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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
Profitable Home Dyeing.
Diamond Dyes Make Hand
some, Unfading Colors.
A Few Dimes Will Save MANY
Dollars.

In nearly every home there are faded
and questionable dresses and coats
that can be dyed with Diamond Dyes
SO they will look as good as new. Suits
FOR the boys can be made from the
fathers partly worn clothes. and then
colored with Diamond Dyes to look like
new. while dresses and jackets can be
made for the girls With little work or
expense.
Many women dress their families in
handsome, fashionable clothing at a
comparatively small expense. thanks to
Diamond Dyes.
Diamond Dyes are put up specially
FOR home use. and the directions or
each package are so plain that even the
inexperienced can get beautiful and I'M
fading colors by using these dyes. They
color anything from ribbons, feathers
ana waists to the heaviest coats and
dresses.
There are some fifty colors in the list
OF Diamond Dyes. making all the fash
ionable shades. Re sure to use only
the Diamond. as they are the only dyes
that have stood the test of years and
that can be depended upon for success
full home dyeing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
Fire A,nrn~ Yesterday.

The alarm of fire at 1851 o'clock yes
terday was caused by the burning of
three bales of cotton in one of the
Warehouses of the Consolidated Com
press Company. The fire is thought to
be of incendiarv origin. as it was dis
covered in two different places-one
bale out on the wharf and two in the
warehouse. The flames were eXtn-
guished with buckets of water. The
National Board of Marine Under
writer's. with headquarters at New
York. have offered a reward of $1,000
for the conviction OF any one who sets
fire 10 cotton.
\ still alarm of fire at o'clock las,
night was caused by the burning of q
chimney on Newton street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
UTlGNNIZED TN 1851.

The United Charities was organized
hI1een Years ago, with Captain John L..
roper as president. The late Colonel
ueoIsG lait was treasurer, and the du-
ties OF this position received n Iorwc
part or his time and attention.
AZ the last annual meeting MIR. James
ia!t was elected treasurer to succeed
MS father Mr.. III. l.. Page is secre-
tary.
captain Roper has been at the head
OF TINS society from its organization to
the present.
FORTY THOUSAND GIVEN AWAY.
The revenues are secured from mem
bership fees and contributions. and the
total amount distributed since 1854. the
year OF its organization, is about siO,-
How are Your finances? the reporter
asked. no this question Captain Roper.
answered that the society is nlyyavs in
need Of money
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
FORTY THOUSAND GIVEN AVA,
Heroic r.i,ue sufferer.

Jimmie Starlcton. the 6-year-old son
OF Mis-. Teresa StaDleton, of No. 81
Plume street. has for sixteen weeks
been an inmate of st. Vincent de Paul's
Hospital, undergoing treatment for "A
diseased ankle. II became necessary 10
send hlm L. the hospital for treatment
ana nursing that could not he given him
al home. Two operations have been
performed upon his ankle. and he bore
the ordeal with an heroism that would
serve as a lesson for many adults. Jim
ME Is NOW able To move around his
room. and his mother hopes to have him
with her again in a short while
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
DEF.


PAUL.-Yosterdaym morning. at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. ANNIE PAUL uged A years.
Her funeral will take place at 2 o'clock
THIS CTNhursday) AFTERNOON from
her late residence, No. 36!s Virginia street,
Berkeley.
DAWIIS.--At her residence. No sac
Butte street. Wednesday, January 18th.
1899, at O'clock a. m, MRS. MARY ANN
DAWES.
The funeral will take place from the
above residence TOMORROW Q'riday)
AFTERNOON at 9 O'Clock. Friends of
the family are invited to attend.
1RONAIONG ER.-At the residence OF
her son-in-law. Edward y. TcaEle 2,l
Chapel street. Tuesday. January 2ith. at
2 O'clock p. m, MARY a. 1RONNlON-
GER. in the list year OF her age.
The funeral will take place from the
residence THIS Crhursday) MORNING.
January Goth. at IL O'Clock. Friends and
acquaintances respectfully invited to- at
tend
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
Death of Mr.. Mary A. Dawes.

Mrs. Mary Ann Dawes, n venerable
and respected lady. died at her home,
No. SIC Butte street at 1 o'clock a. m.
yesterday, after Il lingering illness,
which she bore with Christian resigna-
ton. She is survived by three children
Mr. George IL. Dawes, Mrs. Rutter
and Miss Josephine Dawes. The OBJ
sequies will be held from the residence
at J o'clock tomorrow afternoon and
VIII be conducted by her pastor, Rev.
NJ. Il. Wharton. d. D., of the Freemason
Street Baptist Church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
propcr,r hnicsYestnrnn.

Messrs. H. l.. Page & Co.,auctloneers
No. % Bank street. sold at public auc-
tion yesterday, at the Real Estate Ex-
change. the following pieces of prop
erty:
House and lot on the north side OF
North street. corner Of Duke, to Mrs
y. NJ lakewood. for 1880.
House and lot No. 1876 Queen street,
for S2.i95. X. II. Webster purchaser.
House and lot on Cottage Toll
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
An OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Ihere Is n square OF -unimprnved
thoroughfare extending from Water
street to Nivison street, which Mr.. H.
\. Page and other property owners in
the vicinity wish the city to pave with
Ee'siam block. There is a doubt as to
the city's rights in this property, there
lore IL has never been improved. A pc
Triton Will be presented to the Coun-
els at the next meeting, asking for the
Improvement.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
.TREArpAvi>G NOTES.
CHAPEL STREET IMPROVEMENT
NEW PAVEMENT DESIRED.

the work on Chapel street is pro-
crossing well. The foundation for the
vi;rified brick has been completed 10
Queen street. When Chapel street Is
finished it wiM be one of the best paved
streets In Norfolk.
There is some doubt as To the duribl-
lty of brick on streets used for heavy
traffic. but the advocates of brick claim
that 1t Will last almost as long as stone
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
Publications Received.

Scribners' Magazine-The February
number of this monthly has been re-
ceived from the publishers It's contents
embrace 'The Rough Riders" -Four
National Conventions" The Chronicles
of Aunt Minervy Ann" 1.-The Letters OF
Robert Louis Stevenson" 1.-The Lepers
Tale of South Africa The Second
Part of the Serial, The Entomologist. ="
and William Makepeace Thackeray"
Price, % cents
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
q t tzt77.as y RI Z BRIDGE.

a special committee of the Council
met a committee from the Brambleton
Improvement Board last night and
agreed TO build Il bridge and make i'm
provements on Queen street Brambe-
ton Ward 10 bear one-half of the cost.
The street will be raised eight feet
and this Improvement. with the bridge
vii! cost 81, 060
The committee met last month, but
could not agree upon the proportion at
cost rambeton shnuld pay.
Mr.. Sterling thought it would be we'll
for him to confer with his ASSOCIATION,
the Brambleton Board. before pledgtng
the ward to the payment of $l.530, and
at his instance final action was de-
ferred till last night.
When the gentlemen met last night
with Mr.. Cake in the chair. Mr.. Reid.
of the Bramhle';on Board, reported that
the ward would pay as her part one
half the cost.
1t was then decided to report to the
Councils. advising that the improve
mentS be made.
The expenditure of this money is said
10 be absolutely necessary because
whenever there is high water Queen
street is flooded by water from Ma
homes Lake. which obstructs traffic
and Injuries business and property in
the vicinity.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
4 New Steamer rurc,,n.ed.

1t is rumored that a new steamer has
been purchased by the Ocean View.
Willoughby Spit and Old Point route
for the Improvement Of the service be-
tween Old Point and Willoughby Spit
II is said that the name adopted for the
new steamer is the "Nigilant" and that
she will be brought here from the Hud-
see River, on which she has been ply
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
Aniu,poriant Dincrence.

To make Is apparent to thousands.
who think themselves i'll. that they are
not afflicted with any disease. but thar
the system simply needs cleansing. IS
10 bring comfort home to their hearts.
as costive condition. is easily cured
by using Syrup Of Figs. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
and sold by ali druggists
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

ing, and is NOW frozen up there. as soon
as the weather opens. The new vessel
is reported to have excellent saloon ac-
commodations and is supplied with an
electric plant and cost 100000 When
she is put on the line here the present
steamer. Granite City, will be used as
Il relief boat
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
HOLT STREET BRIDGE.

The Common Council will meet In
two weeks. and will concur with the
Select Council in voting $4,000 for the
Holtstreet bridge.
There is not the slightest doubt but
that the Common Council will approve
the purchase of the bridge. 1t Will be
remea bered that resolution was
adopted by this branch of the council,
Offering $4,000. which offer was refused
when first made. The bridge is in ex-
celient condition, and will not require
any important repairs for several
wears
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
missionary I:oI,r.

There will be a grand missionary
rally at Burrows Memorial Baptist
Church tonight at 1880 o'clock, when a
very interesting time may be expected.
y feature nj the meeting will be an sd
dress on Missions by Rev, a. r, owen.
d. ~, Of Ryllrd Institute. Berkeley, Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
M"rri'so Ann,vcr.nry celcsrat,on:

Mr. and Mrs. A. Aronheim will ceIe-
DRAFTED the twentieth anniversary of
their marriage at their residence. No
io3 fenchurch street, to-day, when they
viii De at home to receive their friends
Among their guests will be Mr.. Ludwig
Afnnhellnr- of NGW- Yarls-aH -Isa-
dore BMdMig. of Middletnn N /
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
CITY BRIDGE WORK
York Street Bridge Contractor Not
Yet Bonded.
Work Expected TO Begin SoOn-Ghcnt
Bridge Improvement Queen
street Bridge and Elevation -HoIt
street Free BriCgc scheme.

City Engineer Brooke was asked yes
terday when would work begin on the
York street bridge.
He said that the contract had been
given TO one of the best COMPANIES in
the United States, but he could not say
when they would begin operations.
They have not given the required bond
of $25, 900 yet. There is no doubt about
this being done. You known l have
their check. which was given as an evil
dence of good faith, and if they don /
give the bond the city Will make that
much money"
MIR. Brooke has faith in the Edge
moore Company, and believes that the
bridge will be constructed as soon as
possible.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

ISOLATION. for $1,000.
House and lot OF Church street ex-
tended TO the same association, for
Sl.650
To,al amount OF sales, s7,l35.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
UNITED CHARITIES
What it is Doing For the Poor Of
Norfolk.
Feeding Many Poor Fnmflfes-Sup.
plies Issued Weekly Was Organ.
lied inIss4 with captain John j..
Roper Prcsidcut.

The United Charities, a non sectarian
organization, formed to assist needy
and deserving persons, is doing n glor-
ious work for the poor of this city.
Many an unfortunate woman with
children to support would be unable to
carry the burdens of life but for the
comfort bestowed by this good society.
FEEDING MANY PERSONS.
~ representative of the Virgnian- Pi-
lot called on Captain John l.. Roper.
me president. at his office yesterday,
and asked if the demands upon the So
ciety are as heavy this year as they
were last year.
Captain Roper said that they were
nor, Dut, sad he. the society is sup
given food, fuel and clothing, and
sometimes money"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
SUPPLIED WEEKLY.

Mrs. y. Il. Goodridge is assistan,
secretary, ana supervlses the distribu-
'lCh OIL goods, winch is maze in weekly
"iIoWhhces. Mrs. ~ T.. Hare is the So
c!etys visitor. This lady goes to the
homes of the suffering ana distressed
ones and with her goes JOY and com
Io!t. enc py personal inspection ascer-
talhes lhe needs OF all persons who an
ply Tor assistance, ana upon her rec
olnmehdation the supplies are furnish
ed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. d. c.. January 25th.
Forecast for Thursday: Virginia
Fair. followed by increasing cloudiness;
fresh, southerly winds.
North Carolina-Fair; light, variable
winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
BUY A PIANO

That will last YOU lifetime. one that
will improve with age and usage. We
have two Big Bargains In STEIFF Pr
AMOS. have only been used four months,
will sell at VERY LOW FIGURE for
cash or on easy terms.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
THE CLIENT BRIDGE.
The Counclls have moi yet taken a!

The Councils have not yet taken ac-
ton on the report of CITY Engineer
Brooke, in which he says that the
Client bridge is in bad condition, ana
should be repaired before IL becomes
dangerous. Mr.. Brooke stated that the
structure could be put in proper condi-
ton for $4,000. The matter was referred
10 the Finance Committee, which Viii
report at the next meeting and recon-
mend that the money be voted.
Mr.. Brooke said that he could do
nothing till action was taken by the
Councils.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

Norfolk: High water, $3.50 a. M, 90
p. m. Low water. 2:3S Il. m., 3:14 D. IN
Old Point: High water, S:35 a. m.
1902 p. m. Low water PIT a. M, 2:5
p. M
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

may attend. An elegant dinner or sup
per will be served at a moderate
charge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
METEOROLOGICAL DATA.

METEOROLOGICAL DATA.
Maximum Temperature. ....... 81
Minimum Temperature. ........ Sc
Normal Temperature. ....... 40
Departure from normal. plus 10
Departure since Jan. LIST. .... plus g.
Rainfall in past ~ hours. ....... 20
Rainfall since 1st of month. 26
Mean humidity. 80. ......... 10
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
WEATHER

Fair; warmer; fresh to Brisk South
winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
TIDES

CALENDAR.
Sun rises, 7:11 a. M; sets, 5:24 p. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-13
PREPARATIONS o REUNION.

Railroads VIII Furnish Best Service
for Gathering of Soldier Boys.
officials Of the railroad lines entering Lin
coin from various parts of the state have
shown a disposition Of great interest in the
Nebraska Soldiers reunion, which will be
held In Lincoln on September 10, IA and
IL. The delegation Of Lincoln citizens
which called Upon the railroad headquarters
Friday to have a conference regarding the
accommodations hat will be afforded by the
railroads we're more than pleased with the
assurances that the railroads would do all
within their power to contribute to the
success OF the reunion.
This reunion has been arranged primarily
for the members OF the First, Second and
Third Nebraska regiments, and it is ex-
pected that each company belonging to these
regiments during the late war will be fully
represented at Lincoln. Rates were quoted
some time ago by the railroads which will
be in position to handle this business. One
fare for the round trip will be made from
all points In Nebraska, and the members of
the various companies OF the three regi-
ments who attend will be the guests of Lin
coin. Their transportation has been pro-
yided for by the committe having In charge
the reunion and for the soldiers a rate OF
] cent a mile has been granted by the
railroad companies, which will be paid by
the executive committee Of the reunion.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-13

The following births and deaths have been
reported to the office Of the health commits
sioner during the past forty-eight hours.
Births-Brismead, 2214 Seward street, girl
Charles Donnerl, 2433 Writ street, boy
Peter Keavitt, 2433 South Twentieth street,
girl; William %Shipporit, 2O16 North Eight
eenth street, girl.
Deaths-Fred Gibson, 5O6 South Eight
eenth street, 2 months; Elmer, Seventh and
Fort streets, IL years.; Francis Hawes, 34lt
Martha street: Mrs. johnson, 1921 North
Eighteenth street, 70 years; Otto Giseke
liz Harvey street, % years; John NJ. Hal
brook, 1903 Farnam street, 10 years.; w. d
Staley. $40 North Thirty-third street, q
years; James Adams, s44 South Seventeenth
street, "a years; Charles A.. Hopper, 24lt
bancroft street, 20 years; George Bendsen
3423 Dewey avenue, 23 years; Emma Olson
255S Pierce street, 5 months.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-13

+. A. Nash, general western agent of
the milwaukee,, has gone to Kansas City
and Chicago for a short business visit.
r. L. Smith. formerly stenographer for
General Passenger Agent Lomax of the
Union Pacific. has been transferred to a
position In the ticket stock room.
A party OF Union Pacific officials, among
whom were President Burt. Chief Engineer
Berry and Freight Traffic Manager Munroe.
left Friday night for a trip to Chicago.
@. Adams. one of the popular young men
who has been connected with the Union
Pacific for the last eleven years, and who
now occupies a position in the passenger
department. has received a decided promo
ton in the appointment as city passenger
agent OF the Union Pacific at Cincinnati. o.
He Will assume his new duties next Tues
day.
c.. Il. Styles, travelling passenger agent
OF the Missouri Pacific. Is in the city from
Afchison. Mr.. Styles reports an unusual in
quiry in his section concerning the exposi-
ton and expects ito bring in a number of
large excursion parties within the i'm
mediate future.
Engineer Henry Wolford, one of the old
time Elkhorn employees connected with the
Black Hills division at Chadron. is in the
accompanied by his daughter, Miss Viola.
They will leave for Duluth. from where
Miss Wolford goes via the great lakes Ia
her home In Crestline, o.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-13
MORE TESTIMONY is HEARD
Another Session of Coroner's Jury
that IN Inv estieatinE the
Recent Fire.

Yesterday morning the coroner's jury that
is investigating the fatal accident that oc-
CURED at the Mercer Chemical company's
hre held another session. The testimony Of
W men. Carl Giles, dynamo man for the
electric light company, and ]. d. Sullivan,
lieutenant Of hook and ladder company OF
engine house No. 8, was taken, after which
the members OF the jury examined the wires
In the alley in the rear OF the Mercer Chem
ical company building, and then proceeded
to the power house, where they looked over
the machinery.
Witness Giles testified that he tested the
arc wires at IL, noon, and every two hours
thereafter until 6 o'clock on the day OF the
fire. This, he alleged, is one OF his daily
duties, for the purpose OF ascertaining the
condition of the circuits. At none OF the
hours mentioned we're the currents on. With
reference to wire No. 5, or the one known as
the opera house wire, 1t was dead shortly
after 4 O'Clock, or as soon as the matinee
closed at the Boyd. After that hour there
was no current on this wire.
Fireman Sullivan told OF the hook and
ladder company going into the alley and
the raising OF the ladder, which came in
contact with wires Nos. 5 and s. At the
time OF raising the ladder no current was
felt by the men at the crank Of the machine
and none OF them had any knowledge Of any
of the wires being alive until after the fire,
when they were taking the ladder down.
Witness was OF the opinion that the wires
in the alley were not crossed. There were
no instructions given relative to making an
examination for live wires, as there was a
general order about being careful and using
great caution.
After returning from the power house OF
the company the jury took a recess until
next Monday morning at Q o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-13

The mems meeting today at 4 o'clock
promises to be a very good one. The speaker
is Rev. w. H.. Scudder Of Tacoma, Wash,
who made such a favorable impression at st
Mary's Avenue Congregational church last
Sunday. His topic for the mems meeting
will be "Shipwrecks of Faith" a very timely
and interesting subject. There will be at
t~ractive music. All men are invited.
The association is in receipt or a
collection Of books for its library, which 1t
appreciates very much. The donor is Rev
G.. c.. Smith Of this city. The list of books
includes bound volumes OF The Nation for
seven years, beginning with 1881, the Sun
day School Times for several years and quite
a number of valuable reports. TIL great
number Of men using the association library
daily insures the constant use OF these DOCKS
and the former owner can feel that his gift
is of practical value.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-13
WAR IN FREIGHT CIRCLES
Keen Competition in Denver for Big Eastern
Shipments of Wool,
RATES ARE sLAsHED RIGHT AND LEFT
Business Turned over to santa Fe,
when Burlington Changes Pro-
Grnm-Threntened Investign-
ton Not Yet Materialized.

A decided sensation was sprung In Denver
this week when charges OF rate-cutting were
hurled at the freight representatives OF GER
tain lines in competition for the vast
quantity OF wool which is shipped from that
TERRITORY to the east. 1t was charged that
these ~onfenses consisted OF violations OF the
interstate law and the men who
were implicated. 1t is said, were in fear OF
an Investigation by the Interstate
commission. which has been in session In
Denver, and II such a course had been pur-
sued 1t would have resulted in imprison-
ment for the freight men, provided any OF
them had been found guilty Of the charges.
1t is believed in local freight circles that
whatever grievances there were in Denver
were patched up satisfactorily, as the Inter-
state commission adjourned with
out taking any action In the matter.
A case which furnished the foundation for
these charges and rumors came to light sew
eral days ago, in connection with a train
load OF wool which was shipped from Den
YER to Boston. The shipment consisted OF
about 500, 900 pounds and was consigned to
Eiseman & Co. of Boston. The big cargo
had been purchased for some time and when
the Denver freight men heard of 1t all
looked toward the business with a pardonaple
greediness. and then began a merry war to
obtain the shipment. The lines which en-
tered the competition were the Mallory line
in connection with the Santa Fe, the Frisco
line In connection with the Colorado &
Southern, the Missouri Pacific and the Bur
lington. Rates were slashed right and left
until 1t was announced that the regular rate
of s1.54h a hundred had been scaled to
s1.34h, at which figure the Mallory and
Santa Fe Zines we're to secure the business
A large part Of the wool was loaded into
Santa Fe cars, and then came a sudden and
unlooked-for change. The billing was or
idered changed and the big shipment was con
signed to the east over the Burlington. OF
course, the representatives Of the Mallory
and Santa Fe lines were indignant and
looked with natural disfavor upon the ac-
ton OF the Burlington in getting business.
Just what pressure was brought to bear or
the shippers of this big cargo Of wool tc
secure it by the Burlington is not fully un
derstood, but 1t Is alleged that the rate
hundred, which brought the nice sum Of $13,
900 on the SOC, 900 pounds already shipped
and another consignment Of the same magni'
tude soon to follow.
Some Of the freight men in Denver pre-
dict that the fight over this big shipment o.
wool for Eiseman & Co. has precipitated
rate war that will be far-reaching, and the
only ones who are viewing 1t with any degre,
OF satisfaction are the wool shippers, who
will naturally profit by the competition ant
lowering Of rates.