hard. The
last Inning was played in the dark, but
much to the surprise OF everybody not
one of the eighteen players kicked. At
tendance, loss. Score:
II Fl. e.
Brooklyn . . 30 0 3 0 0 0 0 % 6 6
Pittsburg :. 30 3 0 0 0 0 o. 10 8
Batteries: Payne and Grim; Hastings
and Merritt. Umpire Hurst. Time,
2:05.
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FOR SALE.

F OR SALE FOR CASIl-66 PIECES 10
Pipe, with two 10 in. US, two 10 in. Ell
bows. Twenty-Five S in. Y,s, and one S In
Elbow. a bbls. Rosendaio Cement, l Dbl.
Hose, l Iron Tank (about 2,O00 gal. ca
Pactty), a1 pieces No.. l Heart Pine Lum-
Der. $500 feet 5-4-!n. Ceiling, $50 feet 1xl0
16-feet Boards, dressed one side; 3 four
panel Doors. 3 Yellow Pine Newclls. 52S
feet &-in. Ceiling, 126 Porch Bulustrades,
100 feet Crown Moulding, 40 feet Cherry
Hand-Tail 1000 feet Miscellaneous
Boards, ~ Kegs Nails. Spades. Whcclbar-
rows. besides a large quantity of miscclla-
ncous Material and Tools. These articles
must be sold ut once and for cash. May
be seen upon the grounds at the new Gov
ernmen Magazine at ST. Julian's Creek,
near Gilmerton Locks. above Maynard.
Apply there se7-2t
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We Give Bargains!

NO hI ftfE-4a ~
Listen to the facts, all you
economically inclined line people,
and take note of the golden
opportunities we offer you il.
up-to-date ready TO wear
Clothing for Men, Boys and
Children. We have no Conf
petition in the clothing bust.
ness, for we manufacture all
our goods, therefore we give:
better goods for less money
than any other concern III the
city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
PAUL BLANCHARD IN PRISON.

Paul Blanchard, the sailor who muir
de!el mate Christensen of the bark In
gersoil on the high sea, n who was
brought here some time since, is now
serving his sentence In the Ohio State
penitentiary, having been sent TO that
institution for the term Of seven years.
He has been assigned to moulding work
in the hollow ware department. Should
this prove too hard a task for him, e.
lighter one will be selected. 1t IL stated
that n plea was made that Blanchard
be not given hard labor.
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IN NEED OF HELP.

A case of restitution in n family COM
posed Of mother and two little children,
has been reported to police h~eadquar-
ters. They reside at 217 Gibbs avenue,
The physician lately at
tending them certities that they are in
great need. Any aid for them left at
the police station will be sent to them.
TO the good people of Norfolk IL IL only
necessary to present a case of this kind
to their notice, and a Nrompt response
is the result.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
Engagement nnd wedding Kings.

A fine assortment OF the above arc to
be had at The Casket. and tho finest
stock ever offered of Sterling Silver for
wedding presents now In stock. and al
most daily accesslons. Midsummer
special sales so successful during mid
summer will be continued 30 DAYS
longer. More Of those SIC solid IL k.
.Elgin stem wind watches, and more
specials in diamonds. Remember. the
place, old No. 15S. new No. 31S Main
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
General Robert T.. Lee.
Soldier. Citizen and Christian Patriot

The new life of General Lee under this
title, writtn by DR.. Edmund Jennings
Lee. Mrs. Roger A. Pryor and others.
will probably prove, by far. the most
popular life of this great leader that
has ever been published. It Is a royal
octave volume. containing nearly 600
pages, beautifully illustrated and well
printed from good type by the Royal
Publishing Company, Richmond. Va,
who are selling 1t exclusively by sub
scrlption.
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Il

Mrs. G. II. Ironmongcr, who has been
visiting her parents, DR.. aud Mrs. Ii.
r. Dupuy. LEFT Monday night for her
home in Boston.
Rev. DR.. II. r. Johnson and the F:p-
worth League OF II Lekics Memorial
Methodist chuIcil. conducted services 9 I
the Union Mission on lower Church
street last night.
Mrs. Susan c.. Stokcley Is at home
again after being absent several weeks
visiting relatives AZ Roscdale, y. c.
Mr.. Mccain. Of Avenue y, has return
cd from 4 visit TO MiddleseN county.
The Atlantic City w. c. II. u. are re-
Iuested to meet this afternoon at 4
o'clock.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

summary: Earned runs--R!chmond
u; Norfolk. l. Home runs-Hargrove (2),
roster. Kelley. Two 'base htts-Elberfeld
W. Elsey, Stuart, Kahn, Chesbro. Bases
on balls-Of Weddige, g; off Mcfarland
D. Left on bases-Richmond, 10; Nor
1olk, 4. Struck out-By Chesbro, 2; by
Mcfarland. 8. Bases from being hit
Harsrove. Double plays-McDonald.
Stuart and Thornton; Wentz and Sny-
der: Stolen bases-Elberfeld (2), Stuart
INain (9. Foster (2). Umpire-Snyder,
time OF game-One hour and firty-five
minutes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
BuckIen's Arnica Salye.

The BEST SALVE in the world for
outs. Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum. Fever Sores. letter. Chapped
Hands. ~Chil!blains, Corns. and all Skin
Erupti0ns. and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price rs cents per box. For
SALE BY Burrow. Martin s. Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

VIRGINIA :-In the clerks office OF the
v Court of Law and Chanccry, Of the city
of Norfolk. on the 2ith day Of August, 1877.
In vacation:
II. L. Page ........ 49,. .......... Plaintiff
vs..
N. Burruss and others ......... DEPENDENTS
IN CIIANCIGRY:
The object OF his suit is to have partition
of the following property in 'hc CITY .ur
Norfolk, Va: "a That certain lease hold
property on Main street. known as Nos.
lS7. $50 and 19l. Old numbering, and bcliev-
ed to be- Nos. $53. So5 and So new numbers.
() Eighteen lots on plat OF Enterprise
Land company, and n strip OF land In Nor
folk county. fronting 9 feet > inches on
east side of Perry street, and running back
l27 feet. Affidavit having been made that
the defcndcnts, IN" creditors secured un-
der the deed from n. Burruss and wife to
r. s. Garrett. dated the 9th day of April,
1897. are TO the plaintiff unknown, they
are hereby required TO appear III the clerks
ofiico of this court within fifteen days
after due publication hereof and do what
may be necessary to protect their inter-
eSIS.
JUNIus a. COLEMAN. d. c.
BORLAND & WILCOX, y. q.
uu2o-w-iw
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HOW THE CLUBS STAND.
SENATORS BEAT COLONIES

Washington, Sept. 7.-McJames pitch
cd unusually well To-Day. striking out
min men, in n instance retiring the
side on strikes after Wilson's three
base hit, and not allowing Wilson to
score. Umpire Emslie was struck be-
low the knee by a pitched ball and will
be out of the game for several days.
Attendance, 1000. Score:
r.. II. e.
Washington :. % 3Oooo04x- 10 O
Louisville :. 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 OIL Z /
Batteries: McJames and Farrell; Ma
gee ,and Wilson. Umpires Emslie and
Heydler. Time. LEO.
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VIC Have Them Now.
A Full and Complete Line OF
Our S2.OO Pride.

They are neat and dressy, and all
solid leather. They are made at
same factory with same stock as
OUR $500 PATROL.
Marrow, medium and broad toes, both
to. be had only ait
HELLER'S SHOE STORE,
81 BANK ST., OPPO. COURT HOUSE,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
CHARGED WITH STEALING.

Andrew Upshur. a negro, was arrested
last night. charged with stealing $3.50
from MIR. Byrd. a fireman on the Vir-
ginia Beach railroad. Officer Dozier
made the arrest. The case will be heard
this morning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

Running sores, indolent ulcers and
similar troubles, even though of many
years standing, may be cured by using
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t soothes,
strengthens and heals. 1t Is the great
nile cure. ]. NJ. +. Trotter, Truitt 6:
and r.. L. Wilson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
SPLIT EVEN.


Hartford, Conn. Sept. Hartford
ana the Athletics split even to-day. In
the hrSt game the visitors pounded both
pitchers all over the lot. The second.
which darkness ended. was virtually a
gift to Hartford because OF the Phila del
Phians' haste for their train. Scores:
First anne
r. H. r.
hartford ). 30 O s 1910 -S 5 Q
Ath!etiHs -. . ....2 0 0 3 2 0 3-l4 % 2
Rattc:ics: Nitkcry. Frye and Roach;
Osborne and Fox.
Second game
r. Fl. E:
Hartford >. -. 81 4 o
Atnletlcs 49,. ........0 ] 0 0 OIL 5 l
Batt':!s: Ficke!y aad Roach; Cole
man and Tx.
NEWARK DOWNS LANCASTER.
Newark. u. J.. Sept. THE locals
broke the Lancister'n winning streak
to-day. Garrlck was 4 constant puzzle
west "'ceived ragged support. Score:
r. n. F..
Newark :. .....1 01O21O2x- 7 8 2
Lancaster :. 20 0 0 o o 0 0 o. <
batteries: Carrick and Rothfuss.
West, Roth and Wente.
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York to play off two postponed games.
They were played as a double header,
and the Giants took both. Attendance.
$500. Score.
First game
r. II. Z.
New York :. 20 4100010x -6 z 3
Cleveland :. 30 ! 0 0 0 0 0 0 OIL S .
Batteries: Seymour and Warner:
Cuppy and thinner. Umpircs O'Day and
Carpenter. Time. 1850.
Second game
r. II. e.
New York :. 49,. 40 x-4 7 0
Cleveland -. :. 20 0 0 0 1 0 OIL 10 0
Batteries: Rusie and Warner; Meal
lister and thinner. Umpires O'Day and
Carpenter. Time, 1922.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

Ever tried Rudolph & Wallace? NO
Well don't miss them this season. Fest
tailors on Nirginia's soil. seS-tf
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HOW THE CLUBS STAND.
JUST AWFUL.

Richmond, Va, Sept. THE locals
did terrible execution on the Norfolk
pitchers to-day, and the visitors were
never in the chase. Score:
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NEWARK DOWNS LANCASTER.
TIL LEAGUP.

GAMES YEsJ I!RDAY.
New York, 6; Cleveland. /.
Second game
New York, 4; Cleveland, 1.
washington, z; Louisville. 1
Brooklyn. 4: PittshurG, 7,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
GAMES TO-DAY,

Pittsburg in New York.
Cleveland In Washington,
Cincinnati In Brooklyn.
Louisville in Baltimore.
Chicago In Philadelphia,
st. Louis In Boston.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
What the Alleged Richmond Norfolk
Game Developed Into Yesterday.
THE CuHAlAG HAMS WERE LOSERS
Hartford and the Athletics split Even
-I.Hncnster I.Oses-NO Gnn,c ut
Paterson New York Encronches
Ola Ia Second -McJames
Won ELS Gnnie for the Senators.
WHERE THEY PLAY TO-DAY.
Norfolk at Richmond.
Athletics at Hartford.
Lancaster at Newark.
Reading at Paterson.

GAMES YESTERDAY.
Newark, 7; Lancaster, l..
Hartford, 8; Athletics, IA.
Secand game
Hartford. 6; Athletics. 1.
Richmond, II; Norfolk, 8.
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FOR RENT.
Truck Farm for Rent.

"Stockley" tHatton farm) one OF the
finest on Nansemond river. five miles frc17
Suffolk. 20 miles from Norfolk: 500 acres;
200 highly cultivated: new house: beautiful
nience for shipping on the premises; long
lease If desired: possession January LIST.
lS9S: rent per year. SG00.J. IT. BUTLER.
4lo Main street. Norfolk, Va. aul4-tf
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FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, offices and
wharf for rent. together or separately.
possession. Apply to BARTON MYERS
aul9-tf
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INDIANS LOSE TWICE.

New York. Sept. 7.-Tebean and tho
Indians came from Philadelphia to New
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

STORAGE ROOM TO LET in those rrtclr
warehouses lower end OF
street. east side. Apply to BARTON
MYERS. ouIo-tr
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

SCORE BY INNINGS:
Rlchmond $500. ......1 / 2 5-17
Nortolk 49,. -. ......0 0 00002l- 8
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For this week only we give n
iirst-class Mans Working and CT "a
business Suit. worth $500. now ..pleO1
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

a beautiful Plaid and Overplaid
Mems S~uits-Sul. round and = or
square cut. worth $50. now ......po.1S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

Mems Fine Dress Pants, Gle
E e. ~ nottern and good quality. 50. OK
So'eV, now ...... .......... ..-........p@s/S
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An elegant Clay Worstcd for
fine dress made up first class. &k 90
worth $l2.G0, amman. ............ PosIO
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Values We Offer You
This Week:

Mems first class Working
Pants, well made and good, worth
Sl.5o, now........ ........ -. ......., O1S
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WANTED-Trustworthy person to travel;
salary $3.50 and expenses; reference: en-
CLOSE Self.addressed. stllnped envelope.
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liens Fine business Pants.
good enough for dress. worth So, g. %
HOW .......... ~
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

MONEY TO LOAN IN SMALL
"FINANCE,"rk this Office.
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FOR RENT.-Valuable water front prom
erty located next Fort Norfolk, directly
opposite Atlantic Coast Line and South
or railway piers. Property contains two
Mcrs--others will be built ii necessary.
For terms apply to j. a. C.. Groner or d.
Lawrence Groner, Norfolk, Va.
augli-lmor3n
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WANTED.
AGENTS WANTED.

Misunderstanding to sell our line Of
Fine Lubrlcptfng Oils and Greases; SAL
ary or commission. THE ATLAS OIL
COS Cleveland, Ohio. : - au25:we-St
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FOR RENT.-A well-furnished front
room, with or without board. Also one
street, next Farmers Bank. Terms very
reasonable. Suffolk. Va. jy1n-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

MAN AND WIFE, or q ruung man, can
opiain board In private family, with use
ence exchanged. Address "Y." care OF
Nirginian office. ssa5-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20
REAcTIo,os
Occurred in New York Wheat Market Bears
Pounding Away.

New York. Aug. 19-Although the
wheat situation. this morning, was less
propitious for mountaineering prices, the
bulls were not dfsmayed and taking adj
vantage of the nervousness among shorts.
gave values a wild speculation that land
ed September at 95A cents. or less than
cents bushel under the coveted dollar
mark set by enthusiastic bulls for thar
option. At the very outcome nearly $780,
900 were counted on the market by foreign
houses.
This unexpected episode threw the pit
into temporary panic. but was imme-
dlately followed by vIotent recovery
which later developed into feverish bull
movement that forced values to the point
above mentioned. Sentiment in the most
conservative circles. this morning, how
ever, was in favor of some reaction from
the present level. ~
The wheat market was very irregular
In the afternoon. September reached the
highest price of the season. g5N, and then
went to pieces. selling of near the close
to "a, which was within Nc. of the lowest
point of the day and Y below last nights
closing. December was far the weakest
delivery, leaving on very heavy at 1lsc
decline from last night. Active unloading
and general pounding by the bears were
the features. Without export sales. bulls
found It impossible to keep up speculative
steam. and the crash which finally came
was right In line with conservative pre-
dictions earlier in the day..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-20

Meet Z. Boston sh6 ptscsss Fsalv-ss q
ThsIr Wesk. Z

Boston, Aug. 18.-Roadmasters from
nearly all the principal railroads "a
New England and New York. cosnpris-
ing the New England Roadmasters'
Association, met at the Revere House.
today. for their 18th annual convention.
President Hyland of Keene, N. H., was
in the chair. Five subjects were pre-
scented for consideration.
The discussion was ON the cost of re-
newing sleepers. from the time received
on the section until the last tie is re-
moved; second. the best form Of dresa-
ing double and single track In gravel
ballast: third. rail Joints; experience
with new devices; the mechanical, sci
entific and practical points in favor of
same CONTINUED. from 1885; fourth.
track tools Continued from. 1886;
Fifth. in which month shall the least O..
greatest amount Of labor be used in the
maintenance OF track to get the mos!
value from the yearly total cash allow
ance per section or mile Of track, sub
stantiated by facts from past expert
ence.
Tomorrow afternoon. the members IL
the association will be shown through
the subway. guests of the West End
Street Railway Co.. and will afterwards
go to Nahant for diner.