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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
SIr. P-uS-r.a pIJ

Some misconception exists as to the
difference in the bids of the Norfolk
Heat, Light and Power Company for
the public lighting of Norfolk and the
bid OF the Williams company (the Nor
folk Railway and Light Company.
Sets of figures were submitted by the
four competitors on two systems of
ltghting-viz.: Open arc and incandes-
cent lights, and enclosed arc and mean
descent lights.
The Pender bid on first system men
toned was S23,G93, and on second sys-
tenn S23.693
The Williams bid on first system was
S1S.S92, and on second 500 396
The difference between the two on
first system was S4,S01, in favor of the
Williams bid. The difference between
the two on second system was S1,297
To give the city rebate or bonus
equal to Si,S01. the Fender company
would have to do a gross business OF
S2+o.050 per annum. To give the city Il
rebate or bonus equal to s1,297 the
Fender company would have to do a
gross business of s64,S5O.
Tt is not known vet which combinn-
tion of lights the Councils will decide
on. If the former, under it's per cent.
proposition, the Fender company would
nave to do n gross annual business OF
S2i0.050, and under the second combi-
nation business of SG4,S50 to make its
bid equal in amount to that of the Will
liams company (thc Norfolk Railway
and Light Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
8Pochahontas Council Now the
Largest in Norfolk,
Passed the Three Hunirod Mark in
Membership Inst NiEht. when Ten
New BLENDERS were Initiated INTO
Sshe Mysteries . tho Ordor,

j al i s. sltR \ = i b .
Pocahontas Council No. 493, Royal
Arcanum, the largest council OF this
order in Norfolk, has long desired to
reach the soo+member mark and thus
be entitled ITO two Representatives in
the Grand Council.
AT lis regular meeting last night
ten new members were received, and
these run the membership up to 3O3.
The ambition of this progressive and
strong council to exceed the 300 limit
has thus been attained. Deputy
Grand Regent Kemp was present Mt
the Injecting of the Council last night.
and the ten new members were the re-
suit of his efficient work He also
presented four new applications for
membership.
After the close of the meeting, the
Lodge and It's guests adjourned to the
private dining rooms of James Jones'
restaurant, where q tempting spread
awaited them. After this had been
disposed of<and cigars lighted, toasts
and speeches were in order. Major
z Walter Il. Irvine proposed a toast to
the Regent OF Pocahontas Council,
Toward G. Avery, and to Deputy Grand
Regent Harry Kemp, and in n brief
address recognized their good work for
the benefit of the Council and the
order Then followed brief addresses
by Regent II. G. Avery and Deputy
Grand Regent Kemp. Messrs. ]. Sher-
rick and S. SherriclS then sang Ever
of Thee am Fondly Dreaming, and
MI. Kemn sang comic song, She's
Joined the Salvation Army" These
were we'll rendered and pleased all
hearers.
MIR. II. B. Bagnall. past regent OF the
council, followed. and made the address
OF the evening. The speech making was
closed by Mr. r. a. Dobie, the charter
regent of Pocahontas Council
The event was of n most pleasant ma
ture and n most fitting recognition of
the high standing that this council has
attained among the leading councils of
the order in this State.
TO THE GRAND REGENT.
During the evening the Council sent
the following telegram to the grand re-
! gent of the Royal Arcanum in Vir-:
glnia:
Sol. L. Bloomberg, East Broad street.
Richmond. Va:
Pocahontas Council sends greeting
10 the Grand Regent and begs to say
that through the active work of Dep
uty Grand Regent Kemp we Initiated
ten members tonight, which gives us
three hundred and three members"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
A Eustnc.s Chnnrn.

Papers were signed last night where
by the Messrs. Hofheimer, the Main
street shoe dealers, come into posses
sion OF five year lease on the building
324 Main street now occupied by MIR.
Amos p. Jordan as Il ladies' and gen
tlemens cafe.
These enterprising gentlemen will as.
sumo charge of their new possession
December LIST.
1t is rumored that they will enlarge
their now commodious shoe store, MAX
ing 1T one OF the largest and finest in
the South.
Mr.. Jordan will devote his time in
the future to the conduction of dairy
lunches in various parts of the city.
his first place of this kind being al
ready open in the city market house,
with entrances both on Tripoli street
and In the market house.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
BRAMBI.ETON.


Tonight is the time III course for the
regular monthly meeting OF AIcKendree
Epworth League. The Library and So
cial Committee will present an inter-
esting program. All are invited to at
tend with their thinking caps on.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. Lawrence Harwell
have returned from their bridal tour,
and are at home. No. sos Willoughby
avenue.
The Anna Gordon Y will be held t s
O'Clock tonight al the home OF Miss
Maude Mosely, No. go Granville ave-
nue., and not at Miss Johnakin's, as has
been announced.
me attendance on the revival meet
Ing at the Christian Memorial Temple
last night was most gratifying, and the
interest manifested gives hopes of n
great success.
Rev. r. H. Bennett will preach his
farewell sermon Mt McSendree NJ e.
Church next Sunday night. He will
visit his mother at Ashland. and his
wlfes parents a Charlottesville. before
going. to his new appointment, st.
James Church Richmond.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
MILITARY NOTES.

CITY GUARDS FAST NEARING
TER-1N-FIELD AND STAFF.
The Norfolk City Guards Georgian.
ized). with Captain b. w. Salomonskv
In the chair, met last night Mt the
Armory and some twenty-cight new
men were sworn in. among them being
plrst Sergeant Powell, Sergeant Wilkins
and Corporals Linn, Morris and Cafree.
these being appointed at this meeting.
sergeant Mccoy was also appointed ana
RlilEhes sworn,in later. The company
now numbers about sixty men and it
is thought that by The next meeting
nearly or quite enough will be added
to bring the company up to regulation
requirements. a number were meas
-'ir red for uniforms and next Thursday
night drill in facing and foot move
ments VIII be begun.
Already talk of the reGimental field
and staff has begun, and Colonel George
w. Taylor is an evident favorite for
commander OF the regiment, with Major
Tarrall as Lieutenant Colonel. Little is
being said OF the commssary and cuuip.
ment departmental chiefs. but it is
evident that service in the field will bc
made q prerequisite to favor all the
way through the line.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
AmUSEME NTS.
OLYMPIA OPERA co.

Tremendous value for the money.
This can be truly said of the perform
ance given by the Olympia Opera Com
pany at the Academy of Music last
night. The presentation by this COM
pany of the double bill "Mikado" and
"Cavalleria Rusticana'' WAS decidedly
the best so far OF tho series, and those
who braved the weather last night were
fully repaid. Both operas were beauti-
fully staged and costumed and happily
cast. The company as whole were
In fine form and the result was really
a delightful feast of music and fun.
Tonight the bohemian Girl" Prices,
25c., 35c. and soc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
I'm PARADISE"

I'm Paradise will he the Offering at
the Academy of Music thanksgiving,
matinee and night. November Goth.
I'm Paradise is an adaptation from
the French, made by Louis Harrison.
Mr. Harrison, aside from his experience
ct nlav-arrn wing Is II comedian. and
in making this transition from France
to America has shown his stage craft,
"1n Paradise"is truly French and
farcical. 1t tells n coherent story, and
the management state that 1t has so
pleased New York theatre goers that
its stay could have easily been pro-
longcd at the Biiou Theatre Indefinite
", but in order to fulfill contracts al
ready made its engagement on Man
haitian Island had to he brought to n
close. Robert Fisher, Walter Craven,
Godfrey Stein, Raymond Capp. Sidney
Mansfield. Isabel lcvesson Kate Den
min Wilson. Adelaide Manola, Marie
Denli. Lucia Bernard and Violet Kim
bali make n strong and wel-balanced
cast.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
LAMBERT's POINT.

y fire broke out in the frame dwelling
on Shenandoah avenue, and occupied
by Mr.. w. II. Jones, about 6 o'clock
last evening, which entirely consumed
the building and most of It's effects.
The flames spread to an adjoining
house. but they We're extinguished by
citizens residing near by. The damage
to this building WAS slight. The pro-
perty was owned by Messrs. Stephenson
& Taylor, real estate dealers, but 1t
could not be learned whether there was
an insurance on the furniture of Mr.
Jones. The positive cause Of the fire is
not known, but it is supposed to he
from n defective nue. The family OF
Mr.. Jones escaped uninjured,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
y fnrc,ve,t Isco.rtton.

The Jefferson Club. composed of West
End Juveniles rendered one of its mem
bers, Master Walter Young, n farewell
reception yesterday evening from $50
TO $50 o'clock. Master Young Is the
son Of Dir. w. J. Young. who goes to
Lynchburg in n few days TO take charge
of Court Street NJ. T.. Church, in that
city. There was n full attendance of the
club members TO bid the young man
aGcwell. The members of the Lee Light
Artillery, Captain Percy Page COM
handing. were present in their uni
forms. Master Holt Page presided over
the ceremonies at the reception. a
number of young misses, chaperoned by
Miss Maggie Reid were present. They
were Misses Sharpe, Hunter, Cooke,
Jones and Williams. Light refresh
ments were served. The reception was
given Mt the Jefferson clubhouse. No.
265 York street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
BRIEF .: ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Mrs. John y D. Taylor and son. Her
man, OF Cape Charles, who have been
Stopping With her uncle, Mr.. John Hill,
Tor the past ten days, left for their
home yesterday.
Mr. Joseph c. West, Of Richmond, eN-
culsion agent Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway, is here billing the city for
the excursion to Richmond via his line
Ihanksgtyings Day to witness the great
Football game between the University
OF virginia and Lehigh elevens. He Is
the guest of Mr.. John Hill.
Surgeon Smith, u. S. NJ H. S., arrived
in Norfolk yesterday morning from
Jacksonville, Fla, and took charge of
the Marine Hospital Service, relieving
Dr. u. 10. Field, temporarily in charge.
Dr. Smith has spent the late summer
and fall at Dry Tortugas, in charge of
the yellow fever detention station, and
is glad to get back to this city, where
he has many friends.
Hon. George E. Bowden arrived home
from Washington and Philadelphia yes
terday morning. accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Eva Bowden, who has
been spending the summer with rela-
tives In Lakewood, n. j., and who met
her father in Washington by appoint
ment. A couple of days i'm Philadelphia
was spent very pleasantly by the twain,
ell route to Norfolk.
Colonel Harry Hodges was In Phila>
delphia yesterday
Mr.. Fred Robinson has been In Bal
timore for the past dav or two.
Messrs. Hugh J. Lawler. of New York,
and Harry Frank, Jr.. of Wcchawken,
n. j., arrived on the Old Dominion
steamer Princess Anne yesterday on
pleasure trip in this section.
1,nn toc troo NH
initiated its three hundrcdth member
last night.
Shortly after o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon the fire department was called
to residence on Freemason street.
The alarm was caused by a slight blaze
from oil. used in cleaning a stove. No
damage.
Nearly all of the Methodist ministers
and laymen of this section have re-
turned from Petersburg. where they at
tended the Virginia Conference.
The flags on the u. S. Government
building in Norfolk and Portsmouth
were at half-mast yesterday. rs mark
of respect to Vice President Hobart.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
THE GEORGIA M1NsrREL.s.

Richards & Pringle's- RUSSO &, sIIol-
lands Big Minstrel Festival comes to
the Academy of Music "Wednesday, No
vember Goth. This famous attraction
is emblematic OF good minstrelsy. IT
has been the school from which many
noted performers of to-day have eman-
ated. The management promises an
entirely new show this season, new
faces, now features and new acts by the
old favortes. The immense street pa
rade with it's three magnificently equip
ped bands, its pickaninny drum corps
and the famous kentucky thorough
bred horses. Bill, Dixie. Charlie and
Mollle. are Of the features. The COM
nany travels in it's own train of Pull
mans Prices: SO, 75c. and 81.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
JAPANESETEA5 PARTY.
BRILLIANT AND SUCCESSFUL
f liss AFFAIR.

The elegant and spacious residence of
MIR. S. l.. Foster, No. 274 Butte street,
resented a scene oftropical beauty last
night the occasion being Japanese
Tea Party" given for the benefit of the
endowment fund of a charity cot in the
Norfolk Protestant Hospital
Despite the Indictment weather q bril-
liant company OF ladies and gentlemen
assembled to participate in the festivi-
ties of the evening
The decorations were very tasty and
elaborate, showing the work Of skillful
and artistic hands. There were numer-
Gus Japanese lanterns suspended from
tho ceiling. while from the four cor
ners of each parlor were to be seen
palms. ferns, potted plants and cut
flowers.
a japanese dance was given at p. m.
for the pleasure OF the children and was
Ia complete success. The "Gcisha
Dance" was artistically executed BY alt-
Ito Miss Louise Price and the Misses
Elizabeth and Mary Townsend. and
completely captivated all present AZ
this entertainment the children were
presented with Japanese parasols and
dolls.
At the night entertainment the fol-
LIVING young ladleS, who served re-
ireshments. were In elegant Japanese
costumes: The Misses Bull. Miss Mary
Henry. the Misses Foster. Miss Louise
Sheldon, Miss Rebecca Waddy, Miss
i1elen Bancroft, Miss Eta Lee, Miss
Emory Duncan. the Misses Townsend,
Miss Hattie Johnson, Miss JEANNE
ihomas. all of whom spared no pains
to make the occasion one Of unaIlovine-
pleasure, and well did they perform
their task.
Miss Johnson presided with grace ut
tho candy table.
At a. seasonable hour the entertain
ment came to close and the brilliant
company retired to their homes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
A,the 4. ~. q 7

The first chalnpio nshlp game In the
series Of three to be played by the
juniors was played last night before a
small but highly interested audience.
composed of parents and friends. AT
the close OF the game the score stood IA
to in favor OF, the Blues. On account
of the Indictment weather the game Will
be played again on Thursday night. OF
next week, and the same tickets viii
be honored.
All persons who wish to learn card
lettering and sign painting are request
ed to meet Mr.. Rue at IS O'clock this
evening at the Association building.
Mother hubbard basket ball Tonight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
ATLANTIC CITY.

Mrs. I. Boykin. of Windsor, Va, IL;
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George
Griffin, on Fort street.
The ward WAC in total darkness be-
tween aid 9,o'clcck last night.
The Ladies Home Mission Society OF
I.ekies Memorial Church held a 'busi-
ness meeting Monday night. 1t will
meet again the second Monday In De-
scember.
Mrs. Lawson. of York county, is Wis
iting the family of Mr.. G.. w. Amory,
OF Poole strcet.S M
The Ladies AID Society of LeKies
Memorial NJ. T.. Church will givo their
+ new pastor and his wife an elegant re-
ccp;ion en- their arriya! here.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
yo,l.rr s,nbbnrd Game.

One of the most enjoyable games of
basket ball of the season Will be play
cd tonight at the Y. NJ. C. a. gymna-
stun, Under the direction of the Ply
steal Department of the association.
1t will begin at $50 o'clock and n
nominal admission fee will be charged.
Several Mother Hubbard games have
been played before, and they have al
ways proved extremely laugha BILE. The
contestants will wear long, gaudy gar
ments of the pattern called Mother
Hubbard.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
u,r,,.d g.. York Cnun,x

Mr. Charles Il. Corbett, of Norfolk
was on Wednesday last married to Miss
Lula l.. Martin, of York county, Va,
at the residence of the brides parents.
at Grafton, Va, by the Rev. John
White, of the NJ. Il. Church of that
place. The bridal party has returned
to this city and are now at No. GO High
street. The bride was attired in n
travelling suit of blue broadcloth, trim
med with white silk and ribbon, and
the groom wore conventional black.
There We're no attendants.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
Avoynsc orIn.pec,lnn..

Yesterday President w. L. Gillau-
deu, Vice President Rowland and
General Agent NJ. B. Crowell, all of the
Old Dominion Steamship Company,
bonrded the steamer Ocracoke at Old
Point on tour or inspection OF the
company's property on the western
shore of the Chesapeake bay. They will
probably be gone several days. Mrs.
Gillaudeu. wife of the president, arriv-
ed from New York yesterday in time
to accompany her husband on the trip.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
l.n., N,~n,.. >1nr,,,

There was a decided change in the
weather last night. Vivid flashes of
lightning, loud peals of thunder, ac-
companied by rain, suggested thoughts
of summer showers, but the rapid de-
scent of the mercury in the thermoms-
ter forced upon pedestrians realiza-
ton that 1t was winter in earnest. Flrea
nd overcoats were comfortable and
umbrellas and mackintoshes a neces-
Sity.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
isIriiul0nd nud Kcfurn
SI.23 Via N. e. w. Try. S1.25
Thanksgiving Day. Nov. 30.

The Entertainment Committee OF the
Protestant Hospital has arranged to
run an excursion to Richmond and re-
turn, Via Norfolk and Western Rail-
way, November Goth, for the benefit
of that institution. Special train leaves
Norfolk 8 a. III. Returning leaves
Richmond p. m. Fare SIPS round
at Norfolk and Western ticket office
10 CRANKY street, Norfolk and Western
depot, or to any member Of the COM
mittee.
MRS. CORA wEMPLE Chairman.
nov 19-2l-22 -2i-o6 2S-29.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
Eye. Ex.n,ined Free.

DR.. A. Week manager Of the optical
department OF the Gale Jcwelry Com
pnny. will examine your eyes free. De-
fcctive vision and complicated cases
specially invited to call. ie26-tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24

Square Pianos. suitable for practice
cheap this week. Must be sold. 1872
Church street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24

We are headquarters for all railroad
watches. We carry the largest line in
the city. Call and see our stock and
learn prices. The Gale Jewelry Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-24
{lIpyItTtno

Cures La Grippe. Pains. Nervous Head
ache, Neuralgia. etc. Guaranteed. 15c.
and 25c. bottle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-03
QUEER THINGS ABOUT SLEEP.

one of the most remarkable facts TO
he found in the history OF sleep consists
in the utter inability to resist its onset
in cases Of extreme fatigue. Several re-
markablc Instances are given i'm which
persons have continued to walk on
wards while sleep has overcome them,
the automatic centres OF the brain evil
IDENTIFY controlling ana stimulating the
muscles when consciousness itself had
been completely abrogated. IL is re-
corded that at the battle OF the Nile,
amidst the roar of canon and the fan
OF vreckage. some of the over-fatigucd
boys serving the guns with powder
fell asleep on the deck. Dr. Carpenter
gives another instance OF allied kind.
In the course OF the Burmese war, the
captain Of a frigate actively engaged
In combat fen asleep from sheer eX
hauston, ana slept snundy for two
hours within ward Of one OF the big
gcst guns, which was being actively
worked during his slumbers. 10 a. mat
ter of common medical knowledge that
extreme exhaustion I'm face of the Sc
yeryst pain will in iuCc sleep. Here the
Imperative demand of the body--a de-
maud implanted, as we have seen. in
the constitution OF our francs-asserts
It's influence ana even pam, the orul-
nary Conuueyer OF reposa has in it's
tuln 90 succumb one of the most eX-
traoIdirary cases iu which the over
ruling power oc sleep was ever exem
pNGed was that Of Domions, condemn
cd FOR treason i'm Paris I'm 1867. Hc was
harb1rOusly tortured. hut remarked
that the deprivation OF sleep had been
the greatest torture Of All. 10 was re-
ported that ne slept soundly even In
the short intervals which elapsed be-
tween his periods o. torture. Among
tho Chinese form " punishment FOR
crimes consists I'm Keeping the prisoner
continually awake. or in arouslng him
necessarily after short intervals ~ rec
pose Afte' the eighth day OF such
siaeulessue-s. one criminal besouVht
his cgptors 10 put him ~ death by any
maans they could choose. so great
WAS his p1- and ior:~ ent due to tho
absence ~ ''ature's sof, NURSE" Per-
sons engaged ln mechanical lab'r. such
as attending WsChlne 80 factory,
have often fallen asleep despite The
plain rnc'rd of pains and penalties at
tending such derclict'On of duty, % cay
nothing OF the sense ~ personal dam
eer which was plainly kept before their
eyes From The Ape of Death" BY
Andrew Wilson. y. X. S. T., in Hsr-
psls Magazine Tor April.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-03
ST. Edwards.

The masses at 8 and . o'clock were
celebrated by Rev. William Pyne, pas
tor, the high mass at 1880 o'clock be-
ing celebrated by Rev. j. III. Mchenn1,
who also preached the sermon. Tho
music of the mass was: Nidi Aquam,
Gregrorian; Kyrie, chorus. Gounod;
Gloria, soprano solo and chorus, Gou-
nod Domlni Fiji. baritone solo, Gou-
nod Qui Tolls, duet. tenor and bari
tone: Quoniam, chorus. Gounod; offer
tory selection, Haec Dies. kapp; soprd-
no SOLO Mrs. Thomas Cusick Credo.
chorus. Gounod, Et Incarnatus Est
trio and chorus. Gounod; Crucifixus,
quartet. Gounod Et ResurreXit, chorus.
Gounud: Sanctus, tenor solo and chorus,
Gounod: Benedictus, soprano solo AMI
chorus. Gounod; Agnus Del. chorus.
Gounod. After the mass. Holy City.
tenor solo. W. r. Cassidy. Solosts of
the mass. Mrs. Il. Il. Cuslck, Miss Mag
gle Marian. sopranos: Miss Nellie Nc
Hugh, contralto; Messrs. Ringer and
Holmes. baritones. Charles E Duval
basso: organist, Mrs. X. Benson Mu--
ply MIR. Hugh +. Cassidy. tenor So
lOist and director.