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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
NEW BANK ORGANIZED
Stockholders Meet and Elect Or
GERS and Directors,
DIR. Foster Bimck Elected Prc.idcut-
- strong Directorate :choomer
'anry Graham Experiences Rough
nenthcr-Other Notes.

y meeting of the stockholders of the
proposed new bank was held in the
Office of the Berkeley Permanent Build
ing and Loan Association on Berkeley
avenue last night ut O'Clock The
purpose OF the meeting was the organ
izat!on of the new bank and the cleo
ton of II president and board of direc-
tors. MIR. Foster Black was chairman
of the meeting and Mr.. George C,
RILEY acted as secretary.
The name given the bank is Merch-
ants and Planters Bank of Berkeley
The capitol stock is $4,000. Mr. Foster
hlack was unanimously elected presi-
dent by the stockholders.
y board OF directors was then elected,
rs follows: Messrs. Foster Black, \. II.
Martin. William Tilley. w. j.. Berkeley,
j. Ill. Jacobs, j. ]. Ottlay. William TIL
lotSon. w. Il. Dougherty, and DR.. T. T..
Truitt. nine of Bcrkley's well-known
ana competent business men, Hon
George q. Martin was elected attorney,
ana instructed 10 make application to
the court for Il charter. Mr.. ~ s.
Buti. cashier of the Bank of Por s
mouth. was present. The Stockholders
adjourned and a meeting of the board
OF directors was called for the purpose
OF elcctinS vice president and cashier
which resulted in the election OF MIA.
~. Martin, vice-prcsident, and Mr..
George &. Tilley. cashier. The bank
VIII occupy one of tho apartments in
the handsome new brick structure on
the corner of Rcrkley avenue and Lib
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
HEE|kL-EY Ne WIS AND ADVERTISEMENTS
erty street. Another meeting of the
board is to he held SOON


The two young lads. who left town
Yesterday. Several of their comrades
received letters stating that they were
NJ Sr"vcl. Va. near the Kentucky line,
ana would go further west as soon as
iheX made enough money.
The w. G. Il. u. will meet at tho
residence Of Mrs. George Simpson, on
berkley avenue. Thursday afternoon,
At O'clock
The Berkley Street Railway Com
line.
The Junior Christian Endeavor So
ciety Will give a tackey party at the
residence of Mrs. CAPTAIN IInowlton.
on Liberty street. Friday night
The schooner Mary T.. Graham, now
with lumber at Greenleaf Johnson's
mills. came from New York during tho
storm and covered the distance in
tweniy-four hours, making for herself
u record. Her bowsDrit WAS lifted and
her bulworks somewhat damaged. Her
Hawi was splintered about the bow and
the furniture in the cabin wrecked.
one of the managers of the Green
leaf Johnson Lumber Company was
seen yesterday, and when asked what
abor, replied very fnvorably. He said
mat he was very much in sympa thy
with the laborng men and thought a
wen regulated ten-hour system was
more advantageous, even to the mill
operators, than eleven hours. He
thought that within very short time
me teh.hour system would be adopted
See notice in this issue of a canoe
found on Rerkley fats, which the
owner can procure by proving propertv
and paying expenses.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
MORE TEN THOUSAND
ONE YEARS CASUALTIES IN
UNITED STATES ARMY.
fBy Telegraph to virglnian-P ilot.)

'Dy i SicSfapn 10 Slrplnlan-PllOt.)
Washington. ID. c., November IA
recapftulation of the casualties in ac-
tions and deaths in the regular and
volunteer armies between May i, 1898.
and June 30. 1899. contained in the an
nal report of the Adjutant General of
the army, shows n grand total of 1906
men. The casualty list alone aggregates
3,i5i, of whom 81 officers and 45S en-
listed men were killed, and 1871 officers
ana 2,1G4 enlisted men were wounded
The death list. numbering 6,6l9, was
made up OF a24 officers and G395 enlist
ed men. OF this total but IS officers
and 4oS enlisted men were killed, the
remI inder OF the deaths resulting from
various causes, including the follow
ing:
Wounds. 10 officers and 1872 enlisted
mon; disease. 165 officers and 1914 en-
listed men; accident. officers and 200
men; drowningS, 3 officers and SIS men;
suicide officers and % men, aud
murders or homicide. 80 enlisted mon.
IN Tie regular army the total casualties
in actions and deaths amounted to 4, l55
and III the volunteer establishment 1921.
In the casualty list the regulars had 1a7
officers and 500 enlisted men killed and
wounded, and the volunteers los Off
GERS and 1866 enlisted men killed and
WoundeG. in the regular army between
April 50 1913, ana june 30 1899, 9I7
enlisted men were discharged by SEN
;ence Of general court-martial and
:,9l6 enlisted men deserted. Three off,
GERS OF the regular army who were kill
cd also held commissions in the volun-
lccr forces. in which they are included
in the above recapitulation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
gbc Human Body.

mechanism OF the human body than over
before 1t has discovered that mind and
body are so closely connected that one
cannot be affected without influencing
meEt success, or failure. happiness or
misery, is controlled by the body. The
lesson Is obvious. Improve the body.
THIS can only be done through the s;oni-
och IT il the organ which feeds life IT.
self If it is weak. 1t produces poisonous
refuse and deb!!itatcs every organ in the
body. 1t may he made strong and kept
strong by Hostetters Stomach B!tters.
This is simple. natural stomach remedy
which nets quickly and gently. 1t will
stimulate the kidneys and improve the
general health. Ask your druggist for 1t
and SEQ that a private Revenue Stamp
covers tho neck OF the hottla
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
a Terrible s,nt. nrAna,rs.

'By Telegraph g Wig .nlan- Pllot.i
London. Kentucky. Nov l. rho
feudis,s charged with murder at Man
chester, Clay. county, Ky. have COM
paraiively easy sailing. as witnesses
summoned 10 appear AMI testify
against them vii! not testify against
the warning factions.
Mrs. Sarah Collins. chief witness
against James ana Millsrd l'hiipoi and
Alexander Fischer, charged with the
murder of her husband, committed sui
eide by taking pnf'on, fearing. it is
claimed to testify against them.
Other feud cases have been POSTPONED
from day Ia day on account of absence
OF Witnesses. WHO refuse To attend court
ana testify against the reudisss. believ-
ing. they say, that their evidence
asainst the warning factions would i'm
peril their lives.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
covears NEWT OF Samoa.
UNITED STATES AND ENGLAND
MAY TAKE ISLANDS.
fBy Telegraph to Virg.uian-ptlot.)

IL
Washington, ID. c., Nov. 1.-The ne
tons for the narition of the Sa-
moan Islands are proceeding rapidly,
and officials here would not he sur
Drised IL final agreement were
reached in the near future. The dis
cussion which is going on in London
with the Co-oDcration of, the authori
ties here and in Berlin has brought
cut certain essential features on which
nil three powers---Grcat Britain. Ger
many and the United States-uppear to
be agreed.
THE TRIPARTITE GOVERNMENT.
At The outset it is stated that the
determination was reached that the
trpartita government of the group
shcnld come to an end, and that not
more Than two powers. and preferably
one. should govern the islands. II soon
developed that an agreement was not
likely 10 he reached by which any one
power would take the entire group, but
the chances seemed good for an agree
ment That two powers divide the ISL
ands. thus giving q dual government in
place OF the present unwcildly tripar-
tito arrangement. In such an arrange
mcnt ii seemed to be generally ac-
cepted by the ncgotiators that the
United States would be one Of the two
powers to be represented, and that the
Island of Tutuiia. on which the har-
hcr of Pago-PaEo is lnca ted. would
naturally fall to the lot of the United
States. 1t is understood that the Brit
ish authorities quite coincide with this
view. and that while the Germans
seemed to regard il favnrnhly, il WAS
left open for more mature approval by
the Berlin authorities.
PLAN OF DIVISION.
One of the remaining islands, Upolu.
is of much value, while the other,
Savaii, is practically valueless. 1t is
suggested that Great Britain cede tile
Gilbert and Solomon Islands to Ger
many, the latter retiring from Samoa.
The Fiji Islands and some other points
also have hecn considered during the
discussion. but thus far Germany has
not acted favorabIy on the suggestion,
and there have been evidences that she
preferred to retain her interests and
make compensation to Great Britain.
This remains open and appears to he
the chief point remaining in the way
OF iinal adjustment.
The foregoing general outline was
given to-day in quarters well informed
on the general lines Of the negotiations
although il was with the reservation
that the understandings were merely
formative and still open to material
change.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
q "a. - To
B Bears ths The Kind You Haze AlAa,s Bought
6 &xz3ZZ9t1zas
Mules Tor sou.n Arr,cn.
tfsy Telegraph to virginlan-Pilo,

(by Telegraph TO VIrginlan-Pilot.)
Charleston, S. c.. November l. South
Carolina mules will probably be used
IN the South African war. George \.
Douglas, OF this city, WAS to-day given
a contract by II. E. NJ. Consul Cae,fo-
gan TO furnish 1,5O0 mules Ia be dcllv-
cred either in Charleston or Savannah
Ire work of securing such a number Of
mules at this season of the year is not
an easy task as the market in this
state is short on mules. Later on. how
ever ii is thought that the marke, Will
De Hooded and he will have no difficulty
IN iiiling the contract.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
CroWncd ricnd. IN nIeet.

.(By Telegraph to Pilot)
Rome. Nov. LIT is announced here
that it is certain King Humbert and
Emperor William will meet shortly.
and that the interview will be of great
political Importance to the Italian and
German Governments. which have nj
ready agreed to renew the treaty of
alliance.
The Emperor, 1t is added is also
urging Emperor Francis Joseph to visit
King Humbert.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
Diving far s,Ivcr nnrs.
y Telegraph to virginian-pnot)

Wy rIS6 HpH 10 sTBIIIIlN- I'tIOf}
New York. Nov. .1-Nearly the whole
afternoon was consumed in removing
the bars of silver from The wreck of The
fcrryhoat Chicago In North River. Ii
was said to-day that there was about
$4,000 worth OF silver This was re-
moved, bar at a lime. The diver
would place the bars. one by one. in a
bag and tie the bag 10 81 rope 70 be
hoisted to the surface. The diver
would then come 10 the surface, take
tina haE and go down again.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
Ccor~,a'~ purchn~nbic vn,e.
tBy Telegraph to Virsinian-Pilot.,

Wy It1egfaph to Vlrg.nian-Pllot.)
Atlanta, Ga. November l.--At a con-
vention OF The ProhiBitionisTs OF JTaor-
gia here to-day. the following rcsaln-
ton introduced by Rev DR.. Broughton.
pastor OF the Tabernacle Baptist
Church of this city. was adopted.
Resolved. That We heartily favor the
enactment of such law as will elitni-
nate the Ignorant, and purchaseable eie-
ineht OF our voters in Georgia ana that
we urge the Legislature now in session
20 ,akc steps looking to the accom-
piishment of this resolution.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
nea.,,in Annie Ku,,cr.
tBy Telegraph TO virginian- Eliot.

Joplin, Mo-, New. News has
reached here that Mrs. Pnligrce and
two children have been burned to
death near Till. Mcdonald county
The baby tel into a cauIdron Of hot
apDle butter and the mother and am
other child were fatally burned trying
10 rescue it. The baby was dead when
taken out and the other two members
of the family died soon after.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
TIE SHAMROCK SAILS.
VANorISHEn SIR THOMAS
LEAVES FOR ENGLAND.

LEAVES FOR ENGLAND.
Niy Telegraph To Nirsinian- PilOi)
New York. Nov. L. Sir Thomas Lip
tons yacht. Shamrock, started down
the bay on her home voyage TO Gree
mock 1T 1890 a. M.
New York. Nov. l,-Sir Thomas Lip
ION sailed to-day for his home in Eng
land. lie received a surprising tribute
OF the esteem in which he is held by
Il great many people. in a kind of Il tri-
umphal march through several down
town streets. a greater reception at the
American Line pier. where he went on
board the St. Louis. and a series of
informal receptions from thousands OF
peorle. lie also received word Of the
presentation of the loving cup which
will be ready by Christmas for him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
Prnycr,o 0mccn vlc,nrIn
(RY TELEGRAPH 70 VlrGinian-P ilot. :,

FBY TeIeGVaph 70 NIrsINian-PNotD
Berlin. Nov. 1.-The Tageblatt says
Count EotEmer president OF the Ger
man Peace Societies. hae. ;elseraphed Ia
Queen Victoria, praying her 70 accept
the mediation Of the United States in
the war with tile rransvaal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
THE Puasi.lsTIc ARENA,
JEFFRIES AND STIARKEY IN PINK
OF CONDITION.

Ny 10 III
New York, November Jim Jefrries
and Tom Sharkey have practically end
ed their training, and save for light
exercise will do nothing more until
they face one another in the arena OF
the Coney Island Sporting Club on Fri
day night. They have both worked hard
for the contest and Will probably prove
10 be III excellent condition. Some
doubts lrave been expressed rs to the
form of Jeffries. as he has only done
about seven weeks work for the fight,
but his manager, Billy Brady, and his
trainers Tommy Ryan and Billy De-
laney, unite in declaring that he is in
entirely satisfactory shape. He asserts
himself that he is stronger and bet
ter than he was on the night when he
met Bob Ftzsimmons in the same ring
and defeated him.
SHARKEY IN GOOD SHAPE.
On the other hand there is no douh;
about the condition of Sharkcy. He he
gan work while in California early last
summer and he has kept paeging away
at 1t ever since. His ambition is to he
the champion pugilist OF the world in
MS class. and does not want the mat
ter OF condition TO stand in his way. He
Is IN carly perfect form.
BOTH MEN CONFIDENT.
The eve OF the contest sees both men
supremacy confident. Both are calm
and will go to- the fray as veterans in
10 action. Thousands of dollars have
been wasered on the outcome of the
light. Jelfr,es remains the fayorite
and the prevailing odds are 10 TO s
although some money is placed nj
shorter terms than that II was oy
nected that the food OF Sharlcy money
That came sweeping into the town ear
Tier i'll the week would make the terms
even by the call OF time on Friday night
nut men who follow the books and
make business of financial risks of
sporting nature are tonight predict
ing that Jcffr!es Will maintain his lead
in betting favors.
GREAT CROWD Expected.
The house promises to he the largest
that ever gathered for a Dugiltstic on
counter in New York or anywhere else
in this country. The sale OF seats so
far has heen tremendous. and if il
keeps up The housc Will be sold out.
The boxes near tho stage went n; S25
a piece. whilo the best seats near the
ring commanded from $i5 to So. Cen
erai admission is to cost So, and IL Ia
expected that the size OF gate express
ed in dollars will be close 10 slOO 0oO
Spectators Will be in attendance from
every state in the Union. Several
large delega tons from the South and
Middle West got in to-day and others
from California and extreme west and
New England will arrive tomorrow.
Hotel corridors and cafes ring with
fight talk. There are offers to bet. pre-
dictions rs 20 the length that the match
will so, spccull ton and prophecy as to
victory and vigorous arguments from
the men who champion one or the
other OF the big fighters.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
Tho w"r,d'S Finest yrnn-port.
(By Telegraph to virsinian-Pilo,.>

San Francisco. Cal, Nov 1.-The
transport Hancock will be taken off
the dry dock to-day. having been en-
tira!y remodeiled 50 that she is now
considered the finest troop ship in the
world.
An isolated hospital with fifty beds
and accommodation FOR nurses has
been lifted IN between decks.
rcfrigerating plant has been added
with a daily capacity of nf;y tons Of
Ice. producing 60o gallons al wafer and
furnishing ample cold storage
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
BERKELEY ADurS

IDuckEp Up ON THE RERKI,Ey
4 hats, one Canoe, sunk and Abandoned
Whlch INC owner can have by nrovinr
nropertE ara paying charges. Apply to
w. c. PARKER. Berkeley. VA. holm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-02
JOHN S. ETHERIDGE.

LIVERY AND DOARpiNo sTABLEa
oERKLEY- Va
Norfolk and Portsmouth trade aoIieItns
New Phone No. Loo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
RECALLS WILKES BOOTH.
Dagger which IL Owned sent to
New York Gcnilrmnn.

An interesting relic which has long re-
NAMED In the possession of its owner,
Mr. Ben r owen. Jr. secretary no The
Governor. was yesterday sent by SIR
owen 20 Mr. John Eggiesion. of New
York. who has a pcnchant for collecting
such reminders of historic men and
events II was n dagger once owned by
John Wilkes Booth the actor, who as-
sasslnated President Abraham Lincoln.
It was given ~ Mr.. owen about a'X
years ago by the late Thomas T.. Epps
better known rs Tout EPps. who 40
the time Of his death. which occurred last
August. was member Of the Richmond
police force Mr. Epps and Wilkes Booth
were boon companions and friends during
the days of the Old Marshall Theatre
when Booth was a conspicuous figure be-
fore the f0Otliehis In Richmond.
Epps and Booth rOomed together at what
Is now New Fords Hotel I'm this city, and
when Booth lefi Richmond De presented
the dagger 10 Mr. Epps, who after keep
ing Il for years gave II M Mr.. owen.
General Fitzhugh Lee was present az tho
time. and after closely examining the dag
ger humor0uslv suggested 20 Mr.. owen
that he had better not let some other
policeman with whom he was not 20 wen
acquainted see him on the streets %
Richmond with such a dangerous-looking
weapon The handle Of the weapon Is 81
beautiful pearl and the blade rs encased
in the original scabblrd. whleh Is some
what worn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
Richmond of Tong AGO.

A gang OF men under Mr.. william -.
Pollard. one Of the sub-conractors III
charge OF the work Of building The tres
ties for the Richmond, Petersburg ana
Carolina IN this city uneHthed an IN
teresting relic OF Richmond Of long ago
A few DAYS ago They were ~ Work
making some excavations for me peoeS-
tails Of the trestllng. and some Ieet uh-
der ground uncovered an oid sewage
pipe used In this eity seVenty-hNe years
ago. The pipe Is made OF wood'
heinz the iog Of tree with hole
cut through il. The hoe Is about FOUR
inches I'm diameter, the logs being about
a foot across. The material Is sap pine.
which has the quality OF neither pesri-
fviog nor rottlne when submerged In wa
Ter They are perfectly sound. even tho
bark being still on them.
The hole was undoubtedly burnt In
,nsr, a. ,oint bores were then unknown.
,rbev were used in connection with ths
n,o,ns that we're then used TO furnish tho
water supply the wafer coming from the
springs.
several trees we're Joined together by
an iron band. one end of which was stuck
into an end Of each OF the poles 10 b con-
nected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
CONTRACTS FOR NEXT YEAR.
Those Who viii DO Printing, Binding,
and Ru1iuc for tity

The Committee on Accounts and Print
ing held an important meeting at o'clock
yesterday evening and awarded q lot Of
contracts. besides transacting routine bus
mess. The following contracts for next
year were awarded:
The advertising was awarded to the
Dispatch Company.
The German advertising was awarded
to the Daily German Advertiser.
The job printing to Everett Waddey
Company. also stationery contract.
Book printing 10 Ware & Duke.
The bids for binding. ruling, etc. were
opened 10 a committee consisting Of Mr.
John T. West MIR. FERGUSON, and the
clerk. Mr. Ezekiel.
The bids for binding made by Wey-
mouth. Meister and Smither and Everett
Waddey Company were referred to the
subcommittee.
The Committee has a nice balance on
hand. and VIII be able TO pay for the
printing and binding of the city code
on the first of the year and still have
money to turn into the treasury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22
GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS.
Tho Committees Report Was Read at
Last Nights Meeting.

The Committee on Grbunds and Build
ings met last night. Those present were
Marx Gunst chairman. King. Blanks.
Lawder, Heeke Neaie. Ferriter West, and
Snead.
The payroll were read and adopted.
The report Of the subcommittee, com
posed of Messrs. j. VI. King, John T. West
and J. NJ. Blanks. was read. and IL was
ordered TO be filed.
4 letter from the iessees Of Shockof
Warehouse was received, stating their
condition. and making an offer for the
warehouse for the ensuing year The
amount OF rent for the warehouse Is 81 .09
per year. Their lease expires in May. and
they are required to give three months
notice II was moved by Mr.. West that
Mr.. Gunst. Mr. King and Mr. Cutshaw be
made a committee to arrange terms WIN
the firm for another years rent and re-
port at the next meeting but his motion
was not carried so the matter VIII come
up again at the next meeting.
A communication was received from the
City Attorney. stating that the city could
elect employees on the first OF the year. IL
was ordered 10 be flied.
IL was decided that a caucus meeting
OF the committee be held 10 consider the
report as to the condition OF the cry Hall
The subcommittee appointed 10 look
into the condition OF the city Hall re-
ported last night that they were very
much furprised To md the building in
such an uncleanly condition The depart
ments under the control OF the jani;ors
OF the several judges were in a most de-
plorable eonditlon-Judge Wellfords court
in particular The committed suggested
/. That it shall be the duty Of eacn
janltor to report in the morning al the
regular hour for work to the Waterman
Of the City Hall on duty at the time. and
that said Waterman shall be required TO
keep record OF such.
2. That 1t shall be the duty OF the
Waterman of the City Hall TO oversee the
work being done by the tanit0rs during the
day. and they shall note any abesnce
OF the janitors from duty during workins
hours. and report any neglect OF or az
sence from duty to the sergeant-a,-arms-
We further recommend that the com
mlttee on Grounds and Buildings nave
monthly inspection of the City Han.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-22

deavoring to keep this ferry open al
winter.
A boycott against the Chicago Union
Stock Yards IS being discussed by live
stock shippers of the Southwest as a re-
suit Of Judge Kohlssats opinion In the -
per car switching charge Of the Western
roads entering Chicago.
The train records show that there were
received and forwarded at indianapolis
in the week ending December Is a total
Of 2C.iSS cars. 2l2IG being loaded. an in
crease OF sixty-siX over the week ending
December o. 1ci more than the correspond
ing week Of 1893. $50 more than I'm 1907
1882 more than in 1896, 652 more than in
1855. and BIS more than In the CORES
pondiug week of 1894
The Pittsburg & Lake Erie has or
dered from the Pressed Steel Car Com
pany 500 steel ears Of different types.
The Burlington fast mail has now been
travelling at sixty. seventy and eighty
miles and hour for so many months that
It's performances have became common
place. but mention is made of "A recent
run from Mendoza TO Chicago. eighty
three miles in seyenty-siX minutes. which
Is said by an officer Of the road % b"
the best time ever made between those
two points. The train ran from Mendoza
to Aurora. forty-six miles, in thirty-nine
minutes.
1t is not generally known that but six
of the thr,y-dve railroads thst center
at Chicago are able 10 enter the city
over their own tracks. and these are
the two Pennsylvania lines, the Fan
handle and Fort Wayne the Chicago &
Northwestern. the Chicago. Rock Island
e. Pacific. the Lake Shore and the Illi-
nois Central.