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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
NEWPORT NEWS.
Shipyard Visited by Secretary of
Navy Long.
Well Pleased Win Progress OF work
ON the Bnt,lcships- whiskcy Denl-
ers Orsonizs-stranscB Body Found
An appointment.
Especial to virginlan-Pllot.3

Newport News, Va, March 31.-Scc-
rotary of the Navy John d. Long and
party arrived here, to-day on the gov
ernment lighthouse tender Jessamine.
The Secretary came for the purpose Of
inspecting the mammoth plant of the
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock Company and the naval work that
is now under way at the yard
His advent was unheralded. although
1t was understood when he started on
his tour of INSPECTION that the Secre-
tary would make an early call at this
point, wheie the largest number c
worships now in course ii c.nsiiu>-
ton are being builtIThe Secretary was
impressed beyond his anticipations by
the magnitude of the great works here
and the superior facilities for shipbuild
ing. He expressed himself as particu-
larly pleased with the appearance of
the big battleships Kentucky and kear-
sarge, which are now In the last stages
OF completion, and will be commission
ed in Il few months. His examination
into the structure of these ships and
the IlliVois as WELL was thorough and
minute. The greater part of the day
vas spent on them.
Inquiry was also made by the Sec
rotary regarding the progress thus far
made on the battlship Missouri and the
Mentor Arkansas. which are as yet "in
the office" The lSeels of these fighting
craft will be laid shortly.
Late this evening the dispatch boat
Dolphin steamed into the harbor and
took Mr.. Long aboard. with his daugh-
ter Miss Helen Long and Dr. Uric, sur
geon u. $. NJ, who are accompanying
the Secretary on his tour. The Dolphin
proceeded to Old Point, where the par
~ will spend the night In the morn
ing the return TO Washington will be
made.
WHISKEY DEALERS ORGANIZE
The retail liquor dealers of Phoebus
met yesterday in the "captan's office"
and organized Retail Liquor Dealers
Association. for the mutual benefit of
every whiskey dealer in the town of
Phoebus.
Officers were elected as follows:
President-Richard Conner
First Vice President-John Harrigan.
Second Vicc-Presdent-J. j. Leon
ard.
Secretary-W. II. Wilkins.
Treasurer-IIdward Descherc.
The association adjourned to meet
again April 20. when the officers will be
formally installed.
STRANGE BODY FOUND.
The body OF an unknown negro
washed ashore near North Newport
News Wednesday afternoon.
DR.. w. +. Greasy, acting for Coroner
j. ii. Crafford, of the county, drove to
the place where the body was found
and held an inquest, the verdict being
to the effect that death resulted from
accidental drowning.
1t is learned that the man fell over
board from his sloop. the Josephine
Odis. about three weeks ago during one
of the recent gales
APPOINTMENT.
Mr.. y. l.. Hopkins. the well-known
Inspector and engineer ut the ship-yard.
mas been appointed acting naval archi-
tect in the place of Mr. w. G. Foley.
VINO is now in England visiting rcla-
lives The position is n temporary one
so far ms Mr.. Hopkins is concerned. as
MI. Foley Will resume his duties as
naval architect upon his return.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
OSANCOCK,

Onancock. Va, March s1-Richard
W. Ames. father-in-law Of State Sena-
tor Lee Cato, died very suddenly at his
home. near Wachapregue. Sunday last.
He was highly esteemed in the COM
munity in which he lived. He was
about ~ wears of age, and leaves a
widow and children. He was buried
with Masonic honors in the presence of
an immense throng at his homestead on
Tuesday last.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
New York,
Philad eIphia
and Norfolk
\ Railroad.
QUICK T1ME-Low RATES.

TWO TRAINS EACH WAY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MONDAY.
APRIL 20 1s3S.
LEAVE NORFOLK,
7:45 a. m. daily. except Sunday -(ports-
modth High street. 7:30 a. MI
Arrive at Philadelphia SAC D.
III. New ut y. III.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
Geo p. m. daily; Portsmouth. High street
b;so. Arrive at Philadelphia
$40 n. m; New York. 7:i5 a. m
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK
eco a. III. daily: Portsmouth. High street
$40. leaving New York al 500
r. m: Philadelphia IL 10 p. m
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
$50 p. nj. daily. except Sunday Uports-
mouth, High street 500 p nj
leaving New York Mt 500 a IN !:
Philadelphia, 1920 n m
Close connection made with all rail and
sound lines to and from Boston
pullman Sleeping Cars on night trains
between Jersey city. Philadelphia and
Cape Charles.
Pullman Buffet Parlcr Cars or DAY trains
between Philadelphia and Cape Charles.
Through tickets sold ard buygu=7c
checked at Wakes Agency. under Al
iant:c Hotel. and Oh steamers
r. r. COOKE.
General Passenger and Freight Agent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

For frost bites, burns. indolent sores,
eczema, skin disease, and especially
Piles, DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve
stands first and best. Look out for
dishonest people who try to initiate and
counterfeit it. It's their endorsement of
n good article. Worthless goods are not
initiated. Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. BurrowMartin Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

The White Motor Wagon Company Is
n recent New Jersey incorporation in
which Charles NJ. King and others are
interested. The company is capitalized
at s10.000G00.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

Hosea Mann, of Brattleboro, VT. may
be addressed relative to the Komack
Manufacturing Company, formed to
manufacturc automatic machinery with
$4,000 capital stock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

Charles NJ. Cox, manager of the Colo
RADIO Sugar Manufacturing Company
OF Grand Junction. Col. is authority
for the statement that work upon this
plant is TO begin Immediately.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure. ministers were greatly dis,
turbed by coughing congregations. No
excuse for 1t now. Burrow- Martin
Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

The Diamond Fly Paper Company is
recent New Jersey incorporation
whose present offices are located at No.
l Montgomery street. Jersey City, N
]. John w. Avery is one of the direc-
tors.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

EASTERN cARoL1NA. NJ pInSIP H S1
f,HHSSfoN LINE between all points North
ma Mi i East East Via Norfolk and Nerfolk and
enu;hern Railroad and Eastern North
1Wsrni.it received daily at p. m. ana
,r,,TacA promptly mt low rate.
For FURTHER info r., ! ssppsy 70 the
Norfolk. Va IT g uy,Dc,Ns
General Freight and PaMss eng Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

/ the Petersburg. Norfolk and James
River Steamboat line. leaves the n. Y
r. & y. dock every MONDAY. WE'D.
NESDA1 ana ma F frsidp, "a at a. M. with
ali James River landings and Petcrsburr
arriving in Petersburg about r. m. Civ.
ing the Richmond passengers about one
hour in Petersburg before the train
leaves, arriving in Richmond about G "a
y. m. Fare about one-half what it il by
rail- Tirst-class fare TO Petersburg SIPS.
Sccond-class. sl0o. 10 per cent. discount
for ound-trip tickets. r. b. COOKE
General Agent. ]. w. PHILLIPS, Owner
Phones. new and old, No. 100.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.

$500 nj 4:25 D. IN. and morning train
a at'i II i. M. TUESDAY. rHuRSDAY and
% ines at Norfolk for the North.
S!s a. and Vest. Passenger station ct foot
~ r,ast Main street. Norfolk and West
orn depot. Freight station on Water
street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
A THNNilN DANYI1.IE fA1rMAY

TT MIC AND
4A,ettEpuLE IN EFFEcT MAY s.h isss
9risAIS No i.-Da!ly. Leaves NorfoiS
,rcn, wharf foot of Mathews street at s.s
q m West Norfolk. at $50. q. m. fos
DIanviilc and inte eIg points. arriving
tr1;AiN 40. 3-Daily except Sundav-
T saves Norfolk $40 p. m: West NorfolL
,io p. m, 2trivins at Danville at 5.cs
'TRAIE NO. 4 arrives at Norfolk nj lo.,o
n m. daily except Sunday. srs
TRAIN no. arrives at Norfolk at buo
p TRRAf iS'N 10. connect, at pe,n,o...
Junction with Norfolk and Western FIJI Ill
road for Durham and intermedla point.
TRAINS NOS. ! AND 3 connect n Jss.
fress Junction and Danvii!e for All noirts
on the Southern Railway system.
pullman sleeps between Danvllfe ana
Ashev!,le, Atlanta. Jacksonville. Mempbio
and New Orleans. - 80
Tickets on sale and baggage Checked !.
Wakes agency and cornpnry's 8; wharfA
Norfolk. and at Epmerson & Watsans
agents at Portsmouth TSt-s
Steamer City OF Chester touches NJ =,
r., P. and n. r. r. wharf on outgoinr;
wAS. H. TAYLOR
caAs, 0. HA1NEs. aessssI sSsas sSss I,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

m HE WEST NORFOLK AND PIN
ner's Point Ferry leaves the N. Y.
6 40 n. m. S A. IN. $50 a. M. l0:30 a. m
IL m, l:35 p. IN. 2:So p. m. p. m and
$50 D. M. making the round trip in 60
minutes. Phones new and old No 1879
J. w. PHILLIPS. Owner. Jas
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

daily except Sunday. DAILY.
Tickets sold 10 all points North. East
and West and baggage caecked to des,i-
nation. Statcroons reserved upon appli-
CATION In person Mt the comranys office
NJ II West Main street CT en- board
steamer
Freight will not be received after . D.
m TO 80 forward that day
For further Information apply 20
KEY COMPTON,
General Agent
j. w. BROWN. il.
Southern PASSENGER AEant
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
L CLAREEONT. OLD POINT,
NEWPORT NEWS ANDJAMES RIVER
LANDINGS DIRECT BY

DAYLIGIIT
Virginia Navigation Company's ELEGANT
sol.on Steamer POCAHONTAS les,n.
Clyde wharf. Norfolk. every TUESDAY
THURSDAY and SATURDAY at Z a r,
touching at Portsmouth. Old Point an1
Ncwport News going and RETURNING mr.
r.vinE at Richmond about $50 p. m con.
Meeting with all evening trains.
Fare to Richmond. $50
TO Richmond and return. $3.50
10 Richmond. second-cllss slOo
Tickets much cheaper than any o,hor
route TO Richmond. Petersburg WaverIv
Hicksford and stations on Atlantic ava
Danvil!c railroad and all points Va
Richmond.
Tickets for sale al ticket agencies q,
Wake Il Son. II. Brandt. and on board
steamer.
Freight received daily SUNDAY excent.
ed) for all above named points.
JAMES w. M'CARRICK.
ta10-tf Agent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

iao a. m.-For Richmond. Washington,
Lynchburg and the West
Ass p. m.-Vcstbuled Limited for Rich
mond and Washington Stopi
only 1T Suffolk Waverly and
Petersburg.
I25 p. m. = For Petersburg, Lynchburg.
the West and Southwest
Trains arrive at Norfolk daily 9S5 a. m,
lI:2a a. In. and 1910 p. III.
Tickets and ali information at station
~. 8. BEvILL.
- General Passenger agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

u Monday, Tuesday. Wedncs-
day. Thursday and Fri
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS
UNSURPASSED. y
Fare; including meals and sta,eroOm, -,
Round trip dimiied to 80 iaysj..s s sV
rooms apply at ,icEet Office. 100 Main
street: or at general office. at wharf
FOR R!CHMOND-Ships leave New
port News every sunday evening. arriv-
ing a. Eichmond the next nAfnin,gF.
TIME SCHEDULE OF STEAMERS
Hampton Roads. j. $. Warden. Luray.
Accomack and Virginia Dare, sailing
FOR Obj PoINT-At ea5 ana iiI5 4.
mo, m: and iis ?. m; PoFtsmouth. s;3o and
Norfolk. at Gas and 1880 u. M. and 40
SIS y m; Portsmoa,h. io tS a. M. and
800 p. m: BAY Line. 1T 1850 a III. and
ron NEWPORT NEWS AND SMITH
.'EoK WAR si;"% AS so' EAST :. 81 n1vERs-A,
Gto a.. m; Portsmouth. ESQ a, M; Bay
FOR ''2 N 6 r: R1vER-on Monday.
fMednesday and Friday at 6:io a. m:
FOR SEVERN R1NER-Or Tuesday.
thursday and Saturday at 6I5 n m. !:
a m.
FOR BACK. PooUosIN AND YORK
RIVER LANDINGS AND CRAB NECK
On Monday. Wednesday and Friday at
G;l' n. M. Portsmouth. ESQ n. M; Bay
Line. Cts a. m. Returning following day.
FoLlt-At 500 D. m: Portsmouth. $40
p m. Connecting ut Suffolk with Suffolk
ana Carolina railroad;
Freight fer Ware. East. North Severn.
hack. Poquosin. York and Nanscmond
river landings must be prepaid.
All schedules subject to change without
Freight for Washington and New Bern.
n G.. received at and delivered from
Norfo!k and Southern railroad depot
freight received daily. except Sunday.
until 5:cO y. in.
NJ. b. CRowELL. Agent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
Norfolk & Southern B. R. @.
SCHEDULE y EFFECT OCT. 18th. 1885.

SCHEDULE n EFFECT OCT. 18th. 1885.
MAIL AND EMPRESS LEAVES NOR
FOLK DAILY except sunday 10 n m.
Ferry. Roper. Pantego. Beltaven. Etc.
Connects at Edenton with N. Sc s. r. II.
5avS for plymouth. GAINESVILLE. Williams
ston and Windsor TUESDAY,. THURS
LAY and SATURDAY for all landings on
chowsn river. On MONDAY and FRI
ONy for Scuppcrnons river. connecting at
Belha ven with steamer Virginia Dare for
Ma.kleyviile. South Creek. Aurora. WASH
inrton and intermediate landings. Cone.
,,rcts AT Elizabeth City with steamer
New Bcrne MONDAY and EDNES-
DAY for Roanoke island. Ocracoke.
oriental and New Berne. n. c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

EVENING EXPRESS LEAVES NOR
Folk at i:i0 y. m. TUESDAY. THURS
DAY and SATURDAY for Elizabeth City,
tS5e.ton and way stations. Connects at
rtiiyatrth city with the steamer Neuse for
Roauoke Island. Newberne. Moreheaf
CITY. Kingston and Goids69ro. VIA Va. A.!
I'm C.. and for stations on the w. 81
" II r.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
WESTBOUN

.paily except Sunday. other time dstIy.
NJ l-Day Express DAILY. (Parior Car
10 kirhinond and Pullman Richmond Ia
Nincinnau. Louisville and st. Louis.
CoHreots at Gordonsvillc for Orange
ana principal stations on Southern RAIL-
way north Of Orange
Nc. s-DAILY. PIiImans Old Point to
f,Eton. Cincinnati and Louisville.
Siclis served on Dining Cars On Mes {
and west OF Gcrdonville
chesapeake and Ohio arrives at Norfolk
!Z.!o y m ard los p m. Arrivep ut Porte
mouth IL 40 p m. and ESQ ,. m.
Fer furtncv Information apply to
! Il. WlLLCON, Ticket Agent, or
+. w. C3KD. Passenger Agent
Norfolk. Va. #s,'',
JOHN d. POTTS.
Asst General Passenger Agent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
sWS FROM VIRGINIA CONTINUED FROM PAGE EIGHTY
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Old Dominion Steamship Co.'S Lines.

FOR NEW YORK.-Pas-
senger ships are appointed
to sail from Norfolk week :
days at eco p. NJ. Sundays
at p. III. Tuesdays
steamer carries freight only
FROM NEW YORk-On
Monday, Tuesday. Wedncs-
day. Thursday and Fri
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
Norfolk Z H0ShillOl Steamboat CO

Tho new and powerful iron palace
steamers NEWPORT NEWS. WASH
INGTON and NORFOLK will leave
daily as follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
BALTIMORE STEAM PACKET co.
SAT LINE.
COMMENCING MONDAY. AUG. 8. 1893.

Lv Portsmouth. High strecs.....!5:25 p n,
Lv. Norfolk. Main strcet........ 1900 p III
Nv. Old Point Hyseia Pier........!I:O0 y III
AR. Baltimore. Union Dock....... 100 a m
NoRTHBouND u. r. X. b. & o.
Lv baltimore =. $3.50. 7:i5 y nj. 1855 a III
AR. Philadelphia $50. 'lo:is a ml,o:i6 q IN
Ar. New York ........ .i2:i3 p m M::35 mn
SOGTHBOUND =. II. r. b. & o.
Lv New York ........i !2:ip p mi 90 p IN
L. philadelphia $500. .i;il u mi 1907 , III
Al. Bait. Canton 49,. 100 y Il, $40 y
Lv Bnltimorc. Union Dock. ESQ y n
Lv. Baltimore. Canton ............ 1910 y IN
Lv CID Point .................... 6:I5 a m
AT. Norfolk -. 49, ............... 7:lp III
Ar Portsmouth .... ......... $50 a IN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
CURRTUCK DIVISION,

W !. = soII D z II y,
Gcnl Frt. and Pass. Agent.
y. -. HOLLAND.
superintendent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
APPOINTMENT.

Mr. a. L. Hopkins. the well-known
Inspector and engineer ut the ship-yard,
has been appointed acting naval archi-
tect in the place of Mr. w G. Foley,
VINO Is now in England visiting rcla-
tives The position is n temporary one
so far ms Mr.. Hopkins is concerned. rs
MIR. Foley Will resume his duties as
naval architect upon his return.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01

day at 300 p m. Saturday al 400 p. M.
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS
UNSURPASSED.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-01
NORTH HOUND.

Steamer, leave Portsmouth. foot
OF North street...............e 500 D m |
Leave Norfolk. foot OF Water
street. :. Observation-Disclosures. s:,5 p m !
Leave Old Point Comfort. Gas p M
Arrive Washing ton. .............. 90 a m !
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-03
THE REVOLT
INAUGURATED
The Anti-GoebeI Conference in Lex
ington Was More Largely At
tended Than Expected.

LEXINGTON. ky. Aug. "A political
revolt I'm Kentucky was lnaugurated here
to-day. The anti-Goo5cl conference for
the purpose Of calling a. State convention
and nominating another Democratic state
ticket or part OF one, Was in some re-
spects perhaps the most remarkable po-
uiical gathering ever held in Kentucky.
Tho conference was composed of Lead
ing farmers and professional men. only
q fow politicians being in the assembly.
10 was composed OF quiet, conservative
Democrats.
AGAINST THE MACHINE
There was intense indignation against
the alleged methods of the Louisville
convention. and "a stubborn determination
To- check the operations of the alleged ma
chine. 10 was manifest from The begin
ming that the feeling was not against
the whole ticket. but against its head.
and. although other nominations may be
made against those of tie Louisville con-
venuon. The main opposition will he main
ly directed towards The defeat OF Goebel.
The gathering was larger than expected.
There was 20 men by actual count IA the
Auditorium Thirty counties were repre-
sented. Dr. j. NJ P0yntz OF Richmond.
was made permanent chairman, ana W.
II. Polk. of Lexington, permanent secre-
posed OF one from each district. and two
FOR the state al large. was appointed
While this committee retired 10 draft
resolutions John Young Brown was es-
corted TO the platform and made Wig
orous and impassioned speech. He was
constantly interrupted by applause.
TO ENDORSE BRYAN.
The Resolutions Committee recon-
mended the endorsement of Bryan and
the Chicago platform, denounced the
methods OF the Louisville convention 10
secure the nomination Of William Goebel
declared that the report OF the Commit
tee on Credentials of the Louisville CON
yention was secured by shameful and
fraudulent tactics. denounced "Mckin-
ieyism' and other national affairs and
provided that "A convention DE held in
Lexington Wednesday. August 10Th al |
T. M. 20 declare principles and nomi-
nate candid les for the November cleo
tion.
The convention adjourned after being
IN session two and half hours, 20 meet
August 18TH.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-03
THE NIACHlAS
AT SAN DOMINGO
Her Commander Reports That No
Disorder Exists There-He Has
Been Received by Figuereo.

WASHINGTON. August 2.-The Navy
Department has received the following
report from Commander Logan OF the
Machias. which arrived at santo Domin-
go city yesterday:
"santo Domingo, August 1st.
United States Consul says that death
of the President of San Domingo be-
lieved rot 10 have any political signih-
cance. Motive OF the assassin supposed
to be personal revenge Nice-President
Of San Domingo has succeeded without
political disturbance. and reappOinted
the former cabinet. No disorder exists.
I request permission to delay sailing five
days TO repair boiler
lsf0ned, LOGAN"
sANTO DOMINGO, August 2.-Com.
mander l.. &. Logan. commanding the
United states gunboat Machias. now IN
these waters. has been officially received
bv President Figuereo. The future move
ments Of the warship are not known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-03
FEARFUL STORY!
SWEEPS FLORIDA
Wires Down and No Trains to Gulf
Pont.-fown of Carrabele a To-
tai WreCk-Staamer Lost.

TALLAIfAssEE. FLA. Aug. 2-Ihe
town OF CarraheIle d prosperous port
ON the Gu.l of Mexico. southwest oi ms
city. IS reported almost entirely destroyed
by d terrific wind and gain storm. which
passed through this section dnrius fr"-
terday and lass night. Many boats whlco
were iu The halnor have boon wrecked,
and most OF the long wharf .s gone. to-
gethcr with large quantities OF nayal
stores.
Al Lanork the pavilion, bath-houses
and boats have been destroyed. lnron-
lrmed reports Say That The steamer 'res-
cent city has been lost between Apaiach.-
cola and Carrahelle. Several persons are
reported drowned at ST. Marks. a ie"
houses were destroyed at ST. Teresa. The
Mcintyre AshemOre and Curtis mills SUE
fered severely
TRAIN WRECKED.
4 passenger train ON tho Carrabelle.
Tallahassee and Gulf railroad, thiriy-hye
miles below Tallahassee. was badly
wrecked but no one is reported Killed or
injured The turpentine interests ln this
section are greatly damaged and much
injury has been done 90 the crops. The
wires are down south of here. and rail-
road service % the Gulf ports Is sus-
pended. The storm was one OF the
hardest that ever passed over this section.
II came directly up the great gulf and
started nOrthward. For hours the wind
was terrific. blowing at high rate, and
the rain fell in torrents washing away
many bridges. endangering thoroushfarcs
and railroads The storm reached the
coast yesterday morning. and there was
no cessation until far into the night The
wires and railroads have been so inter-
ferod with that the results of the storm
are just beginning 20 reach this city.
Along the coast the fishing industry has
been severely ntcrfercd with
MUCH ANXIETY.
Many Tailahassoeans are at the various
resorts along the coasts from which no
reports have come. and the conditions
az these places Is causing much anxiety.
Parties who returned on the wreAlns
train. which went 10 Carrtbelle this morn
Continued on Seventh Page.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-03
CAPE CHARLES QUARANTINES,
Every PrecautioR Taken 10 Prevent
Introduction Of the Fever.

Introduction Of the Fever.
CAPE CHARLES. VA. August q
snaCIal-Tbe town Council of Cape
Charles at a special meeting to-hlsu'
elected q Board of Health who' IN OoI-
junction with the Northampton Nou",'
Board of Health. Immediately es'aD'l9''-
ca "a quarantine against the yellow ieFei
infected districts and VIII prevent any
boats from landing from Newport News
hampton. Old Point COmpOrt ana fHoe-
bus.
Thc chief source Of danger Of yellow
fever getting 10 the Eastern shore l5
from the numerous small boats coming
across the bay from tho injected ol7ulCt
ana landing refugees on tho main l"NH'
A large number OF people have Already
made their escape lu this manner IhtIe
is about thirty miles OF bay fronting
this county unguarded and AN day small
boats loaded with people could Doe seen
going up the bay 60 some secluded spot
10 unload their passengers.
There is little danger from the regular
Norfolk steamboat line bringing any IN
fccted persons here. as they don't touch
the fever infected points and all the pas
eengcrs coming from Norfolk or going
10 Norfolk from here arc carefully I'M
spected before going on the steamboat
There was considerable uncasihess
among the inhabitants here to-day ON ac-
count of n report that the soldiers from
Fortress Monroe would De brought over
mere on steamer and loaded ON trains
for movement 80 Fort Delaware. hut as
this movement may not Doe carried out,
the people are resting q little easier To-
night
During the Norfolk epidemic of vel
low fever in 1855. hundreds OF peo-
pie escaped 20 the Eastern shore from
fnf hon
to it's capacity and many more camping
ont. The result was quite a number of
cases Of fever I'm this county and five
deaths