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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
1R. w,fIrEuuRsr DEAD.
SCCCUMBS TO INJURIES RE-
CEIVED LAST SATURDAY.

Last Saturday morning Mr.. James
III. Whitehurst. Il well-known citizen OF
Norfolk county and n farmer by vo>
cation. was run over and seriously
hurt by a'horse and buggy driven by
Il negro on Union street. He was
picked up in an unconscious state and
carried into an office adjoining Nc
Clcary and McClellans stables. and
Drs. Meredith ana Macdonald We're
called in and made a partial eXamina-
tion of his condition. He was later on
taken TO st. Ninceni's Hospital, and it
was there that DR.. Meredith decided
that his most seriously injury was cons
cuss.on of the brain. Mr.. Whitehurst
never rallied from the effects OF the
blow sufficiently II justify his physician
in considering him out of danger. Yes
terday afternoon he was reported from
the hospital as being in n sinking CON
dition. The unfortunate gentleman
died from his injuries at 10 o'clock last
night. The driver of the vehicle by
which Mr.. Whitchurst les his life has
never been apprehended. The deceased
was highly respected in his own county
as well as i'll this city. At this writing
it is NOT known when his funeral will
take place.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
Mrs. II. VI Whn-tn..

Yesterdays Baltimore Sun says: ",rh.
t!ith Avenue Presbyterian Church.
New York. has sent Rev. DIR. and Mrs
H. NJ wharton a resolution of sympa-
my ana testimonial of their regard
coupled with an invitation to the Doc
tor TO return and preach for them and
bring Mrs. Wharton as their guest.
Hundreds of congratulatory letters.
kilograms and telephone messages have
been received from all over the coun-
try. Mrs. Wharton is attended by her
physicians. DR.. Richard T. Wilson and
DIR. J.. McLane Tiffany She is doing
well and ii is expected she will be en-
tirely recovered in a short time"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
a STORY SPOILED.
THE VIRGINIAN- BRANDED
IT \ CANARD.

Several days ago the Government
Fortress Monroe, via this city, 10 pay
veterans. The fact that a guard came
here from Fort Monroe TO accompany
the treasure over was seized upon as
foundation for Il sensational report
that Il plot to rob the Government had
been discovered, hence the guard. The
Nireinian Pilot, the day following this
publication. pronounced it Il canard.
The following Associated Press story
from New York strengthens the posi-
ton taken by this paper. If that were
necessary:
Concerning the story printed here
to-day of an alleged plot to rob n
United States cXpress-car of 100000 of
Government money. which was being
skipped Ia the Hampton National Vol
untcers Home for the payment or pen
sions 10 veterans quartered there. SEN
ator Thomas G. Patt told n reporter for
the Associated Press that he knew
nothing about such a conspiracy having
been unearthed or frustrated.
Mr. Plat said that there had been
"tIortcd To the officials of the express
company when the money was being
prepared for shipment, u very vague
suspicion that an attempt might be
made To hold up the car. but that he
did not even know what the grounds
We're upon which this suspicion was
based.
He said that no precautions against
roG1cry greater than are always taken
When large shipments Of money are
made We're invoked In this case; that
50 far as hc knew no rendezvous Of
r"nhers had been discovered. no evil
dcnre of IN discriminating notura had
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
NOTES OF rnET. p. a.
STATE CONVENTION TO BE HELD
IN PETERSBURG.

The Virgnian State convention of the
I. Il. a. of America will be in Peters
burg on the 18th OF next month, and
the Norfolk drummers are interested in
the occasion. One of the important fea-
lures of the convention Will be the
election of delegates to the National
convention. which meets in Louisville
Ky. May 10th 10 18th.
Norfolk Post Of T. p. a. will send a
delegation to the meeting in the Cock
ade city, but as yet the delegates have
not been selected
1t is said that Texas will have can
ulua'e IN the held this year for presi-
dent of the National Association.
Ricnmond will make n fight for the
next National Convention. Norfolk
also.
Mr. John h. CuIpeper. of Richmond
chairman of the Press Committee T. p
~. has been in the city for several dov
and left last night for Raleigh. \. &,
where he expects to organize a post.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
pOCAnONTAS COAL
Its Displacement of the Cardiff
Product.
Interesting Letter From British Con-
sml General n, RIo de JnmcIro 10
Lord Salisbury Forty Thousand
Tons hHOnt-An Important Order.

The people of this city and imme-
date section will no dobut be inter
ested in the following correspondence,
which shows that the shipments Of Po-
cahontas coal to South America and its
displacement of Cardiff coal in that
market, have occaslOned much disquiet-
ude in Great Britain The British CON
sul-General at Rio de Janeiro writes to
Lord Salisbury as follows:
AS eNemplifying the INJURY to Brit
ish trade which 100 often results from
the repeated Industrial strikes in the
United Kingdom, have the honor to
enclose notice, published IN the Bra-
lillian Review of this toxin on the 23d
instant, wherein reference is made to
the strong chance Of the owners of the
Pocahontas mines in Virginia. United
states of America. now finding u ia
vorable opportunity to introduced their
coal into this market in substitution of
Cardiff coal; the regular supply of
which in the future. Is in face of the
present prolonged strike Of the Golfers
looked upon as no longer certain. See
ms that the average import of coal at
Rio is about 900, 900 tons, % per cent.
of which comes from England. the
subject deserves the serious considera-
ton Of those interested in the coal in
dustry of Great Britain"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
n COOKING; MAIN.
BIG FIGHT At OCEAN VIEW WE'D
NESDAY NENT

There will be n big cooking fight At
Mr.. John T. Lewis place at Ocean
View next Wednesday. the Goth. The
fight will be between Washington and
New York birds, twenty-three to each
side. There will be s25 on each fight.
and $500 on the main The birds are
all here. and in the pink of condition.
IL is said thar the sport Will begin
at l o'clock. and will last we'll into
the night. This is Il larger cock tight
than any pulled off in this vicinity for
q number Of years, and more money
Will change hands on the result.
Sports will arrive here Wednesday
morning from Baltimore, Washington.
Richmond and New York.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
TANNEN'S CREEK rmuLrNE.
WILL INCREASE POPULATION OF
CITY TWELVE THOUSAND

The article published in the Virgin
an-Piiot a week ago, stating that the
next legislature would be asked to ex-
tend the corporate limits of this city
so as 10 take in several small towns on
the Norfolk side of the Elizabeth river,
mas produced considerable discussion.
pro ana con. There are some people in
Huntersvillc who do not wish TO como
INTO Norfolk; others that do. 1t is
SAID that large majority of those who
I'VE on the border, very close to the city
advantage and comforts. but have none
OF them. are III favor of the extension.
me NirSinian-Pilot learned Yesterday
'hat Iahhers Creek Will be made the
eastern ana northern boundary. This
would increase the population of Nor
folk about - 600
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
southern na,,wn,'. genera, Once.

The general offices Of the Southern
hallway are to have an almost entire
~ new ana much enlarged building at
the corner of Thirteenth street and
iehhssiVania avenue. Washington
taking in all the ground space of the
present structure, and In addition the
lots south and west of il. Tho nrasnn,
building Will be remodeled and two
large additions made. The building
when completed will contain more than
uounle It's present space. and will. i'm
audltlon, be more modern and conve-
nient IN every way, and handsomer
me southern will pay for the recon
S.ruc,ioh ana the additions. $i40. 900.
Bids for the work were opened recent
ly, We; the contract for the work has
not been let
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
Police viii &C, ne.ter wages

1t was learned last night from a gen
tieman who is in close touch with the
political leaders and city fathers. that
the request of the police for an increase
of pay Will be granted. The amount
is so small that the city fathers, it is
said, can vote the extra money with
out cramping the appropriations for
any other department. This will be
pleasing news to the police. who have
ali along thought that they should
have more money, but did not have the
courage 10 make the request.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
A Mtnin.mrn n,cn,,,cr

Mr.. Samuel Friedman purchased yes
terday from Mr. Joseph de Antonio, of
BaltimoreT a miniature vessel patterned
after the transatlantic steamer Edison
The little boat is about three feet in
length and is n beautiful piece OF
mechanism. Is is of brass and Mr.. An
tonic says it took him eleven months
to make H. The little steamer will be
on exhibition at the Turf Exchange,
corner Union and Church streets. >until
next Monday, when it will be removed
TO the Baltimore Bargain Palace, No.
l32 Church street. where 1t can be seen.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
AN ANALYSIS.

This letter was sent to the Cardiff
Chamber of Commerce. ana that body
acting on the suggestion Of the Score
tary OF state for foreign affairs, call
cd meeting To consider the subject
and the chairman read the above let
ter ana stated that owing to Il strike
at the Welsh mines a determined effort
was being made to displace Cardiff
with pocahontas coal in the South
American market" The attack on one
oi the best markets heretofore held by
Cardim shippers by coal of the we'll
k"own excellence of Pocahontas occa-
stoned much anxiety. and it was sug-
ges;ed that an analysis of Pocahontas
coal be Obtained and Information So
cured as to its character and quality
AS an answer to- these Inquiries CAST
ner. Curran and Bullitt have issued a
circular setting forth the following
facts.
In the report of the coal mines Of
America. presented 10 both houses of
Parliament by command of Her Maj
esty, in March, 1884, Sir Julian Paunce-
fote, british Ambassador at Washing
ton, wrote the earl of Rosebcrry. See
rotary OF State for Foreign Affairs. as
follows:
Pocahontas coal is undoubtedly
one OF the best Goals mined in America
Tor the generation Of steam, the stpe-
riorlty being shown by It's extremely
small quantity of ash ana sulphur and
lhe very large percentage of carbon.
The Cranp Shipbuilding Company
OF Philadelphia, have used il eXtcn-
siVely on all government cruisers which
they nave quilt in past years. In Au-
gust. 1889 general order was issued
py the Secretary of the Navy u com
mandants of navy yards. directina
them 10 make use of Pocahontas coal
ON al trial trips Of cruisers.
The White star, Cunard ana many
othcr lines have been using this coal
on east bound passages for years. The
campanin ana Lucania burned it when
they made the fastest time on record
from sandy Hook to Queenstown.
IhiS coal Is Of high caloriGc power
nelnE IN this respect equal ~ The best
Welsh steam coal. ana is excellent far
steam raising purposes.
Inc following certificate shows thc
results arrived at by MIR. John pattln-
son OF the laboratory ana ASSAY once
sample of this cnol ''s' a
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
u OR SALE. AN IDEAL HOME IN
~ the .And Of sunshine and nnMnrs

II OR SALE. = AN IDEAL HOME IN
u the land of sunshine and flowers.
city OF Norfolk, Va. located immcd a tely
or salt water. contains about seventy
acres. ten acres in woods balance in
OF Il mile frontage on salt water; fine
oyster grounds. on which oysters can be
raised for family use in abundance. and
for market: house of fourteen rooms
with additions. abundance OF purest
water right at the door. grounds about
the house covered with fine shade trees,
Karns. clubhouse of four rooms for help.
about one hundred pear trees. Duchess,
variety. about fifty sicklos penr. also
Connected with The city by fine shcii
road For terms and further Information
caIl on or address II. c. IIOGGARD &
90; 81 Bank street. Norfolk, Va
in IL su. Wolf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
TIiE:TDURrH vIRGINIi.
WILL LEAVE CUBA NOT LATER
THAN NENT THURSDAY.

The following telegram from the AS
ISOLATED Press. received by the Virgin
ian Pilot last night contains a state
ment that the people of Norfolk will
read with pleasure:
Richmond. Va. March 23.-A special
to the Dispatch from Havana says that
the Fourth Virginia Regiment will
leave Cuba for the United States prob
AMY savannah, not later than the 10Th
of this month.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
Checked Linen
For Shirt Waists.

A novelty.
A most durable and exceed
ingly fashionable weave for
Shirt Waists. 1t measures
thlrty-four inches wide, every
thread pure linen. Large and
small checks; 4 dozen newest
color combinations. zoe. a
yard
Mill Ends OF L. X. solid white. pink,
blue. black and navy. ard (, host
OF fancy stripes on light and dark
grounds, 10 yards 10 length.
The 25c. quality ut l9c. n yard
White L. X. wide medium and mar
row volts and fancy checks, 12is
II. -, - and Ti5c. "a yard.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24

We acknowledge the receipt of the
April number of Lippincott's Magazine.
which is replete with interesting ar
ticles. The table of contents embraces:
THE House of Pan" complete story
by Anna Robson Brown: The Men
Who Impaached Andrew Johnson"
How An Earthquake Looks and
Feels" AN Isnoblc Nobleman," Lee
gends of Lost Mines The Convict's
Return" over, Under and Through
Boston," and many others. including =
number of poems by well-knOwn
writer's. Price. twenty-five cents Pub
lished by j. b. LippIncott Company,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
A PrettY Picture.

Southern railway. has just received a
very pretty picture of Melrose Falls
n. c.. one OF the picturesque places on
the Southern railway. The picture is
in colors and Is quite an artistic piece
of work and has been greatly admired
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
Bridge over tho Elizabeth.

The application of Mr.. II. l.. Page to
the Board of Harbor Commissioners. for
permission TO bridge the southern
branch of the Elizabeth river, will be
given careful consideration by that
body AS soon al the desired permis-
sion is accorded the contract will be
awarded and work commenced.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
Spinach.
I<;llc
Total -. ..52,S3G Total 49,. -.

liac sold at from s1.25 to $3.50 per
barrel. an average Of Sl.37l4. Spinach
Ut from $3.50 to $3.50 per barrel, an
average Of $3.50 per barrel.
The crop is much shorter than last
year, but this does not necessarily
mean that the truckers will make less
money. The profits will certainly he
very handsome at the figures named
above. and the gross proceeds will be
about $250.000 for these two crops
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
Four Months rrncn Repor,.

Mr.. l.. e. Dawes, statistican of the
Board of Trade, has prepared his re-
port on the shipment of kaIe and spin
nch from this port for the four months
ending February~2S His figures are
rs follows.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
N0TICE!

MI j. NJ. Jones. formerly solicitor for
MS in Norfolk and vicinity. Is not in our
amv Of his acts since February 1ssg
the date on which his relations with us
tcrniina ted.
LECTION AGENCY mh2i-lw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
AN IMPORTANT ORDER.

Tho Bureau Of Equipmen, has n
running contract for Pocahontas coal
at Norfolk and large quantity of coal
in store at Key West. Vessels should
therefore habitually coal at those ports
In preference to others when H. is prac-
ticable.'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
THE STANDARD rr,1.

rpcahonias coal is now the standard
rue! OF ;hc United States Nav, ara
Mas Ms, used almost exclusively hy the
Navy Deoariment in the recent war
win Spain IN the report of the chief
~ 6'areau of Equipment of the NAVY
lHenartment TO the Secretary of the
Na a.Iry :, he following statement is made:
me bureau with pardonahle nrida
begs TO state that, with thn cxcen,i ic'u
oi Il single telegram from the COM
mander, in chief, urging that porticm-
t Gnot kln 40, OF coal only be supplied to the
nication. concerning an adematn COL
snppiy was received from any shin
anoat during the entire war. No hetin,
de,dehc c can be offered that an nbun-
Wherever II was needed. At ono -
mere was afioat in steam Golfers n
HAMPTON Roads, ready 10 sail NJ an
m nHn notice to any point desired. 20
Affords '-S country
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
Fl REVOLUTION IN NORFOLK
The Virginia Cafe and BaKeTV,

the handsomcst place in the city. are
prepared to serve their patrons with the
finest line OF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
LOADED At LAMBERrs POINT

The telegram referred to above was
S Sc,Ien"y mat sent by Commodore
coal must be equal to Pocab6nt .a''Y 'i
Tor this work" ana the 4o0oo ions Of
coal ailoat at Hampton Roads rofnrred
To above. as being the best coal nro.
duced in this country. came from, he
rnca honias mines as these golfers were
an an. loaded at the Lamberts Point piers
with POcahontas coal.
The following special order Of c,ar,
tary of the Navy Long. under dote of
November Il, 1885. is cited in confirm
alton of the high opinion entertained
OF Poeahontas coal by the Navy De-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
T'0AI ....... ....... -. -. 100 a

taiorIiic power Pounds Of water
eVapoEate'i from 2l2 degrees Fahr by
: r., pounds OF the coal. as determined in
lhompsons Calormeter. u i pounds ="
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-24
WEATHER REPORT.
NorioIk ana Vicinity

TODAY.
Fair; colder; brisk northwest winds
changing to northeast.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-14
The New York and
New Jersey Telephone Co
81 Willoughby Street, 25 Market Street.
Brooklyn, N. Y. Morristown, N j.

amounted to $901.40, of which 1895 81
was for Children's Home
Mr.. Carter presented bills amounting
to $142 for the Printing and Election
Committee.
Mr.. Dalrymple reported bills of S1.-
612.72 for the Insurance and Miscel-
laneous Committee.
Mr.. Whitehead reported bill of George
w. Bower for drawing plans for propos-
ed almshouse and rendering other SER
vices to the Board in this connection.
The bill was for $4,000 and the Board
ordered it paid.
County Engineer William e. King re-
ported having visited bridges and pre-
pared specifications for some in the
townships of Chester, Boonton, Mend
ham, Randolph, Passaic and Dover.
some of which are now in course of con-
struction. Work on the Denville and
Pine Brook road is progressing rapidly,
stone having been laid nearly through
Rockaway township.
Bids for work ON the Mendham and
Rockaway roads will be opened on
Thursday next.
AT the meeting this communication
was read:
To the Morris County Board of Free.
holders
Gentlemen-At meeting of man.
ayers of the State Hospital at Morris
Plains held at the Hospital the following
resolution was adopted
Whereas, the Board of Freeholders of
the County of Morris have under con-
sideration the selection of site for the
new county almshouse, and it is'reported
that they contemplate locating at the
-head of a stream which in part furnishes
the water which is used by the State
Hospital for the Insane, and which at
any time in case of accident might be
its chief reliance,
Be it therefore resolved by the Board
of Managers of the State Hospital at
Morris Plains that in its judgement, as
such location would be highly objection
al from sanitary point of view and a
positive danger to the health of the
1900 patients and of the officers and
employees of the State Hospital.
CHARLES H. GREEN, Secretary.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-14
ENDEAVOR
CONVENTION
Delegates We're at Detroit to the
Number Of $4,000.

Eighteenth international Gathering
200 Delegates From New DER
sey-Rev. DR.. Brett, President of
the New Jersey Society, Prom
inent Figure - DIR. Chapman S
"Qulet Hour and the Rev. c. Nj.
SheIdon's Conference on 'What
Would Jesus Do"
There are conventions, then again
there are conventions.
The eighteenth international gathering
of representatives of Christian Endea-
vor societies throughout the world,
recently held at Detroit, and which
closed on Monday night, was conven-
ton.
From beginning to end its meetings
were large and enthusiastic, and yet
marked by great spirituality. The meet
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-14
listen to any real or fancied grievance
ana Will endeavor to make things pleas
ant and agreeable for all.''
DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL.
Coroner's jury Found That Mccarthy #
From the Bridge.

coroner's jury Found That Mccarthy Fell
From the Bridge.
After investigation of the circumstan.
ces connected with the death of Michael
Mccarthy. whose body was found in the
creek at the foot of Water street early
last Friday morning, Coroner Wilkin.
Eson and jury concluded that death was
due to accidental causes. The inouesi
was held at the Court House Monday
night and several witnesses were sworn
by Justice Stilwell.
Patrick Brennan, an elderly man. in
whose company Mccarthy had been
seen on the night of his death, was the
most important witness examined. He
testified that he left Mccarthy at Water
and Spring streets, where they separated,
Brennan going to his sisters home In
Collinsville.
The jury recommended that the prop
er authorities cause the stone paraphets
Of the bridge to be increased in height
and provided with proper safe guards to
prevent any similar accident.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-14
IMPORTANT D., |. &W. CHANGE
E. G. Russell Made superintendent Of the
Main Line.


Edward G.. Russell, who was made
superintendent of the Morris & Essex
Division under the new management.
has been appointed to similar position
on the Main line of the D., L. & w. He
is succeeded as superintendent of the
Morris & Essex Division by Raymond
DuPuy, formerly superintendent of the
Chicago & Great Western Railroad.
Mr.. Russell left Hoboken Wednesday
for Scranton to enter upon the duties of
his new position.
When seen just previous to his depart
ure Mr.. Russell admitted that the griev-
ance of the various employees, which the
committees had hoped President Trues-
dale would rectify, had been referred to
him, and he would consider them.
"Can you tell just what the men ask
for" the general superintendent was
asked.
"Well,' was the reply, "they ask for
a good many things. Some of them are
all right, while others are not. What
they need is some one to set them right,
and that is what l am going to try and
do"
'Will you receive the committee in
Scranton %
certainly. am always ready to
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-07-14
Found Unconscious in the ROAD.

While driving Tuesday night Eugene
Kelley discovered the body of man ly.
ing in the road near the Speedwell avenue
bridge. He hastened to notify the police
and the ambulance was sent to the spot.
The man was taken to headquarters
where he regained consciousness a half
hour later. He gave the name of Arthur
Dixon and said he was employed by
Charles Shelley at Littleton. An ugly
cash over the left eye had been inflicted
with some blunt instrument and the
mans coat and vest were missing. Dix
on refused to make complaint against
his assailants whom he knew to be three
Morris Plains men but said he would
''get square" himself.