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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-12
TIE SUDAN SPIDERS.
To Live Happily In the Sudan One Must
Get Used to the Insects.


Get Used to the Insects.
If one wants to live happily in the
Sudan, one must get used to spiders.
They crawl into your dressing bag or
come upon the table while you are wash
ing, taking great interest in soap and
tooth powder and all toilet requisites.
Disturbed, they retire into your sponge
and remain there till they are drowned
out. One must also become accustomed
to sand or dust storms, for they are fire.
quent and terrible disturbers of your
comfort. They come upon you suddenly
when you are quite unaware OF their
close proximity, just as express trains
at busy junction surprise the passenger
uninitiated in the mysteries of signal
ing. There is a distinct sound like the
coming of "a train, then rush by and
the after draft. Palms sway and bow
their rustling fronds to the earth, and
eddies of dust buffet you on all sides.
lifting you from your feet. Tents are
turned inside out, scattering their con-
tents TO the winds, or everything is in
crusted with an impalpable powder,
which seals up ones eyes, plugs one 5
nose and ears or chokes one with the
nauseating sweepings of foul camping
ground. AS 1 am writing this dust
hurricane which has been making life
miserable for the last three days is still
blowing.
The fierce blast of the wind makes
metal so hot that the heat from the nib
carrying the ink 10 paper dries up the
fluid before line can well be penned.
The sweat of the hand, too, mixed with
the layer of dust on the paper, so soils
the manuscript that one feels loath to
send it. The flies, seeking your tent for
shelter from the cruel blast without,
cling to your nose and eyelids with a
tenacity which is almost maddening.
At meals each dish is covered with grit
before it can be consumed, and one has
to nurse odd corners of the tent TO shield
ones cup from the puffs Of dust beating
up from under the canvas before enc can
get a drink that is not absolutely mud
dy.-London Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-12

Iish citizens heaviest bill after food,
rent, clothing and drink is his gas bill.
England pays 500, 600, 600 year TO
the gas companies, and II is calculated
that the gas companies realize profit
OF S26, 900, 600 a ysaE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-12
Welcome Home,

Peddler-Wouldn't you like some
notices for your house, mum? It's very
cheering TO "a husband TO see a nice
motto ON the wall when he comes home.
Mrs. Dagg-You might sell me one
if yOu'v got one that says, Better late
than never New York Weekly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING CASE
FERRETTED OUT BY THE POLICE
LUKE CORWIN SHOT RICH
ARD LAWSON

For several days a vague rumor of n
mysterious shooting and probable muir
der has been floating around The mat
ter was brought to the attention of the
police department Wednesday night
and soon after midnight Detective
Heppel had cleared 1t up and found
the man who was shot and his as
sailant
The parties are Richard Lawson,
who lives at 132 James street and
Luke Corwin, an oyster shucker. who
ilNes at l20 Jefferson street, where the
shooting occurred Both are colored
Each man tells different story. hui
the police are inclined to believe that
or Corwin. which. If true, appears ia
Justify him I'm his act.
Lawson says he met Corwln's wife
sunday night and they walked to her
nome. When near 1t Corwin came up
ana asked what he (Lawson) was do
ing With his (Corwin's) WIFE, He saws
Corwin ordered him to keep away from
his wife and his house. Lawson said
further. that Monday morning he was
passing the Corwln house when Mrs,
Corwin called to him to come and get
something to take home to his sick
Wife. and he went in to get 1t. The
next thing he knew was Corwin. ro
Noiver In hand. following him up the
stairs, and that Corwin then shot him
in the hip. He disclaimed any crIn,inai
act or intent.
CORWIN's TALE.
Corwin told the police that Lawson
had wrecked his home and that he had
repeatedly warned the man away. He
stated that when he arrived home
in compromising position and then
shot Lawson. Yesterday Corwin was
taken before Police Justice Tomlin and
released on bail in the sum of $50.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
n. III. :. rootbaii Team.

The Norfolk High School students
have reorganized their football team for
SO, and are already practlcing for the
coming season. This school had quite
a string of victories to their credit last
season. and 1t is the intention of the
players to make an equally fine record
Tor themselves this year. The team is
composed of young men between the
ages of 16 and IS, and the average
weight Is about 140 pounds. The mana
ger is desirious of making dates with
teams Of $50 pounds average, or less.
and shall be pleased to hear from
managers in any locality. Address all
challenges and communications in re-
gard to dates to HI. B. Vesey, manager,
No. 80 York Place, Norfolk va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE 3
REVOLUTIONS


At a regular meeting of the Board of
Lady Managers of the Norfolk Protestant
Hospital Thursday morning, September
2lst, tho following resolutions were UNI
animously adopted:
Whereas, we realize the great calamity
that has hefallen our community and the
public at large on account of the destruc-
ton of fire OF the magnificent hospital, ST
V.ncent's do Paul; therefore be it re-
solved,
LIST That we extend to the owners man
ayers and their faithful attaches our
heartfelt sympathy in their great loss
I'd. That we heartily commend the heroic
conduct of the Sisters. the MUSES. and the
iiledical corps In removing the patients,
alternating their sufferings and minister
ing to their needs.
Sd. That VIC homer the noble fremen and
others who riSkcd their lives to reScNe the
patients and save the building.
9Th. That We extend to the bercavcd
ones whose friends or relations may have
persisted in the flames our sympathy and
prayers.
5th. That we open the doors of our hos
p.tal to assist the management, rs far rs
possible. in caring for those who have,
without warning. been deprived of the
comforts OF this wcll-cruipped Institution
9Th. That we record these resolutions In
our minutes. send copy to Sister Der
nard and have them published in the
daily papers.
Mrs GEO. C. REID,
Mrs. III. c. BRADFORD.
1t Committee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
pended upon. for a. fire Is likely; to oc-,
cur In Portsmou th any time.
sS CHAIRMAN ELLIOTr,S VIEws =

Mr.. K. b. Elliott, the chairman of
the Fire Committee, does not believe as
CHIEF Ryan does. and consequently he
opposed recommending an appropria-
ton for new engine, and won his
point finally. The matter was sent to
the Finance Committee, with q quasi
recommendation. as Mr.. Beaman. the
chairman, remembers, from the other
members OF the Fire Comittee. but Mr..
Elliott still opposed It. and the Fi-'
nance Committee refused to recon-,
mend the appropriation.
Mr.. Elliott, when seen by a Virgin
ian-Pilot reporter yesterday, was still
Of the opinion that the department
clned to lay a great deal Of the blame
of the result of the fire on VIVA. lie
termed the negligence OF Firemen
Kiernan Ryan, a brother of the Chief.
and MIR. NIinter, who had charge OF
the engine that blew out. lie said the
matter would be brought to the at
tention of the Fire Committee for In
yestigation. f
THE EXPECTED.
The flremen say that such accidents
are not unlikely to happen at any
time when the engine has two sections
of hose attached, inesmuch as the
pump supplying the boiler often gets
out of working order and the steam is
quickly exhausted.
The matter of n new engine for
Norfolk's department will be dealt with
very probably in the Mayors meg
sage, since the correspondence relating
thereto will be published in Chief
Ryan's report. The Chief has not a SIX
ed for more men, but he believes fifty
two the number he has, is Insufficient,
and he also believes he needs another
truck, which will probably be asked
for.
BRAMBLETON UNPROTECTED
In this correction it may be we'll to
state that Brambleton. the largest
ward in the city. almost exclusively of
frame buildings. is entirely without fire
protection. Besides this. there are
only three fire alarm boxes allotted to
the entire ward. Had there been n
strong wind blowing "Wednesday night.
while the fire at the -four mill was in
progress, the result can be better i'm
agined than described. Many residents
of Brambleton freely expressed them
selves on this point yesterday after
witnessing the fire at the mill, and it
is not unlikely that at the next meet
Ing OF the Local Board q movement
may be 1naugurated for better fire pro
lection for that ward.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
Chief Ryan Thinks His Position
Vindicated by Big Fires.
PROPHETIC LETTER
chicr ca,ied Attention OF Fra COM.
miitce 10 tho Need OF .Drpar,mcn,
Last February, but Els Requi,i-
,ton WINS rurnea Down-Ho &c.
lirvos rio Needs Moro Men, but Has
Not asked For Them.

Fire Chief Martin ]. Ryan believes
that the inadequacy of the Norfolk
Fire Department was plainly demon
strated Wednesday night at the great
connagration. and there were many
others who expressed themselves in
like manner yesterday. The Chief es-
pecially believes that another steam fire
engine Is absolutely necessary to put
the department on footing to cope
with big fires.
In this connection the following let
ter, written by Chief Ryan, asking for
a new engine in February last, is a
prophecy OF almost exactly what hap
pencd last night:
THE LETTER.
February 10th. 1899.
ITO the Honorable Fire Committee,
City:
Sirs.--I wish to call your attention to
the very urgent necessity Of another
steam fire engine for this department,
and request you to ask an immediate
appropriation for same.
I'm making this request l am but
carrying out my convictions and de-
sire to make this department able to
stand against all emergencies and to do
this another engine is undoubtedly re-
Cuired.
'As it is now, We have not sufficient
force to cope with a. large confiagra-
ton, and should one Of our engines he
out Of commission. owing to accident
or otherwise, we would be very weak
and could not protect the city should
we be needed at any other point.
''As an instance OF this kind, | have
only to call your attention to the fire
OF Saturday afternoon, February 4th
occurring in Emerald Hall, OIL Cove
engines from both headquarters and
No. d Company alone to answer alarms
happened that fire had started in
the business section at this time the
consequences are very plain, as our
No. 4 Company's engine is n small
third size. Engle pump engine. and
would have little effect on largo
fire. The distance away of No. 4
would give 1t time TO get well started
making II necessary to have a good
force OH hand, yet we could not spare
an engine from the Cove street fire, ow-
ing to the fact that If the fire ever
crossed to the South side it would have
been almost impossible to stop 1t before
the entire block was consumed. BY
this illustration you can readily see
tho danger our city is laid liable to
and the serious damage likely TO occur
at any time. AS the city progresses
in building. we should keep pace with
fire protection.
"Yours very respectfully.
MARTIN ]. RYAN,
"Chief Fire Department."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22

Mr.. William De Witt Hill, Of New
York, and Miss Leila Belle Foster, Of
bonds of matrimony at No. s2S4F CRANKY
street at 9 o'clock Wednesdaysev evening.
The ceremony was impresslvely per-
formed by Rev. VIM. H. Edwards, pas
tor Of Centenary NJ. e. Church.
Miss jamie Burgess a relatives OF the
bride, was maid OF honor.
The best man was DR.. p. st. L. Mon
cure. SS5 "a
At the conclusion OF the nuptlals Mr..
and Mrs. Hill embarked on the Old Do
minion steamer for their future home
In New York,w here the groom is q
druggist. The bride has been a private
nurse at st. Vlncents Hospital since
3 her graduation there in 1898.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
Notice $500 Reward

Office Board OF Harbor Comm,ssioners)
160 Main Street
Norfolk. Va. Sept. 81, 1897
The lawful dumping ground for all en-
cavating done within the limits of this
harbor Is cast of the Rip Raps. 1t IS n
criminal offence to dump at any other
place.
1t has been reported from time to time
to this Board that what Is known as
SHORT DUMPING is being done from
mud machine scows.
The Board. therefore, offers standing
reward OF 500 to be paid to any person
or persons who shall give evidence which
shall lead to the detection and conviction
Of any PARTY or parties who may be viii
mud or excavation of any character from
such scowS at any place in this harbor
other than the lawful dumping ground.
se22-fr, wejf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
Tn q I.nIies.

The pleasant effect ana perfect safe
ty with which ladies may use Syrun or
Figs, under all conditions, makes IL
their favorite remedy To get the true
and genuine article, look for the name
of the California Fig Syrup Co. printed
near the bottom of the package. For
sale by all druggists.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
81. so Rounh Trtp,o Ronuohe

Special train leaves Norfolk and
Western Depot Tuesday, September 26.
$40 a. M. stopping both ways at Bed
ford, giving an excellent chance to visit
the Peaks OF Otter. Returning, leave
Roanoke Friday. 10 p. m. giving Won
three and half days in the noun
tains. S. r. Hoffman. manager, No. 460
Main street.
7-9-10-12- 15-17-19.oo o. oe- IN,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
ours very respectfully.
MARTIN J. RYAN,
"Chief Fire Department
PROPHECY FULFILLED.

What the chief mentioned in refer
ence to q probable accident TO an en-
CINE. putting it out of commission tenn
porarly, happened In yesterday morn
ings fire. The big engine of No. house
blew up shortly after it arrived from
the BrambIeton fire, thus cutting off
two of the strongest streams playing
upon the burning building, and from
the moment there was n perceptible
change for the worse in the fires head
way.
Then again the chiefs reference to
two big fires at the same time applies
to the conditions yesterday morning,
since the blaze OF the Norfolk Flour
Mill was not yet eXtinguished when the
alarm from st. Vincent'S was rung in.
Tho two engines at this fire were con-
seQuently delayed Tor some time in
reaching st. Vincent's. having to reel
up the hose. Besides, that immediate
portion of Brambleton was left in dan
ger, as was shown yesterday morning
when this fire again blazed up, necessi-
In ting the engines going back.
FIRE DEPARTMENTS EQUIPMENT
The Fire Department is equipped with
four steam engines, one of which is
of but little service, one chemical en-
CINE and combination chemical and
truck wagon. The latter could not be
used last night. and one of the steam
engines did practically no good-this
besides the engine That blew up, which
is the best In the city
A SERIOUS HANDICAP.
One of the most serious handcaps OF
| the department was the lack Of an
aerial ladder until the Portsmouth
| truck arrived. 1t was then too late to
| do much good by lighting the fire from
| the ladder. The Norfolk Departments
| aerial ladder is being repaired In FL
| mira, n. y. Chief Ryan asked for an
appropriation for thi. purpose on Feb
ruary LIST last, but the Fire Committee
| did not secure it until several months
| later, and it did not leave the city un-
til August 31st. The firemen regret
| deeply that it was not repaired AZ soon
as the $500 appropriat ton was secured.
50 it would have been here when so
badly needed. II Is believed it would
have cra bled the flrcnen to have saved
tho unfortunate patients who were
| burned TO death.
The need of another ladder of this de-
scription is commented upon also.
LESSON OF THE FIRE.
1n-the light OF They're fire 1t would
not seem that Norfolk's fire chief ask
ed for too much when he applied for a
new engine the price OF which would
not be more than $4,000. The chief be-
lieVes The loss In yesterday morning s
fires would have been many thousand
dollars less. had he been properly
equipped. allowing him to reach the fire
with, say, four or five engines in three
or four minutes time. He does not un-
derestin,ate the value OF the aid rem
dered by the Portsmouth and Navy De-
partment engines and fire laddies, but
l5these outsides forces must not be de-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22

The season has opened in earnest
with us. Early buyers have shown 6
preferment for our nobby line of Lon
don checks. Can we show them to You
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
1913 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22

Just word again about our Drum
mond's soft finish worstcds. If you in
tend buying a Prince Albert suit they
are what you want.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
333 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22

DR.. a. Week manager OF the optica
department Of the Gale Jewelry Com
pnny. will examine your eyes free. De
fectlve vision and complicated case.
specially invited to call. je26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
Gents FurnisI, Inqs.

Mems Blue Mixed Ribtcd Shirts ard
Drawers, fleece lined. mostly larg. sizes,
mill end sale price ) pieces for 81 10. Can
not be duplicated for less than Soc 10 resu-
lar way.
Mems Tan and Hello three fourth wool
Shirts, all sizes Shirts onIy). If we had the
iull suits we would asl, you double lii.
price. Mill end price Soc each.
virgins Hrsfth Underwear. The name-
"Wright's" is sufficient; you know the
goods as we'll as we do. Our assortment Of
sizes is broken in the $500 and Use oraics.
We are going to Pu. one price on the lot
mill end sale price Soc apiece.
Mems White Merino Shirts and Drawers
reduced to mill end sale price 25c apiece;
same as you pay 371se elsewhere for.
Corsets.
Splendid Corsets that sold at 3ee. mill
end price 25c.
Excellent Corsets that sold at SOC, mill
end price 39c.
ChiIdrsn's Doodle We Waists. sold at so,
mill enc price 25c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
no cUREA caLp NosEDAy

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet.
All druggists refund the money II II fail
to cure. L. w. Groves signature IS o.
each box. 2Gc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
$544,OOO.OO
CITY oEMoRFoLK, VA,
Thirty Wear Four a. Per
Cent. Coupon Bonds,
OF $4,000 AND $4,000 EACH.
s5Ii.oJO.0o Due November LIST, 1929, Interest
Papable May LIST and November LIST.

6 EA ,; PRoPo ;S MIL ~, a., BE RE
THIu1dRRssdDAY: October 5th. 1899. for
thirty go year coupon bonds. issued for
the following purposes:
For sewerage, etc.. in Bramblc- 49, :.
ton Ward o. - 'ooo'o 60
streets in Brambleton Ward -. 10000. 90
For opening. streets. improving
streets and paying for certain
in Atlantic City Ward .......... $4,000. 90
For opening Tripoli street, from
Wolf to Butte. and for widening
Wolf street, from Cumberland
to CRANKY streets ........ ........ LIS, 600. 90
For the purpose Of redeeming
bon bends g, !. maturing at III , January LIST.
ton bonds Will not be ready for
delivery until December 3ist,
1S99.) 10l,VUO 20
Total ........ ......... .......... $4,000. 90
Bids may be for the whole or part of
the said bonds. and must state price and
Bonds issued In denominations of sl,ooo.oo
purchaser, dated November LIST. 1859.
Bonds and interest payable in Norfolk.
All bonds to be issued as coupon bonds
but purchasers to have privilege of hav-
Ing same registered.
Bidders to enclose check for per cent
of par value of amount bid for. I'M
medlately upon notification of allotment
further deposit of four per cent of par
value of amount allotted shall he made.
-Four % per cent. interest will be allow
ed successful bidders on the five 90 per
cent paid In, from time of receipt of the
four 20 per cent. until bonds are ready to
be delivered.
The remainder of the purchase money
to be paid Immediately after purchasers
are notified that bonds arc ready for de-
livery.
Checks to be certified and made payable
to order of II. S. Herman. City Treas
urcr of tho City OF Norfolk. Va.
The right is reserved to reject any or ell
NATHANIEL BEANIAN,
Chairman Finance Committee Common
Council.
Chairman Finance Committee Select
Council.
Teste:- H. S. HERMAN,
Se22-td City Treasurer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
TIE
Joseph Brown
STORE
PHaidS

PHaiGSs
Two most worthy-because
embodying both style and du-
rability-are these: 42-inch
Crepe Plaids in smart designs,
and 42-inch Camel's Hair ef-
fects in subdued tones, at IS
cents the yard.
The first mentioned are
striking for either Skirts or
Waists; the latter are equally
desirable for Suits and Skirts.
Knit Skirts.
AS low as 50 and in dark
colors. Better, IS.
Most popular figure proba
bly,. a dollar.
Other grades, $3.50, $1.75
and $500.
Free selling has already
been witnessed. Comfort,
beauty and service mark the
skirt.
Cotton Comforta les.
Silkalinc cover-sightly Gov
ering S1.OO-and full size.
Heavier-saiine covered -
Sf.25. Other SilkaIines S1.5O
and $f.75.
Higher priced as well.
This store is ambitious to
serve you we'll to show good
goods freely.
|.IasEpH BR0WN 290 Main ST
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
Based on
Solid wi

Flo wins who stands on solid
merit. People soon learn to
patronize the laundry where
they are sure OF getting their
clothes done up in the best pos
sibie manner and delivered at
tho time promised. a trial
bundle will convince You what
we say is correct. If not sat
fsfactory NO PAY. You Will
certainly remember tho name.
It is the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
Will End Donestics.

Sc Apron Bingham, mill end price 3;tc.
12llc Drareries, mill end price Sc.
zoe Fancy Bed Ticking, mill end price
Zoe.
Use Unblsached Sheeting, 2If yards wide,
mill end price ssIc.
Sc Unbleaehei Cotton, yard wide, mill
end price 33fe.
&c Unbleachcd Cotton, extra long, mill
price 4Hc.
AKA Blcaehcd Cotton. mill end price axe.
IOc Silkoine, mill end price &c.
Mill End Turkish Towels.
To-day (Friday) at 9 o'clock we will
sell an Unb!eached Turkish Towel, 81 in
ches long, extra value, would be consider
ed ehsao at 10e. but to day we price them,
as long as they last, al Sc pair.
Mill End Blankets.
1ox4 White and Gray Cotton Blankets.
mill end price 38c.
Itx4 White Cotton Blankets, mill end
price 75c.
I0x4 Gray Cotton Blankets, extra heavy,
98c.
10x4 White Blanket, extra good Quality,
mill end price SJ.75.
Ijx4 Special White Blanket, rs per cent
wool, mill end price $2.75.
Mill End Comforts.
Large size Comforts, fancy figured Gre
| ton at Use.
Extra heavy Comfort, regular s. grade
mill end price o9c.
. Better FL grades at SIPS, $3.50, $500, 10 to
Muslin Underwear at Mill
End Prices.
Corset Covers. all sizes, from 81 Up to ~,
regular Zoe grade. mill end price 7c.
Gowns. beautifully trimmed yoke, regu-
lar price 75c, mill end price 63c.
Handsome trimmed Drawers, 75c grade,
mill end price 63e.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
MiIl End Curtains.

Special beautiful Lace Curtains, full siz.,
choice patterns, regular 75c grade, mill end
price 47c.