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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-03

The above is a true story, and actually
happened to one of Omaha's leading bassos.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Whitmoro have issued
cards to a musicale by Miss Eugenic Whit
moro, the talented young panistc, a pet OF
Carreno and Rcsenthal, and the little woman
will play at the Omaha club on Thursday
evening next, having the assistance vocally
of Miss Anna Bishop and Miss Gertrude
Kountze.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
Revival Meetings.

The revival meeting ut Centenary NJ.
T. Church last night was we'll at
tended. and the service was pleasant
and inspiring. The gospel song service
forms Il most delightful feature. Rev.
;. c. HutCfTDT preached It fuyiC1t srr=
mon from Luke 1910, as follows: The
son of man is come to seek and to
save that which is lost" There has
been one conversion and others are inn
pressed on the subject Of salvation.
Services tonight Mt 100 u. M. be-
ginning With devotional exercises.
Preaching by Mr.. Hatcher at s o'clock
There was another large congregation
at Freemason Street BAPTIST Church
last night which listened attcntively 10
searching discourse by Rev. =. q.
Elsom.
Bible reading ut 4 o'clock this after
noon and preaching at 7:i5 o'clock to-
night These meetings will be closed
Friday night
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
MAJOR MILLIGAN DEAD
The Veteran Of Two Wars at
Rest.
Passes Away ut His Homo I'm Thi,
city After Four Weeks Illness
Sketch of His Career Arrange
ments For tho Funeral.

Many persons in Norfolk and else
where Will regret to learn of the death
of Major James Il. Miligan, which &C.
CURED at his home, on North street,
yesterday morning about o'clock.
Major Milligan had been sick nearly
four weeks and on account of advanced
age, having lived out the allotted time
OIL man. three score and ten, his death
was not unexpected.
He was best known as soldier and n
veteran of two wars. The deceased
was native of the State of Missouri.
born of good strong Scotch-Irish blood.
IN THE OLD NAVY.
When youth Major Milligan was
appointed midshipman in the United
States Navy and served in the Mexican
war. He was an old Line Wing, but
favored secession, and when Virginia
called for troops for the war between
The states he left the revenue marine
service of the United States and ten
dered his services to President Jcffer-
son Davis. and was assigned to and
organized the signal corps which oper-
ated around Norfolk and along the
James river
SUPPORTED GILBERT C. WALKER.
ieli the war was over and the ppo-
pie of Virginia We're extended the right
oil suffrage. Major Mlligan aligned him
SELF with those who followed the lead
OIL the late Hon. John Il. Baldwin,
chairman of the Conservative party.
voting for Gilbert G. Walker, then of
this city, for Governor.
when the name of this party was
changed TO the Democratic party Major
Alilligan's Wing prejudices were so
strong against anything Democratic
that he cast his lot with the Republic
can party.
~ NEWSPAPER MAN.
re was for long time connected
with the newspapers of this city, serv-
ing on the Post. Day Book. tho journal.
the NirSinian and the News and Con-
rier. He was Il strong and vigorous
writer. well informed on current mat
ters and political subjects. and did
considerable special work for outside
papers During the past twenty years
he has held positions in the Custom
mousse as revenue inspector and inspec-
tor of hulls. These positions he filled
faithfully.
MARRIED YOUNG
When quite a young man Major Mil
iigan married Miss Sallie Lichtroot
VINO, with five children. survive him,
his children reside here and are Mrs
Jessie Price. McsSrs. Charles S. Robert
L. ana Misses Sue and Maude NIiIli-nn
The funeral will take place TODAY
from the residence at ~ o'clock and
VIII be attended by Pickett buchanan
camp of Confederate Veterans of
which he was II devoted member
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
a FASHIONABEE MARRIAGE.
MISS ANNIE CAREY DEI.K-AIR.
GEORGE w. DELK.

Christ Episcopal Church, Smithfeld.
Va, was the scene of n brilliant and
fashionable wedding at noon yesterday.
Long before the hour arrived for the
ruptial event the building was throng-
ed with the friends OF the popular
young couple, ana was beautifully and
deliberately decorated for the occasion
with palms and other ported plants and
tropical flowers
at II o'clock sharp, Miss Jessie Bal
ley, the maid of honor. wearing white
organdie over pink silk. and carrying
pink carnations. preceded the bride,
Miss Annie Delk. who leaned Oh the
arm of her father, Captain O. G.. Delk
She was attired in a blue cloth tailor
made travelling suit.
MIR. Geo. w. Delk, the groom, and
Mr.. Harry b. Folk. acting as best man.
proceeded from the vestry room and
met the bride at the chancel rail. where
the beautiful and impressive ceremony
of the Episcopal Church, which made
them husband ana wife, was solemnized
by the rector of the church. Rev. Frank
Ct. Scott.
Miss Emily Delk. younger sister of
the bride. presided at the organ and
rendered Mendelssohn's wedding march
with grace and exquisite skill
The following young gentlemen were
the ushers: Messrs. John Adams, Will
son Calvin Jones, Willie Gray and o.
Gordon Delk.
Immediately after the ceremony the
happy couple drove down to the steam
er Luray. which waited over especial
ly 10 carry The bridal party by permits
sion of the president OF the Old Do
minion steamship Company as 4 cour-
tesy to Captain Delk, who has for years
so faithfully served it, to bring them to
Norfolk.
The party was made up as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Delk. the bride
and groom; Captain and Mrs. o. c.
Delk, parents of the bride: Mrs. p. D.
Gwathmey, Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Parker,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
DIED.


MlLLlGAN.-At his residence. No. is
North street. Wednesday. March 90, 1892,
az O'Clock q. m. Major JAMES Il. MIL
The funeral will take place from above
residence TO-DAY. ut II o'clock M
tend.
GRnIoNG.-At Retreat for the Sick.
wednesday. March 90. 1890. at O'Clock a.
81 years go
The funeral will take place from the
C res;dence OF his brother. John Newport
GThursdayl AFTERNOON, at O'Clock.
FRIENDS of the family are invited to at
CAUSEE.-At her residence. No 1o,
Chapci street. Wednesday. March %. 1899
AZ b O'Clock a. my Mss EMILY CAUSEE
IN the 18th year of her age
The funeral Will tako place from St
Mary's Catholic Church TOMORROW
StTlday) MORNING at $50 O'clock
attend. ~N "
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
The NEWS OF NORFOLK ON Two TEREE AND FIVE

Mrs. r. E. Boykin. Miss Nanny
ME Boykin. Mrs. Pebworth, Miss Eunice
Minton. Miss Jessie Maury Bailey and
Miss Emily Delk: Messrs. John Adams,
Wilson Calvin Jones. Willie Gray, o..
Gordon Delk, Harry b. Folk, DR.. l.. c..
Brock, Chas. S. Belts and ]. Waverly
Thomas
After the steamer had entered James
river the entire party, by invitation,
went down into the dining room and
partook of n most bounteous and sump-
tuous collation. prepared by the kind
and hospitable host and hostess, Cap
tain and Mrs. Delk.
On reaching Norfolk. Mr.. and Mrs
Delk, the newly married couple, en-
barked on the Bay Line steamer for
Baltimore for a weeks sojourn. divid-
ing the time between that city and
Washington.
The bride. one OF the most beautiful
and accomplished young ladies of her
native home. is the daughter Of Cap
tain o. G.. Delk, the kind and courteous
commander of the steamer Luray.
which has been plying between Norfolk
and Smithtield nearly since the close
Of the war.
The groom. Mr.. Geo. w. Delk. Is n
native of Isle dwight county, but has
been resident of Smithfleld for some
years. lie is IL member of the firm of
Belts & Delk. who conduct Il large and
lucrative dry goods business in that
town.
The bride and groom were the reci-
pientS of numerous valuable, useful and
ornamental presents from friends. both
at home and abroad.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
a RICH TREATIN STORE,
DIR. STEEL. THE SOUTHERN ORA.
TOR, TO LECTURE HERE.

n rare intellectual treat. repletc with
instruction. pathos. eloquence and hu-
NOR. will be afforded the people OF
Norfolk on Monday and Tuesday even
ings next March 9TH. and 2Sth, at the
Y. NJ. c. A. Hall. on, which occasions
Rev. DIR. S. n. Steele. one of the most
brilliant and eloquent lecturers of the
day. will deliver his two greatest lee
lures. entitled Home Life in Dixie
During the War" and "Out OF the Old
Times Into the New" Wherever these
lectures have been given they have
been greeted with large audiences. His
hearers are charmed with the speakers
splendid imagery. solemn touches OF
pathos. and sparkling humor. The
Grenada (Miss.) Sentinel says of him
AT times the noted lecturer swept
his audience along with the imperial
majesty of his stately eloQuencc. and
then would suddenly cause them to al
most split their sides ut his inimitable
recital of some appropriate anccdote.'
These lectures will be given for the
benefit of Queen Street NJ. +. Church.
ana aside from the intrinsic merit OF
the subjects. they appeal for hearty
response from the people
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
CRANY ISLAND STATION.
COMMANDANT NAVY YARD RE.
FUSES TO ENDORSE REOIJES1,

FUSES TO ENDORSE REQUEST.
The joint committee appointed by the
Councils to ascertain if Craney Island
can be secured for quarantine station
met ut the City Hall last night with
Mayor Johnston in the chair. and the
following gentlemen present: Colonel II.
Hodges, Messrs. T.. Camp, r. H. Jones.
Fred Greenwood. DR.. Newbill, and Mr..
Williams. president OF the Central La
Dor Union.
The chairman submitted letters from
the War and Navy Departments. re-
celved through Senator Martin, stating
That the commandant of the Norfolk
navy yard had refused to recommend
That the request to be allowed TO use
the island for a quarantine station for
infectious diseases, be granted. The
committee discussed the matter ut
length and decided to request Ports
mouth and Norfolk county to co-ope-
rate with them.
An effort will be made to induce the
conmandant to change his opinion.
IL Is proposed To secure the property
for n term of years and erect thereon
good houses for the sick
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
TIE COURT SUSTAINED
BISHOP RANDOLPH'S OPINION l
THE JAEGER CASE.

Ri. Rev. a NJ. Randolph, of this city.
Bishop of the Diocese Of Southern Vir-
ginia, has rendered an opinion sustain
ing the decision OF the Ecclesiastical
Court in the case of Rev. Dr. Jaeger.
1t will be recalled that after a patient
and thorough hearing of charges pre-
ferred against DR.. Jaeger. superintend-
ent of the Lynchburg Colored Orphan
Asylum the court found him guilty OF
immoral and unbecoming conduct and
deposed him from the ministry OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church
DR.. Jaeger established the Lynchburg
orphan Asylum and was its superin-
tendent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
Summer Comforts
Light as Down.

Pretty bed coverings, these
new Summer Comforts.
hey are filled with pure
white drawn cotton and COW
cred re with handsomely figured
Silkaline.
Hard to tell them from
Down Comforts.
They are tied with zephyr
and edged with silkaline COW
cred cord.
Prices are 81, Si.25, $50
and S1.7S each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
Publication. Received.

The April Cosmopolitan has arrived
with bright and interesting table of
contents ana number of excellent
Illustrations Among the articles are:
Napoleon at Moscow" paper on the
Great Problems in Organization -
treating the recent developments in
industrial organizations 1.-THE Buldinc
OF an Empire part |. NIahommcd
some Tricks OF Ancient Temples. -
oliver CROMWELL and others. Price
III cents-SlOO year. Edited by John
brlsben walker. Irvington. n. Y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
To RECEIVE THE BOYs.
EX- MEMBERS FOURTH VIRGINIA
REGIMENT HOLD ANOTHER
MEETING

An adjourned meeting of the ex-
members Of the Fourth Virginia Regi-
ment was held last night in the ar
Dey presiding.
The chairman stated that by infor-
nation received from Col Geo. w.
Taylor he learned that the Fourth Vir
ginia would be mustered out in Sa-
vannah. The chairman was instructed
to appointed a committee of Ave from
the ex-members Of each company to
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
s.vee, chnIybeate sp-iug. som.

On Wednesday last this noted resort
ana valuable property was sold by its
owners. Messrs. Wyatt, Payne & Payne.
to Mr. Garter b. Hunter for Sl1 900.
Mr. Is. f. FAKE. who for several years
has managed the property, will con-
tinue in charge and will not allow IL
10 lose any of its prestige as n place at
which to successfully WOO rest, recrea :
ton and health, is an ideal hotel man,
and nephew of the late Major B. f.
FAKE, Tor many years in charge Of
1.-THE Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
INSPECTED BY MERRITT
Fort Monroe the Scene of Official
investigation.
The Commanding General orthe De-
pnrtmcnt ofthc Ensf, U. y, A. Rc-
views the Soldiers Many People
Witness tic Exercises.

General Wesley Merritt, Commando,
of the Department of the East. U. S. A.
yesterday afternoon reviewed and in
spected the soldiers of Fort Monroe. II
was the annual inspection OF the COM
maadcr, and was In every way salts.
factory. General Merritt finding every.
thing in excellent condition, and the
drilling OF the men was without q
fault
REVIEW OF INSPECTION.
The review and inspection took place
on the parade grounds inside the fort
and was witnessed by a great con-
course of people. men, women and chill
dren.
Ire scene was pretty and inspiring
The Artillery School Band discoursed
martial music the lineup of the sol
diers was perfect; tho ladies in the
handsome" spring costumes, and the
children gamboling upon the green
made up picture that was indeed
beautiful.
GENERAL MERRITT AND OF
FICERS.
General Merritt was accompanied up-
on the field by Captain Strother. of
-, '''''b e''Ao tfC AViiONiiS OlllccTS Oh
the fort: Colonel Mills, Colonel DE-
Witt. Captain Hancock, Captain Wis
ser and Bieutenants Hartnett. Bunnell
Clark, Guignard and Semmeral.
The seven batteries of the fort were
in command of Captains Stewart. Has
KIns, Homer, Todd, Shaker, and Lieu
tenants Broun and Lloyd.
MAJOR HERMAN.
Major .Tiernan, commander of the
fort, was in charge of the drill. and
the seven batteries possibly never
looked or acted better. They formed in
battalionss in front of the barracks. nm.
der command of the ranking captains
and were in this formation when Gen
eral Merritt and the other officers came
upon the field. Major Tiernan took
command, and the drilling included
most of military manoeuvers. A march
was made around the parade ground
passing by General Merritt and the
other officers.
The men then formed in sections. and
the officers passed up and down in
speeding the men and their armament
The officers then inspected the bar
racks, and the men were dismissed
Mrs. Merritt. accompanied by two
ladies', was an interested spectator
witnessing the inspection from car
rage.
The music furnished by the ARTILLERY
School Band was greatly enioved
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

solicit contributions and make all ar
engagements for the reception of the
regiment.
The secretary was instructed to COM
municate with Capt. Keeling. OF the
Blues, and invite the cooperation OF his
company Capt. Dey was made an ex-
ofhcio member OF all committees.
When the Norfolk troops arrive they
will be met by 4 great throng of ex-
soldiers and admiring friends They
VIII be given reception and banquet
at the nrmorN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
NOTICE.

The undersigned has purchased OF Lila
V. Pecd. administrators OF Horace :
Peed. deceased. her interest rs such adj.
ministratriX in the assets and business Of
composed OF the said Horace :. pecd ana
the undersigned. and will herca ftcr carry
on nj the old stand OF the said firm IA
business OF Wholesale and Retail shin
Chambers and Groceries IN all is
branches. under the name and style OF i
NJ JORDAN 4 co
AL! persons indebted to the late firm Of
+. NJ. PEl2D X son will please make
payment to the undersigned
fc2l-lin j. NJ JORDAN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
AUDITORIUM THEATRE

S. Z Cor. Nebraska ana Union Sis.
JAS. NJ. MARION. Prop. and Manager
WILEY HAMILTON. Anus mt Director
Open every night in the year. Smoking,
Concerts, presenting n respectable, up
to-cate Vaudeville entertainment.
MatiIccs. Tues. Thurs. and Sats at 2
y. ~. Evening performances continuous
from I'll IL Adrssi 10. Is and PC
ja22-ly
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. March 22.-Forecast for
Thursday:
Virginia-Continued cloudy weather
and showers; fresh to brisk easterly
winds.
North Carolina-Rain, followed by
clearing; colder in western portions;
winds becoming brisk northwesterly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
Pntti,,w nnMnI,inns

New water pipes have been put down
on bermuda street, from Fcnchurch "a
the Norfolk and Western depot. Yes
terday pipes were being laid on Fen
church street. from Main to Wood
rms job will be completed by the end
or the week. The new pipe is eight
inches in diameter and made of iron.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
HEAVY SIfIPM EMIT,
TWO THOUSAND BARRELS KALE
AND SPINACH.

1t is reported that 1000 barrels of
spinach and kale were shipped North
yesterday. This is the heaviest ship
ment of the season. Yesterday kale
brought Sl.50 per barrel and spinach
from $2.75 to $3.50. These are good
money making figures, and IL they hold
up till the last of this crop is i'm the
truckers will have money to burn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
TEMPERATURE. RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY

Maximum temperature go. 80. 80. 70
Minimum temperature -. -. -. 43
Normal temperature -. 80. 49,. AZ
departure from normal :. :. ..plus IL
Departure from normal since Janu-
Aot .IllIluS 1U3
Rainfall In past "a hours Trace
rainfall since first of month =. 81
Mean humidity $50. -. 49,. 80. Sc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
Norfolk mud Vicinity.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR To-
DAY.
Continued partly cloudy, probably
with light rains: no change in temper
AZURE; fresh to brisk east winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
OTHER LOCAL ON PAG E E
NOTICED

Mr. J: NJ. Jones. formerly sole'tor for
us in Norfolk and vicinity. Is not in our
employ, ana we are not responsible for
any OF his acts since February ism
the date on which his relations with MS
terminate "
INTERSTATE COMMERCIAL & cor.
LIZ iON AGENCN. mh2i-lw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
TIDES.

Norfolk-Iigh water at $3.50 a. m. and
1902 p. M: low water at OILS n. m. and
1916 p. IN.
OidPoint High water at 6:15 a. m.
and GAL p. M; low water at 1157 a. m.
and 1925 p. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
k:1; tlN(sS.
IIca flnllnrtnrS

Headquarters
plckett-Buchanan Camp, c. ".
Norfolk. Va, March 23, 1899.
A TTENTION. COMRADES - YOU
IN are requested To meet at your hall
THIS Crhursday) MORNING at II
O'Clock. promptly, TO attend the funeral
of our late comrade. Major JAMES T.
Mll.LGAN. from his late residence. No
is North street
by order of
FRED GREENWOOD,
Commander
Il. is. JAtkSON, Adjutant. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
RESOLUTIONS.

AT a regular meeting of Painters
Union No. co, OF the Brotherhood of
Painters and Decorators of America
held at tho Painters Hail. $50 Main street
Norfolk, Va. March Fist. the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
That said Painters Union No. TO hearth
~ endorse theacton OF tho Select Council
OF the city of Norfolk. Va, at their last
meeting. as TO their action in relation to
the increasing OF patromcn wages from
S2l2;S per dem to $50. and said union
would take pleasure in passing a similar
resolution it the Common Council could
concur m the action of the Select Coun-
c. G. WILLIAMS. President.
IT }. w. DAILY, Recording Secretary
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
fled as administrator OF the estate Of
Michael Glennan, deceased. All Indebted
TO said estate will please call at my Of
and settle, and all having claims against
said estate Will please present same,
properly approved for payment.
j. e. ALLEN
March Il. 1889. mh22-l0t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23
T. b. JACKSON. Adju,ant. '''"'''oe Il

NOTICE. = THE ANNUAL MEET
~ ing Of the VlRGINIAN AND PILOT
at the office of MIR. J.. D. Starke. Jr
room No. % Lowenberg building, in the
city of Norfolk. Va, on WEDNESDAY,.
o'clock m.
mhll-tdm ]. e. ALLEN. Secretary.
TTN IIE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
i STOCKHOLDERS OF THE LYNN
HAVEN SYNDICATE will be held at the
Compay's office. No. Sc Main street. Nor
folk. Va, OH THURSDAY. March 23d,
1899. at u m.
ROBT. w. LAMB,
Ae&S-to Secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-23

CALENDAR.
Sun rises at 6:o3 II. IN. and sets al
$40 p. In.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-10-06
LAND AND WATER.
Their Distribution Is More Advantageous
In Europe Than Here.

There is no other region Of the world
In which there is a larger proportion
OF coast line to land area than in Eu-
rope, and this appears to be the secret
OF military, naval and political pre-
ponderance, granted always that the
Internal conditions of climate and soil
are favorable. The total land area OF
the continent may be taken at about
1'I5O,OGO square miles. The coast line
Is between $4,000 and 60, 900 miles, and
with the possible exception of the ex-
treme east of Russia there is no part
OF Europe which is more than 500 miles
from the seacoast. 1t will. therefore.
be easily understood that in the days
before railways and telegraph were
dreamed of this fact must have given
Europe very great advantage over
any other quarter of the known world.
and the fact that this advantage has
been maintained may be seen in the
further fact that. with the one excep-
uon of the United States. an offshoot
of European civilization. this advan-
tage has been maintained up to the
present day.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-10-06
BRITISH ANTIQUARIAN FINDS.
undoub;ed Trace. of Roman ArchItec-
ture IN Scotland.


An exceedingly interesting antigua
rian and" has been made at Kirkiu-
tilloch. While some wurkmeu were
engaged in cleaning the moat at the
Peel 4 number OF apCient stones were
unearthed. The attention Of McGregor
Chalmers OF Glasgow was directed to
them. and he has now made an xlyes-
tigation OF them, with the resu$. that
he has discovered that some bear un-
doubted traces OF Roman architecture.
They are distinctly marked by dag
onal lines and other markings peculiar
to Roman artisans, and had been used.
it IS believed, in the construction OF a
fort in the Antonine wall other
stones bear markings, etc. which show
them to be Of the medieval period.
and are believed to belong to Comyu's
castle, which was demolished by King
Robert the Bruce. The burgh commits
sioneTs OF Kirkintilloch have resolved
to raise private subscriptions in order
10 defray the expense OF a complete
and thorough investigation by experts.
The chalk diggers at Bailey, White &
Co.'S works at Swanscombe. Kent.
found human skeleton imbedded in
the limestone. 1t was that OF a short.
very thick-set man, and the men in
the laboratory, who have some expe-
rtence Of these finds, think he was
probably Roman. a careful search
was made for coins or weapons or any
thing that could give clew to the pc
riod or nationality Of the skeleton, but
nothing was found except some fints,
rudely shaped. with some kind of split
ting or chipping implement. The
skeleton must have been where it was
found for many hundreds OF years. 1t
was in the heart of chalk hill which
had never been excayated before. Pail
Mall Gazette.