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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30
FIELD OF THE
NOTTINGHAM.
Mexico has 1905 mines.
Mexico has 112 cotton mills.

Mexico has 1905 mines.
Mexico has 112 cotton mills.
Russia's pig iron output is steadily
increasing.
New York has a Socialist Metal Trades
Council.
Georgia sends thousands OF peach-trees
to South Africa.
Mexico sold us $4,000 worth OF sissai
grass in September
Mayor Harrison, Of Chicago, iaSorS nlu-
nicipal ownership.
The engines o II, tirst-class British man
o'-war cost about 1lo,fp9 pounds
1t is said that Hawaii needs 10000 men
for the cultivation OF sugar.
LaDorers' Union of Brooklyn reports
that all its employers are paying union
wages.
The two Socialist parties in Massachus-
etts at the recent election cast altogether
l2,2n6 votes for President
Prisoners in Morocco are compelled 10
pay the officers for their trouble in ar
resting them and escortinS them to jail
William J. Bryan announces that ne
will do mechanical work on his paper.
The Commoner, and that he VIII JON
the Typographical Union.
\ servant girls union has been formed
in Watertown. n. Y. on a basis OF hours
from A. NJ. to Z z N. and 81 and - per
week as wages.
At Berlin, Ontario. there was not
union man in the city a year ago, ana
now there are several flourish!nS unions
with somewhat over J1V menbers:
Union labels to the extent of 2.ooN"
were sent to San Francisco from the
headquarters of the Bakers and Conlec-
toners Union OF America last week.
The average daily compensation for
the general officers OF the various rail-
ways in the United States is VIII, While
the average for the working employees
is sl.s0 ---=-
The biggest match factory in the
world is the Vulcan match factory at
,ridaihalm, awederi. u employs over
!, 200 men, and manufactures daily SSao
boxes Of matches.
One chemist writes to the yManchesler
Guardian that; the simplest of all rene
dies is to follow an example set by Bava-
ria nearly 400 years ago. In lol6 an ed.ce
was issued forbiddinS the employment for
the making OF beer OF any other mate
rails than barley. hops. and water. That
is the law in Bavaria to-day, and II Is
enforced The quality of Bavarian beer
has also been improved through the
operation of certain tax laws. under which
it is profitable for the brewer to use the
best barley that l. o5talnsbsA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30

small bell-shaped pendants.
The skirt was tucked in the upper por-
ton and formed series OF plaits behind.
from which the velvet fell in dert-
train effect borderetf with cl,inchilia fur.
The unhers1eevcs of the bodice were OF
cream mousseline de sole over cream tai
feta-
A cirapeau de style of u1auve velvet
trimmed with piunes completed thus ar
tistic toilette.
Another dress equally attractive was
developed in castor drap de zebeiine- me
bolero sides OF the drslpet bodice opened
over an empiecenlent of gold and brown
embroidery on pastel rose raII1le. biac \
velvet straps and gold buttons decorated
the sleeves, and noeut cfEtn same
velvet adorned the corSage.
French modistes are reviving the Wat
teau in rearly al OF the newest gowns
and with great success. In the design
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30

that is pleasing I'd note is that the here
crcd-insurmountable barrier
between the French and American sod
city leaders is being broken down. AS
every one knows, there are certain classes
of French that, with i few exceptions.
foreigners never enter The French,
however, are gradually growing more cor
dial to Americans in their nnconcealed
admiration of the latters originality and
independence: and Americans are. also,
glad to acknowledge an attraction in the
remarkable chic of French women.
One thing, however, Will never dwindle
into insig!liticancc. and that is the rivalry
between French, and American women In
matters of dress.
There is only one thing said a French
couturiere with a handsome establish
ment in the Rue St Honore to your CORE
spondent d. few days ago. that keeps the
American women from appearing smarter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30


n cor-sc.ct belt OF gold and Silver ernbroi-
derry. with distinct points turning upward
The sleeves were cose-tittinS and embroi-
dcred. rho lower part consisted Of a
bebe uHsferslccvc. with black velvet rib
bon rosettcs. Like most of the gowns
OF tf1a7 description the fastening was
effected invisibl!- at the back and the
bodice was worn with lace skirt made
over six.
COUNTESS OF WARWICK.
At this same reception the Countess of
Warwick wore a handsome dress OF blue
argent broche silk The front of the
skirt formed graduating tablier embroi-
dcred in silver. and the bodice was devcl-
ope,j in finest Brussels net made over
silver blue silk and appliqucd with designs
worked in briliants.
The desire to find amusement was never
more manifest among women in French
society than II is this year. One thing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30
CHAPPIES DOWN
on BISHOP POTTER
Blame Him Because Their Pin-Money
Has Been Cut Down.
CHRISTENING A RICH BABY.
Yong Naval Officers Tryin. to Marry
Hiss Helen Gould-Somo Advice
From Actor William II.
Crane,
81 cHoLL1E KNICKERBoCkER.


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nav YORK, December 2o-The msur-
and companies of the world have abso-
:lutsr refused to take any further risks
n, she crowned heads OF Europe since
tho sudden death of King Humpert.
Tha was to have been expected. for past
eSbrience has shown that when mon
ard got tired of ruling he insured ms
lifelavishly and exposed himself TO the
ki,,-hillers. They did the rest-savins
hin the embarrassment of suicide Ihey
cas, him the glory of martyrdon instead.
M attempt on the Gar S life by poison
Wa not calculated to allay the panic
;nI the board-rooms Of the insurance
coapanies. Attacks upon the rich, IKE
RIA upon Uncle Russell Sage, gave the
'dEsctors of several great corporations
II. oh food for subsequent thought. aud
ripy have seriously contemplated spe-
III rate for risks on the lives OF million
atss, The introduction of the naphtha
iT,nch and the gasoline automobile has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30

PARIS. FR4AcSCE.-Tais IS the season
when women arc TO be seen at their best
5n Paris. The continuous round Of the
stro parties. receptions. and entertain
arc1lts demands constantly the cieEantc
f1nondainc's presence. and she complies
with FASHIONS request. gowncd more
exauisitclS, perhaps, than at any other
time OF the year
At a reception given by a member OF
the American colony few evenings ago
Mrs. Amba ssador Porter wore one Of the
pretticst and most original bodices that
members OF the fashionable set have seen
this season. The bodice had a rounded
yoke marked out by siivery embroidery
on gold gallon ana was filled TO the
throat with lace worked with silver braid.
From beneath the surrounding gallon
came a deep frilI Of Eight yellow French
lace. descending to the waist in the front
and forming a Vatican at the back over
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30
IntcrpIanetary Merriment,

When you find the people yelling
And a-soing it like mad,
When chorus wild IS telling
Of some transitory fad.
You are forced to the conclusion
Let's accept the truth with grace
That this world with its confusion
Is very funny place.
When I see the stars that sprinkle
Radiance DER the distant SKY
When they gayly dance and t"lnkIe
AS they strive to catch your eye.
Is seems that they are chatting
In an ecstasy Of mirth.
Very possibly they're laughing
AT this funny little earth.
Washington STAR
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30
In Hurry.

How dye do?' said tho busy man.
"Win YOU marry me?'
Ger she gasped. This Is 50 sud
den: must have time to think. L
Say. don't keep me waiting too long
or won't have money enough left to buy
the ring. I came in an autocab and
they charge by the minute, you know
Philadelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30
ELEGANT GOWNS
WORN In PARIS.
ovely Creations OF French nIodistes
Which are Copied for the Use Of
American Woinn-Gold and
Silver Trimmings.

thu French women, aid that is they pay
too7n,cll attention to he finishing off of
the. gowns. Every som must be bound
witt such precision aid every hook held
so ecureiy in place hat oftentiInes in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-30
Us Unaered and the
DstantE ho O Greeting OF 1920

their efforts to accentUate details your
women of fashion unconsciously gain an
afr Of stiffness in their gowns French
women, on the other hand, sacrifice these
insignificancieS in order to gain that alr
OF utter freedom and daintiress which
makes their gowns copied by women all
over the world wherever fashions are fol-
arrDWuNHER MODES.
There is a very fashionable art gallery
not far from the Boulevard HausSmann
where "a number of the exhibits are the
work of Americas artists. Here at any
time one may find a perfect galaxy OF
r,ea,1.if,n American women exquisitely
sovnetf. I observed a few afternoons ago
a very distinctive gown in Inauve velvet.
The corsag e had crosswise, weFl-httInS
plaits from the waist, while a handsome
white guip,rre collar was strapped across
the front by studded velvet bands having
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07
ESQ NO ES CIERTO

Sc nos informa que un papeIucho de
Ponce, dice que d. Carlos Toro Fernan-
dez, es ell director del bisemanario que
con el titulo La AcetS0ctdn cOmenz6 d
publicarse en- esta ciudad.
ESQ es incierto.
No Sc encontrara quien honrada-
mente ose sostener esa nOticia.
EI senOr TOrO Fernandez es redac
tor de La De nOcractd, y en- ella SO ha
dichO: mo estamos con fOrmes con ell
" sistema de peri6dicos redactados exclu
q" sivamente para ell insultO. La AcuS0
"ci611 no es federal: es independence.
No obra de acuerdO con ell partido;
cobra por su prOpia cuenta. ell par
"tido no tiene con ella ninguna especie
" de solidaridad. p"
Aiuda mas. las OcupaciOnes denues
trO companero, no le permiten escri-
biz para. Otras publicaciones.
COnSte.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07

I'm aquel pueblo yotaron doscientoS
geinte nueve republicanoE. Sc abstuvie-
ION oe piercer su dereCho mil Uenticfnco
ftdersles. Los electores inscritos son mil
doscie,atos cincuenta cuatro. Quedaron
sin nscrlbirse por atropellos y coacciones,
ochoctentos correligionarios nuestros que
hubieran subido dos mil cinctientO y ctG0
tro el dmero delos retrsidos on la camPa
ma. De los incondioionales, votaron se-
senta uno fraudulentamente, q quienes
30 persigue ante la ley.
I'm detalle la autoridsd local puso
en- libertad fin de que aoudiese las ur-
nas,a kliseo Parson, republican, que oum
Plia oondena por falta juzgada en- ell Tri-
bunal de policfs.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07

stones ,t0reatG q seis vota
ron, dc- 1e'ata ci,aco republi
canos; qL, Dor votsr, ochocientoe
noventa y un = kles.
hncOs
Con Ia mayor trsnquilidad Sc verifea-
ron las elecciones en- Juncos, d ndo ell re
sultado siguiente
Colegio natnaero Sc
EIectores inscritos ..... 394
Votos republicanos emitidos o
ColegiO netnaero 81
ElectoTes inscritos ... 492
Votos republicanos emitidos 8
Total de electores $50
Votos republicanos II
EI presidente de los colegios, que es in
Conditional, no pudo ir Quay rama buscar
las papeletss electorales segdn Sc previe-
ne, por carecer de recuFsos para ell visje.
Envio I'm peon con elias ell dfa cuatro
por la noche. Aver las doce del dfa fu6
que llegsron Juncos las urnas sin aus
llaves respectivas, conteniendo las referi-
dss pspeletas.
Asf es como respetan la ley los repu
blicanos.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07

> de nuesGrO COrrcsponsaI

la reinado ell orden mas complete
durante las elecciones. La ciudad, un de
sierto.
LA DEMoCRAcIA sooje el rumor de que
se cometi6 squf un homicidio. Debe REQ
tifoarse porque es absolutamente inexacto.
En- Yabucoa no ha votado nj un solo
elector. EI cuerpo electoral sc retrsjo en-
tero.
Esta noohe --dfa - fu6 agredido
Francisco Leduo, fondista, republicano.
Se desconoce el autor del hecho. PareCe
que SO lie produjo una faerte lesion en- la
cabeEs.
De l.430 eleetores ingcritos on esta
ciudad, fueron las urnas AZ.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07

Hntre los Votos repubIcanos que Sc
cuentan en- Aguas buenas, uno fue deposi-
tado por el professor de aquel pueblo senior
Barcenas.
Ha fallecido en- Maunabo nuestro
apreciado correligionario don Vslentfn
DeIgado, joven que pertenece una fami.
liza estimsda en- aquelIa sociedsd.
Dsmos 8 sus deudos nuestro p6same
por la depgracia.
Anoche fu9 agredido en- esta ciudad
Tomasa Ortiz, recibiendo una lesion en- la
mano derecha.
En- la Carolina Sc encuentra vacante
la escuela rural que pertenece al barrio de
Cedros.
El doce del corriente Sc vera ante
La Corte de Justicia de Ponce, la causa se
guida contra jose Rivera Molina otros
por robo en- cusdrilla.
Esta maflana llegaron d esta oiudad
los republicanos de Aguas buenas Roman
Q. Diaz Buenaventura del mism, ape
lido. Venfan escoltados por Ia poliofa
insular.
En- un peri6 1ioo de Ponce, la Comi-
sion de Hacienda del partido republicano
dice que algunos correligionsrios Sc ocu
pan de pedir dinero en- nombre de la colec-
tividad sin estar autorizado para clio.
En- la Escuela de Artes Ofcios de
San Juan sc matricularon antier ciento sc
tenta alumnos.
Anoche, d las ocho, Clemente Ortiz
recibio dos heridas en- la cabezs; una en- la
region parietal izqulerda y otra en- la re-
gion occipitsl; mas varias Commissioners en-
la espalds. El sgresor Sc llama Jesus
Maria Arroyo y Sc encuentra detenido.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07
POr eEpreSO
Aguas busnas

De squel pueblo nos inform al, por
oorreo, oil resultsdo de las eleccicnes ve-
rifoadas aver.
Hubo una trsnquilidad inslterable.
VOtaron ciento Seseatd Y cincO incondicio
males, de los n0UecientOs sese'atG y dos cleo
torres que Sc contabsn en- ell registro. 90 le
darOn, pues, setecientos eiectores tederales
retlrados de la lucha.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07
POM NCEi
(POR TELEGRAFO)
Ottubre 6.

OlIuUI6 o.
Con8un1dt1tna est!
Sc verifcaron las elecciones, en- me
dio de IN frio glacial.
La ciudad parecfa un cementerio. z,
sin embargo, los republioanos oBTUv1ERoN
. 600 yotos. iPucherszo y tente tieso!
Federales contemplation con estoica
indiferencia EL TRlUNFo. Hay individuos
que yotaron diez veces. Al ir 8 sue pues
tos, varios jueoes nuestros fueron rechs
Eados.
Sc pubic6 una hoja ExcITANTE di.
oiendo que nosotros votarfamos. Fue vi
sible ell cscaso ertusiasmo de los incondi
cionales. Estaban avergonzados.
El CorrespOnsaI.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07
COMUNICADO
Ponce, Puerto Rico, 81 Ootubre 1000.
Seficres Boysen d Co., Agentes de la com
pafifa de seguros marftimos La Mann
helm, de Mannheim, Alemania.

Muy sefiores nuestros amigos: Acu-
samos 8 usted recibo de la cantidad de cien
to cincHenta y ocho pesos setenta cinco
centavos U. S. = por indemnizaoi6n del
seguro maritime sobre provisiones que
embarcamos para ell puerto de Arroyo por
buque cabotero <San Juan1
Ell siniestro ocurri6 Ell dfa 10 de este
mes J es de sgradeoer, como 10 sgradece
mos, que la Compafifa Embellishments
ordenara ell pago de la poliza; efcacia que
acredita la honorabilidad de sLa Mann
helm
A los agentes generates, senores Mi.
llenht # q K0 Der, de San Juan, s as.
tedes, envismos con estas lfneas nuestras
gracias expresivas por su atenci6n en- este
asunto,'y quedamos sus ffmos amigos v
altos. seguros servidores,
S-3 G0nzdLez BonnSn DC Co
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07

7f-F0rtdIezG-71
Direction telegra6ca: ~Valle-Mendezp
Ge ,ti6n en- todos ,os Centres del Gobierno Cul
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07

I'm ell colegio nGmero veintiuno ha
bian inscritoe glarientos 0chentG q ,aa cleo
tor,votaron ciento cudre,,tG q tres zen ell nu
nero veintidos SO contabsD Quinientos Sc
senta q cinco inscritos,y votaron c'enfo 40
&c.
I'll retnmen es este total de lnclu'
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07
TruIiII0 alto

El esorutinio realizade en- Trujillo-al-
TO, demuestra que votaron siete electores
republicanos, quedando oustrocientos treoe
correligionarios nuestros ain acercarse 3
los oolegios. Ri nGmero total de insori
tos, asciende ouatrooientos veintr. >Po-
drfan hacerae seiscientas mas. Orden COM
petc.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07
-NOT.--AS

Entre los votos repubIicanos que se
cuentan en- Aguas buenas, uno fu6 deposi
tado por ell professor de aquel pueblo seflol
Barcenas.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07
AL PUBLICo

LA DRMoCRAC1A sc halla de venta en-
ell establecimiento mercantil de don Pedro
Cardona, esquina la plaza, frente a la
imprenta del periodico.
Tambi6n esta autorizado para ven
derlo, ell sefior Pillieh, sgente de la EN-
presa en esta ciudad. -
6 Il
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07
INTEREsANTE

En- la Administration de este perio-
dico Sc desea adquirir algunos ejempla
ros del Dia39O de Puerto Rico CORES
psndiente al IL de Septiembre.
FL que los tenga puede remitirlos,
v decir su importe para enviarlo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07

atGreatG q seiS i, vota
te7etd y ci'acO republi
Por votsr, ochocientoe
kles.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07
Ultima hora

ElecciOnes en- los Estad0s UnidOs
A las diex media recibimos este des
pacho de nuestro corresponsal en- San
Juan
eNoviembre Z.
DEMoCRAcIA.- -Csguas.
No se conoeen ncticias conoretas go-
bre election Estados Unidos.
Exito dudoso.- CorresponsaIs.
Y&las tres de la tarde viene este
Otro telegrama
eNoviembre Z.
DEMoCRAOIA -Csguas.
TriuDf6 Mao Klnley por gran mayo
RIA votos. - CorresponsoIs.
Ls victoria de Mr.. Mac X nley era
segura estaba fuerS de discussion desde
hace mucho tempo.
Lo que representa- para Puerto Rico
es una deegracia sin remedio; 10 que re-.
presenta para la America del Norte ts la
rectficaci6n de So historic de honradez
puritana de sencillez republican,.
La msyorfa del pueblo de los Es ados
Unidos quiere los traits monopolizando y
copstrlfiendo la TeIublics; qulere Cuba
en- la desp6tica tutels, FIlIPinas en- Ell
exterminio Puerto RICO en- la esclavi
tud.
Asi acaba de decirlo con sus v(t1s.
Y asf 10 cumpIirA con los cafiones de sus
artillerfa CON las coraxas de sus bar3os.
En ell interior ell privilagio: en- Ell exterior
ell imperialismo: en- todas parties la fuerzs
que manda en- este albor del siglo veinte
como mandaba CON las lanzaa de Felipe
Segundo con los obuses de Barba rojs.
La fuerza de los naiLLGrdOs!
liza fuerEa de los fusiles!
Son las divinidadss de nuestro tempo,
que no tiene otro dios nj otro ideal.
Ha vencido Ell satanismo y vamos d
asistir d aus trsgedias. QuizA Sc abre el
circo en- este instante; qulzas aguardan los
tigres fAm6licos.
AVE, CESAR.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-07
DEsAPARECIDo

Desde Ell 26 del pasado desapare-
clio de la hacienda Tuna -Guayama
-un caballo color alazano, de seis
cuartas de alzada, que ticne como Sc
nas particulares un lucerito apagado
en- la frente y una quemadura en- la
nalga derecha. Pertenece a don Mo-
desto Ramos. El que diere noticias
de su paradero sera gratihcado. SO
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-22
MEMORIAL DAY.
Exercises In Memory of the
South's Dead Heroes.
Three Camps of Confederate Veterans to
Bo in tho Limo of ProccssIon-The Me-
mortal Cross TO the Poe,-Pricst. Father
Ryan. to Re Unvciled-Tho Speakers
and Participants.

To-day Is Confederate Memorial Day
in Norfolk, and this afternoon the peo-
pie of the city will turn out to again
do honor to the memory of the South's
heroes of Gigs. The veterans in their
gray uniforms will be much In evidence,
as the Norfolk, Portsmouth and Berk
ley Camps of Confederate Veterans are
to march in the procession.
1t is deemed very appropriate that
the memorial cross to Rev. Father
Ryan, the poet priest of the South,
should be unveiled on this day, and the
exercises attending this unwilling will
follow Immediately upon the regular
memorial exercises, the veterans par
ucipating in both.
The Memorial Day procession will
form on Commercial Square shortly be-
fore o'clock. and will move promptly
ut 4. 1t will form in the following or
der, under Commander w. Il. Browne,
of Pickett Buchanan Camp. e. ":
Platoon Of Police.
Drum Corps.
st. Mary's Cadets.
Naval Post Band
Portsmouth Rifles, Captain Owens.
jackson Light Infantry, Captain
Norfolk City Guard, Captain
Salomonsliy.
Lee Rifles, Captain Burrow.
Norfolk Light Artillery Blues, Captain
Keeling.
Drum Corps.
Stonewall Camp, Confederate Veterans,
of Portsmouth, Va.
Niemeyer-Sha Camp, Confederate
Veterans, of Berkeley, Va.
Pickett-Buchanan Camp. Confederate
Veterans. Norfolk. Va.
Spanish War Veterans.
Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Carriage with Orator and Invited
Guests.
Norfolk Fire Department.
The procession will move down Main
street to CRANKY, up CRANKY to Free
mason, up Freemason to Bank and
thence to the Norfolk Academy lot,
where Judge Leigh Il. Watts. of Ports
mouth, Post Commander of Stonewall
Camp. C. ", will deliver the memorial
grafton.
The procession will then march to
Elmwood Cemetery, 10 the Daughters
of Confederaoy lot, where the memorial
cross 10 Father Ryan will be unveiled.
The following ladies are in charge of
these exercises: Mrs. w. p. Burrow,
Mrs. Walter II. Doyle. Mrs. f. y.
Wake. Mrs. Theodore 5. Carnctt, Mrs.
Philip e. Yeatman. Mrs. r. p. Cooke
and Mrs. Washington Taylor.
The unwilling exercises will be very
interesting, Including q poem by Cap
tain John ]. Burroughs of Norfolk.
whose theme will be Father Ryan"
the reading OF an original poem by Mr..
Charles J. Mailcy, of Louisville. Ky,
cousin OF Father Ryan. the title of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-22
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
MIR. D. ]. CALLAHAN, OF NOR
FOLK, ORGANIZES NEWPORT
NEWS COUNCIL,

On Sunday about 100 members of the
Norfolk Council, knights OF Columbus
went over to Newport News on a tug
to be present at the installation of the
Newport News Council. Mr.. d. ]. CAL
lahan, OF Norfolk. Is the organizer for
this district. Previous to this time Nor
folk was the only city in Virginia be-
sides Richmond to have u council of
this order.
Besides the visitors from Norfolk
there were about 100 members from
Richmond, and several large parties
from Washington, Baltimore. Philadel-
phia and Boston. The visitors were met
on their arrival at Newport News and
Old Point by committees appointed for
the purI Csc.
Hon. Joseph T. Lawless. secretary OF
the Commonwealth, was with the Rich
mond rarty, and was initiated with the
Newport News brethren, having re-
ceiVed Il special disDensation to enter
through the Newport News Council. By
doing this he gets the first three de-
grees In one day. a privilege given only
to charter members OF u new coun-
ell.
The --V7JTrr0ttK c0unct1 is IN very
nourishing condition, and accomplisEes
Il great deal of good in various ways.
The order is 4 semi-secret organiza-
ton. social, benevolent and protective
in its functions.
Alexandria has applied for n charter,
and will be the next Virginia city to
secure n council.