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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
Mayors Otticc,
December 22d, 1880.
SPECIAL. NOTICE !!

As the use of fire arms on or in proNi
nifty 10 the public thoroughfarcs Is pro-
hibited by law. section 3sGi, page sl2. Code
of 1857. such will not be permitted on
the blowing OF horns firing of crackers
and other explosives, or the making OF
other unusual noises in the vicinity of the
churches when persons are assembled
therein for the purpose -of religious wor-
ship, will he Il disturbance Of such as
semblers and direct violation of Section
3S05 page sol. Code of 1857, therefore such
firing OF crackers and other explosives. or
the making of other unusual noises. will
not be permitted in such viciniteS OH
Christmas or New Years Days during the
hours of religious worship.
Z. BROOKS JOHNSTON,
1t MAYOR.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
Christmas Holiday Rates..
1899 Win &, tS ~. Ky. 1900

$3.50 Richmnnd ana RETURN. G3 so
Account of Christmas holidays. the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway will sell
on December 22d to 25th, inclusive. De
cember 3oth and 3lst and January LIST
round trip tickets at greatly reduced
rates, limited for return passage to
January ith. 1900.
Further information can be hadr of
any C. e O. ticket agent. or from F..
w. CuRD, passenger agent. c. & Q.
Ry., % CRANKY street. Norfolk.
de22,24, Slit
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Special Christmas privileges to COL
lege Students by the Seaboard Air Line.
Tickets good for three weeks If bought
December 18th, at one and one third
fares for the round trip Tickets on
sale December 18th to 21st. inclusive.
good until January 4th, inclusive.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Tickets on sale for tho Christmas hol-
days by the Scaboard Air Line, De-
cember 22d. odd. 9th, 25th: also Deem
bcr S0th and 3ist. 1899. and January LIST,
1900, good until January 4th. inclusive.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
DIVORCE GRANTET

In the Court OF Law and Chancey
yesterday. Judge Martin granted Mrs.
Pinkie Shackelford Smith an absolute
divorce from her husband. Thomas II.
smith: The defendant is required to
pay the costs incurred by the plain
tiff in her suit. The couple were mar
ried in Gloucester county in June. 1892
and moved to Norfolk four years later
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

See our lire of Umbrellas. Every
thing new in natural and silver-trim-
med handles. Rudolphi & Wallace, 333
Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Some choice styles among the late ar
rivals in oxford mixtures. Rudolphi &
Wallace, S33 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Newest Discovery" extracts teeth
painlessly. N. Y. Dental Rooms only.
No. 324. corner Main and Talbot SITS.
N. f. of monument. established nearly
20 years. Ennes. Dentist. New phone,
1851.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Come out Christmas afternoon and
look over the lots for n home in Old
Dominion Place. Agent on ground,
Twenty-sixth street and Co!lcy ave
nuc 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Start in the new year right by buy
ing lot In Old Dominion Place. Agent
on ground Monday afternoon. Colley
avenue and Twenty-siXth street. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

'"rake time by the foreloch." If your
blood Is out of order. begin taking Hood $
Sarsaparilla at once and prevent serious
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
TO cUREA CoLD soNED,y

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL it fails
to euro. e, w. Groves signature Is on
each box. Csc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

An endless variety Of SILK Suspend
ers. y usefal Christmas present Ru
delphi e. Wallace, 1913 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
Freight Notice,

The Norfolk and Ocean View Rail-
road will not handle any freight Mon
day christmas day. December 25ih
H. Il. SAVAGE,
dealt Freight Agent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
WILL pROBArED

In the Corporation Court yesterday,
the will of the late Francis T. Niche
gan, dated August LIST, 1882, was adj
mitted to probate. The testator names
his sister, Ellen III. Michigan, as his
sole heir The estate is valued at
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Students, so home by the Seaboard
Air Line, and get your certificates Sign
ed by Superintendent, Principal or
President Of your Institution.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Get the benefit OF the cheap Christ
mas rates and two weeks tickets BY the
Seaboard Air Line.
deS-s,l We frtf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

The old folks are waiting for you
Christmas, so is the Seaboard Air Lice.
One and one-third fares round t1tb.
Tickets good for two weeks, If pur-
chased December ED.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

For all aches. Capudine is the certain
remedy: certain. safe. Is and csc. at
druggists.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
Fly OK Ex,Tnincd Free.

DR.. A. Week manager of the optical
department of the Gale jewelry Com
pany. will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision and complicated cases
specially Invited to call. ie26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

A fine lot OF Palms and Potted Plants.
especially nice for Christmas gifts, at
Newtons Floral Bazaar. Also choice
assortment Of cut flowers. de22-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
ATTACHMENT DISMISSED.

In the case of r. Il. Hayman VS.. d.
IL. How'd, on an attachment issued by
Justice of the Peace. the plaintiff
moved dismissal, which motion was
granted, and the Norfolk and Western
freight cars. on which the attachment
was levied. We're released
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

wv oNEsT MAN OR WOMAN TO
Ill travel for large house; salary s65
monthly and expenses, with increase; po-
sit!on permanent Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope MANAGER, SID Cax-
ton building, Chicago. de2S-2t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
WIFE IN TROUBLE.

Mary Jane Johnson. colored wife OF
James III. Johnson, the old negro OF
Eerkley, charged with giving Moses
Salisbury clear title to house and
lot, on which there was a deed Of trust
for Sl4o, was arrested Mt her home ves
terday by Detective Chllress upon
the charse of grand larceny, The deed
is alleged to have been signed nv The
wife, and, therefore. she will have TO
face the same charge her husband did
She will be given n hearing in the
POLICE Court Monday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
PROPERTY TRANSFER.

A deed was recorded yes 'erday trans
ferrng from Annie Il. EsiSy 10 James
Il, Mccoy, Jr.. an improved lot, front
ing 30 feet on Claiborne avenue; 81. 800.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

wv A N Y e D.-EXPERIENCED OIL
wv SALESMAN on salary. win ex-
penses paid. Can offer good thing to
aaicsmen with established trade. TIE a
G. BIIARBAUGH CO.. Syracuse, N. Z.
Is se12-tu, sa SUIT
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
ADMITTED no BAIL,

c. c. Ellworth. charged with grand
larceny, was before Judge Hanckel
yesterday TO be bailed until the Jan
uary term of the Corporation Court.
His bond was fixed at $500.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
statesmen WANTED.

- ALESMEN = TO SELL PATENT
3 medicines to dealers. 500 monthly
and eXpenses Experience unnecessary.
COLLINS BROS. MEDICINE CO., st.
I o,Ts Nh no12-su-1y
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

@NT oTICE-I HEREBY NOTIFY THE
IN public that Will be responsible for
no goods, etc.. obtained In my name by
4 a written order signed by me. ]. VAN
Z DERBERRY. AK de22-3ts
k(isOYERNN.ENT PoSITIONS-DON'T
NJ prepare for any civil service or CEN
sus examination without seeing our cat
LUNBIAN CORRESPONDENCE COZ
{LEGE,a Washingt ton. D. G. dc17-su-2ts
&ElPIUM, MORPHINE, WHISKEY-IF
ssS-I&sinterested in the euro of these habits
q write for my book on these diseases
sAtlsnta, Ga, jy1s-su-2et !
1STs0ld Port CIaret etc., from Frost's
S1Incyaa,ds s Office il tHili y street order
!; thr0ugt aedi !, phnns sa2 or mali. : del7-1w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
COURTHOUSE ECHOES.
Work Of the Blind Goddess in Nor
folk Yesterday.
Property on Tripoii street Renp-
prniscd-Admi,tea 10 Hnii VIII
Probn,cd- VITO roIiowx Husband
EntoIronbie-0 other caves.

BY his fight for a new condemna-
ton commission. Judge It. S. Garnett
received $1,000 higher award for his
property on Charlotte street and
Tabb's court. This property was con-
demned for the opening OF Tripoli
street. and the original commission
fixed its vaule ct $500. or this
amount, $4,000 was allowed for the
house and lot, which is occupied by
Judge Garnet. The now commission
ers have appraised the entire property
at $4,000.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
TOO MUCH TONGUE.

Maria Burruss. colored, had money
TO throw away yesterday. She was the
complainant against Major Holland, a.
sray-haired negro. whom she said
abused her Holland convinced the
court OF his innocence. and tho case
was dismissed, the costs being imposed
upon Maria. She did not like this and
got raving mad" Drawing a silver
dollar from her purse, she let it nv
at The Justice. Her aim was bad
however. and His Honor imposed an
additional fine OF $40 upon Maria, which
she paid.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

g PECIAL PRICES ON ALL OF OUR
y Photographic work until the first of
the year. The finest work guaranteed
Exclusive processes, ]. III. WHITE, S6
Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

NV ANTED-oIL AGENTS.. RELIA-
wv BE, energetic men 10 sell our high
grade Lubricating Oils and Greases on
oomnaission; either exclusively or as a
side line. locally or travelling. THE
CLEVELAND REFINING CO.. Clevc-
land Ohio. dc17-su-7t"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
The NEWS. OF NORFOLK on PAGES .. 81 s 81 q
SPECIAL NOTICES.

| wv HITE S II ORE NrACKEREI,,
l2fY whole Goldfish and Haddocl, Bone
less Fish, Tongues and sounds. new East
ern Herring and Naked Fish, ETC., cheap
| for cash. JOHN HUTCHINSON, %. and
q Roanoke Dock. dca
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

NAY ANTED-SALESMEN AND COL
wv lcctors to work in the city and
country Apply 20 the SINGER MANU-
Featuring CO., 200 Church street. Nor
folk va. juS-2taw-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

N ARM OR CITY PROPERTY-WIIiL
~ trade nice new house in Norfolk, rent
Ing for $500 per month; z rooms, bath.
with hot and cold water: front and back
porches. and we'll located, FOR FARM,
SMALL CITY PROPERTY, OR BONDS
Could not build the house now for any
thing like trading price Address BAR
GAIN, this office. de2l-1w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

1.r NJ o N T II SALARY; EX-
$40 penses; ideal employment, men
and women appointing agents our gene
raj agents act as employers, making work
digniiied and agreeable. MANAGER.
Drawer 2S. New Haven. Conn.
oc2o-su-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

MOST COMPLETE LINE BATH CAB,
IYI inets in the world. One agent SOLD
WIN MIG. CO, 100 Chambers street, New
YORK - dc17-su-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
SsiSfs SSj


TsoSTAAlG GREEN FINAMELED CHAT
III stelains Wat ch. with Fleur. dc lis pin,
NTH three pearls ON bar on s. o. clock p.
IN! train to Nyillous hby Spit. Suitable re-
ward il returned to this office. it,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
MINOR POLICE CASES.

Washington Smith the old negro
who was badly beaten by Henry
Billup, much younger negro, in At
lantic CITY, few days ago, was pres
ent in the Police Court yesterday, as
was also his assalant, BNl,ip 1t was
proven that Smith was to blame. and
the court dismissed the case. Billup
paid the costs.
Charley Wind, colored, charged with
drunkenness and sleeping on the
street, was committed for five DAYS.
for future examination
John Ford got drunk and disordcrly.
The court thought he could afford
TO pay $3.50
James Smith, colored. contributed s26
for getting drunk and carrying q con-
cealed pistol.
Tom Sykes. colored, paid $3.50 for dis
orderly conduct.
Roxy Smith. coorcd, kent disor-
derby house. and paid $3.50 for the
privilege.
James Hill, colored, is only suspected
OF stealing. and he has ten days in
which TO prove his innocence.
James Garter, colored. stole bicycle.
Poor James wanted some Christmas
money, but would not earn it honestly.
so he stole the wheel. Sixty days So
iourn with Sergeant Lawler was
granted him.
The seven or more small boys,
charged with stealing brass, etc. will
be tried January I'd, 1900. All but three
Of the kids" are out on bail.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
AGENTS WANTED.

A GENTS WANTED FOR OUR NEW
y a WonderIands the most itls gnificcnt
IoW.priced and grandly successful new
book. over 800 superb illustrations. Out
5rn,,slv successful new sale plan and price
secret address. stating experience, Il any,
THE CROMWELL s. KIRFATRlCk Eo.'
Springficld, o. IL
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

ID RoFITs IN STOCKS. WHEAT AND
a Cotton. Mackey's Modern Methods
\. Money; write for or our free book.
York. Se24-su-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

n HAVE FOUND a POSITIVE CURE
i for drunkenness. Can DO gwen Sc
crctly. Will gladly tell you what 1t is.
Don't send money. Mrs MAY HAW-
KINS. Lock Box L. G. 131. Grand Rapids,
Michigan. no7-Su,we-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

T LOANS. 600, $1,000 AND $4,000 FOR
i a year or more upon first class Sc
curity. Address LOAN, care virginian-
Pilot. del6-15t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE 8
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

III TIB PUBLIC.-BURK & GRE
J CORY, printers, publishers and blank
book makers, have removed their plant
to Nos. rs, 80, SO, 81 and sc Randolph
street. corner Plume. in rear of the New
Atlantic Hotel. de15-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
RoARIDERs.

az loNNECTING ROOMS; LARGE AND
W sunny with board: bath. hot and
cold, within one block OF cars; terms rea-
sonable, at 122 Free1nason. de22-3t*
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

VIY ANTED - SECONDHAND BED,
w room Suit. also have me GEMS eln,a
g Cold Wnrch will trade for Ladies' Gold
+ or filed one, or sell cheap on payments.
I O|Y this paper. oc%S-ol
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

A BsoLUTELY PURE WINES FROM
IA Frost's Vineyards. Office 16 Hill
street. Order through Bell phone 342 or
mail de17-1w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

ID IANoS TUNED BY OUR FACTORY
l. Tuner. All work guaranteed. Or
ders by mail given prompt attention.
Both Phones 1909. ST1EFF WARE
ROOMS. Monticello. CRANKY st. de6-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

1yJ WO FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
Address X Virginian-Pilot office. de22-St'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
FOB SALE.

NOR SAIE-THE FIXTURES AND
II good will OF "Star Restaurant" sit
uatcd at 81 New Market Place. This is n
fine loca ton. The business is well estab-
lishcd. A quick buyer can secure q bar
gain. Apply at Restaurant. it,
OOR SALElONE WASHINGTON DU-
II pick Steam Pump. 4laX2MX4, brass
fitted, new piston rings and new brass
~. s. HART, Box II, Portsmouth. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

INVEST THREE OK
sor,lon Address l. X /. de2z-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

4" 5ARTNEIls WANTED WITH $500 IN
& II n rood 6payins, business; established
four years. Apply at once. a. e. R0SS,
OF Rank street. .-c-s ~. 'ss5 III
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

wy ANTED-POSITION IN OFFICE
S w assistant bookkceper. shortnana,
etc by an experienced working young
nan - good pen1nan Best references.
n 10. K.," this Office deea-ot-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

FOR RENT.
THOR RENT-ONE LARGE FRONT
u room, nicely furnished best location;
all modern convcniences in house. Ad-
dress Y, Yirginian-P!lot Office de2i-3t
III OR RENT-FURNISHED OR UN-
n furnished rooms for rent York street
Address *. NJ. c., Virginian-Pilot. de20-1w
sT3 OR RENT.-DESIRABLE RESI-
Il dence, No 4 Hamilton avenue Client
Modern improvements; possession Janu-
nry LIST. CIIAS. c. COPPER, 1853 Bank
. street. de3-tf
ID LEASANTs z NEATLY FURNISHF1,
a rooms, 241 Church street. opposite
st. Paul's Church. no22-1m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

w new funeral car and cusket wagon
both, OF tho latest design, and persons
needing our services will do well to call
CO.. 527 Church street. New phone 1l55.
nol4-6m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

Wv ANTED - POSITION AS STEN,O-
v wv grapher or assistant bookkeeper py
Z. n, Young lady Best OF references given
Address STEM OGRAPfIER. care VIRGIN
pilot Office. 52sssls ue1f-oe...
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

ID uREAU FOR EMPLOYMENT AND
IL LABOR furnishes suitable employ
ment for men and women. Call and reg
lister your name. Fee, one dollar One
half refunded II we do not place you C.
]. IREDELL. President: =. B. HAN
COCK. Secretary. Room 16. over and
loc. Store. Special Room for ladies. Old
phone. $50: new phone $40. nos
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

v AIDES NEEDING TREATMENT
any other Ovarian Troubles consult DIR.
JACKSON. liz w. Mulberry street. Bal.
tlmorr. Md. Private annitarium: trained
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

1al ANTED - SITUATION JANUARY
wv 1st by hustling man Of experiences c
encc from present employer. ADDRESS
HUSTLER, care Vrginian-Pilot. de2l-it'
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

III UDSON'S ENGLISH KITCHEN.A
II great many changes have taken
place In the restaurant business, but the
old reliable Hudsons English Kitchen,
established in 1880. has, like q stonewall.
become a fixture at BAT Main street This
is strictly a temperance restaurant
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
.:MlA.NlTlEEpys

MY ANTED-NEWS BUTCHER FOR
wv train; one acquainted with business
preferred ~ Apply 3 a. m. this morning,
fsARK : Ta,Y NEWS CO.. Ferry News
EStand. .Norfolk Va. IT.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

~ IRCULAR LETTERS. ETC, MN
z eographcd by ERNEST STAPLES,
5sIcnoeraplicr S13 Citizens Bank Buiid-
ing. New phone 40; old. 16l. nol-tI
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

$500 rr WIbih and RUX low, A s ssaA.
her business and good Will. Fine chance
for steamboat man to have steady job
and work for self. Boat smart and at
is reason for selling. Address STEAMER.
Box 173, Elizabeth City. N. c.
naII-slI tn Sll-2tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

NORFOLK DYE1Na. CLEANING
IN and Repairing Go..:Lndles' Suits
and pressed, 75c.. pants pressed 1oc.. car
pets speciality. Al Main. New Phonc col
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

ID UREAU FOR EMPLOYMENT AND
ID LABOR is incorporated and Is COM
posed of leading wholesale merchants of
Norfolk. Business men wanting help sup
piled FREE OF CHARGE, character and
capacity thoroughly Investigated. None
but worthy help recommended. j. b.
HANCOCK. Secretary: c. ]. IREDELL,
president. Old phone, $50: new phone, $40.
Room 16. over and 1oc. Store. Special
Room for ladies'. nos
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

A CARD.-DR B. r. KENNoN-EYH
IN Ear, Throat and Nose. Office 16f
Main street. del5-2wa
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

ID IANO TUNING, ACTION AND CASE
L work. C. S. Marbles address is p.
o. Box 151. de3-1ms
The sea coast echo., 1899-09-16

The Evening Post and many other pa.
pers, partisan and non-partisan,
All are lavish in its'praise and de-
clare it to be the truth, the whole
truth. and nothing but the truth, and
the wonder is that it was written by
woman. For many years she has made
it a labor of love and has made most
interesting and valuable contribution
TO our political history. Every lover
of historical truth that concerns the
glorious past, when there were giants
in our national legislature, should
read and ponder this remarkable book.
And there has come to me a sweet lit.
tie gem of book called Shadows on
the Wall" by Miss Howard Weeden,
Of Huntsville, Ala. Her brush and
non have combined to make up a Iov
ing tribute to old time darkies. They
are there with their touching songs
and sentiment, and we old time mas
ters and mistresses can hardly restrain
onr tears while we look and read. The
nerfect finish of the old time negro
faces is the most exquisite work OF art
7 have ever seen. Thanks to Miss
Weeden for her beautiful work.
And [ wish also to thank the good
friends and comrades of the veteran,
Iucius NJ. Campbell, who have re-
snonded TO the inquiries made in nv
last letter. Those children will get
their pension. BILL ARP, in Atouts
Constitution.
The sea coast echo., 1899-09-16
yaIle of an Indian Scalp.

It is not generally believed in latter
day Minnesota history that the state
treasury once paid out cash as bountie:
for Sioux Indian scalps, just as this
and many other states are now paying
for wolf scalps State Treasurer koer
ner, III looking over the 1863 renor
of State Treasurer Charles Schaf, dis
covered the following item among the
disbursements of that year:
J. c. Davis, Sioux scalp......... s.;
This item occurs in the list of dis
bursements, amounting in all to 81,
$40. 06, under the head "SuppressinG
Indian War" The $25 paid to j. G
Davis for the Indian scalp in question
therefore. had its niche in the clause
of suppressing, or spreading, tn
Sioux outbreak. 1t doubtless strike'
the general reader that S25 is rathe
n small inducement for securing Siou.
scalps. Few hunters today woult
care to contract for pelts of that kline
for that figure. Perhaps that is VIII.
more scalps were not presented to tn
state treasurer for bounties. Th
above is the only recorded case, so ia
as a search of the treasurer's repor
revealed. Minneapolis Times.