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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
| DIE at ONE O'CLOCK
Said ". 8. sheref as lls Took 81 Drink
and Then Shot Himself. d.
PROBABLY QUARRElED WITH MS Wife
VIII Give n" Renso1, for Isis Ae
Rev. Pike Powers Expires II rish5
Citizens pms Organize 10 Enter Iolis!
tics-Fhere ties VIII Ro No Forn,aI Obs
scrvnnco os sWashinEion's IsirfhdayS

Rtchmond, Va. Feb. 2O..-( Especial. ,---.8
ltev. Pike Powers the venerable rector
OF ST. Andrews church., died here thisS
morning from pneumonia, which he con-;
',, .racted while visiting sick members OF
his congregation during bad weathcr. 4 tsS
The funeral will take place Monday atffS;
p. m from st. Andrews. BishopsN
Whittle and Newton will oGi te. He
leaves several children. z5sIa 5gsia
w. .B. sherer, young ma { about5S;
twenty-five years Of age, attempted to-
commit suicide in the Capitol Souaresa
not far from the Washington monuments
soon after one O'Clock to-day. GIe$ is |saa4; |jsaaa
former electrician from Philadelphia
and once was an actor. Last sepfer1.
Der he married Miss Ada Berry. d dauKh.4
ter Of Mr.. Andrew J. Berry, OF this city,
The wedding, which was hasty Eone.a
took place at Cripple Creek, Col NIrs,5
soherer recently came here in bad health
day or two ago. Yesterday Sherar ar.
rived. To-day about noon he went into
Campbell:s saloon, on Broad street, gotE
q drink, and boldly proclaimed that he 81
was going to die at one o'clock He leftsS
note for q friend and went out u 7 q
was not long before he was seen In the
Capitol Square, and standing near the
monument. drew q pistol and placing itg
ut his temple fired. The ball glanced;
upward. making flesh wound. IA and
VIII I'LL od6tA tic ludI ) III lie WAS
rendered unconscious, but soon recoVer-
ed. He was taken to the almshouse, and
later was arrested and Is now locked upA
In the second station house. Sherer re-
fused to make any statement as to why
he acted so rashly. His father-in-laNsI
cannot account for 1t, except he thinks
the couple must have quarreled, :, az t59$s
The Irish citizens Of Richmond are
going Into politics. They have for some
time been thinking Of organizlnsa them
selves into a. body, and plans ar & Ia bout
perfected for The formation OF tie q ishss
American campaign club. Already sew
cral hundred voters have signed applicaai
tions for membership. Those att thes
head Of the movement expect to have att
least q thousand members The object
OF the organization Is to secure good
government, and to see that 1rishmeni
are not Disseminated against. ~:
There will he no formal observance OF
Washington's birthday during the day
Monday, but at night Pickett Camp will
hold campfire. at which General 8Cu1@.5
len a. battle and Captain John Lamb
will make speeches. Also at night there
Will be Confederate tea under the au-t
spices Of the Confederate Memorial Lite.
rary Society, at the CommonwealthC Club
Mrs. George q. Pickett, and Miss Mil:
dred Lee will be among those who will
receive. i: n Ss5aSs ;sEs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
Slnt,Le,aLc,,fal.ii

The canvas for the Norfolk, Ports.
mouth, and Berkeley Directory is Welt
advanced, and we ask every one who
make changes in their business or resi-
dence after the canyassers have called
upon them, to notify US promp tly in or
der that the work may be as complete
and up-to-date as possible. WeS are uE-t
ry second to none in the country, and2to
that end ask the cooperation OF q sthaS
citizens.
Il. HILL PRGNTINGCO.,
233 Main street, Norfoll, " Az
feb 21.1t s4$6 SSSs ss
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
E1CEEDEu CONTRACT SPEED.
The GuDhoRt Wilmington VIII Win u
Bonus for iEcr Builders.

Newport News, Va, Feb 20.-The
gunboat Wilmington, one OF three YES
sells constructed a the ship-y ard here,
we'At out on her preliminary trial trip to-
DAY, and exceeded her contract speed of
thirteen knots an hour, by one ana three
quarter knots. Her builders ana the
government officials are confident that
when she makes her official trip in Long
Island Sound, she will Increase her
speed Of to-day at least a quarter OF a
Knot which will cnt!tle her constructor
10 premium OF $4,000. The Helena will
make her preliminary trip Thursday,
and 1t is expected that she will also cX-
Ceed her contract speed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
WILL VISIT NORFOLK.
The Congressional Committee on Rivers
and RarhOrs Have So Decided,
WILL LEAVE WASHINGTON FRIDAY
Every Preparation TO Kle Hndc for
Their Entertainment While Here
Thirty "A List OF The HIclnbers Of
eho Conlmittcc-By HHut.

The Joint Committee on Harbor I'M
pIovements is apparently about to be
rewarded IN its efforts TO secure q visit
to this harbor from the Congressional
Committee OH Rivers and Harbors.
Hon. W. r. Mayo, chairman Of the To-
following telegram, which shows that
the Congressional committee has at last
fixed definite date to their contemplate
ed visit, announced some time ago:
Washing ton, D. c., Feb. 20, 1897
Hon. w r. Mayo, Norfolk, Va:
The committee have decided TO go Fri
day evening, 2Gth instant, by boat. Will
number about thirty guests.
d. G. TYLER.
PREPARATIONS MADE.
The local committee met some days
ago. 1t will be remembered, and made
arrangements to receive the committee
when II should come. Mr.. Mayo was
empowered to take what steps he saw
tit. and 1t Is fully assured that every
possible preparation 10 receive the dis
tinguished visitors Will have been made
'by the time OF their coming. Just what
programme Will be followed, has not yet
been fully decided though, OF course
the party will be taken about the harbor
visit the navy yard, and other points
after which, It will. equally OF course, be
suitably entertained by the city
THE COMMITTEE.
AS the telegram stated the guests will
number about thirty. The following
gentlemen constitute the Committee:
Messrs. Warren +. Hooker Of New
York; Henry A. Cooper, or Wisconsin
Walter Reeves, Of Illinois; William T.
Barrett, Of Massachusetts; Thomas G.
Catch!ngs, Of Mississippi; Il. L. Burton
of Ohio b. B. Dovener, of West Virgil
MIA; Champ Clark, OF Missouri; r. II
Clark, Of Alabama; James a. Walker oi
Virginia; Rufus E. Lester, of Georgia
Albert S. Berry, Of Kentucky: John II
Stephens, Of Texas; p. ID. McCuloch, ol
Arkansas; Charles a. Towne, Of Mime,
sofa; John L. Reyburn, OF Pennsylvania
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
NJ yssULMEN ATTACK CHRISTIANS
Acting In II Spirit OF Revenge They
Attack tho Crefnns.

Canea, Feb. 20.--The Mussulman's at
they learned OF the massacre Of their
co-relig!onisis at Sitia, and to-day, fully
armed, they made a sortie from the town
and attacked the insurgents who were
gathered in force in the vicinity. The
fighting was still proceeding this even
ing, without apparent advantage to
either side. The Mussuiman's actuated
by the spirit OF revenge. are reported to
be making most determined effort to
severely chastlse the Christians, but the
latter. by their superior knowledge Of
guerilla warfare. arc easily able to hold
It Is we'll established now that the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
PRICE TWO CENTS. /. 4 Isl, &
creeks are masters OF the, island, except
three OF the towns.

,ireeks are masters OF the, island except
three OF the towns
Athens. Feb. @0.-The Asty says that
IHlnE George. III an Interview with IL
dlplomat to-day, explained the attitude
or himself and the Government on the
lfatan question His Majesty declared
mat he had decided to annex Crete to
me Greck dominions and had ordered
,he army or occupation not to abandon
me island. The King requested the dip
,onat to communicate this decision TO
his colleagues In Athens.
Berlln4-- Feb. Gothic semi-oficial
North German Gazette published what is
reiieNed t"d 10 DC an Inspired article on the
Crctan question. 1t SAYS ,nnt Germany
~ willing to negotiate with the other
great lowers concerning the future of
Cfcte, but only OH two conditions, the
llrst OF which is that the island must
not pc annexed to Greece, and the sec
on" lhat Grecce'S present action must
De stopped before the negota tions begin
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
STEA EEsS DISABLED.
Two vessels Hence for Copenhagen
DnH,ngcM in Severe Wcnther.

London. Feb. 20.-'rhe stea mer Lyn-
rowan, Captain Davies, ut Manchester
from Newport News, reports that She
encountered severe weather Turing the
passage. Her deck fittings were dam
aged
The steamer Ferndenc (BritislD Capt
Thompson Norfolk for Copenhagen, sig
nailed that her engines had been dis
abled as she passed Lewis Island o-day
Steamer 4. e. Matthews british,
Capt. Olson, Norfolk for Copenhagen
arrived 1T Stornoway to-day. She re-
ports that she experienced severe wea tn
er and had her deck fittings damaged
After coaling she proceeded for Copen-
hagen.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21

the people Of Worcester, Mass. where
he had been living for twenty-iiv1 years,
his devotion to the authority ANA prin-
ciples Of the constitution OF the United
States. and say that he owed his right
10 be Catholic and his right To nd-
rocate his religious faith TO the humane
and Just provisions or the constitution
or the United States, which declared all
Christian bodies on an equality
NOT a UNION OF CHURCH AND
STATE.
Mr.. Allen ridlculed the idea of the
payment OF denominational schools as a
union OF church and State, ana said that,
Just as well might the payment OF Il
union general, who rode IN the storm Of
battle ut the head Of his troops. and
who was Il Catholic be called q unlon
Of church ana State.
The bill was laid aside without action
on the school amendment, unanimous
consent being given to have the vote
taken on Monday at u. IN.
After 4 brief executive session The
Senate. ut $50 p. m, adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
SECRETARY HERBERT SATISFIED
That the work OF HlocItadfng squad.
rem AT Chnr!eStOn Wn4 Ilcucficinl

Charlesto ton, S. c., Feb. 20.-Scc:ctary
Herbert and party left for Washington
on the special car attached TO train -
Of the Atlantic Coast Line, at $50 this
afternoon. Secretary Herbert in an in
terview, just before leaving, said that
the work of Admiral Bunce's squadron
of evolution had been most satisfactory
The big ships leave tomorrow, and ii is
expected the monitors will remain in
Charleston h0rDOr for some DAYS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
SOUTHERN BASEBALL LEAGUE
Hold n Meeting and Elect n New Presi-
dent TO Succeed R0sch

Charleston, S. c.. Feb. 20--The direc-
tors Of the Southeastern League held a
meeting here to-day and elected J. 3.
Bloodworth. OF Atlanta, president to
succeed II G. Bosch. The season will be
opened on April 18th.
Savannah's representative failed to
reach the city III time FOR the meeting.
The proposition TO consolidate the South
ern and Southeastern leagues was re-
jccted. The schedule for next season g
games Will not be adopted until March
lat. The meeting adjourned subject to
call Of the president.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
last STAR COURSE ArTnAcr,os
Mr.. Edward +. Elliott in "8YnYcl


The closing number OF the Star
Course will be given by Mr. Edward =.
Elliott in ''HaXel Kirke." No play ever
produced has taken such a strong hold
upon the public as has Hazel kirke. .
IT Is q drama, Il comedy, 4 sermon TO
those not familiar With the play MIR.
Elliotts arrangement and impcrsonation
afford 4 delightful entertainments TO
those most familiar with its famous
4 reYela ton.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
Assaulted on Main street

Major y. Myers was accosted by IN
apparently crippled street besgar last
evening at the corner Of Main and
CRANKY streets. Upon being refused
money the man became abusive and
attacked the Major with his crutch
That gentleman defended himself with
an umbrella and the cripple fled at the
approach Of an officer. He was not cap
tured, but the police are look ing for him.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
M'MI,.LAN SCORES sl1InAs.
Refers TO hin, ns ..Thni Individunl',
md IAninnNVGrlR upon lis a,uIicIe

Washington, D. c.. Feb. 20.-Niouse)-
When the House adjourned this after
noon 1t had finished the discussion in
committee Of the whole OF The general
deficiency appropriation bill, with the
excepting of one paragraph. providing
Tor Il payment to the Southern Pacific
lial!road company. Three hours deba tc
will take place on that item Monday.
Most of the session was devoted to dis
cusslnE domestic affairs OF the House--
washing its dirty linen" as one mem
Der Dut il. ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
United {'slurifIGS.
Arrested for StenIine

George Station and Charles Thoroyood
were arrestel last night. The men were
discovered in the act Of loading a wagon
with oil belonging to the Landmark.
sergeant Dalton had to threaten to
shoot the men before they would subnif
to arrest
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
Charged win SfcnItn~.

James Slack. alias Buic. said TO he Of
Norfolk, has been arrested in Washing
Ton, d. C., on the charge OF stealing 800
worth Of diamonds from stateroOm on
one OF the Norfolk and Baltimore steam
erS on February 10Th. lie has confessed q
70 being party TO the theft. Most of
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
\ FAAIILY ROW.

An innocent-appe3fang paragraph
aDpropriating some $4,000 to refund
amounts deducted from the salaries of
members for absence, brought about a
family row and. after q long discussion,
II was retained, although many mem
ocrS protested against il. Then the
House knocked out OF the bill on Doin,s
OF order the provision for payment Of
annual salaries to its special employees
on the ground that they were provided
FOR the session only. An attempt 10
secure months extra pay for all en-
ploycS of the House, Il practice fire.
quently followed at The end Of 4 session,
also met with failure.
1t was Just before adjournment that
Mr.. Bartlett of New York, managed TO
get i'll defense of the United States
SuDreiT Court for It's decision on the
income tax. Mr.. McMillln, Of Tennes-
see. who had criticised Justice Shiras
last week for his pai,sin declaring the
income tax law unconstitutional, made
some remarks that might have become
sensational had they continued
M'MILLTN IS PERSONAL.
He spoke of Justice Shrns as THAT
individual' and said he was glad he
had got through his thick hide at last !"
The matter ended with an agreement
between Mr.. Dalzell U2epD, of pennsyl-
vania, and Mr.. McMilin To discuss the
judicial conduct in the income tax case,
pro and con, NJ 4 future day. and the
House, at i:2: p. M, adjourned until
Monday, after deciding mat time was
too precious at this late period in the
session to keep WaShington'S birthday
as n holiday
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
B.A, = ~
IfnDortan s.

The city having been renur1bersd, I, the
necessity for Directory In every b,stS
are now at work, getting the necassafg:
information, and soliciting subscrtp stonss
and will take pleasure In fur15 lsiiiu Adt
informa ton. ass
J. L$HILJ FHEFTNNa Go Ssas
2s4, Main street, NorfofIs Vas
feb 21-1t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
Struck with n weight

j. R. DuEan and Jerry Perry were
arrested last night for fighting. Perry
had struck Dugan with two-pound
weight inllcting a deep cash. The
wound was attended to by Police Sur.
geon Hamilton.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21

At the point where the mississippi
river flows out Of Lake Itasca 1t Is only
ten feet wide and eighteen inches deep.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21
Wants Grow

AS they are supplied. Have you ever
noticed the growth of the wants In The
Eirg.nian's want column? People seem to
have found out that If they want a house.
n cook, board, roomS-anything; all they
have TO do Is to let thousands know OF
their need is to send 30 words and %, cents
them If 1t can be had nm, E#
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-21

n Washington, Feb. 20-The Cretan up
rising against Turkey was recognized
and encouraged by the Senate Of the
United States to-day in the unanimous
adoption to u resolution offered by MIR.
Cameron, extending sympathy TO the
government OF Greece in It's Intervention
to free the people Of Crete from the ty-
ranny OF foreign oppressors, and to re-
store peace, with the blessing OF Chris
tian civilization, 10 that distressed is
and r..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-06
EXCURSION RATES.
Note the Offers by the Burlington
Route.

If you are going to take a vacation
or make visit this summer, look over
the excursion rates below, made by
the Burlington. If you wish to travel
on the finest train ever seen by the
people Of the Twin Cities, secure tick
cts via Burlington Route.
National Conference of Charities and
Correction, at Toronto, Ontario, July
7th to 18th. Round trip rate .$31. 90
German Christian Endeavor Society Of
the United States, at st. Louis, Mo,
July 21st to 25th. Round trip rate
direct or via Chicago. .$21. IS
National Young Peoples Christian
Union, at Detroit, Mich, July 9Th
to 18th. Round trip rate. $18. rs
Republican League of the United
States, at Detroit, Mich, July 18th
and 18th. Round trip rate ...$1S.r5
Photogra piers Association of America,
at Lake Chautauqua, N. Y, July 18th
to 18th. Round trip rate. $23. so
international Convention Epworth
League, Toronto. Ontario, July 18th
to 18th. Round trip rate. $23 80
Baptist Young Peoples Union, at
Chattanooga. Tenn, July 18th to 18th
Round trip rate. .$25 55
For information as to dates these
tickets will be on sale, limits for re-
turn trip, and sleeping car accommo-
dations, call on agents, 400 Robert ST.,
ST. Paul; 306 Nicollet ave-, Minneapo-
lis, or address Geo. P. Lyman, G. P. A.,
st. Paul. MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-06
SPORT In THE SHELLS.
Minnesota Boat Club Races Held at
White Renr

White Bear lake was almost ideally smooth
yesterday morning the time set for the an
nuaI regatta or the Minnesota Boat club. and
the shells.
The first event was the maiden singles for
the Parker medal and badge one-half mile
1t was hotly contested from start to finish.
Z. W. Potter won, Charles Sommers second
W. w. Owens third, c. B. Dickerman Jr.
fourth.
The second race was. the Junior single for
the Corning prize and badge, mile with
a turn. The entries We're: William Bjorn-
stad, c. G. Whidden and A. G. Wedge.
Wedge was unfortunately crowded to one
side Of the course so that the yacht Falcon
was directly in front Of him. Pulling back
into the course he fouled Whdden and both
stopped. Bjernstad then won in 4:4O, while
the race was declared dead heat as to the
other pair.
In the Junior four for the mayors cup and
badge, one mile with turn, there were two
A; G, Wedge IT., bow; ". R; Stevens, No.
stroke. B. w. Potter, bow DR.. Christensen,
No. 2; P. Sommers, No. 8; w. w. Owens.
stroke
The race to the turn was very close ana
interesting. The Griggs boat turned the buoy
with a fair lead. The return was close to
near the finish, when the Griggs made
squirt and finished with a good lead in
four minutes.
The Senior single was for gold badge. The
entries included Percy Houghton, H. B. Bend
and N. P. Langford, but they did not start.
The race only participated in by Will
liam Bjornstad and c. G. Whdden.
Bjornstad won, making the mile in 80.
The junior double gold badges called out
two crews. 1t a mile with turn The
entries G. w. Potter stroke, and w. w.
Owens against E. Bohland stroke and Will
liam Bjornstad. Potter and Owens won.
Time three minutes and forty seconds.
The senior four race for the citizens prize
and the SQuires cup and badges, was the
prettest of the day. 1t was a mile with a
turn.
The crews were:
C. B. Dickerman Jr., bow; Bohland, No. 2;
William Bjcrnstad, No. 81 C. NJ. Bend, stroke.
H. p. Bend, bow; c. P. stengreve, No. 2;
Whidden, No. g. N. P. Langford Jr.. stroke
The race home close. Fifty feet from
the line the Bend crew forged ahead half
length. The boats fouled. Referee T. L..
Wann decided the race in favor Of the Bend
crew, 1t a half length ahead, and
within twenty feet of the line at the time
of the foul.
Following Is the result of the races:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-06

wolves, probably, and the trail of the
jumper was that Of a panther. Eight
sheep were killed, some Of them being
literally torn In two.
The last heard Of the odd trio was
Yesterday. Burt Jones went fox hunt
ing with his dog, half bull and half
hound, which had put many bears into
trees. Finding the wolves trail Jones,
put his dog onto it. Three hours later
Jones, who followed the trail of his
dog, came up with it. A hip and a bit
or the backbone were on a log and
tracks indicated that one Of the wolves
had lain there to eat It's share. The
head and foreshoulders had plainly fall
len to the lot Of the panther for the
bones were found under a branch Of
large beech, as if dropped from the
beech. The rest of the body had gone
to the second wolf and lay where the
trampled snow showed the dogs last
fighting place. 1t looked to Jones as
If the wolves had led the dog to the
panther's resting place and there, with
the panther'S aid, had killed It,"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-07-06
YACHTING WAS pERFECT.
Little Wonder the Race of Yesterday
Was a Success

With such ideal weather. and the big ust
of entries and the general environment. with
flags waving from every Flagstaff about the
shores OF the lake, and the general hutter M
excitement, the pennant yacht race yester-
day could hardly have been less of a success
than II was. When the preparatory gun was
fired at o'clock nearly twenty yachts in
Guiding entries in the usual four classes nre
pared for the newly adopted flying start and
with the varying skill OF their shippers ma
neuvered about the line seeking out the
slightest advantage in point Of time and posi-
ZION. Thelr goings about, and mffing and tack
ing were witnessed by even a larger crowd
Than that which watched the oarsmen in the
morning. by this time the lake trains had
deposited quite little multitude on the cool
shore of the lake.
The Veranda was occupied by the friends of
the club members, while downstairs and
reaching out to the broad lawns and far
reaching piers were many more gaily dressed
people all intent on the graceful movements
of the white winged feet.
Col. Price had his hands full playing host
at the pavilion, but found time to regale his
visitors with choice musical menu by the
Hungarian orchestra stationed in the band
stand on the lawn. The regatta committee
announced that in all but the 23-foot sloop
class remnants would be sailed for, while the
big fellows would record a victory for some
sloop on the trophy account.
The course was the usual one to Dell
wood, Wildwood, and about the center houy
twice, making the necessary eight and one
half miles.
The wind was steady and at times blew with