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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
TOYS GO TO OUR ANNEX

A mighty display of Toys and Games. It's
second to none. Toys of every description-ron
and wood. The entire Annex is packed with
these Christmas effects. From one end to the
other are these things Of the children's to feast
your eyes upon. There is no place in this city
that can show one half the toys we do, and there
is no place that sells them so cheap
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

presents are here.
We have beautiful assortment Of
Leather Goods, Collar and Cuff
Boxes, Music Rolls, Dressing and
Tourists Cases, and many more
space will not let us tell Of.
Half dozca good Ladies' Handkcr-
chiefs, put up in neat box, Soc and
Sl.I7
CALENDARS ! Always appropriate.
Often the most appropriate answer
10 the Christmas query. We selected
only the handsomcst sorts ana had
them made in such big lots that little
is left Of prices. We want you to
look at tilsm--thcn you will buy, OF
course.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
NC Sill YER WARE.
slsssS ain Sterling Silver display far surpasses
atY Norfolk has ever before witnessed.

Sterling silver Match Safes, 8sc,
SLIP, $I.25 and $I.49.
Sterling silver Baby Comb and
Brush sets, $3.50.
Sterling silyerlsets put Up In
lcatherette cases, SIPS for two
piece sets, SJ.39 and $1.89 for
three-piece sets.
Manicure sets from $500 to
$3.50.
Comb and Brush sets, $500
and $500.
Sterling silver Garter Buckles,
79c. 89c, 98c, $t.I9 to $2.25 pair.
Sterling silver handle Whisk
Broorns, Use, 89c, 98c, SIPS,
$t.49, $1.69, $1.98 Up to $3.50.
Sterling silver handle Call
Bells, 39c. 59c and SIPS.
Sterling silver Key Rings, 25c
and 75c.
Sterling silver Knives, soc.
Sterling silver Cuff Bottoms,
25e, 39c up.
Sterling silver Umbrella Marks,
Zoe and I5c.
Sterling silv. Friendship Hearts,
Zoe. j5c, 25c, 39c, Soc and Use.
Sterling silv. Gold Bowl Spoons,
Soc to $t.69.
Sterling silver Coffee Spoons,
$4.25 set.
Sterling silver four- piece Desk
sets, 75c.
Sterling silver three-pieee Man
icure sells, Ale and SIC.
Sterling silver Manicure pieces,
Toe and I5c each.
Sterling silver Salve Jars, 25c,
i49e, Use and 89c.
Sterling silver Puff Jars-Cut
Glass-$I.19, SIPS and $2.75.
Sterling silver Hair Brushes,
$2.49, $3.50 and $49S.
Sterling silver back Dressing
Combs. 39c, Soc, 75c, 98e, SI.l9
and $3.50 each.
Sterling silver back Mustache
Combs, Csc.
Sterling top Emeries, I9e and
49c.
Sterling silver Jewelcd Hand
les, very elaborate, 81 IS.
Very large and elaborate Hand
les in sterling silver, $J.J9.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

PERKINS, Gloves are as good as any
glove made. We have the new Eng
lish Tans, French Modes and Black,
two and three clasp, $3.50 pair.
Saxon Beauty at SIPS is beauti-
ful glove, it is soft and pliable, it has
the new Paris pointing and three
stylish clasps !; every color is here,
SI.25 a oair.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

ura1 wood handles.
$3.50. An extra good Silk
Umbrella and pretty selection Of
handles.
$2.75. Silk Umbrellas, special
good quality, close rollers, with
sterling nlountings and natural
wood handles.
$500. An excellent Silk I'm
brella, with sterling mountines
and material wood handles.
$3.25. Silk Umbrellas; very
pretty assortment of sterling,
Dresden and material wood han
dies.
So so. Silk Umbrella, extra
good quality, and nice line OF
handles to choose from.
S4.75. A very fine Silk
UMBRELLA extra good value,
and some pretty novelties in
handles.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
CHRISTMAS TOILET PERFUMERY

Large bottles, imitation cot glass,
assorted Perfume, Zoe.
Ounce bottles assorted Extracts
nicely boxed, 15e each.
Large decansers and pitchers Of
Violet Toilet Waters, Csc.
Large bottles High Grade Toilet
Waters, Soc bottle.
Roger & Gallct's toilet soap, 23c.
Roger & Galleps Violet de Parme
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

We have, without any execution,
the most complete and handsome est
selection of Ladies' handkerchiefs in
Scalloped edges and Hemstitched
embroidered at 25e Of any one in the
city.
A heaatiful assortment eff La les
Seallopsd and Embroidered and plain
Hsnsiilehed handkerchiefs, some all
linen, I0c and ]2%c.
AT Sc. We've a solendid line at
this orice. Colored borders, plain
hemslilched, and embroidered with
fancy corners. Sc.
Plain white, hemstitched and col
ored border handkcrchiefs, Sc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

CHANGING over the OpaeWarc one
sees Jewel Boxes, Collar and Cuff
Boxes, Glove and handkerchief
Boxes, Comb and Brush Trays, Pin
Trays, Rose Bowls, Rose Jars, and
countless other things. These are
beautifully hand-painted and neatly
edged with gold. They are not ex-
rensivc either for such beautiful
ware.
The Celluloio Ware attracts lots OF
attention and the counter is always
thronged with eager buyers. Glove,
handkerchief, Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Work Boxes containing lots of useful
things, and heaps of other Beautiful
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
G OLD PLATED JEW ELERY.

Solid gold filled Baby Rings,
,affantsd fivcyears. 25c.
SOLID gold filled Jeweled Rings,
8 Zoe and s75c.
W IS ss, sold gaf4S Rings, assor.-
JSssI fings, S $50, S9.
Gold plated back Rhinestone
qnbttrsss,: 98c and $le8.
fSoiia gold t-karat Cuff But
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Victoria, in Tans, Reds, Green,
Blue. Brown, Slate, Pearl, Cream.
all with the new embroidery and
two handsome clasps, S1.00 a pair.
Gray, Mode, and Black Suede
gloves arc here in ali the qualities,
SIPS. St.39 and $3.50 pair.
Misses Gloves. Reds, Brown and
Tan, 75c and $J.00 \ pair two
clasp and five hook.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
KID GLOVES.

The feature Of our Glove Department stands out
in bold relief. We only sell the kinds we think we'll
enough to recommend. Every wanta6lc style, every
is full OF arguments for getting Gloves for Christmas
here They to give satisfaction because there
is nothing newer out.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

One lot Of beautiful unbrcak-
able dolls, with handsome faces,
long flowing hair, perfect in
every way. These sold at Sl.39,
e8c, 75c and SOC. On sale Mon
day at 25c.
One loi Of very handsome joint
ed dolls, with beautiful b:squc
heads, sleeping eyes, long wavy
hair. These are slightly soiled,
but sold at SI.25, Sj.I9 and Csc.
Will be sold for 25c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Our line o. Fancy Silks con-
siderably under dollar is the
greatest silk bargain in Norfolk.
Have you seen them?
Dress Goods. Fawns and Cas-
tors. We have just received a
fine lot of these shades in Vene-
tian. Amazon and Broadcloths,
4S inch and 81 inch, s. 90, $I.iO
and $J.45.
Mourning Goods, We are very
strong in this social line, consist
ing Of French and German
wcavss, Rayetines, Melrose, Sc
hastapol, Ottomans, and Poplins.
Prices range SJ.00 to $3.50.
Crspons. a skirt of this Gle.
CANT fabric will make most ac-
ceptable gift. A fine assortment
ranging in price from $I.00 10
$3.50.
Worstsd Plaids for waists ard
ehildren's dress. Silk and Woo!
mixtures - imported goods = at
75c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
GIFT HANDKERCHIEFS

Only one week more to buy your Chrirtmas gifts
and nothing is acceptable than some of the
Dainty Handkerchief to be found at our store. We
have put special prices all the batter grades SO as TO
enable you to make handsome and acceptable gift at
a little cost.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

ties, some have light hair and
some brupettes, they have blue
or brown sleeping eyes, long
flowing curly hair. 25c, 39c, SOC,
.75c, $l.00 and on up to any price
you wish.
Colored dolls are fad this
year, and we have them at 25c,
39c, SIC and SLIP.
A splendid assortment Of dress
ed dolls, not the ordinary kind
but stylish uP-to-date girls. The
prices start at 25c and range in
p.icc up TO 98c.
Dolly Warden dolls, made Of
cambria, handsomely dressed with
all color dresses and hoods; prices
from 25c up.
Acrobatic dolls arc quitc popu-
lar; they are the knit ones, with
bells on their halls, the kind that
it is impossible to break.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

toilet soap, 3ec cake.
Cashmere Bouquet soap, 24e.
Jergen's Verona Violet toilet soap,
25c box of three cakes.
ColgAte's Extracts, all odors, 25c
ounce.
Roger & Gal1ets Vera Violetta
Extract, 621zc ounce.
Roger & Gai1et's Violet de Parme
Extract, Soc ounce.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

tons, $3.50 and s3.25.
Gold plated Cuff Buttons, Csc,
Soc and 75c pair.
Gold plated Jsweled Stick Pins,
Csc
Gold plated Enameled and Jew
clcd Brooches, 25c and Soc.
Large Pink and Blue Jcwe1ed
Brooches, I5c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Excellent quality. full pound, Of
assorted candies. put up in neat box
for Christmas, Zoe.
Rich, toothsome candies, the kind
most stores charge Soc a pound for
here put tsp in handsome box, Ace a
pound.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
DOLLS AT HALF-PRICE,

Promptly at 9 o'clock Monday we will place
on sale several very fine dolls at half-pricc and
many great deal less. To avoid being dis
appointed we would advise you to be on hand
promptly at 9 o'clock
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
LADIES' SUITS FOR HOLIDAYS.

$500, but we are satisfied with our
usual small margin of profit and
are doubiy repaid by making many
new and we'll satisfied Gus ~,
toners, at,.............. SlZ.5O
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
HOLIDAY GIFTS.

Such quantities Of useful gifts one does see when
they enter the store. Calendars, Leather Goods Opal
Ware, Celluloid Ware all make acceptable gifts.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
BLANKETS COMFORT TABLES
Something that would make nice Ct
esent. We have an excellent assortment.

Crib Blankets, Ape, st.l9, $3.50.
$500, s2.I9. $3.50, $2.75, $3.50,
$3.50, $685., SAYS.
$3.50 for a strictly All Wool BIan-
kct. foil size, in Pink, Light Blue,
and Red borders.
S3.95. Heavy All Wool Blankets,
large size, Pink, Light Blue, and Red
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
CANDIES.

Always fresh; made where the finest materials
transformed into delicious CONNECTIONS by the most
advanced skill known to the Candy craft.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
Gard To Or Patrons.
DOLLS GO TO OUR ANNEX

Our Dolls have earned reputation for being:
the handsonnest in the city, for being the; most
durable, and for being the cheapest That's why
we have sold such quantities. The best proof
we can give of this is: Folks look at the others
then come and buy from us. And, besides, the
child would not be satisfied if the doll came from
anywhere else but here
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
CHRISTMAS UMBRELLAS.

The best selection to choose from and the
flllsstsvalues are here. Many special bargains
the less desirable for presents because you
buy them cheap.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

of other good things firmly made.
Drums /! Every wanted kind
is here, from the small ones at
25c Up 10 the big ones at CSC.
Games Too much cannot be
said Of our games. We have every
kind child could wish for, and
they are priced right. Zoe to Iec.
Parchesi at Csc.
Iron Toys Police Patrols,
Fire Patrols, Fire Engines, Cam
mons, Moving Machines, Horse
Rakcs and good many others
besides.
Boats I Those wonderful boats
that the children go wild over.
The Maine, the Tornado, the
Texas. Csc, 49c and CSC.
Desks /! Good rollsrtop desks,
with two drawers, lower shelf
and handsome top-piecc. $3.50,
$3.50 and $3.50.
Soldier Suits !! A grand assort-
ment Of suits Of every description,
with gun, pistol. sword. 25c to
$I.l9.
Trunks! Every size and every
kind, light and dark colors, with
lock and key, tray and hat box.
25c to $40.
Dogs, Horses, Cows and Lions
are here in all sizes and ali prices.
Dolls Fixings Everything a
doll requires, hats, caps. shoes,
stockings, eootees, sets OF all kinds
in fact everything a doll wants
is here.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

borders.
s4.25. Golden Fleece Blankets,
LARGE size, Pink, Light Blue and Red
borders.
Ezra nice California Wool BIan.
ket, large size and heavy, at $3.50,
SIPS, $3.50, $9.49 pair.
And many more at low prices.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

$I2 SO for $500 and $3.50 Man
Tailored Suits. Again for this week
we have for you another lot Of Fine
Stylish Suits Manufacturers say we
are foolish 10 sell them for less Than
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Be sure and buy soma Peanut
Sponge ills good, and we are sole
agents In Norfolk for it, and it's only
l0c pound.
MoIasses Pop Corn is having a
ready sale it's fine, and you get a
big lag full for i0c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Ono lot Of Our Best jointcd dolls
good large ones sleccing eyes,
long curly hair. These are
slightly soiled. They sold at
Use, soc and 3ec. Will 60 on
sale for 1tc.
Beautiful patent dolls, hair stuf-
led, good durable heads, sold for
j2Hc. On sale for Sc.
One lot OF dolls, hair stuffed,
attractive faces, will be sold for &c
each,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

shapes, the new eolors, and at all
prices from Csc up.
Gents Pocket Books and Bill
Books of all descriptions The
new feathers are here.
Shopping Bags and Chatalaines
in a profusion OF styles.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
4 |. EA THEIR GOODS.

gasplendid ASSORTMENT of Black
.ass. Golorsd Pocket Books, some
l I and part handsomely
S With Gold, Silver. and
81 z stal eofners Prices, 25c
& sasss iS q the new
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
& HOLIDAY HALF HOSE.

s!!I.E 1any newsand novel patterns
have list arrived. Among the
sllnt.is the very latest design Fleur
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

dc Lis patterns, embroidered in
Blue on Black, Red on Black,
White on Black. Price, Csc pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-17
A DESPERATE CHICKEN-THIEF.
Caught in the Act. He Fought Wei
ausIy for Freedom.

Magistrate George w Thomas. Of Hen
rico. had an interesting chicken-stealing
case before him yesterday, and the pr
sOncr John Smith, a negro who had but
recently been turned out of jail, was sent
on TO the grand jury.
The negro was i'm FairmOunt Tuesday
morning about O'Clock, and was walk
ing down the street with a basket on his
arm when Mr. Charles A. Felvey a well
known resident of the suburb, met him.
Suspecting that all was not as IL should
be. Mr.. Felvey accOsted the negro ana
asked him what his basket contained.
Smith declined to answer. but a chicken
within the basket answered for him, and
this so incensed Smith that he raised
heavy stick he carried in his hand ana
made a vicious blow at Mr.. FelVeyS head.
That gentleman lodged the stick and
grappled with his assailant. over ana
over on the ground the two men rolled,
ana. finally Smith grasping a stone in
his right hand dealt Mr.. Felyey fearful
blow over the left eye with It, cutting
deep cash and Almost closing the optic.
With blood streaming from mis- wound.
Mr.. Felvey plucldly continued to night
the negro. and hammering away with his
fists on Smiths eyes temporarily closed
both Of them. He then held the darby,
and calling for assistance one OF the
neghbors responded, and the negro was
securely tied hand and foot and turned
over 10 Officer Garnet.
Smith was brought before Magistrate
Thomas Yesterday afternoon. II developed
that he had broken into the hen-house OF
Mr.. John Richardson. and he was sent
on 10 the grand jury on that charge, as
well as on the charge of assaulting Mr..
Felvey
The County Court was engaged yester-
day in hearing civil cases.
A. l.. Engleking was granted a license
to open a bar at Fair Oaks the opposition
thereto having been Withdrawn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-17
FOURTH BAPTIST TROUBLE.
More Brethren and sistern Appear
in Court.

The threatening weather had the effect
yesterday morning TO slightly diminish
the visitors at Justice Johns court, but
the applicants for justice We're just as
numerous as usual.
The disturbance in the Fourth Baptist
church (colored) is still receiving atten-
ton at the hands Of Justice John.
Nancy Washington, one of the isis
term of that church, was charged with
striking William f. Mobiles, also cOlored.
in the church, and Mobiles is also charged
with striking his sister in the church.
Nancy. The hearing was continued until
Saturday.
Then there came forth a number Of the
brethren OF the Fourth church, who were
charged with creating a disturbance at
n misunderstanding OF the church. They
are Thomas Norman Lewis Allen. Ed
ward Brown. Cornelius Tyler. Maggie
Brown. and Willie Mobiles. Their case
was also continued until Saturday
Thomas Swan was reported for permit
ting his horse TO run al large and tres
pass on Monroe Park. He was fined
S.
caught by Sergeant Tomlinson ana
charged with stealing a bicycle valued
at so. the property of Charles l.. Harper.
He was sent TO Jail for four months.
The remaining cases Were small ones
and after them court adjourned until this
morning at $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-17
THE sTREET-CAR FRANCHISE.
Boyd-Newton syndicate's Petition 10
lie Considered Monday Week.

The franchise asked for by the Boyd
Newton syndicate. who have arranged for
the purchase Of the lines of the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company, will be
considered by the Council Committee on
Streets on the evening Of Monday. the
2Sth. instant 1t may possibly be taken
up by the committee at special meeting
one week sooner, though that is not prob
able.
Members Of the committee. II is said
are favoraby inclined to the proposition,
and there is a strong probability that
fnev Will recommend 10 the Council that
the franchise be granted. There will be
opposition TO this however. as there are
other syndicates in the field who desire
10 secure the franchise, and il is general
]: understood that at least one OF them IS
willing TO pay well for IT,
The city fathers have in the past enter
tanned dreams Of making the disposition
of this valuable franchise swell the city
treasury but they are it is said, willing
70 sacrifice the pecuniary end Of their
dream IN order to have the company con-
trolled by Richmond men and make GER
tain Of an improved and adequate ser
vice.
The only change in route proposed by
the gentlemen of the BOyd-Newion syn
dictate is that the tracks along Bank ana
Franklin streets will be removed ana
Clay-street cars run over Main street
from Seventh to Twenty-hrst. The com
mittee will probably make some amend
ments TO the franchise as IL now stands,
and will most likely require that cars be
run at stated intervals all night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-17
Who IL Frank Randolph:

Chief-of-Police Howard has received the
following letter which he has investi-
gated. with the result Of obtaining no in
formation:
Forest City, Ark, August II. 1899.
Chief of Police, Richmond Va.
Kind Sir--A man by the name of
Frank Randolph has been working here
for me in the shop. and last Saturday
night he took an overdose OF opium Ga
drug that he had been in the habit OF
using, and died.
81 have his body embalmed and can
Keep II several days This man told me
while he was alive that he used TO keep
q butcher-shop in your city about twelve
years ago. and was very well or
He also said that he had wife while
there ana bought a nice house for her;
and told me what street ii was on but 1
have forgotten the Place.
Afterwards they separated, ana he mas
been wandering around over the SCUM
ever since.
Nov. II YOU can give me any informa-
ton a. 10 his peoples Whereabouts, you
Will greatly Oblige me by so doing
We wired YOU yesterday, but received
Yours truly. L. r. GRORMNER.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-17
A Popular Soubrette.

Miss Anna Wilkes. tie dainty little
miss, who has the soubrette part Of the
EOof-Garden programme this week. has
made a HIT She is quite pretty, her ward
robe is a stock OF handsome costumes,
and her songs, well rendered are new.
Miss Wilkes is singing a coon song, the
answer to 81 Guess I'll Have to Tele-
graph Ny Baby"
The three Westons in their splendid
comedy musical act, are the favorites Of
the bill. The talented Weston sisters.
with the assistance of the eminent come
dian. Sam Weston, present an act that
is well worth witnessing Foy and Clark,
the head-liners, whose task il. is to close
the olio are holding on TO the hit they
scored in opening. and are received with
much applause and laughter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-17
The Passing of Hiltcl.

atlanta JOurnaL)
The passing OF Judge Hilton. OF New
York. will close up a strange life history.
The Judge was fortunate enough TO at
tract the attention of the millionaire dry
goods merchant. A. Il. Stewart, or New
York. The merchant had risen from Cd
scure poverty to immense wealth, nut
with the accumulation Of his material
possessions his heart grew more narrow,
and he had an intense fear that some. OF
his relatives might profit by hia demise
How far Judge Hilton may have petted
this feeling can never be known, but the
result was that when the niggardly mer-
chant died his business was left in the
hands of the shrewd attorney, who saw
to IL that none of his patrons money
ever reached a relative.
Thus inflated by money he began a new
career reaching out TO the ownership OF
summer-resort hotels and other forms OF
property. The public was startled one day
bv the placarded announcement in one OF
mis- hotels that no Jews would be enter
tanned This was the beginning OF Hill
toms financial reverses. The Jews did not
feel that anything that Hilton could do
would be an insult, but they determined
to stamp out the spirit which prompted
his act 1t did not take Hilton long to
learn his mistake. but it was too late for
correction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-17
MIR. 4. oEBmanDT PASSES AWAY.
Death In Highland Springs fes'er-
Jay of This Veternn Musician.

The many friends Of Mr.. A. Gebhardt
will be sorry TO hear Of his death. Mr..
Gebhardt had been quite sick for some
months. but a few weeks ago he was
thought 10 be improving somewhat, and
his friends cherished the hope that ne
would probably be spared some months;
so his death yesterday was sudden ana
unlocked for at the time.
Mr.. Gebhardt was born in Germany
but came 10 this country when young
man and cast his fortunes In America.
He lived in Brooklyn. n. y, at one time,
and taught music there. He enjoyed
there The acquaintance Of II. a. Wollen-
haupt. who was then composer Of great
reputation. having become quite famous
BY his whispering Wind" and other
piano pieces.
From Brooklyn he came TO Virginia.
where he had since resided. He was for
many year oreanist at Or. Hoge's church.
In his day ne was a fine pianist and
clarionet performer. His pOlOnaise for
the claronet called "Virginia" has been
highly praised. He was once Professor
of Music in William and Mary College, at
Williamsburg Va. Mr.. Gebhardt was
man OF strict integrity. full Of wit and
humor. and very much liked by large
circle Of friends all over Virginia, where
he had travelled much.
His funeral will take place this after
noon at 4:50 o'clock at Highland Springs.
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Hess
took place from ST. Johns German Lu-
thoran church yesterday afternoon, ana
was attended by a large concourse or
sorrowing friends. The interment was
made at Hollywood.
Mrs Heiss was born I'm ZinZenhauscn,
of Baden. Germany. in the year
1884 She came to this country in 1880, ana
had resided here ever since. She was the
widow Of Mr.. Christian HESS and leaves
two daughters-Mrs. II. +. Phillips and
Mrs. Carl Ruehrmund, both OF this CITY
Mrs. Ruehrmund, at whose home Mrs
Heiss died. is now on her way home from
Germany. and will reach the city next
week
Mrs. A. c. Page, relict Of Mr. Archie
Page died yesterday morning at O'Clock
at the residence Of Mrs Nash, No. 7OS
east Grace street. The funeral will take
place from ST. James church this morning
al IL o'clock