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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
Stationery
CeIIulOid Goods

Toilet Cases, Handkerchief and
Glove Boxes, Jewel Boxes, Neck
tie Boxes, Manicure Sets. These
are very pretty.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15

81 to SIS. The latest thing in
Fancy Clocks are those in the
Ormulu gold cases, warranted not
to tarnish, and the prettiest ever
produced. Not high priced,
either.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-12-15
Any lady would

Be pleased to receive as a gift a
Lorgnette chain. a Bracelet,
Brooch Pin, Stick Pin, Ring
a Gold Pen, or any one of the
many handsome things found in
our jewelry stock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
nd unloaded, proceeding Sunday

morning.
TROUBLE WITH DOCK HANDS.
Dock hands refused to work With
out customary Sunday pay Soldiers
OF Porto characterization volunteered
to take their places. but 'longshorenen
returned to work when they learned the
nature Of supplies on board and unloaAl-
ing Was completed by them Some re
fused any pay whatever. Their ori,,i-
nal strike was due to misrepresentation.
stories that laborerS in the interior re
fuse TO work because they are to be- fed
by the government principally senSa-
tional talk and Mysteries. can solve
That matter easily as no issues will be
made to those able to work unless they
Go SO. Cargo of Mcpherson has been
forwarded to distributing centres and
part was issued yesterday evening.
DAMAGE TO CROPS.
In 4 few limited areas the coffee is
nag safe, remaining areas the crop is
almost Totally ruined and the trees are
so injured that next years crop will not
exceed nifty per cent. average. Bananas
furnished one-half of the food and
sweet potatoes. beans rice corn ana
vans all Of which are grown here, sup
pied the other half to fifty per cent. of
the inhabitants. All the bananas. rice
and corn are destroyed and half the ro-
t;stoes. l row estimate over one thous-
and dead and one hundred thousand
hungry. one-half of these being home
less. Hunger! will increase rather than
diminish for many weeks
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
CANDIDATES CARDS.

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TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
THE COUNTY OFF ELIZAB ETH
CITY.
Fellow Citizens: Having been urged
by many of my friends to become a can
didate for the nomination for the House
of Delegates, l hereby announces my
self a candidate as 4 f1oater tielesate
from the counties Of Elizabeth City and
Accomac.
First. My object shall be to incorpo-
rate the town Of Phoebus SO the people
can have local government Of their
own, TO enable them to remove the I'M
Just stigma she has been without the.
opportunity to redress her wrongs or
correG, abuses.
Second. AS to the extension Of the
corporate limits Of Hampton, that
should be contested by vote or wishes
Of those who live within the limits OF
proposed extension
Third. United States Senator-I am
in favor OF each mass meeting instruct
ing its delegates to cause the conv en-
ton nominating a candidate fo: the
Rouse of Delegates to give expression
Of their favorite for United States Sem
stsor and l shall be guided thereby
Very Respectfully,
L.. G.. DONOHOE a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
Cornerstone of Pythian Castle to
Re Laid September 18th.
MANY VISITORS EXPECTED
Meeting Of 1&ecoushtan Losge last Night.
The Legislative Fight. Mess1s.
Causey. DonoNSe and Hughes
the Aspirants.

AeccuEhtan Lodge. Knights Of Ply
thias. met last night ard determined
upon Thursday. September 18th. as the
sfay Tor the laying Of the cornerstone
ot the I'ythian castle, which is now be-
ING erected on. West Queen street.
committees were appointed to make
the necessary arrangements and the
occasion Will no doubt be one Tong 10
ne remembered by tho members Of
enc local lodge Of Pythians as well as
the citizens Of Hampton generally.
AN excellent program consisting of
music and an GRAFTON by some dis
tinsuished member of the order in the
State is to be arranged. and the cere-
monies attendant upon the day will
likely be brought to a close With a ban
Quet rendered the visiting brethren by
kecoughtan lodge.
1t is ROW the purpose of the commit
tee having the matter in hand to
send out invitations to every camp Of
the Uniform Rank in the State in
vitlng them t1 take part in the ex-
ercises. Besides these all the grand
officers of the order are to BE- especially
requested TO come here on that oc-
casson. which will add greatly to the
personnel OF the distinguished --,;ner-
ing of Pythians. .
The castle which is to cost $40, OO0,
will be one of the handsomest Pythian
buildings in the state. and when the
size of the town is taken into con-
sideration it Will Undoubtedly compare
favorably With those of other states.
kccouEtrtan lodge is in flourishng
condition and has on its membership
roll many of Hampton's most promin-
ant business men. MIR. Il. b. Tennis
is the contractor In charge OF the con-
struction of the new castle and it is
his desire to complete the building as
soon as possible. A large force of men
arc employed on the building
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
ELIZABETH CITY COUNTY, VIR-
L '

TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
ELIZABETH CITY COUNTY, VIR-
GINA.
Having been requested by numerous
democratic voters of Elizabeth City
county to express my views with re-
gard to certain issues which have been
raised in the present Legislative cam
ralsn. I would say that my position is
as follows:
First. I am opposed to the extension
OF the corporate limits Of the town OF
Hampton or to its Incorporation as a
CITY Without first giving the people Of
me present incorporated town ana gu
purps an opportunity to vote on .his
important question
second AS to the Incorporation of
ihoebus, this question should be first
submitted and determined by the vote
OF the people of Phoebus.
Third With regard to the selection
OF a United States Senator, I am en-
tlfely willing to be governed by the
action OF the nominating convention;
and 1t elected to represent Elizabeth
City county in the next Legislature,
shail DO all in my power to faithfully
represent the people.
Very respectfully,
FRANCIS F. CAUSEY
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
BRIEF NOTES

Mrs. silas Daougherty returned yes
terday from visit Of several weeks to
friends in Brooklyn. n. Y.
Miss A. NJ. Lewis, Who has been Wis
ting friends in the western port of the
state. has returned to her home in
Hampton.
Mr.. j. p Iglehart returned Monday
from visit to her parents in Balti-
more
Mr.. segar Whiting returned Non
day from the Eastern Shore, where he
has been spending some time with
friends
Mr.. D. FranSel left yesterday over
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway for a
visit of ten days to his Old home in
Charlottesville. While gone Mr. Fran
KEEL will also visit White Sulphur
Springs.
Mrs. George A. Schmelz and children.
who have been visiting 1t Alton. Va,
returned home Yesterday
Prof. j. NJ. Willis, superintendent OF
schools in Elizabeth City county, spent
yesterday in Norfolk
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
PORTO RICo's WOE.
1000 Dead, Loo, 900 Hungry. aud 10000
Without shelter is Gen. Davis Report.
(Rv Telegraph ID.

I9-.V@ IBy1 7Telegraph.5
WASHINGTON, Aug. pa cable
despatch has been received at the War
Department from General Davis, e;"-
ing details of the conditions in Port.
Rico. He places the number of killed
at 1000 and reiterates his statement OF
one hundred thousand destitute. Gene
raj Davis says:
Rations from Nuevitas may be I'M
loaded in quarantine, but 1t seems TO
me supplies can easier come from The
states, the fear of yellow fever, from
Cuba making extra precautions neces-
sarN. Press reports that Porto Ricnns
refused to discharge relief supplies
without double pay are untrue. Ne
pherson arrived Saturday afternoon
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
REPORTED KILLED.

Walter Lumpkin Said to Have Met
Death Near Morrison.
mere was 4 report going the rounds
yesterday to the effect that Walter
Lui1arinks. a youth OF fourteen years,
had been killed near Morrison by a
freight train on the Chesa peake and
Uhlo railway. 1t was stated that the
boy was endeavoring to beat his way
to Richmond ana fell under the cars
Just as the train pulled into Morrison.
His body was said to have Keen sever
ed just below the breast. There was
nc one who could or would confirm the
report Iumpkins worked for some
me IN the office of the HAMPTON
Mentor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
THE Roc,Ks IN SNAP

GETTING TIE BOOKS IN SHAPE,
Commissioners OF the Revenue w T.
Daousherty ana his assistants, Messrs.
walter Halt ard ,Sias Daougherty
nave been busy for several days getting
the rand and personal property books
in the office in shape so as to make
his annual tax levy. The work will
probably be completed tomorrow
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
THE LEGISLATIVE FIGHT.
These Candidates Seeking the Honor
in Elizabeth City Council

These Candidates Seeking the Honor
in Elizabeth City Council
The fight in Elizabeth Cry county for
the Democratic nomination to the
House of Delegates is becoming warm,
and from now until next Tuesday
night, when the mass meetings are to
be held, some great wire-pulling and
sparring for honors is likely to take
place. There are three aspiraEts for
the position and as each has his fol-
lowing of friends things are likely to
4 turn several ways between now and
the night when the delegates to the
convention will be selected.
The fight here seems to be more Of
local interest than in the matter of
successor to the Hon. Thomas S. Mar
tin in the United States Senate. The
vital question for the voters to settle
is whether Phoebus is to be incorpora-
ted as a town and the present limits
of Hampton extended SO as TO make
it a city. AS to these questions there
is much discussion.
Several days ago Mr.. NJ r. Hughes
who is seeking the nomination, gave
out his platform. 1t opposes the extern
sion of the corporate limits of Hamp-
ton and the Incorporation of Phoebus.
He also announced himself as favorins
Governor J. Hoge Tyler for the Senate.
Mr.. Francis r. Causey, who is one
of Hampton's, most promising lawyers,
also asks for the nomination. HIS
platform is almost identical to that of
Mr.. Hughes regarding the incorpora-
ton question. When it comes to a
choice for the Senate Mr.. Causey stases
that he will abide by the decision of his
constituency. His friends claim that
he has a "cinch'' on the nomination.
The friends of Mr.. L. G. Donohoe, the
popular druggist of Phosbus. have no
hesitancy in claiming victory for their
man. Mr. Donohoe favors Incorporate
],1Jt iS la sH,
extension question to vote Of IIamp-
ton people. He, too, wants the voters
to instruct him as to their choice in the
Senatorial race
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23

TIED NORFOLK e. wAsH1NH.
TON STEAMBOAT COMPANY. TIE
New and Powerful Iron Palace Steam
ers Newport News, Washington and
norfolk Will leave daily as Follows:
NORTH BOUND.
Leave Portsmouth, foot OF
Leave Norfolk foot 81 water a;:i e'ss = N
street 6-4s p. IN.
Leave Old Poiu& Comfort a.4E p. g1a.
Arrive In Washington $500. 7.eO q. na.
Arrive In Philadelph1a. Penn
II Il. s.............. .@s10.Se q. ma.
Arrive in Philadelphia, B. & a
Arrive In New York. Penn N
n, Il, ae LIZ .. Eas
Arrive iii New York. B. a. o.
souTH B 3 i'sa :. hA'
Leave New York. Penn.
Il. IT, .................e.o..a 1SsH D. asss
Leave New York. q. a o.
II 4. .o......... .aa !. 90 y. M.
Leave Philadelphia, Penn. = = =
Leave Philadeiphia. 3. & q. - :. -
IT, II. .....................ea SET D. M,
Arrive In Washington Penn.
r; r: .-...... : a.ls ,. st.
Arrivein Washington 3. & o.
H. II. observation-disclosures 500 n. Ysfx
Leave Washington, ........Is $50 p. m4
Arrive Old Point Comfort 100 8. n,
Arriv9 Norfolk .........oe.. 800 q. NE
Arrive Portsmouth ......... $50 a. ma,
DAILY, '"Datly except Sunday.
The trip down the. historic Potomac
river, and Chesapeake Bay on the eIa-
giant steamers OF this company Is i'm.
surpassed. The steamers are eompa.-
atively new, having been built In 1884,
and are fitted up IN the most Y,lxurf-
ant manner. with electric lights, GAIA
bell, and steam hsaA, in each -ooua.
Ihe tables are supplied with every de-
LEGACY Of the season from the Market
of Washington and Norfolk. For tick
| cts reservation Of state rooms and fur
theT Information apply to IRWIN
TUCKER. Ticket Agent, Twenty-eighth
street and Washington avenue. New
port News, or to ID. ]. CALLAHAN,
AGENT. Norfolk. Va. ~ "a -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
WILL INSPECT STREET PAVING
Committee From Council Goes To Cities
With This Object in View

Committee From Council Goes To Cities
With This Object in View.
Mayor ]. 3. Hope. Mr.. J. G. Ontte7,
chairman Of the; Street Committee Of
the town Council, and Mr.. C. L. HoitZ-
claw OF the Business Mems Associa-
ton, who were delegated e special COM
m!ttee at the special meeting of the
town Council Monday night, to- visit
Richmond. Baltimore and Washington
for the purpose Of inspecting the street
paving in these cities, left yesterday
evening on the Baltimore steamer for
the Monumental City. They Will spend
today in Baltimore and Will probably be
in Washington tomorrow. From Wash
inston the committee will 50 to Rich
rnond and it is their intention to De
back home by Friday night
The object Of the committee is to
make an inspection Of the material
used i'll street paving as the Newport
News and Old Point hallway and Else
trio Company expect to begin the work
of paving Queen street very soon Tine
committee Will obtain all the Informal
ton they can along the line os stleet
paving and will endeavor to arrive at
some conclusion as to what will be the
best material to be used in Hampton.
Under the franchise granted the rail-
road company by the council, Queen
blocks or granite stones. However it
has been suggested that it would be
better to use vitrified brick. and it was
through this controversy that the coun-
Gil thought it proper and just to send
a committee to the cities named and as
certain whether change in the plan
would be wiser. OF course if the rail
way company insists on using the Bel
gian blocks they will be allowed TO go
ahead with the work it is likely,
however, that the street railway peo-
pie will be willing to make the change
should the committees report be favor
able to it.
The members present at Monday
nights meeting. Of the council We're:
Mayor J. B. Hope, Clerk w. It. West
wood and Messrs j. NJ. Cumming. Nell
I son s.. Groone, S. S.TCunningtam. r. C..
Outten, r.. =. Tennis and Thomas Har-
mond.
THE FIRI5WO FakS LAST NIGHT. III
One of the largest crowds Of the sea
son witnessed the display OF fireworks
sent up by the management of the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23

II He STEAMER s. A. M.cALui
will leave Newport News with
both freight and passengers for
petersburg every Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday about 7:15 "A. NJ. and will
leave ,,,; Newport News Tor Norfolk every
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday about
$3.50 p. NJ. 3.3-5 ri
VIII leave Norfolk every Monday.
Wednesday and Friday at 500 A. M.
sharp. J. w. PHILLIx
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
& MINERS TRANS
IVA PORTATION cos STEAMSHIP
LINES Top BOSTON = nDnyrr

Nh ERCHANTS & MINERS TRANS.
Iva PORTATION cos STEAMSHIP
LINES FOR BOSTON, PROVI.
DENCE AND BALTIMORE.
Leave Newport News, via Norfolk for
Boston every Monday. Wednesday and
Friday, Leaves for Providence every
tuesday, Thursday and Saturday GALL
Ing from Norfolk at 6 p. M. s4-
Leave Newport News for Baltimore
daily. Tuesdays excepted. at s r. M.
connecting for Washington. PhiladeI.
phia and New York. a A.
rare 70 baltimore, one way, So; round
trip: SIS, including stateroom berth
and cuisine uneuuaIl-
ed. Freight and passengers taken FOR
all points north and south.
For further information apply to
y. C.'SAUNDERS, Agent,
Newport News. Va.
w. p. TURNER, q. r. A.
]. G. WHITNEY, r. M.
General Office. Baltimore. Md.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23
LOOK WHAT C.. C. HAMILTON HAS
TO OFFER THIS WEEK.
HAMPTON

House and Lot. Holt street. rooms,
$3.50.
House and Lot on Mallory avenue,
$4,000.
House and Lot, all modern improve
ments. West End, near car line, $500.
Lot Mallory avenue, 50x21o feet. 81, 800.
Lot on car line in front OF Capt. Geo.
Young's, 50x150 feet, $780,
II Lots at Oily, known as coming
track Of land, s1,075
Lots at Hamilton station. SO. to $50
feet; terms easy.
$4,000. 1a - =
Houses for rent in Hampton and
Phoebus.
-LOOK-PHOEBUs.
Hotel. % rooms, one mle from Old
Point: all modern improvements, 81, 500.
House and Lot, Poplar avenue, rents
for $3.50, 5000.
House and Lot, corner Hone and
Franklin streets, $1,5OO.
House and Lot, Lancer street, s1,o5o;
rents for $1,000.
House and Lot on Mellon street, good
business place, $1,000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23

nLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP
~ COMPANY.
Daily service Between New York and
Virginia Points.
The elegant steamships. Hamilton,
Jefferson Jamestown, Princess Anne
and Old Dominion leave New York
every day. except Sunday, at P M. 81
for Norfolk and Newport News, touch
ing al Fort Monroe on the Southern
trip. Ships leave Norfolk for New York
direct every day, except Sunday, at 7:ao
2. NJ ''t3i-
A short. delightful and invigorating
sea voyage. -'
FARE:
t1rst-class. straight, Including
meals and berth ..........SS 500
Round trip, frst-class, including
meals and berth 1900
Steerage. without subsistence. 4.6O
STEAMER LDRAY arrives from
Snithfield and leaves for Norfolk daily,
except Sunday at A M Returning.
leaves Norfolk from Bay Line wharf.
every day at } p. NJ 1.,&
All business between New York and
Newport News transacted at Pier 8.
All business between Newport News.
Norfolk. Smithae!d. and local points
transacted at r1er A. foot Twenty 18th
street. -
NJ. B. CROWELL. Agent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23

L ROCKER & BRITToN.-
Real Estate. Rental, Collection and
Commission Agents and General
Auctionecrs.
-Sort IN IS 81 ING Street. opposite Post Office,
Hampton. Va.
City lots; also farm lands for truck
ing purposes in the counties Of eliza
beth City, Warwick and York. nm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23

THE FIREWO RKS LAST NIGHT.
One of bhe largest crowds of the sea-
son witnessed the display OF fireworks
sent UP by the mara cement of the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23

at such times. I have
been treated by the
: best doctors In this
city but got no help
whatever. I wrote to
you for advice. You
told me that by my
, s YIN p ON s you
thought I had liver
car, nnA 1lsI
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-23

TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
THE COUNTY OFF ELIZAl3 ETH
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-19
NEW YORK EXCHANGE.
Today Yesteri

Decrease.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-19
BRADsTREET's COMMERCIAL.
Reports Are Encouraging for Ex
pmndinE EMIL Trnde.

New York. August 1s.--Bradstreets tomor.
row will say The trade situation gathers
strength as summer wanes Reports of ex,
handing fall demand arrive with cheerful adj
vices as to the outlook in most parts of the
country.
In manufacturing the production appears to
be at maximum. aud the price situation re-
tains most of its old strength. Notable In the
matter OF added strength are most of the
cereals and iron and steel in many forms
The impetus given to wheat prices by the
government report last week has been further
reinforced by less favorable crop advices from,
other countries, notably India and export
business is reported somewhat improved.
Advices as to the corn crop are still as
favorable as ever, some states, notably Kan
sas. reporting phenomenaly large yields
Judging from numerous reports, supplies OF
structural and shipbuilding material are in
adequate at number OF points There Is an
appearance of quiet at Eastern markets not
shared, however, by Western centers where
Sales are reported large and price advances
prices seems to be largely transferred to next
year, and bookings are reported for the first
quarter of 1900 with some Southern engage
hents reported running as far ahead as au-
tuinn year from now.
Raw cotton has disregarded almost unani-
nous reports of crop deterioration. and lost
all of last weeks advance owing to the igsu-
ance of bearish crop estimate. which from
the present outlook at least, seems very heavy
ana at the least prematurely issued The
strength of the cotton goods market is main
tanned, though advances are few MS yet. and
scarcity of supplies OF staples is reported.
In wooden goods orders for light mems wear
goods continue heavy and raw wool though
less active. Is no less firm, and high grades
are particularly well held.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-19
STOCK MARKET WAS ACTIVE
OFFERINGS WE'RE ABSORBED AT
SMALL EXPENSE TO VALUES.
The New York Money Market Con-
tinues Easy, Due to Offerings
of Outside Funds.

New York, August 1S.--Today's stock mar.
ket was active and business was remarkably
we'll distributed and the strength more gener.
ally diffused than at any time during the
week. There was an evident accession OF
outside interest in the market, in the shape
OF orders through commission houses. as was
&c be expected after the sharp rise Of the last
few days. Prices were pretty well marked
up AT the start, and selling to realize was
on quite liberal scale after the opening hour.
Offerings were we'll absorbed, however. at
small expense to values, the market being
sustained meanwhile by the notable upward
movement of some usually obscure stocks.
After this first realizing had been digested,
there was a breathing SPELL and prices then
mounted to the best OF the day IN the late
afternoon. and, the burden realizing over, the
feeling became generally firm
Later. on reports of earnings. realizing be-
gan again and a number of the recent leaders
grangers, the Patifics. the coaiers and u
number OF the southern coal roads have gains
to show approaching point. Southcsn Rail
way declined on realizing with the publication
OF the dividend announcement and the state
nient of finances for the year. The late real
i2ing was in part due to revulsion IN the
recent conference over the money market out
look. In spite of the fact that call money
worked lower today The ease of money in
New York continues to be due to offerings OF
outside funds The market closed rather
heavy with only few stocks marked up
fraction in the final dealings.
There was large demand for Southern Pa
cifc is at or above ga The Southwesterns
were strong. Total sales $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-19

account. Covering was q feature OF the
early session. but later cables showed pro-
nounccd weakness in the English cotton mar
kct and prices declined about 10 points under
active selling pressure from all sources. led,
however, by one or two loading bear houses.
The course of the market was exceptionally
uneven although the general scope OF the
fluctuations was not so great rs heretofore.
Again the market took a generally upward
tendency on renewed covering and some buy
Ing for investment account following tele-
gram from Texas saving that only showers
had visited some sections of that State with
the rainfall .004 OF an inch. The Anal phases
OF the market reflected very nervous senti-
meut with the market at the close steady at
n not cain OF 2Gg noiuts