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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Proposals viii be received by the Joint CITY
Hall and Court House Committee until Friday
July End 1897. at o'clock p M. for the
heating and lighting of the City Hall and
Court House for the term of three years, be-
ginning January ], 1898. Bids will be re-
ceiyed contemplating the use of the plant
now located in the rear of the county iail;
also from parties having private plants.
bidders bond in the sum of 20 per cent
must accompany each bid The committee re-
serves the right to reject any and all bids
All bids to be sealed and marked IBID for
Heating and Lighting" ~nd addressed to
d. M. SULLIVAN
County Auditor.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
Colored Women in Trouble.

Mrs. Mary Smith, Grace Walton, Nellie
Glover, Nellie Johnson and Jennie Collins
were arrested yesterday on warrants sworn
out by Officer Springer, charging them with
having violated ordinance 1855, a law pro-
hibting women from stopping men upon the
streets. The prisoners are colored, and live
on East Ninth street. Jennie Collins was
fined $25 and the other cases continued until
July 7. The Smith woman is also accused
of selling liquor without a license.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
Blaze Causes Some Excitement.

Considerable excitement prevailed about the
Clarendon hotel shortly, after 10 o'clock last
evening, when fire was discovered in the
tailoring establishment or DIG E. Foley, 404
Wabasha street, next door toIthe hotel The
fire was in the basement and did little dam
age, but guests at the hotel were in state
of nervousness for a few minutes. The
blaze started in a pile of Old papers from
some unknown cause Practically the only
damage is thta of smoke to the tailoring
stock
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
BEFORE YOU RIDE YOUR
WHEEL

Tie sure to shake into your shoes Aliens
Foot Ease powder for the feet. IT keeps
your feet cool and comfortable, prevents
sweating feet, and makes your endurance
ten-fold greater Over 100000 wheel people
are using Aliens Foot-Ease They all praise
Il. Ladies, insist on having 1t. 1t gives rest
ard comfort and prevents smarting, hot,
swollen aching feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Sample FREE by mail Ad-
dress, Allen S. olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
RELIEF SOCIETY
EMPLOYMENT REGISTER.
Office III East Ninth Street. TeIe-
phone 1873.

phone 1873.
HANDY MAN--Has had experience in the
awning business, the care of horses, farm
work, ETC.; a good useful man, we'll ac-
qualnted with the city, needs work; will
Jake anything, as he has a family to sup
port.
EXPERIMENTAL good strong man, with a
FAMILY depending upon him, is anxious for
work IN warehouse, ETC., where he can
make himself generally useful; can fur
nish good references
NURSES-We have several efficient women
desiring nursing to do
WASHERWOMEN, ETC.-We have a num-
Der of good, worthy women who want work
washing, ironing or cleaning by the day;
can take washing home if necessary; also
men who are handy about the house or
lawn.
WOMAN-A good, strong woman Ia widow
with boy twelve years of age) wants
place to work at the lake for the sum-
mer; no objections to going into the coun-
try.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
McNab Discharged.

Walter McNab. arrested in connection with
the alleged hold-up of John Peterson in an
alley back of the old Olympic theater week
ago, was discharged in the police court yes
terday on motion OF the prosecuting attor-
ney. McNab was able to prove to the au-
thoritfes that he had nothing to do with the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
4th July Excursion.

On July Sd, 4th and 9Th, 1897, 1.-THE
North Western Line''-C. st. P M. &
o. Ry., will sell tickets between all
stations within a distance of 200 miles
at one and one-third fare
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
CASH AND A NOTE.
HincIlIey Man Reports the Loss of
His Wealth.


HincIlIey Man Reports the Loss of
His Wealth.
A. D. Mcdonald, resident of Hinck-
ley, Mimi, spent Tuesday in ST. Paul.
enjoying himself with three compan-
ions. When he checked himself up
yesterday morning, he found he was
minus $500 in cash and note for $3.50
Mcdonald informed the police of his
loss, but could give no accurate in
formation as to how it occurred. He
had met three friends at the depot
when he arrived from Hinckley, he
told Chief Schweitzer, men with whom
he had worked as a log scaler, and
knew well. The company started out
to see the sights of the city, visiting
a number of saloons, Mcdonald said,
and imbibing quite freely. The money
and note were in a wallet, tucked Sc
curely away in an inside pocket and
Mcdonald did not remember having
taken the purse out during his travels
1t was gone yesterday, however, and
he thought he had been robbed. Who
had appropriated his wealth Mcdonald
did not know. He did not think it
was his friends and he declared he had
taken part in no games of any kind
where he might have been SWindled
He might have lost the money, Nc
Donald admitted, but he rather inclined
to the belief that it had been stolen
His object in informing the authori-
ties, he said, was if possible, to recover
the note. The loss of the money he
did not mind
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
THE TRIP OF THE CENTURY.
The 'sGracie Kent" Through the
DaIIes of the st. CrOix.

On July 4th and 5th passengers can
leave ST. Paul at sos a. M, or 2.15 ,.
m. via st. Paul & Duluth Railroad and
connect with steamer at Taylor's Falls,
Interstate Park for Saltwater (32
miles of beautiful river scenery and
connect with train at Saltwater for st.
Paul. Tickets $1.50, including entire
tour, rail and boat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
SOUR STOMACH,

And every form of stomach weakness cured
by the new discovery. STUART'S DYSPEP-
STA TABLETS. Pleasant to take; full size
packages. 90 cents, at druggists. Book on
stomach troubles and thousands CT testi-
monials sent tree by addressing Stuart Co.,
Marshall. Mich.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
LOWER TOWN

ARLINGTON HILLS.
z. II. Mareius. .... Cor Bedford and Decatur
A. & G. A, Schumacher. 1854 Payne av.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
Easily ExnlaineI.

"That new alarm clock of mine went off
an hour too soon this morning."
That's strange. What caused it?"
at went off with burglar. "-Cleveland
Plaindealer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
WANTS MAY BE LEFT

At the following locations for fnser-
ton I'm the Daily and Sunday Globe,
at the same rates as are charged by
the main office.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAM
sey. In District Court.
In the matter of the assignment Of Charles
G. Strom, Insolvent.
On reading the petition of the assignee in
the above entitled proceeding; and on motion,
Ordered, That the creditors of the above
named insolvent file their verified proof of
claim in the manner required by law with the
assignee of said insolvent Frank Horejs,
whose place of business is at Number 46S
West Seventh Street, in St. Paul. Minnesota,
or before July S1st, 1897. or be barred from
participating in any dividend
Ordered further, That a copy of this order
be published in the st. Paul Daily Globe
on or before July 3D. 1897, and a copy of said
order be mailed to each of the creditors of
said Strom on or before July 9Th, 1897
Dated June 30th. 1897.
CHAS E. OTIS, District Judge.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
FUNDS OF THE CITY.

Statement of City TREASURER Horst
for Last HIoIyyth.
The statement of the receipts and dis
bursements of the city treasurer's Of
flee, from June to July L is as follows:
RECEIPTS. 81"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01

The Eclipse ........S. Robert and Fairfield av.
George Marti. ...... .Wabasha and Fairfield av.
Concord Prescription Store. State Concord
A. 4. Hall ........C Cor. s. Wabasha and Isabel
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01

MERRIAM PARK.
A. l.. Woolsey. st. Anthony and Prior avs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
sT. ANTHONY HILL.

DAYToN's BLUFF.
sever Westby ............ .679 East Third st
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01

william Collier ....... Seventh and Sibley
Joseph Afgay. Cor. Grove and Jackson cts.
M. ID. Merrill .442 Broadway
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01

WEST SEVENTH STREET.
A. & G. a. Schumacher. .499 West Seventh st.
J. j. Mullen. Cor. James and West Seventh
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
FACIAL

Will soften whten beaufy and preserve the skin from
its natural enemies wind dust and every kind of rrit-
tion. These articles exceed in sale any similar prepare
tions and sold everywhere. sample either Wood
bury's Facial Soap or CIR am sent receipt of 100
JOHN H. WOODBURY.. III w. 42d ST., New York
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
UPPER TOWN.

UNION PARK.
y. A. Monchow. University and Prior avs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
BUSINESS PERSONAL.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF WI
mona. District Court, Third Judicial Dis
trict.
In the matter of the assignment of Conrad
Wolpers Insolvent
Notice is hereby given that on the 22d day
OF June, 1897, Conrad Wolpers,. of Winona
Minnesota, by deed in writing duly made an
assignment under and pursuant to the pro-
visions of Chapter 14S of the Laws of Mime
sofa for the year 1881. and the acts amenda-
tory thereof to c. w. Hansen, of Winona,
Minnesota, of all his unexempt property
and including certain property exempt under
the laws of said state for the benefit of all
his creditors who shall fi.e releases Of their
demands as provided by law.
All creditors of said insolvent are re-
quired by the order of this court. made and
entered herein on the 2Sth day of June. 1897.
to file their claims duly verified as required
by law with the undersigned assignee of said
insolvent for allowance on or before the 18th
day of July, 1897
Dated June 10Th, 1897.
C. w HANSEN,
Assignee of said Insolvent
Winona, Minnesota.
Randall & Randall,
Gov
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01

FL Emil Bun Grand av. and st. Adams
". a. Frost & Co. 80. .Selby and Western av.
sstraight Bros. :......... .Rondo and Grotto SITS.
a. A. Campbell ..................2s5 Reado st.
Braci.tts efnsey sa UaIe 81
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
DENTISTS.

Il. y. LAWTON, Dentist has removed TO
Newspaper Row. Cor. Attn and Minnesota s.s
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
BOARD OFFERED.

BOARD-Large, pleasant furnished front room
with good board: suitable for two; private
family; bath and gas; ten minutes walk
to postoffce. 673 st. Peter St
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
TO EXCHANGE.

NEW GOODS exchanged for secondhand
Cardoza Furniture G Exchange Co., 232
East Seventh St
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01

ANY OLD you would like to dispose of YOU
THING Globe ''e
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01

Randall & Randall,
Attorneys for said Assignee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-01
HORSES AND CARRIAGES
FARM LANDS.

FOR SALE-3.000 acres choice hardwood agri-
cultural lands; fine location; easy terms.
Write or call on the Reuter- Hub and
Spoke Co.. Rice Lake. Wis.
REAL men reap rich results by advertis-
ing their bargains in the G lobe
ESTATE Is your ad. here?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

The February La1.es' Home Jou,noi
open. with Il striking articlc-''When
kOssuth Rod"l p Broadway fourth
Of It's "Great Personal Events series. In
it Park Goodwin recalls the unprecedented
demonstration and enthusiasm with
which the hungarian exile was welcomed
to New York; also his patriotic but vain
mission to this country; Charles Dana
Gibson : second drawing OF Dickens prO-
ple-pOrtraying Dick SNivclIcr and The
MarchIoncsS-WOrthi occupies q prom!-
nent place III the excellent magazine.
The spIcndor and sumptuousn"Ss which
marked the festivities incident to Il
double Royal wedding in the Imperial
Palace OF the German capital is glow
ingIy reflected in a Page at the Berlin
tOHrt.' In II delightful vein Edward
in2" tInStOn writes OF til" WinsOmp bellies
| If Mexico, and the restraining barriers
that social customs OF that land inter
pose brtwcen lovers during courtship.
An article that will appeal to women IS
Mrs. ThlcOt: WiliHHIS' sketch of ''The
| Most Famous Cock in America.' The
| February JoUHni also presents the first
OF Mrs. :. I. Rorrr's Cooking Lessons:
Idea, Cooking" and ''Ilow to Make
| Suups.' These are the initial contribu-
after conduct in the J,urnui-the only
| publication for which sh" writes "The
| Senate and Ilous" OF Representative" is
he subject OF eN-President IIprrison's
| This Country of Ours paper, and he
expresses himself very forciblv upon scv-
"rul points. Mr.. Edward W Box writes
III vigorous dcnunciation Of the ''wishy-
Nnshy' books to be found in Sunday
| school libraries, and points an easy way
| to secure better literature for Sunday
school children. "naughters of Our
| Presidents Is an attractive series of
sketches OF surviving daughters of Chief
Executives, and "Thr Origin of Our Pop
ular Songs, by William George Jordan,
relates the interesting circumstances in
connection with the writing Of many of
our favOritc melodies. Dwight l.. Moody
addresses his Bible Class on Atonement,
and Ruth Ashmore writes il helpful ar
ticle addressed to girls on "Casting the
First Stone An admirable sketch by
Miss Mary +. Wilkins portrays "a Quilt
| ing Bee in Our Nillage' with charming
fidelity. "Thc Burglar Who Moved Par
adisc," Herbert d. Wards serial, is fairly
| Overlooking with humorous interest as it
is unfOlded. There are also articles on
amateur photography. sweet pea culture
and plans for a $500 Summer Cot
tage, matters pertaining to dress and
| the usual departments. The magazine IS
honndlcss i'll the scope and interest of its
| articles. By The GUSTS Publishing Com
pnny, Philadelphia. On" dollar per year:
ten cents per copy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04
Original Observations.

1t is wise man that knows his own
business.
ITEM Is moncy--to the preachers
who have many couples to marry.
y girl may be a good violin player
and yet not be able 10 draw beau.
There Is a difference between a
mummy and dudc-the mummy
once had brains.
Nearly every girl has violated the
postal laws by robbing the males-ot
their hearts.
Not every man has the ague who
gets the "shakc" he may be in love
or holding political office.
Never call man liar. Tell him
that he is fully capable of holding the
position of war correspondent IN
Cuba.
If we had 4 penny for every broken
resolution of this glad New Year, Van
derbit would not be able to attend
9ur ball.
The Orange glrl who witnessed her
lover shot out OF the front door on her
fathers boot. saw the son rise before
daylight. Orange (Na) Obs0Trt.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04
The Grippe. the Terrible Gripp.

The gripp is becoming quite prcva-
lent again i'll some places almost cpl
demic. so far it has not struck Hen
derson and the hope is that it may
give us the yoby entirely. The best
description we have seen of 1t comes
from the Baltimore Baptist, which
says: lit is ascontemptlble, nauseat-
Ing. backaching. cye-hurting. head
splitting, shivering, depressing, unln-
viting disease. 1t comes like thief,
stops like Il poor relation, and when 1t
goes it generally manages to forget
something. and has to come back two
or three times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04
Seeds of Thought.

God lives not for Himself alone,
but for every creature of his Hand.
Because Christ has worn crown of
thorns the Christian shall wear a crown
Of glory.
The nearer a soul gets to Christ the
more does it realize the distance be-
tween them.
There was no imperfectlon in Christ,
therefore was He fit TO be the sln-of-
fering for the world.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

Nos. iD5 and lDt, The Atlaa'l >,,ra.-
Solid Ne>tibulcd Train. with P9IIr.
Sleeper> and Coaches between Wash
ton and Atlanta, also pullmaa >Itrr.
between Portsmouth and Challuttr
Nos IL and 81. The :. \. |. Fyrr..,
Solid Train of Pullman SlcrurI~ and 4
coaches between Portsmouth, Wrldoaa.
Atlanta.
extra charge on any train Furr
cts, S!crperI and reformation. amply tal
:: Learn, Soliciting Pass. Agr. Ealr4.
y. &.
+ st. John, Vice President and Cen. u,
': +. McBrc, General Suprlut,i.i,it
II. W Il. Glover, Traffic Manager.
}. Anderson, Gen. PAS AIT
General Offices: Portsmouth, Va
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

Ambiguous-"I am sorry to hear
that Won have lost your wife, Cicero.
ssYes, pahson, but de La"d knows
vo,'s Les' for Us. life.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

The Ingenuc-"My part IS wretch
ed. don't get a BIZ Of applause. -
The Soubrettc-"Nevcr mind, dear,
you are rot the only frost on the WIN
dow pane"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04
ALKALINE
WATER.
Henderson. y. &.

Henderson. y. &.
Below i the analysis Of the Star Ali
line Water. which is confidently Irc,n
menied 10 those suffering from ID ,,i>a
Indigestion, Constipation, Torpid layr
G"ut. rheumatism, or Bright DI-ra-r
the Kidneys.
A\AIl SIS
RALEIGH, y. C.. Oct. l-l,.
Solids "a. $40 grains to one u',4 >'er
gallon containing of
Silica DcnX!dc, u15uftI,-
iron and hlumina, $50
Potassium Sulpharc, 80
Potassium Chloride, 500
Sodium Chloride, l.; -
Sodium Carbonate, ,IG@5
Calcium Carbonate, is.G;
Magncsia Carbonate, 49,
II j.. BATTLE.
State Chemist
For the Water or further Eaif.cHi@
address }. +. HARRIS, propri,'"c.
Henderson. \ {
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

Mrs. James Taylor, who r..
No. 81 Bailey avcnga, Kin.
New York, on the ! I'll ci n..
1894, said; MY age is 6
For the past two years haze
liver trouble and indi.cs,i.a,
always employ physician, ~.
l did in this case, but obtain
beneficial results. never la5
faith in patent medicine, ~, -
seen Ripans Tabulcs rcco..i.a4
very highly in the New Iprl Il
! concluded to give rhcm = trial
After using them for a short ti-.-.
] found they were just what lny
demanded. | have never cmp,a.
q physician since, which mcan- s
a call and 81 for mc,Iicinc. On
lars worth Of Kipans Tai.llcs l.
me month, and | would not III
without them If it were Iny last
The are the only thing that c.e-
Gave nc any permanent relief. ! ...
great pleasure in rccommcudln,
them :, any one similarly -fc-,-..
(oign-J Mn, !, T.YLy"."
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04
Best Fitted Up Shaving ParlQT in IqfI
Personal.

FREE-'it page medical Irirlclc-
to any person afflicted with any /.
chronic or delicate disease prculla' ~.
sex. Address the leading phy~icla.-
surgeons ii the United States. d iia..J
way * Co, 22i2 South Biuad Nn'~,- =
lanta, Ga. 80
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04
IN JOHNNY'S POCKET.


An O. >hOcStTing and sIXprHny haiI,
SOm,. ..focrr'5 twinc and she'll ct a ahaII,
Two LIck0ry-uute. an old brass pin,
A lump of gum and a bit Of tin,
Two marbles, a top and fishing HOOK Il
two,
A dozen ''B" shot and lis fathers COZ 4
screw;
A button. knife and leather singh.
An empty spool aud some more ou''2'
Tobacco tags Of kinds galore:
A penny whistle and an apple core
4 piece Of rubber and a stale fish worm
(Which knew by the Oior had lost us
sguirm)
-Four carpet tack, and a discarded locEet
| fouI d Tonight in my sweet boy POCKET
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04
The Ladies' Home journal.

Armor plates are probably the best
with which to serve hot cannon balls. y
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04
Davis Warehouse

Is booming right along on high prices
for all grades OF tobacco. The hustling
proprietor Owen Davis is hard worker
for his customers and is making things
lively for the boys. Try him with load
and he will please you with the result
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

The nose Il many All earthly SAINT
is coIofcI red with liquid paint.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

Hope IS the only tie which keeps
the heart fion breaking.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

When "onan's eyes begin 10 flash
fire It IS time to l.gh' ouD.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

Men and women are Ottencr ruined
by brIIltancy than by dizziness.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

As the dawn proceeds the SUD, s.
acquaintance shrallI proCede 1--we.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04
Highest Market Prices Guaranteed the Seller,

look vokaI al
y
will no
enc YOU hOmeSa sfed
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

Ali knowledge begins IL dosb', and
much Of /. ends there.
British Guiana, South America, IS
called the Land IF Mud.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04

y man with money IS always cap
ital fellow.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-02-04
Sell your Tobacco at the House and Market which Pays you The Most Clear Money

Ours the and best
<e we have facility Tor conducting Ample Capital
we'll
good dry stalls The record Of Coer Warehouse The best
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
The Meatt1er.

s7 WASHINGTON. November ~
| DAM Forecast for Wednesday;
NV" For Virginia. North and asutn
Showers. followed -
.,ear,ng weather: decidedly colder; ~
~ % degrees: southeriy winds; beosmlal
northerly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-17
BUY NORFOLK R'WAY
RICHMOND SYNDICATE PLANNING
TO PURCHASE CAR LINE.
THE NEGOTIATIONS NEARLY OYER.
President williams. of the Traction
Company, at the Head Of the Move
ment to Acquire This Valuable
Property-What He Says.

There is good reason for believing that
the Norfolk Street Railway will soon be-
come the property of a syndicate COM
posed largely of Richmond capitalists,
with associates in other cities, probably
Baltimore and Philadelphia.
The negotiations, which are being con-
Quoted through the banking firm of John
l.. Williams & Sons, who brought the
Traction Company TO Richmond. and also
reorganized the Georgia and Alabama
Railway Company. have been in progress
for some time. and are expected to ter
inmate In the very near future.
Mr.. John Shelton Williams who Is un-
derstood to be practically at the head OF
the movement, when seen late last night.
said 1t was true that the matter was
being looked into and considered, and he
thought definite conclusions would be
reached in few days. Further than tfis
he was not prepared to talk. Mr.. X. Lam
caster williams, treasurer Of the Trac-
tion Company, had just returned from
Norfolk. where he spent the day in con-
nection with the proposed deal.
Nv Shelton Williams said IL the Nor
folk system, which Is quite an extensive
one, was purchased, 1t would not be on
behalf of the Traction Company. as had
been rumored in some quarters. but by a
party of gentlemen, most of whom are
interested In the splendid Richmond road.
1t is believed that an offer has been made
to the prospective purchasers which they
will accept If their investigation OF the
company's property and affairs proves
satisfactory.