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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
A VICIOUS HORSE CONQUERED

There was great excitement on King
street yesterday between IL and II
o'clock. caused by the antics of a vi
eious horse. which objected TO be
shod.
The horse is OF most vicious tenn
permanent. and horse-ehoers generally
are 10th to work on his feet AIessrs
George Terrell and George You're, two
Portsmouth boys. determined that they
would conquer tho horse. so they got
Amos Harris and several other colorcd
men, and they made n charge on the
animal. But 1t was warm for all OF
them for some time, n great crowd as
sembling to see the result of the strug-
gle Mr.. horse was finally conquered.
He was thrown down, and when he got
on his feet again each one OF the four
had on new shoe
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
CITY PROPERTY TRANSPORTS

Lucy j. Fentrcss and others 10
Charles 7. Parrish, strip of land 4x7O
feet on south side of North street, Il
feet 10 inches cas-; of southeast corner
of North and Dinwiddie streets: 5000
Mary V. Nicely ana others TO w. n
White and others. four lots on west
side OF Armstrong street, near inter
section of y street: $500.
r. Il. Robertson and others to 4. w.
Hanson. lot on south side Carroll
street, between Green and Eilingham
$500.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
SECOND APOSTLE OF SUNSHINE

SECOND APOSTLE OF SUNSHINE.
The appearance of Prof. Hawke, in
Portsmouth will be an event long TO
be remembered by those who hear him.
lie will make two addresses and give
one entertainment while here May 18th
and 18th. The 1;ll<s Opera House has;
been secured for all these occasions y
great mass meeting for men has been
arranged for Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock. His theme Will be The
Name" The st. Johns Episcopal choir
will render several selections.
At. 2:i5 O'Clock Sunday afternoon he
will make an address to the boys of
Portsmouth. This service is under the
auspices of the Boys Gospel Army. and
the White and Red choirs will sing.
conducted by Mr.. L.. L. Dashiell
Monday evening Il paid entertain
ment will be given. Prof Hawks will
take Sunshine as a basis for this pre-
sentation of wit. humor and common
sense. and will demonstrate his ability
TO maintain the most enviable reputa-
ton he has attained as an entertainer.
Tickets for Monday evening are on
sale n the y. NJ. G. y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

badly mashed In machine ut the S..
"A. u. shops, and whose in juries were
dressed by DIR. A. A. Bilisoly, Is get
ting along very nicely. lie Is a pipe
filter by trade.
There will be two or three plcnics to
Delaware Park this month.
The police distributed envelopes last
night FOR Memorial Day exercises. They
Will be collected some time next week.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
AROIIT BASEBALL

The Scottsvilles and a crack team Of
Atlantic City will cross bats at Glebc
Park, Scottsvlle, this saturday. after
noon ut 4:30 O'Clock. and good game
Is expected. as the Atlantic City's win
have their best battery in the box, ana
Manager VIM. Gaskins. Of the Sco,ts-
viles. will sec that the Srottsvilles vii,
line up in fine style. The team will
make their first appearance in their
new uniforms. The public is invited
Both lines of electric cars run to the
park.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
CITY PAVING REDEMPTION
BONDS FOR SALE.
Office of the City Clerk.
Council Chamber

Portsmouth. Va, May s. 1899.
n he CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VA,
- offers for sale $4,000 OF PAVING
KEDEMPTlON COUPON BONDS, paya-
pc, PIC IN thirty years from June LIST, 1899.
bearing interest at the rate OF . per cent.
per annum, payable emi-annually in De-
cembcr and juno "
These bonds are in denomnatit ms of
Seoo, are exempt from city taxes. and can
be registered principal and interest or
prSin neipa only. at the option OF the holder
THOMPSON, JR., City CLERK. will be- re-.
ceived until TUESDAY. May lG. 1899. y.
m. FOR the purchase or these bonds. the
all of tho bids. ' W
COMMUNICATING other than proposals
should be addressed TO
my9-td Chairman Finance Committee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13


miral Farquhar. Constructor A. w.
Stahl. Chief Engineer Martin Ryan, OF
the Norfolk fire department..
Captain w. 7. Robinson responded to
the toast Of 1.-The Portsmouth Fire De-
oartment."
THE City of Portsmouth" fell In good
hands. Mr. John j. King. president of
the City Council. responding thereto.
The sentiment. THE Visiting Fire
merit" was ably handled by Captain
john II Redwood. OF Richmond.
10 speak for the United States Navy"
and Cactan Charles II. Bland talked
on the subject of THE Press
Mr.. Hugh Steele sweetly sang Just
as the Sun Went Down." and other
gentlemen sang pretty songs. the dem
onstration of the day concluding about
midnight with Il cake walk that would
nave made Steamboat Billy" and his
associates green with envy.
The Soldiers Home Band, during the
course of the speech-ma king. enlivcned
the occasion with the following sclcc-
Tons: Latest medley of popular airs.
Pousse Cafe Hall; Pas de Dcux,
Hands Across the Sea-" Sousa: rag
time caprisc. Alabama Dream Ber-
nard; Sounds from the Metropolis"
Mackie; Dixie" "Auld Lang Lyme"
Carry Me Back and other melodies.
And thus the thrty-third annivcr-
sary of the Chambers Steam Fire En-
CINE Company becomes part of the
history Of this fine command.
The following gentlemen formed the
banquet committee: S. Il. Hutchins, c.
S. Nlinter, w l.. Pablo. w. j. Moore.
II. Bernard. John Heffron, p. C. Cold.
V. Briscuet, d. l.. Harris, e. T. Holt.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

The numbers selected for this concert
were. it will be seen, exceedingly diff
cult, and to the lovers of good music
was a most delightful treat.
TO THE BANQUET HALL.
At o'clock the company again as
caps of blue cloth, with the words
Chambers" in gold across the front.
and the line being again formed, the
march to the banquet room in the City
Hall was taken up and completed. much
10 the satisfaction of the men, for here
VAS u BOXER of sufficient beauty to sat-
isfy the most critical. for the tables
were indeed beautiful. made so by the
ladies of Mrs. Martha Taylor's Circle
No. |, OF Owens Memorial NJ. T.. Church.
who furnished the banquet, and OF
which they should feel pardonably
proud, everything an epicure could
reasonably wish being there in profu-
sion.
The chambers" bid their invited
guests welcome. and the welcome was
Of The kind usually extended by these
brave men-open- hearted. generous and
homc-llke which at once puts one at
ease-and is Il factor in the enjoyment
of the pleasures of any occasion. and
TINS evenings entertainment was no
exception to the rule.
THE MENU AND TOASTS.
upon the bountcous supply awaiting
the company and its guests and then
came the scene so familiar to those who
have attended banQuets gotten up on
such an elaborate scale as this. Merry
jests, good naturcd sarcasm. and wit Of
IL high order scientillatcd here and
there as the flash of pure gem in the
sunlight.
THE MENU.
Smithfieid ham. roast beef. spiced
beer corned. beef tongue, picked oys-
tiers. dcviled crabs. chicken salad. 20
tato salad, slaw. cake. bread. chacllers,
cheese. siga.:i. nuts. rnisins, bananas,
oranges. pickles
Cigars being lighted. the band played
a beautiful selection. and the assembly
was ready to hear the speeches OF the
evening, the toasts. like the responses.
being strictly informal and impromptu.
CAPTAIN Marshall read letters of re-
greet from Chief Engineer Fred Wiers-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

We keep every shape OF collars. Let
us sell you your collars. Chas. r. We'll
ton g. Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

1. OSr OR STOLEN.-A PUG DOC
black spot behind left front leg
Please bring back to this office and cali
for reward. mvI1-sf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

Il OR RENT-A DESIRABLE HOUSE
for family or boarding corner South
md Chestnut. Apply 10 y. S. HODGES.
ap30tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

n OR RENT OR SAI,E.-HOUSE NO
= tu2 South street; nine rooms and store
with all modern improvements. Apply to
G: t.. OU1~rEN. liz Holiday street PARK
View, Portsmouth, Va mx9-lw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

II, OR RENT. FOUR ROOMS ON
h lower floor OF house on River View
avenue. Park View. with modern inn
provements. Address w. e. WHITE
River View avenue. or office Virginlnn-
l'iiol myll-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
LINE OF MARCH

Court street. to High, to Crawford, to
London. to Middle, to North. to Dnwid-
die, to Glasgow, to Washington, TO
High. to Dillingham;. to Clifford. to
Washington, to Harrison. to Fifth. to
Henry to First to Lincoln. to Fourth.
TO Court. to South. to Washington, Vi,
High. to Court. to the engine house,
where the company was temporarily
dismissed.
All along the line compliments were
bestowed upon the company for its fine
appearance in it's pretty uniform and
the exceedingly large turn out of its
members. and hearty greetings and gen
erous applause was the rule all the way
through
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

WANTED. = THREE ADJOINING,
w rooms, with privilege of bath, for
light house keeping. Address *, care
myl3-3t-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

MI RS. r. l.. DYER. PROFESSIONAL.
WI Nurse. can he found ut 10 king
street near Efiingham street. myli-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

T.. OST- DURING TIE INDEPrN-
~ dents parade Thursday night a sill
yer boCuet holder belonging to the hose
carriage. Please return to engine house
South street. and get reward myl3-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13

II OR MAGISTRATE.-VOT FOR c.
II &. HAYNES for Justice or the Peace
Western Branch Magisterial District.
my7-lw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
FIREMEN'S
anniversary
Chambers Steam Fire Engine
Company, No. 2.
A GRAND DEMONSTRATION
Grand BODY OF aIcD, who Present-
cd ~ Mngninccnt Appcarance-A
Warm Reception rendered by tho
People, Who nre Proud OF Them
Fine Music ana nm Excellent BAN
quet-Tho Days Proceedings.

Magnificent in effect. grand in con-
ception and highly gratifying as II sue
cess in the highest sense. is what the
thirty third anniversary celebration of
the Chambers Steam Fire Engine Com
pany No. 2. of this city, proved to be
yesterday.
1t was an ideal afternoon for the
demonstration, the atmosphere being
balmy, the streets in fine condition, ana
the delightful breeze blowing had the
effect of tempering to an apprcciative
degree the oppressive heat of the sun S
rays. The people were eXpectant of Il
fine display from this grand organiZa-
ton. the men We're in splendid form and
the apparatus in fine condition, hence
everything was conducive towards max
ing this event one long to be remem-
bered as u bright page in the history
of the company. The expectancy of the
people was fully realized. and the anti
cipation of the pleasures of the after
noon and evening was but q shadowy
thought in comparison with the sub
stance OF the realization of the granduer
of the occasion
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
IN THE AFTERNOON.

About noon it was noticeable that an
air of activity pervadcd the city. and
the fact that coming events cast their
shadows before them was fully real
lied and more thoroughly understood a
little later in the day.
The call for the assembling of the
company was made for o'clock but
for an hour. from 3:15 o'clock. Prof.
Harry Halls very excellent Soldiers
Home Band delighted our citizens with
an excellent concert in front of the
Chambers engine-house, during which
time the large membership of the
Chambers gathered, and when Captain
X c. Marshall formed the line the
men drawing their magnificent hose
carriage. splendid spectacle presented
itself to the large concourse of our citi-
zens who had gathered to show their
respect and appreciation for this
famous organization. Captain Marshall
commanded. with Captains Charles T..
Murden and S. 3. Hutchins occupying
their respective positions And when
the command march" was given the
company. to the strains of n beautiful
melody by the band, took up and faith
fully observed the following
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-13
THE BAND CONCERT

At 1880 o'clock the Soldiers Home
Band. occupying the stage which had
| been erected in the Courthouse yard
especially for the occasion, gave n de-
lightful band concert, the following
selections being played in a mastery
manner. Prof. Hall personally conduct
ing the concert:
l.. Mariana" ...... Wallace
:. (a) Entr'acte ct Valse (from Co
| tela" Observation-Disclosures. DelIbes
| (b) Elm Albrunblntt' $3.50. Wagner
3. Grand Selection from THE Bo-
hemian Girl ....... Balfe
4. "Rondo Capricioso" ... Gruenwald
.. "reminiscences OF ireland" Godfrey
| 6. Ethiopianata-"Alaba Dream"
.......... 1880. ........ Barnard
Z. Popular medley very latest up
to-date'D Observation-Disclosures. Hall
S. Hands Across the Sea"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-01-20
Demand for Farm Lands.

The San Juan County Islander last
week points finger of prophecy at
the great future before the agricultural
interests of Northwestern Washington,
and It's remarks are equally applicable
to Southwestern Washington. In
part the paper says:
Few, if any of US, realize what a
tremendous impetus recent events
have given to the development of COM
merce between the United States and
the Orient, or the rapidity with which
Puget Sound is becoming the gateway
of new and mighty trade which is
destined to build up great cities on its
shores, affording valuable home mar
ket for the varied products of our
farms. At best the total arabic area
of Western Washington is small as
compared with the population which
favorable commercial and climatic
conditions are almost certain to at
tract to the chief cities within the
next quarter of century, and even
the next decade is likely TO witness
such disproportion In the increase of
city and county population in the
Sound counties as 10 have very ap-
preciable effect upon farm values. And
there viii, of course, be largely in
creased demand for unimproyed lands
that VIII admit of profitable cultuiya-
ton when cleared, grubbed and drain
ed. The cost OF such preparation
must of necessitv be an important
factor IN determining the value of the
"wild" land for agricultural purposes. "
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-01-20
Objects to Sectarian schools.

WASHINGTON, ID. c. Jan. GA peti-
ton has been laid before congress by
the Rev. James III. Ross, In behalf Of
the Home Missionary societies of the
Evangelical Protestants of the United
States, opposing the re-opening of the
Indian contract school question as
urged by Cardinal Gibbons and the
archbishops of the Catholic church.
The petition asks congress TO adhere
to IFS announced non-sectarian appro-
priafion policy and concludes:
I'VE not only protest against re-
opening the question of sectarian ap-
preparations, now closed by congress
sional action, but ne petition that the
general government now adopt q
definite, permanent and UNIFORM prin-
cipae in accord with the spirit Of tie
United States constitution for adyan-
eng education among the Indians ou
the basis of the American free school
system, in n-orler that there shall be no
dfparta fp,uk the American people,
keeping s6pazaze and distinct the
functions Of church and state. "
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-01-20


Fisheries output, 1898, S3, 100000.
Wheat crop. 2o,OOo,OOO bushels, sl2,.
Oo0,o
Oat yield, worth 81 5000
Other grain and hay, value 81 500, )
600.
Fruit yield, 1898, 100000.
Hop crop, $500 bales, $1,000, 900,
Coal, 1,715,515 tons, s., ,2SS, 1880.
Precious metals. 1898, So, 100000.
Butter product, 2.660,7O9 pounds
S53O,OOO.
Cheese output, 5S7 sos pounds, $780,
600.
Lumber cut eoO,OOo,Ooo feet s., ,4oO,-
600.
Shingles cut, 100000 600, $780,
600.
Lumber industry, 1898, $l,0OO,OOO.
Railway trackage in state, 3,201
miles; assessed $20,27l,675.
Possesses three finest natural har-
bors on the Pacific.
Total area OF state, 69,994 square
miles.
Water frontage, 1,576 miles.
Standing timber, 1O0,0O00OO 600
feet, lowest estimate.
Foreign lumber shipments, 135, $780,
600 feet.
Coastwise lumber shipments 1885,
100000 feet.
Eastern shipments, $4,000, 900 feet.
Foreign exports wheat from Puget
Sound 6,Sl0,750 bushels.
Fcreign -four shipments, 675,725
barrels.
Increase in breadstuff exports, ST.
790, ,321 over 1897.
Total value Puget Sound foreign ex-
ports, SIG, $3.50.
Increased value foreign shipments
S3 1871 ,fb3.
Vessels entered district, 1860; ton
mage, 1,13S, ,404.
Vessels cleared, 1884; tonnage, L.
174,5S7.
Total assessed valuation of property,
S229, ,996 ,294.
Total assessed value live stock, 1919,
14S.
Value of 1867 1872 acres of land
assessed S75.756, ,359.
Improvements on 2,679,247 acres
assessed 81 ,267 ,6S7.
Vast areas open to settlement.
Best favored state in natural re-
sources.
Most comfortable climate in the
world.
Richest soil on the earth's surface.
Most attractive state to Western
honeseekers.
Washington is the Paradise of the
Pacific.-West Coast Trade.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-01-20
Civilization and HumOr.

The barbarian has a queer idea of
fun, his sensibilities are of the blood
thirty order; the unciyilized considers
laughable that which shocks, or dis
gusts the civilized man. This is illus
trated by the fact that the Chinese
find amusement IN the heavy tragedy
of the stage, but sit with expressionless
faces though humor or burlesoue.
Even the knowledge that he himself
Is the next victim does not spell the
'fun" of cruel spectacle of torture
for barbarian thoroughbred. This
inherent trait win crop out in the
civilized man sometimes, as an ex-
change says:
1t we chance to see ridiculous mis-
hap which does not quite rise to the
dignity of tragedy-an ACCIDENT by
which some one is greatly inconyen-
iencd and annoyed without being ser
iously injured-the remnant of the
savage breaks loose in Us, and we laugh
till the tears come.
Why else are we amused when we
see we'll dressed man thrown sprawl
ing in the mud or deluged with dirty
wafer from an upper window or driven
to a tree by cross dog or an ugly bulls
Why else do We so keenly enjoy the
agony Of man who has accidentally
pounded his finger nail, instead of the
tack he was driving into the carpet.
or laugh at the unfortunate who blind
ly steps on stray barrel hoop which
fips up and slaps him in the face?
Instances might be multiplied with
out limit.
1t IS noticeable that children often
laugh at things which do not amuse
adults, bat, on the contrary, shock
and pain them That is because the
child's inner sensibilities are as yet inn
perfectly developed. He is still near
the savage state There Is very pre-
valent sentiment to the contrary, but
this is the fact.
In porportion as men become truly
civilized, however, their sense Of humor
becomes refined, and they revolt At
any suggestion Of brutality. Yet it is
- r2f Il IL. IL
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-01-20
HYPNOTISM

animal magnetism
that they can put
other persons to
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-01-20

lhave been Erea4 sufferer from eonstipafioa
for over dse years- Nothing eavo me any rSlisf.
ny feet and legD md abdomsn Wsro bloated 20
1cou1d not weaxshoes on my foee ana only Q looso
dresG saw Ripans Tabules advertised In our
daily paper. bought some and took them - direct
Cd Have takm thm about three Woen and there
1s snch change. Iam mot constipated any more
and owe r. al TO Rtpans TabuleaL Tam thirty.
sevea yean old. have no occupation. ouiy M
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BE has had ths dropU and am trying Rspans
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-01-20

The aorchard census" just issued
by Jesse 2. Baker, the State Horticul-
turist, shows that this staIe now has
2,4l4,626 fruit trees distributed
throughont the thirty-four counties of
the state. Walla Walla is highest
with 253, 900, and other counties in
the Southeastern part of the state are
well up. The counties on the West
side do not appear so well of. except
San Ju-n, which has $500 trees.
Mason County is only credited with
II $50 beari1g trees, which shows that
our people need not fear of Cutting
the market with heir surplus The
commissioners estimates the total year
II value OF the fruit crop at . million
dollars. Plant laore go6d, saIable win-