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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Coming, The Great "Trfiby"
DE ATIIs.

APPERsON.-Diod, at Virginia HospI-
tai az 1870 o'clock A ~. April II. $780,
RICHARD WILLIS APPERSON; aged 81
years.
Funeral from ST. Marks church THIS
"Wednesday AFTERNOON at 40
o'clock.
AUGUST Entered into rest on Tues
day afternoon. April IL. 1890. GERTRUDE
SHELL AUGUST. wife OF Ben. II. August.
The funeral will take place from 81.
James Episcopal church THURSDAY at
Y O'Clock n. Friends OF the family are
invited to attend.
COAITER.-Died on April 18th, at 8 A.
NJ. at the residence OF her son, Mr.. w.
r. Coalter, IN Brookland PARK Mrs. I.E-
TITIA J.. COALTER, I'm her 10Th year.
Funeral THIS "wednesday AFTER
NOON at 3 O'Clock, at her residence.
EUBANK. Died, at his residence, No.
902 west Marshall street. April II. 1899.
GEORGE w. EUBANK, I'm the c6th year
Of his age.
Funeral services from his late residence.
No So2 west Marshall street. WEDNk.S-
DAY. the 18th. az H. II. Relatives and
friends are invited 10 attend.
HILL-Dled. April 18th. at II 4. ~. at
his residence, No. IA west Clay street.
EDDIE =. HILL, ia the Goth year OF his
sge.
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep"
Funeral nom his late residence THIS
"wednesday EVENING at O'CLOCK
Friends and acquaintances invited 10 at
tend
Buena vista papers please copy.
PARKER. Died. Tuesday April -. 1899.
at SO A. NJ, AT her husbands residence.
Maddox nm. Mrs. MAGGIE LEE. wife of
Floyd ~ Parker aud daughter OF ID. *.
and NJ u. Gaines.
Funeral from Howard s-Grove Baptist
church THIS Crhursday) AFTERNOON
at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
IN ro-DAy's TOILET stLEi

1 gross Browns shoe Dresslns' 90
1-Souud cans Talcum Powder, avc'
G6odvear's Fountain Syringe, 3oc.
cashmere Bouquet Soap. zoe.
All Glycerine soap. az &c ,oc
Prophylactine, like Iisterine, roc ;;,,,,,,o
R IGpli' samples Of the best 25c, White
PPM P k , You can find, and we are post st,
live we can match !! from Sa@ Il ihf Is i as
'I 3s that.we have in regular STOCK
For Csc. Other specials VIII be- a,,a,,
prre Linen Lawns, of exceptional quail
r1g9o 80 French Organdie. special
ed RHidrc6i5s sk screens. standing more than
feet high. with three w yoinss iV Won,
sso" M with any color material de-
s sh9 Il" such G frame formerly cost lost
one one dollar and quarter; under y Sur
new contract prices it Is zoe lou
6oo Ending Fancy Edge japanese fi''
SO creens. on double stands, Ioc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
TESTIMONY ALL IN.
Argument in Lake City Lynching
Case Begins To-Day.

CHARLESTON, 5. c.. April 1s-The
taking of testimony in the Lake City case
was concluded here this morning. The
government placed in evidence the books
kept in the Office Of DR.. A. II. Williams.
alleging that the entries in them had
been tempered with. A number of wit
nesses swore in rebuttal that thy had
seen and talked with ]. p. Newman in
Lake City on the day Of the lynching.
The afternoon session Of the court was
occupied with arguments upon the points
of law involved in the case, and arguing
upon what the court would be required
TO charge the jury. The argument before
the jury will begin tomorrow morning ut
10 o'clock. As there are six arguments TO
be made. it is scarcely probable that the
jury will retire before some time Thurs
day afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
ANOTHER FURNITURE SENSATION.

A Velour Covered Bed Couch for $3.50,
made on solid oak frame fnely-carv-
ed back. covered with a grade velour,
with No 1 ticking. We have been
selling such Couches for ten dollars,
and at that price they were & less
than the around-town price
SAMPLE PIECES FURNITURE FOR
TO-DAY.
$3.50 COMBINATION BOOKCASE FOR
s4OO
SIS WARDROBE CHIFFoNNIERE FOR
SO
500 5-PIECE PARI.OR SUIT FOR Sts.
SO VELOUR-COkE Erred EASY CHAIR,
SO
$3s HAILRACK. FINEST OAK. So.
SIS CHINA CLOSET AND SlDEBDARD,
Sio05.
Flower Stands. 25c.
You will surely want to visit the Third
Floor Furniture Department to-day.
Yesterdays freight brought nearly 40
Tabourettes Jardinleres, and Flower
Stands. and among them are 200 IN
the new Golden Oak, 10 be sold to-day
for 20. You will thank US for CALI
ing your attention 90 them.
s. WHITNEY GO-CARTS. SOS.
$40 NEW PHILADELPHIA SINGER
MACHINE, S2t.o5
$40 ELDREDGE SEWING-MACHfNE,
Sfs
S35 ROYAL sEWING-MACHINE. st4.a5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
RIFLE sOCIETY's ANNIVERSARY.
To lie Held ut First baptist Church
Sunday-Dr. Poteat the Orator.

The Virginia Bible Society will celebrate
fits anniversary at the First Baptist
church next Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Or. r. p. Kerr will preside, in the
absence from the city of Rev Landon r.
Mason. the president. and the annual
address will be delivered by Professor
William i. Poteat OF Wake Forest Col
lege. North Carolina.
The report 20 be submitted, reviewing the
years work. will be a very gratifying one.
Rev. Mr.. Campbell, as agent Of the So
ciety. has done a fine work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

BERLIN, April IS-The Correspondent
here of the Associated Press hears, on
good authority. that the German Consul
at Apia. Samoa, Herr Rose Will receive
cable instructions. 10 be conveyed, 70 him
by steamer from the nearest cable station,
10 Join In a tripartite PROCLAMATION Gaining
upon ali the inhabitants OF Samoa TO i'm
mediately desist from ali hostilities and
agitation pending the arrival az Apia or
tire ioint commission of the Powers, APP
pointed 10 settle the affairs IN dispute IN
liz. isla rls
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

representing ]. n. White & Co, electrical
engineers, OF New York, were here To-
dav. To confer with the Southern railway
authorities I'm regard 10 building rail-
road TO the power company's plant. on
the Yadkin river. seven miles from Az
bemarle. ~ c., on the Salisbury and
Norwood railroad.
The North Carolina Power Company
owns a very valuable water-power plant
on the Yadkin. consisting Of J0.000-horsc-
power. which is 10 be Immediately de-
voloped, for running cotton-milis By cleo
trical-pOwer. The Developments are 10
cost s. 10000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Two Years for Stealing n violin.

u. b. Miller charged with the theft Of
n violin was convicted I'm the Henrico
County Court and given two years I'm the
pententiary.
William Sweeney was convicted Of
stealing a lot Of mill feed and giten thirty
DAYS IN Jail
Next Monday will be set aside by the
County Court for the granting Of liquor
licenses.
The Henrico Circuit Court adjourned for
the term yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
In the L. :. District Court.

An order for discharge in bankruptcy
was entered I'm the Clerks office of the
United States District Court yesterday in
the matter OF Lee Strause.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed by
Leon Stein and an order issued setting
a day for a hearing.
The Becker case viii be called in this
court to-day, but a postponement will be
asked for by counsel on both sides until
the October term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Entertainment Tonight.

The entertainment at the Academy 10
night under the auspices OF the seyerai
local Royal Arcanum councils VIII De
great success. Mr.. Joseph j.. Levy, OF
Mccarthy Council. as chairman OF the
Committee of Amusements, has oeen yea
lous in his efforts to make the AFFAIR n
success. and will doubtless see his labors
rewarded by n finely-executed programme
and a representative audience. DR.. q n.
Calisch will open the exercises with
prayer. and then Grand-Regent Bloom
berg will present Governor Tyler, who
will make the address OF welcome, the
response 70 be made by superintendent
Schrvyer or Supreme-Orator Langspit.
There will be excellent, artistic music,
Rotations. acting &c. Tickets nave
been apportionei the several councils for
distribution 10 their friends. The Acad-
envy will be filed with an enthusiastic
audience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Charlotte ~. CD Primary.

CHARLOTTE, " c., April ls-(spe-
cial.) 1.-THE Democratic primaries, TO NOM
mate candidates for Mayor and aldermen.
were held here to-day. tho polls closing
at o'clock. J. j.. Mccall. former chair
man of the County Executive Commit
tee. was far I'm the lead. lacking only -
votes OF receiving the nomination. Colo
mel ]. r. Anthony former inspector-Sen-
eral OF the State Guard came second,
didate. third. \ new primary will bs
held. in which only Mccall and Anthony
will run.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
The ChiIdreD's Chorus.

II IS stated on the tickets sold by the
members of the children's chorus Of the
Wednesday Club that the bOX-office will
open at 9 o'clock this morning. This IS
an error. The office will be open from 2
to $50 o'clock to-day, during which time
these and other tickets may be exchanged
for reserved seats. The regular weekly
rehearsal Of the club was held last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

order safely passed what might be term
ed It's experimental stage" but II has.
In the establishment of its emergency
fund. planted itself on a bedrock OF Sc
curity and permanently from which in
Vulnerable and immovable position IL can
bid defiance 10 those selfish enemies who
have sought and predicted its downfall.
ing regiment in the grarYd army OF frater-
nal beneficial organizations, and It's beau
tiful banner silently signals the truth,
s"Tbaf A roort,,,, fa,Js fotiQw.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Death In Roanoke County.

SALEM VA, April lS.-(Special.) Mr..
James Parker. aged 70 years. died at his
home near Salem, yesterday afternoon,
of paralysis, due TO a stroke OF apOplexy.
which was brought on by an injury he
received a few days ago. lie was an Old
resident of Roanoke county, and leaves
n wife and six children. The funeral SER
vices will be held tomorrow morning. and
the interment will be made In the Eller
Burying-GrOund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
nh. Ctori,Ia senatOrship.

TALLAHASSEE FLA. April ls.--The
first ballot for United states senator was
taken to-day The leading ean@dates are
Ia,es p Taliaferro and eN-SenatOrs
samuel Pasco and Wilkinson Call The
total vote Of both houses gave Talla,,
zero Is: Pasco. 80; call s; blank and
scattering. Z Necessary for election. u.
The first joint ball0t Will he taken to-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
PORCH AND LAWN sPECIAnTIEs.

LARGEST SIZE LAWN SWINGS, S3'V''
9.FOOT 6 PORCH BENCH, Toe.
$3.50 LARGE WICKER AKIN hOOhhH'
% LARGE WICKER ARM ROCKER
r ATTAN-sEAT SEWING ROCKERS,
Aac 80 20
If Won have a Leather Belt that Is TOO
large or too small, bring 1t to the Bet
Counter and we will insert Eyelets 10
match and make 1t fit you free OK any
charge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
INFANTS LONG, WHITE SLIPS.

A shipment OF nearly 500 ready this
morning.
Made OF Muslin ruffle neck. fDc.
Fine Muslin, pleated front, zoe.
Nansook, narrow tucks, embroidery.
AOc
Nainsook. insertion yoke dainty embnoi-
derry. soc.
Nansook, shirred yoke, dainty embnc'-
derry. 3oc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
The Old Page Home Destroyed.

The handsome old home Of Major John
Page. at Oakland, in Hanover county,
was destroyed by fire last Wednesday,
and all the fine paintings and much. OF
the old furniture We're destroyed. This
was the ancestral home of Thomas Mel
son Page. the novelist The house Will be
rebuilt at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

Persons out at midnight last night saw
q bright blaze and light reflected against
the sky 20 the east Of the city. in Henrico
county The fire seemed half a dozen
miles down the river and appeared 70 be
the burning OF a house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Killed in the I<Iondii.c.

TAZEWELI. VA. April 1s.-(SpeciaD-
A message has Just been received here
that ". W French. Esq. a native OF this
section. and until recently a practicing
lawyer al PocahOntas. in this county,
was Killed by accident in the Klondike
about a month ago. having been blown
from a precipice By a strong wind. The
body was not recovered for some DAYS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

JACKSON. TENN. April ia. II. La
rue. the murderer OF John Young, M Ma
lvnched at Henderson, Tenn. to-day. me
Sheriff was overpOwered by masked mel
VINO killed Larue in his cell. Before ms
d1sth the victim said he recognized Two
of the lynchers-~one ~ them brother
OF Young sand warrants are Out Tor
their arrest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
THE GREAT AND THE SMALL.
$50 DRESS SKIRTS FOR s..

$50 DRESS SKIRTS FOR s..
81 DRESS SKIRTS FOR SOC.
The 50 Skirts are OF Jet Black. ALI
Wool Venetian Cloth. made with over
Tapped stitched side seams and button
effect. and are bound with corduroy.
The soc. skirts are Figured All Black
Mohair, thoroughly lined and velvet
bound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
A BUILDING BOOh
At Rocky Mount. in the Old Norm
state.

ROCKY MOUNT, n. c., April ls.-tspe'
cial)-The Atlantlc-Coast Line Company
has decided upon the plot OF land at south
Rocky Mount on which 70 erect a large
hospital for its employees. The building
viii be 9oxl20 feet. three stories high
The contract has been given and work
on the building vii begin ~ once.
Corintnian Lodge. No. 80. A., r., and A
NJ, has given the contract for hall ad'
Joining the Bank Of Rocky Mount, on
east Railroad street. The building Will
be three stories. the lower containing i've
large stores the second modern and
strictly up-to-date opera hall. While
Masonic hall proper VIII be on the third
floor. The whole H. 20 cost $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
The Popularity

If the name BUDWEIsER is such as to
tempt many brewers 10 attempt It's use
an inferior brands. The United States
courts have accorded that name exclusive
lv 10 the Anheuser-Busch BUDWElsER
brand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

Clouds Of Medicated Vapor are inhaled
through the mouth and emitted from the
nOstrils. cleansing and vaporizing all the
iufiamed and diseased parts which can
the stomach.
IL permeates every air passage.
And at once destroys the disease germs.
II enables you 10 cure yourself at home.
1t renders unnecessary any cutting,
burning. or cauterZng.
II destroys at once the bacilli OF Bron-
chitis and Consumption.
It's use Is followed Immediately by a
sense of relief.
II enables you 10 save Doctors big fees,
II YOU have a cold try it. II you have
the Grip. try It. If you have Catarrh,
Try Il. II you have a Sore Throat try II.
II YOU have n Cough. try It.. II you have
any Throat or Lung Trouble, try IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
serrices nt CHURCH of the Covenant.

The Rev. s. X. Winn. ID. D., Of Peters
burg, Va, one Of the delegates TO East
Hanover Presbytery, now In session in
this CITY. will preach NJ the Church Of
the Covenant tonight al o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
WANTED.

A POSITION AS HOUSE GIRL AF-
ply az No. - Catherine street. ap t-it
Book ana Job Printing neatly executed
Of the Dispatch Printing House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
BABY BOYs' KILT SUITS.

Made OF Linen, White Braid. u.5o.
Made Of Linen. Red Braid $50.
Made OF Percale, embroidery trimmed,
81. Six colors. checks. and stripes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

RALEIGH. y. C.. April ls--Mr. T.. u.
Hambley. president OF the North Caro-
lima Power Company, and c. l. Young,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
1T POSITIVELY CURES.

For sale by all druggists or mailed TO
any address for 81.
Nunvon' s42emedies for sale by all drug
gists-57 cures for 81 ills-mostly 2oc
vial. -
Write Professor Munyon, 100 Arch
vice on any disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

Please return to-day all OF our checks
of Tuesday, No. 40, and receive free Tor
each one returned a Shirt-Waist OF any
size you desire. In each package you
will find n duplicate slip or check with a
red number at the bottom. IL you have
one Of these checks Of yesterday win
the red No. 40 bring IL 10 our transfer
desk and you WIFI be given a Shirt-N aist
free.
i5c. Bottle Machine OIL. &c.
Zoe. Corset Steels for &c.
lOc. Lace-Pins. Mat. or Jet, &c
l0c Dress Stay, &c.
25c. Bows Knee Protectors. iGc.
1Oc. Stock-Collar Stuffing, &c.
1Jc. Dress Shields for &c
2gc. Box Writing Paper for nc.
25c. Petite Note Paper for loc.
CSC. Pound Paper for Zoe.
soc. Scissors or Shears for zoe.
SC. Nuclage for &c.
T9c. Fountain Pen for Soc.
25c. Black Shoe Dressing for &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

Travelling Telescopes. made OF Blue
DrHl. with leather corners and leather
straps. neat enough Tor anybody In
the land. and Will hold more than the
largest satchcl These are new, and
the lowest priced ones We ever saw.
Prices start at ACC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

goods they do not have or 40 not
prices advertised We shou IKE you
call office tell if you ever hear OF such case
The GOODS we advertise those desire to sell mostly
call your to them through our advertisements
because you to share in the bargain selling o M
will tell day day of of sales checks
By keeping all Of the duplicate cheeks you
get purchase reading ads to find Out what
numbers desire it m be of some benefit to you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS.

Noticing that some OF our sister grand
jurisdictions have inaugurated the custom
of having a report on foreign correspond
cnce. and feeling that il was wise 10 imi-
tafe what seemed good in others, l re-
ouested Brother W. NJ. Bickers, chairman
81 our Committee on Laws. 10 prepare
such a report. which ne has done, and
I present same herewith. If II meets with
vour approval, / would recommend that
mis- innovation be continued. and as the
preparation OF this report consumed con-
siderable time and thought, / recommend
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-19
PUBLICATIONS RBCGIYEp.

YACHTING WRINKLES" by Capt
~ j. Kenealy. The author has 4 very
pleasing way of placing his knowledge
of yachts and yachting before the pub
lie. and SSachting Wrinkles" contains
good deal of this knowledge. The
book should be read by everybody who
is interested in the sport, either direct
ly or indirectly. because, for those in
terested directly. II gives numerous
good pointers which every yachtsman
should know. and to those interested
Indirectly 1t relates 10 many yachting
experiences and gives the reader. an in
sight into yachting life. 1t Is good
book. we'll written, superbly Illustrated
and handsomely bound in cloth. Price,
81. Published by The Outing Publish
Ing Company, New York
OUTING.-,rhe September issue OF
this magazine, devoted TO recreation.
sport and travel. contains n large and
Interesting table of contents. Apropos
of the coming yacht race, Capt. a. j.
kenealy contributes very timely ar
ticle, THE Sea Rivals for America S
Cup" James T. Roche, Jr.. captain OF
the Harvard track team, gives full
report of the international athletic con-
test. which took place recently. The
Golf Clubs of Long Island" shooting
In the Field" "a Gentleman Rider
and Wheeling Through the San Joa-
quin" are other articles which appear
In the number. % cents per copy, St
per year. The Outing Publishing Com
pany. New York.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-19
ATLANTIC CITY YARD

Four new gangs Of laborers were put
to work on the streets in the ward
yesterday morning. This is an addition
to the large number already employed
in curbing and guttering the avenues
The work of curbing and guttering
on Duncan avenue is progressing sat-
isfactory, and 1t is thought that be-
fore the setting In of bad weather the
improvements to all of the streets will
be completed. In order to ensure this
the present large force will be continued
at work.
Mr.. Howell Dupuy, formerly of Nor
folk but now with the Atlantic Lum-
Der Company of Georgetown. s. c., is
visiting his parents, DR.. and Mrs. H.
X. Dupuy, of Colley avenue.
Miss Dolly Wiltshire. who has been
trail and Colley avenues, was reported
better yesterday.
Miss Sadie Burcher. who has been
visiting Miss Grace Simpson, of Central
avenue. has returned to her home in
Warwick county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-19
Tho verla,. Union ncnn,.

Dr. VIM. r. Hall was greeted by an
audience of four hundred and forty two
persons Sunday afternoon at the Y. MI
G. a. Hall. y special invitation had
been extended 10 every lawyer of Nor.
folk. so the legal profession was very
largely represented.
DR.. Halls subject was "Theanthro-
pos. or the God man." He created a
very favorable impression. and the ad-
dress was considered by many To be
the finest OF the series yet delivered
The doctor Will speak next Sunday ut
the Y. NJ. c. a. on the subject. IThe
Worlds Union Depot" All railroad
employees are specially invited to be
present.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-19
seeing win our reo,,,,.

An eminent physician makes the appar-
our feelings. There Is more truth in this
than the thoughtless will perceive For in
stance, take a man Or woman with n
weak stomach which has not the power
requires. The system Is filled with poison
Gus bile. Poor blood coursing through the
brain poisons and .weakens 1t, and the
the most magnificent landscape, beauty Of
any sort. or even q hearty meal Most
Of tho suffering comes from this source.
Tho reason the bilious and the dyspeptic
who takes. Iiostetters Stomach Bitters
finds life brighter and plcasanter is he
cause II cleanses the system Thoroughly.
stream of pure blood racing vigorouslS
through the body. In justice to Yourself
you ought to try 1t. See thatsa privato
bottle.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-19

was not properly repaired by plaintift
and vs., consequently the 81 ruin leaked
through and damaged defendant and
seriously interfered with his business.
He requested plaintiff to repair the
same. and that not being done, refused
to pay rent and finally left the build.
ing. The lower court gave Judgment
for the defendant and plaintiff ap-
pealed.
The court says; n *
When the original lease was made, as
we'll as when 1t was modified by the
verbal agreement, the building was
adapted to the needs Of the tenant,
who had hired it for particular bust
ness. This was understood by the land
lord. Through the act OF the landlord
injuries We're done to the building
which rendered it practically useless
for the purpose for which It was hired.
The attention of his agent was called
to the condition of the building. He
undertook to make repairs His efforts
resulted in making q bad matter worse.
Through the act of the landlord. rep
resented by his employe; and agent, the
tenant was dearived of the beneficial
use of, the building. Judgment is
affirmed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-19
FAIR PLAY.
Iinproper Behavior.

Norfolk. Va, Sept. Is. 1899.
Editor Virginian- Pilot:
Last evening. when came homo
from Lanbert's Point. there were three
youths about 16 or II years of age, and
one younger, got on the car at Smith
ers drug store corner They COM
menced to utter oaths (very vile) be-
fore they got on the car. and continued
such conduct (much to the annoyance
Of other passengers all the way to
Atlantic City. Now, these young fell
lows. I believe, belong to respectable
families at the Point and I think Ii is
well to warn them little that there
is q law against using profanity on
the highways and that each offense
costs about s3.T5 in total. and that
they will (once in while) run up with
a friend of God and Christ in Lam
berts Point, who won't put up with
such abuse to them. Respectfully.
ONE WHO OBJECTS.