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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
Randolph center.


c. L. Hodges wac in Boston last week on
business.
Mrs NJ. L. washburn is visiting friends
here this week.
An s.l5. boy was born last week to Mr..
and Mrs. f. W. Williams.
Jennie Hodges went to Philadelphia
last week to spend the winter with her
sister, Mrs. l.. A. Partridge.
The Randolph Magazine club held it,
annual meeting with Mrs. Boyden last
Saturday evening. The magazines OF the
past year sold for about - and the club
recognized for the coming year.
n. l.. Boyden sold seven head Of young
Jerseys to Enosburgh parties last week
1t is understood that he got good prices
for the times. 1t was n very promising
lot and they looked fine as they were driv-
en- to the cars.
Died in Boonsville, Mo, July 9th, 1887,
of sunstroke, Lucius Kellogg Hebard, eld-
est son of Milan HebaId of Randolph Cen
ter. He was born in Waupacs, Wis, Jan
f4th, 1864, and in infancy his parents
turned 10 Randolph, VT, their native
home, where they afterwards resided. He
was educated at Randolph Center. Nine
teen years ago last July ne went to Miss
ouri and has continued to live in that
state since that time. He leaves q father
and one brother, Horace William. The
latter resides with his family IN Williams
town. His mother and an only sister
died several years ago. His death was
very unexpected to his friends and they
did not hear Of 1t until some time after.
His father, wondering why he did not
hear from him, wrote 10 the postmaster to
ascertain II he were still there, and ia re-
turn received the sad intelligence OF his
death.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Don't be persuaded into buying lini-
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no more,
and its merits have been proven by test
of many years. such letters as the fol-
lowing, from l.. q. Bagley, hueneme, Cal,
are constantly being received: "Ihe best
remedy for pain have ever used is Cham
berlaIn's Pain Balm, and | say so after
having used 1t in my family tor several
years. ! cures rheumatism, lame back,
prains and swellings. For sale by Evans
d Co., RanGolI b, and @. Nj. Miller, Bet bel
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
Ohio Improved Chester Swine !
They Are the Most Profitable
SO Main Street.

hog for the stock raiser and farmer, for
the following reasons:
LIST. RAPID GROWTH.
ID. EARLY MATURITY, Fine large
hogs when six months old.
Sd. FOR MAKING MORE PORK
FOR FOOD CONSUMED than any
other breed.
4th. They can be grown to large size
and the meat is as fine grain as a
chickens.
9Th. The consumer always prefers those
with the clean wh bite skins of this
hog, when dressed, to that of the
Ozark. dirty appearance presented by
the dressed black hog.
9Th. These hogs, when dressed, COM
mRnd higher prices at Chicago than
any Of the dark breeds
9TH. They are more docilethan any 9th
er breed. Pigs Of these sows can be
handled without disturbing their
mother.
sth. LAST, BUT NOT LEAST.-They
are not liable 10 cholera and other
diseases as are the dark or black
hogs. This hes been demonstrated
many times, especially throug hcut
the Western States.
Stock for sale at all times. Bears for
service and to let for the season. Reason
able terms.
c. c. PANE, South Randolph, VT
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
RELIEF IN 81 nOIRs.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in six hours by "NEw GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE.p 1t is a
great surprise on account OF its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female. Re-
lieves retention of water almost lmme-
diateiy. II you want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy. Sold by Richard q
Morton, Druggist, Randolph, vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on a 50-cent bottle Of
Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tariff fails
to cure your cough or cold. We also guar
antee 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory
or no pay.
Edward Miller. East Barnard.
&. A. Wight, North Tunbridge.
5. B. Buell. & Co, south STAFFORD.
l.. L. Udall, Stafford.
A. r. Hood q Son, Chelsea.
Joel Blackmer, StOckbridge, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

STATE uF VERMONT, Z In Proaste Court held al
RaUd0luh DISTRICT. - Randolph within and
for saii district the lfih aas 81 December lsg7
tsfso. O.. Boswell. a1mlnisfra ur ~ THE estate ~
Car nee Haf.ari- lafe uf Randolph. iu said rici
decrs make application o. said Court for license
- sill AZ 81 tie rgs estate - said deceased slfu-
atssd Or Randolph representing that tle sale viii
tiop cXufusee.
Rhereupon % is ordered bv said Court that
sa4a application IT, referred a session o.
sztd Coar b. - hetf al fhe f'raiafe Ofce On Ran
oolnh 81 TIE p DAY - lauaarE- A D. lsas for
hezrlnE and oecis1aa tereons And q is fartier
derc tfai rltirf fIf - given AT persons inter
sste ~ THt flIian 40 IL tlrte weeks
EiFelE IN the hfrasd ami News. weekly new s7saner
uutlslsed a. Panic rEal g. sid time a. point
- ir hearluE- HAT ieT Flag alTGr a. sid time
~ Aity seecanse uf5arf thart.a.
W laa rnurt- Afresf.
- WILLIAM 81 NICHOLS. Trire.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Has for sale Dr. Glidden's Rheumatic
Cure But if you have any trouble to OBJ
tain it, remit the price, 81, to me aud your
order will be sent by mail promptly. IL
suffering with rheumatism its your friend.
s. A. HOWARD, Prop, New Hampton, N II.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
NtllICE

The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Randolph National Bank of Ran
dolph, Vermont, will be held in their
banking rooms on Tuesday, Jan. 18th,
1898, at i o'clock pm. for the election Of
direc for ensuing year.
o. b. Copeland, Cashier.
Randolph, VT. Dec Z, 1897. ct
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
south Randolph.

Nina Peavey has gone to Massachusetts
Tor the winter.
Saturday Mrs. Miles went to see Mr..
Trssk, who is in bad condition.
Clarence and Walter Wood visited their
sister, Mrs. G. c. Paine. Saturday.
DR.. Paine Of Royalfon called on his
mother and other friends in this vicinity
Saturday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Dyspepsia Cured. shlohss vitaIizer imuiediafely
relieves scar stomach, coming ap q food. distress,
ard i the great kidney and liver remedy. sold hy
C. 2. BLACK q CO. south Roya ton Dres q Leon
ard, RA1dolph,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
Farmers, Institute program.

Following is the program OF the Farm
ers' Institute to be held at Grange hall
Dec. 22 % and "a, and to which a large at
tendance OF the public is requested:
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Address Of Welcome.
Music
Raising and Care of Herses; Illustrated
with Stereopticon Views OF many
noted Vermont MorCans.
+. c. WILLIAMS, Coventry.
THURSDAY FORENOON.
The Maple Sugar Industry,
c. }. BELL, Walden
AFTERNOON.
Management Of Roads,
J. 0. SANFORD, Stamford
Variations Of Milk and Mix Testing,
J. L. Hills, Burlington
EVENING.
Music.
Work and Character,
ALPHA MEssER, Rochester
Turning the Grindstone,
CO. BELL, Walden
FRIDAY FORENOON.
Management Of Dairy Farm.
J. o. SANFORD, Stamford
AFTERNOON.
The Grass Crop, ]. X. CURTIS, Georgia
Sheep usbandry, vi SPEAR, Braintree
The Grange orchestra and the Grange
choir are expected to furnish music for
both evening sessions, which viii contrib
ute no, a little to the enjoyment of the
meetings.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure consultation forever.
lOc. &c II G. C. G. fail, druggists refund money,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve
Cares Piles Scales. Barns.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Kindly read over
the list and perhaps it
will make the burden
Of selecting a little
lighter.
Many useful arti-
cles, some just for
show.
All sold at our us
ual small dry goods
profit.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Full preparation has been made to supply your use
ful gift-giying needs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08
He LOVED M NlISE
Self Destruction Of Charles e|aTbaf AIlsll
Attempted HaIdsf
$ INTENDED . VICTIM lI|ll IyI
bliss squires Annoyed BY III tsRsa
Attorney Untii sIle Iaaii 10 All ss sss
Protection or tic Eosirts isxsssi
10 tho Point or Deaporafi6 6Msa.EsS
Deed Premcditateti.# # sfss| 9ss

!, washington, D. c., June Z -
DarDer, patent attorney, who S ssss
salned much notoriety of, $lat 81 tifsa
eccentric actions, shot Miss Doro tIiussz
ouulres this morning as she was fons
way to the Office where She IS emDI
Us u stenographer and typeWrite aHSS
thinklnE he had killed her, eW 0si fasfs&j
own brains. Miss SquireS was shot III sttsssAs9 sA9
mack or the head and the hand SIZE
VIII recover. Miss SQuires form slSI srlYSI
worked FOR. Barber as d aEstenogranffEasa !
ana upon leaving his employ, Iig HafE
noyed her with his attentions, threat eiiass
ing to injure her If she would Il ofa fyhrss
NIT him to CALL Finally the ms tter8f5aS
came so serious that she had TO saDpaAN
70 the courts for protection. an d sJ1eS k SWkEl
placed under bonds to keep the psaESg
lie seems not to have desisted 81 sfibys1Ss
ever. Tor since then the girl latI aress'
celVed several threatening letters sfs fs0ssS
him. In tho last or which he ailfloiiIegiSY
That lie would do something wIiieh ties
Doth would degret. SIS ss5
Barber's persistent attentions stiS stffSsS
young woman have caused IN seVaTa1
scenes a few weeks q go her bro theri atas
tackled him OH the street and% admiIiiaA
tered u sound thrashng sFFs4fS s9s s
Barber was n hard drinker an d aiiSfY Hi
Veterate gambler. who made seYeraISfifs;
tile efforts to reform al the stanca aHuf:
friends. who recognized his brill liai1 II s}saS
lents, but also his lack Of steadlness ana
purpose In life. He left several Il let tENtM N
showing that he had premeditat ed aftsssss ftss
days tragedy. . ~ fasgs q
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
1s ts s"id tho Legislative Committee
VIII Recoinend Direct E.csislntion.

The Virginia Fedora ton Of Labor will
convene in. Norfolk to-day in second an
nual session. and will hold its meetings
at Emerald hall, on the corner Of
Church and Cove streets.
The address Of welcome will be de-
iveIed by Hon. Mayor w. r. Mayo,
and brief address will also be delivered
by the Rev. ]. w. Moore, of Queen Street
N. T. church.
The delegates will be welcomed OF he
halt or the Central Labor Union by its
president Mr.. James Casey.
While there is considerable routine
business before the body It is not
thought that the sessions will continue
longer thayktwo days. On Wednesday
morning ths delegates will be given an
eScufsion,:G8 G8out the harbor and Old
Point. T3
Quits s?mbcr of delegates arrived
last MI 49,. r. The majority Of them will
reach hs'a:7this morning. Among the
cities represented are Norfolk, Ports
mouth, Richmond, Newport News. Pc
tersburg, Lynchhurg, Roanoke, Dan
vile. Radford and Manchester
one OF the most important matters 10
be considered is the report Of the Leg
islative Committee, which Is a volumi-
nous document, dealing largely with the
SUBJECT or Drison-made goods. and, It Is
said favorfng direct legislation and
recommending that the veto power be
given the people by referendum, instead d
or being vested In the Governor.
President Thomas Z. Dornin. Of Rich
mond, arrived last night and Is quarter
ed at Hotel Norfolk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08

schedule had been practically reached
In its order and it became necessary to
decide what position the party should
take upon this question. There has
been very pronounced opposition among
many Republican Senatrs to the schcd-
ulc as prepared by the Senate Commit
tee on Finance, some of them going SO
far as TO declare they would not vote
for 1t unless altered. These Sena-
tors declare they Will not obey even
the behest Of the caucus in case 1t de-
clares for the Finance Committee sched-
ule
Senator Aldrich is expected to be pres
ent at the caucus. He is conyalcscent,
and his riends say lie will be able to
attend to-morrow's meeting. It is prob
able that the caucus would not be held
in his absence.
There arc various other quest tions
which Will he taken up IN caucus If the
sugar question does not occupy the en-
tire time. These include the tea duty,
the agitation or an increase on wool the
beer tax, the proposition to tax checks,
deeds, etc, the hide duty, the lead ore
rate etc. The indications now arc very
strong that beer and tea will both 70
out of the bill. This is practically de-
cided upon by the committee unless they
are found to be absolutely necessary
| for revenue. 1t is also quite as certain
that there will be All increase in the
woolen duty.
Senator Nelson's antitrust amend
| ment will also be brought to the at
tention the caucus IL opportunity Of.
| fers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08
a CLEAN SWEEP.
Some Advantageous Results of tho
Present Method of Htrcet Cleaning.

Present Hcinou OF SfrcGt Cleaning.
Only those who live upon the thorough
fares OF Norfolk can appreciate what It
means to have the streets OF the city
clean instead or Uttered with ira sh and
all sorts Of filth.
Time was when Norfolk was con-
sidered by no means q model Of clean
Illness. Indeed, there were those who
declared 1t was dirty. or late, however,
no such complaints have been made.
because the city Is being systemat tically
ridded Of It's daily trash in a manner,
which, If not perfect, Is at least as com
plete and thorough as possible
Through the courtesy OF Mr. w. III.
Jacques assistant street inspector, a
representative Of The Virginian spent an
Instructive and pleasant afternoon yes
terday examining the various streets in
every section Of the city, and TO the
credit Of Inspector Butt and his eH-
ciont assistant, be 1t said, that in no case
was 1t found that one section had been
cleaned md another sllghted. It was.
all over town. Il case Of "clean sweep."
It was found that, Notwithstanding
the rapid growth Of the city and the
fact that a number Of new streets have
been opened, the present force OF men
are doing their work with creditable
thoroughness that is g. source Of salts
faction to the citizens as well as TO +he
city as all employer.
At the stables everything is in apple
pie order. The buildings are in excellent
condition and the horses are well groom
ed ana handsome: The carts and other
vehicles are as bright and clean as
though Just out Of the factory The
Street, Sewer and Drain Board exercises
a careful supervision over tho work.
and to 1t Is due, also, q large measure
or credit for competent management,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08
A GREAT SUCCESS.
was the Colorcd bicycle Tournament
at Client Park Yesterday

The tournament Of colored ibicyclist a.,
I. NJ G. a. park, in Ghent, yesterday.
was a great success in ali details. There
was large attendance in spite of the
threatening weather, and everything
passed off well.
Ihe results are as follows:
First Race-One mile: won by Gillian
Obey; Williams. second; Hines, third.
Time. 2:i0.
second Race-Half mile: won by G..
bortlock; George Obey, second; Brown,
third. Time, 1:20.
Third Race-One mile: won by w
Brinage; French, second. Time, 1926.
Foot 1aace-Quartar mile: won by p.
Frances: w. Mason. second Time. 115.
Fifth Race-Qnarter mile: won by GIL
liam Obey; G. Portlock. second; George
Obey, third. Time :3S
Fat Mems Race-Half mile: won by
j. Riddck; j. Hackney, second; W.
Jefferson. third. Time. 1:4o
Seventh Race-Quarter mile: won by
W. Brinage; Lindsay, second. Time,
Eighth Race-Two mile handicap: won
by Gillian Obey, (sdratch); G. Portlocle.
25 YARDS, second; Williams, 600 yards)
third. Time, 5:45.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08
A Rumored Accident .

It was 1'umored yesterday, d tnh d asS
ammonia tank In the plant Of the T7ds
water Ice company exploded SNn 49, XsssI
creating considerable damage ana tnSs s
1urtng an employe badly. "a query SSus
the company over the te1ephons eli ettAH
denial Of the rumor, hfch,a ifl there
were 10 grounds for Ut, was stron1iY
current In Rrambleton, where it SWaM
more. residents as far aa two eDiovNa1
from the factory noticed an una a3s
smeel OF ammonia, and ona ot theIrt WlissS
had started out FOR q drlYe--i t was ahnuH
half past oolooR-came near SturntnR
back being almost overcome Oh ais&
fumes ~ 4 R5 G SSsssSSi
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08
PRICE 'IxEV. % CjE ME- s.

ferns and magnolias decorated tho
senior hall where the white-robed chit
dren played their little parts before the
large audience; where, for the first time
III III VOC many years to mention. the Tot
reporter sat behind Il desk on which
were cut the names OF "Blanchc," Ailsa.
Lila and others with which school boys
arg familiar, ana one or more OF which
lnost every boy has cut In wood and
some on more enduring material.
, iiea! Dig girls sat In the audience and
looked rs II they thought some or the
things the little girls did were very
easy TO 40, but the little girls on the
stage looked as If they were not 80
nreadluiiy easy. but the truth Is that
me little girls did the things that we're
upout rhelr siHe very we'll indeed and
inc biz girls did some that were i'm
mcnse. The teachers took great inter
est III everything that went on. OF
course Miss West, the principal, was
sencrnlissimo aided by Miss Steiger as
SlStant principal Miss NicNair. Of the
N,;nuerEarten, met the guests, and acted
WIN MISS Won Ulrcll, teacher Of French.
and Miss Rounds, literature ana history.
as inner guards. Miss Lippit, Latin
teacher played for the cantata. for
which Mrs. station, teacher or music.
trained the children Miss Rogers, pri.
mary, acted as fairy carc-tal1ar and eye
opener Tor The little ones. who were from
the intermediate department. OF Miss
Urquhnrt
Leache-Wood School closes OIL June
ioth. when the more advanced scholars
nave their inning. Last night the ju-
niors were In evidence.
TO the pleasure OF the evening scholars
and teachers both contributed and both
are TO be congratulated. The pro-
grammc follows:
sGUMENT.
1t Is believed IN some parts Of the
country that on the night Of the full
moon fairies held their revels
There is tradition that once the
maidens OF u village by went stealth at
night to overhear them, and were dis
covered by the good people"
They, however, tho legend says, be-
sought and obtained pardon for the in
trusion and returned home in safety.
PART I-GRAD10S 1 AND H.
Verdi
Misses Freeman, Ferguson. Mrs. Station
Duett-' 'Fireballs' ....... Behr
Miss Newbell and Mrs. Station
National Hymn" .......; Carey
Misses G. and A. Cohn
Solo--N1oderato, Andante, Rondo
.......... ................. Battman
Miss Freeman
pS9tsSaan Mss 3 Uoh sNa NataRrl s'|H HymR hno
Duett-Minuett from ''Don Juan
'.'. NlOZaTC
Miss Anna Cohn and Mrs. Station
Solo" Butterflies" OPP. 50. No. 2..I4egc
Miss Kelly.
TrIo-Marcll from lie Propiete'
.,:......:. ............. Meyerbeer
Miss Colonna, Lloyd and Kelly.
PART II.
Adaglo Sastennto." Op. q -. .Battman
"Allegretto" ................. -----
Miss Williams
"Valse des F1eurs" Kitterer
Misses Thompson.
Romance" from "Tannhauser"
Miss Tucker.
"Polonaise NIilitarc" ........ Chopin
| Misses Kelly and p. Tucker.
"AIinuett" ... Paderewski
Miss Williams.
"Gavotte' ........ Bach
Miss Thompson.
'Serenade' ............ Schubert-H eller
Miss Tucker
Sonata" Op. 6 Beethoven
Misses Williams and Thompson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08
LOCAL BREYITIES.
sIinar Mention Of Various Ssaiteraas
L--- --.-- --- lntoraRI. - ~

The Select Council meets to-ni gilt sSs sssss
Mr.. H. Robinson, OF BaltilnoTe ts assfaE
the city on business. VI;
;NssW 95rN! HFsS E{fsIH aRaR ISL ls
sail for Europe.
Mary %. Turner was M aries tads IaiSss
night on the charge Of stealing sS40s fftfsGIfS
Thomas Binns. 4. Sz5SsS$, sSsh
A loaded wagon broke down On Ban sss
street near Main yesterday, \ ;cailst ii Hs
some commotiOn. iS NJ SSassStSis Sas
Mrs. D. p. Blount, who has been DIT
an extended visit to Washingto on, IN 81 esss eats
has returned to the city. S8,s ss3
Prof. w II. Ward, physical directni
visiting. He will return in the morning. faS ~
The Rev. ]. P. Barrett, OF this sct tvsss
left yesterday morning to attend @5 5tEHg
commencement exercises at Elon CGllegAs
N. C. h 5Essss An slss HsN
Services at the Union Mission 81 TTasfs
| night were conducted by the Christfan
1Gndeavor society Of Christian Mem orihT,
Temple ssssE
Thirteen men left the rlceiWIng gHsfSs
Franklin Sunday in charge OF Lieu tent
ant Turner, for Philadelphia to forsIss
part OF the crew Of the battleahipt Iowa. fM
The Rev. Father Frioli,; OF ST.. MARY, ,as
Catholic church, has been sick for ~. tyy Estss
days at the home of his brotherE1n!lAExS
Mr. John c. Cashin. on Church streaEs1a
MISS Lee G. Cook, Miss Marion Ssrt#'
who have been visiting the Misses GdsiIs
on Freemason street, returned home yeAI
terday. . s 3s
The Fourth Virginia Regimen |, soIo.s
mel Hodges, leaves for Nashville neg ts
Saturday as an escort to GoyefIl0N
O'Ferrall at the Tennessee CentennsaIs
Exposition. !55 zsssas
Mr.. +. ". Mcintyre, Of BIng ampf fofss 6
". X, general manager. Of he Soufksas
ern department. Of the seeur1ty {tMux1a5S
day. 7T5s;g2 81 8 4 fssssss
Mrs. e. NJ. Allen, leader, a1ino1sn
that the members of the choir a5id souIss
gregation of the First Baptist schur iSs.
VIII meet at the church on Tuesday, aii6S
Wednesday evening at 8 O'Clock StpS SSr#s
ganize for participation Id the ChaSssa'
tauqua chorus. 81: sEEsSsss
The closing exercises OF the Haanp pfnaKs
institute Will be held on Thursdays8
June 10th. at 2:30 In the afternoon. Thnr8Ssaa
VIII be essays by the members oa taa
graduating class and music ssE by. tISsss
school. The Rev. s. D. McConnaiL ~
p, OF Brooklyn, is expected to spaas z
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08
One Hundred and FIfty.Threc Post.
masters,

Washington, d. c., June THE effect
of tho recent ruling OF the I'ostonicc De.
Dartment to consider as vacant all Offices
which are due 10 expire between now
ana Juiy lotn was apparent to-day
when 153 fourth-class postmastcrs 1verc
appointed This is the record for one
day in this administration. Seventy.
two Of the vacancies were created by
removals.
The following Virginia fourth class
postmasters were appointed to-day
i5aslc CITY, W. 5 iiunter; Brucetown
w. w. Clcisner; F;lliston, r. \. Ben.
nett: Glenfail. j. w. Harvey; Lewiston
S. y. Orr: New Market, c.. W. Wicks.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08
Fort Royal Dry Dock Rcndy for Use

washington, D. c., June 7-'rhe port
Royal dry-dock has been restored to
condition for service to great gratifca-
tion OF the naval officials. This morn
ing Commander Rockwell, the comman-
cant or the naval station, telegraphed
me N oVy department that the dredging
had been completed and that the doci5
was ready for immediate use
, representative IIlliotY. Of South Caro-
ma was at the Navy Department to-
Day urging that the battleshp Indiana.
when IS badly in need OF cleaning, be
nen. =; 20 roft Royal for docking, and it
is probable this will be done. as. owing
10 the failure OF Congress to make the
urgent appropriation, Secretary Long
mas requested for the repair OF the New
lork dock, 1t will be months before that
dock will be available.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-08
slight Main Street Fire.

An alarm Of fire at 7:45 o'clock last
evening was caused by q Slight fire in
the tailoring establishment of A. G.
Griswold & Sons, corner Main stree, and
Roanoke avenue. The department came
out in very quick time. but II was un
necessary to flood the building owing to
the chemical engines good work
The damage vii! not be large and IS
probably covered by Insurance.
y street car blockade was caused bv
the hose stretched across the street :