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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
A MOTHERS FIGHT
Norfolk Woman Went to New York
After Her Child.
FRS. Neilic N cKown. After Coin. TO
Court, Fails 90 Secure Control of
Iaer LiitIe Girl, Who Lives In New
YORK with Foster Parents.

The Virginian-P Pilot received the fol-
lowing at 1920 this morning from its
special New York correspondents:
New York, May 2o.-Mrs. Nellie Nc
known has departed from Brooklyn in
very unhappy frame OF mind. She
had journeyed from Norfolk. Va, where
her home Is. to make an effort to re-
cover possession OF her daughter and
namesake, who is IL years old, and lives
with her foster parents Anthony and
Dorothy Regina. formerly of Norfolk,
in the Hotel st. George There has
been lengthy proceedings over the
case before james n. Douglas as ref
cree Ha WAS appointed by u Supreme
Court Judge 70 hear the testimony and
report whether little Nellie Mcl<nown
hau really been torn away from her
own mother. The Referee found that
the child had been properly obtained
Dy MIR. and Mrs. Rcina, who had legal
~ adopted her and that it would be
wrong to sever the ties of love and ar-
lection which now bind them.
Mrs. Mci\ own enlisted in her behalf
the sympathy of several of her wealthy
ne'ghbors In Norfolk who subscribed
inc money for her TO procure Il lawyer
ana come to brooklyn to take legal pro-
NecuihSS. She admitted that She was
poor ana that her husband. a carpen-
yer, ana not earn more than S12 a week.
IL was her intention, she said to take
hcr iittte daughter to Belgium il she
reSalncd possession of the child
TIL; STORY AT THIS END.
me above was received ut so late an
nour mat 1t was impossible for the
| fIttff't'T-f not tn HsTpFrIln the fncts
a. ms end. 1t Is probably that Mrs
40 lad In,
an entertainment was given sometime
ago III Hrarnbleton FOR the purpose of
raising money to help her procure her
emo. who. 1t was stated. was i'm New
FORK. This lady presumably lived in
Bran blcton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Denth OF sIrs. (iodhY.

Mrs. Amelia Colby. wife of Mr.. r.
W. Colby, and a former resident Of
Norfolk, departed this life at her home
In Phoebus. Va. at $50 O'Clock yes
terday morning. after a lingering ill
ness. aged about AZ years. The deceased
was formerly a Mrs. HitchnEs, and
leaves three children by her first hus-
band. two sons and one daughter She
was for many years a member of
Cumberland Street NJ. E. Church. this
city. and died Is she had lived. In the
full triumph of faith. Her remains will
reach here by the Old Dominion steam
er at o'clock this morning, and the
funeral will be conducted by Rev. Fl
Il. Johnson a the grave in one OF the
cemeteries. The pall-bearers will be
selected from the church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Commcnun,ion or>choo,.

The following communication from
the Clarke Courier. Bcrryville. Va.
will be of interest to the many friends
and pupils of the ladies mentioned,
who have taught so successfully in this
city:
Editor of the Courier:
"As the end OF the session of the II.
F. Institute draws near. 1t gives me
much pleasure as Il patron to testify
to the splendid success of tn.
school conducted by Miss Laura w.
Gold, assisted by the Misses Mary and
Lucy Gold. These ladies seem to pos
sess every requisite Of iirst-class teach
ers. Their entire system has been cX-
cellent and their scholars show great
progress In all of their studies. We
hear that the Misses Gold will have as
sociated with them for the next ses-
sion Miss Rose L. Mcdonald Il daurh-
ter Of the late Colonel Marshall Nc
Donald, who has been conencted with
the Norfolk Female College for the past
two session and from which she comes
most highly endorsed. Under the man
agemcnt of these thoroughly qualified
and equipped young ladies' we doubt
not that the school will be marked
success i'm every particular and will
supply n long felt need of IL first-class
young ladies' seminary and receive the
support which it is we'll entitled to
PATRON"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
"Portsmouth ", Ntoy11 1co
Information Relative TO virginia
Mountain Rc.Oris on tho Limo
OF the &. q q. Railway.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
has just gotten out for the benefit of
its patrons a catalogue showing the
summer homes and mountain resorts
along its line. This catalogue, giving
the names of proprietors. nearest rail
way station and prices per week and
month, can be obtained by applvinr 10
f. w. Curd. passenger agent Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway. No. 90 Gran
by street, Norfolk. Va. Illustrated
pamphlets of all the mineral springs
can also be had.
Summer excursion and week -day
rates will be Issued during the sea-
son.
summer schedule will go into effect
on or about June 18th. Those wjshinr
reservations in parlor car which will
be run on the morning train, should
make application for same before date
VI ueP'i 'ure. my2l-1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
SACRIFICE SALE.
OF FINE CLOTHING AND GENTS
FURNISHINGS.

The saving OF money Is the making
or money. and all prudent and thought
ful people wisely seize upon golden op-
portunities to purchase ncedful articles
10 aoorn and beautify the outward
man. especially when such goods are
offered at so great n sacrifice as the ell
egant line of gents clothing and fur
nishings are being offered now by the
we'll known firm of Ferebee, Jones &
Co. on Main street
AS previously announced this popu-
lar tfm has leased for number of
years the site on the corner of Main and
commerce streets, where the Virginian
Building formerly stood on which n
modern structure of immense pronor-
ions VIII be erected b. the owner. for
'ne accommodation of their large and
rapidly Increasing trade. This building
Will when completed be one of the
most imposing In the city. and the in
terror w!ll be fitted up in n stvl- and
manner that viii make II n gem OF
beauty. The location is one OF the most
desirable IN Norfolk. being in the very
center OF business where the largest
amount or purchases arc made. The
entire front Will be Of French nlatc
glass. which will give beauty and sym
iietry TO Its entire appearance
hessrs Fercbee. Jones q Co. Will 20
.hto their new quarters with q new ana
up to date stock. and the prime obiect
OF this notice is TO call attention to
tneir mammoth advertisement in the
Virgin'an-P Pilot, Offering TO sell at a
great sacrifice every garment contain
ed In their present establishment ne
'HVy nave determIned 70 carry none of
thrir present stock into their now
quarters Since the beginning of this
great sale the store has been dailv
lnronRed with visitors. who have sun.
Eneu themselves with clothing at mar
Veiously low prices. every garment he
i"E sold at below the actual cost Tha
rush is on. and 1t bchooves oll Wiz
nave not ms yet done SO to get into il
az once. save money and secure bar-
gains from their new and we'll se,sctad
stcch before II Is too late.
MT j. J. Martin. well-known IN +ho
clothing trade. and formerly with sane
N Co. has associated hjmse,r go
mes, msSsrs, 81, rerebee. Jones & Co. as sales
era friends and to greet new onas a.,
his new Held OF operations. III
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Senator Martin Here.

Senator Thomas S. Martin was in
Norfolk a short time yesterday after
noon. At the Monticello he met several
of his friends and had short talk with
them. The Senator camo from Rich
mond over the Chesapeake and Ohio
with Secretary of the Commonwealth
Joseph II. I-awless. who came TO visit
MS parents in Portsmouth Mrs Martin
joined the Senator here and they pro
ceeded TO Smifhield. where they Will
SPEND today with Colonel C. Fenton
Day. Mrs. Martins father.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Margolius, of this city.
left last evening via the Norfolk aud
Western Railroad, and will sail Tues
day morning on the Kaiser Frederick
(North German Lloyd for Southamp-
ton. While abroad Mr. and Mrs. II.
Margolius will visit London, Paris and
other interesting cities.
Miss Florence Raynor has been en-
gagged as solo soprano at ST. Panrs
Church. and will begin ner duties to-
day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
A Lille Hero.

Little Wadsworth Bugg. who was go
unfortunate as to suffer broken leg
a week ago, when run over by bicycle,
Is rapidly improving. He Is being at
tended by DR.. Meredith and has proved
that he has extraordinary nerve. He
stands the intense suffering pluckily
and is cheerful and bright, so much SO
as to amuse those about him and prove
himself thorough hero. His thoughtful
kindness to his attendants would be a
good lesson TO older people,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

Miss Ida o. White and her sister
M .s. accompanied by friends. leave
ms morning FOR Washington, d. G.
:" ,is'c friends and take in me jubilee.
f, :. Mr. sam W. Steele. accompanied BY
MS sister Miss Blanche. is in New
as, rsna-lns different points of inter
weeks, and will also WISH n ps,, i1ur
p PIMA and Baltimore before ,hev re-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Captain wh,.,,c'. r.cc,u-c po.,po..,

Owing to the unavoidable absence
from the city of Third Lieutenant Com
mander William c. White, his address
before PicllettBuchanan Camp. Con-
federate Veterans. on the subject OF the
escape of tho Confederate steamer
Nashville. has been postponed to the
June Meeting OF the Camp. and of
which due notice will be given.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Tho New BontClnh

Much interest is manifested in the
new Chesapeake Boat Club. Its strong
list of officers shows the high character
OF Its membership and Is as follows:
President. T. y. Williams: Vice Presi-
dent. Edwin G.. Lee; Treasurer. Nor
man Bell. Jr.; Secretary, Washington
Taylor. Jr.; Executive Committee.
Robert +. Baldwin. Charles Parker
Breese, George Bllups. j. P. Andre
Mottu, William ]. Stanworth.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Dcn,n or Mrs. wh,.e,ur,,.

The many friends of Mrs. Hattie 4.
Whitehurst. wife of Mr. John T. White
hurst. will learn with sorrow Of hor
oemlse' which occurred at her home,
NO. 345 Chapel street. at GAS p. m. yes
teluay IN the 39th year of her age The
deceased was n most estimable womnn
and highly esteemed in the community
Inc funeral will be held from the resi-
dence at O'Clock Monday afternoon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE S

Tho policy VIC adopted twcnty-thrco
years ago, when bringing on, oar
G.. o. Taylor Whskics of bottlinG only
pure and thoroughly matured goods has
been continually adhered to.
Whether times arc good or bad. whcth-
err Ii is Spring. Summer. Fall or Winter
one quality. and that the best. will he
what we bottle and oirer in scaled bottles
ONLY. with our firm name signature
over the cork and on each label OF gonu-
inc C. O. TAYLOR Whistles
CHESTER II. GRAVES e SONS
For sale at White Bros. Norfolk, Va,
Browns Hotel. Portsmouth. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
THE VIKING.

Later on the Vixen viii be Joined by
the converted yacht Niktttt.-st+4-.. II -
probable that they will be maintained
permanently in Central American
waters. Owing 10 low water the Detroit
cannot get within several miles of Blue
fields, and II is for that reason that the
tended for service at Honduras. where
Vixen will be sent. The Viking is in
the persecution of American citizens
has become unbearahlc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Conformation, .ery,o..

Master Herbert Friedman. son Of Mr..
and Mrs Louis friedman. was con-
hrmed yesterday at the Bethel Syna.
gogue. Or. Fl. Ben Moshe officiating.
Master Herbert made an appropriate
ADDRESS. The services were we'll at
tended
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Mr.. STAKES. Condition.

Mr.. j. Wilbur Stakes continues to i'm
prove slowly. The Virginian-Pilot was
IN error in stating that he was able to
SIT up awhile daily. as It was learned
last night that he is compeIIed IN iia
upon his back. and has not been able
TO change his position since taken to
the HOSPITAL
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Eyes Examined rr.s

Ut. a. Week. manager OF the ontica,
oepar 'fnrnt OF the Gale Jewclry Com
pany. VIII examine your eyes free. De
specially invited TO call
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
OLD POINT NOTES
The Vixen Arrives and Leaves For
BIueheIds.
Tho Contemplated Trip to Manila,
Also samon Abandoned Will he
Joined by tho vikiu=-Arrivni OF
the Peoria.

The converted yacht Vixen, Lieuten-
ant Commander w. w. kimball COM
handing. arrived at Old Point Friday
night and sailed yesterday morning for
Blueiields. Nicaragua. to assist the
cruiser Detroit in the protection OF
American interests.
The converted 'gunboat Peoria arrived
at Old Point Friday night from Porto
Rico.
MANILA TRIP ABANDONED.
The intention to send the Vixen to
Manila has been abandoned on account
of representations made by naval Off
GERS that she is too small Il vessel 10
send on such Il long and dangerous
voyage. Orders were recently issued
before she started it was discovered
cordinSly she was sent 10 the Norfolk
navy yard to be altered. and the work
has just been completed
WON'T GO TO SAMOA
The Navy Department. at one time
considered sending her to Samoa, but
this idea has also been abandoned. At
l'iichoids the Vixen viii be CHARGED
with the duty of protecting the Amer
lean merchants. who have been sub
jcctcd Ia persecution by the Nicaraguan
not urgently required. she will proceed
TO other ports in Nicaragua. and Hon
duras TO show the Stars and Stripes
10 officials who have been guilty of
making life miserable for American res
identS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
TEMPERATURE. RAINFALL, AND
HUMIDITY.
Nav goth. 1890

May goth. 1899.
S Sl. temperature -. 49,. -. CO
Mlnimum temperature ..... ~ 81
normal temperature -. -. GO
departure from normal :. minus 7
departure from normal since Janu-
iSe 80. 49,. .-..minus 81
Ra!ntaii In past "a hours 49,. %
aa 1 since first OF month :. "a
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

THE COURTS YESTERDAY
CORPORATION COURT MONDAY
POLICE COURT ITEMS.

Judge Allan r. Hanckel will return
from Eastern Shore to-day. and will
re-convene the Corporation Court Mon,
Day morning. He went to the Eastern
Shore Friday to take 4 short rest.
Tuesday morning is set for the hear
Ing OF the attorneys argument on the
application for condemnation commits
sioners to condemn property for the
extension OF Tripoll street. There is a
great deal of interest in this matter.
Both the City Attorney and the attor-
ney Tor the property owners will file
briefs. Judge Hanckers decision will
probably be rendered at Tuesdays ses-
sion.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
Deeds were recorded yesterday in the
clerks office making the following
transfers:
From ]. NJ. Keeling. attorney in fact.
to james B. Wright, lot fronting 25
Feet on Mowbray Arch and extending
back 125 feet: $780,
Madeline J. James to John c. James,
one-half interest in a lot fronting for
ty-oae feet six inches on Park avenue,
Brambleton. two lots fronting twenty
five feet each on Avenue p. Atlantic
city Ward. and a lot fronting thirty
feet on Reservoir avenue. Brambleton,
deed of gift.
THE POLICE COURT.
Police Justice Page OF Roanoke. sat
beside justice Dalton on the Police
Cour: bench yesterday.
During the trial OF an assault case
Justice Dalton anScred n Russian He
brew named Elarne, who was a wit
ness. Justice Dalton asked him IL he
was sure statement he had made was
true. Klarne replied with some feeling
that he wouldn't tell lie about 1t, as
there was nothing in his pocket for it.
FIGHTING AND DRINKS.
Minnie Williams. Lucy Simmons and
Marie Il. Taylor. all colorcd, fighting;
fined 50 each.
Laura ONcil. lewd conduct and pro-
family: fined So
John II. Jones. colored, throwing
bricks at child; fined So and required
20 furnish 500 good behavior bond.
Maud Styrun, Helen Barrett. Jenet
Clayton and Oueenie Carter. profanity
and abusive language; fined Sc each.
Martha Johnson and Nora Lewis.
both co!ored, breach of the peace; fined
$3.50 each.
Rosa Wilson. colorcd. drunkenness.
and fighting: fined So.
John Williams, coiored. carrying a
concealed pistol; fined S2050 and thirty
days in jail.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
TIDES.

Norfolk-Hlgh water at 5:45 n. NJ ana
Sis p. M: low water at 1852 n m md
1900 p. m. W. anu
Oid Point-High water at SPA n. m
ana o:55 p. m: low water at 1881 a. m
end 1873 p. nj. g. H.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
WEATHER REPORT.
Washington, May 20, 1899.

Washington, May 20, 1899.
Forecast for Sunday:
Virginia-Continued cool. with in
creasing clondiness Sunday and proba-
bly, showers by Sunday night. Monday
showers; fresh north to northeast
winds.
North Carolina-FaIr Sunday. Mon
day showers: fresh easterly winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

Fair to partly cloudy; showers to-
ware night: warmer. with winds veer-
ing to northeast
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
SPECIAL RATES.
TO THE CONFEDERATE VETERAN
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.

Pickett-Buchanan Camp. Confeder-
ate Veterans. will hold its Memorial
Day exercises on next Thursday, the
25th inst. in the afternoon and special
reduced rates of fare have been made
by all lines coming into Norfolk A
part of the correspondence between the
Camps Transportation Committee and
the officials of the railroad lines, will
be found as follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
FORGING
AHEAD

sur,n IA Store either goes ahead or it goes behind
AHEAD We don't believe in being traes; we don be-
l'eve in drifting policy. This store has got
vionause TO selgood merchandise and priced low as
any store can price its goods and live
we propose to have public know about this store
: lis ooinSS we propose TO tell them through our adver-
Using Columns Just why we believe they can buv here Is
le utmost satisfaction your interest 10 buv where
y yug e1n IN p ya to t pest sdnage remains for
Did you attend one of our silk specals DID ,o,
eyer kHe" US to advertise anything otherwise than exactly
wa was shown you when you come to purchase? Haven't
we offered some remarkable values our silk sales We a
you III all harness to consider the answer to The above
IONS and act accordingly with next Silk offer Which
takes place
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
CALENDAR.

7:11 D. m. d.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

by all lines coming into Norfolk A
part OF the correspondence between the
Camps Transportation Committee and
the officials of the railroad lines. will
be found as follows:
Norfolk. Va, May 6. 1892
Capt. J. w. McCarrick. Chairman
Transportation Committee:
Dear Sir-Answering your letter OF
the 5th inst, we will be glad to author
lie reduced rates from points on our
line to Norfolk, account OF Memorial
Day. 1 have requested Commissioned
Fitzgerald to arrange with all lines in
terested for reduced rates.
"Yours truly.
(Signed) "wM ii. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager Atlantic and Dan
Vile Railway Co..
Norfolk. Va. May 6. 1899.
Capt. ]. w. McCarrick. Chairman,
Dear sir-Yours of the 5th instant
received. We have special rates which
VIII be applied on our train which ar
rivcs at Norfolk on Thursday. 18th in
staht' at IL n M. as customary.
Yours truly,
(Signed) H. C. HUDGINs.
General Passenger Agent"
Roanoke, Va. May S. 1899.
capt. j. w. McCarrick. Chairman,
etc:
Dear Sir-Yours of May 5th in the
matter of reduced rates to Norfolk for
Thursday, May 18th, account Memorial
Day.
we will arrange for agents Peters
burg to Suffolk inclusive to sell round
trip tickets to Norfolk at usual rates
granted for like occasions. 1t will be
necessary. 1 suppose, to sell only for
the morning train OF the 25th. making
tickets good to return same date.
Very respectfully,
(SiSned) w. b. BlcN1LL, G.. p. A.,
Norfolk & Western Railway Co."
Portsmouth. Va. May II. 1899.
Capt. j. w. McCarrick. Chairman,
etc:
Dear Sir-Replying to your favor of
May 5th in regard to reduced rates ac-
count OF Memorial Day, Thursday.
May 25th
We beg to advise you that we will
make 4 rate of four cents per mile for
the round trip from points on our line
within the State ofV irginia for the
above occasion.
| yours truly,
CSigneD L. S. ALLEN, G. p. A.,
"Seaboard Air Line"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

Do not put off the duty that ought to
be done to-day. If your blood is out OF
order take Hoods Sarsapariila at once
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21

II your clothes are made by Rudolph
d Waliace you wear the highest stand
ara or excellence in merchant tailoring
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Norfolk nna Vicinity.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR To-
DAY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
Monday Tomorrow RI0rIliIlg

1t is really an offering extraordnary-for more reasons
man one-prncpay because the Silks those in popular
demand, the seasons newest productions and the latest
arrivals and then the great reduction in the price makes the
Offering doubly noteworthy
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
LAWRENCE & WEI, TON.
s+oeseeeeeeeeesee

There is no standing still in this business
"a store either goes ahead or it goes behind.
We don't believe in being traeIs; we don't be-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-21
ADSOlUEEEY PURE

v,--~ soyM e..rxo eo*oss g. c. .sx yea.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-11

battleships which were not completed for
crude iron clad war vessel. which the Confed-
crate navy set aloat, resulted the production
Of the best nickel plated armor vessels that
ride the sea today.
Except for the wisdom OF the Democratic
Secretary Of the Navy,and the liberality Of
Congress at that time, we should have been
unable 10 make the recent successful fight
against Spain. II the battle ships Of various
classes that were put In commission by and
ney, had been absent during the war. our
ships and our sailors-not Spanish ships and
Spanish sailors-would have gone to the bot
tom Of the sea. '..
Even II Dewey had gained his victory at
Manila, the German ships that hovered about
the bay, would have sunk our vessels and
grasped from him the honors OF war, and
the German navy would have wrenehed
from this government the richest prize In
modern warfare.
A DISTINCT ERA. e
The acquisition Of these islands makes Inn
portant changes in the map Of the world and
the recognition OF Am erica as q naval power
mark distinct era in the history OF this
country.
We will take our place among the great
nations OF the earth, and our people Will
know no bounds. Their patriotism and their
Unsuitable thirst for expansion, growth and
greatness will be seen and recognized by all.
The annexation OF the Philippine islands
will develope In us a sense OF the necessity
for building many more battleship6. and the
increased number Of battleships will inure
to the glory OF the most progressive, the most /,
expansive, and the most valorous nation on
earth.