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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

mo local stors. Connects with p. m.
G.. and q. train at Old Point
baggage checked to any point on Sea-
hoard Air Line and to all railroad sta
TONS and steamboat lines in Norfolk and
Old Point.
Local freight leaves Norfolk daily ut {
and II n. III. and 8 T. M. Freight received
UP to 10 minutes before leaving time.
Special berry pickcrS' train leaves Nor
folk daily, except Sunday. at Il. m.
making all local stops.
Straight fare to Old Point Comfort, -
cents. Fare for round trip 10 Old Point
Comfort from any part OF Norfolk, so
cents. Round trip tickets on sale BY all
street car conductors
II. a. IIECiARTY.
General Superintendent.
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ehe most highly favored sections of this
country, where the climate is healthy
ana ihvigorating. with dry and tonic
atmosphere, will look about them, they
viii see greater or less number of their
friends and neighbors dying of con
sumption, while many others have
already been carried off by that dread
Ihese deaths have occurred from time
90 time amid the refreshing prairie
pree5es OF summer; in the fair and mel
low Gays OF autumn, and also in the drv
ana sunny seasons of q southern winter.
GSuch deaths amid such favorable sur.
ioundings afford positive and corvinc-
ing PROOF that climate alone will not
cure consumption that neither pine
iaueh oreezes nor bracing mountain air
VIII ieAeorc weak lungs or build up 4
and broken down by the insidious germs
OF n fatal disease.
But on tho other hand, many thou
pie all over this country, who have been
cured b the DIR. Slocum System of
lreatfrent, and arc today in Che cnioy-
rrcnt OF perfectly restored health and
strength. afford the most convincing
evidence that this treatment, aided by
favorable climatic conditions and sur
Iounuings, is positive cure for Con-
sumption and all other chronic diseases
OF the Throat, Chest and Lungs.
therefore, those who go to the noun
tains. the seashore OF to southern eli
mates, as we'll as those who already
reside in such favored localities. should
not fail to take the DR.. Slccum System
OF treatment if they wish to derive the
full benefits of favorable climatic condi-
tons and scientific medication.
The DR.. Slocum System Of Treatment
consisting of Four Preparations) is both
medicine and food. The medicines used
IN 1t ailay the cough and lung irritation,
neal Inc soreness and subdue tho pains
IN che throat, overcome shortness of
breath, improve the appetite and digcs-
ton, and bring comfort, rest and re-
treshing sleep, while its food properties
are building up the constitution, enrich
ing the blood and infusing the sufferer
with new life and vigor,
NO single remedy will accomplish all
this, but the Four Remedies embodied
in the DR.. Slocum System OF Treatment
Will. More than quarter of century
has been devoted to perfccting this
System of Treatment: every indication,
every symptom in Consumption and
other diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
has been carefully studied in tho devel-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
THE WORLD
!. OF SPORT
. STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
PIrTsBURG. IL: PHILADELPHIA, 3.

PITTSBURG, 10; PHILADELPHIA, 8.
Philadelphia, June 3.-Fitield started
in to pitch for the Phillfes to-day but
Ectired In favor of Ortiz i'll the fourth
inning after Pittsburgh had secured six
runs. While running to tinst base in
tho eighth inning, Reitz snapped a ten
don in his right leg. Attendance, $500.
Score by innings: R.H.E
Pittsburg -. % OIL O11 1 4-l5 IS 8
Philadelphia 10 90 0 0 0 0-3 8
Battcries-Leever and Bowerman;
Fificld. Orth and Mcfarland. Umpires
-Enlslie and Mcdonald. Time-2:20.
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n LYpE's REGULAR LINE STEAM.
i..s I.lLs LIi 4 = Ill..I I'll

n LYpr'S REGULAR LINE STEAM
SHIPS For PHILADELPHIA
ONLy DIRECT LINE FROM NOR.
FOLK. 10 PHI iLADELr!iiA.
Until fuTiheF INC, no'iSe s1sansr n,: are an'
DAY. WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY
at = O'Clock p M. and from Philadelphia
every TUESDAY. THURSDAY ana
SATURDAY.
Through bills or iadins to all points
South and Southwest via Scaboard Air
Line. Atlantic Coast Lire Virginia and
Tennessee Air Line. Southern Railway,
Norfolk md Carolina and Norfolk and
Southern Railroads.
JAMES w. McCARR1CK.
General Southern Agent Norfolk. Va.
WILLIAM =. CLYDE 6: 90.
General Agents. Phila If phia
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Norfolk & SOulDSTl B. B. Co.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT OCT. 10th, 1880.
MAIL. And EMPRESS LEAVES SOR-
Tor Elizabeth City, Edenton. Nlackey \
Ferry. Roper pantego, Bellhaven. Etc.
Connects At Edenton with y. Il ). r. r
steamer as fcIlows Daily except Sun
day. Tor Plymouth, Jamesville, William
sion aud Windsor. TUESDAY, THURS
DAY and SATURDAY for all landings on
Chowan river. and MONDAY and FRI
DAY Tor Scuppernons river. Connects at
Benhaven with Old Dom Mon steamers
for Makieyville. South Creek, Aurora,
Washington and intermediate landings,
also for Oriental.
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u, LIZABF,TlI RIVER AID HAMPTON
III ROADS FERRY COMPANY.
Operating Hourly Service to-
plNNER'S POINT AND WEST NOR
FOLK

Commodious and comfortable steamer
Superior accommoda lions To meet the now
demand. Steamer CITY OF CHESTER.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 3rd. 1899
Touching at Southern Railway wharf.
Primers Point, each way.
LEAVE NORFOLK. Southern Railway
wharf foot OF Jackson street. G.3o a. TT,
7:ii a. m. Q)S:S0 II. m, $3.50 4. IN. connect
inE with y. X -. passenger train AT West
Norfolk--no stop At Pnners PonD. 80
am, Q)i2:oo m. si:3o y. m, $50 pm. CD4:0o
d. m, $50 p. m, -S:35 p. IN Connecting
with Southern Railway passenger train al
Primers Point-docs not so to West Nor
folk).
Railways wharf 200 4. m. (O9;o0 a. m.
5000 4. M. II 90 4. m. (Ol:0O p. m, .2:c0 p.
m. 800 - m. 1870 y. m bringing passen-
gers from y. x D. passenger train from
the WosD. 6.l5 p. III.
"Daily. All other trips daily, except
Sunday.
% Freight carried on these trips only.
The round trip 10 West Norfolk on this
comfortable steamer affords ! MOST DE
LIGHTFUL BREATH OF SALT AIR
FOR THE HOT Wealth ER.
G. ". SERPELT, President
T. u. DANCY. Vice President
J. y. c. GRONER. Sec. and Treas.
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NeTgllI'S Z Miner 5 TRANSPORTATION CO
DIR ECT ROUTE

FOR BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE.
For Hoston-M Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays a 900 y NJ.
FOR PROVIDENCE.
Every Tuesday. Thursday and Satur-
day nj SEQ - m.
pENCE.
T!rst-class. including meals and
stateroom berth ...".,.. ....:. ...,.. Leo
Steera,:e. including meals and bunk SAGA
Perishablc freight sent VIA Providence
forwarded by carly traiG TO Boston ana
at the same rate as by d!rec; steamers 10
Boston.
For further information apply 10
j.. H. WRIGHT. Agent Norfolk. Va.
y D. STEBBlNS. Asst Traffic M'gr.
W T.. TURNER Cen Fass. Agent
J. G. WHITNEY. TraflIc Managcr.
General Offices. Baltimote. I'D.
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Finsnn wins Now Fame.

New York, June 2.-John F1aran
worlds champion hammer thrower.
wearing the n. Y. a. c. colors, won
new fame to-day by throwing a ham
uner 1874 feet 10 inches and making a
new record.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
NORFOLK AND WEST NoRror I.

NORFOLK AND WEST NORFOLK
N Ferry running between Norfolk
Fimners Point, Port Norfolk and We
Norfolk. Leave steamer McCairs wharf
at tho y y, p. & n. dock. Leave Nor
folk: $50 a. m. $50 4; M. 500 q. M, s:oO
a. m. 1000 =. m. lco 4. NJ, 40 D. m.
200 p. m. 500 p. M, 1850 u. M. 900 ~. M
500 y. IN. Leave West Norfolk: $50 a
m. 100 a m. $50 a. nj, $50 a. m, 1850 a
m. 1850 =. m. $50 y. m. ESQ p M, $50 u,
M. $50 y. M. $40 u. M. $50 U m SIX
West Norfolk tickets. 90 cents Freight
carried a s Il. M; 1850 and 4 p. m. j. w.
PHILLIPS, Owner. Il. b. COOK, Agent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Famous ilhUlhlH DLHOn. Ke>ort.
and
CCRRlTUCk DIVISION,
With steamers forming the
EAST VIRGINIA AND CAROLINA
LINE"
Qormerly Pe;tit's North Carolina Limo
and Benefits North Carolina Lsne)
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE 18th. 1899.
MAIN LlNE-TO VIRGINIA BEACH
LEAVE NORFOLK.
80 biily except sunday:
$50 a. m. though express.
(a)sW a M. mixed. makes no stops west
OF 'rhana.
1880 a. m. through express.
100 y. IN. local express.
800 p. m. through cypress.
80 =. m. through express.
$50 =. IN, local express.
':to j. NJ. through express.
SUNDAYS.
90 a. M. local express.
lilo a m, through express.
l2:so p. III, local express.
800 y. m, through cNprcSS
$40 y. IN. through express.
I:l3 u. m. through eNpiess. makes local
siorS SUNDAY.
LEAVE VIRGINIA BEACH.
Daily except Sunday.
'e;io A. m. fast express.
(alS:e0 L. m. fast express.
(a(ll 10 a. m, mixed.
gala y. m, through cNrrcss.
'l:.o y. m. fast express.
ESQ p. IN. through express.
$50 y. III. through express.
1880 y. M. through express.
SUNDAYS.
900 4. m. fast express
1c:i5 i. m. local express.
2:l5 p. IN, through cypress.
$40 II. M. fast express.
ESQ y. m, through express.
1890 y. IN. through express.
y stops only at oceani. Lynnhaven and
EcmNsVil,c.
ca Makes no ssorS west OF Tfal,a-
CCRkiTUck DIVISION.
LEAVE NORFOLK. VA.
paiy except SunGay-lO:eJ \. M. mixed:
500 y. M. local express.
LEAVE MUNDEN POINT. VA.
Daily except Sunday-7:30 L. m. mixed
200 p. M. local express
an steamers other Than, Curriucis
Sound steamers arrive and depart from
per Ne | tqdjoining Clyde Lima Water
Trains stop only on signal at lnterme-
date stations to take on or Iut Of pas
senScrs.
w. T. ASHBURN.
Gen. l'rt. and Pass ASt.
Il. p ii0tzhANp.
superintendent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Write the Doctor.

Simply write. giving your full name,
Postofiicc and express address, to Dr..
I. A. Sloeum. Laboratories. 90 aud oS
Pine Street. New York City, stating that
you read this article in this paper. when
the FOUR FREE PREPARATIONS
Will be sent yeu. together with free
advice adapted 10 your case
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

s5 OR RICHMOND. PETERSBURG.
CLAREEONT OLD POINT,
VIEWPOINT MEMS ANpJAMES RIVER
LANDINGS DIRECT BY
DAYLIGHT
Virginia Navigation Company.s Elegant
Saloon steamer POCAHONTAS leaves
CIvde wharf Norfolk. every TUESDAY,
TiiiIfRSDAY and SATURDAY at Z Il. M
touching ut Portsmouth. Newport News
and Old Point going and returning. ar
,.iviu- at Richmond about $50 p. ~, con-
nectin., with all evening trans.
Fare to Richmond. Il 30.
no Richmond and return. $780,
10 Eichmurd. second class. sl.Oo.
Tickets much cheaper than Eny other
route 10 Richmond. Petersburg. Wavcrly
lick stord and stations on Atlantic and
Danvill- railroad and all Points via
Tici,c,s for sale at ticket agencies of
Wake * Son. II. Brandt. and on board
steamer.
ed) for all above named points.
JAMES w. M'CAHRICK.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
BOSTON. s: CINCINNATI. ..

Boston. Mass, June 3.-The home
team had things pretty much their own
way to-day and won out easily. Beck
ley at first played "a clean game for
the visitors but inability to solve Lewis.
aided by several ragged plays. lost
them the game. Attendance, $500.
Score by innings: R.u.N
boston 80. 80 l O o "a x-S11 4
Cincinnati :. Il 0 O 0 9 0 "a 4
batteries: Lewis and Clarke: IIaw-
icy and Peitz. Umpires-Burns and
Smith. Time-153.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

pa!y except Sunday. Other TING daily
40; i-Day Express, DAILY. (Fsrior Car
70 70 K.thmond and Pullman Richmond TO
eincinnati. Louisville and St Louis.
NoHrectS at Gordonsvilie for Orange
ana principal stations on Southern Rail-
way north OF Orange
80 s-DAILY Puilmars Old Point TO
hIEton. Cincinnati and Louisville.
MeaIs served on Dining Cars on Nos
ana west OF Gcrdonviile
Chesapeake and ohio arrives az Norfolk
l2.l5 m. and 1905 p. m. Arrives at Ports.
mouth l2;iO p IN and 1850 p. nj. ~
F'or further Information apply to
4. WILCOX, Ticket Agent, or
l.. W. CURD. Passenger Agent
Z, anu Ticket Ofhce. Cranky street.
Norfolk. Va
JOHN D. POTTS.
Asst General Passenger Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
NSMxASN Ne1fa|kasWesierD
E1sNI.yruE-ra Schedule in EiFact

SCHEDULE III EFFECT MARCH -.
iSs9.-LEANE NORFOLK DAILY.
I:ic g. m.--For Richmond. washington
LynchburB and the West
ass r. m.-vesubuied Limited for Rich.
mond and Washington. Stops
only at Suffolk Wavcrly and
Petersburg.
25 p. IN. = For Petersburg, Lynchburg
tho West and Southwest
Trains arrive at Norfolk daily s.S5 a. m.
li25 u. III. and 10 40 p. III.
Tickets and oil information at stauor
and 10 CRANKY street.
". B. BEVILI.
General Passenger Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

EVENING EMPRESS LEAVES NOR
FOLK at 4:lo p. III. TUESDAY, THURS
DAY and SATURDAY for Elizabeth City,
tt::-ii-r1ton and way stations. Connect at
Ellzabe CITY with the steamer Neuse for
Roanoke Island, Newberne, Morehead
City. l<inston and Godsboro, via A. s. n.
r. r.. and for jacksonville. Wilmington
n. c., ard for stations on the w. Il w.
Il. X
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
Norfolk and Ocean View RI.

SHORT LINE BETWEEN NORFOLK
AND OLD POINT COMFORT. VIA
NORFOLK AND OCEAN VIEW
RAILROAD COMPANY
FIFTY MINUTE SCHEDULE IN EFF
FEET NOVEMBER u. 1875.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

sDaily. iDaily. OK. sunday.
Connections at New Orleans with South
ern Pacific and Texas e. Pacific RAILWAYS
Tor ell points in Texas. Mexico and Cali
No 4o2-Arrlve Portsmouth daily ~,
No ss-Arrive Portsmouth daily SO
p. III.
Passr Agt.. 1879 Main St. Norfolk Va
MURRAY FORBES
Trav. Pass'r ACT. Portsmouth. va
r. ST. JOHN. Vice President and General
V. L. MciisE. General superintendent
w. y Trafeio . MANAGE age Gent f fEET AZ,
Portsmouth. Va.
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WASHINGTON. II; ST LOUIS .

WASHINGTON, il: ST. LOUIS 2.
Washington, ID. c., June 3.-Powcll
was hit all over the lot to-day and the
Senator's Won in n walk. Freeman's
homo run. triple and single being the
batting feature Of the game. Weighing
pitched superb ball. Attendance. 800.
Score by innings: R.H.E
Washington o. o o 0 1 Gil II O
81 Louis II 90 o o 0 l % 4
batteries: Weighing and Mcclure;
Powell and O'Connor. Umpires-Swar4
wood and Warner. Time--2:05.
ATLANTIC LEAGUE RESULTS.
Lancaster. 10: Paterson. 3.
Nilkesbarre. G: Reading 4.
Scranton, II; Newark s.
Richmond, 3; Allentown. Z.
Richmond, 4; Allentown, (second
Eamc).
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04
BALTIMORE. s: CHICAGO. IA.

DALI lhOlNf>' D. AIllC<A1O, II.
Baltimore, Juno 3.-Chicago batsmen
fattened their averages to-day at the
expense OF Nops, eleven singles. hit
batsman, Il base on balls and Il balk
arc charged against him in the two in
ningS he was on the rubber Howell
went in without warming up, and stop
ped the fuslade Attendance, $500.
Score by innings: R.H. e.
Chicago -. ....5 . 0 o o 0 o 0-14 1
Batteries-Nops. Howell and Robin
son and Crisham; Taylor and Nichols.
Umpircs-O'Day and McGarr. Time
2:0J.
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Norfolk ( H0ShiR1IOl SIeDnAOll O.

The new and powerful iron palace
steamers NEWPORT NEWS, WASH
INGTON and NORFOLK VIII leave
daily as follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

No. 20 daily conn-ct- villa A.C.i- tran
% for a, roints South.
No. los. daily,except Sunday. maxcs c,o,s
connection At icbsood for WashinGttI.
-. c. kins,cr. y. c. and plymouth. !.
O. and all Eastern Carolina point: eiIi
at Rocky Mount with ~. G. l. tsaia = t's
oil points South.
40. 1903, daily. except Sunday. MAKE.
close conreet!oi. a; Ahosk!e FOR Winus-i.
y. &. and stations on w. * L. Il x.
Trains arrlNs at Norfolk al $50 / ny
daily. also at 1873 i. M. daily. except
Sunday.
No. - runs through Without CT nnCa
Norfolk TO Wilmington.
Language checked at Ccu:pany's GcrroE
wharf. and also at ofiico Of pass rnS q
and rick-s agent III Main Et;cet t,pp ~
Git, Atlantic lloteO.
For tickets 10 all points South. ale ,pE n
car reservations ard general inform at. -
call ca or address.
j. A. SEUGEDAUER.
Passenger and Ticket ugS1t.
JAMES L. AiAUrIN.
General Forwarding AgeEs.
X. II. EMERSON. Gen. Pass AS=nL
u. III SERPELi-. Gen. Manager.
=. - EMERSON. Traffic Manager
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

New York. June 3.-To-d days game
was too onc-sidcd to be interesting
The Brooklyns batted Hill hard when
he got the ball over the plate, scoring
as they pleased, With the assistance of
nine bases on balls and five errors.
Attendance, GOO.
Score by innings: RHE
Cleveland =. Il 0 0 0 1 Q 0 0-4I1 +
Brooklyn :. % . 2 0 0 4 l x-13 13 2
Batteries: Hill and thinner: Ken
nedy and Farrell Umpires-Lynch and
Connolly. Time-2:I7
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

ern depot. Freight station on Water
street.
EASTERN CAEc1I;'A DISPATCH
FAST FREIonr LINE AID OLD DO
MINION LINE between all points North
Southern Railroad and Eastern North
Carolina.
Freight received daily at p. m. and
forwarded promptly At low rate.
FOR further information apply to the
General Office or the y. IL s r. r. Co..
Norfolk, Va.
II. c. HUDGINS,
General Freight and Passenger Agent.
NJ. IL. KING. General Manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

ARRIVE AT NORFOLK
Mali. AND EMPRESS DAILY Except
Sunday at lbs y. m, and morning train
SATURDAY. connecting with all rail and
steam lines AZ Norfolk for the North.
East and West. Passenger station at foot
OF East Main street, Norfolk and Vest
ern depot. Freight station on Water
street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-04

NEW YORK, .; LOUISVILLE, 5.
New York, June 3.-The Louisvilles
defeated the Giants to-day by timely
hitting in the third ana fourth innings.
In the fourth. Leach hit to center for
a home run, when Hartzel was on first.
Both pitchers were effective. Attend
ancc, 5000.
Score by innings: R.H.E.
New York :. IL 0 0 o 0 0 o. 8
Louisville :. 20 9 0 0 . 0-5 S 4
Batteries = Seymour and Grady;
Bowling and l[ittridEc. Umpires-Gaff-
ney and Andrews. Timc-2:I5.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-01-27
DIED.

Miss Irene l.. Dunn was born and
rais.d II, linus county, Miss. Afte1
completing icr education she taught
school Tor re, ersl terms in the same
county mo years ago, with her
mother and fanliiy, moved to Green
| wood, anG has been engaged in some
business ever since, has proven herself
useful and eff .ient IN whatever she has
undertaken.
After d long and tedious illness OF
two months duration, in spite OF all
That could be done by faithful 'physi-
clana and loving hands she gradually
t,ew worse ulti! Jan. 70 the end came.
All Who Knew her best testify that she
Was Il t}m Christian character. For
,auuI; tiye years "a Ineuuberol the CHRIST
nan Church, TO which she was faithful
and loysL. She never nuurinured during
her illness, but always bright and hope
full, with faith fixed upon Christ.
The goodly number who attended the
funeral indicated the esteem in which
she YVES held.
May God bless The mother, brothers
and sisters and ltlay We All meet beyond
the iIstr "x
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-01-27
To the Voters Of Leflare County

-Four years ago, ut the earnest request
of many friends throughout the county,
| consented to become u candidate for
the Office OF SuperintrHi nnt Of Educa.
ton, but on account Of not having heen
IN The state tor four } ears Immediately
proceeding the election. / WAS prevent
ed from tllling the Office. | again ap-
pear before the peolie rs an a~spirant
for the office Of Superintendent of Edu-
cation, and respectfully solicit the, sup
port of the voters OF Letiore county.
In The event of my election | promise
a faithful and efficient discharge of tine
duties of the Office, 1t shall be my
pride and purpose, if elected, to h1ing our
~educational. interest up to the very high
estpoint of excellence. Believing that my
educational moral and business qualiti-
cations will enlitle ine to the high re-
spect and support Of the voters OF Le-
fore county, aln respectfully,
j, r. HUGHES.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-01-27
OBITUARY.

Orlthc morninH of Jan. IL, betweel
the fDurs OF 8 snd 4 o'clock. the spiEi
Of IL w. n. Nstcslfe entered etrrEity
Surrounded by loved ones, who minis
tered most tenderiy unto him, he passst
peacefully away; and AS his face tool
on the pailor Of death there came npor
it an expression Of perfect peace and Of
Tranquil repsse such as the writerrhaG
never before seen.
Word Wa passed around as if BY
aaagic-Dn- Metcalfe is dead--araG oua
little village settled down into a gloom
such as 1t, never had before known.A
no msal wat ever loved in onrss,o,n-
immunity ~ vas he. His one aim in life
was the Sslief of human suffering. He
went at0nt doing good. His sweet and
gentle tenderness, so rare inn man.
soothe'5 both the poor weak body and
the weary soul, making him a beloved
physician and a welcome frlend4
There is gone FROM the eartA.one Of
natures nobleman. As Of the. Danish
king, 1t may be said: He was. a man.
Take him for all in all. ! shaaAnot look
upon his like again
TO his friends his place san, never
be filled. His love ones havetlnst more
an aged mother has lost a son,. who was
all love add tenderness to hea; brothers
and sisters have lost u brothar Who was
= brother indeed, and thai. endearing
term Buddy Willie can never to him
again he used. His wife has lost her all
She who knew him best of. all: she who
was nearest his heart and who crowned
him with her love anal found him
worthy of it, is left lone and soraowful
when all should be Joy and gadness.
To her our heart.goes out in tenderest
sympathy. May the good God. who
doeth all things well, temper the wind
to the ehorn lamb cause his face to
shine upon her and send her peace
that peace which passeth all under
standing. Give to her sonle forcshad-
owing Of that peace which he, her loved
one, hath found beyond the grave and
which is sufficient for all thy need
We laid him sadly in the little Gem
etery at Itts Bens. Around his grave a
large concourse Of friends gathered,
and with tears and sad hearts We left
his body there. and commended his
soul to the God who gave it and who
had the right to take it away"
j. L. II.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-01-27


The Bell Telephone Company is pnt-
ting in one Of the most complete lines
ever seen in The city. They have al
ready put i'll over eighty phones, and
each day brings new applicants. We
are glad to ,ee both companies doing
we'll in our little city.
uE. NJ. Heath, OF fdgewood, Iowa,
was 4 pleasant visitor to onr Office last
week. Mr.. Heath is here looking for a
location for himself and a number OF
Iowa farmers. VT would be glad to
locate them near Green wood, for, If
successful. in Il few years hundreds Of
industrious farmers would settle
among us.
j X. Hughes, who started in the
race for superintendent Of education
four years ago, but owing to bis not
being a resident of the state the time
required before the election, he with
drew from the race, and announces in
this Issue for the position. subject to
the action of the democratic party. Mr..
Hughes was raised in our adjoining
county, is a graduate of Mississippi
College and u high toned Christian
gentleman, and will make an efficient
superintendent If elected.
II. N. Merrill, representing q Michi-
gan lumber company, spent ills week
in the city. making trips each day to
the adjoining country to examine II
valuable timber with u view of buying
and locating mills to work it up. Mr..
Merrill claims that II they locate here
they will saw several millions feet Of
hardwood timber this year. Mr.. Mer-
rill left for Columbus Wednesday and
goes from there to Alabama To inspect
the forests OF that state.
H. H. Estes COMES out this week for
the office OF county treasurer, subject
to the action Of the democratic party.
Mr.. Estes Is a true christian gentlemen,
competent To discharge the duties of
the office to which lie aspires. TIE ex-
poets to make n thorough convass of
the county. and asks the support and
work Of all his friends.
G.. w. Pentirost. nm old and highly
respected citizen of Sidon. died last
last Friday night. Mr.. penticost was a
good citizen. father and friend and his
loss will be mourned by all who knew
him.