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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
WOMEN AS SONG WRITER'S.
Familiar Ballads Composed by tn
Fair Sex.

1t is not generally known, says the
Cleveland Leader. that women have
composed a majority of the, well-known
sentimental songs loved by men and
women. Lady John Scott gave to the
musical world Anne Laurie" Lady
Arthur Hill is author of that charming
ballad, I'm the GloaminS," and Hon.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morton Is responsible
for that languorOus melody, "Juanita.' -
Lady Scott Cattle composed Douglas,
Tender ard True" and Maryland, My
Maryland" owed the thrill of It's spir-
TIED tune to u woman. the late Mrs.
Newell Martin. of Baltimore.
Mrs. Fitzgerald made the melody of
Il Remember, l Remember" and the
musical pathos of "Auld Robin Gray
originated in the brain of Lady Ann
Lindsay, and WED Better Bide Awee''
was the work of woman.
Lady Marine, n charming Scotch wo>
man. has contributed two songs that
need only to be sung in any cline to
cause every wearer of the tartan to
arc the "Campbells are Coming and
the Land of the Leal." She also
wrote the well-known Laird OF Cock
Pen" which. with that other famous
old tune. Ben Bolt" has been revived
to memory by "Trilby." Joanna Baille
10 aholHeI woman from the llnu of the
heather who wrote good old Scotch
ballad. Wood and Married and AZ.
What Ais This Heart of Mine?" is
the work OF Miss Blamre, and it was
woman who wrote the words to
Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep"
Mile. Chaminadc, Il French woman,
is one of the most popular song writer's
Of to-day. For six or seven years she
he's been before the public by reason of
the melody of her scores. which are
sung by the leading concert lights.
In n less sentimental vein there have
been numerous women composers. Fan
ny Hensel. of the Mendelssohn- Bar
thold family. did some excellent work in
Hamburg in the forties; Augusta
Holmes has written ten favorably
known symphonies and some exquisite
songs. one of which NJ. Placon. of the
metropolitan Opera. troupe, sang to per-
lection. Helen Hopekirk, a Scotch
wefaeta' wrote for the piano. Maria Ma :
rias wrote "Alcide" and "Ar!adne ct
Sacchus." and Marchesi, the famed
Paris teacher. put her name to the
"Ecole de Chant" Mime Curry. nee
Caroline de Belleville. has written $50
sue cessful pieces OF drawing room mu-
sic. and. dropping back Il century or
two we find that Barbara Strazzia. q
noble Venetian lady, invented the vocal
cantata.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
BOTH PREFER CHARGES.

On the 18th of January Hebrew
merchant. doing business on County
street, had Il suit of clothes stolen from
him by Il colored boy
Tuesday evening, for the first time
since then, he saw the boy. and when
he called the boy ran, closely pursued
by the merchant. who finally captured
him on the corner of County and Mid
die streets. The boy was taken back
to the store and Officer Dixon called,
who took both to the station house,
where the boy preferred a charge of
assault and battery against the mer-
chant. Both were told to be at the Po-
lice Court yesterday morning, and
when the Hebrew merchant, who doea
not speak or understand English very
well. was told that there was no charge
against the boy. but that he was
charged with assault. there was aston
ishment written in every feature of his
countenance. Captain Charles T.
Bland was retained by the merchant,
and the matter was deferred until this
morning. when it will be Strengthened
out in the Police Court
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

troduce into the United States the great
honey bees found in the Philippines
Inese bees are twice as large as those of
inns country. and produce five or six
times as much honey. The Philippine
bees have extra long tongues. and can
reach tho nectar In many flowers that
move Will be material benefit, II VII
NOT DC any moro so than Hostetter's
many ailments that other remedies fail
short of. Among them may be men
toned dyspepsia. indigestion. bi!l.ousness
ana affections of the kidneys and blood
we especially recommend the B!tters to
men ana women whose nervous systems
are shattered, and who are unable to
sleep well. They will find Il a tonic of
the utmost value. and strength-maker
OF peculiar excellence
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
TlBU0TfOlk Comfy Ferries
LRAS Rs

,n whse nss by virtue of se9ti2n 1871 OF
amended by an Act of the General AS
22d. 1895. the Council of the city of Ports oS
mouth rso and Board of Supervisors CT Nor
best for the interest OF said city and
county, after advertising the same for
thirty days previous to the day OF lease,
by authority OF law, between the city OF
portsmouth, and Norfolk. and wellington
SS,oGnty Ferries at public auction. to the
highest bidder for "A term of ten years.
upon Such terms and conditions as the
sad Council and ESaid of Supervisors
shall determine. and may require bond or
bonds from the lessee or lessees IN such
sum as they may deem best for the
lease. and with surc;ics deemed by them
sufficient. which bond or bonds shall be
and Norfolk County. provided that said
Council and BOARD OF Supervisors may
IN such parts as they may deem best for
mo interest OF the 81 city and county.
f Ana. whereas the said Cauncil OF the
y:sors of Norfolk County. respectively.
deemed 1t TO the best interest of said
city ely ana county to lease out the said
terms and conditions upon which the said
ferries iha should be leased and did appoint
stTuct'ons to advertise ard lease tho
same IN accordance with said terms and
cuHuitlons' now, tEcrCICrC, we, the under
s gned. in pursuance OF said Instructions
at II O'CLOCK NJ On the list DAY or;
MARCH. 1899. at pubic auction, to the
highest bidder in from; OF the Courthouse
door, in the City Of Portsmouth, offer for
lease Tor u term of ton years tho ITerrica
which now ply, by authority of law be-
tween the Cities of Portsmouth and Nor
folk and Wellington Point, or Ecrklev
known as the Norfol!: Ctu.ty Ferries to-
gether with all the steamers boats. Their
apparel and apa.i,;i lncts. and the
wnGiVcs. docks, lH!-.rEs buildings and
an ether rro?cr:y -;v owned by tho
sad city and cotyiy ard now used or
subject to lie usci j.. 1nnection with and
Tor inc uses and i'l ':cs Of said Ferries
subject 10 the terri conditions and pro,
visions determined H..i approved by sad
GcuncH Or the CT! or Portsmouth and
Board OF SupervS IS OF Norfolk County.
seen at the Office of r.. Thomson Jr
Clerk OF the City Council and Avail IL
Martin Clerk Of The Eoal d OF Supervisors
inc committee reserves the right to re-
lect any and all b as and no bid shall be
received until the person or persons maxi
ing inc same shall have deposited n GER
titled check for the sam or $1,000 Isyable
TO the Treasure" of inc County OF Nor
folk and Treasurer { the City of Ports
mouth. to he forfeited upon his or their
failure 10 comply with such bids or the
terms q. the lease itt % he returned 10
such l:ddor upon his I'D being rejected or
on h3 compliance with the terms CT said
lease. .IOflE 4 com
Chairman Commute Board OF Supcryi
sors, Norfolk County. Va.
Chairman Committee CITY Council, Ports
mouth. va. ja25-30t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
MRS. MARY CROSS DEAD.
A Most Lovable Christian Lady Fin
ishes Her Earthly Labors.

Mrs. Mary Murdaugh Cross, the be-
loved wife of Mr. Thaddeus Cross, de-
parted this life yesterday morning at a
quarter past o'clock. at her residence,
No. PIP London street, after short ill
ness.
There was probably no lady in the
city more universally loved and esteem
ed than the deceased She was of a
bright. cheerful and social disposition,
and, above ALL Il consistent Christian,
being n member of st. Johns Episcopal
Church. where she loved so we'll to
worship.
When the sad intelligence that she
had passed beyond this vale of tears
reached the public. expressions of the
deepest regret were heard upon all
sides. and for the grief stricken hus-
band much sympathy was shown.
Mrs. Cross was Il daughter of the
late William and Jane Bennett. OF
Gates county. y. c.. and was n sister
of Messrs. w. NJ Bennett, the well
known merchant of this city. and Ser
geant Walter Bennett. of the Old Do
minion Guard. Of this city. Fourth Vir-
ginia Regiment. now in Cuba.
Tomorrow at o'clock the funeral of
this most estimable lady will take place
from the residence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
oBsEoUIEs OF MIR. CLOVER

Yesterday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
from the residence. 315 County street.
the funeral of the lamented John Glover
took place There was a large concourse
present To do honor to the memory of
the deceased gentleman. DIR. A. l..
oven OF Court Street Baptist Church,
assisted by Rev. ]. Il. Iunsten. Of
Trinity =. L. Church. conducted the
services.
The Chambers Fire Company. of
which Mr.. Glover was devoted mem
Der. turned out with full ranks. The
following gentlemen were the pall-bear-
ers: w. -. Minicr- w. :. Robinson. r.
w. Niurdcn Jr. Joseph II. Duke John
w. lIarrett. Henry kim, W. j. Davis
and John White.
The remains were inferred in Oak
Grove cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
THIRD ANIMAL BALI.

The Socicta Italiana di Mutuo Sue
coro HenehccnZa of Portsmouth and
Norfolk gave its third annual han at
the Pythlan Castle last night. and a
large crowd of ladies and gentlemen
embraced this opportunity to enjoy the
diiterent evolutions of the many in
trlcate dances suggested by the inspir-
ing strains OF splendid orchestra.
Inc Italians of the cities of Ports.
mouth and Norfolk know how to make
their friends enjoy their hospitality
ana last nights most enjoyablc occa-
sion was no exception 20 the rule.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
GA 5T RITA
Bears the alho Kind You Have ALWAYS Bought
''S' Of GsNzNzzx

In the course of a recent speech in
me New South Wales Legislature Mr..
hegan; an anti-lipuor member, said:
w nlSkey makes men genial for n
time" adding that this effect soon wore
OF and left the drinker in a worse mood
than ever The official report next day
made him say: 'Whiskey makes me
genial for a time" and Mr.. Fegan was
subjected to so much chaff in conse
quence that he threatened to resign his
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

Among the many prominent men
who have approved the project to erect
in Richmond a Confederate memorial
hall. are President Mckinley and eX-
Presidents Cleveland and Harrison.
Secretaries Gesc. Alger. Long, Bliss
ana ray. postmaster General Smith.
eX-Secrctaries Sherman. whitney car
isle and Lamont. and x-Pnstmaster
General James. Many OF them have
contributed TO the object.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
GA 3 TO REA
a R.sss the Kind You Have 4xa.I Bought
''E' .s &<Nzzz1gx

a skull-cap discussion has sprung ND
IN Hartford An officer in q courtroom
reauester clergyman to retire for
the judge. One of the Hartford naners
makes an earnest plea for the recogni-
Ton OF the skull cap, claiming that its
use saves hundreds of lives, especiallv
at funerals. To many whose hair is
scanty Is 1t a necessity, and it is seen
and at open air meetings.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

Old SQUIRE Bean, of Langtry. Tex.
be saloonkeeper, justice of tho naaca
sheriff and everything else. His custom
was to hold court sitting on his bar. He
was specially proud of his position as
justice of the peace. while his saloon
brought in the money The sign above
ms barroom door read as follows: ~.
Bean, cool beer and justice"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
TIRED OF BEEF !?

Then try some nice Spced Pigs Feet or
Trt2e. Sc. Gatherings. Sc. Frankfurters
or Bolagna Sausage 10c.: Armour's
field Ham. zoe. Friday, Corncd Hams. Sc:
Shoulders. &C.; CoTecs. Prime Rio. 15c.:
Maracaibe.. 1Sc.: Santos, 25c.
L. II. BARNSDALE.
I'D Court street.
Bell DhOne. .cS3. no2J-6ln
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
TRUsTEEs APPoINrEp.

Messrs. John II. Thompson, f. A.
Friediin. j. S. Rogers and Williamson
Smith were appointed, by Judge A. S.
Watts. In the Hastings Court yester-
day, trustees of Central NJ L. Church,
vice Messls. w. S. Hewlett, William
Ives, Nathaniel Owens and John L.
Thomas, deceased
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
EINEp s1o FOR AssAuLr.

The only case which occupied the at
tention of the Mayor yesterday morn
Ing was that of Mr.. p T. Cherry.
charged with committing an assault on
Mr. Charles L. Dunn Monday night in
store on Crawford street. The evil
dence showed clearly that Mr.. Cherry
provoked the assault, and the Mayor
imposed a fine of $40 and costs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
EVENTS TO-DAY.
stephen c. Rowan Association. ,

Veterans
tarraru' Post. No. /. G. a. r.
Atlfniic Lodge, No. q. X. of p.
Columbia Chapter No. ll9. p. e. G.
OF A.
Peifemor;h Council. No. 227. r. A.
Jcfn ". Daniel Club Political.
Grice Lodge. No. 81. I. O. o. F.
Peabody Council. No. log. Jr. O. U.
~ NJ.
Josenh II. Plunke;t Council. No. 47s,
c. Il. l..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

Mr.. S. A. Fackler. Editor of the Mi.
canopy N'laJ Hustler. with his wife
and children. suffered terribly from In
Grippe. One Minute Cough Cure was
the only remedy that helped them. 4,
acted quickly. Thousands OF others use
this remedy as n specific for Ia Crinno
and Its eXhausting after effects. Never
talls.-BurroW, Martin & Co
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

on September 18th last a Bavarian
at Bamberg sent up a small balloon
to which which was attached his card
with the request that the finder of the
balloon should let him know where it
t.ouched the ground. Three months later
he got back his card, with a. letter from
the man who had found the balloon in
Sunderland, England
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot,
Ease. a powder 10 be shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes feri
easy: gives instant relief to corns ana
bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis.
covery OF the age. Cures and prevents
swollen feet blis;ers. callous and sore
spots. Aliens Eoot-Ee Sc is n certain cure
for sweating. not. aching, nervous feet
At all druggists and shoe stores. 25c. Tria
package free. Address, Allen S. Olmstcd
lie Roy, n. Y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
Lovers of Good Coffee. Listen

Delicious and delightful are the results
you get after trying our Blue Label Pure
Java and Mocha Coffee. composition OF
genuine Maudelng Java and Arabian
hand picked and all foreign substance
carefully removed: roasted by the latest
improved method. and Immediately pack
cd in !. . and 3 pound cans, thus retain
ing its M tural delicious flavor. which can
not be surpassed. If you enjoy coed cof-
lee and want good coffee order n trial can
from us. r. T., KING
S. w. Corner Court and Glasgow SITS.
NEW PHONI; 1865.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

Griggs-"Have you heard the news?
Poor old Biinks has shot his arm off
out hunting" Briggs-"Oh. Lord, What
n TOOL ] am! I might have known. !"
why heavens and earth. man, What's
t NJ mater now! Matter? BAH
Haven't I gone and bet n dozen bottlns
OF champagne that Blinks wouldn't hit
anything "'-Brooklyn Life.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

coughing Injuries and inhames sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure Iooeen.
the cold allays coughing and heals
quickly. The best cough cure for chill
dren, perfectly harmIess.-Burrow
Martin & Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
DIED.

ClSOSS.-At the residence OF her hus-
band. No. 2i2 London street. Portsmouth,
Va. January %. 1893 at 9:l5 a m. MARY
MURDAUGH, beloved wife of W. Thad-
deus Cross.
Funeral services will he conducted from
me residence THIS Thursday AFTER
NOON at o'clock. Friends and ac-
1uaintances are invited to attend.
IL OR SAJE.-S2o0 NATIONAL CASH
y REGISTER for $50, In perfect order An
ply Is T.. c., care Virginian-Pilot office
ia26-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY,

NJ. ID. Eastwood and ,vifc to Mosce
II Baker. lc; with aprurt =nances north
side Glasgow, between Court and Mid
die: $3.50
John Mahorav and wife to u. c. Gold
LOT on north SIDE King. 1870 feet west Of
M'dHc. dimensions 113 by so feet
s2,GC0
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

Hungry Higgins-"How would YOU
like to be one of them swell dudes an
nave your alcohol bath every day?"
Weary Inside er outside? ~
Indianapolis Journal
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

from his recent indisposition very slow
~.
Sanitary lime is being generously
used in the street cutters, where water
is standing.
Captain John w. Wood has sufficient
1y recovered from his recent illness to
be out again.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
SpeCiOI OiIeT I(T 4 Few DQVS OD'v

ono pound packages. l0c. Juicy Oranges,
l2c. per dozen. 2-lb Cans Armour's
Corned and Roast Beef and Ham l0c:
only aismall lot Mt this price Boston
Baked Beans. BIB. cans. &C. Select Mixed
Nuts. 1oc. lrne Moracaibo Coffee, only
Fine Imported Smoked Bloat..rs. Soc. f per
dozen. Scotch IIerrings, 2Ot;. per box.
Broiled Mackercl. zoe. per can. Kippcrcd
HerrinSs, zoe.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
Learn 10 saw WNon

Just as good" in place of Hoods Sarsa,
parilia There can be no substitute for
Americas Greatest Medicine
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

Miss Mamie Witless and Henry Fool
Teller were married in Lincoln county
iast week Heaven will surely smile
UPON suCh lifting union as that
Denver Post.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

Horrible agony is caused by Piles.
Burns and Skin Diseases. These ara
Immediately relieved and quickly cured
by De Wits Hazel Salve. Beware of
worthless mitations.-Burrow, Martin
& Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

HOODS PILLS cure nausea, sick
headache. b!lliousness and all liver ills.
Price. % cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26

Try our 15c boys black hose. two
pairs for 25c. Heavy ribbed. Charles
i. Welton s. Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
For RENT

- -.
Three-story Warehouse. No. Clio Craw.
ford street: excellent location fo- n gro
Gerry. notion. hardware or commission
house: reut. s35 per month
JNO. l.. WATSON.
500 High street. Portsmouth. Va
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-26
MEMS CLOTHING.

Mems Suits that we're 5000. now $3.50
Mems Suits that were S. and 49, now
Mems Suits that were sl2 now $500.
Mems Suits that We're SIS 30. now $3.50
Mems Suits that were SO and SIC
now $il o.
Evening journal., 1899-11-25
MosUIL1ANs ENTERTAINED
GEORGE T. GORDON BANQUETs
FORTY AT HIS HOME.

About forty members Of Wilmington
Conclave. No. ~, Independent Order
of Mogullians, were entertained by
George T. Gordon, at his home, No
1913 French street, on Thursday night.
The guests were in full uniform and
accompanied by their band
An impromptu program was ar
ranged. William r. Robinson, ID. J..
Wingiield, Walter Fulton and w. j..
Maloney rendering vocal selections.
Later in the evening an elaborate sup
per was served. AS the order was in
uniform, and wore masks, IL was nee
essary that an officer should accom-
pany the party. This created an anus
| ing little diversion. patrOlman Frank
Kane was the one selected for the duty,
and was enjoying himselif as much as
anyone, when one of the women who
accompanied the party, approached him
| and remarked that his disguise was
perfect. as he looked just like a po-
liccman' This provoked shouts OF
laughter from the other members OF
the party and the little woman retired
blushing prOfusely.
Evening journal., 1899-11-25
WALTER REED BURIED
DEATH WAS CAUSED BY THE EX-
PLOSION OF A GUN.

The funeral Of Walter w. Reed, aged
20 years, took place from his late
home, No. 221 King street. at o'clock
yesterday afternoon. His death was
caused by the explosion of a gun near
Townsend on Tuesday last the load
entering his brain.
Services were conducted by Rev. G.
A. Grise, pastor Of Union NJ. K. Church.
The pal-bearers were w. S. Yarnall, r.
NJ. Taylor, G.. G.. Drum, Harry Adams,
S. Joseph and Aaron Smith. he was
a member Of the BARRIERS, Protective
Association, which presented a large
floral clock surmounted by a pair of
doves, and composed of white roses,
carnations and maiden hair fern. The
hand pointed to $50 o'clock, at which
hour he was killed, and bore the in
scription, THE Sad Hour" A beauti-
full pillow was also received from his
brothers and sister,an numerous other
designs and cut flowers were in evil
dence He is survived by his mother,
Mrs. Anna Reed. widow of David Reed
who met death about two years ago by
a bank of earth falling ON him; a wife
and small child, the following brothers
and sisters: Harry, Charles and Ella
Reed.
Interment was made at Mt. Salem
Cemetery
Evening journal., 1899-11-25
ASSAULTS AND DRINKS
SUCH WE'RE THE CASES DIS
POSED or BY JUDGE BALL TO-
nay

lSUCH WE'RE THE CASES DIS
POSED or BY JUDGE BALL To-
DAY.
The case of William, alias "Togier
Johns. charged with assaulting Effie La
Rue, was continued in Municipal Court
this morning until Monday. Both are
lcolored
Benjamin George Washington Butler.
colored. became intoxicated yesterday
and was located by the officers lying
among the locomtives in the p, & b..
lroundhouse. He was sent in, and the
court imposed a fine Of 81 and costs.
Lawrence Conway also imbibed too
much liquid refreshments yesterday,
and the result was that he was found
by Officer w. j. Massey reposing
alongside the p. w. & b. railroad
tracks. IL was necessary to stop an ap-
Iproaching train in order to rescue Con-
way from his Derilous position. One
dollar and costs was the fine imposed
by Judge Ball.
James Mcclure was another unfortu-
nate who supped too freely OF the flow
ing bowl. Two dollars and seventy
cents was added to Mr.. McCmre's ex-
pense account by the court
Evening journal., 1899-11-25
FELL FROM GRACE
SAD CASE OF JESSE w. BUNCE. OF
M'KEEsPORT. N. ].

MKEESPORT. N. j.
Within a few minutes after City
Court adjourned to-day the patrol
wagon drove up 10 the City Hall, and
Jesse w. Bunce, Of McKeesport, n. j..
was assisted to alight, and was escort
ed into the police station.
Jesse was found by the patrolmen in
bad taste of intoxication lying at
Water and King streets. near the p,
w. & B. railroad tracks. In order 70
avoid accident he was locked up.
Jesse W. has evidently fallen from
grace, as when searched a Testament
was found in his pantaloons' pocket,
among the leaves of which was a tenn
perance bond, whereby Mr. Bunce
Iagreed to abstain from strong drink. II
was evident from Jesse's condition that
the bond was not binding one to him
at least
The man also carried several bun
dies of underclothing wrapped in news
papers, a necktie and a small purse
which was devoid of any coin. He
claims to have been a sailor in the
service Of Uncle Sam. and gave three
cheers for the red. white and blue a.
he was led to the cell by Turnkey Hi.
ram White and Officer Long
AS Sailor Bunce was a trifle too lat
for this mornings session of City
Court, he will be called upon to explain
his conduct before Judge Ball tonight
Evening journal., 1899-11-25
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Clayton House TonsOrial Palace
uses nothing but antiseptic lotions.
j. Harry Massey will serve a black
bear lunch at his place Of business, No.
II East Second street, tonight. All in
vited
Miss Josephine Fletcher will sing
solo. with violin accompaniment by
S. T. Cor az Calvary =. f.
Church to-morivw morning and even
ing.
Alexander Holiday Is seriously III
lat his home in Delaware City.
The BARRIERS Protective Associa
tion has adopted resolutions of regre
on the death of Walter w. Reed.
"A dance will be given by th'
Brownson Library Association OF
Thanksgiving night
Harry J. Stoeckle has been pre-
leented with p handsome oil painting o
his late wife
Evening journal., 1899-11-25
STRICKEN WITH APoPLEXY.

Mrs. Mollie e. Messick, of No. 923
Spruce street, died at o'clock this
morning of apoplexy, with which she
was stricken about 130 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. Previous 70 the stroke
she was enjoying the best Of health.
She was the widow Of Edward A. Mes
sick, who died about three years ago,
Of paralysis. She was SO years of age
and leaves three children. The funeral
will take place on Tuesday afternoon.