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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

night endorsed Mr.. Walter Pearson
Secretary of the c. L. ID for the po-
sition OF chief engineer of the city
y movement is on foot to organize
The labor at the Chicora Mills.
The G. l.. U. is using it's influence
to have the non-Union men at work
laying refrigeration pipes in the street s
replaced by Union men.
y committee from the &. j.. u COM
posed OF Messrs. l.. V. Curtis. Il. h.
Jones and Samuel Knapp. has been
appointed 10 draft resolutions OF
thanks TO Mr. j. Frank East for his
efforts to secure half fare for laboring
people on the Norfolk street ears
during certain hours.
Mcssrs. J. l.. Brittou & Co. received
saturday and yesterday the first ship
ments of Florida waterlnelons. They
sold roedi!y ut 40 and 80 coats apiece
by the wholesale.
Car No. 10. OF the Brambcton ana
Bank street electric line, collidcd with
truck loaded with brick near the
corner of Main street and Commercial
Place Yesterday morning. No damage
was done. but travel WAS delayed for
some minutes on that line.
MIR. James Franklin. Jr.. of I.y1ch-
burg. is visiting his daughter, Mrs. 9.
6. Waddill. i'm College Place.
Mrs. y. S. Floyd is on Il two weeks
visit to Raleigh, n. c.
Governor Smith. of Maryland: Mrs.
Smith and party arrived in Norfolk
yesterday en- route home from Virginia
Every member Of tho Norrols W. Q.
r. L. is requested Ia attend The
weekly meeting Of tine Union 1t 1879
o'clock this morning.
The Young Daughters of the Confod-
erary will at the coming closing eAer-
cises of the public schools present u
lirc-Si2cd picture of General Robert T..
Lee to each Of the school bu.iCi ngs
The Central Labor Union has ap-
pointed n committee to draft rost! ~
tons of thanks TO President j. Frank
East. of the Common Council and the
counciimep who vcted with him to Sc
cure n reduction of street railway fare
for worIingmen.
Twenty-Five vacant lots fronting ON
Virginia Beach are now being sold at
81 600 each.
NIr. and Mrs. II. L. Snaine and little
Gregory left via the Eo,fcik aud
Western railroad on "a Visit To All,
Spninc's relatives in Chicago. Wh.i'
away they VIII vlsit the Lex oi
Michigan. Milwaukee aad Cnr matt
returning home in about u month.
The Confederate Pension Board VIII
meet in The hall uf pickett Burn1Nt %
Camp. academy of Music luIciHr.
tins CWcdnosiay) evening at 80
O'Clock All persons Interested are ve-
Questcd to attend
The Mcssrs. Odcl' Bros schooner
Volunteer left their wharr yesterday y,
y. IN. with the Epworth Lcawuors of
Trinity NJ T. Church on an after
noon's outing and fishing trip IN near
by waters.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
SCHOOL TRUSTEES
Meet-Fix Time for Flag and
Bible Presentation.
Lightning Rods Placed on New School
BuiidinSs-The High School 10 DO Con-
nccted With the City's Electric System
Music to BIO Continued ns Part of Course

The June Meeting OF the Board of
School Trustees was held at 1 o'clock
p. m. yesterday. Mr.. John 3. White
hurst presiding. The following mem
bers OF the board were present: Messrs.
Taylor. McCurdy. Montague. Nlinter,
pinkerton. Randolph, Davis. Green
wood. Pampin. Morris and Fiveash.
a communication from Mr.. Morr.-
settle. who Represents the Junior Order
of American Mechanics. was read. 1t
requested that Il date be fixed for the
presentation OF United States flags and
Bibles TO the schools.
The subject was discussed, and the
board decided that the presentation be
made the 22d instant. the day on which
the schools close.
The Building Committee was, on mo-
ton, given authority TO nave lightning
rods placed upon the new school build
.ngs.
The board accepted the invitation
from the Alpha ri Society of the High
school 10 attend its oratorical exercises
OF the night of June 2lst.
y resolution was adopted reoulrinr
the High School to he permanently
connected with the citys electric light
- SLl4u
Prof. II. Wormerslcy sent in an APP
plcaticn for the position OF Supervisor
vi Music.
Mr. Rufn moved that the matter be
referred To the Committee on Teachers
fer report at the meeting in July.
y substitute was offered by Mr.. Da-
Wis. that music he continued in the sys-
ten. and that steps he taken by the
committee to perfect the same
\ vote was taken and the substitute
was adopted by the following vote:
Yeas. .; noes. /.
,Hhc report OF superintendent Dobie
for the month of May was read and or
dcred fled. 1t made the following
showing:
White enrolment. 1851: average
daily attendance. 2,297; dropped. 12l;
vacant seats. $50.
Colored enrolment. GEO; average at
tendance, 45i; dropped. Is; vacant
seats. IS.
Several applications for positions a.;
teachers were received and filed
Bills amounting TO $509612, approve
by the Finance Committee. were. on
motion. ordered paid.
communication was received from
Mr.. =. G. liobSon. superintendent Of
The Southern Industrial Glasses, re-
Questing certain privileges in using
rooms. etc. at the Cumberland Street
School. was. on motion OF Superintcnd-
ont Dobic, granted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
OFF IN a BUNCH.
s. NJ. a. PUPILS HAD \ LIVELY
TIME yesterday.

TIME, rs IISltl9A !.
Three wagon loads of pupils from s..
Marys Male Academy left yesterday
morning for Taylor's farm, where they
held their annual field day exercises
To say thnt thc boys had Il good timc
would be putting 1t light, as they eX-
cellcd all future efforts so far SPORTS
were concerned.
The program was n lengthy ono and
will be published The boys returned
home almost at dusk last evening. and
presented the appearance Of asl army
OF redskins who had been on tho war
path for pale faces. or an Eastern ten
derfoot, after an experience with the
cowboys of tho West.
Every street through which the
boys passed to and from the scene or
their days sport. they set up their Old
school yell, which acted ne a rorerunner
in warning the populacc that they We're
coming. Each corner ana thorough
fare the boys would reach they set up
their yell. ''l:ah. rain: rah. rah rah
Norfolk. Norfolk. s. NJ. A.: Vince"
some people thought that AguinaldO
and his braves hai Invaded Norfolk.
and was abou. 10 capture the town. but
their fear was soon put to nght
when they asceriained that Il was only
n happy go-lucI;y crowd of young
Americans who were out for their day )
sport.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
Masonic Officers Elected.

At regular communication Of
Corinthian Lodge held at Migrants
Hall last night the following officers
were elected: s. Il. Hill. w. NJ: II.
II. Sumwa!t. S. w: w. c. Wilkirs. Jr.
W.: j. u. Lownesbcrry, treasurer; l..
j. Oliver. secretary; w. p. Cake S. -. (:
Jos. q. Persons j. D.; S. Moses, ;,ier.
After the close of the lodge refresh
rcnts were served to the members Of
the craft.
Atlantic Lolg, No. 2, a. T.. and A.
NJ. mas e'ccted the following officers
for the ensuing year: Henry l.. Myers.
w. NJ: 4. w. Fairer. 5. w; IL. II.
Trce. j. w; y. y. StoftZ. s. D.; O. S.
Bullock. J. D.: Fred Greenwood treas
urer: G.. w. Wilson. secretary: Jane;
Davis and W. II. c. Ransonc stew
ards. II. w. Petit, tiler.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
SECOND WARD CAUCUS.
COUNCILNTEN-E ELECT WILL DE-
eide WHO THEY WILL SUP
PORT

The eight Councilmen-e elect from the
Second Ward will caucus to-day to
determine who they will support for
Police Justice. Police Commissioners
and other offices to be decided upon by
the caucus OF all the Councilmcn-eiect
form the city tomorrow night 1t is
certain thar the Second Ward will give
its vote solidly for Captain ~. j. DIAL
ton for Police Justice.
1t is claimed also that il will vote
solidly for the so-callcd Prince Police
commissioners, but the opposition com
missloncrs are expecting one or two OF
the Councilman from this ward.
one of the ripples on the political
surface that has created some talk in
the past few days is the alleged break
up of the supposed solid Fourth Ward
vote for the Johnston Police Commits
S.oners. 1t is asserted that Mr.. ]. Frank
East Will support the Prince Commits
sionerS.
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a Card.

The fire which occurred yesterday
onorni0S and spread SO rapidly from
the building adjoining our premises to
the upper stories over our store did
considerable damage 10 our stock. but
The insurance companies promise n
prompt adjustment OF our loss. and we
hope before many days TO again open
our doors 70 the public. of which We
Will give due notice by advertisement
To the energetic chief and the heroic
members Of our fire department, by
whose efforts the whole row OF build
ing5 was saved from total destruction,
wc desire 10 render our earnest thanks.
We also desire to extend the assurances
Of our earnest appreciate to the many
friends who called on us during and
Immediately after the fire this morsinG
for their expressions of sympathy and
kindly offers of assistance.
CANNON BALL CLOTHING CO.
1t 30 Main Street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
HELP WaNrEp-FeMAlE

4 INTELLIGENT, ENERGETIC
IN woman to represent that great family
magazine. tho Woman's Home Compan-
ion. Liberal pay, cash or premiums, for
looking after new subscriptions and re-
ncwals In your OWN community. city or
county. Outfit Free Address WOMAN 5
HOME COMPANION, Springfield. ..
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
RAILWAY NOTES.
VIRGINIA TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION
MEETING AT OLD POINT COM
FORT

The Virginia Traffic Association met
at'Old Point yesterday. Major e. d.
lTotchkiss. general freight agent of the
Chcsa peake and Ohio Railroad. presid
ed. Much discussion was had over the
the Virginia bill of lading and other
matters OF Importance to traffic men.
Today The Associated RAILWAYS of
Virginia. North and South Carolina
rect ~ Old Point TO transact important
business.
The following are the estimated earn
mss OF the Southern Railway system
FOR the week ending June 9TH:
This year, S5t5,G17; last year, s492, o32;
increase, $55,G45.
The total freight car mileage of the
Chesape AXE and Ohio for May amount
ed 17,5G0.5GS car milcs-an increase Of
l0SS,5l0 car miles as compared with
that Of April.
Yesterday a large excursion came to
Newport News. Old Point and Norfolk
from points along the James River d.
vision OF the c. & o.
Tho Trilby excursion train On tho
Norfolk and Western carried over 400
people to Norfolk. Ocean View and Vir-
ginia Beach Sunday.
Mr.. Fayette Laborn. OF Norfolk. has
accepted n position as assistant ticket
agent for the Norfolk and Western Mt
Petersburg. III place of Mr.. Thos.
Wythc. who has resigned to become
ticket agcn; for the S. =. l.. there.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
y EDFoRD ALUM. IRON

ii00 biNE sp hhIEIuM: q, IRON AND
II me Co, reputation of whose waters ana
Mass .a..S are well known for the y tir,v
years rs having NO EQUAR I'M hnil,iin;S,
up n debilitated constitution. TO s.,S
more more W iS be to paint the lily ana per-
rune inc rose. Last season we had IN
valids who came here lean MS pb n.u m
Kline: in eight weeks gained over thirtS
n9unus, AND BEEN WELL. IsVsj
since, Large merry round OH Tho
lawn FREE. Boat on II lake well stocl.nj
win carp Tor iishing; Terms very mo1e-
rate Send for Booklet fun OF w0pdor1,,,
cures and lives prolonged Main hmiid,,,u,,,
and lawn lighted up WITH tho new brIiss
liant Gas Arc Light J. II. MAIlEN. Jr
Springs, Va. ieIS,ltaNylt,uo
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Harrled in Hampton.

Miss Fannie Lee Guy, n popular
young lady of the West End, Ilamp-
ton. was married to Mr.. Edward
Thomas, Of Norfolk, at the brides
home yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

Newest Discovery" extracts teeth
painlessly. n. Y. Dental Rooms only.
No 32i. corner Main and Talbot ets
N. Il. of monument; established nearly
20 years. Ennes. Dentist. New phone.
l,5Sl,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
FOUND

TOUND-ADRIFT 81 PINE AND GUM
a Logs OFT my place. on the Southern
Branch of the Elizabeth river. The
owner can secure same by proving prop
erty and paying damages. NICK MOHR
Matchman ut Grass Factory, Poindextcr
Place, Berkeley. ic5-9t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
AGENTS WANTED.

NN ANTED-SALESMEN AND coll
w iectors to work In the city and
country. Apply 20 the SINGER MANU-
FEATURING CO.. zoo Church street, Nor
1olk. Va. jus-2taw-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

All transient advertisements In
serted in these columns must he paid
for in advance.
Rate, Que cent per word each In
scrtion. minimum. 20 cents.
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Virginia Boach.

The Atlantic Hotel Will be conducted
as n nrst-class family hotel. Very low
rates will be made during June.
iu2-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

The Confederate Pension Board for
Norfolk city will meet in hall OF
Pickett Buchanan Camp, Academy OF
Music building. this "wednesday af-
tcrnoon at 4:S0 o'clock.
All parties interested are requested
10 be present
WALTER L. IRVINE,
1T Secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Summer School and
- seSurnn1er Rates
tha Southern Shorthand and
,,.BuSjneSS University.
10TH pnONlcS.

II will pay you to attend this school
during the simmer. Special rates to
teachers and pupils OF other schools In
hind. PennnnshiD. Mathematics Busi-
ness letter writing. Banking Typcwriting
and Spelling by specialists
Monday. Wednesday and Friday, from s
TO 10 y IN Location: Corner city Hall
avenue and Cranky street. New phone.
No. i56. j. NJ. HESSLER, President
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
NEWSPAPER ORDINANCE.
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Eromo Cu.nine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to euro l. w. Groves signature 10 on
each box. DC.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

DR.. a. Week manager OF the optical
department OF the Gale Jeweiry Com
nany. VIII examine your eyes free. De-
iecuve vision and complicated cases
specially Invited 10 call. jec6tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

gain added prcttncss with the use of
our Belt Clasps, Belt Rings. Shirt Waist
Sets and Novelties in Summer Jcwelry.
l'risht ana shining consequences will
follow 4 free play OF your eyes over our
assortment OF suggestions In decorations.
It's studying the rules of good taste in
attire TO inspect what fashion prcscribcs
for this season. Very little prices on
Summer Novelties.
FINE REPAIRING AND ENGRAVING.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

All transient advertisements In
serted in these columns must be- paid
for In advance.
Eate, one cent per word each in
scrtion, minimum. 10 cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
ROaRDERS,

I'd OARDERS WANTED TO OCCUPY
I'D cool and airy front rooms. Use OF
bath: Apply 4Si Frecmason street.
jel2-3t~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
The Faculty OF the Norfolk
Conservatory OF Flusic.

announccs the establishment OF a Sum
arr Term. Pupils who enter this term.
and "fi.rwnrds leave tho city for vacn.
ton VIII be charged only Tor the limo
rom entrances 30 departure. Experience
"chcs us that the taking OF a three
months vacation seriously intcrfcrcs
81 summer students Is limited. SO prompt
application should he :n1dc
THE FACuLVY OF riiE NORFOLK
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. iul0-iy
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
FoR RENT.

HNE OR TWO GENTLEMEN CAN
~ find nice cool furnished rooms, with
bath. &c. AT 5l3 Freemason street. Rates
very reasonable. it,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

w ANTED-I WISH A CLERICAL PO-
w iton; have experiences; good PEN
man; some knowledge of bookkeeping and
stenography; best references: salary no
object: trial solicited. Address M"
this Office. jc12-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

L'OR RENT-TIIE RESIDENCE or
\ the late Judge BLOW. % B0ush street
For II desirable tenant the premises will
he put In thorough condition, with nil
modern improvements. Apply TO = r.
ROGERS. Agent lett =
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

XXT ANTED-POSITIO BY Al d. r.
w bookkecpcr and stenographcr. Prac-
teal man; years experiences: best ref
ercnccs; moderate salary. "B. j. S."
care VirGinian-PIlot jcl0-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

IJ1OR RENT. LEASE OR SAT.E-I.oT
(, of land. l25x50. fronting on Mahonc's
Lake; Is high and dry. Enquire NC Ber-
muda street. mal9-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

NY ANTED - A STRONG COLORED
w boy for porter. Apply 10 o'clock IL.
m. STElGER & CO.. No. 2i9 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

NOR SALE Or RENT = CABINET
e Grand PIANO, IN excellent condition:
cost $3.50; VIII rent or sell cheap for cash
Apply PIANO" tins office. icl0-StV
-ElOR SALE-DESIRABLE TRACT or
L SO acres of land, fronting on Princess
Anne turnpike. within one mile OF city
ERTON. Dickson's wharf, Norfolk. Va.
mal6-lm'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
FOR SALE

E'OK SALE :, TWO-IORSE POWER
Il Engine and boiler; good repair. Apnlv
c. j: j.. Balentinc Bldg. Queen street.
jel2
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
INoR RENT-LARGE RESIDENCE

INOR RENT-LARUE RESIDENCE |
& mile from Old Point: easily reached
by trolley. Has il bedrooms, parlor.
rooms. Furnished throughout except ms
TO table ana bedroom lncm Large lot.
beautiful shade trees. fronts immediately
on water. Lighted by electricity. Mode
rate rent from June 80 TO October LIST to
only those who can give best OF refer
enccs. Telephone In house Barn. car
rage house and stalls for horses on
premises. For further particulars apply
II. c. lOGGARD 81 co, 81 Bank street.
Norfolk. Va. New phone. ~ jo9-lw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

IlOR RENT-pART OF HOUSE, FUR
i nishcd or unfurnlshed. or well fur
niShed rooms. Apply 80 York street
jci0-St-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

w COLORED (MEN)
w Cooks and two white lady wait
resscs. Address LOUIS RICHARDSON,
194 Church street. jcl0-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

VTlRGlNIA BEACH-FOR RENT: DE
Sirablc furnished cottage, with sewer
connection, large grounds. for whole or
part OF season. Apply to JAS. Il. ALLEN
over IS Bank street merchants and
Mcchanics' Bankl. NOrfoll.. Va. io1-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

III .R RENr-LArGE THIRD STORY
u front room. with board; southern
windows. Apply i3I Duke street,
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81.

ReliShlo pcgs0ns OF mechanical or Inventive niud
desiring ttpi the Paris Exposition, with good
s1inly md expenses paid. should write
Ihc pATEST RECORD, baltimore, Nd,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

Yesterday a large excursion came to
Newport News. Old Point and Norfolk
from points along the James River d.
vision OF the c. & O.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

Tho Trilby excursion train On the
Norfolk and Western carried over 400
people to Norfolk. Ocean View and Vir-
Sinia Beach Sunday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

w ANTED - a PARTNER IN TIE
w White Cement Concrete Business;
good opportunity to tho right man. Sole
agent Virginia, Maryland. Washington.
NirGinian-Pilot. jc10-3ts
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WANTED.

WANTED-RELIABLE NAN. 25 OR
figures. Sober, Industrious and accurate
Address industrious" care Virgin
ian-lilot. jel3-3t
VIZ ANTED-A BRIGHT. USEFUL BOY
w about IA or 10 years OF age--onc that
is willing to learn the clothing and fur
nishing business at retail. Must come
well recommended. Address in own hand
writing, FURNlSHER, this office. jel5- IF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

YPRlGIT PIANO. $lco - MAGNIFT-
" cent tone. case in excellent condi-
ton. This Piano has been used for 6
months original cost $500. Is n great
bargain. 1t wi.i pay you 20 examine be-
fore buying elsewhere. STlEFF'S FAC
icl2-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-13

w ANTED-PARTIES SEEKING EN-
w ploymcnt in Norfolk and vicinity to
save money by calling at Bureau for EN-
>ploymcnt and Labor. You pay only Il
small registration fec before position is
secured. ROOM l6. over and l0c. Store
apl3-tf
MY ANTED-SEWINQ MACHINES TO
w repair: any make. New machines
kSo and up J. w. BEASLEY. 1914
Church street city. fe2O-tf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-25

uous. He was in the Legislature in &hs
early seventies. declined Il re1tomiIa-.5a
on account of his lucrative medical r a.
lice but was T turned twice in S;e,t-t-
juster times. He hhea remained osst
again until 1891 when he was etecfd
over strong opposition, both ct tie prI-
mary and In the ueral election IN
1899 the faction in the county. led by
Senator Bland AIassLe- made Il powerful
fight aga asJ n5-r. eea.s-fu- tae-r forces
upon a popular young physician of wida
acquaintance and family connection. but
the u / Gray Eagt.' again Travelled the
winning pace. and weaS up TO the post
with 537 majority. carrying fifteen out of
the eighteen precincts in the county He
and Mr.. Pitcher are both among -h1
leaders on the House side of @hs Caui-
toll. the former bang chairman of the
committee on Asylums and PrstaEs, ard
The latter presiding over the deliberations
IF the CommiStee on Roads and Internal
Navigation.
Fauquier AMI the Gray Eagle Of the
Nelson Democracy thsre are other
unique characters in the Virginia House
of Delegates.
With some of their characteristics The
Times may deaf in an article next
Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-25
INCANDESCENT GAS LAMP WITH
NO SHADOW.
ICED for household or public lighting
being adapted for both purposes.
shows the Quality of Milk.

Below we illustrate simple apparatus
for testing the quality of milk, we'll
as for separating the component parts
of other liquids according to their weight.
the machine being of a convenient form
for either household or laboratory use
1t would be z, matter of qualification to
the housewife to know to certainty the
percentage of cream in the milk she
buys, and oftentimes a machine of this
kind would be the means of exposing
adultera1ion, or its use would enable
the owner to select the richest milk.
To utilize the machine the two test tubes
are removed from their supports. filled
with the milk or other liquid and re-
placed in their sockets. The crank is
then revolved rapidly for a few min
utes, and when the tubes come TO a
standstill again glance at the figures
on the tubes will indicate at once the per-
centage of the heavier ingredient of the
milk. 1t is needless to say that the APP
paratus will also find its place in the
physicians office and the chemical lab
oratorv, and might also be used by the
official milk testers in their examina-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-25
improved s,rect-Car strap.

One has only TO take a trip in a troll
ley car at morning or night to discover
that the demand for supporting straps far
exceeds the supply and if you are fortu-
nate enough to grasp one you soon dis
cover that it is not of much assistance
in maintaining the balance when the car
is starting and stopping. With the inten-
ton of remedying this evil, Lorenzo T.
Iodef, OF Pittsburg, Pa, has designed the
strap shown below. 1t may be cut from
a single strip OF material, and is held N
shape by means of rivets attached at the
intersections. With the vertical strap sus-
pended from a pole a sudden start or
stoppase of the car is liable to upset the
passengers. but with this strap the sup
ports ruE in sianting direction and keep