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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
JUST WHAT YOU WANT.

MT John a. Morris is advertising Il
royal blue serge suit the best made.
which he offers for $40 and Sl2 suit.
See his adj
A.. j. Phillips tells YOU that this is
ms bargain week. Various bargains are
offered for the week. Look at the list
OF prices and call TO see them.
Emmett Deans will have a special
sale tomorrow of French organizes.
etc. fans and goods that are too mum
erOus TO mention. See ad.
The Brandt Co. tells you all about
their stock for this week. They offer
the iinest and best made clothing in the
lnirket-prices lower than elsewhere.
oee al. The shoe department Is com
piete Here all grades. colors and quail
tiles can be found. Prices to suit the
times.
Noah's Ark offers some wonderful at
fractions for the week See what he
tells you. Bargains OF all kinds are
round there. See his ad. and call and
get something that he advertises.
MIR. 70. l.. Dashiell has Il column of
interesting matter in this issue. 1t is
headed Going a Il Song If You want
a home. his story will interest Won
lie VIII build you a house and protect
1t afterward with good insurance.
Attention is called to ad. OF NJ. Ros-
enoaum in which he announces tina, no
is selling out to close business. and
that goods can be purchased far n,,,rh
less than cost.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
ENTERTAINMENT AT WRIGHT
MEMORIAL.

The May Queen" festival. which was
such marked success at the Presbyte-
rian chapel on last Thursday night I'M
der the direction of Mrs. Nicholson, will
be repeated at Wright Memorial Sun
day school on next Friday evening, the
Goth instant. commencing at o'clock.
for the benefit of the Sunday school
building of Wright Memorial Church.
The same young people who took part
in its presentation at the Presbyterian
chapel will again be on hand to make
success of its production at Wright
Memorial and it is anticipated that
there will be a large audience to hear
them. Come early and encourage the
children, and while you are enjoying
yourselves incidentally be helping to
pay the debt on the Sunday school
building.
The price of admission will be 10
cents. Cream served after the enter
tainment at the cost of 10 cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
a SLoOP ROBBED.

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock
the cabin of the sloop SYLVAN. which
was moored in the slip at the foot of
London street, was entered and robbed
OF Il quantity of wearing apparel,
among which was Il new chcv!ot suit
Of mems clothing. a coat. vest and n
pair of tan shoes.
The crew and a. number OF truck
hands who had been brought 10 the city
on the vessel had not left the slooa
more than a half hour before she was
visited by thieves, with the result
stated.
Entrance was gained by pushing open
the cabin door, which in broad day
light. with the activity usual in that
vicinity at that hour of the day. was n
bold piece OF business.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
LATEST NAVAL INTELLIGENCE

LATEST NAVAL INTELLIG ENCE.
Lieutenant f. Swift, ordered to the
Pensacola navy yard.
Lieutenant T. Swift's sick leave ex-
tended to June @
Chief Engineer A. C. Leonard, de-
toched from duty at the New York
navy yard and ordered to duty Mt New
London, Conn.
Chief Engineer G. Cowie, ordered to
Morris Heights for duty at the Gas
and Engine Company's works.
Chief Engineer G. a. Carr, ordered TO
Newport News in connection with the
Kentucky.
Lieutenant C. N. Atwater, detached
from the Naval Academy and ordered
to the Monongahela
Ensign II. J. Ziegmeir, detached from
the Annapolis and ordered to the In
diana.
Passed Assistant Paymaster r. Hat
ton, ordered to duty at the New York
navy yard
These officers have been promoted:
L.eutenantS G.. Danforth. w. j. Ter
hume and w. S. Crosley; Lieutenant
Commanders ]. p. S. Lawrence. w. b.
Caperton, G. S. Willets. Il. It. Walllng,
Il. NJ Potts, T.. T. Warburton. F. III.
EIdridge, L. c. Burgdorff. Il. T. Free
man, w. n. Little, w. f. Worthing-
ton, f. II. Bailey, II. NJ. Hodges. w.
Al. Parks. c. NJ. Stoney. II. NJ Doyle,
NJ. l.. Wood, f. Il. Beatty A. Sharp. f..
E Fletcher. w. S. Hughes. n. r.. Ush-
er, c. Laird. G. NJ. WINSTON, w. G.
Cutler, Y. Noel. 7. S. II. Reeves. II. T.
Colaver S. Potts. a. V. Name A. b.
Canaga, w. c. Eaton. Il. j. Dorm, w.
X. n. Roonex ]. w. Roller and C. B..
Ransom.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
A PAINFUL ACCIDENT

Yesterday morning about 1870 o'clock
Mr. John Ocrtly while WORKING on n
new mousse. which is being erected in
iark view for Nj. II. T. Jones. had
the misfortune t. fail from IN. een r
folding to the ground. receiving paiuruI
injuries. DIR. George II. Carr was sum-
moned. and upon examination tina. ,san-
ticman found that his paticn, had si:s-
tanned several bruises about the body.
III conjunction with severely sprainod
shoulder 1t Will therefore. be several
days before MIR. Oertly can resume
work.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

IN this tribunal yesterday the follow
ing business WAS transacted:
c. y. White qualified IS suarGien of
{. Corbin. white. under Il years Of age.
and Henry 7. White. over If years of
age, orphans of John r. White Il. ].
Jones was surcr% in the sum of 5000.
a retail liquor license was granted TO
y. ). Lambert from June LIST 10 do bus
mess on Chestnut street. Berkley.
commonwealth vs. Rober, Wilson,
burglary. found guilty and verdict
rendered iiXing his punishment at .
yeors in the nenitcntiary. Motion for a
new trial made and continued TIL The
29th instant.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

this afternoon, Will be postponed un-
til next Sunday afternoon on account OF
Mr.. Johnson's funeral, which is to be
held in that church.
A sorrel horse is advertised for sale
in for sale column. For particulars see
ad.
Mary Williams was locked up in the
county Jail last night on the charge of
cursing and abusing County Officer
VIM. +. Whitehurst.
Hon. Joseph L. Lawless arrived in the
city last night to pay flying visit to
his parents.
Frank Beale, alias Victor Eppes, who
finished six months term i'll the coun-
ty Jail yesterday, was turned over to
the authorities of Princess Anne coun-
ty to answer the charge of housebreak-
ing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
SECOND FLOOR VICTORIOUS.

The tie game of baseball which was
played between the clerks of the second
and third floors of the Seahoard Air
Line on last Saturday. was decided yes
terday afternoon at Columbia Park.
when the second floor was victorious by
a score Of 30 To Z. The features of the
game were the splendid pitching of
Randolph and the heavy batting of the
second floor bows. who used up three
pitchers of tho third floors team. Bat
teries: Second Fioor-Randolph. Flour
noy and Peters. Third Flnor-O'Con-
ner, Rem. Robinson and Ashworth.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

+. Il. Dumyillc and others 10 S. l..
CAST. lot with appurtenancea. situated
on the north side of County street. $50
feet east of Middle street; $1,000: city.
Nathan ulman and wife and others
to c. L. Old and r.. e Truitt. lot on
Main street. Berkeley; $500; county.
Core. ]. Hcrricl< and husband to J.
l.. Giles. lot with buildings on west
side OF Cottage Toll-bridge road. be-
ing lot No. ! on Sciher: plan: $500:
county.
White. six acre tract on the Gallbcrry
road. Deep Creek Magisterial District:
$125: county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
B. Y. p. u. NrEI,,r1No.


ms afternoon at $50 o'clock the
Young Peoples Union of Court street
BAPTIST Church will hold their regular
monthly meeting in the main audience
room. The following program viii be
rendered. The public in cordially in
vited to be present:
Hymn As ...... Blessed Assurances"
rrayer ............. BY the President
scripture Lesson.
solo ............ Miss Lee II. Wellener
Hymn 249-"Saviour Wash Me in
the Blood" ..........
Collection.
Messrs. Pritchard. Allen. Graves ana
PritChard.
Audress-Rev. s. &. hatcher. of thu
Queen Street NJ. l.. Church. Nor
folk
Miss Martin and H. \. Hutchins
LYNN 256.. Onward Christian Soldiers,
81" -....... .......-........ Select ed
MIS- MIS- j. Wesley Gregory. of Norfolk.
LYNN 1866. when the Roll is Called"
Benediction.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
A JUvENILE FESTIVAL.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y NJ. C.
a. have secured the use of the Naval
Hospital Park for the big Juvenile
Festival they are arranging to have
next Saturday, May the 27th. They are
arranging n program that will prove in
tcresting to hundreds of children and
their parents. 1t will last from 3
o'clock in the afternoon until Z.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
--u.as~ PHILLIPS
NEXT WEEK A WEEK OF BARGAIN {!
ON 1ONDAY. THE USUAL COTSON SALE,
FROM 1890 TO HOO

200 pieces Mosquito Net. all colors.
full measure. special price for one week
only, 36c. piece.
French stripe Lace Curtains, new de-
signs. s1.9S-s9.47 pair.
SILK dot Dress Goods. light shades,
Soc yard.
Few pieces left-Taneta siIk-special
&c.
Nice line of French organdies, 2ac.
yard.
Nice line White P. KS. 1oc. to soc.
yard.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
HIS MIDDLE FINGER MANGLED

Yesterday afternoon about 2:30 o'clock
Mr.. George Mcpherson, an employee of
the Portsmouth Knitting Mills, had the
misfortune to have the middle finger OF
his right hand badly mangled by hav-
ing it caught between two gears. or
cog wheels, on a small carding machine.
MIR. Mcpherson walked to the office of
DIR. V. G. Culpepper, who dressed the
injuries sustained by Mr.. Mcpherson.
and amputated the finger at the first
Joint. Mr.. Mcpherson says he has been
employed in knitting mills for n period
of fourteen years and that is the first
time he ever met with an accident
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

Crimes, Battery. Virginia Volunteers.
Portsmouth Lodge No. 16. X. Of p.
Chesapeake Lodge No. 1850. K. OF H.
Board of Health. Council chamber
Tidewater Lodge No. &c. I. o. o. +.
Portsmouth Lodge No SO, b. p. o. E.
Benevolent Christian Union. charity.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
A srRAwBERRY FESTIVAL.

A strawberry festival and the follow
Ing very Interesting entertainment will
be given at the residence of Mrs. w.
II. Flemming. 1116 Washington street,
Thursday night, May 25th. at o'clock,
for the benefit of South Street Baptist
Church organ fund:
instrumental Solo ............. Selected
Mrs. Etheredge.
vocal SOlO OeleCleu
Miss Flo. Martin.
Recitation. Miss Evelyn Codd
Duet Selected
Miss EssIe Broughton and Miss
Blanche Flemming.
instrumental Solo ............ Selected
Miss Minnie Bailey.
Recitation Observation-Disclosures. Selected
Miss Amelia Robertson.
Vocal Solo ............ Mrs. Etheredge
instrumental Solo ............ Selected
Miss Eva Wilkins.
Recitation ........ "One Legged Goose"
Miss Aida Codd.
Vocal Solo ........... Reed Wilkins
Recitation ...... 1.-The Dead Dollie"
Miss Fannie Flemming.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Brown Bazaar
HIGH STREET, Cor. Middle.
Crowded with Bargains.


Another lot of those Sea
Island Percales, the 12Hc.
kind at SC. a yard, 1000 yards.
Over so different patterns will
be shown tomorrow.
&c. for Sc. quality Dress
Lawns.
1Oc. for 4O-incn wide White
India Linen.
SOC. for 81 inch wide India
Silks all shades. The right
kind Of silks for waists.
zoe. for 121lc. quality Fig
ured Organdy Lawns.
25c. for newest design Belt
Buckles. worth SOC.
1Oc. for set Of ; Gold Plated
Beauty Pins.
15c. for long Tortoise Shell
Pompadour Combs.
25c: for fast color Turkey
Red Table Damask.
soc. for handsome White
Lawn Shirt Waists.
39c. for soc. quality Globe
CorSets.
CSC. for 1o-yard piece of
Birds Eye Draper.
39c. for Ladies' Night
Dresses, worth soc.
Csc. for Ladies' Night
Dresses, worth CSC.
12Hc' for Corset Covers
trimmed with edging.
100. for handsome Embroid-
cred Corset Covers, worth
CSC.
12Hc. for Children's Waists
made of Bleached Jeans.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

We keep every shape Of collars Let
us sell you your collars. Chas. Il. Wei
ton & Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

nv ANTED-CTTENP FOR CASH ONE
w light Single horse Truck and Har-
ness. Address at once. ''TRCCK." care
Virginian-Pilot Office. Portsmouth. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

wv ANTED-A POSITION AS COM
w panion or Dressmlkcr to lady
visiting mountains or seaside for the Sum
mer: Salary no object. Address for par
tlcnlars. MISS b." Portsmouth Office
II
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

& TOLEN-wAVERLY BICYCLE. NO
y 1880. Return to Il. f. Howell 4l2
Washington street and receive reward No
questions asked. mval-3,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

w ANTED-TWO OR THREE HOURS
w work on set of books each day or
light office work. Fest OF Norfolk and
Portsmouth references. "BOOKKEF.P-
Err" care this office. ry2l-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
heTChOnlS, HOnuIOCIuIeTS 0nd Professional Aen

Clean up your rubbish. it's all profit
We are doing an excellent work IN col
Letting old hard Accounts. Notes and
judgments. We collect everywhere For
particulars. call or address NJ. p
CLAUD. General Agent for the Inter-
state Commercial and Collection Agency
room Kim building. Portsmouth, Va
S. S. phone 1862 p. o. box l. Norfolk
address mylO-Im
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
DAUGHTERS or coNrEDERAcY.

The Daughters of the Confedcracy of
Portsmouth will have fetc champetrc
at Port Norfolk on Friday. May 70. \
variety of entertainment is in store A
dancing soiree. under the direction of
Miss Carrie Mccoy, will be given in
the pavilion from 6 to O'clock in the
evening. and good music will be fur
nishcd for dancing later in the even
ing. Refreshments will be served The
purpose of the organization commends
it and we besreak liberal patronage.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

w ANTED THREE GOOD CAN
W vassers can find employment by
addressing AGENT care OF the Ports
mouth office of the Virgin.an-Pilot. a
good opportunity to make some money.
myl9-3f
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Died.

Y OST-TAN COLLIE DOG. WHITE
IL breast. white feet and white tip on
nose neck and tail. Finder will please re-
turn TO T.. NJ. SANDY. Webster and Ann
street. IL
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

Big lot barred and striped Muslins
and Dimities, from sc. up.
Table Damask from 15c. to s1.35 yard.
Butterfly Belt Buckles. special 19c.
Mode de Paris Belt Buckles. lac.
New line Velvet and Leather Belts
A big lot figured Dimities. special
7lsc. yard.
Light weight fancy Corsets, 4sc.
100 pieces Lawn. special &c. yard.
Unmatchable bargains in Dress
Goods.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

g. HORT BOARD ENDS. 60 CENTS
- per load: long board ends, so cents
per load; long dry board ends, 60 cents
per load. Old phone 2l59. ]. c. SAILS
BURY mvi7-yc r. en- a.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
EXCELLENT SPECIAL MUSIC.

The following music will be rendered
at Court Street Baptist Church to-
night:
Quartette - Saviour. Breath nm
Evening Blessing $50.
Misses Flovian Martin. S. Kindred
Williams, Messrs. James f.. Dun
can and II. a. Hutchins.
Solo "One Swectly Solemn
Thought" Observation-Disclosures.
Miss s. Kindred Williams.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

II OR RENT--A DESIRABLE HOUSE
for family or boarding corner South
and Chestnut. Apply to y. 5. HODGES
ap30-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

w y II T. ID. POSITION AS
~ nurse In contagious diseases: have
had considerable an Rerience.-A ddTcgs
WM. COLEMAN. Phone 1859. or 1919 Lon
don street myi9-3;
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
DISSOLUTION,
Superior Musical Advantages.

With Mss NJ. Agnes CLAW IN T. Con.
sservatory OF Music and S. w. Va, Inst1
M iSuSner or Piano. Harmony. Theory and
,Sudio-l5 NORTH STREET. Park
Wv" aplG-sulNr
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
EYENTs TO.A1oRRoN.

Miss S. Kindred Williams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-12
Order OF Publication.

THE STATE or WEST VIRGINIA.
At rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court Of Berkeley County, the 9TH
day Of August, 1899.
Geo. Lommell and Harry Little, former
partners, trading under the firm name Of
Lommell & Little.
VS.. In Chancery.
Joseph Linthicum, Charles Lint+rrcum,
Edward Linthicum, Eliza Linthicum, Leo
nard Linthicum, Frank Linthicum, Leila
Linthicum, infant, Peter Nicklas, Adam
Nickas, and w. o. Nickias, partners.
trading under the firm name Of P. Nicklas
Bro. & Co, c. H. Miller, Chas. Farrin,
use Of c. II. Miller, NJ, g, Taber, w. H,
Pitsnogle and NJ G. Tabler, assignee Of
d. J. Sloan.
The object of the above suit is to con-
vene the lien creditors Of said defendant,
Joseph Linthicum, and to enforce against
the interest which said Joseph Linthicum
has in the real estate of which bis father,
John Nj. Linthicum, died seized and pos
sessed, the lien of a certain judgment OBJ
tanned by said plaintiffs against said Jo-
seph Linthlcum, on the 10th day of
August, 1891, before z. G.. Bartlett, a
Justice Of the Peace, for Berkeley County,
West Virginia, for S3375 and 81 40 costs
of suit, and it appearing on affidavit filed
in this suit, that the said defendant,
Charles Linthicum is a n-resident Of
this State, he is hereby required to appear
at the said Clerks office, within one
month from the 18th day of August 1899,
(the date of the first publication hereof,)
and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this matter.
L. DEW. GERHARDT, Clerk.
PITZER & LINDSAY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
8-I2-4t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-12
Order of Publication.

THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
AT rules held in the Clerks office of
the Circuit Court of Berkeley County,
the seventh day of August, 1899.
Peter Nicklas, Adam Nicklas and w.
O,Nicklas, partners, trading as 2. Nick
las, Bro. q Company.
VS.. : In Chancery.
Charles Linthicum, Edward Linthi-
cum, Joe Linthicum, Eliza LInthicum,
Leonard Linthicum, Frank Linthicum,
Leila Linthicum, an infant Geo. Lom-
nell and Harry Little, former partners,
trading as Lommel1 & Little G. II. Mil
Ter, Chas. Farrin, use G. H. Miller, NJ. G.
Tabler, w. H. Pitznogle, NJ. G. Tabler,
assignee of ID. j. Sloan.
The object of the above suit is to en-
force the liens of two judgments against
the interest of Charles Linthicum, in
the real estate mentioned in this cause,
being the same of which John~M. Lin
thicum died, seized and possessed, after
convention of his creditors. Said
judgments are for $40 90 and SO 90 costs,
and SO 80 and $500 costs, respectively,
and were rendered, the first, by j. S.
Trammel, a justice of Berkeley County,
West Virginia, on the Goth day of Feb
ruary, 1898. and the second by John w.
Martin, a justice of said county, on the
2Sth day of June, 1897, in favor of said
plaintiffs" And it appearing on aft
dayit filed in this suit, that the said de-
PENDANTS, Chas. Linthicum, Harry Little
and George Lommell, are non. residents
of this State, they are hereby required
to appear at the said Clerks office, with
in one month from the 18th day of Ars
gust, 1899 the date of the first publica-
tion hereof, and do what is necessary to
protect their interests in this matter.
l.. DE w. GERHARDT,
Clerk.
PITZER & LINDSAY,
S-12-4t Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-12
Falling Waters.

Weather is pleasant for fall blowing
Wrights keep to the right near Green's
burg and let the jug alone.
Mr.. V. c. Ditto, was the guest of Mr..
Adrian Millers near Newtown Sunday
last.
Messrs. Harry and William Miller who
were visiting friends in Warfordsburg,
Pa, returned home Monday.
Mr.. Elbow about Norma? You bet
ter watch X.
Miss Annie Miller, an esteemed young
lady, was visiting friends in Hagerstown
Md several days last week, and reported
a pleasant time on her return.
Preaching Sunday night at Failing
Waters, by Rev. Crump, at 7.3o p. m.
Mr.. Ray McIntire was the guest Of
Miss Alpha Miller, Sunday last, anc
Wednesday as well.
Mr.. ]. A. NJ. Ditto is appointed teacher
for the present term at Falling Waters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-12
Dispositions to Be Taken.

Dispositions will be taken the 18TH OF
August in the case of the State of West
Virginia They will be taken at various
points in the nothern part of the State
along the disputed territory. 1t is expect
be consumed in taking them. This case
is now pending in the Supreme Court of
the United States and will be submitted
at the fall term. The State of Maryland
will be represented by Attorney-General
Gather and Z. H. Sincell, and the State
of West Virginia by Attorney-General
Edgar p. Rucker and Messrs. Flournoy
and Smith.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-12
From The Philippines.

Captain A. ]. Moore of Co. E. this city
has received the following letter from Mr..
John T. Riley. who was formerly b. &
.. Telegraph lineman in this city and his
many friends here who will be glad to learn
that he is still alive and we'll at this time
of his writing.
Manila p. l., June rs, 90
Friend Alfred: guess that you will
be surprised to hear from me since we
have not met since you left Chicaumauga
Parklast summer. read in the paper thai
your regiment had been mustered out of
service, and guess that you were glad Of it.
went from Chicaumauga to Admission,
Ala. and from there to Atlanta Ga and
now am down here in this far off coun-
try, it is not so bad here as people think.
We have a skirmish now and then but
they do not amount to much. In general
YOU cannot tell how much danger they do
have on the Philippine side. We had a
pretty bad scrap week before last at Pa
ranaque about six miles from here. Killed
about II men outright on American side
and about 60 wounded il was pretty hot
for awhile. The natives are not towards
by any means and they can fight too.
They are using Mausers and Remington
Rifles the women fight as well as the men.
1t is far different here than il was Chi
caumauga and it is not bit hotter than it
was last summer there. The hottest part
of the day here is around noon and it is
always cool at night but | will soldier in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-12
Wagon Works.
Light
Artillery.

The Auburn Wagon Company has
commenced work upon the improvement
of the grounds around the works, which,
when completed, will give them neat
and beautiful appearance.
The mounds Of earth around the out
side Of the Office are being sodded, and
brick walks being laid up to the office
doors. Right in front of the office on
she outside of the fence, fountain is be-
ing erected. The fountain will be kept in
operation all during the day, and in the
small pond at the base fish will swim
Mr., Robinson will put both gold and
silver fish in the pond, SO as not to slight
either party.
Shade trees will be planted around the
Office and in the street along the entire
length of the company's grounds.
These Improvements will add decidedly
to the appearance of the plant and
grounds.
Fourteen new machines of the latest
and most improved type have arrived and
have been placed in position in the plant
More will arrive later on. The first plans
of the architects have been handed the
company and are now under its consider
alton. Two new buildings will be erected.
One will be for storage and one to in
crease the working power OF the plant