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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
Dreyfus WIN Sail Thursday.

Paris, June ga dispatch from Cay
enne. capital Of French Guiana, says that
Dreyfus was to-day (Monday) transferred
TO the military authorities He will stay
on Isle Royal until Thursday, when he
will embark upon the French second
class cruiser Sfax in the roads Of Isle
Royal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
FIERCE ELECTRIC STORM.
Reports of Three Deaths Caused by
Them in Ontario

Toronto. Ont, June 5.-Fierce electric
storms are reported from many points in
Ontario tonight.
At Penetang lightning struck the home
of William l.. Dancer and killed his wife
and SON
AT Hamilton. William Laury, IA years
old. took shelter under a tree. lightning
struck it and instantly killed him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
wants a Change of venue.

Richmond. Va. June 5.--The case OF Gen.
James A. Walker, charged with shooting
Lawyer w. S. Hamilton. was called In
the Corporation Court of Bristol to-day,
and the defendant made motion for a
change Of venue, which will be passed
upon tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06

Macon, June 5.--Macon's wholesale gro
GERS have disbanded on account of the
war maze on them as a trust. They
threaten to add retail stores to their
wholesale business 10 get even with those
who opposed their organization.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06

London, June 5.--At the anniversary
meeting Of the Royal Geographical Society
this afternoon the United States ambassa-
dor. Joseph H. Choate presented The medaE
awarded Sir John Murray, who is a natur-
alist and chronicler Of the challenger ex-
pedition, by the American Geographical
Society,"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06

Columbus, o., June 5.--Dr. W. f. Moore,
one of the Oldest and best known Presby-
terrain divines in the country died to-day
from bronchitis, contracted at Minneapo-
lis during the recent Presbyterian general
assembly. of which body he was perma-
nent clerk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
ONE OF ANDREE's LETTERS.
Cork Case with Message Found on
Coast of Iceland.

Christiana, June 5.-According to a dis
patch from Mandal, the most southern
town of Norway two boys, on May IA,
last. found on the north coast of Iceland
a small cork case. containing slip Of
paper dated July II, 1897, signed "An-
dree. Strindberg and Fraenckel," and
bearing the words: IAN well, thrown
about long. 81, lat. unknown"
Prof Andree's brother thinks the case
was probably one of the letter buoys with
which the Andree expedition was provid-
ed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06

Washington, June 1.-The board of con-
stfuction of the navy has approved the re-
port of the boards Of survey upon the
Spanish gunboats Sandoval and Alvarado.
now at Portsmouth, N. H., and they Will
be repaired at a cost Of $4,000 each.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
COUNT CAsTELLANE's DENIAL.

Says His Wife Took No Part What
ever in the Demonstration.
Paris, June 5.-Count Boni de Castelane
has written a letter to the Echo de Paris
denying the statement of newspapers,
that the Countess formerly Miss Anna
Gould of New York; placed herself at the
head of the Jeunnesse Royalists at the
Auteuil demonstration yesterday.
The count declares his wife does not be-
long 10 the clubs, and that she did not
leave her seat. from which she could not
even see what was occurring.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
sFAx HAS GONE FOR DREYFUs.
VIII Carry Him at Once From DEVILS
Island to France.

Fort de France, Island of Martinique
June 5.-The admiral commanding the
French squadron in these waters receiv-
ed yesterday an order 20 send the cruiser
Sfax to take Dreyfus from Devils Island
off the coast of French Guiana. and con
vey him to France.
The Sfax which is commanded by Capt
Cohinieres de Nordeck left for Devils
Island at 10 o'clock yesterday morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06

washington. June 5.-The state DEPART
ment has received Geographic information
that direct cable communication between
Iloilo and Cebu has been established.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
Says He WIN BE Pardoned.

Macon, June 5.--John Hannaway. Vien-
mas white criminal, was jailed here this
afternoon. He says he VIII soon be par
doned, and does not mind the 20-year SEN
tence imposed at Vienna to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
THEY EULOGIZED MIR. BRYAN.
District of Columbia Democrats Are
Enthusiastic,

Washington, June 5.-The Democrats of
the District of Columbia held an enthu-
siastic meeting tonight. at which many
speeches eulogizing Bryan and indorslng
him for the next President were made.
There was forwarded to Mrs. William
]. Bryan a fine marble bust of her hus-
band, for presentation 40 her on her birth
day, June II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
Trensury Agent In Macon.

Macon, June 5.--Agent $. II. Nealy Of
the government treasury department, Is
here to pass upon the improvements TO be
made on the government building or
which $4,000 is 10 be spent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
BLAND SOMEWHAT IMPROVED.
His Condition Is Indicative of Cere-
braI Congestion.

Lebanon, No, June 5.-congressman
Richard P. BANDS condition to-day show
ed some improvement The physicians
admit that there is every indication Of
cerebral congestion, but viii not authorize
the statement that he is suffering from
that ailment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06

Joseph Schencl<'s Residence Blown
Up by Dynamite.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 5.--The store and
residence of Joseph Schenck at Edwards
vale, was destroyed by dynamite to-day
ana Schenck, his wife and four children
were slightly injured.
Inc explosion was evidently a result of
lne purpose to Kill the entire family.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
Nercer Given .OOO.

Macon. June SC. b. Parker of McRae,
has endowed Mercer with $1,000,
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01
A SAD END.
mr.. L. E. Snipes Found Dead by the
Roadside This Morninp

Mr.. L. E. Snipes was found dead bv
the roaf ST lie near his home. about three
miles S outh of town, this morning. by
Mr. Amos Stroup, who had started to
Mr. n pes house in a buggy to take
MIN tSnlpes) to the South Mountains.
where the latter was to have entered
to-day upon the duties of storekeeper
at a government distillery.
Mr.. Snlpes was in town Yesterday,
sober and apperantly in good health.
he was last seen alive about 8 O'Clock
yesterday evening, near Salem church.
He was then drinking little. it is
said. Mr.. Stroup found him about
daylight lying dead by the roadside
only short distance from his home.
1t is said that MIR. Snipes had been
troubled with heart disease for some
time and his death is supposed to be
due to this cause-and perhaps hasten
ed by to much VIII skey.
At the time of going to press we had
not heard the verdict of the coroner 5
jury.
Mr.. Snipes was about - years of
age, was marrie1 and leaves a wife
and seven children. He drank too
much whiskey at ii nas, but was other
wise good citizer, and it is said was
kind to his family and provided for
them we'll.
The burial will take place at Mt.
Home Baptist church tomorrow. We
understand that the Morganton lodge
of Masons, of which deceased was a
member, will conduct the burial cere-
monies.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01
Notice to Teachers.

Owing to the immediate demand for
teachers in our public schools, l am
ordered by the County Board of Trus-
tees to hold an examination on Dec.
7th, Sth and 9th. All teachers whose
certificates have expired, or will ex-
pire this year, and all those who desire
certificates will please take advantage
of this opportunity, and be on hand on
the morning of the first day of said ex-
animation at 10 O'Clock promptly. This
examination will take the place of the
one we expected 10 h I've on Dec. 18th,
10Th and 5Oth.
H. O. HOUK.
Supt.
p1- or1ar Of the Roard
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01
A SURE CUR FOR GROUP.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS CON-
SLANT USE WITHOUT A
FAILU RE.

: The first indications of group is
hoarsene>s, and in child subject to
that disease it may be taken as sure
sign Of the approach of an attack. Fol-
lowing this hoarseuess is a peculiar
rough cough If Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is given us soon as the child
becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough appears, it will prevent
the attack. 1t is used in many thou
sat.ds of homes In this broad land and
never diSappoint the auNions mothers.
We have vet TO learn Of a single instance
in which it has not proved effectnal.
No other preparation can show such u
record years constant
use withou, a failure. For sale by
w. A. Leslie, druggist.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01
KEEN CLEAR GRAIN.

Your best feelings, your social posi-
- q business success depend largely
lie pcriec, action of your Stomach
i Liver. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
" increased strength, keen. clear
aiu. high ambition. 4 % cent box
"ii make YOU feel like new being.
: FL hv John Tull Druggist.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01

Rev. r. II. Parker has en-
deared himself to oar people
during his years stay among
Us and all were delighted when
the announcement was made
That the conference had sent
him back to the Morganton
charge.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01

1T. {. X. McNeely on Monday re-
i@ned as superintendent of the Nor
anton Electric Light Plant and has
Ken similar position with Dillon
;. g. Light & Power Co. He left for
Dillon on Wednesday,. Mr.. P. S.
-adderth. who has held the position Of
fireman at the Morganton. plant for
eral months, has been elected to
succeed Mr.. McNeely us superintendent.
lIr. McNecly is an expert electrician
and we feel sure that he will give sat
-fdction to the Dillon company He
has many friends here, who were very
sorry to see him leave.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01

NV son has been troubled for years
with chronic diarrhoea. Sometime ago
| persuaded him to take some Of Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and DIarrhoea
Remedy. After using two bottles OF
the 25-cent size he was cured. | give
this testimonial. hoping some one SIM
ilarly afflicted may read j, and be
benefited. Thomas c. Bower. Glen
coe. O. For sale by ". a. WeslIe.
druggist.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01
BRAVE MEN FALL.

Nlvlims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as we'll as women, and all foel
tle results in bss of appetite, poisons
u The blood. backache, nervousness,
headache AID tired, listless, run down
feeling. But there's no need to feel
li>c that. j. ". Gardner, of Idaville,
Ind., says: "Elcctric Bittcrs are just
the th,ng for Il man hen he don't care
whether he lives or dies. 1t gave me
new strength and good appetite. | can
now eat anything and have new
ca>e on life" Only so cents, at Tull's
Drug Store. Every bottle guaranteed.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01

riages.

aT-iages.
.ht the residence of the brides father.
phen Ross, on yesterday, Rev. John
brown, OF Mcdowell and Miss Nora J.
Ross. Of Burke.
ON Nov. 10Th, by Esq. w. M. Win
l~. Mr.. EnoCh Whisenhunt and Miss
.artha Rhodes, at the residence of the
rides father. All of Burke
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01


We have many things during past year.
We thankful that busted yet.
pctitors predicted year ago.
are thankful that full stock of all kinds of
merchandise.
the spot cash that have sold.
are thankful that
what they mad to buy the past year.
We thankful promoter failures has given
year.
We are thankful that have been able bills
promptly.
We are thankful that no any has
ever able prices They may claim but
have they proven it!
We are thankful that is filled every day with
buyers that can't fooled by petty
petitors make as underseers.
We thankful the first the only and original
people who started the one price, the price
selling price in this
We are hank still the cheapest house in
And more ALL thankful to everybody that has
success.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01
PAID DEAR FOR HIS LEG.

B. ID Blanton Of fThackerville. Tex 9,
Two years paid over $500 % 10
niorS to cure IA Running Sore on his
:. Then they wante 10 cut 1t OFT :,
it lie cured II with one box Of Buck
= Aruica Salve. Guaranteed cure
+ Z Files. % cts. box. Sold by
i"In Tnll druggist.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01

ar. {. r. Foister spent few days
y his three little daughters here
turning to ASheyille Sunday.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01

Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Lirene Null and Mr..
Horace Cash Alexander. on Dec. 9th.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01

Miss Mel Powell was called to Len
or Wednesday by the death Of her
IaCle. Mr.. Lee.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01

MesSrs. X. r. Goodson. X. l.. Nc
nnaughey and Jack Dunavant left
Friday for Jonesboro, Tenn, on a
BUSINESS trip.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01

\ a cure tor rheumatism Chamber
I'jn j, Pain Balm is gaining a wide
ryputation. ID. B. Johnston of Rich
~ nd, Ind has been troubled with
tda allment since 1862. IN speaking
ol i he saws: 81 neve~ found anything
taat would relieve me- until | used
thambcrlain's Pain Balm. 1t acts
Ike magic with me. My foot was
swollen and paining me ve'y much,
hli one good application Of Pain Balm
relieved me. For sale 10y w. A. Les
lr, druggist.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-01

By order of the Board.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-05
LAMBERTS POINT.

Messrs. Henry Wallace, C. b. Gray,
G. c. Lufsey. y. Hudgins. c. Z. NIeb-
bins and j. 7. Lufsey went on 4 sail
on the yacht Dewey Sunday to New
port News, where the day was pleas
antly spent at Port Breeze Hotel. The
party reached home about s o'clock In
the evening.
The Powha tan Cotton and Bridgeport
silver plating mills shut down at IL
o'clock yesterday to allow their en-
poyes to enjoy Labor Day at Ocean
View.
Mr.. George Face, of the Myers ave-
nue. pharmacy went on n fishing eX-
curslon to the Capes yesterday with n
party of gentlemen from Atlantic
City.
Mr.. Richard Alfriend, OF Norfolk, in
the absence of the rector, Rev L. Boul-
din, conducted lay services at ST..
Marks Episcopal Church Sunday night.
Rev. f. w. Moore preached fine SER
mon to a large congregation Mt Bur-
rows Memorial Baptist Church Sunday
night.
Mr.. VIM. II. Dewick. of Middlesex
county, is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
Maggie Handley. of Bowdin's Ferry
road.
Mr. VIM. C. Lambert. of Water View,
MiddleseX county. is the guest of his
father, Capt. r. L. Lambert, of Law
renee avenue.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF Burrows
Memorial Baptist Church, held its reg
ular monthly meeting with Mrs r. S :.
Backus. of Bowdin's Ferry road, yes
terday afternoon. Interesting reports
were heard from the various depart
ments of work.
Mrs. Calls, of Mathews county. is
visiting Mrs. Maggie Minter, on Law
renee avenue.
Miss Lille Wade. of Lynchburg, ar
rived last night and is the guest of
her cousins. the Misses Lakes. of Poca-
hontas avenue.
y mad dog WAS shot and killed near
Capt. r. S. Backus' residence, on Bow
din's Ferry road Sunday.
Mr.. j. r. Lakes is confined to his
larial fever.
Mr.. NJ. Druer. employed at the
Bridgeport mills. was sent to st. Vim
cents Hospital yesterday with Il prob
able case of typhoid fever.
Mr.. Andrew Friary. of Pocahontas
avenue. left via the Old Dominion Line
last night for New York and the White
Mountains.
Mrs Cronenberg, of Lynnhaven.
Princess Anne county. is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Charles Hudgins. OF
Rappahannock street.
~ letter received recently from Rev.
George H. Spooner, who is now with
his family in the mountains of Virginia,
states that he is still quite sick and will
probably not return to his charge be-
fore the middle of October.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-05
ATLANTIC CITY TARD.

Mr., Meakins. OF Central avenue. who
mas been Ill for two weeks. Is con-
valescing.
Capt. w. n. Williams and family. Of
Central avenue, have returned from n
delightful visit to relatives in Mathews
county.
Mrs. f. +. -Hansel, OF Poole street.
are nome from protracted visit to
relatives i'm Southampton county
MIR. j. w. Hurst and family, OF Con-
lrai avenue, who have been visiting
friends and relatives on Gwinn's Is
iand. have returned homo.
Rev. DIR. Doggett, OF North Carolina,
preached two very able sermons Sun
DAY to large congregations at Coley
Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Tho Local Board OF Improvement
Jailed TO hold It's monthly meeting last
night for want of n quorum. An effort
VIII be made to have n meeting We'd
nesday afternoon ut o'clock.
Rev: c. w. Maxwell, aastor OF Col
ley Memorial Church, is spending his
vacation with his parents, in Durham,
North Carolina.
The meeting of the Junior F.pworth
League Of Lckies Memorial Methodist
church Sunday afternoon was largely
attended and the exercises highly in
terestng.
Mrs. j. r. Armstrong and family. of
Coilcy avenue, have returned from y
pleasant six weeks vacation spent with
her sister. In Binghamton, ~. Y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-05
WHAT ! DOES SIT MEl::AIl.NIl'?!I
An Iron - Bar Found in a angerouss;i
Prisoners Cell.
How ITO obtntncd Possession OF Il i.
n Mystery : supposed To nnvo
H.cn Passed Over tho Wall by
Negroes.


Walter Cotton, alias Smith, coiored,
who is held in the city Jail for safe
keeping until he can be tried in Ports
mouth on the charge of numbering Mr..
Charles Wyatt several weeks ago. was
foiled Sunday by Tailor Friedman in
his plans to escape. The suspicious of
the jailor having been aroused. the cell
occupied by Cotton was searched and
nn iron bar was found concealed in the
bedding.
There is a mystery rs to how the
supposed murderer obtained possession
OF the bar. His cell ad1oins others,
ana one belief is that the piece of iron
MAS 3assed in to him by another pris-
oner. The Nirginian-Pilot two or three
GAYS ago stated that negroes have
Dren run away from the rear OF the
san by Detectives Childrcss and Night
!ailor Kelly. These negroes We're talk
inS to the prisoners on the inside and
IL is thought by some that the iron bar
may have been Hassed over the high
Wall OF the Jail by those negroes.
Iherc are great many crimes
cHasged To Cotton, and he is believed
10 be q desperate character and would
not nave hesitnted. it is believed. to
i,iVe used the bar even to murder had
ne chance to escape offered itself. He
- oeing closely watched by the jail
officials.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-05
CLAIBORNE v. &. & O. r.. co.

NIAIboItNlI v. &. " y. X. co.
Supreme Court OF Appeals. West Va.
April 10, 1899.
1T a CONDUCTOR, AS a CONSER-
VATOR OF THE PEACE, CAUSES
THE ARREST OF y PERSON ON
JUSTIFIABLE PROBABLE CAUSE
OF Ills GUILT, NEITHER HE.
NOR TIIE RAILROAD COMPANY
IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES.
If IN SUCH CASE THE ARREST
is WITHOUT PROBABLE CAUSE.
But UNDER AN HONEST MIS-
TAKE. ONLY COMPENSATORY
DAMAGES SHOULD BE RECov-
Erred.
This was suit for damages for false
Imprisonment. Judgment was given
by The lower court for $500 for the
PLAINTIFF and defendant appealed. The
ooinion of the court states the facts.
The court says;
The conductor. of one of the defen-
dants trains, on the Goth day of De-
cember. 1856, caused the plaintiff.
George Claiborne, who was n passenger
from Clifton Forge, Va, to Hinton. ".
va. on said train, to be arrested by the
chief OF 3olice OF the town of Rom
ceverte for disorderly conduct and car
ryinE Il dangerous weapon in a threat
enins manner about 10 o'clock at night.
He was placed in the lookup until Sun
day morning. when he was released on
security until Monday morning. He
was then tried before a jury for unlaw-
fully lrrying q razor on his person.
Che jury found him guilty, but tho
Mayor. for sons reason, released him
Oh payment of the COSTS. The evidence
tends 10 show that. while the train was
in Virginia, the plaintiff was drunk.
and guilty of very boisterous and often
sive conduct. and certain ladies (pas-
sensers) complained to the conductor.
He was IN the ladies' car, although be
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-05
BRAN BLEToR WARD.

Misses Lucille and Frances Sander
lin, of North Maltby avenue, accom-
panied by Mrs. Claude Oliver, of High
land avenue, will leave this afternoon
for Hobsons, Nansemond county, Va,
on Il visit to their friend, Mrs. Mat
thews.
The annual meeting Of the Rramble-
ton w. c. T. U. will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. c. d. Cake, West Bram-
bleton avenue, at o'clock this after
noon. 1t is earnestly desired that there
be a full attendance OF members. as
officers for the ensuing year and dele
gates to the District and State convcn-
tons will be elected. Work for the Fall
campaign will be assigned the several
committees.
The infant daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Is. Gregory is seriously Ill Mt the
nome of It's parents. on East Bramblc-
ton avenue
The Busy Bee Society of Sturgeon
Memorial Baptist Church will meet
with Miss Julia Martin, No. 30 Arling-
ton Place, at o'clock Friday night.
Nlr. G. II. Spnnn, son of Mr.. o. j.
Spann, of 3l3 East Brambleton avenue.
has returned from Kenovu w. Va.
where he sustained II severe injury to TO-
one OF his hands while at work on his
engine.
Master Fred. Haskins, OF Rose ave-
nue., has gone to Easteu North Caro-
INA TO spend n two weeks vacation
with his relatives
on q two weeks visit to her friend.
Miss Grace Harding. OF No. 1I2. Cooke
avenue. returned to her home pt Lam
berts Point, yesterday.
At the regular business meeting of
the Christian Memorial Temple last
night Rev. j. +. Barrett was unant.
mously reelected pastor for tho cnsu-
ing year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-05
! Labor DAY CELEBRATED hi ii /
Continued from Page Two.)

mono dividing second money In the
~ snoot Mr. Hammond wiped MIR.
auIsl eye, making 10 to his Is, where
upon MI. hurst promptly challenged
This challenge. 1t is understood. was
accepted and another shoot may soon
be looked for - - =
me oail game between picked crack
te9ms OF PORTSMOUTH and Norfolk was
y utshuy. nc players were cracks and
no HUNS. IN spite OF the grounds be-
Ing wicked the -'itchers we're fine md
put ioi, the bat:ers being Al, zero score
would have resulted. AS II was IN the
sixth inning the score stood IL and The
ciups paved I'LL darkness compelled
them TO stop.
There were boat races and swimn,inr
races. pig race, which latter beat
hurdles all TO pieces and resulted i'm no
end OF fun.
The concerts by the First Virginia
Regiment Band was excellent and gave
general satisfaction. The dancing Mt
night i'll the closed pavilion ball room
was delightful and many took part on
the floor. The fireworks display was
sumptuous and brilliant, the cloudy
sky and dorkling sea. whte-crestcd with
the tresn east vino, making Il scenic
background enhancing its nagNiiicencr
Large numbers took advantage Of The
Princess 'Anne'S sumptuouS table and
none regretted 1t. The courtesy OF tho
charming manager of this famous hos
telry was, as usual. iucxhaustiblc.
The surf was simply glorious and
fully 500 took advantage oc IL to get
an invigorating bath. Beside these n
large corps of,children fndulgcd in wai
ing, wave daring. and sand-tlddlcr
chasing, making the scene Il constantly
lively and inspiring one.
A big excursion train from the Cur
rltucls division was crowded with Labor
Day celebrunts. They arrived Ut 4:SS
o'clock and stayed couple OF hours
before returning home. The day was
u big success at the Beach.