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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
PROPERTY TRANSPORTS.

lows:
Thomas a. c. White, of Chowan coun-
", n. c., to Joseph Jones, lot fronting
Is feet and inches on the north side
OF Hull street, % feet 6 inches on Smith
street: $500.
Mrs. a. ]. Smith to John A. Pritchett,
improved lot fronting 80 feet inches on
Clay street; s3,50O
TIE POLICE COURT.
The following list Of sinners lined I'D
before Ills Honor in the Police Court
yesterday morning to get "all that was
coming to them," and it is only fair to
state they got their moneys WORTH"
Sissie Grandy, colored. paid Sc for
assaulting Lucille Chavers.
William M. Walsh paid $3.50 for
drunkenness, disorderly conduct and re-
sisting arrest
John Evans was fined $3.50 for drunk
enness and interfering with an officer
In the discharge of duty.
Viola Stanley and Clara Washington,
two dusky bellies. pugstically inclined,
paid IS each for fighting.
Charles Manlin, Bell Holmes and Lii
liam Davis, all colored, were arraigned
upon the charge Of drunkenness and
disorderly conduct. The two women
were fined SO each. while the man got
off with fine Of $1.50.
Salvation Marion colored, assaulted
~. Wilroy and paid S2O.50 for so doing.
John Smith. colored, will be tried this
morning upon the charge of house
breaking.
WOMAN CUT A BOY.
Annie Smith. colored, was fined $40
and costs by Justice Tomlin yesterday
morning upon the charge OF cutting
Charles Lowery. n colored boy. The
woman claimed the cutting was acct
dental but the court refused to believe
her statement. The boy appeared with
n bandaged head and the prisoner was
sent to jail in default of paying the fine
imposed upon her by the court.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
WOMAN CUT A BOY.
ADJUSTMENTS.
"BLocKHEADs."

Zone whose missing faculty is the
knowledge of how to use his faculties
was DR.. +. D. Powers definition of the
"Blockhead," which was the subject of
his most interesting lecture at the
Academy of Music last night under the
auspices of the Protestant Hospital.
The lecture is full of witticisms and
droll comedy as well as wisdom and
philosophy, having as central thought
the true road to successive concen.
tration OF ones mind and talents upon
one object In life, in contra-distinction
covers his mission. and though he
might have made a good shoemaker,
preferred to be poor lawyer.
OTIS SKINNER.
1.-THE Liars" is the name of the new
comedy which Otis Skinner will present
at the Academy Of Music to-day, matt
nee and evening. It is from the pen of
Henry Arthur Jones and has been ex-
tremely successful in London and New
York. running at the Empire Theatre,
in the latter city. for over four months
1t will be produced here with the same
sumptuous settings and effects as were
used in the New York production. THE
Liars" is classified as comedy of So
ciety matters, so called because 1t Is q
picture Of the doings of Upper Ten
DOM" with that tender love interest to
be found in oil grades OF society, while,
at the same time. being keenly bril-
liant satire on the foibles of fashionable
folk. The story is said to be very
pretty one and Mr.. Jones literature to
be as clear-cut, virile and epigram-
matte as the most. enthusiastic lover of
the best In the world of letters could
wish. Mr.. Skinner Is at the head Of his
own company. with Miss Nanette Com
stock as his leading lady, and other
we'll known artists. Matinee prices, Zoe.
to S1.00; night prices, 25c. to s150.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
COURTS OF NORFOLK.
APPEAL CASE Observation-Disclosures
TOMLIN'S COURT

TOMLIN'S COURT.
IN the Corporation Court yesterday
richard Jones was arraigned for steal
ing Myrtle Tooth wash bracku:s valued
at sao IRONY w. II. Matthew's. 1t was
uI appeal case from the Police Court,
where Justice rolnln had sentenced
nun TO three months in jail. Judge
aanckel fined him $40 and costs.
Henry Baker. cclorcd. who was fined
sao and costs in the Police Court for
quilted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17

Next Monday night, at the Academy
OF Music. the Olympia Opera Company
will inaugurate a season Of eight per-
formances Of opera with Won Suppe's
great lyric comedy, "Boccaccio"
The Olympia company Is presenting
for our notice next week a repertoire
of unusual interest. "Boccaccio," paul
Jones' "Girone Girofia," La PERI
chole." Bohemian Girl and "CavaI-
leria Rusticana" are all good, and
nearly all new to the music lovers of
Norfolk
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17

A little over a year ago we advertised
that We would sell one stove of our make
to anybody as low as a dealer could buy
a carload. Then our trade was limited to
Virginia and North Carolina Since we
advertised this we have shipped them to
every State from New York to Flortda
and as far West as ohio-right In the
heart of other stove manufacturers
Nothing but praise >-comes from these
States for their baking qualities and ex-
cellent finish. The celebrated Fitz Lee
Cook Stove is destined to be in more
homes in more States than any other
stove ever made. Write for information
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
THIN SICK NEGLECTED.
Helpless Soldiers Left 10 Look After
the Sick and Dying.
SOME SAD SCENES.
Shafter Provides No Assistance 10 In.
yallded Soldiers From Manila
and Sick Companions Are
Forced 10 Help.

San Francisco. July e6-The Exami-
ner published the following this morn
ing:
San Francisco witnessed one of the
war horrors which have made this ma
ton sick at heart Again the fault was
Of those In power
The hospital ship Morgan City came
into port with 500 sick and wounded
fighters from the Philippine war They
were wan and weak Suffering was
written on every face. Some could NOS
F. leave their beds
The hospital steamer docked at Fre-
mont street wharf There orders were
issued 10 transfer the stricken heroes
10 the Preside hospital g.
These were the orders Of the great
hammock campaigner General shafter.
We're there ambulances. stretchers
nurses. stretcher.bearers and doctors on
hand at Fremont street wharf 10 see
that those sick and wounded men were
properly and tenderly transferred 10 the
Presidioi Not at all
Shafter issued orders and let the sick
men do the rest The orders were that
the Morgan Citys patients were TO 20
aboard the General Mcdowell and Wig
liant
Shafter seemed 10 think that they
could hy from one steamer 20 another.
In any event. he issued no adequate
means for getting the bedridden men
out of the hospital ship. 20 those who
were about the dock were forced 70
shsdder AT the spectacle Of men hardly
able 10 walk attempting 20 carry the
bodies Of men who could not walk AZ all
Right here at one q the great army
posts Of the world laundering incapaci
" left sick 10 lead the sick, the wound
cd 20 care for the wounded. the dying to
lean on those almost in the grave.
For three hours thess invalids were
kept on the wharf with hardly enough
room 20 stretch on Not nurse was
rent there 20 soothe the brows Of pain.
Men who needed the most careful at.
tention We're left toshift for themselves,
All General shafter did 10 them was
TO issne his command They wanted
medicine and be gave them orders. The
people about the docks grew highly
indignant Murmurings arose and muir
murings brought no relief 10 the pale
and trembling men who had 20 help
themselves or not be helped at all
IL was 4 o'clock in the afternoon
when the Mcdowell and Vigilant steam
ed MP 10 Fremont street pier. II must
have been o 6o'clock when the sick and
wounded reached the Preside hospital
All day they had been buffeied about
in making the transfer
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
Charged with Murd.r.

Fort Smith. Ark. July 2G-George
Turner and Charles Riley were lodged
in jail at Greenwood with a charge Of
murder against them as result Of =
tragedy which occurred near that place
Monday afternoon. George Turner and
John Riley became involved in an alter.
cation Riley assaulting Turner with his
fists Turner defended himself with an
Ak inhicting blow which resulted In
Riley's death. Charles Riley. brother
Of the murdered man heard the disturb.
anoe and rushed upon the scene firing
his revolver indiscriminately. One bul.
let struck citizen named Sullivan aud
killed him instantly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
KISSED ALL IN SIGHT.
Mrs. styles 1ibiisnt over the AequIttai
Of the Murder OF Her Mother.

Chicago, July 90 80 Mrs. Augusta
Styles was declared by the jury not
guilty Of the murder Of her mother. Mrs.
Catherine Schultz. The case has been
on trial for nearly a week and has been
full Of historical episodes
Mrs Styles shot her mother because
the latter disparaged TO Bell Styles a
daughter Of Mrs Styles. the character
Of her mothor. When her daughter
came 10 her with the stories. Mrs. Styles
was frantic. and hunting for her mother
she shot her down on sight Much
sympathy was expressed for Mrs Styles
by the nature q the stories told TO her
children by their grandmother
When the verdict was announced
Mrs Styles was nearly frantic with
delight and kissed her husband. her
daughter. her two attorneys aud nearly
everybody she could reach.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27

New York. July "a The funeral Of
the late Robert g. lngersoll took place
yesterday afternoon from Walston.
Dobb's Ferry, where he died on Friday
last No clergyman was present 10 con.
duct the services; there was no music
or pallbearers The services consisted
Of reading Of Mr.. lngersoll's last poem
and the funeral oration delivered by Mr.
Ingersoll over his brothers dead body.
The remains will be cremated.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27

College Station, Tex, July 20. The
second annual session OF the Texas Far
mers congress opened in the assembly
hall Of the college Yesterday with about
800 delegates in attendance. Short
payers were read and talks made by del
gates who had been assigned subjects
on various branches Of agriculture, and
these We're followed by brief discussions
and many questions,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
IRON GETTING SCARCE.
Demand for Contract Iron Has Con.
sumed Output Of the Mills.

Demand for Contract Iron Has Con-
sumed Output Of the Mills.
Cleveland, July 90 - The pig iron
famine that was predicted several weeks
ago appears 10 have mRterialized The
brokers in this city say the dealers are
not trying TO sell iron for shipment be-
fore the FIRST Of January next and none
Is 10 BE- had for shipment sooner than
Sept !. There will be a long period at
the end Of the year, 1t is predicted, when
there viii be nothing but contract iron.
A large percentage Of the manufactur-
ers, the per cent being placed a. high as
40, are depending entirely upon wild
iron and It il said most Of these will
have 20 close down. About week ago
a manufacturer gave a broker In this
city an order for 1900 tons Of iron. but
the broker has been unable 20 get H.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27

Louisville, July 20 1t is announced
that John Young Brown. formerly gov.
ernor Of Kentucky, will accept the nom.
ination for governor in case It Is offered
10 him by the convention TO be held a,
Lexington, Aug. :. by Democrats who
are opposed to the ticket headed by
William Goebel, who was nominated by
the Louisville convention
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
rarmsr shel br : Th,.IeIan.

Hermann, Mo. July % - A farmer
named Hermann sanntag, living near
Gasconade. was shot after a quarrel
over an account. by Dir. Julius llaifnef
In the latiors otiics in Hermann The
man is not fatally hurt. and It appears
that during scufile between the two
men the revolver was discharged Dr.
HafIner, who Is a prominent physician.
was arrested and claims selflefense
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
TWO UNKNOWN DEAD.
Bodis. Of Two Men Pound In the Brush
Near Fort Cibson.

Fort Gibson. l. T., July e6-Bodies
two men. supposed 10 be father and
son. have been found in the brush by
the Tahlequah road. four miles from
this place A wagon in which the men
were travelling was traced TO Salisaw,
where II had been driven by young
man who is held charged with the dou-
BILE murder The names Of the victims
are not known but il Is stated that they
were from Barton county Missouri. en-
route 10 Muskogee. Officers believe
they were murdered and robbed by the
young man
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
A Illtch somewhere.

Pckin, July 20 Tho Japanese admit
raj and four officers from the squadron
at Ia Ku, gulf of Peohi III. have arrived
here 10 visit the japanese minister.
Prince Komura, who with the squadron
Is expected here IN connection with the
pending treaty negotiations, but there
appears 10 be a hitch regarding Il.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27

Way Gloss, Ga. July s6-Mrs NJ J..
Mock her son. Joe Mock. and Cora
Smith. an orphan girl were drowned 10
the Satilla river. They were with o
picnic party. were bathing and got be.
yond their depth. Ex-Sheriii Berry An.
derson and Barney MacDonaldin trying
to rescue them nearly lost their own
lives
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27

Gainesville. Tex July GO As Jim
Wright negro boy u years Of age, az.
tempted 10 board moving Santa Fc
freight train. ho fell beneath the wheel.
and both legs were 80 badly mangled
that amputation was necessary. He b
in a critical condition.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
Canadian Hank closed.

Montreal, July "a "A great sensation
was caused here Tuesday by the news
that the villa Marie bank. one Of the
oldest institutions in the city. had sus.
pended payment The cause assigned
is adjudication on the part Of the cashier.
and the paying teller. both Of whom have
disappeared The amount Of the short.
age Is Sjs.O
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
snI. 70 R.ee,er In.ur.ne. Mon.r.

Knoxville, July 26-The Mutual Life
Insurance company Of New York has
entered suit here TO recover SEQ. 900 paid
on the life Of Thom& r. Chase. The
money paid the widow was placed in
four banks here and has been attached.
The company claims Chase is not dead.
Sensational developments expected
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27

ST. Cloud. MINI. July 90 -Iamr
Harren and Miss Agnes Herzog we
instantly killed by lightning "a. 81.
house of Miss Herzog. The two wor,
engaged 10 be married.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
Tarmsr.,,Aels Alliance.

Dallas, July sd.-The Farmers State
Alliance of Texas WI. hi .Ni,s annual
meeting az Brazett. NA'ea, sdUqty, on
Tuesday. Aug. 10.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27

Napoleon. o.. July 20 Daniel Hana
was instantly killed by lightning uea.
here. aud eight others. composing 3.
threshing gang. were knocked sense, -
and two will probably die.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27

Madrid. July 20 The Bank Of Spain
will be authorized TO raise the circula'
ton TO 2,5O0.OO00OO pesetaA Loans
to the treasury win be made at "a per
cent and private loans 5 per cent
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27

New Orleans. July 20 The first bale
Of now Texas cotton which classed
strict middiIne, has been shipped from
here 20 the ,ident Of the New York
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27
Long Sentence for Murder.

Dallas July 90 Lon Turner. a negro
boy. was given go-sear sentence here
for numbering another negro.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-27

Cotton exchange 10 be sold for the bene-
% of The Texat lool sulferers.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-24
Mrs. C.. &. Davis Dead.

Mrs. c. c. Davis Dead.
The many friends of Mrs. C. T..
Davis will regret to hear of her death,
which occurred at her home near Viii.
kinsville, in this county, on the 9Th
inst. While Mrs. Davis has not been
having good health for some time, the
immediate cause of her death was
grip.
Mrs. Davis was a grand daughter
of the late Rev. Thomas Ray, of Union
county, her father being the late Wm.
Ray, who was once clerk of court in
Union, and was thus member of one
of the Oldest and most worthy families
in the State. he was good woman,
devoted to home and family and per-
formed we'll the duties her high chris.
tian character entailed. She leaves
her husband and several children who
have the sympathy of their neighbors
and friends. .-Gatfney Ledger.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-24
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Remaining in the Post Office at
Union, S. c., for the week ending
March "a, 1899.
Mr. Walls Garner
8 James
w T McGregts
James Robertson
Earl Smith
w T Sparks
Thos Spears
Miss Menu Elizabeth Sims
Lizzie Thomson (col)
Vilate Walker
Persons calling for the above let.
ters will please say if advertised, and
will be required to pay one cent for
their delivery.
j. g. HUNTER, P. NJ.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-24
Citation to Kindred and Creditors
State of South Carolina,
County Of Union.
b. Jason M, Greer. ESQ. Probate

State Of South Carolina,
County Of Union.
b. Jason M. Greer, Esq, Probate
Judge.
Whereas, William Coleman has
made suit to me to grant him letters of
administration on the estate of and
effects of A. G. Rice, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and ad'
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said A. G. Rice,
deceased, that they be and appear, be-
fore me, in the Court of Probate, to be
held at Union G. H., South Carolina,
ol the Oath day of March, next, after
publication hereof, at II o'clock in tho
forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have. why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
9Th day Of March, Ammo Domini, 1899.
Jason M. Greer,
Probate Judge.
Published on the 10th day of Mar.
1899, in The Union Times.
9--3t
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-24
Charles r. Smith.
HIGH ART CL0THIER AND FURNISHER.

-Messrs. Perrin Thomson, II. Nj.
Sparks and Capt. Clark have gone to
New York to buy goods for the fac.
tory store.
Mrs. John McCravey and daugh,
ter, Miss Emily. visited the family of
Capt. Dan Mclaughlin, on church
street, this week.
Mr.. Sutton, a wealthy gentleman
from New York, spent several days
in the city this week a. the guest of
Mr.. Emslie Nicholson.
Rev. j. L. Weber, of Virginia,
preached a very able and impressive
sermon at the Firs. Methodist church
last Sunday morning.
Bro. Thos. III. Gore, our Cross
Keys correspondent, was in the city
Monday and promised US . newsy
letter for our next issue.
Mr.. Will Cotton left Tuesday
morning for canvass of upper and
eastern Carolina in the interest of the
firm of Lea Bros, Philadelphia.
Mr.. L. B. Blackwell has returned
to Union and resumed his position at
Allan Nicholson's printery. We are
glad to have him back with US again.
The Juvenile Missionary Society
Of the Methodist church propose to
have an easter egg hunt" this year
as usual for the benefit of the society.
Mrs. j. d. Rainey has returned
to her home at Blacksburg after spend.
ing some time in the city with her
daughters, Mesdames Farr and Nc.
Cubbins.
Rev. L. M. Rice has been called
to the pastorate of Fair View Baptist
church and has accepted. He will
preach there on the third Sunday in
each month in the afternoon.
Miss Anna Bell Wilburn, O,
Cross Keys, Union county, arrived in
the city yesterday and entered Lime
stone College. Miss Wilburn is Of
one of Unions oldest and most worthy
families.-Gaffney Ledger.
The Library Association hal
placed an order with Mr.. Allan
Nicholson for several huAdred new
books. The shipment has been mad.
and the books will soon be placed in
the library. The order includes only
standard works by the best authors
covering every class of reading fount
in good literature. An intellectus
f ast is in store for the patrons of th,
library.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-24
SHORT STREET STORIES.
Put Together For Ready Reference.

rul lOSttutl TUl Ntduy NtlCltllIt.
Items Of Interest Tersely Told
For Hasty Readers.
Mr.. G. s. Steele visited our capi-
tai city this week.
Mr.. c. w. Hill made a trip to
Columbia Tuesday.
Miss Mozelle Gerald returned
from Now York Tuesday.
Mr.. Arthur Long has returned
from Charleston Medical College.
MIR. c. G. McWhirter, of New
berry, was here this week on business.
Col. j. L. Strain, "the sage of
Cherokee" was in the city Monday.
Mrs. w. G. Nelson left today for
Alabama whore che will spend some>
time.
-Messrs. G. w. Hill and w. X.
Houze spent last Wednesday in Co
lumbia.
Mr.. Murphy Wallace, of Spar.
tsnburg, is spending a few days in
Union.
The State Medical Association
will meet at Harris Lithia Springs
next month.
Mr.. Clough Steele has been ap'
pointed local agent for the celebrated
Columbian bicycle.
--Fony Harris, who manages the
telegraphic key at Tryon, N. g., was
home on q visit last week.
Mr.. Louis Bates, popular
young society man of Jonesville, paid
our city visit this week.
--.Mr. ]. J. Doyle, of Columbia,
visitsd his daughter, Mrs. Ed. Hum
phriee. OF this city, this week.
DIR. Il. w. Thomson has begun
4be practice Of dentistry, and no doubt
will do we'll in the profession.
Mrs. w. E. Thomson and child
ron, and MISS Legare, went up to Spar
tanburg Tuesday to visit friends.
Mcclure will have his Spring
millinery opening next Tbursday
March 3Oth. Everybody is invited te
stteud.
--Messrs. J. j. Brock and F. o
Willard will run truck farm on th'
old Willard place near the city thi'
season.