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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-12
The Field EIOn1Ctl.

The schooner y. &. Field, Captain
Paine, from Norfolk with lumber for
Baltimore, before reported ashore near
the mouth Of the Great WicomiCo river,
was iioated Monday by the revenue cut
ter Window, Captain Mcguire. On Sun
day the Window parted {; nine-incl,
hawser twice in efforts to float the yes
sell Considerable OF the deck cargo was
taken off before the schooner could be
moved. The Field was turned over to
the tug Success, which toWed her into
the Great Wicomico in leaking conui-
ton.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-12
ELIZA BETH CITY

Elizabeth City, n c., March l1-Cspc
oial)-Mrs. Lama e. Cobb and son, who
nave been visiting Mrs. CDDb's father.
pr. r. John on Shepherd street iaff
this afternoon to return 10 their home
In Chicago.
Mr. Rantamin !Setzer, of Norfolk, Va
10 Visiting friends here.
The ordination OF the newly appoint.
Cd deacons takes place at the Baptist
"a today's Virginian-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-12
SHIPPING NEWS.
tconciuded from Seventh Page.)


Schr Mary Vandiver, Mcpherson
Washington, light.
Schr. Levin J. Marvel, Bell, North
Carolina, with lumber
Schr Express. Doughty, Pungo Mills
n. &.
CLEARED. :.
Schr. Tiliie Eanderherchcn, Wilson,
savannah, with coal.
BarEes Jackson and Thomas r. Stran,
Newbcrne, n. G..
SAILED.
schr l.. Campbell, -, New Haven,
with coal.
Schr. Hattie V. Kelsey, , New
Haven, with coal.
Schr. b. l. Hazard, Blatchford, Vii
mington, with coal.
Schr. Ella II. 1<lmball, --, Suffolk,
with ice.
Schr. Lucy Whcatley. Taylor, Suffolk
to New 7 ork, with lumber.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-12

Buy secret medicinesif you
want to; trust to their claims
and unknown power. But it
isn't wise when health is fail
ing. About SCOTS Emulsion
there is no secret. Its for
mula can be had for the ask
ing by any physician. It is no
untried, doubtful thing. For
twenty-five years it has been
held up to the physician and
the people as the standard
emulsion Of the world, and
1t is as much and moro the
standard to-day as it was a
quarter Of a century ago. Is
the best any too good for your
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-12
ALLAN MTG CITY.

There are many cases Of measles IN
this ward at present
one new member was received into
central Avenue Baptist church Wednes-
day night.
Or. II L. Johnsons lecture on "St
Patrick and the Lord He Loves
at at l.ekies Memorial church on next
Tuesday night will doubtless be very in
teresting. All should so and help the
worthy cause
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-12
Rniitlirg I,crnlits Issued.

PERMITS We're Issued yesterday by
Building Inspector Alex. Nugent for sew
en- three-story brick residences to he
punt by Mr.. W. Fl. II. Trice on Rnte
Nreet, near Cumberland. c. w. Carhart,
contractor, and three two-story brick
c'Idcnces on Landing street. near Pine
Q be punt by j. D. Lounsberry; contrac-
tor, S. Knapp.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-12
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAY.

THURSDAY. THE 18TH DAY OF
MARCH. 1887, AT Il O'CLOCK NJ,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-12
Confirmation pos,nonch

The confirmation of the Joyce Lake
aWards goes over to the next term Of
Tho Princess ammo court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
MAKING A PILE.
MEN In GRAY COMING.
Pickett's Men to Unite With Their
Old Enemies In Celebr ating.

Philadelphia, Aug. 4.-Piokett's divis-
ion OF ex-Confederate soldiers will be here,
despite the impression that mas gone forth
that the vanquished Southernors of the
Bloody Angle were not wanted by tow
of tho Grand Army men of Philadelphia
This was brought about by meeting OF
men representing the Grand Army of tho
Republic, Loyal Legion, and kindred
societies, which was held in the mayors
office.
The meeting was called pursuant 20 the
resolution adopted at Washington ON
sept. l6 last. ut which the reunion of the
Blue and Gray was authorized by the
Grand Army of the Republic. to be held
under. tho auspices OF tho Philadelphia
Brigade Association.
This resolution was adopted
Resolved, That in the matter of n re-
union between the North and the South
the Blue and the Gray-we must earnestly
Invite the cordial cooperation of the
Philadelphia Brigade, the Grand Army
Of the Republic. and the people and the
press OF this city
The reunion will be held on Sept II
and 1S
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
A PLUMBER NEEDED.
Detective Thinks He Will Find Mr..
S0uth'S Missing Money.

II is not often that tho police department Is
obliged 10 call on plumber to assist il in fer
reting out crime but il had TO do so this
morning.
Yesterday afternoon william J. South, a
chaser and well known society man, was
given a check for s65, which he cashed before
he went home and put tho money in small
poclSetbook. The pocketbook he put in his
right hand hip pocket.
AT ii o'clock MIR. Smith took extra precau-
tions TO lock all the doors at mis- house, and
Just before retiring went TO the water closet
t6:27 o'clock this morning he rode TO tho
Oakland street police station on a bike hatless
and coatless, and when he got his second wind
told Lieutenant Scott that his house at ia
Hamilton street had been entered by burglars
and sos stolen.
Later in tho day Captain Cory and Detective
Merrill called on Mr.. South, and when that
gentleman told of locking tho doors, his trip
to the water closet and having the pocketbook
in his hip pocket, Detective Merrill came TO
the concluson that plumber would be moro
apt 10 find the missing S65 than a detective.
. AT noon today Mr.. South was patiently
waiting for n plumber, but in his own mind
is satisfied that the house was broken into.
but the police scout the idea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
PYTHIAN DAY.
Members Of the Order Go
to Rocky Point.
Street Parade in This City by
the Uniform Rank.
Baseball Game and Other Sports
Indulgel In al the Point.

Today was Pythian day at Rocky
Point and the members of the order
turned out In large numbers to enjoy q
days pleasure down the river. 1t was
evident to any one who had occasion to
visit tho wharf of tho Providence, New
port and Fall River Steamboat Company
this morning that big excursions are still
popular.
The wharf was a lively place from long
before the first boat started until the do
parture of the lato afternoon steamers.
There could be little doubt that the COM
mittee OF Pythians had aroused much in.
terest among members of the order in
the outing judging by the number Of
badges worn by excursionlsts.
Tbe excursion was carefully planned
and the ar rangements of the committee
were well carried out In even tho smallest
details. Men Interested in everything
connected with the order had worked in
the different subordinate lodges for the
success of the excursion and today il was
proved that their work told.
A STREET PARADE.
The members Of the different companies
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04

There is hardly barber shop saloon
or sporting resort of any kind or nature
that policy slips are not seen In at least
twice day. The excuse Is that the game
Is carried on so secretly that the officers
cannot secure evidence enough to convict.
That makes the policy players smile.
III the police would visit Angels Custom
House street office they would find barrels
OF policy slips and drawings.
If they should raid the Union street.
place at IL 10 o'clock any day they would
find lot Of men with policy books in
their possession. They would find Angell's 8
clerks busy taking record of the days
play and they would sec one of the clerks
leave the premises with bag containing
the small change or the thousands OF
players.
II they waited until just before o'clock
they would see n man return with the
bag and pay some of the men in the place
certain sum OF money. This would be-
taken away to pay the hits Of the day.
The "hitters" are tho persons who
guess certain numbers A veteran
gam was asked how long the game Of
policy had been played in this city.
KNEW IT BEFORE THE WAR.
His reply was that he knew of it before
the war. Policy had headquarters on
North Main street, about opposite the
First Baptist church and it was known
as an exchange Office A place was never
better named.
Ii was an exchange, sure enough. The
players exchanged their money for WORTH
less slips of paper. It was run under the
name or Upham & Company. In those
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
PASSENGERS In PANIC.
Steamers Collide in Lach ne Rapids
and faniemonium Reigns.

Kingston, Ont, Aug. 1.-Two pas
senger steamers, the America of the
American line and the Algerian of tbs
kicholieu and Ontario Navigation Com
pany, collided last night i'm the famous
Lachine rapids of the ST Lawrence river
near Aontreal
Both were crowded with passengers and
panic ensEeh. Above tho roar OF tho
rapids came tho grinding and splinterirg =
OF wood as the two boats dashed down tho
rapids together Many of the passengers
tainted and pandemonium reigned on
hoard.
BY a miracle no one ON either boat was
injured and the damage to tie boats is
comparatively slight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04

Newport, Aug. 4.-This Is the day OF
Newports great fete In honor of the
New York Yacht Club and the North
Atlantic Squadron and tine boom of the
last gun tonight will end celebration
that will long be notable In its history.
Fer weeks committees including In
their mem mbership some of the most
prominent mon In the country. have been
planning 70, todays festivities with tho
avowed intention Of making the obser-
vance one that would oyer-shadow any
thing ever attempted here.
The city's permanent residents have
worked in hearty corporation with her
summer guests hundreds of dollars were
contributed for fireworks and ilumina-
tions and only fair weather was needed
TO make the occasion an entire success
WORK OF DECORATION.
Newport Is never awake very early and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
A WORD MISSING
Can You Supply II and
Thus Win News Prize?
If You Are a Reader or a
GuesSer You Have a Chance.
Unique Contest That Will Interest
Both the Old and Young.

What are you doing9'
Thinking"
"Well. quit IL. It's the 4th of August and
81 IN the shade. Do you want To be a
heat yictim?"
mo but want some money and see
a way to get it, !"
by thinking?"
you thinkg'
"sure. twenty per cent of the whole
How do you make that out?''
HOW IT'S DONE.
We'll here's the scheme: II you OF I
or anybody else can tell the missing word
In this sentence the prize will DO won !:
Tor the old woman turned with grim
on her face. and stretched out her
hand to be taken in his own.
Its the Providence News that makes
the offer and it's as good as gold and I'm
just thinking what that word should be- -
10 take In the contest, all you have to
do Is to send the sum of % cents for four
weeks subscription to The News.
With your subscription send your guess
as to what Is the missing word in the
sentence.
The book containing the sentence has
been sealed and deposited In safety
vault by the manager OF The News, Mr.
,. A. Hopkins, who will give it sealed TO
the committee that will be selected to
make the decision on November /.
AN INTERESTING CONTEST.
The contest is as'unioue as IL is interest
Ing. and already gives promise of Icing
very popular with the readers, many of
whom have already signified their inten-
tion OF becoming contestants.
Each subscription of foar weeks will en-
title the subscriber to one guess as TO the
missing word. The reward is worth work
ing for as the prize TO be given will be
valuable.
OF the money received from the sub
scriptions, 20 per cent of the amount will
be devoted to the Contest Fund.- and
will be equally divided mt tho close among
those who make the correct guess.
IL thore Is but one correct guess TO the
answer the money will be given to
the person making IL, but IL there be two
or more the money will be equally divided
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
CHILDREN KILLED.
Deaths and Fatal Injuries Caused by
Railroad Accident.

New York, Aug. A special from
Middletown, y. Y, says:
Two children killed and six persons In.
jured, several probably fatally, is the
record Of an accident which occurred on
the New York, Ontario & Western Rail-
road just north of Rockland, Sullivan
county.
combined observation car and loco
motive bearing +. Garfield, general
superintendent, and Charles III. HOPKINS,
the superintendent Of the Southern
division OF the road, struck a wagon con-
tanning John Maulick and his wife and
six children Mt the Hollywood highway
crossing. Wagon and occupants were
hurled forty feet down an mban kment
into the bed of the Willowmoc river.
One of the children was instantly killed,
another died soon after the accident and
other mem bers of the family are not ex-
peoted to live.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
AGAIN POSTPONED.


The trial Of the torpedo boat Dupont
which was set down for today off Now
port did not take place because OF a
difficulty with the vessels condensers
which does not appear To have been
wholly overcome since the last trial of the
boat. HOr failure 10 maintain her
vacuum necessitatod the calling Of the
trial of after a short run The time for
tho Eext attempt has not been set The
boat returned To Bristol this afternoon
and the mnrk boats went back To New
port. Secretary Long and Congressman
Boutolle expected to see the trial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
SUIT FOR $4,000.
BrOuillard the Defendant In 0'Neill's
Suit For Damages.

Attorney =. II. Quinn this afternoon
began suit in behalf of Bernard O'Neill
against Joseph Brouillard to recover $1,000
for personal injuries Both tho plaintiff
and the defendant are residents of Arctic
Centre. The former Is a boy and the de-
fcndant IL Is alleged for sometime has not
been particularly fond OF him.
Last Sunday O'Neill was sitting quietly
claimed, Brouillard came nlong and shook
the boughEof tho tree In IA violent manner.
Young O'Neill fell 20 tho ground with
great force and one Of his arms was broken
and he received other injuries.
3 Deputy Sheriff Lynch served the papers
In the case O'Neill is at present In the
Rhode Island Hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
DETERMINED TO DIE.
Woman Commits Suicide After No.
tIfylng the Coroner.

Now York, Aug. i-"This door not to
be opened except by the coroner. -
Such was the wording Of note pinned
on the door OF room In the New York
music conservatory building, occupied
by MARY Jaeger. wife of local music
teacher. Within the room was the body OF
Mrs. jaeger. carefully arrayod In whito
The woman visited Coroner Hoeber last
night, told him sho would have case to
report 60 him by 10 o'clock today. Sho
killed herself by turning on the gas
Jealousy was the cause of the tragedy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04

even today there was no evidence of un-
usual activity in the early morning hours.
Decorators We're putting the finishing
touches on their work In some sections
and The electricians whose gorgeous
schemes for illumination were not COM
pletod last night were connecting their
struggling wires and fitting the last of
the multi colorsd lamps in thoir places.
10 these early workers the skies did
rot promise the most auspioious weather.
Dull clouds fiecked the heavens, there was
but little air stirring and the coquettish
sun smiled around the end of a cloud only
occasionally.
CLOUDS NOT THREATENING.
But tho clouds were not of the threaten
ing kind that positively meant a rainfall !;
indeed, they seemed disposed TO disappear
as the day got older and the encouraging
limitations OF tho sun allayed the anxiety
of the thousands who feared bad weather.
1t was evident. however, that there was
little cnance that 1t would clear entirely
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04

obtained from indisputable authority by
Watson ii. Wyman and mailed to San
Francisco. was telegraphed to this city
last night.
Mr.. Wyman also sends the following
important and exclusive information
from Honolulu; 81 am able to state
that there is In contemplation n plan for
stocking the islands with coiored laborers
from the cane plantations of the United
states. No white laborer can stand the
cane field work, nor the work in the rice
plantations, nor the humid climate here.
Continued on Page y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
STOPPED BY STORM.
Hailstones Bring Train 10 Stand
stlll--CropS Ruined.

Ottumwa, Ia, Aug. 4-This city was
the center Of terrific thunder and hail
storm last night. The Rock Island pas.
senger train, Chicago bound, was stopped
by the storm.
Hailstonos in such quantities and size
rolled on the track IN tho cuts that the
train was brought 90 stop. Every win
dow In the train was broken.
Crops were cut TO pieces
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
MEANS MUCH.
No More Permits
to Chinese.
Hawaii to Be Stocked
With Negroes.
This May Precipitate an Up
rising.
Result the Termination of Jap
aneSe Labor.
Ready to Raise the American Flag on the
First Move.
This May Precipitate an Up
rising.
Result the Termination of JAP
aneSe Labor.
Ready to Raise the American Flag on the
First Move.

Cincinnati, Aug. A special to the
Cincinnati Enquirer from Massillon, o.,
says:
The Hawaiian government decided on
July 2s to issue no more six months res
idence permits to Chinese This prac-
tical exclusion, following the lines of
American legislation. means much to
American laborers The foregoing fact,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
CLOSED THE DOORS.
G. W. Merrill & Co., Brokers, Go
Out of Business.

q. W. Merrill a. Co. who have carried
on the stock brokerage business in the
Swarts building on wey ybosset street for
some time. closed their doors today.
IL Is not failure however. as all
claims have teon paid In full aud Gus
toners have bcen transferred TO other
brokers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04

"It's stronger than stealing" was the
remark of we'll known gambler about
town today. when asked about the show
player at policy had.
There is no city in this country possess
ing bigger reputation for gambling
than Providence. 1t is garden spot for
policy men, and fair estimate places tho
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04

and there was every promise of a cloudy
humid day.
A MASS OF BRIGHT COLORS.
The ola town has often assumed holiday
garb aud delighted the oye of tho visitors
by honoripg the New York yachtsmen,
but it has never before been decorated on
such AN elaborate scale. From narrow
Thames street, tho alley which Is flattered
by designation as the principal business
thorougbfare. TO Bellevue avenue. broad
and beautiful. the stores and residences
are u mass Of bright colors.
Flags and penDants and mottoes in
bunting are on every hand with welcom-
irg words TO the yactsmen and guests of
the squadron.
LIVELY IN THE HARBOR
In the harbor the early morning saw
more life than ashore. The yachts
men already here were about their prepa-
ration for the day almost as promptly as
the disciplined tars on the warships,
tenders and launches were busily hurry
ing back and forth between the boats and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
F. O. Wehoskey.
Chairman OF Committee.
Continued on Page =. }
STATESMEN ON THE SEA
Senator'S Sail From New York For
Europe Today.

New York, Aug i.-The American line
steamer 81. Paul sailed from this port
today for Southampton. She had among
her passengers Senators McCullom of
Illinois Havley OF Connecticut Wetmore
OF Rhode Island and Representative John
DalZell of Pittsburg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04

ters on Custom House street. where the
profits of the play are known daily, and
from where the mite secured by the players
to be paid out to the customers of the
runners who have been lucky"
The chief executive of this city has been
informed of the minutest details of the
widespread habit of policy gambling
In Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
MOSS MAKES A MOVE.
Complains of Detective Bureaus
Way o! Doing Business.

New York, Aug. AT the police board
meeting today Commissioners Moss charged
that Acting Inspector o'Brien Of tho detective
bureau had been uncivil TO him, and that the
method of referring BUSINESS in the detective
bureau was overbearing and autocratic.
Ee said that many complaints had been
made Of this and presented a resolution to
disapprove of o'Brien's course in certain mat.
ters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
FAREWELL TO LIFE.
Message From the Seas Picked Up
on Salisbury Beach.

Amesbury, Mass. Aug. A bottle has
been picked up on Salisbury Beach, con-
tanning the following message, which may
serve as a clue to the fate of the schooner
Mary wilkins:
The last log of the Mary wilkins, lati-
tude. 30 longitude 30. A strong leak.
Boat sinking rapidly. Crew OF - men
and captain and his wife. God help 'em.
MATE STEWART.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
READY TO SAIL.
Government Vessels at San Fran
cisco Awaiting Orders.

san Francisco, Aug 4.-For some days
past tho battleship Oregon has been under
steam awaiting orders 10 sail.
Tho Monadnock Is ready to put to sen
on quick notice.
At Mare Island the Charleston Is being
put In readiness for immediate service
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04

number Of daily players at 5000.
When the reform government went into
power, little more than a year ago the
new men who were to rule the morals
and business of the community, declared
that the gamblers would havo to go. and
there was crusade against three or four
faro banks and roulette establishments In
the center Of the city.
Those chaps went out to Olneyville
and the friends and supporters of the re-
former raised cry of exultation.
Mayor McGuinness was praised for the
stand he had taken and the vigorous
measures he had inaugurated TO
purge the city OF disgrace.
But listen.
The variety is not so great. but there Is
more gambling In this city at the present
time than ever before.
And the worst OF IL Is, the mayor knows
1t and knows where 1t is carried ON anu
by whom.
He knows that Eugene Angel is the
policy king of the city, and he knows that
his headquarters are at 32 Custom House
street
Captain Matthews of the Central police
station knows it and so does Detective
Parker.
MAKING A PILE.
They all know that Angel is making
pile OF money by the game of policy,
aud they know that the ill-gotten gains
are carried daily from a house OH Union
street, a,few steps north of Washington
street, on the west side, TO the headquar-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04

Of the Uniform Rank assem- bled on Ex.
slange plaSe shortly after o'clock and
there was parade up Westminster street
around the Doyle monument and down
Wcybosset street No one Of the subordt-
nate lodges took port in the parade
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
ACID In HIS FACE.
Jealous Young Woman Dlsflgures
sNHH Her Lover For Life.

Lynn, Mass, Aug. 4.--Susie A. Denehy
was arraigned in the Lynn police court
this morning on charge Of assault on
Thomas Keliher, her lover, by throwing
sulphuric acid I'm his face Tuesday night.
She was not represented by counsel and
pleaded not guilty. She was held In $1,000
for trial Aug. L. In leaving the court
room sho tainted.
Keliher will DO disngurcd for life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-04
JOURNAL OF COMMERCE CO.,

Printers. Publishers and Book sinders,
We make Specially OF Pine Caialozus wora
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