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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
sNoUIH Local AND ADVERTISEMENTS CONTINUED BERKIEYHNEWs
TWO YOUNG MEN FIGHT.

TWO well-known young men of South
Portsmouth, had slight misunder-
standing last night, which was settled
by personal encounter. The fight was
said to have been q hard-fought one,
and was all over and the principals out
OF the way before the policeman ON that
beat put in his appearance. The cause
OF the rumpus could not be learned, the
friends of both parties declining to talk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
City Redemption Bonds
For Sale.
Office OF the City Clerk,
Council Chamber,

PORTSMOUTH, va, Dec. u, 1879.
The City of Portsmouth offers for sale
Sli0GG0 of its redemption bonds payable
in so years from January 1st. 1900 bear
ing interest at the rate Of 1 per cent per
annum, payable semi-annually, in Jan
uary and July. These bonds are denomi-
nations Of $780, 500 and $1,000 are exempt
from city taxes and can be registered,
principal and interest OF. principal only,
at the option of the holder
Sealed proposals ADDRESSED to f. Thomp-
son. Jr., City Clerk. will be received un-
til Dec. 9th. 1899. 6 o'clock p. M. for the
serving tho right to reject any or all the
bids
Communications other than proposals
J. ". BROWN. Jr.,
de14-td Chairman Finance Committee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
! ACCIDENTS AT YARD

Yesterday colorcu .S,an. while at
work in the yard. was struck on the
head by piece of timber falling on
him.
y white man. tool dresser, fell in
the dock and injured himself about the
head. Both of the men had their
wounds dressed at the dispensary and
were afterwards sent home.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24

VISITS TO THE UNITED STATES.
Some years ago knight came here
and also visited Philadelphia and Bal
SO many. tens of thousands of feet of
mahogany annually for ten years.
Then he returned and bought up great
tracts of mahogany trees in Nicaragua
and Guatemala. At one time, and he
may be to-day. for all know to the
contrary. knight was the second lar
gest dealer in mahogany logs in the
world. His was q Midas touch. Every
thing which fell into his hands re-
solved itself into gold. He was the
bosom friend of President Rutino Bar
rios. who was Killed in battle in April
1885, in the course OF onc OF those
charming little revolutions the ma
tives of Central American states are SO
fond OF getting M when the time
hangs heavily on their hands. Had
Barrlos succeeded In uniting the Cen
trail American republics then, as he
contemplated. 1t would have more than
doubled knights property and in
creased his influence In Central AM
erica. With Barrios. Knight formed
the syndicate which built the first
telegraph lines In Guatemala, and he
invested his capital and induced Amer
lean coffee planters down there to con-
struct a railroad connecting the Gulf
OF Mexico with Guatemala City.
For years Don Juan Knight has
been interested In gold mining. and In
1886 the shafts and tunnels which he
had been boring for n long time with
out great success began to develop
valuable mines. For more than twelve
years the mines which he owns In
Northern Guatemala have kept 100 men
busy every day in the week and have
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
MIR. osMuNDsoN DEAD.

MT Thomas Osmundson, we'll
known and highly respected citizen Of
the county. oied Friday night at II nj.
at his home, near Fentress, IN the saith
year OF his age. He leaves n wife and
several sons and daughters. the most
OIL whom live in Minnesota. His re-
mains Will be forwarded to Minnesota
via the Bay Line tn-dnY for hurial
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-24
G,.;.RI;APEIOPEs5

l have added to my nS s)
stock OF Bicycles Ind ySiiIs5
Graphophonss+fsfo rom y55t 6s3
1900 pieces ofsmusic from n
Also a fullgsirie OF Sacc 0TtS&3
line OF fine PockatJtK niJsSE
cycles a special sa$
Corner Berkleys avenue Sss&
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09
Stole Valuable Diamonds.

Ladies tailor-made suits. fur capes, cloaks
Credit. II. r schild. 2l1 Sutter. rooms 81.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09

I remained out of sight the entire night,
for, feared that ! DR.. Robinson might
make good his threat. In the morning
ne was still at the house. SO / picked up
stay. with my friend.
My daughters took DR.. Robinson s
part, so could not stand 1t any longer.
When left the house I told them that /
intended to reporter. Robinson's assault
on me to police headquarters, but on sec
ond consideration, / decided to let the
matter rest have no desire at this time
to cause him any trouble.
out at 2026 Pine street, In magnificent
and imposing residence, destitute of all
furnishing, Miss Edith Wrede lives with
her sisters, Mrs. Millie Pierce and Miss
Birdie Wrede.
A strange. picture of elegance and desti-
tuition is their home. The vast apart
ments, with their exquisite fresco work,
There are no beds in the house. few
wooden stools and chairs, together with
several Kerosene lamps. make up the sum
total of the household, goods
The story of DR.. Robinson's alleged as
sault upon Mrs Meta Wrede was en-
phatically denied by Miss Wrede. Mrs.
Pierce and DR.. Pierce, all of whom have
a long tale of woe, based on the suffering
they claim to have experienced at the
hands of Mrs. Wrede.
Miss Edith Wrede, who. according to
ner mothers story, was the cause of the
Robinson fight. positively declared that
to end.
The fight all started over mere Moth
ing," she said. ''Dr. Robinson had called
In to see US and my mother and sisters
Mfilie (Mrs. PIERCE, DR.. Pierce and Birdie
were in the. room. Birdie was going out
and asked for an umbrella. Take man.
mas said, and then the trouble began
Ny mother began to abuse the doctor and
me. Birdie left the house and I left the
room. One word led to another. and finally
Or. Robinson warned my mother that she
must cease abusing us. Mamma told. him
10 ieave the house, and when he did not
Mrs Pierce corroborated her sisters
statement - ], :
Much as 1t pains me to have to say so.
l feel l must not keep still under the
existing circumstances, Mrs. Pierce ex-
planned. ITO foreclose a mortgage of
$3.50. mother has caused this house to be
sold right over our heads. All the fur
nishings, piece by piece, she has sold, and
when she finally left the house she gave
my sisters Edies and Birdie 81 each. Since
then have seen nothing of her. and have
no desire to ever lay, eyes on her again.
When she left she took with her the three
minor children; Cordina, aged Is years
Alvina, aged 1S, and Walter, aged 8. For
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09

more than two years she has not sent
the little ones to school and now they
are allowed to play upon the streets from
morning until night. We have the chill
dren come up here during the day, and
the little food we have we gladly share
with them.
I'VE. were once upon a time very we'll
er, however. by her ruthless extravaganza
and sporty company, ruined my father.
and about fifteen months ago he deserted
ton. but makes no effort to do anything,
either for himself or for us. He is par
TALLY paralyzed and blind of one eye.
Mother, in quarrel, scratched his eye
DR.. Pierce spoke in the highest terms
Of pr Robinson, and declared Mrs.
Wredes attack upon his good name and
fair fame not only, unwarranted and ma
hcious, but most ungrateful return for
many benefits received.
DIR: Robinson has been a true. kind
friend to the Wrede family" said Dr.
Pierce, land many is the time the little
Wredes would have gone supperless to
bed # It had not been for the bounty of
Son-in-law and daughters are unan-
imous In agreeing that Mrs. Wrede, al
though to all outward seeming a
sessed of an ungovernable temper, and is
never SO happy as when engaged in a
quarrel or a good hand-to-hand fight.
All the girls tell tales of scratched faces
and Mrs. Pierce claims that even her po-
sition as matron did not exempt her
from fistic encounter with her mother.
The mothers latest alleged escapade
and her reported attacks upon Dr. Robin
son they are inclined to look upon as the
natural results of undesirable associates.
Mothers company is not what it
should be-" said Mrs. Pierce "Her init
mate friends are Mrs. Grace Hummelten-
berg and Mrs. Cummings of AIS Golden
Gate avenue, and 1 do not consider their
influence good"
Yes, and there are some prominent
men, too, exclaimed Edith Wrede. ''and
perhaps If l would make. public their
names they might explain what they have
done with the money mother gave them. IS
Mrs. Pierce threatens to call the atten-
ton OF the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children to the sad condition
of her little brothers and sisters.
Dr. Frank Robinson, when seen late
last night, emphatically denied that he
had ever drawn a knife upon Mrs. Wrede.
He characterized her as a dissolute
,blackmailer,' and said, although there
had been a quarrel between them no
weapons had been displayed.
He disclaimed any undue intimacy with
Miss Wrede. and was anxious to AXE it
plain that he was merely on terms Of
friendship with the family
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09
Charge Made by
Mrs. Meta
Wrede.
FRUITS OF A SCANDAL
MOTHER AND DAUGHTERS AT SWORDS
POINTS.
Former Objects to the Physicians
Alleged Attentions to Her Off
spring-Parent's Accusa-
ton Denied.

81 have pleaded with your dead father:
! have pleaded with your wife; now l in
tend to lay the case before your mother"
''If you ge to my mother I'll kill you,
The first speaker was Mrs. Meta Wrede,
mother of a family of children ranging
in ages from to 2S. The threatening
retort which followed her strange state
ment was made, so she claims, by DR..
Frank B. Robinson, son of the late DR..
Luke Robinson.
After making the alleged threat, DR..
Robinson, according to Mrs. Wrede, drew
an ugly-looking dirk from his pocket and
threatened to use it if she carried out her
intention of bearing tales to his mother.
The stormy interview took place at the
home of Mrs. Wrede, at 2026 Pine street,
about fortnight ago, in the presence of
her three daughters, Birdie and Edith.
charming girls of IS and q years, and
Mrs Millie Pierce, who is only a few
years older. DR.. Frank Pierce, Mrs.
Wrede's son-in-law was also present. The
row had been brewing for some two years
and was occasioned, so Mrs. Wrede states,
by DR.. Robinson'S undue attentions to her
daughter Edith.
At the elimination of the scene Mrs.
Wrede made her escape to another .por-
ton of the house, where she remained
until the next morning. Then DR.. Robin
son, she claims, remained at the house
also until the next day. Then Mrs. .SWrede
gathered up her belongings and took ref
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09

uge with friend at 41S Golden Gate ave-
nue.. where she is still staying.
Edith Wrede, Mrs. Millie Pierce, the
latter's husband and DR.. Robinson, are
very much disturbed over the sensational
allegations made by Mrs. Wrede. They
all freely admit, however, that quarrel
occurred at the Wrede home, in the heat
of which some burning words were BAN
died back and forth, but they strenuously
deny that DR.. Robinson threatened to
take Mrs. Wrede's life. She ordered DR..
Robinson to leave the house, they say but
knife.
The day after Mrs wrede left her home
she disposed of the furniture, carpets and
household fixtures, leaving the handsome
two-story structure as bare as Mother
Hubbard's cupboard. The daughters are
deeply incensed at their mothers actions,
and DR.. Robinson continues to be a regu-
lar visitor at Edith Wredes desolate
home.
When seen yesterday afternoon by a
Call reporter Mrs. Wrede was still very
much wrought up over the affair. At first
she was reluctant to furnish the details
concerning her quarrel with DR.. Robin
son, but finally she made the following
"Dr Frank Robinson. although he is a
married man, has been keeping company
with my daughter for period of two
years, during which time he has been a
street His visits were extremely dis
tasteful to me. / knew he had loving
wife and two children, and did not fancy
his making love to Edith, and more
than once I requested him to keep away.
He paid little heed to my wishes, and for
that matter neither did Edith. She loved
him blindly. and all my pleadings with
her were in vain. She remained away
from home, when she first became ac-
quainted with DR.. Robinson, for several
days at time. When she would return /
always scolded her, but she was of age
and thought she was able to take care of
herself.
THE doctor kept coming to the house
and finding that my protestations had no
effect / finally decided to tell his father,
the late DR.. Luke Robinson, and accord
ingly did so. He expressed great sorrow
at his sons waywardness, and promised
to do what he could to put stop to the
Irritation.
II don't know what passed between
father and son, but at any rate DR.. Rob-
inson did not stop paying court to Edith
Things went on and Edith. left home
again. 1 then decided to tell Mrs. Rob-
inson of her husbands unfaithfulness. I
called on her and asked If the doctor. was
at home. She told me that her husband
had not been home for several nights. 1
told her Of his behavior with my daughter
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09

best to digest the document and then lis
ten knowingly to the agents of the great
Supervisor Perrault was again on his
feet to protest against any reception OF
the agents of the water company. In
rault addressed Mr.. Phelps as ''his honor
and Immediately apologized for the SEEM
ing reflection. DR.. Perrault very solemn
statement of the Spring Valley Water
Company as submitted was in detail. Mr..
Kellogg replied that the document was
detailed statement generally whatever
that may mean. Mr. Kellogg added that
the company had not tabulated the cost
of lead pencils, but it's statement was in
intelligent consideration of the board.
Mr.. Kellogg's elucidation of the affair
had disturbing effect Several motions
were made, but the chairman recognized
one to adjourn. He put the motion, which
was carried by a vote of to 4. The board
then stood adjourned until tomorrow
its consideration of the wafer question.
The statement of the Spring Valley Water
Company, which was submitted last hight,
is of exceptional interest: In the docu-
ment there are several items that will
constitute the basis Of critical inquiry.
The company places its bonded indebted
ness at 81, ,275 ,0e0, of which 1900, 900 was
authorized on August 4, 1898, and 81 ,30O,-
600 subsequently issued. The revenue of
the company for 1893 is segregated as fol-
lows: Fixed rates. 1868. .473 15 meter rates,
H.
523 80; outside sources, S7275 10. Total rev
enue, 81, ,794 $50 10. Rents of new building
SIS 200; lands, $l5,275 95. Total rents, ;43,-
475 50.
xpenditures-Interest, $29, 1852 81; cou-
pCns, S50S, ,666 IS; eleven dividends, S765 500:
taxes in five counties, s131 ,2S2 a. Total ex-
penditure, S1,4S6.411 20, against S1,4l3,-
337 AZ in 1897.
:, Operating expenses-Pumping plants.
1892 O6S 10: Bald Hill and Locks Creek pipe
line, $15,5O1 10; Alameda pipe line. s754$ Is:
Lobos Creek, $780, San Andreas reser-
yoir, $734O a; Pilarcitos reservoir. s6431 SO;
Portola reservoir, $7S6 rs; Crystal SPRINGS
reservoir, $6745; Potrero Heights reser-
voir, $35S So; San Mateo stables, s537 96:
city reservoir, ST 606 81 CITY engine
S25 glS 81; city stables, $6539 81; pipe Yard
S3SO5 SO; main repairs. $34, ,9S7 o.; meter eX,
80 So; office, $15,59S Is; legal expense. s17'-
$50 S4 land, $6951 65; salaries. S4O. .3e9 eS.
bookkeeping. $l5.96S; engineers, $13.S2 IL.
inspectors, S10,S24; collections, S26 e62 "a,
$500 eApehse'
This represents a general expense of
stO,SSo more than in the previous wear. al
tnough the expense in other departments
was reduced by $14S14. Permanent inn
against $727,95 26 for 1897 -''
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09
GOOD HARD FIGHTING.
Bouts at the San Francisco Club That
Pleased One Thousand Spectators.

The San Francisco Athletic Club gave
its monthly fstic show last evening at
the clubrooms, on Sixth street, before a
large gathering of sports, with the fol-
lowing results: "Yank'' Callahan defeated
Johnson and Charley Vickers boxed six
rounds, which ended in draw. kid
McFadden os anticipating an easy game met
returned blow for blow and came very
near putting McFadden to sleep in the
fourth and fifth rounds. McFadden held
the winning cards. in the first, second and
clared the bout a draw, much to the dis
gust of McFadden. R. E. Woods, pupil
OF Professor Watson, stopped T. Herman
j. Jeffords, very promising heavy
weight, hammered Pat McIvinew so hard
for two rounds that the authorities in
decided In favor Of Jeffords. 2O5-pound
aspirant for honors.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09

III EYLER is dead. He died a
wv death as horrifying as ever
came to a living creature. In
an agony of distress or in the
satisfaction of the venom that was
in his nature he ate his right hind
leg off, and a bullet of mercy ended
his existence. Some say that Wey-
Ter preferred death to the fgnominy
of his name. Others insist that his
savage glutting was satiated upon
himself. Whatever the cause may
have been Weyler died early Mon
day morning at the Chutes.
Weyler was the premier hyena of
the zoo. He was the animal person
ifcation of savage cowardice and re-
ceived his name from some one who
had studied the Cuban war. Weyler
was but little larger than dog,
dull gray and striped black in color.
He had fangs of cruel whiteness and
a disposition invariably to show MS
teeth.
A few days ago the keeper of the
zoo noticed that Weyler had gone
lame. He limped and snarled and
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09

snapped at his mate in evident pain.
1t was impossible to apply remedies,
as Weyler did not take kindly to
ministrations of any sort. Day after
day he continued to limp, but as
time passed the expression Of his
brute eyes was one of anger rather
than Of pain. On Monday morning
the end came. When the keepers OF
the zoo approached Weyler's cage
they saw the hyena calmly eating
his leg. He had crunched flesh.
bones, hide and hair until only
bleeding stump remained.
The animal dreadful in its self
affiiction, could not be frightened
from its feast. The keepers shouted,
but the hyena was ,unmindful of
their cries. Other endeavors fall
ing, one of the keepers sent a bullet
into the animals brain and instantly
KILLED 1t. The incident has created
considerable comment, as 1t is ap-
parently without precedent. Mon
keys have been known to bite their
tails off in an ecstacy of pain. Rats
have gnawed at themselves when
trapped, but the hyena of the Chutes
is the first animal known to have at
tempted with evident satisfaction a
digestion of himself.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09
WANTED NEW YEAR MONEY.
Chan On, Highbinder, Arrested for
Viciously Assaulting and Rob-
bing All Ching.

Chan On, Chinese, was arrested last
night by Officer Samuels of the Chinatown
squad and charged at the California
street station with robbery.
Chan On is a noted highbinder and a
member of the Bon Ong Tong. 1t is al
legged by All Ching that when the latter
was In room at 10261a Dupont street with
two friends Chan On was concealed in the
hallway. Chan On saw one of the men
pay some money over to All Ching, and
as soon as they were gone slipped into the
room and struck All Ching a stunning
blow in the face and then rified his
pockets.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09

and she was sadly surprised When
Edith returned home again I told her that
l had been to Mrs. Robinsons
''The night the trouble occurred Dr.
Robinson and DR.. Robert Murphy called
at the house. After a heated quarrel 1
he refused to 90 Then I told him If he
did not keep away from my home, as a
last resort, would lay the matter be-
fore his mother. DR.. Robinson then flew
into a rage, and, quick as a flash, drew a
dirk from his pocket and threatened to
kill me If did. i was terror stricken for
the moment, and hastily made my escape
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09
CARRENo DUE TO-DAY.
The Much Belated Pianiste Sends q
Welcome Wire.

Teresa Carreno wired from Toano. New,
yesterday afternoon: Special train sent
out. All regular trains blocked. Left Og-
den $40 this, morning. Expect to arrive
about O'Clock Thursday night"
Madame Carreno left Denver last
Thursday night. and got stuck in the snow
at Salida. For three days she was block
AIDED and her piano recitals, announced
for three weeks in advance, had to be
abandoned. r. 24s,
She is to be rendered reception by the
Sorosis Club tomorrow evening-other-
wise she would have played. Her first re-
cital" will be given at the Metropolitan
Temple Saturday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock. Her final recital will be given
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09

G. F. Sharp swore to a complaint in
Judge Mogan's court yesterday for the
arrest of John Doe" an engineer on ono
of the Panama boats, on charge of
grand larceny. The engineer is accused
of stealing pair of diamond earrings
valued at $3.50, belonging to Laura Hill, 3l2
Stockton street
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09

The story of Luther Burbank's
wonderful success in breeding fruits
and flowers Is told in next Sundays
Call.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09
For a Change

Try any two 15c dishes. with small coffee. 25c,
at. Campfs, 1os-1os oFarrell St. opposite
Orpheum. and. you'll not be disappointed
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-09

The famous old JESSE MOORE WHISKY is
recommend by physicians for family and
medicinal use because 1t is pure.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-14
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT,
On the death of our De-
ceased Brother w. F.
Aux.

WHEREAS, The Great Ruler of
the Universe has in His infinite
wisdom removed from our midst
our worthy and esteemed brother
Wallace f. Aux, and
WHEREAS, Tho intimate rela-
tions held during his time with
us we, the members of Elbert
Lodge No. Sc, |. o. o. F., of
which he was member, make it
fitting tribute that we record our
appreciation of him; therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That with deep sy M
pathy to the afflicted relatives and
friends of the deceased brother,
we express an earnest hope that
even SO great bereavement may
be overruled, and be it further
RESOLVED, That these resolu-
tons be spread upon the minutes
of the lodge and u copy be given
10 the deceased brothers. family,
and that a copy be sent to THE
ELBERT COUNTY TRIBUNE for pub
lication.
ALLEN CARNAHAN,
A. G. PUTNAM,
+. N. LA VEIL,
Committee.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-14
FUNERAL OF WALLACE AK.

ihe funeral of Mr.. w. F. Aux
on Friday last was one of III. mos,
largely attended and impressive
ceremonies ever held in Elbert
a great many friends and acquaip.
.ances came from abroad and the
handsome casket was liter.Ilv
covered with beautiful flowers,
r,Dert Lodge of Odd Fellows. of
which Mr.. Aux was an bonore,l
member, was In charge and sent
y beautiful set piece of three links
,a w, red white and blue flowers.
nii burnsides and many Others
sent appropriate tokens in delicate
emolems of flowers. Elizabetb
and hlowa Odd Fellows, LEADING
men of their towns. were present
anu assisted in the impressive
ceremonies. Rev. Heltman do
il'ered the discourse in the church
ana Mr.. Aux's brothers in the
oruer conducted the ceremony
at the close. The church was
crowded TO its utmost capaoitv
win friends and relatives, and the
procession reached from town IN
cemetery. His remains were tend
erly laid to rest in the beautiful
Aux lot, beside his father and
mother.