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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
DARING HOLD UP
Three Negroes Confront As MANY
White Men With Knives.
omoor Callahan Como. TO Rcscue Of
White Wen nna Fires n, n,shwny-
men-Ono Capturen-O ccnrrrd on
Brooke Avenue EnrIy This Morn.
Ing.

Robert Hicks and two other negroes
held up three white men on Brooke
avenue early this morning. Each OF
the three negroes had knife. and ad-
vanced on the white men demanding
their cash and any other valuables
they had on their persons. TIE rob-
bers were in the C. & 0. railroad
yard, and the white men. employees Of
the road. were coming from the dock.
The names. of but two of the men
were learned. They were y. c. Mitchell
and John Neston. They We're unarmed
and when the negroes came from BE-
hind the cars and confronted them with
drawn knives they called for assistance.
OFFICERS TO THE RESCUE.
officer Callahan was in that vicinity
and ran to the scene ut once. The ne
groes hurried away. two OF them
jumping through the wire fence, and
the other going towards the dock The
officer fired but It is not known
whether he hit either of them. as but
one of them was captured. His name
was Robert Hicks. lie ran 60 the foo,
OF the dock and jumped aboard the c.
s. o. steamer Louise and lay there for
an hour before he was found II is
thought descriptions Will enable the
officers to catch the others.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
shipping Notes.

The fishing steamer Virginia is a
Graves railway for cleaning and over
hauling.
The steam tug Georges Creek (new)
from the docks at Baltimore. to Bos-
ton, is in the harbor.
Captain George f. Phillips, of Hud-
son Il Bro. left for New York last
night to examine the ferryboats in
New York harbor in the interest of the
Portsmouth and Norfolk county ferry
lessees. with view to purchase of the
best to be had. While there he will also
examine a number of tugs and vessels
In the interest of Hudson & Bro, with
view to their purchase, and attend 10
other business for the firm. The seIec-
ton of Captain Phillips for this work
by the ferries lessees is a well deserved
compliment. Captain Phillips being
widely known as a gentleman of ster-
ling judgment in such matters. He was
one of the board of appraisers of the
ferries and knows just what is need
ed and where to look for it.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
BRAN BLETOS WARD .

Residents in the vicinity OF Jacob
street and Brambleton avenue COM
plain very much of the electric light
on the corner OF these two thorough
fares refusing to shine at night, thus
leaving that section Of the ward when
there is no moonlight, in almost total
darkness.
Miss Ethel Buckwalser continues
critically i'll at her residence, on Res
ervoir avenue.
Mr.. Elicit r. Cooke and Miss Grace
Christian Gregory will be married at Q
o'clock tonight at the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Gregory,
No. l60 South Kelly avenue.
~ Bible reading service will be con-
ductel at the Christian Memorial Tenn
pie at S O'Clock tonight.
Rev. w. II. Edwards, presiding elder,
will hold the fourth quarterly confer
ence of Trinity NJ. E. Church next We'd
nesday night.
The Local Board of Improvement will
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
SIBERIAN SIGHT.
WHOLESALE FRAUD CHARGED
AGAINST RUSSIAN OFFICERS.
(Ru Telau Ia NirnIninn I,ilata

(By Telegraph TO Virglnian- Pilot.)
Odessa. Oct. 25.-A gigantic system OF
official fraud and corruption has been
unearthed at Sevastopol. Forty three
government officials have been arrested
and will be tried by court-martal De-
cember 2. Among the accused are
many high naval officers, including the
former senior port officer. Commander
l2elltslsy. several we'll known construc-
tors. nearly every chief engineer OF the
st1Tps IN tftusstT BLACK Sea fleet, the
commissary officers and others. 1t is
reported that several OF the accused
nave committed suicide rather than
stand trial. for. if found guilty, they
would be banished to Siberia. Vice Ad-
miral TyrtoT. the Russian naval com
mander in the Black Sea, is responsible
for the arrests. He alleges that the
oiilcials of the various government de-
Dartments from Sevastopol to Niko-
laiev have for Il long time been engag-
ed In huge conspiracy to misappro-
pirate funds and selling government
supplies. covering their defalca tons by
forgery and suppressng information by
widely distributed brides. The affair
has created the greatest sensation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
YeIlow Fever in tho Army .

1t isn't the number Of men that yellow
fever kills that frightens you. but the I'M
expected suddenness of it's attack, and the
and hearty Mt 3 p. m: at p. IN. he IS
deadly III; al p IN. he is dead. and at
p. m. he is buried. The man who dies
OF yellow fever sometimes digs trenches
right up to within four hours OF his
burial In much the same manner men
will work away day after day in apparent
health. and then will suddenly appear a
out. II needs something to strengthen It.
to drive away tho Impurities of the blood.
to tone up the stomach. and assiat diges-
ach Bitters Is highly recommended. 1t
Will cure dyspepsia Indigestion, constipa-
6on, malaria, fever and ague.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
DEWEY'S NEW HOME.
DEED PRESENTED AND FILED
FOR RECORD.
tBy Telegraph to virginian-P Pilot,

(By Telegraph 10 Virginian-P llot.)
Washington. D. c.. Oct. 25.-The house
on Rhode Island avenue, recently pur-
chased for Admiral Dewey by popular
subscription, was formally turned over
to him to-day by Assistant Secretary
Vanderlip and United States Treasurer
tee. Mr.. Fitch the owner, went to the
Treasury Department this afternoon
and presented the deed, which was i'm
mtdiately filed for record. The pur-
chase price was about $50 900. Two sub
scriptions were received to-day which
completed the payments, including the
expenses incident to the project. One
for $1,000 came from Brooklyn and the
other. S2T5, was received from the West
ern Union Telegraph Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
". VI. 4. a. Special.

Opening sale Star Course reserved
seats tomorrow at a. m. in associa-
ton office.
Young men desiring further informa-
ton regarding classes in stenography
and mechanical drawing can meet the
respective instructors at association
Office tonight at s and O'clock. and
bookkeeping class men will be able
to meet their Instructor Tomorrow
evening at 1880 to $3.50 p. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
Death Off Venerable Indy.

The venerable and highly esteemed
Mrs. Mary L. Marsh. relict of the late
Samuel Marsh. departed this life at her
residence. No. SIS East Main street, at
o'clock n. m. yesterday. The de-
ceased was the daughter Of the late
John G.. Wilkinson. and was an octo-
genariar. having attained the S0th year
of her age. The funeral will be held
from her residence at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
w. &. y. U. Entertainment.

There will he an entertainment to-
night at the residence of MIR. c. w
Kelinger, No. 153 Butte street. for the
benefit Of the w. c. T. u. 1t will begin
at o'clock and continue until II u. m.
y choice musical and literary program
has been arranged and this will DE fol-
lowed by 4. charming supper. A mod
est admission fee will be charged and
the ladies in charge extend a cordial
invitation to all to attend
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
oyster shncker-' strike .t,,, on.

The oyster shuckers strike and lock-
out Is sun ON. There has been no
change in the situation. with the en-
ception that the packers have receded
from their position. taken at their
meeting the night following the strike.
winch was to require the shuckers to
sign an agreement to quit the shuclsers
union before they would be taken back.
They will now only require them 10
make a verbal promise to this effect.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26

Musicn' ma Literary Entertainment
The Ladies' Home Mission Society of
Cumberland Street NJ. Church will
give musical and literary entertain
ment in the parlors of the home of Mrs.
Charles Il. Kegeben. No 5S5 Church
street, tonight at 8 o'clock, quite n
nice program having been arranged. a :
the conclusion of which refreshments
VIII be served. A silver Offering will
be taken at the door.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26

hold It's October meeting next Tuesday
night, at which time the ma tier of the
early paving of Park and Brambleton
avenues with vitrifled brick or Belgian
block will be considered
Another fashionable wedding is book
ed to come off in the ward in the near
future.
to his home, No. 700 Tunstall avenue,
with bilious malaria
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease. a powder for the
feet. IT cures painful. swollen. smartinG.
nervous fee; and instantly takes The sting
out of corns and bunions. It's the great,
Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel
easy. 1t IS certain cure for sweating,
cailous and hot, tired. aching feet Try
It to-day Sold BY all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 25c. In stamps Trial
package free Address, ALLEN S. DIN
STED. LIE Roy. N. Y. ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
ADMIRAL DEwEY's $4,000 HOME.

The handsome residence purchased for Admiral 7
he
Wednesday, The
ny James Fitch Of Washington for his own 1t is almost completely
a
of = the back
the south and the also
Of o - -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
TIE NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES D 3 AND5 n
ADJUSTMENTS.
DARKEST RUSSIA" TONIGHT.

DAfS1NEoT hO SSH TO-N1IF1I. y
Tonight this play is announced at the
Academy with all OF it's scenic elabora-
ton and q cast Of clever players is
promised. 1.-THE story is one Of love and
devotion, political plot and intrigue, in
terspersed with clean comedy to light
en- its intense scenes, and create merri-
ment to dispel the tears that will arise
at the woes of the heroine and the trou-
bleS Of the hero"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
THE JUCH CONCERT.

Reserved seats to-day for the Juch-
Kattenborn Combination, which Will
give Friday night at the Academy of
Music the first of q course of enter
tainments for the benefit of the Prot
estant Hospital, as one Of the means
adopted by the lady managers Of this
institution to raise money to erect n
building adequate to their needs. Miss
Emma Juch and the Kattenborn String
Quartette is q combination of musical
talent which cannot fall to please a
most critical audience, and the music
lovers of Norfolk will undoubtedly show
their appreciation by giving them n full
house. Every purchaser of IL ticket will
get the full value of It's cost and have
the satisfaction of helping a noble work
forward.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26

The hest European makes would not
look we'll If poorly tailored. To be cor
rectly attired place your order with
RUDOLPH & WALLACE. 333 Main St.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
JAMES *. HACKETT.

James X. Hackett's leading lady is
Jobyna How'and. and Mss Rowland
will play Queen Flavla in Rupert of
Hentzau" when MIR. Hacikett appears in
this play at the Academy of Music,
Monday, October 30th. Miss Rowland
has been called "the Gibson girl from
the fact that she posed for the pictures
Of Flavia which Illustrate Anthony
Hopes novel, and which are the work
of Charles Dana Gibson. Miss Rowland
is Il young actress, and one of Daniel
Frohmans discoveries" The manager
declares her to be All almost perfect
exponent Of the part of the queen, as
described to him by Anthony Hope.
Miss Rowland is a native of Califor-
mia and most OF her early life was spent
In Colorado. She is nearly six feet tall,
and yet possesses none OF the angular
ity SO common In tall women. Sale of
seats commences tomorrow morning.
Prices: $3.50, S1.00, so and 25 cents.
THE SPORTING DUCHESS"
Next Tuesday will be the first pre-
sentaton here of this famous melo-
drama, which has enjoyed so many re-
markablc runs in the great cities. 1t
was written by Sir Augustus Harris,
Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton, and
was first produced at the SALISBURY
Theater. in London. where it ran for
over one year, under the title OF THE
Derby Winner" The complete produc-
ton was then transported to America
and was presented first at the Acade-
my Of Music. in New York. where it
duplicated It's London triumps. This is
the third season in this country. and
Notwithstanding the length of its career
this will be its first production in Nor
folk.
GRAND MINSTREL BENEFIT.
One of the clcverest benefits yet ar
ranged for the funds to rebuild st.
Finccnts Hospital is the securing of
Dan Lcsiie's Minstrel Company, which
appears at Montefiore Hall next Tues
day night at S:l5 o'clock
The feature of this company is that
half the members are young women,
and women in minstrel shows are in
deed rare. The curtain rises on an cX-
quisitc first part, and the olio is said
to be good.
Among the vocalists who Will sing
high class ballads are the Misses Green,
La DUE and Waikart, while Billy Lloyd
and Arthur Rigby amusc with thcs lat
est OF endmen's songs. Dan Leslie, the
prince of interlocutors, occupies the
middle chair.
This performance is strictly a benefit
and the indications are that there will
be big crowd at Montefiore Hall next
Tuesday night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-26
COURT DECISIONS.
Notes of Cases Recently Decided,
Which are Of Interest to
Our People.
DIGESTED BY ". B. MARTIN.
Exclusively for -Pilot)
ENGLEMAN v. ENGLBMAN.

Supreme Court of Appeals Of Virginia
September q, 1899.
IN A SUIT FOR DIVORCE BROUGHT
BY THE HUSBAND. AND IN
WHICH HE FAILED, HE IS LA
BILE TO PAY HIS WIFES EX-
PENSES FOR DEFENDING THE,
SUIT ACCORDING no HIS ABIL-
ITY TO DO so.
This was n suit brought by a hus-
Dand against his wife for Il divorce.
Inc lower court refused to grant the
divorce and directed that the husband
pay S25O, the costs and expenses of the
suit. The plaintiff appealed from this
The court says:
a review Of the mass Of evidence In
thls record. upon the question of fact
we are called upon TO determine, would
De wholly without profit to any one.
II is sufficient to say that, after care
!ul consideration of the whole case, we
have no difficulty in reaching the con
ciusion that appellant has wholly failed
TO show himself entitled to the relief
ne asks. Tn the brief for appellee coun-
Sci asks that this court make an allow
ance to appellee of Il sum sufficient to
pay reasonable counsel fees for repre-
sent1nB her In this court.
Inc measure of appellants liability 10
pay The expenses Of appcllee's defence
depends upon his ability to meet such
expenses. and In the absence of any
ming In the record to guide us i'm the
matter. we must hold the allowance al
ready made to be sufficient.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
ICEBOATEBS INJURED.
Spar Breaks While Going at High
Rate of Speed on Stur-
geOn Bay.

Sturgeon Bay, Wis, Feb. 20.-[Spe-
cial. An relocating party from Menomi-
nee came to grief in this bay last even
ing, two of the crew being seriously hurt.
1hey came across Green bay to this
place, distance of twenty two miles, IN
thlrty-four minutes, including one stop,
at $50 D. m. They started on the re-
turn trip and when under good Roadway
the spar broke and falling across Me
Brandenburg broke his shoulder blade.
Dave Callahan was thrown under the
boat and. besides breaking his shoulder
Dlade, was terribly cut and bruised about
the face and body. L. b. Matthews like
wise had an arm hurt. The other three,
Eli Duyall, 2. A. Muelendyke and 10
seph ID. Quimby, escaped injury. The
injured were picked up by rig that
saw the accident and brought here, where
they were attended by a physician. Inc
party left on the stage for Menominee
this morning.
The ice which blocked the canal was
broken up by the high wind yesterday
and the embargo raised
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22

torney-general. 50 that McAIasters
term expired this morning. According
to McNIaSter'S statement to the court the
money was used in Specializing on the
Chicago board Of trade, and that ne new
or protited cent by it. that he never
diSsipated and always lived well within
his salary.
McMastcr was popular in Eau Claire
society and held the eaptaincy of the To-
specially fitted for military service by
three years of training at West Point,
whore he graduated. He is of prepos-
sessing appearance and kindly disposition
and was thought highly Of by the officers
of the bank under whose direction he
worked.
An application was made to the Pres
ident by McMaster at the time of the
breaking out of the Spanish American
war for conditional pardon for McMas-
ter. stating his military experience, that
he might enlist as Il private i'll the Unit
ed States volunteer service, which was re-
fused.
McMaster was quite a prominent fig
urc in the investigation of the prison here
last winter. on account of the unusual
liberties supposed to have been given
him while acting as assistant clerk. He
has since that time had charge of the
officers rooms
McAfaster was seen at the depot this
morning on his way to Eau Claire, but
was very reluctant to talk, saying 1T
Is all over now and | do not want to
open any old sores. | have lost four
years of the best part OF my life"
He is SO years Of age and has 4 wife
register of deeds and an eX-county treas
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
EVADE THE DIFFICULTY
Milwaukee, Racine and kenOsha
Electric Gets Around Fran
ChSe Obstacle.

Kenosha, Wis, Feb. 20.-[Special.l-
1t is reported here today that the Off
Gals of the Milwaukee, Racine & ke-
nosha Electric Railway company have
decided on a plan by which it intends to
defeat the purpose of all franchise-seek-
ers in Kenosha. The plan is to put
in operation a line of automobile car
riages to connect their terminus and the
city proper. The company also intimates
that they intend extending the line of
motor carriages to all parts of the city.
In speaking of the affair Mr.. Bishop,
vice-president of the company, admitted
that such was the intention of the COM
pany, but he also stated that every effort
would still be made to gain q franchise
through the city. The plan of transport
ing passengers about the city by means
of motor carriages would take the mat
ter of franchise entirely out of the hands
Of the city council
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
THREE PIONEERS GONE.
Passing of Three Of Racine's Prom
inert Citizens in a Single
Night.

Racine, Wis, Feb. IS Special. /
Three OF Racine's oldest residents and
pioneers passed away last night. James
Il. Browne born in England in 1915 and
settled in Racine in 1865, died last night.
he served the city as treasurer, alder
man, supervisor and school commissions
or. He was a member of the Masonic
and Odd Fellows orders and secretary of
Business Mems association. He leaves
four children.
Daniel Bull, brother of Stephen Bull,
the prominent manufacturer, died last
night. He has lived here since 1914 and
was 81 years old. He leaves a wife and
five children.
Nelson GatIiff. aged S. died during the
night. He had lived here since 1886 A
station Of the Milwaukee road near this
city IS named after him.
Racine, Wis, Feb. 1S.-Friar Terbush,
a pioneer of this city, died suddenly in
ST Luke's hospital of apopexy. aged So.
He lived here ffty-tive years. BY
trade he was & wagOnmaker and in early
days was considered the most expert
tradesman in Wisconsin.
Evansville, Wis, Feb. 1S.-T Special. I
Ezra Holmes of BrOwntown, Mimi,
who came here on a visit Il few weeks
ago, died very suddenly yesterday. His
remains will be sent to Minnesota.
Oregon, Wis, Feb. 49, Special /
Peter Taylor died yesterday, aged rs.
de leaves an estate valued at about
$4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
MP. CHOATE'S FAREWELL.
Am bassador to England Talks to New
York Club Friends.

New York, Feb. 1S.-A farewell dinner
to Joseph II. Choate, ambassador to
England, was given last night at the Union
League club. Nine tables were crowded.
and the American and British flags en-
twlned shook their folds amid express
slons of national good fellowship.
Mr.. Choate. who was received with
tremendous cheers, said:
In this club | have had thorough school
Ing as an American, and | promise TO re-
turn as good an American as l leave.
A life spent in forensic struggle is wholly
inadequate for diplomatic service l shall
have to develop other qualities if | am TO
ment, which is worth millions to any man:
on infinite good nature. on plain dealing ana
truthful speaking.
shall have welcome not only from
the English government but from the Eng
lish people. God has made OF one blood the
people of these two mighty nations The
English Bible and the common law have
bound their hearts together.
In that august and venerable woman who
still reigns supreme in the hearts of her
people, America ever has had a steadfast
friend.
This friendship between nations is not
going to change human nature or the course
of human events 1t will not make water
run up hill after all. We shall have our
rival interests, but from this friendship we
shall contend as friendly rivals.
One interest paramount above all others
is the preservation of peace always, when it
can be preserved with honor. With this
dear mother country, or elder sister, as [
prefer to call her, our friendship should be
little closer than that which exists be-
tween us and other nations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
THE PAVONIA ARRIVES.
Cunard Steamer lowed to the Azores
in a Disabled Condition.

London, Feb. 1S.-Thc Cunard steam
ship Pavonia, which sailed from Queens
town for Boston on January % and
which was sighted on February in
latitude 41.10 north, longitude ALB
west, in a disabled condition, arrived in
tow at the Azores today.
The British steamer Koordistan, Capt
Simpson, from Savannah, January 20,
for Bremen, has arrived at the latter
port. She reports that on February 5,
in latitude Al and longitude A, she
sighted the Hamburg American line
steamer Bulgaria, which was signaling
that she was in want of immediate as
sistance and sinking. The Koordistan
could give no assistance, however, ow-
ing to the tempestuous weather The
British oil tank steamer Weehawken
and another steamer were standing by
at the time.
Brunswick, Ga. Feb. 1S-The NAL
lory line steamer City of San Antonio,
which left New York Sunday, has not
been sighted. General Agent Raymond
thinks the vessel has directed her course
toward the open sea to avoid the gale
and says she is a slow vessel ordinarily.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-02-22
CONFESSED HER GUILT,
Matrin1 Onia! Entang element Crow
ing Out Of La Crosse Saliva
ton Army Romance.

La Crosse, Wis, Feb. 1S.-[Special i
Miss Minnie RatzIoff Novrotzke-
Schmcckpeper pleaded guilty to bigamy
and was sentenced by Judge Brindley to
one year at hard labor in Waupua. Her
matrimonial ENHANCEMENT grew out of
Salvation army romance. While mem
Der Of the army in this city in 1896 she
met Walter Novrotzke one evening at
an army meeting. She agreed to marry
him the next night. At the appointed time
the couple met i'll wine room of a saloon
as per appointment, and were shortly aft
or married. In April, 1896, she married
Frederick Schmeckpeper, a prosperous
young farmer Of the town of Barre, and
has lived with him ever since. The
woman stoutly denied her guilt until she
was arrested Yesterday, claiming it to
be case of mistaken identity. This
morning III court she broke down and ad-
mitted the charges.