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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-20

wM. p. Russell POST, NO. SO, G. A. R.
DR.. p. Russell, Commander; W. w. Mar
tin, ;. V. c.; W. J. Rose, J. V. c.; W. L. Cadys
Adit.
Regular meetings the second and fourth
Wednesday evenings of each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-20

LAKE DUNMORE LODGE, NO. II. I. o. OF O. =.
G.. 4. Piper, N. g.; AHan Calhoun, y. g.;
W. L. Cddy, Rec. Sec.
Meetings every Friday evening at 7 80
o'clock. Degree work every meeting. Hall
in Dyers block.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-20

Regular meeting the second and fourth Fri
day evenings of each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-20

in in all
in second regis
dnVo where
in each horse the estimated
o he original Justin Morgan horse
admitted with OF draft b out none
rule
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
spnin's ~nuHen ship. F,ontca.

Perhaps the greatest mechanical feat of
the century has been the raising OF some
Of the Sransh warships which were APP
seemed as though 1t was utterly impos-
slble TO float them because of the terri
BILE damage inflicted by our guns, but the
less. Diseases OF tho blood, stomach.
liver and kidneys frequently wreck the
he,alth In similar manner-so-tha t-thare
appears to be no chance OF recovery. But
when lIostetters Stomach B.tters arc
taken. the cisordered system Is speedily
restored to Its old-timc vigor and tone.
This has been the result times without
number. The Bitters will regulate the
liver. bowels and digestive functions.
nur.fy. the blood. and will fill the veins
this remedy in any drug store. and under
no circumstances should you accept any
thing said TO be Just as good"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
BRARBLETON WARD.

Mr.. II. r. Staylor Of No 213 North
Reservoir avenue. is confined to his
room from the effects of an accident In
the navy yard some days since. in
which he received a Painful cut on the
head from tho blowing out Of Il plug in
boiler under steam test.
Mr.. James T.. Martin, one of the old
est residents of the ward, is seriously
Ill at his residence, No. 727 West Bram-
blcton avenue. and his condition yes
tertay was reported as alarming.
MIR. Il. w. Bray, of East Brambleton
avenue. Is in Washington, d. c.. at
tending the National Convention of the
Brotherhood OF Marine Engineers as a
delegate from the Norfolk Brotherhood.
The Lower District Union of the
Portsmouth Baptist Association will
convene in quarterly session at Spur
gcon Memorial Church on Thursday
night OF next week at 7:3o o'clock.
The introductory sermon will be
preached by Rev. ~. b. Dunaway. D.
D., OF Port Norfolk. The association
will hold a three days session. The
Baptists of Brambleton will make
ample provisions for the accommoda-
ton of delegates and visitors.
Rev. l.. r. Christie preached the
funeral of an infant child at Broad
Creek. Princess Anne county, yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. f. D. Priddy Is very sick at her
residence, on West Highland avenue.
Mr. J0hnnllin has opened a new bar
Der shop in the building occupied by
Mr.. w. D. Southall. real estate agent.
1t has been very handsomely fitted up
and is an attractive resort
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
REV. SAM SMALL AnAsKRupr.
FILES PETITION IN DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA COURT

The following special was sent out
from Washington yesterday:
Rev. Sam Small has filed n petition In
bankruptcy with the clerk of the Dis
trict Court of the District OF Columbia.
In this petition he states that his resi-
dence is No. $50 b street, y. f., in this
city, he and his family having had
their residence here in Washington dur
ing the greater part of the time in re-
cent years.
The schedule OF assets and liabilities
show an indebtedness of SS.4S2.75. while
the available assets in all amount to
$3.50.
OF this indebtedness SS45 is. according
to the details scheduled. owed to par
ties in Georgia The other Indebtedness
is distributed over all parts of the coun-
try, there being creditors in almost ev-
cry State of the Union. The principal
ones are in the District OF Columbia
and Virginia, but there are Others I'm
West Virginia. Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA.
Delaware. Missouri. Iowa. Illinois
Kentucky. Massachusetts. New York
and oklahoma Territory. The largest
individual creditor is n St Louis bank
to which AIR. Small owes something
over $1,000. The money owed banks is
lor loans: the other principal items are
Tor printers bills and other accounts
growing out of his newspaper venture
at Norfolk, and several other similar
ventures with which he has been CON
nected
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
Lost Both Hntnua Chr

An amusing incident occurred yes
teroay afternoon Oh Bank street. in
which n negro. the wind and a Bran
oieton car played the leading parts.
me negro after running about two
squares was just about to get aboard
the car when Observer Gray sent an
extra gust OF wind. relieving the dar-
KEY OF mis- hat, and conveying it to
within n short distance of where he
iirst started. The darkey for the sec
oiiu tllne started ON trot, this time
not for the car, but for his hot ftar.
reaching the much coveted goal he
picked 1t up. turned and saw the car
iast recedinS. He then backed himself
up against Il pole and determined r.
eaten the next car at the same timo
amS".ihE vengeance on Observer Gray
ana the street car company
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19

Frederick the Great made generous
presents tn all musicians except flute
players. He played the flute remarka-
bly, we'll himself. y famous iiutist once
asked permission to play to the king.
hoping that Frederick would show his
appreciation of his skill by some valua-
be gift. Frederick listened attentivelv
while he played a difficult piece. You
play very we'll" he said. land will
give you proof OF my sat;sfaction." So
saying he LEFT the room. The musician
waited. guessing ut the probable nature
of the proof" Presently the king re-
turned With his own flute and played
the same piece. Then he babe his visitor
"Good-day." saying: II have had Ihe
pleasure of hearing you. and 1t was only
fair that you should hear me-"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
LAMBERT'S POINT.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Belcher gave a
very delightful reception at their resi-
dence on Lawrence avenue last night
to the young people OF Lamberts Point
NJ. +. church. The occasion was one
of much enjoyment. and will long lin
ger in the memories Of all who partici-
pated. This is the fourth entertan-
ment given to the young people OF this
church in the last week.
Celia avenue, known as the "Old
Lambcrts Point Road," Is in very
bad condition near the NJ. f. church.
Next Sunday night Il grand jubilee
service will be held at Lambert's Point
M. Il. church in honor OF the entire in
debtedness on the new church building
having been liqudatcd. The choir of
the church had a rehearsal of the mu-
sic to be rendered last night. and a
special sermon will be delivered by
the pastor, Rev. George II. Spooner.
One Of the electric cars on the Lam
bcrts Point rout became disabled last
night. which somewhat delayed the
travel over that line.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19

The Citizens Bank will move into its
new quarters in the new Citizens Bank
building to-day. Every detail for the
change has been completed and the now
nome OF the bank will be one of the
most commodious and comfortable Of
any business institution in the city.
Among the conveniences will be $40 in
dividual safety deposit vaults.
a new and ingenious telephone sys-
tenn mas been arranged for the bank.
invented by Mr. VIM. Pannill and his
assistant. MIR. w. J. Miller. BY this
new device twenty phones are operat-
ed without Il switchboard or opera tor,
ana by 1t amy officer or clerk in the
bank can. from his desk. sneak with
any one else connected with the insti-
tuition. MIR. Pannill has patented his
invention. which is really marvellous
system of telephoning. and for simple
ity and effectiveness seems TO be very
nearly perfect
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE CAKE WALK.

rms afternoon matinee and tonight
the much talked of cake walk will be
the attraction at the Academy of
Music, and the management are ex-
Pectins aHoSher success similar to that
experienced by the same company In
Rlchmond Il few weeks ago, when the
mouse was filled to overflow and the
performance was recognized as a socie-
~ rad. The same people have been
engaged to repeat the performance here
ana many very entertaining features
nave been added. Every walker has
been given an Incentive to out walk
their former efforts. and a rare treat
may be expected.
This fad" is truly Southern, 1t is
typical of the black race and orlgina ted
In Virginia and jackson Ward in the
state capital is the social center of the
piack 400. where they engage with great
frequency in this pastime. The cham
pion walkers from this ward have been
engaged by Manager YLeath for the
performance
THE BRTDE-ELECT
The premier performance in this city
or Sousas much heralded opera, 1.-The
Brlde Elect" will take place at the
Academy OF Music on February 1st.
Sousa has made a triumph in this, the
pest OF his comic operas: a triumph
that Is quite unique, inaSmuch as he
wrote the entire libretto, lyrics and dio-
klaw & Granger and B. d. Stevens
Announce THAT the production will be
the same In every particular as that
which played SO long an engagement
at the Knickerbocker Theatre. New
\ DIRK. last spring. The original cos
tunes. scenery, equipment and other eff
iccts Will be brought here intact.
THE DEVILS AUCTION"
Miss Mayme Mayo. u soubrette who
can sing, dance and make herself at
tract!Ve In many ways. has been re-
engaged by Managed Yale to appear as
Janet, the milk maid in the spectacle.
The Devils Auction" which comes TO
the Academy of Music Monday even
ing. Miss Mayo possesses 4 very bright
and magnetic presence, and is a pretty
woman besides. Her rec engagement by
Manager Yale as Janet" this season.
making her third consecutive season
in the part. substantiates the claim
that she knows how to please her au-
ditors.
SOUSAS BAND.
Having played with hardly an inter-
rupt.on for more than six years under
the discipline and guidance of the
March King" the Sousa Band is
probably as near perfection as it Is pos
sible to reach with a wind orchestra
1t is an organiza ton of the most gifted
performers on their respective instru-
ments as we'll as the best paid in the
country. Their precision of attack,
their faultless phrasing and their char
acteristic verve and swing in playing
has insured their popularity and fame
Mr. Sousa is n vcriUable clarvoyant at
guessing the musical preferences OF his
pa irons and his programs are models
of good taste invariably. Tho Sousa
Band will give two grand concerts at
the Academy Of Music on Tuesday af-
ternoon and evening. assisted by Miss
M los
Dorothy Hoyle, violiniste: Arthur
Payer. trombone, and Herbert l..
Clarke. cornet. Seat sale commences
Saturday morning.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
Southern Drnnch Drnwbr,,uo

AZ the organization meeting of the
Southern Branch Drawbridre Conn,
ny held yesterday IT Mr.. w. d. South
an ONCE, No 10 Bank street. the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
+. richards. president: II. l.. Page
secretary and treasurer The above anG
n. RI. Martin. Thos. w. Shelton. T. II
nSn non nhd w. ID. Southall, directors.
The president and secretary waro M
lhorized To go ahead and have the
road and bridge built.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
yield averages 40 or 500 quintals when

yield averages 40 or 500 auintals when
ready for the market.
Camuy-Coffee heads the list in this
section. There is very little sugar cane
here. In general the bandits have
stripped the plantations in this dis
trict so that we cannot hope for
good yield OF any crop.-December 81.
Note.-The cuerda mentioned in the
reports Is an old Spanish measure OF
length equal to SIS varas. The vara
has different values. but that in use
In Puerto Rico is said TO be equivalent
70 $3.50 inches. Therefore the Puerto
Rican cuerda is 275426 inches. or %. 500
Ieet. The square cuerda will, there
lore, correspond to about $50 square
rect. The auintal is 100 Spanish libeas
or about l0l45 English pounds avoirdu-
pois. ~ harvest of four quintals per
cuerdo Is about the same as $50 Quin-
lator,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
Cure OF Catarrli.

DIR. l.. 3. Fireys advertisement to-
day will be of interest to all who suffer
from catarrh. 1t contains a. most i'm
pressive testimonial from Mr.. j. C.
Foreman, Of Portsmouth. who gives DIR.
frey credit for a most skillful treat
ment of his case, which he describes
as very severe.
Special attention is called to the adj
vertiscment OF w. ]. Simmons &, Co.
announcing 4 special sale of ladies' furs
for ten days.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
LEATHS And FUNERALS
MRS. ATHENA HOIST.

Mrs. Antenna ~. Hoist. n venera BILE
and esteemed resident OF Richmond.
died at her home. in that city. at No
!04 West Clay street. Tuesday after
noon. The deceased was well known
in Norfolk. She is survived by one SON.
MI. William Hoist OF Richmond and
four grand children--Mrs. Charles r.
Jones, Of Chesterfield; Mrs. John c.
Siebcrt. of Norfolk: Mrs. G. p John
son. OF Washington, d. c.. and Mr.
Annel Miller. OF Richmond. The rune-
raj will be held from her residence Mt
II a. m. to-day and the remains will
be laid to rest in Shockoe Cemetery.
MR.. GEORGE w. BALL
The obseauics of Mr.. George w. Ball
whose sudden death occurred at his
home. No. PAL Chapel street, Tuesday.
were socmnizcd from the residence at
$3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev. S. G.
Hatcher. OF the Queen Street NJ. T..
Church. assisted by Rev. ]. r. Merritt
OF the Senmen's Bethel. The inter
ment was in Elmwood Cemetery. Fol-
lowing were the pall-bearers: Capt. N.
McHorney, Lemuel Simmons, John r
Williamson, Benjamin Reynolds, Frank
Topping and l.. w. Atwood.
MIR. JAMES T. BASS.
The obsequies OF Mr.. James r Bass.
who died Tuesday at his home No 49S
Butte street were held from the First
Baptist Church yesterday morning at
11:15 o'clock. Rev Eldridge b. Hatcher
the pastor, conducting the services
The intcrment was in Elmwood Gene
terry.
MIR. JAMES P. WALLACE
The funeral of Mr.. Wallace. who de-
parted this life Monday at his home.
at Sewel's Point. aged SO years, was
held from Bethel NJ. +. Church. South
at 2:3O p. IN. yesterday. Rev. w. r.
Crowder, the pastor of Bethel con-
Quoted the services, after which the
remains were inferred in the family
buryinG ground in the presence of
quite number of sorrowing relatives
and friends.
MIR. II. CLAY WHITING.
This we'll known citizen of Hampton
died yesterday afternoon of grip. after
a short but exceedingly painful illness
The funeral arrangements had not been
perfected at a late hour last night
Mr.. Whiting was one of the most
prominent and popular citizens OF
Southeastern Virginia. a few years
ago he retired from business on
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
VIII BE brought Back.

Detective Snowden. who went to
Alexandria after the negro Horatio A.
Solomon. alias Happy Charlie" who
shot Charles Small. colored. on Queen
street Monday night. will return this
morning with his prisoner. The condi-
ton OF Small was reported at an early
hour this morning to be very serious.
and he Is not expected to live through
the day. Solomon, alias Happy
Charlie" admits the shooting. but Gays
1t was done In self defence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
The Bank Buffet.

Mr.. Joseph F. Battley. for many
years in charge of the Atlantic Hotel
bar. has purchased at private sale the
attractive restaurant and saloon known
as The Bank on Bank street, and will
reopen 1t this morning with Il choice
selection of fluids and viands. Mr.. c.
s. Aldrich. late of the Monticello Ho-
tel. will be ass0ciated With Mr.. BattleY
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
Mr.. Youns,- Answer ,oDr. wise.

DR.. Wise and his brother. Hon. John
S. Wise. Will be at the Monticello Ho-
tel to-day to consult with leading Re-
publicans. Hon. w. a. Young Will de-
liver to-day to DR.. Wise his answer to
notice OF contest. The paper was pre-
pared by Judge Brooke. who bestowed
great care uDon IT,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
NO NEED TO SUFFER PAIN.
l Suffered Over Two Years
With Pain In MY Side.
That Best Of All Medicines, DR..
Greene's Neryura, Cured HE.
Nervura Cured My Wife of Headache,
Poor Appetite and Palpitaticn.

Mr.. John G. Nichols, of Lawrence,
Mass, says:
A." suffered for over two years with a
sharp, piercing pain III my side. it felt al
most like cutting me with knife Itook
only one bottle of DR.. Grecne's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy and it cured me
OF the trouble. have used i occasionally
since tor tonic purposes, ard find it the
best medicine have ever taken,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
depot Foundation Renux.

Piles have been driven in the old New
l ork, Philadelphia and Norfolk slip for
me foundation of the new passenger
depot that will be erected for the Joint
use or that road and the Chesapeake &
ONO. The piles We're being fastened
together yesterday for the foundation
Nearly all OF the material for the build
ing Is on the ground
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
I;nIlnf ON pa.n.

There was largely attended ball
at the Hygeia Hotel. Old Point. last
night. Among the people present were
many society leaders from Norfolk.
ne music was. as 1t always is. above
that could be desired The dancinr con.
tiHued TO n late hour.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
Fnisc Alarm, or GIRO

a false alarm of fire was turned in
from box AZ about $50 o'clock last even
ing. ~ colored woman saw llgh; in n
mouse. and supposing 1t to be fire
made a report. The Queen street en-
CINE responded. but. or course. had
nothing to do.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19

also decides that the statute of limita-
tons ceases to run, upon the institu-
ton OF u suit and not upon an allow
ance OF decree OF reference
Attorney t. w. Shelton appeared for
Wells and the sub-contractors. and Mr..
George Mcintosh for the trustees OF the
Temple.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19

competency. He is survived by four
chlluren-Mrs. Senator Charles J.
Faulkner. OF West Virginia: Mrs.
Young and Mr.. Segar Whiting, Of
Hampton. and a son who Is in Cuba
as member of the Fourth Regiment,
Virginia Volunteers.
MIR. Whiting was Ga years of age.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19

BE sure you are right. then go to Now
York Dental Rooms to have teeth ex.
tracted. no pain. Newest Discovery.
y. y. Dental Rooms ONLY. 3e4 Main
street. corner Talbot. Ennes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19

Mr.. George NJ. Langhornc. of Lynch
burg. is registered at the Monticello.
Senator George +. Kenzell. Of Rock
ingham county. is at the Atlantic.
MIR. l.. y. Pretlow. OF Franklin. IS in
the CITY
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19

All glasses prescribed by DR. Week
guaranteed Examinations free. 81
Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19

"My wife was troubled for q long tim.
with headache, loss OF appetite and palpi-
tation of the heart. l urged her to try
Or. Grcene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy and she did so. She has taken
three bottles and has been completely
cured of her troubles"
Try DR.. Greene's Ncrvura and see for
yourself its wonderful effect. You can
consult Or. Greene. IS West 18th ST., New
York City. without charge about your
case, and his wide experience makes your
cure certain. Consultation and advice are
free whether YOU call or write.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
Lawrence & WeItoD
Washab!es.

Never has the manufacturer
placed on the market such an
assortment of wash materials
as are being shown for the
coming season.
Among yesterdays arrivals
we would call your attention
to the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
CoIored Piques.

Those with the heavy welts
and irregular stripes. 1t is in
deed a choice lot that you
should certainly see.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
Silks.

The sale will continue
throughout the week at the
reduced price-6Sc.
If you haven't been, ask
some friend who has and hear
what she has to say about the
sale.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-19
Percale

Sea Island brand. That
means they wash, and we
think that is worth something.
Yard wide, lights and darks
and stripes and figures. Price
12Ec.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-12

this wear Again this week It was cut
of from the city proper Tor nearly four
days u he road from Fulton tO ChimbO-
razo that is PROMISED would have been
a very valuable connecting link during
this week as both Of the th0roughiares-
Lester street and Williamsburg avenue
We're Inundated.
Mr. Joseph l.. Bickerstan has returned
from "a business "trip 90 Norfolk and
Newport News
Mr.. Thomas IT, Neimer continues un-
able 10 return t. duty az engineer ~
Engine Company No. y.
capt B - Rice OF the Cedar Works
tug. Lucille Ross Is AZ his home. on
Denny street suffering from an acute a.
tack of rheumatism
Mr. Clifford prinkar te still very sio p
AZ his home. I'm Narina
Miss Ruby Routtcn. daughter Of Rev.
J. T. Routten. is slowly Improving. nnt
is stil very weak.
A Democratic club composed NJ Fair
field and Narina voters VIII Doe organized
ar Cottrers store this week.
Mr. r. Nielsen has announced himself
a candidate as Justice of the pearo from
Varina district Squire Nielsen ls faml-
lar with this office having served in
same capacity u Fairfield district
Rev s r. Maxwell. r1sfor ~ fho
Poltz's Hall this afternoon az 4
O'Clock IN The Inconsistency ~ fhe
Third Christian church. VIII preach n
Apostolic Primer. Mr Maxwell if tn
earnest and convincing speaker. and hn
is doing a good work in Fulton