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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-11

Though | am glad for Captain W A.
Paul that he has received the appoint :
ment in the volunteer army | am exceed
ing.y sorry to have him leave the Ma
tioEal Guard" said Inspector General Of
Riile Practice Col. f.. c. Harrington,
thursday morning. Il considered the
young officer one of the best in rifle prac-
nee IN the service, as his past record
will show him 10 be. Whatever part OF
the country he Is assigned to | have no:
the slightest doubt but that he will be an
honor to the State. Having learned his
military knowledge in the National Guard
and perfected it with eleven months OF
volunteer service he is prepared TO take
command of "A company as he will DO. In
cas- he has the chance he will teach his
company in rifle practice so that 1t will
be second to none"
THE rifle practice prospects are good
in the majority of compa MES" said Col
one! harrington. Thursday THE action
Of General Richards in allowing the or
CARRIED companies to draw their ammu-
niti IN and go into practice. as well as the
order giving the company commanders
privilege to cali for an examining sur
geCn as fast their companies were
hllei, has helped along the cause for IL
will have the greater number in practice
before the fall closes
Ihere are six companies in the 2ni
Ref iment that are now qualified to go to
practlcing while the others are not far
beh nj.
The ranges Of about every company
have been repaired and placed in condl.
ton Tor the work when the time comes ="
The report comes from Gardiner that
the company is not only filled with re.
cruz but there are a large number with
their names On the list who wish to ioin
IN case any of the recruits are turned
dow on account of physical disability.
TIE board of agriculture is nj work on
It's monthly bulletin which Will be issued
in VIZ shot iime. The annual report
OF the board is also being received from
the printers and, viii be ready for dl3.ri
button in few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-11

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
LITTLE MARY JOYCE DEAD.

Monday night, about ten minutes 10
~ o'clock the sweet little daughter OF
Az. and Mrs. j. i. Nj. Joyce departed
this life al the home of her parents, on
FRS; street, after a short illness with
diphtheria,
Mary L. was years, months and II
days of age. and was bright jewel in
the Joyce household. and though her
radiance will be sadly missed, there is;
a consolation in the fact that she will
be numbered with the many gems Sc
lected by the Divine Master to iilumi-
rate me mansion not made with hands
eternal in the heavens.
The funeral took place yesterday af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock from the family
residence, Rev. 4. j. Brady, OF St.
Paufs Catholic Church. officiating. The
interment was in ST Paurs cemetery.
Ere Sin could blight. or sorrow fade.
Death came with friendly care;
The opening bud to heaven conveyed.
And babe 1t blossom there.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13

ig5 a ieafei OF absence Tor f1Ves Gays Mas
granted City Auditor Hume, ri II
record book for the Police Court was
referred to the Police COMMITTEES, with
power to act. 81. 6 Il,
z WANT OFFICIAL ACTION.
communications was received from
Messrs. Gill Sc Thomas, late flessces OF
the ferry, asking that the Council take
some official action to provide for the
payment Of the appraisement of the
ferry, the amount of award due them
being through said appraisement the
sum of $50, 1888. This was referred to
the City Attorney for an opinion. ~
NEW BUSINESS.
Mr.. Glover called the attention of the
COUNCIL to the unslghtly and old-fash-
ioned street hydrants and horse troughs
about the city, and moved that the
water Committee take the matter up
with the water company, with the view
Of providing combination MIGRANTS. and
tEat arrangements be also madeSfo the
waste water to ruin in the sewers in
stead OF the street cutters. This was
agreed to- 3.
Mr.. Montague talked upon the point
OF having good and wholesome water
Tor the use of the people of the city. He
SAID filter was badly needed, and
there was no reason why the water
company Should not be compelled to
i've up to It's contract. He moved tina
The water committee have a conference
with the water company With that very
Important end In view
MI. Glover, called attention 10 the
many small, rotten. dangerous and un-
painted telephone and telegraph poles
encumberinS the streets. He said IL tho
poles were In a dangerous condition
tney were a nuisance and tho Mayor
should see TINT they were condemned
ard pulled down. lie said many of them
were not being used at all, and on his
motion the clerk was instructed TO call
Tie attention of the Mayor to the ordi-
nance covering implanted poles, etc,
standing on the streets.
Along this line MIR. Pecd said he
thought 1t eminently proper that the
council look into the ACCESSIBILITY OF
excluding such poles In the future re.
curing the companies to either cree,
cedar or metal ones.
Hr. Montague offered n motion which
prevailed, that the Street Committee
iook into the ACCESSIBILITY of recurring
an electric and telephone wires to be
paced In underground conduits.
AR. Deans reported the bad condition
OIL the roof of the City Hall and Mr.
Glover called attention to the bad con.
uition Oh the drain pipes in the Fourth
Ward. -
Mr. Peed desired an ordinance which
would fully protect the cemeteries from,
me depredations OF boys and the pill
isring oil flowers, and also to prevent
me side walls from being made play
grounds of by those so inclined which
same the Ordinance Committee will
take under advisemcnt.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
THE COTTON TRIAL POSTPONED

MI Chas. T. Bland to Assist Col. X. r
Griffin in the Prosecution
Ihe expectation that Walter Cotton
hhas smith. would be put on trial yes
terday In the Hastings Court for Tho
CITY OF portsmouth on the very serious
charge of murder. had the effect OF
attracting TO the court room Il very
large crowd Of people
Inc prisoner was brought from Nor
ioik. where he has been kept ever since
nus capture by the efficient detective
force of that city. because the accom-.
mndations there for him were of !,
more safe Kind. our Jail not being con.
sidered any too strong.
Colonel Is. r. Griffin, Common.
Weailh's Attorney. lost no time in get
ing down To work. But as the man
accused Of numbering MIR. Charles
wyatt ON the Sd day OF August last
nad retained no counsel. the court
promptly assigned the well known lcgal
gentlemen Messrs. Louis c. Phillips
nhu william H. Parker to the duty OF
deIenuing the prisoner.
This. of course, ncccssitatcd n telay
as Coiton'S counsel desired time To bn-
come acquainted with the case, and lhe
court granted one weeks continuance
mat they might prepare their defense
rms sets The case for next Tuesday
me i9:h, at which time the witnesses
were recognized to appear.
The man was then securely hand
cured ana taken back TO Norfolk, De-
putty Sheriff Abbott accompanying De.
tectiveS Heppcl ana West.
captain Charles r.. Bland has been re.
ta!ncd by Mrs. Wyatt 10 assist Colone
Griiin in the prosecution
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
THE GAME YESTERDAY.
The America Iss,r-tt n r..;1u1,y
City Boys.

Inc Ail-An-eiIs+tl-IS,r nc n ttt:Iurl-
City Boys.
Although yesterday was an ideal
baseball day only a fair sized crowd
went on; to see the game of ball be-
tween the Atlantic Citys and All
Americans
The game was the hardest fought
contest yet seen on the Columbia Park
grounds. Bath pitchers were on thei,,
metlle and had they received better
support much smaller score would be
recorded. Persons. who pitched for the
Al Americans had much the better of
ms opponent, Montague lie allowed
only three singles and struck OUT six
,eeh men. Montague was hit sa rely ten
times and famed out eight men.
as usual. there was SenscIess Kicking
Dotn sides doing an equal share OF il.
IN me third inning there were three At
iantic CITY men on bases. Hart hit 10
ilrst and Neville threw To Armstrong AT
me -iatc to cut off run. Somebody
else LOOK notion TO throw somcthin.
nj ABOUT the same time Neville threw
the ball. but the other was Il Gun of
water and 1t struck Red" full in thc.
face. mixup followed and scyeral
blows were struck No one was bur;
however. and the game went on.
There was really no feature to the
game, barring the pitching, Armstrong
fine catching and his home run into the
river which scored three runs.
Score by innings: R.HE.
All Americans :. 81 . 300O10 90
Atlantic City -. 80 | 0 0 01O o. &
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
PYTHIANs GOING TO HAMPTON

portsmouth Comrany, No. Is. L. Il.
*. r., has decided 10 attend the cere-
monies incident 20 the laying of The
uufher stone OF the new Pythian cas-
tie to DE erected in Hampton The com
panN Will leave Pythian Castle. corner
Cour; and County streets, tomorrow
afternoon al IL o'clock. going 10 Mr.
folk on the 1880 fcrryboat. leaving Nor
FOLK AT p m. via Ocean View and Old
FONT and return home tomorrow
night.
1t is expected that about twenty i've
Sir knights OF this company will GO
attited in the fun dress uniform OF the
rank.
Atlantic Company will also attend
and probably by the same route, though
this is not definite
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
TIE R1ELEs Smoker

Thul sday night at $50 the members
q, IN" newly ORGANIZED Portsmouth
klilc Comrany will give smokes, in
their room ut Armory Hall. The bows
expect t" have royal time Speeches.
toasts. cic.. Will be in order during the
evening. aud everyone who attends is
assured OF a pleasant evening. The
members of the pres are extended n
cordial Invitation, and also anyone in
tercstcd in military matters.
CAPTAIN Owens still keeps open the
enlistment books to anyone who desires
10 join.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
'N Il COUNTY SUPERVISORS.
An Appeal to Be Taken to the Supreme
n Court in the Cox Condemnation

- CURT IN the COX neutrality-suspicious.
Proceedings i4iss 81 S.
Yesterday afternoon tho Board OF
Supervisors OF Norfolk county met a
the Courthouse for the transaction OF
such business as might be brought pc
fore it. With the following members
presents: c. r.. Nimnlo, chairman, ana
Messrs. Eley. Johnson, Codd, Lynch
and Wood
a committee, consisting of Messrs. G.
H. Berry and w. Waiting, appeared be-
fore the board and made complaint
against the crematory which has eNis-
tence near Broad Creek. The matter
was referred to Captain Marshall, the
Attorney for the Commonwealth.
: With the unders landing that the work
be done under the SUPERVISION of the
supervisor OF Tanners Creek, the NOR
folk County Water Company was
granted permission to lay It's mains
along Little Creek road, from White
House corner to the Princess Anne
county line.
Another important matter was re-
and that was the application of Messrs.
Gill Il Thomas for the payment of the
amount found 70 be due them by the
ADVERTISEMENT board. in excess OF the
appralseinent. $60.1S093.
The usual routine business WIS trauS-
acted. after which the following reso-
luton was presented and adopted:
Resolved, That an appeal be taken
from the decision of the Court of Hust-
ings IN the case of the Board of Super
VisorS OF Norfolk county VS.. John w.
Cox for the condemnation of his land
adjacent to the Courthouse lot, which
land is wanted FOR the purpose OF en-
largmg the County Clerks office, and
mat the chairman of the board execute
the bond required to take said appeal
on behalf of the board. ana that Aivah
II. Martin be requested to sign said
bond us surety"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
IN MEMO HsAI,
On tho Dcntn OF MrS. Nnun,o Bailey,
WAC b"p"ricn This Life Scptem-
Dor thu 18th, ISOS

a. y. II.
Just twelve months since we laid thee low
Beneath the carth'S cold sod
Just twelve months since the angels came
And took the 10 thy God.
Our hearts are sad. Time has not s,illc,l
The awful aching. sad unrest
Yet, while We mourn. we know that YOU
Are numbered Wit: the hlesi.
The bloom of health was on thy cheek.
& The light Of hope .l!umed thine eye;
You looked like one too pure TO live,
Too bright and beautiful to die.
But. 10. ut night Gods angels came
And took from us orr Mamie dear
And left us here to Weep and mourn
And shed the saddening tear.
We should not mourn--you were too pure
So God saw fit TO c:,n thee homo.
TO bloom amid celestial bowers
There with the saints. III glory crowned
BEFORE her Fathers throne. she stands,
With songs OF glory on her lips
And palms of victory in her hands.
She was too lovely for this life:
But she Is lovclicr. farer now,
Since God has wiped her tears away
And set His seal upon her brow.
Sweet Mamie. doSt thou ever turn
From thy bright home in heaven above
To give one glance of pity down
TO gild our pathway with thy love.
oh. we should try to bear our grief
For our lovely child has fled to heaven,
Where parting words are heard no more
And Loves bright link is never riven
SO farewell! farewell! Mamie dear;
We BID thee now n last farewell!
And in Our home, made lonely here
Thy name shall ever dwell.
1t GRANDMA.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
BASEBALL TO-DAY

The Al Americas will try conclusions
WIN me Hramoleiors this afternoon at
Columbia Park and a red-hot game is
PROMISED. The /Brambleton team is a
very strong one. one Of their number
being Donald, who pitched i'm the At
iantic League last year This game is
for the benefit of the players. and
should be we'll patronized Kaufman
and Armstrong and Putnam and Knott
Will be the opposing batteries. Game
called at S:45.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
EARLE DEWEY BRADY DEAD.

EARLE DEWEY BRADY DEAD.
At AIS o'clock yesterday morning
Earle Dewey the infant son Of Mr.. und
Mrs. Clayton Brady. breather his last,
after short illness. The funeral SER
vices will take place this afternoon
from the residence, on Glasgow street
extended, Scottsvillc. at o'clock. The
interment will take place in the family
burial ground near Bowers Hill.
The sympathy Of the entire commu-
nifty has been extended tile parents fl
the great loss they have sustained
eve watched him breathing through
the night
His breathing soft and low
As in his breast the wave Of life
Kept hcaving to and fro
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
TRIED TO BEAT HIS WAY

1esterday morning John Moore. col
ored, was caught by one OF the ferry
employees IN an attempt to beat his
way across the ferry by jumping the
renee; lie was held until officer George
Hutchins could respond to the cali for
an officer. when ne was taken TO the
station house, where, on being seach-
ed, a pistol was found on his person.
he was locked up to await the pleasure
OF the Squire this morning.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
lsIfsii.

BRADY.-At the residence of his pa
rents. GLASGOW street extended, Scots
1889, at i:l5 y. NJ. EARLE DEWEY. in
rant son of Clayton s. and Elk, Brady,
AGED year and months.
Funeral services from the residence
THIS wednesday, AFTERNOON al .
O'Clock. Friends and acquaintanccs are
INVITED TO attend. ]ntcrment near Bowers;
Hill.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13

We keep every shape OF collars. Let
us sell you your collars. Chas. r. Wei
ton 6 Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13
paid Z Al EN- I PLOYES
or The CITY
. Will Have No Ordinance Prevent
Ing Them From Other Work.
|. APPRAIsMENT BILLS PAID
APPRAIsMENT BILLS PAID

water nnd Telephone nnd telegraph
Poles discussed by tho Cauncii
Last NiEht-Mr. George l.. SeviIic's
BIliRofcrred to city attorney nnd
Ferry Gom,nI,t Toe. sicssrs. GA and
Thomn. Want 'rheir Award, OF si1-
" odd Thonsap" Dollars.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13

T OST = a SMALL PUG DOG ON
~ Thursday last. Reward II returned 10
4Se Henry street Lock and collar on her
Scl0-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13

wv ANrED.--To RUY, a SECOND
w hand boiler and engine of to ( lI
r., Address II. l., DEN1AREST, 1876 Lin
coin street. Portsmouth. VA. se12-St.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-13

b A leave OF absence for Ave days WAS
granted City Auditor Hume.
The request OF the Mayor for a new
record book for The Police Court was
referred to the Police Committee, with
The Lamar register., 1899-10-11

ted:
The republicans of Prowers county, in
convention assembled, hereby re-sffrm
their allegiance TO the republican party.
and pledge anew their sincere devotion
to the advancement OF It's principles We
are proud OF it's history, and look with
inst pride upon its achievements.
Second-We heartily approve Of the
actions OF the present national admins
tration. The energetic, courageous, and
vet prudent course OF our President,
William Mckinley, during the war with
Spain. which was brought to such a
triumphant conclusion, calls FOR the
unanimous Endorsement OF every patri-
otic citizen. We also approve OF the con-
duet OF the administration in carrying
on the war in the Philippines Until
peace can be secured with honor 10 the
American people and safety TO the in
habitants Of those islands, We are in favor
of vigorous prosecution OF the war.
Thiri-We extend our heartfelt thanks
to the Colorado volunteers, who so nobls
upheld the honor OF our state and coun-
try, during their many months Of trial
and conflict on foreign shores, They will
take rank in the memory Of the people
alongside the old beloved veterans.
Fourth-We heartily endorse Senator
tanning the national administration, und
for his courageous and able course in
upholding the principles OF the republi-
can party in this state.
Fitt We congratulate the people uf
Colorado and the patton on the revival
OF business, on the substantial increase
in wages in all lines OF labor and upon
the return of prosperity through the
principles and policies OF the national
republican party.
Sixth We extend to y. y. Mclean,
our representative, Il vote of thanks as
token OF our appreciation OF his good
work, and the splendid record made by
him in behalf Of the people Of this legis
laiiye district
Seyenth-We pledge the candidates
nominated by this convention 10 faith
fully execute the laws, aud to an honest.
efficient and economical administration
o. the affairs OF their respective Offices
The report OF the committee on
rules and order of business was next
read and approved, making the fol
lowing order Of business and other
provisions
The Lamar register., 1899-10-11

Trains 5 ard are yestibRis trains hetSern
Chicago and Denver, they VIII carry chair car
md Pullman through without change
Trains aud are local expFess trains RnN
sil carry first and SECOND class cSachess tohftst
eaper~ and Pullman sleesers-
Tea per ceat. reduction an te9uisr laFH VIII bt'
made when round trip tickets are perehasn'i-
G.J. GAsyIS. AEont.
The Lamar register., 1899-10-11
provislons

provisions:
lst- Nomination Of County Treasurer
2nd- Nomination OF County Clerk.
3rd. Nomination Of County Assessor.
4th. Nomination OF Supt- OF Schools
9Th Nomination OF Commissioner.
9th. Nomination of Sheriff.
eth. Nomination Of Surveyor.
sth. Nomination of Coroner
9th. Election OF Chairman OK County
Central Committee.
10th. Election of Vice Chairman OF
County Central Committee.
llth. Election of County Central
Committee.
Further that the delegates present
cast the votes Of the entire delegation OF
their precinct
That majority OF all votes cast lie
made necessary for a nomination That
the chairman OF each delegation an
nonnce the vote of the delegation.
The chair announced that nomina.
tions were then in order, and W W
Reynolds was placed in nomination
for county treasurer. There being no
other nomination, on molten the rules
were suspended and he was made the
unanimous choice of the convention.
air. Reynolds was called for and
thanked the convention in the short
est speech he was ever known to
make.
John T. Curry was then nominated
for county clerk in the same unani-
nous fashion He was made to come
forward, and it was hard to decide
whether johns sturdy limbs or voice
trembled more while thanking the
convention
Jchn A. Mcdowell was next gwen
an unanimous denomination for the
office of assessor. and everyone knows
of course that John was not embar-
rassed when he marched down to
thank the convention.
For superintendent OF schools Prof.
David Barnes was the unanimous
choice of the convention for renomi-
nation. In thanking the delegates
he lie quite speech which was
well received by the audience.
Nominations for the office of coun-
sy commissioner for the second die
hAhN' AIth Olhtt. tht ItIltS
of Harry Noble and NJ. j. McMillin
were placed before the convention.
A poll Of the different delegations re-
suited in vote of 4S for McMillin
and IA for Noble. Mr.. McMillin
was called for and made short
speech on his intentions in case the
choice of convention was ratified by
the people. The impression made by
his talk improved the already high
estimation in which he was held by
the delegates and audience.
The Office of sheriff being next G.
d. Cole, j. D. Martin and Frank
Kelsey were named The vote stood
as follows: Cole Is, Martin 30, Kel
sey II; and Mr.. Martin was declared
the nominee. He made a short
speech thanking the delegates.
L. III. Markham for county survey
or, and there being no other nomIna
tons, on motion the rules were sus-
pended and Mr., Markham was de
clared the unanimous choice of the
codvention
The Lamar register., 1899-10-11

Continued on last page J
The Lamar register., 1899-10-11

TheTeport of the committe, en-
permanent organization, recommend.
icg that the temporary organization
be made permanent, was then read
and adopted.
The committee on resolutions made
the following report which was adop-