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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
MR.. BOBBITT is WELL,
Many Runors as to Causes Leading u,
!; to His Rash Deed

Many Rumors as to Causes Leading up
!; to His Rash Deed.
Mr.. Thomas b. Bobbitt, the young
man who, made an attempt at self-de-
struction at his boarding house the
New Barnes Hotel, Monday night by
taking an overdose Of morphine, was
Well enough to resume his work yes
terday
There 'have been rumors going the
rounds as to why Mr.. Bobbitt should
havesmade the rash attempt No take his
own life, but the most plausible one
is said to be connected with a young
lady s4of Hampton. In fact several OF
his intimate friends claim to know that
the young man was very much in love
with a young lady here, whom ruq1or
has it, thought well! of the young man,
but would not consider him other than
a friend.
Mrs. Bobbitt the young mans moth
er, arrived in Hampton yesterday morn
ing and was very much gratified at
finding her son as being we'll enough vo
go to his business.
Mr.. Bobbltt has been very success
full in his work here. and up to the
breaking out OF sthe yellow fever at the
Home his business was first class.
teltlay that Mr. Robbirt, before taking
the drug. left a note directing an in
surancc agent to deliver a policy which
ME held in an insurance company, to a
friend.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY
Discussed at the Meeting OF the Cabinet
Yesterday.
lRV TELEGRAPH.

tI3y Telegraph.)
WASHINGTON, Oct 24.-At tho cab
met meeting today the most important
topic discussed was the condition of
the treasury il its relation to the.
S:ringencE of the money market. Moth
ing Will be done at present to relieve
the situation as it is believed that in the
natural course Of events the heavy war
expenditures will reduce the large sur
plus in the treasury.
The cabinet decided to day to allow
vessels purchased by American citizens
to engage in Philippine inter-island
trade. Under the laws of the United
states foreign vessels cannot engage in
coastwisc trade and as all the trading
vessels in the Philippines flew the
Spanish tag much embarra ssnent re-
suited. Many of these vessels have now
PASSED into American hands and the
secretary Of war will shortly issue an
order permitting them to fly the Amer
lean flag and enjoy all the privileges OF
American register.
Information was placed before the
cabinet. showing that about 800 negroes
employed by government contractors
at Key West had been thrown out Of
their jobs by the yellow fever at that
point and that many of them We're in
destitute circumstances owing to the
suspension Of work. The contractors
will be notified that they must resume
operations, at least to the extent Of en-
ploying these men.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
LETT ONLY THREE.
Mr.. "A. J. Gilbert's Hen Roost Suffers
at the Hands Of Thieves

Mr.. -. J. Gilbert's Hen Roost Suffers
at the Hands Of Thieves.
Thieves entered the chicken house Of
MIR. A. j. Gilbert, who resides in East
End, some time during Monday night
and carried all the fine fowls owned by
that gentleman away. The chickens
We're fine ones and when Mr.. Gilbert
Went to his hen house he was some what
amazed to find that only three lone
some Chicks remained in the place
The matter has been reported to the
police
The hen house of Mr.. Jorn Johnson
was also entered Monday night, but
some one must have scared them away,
as they left just after pricing open
the door.
For several months there has been a
gang OF thieves operating in the West
End, but it now appears as if they
have changed their hunting grounds 10
the opposite section Of the city.
Many Of the Inhabitants Of the East
End have banded themselves together
for the purpose Of keeping a sharp
lookout for any unwelcome visitors
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
REAL ESTATE MOVE,
HAMPTON

HAMPTON
House and lot on Washington street
OH car line. East End. $l,500; $500 cash
the rest easy.
House and lot on Mallory avenue, all
modern improvements. IS, 500
House and lot on Mallory avenue,
$500.
Lot on Queen street near King, s12, OoO
Lots at Hamilton station, 500 to $500
House and lot, five rooms West End,
$500 cash.
Good Business stand on Queen street
rents for S4O 81. 500
House and lot and two lots on car
me west End 81 200
Homes 70 rent: farms to let.
-PHOEBUS.-
House and three lots on Mallory
street on easy terms. s., 800
A place of business cheap on Mellon
street, good stand.
House and lot Hope street ;. 81, 800
House and lot Poplar avenue :. $3.50.
House and lot on car line near Klon-
dlke avenue ...........$ 81, 800
terms easy.
House and lot near Half Way Switch,
81, 800
Houses to rent; farms to let
c. c. HAMILTON,
Real Estate Agent.
King street. Hampton, Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25

Board Of Directors Reelected and Other
Important Business Tran sacted.

(?E T"lcgraphD
RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 24.-The an
nual meeting of the stockholders OF the
Chesapeake ana Ohio Railway 60. was
held here to-day. The annual report of
the president was approved and the old
board OF directors We're unanimously
reelected. 4 special meeting Or the
stockholders held later. for the purpose
OF authorizing the company to aid in
the construction OF the Cireenbriar rail
way line. which leaves the main line OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio at Caldwell
station and runs north along the Green
brer river for about 100 miles to Forks
OF Greenbrier, in Pocahontas county,
w. Va. where it is expected it Will con-
meet with the West Virginia Central
and Pittsburg Railway and thus give
a shorter and more convenient access
70 northwestern Virginia and the lakes.
from Richmond and other Virginia
Joints. The line Will also develop I,
large lumber and cattle country which
is now without rail communication.
The stockholders unanimously passed
the necessary resolutions and adjourn
ed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
LADIES ELECT OFFICERS,
Kecoughtan Literary Circle Reorgan-
ize for the Winter.

kecouglrtan Literary Circle Reorgan-
ize for the Winter
kecoughtan Literary circle, an or
ganization which has been the source
Of much pleasure and many pleasant
hours 70 the ladies OF Hampton has
again been rcorganizel for the winter,
and will hold its regular weekly meet
ing on Tuesday of each week at the
nome of L member.
Yesterday the circle met at this. resi-
dencr Of Mrs. w. H Worthington on
King street. when they took up the
work for the winter. The evening
WAS prntitaby spent.
The most Important business trans
acted yesterday Was the election Of OFF,
GERS for THE ensuing term which re-
suited as follows:
Presidrnt-NIrs. G. H. Hewins.
First Vice resident-Miss Noble 1.
Hope.
Second vice-Presilent-Nt Mrs. w. II.
Worthington.
Secretary-!Aliss Jessie Thompson.
Treasurer-Miss H w Howe.
New members Were elected as fol-
lows: Mrs. Harry Parker Mrs. Geo
Blackmore, Mrs. Frank Small ana Miss
Marie Mugler.
The meeting next week will be held
at the residence of Miss Howe The
subject selected fer discussion is Kate
Douglass Wiggin."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
Boring Sea Controversy,
-(Ey- Telegraph.)

LONDON. Oct 24-Russia ut has
been learned by the Associated Press
mas 1T last agreed to arbitE,te with
the United States the claims resulting
from the seizure OF Sealers an the Der
ing Sea. which have been pending for
about eight years.
\ protocol between the two govern
I1lents has been drawn up and the. tina!
lo1tnalrtleS are expected to be corlr1u-
ded NEXT month ana the arbitration will
probably take the form Of the Venezue-
Ian court.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
SAD DEATH OF A LITTLE ROY

"a SAD DEATH OF A LITTLE BOY.
Reginald Whiting Wright, the fifteen
months old child of Mr.. and Mrs. ". B.
Wright. of Pensacola. Fla, died yes
terday morning at the Sherwood Hotel,
Ord Point. where Mrs Wright. With her
sister. Miss Hyler. has been spending
several weeks. The little boys death
was due 10 pneumonia. which he con-
tracted shortly after the arrival of his
mother at Old Point. The remains Of
the little child We're prepared for bur
ial by Messrs. r. (. Rees e. Co. the
undertakers OF this city. and last night
they We're sent to Pensacola for inter
ment
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25

morning that all the returns having
been received from the various districts
the result might now be adjudged OF to
some extent
lie is Of the opinion that the hide
pendent Democratic element in the Leg
iSlature will cut no figure.
Hon. r. G. Soutnall Commonwealth's
attorney OF Amelia county. is in the
City today. He reports things in good
shape in his district
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
DEATH OF MRS. VAUGHAN.

This Lovable Lady Passed Away at an
EARLY Hour Yesterday.
Mrs. Nora Vaughan, wife OF Mr.. tAl-
exander Vaughan. who is employed in
the Newport News shipyard. died at
the residence OF her parents, Captain
and Mrs. wv. T. Daougherty, in West
End, at 1870 O'Clock yesterday morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
MRS. DARE GAVE THE nosE

MRS. DARE GAVE THE DOSE.
In the mention OF Mr.. Seyter's mar
row escape from death By taking an
overdose Of strychnine at his boarding.
place near Buckroe Beach, it was stat
ed that il was accidentally administer
ed 10 him by Mrs. strengman Mrs.
Strengman says il should have been
stated that Mrs. Dare gave the medi-
cine. Mr.. Seyter us now all right.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
POLICE COURT

Johnson Falley, an Old soldier from
the Home, was taxed s4.25 in the Po-
ice Court yesterday morning for in
dulsing too freely with King Alcohol.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
DID NOT COMPLY WITH LAW.
Independent Candidates who Failed to
Give Proper Notice.

RICHMOND, Oct. 24.-secretarv Joe
Button, Of the State Democratic Com
Hlttee returned this morning from q
hurried trip to his home in Appomattox
and was busily engaged in his office
most of the day.
MT. Button has received official nOti-
hcation Of the candidates in all the Sen
atorlal districts and from all but six Of
the Legislative districts
This morning Mr.. Button was noti-
fed that Mr.. G. Ely, politics unknown,
WI! oppose Mr.. John NJ. Whitehead, the
regular Democratic nominee in Lee
county.
In Norfolk county w. E. Charlton
will oppose M. S. Newberne, Democrat
nc nominee. AS has heretofore been
stated. John w. Rotter. Republican, is
also running against Mr.. Newberne
FIVE NEGROES.
w. D. Laws, q colored Republican,
mas filed his name with the county
clerks Of Westmoreland and Northum-
berland, as q candidate against Mr.. G.
J. Gouldman. This makes five negroes
now in the field in various sections.
In Lunenburg county. there is no
nomination, but Captain Davis II. Love.
and DR.. J. W. Ellis, both Democrats.
are in the field.
The name Of Hardy Miles has been
certified to the clerk OF Cumberland
county as a candidate against Mr. E.
w. Hubbard His name, however, has
not been filed in the Buckingham Coun-
ty Court, and cannot, therefore, ap-
pear On the official ballot OF that coun-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
g. E. TRICE s co.

Successors to J. w. Blackmore)
KING STREET. OPPOSITE POST
OFFICE.
Business Phone, 81 Res. Phone, ASA
Dealers in Hay, Grain, Ship Stuff. Gro
cerles and General Commission Mer-
chants, Country Produce Bought
at Cash Prices.
Contracting and Stevedorng Work,
Excavating, Express and Trans
fer Business.
Also agent for Adams Express Co.
10-13-1m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
HAMPTON.

House and lot on Elm avenue ....$1,s 800
Double house and lot on Mallory
SG1ScL 0UU
House and large lot on King
street ..................... ~. 5000
Lots 40x120 In West End from $500
to ................... $50
House and lot, 84x225, on water :. 2,40o
House and lot on Franklin street :. 1,40O
House and lot on Armstead ave-
nue. .............. ................. 4,50O
A good truck farm With good out
buildings, q bargain If sold quick.
PHOEBUS.
Lots at Klondyke ..................S 200
House and lot near Barnes Cor
ner ................. ........... $50
House and lot near Mallory street, TOO
business stand on Mellen street ;. 2,400
Four cottages and lots Cat bargain)
N1ne-room house and lot on Cur.
ry street 81. 800
Houses for :ent in Hampton. Phi )ebus
and vicinity.
p y PHILLIPS,
Phone 30 Hampton Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
THE SAME TpOI7RrE

In Alexandria city and county the
same thing has occurred. The name OF
John Fl. Lot has been certified 10 the
clerk of the Hastings Court Of A!exan-
dria city as a candidate against Hon.
Frank Hume. but the clerk OF the Al
eXandra County Court has not been
notified OF his candidacy.
Chairman j. Taylor ElIyson said this
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
BARGAINS IN REAL ESTE
For Sale.

For Sale.
lots and house. River View, rents
$40 per month, $1,000
Lot on Queen street, between King
street and bridge, good business loca-
ton.
Lot on Chapel street, West End, COX
loo: one door from car line. Terms
easy, 5000.
House and lot, Holt street. Terms
easy, $50
Lots in Newport News. Write for
terms and location
Farms and lots in all sections OF Eliz-
abeth City and Warwick counties.
J. V. RICKFORD,
Hampton, Va.
Phones 4s and 3.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-25
PUTS FLESH o.,
Thin PE0PL. J:

SoHNSoN'S DYSPEPSIA CURE
Scientific untal1ng and Permanent Remedy for Dyspepss
Indigestion and all Stomach and Nerve froubIes
Jas Stariu. OF St. Paul. MINI, says: 1T had
Always hns oesn thin and emaciated; appetite good.
, w. ,oou olo tot seem TO nourish me and had
commenced GH.lu to take Johnsons Dyspepsia Cure.
nave now been taking it two months, have
gained hfteen pounds and am still increasing. II
u wonderful medicine for weak and run down
people" Large Boxes. l0c. Csc anc SOC.
FOR SALE 81
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
HIGH COMPLIMENT
Banquet at the Florence Complimentary
to Prof Philips

Yesterday evening the students of the
Massey Business college gave a banquet
at the Florence hotel in honor of Prof. w.
N. Philips, formerly of this city, but now
manager of the Massey Business college at
Montgomery. This is a high compliment
and shows the high esteem of his former
students here.
Professor Philips began the study of
shorthand October 16, 1895, and in less than
three months was rendered the principal
ship of the shorthand department, Column
bus, Ga.,-thus beginning one of the most
successful careers as a shorthand instruc-
tor
Recognizing his superior ability as an i'm
parter of the beautiful art (shorthand)
1t was deemed advisable to promote him to
broader field of labor, therefore he came
to Birmingham September 20, 1897 After
eighteen months of most remarkable sue
cess he was again promoted, to the regret
but yet the qualification of his students-to
whom he always endears himself-as man
ager of the Massey Business college, Mont
gomery, Ala.
He has recently been elected a charter
member of the National Stenographers
association; also committeeman for the
state of Alabama for said association. he
is of national reputation, a contributor to
many magazines, foremost in his profession
and without doubt the finest instructor or
shorthand in the south. He is now author
of shorthand text under press, and has
the best wishes of all who know him, es-
peciaily his students (of whom they are
justly proud for future prosperity.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
TUSCALOOSA
Well Caves in on Colored Man-Mar-
riage Announcement

Tuscaloosa, November 1S.-(Special.) "A
distressing accident occurred yesterday at
the home of City Engineer Finnell. Ned
Combs, a coolred man highly esteemed in
Tuscaloosa by all classes, was engaged in
cleaning out a well. He went down in the
well in the morning and never came out
alive The walls began to cave in, and be-
fore he could be rescued he was buried to
a depth of several feet. 1t was several
hours before the body was recovered.
Combs was an honest, industrious negro
and his untimely death is deplored by
many.
s. B. Stribling, of Louisiana, has entered
the law class of the university. The law
classes now have more than forty members
and the number is increasing.
8. c. Weatherford has issued cards to the
marriage of his daughter, Miss Laura
Weatherford, to Parke Williams. The cere-
mony will occur Tuesday afternoon, No
vember 49, at the home of the brides
father.
Mr.. Darnelle, father of Mrs. Harmon,
died here on the 18th at the age of 91s he
was highly esteemed in this city. Mr..
Harmon is connected with the Mobile and
Ohio railroad.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
A LETTER TO AGUINALD0.

Don Emilio Aguinaldo. Commander, Pres
ident, Chairman of the Convention, Ma
jor General, Chief OF Police, Sunday
School Superintendent, and the Whole
Push of the Philippine Islands.
Dear Sir-Lest 1t should slightly shock
you to receive letter from one so haugh-
ty and reserved as myself, will at once
put you at your ease by assuring you that
the late election in Kentucky has caused
a good portion of the royal blood in my
veins to curdle up and show an incina-
ton to mix with Plebeian people who dis
play pardonable fondness for hog-jowl
and collards, and wear plug-hats and
sweaters at funerals. The fact is, my DEM
ocratic colleague, since the November
landslide I've grown lonely enough, as a
democrat, to associate with anybody.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19

abstemiousness-and still Is by the unin-
formed-is the durnkennest on earth, or at
least of record. Mr.. Bloch, in investigating
the fitness of the various European powers
for future war, cola ted the figures and
found that while SO Austrians, 40 Germans.
As Englishmen, AZ Italians, and 50 Russians
to the million died from the effects of drink,
the number of Frenchmen was IS, or all
most twice that of any other nationality.
The only approach to the alcoholic excess
of the Gaul was that of his brother, the
Belgian whom drink kills at the rate Of
76 to the million.
Moreover, in-the consumption of spirits
these closely related nations were the only
ones to show an increase in the consump-
ton in the period of twenty years. Mr..
Bloch found that 100 Russians drank So
verda leach verda equaling 2.70 gallons) OF
spirits in 1868 and 20 in 1888; every 100 AUS
TRANS 80 in 1868 and 20 in 1888; every 100
Germans "a and SO in the respective years,
and every 100 Englishmen "a and e. But
France, which was still abstemious in
the last days of the empire, fairly took 10
besotting itself under the republic.
Its consumption rose from 20 verda hun
bred, the lowest in Europe. to 81, almost
the highest simultaneously the Belgian
of 25 to IS, the very highest.
1t Is probable that the present increase in
British drinking Is due to the simultaneous
increase in prosperity. As Mr.. Blooms WI
der view of the field proves, there Is no abb
normal alcoholic appetite In the country.
But the surprising leap In the French con-
sumption seems to show a change In ma
dional character. LIBERALIZATION Is indi-
Gated, the wordngman's former stimulus
of light wine evidently having been dis
placed to a great extent by absinthe and
decoctions sold as brandy.
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ALCOHOLISM INCREASING
Mr.. Bloch Finds the French the Drunk
enest People in Europe.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
Nervous Britons are worrying again about
the quantity of liquor they drink. The
Lancet calls the figures showing the in
crease in deaths from chronic alcoholism
'.disgraceful and disastrous" The country
Is shocked to find that 1t never drank so
much whisky before in its life as last year
one gallon a head If corresponding de-
crease dn gin were shown, We in this coun-
try would call the Americanizng of the
rational appetite tor spirits an improvement
in taste and contribution to health.
But the British Isles are not the part of
Europe which are most concerned al the
ravages of the rum demon. Among the
many signs of decadence in France is the
fact that the nation whose people used to
be held up to all others as example Of
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
LETTER no MRS. PINkHAM NO. s4.e6sl

LETTER TO MRS. rIEkHAM NO. s4.e63l
81 had Inflammation and falling
of the womb, and Inflammation of
ovaries, and was in great pain. l took
medicine prescribed by a physician,
but 1t did me no good. At last heard
of Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and after using it faithfully 1
am thankful to say am a well women.
would advise all suffering women to
seek advice of Mrs. Pinkham. Mrs
G. 81. CHAPPELL, GRANT PARK, Ill.
For several years my health was
miserable. / suffered the most dread
full pains, and was almost on the verge
of insanity. I consulted one of the
best physicians in New York, and he
pronounced my disease fbroid tumor,
advising an operation without delay,
saying that it was my only chance for
life. Other doctors prescribed strong
and violent medicine, and one said
was inourable, another told me my
only salvation was galvanic batteries,
which I tried, but nothing relieved me.
One day friend called and begged me
to try Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. began its use and took
several bottles. From the very first
bottle there was a wonderful change
for the better. The tumor has disap.
peared entirely and my old spirits have
returned. Heartily recommend your
medicine to all suffering women.
Mrs. VAN CLEFT, 416 SAUNDERS AVE-,
JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS. N. ].
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
THE LYCEUM
Dr. Conwell Will Preach at First Bap-
fist Church Tonight

"Acres of Diamonds" was the subject of
DR.. ConwelPs great lecture at the opera
house last night. He charmed and eeotrl-
fled his audience for nearly two hours. No
greater lecture has ever been furnished
by the lyceum bueau. Wit, wisdom and
good humor characterized the lecture from
start to finish.
DR.. d. B. Gray, who introduced the
speaker, announced that had persuaded DR..
Conwel to preach for him at the First
Baptist church tonight Services begin
promptly ait 7:30. In order ito secure seats
persons should be at the church by Ills
o'clock. DIR. Conwell will speak on "The
Institutional Church." the most conspicu-
Gus of which in the United States is und-
der his charge.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
OPELIKA
Erwin Discharged for Sending Money
to Auditor Hunter

Opehka, November 1S.-(Speclal. flames
A. Erwin, who for twenty years has been
the agent of the Atlanta and West Point
and Western Railway of Alabama at West
Point, was discharged yesterday on account
of having remitted money to Auditor
Thomas ]. Hunter, of the road, who week
ago stole $4,000 and disappeared. 1t is
thought that numerous other discharges
will follow, and wholesale decapitatdon is
expected at once.
The Atlanta and New Orleans short lines
former auditor is now in the penitentiary,
and a singularly unfortunate state of af-
fairs seems TO ATTEND them.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
-s7T--------~
SLOSS-SHEFFIELD COMPANY
in New York-Haas and
Rucker Directors

New York. November 1S.-The sloss-
Sheffield company was organized today by
the election of a board of directors, includ-
ing Joseph Bryan, president of the Rich
mond Locomotive Works, Richmond, Va
Sol Haas, of Birmingham, Ala; e. w.
Rucker, Birmingham, Ala; Frederick W.
Scott, of Richmond.
The company has an authorized capital OF
$40, 900 and $2,2OO,OOO cash paid in for the
purpose of paying for properties outside OF
the present company and for the. develop
ment of coal and iron properties.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-19
HuntsvilIe,s Electric Railway

Huntsville, November 1S.-(Special)-Ih
boilers of the power house OF the electric
railway will be completed this week, and
additional machinery for the plant is ex-