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

lights that shine in suns and stars.
From this foundation ascends In great
flights of stairs the inorganic world
rising from the simple uncombined gas
to the great fixed rocks. and the gcoIo-
gic strata. A girdle of darkness belts
the pyramid for u space, and then we
seen the organic creation arise, rest
Ing upon the inorganic, and yet leaving
1t behind. Upward it climbs from the
licheh to the giant trees of the Yosem-
ite Through another belt OF darkness
the pyramid rises, and we are in the
animal world. The protozoa are pass
ing up into the insusorio. up through
SIX giant terraces, we pass till we
come to the Vertebrate But the sum
NIT is still far above. Upward it rises
mammalia.
At last VIC are at the summit?
No: the pyramid still rises. flight on
light. the whale. the bat. the mouse,
the deer, the dog, the cat, the appetite
ape, then man.
But we have not yet reached the
apex; upward still it climbs. The clay
man Is succeeded by the man of the
stone; by man of iron and the iron age.
Upward 1t rises to higher and higher
power. till we reach the mind of
Plato. Goethe. of Shakespeare; the will
of a Washington. the heart of n Paul, Il
Luther, an Augustine. Is this all? Does
1t rise no higher? These men are dead.
If creation ends here. These gradua-
tons which the poet thought of are
altar stairs slopHg upward to God:
are really the steps of those on which
sits Skeleton Death. shaking forth over
all the maggot and the worm.
Who can think that a creation which
exhibits so much reason in its means
should exhibit so little in the end. and
he so absolutely without a worthy goal.
The Christian view is the only reason
able view There is n life beyond.
survey of the moral world then
followed, in which it was shown that
the moral progress of the world has
but one adequate explanation, viz: that
God has. through Christianity. given
new life to those who accept His Son.
In conclusion it was claimed that i'm
mortality would be no boon without re-
newal, and spiritual renewal would be
without adequate motive If there were
no Immortality.
The music in the morning was very
sweet and suitable; free from any APP
pearance of strain. In the afternoon the
church was so crowded that hundreds
were sent away. The cantata was sung
with the utmost finish and taste, and
the large congregation listened most at
tentively and reverently. with their eyes
on the text. which told the sacred
story of the resurrection.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
EASTER SUNDAY.
JOYOUS MUSIC AND BEAUTIFUL
FLOWERS-HANDSOME EAS-
TER COSTUMES.

Sunday was an ideal Easter day. The
sun was bright, soft breeze came
from the south and all nature seemed
to rejoice.
The congregations were large at all
of the churches. largest where special
Easter programs had been prepared.
Many of the worShippers were array
cd in the most beautiful creations OF
the dressmaker and the mllliner Pref
~ new bonnets,. trimmed with summer
flowers, handsome suits of attractive
tints and colors, neatly fitting boots and
gloves. Beauty and fashion were seen
at their best. The young men were
also clad i'll purple and fine linen.
To the truly pious. Easter is a day
OF religious enjoyment. They remem-
Der that on this day their Savior arose
from the dead, and give thanks and
sing songs of rejoicing-bright, happy
songs.
Society energies from the sombre hues
of Lent into Il rainbow OF fashion,, and
while not noting particularly that
nearly two thousand years ago Christ
arose from the dead, paying mans debt
to an offended God. feels glad that the
dull days of Lent are past and that
gaities of spring are at hand.
The churches were decorated with
palms, potted plants and cut flowers in
honor of the day.
The music at Christ Church was sim
ply superb. and surpassed any of Prof
Miller's previous efforts His large
chorus choir at the afternoon service,
sung Dudley Bucks sacred cantata
Christ the Victor" with Miss Lizzie
Taylor, Miss Sallie Kindred Williams
Mr.. William Richards and Mr.. Key
Compton. soloists.
At Epworth the program announced
i'll
of congregations which packed the
spacious edifce from the altar rail to
the doors at both services
The grand organ pealed forth the
joyous anthems, and words of praise
were sung by n choir of thirty trained
vocalsts.
At st. Mary's Catholic Church, Miss
Mary Magee sung superbly the beauti-
full songs of morning and afternoon
services.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
BAPTIST CONFERENCE.
REPORT MADE BY
MINISTER'S YESTERDAY.

Rev. ]. w. Mitchell presided at the
Baptist Ministers Conference Monday
morning. The following are the reports
for last week:
Rev. Vernon Hanson celebrated the
twenty-ffth anniversary OF his ordina-
ton to the gospel ministry. He is soon
to begin n meeting at West Norfolk
Rev. l.. r. Christie will continue the
protracted services at Sturgeon Memo
rial this week. He had three profess
sions of faith Sunday night and many
requests for prayer.
DR.. j. NJ. Pitcher. of Petersburg,
preached for him in the morning.
Rev. c. w. Cox had an address from
Rev. II. c. Skinner before the Mission
airy Society last Thursday night.
Rev. j. Il. Riddicl baptized nine last
Sunday.
Rev. T. c. Skinner gave the hand of
fellowship to nine.
DR.. j. j. Hall received two by let
ter.
Rev. w. f. Fisher baptized one, re-
ceived three by letter. received one for
baptism and had one profession of
faith. The members are speaking of
charging the Sunday school room so
as to accommodate the rapidly grow
ing school.
Rev j. w Mitchell received two by
experience and one by letter.
Messrs. Mathews. Rock and Gordon,
ministerial students. of Richmond Col
lege. were at the conference.
Evangelist Garland and DR.. ]. w.
Pitcher were present.
Mr. Garland is aiding Rev. Samuel
Saunders in meeting at ScottsvilIe.
Rev e. L. Dudley is engaged in n
meeting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
EASTER SERMONS
This is the Day Which the Lord
Has Made"
Mry. Father FrioIi, nj ST. Mary's
catholic church = Rev. Dr. Carl H..
Grnmn,cr, of Christ Churoh, on the
Resurrection.

The churches in Norfolk were largely
attended Sunday, both morning and
night. The ministers preached sermons
appropriate TO Saster day.
Below we give Il synopsis of those de-
livered by Rev. Joseph Frioli. of St.
Mary's Catholic Church, and Rev. Carl
T.. Grammer, d. D., OF Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church:
REV. JOSEPH FRIOLI.
This is the day which the Lord has
made; let us rejoice and be glad there
in."-Psalm cxvii:24.
Easter surpasses all other festivals
rs the sun outshines the stars. The
feast corresponds with the Jewish
Passover, hence is called the Christian
Passover and points out to us in n
striking manner the connection be-
tween the old and the new DISPENSE
tion.
Jewish Passover commemorated the
deliverance of the Israelites from the
bondage of Egypt after Il period Of 400
years. Easter commentaries the de-
1iverance of the human race from n
spiritual captivity of 1000 years. AL
mighty God, moved by the misery of
the Israclites, at length resolved to free
them. For this purpose He appointed
Moses and Aaron His agents.
The people were commanded to slay
and eat a lamb in every family. This
was called the paschal lamb. With it's
blood the door posts and tranSoms OF
Jewish dwellings, were to be sprinkled,
so that the DISCRIMINATING angel might
spare its inhabitants. Israelites were
commanded to commemorate annually
this event.
So also in the new law we commem-
crate our deliverance from captivity of
sin by the blood of the true Paschal
Lamb the Son Of God. Hence the true
Passover.
The story of great man ends at
his grave. BY death he enters into an
invisible world. We see him no more.
All that survives him is his memory,
his followers and his teachings.
But just as the birth of Christ is I'M
like ours. so also was His death.
Here was wildly portrayed the story
of resurrection and its indsputable
proofs which establish the proof of
ChriSts divinity and that of His church.
The consolation to be drawn from the
fact of Christ's resurrection is that we
also shall one day, like Him. arise
robs temporal death of its terrors.
"There is no death: what seems so is
transition" The speaker concluded by
exhorting his hearers to arise like
Christ unto n new life.
REV. CARL 70. GRANrMER, d. D.
DIR. Grammer's sermon was based on
two texts: I Cor, xv:22, and Col. ii:1
in Christ shall all be made alive" "If
We be risen with Christ, seek those
things that are above"
The two truths associated with Eas-
ter are that there is n life beyond the
grave. and that there is n new life for
us on this side of the grave. Both
truths are needed to give us hope 10
strengthen us for our way and to cup
sply an adequate explanation for the
universe. What appearance would
creation present IL it were to reject the
doctrine of Immortality?
The universe rises before us like n
great pyramid. Rolling clouds sur
round It's base and in their smoky
depths we can discern the sparkling
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
Fishing vt,inrc Bnz.nr.

The Fishing Village Bazaar" for the
benefit of the church at Virginia Beach
Will be opened in the pavilion assembly
room of the Princess Anne Hotel TO-
day. In order that many Norfolk people
may avail themselves OF the opportuni-
ty Of combining the pleasure of a spring
day at the seashOre with charity the
Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Southern
railroad has made a special rate of 30
cents for the round trip. which will
hold good during the progress of the
bazaar, to-day and tomorrow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
YEARS OF TORTURE
Relief at Hand IIna Ho Only Known
where to Look For II.

u
Let us. my good friends. always suit
our tools to the work to be done. We
do not trim our nails with broadswords
or carve statues with AIDES. Now a
word Is u tool, just as a hoe Is, or a
razor. The figure of Liberty on n quar-
Ter OF a dollar is impressed there by a
machine made for the purpose. BY the
same token words were invented to i'm
print thoughts and ideas OH the minds
OF others. And every word or express
sion has currency meaning of It's own
so long as we refrain from using them
in slack or careless way.
Just as the Lord Mayors coach, or
ones own best clothes are not intended
for every little trumpery occasion. so
great words should be reserved till the
time comes when nothing else will do.
When man singcs his whiskors by the
siovenly handling of q lighted match.
we do not rouse up the fire department.
Now the word ''eXcruciatinE" is one
or the strongest words in the English
language. 1t tingles with sharp signi-
ncance as black cats back snaps with
electricity on frosty night Only shall
low people will take liberties with This
word. In our ordinary talk it does NOT
come properly into play once Il year:
ana rightly so. For 1t alludes to n kind
OIL mental or physical suffering that we
desire to avoid thinking or speaking
or. II the root meaning of the word
"eXcruciating" escapes you for =. mo-
ment look 1t up in the dictionary. II is
n word with Il pedigree. and its ances
tors have sunped with horrors since
men began to make history.
The question then that Won and I
have to settle is. whether Mr.. Geo. b.
Simpson employed this dignitied and OK
elusive word justifiably when he said.
Il was troubled twelve years with
much pain in the small of my back. So
continuous was 1t that ceased TO take
pleasure in work. Indeed | ceased IA
take pleasure altogether. With me life
got to be thing to endure. not to en-
JOY. 1 am speaking within bounds
when I say that at times these pains
were eXcruciatng
With the pains in my back I suf-
fered from terrible periodic headaches
ana profound mental depression. 1 was
ii prey to anxiety and apprehension. the
cause of which l was unable to locate
or understand Yet to look at me YOU
would hardly have fancied my true con-
dition. Sometimes when appearing at
my best and receiving the congratula-
tons of my friends on what they were
pleased to call my obvious improve
ment, l still felt wretched and misera-
bic. But nobody sympathized with me.
| suppose it was because / was not
emacihtcd or run down as persons with
dangerous diseases are commonly sup
posed to be.
p While on this point, 1 may perhaps
be permitted to say that affections Of
the kidneys, even Bright's disease it.
self. often co-cxist with generally
healthy external appearance on the par,
OF the patient. The poor fellow may be
within fews weeks of his death and
yet to the uninstructed eye look well
enough to pass for sound man.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
Centenary church rev,vn, closed

The series OF revival meetings which
have been in progress at the Centenary
NJ. T.. Church for the past three weeks,
closd Sunday. The meetings were pro-
ductive of much good in lifting the
church to n higher plane OF Christian
life, and in the awakening and con-
version of the unsaved. About thirteen
professed faith during the services, all
of whom have united with the church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects OF the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Fla SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per.
manenty. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process OF manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name OF the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LoUISVILLE. ky. NEW YORK z.
For sale by all Druggists Price soc. per bottle,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
photocrnphio Not.ce Important.

To show the new Easter styles J. II.
Faber will make one dozen photos for
the price one-half dozen, during Easter
week only. Now Is your chance to have
your new suit photographed at hali
price. Corner Church and Main streets.
Norfolk; 20S High street, Portsmouth;
and Suffolk. ap2-2t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
THE AUDITORIUM.

a standing room only" audience
greeted the show at this house las,
night, which is one of the best of this
season; all Of the specialties were good.
An exhibition OF bag punching, bare
back riding, and jumping through n
ring of fire by two weli-trained dogs
deserved especial mention. The same
performance will be given the remain
der OF this week.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04
CounclI COMMITTEE Mccts.

The Finance and the Cemetery Com
mittees of the Councils held meetings
yesterday evening at the office of the
City Treasurer, to prepare their re-
ports for the Common Council, which
meets tonight. The Finance Commit
tee has held more than q dozen meet
inSs during the past month. and it is
said is preparing to make recommen-
dations on all matters referred to them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04

We make special mention of our Ok
ford sutings. No grade more stylish
and dressy.
RUDOLPHI & WALLACE,
1893 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04

All glasses prescribed by DR.. Week
guaranteed. Examinations free. $40
Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-04

The largest and finest corps of work
men in the South produce the gar
ments that bear our label.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
1888 Main street.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-03
New Carpets from 7Xc yerd up
SAMPLES FREE3

not sell, and we must sell, but genuin
n the largest mills in America. You will
lifetime. Send us your orders, do not be
presented you are at liberty to return same.
'e to show quality Of goods. Write Tor same
sired. LIP ordering carpets state whether
per yard for sewing, and make allowance
4 over 400 rolls of the best carpets manu-
Super Al w sar filing retails at &c. 3as
No. S13-All Wool Ingram Carpet, the fin
est and best make for the mohey on the
market, -retails at csc. Our prize,
NJ Per yard =, az: ~: 40 100
pet strictly the best all wool; retails at
from rs TO Csc. Our price, per yard $50
No: Sl7-TAe finest grade Of Twc-Ply All
Wool Ingram on the market. none bet
tor sold in retail stores for Three Ply
Carpets at 00c to $780, Our price.
If Oil CLOTHS, Mattings and Linoleums. We
90 to give you better goods at less cost than
estimates. We will gladly correspond with
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-03
SEND Us 81 CENTS

Order as Our Leader. = I
Gut this I'D out and send to
ms and we win send you this
heavy double farm harness
by freight O. o. p. subject to
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i sSa ;S ssq ap saf1 Il sau aSlp g
harness others get $50 to eS6
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agent Our SPECIAL OFFER
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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-03

you ever saw or heard of, and equal to any
our spe ciai offer price. &.57. and express
charges. less the 47c sent with order. This
MACINTOSH Is latest 1899 style. made
from heavy waterproof, tan color. genuine
Davis Covert Cloth: extra long. double
breasted. Sager velvet collar fancy plaid
lining. waterproof sewsd, strapped and &C.
mented seams. suitable for 10Th rain or
overcast; guaranteed greatest value ever
offered by us or any other house. For cloth
and made to measure Suit, and Overcoats
at from IS to $10.write for Free Book Nom.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-03
Wall Tents.
Fig. MOs2.

We can furnish tents in large small quantities on
short notice generally Our tents are the best quality
turn rain and made in a durable substantial
prices in lots of five furnished application
Tents will sent c. O. they have to be made to
order.
We warrant them to be exactly represented. In
derne give catalogue number length breadth and price
We can make to order all kinds Of tents canopes ETC.
We:y!t without poles Xxi 30 1bs Qx12 40 to b01bs;
xls lbs fexs 1so 100 lbs 1882 14 to leo lbs
NoSnces to the foot Pins weigh ton lbs each. All of
c- II ounce tents double filing best quality.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-03

Read what the
Farm. Stock ard
Home saws:
THE headquar-
ters building OF f.
SD Hat the State
Fair grounds. un-
protected bysheds
or other buildings
was painted with
Diamond Paints
from the T. M.
Roberts Supply
House some years
ago. Time, rain.
8 u n --and W / n d
having had less
effect upon the
paint than rpOn
neighborin +. bull
dings covered at
the same tim Q
with much higher
priced paints, de-
cided tho business
manager OF F. 9.
& H. to paint his
private house this
spring with Dia-
mOnd Paints"
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-03
SITS

&775 harness Is strong and very heavy throqgh
$1775 Gsx tanned lssshs
ss.so. Trace ssss * leh rs .s aSso
IN and fancy housPes hesIy ho s. and ss1
sES gnass bssss ass
heavy Y i9Sh nth R:1fvs and breast sSsH
ipsh sewsS boS IL e esd o 1
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e2efresh nient Tenso.
Fig. N030.

Plain White Duck. .
Ob1ong or refrestment Tent. made of PLAIN WHITE
DUCK not slipped. shown in cut Prices Include poles
pins guys mplete ready to set The cut shows
front closed stretched out in front for
awning taken off altogether, put with hooks
for these changes.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-03

Positively the best tent for iar croqust arch
cry parties They made of o-oz awning duck color
blue and white brown and white, hibernate shades.
They have pole, and that in center Top srp
ported by wood frsme, umbrella shape can be sci u2
in three to Eve nirues and closed speedily tie closing
of All I'm 'Eella. ~v
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-03
The Question
Of Saving Money

Is one that interssts every frugal house
much we make as It Is how much we gan
save out Of our legitimate income. Q4e
Way that 6o16rnends Itself to every thought
full buyer Is TO calculate ahead aud place
their oyde6 With house that will give
them Tie IAfFASt amount of good edible
Goods Tor the least amount of money.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-03
OUR PRICES ON
Wind Mills and Pumps
ARE RIGHT.

SOME SPECIAL FLYERS.
I Boxes Axle Grease for Csc.
Try 1t sure.
Chicago Cook Book DC.
81 Pigs Fresh Galden Seed &c.
A 81 Cattle Knife and 81 Pkgs
Fresh Garden Seed (value So 49,
ali for SIC; postage.
9 Bars Roberts Diamond Soap
for 27o.
parRoNIzE our DRY GOODS
DEPRRTM EMIT. We have the iarg-
est, best assorted and lowest priced
line of Drv Goods any where to be
found. Everything is new. up-tp-
date merchandise. No old or anti
quated patterns. No shop-worn
goods. Samples will be furnished on
request of anything you may want,
and we invite comparison with
goods of ether houses. See our new
Spring and summer line OF import
ed and dom estic Serges, Henriettas,
Goods. Dia9onals, CheviOts, Gre
pons, Mohairs-everyt thing new and
fresh, strictly up-tO-daie and al
ways the lowest priced. Samples
free. Send for the free samples OF
everything in Dry Goods, but when
sending for samples please state
what particular kind of dry goods
you want. Do rot simply say, Send
us samples of Dry Goods"
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-03
Grand Carpet Sale!
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n @ S "a q X E,
n OF EVEN
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Tor waste in matching. Our sto TX consists
featured.
No. Sl-Homp Carpet. good grade. sells at
retail for 13c. Our price,
Per yard. ....................7 Ao
design; sells at retail for 25c. Our price
Per yard. Observation-Disclosures. ITO
No. S5-Ingrain Carpet, all cotton (the
TRUTH, retails at CSC. Our price,
Per yard ard. ;.o:o c.,.c; az 1 l
wearing carpet on the market, retails at
35c. Cur price. per yard. 26c
No. S9-Ingrain Carpet, extra heavy Union,
part wool (the truth), retails for zoe. Our
price, per yard ..................... 23C
We also wish to call your attention to
carry none but the best grades and guarar
any house In America. Write for samples
you and give you all the information desir
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-06-21
Fortune for a Convict.

san FRANCISCO, June ;.-Richard
Daverloscn, who is now scrvinga term
in the county jail for stealing thirty
cents from the poor box Of st. Joseph's
Catholic Church, will find 100000 gull
den, or about $4,000 American money,
to his credit in the National Holland
Bank when he is released. He took
the thirty cents because he was on the
verge of starvation and was too proud
to beg. After his conviction his wife
and children left him, returning to
their former home in Germany. Seve
raj days ago the German consul here
received letter from LII Chapellc,
making inquiry for Richard Daverl1o
sen, once staff officer OF Won Moltke,
and stating that IN inheritance OF 300,-
900 gulden, part of the estate OF his
maternal aunt, Madame Schlechcr, was
awaiting him. He was found in pris-
on and taken by two officers to the
consulate, where he established his
identity as Capt. Daverkosen. He
joined the German army on the out
break of the Franco-Prussian war. and
made good record. 1t is said he will
inherit 100000 more on the death OF
his stepmOther.