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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
UNITED CHARITIES.

a few days since, when visiting, the
{ able assistant secretary OF the United
q Charities, Mrs. Goodrich, at her Office
5 ms the Masonic Temple building, on
Freemason street, touching example
of want was brought before me. Dur
Ing conservation, Mrs Goodrich was
obliged to stop and give an order for
some coal to be sent to q Door woman
who had money In tho house, and the
weather was cold. Such scenes as
these make one realize the worth of
this splendid organization. which is
doing such grand work in sending
forth its visitor to minister to the sick
ands needy. some of whom have been
aided by this association ever since
1t started.
4 Captain John l. Roper, the founder
and president OF the United Charities
seventeen years in this beautiful
chadty work, and the good no aid
his associates have accomplished can
meyer be told.
Norfolk people have generously sup
ported the United Charities. There
are about 200 contributors, who give
eltpgether, on an average, from $1,000
>
ways in the majority, and this season
especially many touching stories have
TO be listened to.
The City Union OF the Kings Daugh-
tiers, whose work is essentially among
the sick poor. have been doing their
usual amount Of Christmas charity
work this year.
Donations have been coming in the
past week to the Kings Daughters
Home, No 251 Fenchurch street, and
the large Christmas stockings which
have been prepared are filled to over
flowing with neccessaries and dainties
to gladden. the hearts OF little children.
For the small boys, suits of clothes,
shoes, candies. oranges, ETC., Will be
furnished, while the girls will be sup
piled with dresses, toys. and all the
good things that remind one Of Christ
mas tide.
Many individual dinners will be
FURNISHED on Christmas day.
The two nurses furnished by the
organization have been doing n splen-
did work this year. and the Daughters
feel that their untiring efforts have
been encouraged.
This being IL non-sectarian charitable
association, many people are reached
who otherwise might suffer.
gS' THE DORCAS SOCIETY.
The Dorcas Society, which is q nom
sccturian institution, and the oldest or
gariization in Norfolk having been
founded in 1916. will give their usual
Christmas gift of $500 worth of cloth
ings1o the pensioners this season. Only
the very old and poor arc helped by this
society.
There are twenty-five pensioners on
the list. each one receiving s1o0 a
month for six months. beginning in
November and ending in May.
The Howard Association aids this
institution to the amount of 500
year.
THE GIRLS HOME
The Board Of Managers OF the Girls
Home are preparing for the regular
Christmas dinner at that institution.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Cyclists Touring Club, thanks are due
President Burnett and Secretary Ship
ton. of the c. T. c.. for the cordial
manner In which they met advances in
The direction of international reciproc-
ity, and the powerful support which
they gave the proposition VIII IN it came
before the Executive Council of their
organization for ratification.
Through the efforts of the Maine d.
vision, l.. a. W., the town OF Pittston
MA ne. has been indicted for failure 10
maintain guidebonrds as demanded nv
the laws of the State. The cost NJ
erecting and maintaining guideboards
is so hight and there is so great need
OF them as convenience for the trav-
e!n.s pubic that there is really no ex-
10 10 .uf me la'iure of any town to neg
lect its duty in regard 10 them
All the prominent concerns now In
the American Bicycle COMPANY have
G - tai,-sPace in the coming Now
YORK Cycle and Automobile Show.
Milicn sets at rest all doubts whether
Tue makers in the cycle trust would
suIpport shows This action of the in
oiVidual concerns, at least under in
structions from officers of the !Ameri-
can blcycie Company. shows that the
poiicy OF VIGOROUS advertising will be
continued by the allied firms as we'll ms
by the individual makers.
Maine has a law which compeIs
towns to erect guide-posts, ana If anv
unreasonable delay occurs, n penalty Of
sou may be imposed, and in addition
me Of 50 for every months neglect
Gnlet Concul. c. w. Small. Of the Maine
DIVISION l.. y. W., is vigorously at
work in the sign board cause. and has
served formal complaint on the select
men or those towns that have not com
Piled with the law. giving them mil,
June !, l9O0 to complete the work. IF
the work is neglected beyond that time
they must take the consequences. which
means n $50 fine and So n month addi-
t'ohai Tor each neglected sign-b board.
Justice Nash. of Rochester. recently
returned verdict in favor Of the de-
PENDANT in an action brought by Will
liam Fair against Ford Covill. for
$1,000 damages for injuries he claimed
TO have received by being run down by
n team driven by the defendant near
Brockport in September, 1895 The de-
tense proved that there was a sidepath
Tor bicycles at the place where the ac-
cident occurred. and that Fair insisted
upon riding in the street, even thctgh
1T was crowded with teams returSine
from the County Fair Mt The time.
Contribueory negligence on the part OF
the plaintiff was set up. The decision
of Justice Nash, while not favorable
to the wheelmcn, is looked upon by all
as just and reasonable.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

',,Are bicyclists taxed in this town.
Snquired the stranger. Yes, occa-
sionally." answered tie wheelman, as
he removed u tack from his fabby tire.
American bicycle manufacturer are
beginning the preparation Of their eX-
hibits for the Paris Exposition. 1t Is
needless to say that American bicycles
will easily ovcrtop those of other coun-
tries in the show. The only question is
MS to how much superior they are.
In Gloucester, England. has been
found what is thought to be the first
bicycle built upon the lines USED at
present. Though made of wood 1t mas
the same shape, frame, pedals, handle
bars and. what is more important, the
chain. 1t was made by q man named
Shergold, q shoemaker.
They were riding together. She was
fair, witty and pretty; he was strong
manly and very much in love win ncr.
She said "What Is the difference be-
tween me and cyclometer?" lie
wasn't to be caught for quickly came
the answer: 1.-THE cyclometer tells me
the miles I have ridden, but you make
me forget them" Cards were soon out.
Since the bicycle trust has been
formed there has been much conjecture
rs 10 how the bicycles mado at the
different factories would be advertised.
II has been decided to divide the coun-
1rv into advertising districts and each
win have charge of its own appropria-
tions.! In this way the makes that nave
become so well known to the public Will
not lose their identity.
Mr.. %. Stanley Thomas. Of Fremont,
O will with the cooperation of j.. ~.
w. officials, contest the question OF
wheelman's right to ride on the side
walk when the street is out OF repair.
1t is commended that a city must Keep
it's streets in repair or take the con-
sequences. The outcome will be looked
for with great interest and will be re-
printed in this column as soon as
known.
The Austrian Touring Club has APP
pointed T. ]. keenan,, Jr, president OF
the League OF American Wheelmen. as
ais official representative in the United
states. Through his efficient work In
behalf of International touring. Mr..
Keenan, is recognized IS the authority
in this country on all that pertains to
that feature of the pastime of cycling.
md this appointment Is q part Of the
recognition.
Tacoma, Washington. has twenty
two miles of cycle paths within the city
limits. These paths are from eight to
twelve feet wide, are placed at the side
of the roadway and cost about $40 per
block. We are making an investigation
os the system used at Tacoma, road
beds, cost of labor and material, etc,
and Will give full description OF them
as soon as we get tho information.
( In making the official announcement
4, of the terms Of the agreement with the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
NOTES ER0ll TIE
CYCLING WORLD

',rAre bicyclists taxed in this town."
inquired the stranger. Yes, occa-
sionally." answered tie wheelman. as
he removed u tack from his habby tire.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

In Gloucester, England. has been
found what is thought to be the first
bicycle built upon the lines used at
present. Though made of wood 1t has
the same shape, frame, pedals, handle
bars and, what is more important, the
chain. 1t was made by man named
Shercold q shoemaker
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Captain John L. Roper will give @
Christmas gift of between fifty and six
ty chickens and turkeys to beneficiaries
of the United Charities.
The Home Workers Society OF the
Cumberland Methodist Church will dis
tribute among the needy baskets oil
groceries, fuel and garments.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
New York and Florida.
By Telegraph, to- Virginian. Piloi

Macon. Ga, Dec. 2s.-Closing of traf-
fic arrangements to-day between the
Gainesville and Gulf railroad just
completed, from Sampson City, Fla. to
Gainesville, Fla. and the Georgia
Southern and Florida railroad fur
nishes the shortest route b!tween New
York and middle Fl1r,da. Fast freight
and passenger service Will be put on as
soon as possible. The lire will handle
over 1900 cars Of early vegetables from
Florida to the East each spring, put
ting them In market many hours ahead
OF any other line.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
AMONG
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u Z t i /. 81. /. r q i
While this is not a charitable institu-
tion much work Is done in the way of
charity, and donations will be very ac>
ceptable.
There will be meeting OF the Board
OF Managers on Tuesday ut II O'Clock
at corner Brewer and Charlotte.
THE BOYS HOME.
The Lady Managers of the Boys
Home are EXPECTING to give an enter
tainment ut that institution probably
on Tuesday evening.
Christmas carols Will be sung, re-
freshments served and presents OF era
children.
THE JACKSON ORPHAN ASYLUM.
The lady visitors interested in the
Jackson Orphan Asylum are busy pre-
pairing Christmas gifts for the children.
This asylum was founded in 1856, and
called after the Rev. Mr.. Jackson, who
collected the little orphans left desti-
tute by the great yellow fever epidemic
OF that year
There are fifteen children in the asy-
lum. The institution is supported by
the three Episcopal Churches, st.
Luke's, st. PauIs and Christ Church,
and by the money which has from time
to time been left to the asylum.
NOTES.
Captain John L. Roper will give q
Christmas gift of between fifty and six
ty chickens and turkeys to beneficiaries
OF the United Charities.
The Home Workers Society OF the
Cumberland Methodist Church will dis
tribute among the needy baskets of
groceries, fuel and garments.
CHILDREN ENTERTAINED.
About sixteen little children, ranging
in age from three months to nine years,
were given a special holiday dinner
yesterday. at 12 o'clock. at the Day
Nursery Home. on the corner OF Wide
and Calvert streets.
1t was interesting to note the happy
faces of these little ones, who had
been brought TO the home at o'clock
In the morning to stop until their
mothers returned from their days
work.
The object Of this worthy Institution
is that those mothers who are obliged
TO work out during the day and who
have no one to leave in charge of their
children may leave them here and feel
that they will be we'll taken care OF
during the working hours.
This worthy institution was started
three years ago by Christ Church Con-
gregation, during the pastorate of DIR.
Barten.
SuiIuicH Oh any 1altn are taken
charge of. and people of other denom-
inatons frequently send contributions.
matron keeps everything in good
order, and the home is n bright and
most hanny one.
At Emmanuel Chapel opposite the
home. Wednesday night, beginning at
z o'clock, there will be n Christmas
celebration for the children, when pres
ents will be distributed.
NIJtJISED ANT, nH>r
List of memberships and donations
to United Charities for the week end
Ing December Esd. 1899: T.. c. Tos-
burg. SOS; II. S. Cohn, treasurer S25: n
friend. $40; Charles NJ. Barrett $40;
Mrs. j. r. Todd, So; George f. Wales,
$40; y. II. Grandy. $40. Distributed dur
ing the week to forty-eight families.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

In making the official announcement
OF the terms Of the agreement with the
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-17
I.cnSlnH Arid Lands.

Tho arid land ~qucstion will un.
d~onbtcdly be an important question
before Congress thls coming winter.
Stockmcn all realize that something
must bc done. hut there ia etill Il big
difference Of opinion rs to what plan
IN best.
Governor RichardR Of Wyoming
issued n request Ia the Governors OF
the arid lands States and territories
Ia bold n meeting at Salt Lake City.
December 18th, to formulated plans
Of Legislation 10 10 submitted 10
CongrCas looking to leasing OF graz.
ing lands in tho west to stockmon
mud ranchcfs, tho rentals Ia he devOt.
cd 20 building irrigation works for
the reclamation OF lands susceptible
OF cultivation.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-17
Bcwnrc of Oiutncnts for Caiarrh that
contain Mercury,

contain Mercury,
us mercury will surely destroy the
sense OF smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing through tho mucous surfaces
Such articles should mover be used
except ON prescriptions from reput.
able physicians, MS tho damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by l.. j.
Cheney & Co. Toledo o., contains no
mercury, and il taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood aud mu.
cons surfaces OF the system. In buy.
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
got thc:genuinc. II il taken inter
nally. md made in Toledo, Ohio. by
f. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by Druggists, 7jc.
HALLS Family Pills nrc the hcpt.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-17
FROM ENTHUSIASTICALLY
SALAIAGUNDI.

DIR, Olmstead came down from
Wells this afternoon.
Bring your Job Work to the lHDE
PENDENT office. Low prices.
The Thatcher troupe arrived il
wagons this afternoon from Tusvaro'
"a.
Congressman Newlauds pissed
east last night ON his way to Wash.
ton.
District Attorney Van Duzec OF
Humboldt county came up last
night.
The little son OF Fred Reinken Of
Lamoille is reported better by DIR.
Mcdowell.
Last night was so cloudy and
stormy that none OF our people saw
the meteoric shower.
TheEnglishW War office has accepted
the gift OF 10000 plum buildings fer
the troops in South Africa. The pud.
dIngs will weigh edwards OF ten tons.
The town OF Troy, Kansas. about
ten miles west of st. Joseph, Mo-, was
almost wiped ont by fire yesterday
morning The loss is estimated ut
s750,0C0.
William Kritchelt. Chief Inspector
of animals for the United States gov
ernment, died very suddenly at Lem
Aliens ranch near the sink of the
Carson Sunday afternoon.
Major Miller has purchased the
Tom Jones ranch i'll Pleasant valley.
He will move into town next week
and take the position OF manager OF
the w. T.. Smith Company.
Seymour jacobs new al appears
today. lIo has IL fine new stock OF
gents furnishing goods, etc, etc,
which he will sell ut reasonable
prices. Inspect his stock before pur-
chasing.
The Nevada Cavalry WAS mustered
out yesterday according To the Exam
liner. The boys will arrive in Reno
Saturday morning where they will
be given Il grand reception winding
up with n banquet and ball. Reno
will do herself proud next Saturday.
At IA meeting of the Nevada Board
OF Paris Commissioners held at Car
son the other day the following reso-
luton vas adopted: That we appoint
the editor OF each and every newspa-
per i'll Nevada, Corresponding Sec
tary for the Nevada Paris Commits.
sion.
At the request OF ri number OF
members OF the Democratic State
Central Committee the time for the
meeting Of that body has been
chnngsd from Saturday, December
End To Thursday December 9th
journal.
WANTED..AGENTS to sell the latest
invention for producing a brillisn
and cheap light, the "Best" Incandcs.
cent Napor Gas Lamps; thousands
being sold; price within reach of all;
largest factory OF the kind in tho
world; exclusive territory given hust-
lars. TIE BEST LIGHT Co,
Canton, Ohio.
While alonc in the house last Mon
day, Miss Flo Layton, II OF ltcno's
popular young ladies, IN u lit of tenn
pOrary iueanity drew a dull butcher
knife across her Abdomen end injured
herself so badly that her life is de-
SPARED Of. One OF the young lady's
friends happened in shortly after and
discovered her condition, Miss Lay
ton hno been nervous and irritable
for several weeks, but her mother had
no idea that she was i'll the frame OF
mind it turns ont che was. Miss
Layton is the daughter Of Mrs. 4. l.
Layton. who sang here during the
teachers institute nearly three years
ago.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-11-17
JED

HARpEsTy-Ou South Fork. Elko
county, Nevada, November IL, 1899,
Earl, youngest con OF Jnmos and
Not.ie ttnrdesty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-17

for when he drew his sword against taxation
to ali the world Go back 70 the grave OF Jem Ss
SON for when he wrote the Declaration o. inue
pendence ne made himself Responsible aor vor tne
spread OF those sentiments throughout tne woai ~
But il you do not want 70 60 back SO tsr 80 1aSn
said that we must consecrate ourselves TO the pTs
nose of establishing government OF the peopie,
g. the people and for them he did more 70 exG the
within the breast OF all the rest OF the worid tne
love Of liberty than has been done BY any osnss
man in this generation. All my frlends, tnose
who live to-day echo the sentiments OF those VINO
are dead and mistake my guess II all TINS eaue ca
tion has been In vain. / mistake my guess u tne
American people in their deliberate hours. VIII be
Wilng TO deny the right OF self-government TO the
people OF any country. the people OF any Color;
This sentiment strikes at the very foundation OF
our Government. -,, ,o,a ,o- .ha
American people plead not TOR these orown men
whose bodies have lined the progress or our marcn
10 their capital plead not for tnem ov wrd nor
seventy millions Of people VINO cahnot uo "ro"s
and escape eternal vengeance 1900. s.,x,.,
The doctrine OF eelf-government cann0. noulisn
nv the aide OF the doctrine OF force we cannot
have republic here and a despotism over there,
and II is despotsm over there While here we
Lava the protection OF CONSTITUTIONAL guar antees'
over there they have the viii Of President eHsr
NAV he benevolent, but II Ia a despotism all tne
same. and a despotism and republic cannot live
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-17
New Capes and Jackets

Large Number Has just Come in from Paris
large number from Paris the last Of past
day later large New York them short
wondering a
We don't think store,
that there much and such
The C lace chiffon Paris sends New
York One There
probably ends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-17

exclaimed halfway down the page, who the dick.
ems Is This: John J. Johnson, Dododo'-wnet,s e
the mischief is Dododo anyhow, H Soss,, II ,os
the chief clerk ever TO admit ignorance ABOUT any
thing 90 that dignitary Immediately repnsso' Y.,anS
dodo is one OF the principal seaports 0, tne is,snn
of Iuzon in the Philippine group. ~ YES 81 oe 1,s aT
Bsddog and Gogoogu. and Is celebrates 1or y" Ssoid
ports Of Indian hemp. juju paste. ana - o rp
on there!" said the reporter. reaGning LOT .pnu,
Now that you remind me OF IT, ! know an ESQ., eSor
the place myself Just rush this up 10 srmU
Johnson will y and say there's sen'''h'
wants TO see him very particular .,,, Mr.
A bellboy fled with the card ana preseniLIy a M
Johnson appeared He was fat and nora; xi any
w vT a crar-cipper for watch charm . Aiow
d,v do. MI Johnson said the reporter. ,onso
did v leave Dewey and the rest or tne oos 20.
Dewey" exclaimed Mr. Johnson, opening nis ~
until they resembed small BILLIARD pshs; rnows
do you rnean?' Why. the AdmraL De-.
said the reporter blltheiy And Asulrad1o obnsons
broad countenancs became suru s. he WIN c1azY
puffed. Tor else you're kidding me- dunno A ayum.
mer and came from Chicago .rbsr w wSa I'M made
yoi register from the Philippines? ne demanSHeSni
The Ie?. Your name John J. Johnson. Dodoao!
The cigar man grinned expansively. Oh, h. ne
said that's not a town! l noticed the Ieh9" 81
sna line above was from Chicago. too, so Jus.
.m do do do-see The reporter Wen. a~ hi
taking TO himself. His remarks were uhsui'apio
for publication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-17
One Word About the
SIG Bicycles

We obliged withdraw Saturday concerning the $40
Road SIS and S6 The Saturdays selling completely cleaned
floor wheels enough last for
three days. but the appreciation
hundreds
Of orders taken Saturday the handh sold
The offer will notice will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-17

before. I do not care to settle questions tna'
have yet to be evolved ,.
Mr. Bryan. after consulting MS irienos. ~ 49,
with Eugene v. Brewster and some. otner
friends He said he would return to the CITY
late and would be up early this morning 10 S'ai'
IN the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-17
Cutlery EASEMENT

Beef carving sets stag handles sterling silver fe1ae3
S2.75 each.
Beef carving sets. in stag handlea sterling sv0
ferrlles. S.
Beef carver and FORK stag handle SILVER plated ~
rules 81 rs pair
Beef carver and fork STAG handles s15o pair.
Beef carver and fork eeuleid handles, 81 IS pair.
Dinner knives celluod handles steel blades e. Is d.
Game carver and fork. eelluioid handles 81 pair.
Steak carver and fork, stag handles, 75o pair.
Steak carver and fork stag haadIes stsriins siv8
ferr,ies. SLAB pair.
Basement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-17
Household
Linens
Worthy, Cheap


ooods-the deceptive, unreliable sorts
NAV enter. Thus you buy linen here with
perfect safety, always assured that they are
linens. Reasonable prices always
times considerably below the market. 0ucn
an occasion is this:
dressing ee2 in 81 SO An0thsT sze SS1 these
Rave e been Substantially Isdaces ,,o, :, a,
STEAD 81 saS Another quality at IS g d0a that
Monte SCARF; is 10. and is17o In at 80 and
pisw esses ali linen 2sxss n about the cost of
rf Fuek.DaoE ksG rsa Sha for '1 use iac each
Fourth avenue
Summer Blankets liaht weight bed
and Bedspreads clothing for pres
ent comfort and for use month or SO later
on. Many good kinds of blankets are
shown here at moderate cost. One sort,
made expressly for Us, for double beds, an
excellent quality, at only $3.50 a pair.
These propo-tionately low priced:
.ss e s.s at T. g !. en- sn st:S sSI pair
pE sD!fe isiis 's' at 81 - 20 and 90" pan
2' hPa s ' iSso s eroostsd spreads
With GT pure. clean. waite cotton at 81; rs and si6o
Third floor.
vL Thirty-six hundred porch
sc' o.'"o rockers were bought a few
FURNITURE days ago to sell at prices
greatly below the usual. Three kinds in
the purchase. prices of which, present and
regular, are here given:
At 81 regular value sl5o-Maple framed rocking chair
high back: close cane seat wide. comfortable
a' 'uT rssas sPp TaS. ISIS sMase framed rocking
a epges reed s ssat an4 1ns ssn SS, ed back wide
At s75 regular value s2I5Mape framed ~ rocking
In aidtion have an eso.llsn. line Of maple framed
chairs. all at moderate cost
,o.. The Jap has often been called
O"Po"o'N 1.-The Yankee of the Orient.
Rugs He is quick to see mercantile
advantages, and he is particularly deft in
initiating the successes of other people and
adapting them to his own use.
These rugs are cases in point. They are
imitations-or at least adaptations-of the
Oriental styles. Some of them cannot be
told by the eye alone from high-class Per-
sian productions. But look at the prices
They tell of machine work.
These wear splendidly and are immensely
effective in furnishing. There are lower
grades that do not achieve either of these
ends. Don't be prejudiced by those;-
they are not the kinds we sell.
lsx36 In. boc 4x7 IT,, s32o.
| 26154 in 81 6xg a., So
| S0z6O in, Sl.35 n. In xl0 ~ In IS IS
| 8ex72 In 81 exi2 IT,. ei2
Third moor. i2xi6 It., $50