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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-08
THE OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN.
STREET RAILWAY COMPANIES
HOLD THEIR ANNUAL MEETING.

STREET RAILWAY COMPANIES
HOLD THEIR ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meetings of the Norfolk
Street Railway Company and the Nor
folk and Ocean View Railway Company
were held yesterday in the Citizens
Bank Building. The reports of the
various officers showed the two street
railway systems to be in fine shape
Also that a large amount of money
had been expended during the past
year by the two companies. There will
also be considerable money spent this
year in improvements.
The Lamberts Point extension of
about two and one-quarter miles of
track Will be completed BY the 1st of
April.
|. The purchase of the fast and elegant
steamer Nigilant. with speed of
Ilteen miles an hour. was confirmed.
STREET RAILWAY OFFICERS.
The following officers for the street
railway company were elected l.
Lancaster Williams. president; Frank
-: Briggs. of Trenton, vice president:
w. II. Doyle. treasurer; II. c. White
mead, secretary. Directors, the above.
excepting Mr.. Whitehead. and c. r
Spence. II. c. Davidson. j. NJ hidden
dorf. of baltimore: J. i. Andre NIottu.
Il. Il. Cooke. j. w. Perry and w. NJ.
Hobliston; Executive Committee. r.
Lancaster Williams. w. Ii. Doyle and
w. Nj. Hobliston; General Counsel. II.
Il. Tunstall.
NORFOLK AND OCEAN VIEW
OFFICERS.
The following officers of the Norfolk
ana Ocean View Railway Company
were chosen: II. Lancaster Williams.
president: Frank q. Briggs, vice-presi
dent; W. II. Doyle. secretary and
treasurer; II. c. Whitehead. assistant
secretary. Directors. the above. with
the execution of Mr.. Whitehead. and
!. Nj. Middendorf. w. II. Doyle. j. w.
Gerry. Il. II. Tunstall: General Counsel
II. Il. Tunstall
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FurIouyhcd and Di.ch,r-ca

a letter from Cuba in yesterdays
Richmond Dispatch says:
Private II. l.. Wronn. of Company A
(Norfolk), has been granted IL twenty
hve day furlough, which he intends
spending partly at his home. in Nor
loik. ana partly in the province OF
santa Clara, Cuba. Private Wrcnn has
large interest in some asphalt mines
IN santa Clara, and goes there to es
tablish his right to same
pany A (NorfolkJ. received his dis
charge to-day and will leave for his
nome as soon as he can secure trans
portation."
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suitnbie ror Hnd weather..

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Child's Rubbers. all ~, 8, Sia. 15c.
Misses Rubbcrs, all l. IL, ?. zoe.
Ladies' Tan Rubbcrs, 2la To 1. zoe.
Ladies' Lightweight Rubbers, worth
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Ladies' Storm Rubbers, all sizes, for
25c.
Mems Tan Rubbers to ~, 25c.
Mems Rubbcrs, all sizes, for i0c., soc.
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HELLER'S SHOE STORE.
64 Bank ST.
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Young RuttArrrstcd.

George w. Butt. the young white man
who was indicted on Il charge of grand
larceny by the grand jury last Mon
day. was yesterday arrested in Rich
mond on capias by City Sergeant Fl.
Claiborne Epps. Butt is n pupil of the
business College, and was ar
rested at that institution. 1t is under
stood that the charge against the young
man was made by the East Barrel Fac
tory.
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The Modern Way.

Commends Itself to the well-informed
to do pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ner and disaSreeably as well. To
cleanse the system and break up colds.
headaches and fevers without unpleas-
ant after effects. use the delightful Ii
quid laxative remedy. Syrup of Figs
Made by California Fig Syrup Co.
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Ouict Evening marrin-c.

a quiet marriage was solemnized
last evening in the parlor of Queen
Street NJ. f. Church. South. by the
pastor Rev. 5. C. Hatcher. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. D. w. San
derlin. of this city. and Miss Della Car
son of East Radford. The ceremony
was witnessed by few close friends
CT the parties to the contract
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To nnra, Grn.by southern na.,,,,

The public of Norfolk. especially
those contemplating attending the
MARDl GItAS CARNIVAL. will be
" r.. X
NAl LWAI Will. from the seventh to
the fourtccnt instant. sell round trim
tickets 10 New Orleans. Mobile and Biz
mngham at rate of one fare for the
round trip. fe4-tc
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sIis.ionarv Meeting.

The Woman's Home Mission Society.
OF Epworth NJ. l.. Church. will hold an
important meeting in the lecture-room
FRIDAY afternoon at o'clock. An adj
dress will be made by the president
Mrs. DR.. w. j. Young, and special mu-
sic VIII form an attractive feature of
the meeting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-08

See DR.. Week about your eyes. Ex-
animation free. $40 Main street.
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Mardi Gras. via Seaboard Air Line
$26.oO to New Orleans and return.
fe7-2t
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Mardi Gras. via Seaboard Air Line
$3.50 TO New Orleans and return.
fe7-2t
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The Lynchburg Advance of Monday
evening says:
Bishop Randolph was greeted with
large congregations Yesterday at the
three services in which he took part.
lie preached two Very fine sermons; at
81. Paurs in the morning from the
teN,. Lord. increase our faith and at
nisht nj Grace Church on the subject
strength OF Character His remarks
10 those to whom he administered the
ri'c OF confirmation were most hclpful
ana encouraging. a; ST Paurs ten
were confirmed. two being from Epi-
rhany. and at Grace Church nine were
confirmed.
In the afternoon the Bishop tool,
part In the beautiful Sunday school
missionary service ut ST. Paurs and
inhdc Il short address.
bishop Randolph left this afternoon
Tor Norfolk. 1t was originally his in
tcntion to have administered the rite
81 confirmation ut Epiphany Church
nut he was compelled To put this off
un,ii spring. when he Will return and
visit Epiphany for that pulpcse."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-08
DRESS SUIT CASES.

Men can't do without tbcm-many
women have discovered how uscfu! they
are. We are Offering genuine Leather
Suit Case for $40.
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HOODS PILLS arc easy TO take. easy
10 operate. cure b!liiousncss, indigestion.
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'ORFOLK AND OCEAN VIEW
OFFICERS.
words of Praise

bestowed upon Hoods SarsaparilIa bv
those who have taken IL Indicate that il
Is restoring health to thousands of peo-
PIE ana mat II Will help you also.
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Do your glasses suit you? II not sec
DIR. Week, 80 Main street.
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NORFOLK Trunk FACTORY
liz Church ST., near Main.

We guarantee all Trunks, toaght Of Us
tor One Year, and repair them free Of
charge! We also print the name ana ad
dress on your Trunk Gratis.
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All glasses prescribed by DR.. Week
guaranteed. Examinations free 3l0
Main street.
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TRUNKS,
TRUNKS,

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tom, division for hat box; Before Stock
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BE sure you are right then 20 to New
York Dental Rooms to have teeth ev
trhcted No pain. Newest Discovery.
y. y. Dental Rooms ONLY. 324 Main
street. corner Talbot. Ennes.
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The following is the full text of Rud-
yard kipllng's latest poem. entitled
The White Mans Burden" written
Tor McClure's Magazine and copyright
eo by mat publication. The poem re-
Iers 10 the problem OF the United
States in the Far East:
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ATTRACTIVE WOMEN.
Fulness OF Health Makes Sweet pisposit,ons era Ha
lE0rKAcrs fsoM Mks. rIwkMAMs xorr rook1

ans greatest gift is the power inspire admiration
Where is beauty in hcnlth which Sc .u.,-, n. -.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22
CONSUL MACRUM'S
POWERS CURTAILED

LONDON, Nov. 21.-Callers at the
United States Embassy to-day were in
formed that the Unietd States is no longer
able 10 forward messages or send infor-
nation regarding the British prisoners
President Kruger having refused the re-
quest 10 allow Consul Macrum to trans
nit a list of British prisoners. Though
Mr. Macrum apparently still remains the
nominal agent of Great Britain he is prac-
tically deprived of all powers pertaining
10 the position.
1t is understood that President Kruger
objected to Mr. Macrum on the ground
that the United States claims TO neu-
trality were prejudiced by her evident
friendship for Great Britain. All COM
munications TO the British prisoners now
go through the ordinary military chan
nels, which renders their ultimate de-
livery doubtful and certainly slow. The
British Government so far has taken no
steps TO ameliorate the present condition
of the prisoners. a Government official
informed a correspondent that he did not
see any good in trying to get any other
power TO act in their behalf as President
Kruger would doubtless treat its repre-
sentative in the same manner that he had
treated the representative of the United
States. Moreover, the official added. eft
is not likely that President Kruger will
be there long. If we did ask any other
power to act in behalf OF Great Britain
IL would be possibly Portugal"
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22
HARDSHlPS ENDURED
BY OUR BRAVE TROOPS

MANILA. Nov. 2l-The whereabouts Of
Generals Lawton and Young is becoming
as mysterious as Aguinaldo's The be-
lief is beginning 10 grow at Manila that
General Lawton has struck the trail OF
the lnsurgent government and is pur-
suing the Ministers into the Rinoua
Mountains. II has been his ambition TO
capture the Filipino leaders. and he and
General Young believe that cavalry
brigade living on the country could run
them down 10 any part OF the island.
one vague report brought in by Spanish
prisoners Is that Aguinaldo and others
were nearly surrounded 10y Americans
soon after the insurgent chief left Tar
lac. but he escaped through the lines in
peasants clothes.
Officers and soldiers arriving at Cab
alanuam among General Lawton's force
describe the campaign as one of great
hardship. Many men dropping out sick
were left at various towns without ade-
quate supplies and attendance, some OF
them making their way back across the
terrible roads.
many of the soldiers and even some of
their clothes having been torn to pieces
In getting through the jungles. Some OF
them were reduced almost TO breech
clOuts and hundreds were barefooted.
their shoes being worn out. and all We're
living on any sort Of provisions. Bread
was rare and carabao meat and bananas
were the staples
General Lawton foresaw that the cam
paign would involve such hardships. but
he considered IL the quickest and cheapest
way OF ending the war.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22
RUM0RS OF VICTORY
ARE NOT CONFIRMED

ESTCOURT, Natal. Nov. 20.-Rumors Of
a glorious victory achieved by General
White on Wednesday last are still uncon-
firmed. Little confidence is attached TO
them especially as the rumors added that
General White has threatened to place
many hundreds Of prisoners in conspicu-
Gus places should the shelling of the town
continue. Reports from the southwa cd
say that the Beers are operating in pill
Laying parties, who are looting stores,
stealing cattle and ransacking houses. 1t
is added that one farmer became so IN
censed that he stalked a party of l60
Beers. eventually shooting eight of them.
A Boer force occupies a position on the
Mooi River ten miles below the Mooi
River station.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22
THROWN FROM HER
CARRIAGE AND KILLED
Sad Accident Occurring to Mrs. M. A.
Vickroy, a Prominent Woman
of Virginia.

PRESCOTT. Ariz.. Nov. 2l.-Mrs NJ a.
Vickroy Of Alexandria. Va. died at the
Sisters Hospital to-day as the result Of
an accident yesterday afternoon. She was
out driving with Judge y. l.. Griffin OF
this place. Both occupants OF the vehicle
were thrown Violently 10 the ground
Judge Griffin was unconscious for two
hours and Is in a critical state. The de-
ceased and her husband resided in Arl-
zona in the early days. the latter owning
extensive mining interests here. He erect
Mrs Vickroy was familiar character n
the national capital during the past fif-
teen years. having successfully put claims
for 1900 900 through the courts. The claims
were. for the destruction of mining prop
erty. She came TO Prescott about two
weeks ago 10 look after mining interests.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22
GENERAL GATACRE
TALKS TO THE TROOPS

CAPE TOWN. Nov. 20.-General Ga
tacre. commander of the British column
assembling at Queenstown. Cape Colony
made a speech 10 the troops there to-
day. He said the regulars should watch
and learn from the irregulars, who were
acquainted with the soil and the habits Of
the Beers. When the forward movement
is begun, he continued. there could be no
question of stopping II. and he asked them
10 do their best, adding, II will never ask
you TO do anything l am not willing to do
myself"
Reports from the northern portion of
the colony are more reassuring. but there
is distinct danger of the Dutch actively
espousing the cause OF the Beers. who
now effectually bar three lines of entry
into the Free State. Most of the stu
dents of the Burghersdorp Theological
Seminary Joined them after the latter oc-
cupied the town.
Proclamations issued at Boemfontein
Tuesday, November Il. declare that the
whole OF Griqualand West, except Kim
berley and Mafeking. are annexed TO the
Free State. The proclamations are signed
by c. H. Vessels, President of the Volks-
raad.
The Midland News says that Messrs.
Vanderwalt and Cober, members of the
Cape Assembly. have joined the Boer
forces at ColeSburg.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22

and Aguinaldo has gained a temporary
strategic advantage.
Those holding this view point out the
fact that the insurgents never intended
10 hold the alleged capital at Tarlac as a
permanent capital, as II was only slightly
fortified. They also claim that the rail-
road being left intact. while much rolling
stock WAS burned and destroyed. midi
Gates that A rapid retreat was made sew
eral weeks back. This retreat must
have been accomplished at the time Law
Ion began his San Isidro movement
therefore the Insurgents have had time
10 move out their principal supplies and
~ AHunlllons. IL Is also a fact that C..r
circle Of troops has been closed up so far
without material resistance except in
me me region OF escape 10 the north. near
heatons column. The CAPTURED sun
plies, too. have proved insignificant en-
pared with those that would be required.
Asuihaldo supposed army in this val
,eg was estimated al from 10000 TO 10000
men; Their known large quantities OF
aruliery are still unaccounted for T..
Spinlons or General Otis and General
sch~an differ somewhat from this
AnoW whether or not Aguinaldo, with his
army, has escaped into the tobacco
valley OF the north. II So they doubt
HAeIher ae has escaped with any con-
siIeraole force. They believe that Aguin-
AGO himself has gone. They also be-
LeNe mat a considerable number OF the
insurgents force are scattered in small
oands within the outlines as amigos
Gsnerals Otis and Schwan think that
Mithin twenty-four hours we will control
me Manila -Dagupan Valley. The occu-
p1e.SH p1 OF ,hls territory Is now more of a
mrechanlcal than a military problem.
1here may possibly be some desultory
General Otis says that railroad repairs
VIII De rushed New rails will be laid
ana bridges raised. The railroad will be
operated throughout In short time
ne general opinion here Is that we have
salheu a tremendous advantage over the
insurgents. Satisfaction is EXPRESSED
everywhere. Commercial men hope that
me valley viii be quickly and permanent
~ garrisoned, and that agricultural in
tereSts VIII be protected. Ii is impossible
20 say how large a force Aguinaido has
oeen able 10 hold together or whether
after the loss Of the railroad the peonla
IN the north Will still support him.
rms whole movement has shown the
advantage OF cavalry for expeditions op-
eratons in the Philippines. The fan cam
paign has been remarkably Vigorous
Transportation is still Inadequate With
the mules that are coming the movement
or troops will be much facilitated Roads
ana trails are drying. The last heavy
rains or the season have probably fallen
II Is believed here that Aguinaldo's re-
treat 10 the north in no way affects con-
fronting the insurgent force south OF
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22
PlUCKY WOMAN WHO
OEFlED THE BOERS

LONDON. Nov. 22.-The following sis
patch from its special correspondent is
published by the Daily Mail:
CAPE TOWN, Nov. ia superb in
stance of a woman's pluck is reported
from Lady Gray. the chief town Of the
native reserve near the Free State border
When the Beers entered the town they
went to the postoffice with the intention
of taking possession of 1t. They were met
by the postmistress, an English woman.
who not only declined to turn over the
postoffice to them. but ordered them of
the premises.
The Beers were nonplused by the
lady's determined manner, but went out
side and hoisted the Free State flag. The
Postmistress pulled 1t down and ran UP
the Union Jack again. The Beers stuck
up n proclamation annexing the distric.
The Postmistress tore IL down and put UP
the Governors proclamation against trea-
son. The Beers finally retreated.
The last accounts from Lady Gray state
that the heroic woman is still in posses
sion Of the postoffice.
The Free Staters are gradually advanc-
ing on Barkley East.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22
WHERE A BIG BATTLE
MAY NOW BE FOUGHT

LONDON. Nov 22-The eyes of strate-
gists are now fixed on the territory living
between Orange River, De Aar Junction
Queenstown and Aliwal North. Here, Il
is believed, will be fought the first battle
on General Buffers line Of campaign.
Reference 10 the map and the latest dis
patches will show that the British have
blocked the Boer advance along this line.
and a few days are expected TO bring
news OF the start of movement to hurt
the invaders back. The Beers are in
force north of Hopetown and Orange
River, but the British force at the latter
place prevents further advance in that
direction. The Beers are also in Coles
burg but the British block the way
south of Nauwpoort. The invaders at
Burghersdorp and Stormburg Junction
are held in check h. General Gatacre's
division at Queenstown. Some experts be-
lieve that Gatacre's first move will be
to reoccupy Stromberg.
According to the latest intelligence the
forces in the field are situated and num-
ber as follows: British-General Clery.
with 1000 troops of an army corps, the
greater number of whom have arrived;
Border regiment, local forces and naval
brigade has about 5000 men.
Boers-General Joubert, IL he has really
left Ladysmith. cannot have less than
1900 10 lS.OOO. AT Ladysmith he has
probably left 10000 men. General Gatacre
with 5000 men is TO advance from East
London. clearing the Beers out OF Strom-
berg Junction. Burghersdorp and AIiwal
North. Boer commandos amounting to
abount 20Oo 10 24o0 men are reported in this
section. General Lord Methuen with n
force which is probably about 1900 strong
is to advance from De Aar and Orange
River bridge upon Kimberley. The Beers
around Kimberley may have 5000 men
Kimberley garrison, about 1000 strong, has
TO be reckoned with.
1t is reported that the Beers are also
in strong position near the Modder River.
Ii is expected that General Methuen's
column will meet with stiff opposition in
their advance.
Some close observers are skeptical about
the published plan of this advance They
point out that II It was the intention to
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22
TWO MEN SWEPTTO THEIR
DEATH BY A TIDAL WAVE
Wharf at Bear HarbOr, Near COvelO,
Piled High With Freight, Is
Completely Destroyed.

COVELO, Cal, Nov. PA tidal wave
that swept over Bear Harbor wharf to-
day caused the death OF two men and the
destruction of much shipping. Bear har-
Dor is a small shipping point on the
coast. The names OF the drowned are
Frank Ward and Christopher Jones. An
unknown man was rescued after having
been in the sea twelve hours south
east gale had been blowing all night and
morning. but the sea was not particularly
rough and no alarm was felt for the
safety Of life and property around the
dock. Calvin Stewart. manager OF the
wharf. was experimenting the arrange
ment Of bark and lumber being piled at
various vantage points about the wharf
for the convenience OF loading on
steamer that was expected TO arrive. Sud-
denly the alarm was sounded to clear the
wharf as an immense wave was sighted
but IL was generally thought the noun
tain Of water would break before reach
ing shore.
The tidal wave swept entirely over 600
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22

T ONDON, Nov. %. a. m.-The an
nouncement from Durham that COM
munication with Estcourt is in
,terrupted seems TO confirm the be-
- lief that a Boer commando has es-
tablished itself at Willow Grange. or near
the Mooi River. and has cut the telegraph
wires Nevertheless, whatever definite
news the British commanders may have
obtained from the scouts of the disposi
tion Of the Boer commands in Natal and
the condition OF beleaguered garrisons
particularly, nothing has been allowed to
develop for the public information.
II Is certain that owing TO the heavy
work of debarkation and sntraining at
Durham the preparations for the advance
OF the relief force are in no way as ad-
vanced as has been supposed. This may
also be due 10 the necessity Of pushing
stores and provisions To the front in need
fIl quantities before the troops are sent
on the other hand the celerity with which
troops are being pushed forward from
Cape Town equally tends 10 show that all
such preparations regarding forage and
provisions WERE already well advanced be-
fore the troops arrived at Cape Town.
General Methuen's baggage has arrived
at De Aar. addressed 10 Lord Methuen.
Pretoria. via Cape Town"
The reoccupation of Nauwpoort is good
news for the British. II Is not known
here from what point the troops came.
but il Is presumed they were from De
Aar. in which event it will not be long be-
fore Stormburg also is recaptured
Nauwpoort commands the gap in the
Kikvorshburg. the last strong fighting
position south of the Orange River. and
was admirably suited TO Boer tactics
Colonel Roy Stones dispatch from
Ladysmith finally disposes of all reports
Of another great British victory there last
week
The Duke of Portland has contributed
10000 pounds sterling for Red Cross So
ciety work in South Africa.
The Times announces that II is author
lied TO deny the statement recently made
by a French paper that Prince Louis Ma
poleon, who is q colonel in the Russian
army. desired TO join the Beers and
asked Emperor Nicholas for permission
As a matter of fact he never had any
such idea.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-22
THIS FROM PRETORIA.

PRETORIA. Nov. q. via Lourenzo Mar
quez.-Monday's report from General Jou-
bert's headquarters, which was presented
to the Transvaal Council Of War to-day.
says:
Heavy gun firing was heard in the di-
rection of Estcourt on Saturday and con-
tinuous rifle fire is proceeding south OF
Ladysmith. A small sortie from Lady
smith this morning was repulsed. The
Transvaal heavy guns fired a number OF
shells into the town this afternoon"