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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
TIE CITIZENS BANK
Of SAVANNAH

CAPITAL, $500, 900
Iranacts General Banking Business.
Solicits Accounts of individuals
Merchants, Banks and
Other Corporations
Collections handled with safely aOo,
omy and dispatch.
Interest compounded quarterly allowed
on deposits in our Savings Department
Safety Deposit Boxes and storag.
Vaults.
BRANTLEY A. DENMARK. Pres,dsr,
MILLS B. LANE, Vice President.
GEORGE C. FREEMAN, Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18

Toke Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II Il fails
to cure. r. W. Groves signature Is on
each box. 25e.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18

JOHN sCREvEN. President,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18

we nave escaped the dreaded enemy
a pestilencc; yet now is the import
ant period, here is where we NAV be-
come careless; let there be no eapse
ia'ner lei us continue the same dosage
OF 'prccaution. Remembering our last
TWO donations from the colonies:
smallpox. yellow fevcr-lct not some
DINERS md the road to the mother
country '-bubonic plague. leprosy
nat country is more easily. assailed IN.
disease germs than an elevated region
uhGer the same conditions of latitude
ana longitude. The cause of this is:
stasration in the drainage therefore
no stone must remain unturned which
VIII ana the healthy flow. In the coun-
Try about Norfolk and Portsmouth one
mas only To notice the numberloss
creeks. bayous and indentations of the
Elizabcth river 10 get a fair idea of
what THIS stagnation is. To the dis
credit of the inhabitants about these
numerous crceks-thc same are moth
ing more than open sewers-which CON
dltion should he remodied at once. if /;
required punishment to be inflicted
upon the perpetrators in order to do SO,
y remedy that is the very best, a per
manent cure that would rcdown for
ever after 10 the energies, forethouCht
ana intelligence of the people of Nor
toIk. Portsmouth, Berkeley and sur
roundings, would be the filing of these
creeks out 10 the port warden's line
II.
This may suggest to the mind n too
gigantic and expensive scheme and n
TOO costly remedy. but the same has
been done in the harbor of San Fran
cisco and why not here?
The expense of filing the creeks OK
elusive OF the construction Of the dams
across their mouths. is sixteen cents
per cubic yard of filling by the nv
draulc dredge method-and mark
you. we are certain then where the
mud is. The clipper drcdge and dunn
scow method costs the Government
Twenty-Five cents per cubic yard
mark YOU! the mud Is usually carried
out at night to be supposedly dumped
at sea. Sometimes. however. these
scows contract a habit of letting their
mud through before reaching the sea.
and then this mud must be drcdGcd
out again cat twenty-five per cubic
Yard.
If all these little creeks and bayous
were filled in. eventually we would
nave an entire river from, from Hamp-
ton Roads 20 the canal locks. present
ing clean. grassy. "Ghent"-like APP
pcarancc. No creek bottoms filled with
rotten fish. crabs and other sea life.
and besdes--sewcraGc from the law
and ignorant classes. Finally. the
greatest benefit derived would be to in
crease the strength OF the tides Nhc
natural cleansers of our harbors) with.
ut the same time. a disappearance Of
the tran-like little bays which retain
the filth. G..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
The ScnasorinI Contest.

Suffolk. Va, Aug. -. 1899
Editor Nireinan Pilot:
The contest between Tyler. the people
and honesty on one side and Martin.
the machine and questionable methods
on the other side. is waxing warmer
every day. II is a battle between lib
criy-lovinG citizens who are willing to
trust the people ana The Office holding
class who believe might makes right,
and that the dollar is more potent than
manhood
The sudden elevation OF Martin. an
entire stranger to the people. 10 the
United states Senate. contrary to the
wishes of the people. and over the
mead OF Nirginia's most popular citi-
zen. FiiZhuGh Lee. is n matter which
every honest citizen regards as Il blot
upon the fair fame of our good old
state. The methods used in that con-
test were mysteries and 1t is the cur
rent belief everywhere that Martin Sc
cured his election by the same means
thai Mark Hanna employed in securing
his election Ia the Senate by the Ohio
Legislature Martin is not known TO
the masses Of the people. and he should
he relegated To that obscuriiy from
which he so mysteriously sprang.
Who wants Martin for Senator? The
machine, which has grown so corrupt
as to he unbearablc. IS very active in
promoting Martins interests and are
willing 10 enter into any dark plot to
further their purpose. Is 1t not time
for the people To take n hand in oppo-
sition and sec that the honor and dig
nifty OF the State is redeemed. The
people OF Nansemond county should Gu;
loose from the weakiings who run the
machine and undertake 10 do the think
ing for the manhood OF the communi-
~. Isle Of Wight is stirred and the
people arc being heard from. They are
determined to break the machine and
let the voice OF the people be heard.
Nansemond should fall in line and
strike few blows nj the little ring.
composed OF little men. who have dom
mated county politics so long.
Governor Tyler may not be our ideal
for Senator, but he is a plain, honest
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
Tho gscf,ufy Clerk,

Editor Nirginian-Piot:
see in this mornings paper that Mr..
Camp offered Il resolution that the
Mayor be authorized to appoint a depu-
~ clerk. at salary of SEQ per mont H.
as the duties of the present clerk were
so onerous. Now l would suggest that
if the present clerk thinks as Mr.. Camp
does, please let him resign the position
ana see how many applications there
would be for the place; for l. with
many old citizens. will remember when
the Mayor had to do what n police JUS
lice is now getting $500 n year to do.
and was not allowed n clerk either, and
now Mr.. Camp thinks one is not enough
for our present Mayor Ills Ideas must
be 10 make Il position for some poll
tlclan. TAXPAYER
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
Ward Meetings.

Are these to be called for the peo-
pies good. or FOR party only? Will this
mysterious power which has worked up
such great strength in this state. de-
teatinS the will and demands of the
people. knowing no law eXcep; of its
own creation. be there with it's in
visible power to nominate men of its
own making, they 10 do their Martins
bidding, regardless Of the peoples de-
mands? Look! BE careful how YOU do
this. The people arc wide awake. one
more feather will break the camers
back. Take heed. The Democratic
party has had one sad lesson taught
them here. The good people of Nor
folk are ready to teach another lesson
to this same said power. if this mystic
rious power shows it's hand again. 1t
may nominate but the people will call
and elect men OF the people. who will
OBEY the people. y word to the wise is
sufficient
JE.FFERSONIAN DEMOCRAT
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
JEFFERsoNIAN DEMOCRAT.
1hc Mnchinctu Aibcn,nr,c.
Charlottcsvlllc. Va, Aug. /

Charlottesville. Va, Aug. Is.
Editor Nirginian-P Pilot:
The mass mceting held in this. Sena-
tor Martins home county. last Satur-
day. for the purpose of choosing dele
gates 10 the county convention. were
very roorly attended. The masses Of
the party could not be induced 10 take
any interest in the matter. and seem
ed not tn care much about The Scna-
torial question. The politicians were
very much aroused in the city of Char
lottesvllc. They urged the peonle 10
turn out and show their appreciation
Of the brilliant Junior Senator from
ScottSville They told the neople that
there was one Tyler man in the CITY.
and that he was after them. hu: the
dear people would not turn out ana
show their appreciation
The registered Democratic vote or
tho city is something over son. yet only
about 30 voters attended The mass
meetings. At the courthouse precinct.
where there is a registered Democratic
vote of over 800. and where the sub
bosses are "monarchs of all they sur
vey," only voters attended the mass
meeting, but they We're very enthusiast
tic and unanimously in favor of the
reelection of Senator Martin. Probably
the largest meeting in the county was;
AT Ivy precinct. where n resolution was
passed endorsing the movement look
ing to the nomination of Senator's by
direct NC.c Of he people, and in
structing the delegates to vote only for
candidates for tho legislature who
would vote for such q law. Tho dele
gates from that precinct were not adj
mitted TO the convention. although
there was no contesting delegation
from the precinct. The convention met
on Monday, the 18th instant ut the
county courthouse and nominated two
candidates for tho Legislature who had
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
Pocomoke City. Nd. returned home

Pocomoke City, Md. returned home
yesterday.
Mrs. +. p. Nash. of Norfolk. is the
guest of Mrs. j. p. Gay, her aunt.
Mr.. james Wills, OF Washington d.
c.. arrived here yesterday on a two
weeks visit to his parents He was
accompanied home by Miss Irene Biggs,
of Washington.
Mr.. James L. Camp and brother. Mr..
II. j. Camp, arrived yesterday from the
Mountains of Virginia.
Mr.. Burrows has moved his family
to the residence of Mrs. Charles Howell,
on High street.
Mr.. w. a. Magee spent Monday and
Tuesday at Raleigh. n. CHR Magee
Is the hustling manager of the Franklin
Printing Company
ram storm has been raging here
for the past three days
MISS Alice Bell is visiting friends at
Boykins, Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
SCOTS NECK SAVED.

Despite Inc declaration OF TWO jurics
tina; VIII Scott was guilty of murder
in The first degree he Will not hang
County Judge w. J. Kilby to-day SEN
fenced Scott to eighteen years in
prison. That is the extreme limit for
second degree murder.
WEI Scott. a one-armed mulatto. fol-
lowed Tom Jones into a bar-room
March 2Sth last. and stabbed him to
death while he held the stub arm about
Jones neck. The ease was heard by
coroners jury police judge and grand
jury. by which 4 true bill was found.
The first petit jury disagreed. The
second brought verdict OF death,
which was Sc, aside. The third also
said Scott should die.
Scott will be taken 10 the pcntentiary
ms soon rs the necessary papers are
fixed and time has elapsed for a
guards arrival.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
MARINE DISASTERS.
DERELICT RWEGIAN
CREWS RESCUED.
(By Telegraph to virg!"ian-tilot3

Washington. y. c.. Aug. 17.-Captain
Staples OF the Clyde steamer Oneida
reports having rassed dercict three
masted schooner off Frying Pan ycs;cr-
day PAINTED black
Pensacola. Fla. Aug. 1.-THE steam
ner Germ arrived here Yesterday af-
ternoon with the crews of three Nor
wegian vessels vino We're wrecked in
the Carrihellc hurricane. There were
about 10 men. Those who do not ship
on other vessels from this pork will be
sent home by their respective consuls
The Germ Will later bring to Pensacola
the crews of the Italian banks wreck
co III the storm Ono Italian vessci had
been loaded for five months. bu, her
crew deserted and another one could
not be procured.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
PETERSBURG.

ANOTHER ICE CoMPANY-THE
ELKS LODGE
Petersburg, Va. Aug. 17-Rumor has
IL that another company is to be or
ganized here for the manufacture of
Ice. and that if such be decided upon
the plant will be located on the proper
" OF the Southside Railway and Devel-
opment Company.
The Petersburg Lodge of Elks is rap
idly increasing its membership. which
IL now very near one hundred. There
were several limitations ut the meeting
To- night. and indeed there are candi-
oates for degrees nearly every meeting
night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18

man, bold and fearless in his convic-
ton. a man of the people. and one who
will serve the people we'll and faith
fully. If Martin is returned it will be
by the some power which placed him
ahead Of Fitzhugh Lee six years ago.
and will cause many sad reflections
upon our degenerate times. Let the
people rally around Tyler because he
represents manhood and spurn Martin
because he represents everything that
is detestable in public life.
FAIR PLAY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18

never publicly announced their candi-
dacy to the people. The convention sim
ply endorsed Senator Martin for re-
election. but did not instruct the NOM
inees to vote for him. Evidently 1t is
the sentiment OF the people (roliti-
cians) of this county that candida les
for the legislature should not be in
structed as to how they shall vote on
any measures, and that the election of
United States Senators is n question
with which the people should not med
die.
Yours respectfully,
AGITATOR.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
l"vcs'ig, e. mub"nic Plague.
tBy Telegraph to virgin;anpno,)

Washington, Aug. l7.-Surgeon Fair
fax Irwin. of the Marine Hospital Ser
vice. now in Europe. has been ordered
by Surgeon General Wyman to pro-
seed to Lisbon and make a report on
the situation regarding the bubonic
plague. which has made its appearance
iii Portugal. Assistant Surgeon Her.
at Naples. is watching matters in that
city.
y large number of immigrants for
IN United states depar, from thai
place.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
PEOPLES Forum

NOTE.-The Peoples Forum being
Ireeiy open to all parties. classes. per-
sons views and capacities, the Vir-
SIhiah- Pilot is responsible for none
OF the statements nor opinions ex-
dressed therein. nor for the style in
which they are set forth. The ignoran;
ana uneducated shall he heard here
equally with the learned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
Err q - II IL n.

NEW SCHOOL BTILDING-RAIN
ORM-PERSONAL.
Franklin. Va. Aug. l7.-AIiss Fannie
Webb, principal of the "I1uphradcon
institute is having a new school
building erected.
Mr.. Ryland Camp. accompanied by
his brother ana sister left Monday to
visit friends in Winton. y. c.
Miss Annie Gray Land. of Durand
Va. is the guest of Mrs j. b. Gay,
on Third street.
Miss Nellie Bryant. who has been
spending some time with friends at
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
THE STORM.

This was the Severcst August storm
old residents have seen for more than
twenty years. Telegraph and telephone
lines have been crippled. many trees
are prostrate, the electric lights are
black and low grounds are flooded.
Down at the wharf tonight some cit
liens were busy saving hogs and
chickens from n Watery grave. The
tide rose two or three feet deep in the
county road beyond the Main street
bridge. But that is less than the
depth of tide water in the road a;
Reid's Ferry or the Church street
bridge in Smithhcld. At o'clock this
evening water washed over the box of
buggy in the road at Reids Ferry
The bridge at Smithfeld was practi-
cally impossible at high water.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
NERVES
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loss of vitality. premature old age. Are
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Are you losing In weight? If SO. DR. Hal
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
REVIVAL MEETINGS.

They are having several all-day re-
vival meetings in Isle ofWight county
There are n series OF meetings i'm pro-
gress at Woodland NJ. T.. Church. of
which Rev j. y. Thomas. of Windsor
folk. has been assisting With the SER
vices.
Another dinner on the ground reviv-
nj is being conducted at Benns Church
Rev. NJ. S. Colonna is the pastor Rev
c. G. Wertenbaker, OF Smithield. has
been helping.
PRINCIPALLY PERSONAL.
Concluding a visit to relatives in
Norfolk and Portsmouth. Rev and Mrs
y. a. Pruden arrived in Suffolk las,
night for n stay of some days.
Mr.. X. u. Mcleod is visiting his fam
lily in Northampton county. Va lie
has two weeks vacation from Farmers
Bank duties.
Mrs. j. II. Parker and children arc
visiting in Gates county. y. G.
Miss Annie Nurney was better to-
day.
4 number of Suffolk people visited
the seashore to-day to see the surf.
County Judge Prince will convene the
August term of court in Southampton
next Monday.
Two white girls are wanted in Suf
falk. Read particulars in an ad.
Mr.. G. l.. I5orum is building n h'g
factory in Edenton, y. C. He arrived
at his home here tonight for short
visit.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-18
TOWN OF SUFFOLK
Stands Bradshaw People Issue
Spicy Circular.
as "noItcrs'' - Tho DfsgruntIeu's
Primary Snturdny--Tho Storm I'm
nufroik scvcrcst Secm.n 70 Years.
Especial to virginian-pilot.)

Suffolk, Va, Aug. 17.-Some of the
Bradshaw-Shands supporters are out
With a spicy political circular. copies of
which are being distributed among Isle
OF Wight voters. The document is sign
ed committee. 1t beseeches their
friends to stay away from Saturdays
side as "bolters."
The primary over there will be pulled
off Saturday. The Boykin-Jones peo-
pie think Il. good sized vote Will be poll
ed. The ShandS bradshaw adhercntS
will keep hands-off. Neither the name
of Mr.. Stands nor Dr. Bradshaw Will
be printed on the primary ballot
DIR. r. T.. Baird Of Windsor, was in
Suffolk to-day. He thinks il it's a good
day large vote VIII be pollcd.
DR.. Baird was considering the House
proposition himself, but now he has
decided he doesn't care TO oppose MIR.
Jones.
was told to-day that Mr.. Jones was
sick at Bacon's Castle, Surry county,
where he is visiting.
WILL FIGHT 1T OUT.
DR. Bradshaw has stated his deter
minaton to igh; 1t out. He considers
himself fairly nominated. lie and his
friends feel confident of winning.
The most exciting political event
seen in Suffolk for years is looked for
next Thursday. when two delegations
from Isle of Wight will he here ready
to vote for their favorites. Two con-
vcntiQns and two candidates are not
beyond the range of probabilities.
Mr. Stands said to-day that looking
Mt II from his weakest standpoint. he
ought to get Windsor district OF Isle
of Wight. which he says was for him
Mir. Stands thinks he
will he nominated. The other side is
equally confident.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-23

from Washington in long time,
all to the effect that the Navy De-
partment was arranging to down
Schley by having the Board
report him unfit for promo
tion, and in favor of his immediate
compulsory retirement, while Samp-
sons promotion was to be reported
all right. And sensible persons
were found, even in Washington,
who believed the substance of these
stories until an official statement
from the Navy Department made
their ridiculous falseness apparent
to everybody.
Secretary Alger expects to go to
Cuba this week, to inspect the
military posts on the island, but
there will be nothing suggesting a
junket about the trip, only his
private Secretary and his military
aid will accompany him.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-23
Discovered by q Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too by lady in this
country. "Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could not
sleep. She finally discovered a way to
recovery by purchasing of us a bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and was somuch relieved on
taking first dose that she slept all night
and with two bottles has been abso-
lutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther
Lutz.n Thus writes w. G. Hamnick
& Co., Of Shelby, N. G, Trial bottles
free at l.. Taggart's drug store. Regu-
lar size soc. and S1.O0. Every bottle
guaranteed.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-23

gauntlet is thrown down in def
ance. Let the band play. The
boys are ready tomeet the enemies of
true Republicanism, be they Wana-
maker, Martin or any other wrecker.
The hour for nonsense has passed.
Place none but stalwart Republic
cans to the front-and that implies
the material that has won every
Republican victory from Lincoln to
the present day.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-23
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially
for coughs, colds, Group, whOoping
cough and influenza. 1t has become
famous for its cures of these diseases,
over large part of the civilized world.
The most flattering testimonials have
GOOD good WORKS Works; Of i the aggravating ~ and nd
persistent coughs it has cured; of severe
colds that have yielded promptly to its
soothing effects, and of the dangerous
attacks of Group it has cured, often
saving the life of the child. The ex-
tensive use of it for whooping cough
has shown that it robs that disease of
all dangerous consequences. Sold by
i. Taggart. mar
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-23

it is to recIineiat ease on one OF our
superb couches. Slumber comes I'M
sought undersuch delightful conditions.
pleasant to look on as they are to lie on
and this fact makes them an irresistible
temptation to repose. Our entire stock
is packed full of temptations for that
matter, temptations in parlor and bed
room suits and in every kind of furni-
ture, and unprecedented temptations
in prices. Some people are always
quoting from somebody, but our favor
ite quotations are figures like these:
Couches, SIS, $6, So, and $40.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-23
New Silks

Very handsome line of French fou-
lards in navy and white and black and
white, with satin stripes, SOC yard,
worth 75c, all handsome stylish pat
terms.
Superb quality of black satin Ouch
esse, all silk with beautiful luster, Soc
yard, worth $1.25.
Swiss taffeta novelty silks, plain and
checks. extremely fashionable; also in
rich plain colors, 5Sc yard, worth Soc:
Finest quality imported Habutai
to choose from.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-03-23
Dress Goods

52-inch Venetian cloth mixtures,
beautiful fabrics Of good quality, in all
the new spring shades, including gray,
blue and brown mixtures. also lighter
weight cloth in brown. tan, blue and
green, plain colors, 75c yard, worth
$1.00
Very pretty 42-inch silk and wool
plaids for shirt waists and separate
skirts, choice colorings, soc yard.
46-inch spring and summer weight
poplins in browns, green's, drabs and
blues, fashionable fabric. 75c yard,
worth 81 90.
Elegant quality OF 5O-inch navy blue
cheviot, 75c yard, worth $1.00
All-wool challies, the newest and
daintiest patterns, 29c and 35c yard.
Finest qualities with satin stripes,
SOC and 75c yard.
38-inch all.wool basket and canvas
dress goods in combinations of brown
and black, green and black and mix
lures of browns and greens in very
choice colorings, at 25c yard, worth soc.
46-inch all-wool granite suitings, the
best colors of the season IN all the new
shades, splendid values, SOC yard.