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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
claim Asainr,n Steamer.

Yesterdays Baltimore Sun says:
"Mr. u. S. steelman, of Philadelphia,
managing owner of the schooner Will
liam c. Wickham, and Captain EVAN,
of that schooner, from Newport News,
arrived In Baltimore yesterday to inves-
tigate the collision of the Wickham
and the British steamer Knight Com
panion in the bay at 3:42 O'clock on
Tuesday morning. AS stated in the
Sun. the knight Companion, bound in
ward from Leith with pilot on board.
was struck on the starboard bow by
the sooner and was slightly damaged
Mr.. Steelman says he will to-day libel
the knight Companion for 81, 900 dam
ages if the matter Is not compromised.
The schooner lost jibboom and cathead
had sprung foremost and lost a lib.
The Wickham was bound from Phila-
delphta for Fernandina and had been
at anchor inside the Capes for sevcra
days stormbound. She was working
out when the accident occurred"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
A POSTER TEA.
A DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT
BY FRANCIS BARNES US.

a DELIGHTF ENTERTAINMENT
BY FRANCIS BARNES US.
The poster tea given by the members
of the Volunteer Y last Friday night
at the residence OF Mrs. James. in Client.
was most delightful affair
Vocal and instrumental music was
rendered by Miss Mary Ewen. Miss s.
l1cnia Odcll and MIR. Willie Webb, be-
sides other social features. Prizes were
awarded to those having the greatest
number of names Of books guessed from
representations drawn by the members.
Miss Ewcll and Miss Odell having re-
ceived the same number. had TO draw,
and Miss odell being the most success
iul was awarded the first ladies' prize,
handsome cut glass fruit bowl. MIR.
Mears being the successful gentleman
contestant. was given IL lovely pearl
handle knife.
Refreshments were served at a late
-FOUR. After y most enjoyable evening
the members returned to their sevcra
homes In carriages provided by their
most excellent hostess, Miss Lena
James
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
For Cure OF Piles and Rectal Di.eaaes
No Longer necessary.

IT has long been thought not only by
some physicians. but by people i'm general
that the common. painful and exceedingly
incurable by any other means than =
surgical operation, and this belief has
been the cause of years of needless suffer
Ing. because of the natural dread. of sur
gical operations
There are many salves, ointmcnts and
similar remedies OH the market which af-
ford some relief IN cases of piles. but the
PYRAMID Pile Cure Is the only preparat ton
so far introduced that can be reliably de-
pended upon TO cure to stay cured every
form of itching, bleeding or protrudng
piles.
Mrs. NJ, C. Hinkley. of col Mississippi
St, indianapolis. was told by her physi-
clan that nothing but n surgical opera
ton, costing between. seven and eight
hundred dollars. conld cure her as She
had suffered for Is years. yet even i'm
such n case as hers the Pyramid pie
cure accomplished a complete cure. She
says: Il knew an Operalo would hg
death to me and tried the Pyramid with
very little hope and II is not to he won
dered at that l am so enthusiastic in its
praise
Major Dean, of Columbus Ohio. saws
ne suffered for 40 years from Piles and 20
years from itching piles and in his case
two packages of the Pyramid cured him.
Mr.. d. f. Reed. of South Lyons, Mich.
back where was before i used the Pyra-
mid Pile Cure. / suffered for years and
1t is now eighteen months since I used IL
and not the slightest trace of the trouble
has returned
The Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by nearly
all druggists at 30 cents and 81 per pack
age and as 1t contains no opium, cocaine
or other poisonous drug can be used with
perfect safety.
No one need suffer from plies in any
form who will give. this excellent remedy
Marshall, Mich. Any druggl.> "a get il
for you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
COURT OF PROMISES.
INTERESTING CASE BEFORE THIS
NEW TRIBUNAL


The Court of Promises for the State
of Matrimony, will convene in the lee
ture room of the Cumberland Street NJ.
Il. Church Tuesday night next October
IL. 1899. at s p. m. with the Hon. Jere-
miah Lycurgus Whale on the bench.
The case OF importance which will bo
tried on this date Is one brought by
Miss Jennie Matilda Hackensach, a So
ciety belle Of this city. against the Hon.
John Jefferson Iiintmeyer for $4,000.
We'll known counsel will represent
both sides as follows:
observation-disclosures Henry Mirror
and Joshua Bedtick.
Defence-AlcXa6er AIarbleslab and
Tobias Handspring
Witnesses from all over the country
and State will also be present to testify
among whom Will he the following we'll
Known and influential gentlemen
Messrs. Rufus Lobster. Peter Croaker
Adolphus Herring. William Jumping
Mullctt, Harry Porpoise and Solomon
Trout.
The jury which have been summoned
in this case are: Cyrus Ripsaw sol.
ONION Iackplain. Simon Hatchet. 10
seph Chiseli, William Mallett and Gao.
sar Gimlctt.
The above is an entertainment In III,
shape of Il mock trial to be given Inv
the Young Mems Society of CumherIa nd
Street NJ. IL. Church. and a cordial in.
vltation is extended to all. Admissio,
free.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
COURTS YESTERDAY
Suits Instituted in the Court o
Law and Chancery.
MnrrinEo Liceuso. Issned ma Fro
perty Trnoafor. Admitted 10 Re-
cord US. Court Monday Police
Court mcIapGo-.ent 60 Grand
Jury.

In the Court OF Law and Chancery
yesterday. John N. Vaughan, trading
rs Vaughn G Barnes. entered suit
against e. b. and C. G. Barbee for
the recovery of $1,000 assumpsit. Os-
borne G. Groner are counsel for the
plaintiff.
Through attorneys Fender & Burrow.
w. d. Fender entered suit against AL
eXander Brown & Son for $4,000: as
sum2sit.
Neither the Corporation Court nor
the Court of Law and Chancery were
in session yesterday.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
The Clerk OF the Corporation Court
issued marriage licenses yesterday to
the following couples:
Thomas Hartley Radcliffe and Louisa
Emma Ebald. of Philadelphia.
Thomas Ford and Lizzie Askey, col
ored, OF Norfolk.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
The following property transfers OF
real estate were recorded yesterday:
Caleb Hodges to Q. a. Hare lot of
land at the corner of Chapel and Henry
streets; $500.
Howard James and wife to Claude c.
Foreman. lot of land on Boush street;
sl3S6.
Richard Spiller and wife, of Eliza
tee. G. ais. improved lot on North
Queen street. $4,000
UNITED STATES COURT MONDAY.
Judge Waddill. of the United States
District Court. will be here Monday,
and will dispose of several admiralty
and bankruptcy cases.
POLICE COURT MELANGE.
Justice Tomlin had but very little to
do yesterday morning. and waded
through the list of offenders in short
order. dshlng out their deserts as fol ?
lows
Andrew John. colored, driver OF the
wagon that injured Richard Thomp-
son, on CRANKY street, Friday night,
proved that he was not to blame. and
as given his NhertX
Maggie Doyle and Charles Slagle en-
gagged in AN exchange of abusive Ian
guage. and were required to pay $3.50
each.
Sarah Williams. colored. assaulted
bill of $3.50 was made out against her.
Albert Bynum, colored ~had two
charges against him. He had n pistol
concealed on his person. and was re-
qured to pay 500. so. Charge No was
stealing a coat from one Joseph Logan.
This latter case was continued until
Saturday next.
Joe harper, cOlOTeO. threw a Drlck In
the street. and will have n chance to-
morrow to prove his innocence.
Jack Johnson and j. Ii. Langley, both
coiOred, charged with housebreakinE.
were discharged.
George Archer colored, charged with
cutting LovelesS Alexander, also coll
ored. was bailed for his appearance Oc-
toher 18TH
Eva Sparrow. colored. begged on the
public thoroughfarc. and was discharg-
ed with a don't you do that again"
Alex Charles. colored. charged with
burglary, was hcld until October oath.
SENT ON TO GRAND JURY.
Lizzie Arlington, 4 notorious negroes
living in Reds lane. was sent on to
the grand jury. The charge against her
is larceny from the person. 1t is alleged
by j. l.. Brooke, the captain of a
Mathews county schooner. that she
stole 500 from him in Reid's lane The
money was recovered in the house oc-
cupied by the woman.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
NO MERE
PATCHWORK
But Cures that
Stand the Test Of Time.

FOR YEARS SUFFERED GREATLY
WITH ,CATARRH OF THE NOSE AND
THROAT. I was all the time hawking
and splitting. CAUGHT COLD so OF
TEN AND so EASY that was alarmed
at my condition for fear it might lead to
consumption. Often when caught cold
it made me SO sick 1 had to knock OFT
from work for several days. HAVING
KNOWN DIR. FIREY. FOR OR 10
YEARS and having great confidence in
him. placed myself under his treatment
and WAS CURED. DURING THE is
MONTHS OR LONGER THAT HAVE
ELAPSED SINCE HE TREATED ME
THERE HAS BEEN NO RETURN OF
ANY OF THE CATARRHAL SYMp-
TOMS AT ALL. Last winter is in fact
the only winter 1 can remember during
which l had no colds or other symptoms
of catarrh.
JAMES ABBOTT,
Near Methodist Church. Lambcrt's Point
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
CALENDAR.
sun rises GLIB Il. M; sets 5:2S p. m.
DIED.

JEFFERS.-At her residence. No. PA
1883. at 1925 o'clock n. m. CAROLINE a.
beloved wife of a. Jeffers. in the 55th year
of her age.
The funeral Will take place from tho
lark Avenue Presbyterian Church THIS
SSunday) AFTERNOON at o'clock.
Friends and acquaintance invited 10 at
tend
3o5 South Park avenue, Saturday October
4, 1899 at 1880 o'clock p. M. Mrs MARY
Il; LONG. wife of james w. Long.
Mary's Catholic Church TOMORROW
SMonday) MORNING MT 10 O'clock
friends OF the family are invited 10 at
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
Office
Board s. S. and DR.. CONS.
Nnrcnll Nn nnInLn,. 10 tSnn
Dds WILL BE RECEIVED At

ID IDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT 4
ID public auction to be held a II o'clock
n. m. on THURSDAY. the 18th day of
October for the purchase of ali the
buildings and parts OF buildings required
to be torn down for the opening of Trip
oil street. from Butte to Wolf street.
No building will be delivered to a pur-
chaser until the amount bid for the same
Each building or part of building is
sold with the distinct understanding that
the purchaser Will take down and re-
move the same within six weeks OF the
date of sale, and that no building or part
Of building IS sold below the ground
All plaster or mortar suitable for filling
is not sold With the building to which If
pertains. but Is reserved by the city.
There being much valuable building mate.
rial TO be sold the public is cordially in
vitcd 10 attend the sale.
j. ID. IIOFHEIMER.
Chairman BID. s. S. and DR.. CONS.
Oci0-tu, ,sa-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
I1IE NEWS NORFOLK on PAGES . 8, s. g q 9 AND Is

tive of great amount OF good, en-
thusiusm is kindled and a full realiza-
ton of the duties of each brother is
shown by the increased number OF adj
dltions made in each lodge.
Every Knight in good standing may
attend and enjoy the privileges of the
convention Grand Chancellor Robert
Catlctt will be present and confer the
Grand Lodge degree on all past chan
cellors who are present who have not
received the degree. Arrangements are
being made to procure steamer to
leave Norfolk, Portsmouth and Berkeley
and return the same night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
PIANO BUYERS.
a Few Pointers.

Are you thinking of buying a piano
Most people buy but one piano in a
lifetime. Then why not buy a piano
of the highest possible grade?
The "Stieff" piano is an Instrument
You will do well to consider il YOU want
a hrst-class. high-grade piano. our
prices? They are the lowest in Nor
folk! Why? Because we are manu-
facturers. We have several slightly
used "Stieff" pianos. can't be told from
new. at great reduction.
STIEFF FACTORY WAREROOMS.
Monticello Hotel. CRANKY st.
(Open evenings till 8 o'clock.)
oc-12-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Tho firm Of BERNSTEIN & WANDER
BERRY is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. All approved debts OF the firm
are hereby assumed and will be paid By.
Mr.. II. w. Rcnsten & Co., who will con
tinuc the Bicycle and Repair Business at
City Hall avenue.
r. w. BERNSTEIN.
j. I. VANDERBERRY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
Notice $500 Reward

Office Board of IIarbor Commissioned
1G0 Main Street.
Norfolk. Va. Sept. u. 1890
The lawful dumping ground for all ex-
cavating done within the limits OF this
harbor Is cast of the Kip Raps. 1t Is a
criminal offence to dump at any other
place
1t mas been reported from time to time
to this Board that what Is known as
SHORT DUMPING Is being done from
mud machine scows.
The Board, therefore. offers standing
reward of $500 TO be paid to any person
or persons who shall give evidence which
shall lead to the detection and conviction
Of any party or parties who may be will
fully and mal!ciously guilty of dumping
such scows at any place IN this harbor
other than the lawful dumping ground.
se22- fr, Su, we-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

English novelties in fine suitlngs and
trouserings tailored by Rudolph & We'll
lace. They are sure to win favor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral of Mr.. w. a. HINES for
m merry or this city. who died in Baltimore
TOMORROW (Mondayj MORNING at IL
o'clock from the ST. Lukes Episcopal
Friends and acquaintance respectfully
invited to attend
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Elizabeth Camp, No. 3. w. O.. W..
will have an important meeting Tues
day night at It's lodge room, Elks' Hall.
Academy Of Music building. There will
be n visitation by Sovereign Camp Off
GERS. who will deliver addresses for the
good of the order, after which refresh
ments will be served in the lodge room.
a very enjoyable time is expected
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15
m EETINGS.
NOTICE.

MEMBERS or BRoTHERLY LOVE
IN- LODGE NO 1903. q. 4. o. of o. f..
your hall THIS Sunday MORNING AT
II o'clock sharp 10 pay the last sad tri-
butte of respect 10 our deceased Brother
JUNIUS +. FRAZIER. All Sister Lodges
and visiting Brethren cordially invited to
unite with lis.
THOMAS WILLIAMS, n. G..
G. r. ACHER. r.. c. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Has offices 1 and No. sl4 Main street.
Norfolk. Va. Specialties: Catarrh and al!
diseases Of Eye. Ear, Nose. Throat. Ches,
and Stomach
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Owens Lodge No 1G4 a. F. and A. NJ,
Thursday night were officially visited
by district Deputy Grand Master Gle
verify. He delivered an address for the
good of the order. after which adjourn
mcnt was had to the banquet room be-
low. where refreshments We're served.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Hours. a. m. to 1880 p. M: D. m. to
ESQ p. m. Gunday Hours. 1890 n. m. to
1890 p. m. Tuesday night and Thursday
night. ESQ p. m. to s p. m
Consultation always free. Medicines
furnished. Terms always moderate. Eyes
examined for glasses free OF charge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

corlnthian Lodge, No. 2GG. A. T. and
A. NJ, enjoyed an official visitation
from District Deputy Grand Master
Cleverly last Tuesday night. After the
meeting banquet was enjoyed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

The committee on entertainment that
was appointed by Wyandotte Tribe No.
AZ. /. o. r. NJ. has nearly perfected ar
engagements for the social entertainment
that is to be gwen to the chiefs and
brothers of the tribe and their squaws
and pappOoSeS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Tidewater Council, No. 1902. r. A.,
Will have work Monday night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Norfolk Tent No 6. *. o. T. NJ, will
have work at it's regular review Tues
day night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Merrimac Tribe ]. o. r. NJ. had n
large number of applications at its last
meeting. This tribe will adopt large
class of palefaces at its regular meet
ing next Wednesday night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Charity Lodge No 10. X. of p. re-
ceived a large number of applications
last Thursday night This lodge will
confer the degrees on n large class OF
candidates next Thursday night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Black Hawk Tribe I. o: r. NJ. at its
last meeting presented to w. II. Jacques
an emblematic ring as a token of np-
probation of his zeal and fidelity to the
interests of the order. he having
brought in n large number OF applica-
lions from palefnces.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

District Deputy Grand Master II. r.
Cleverly and n delegation OF Masons
went TO Princess Anne Courthouse
Thursday. where they conferred the
third degree and were royalty enter
tanned by the Princess Anne Masons.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Calumet Tribe l. o. r. NJ. has an
pointed n committee to get up u soci;
entertainment for members and thei
families in the near future.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

Norfolk Lodge No. J, a. r. & a. NJ,
will have work in the second degree
Monday night in the blue lodge room,
Masonic Temple.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-15

r. e. Warren, district grand chan
cellor of this district mo y. has issued
Pythias of this district. that a district
convention will be held with Warwick
Lodge No r., of Newport News, on
Thursday evening, October 26th. at 7:So
p. m. He urges large attendance
stating that the results of these con-
ventions are far-reaching and produc-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-08
ROBBEDTHE GRAVE.

A startling incident, of which
Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia,
was the subject, is narrated by
him as follows: "I was in o most
dreadful condition. My skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken, tom
que coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite-grad-
ually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me
up. Fortunately, a friend adj
vised trying Electric Bitters;"
and to my great JOY and surprise,
the first bottle made a decided i'm
proyement. / continued their
use for three weeks, and am now
a we'll man. / know they saved
my life, aud robbed the grave of
another VICTIM" No one should
fall to try them. Only 80 cts,
guaranteed 8 at Crawford Bros
Drug Store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-08
Grain in the Blackjacks.

The Enqulrer's correspondent
at Warren, writes under date of
October 2S: "The Blackjack
people will either make or break
on small grain next year. There
has been moro small grain sown
this fall than for II or 13 years.
III next year proves to be a good
grain year we will be better pres
pared to take ~ or cents for
cotton, than we have been hereto
fore. Most of the cotton has
been gathered. 1t does not
amount to moro than half CROP"
-Yorkville Enquirer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-08
Mrs. jackson Not Suffering.


Charlotte, n G, Nov "A
rumor having gone abroad over
the country that Mrs Stonew wall
Jackson, widow of the distinguish
ed Confederate general, is sbso>
lutely pennlless, IN want and hope
lessly ill and blind, Mrs jackson
said yesterday to repl esentative
OF associated press that these state-
ments are very much exaggerated.
1t is true that she is not in
affiuent circumstances, but she
has a competency and has always
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-08

been above want. Her health is
somewhat improved and she is not
blind, though still suffering from
a painful illness, facial neuralgia.
Appeals have been ma lie all over
the South for her relief, Mrs
jackson is anxious that the true
state Of the case should be known,
as she is unwilling to accept any
gifts except those offered as testi-
monials of love and admiration
for her husband. ..
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-08
To The Prohlbitionists of South
Carolina.

Newberry, S G, Nov st has
been suggested to me by a num-
Der of prohibitionists, that a con,
ference be held in Columbia dur.
ing the fair week, and l have de-
cided to request the members of
the State Prohibition Executive
committee: the Prohibition Coun-
ty chairman of each county; the
president or head of the temper-
ance organizations, and as many
OF the ministers of the State who
may he in Columbia to meet with
us on Thursday, November the
9th, at IL O'Clock. noon. ex>
pect to be at Wright's hotel and
will arrange for and notify our
friends where the meeting will be
held. A G. Jones
Chairman State Prohibition Exec
utive Committee.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-08
Example for the Abbeville Press
and Banner. "
From the Edgefeld Advertiser.

From the Edgefield Advertiser.
The Advertiser has been charged
and justly, with weakening in it's
support of the dispensary law.
Well, the Bible says there is a
time for ell things and, in our
Judgment, now, if over, is the
time to weaken in support of the
dlspensary, at any rate tho man-
agement thereof, which is blot
on the once fair name of the Pal
metto State. A good law may be
made vile in It's administration.
The Advertiser will continue to
weaken until she kerflumuxes.
Selsh!
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-08
Hester's Weekly Report.

New Orleans, Nov 3 Secretary
Hester's weekly New Orleans cot,
ton exchange statement shows a
decrease in the movement into
sight compared with the seven
days ending this date last year IN
round figures 2o5, 600, a decrease
under the same days year before
last of $1,000.
The amount brought into sight
during the past week 373,128
bales against 577,766 for the
seven days ending this date last
year and 45O,628 year before
last.
The total movement for the
"a days from Sept l to date O.
9s5, 500 against 1886, 148 last
year.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-11-08

The Governor has offered a 1e>
ward of 800 for tho parties who
burned the tents at the Boiling
Springs camp ground in Orange
burg county.
Mr. George A Douglas of Char
lesion has been given a contract
by the British government for
1900 mules to be used in. tho
South African war.
Uncle Sam now has 90, 100 sol
diers-regular army, 1885;
volunteers, "a, ,574.
The Rock Hill Harrow Manu-,
featuring Company was organized
at Rock Hill last Thursday. w
G Hutchinson is president. sr...,
The cook at DR. Whaley's in
Columbia, stole $74 in money
from the Doctors Office last
Thursday evening. ~