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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-14

BRICK FACTORY FOR SALE or rent
In thriving town OF 10000 inhabitants,
suited to light or heavy manufacturing,
so power boiler, IS engine, close to sta
ton on two r. Rs modern Cd. ,ius eon yen
trio line passes near building; price
right terms easy. S. e. Walton. 392
Main St. Springfield, Mass.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-14

FOR SALES acres of land, with house
of rooms, all in good repair; barn for
two horses and COW; 5 miles from Wor-
cent fare; this is a bargain; sold to
settle an estate; price, $4,000 j. B.
Scrimgeour, SIS Main St, room IS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-14

John Whitaker. at No. 81 Elm St, Wor-
cester. The property consists of a tract
of land containing about 1858 feet upon
which is a double house and barn, all in
good condition Sale is offered for the
purpose of settling an estate. Apply to
Henry r. Harris, room 500, State Mu-
tual building Worcester
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-14
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-At a great sacrifice, farm Of
60 acres healthy, good neighborhood,
fair house, good barn, carriage house,
good, never-failing water, timber
enough to half pay for place, keeps 3
office, stores, depot and churches;
= fruit trees, grape vines, etc. Price 1888
" Must be sold at once $3.50 down at time
of sale. Apply to c. S. Wall, Baldwin
vile, Mass.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-05-14

to handle our, new in
visible skirt supporter; it holds skirts
and waist firmly in place without USING
on sight. quickest selling novelty made,
exclusive territory to right party
Castle COMPANY, Buffalo, n. y
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19

Eat the best-"WAyE CREST
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19
TWO SERIES MATURE.

The Arkansas Building and Loan Association of Little Rock has ma tured series one and two. and holders of investment stock. by presenting same to either Mr. N. E. Bloom at the Citizens Bank or Mir. W. 7. Tank ersley at the Tankersley- Roberts agency will receive face value for same. Those who borrowed upon stock ia the above two series can call and arrange for the satisfaction of mortgages, after having pnid up all arrears, il any. The Pine Bluff branch uf the Arkansas Building and Loan Association i- the largest of any company doing business in the city and the maturing of these series speaks cOmmendably for it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19
REED-PETTY.
A Prominen. Pine Blufian to Wed a
 Des Arc Belle.

Cupid has been operating very successfully ;n Pine Bluff so far this season. The latest victim h this city is Mr. Chas. o. Petty, who will on tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at Des Arc, Ark, wed Miss Lizzie Reed, very accom- plished and Iowa ble young lady of that place. MT. Petty has resided in Pine Bluff for several years and now holds re. sponsible position as prescriptionist at J. A. Coles drug store He has many friends h Pine Bluff, who to- gether with the Graphic extend their congratulations and best wishes.
 Mir. and Mrs. Petty will be "at home" to their friends at Mr. Geo. W Byington's home on West Fifth avenue Friday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19
0 0N~N~N~O~N~@
 : Among the {
 , COlOred People. : @N~%~~NN~N~~@

The United States Government has appoin led a coored man as special pension examiner in the place of Dr. John Lorner. This new examiner is a genteel and polished man and seems to understand his vocation
 We have mingled and comingled among the white and colored citi- zens ot Pine Bluff for the expressed purpose of ascertaining a consensus of opinion as to tue ability and stewardship as rendered by the colored letter-carriers of the Pine Bluff postotfice We are proud to say that tbe whole populaca is of one unanimous verdict, that they are alI-M ". Webb Horace Will Hams, B Knight, 0. W, Cham berIain and Taylor Patilo, good, polite and efficient servants. This certainly speaks well for them and their race Should all colored men strive hard the most competent among them to get into positions of that kihd, the problem would soon be solved. Should the negro learn to build up in his community in other things as well as in the erection of churches, they would soon find a very different atmos- phere in which to live. A race of people to cope with this day of de- velopment, must do as they see other higher and more civilized races do.
 When the Cotton Belt shops threatened 10 remove to Tyler, Tex, from this city, Wiley Joaes Ferd HaYis and A M, Middlebrooks were the only colored men to place large sums to the subscription list. such enterprise on tkeir part is and was commendable aad highly ap preciated.
 We are informed by the commit tee who solicited money for the re- moval of the Sawyer < Austin's big lumber mill plant from La Crosse, Wis, and which is now being erect. ed iE the western part of the city, that several of Pine Bluffs colored men contributed lioerally.
 The colored Mercantile Company, which was recently organized by colored men in this city, is meeting with great success. Several com merclal tourists hailing from New York, St. Louis and Chicago, speak in commendation of them and the business manner in which their books are kept and the excellent manner in which the business is conducted generally.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19

This man was so far behind the times that he wasted a whole morning because he neglected to avail himself of an appliance which the haste of modern busi- ness has rendered no longer a luxury but an absolute necessity.
 Are you not likely at any moment to be placed in similar position?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19
THE GALVESTON PARTY.

A letter has, been received in this city stating that the party Of Pine Bluffians who left this city a few days ago for Galveston, Texas. had reached their destination with out accident or mishap. It also stated that they were all enjoying good health aud having a glorious ly fine time with the rod and gun
 Born-To Mir and Mrs Tom Green, Jr., Sunday June 18th, 1899, a ten-pound daughter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19
Iao,1l OF THE LATE CON ERE ssMAN RICHARD
 p. BLAND.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES
William J. Bryan Attends But De- flyers No Eulogy-seryices Con-
 ducted by Secret Orders.

rabanon. Mo, June 17.-Con .,ossman Richard P. Bland was ! s5d to rest here today with bene- ftttog hooors. The town was I .7orcrowded and thousands of per I sooal friends came to honor his nonory. Trains were run by the Frisco railway aud all were packed. only small par. of the crowd aair d admittaDse 10 the hal, the canaeify of which was about 1000.
 The rest contented themselves with
 sanding in the street below. The
 bperaf services were participated
 ip by the ministers of all denomina-
 tions. After the Knigh ts Templar had been seated in a body of the hall and the distinguished guests on
 the stage Mrs. Bland and family entered, Mrs Bland leaning on the arm of Sergeant-at-arms B. R. Rus sel, of the National House of Repre- sentatiyes, with her son, Theo, at her side.
 The discourse was delivered oy Rev. Nr. ". K. Collins, of the M. E. Church and was followed by the  ritual of the Knights of Templar aud Masonic fraternities.
 Hon. ". J. Bryan had d seat on the stage but delivered no eulogy, owing to Mrs. Bland's request that only ministers take part in the services The funeral procession to the Catholic cemetery was formed as follows: Lebanon band, Knights Templar and escort, mounted and Congressional escort carriages, the undertaken bearse with remains, the family, Masonic fraternity, Hobart's military band, St. John s Commaedry, Knights Templar on foot visitors in carriages, general procession.
 The cortege was the longest and most impressive ever seen in south eastern Missouri.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19
IN THE POLICE COURT.
$70 Realized From the Business
 This Morning.

"Your Honor,' Judge Brown had quite an interesting crowd of vioia4 ors before him this morning and disposed of them quickly and with his usual good judgment,
 Jesse Goldsmith, man of color, was given $40 fine to pay, but fail- ed and was placed on the chain gang. The charge against him was petty larceny. It was alleged and proveo that he stole pair of shoes from an East Fad residence.
 A white man who was arrested for yagrancy was fined $1O. He is also taking exercise with the chain gang today.
 siIas Groves, colored, paid sl0 hne for assaulting one Arthur Sel- lers.
 John Clark, a white man was fined s1O for being drunk and disorderly'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19

Mesdames \. r. White. J. ". Sulli- van and Misses Emma White and Bertie and Unice Sullivan, leave to- night for Galveston. Texas, where tbey will soiourn for few weeks
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19

Spring Tirednessisd different from the weariness caused by labor. The last is cured by rest; the first requires a few bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla to cure it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-06-19

That distress after eating is cured by Hoods Pills. They do not gripe. p cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
ATLANTIC CITY YARD.

Mr.. w. NJ Mosccy. who has been
conducting II grocery on the corner of
y ana Cooley avenues, has discontinued
business.
a horse attached to Dr. McCormicIl's
bugSy ran away in the ward Saturday
evening, breaking the shafts of the We
hiclc and tearing the flesh from the
animals legs.
DR.. y. Il. Helstand Is confined to his
residence, on Collcy avenue, by sick
ness.
Mr.. w. N. Rock has purchased the
oil and paint stock of DR.. a. l.. Hcis-
tand and will embark in the business
on Front street.
Mr.. John Fletcher was Drostrated on
front street, near the cotton exchange,
Saturday evening, with. 1nlaarca
heart" and had to be taken to St.
Nincents Hospital. where he is now
being treated.
Mrs. ~. NJ. Hoge. Virginia State
president of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. will deliver an ad-
dress i'm the w. G. n. u. Hall. on Col
ley avenue, at s o'clock Tonight. to
which the public is invited. and es-
pecially the young ladies of the ward.
Mr. lloge. who accompanies his wife
ana assists her in her meetings. is min
lister to the Society OF Friends. in
l-oudoun county. Both are fine speak
ers and devoted To the cause of tenn
perance. purity and truth
Rev. George w. Cox received one can
didate for baptism at Burrows Me
mortal BAPTIST Church Sunday.
Rev. DR.. i. -. Tucker. of st. Paurs
Episcopal Church. preached at St.
Marks Church. Lamberts Point, Sun
day morning.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
DANGEROUS SURGERY.
DEATH FOLLOWS THE SURGEONS
KNIFE-N0T THE SURGEONS
FAULT, OF COURSE. HE
CAN'T HELP IT
YOU CAN.
Pyramid Pile Cure Cures Plies
Quickly. PninicssIy. without

People so along for years suffering with
Piles. Then Try this, and that and the
other thing: from carrying a buckeye 10
getting treatment from a physician They
obtain temporary relief maybe, but thev
are never quite cured. A little strain in
lifting, excessive fatigue. a little const.-
patton or a little d!arrhoca and the piles
come back.
They don't seem to amount to much,
but they Danish sleep and appetite. No
position IS comfortable There is intense
local pan and that dreadful feeling of
weight in the perincum.
Maybe in the early stages some of the
many salvcs on sale VIII afford Tempo
rary relief Ii the case is OF long stand
ing. there Is only one speedy and sure
remedy. 1t is Pyramid Pile Cure Even
in light cases IL is the safest thing to use
Other applications may cure and may not
Pyramid Cure IS always certain, always
reliable. always brings comfort at cnce
Its prompt use saves months OF severe
suffering. In extreme eases IL Will save
surgical operations and Their attentian,
dangers and discomforts. 1t is better
than a knife. VIII cure easier, quicker
and safer. Thousands have used II.
Thousands have been cured by it. The
cost Is tr.iing compared with what IL
does. The price IS 30 cents. Nest any
body would gladly pay ten dollars to be
rid of piles.
Drugg sell Pyramid Pile Cure. II
yours hasn't it he Will get it for you
from the Pyramid Drug Co. of Marshall.
Mich trsoSa r.anufaSturers.) ia10.12.li
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
sunday school Roll of Honor.

The following members of the Free
mason Street Baptist Sunday school
having been present over fifty Sundays
turing r7sestt t~ts.-e,-en Sunday,
each presented with a book, and their
names placed on the roll of honor in
recognition of their faithful attend
ance: Misses Ella Chase, Winnie
Cherry Ethel V. Winston. Hannah NJ.
Eure and Louise Guy; Masters E2zie
Gale. Joseph NJ. Marshall. Jr.. Malvern
Hall. Allen Marshall, William BarhaIn.
Frank NJ. Hall. Harry Cherry, Eddie
Rhea ana Rowland Powell.
The presentation speech in behalf OF
the school was made by Mr.. Howard
G.. Avery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
HICKORY.

Hickory. Va. Jan. 9-Mr. ]. J. AIores.
Jr.. shipped 1000 bushels of corn to-
day.
Mr.. VIM. Il. Dudley is in town to-.
day weighing corn for Mr. C. r. Van
DeCarr. Of Moyock, n. C.
DIR. Keeling Wood. of Centrevillc.
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr.. l.. p.
Ives. on Fifth avenue.
Messrs. c. w. Wood and G. W. Eason
few nights ago caught up one persim-
mon tree five opossums and one coon.
and 1t was not a good night for opos-
sums and coonS, either.
Messrs. II. l.. Davis & Co. of Benefit
avenue, are shipping corn from our
station via Norfolk and Southern rail-
road.
Heavy freights on the Norfolk and
North.
There is some talk of organizing a
sabbath school in our town. 1t would
Dc great help to both young and old.
Miss Minnie Cooper returned to Ben
cent this morning 70 take charge of
hsr school, after delightful holiday of
two weeks.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
BRAN BLETON WARD.

The officers and Teachers Associa-
ton of Trinity NJ. l.. Sunday School
held it's regular monthly meeting last
night in the infant class room, with
q good attendance of members. The
session was very interesting one. All
the various lines of Sunday school work
were discussed. This organization bids
fair to do much for the Advancement
of the Sunday-school cause
The Brambleton w. C. n. u. will
meet at the home of the president, No
202 North Park avenue. this afternoon
at 1880 o'clock. Mrs. Hoge, the State
president, will be present and deliver
an address. Refreshments will be
served. All ladies are cordially invited
to be present.
Miss Matte ITyslop, of Windsor ave
nue., has returned home from n month >
visit to friends in brooklyn. y. Y.
Misses Matte and Rose Harwell, of
No. 200 Clay avenue. have returned
from q week pleasantly spent with Miss;
Dollie Eberweinc, in Naneemond coun-
ty.
There will be n public installation of
the Epworth League officers of Trinity
NJ Il. church tonight. There will be
a. short business meeting or the old Off
GERS prior TO the installation. After the
reports have been received from the
various departments of work they will
adjourn to the auditorium of the
church, where the installation will take
place a musical program has been ar
ranged for the occasion. An address
Will be delivered by Rev. II. II. Ben
nett. OF McEendree church. All
leaguers and the public are invited.
The Local Board of Improvement has
changed its date of it's special meeting
from Wednesday to next Friday night
GRAND CONCERT.
To ,f,yl,t @
Brambleton Ward. Il grand vocal and
instrumental concert will be given, I'M
der-thc auspices of artl- Pa Xix Avenua
Chapter, for the benefit Of st. Peter'e
J.. Il. church. The caste is composed
of some of Norfolk's best musical tai
ent, and the concert will doubtless
prove one of the best entertainments
of the Kind ever given in the ward. Tho
following is the
PROGRAM:
Musical Director. Prof. Chas. Rorjes
Accompanies. Mrs. J.. der. Berry
Violin "Rhapsodie Hongrolse"
$500. ........... ........ IlauSer
Mr.. Charles Borjes.
Contralto solo-"I'or All Eternity
"' AVN. , 49,. -. Mascheroni
Miss Alice j. Oliver.
Bass solo-"Best of All" MoIr
Mr.. Mordaunt lthcridgc.
Soprano solo-"O, Loving Heart.
trust On".............. .GottschaIk
Mrs. H. S. Bailey.
Contralto soio-" E!eSie"... .Masseuet
with Violin Obliga*o.)
Mis-. l.. der. Berry.
Violin solos Souvenir de Babe"
....... ............ Leonard
Mr. Borjes.
Contralto solo-"The Owl". Thomas
Miss Oliver.
soprano solo = Bonnie. Sweet
Bessie" 49,. Gilbert
Mrs. Bailey.
Bass solo-"Answc." Robvn
Mr.. Ithcridge
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10

this remedy and its virtues have been de-
monstrated in my own family for its use
proves it worthy OF highest recommended
ton. Nervous debility, insomnia, ind-
gestion and rheumatic pains have yielded
to its benign influence. have known
many Others who have been benefited by
its use. Men who have lost their health
in the army, or in any other way, will find
1t beneficial, especially SO in building up
strength after fever, malaria, etc. The
fact that DIR. Greene's Nervura is the
prescription of noted physician lends
additional confidence in its use.n
Capt. Pat,ce is right. DR.. Greene's
Ncrvura is The remedy above all Others to
restore health and strength to those who
have lost it. DIR. Greene, rs West 14th
ST., New York City, can be consulted
free, either if you call or write about
your case.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
THE HEALTH OF NORFOLK
The U. S. Government Orders an
Investigation.
DR.. Pett"s'"f Hospital Mnrlncscrvicc,
Reports That There Is No Cause for
Alarm Board OF Health Master
of Tho Situation.

Surgeon General Wayman, in charge
of the Marine Hospital Service of the
United States. and stationed at Wash
ington, issued an order January Sd. in
structing DR.. w. j. Pettus. Passed AS
sistant Surgeon, who was at Old Point
awaiting orders. to proceed to Norfolk
fer special service.
The order is on file in the office of
DR.. L. L. Field. Assistant Surgeon in
the Marine Hospital Service, and con-
tainS no other information.
DR.. Pettus came to Norfolk pursuant
to these instructions, and investigated
the health situation here lie has pre-
pared report, which has been for
warded to General Wayman, in which
ne says that he inquired into the con,
ultionS here and could see no cause for
alarm; that the local authorities are
aoundanuy able to take care of the
health of the port, without assistance
from the National Government.
DR.. Field stated to reporter of the
Nlrginlan- Pilot that he did not see DR..
Pettus; that he was at the hospital
when DR.. Pettus called at the sur
geons office in the Custom House.
Or. Feild. who is considered good
authority, having mad large experience
agrees with DR.. Pettus, and endorses
the statement that there is no cause
FOR alarm.
Major Banks, Collector of the Port.
SAID he had not requested the investi-
cation by the United States Marine
Hospital Service as reported 81 have
oeen Issuing bills OF health to all YES
seis because 1 do not believe there is
an epidemic here. or danger of one. l
can see no cause for ALARM
inquiries were made. and no one in
an oihcial position in Norfolk REQUEST
ed the United States to report on the
situation. and it is presumed that the
-MAsh1ngton authorities. seeing the
many and frequently conflicting news
paper articles, decided that an official
report should be had.
DR.. Pettus is 4 physician of the
highest standing. He has doubtless
had-access TO all of the reports and
facts in the hands of the local Board
OF Health. and the people of Norfolk
are Sratifed that, with full knowledge.
ne has made report which will ease
the public mind and stop sensational
rumors.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
A0UE>TuON OF FEELING.
OTIS SKINNER. THE ACTOR. AN
SWERS 4 QUESTION.

At n dinner party in Washington they
were discussing acting.
SHOULD actors feel the parts and
emotions that they portray?" someone
asked Otis skinner.
Now, You are opening up an old dis
pute," replied the actor. that never
has been settled. 1 take the negative
side myself. and for many reasons.
Suppose You simulate insanity. Must
you be insane to give the portrayal
greater truth? Should you be drunk to
properly represent intoXication? / fam
cy that under such conditions the act
ing would be apt to suffer from an
overdose of realism. l saw a drunken
man once try to play Il drunken part
and. strange To say. he wasn't bit
like it, or course YOU say these are
extreme cases. How about the propo-
sition of stage murder and suicide?
DO YOU SUPPOSE the actor lives who
would really feel the pain OF wounds
and the final throeS of death agony?
No; l think not"
YES; but, Mr.. Skinner. what abou:
the emotions of sorrow. anger and
joy?"
I'm tell you a little anccdo;e of Ed
win BOOTH" was the reply. II presume
you won't dispute the fact that he was
great master of the portrayal of pas
sion. 1t was one night when We were
playing The FOOLS Revenge | mad
gone down 10 the place Of my entrance
in the wings when saw the great ira
gedian coming OF the stage apparently
laboring under intense excitement. He
paused for moment and covered his
face with his hands as L to pull HIM
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
If together Then. seeing me. he

NO hShb SSSlNS lie, ne
said:
=" skinner don't believe ever
played that scene so we'll in all'my life.
1T had been scene with his child.
tiordelisa, in which he had been called
upon to portray grief. sorrow. revenge.
hate. and. with sudden transitions. 70
paternal love and joyous eXaltation.
L swear it seemed real-I forgot
myself-Look at my hands.
indeed, they were trembling as If
ne mad been entirely unnerved: and
there were tears on his face.
STRANGE he continued I never had
that happen to me before. l believe I
was the very character.
Il believed him: for Booth. n man OF
great reserve. rarely spoke of himself
and especially to member of his com
pany.
Just then his daughter. Edwina. who
mad been sitting in a box, came hur.
riedly towards him.
-" Father she said. what is the mat
ter with you tonight? never saw
You play that scene so badly"
Gentlemen" said Mr.. skinner to his
listeners, does that answer the cues
tion?"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
Right of Way Grnntc1.

The Norfolk County Road Board. Mt -
meeting to-day at the courthouse
granted to the Norfolk street roi,wo,,
the right to extend it's tracks through
rocahontaS avenue. near Lamberts
Point. 1t is understood that the road
intends 10 build a loop miles in ,engtb
which viii take in all the territory nd.
J !i, 10 d.amDerts Point. All OF the
canontas avenue. through private
property.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
SIDE TRACKED.

There Is nothing like u good laugh to
dlspel dark Illusions and drive dull care
away. Now, if you will attend the
Academy on Thursday or Friday even
inss it is promised that you will spend
two and half hours Of hilarious en-
lovment in witnessing productio of
the comedy Side Tracked" Catchy
music. bright specialtes and ludicroue
situations. y matinee will be given
FRIDAY afternoon at $50 O'clock
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
DR.. wlSo Has Poor chance.
(Richmond Dispntch.)

II do not think there is the least like
lihood of Dr. Wise being successful in
his contest for the seat in Congress to
which Mr.. Young was elected by the
people of the Second District" said DR..
j. f. Bryant. of Southampton, at New
Ford's last night. Everybody expected
him to contest. 1t is a fact that Mr..
Young lacked only about 1900 votes of
getting as many as Wise and Holland,
the two Republican candidates. com
bined."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-10
SEABOARD AIR LINE
Interest unabated in Sale Of Big
System.
rs 10 Result ofCourt Pro-
cecdings Baltimore Capitalists
Began -FOUR or Inspection over
tho Road Yesterday.

There Is still great deal of interest
here in the deal to purchase the Sea-
BOARD Air Line and the action of the
courts in the suits and injunctions that
nave been instituted is watched for
with the keenest anxiety. There is, OF
course. q great deal of speculation as
TO the final result. but the concensus of
opinion is that the new syndicate, head
ed by Mr.. John Shelton Williams. of
richmond. will win out and the trans
Ter Will possibly be made shortly.