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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22
JACOB vANpERBEcK DEAD.

After n brief but painful illness Mr..
Jacob u. Vanderbecl1 formerly of Hills:
calcrTcrgen county. N. j., died at his
residence. 4S2 Lincoln street, shortly
the Goth year OF his age. Mr.. Wander
beck had only been resident among
us two years, and during that
period drew to him n host of stanneh
friends. who regret his sad demise The
deceased leaves nm invalid wife and
several grown children. Mr.. C. s. VIM
.aerbcck. gunner United States Navy
being one of his sons. Tho remains will
be Inferred tomorrow afternoon In Oak
Grove Cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22
PROBABLY HURT INTERNALLY.

Last night about S:15 o'clock young
man named Harrcll. son of Mrs. NJ. S.
Harrell. corner of Fifth and Randolph
streets. had n severe fall. He and an
other young man boarded a. Port Nor
folk car at the corner mentioned. and
when the car was going at a rapid rate
either fell or jumped off. He fell with
considerable force in the middle OF the
street and laid there for several min
mies crying. The motorman stopped
the car. and he, with The conductor.
went back and picked the boy UP and
carried him in the house. 1t was first
thought that one OF his legs was broken,
hut this was found not to be true. But
it Is believed that he is Injured in
ternally.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22
A Homo Tor Ynu.

We will buy you a lot, build you a
house and let you pay rent unit you
pay for it, and then we will give you a
clear deed to the property. Do you
know any easier way to get home
when you haven't the cash to pay for
one? All we require is small cash
payment as earnest money. Call and
find out what we are doing It cost Won
nothing to inquire. The Seaboard Real
Estate Co., 214 High street, up stairs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22
SPECIAL, SALE

Mr.. John A. Morris tells you In an
advertisement that he has placed on
his counters this week n special line of
overcoats that he will offer for special
prices. much lower than they have ever
been sold. See list of prices. At this
sale two lines of all-wool mems suits,
of first-class style and make, will be for
sale. If you are not satisfied your
money will be refunded
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22
A CHANCE FOR YOU

Would you like to own home. but
haven't the cash money to pay for
one II this be the case we can furnish
you one for the money you are pay
ing out In rent every month. We have
lots for sale in Park View, Port Nor
folk. Primers Point. Cottage Place,
Prentis Place, on easy terms. The
Seaboard Real Estate Co., PA High
street Upstairs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22
ELECTION OF STEWARDS.

The Board of Stewards of Owens Me-
mortal NJ. T., Church met Monday night
and elected the following onicers A.
w. Moore, president; Charles J. Garris,
financial secretary; John McWilliams,
recording secretary; Captain a. ID. Nor
gan, treasurer. The board meets weekly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22
DISTINGUISHED MASON HERE.

Past Grand Master w. r. Singleton,
secretary of the Grand Lodge. A. r.
and \. NJ, of the District of Columbia,
is visiting relatives in this city and
Norfolk. Mr.. Singleton, who has pass
cd his S1st birthday, will be remembers
ed by n number OF our oldest citizens
as gentleman of many sterling quail
ties and a most genial companion. IIe
was some years ago n resident of this
place. and there are to be seen at this
day a number OF buildings which he de-
siGned-among them the Ocean House
and urt-house.
Mr.. Singleton has devoted much of
his time 10 the study of Masonry, and
IN the capacity of Grand Secretary, has
quarters in the Masonic Temple.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22
PLAY NoRroLK NEXT SATURDAY.

PLAY NORFOLK NEXT SATURDAY.
The Junior Football Team will go to
Norfolk next Saturday, where they
will again play the Norfolk High
School, whom they defeated at Column
bia Park the Sd instant, by score
of IL to 0.
The Juniors have gathered together
an exceptionally good team this season,
and though much lighter than the
High School team yet by their very
clean team work have been successful
in every game they have played. AS
there will be no game in Portsmouth
on that day, it is likely that they will
carry a good many rooters over with
them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22
Cnpr,u,aI,..e.

I Never dlsappoints. Cures NIL aches
Headaches. La Grippe Aches-Rh
I paatto Pains etc, 16o. and $50,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22
YOU Can find
1T RIGHT HERE:
II You Are Looking for the Latest
News in Brief.
Personal AND GENERAL

A Column of Condemned News or nm
InterestinE nature Concernins
tho movements of People Yon
Know md Have Hoard of-NIueh
Information In Little space Conn
piled for Those 10 Whon, /" rime IL
money! aud who Eujoy Nowspa.
per snap shots.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22

EVENTS TO-DAY.
James Monroe Council, No. 154s, r. A,
Knights Of Columbus, Insurance.
Gamma Conclave, No. g. I. o. II.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-22

We keep every shape OF collars. Let
us sell you your collars. Chas. r. Wei.
ton q Co.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-03-18

Fashion has issued a decree that the
up.to-date bodice shall button up the
back. What woman or girl gazing on
this latest creation of the modiste will
not in fancy, afterward in reality, I'M
dergo all the tortures and gymnastic
contortions of her early childhood.
when her poor little arms had to climb
up half way, then down the other half
in the agony of getting her waist prop
erly buttoned behind? The new bodice
is freakish enough to satisfy Dame
Fashion for once, but, not content with
turning waistdown hindside foremost,
she must do the same thing with the
new skirt, and the edct has gone forth
that this must be buttoned in front.
This new skirt is cut to fit skin-tight
over the hips and down to the knees,
faring greatly from there down in
Spanish fiounce style. 1t may be fast
ened in three ways-either buttoned
down the front to the faring flounce
or buttoned down the entire length Of
the left side seam, or else half way
down on both side seams, after the
fashion of golf or bicy cling skirts.--
n. Y. Herald.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-03-18
Is that why Mr.. Parry has been urging

Is that why Mr.. Parry has been urging
him all day to come up to Cimarron?"
"He-he. too-he has been wiring for
Randy" she faltered. her eyes big
with some new dread. did he 60?
Has he gomez"
"He couldn't go, Mrs. McLane. He
was sent in pursuit of Mexican rufflans
last night, and was shot and severely
wounded in the fight tAis morning.
Look! They're bringing him in now"
Aud for the second time within the
week Fanny McLane went senseless in
second, limp and nerveless heap
upon the floor. They had to carry her
to her room, and Grafton was the bur-
den bearer; and then, having laid her
upon her bed, and while the women
were busting about with the usual
restoratives, he stopped one moment be-
fore her profusely Uttered toilet table.
A little case, half hidden among the
mess, unerringly caught his eye. He
took it, touched the spring, gave one
quick glance at the dainty, delicate in
struments and phials inside, and re-
plnced it, with the quiet remark: 81
thought So"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-03-18
WHEN SORROW CAME.

When sorrow came. did NOT look
For any visitor that day,
But In beside the ingle-nook
She slipped in calm. familiar way.
AS one, dear and privileged guest,
Who pushes wide door ajar.
And. seeking only friendly rest,
Sits down where all the kindred are.
And first surprised, scarcely knew
A word to greet the stranger face:
There crept numbing shadow through
The brightness of my dwelling place.
SO dumb her lips, so yelled her eyes,
So chill the hand in mine she laid,
The sunshine vanished from the skies,
And In the cloud linelt, afraid.
But sorrow stayed, until heard.
In that pushed silence round her drawn,
Voices more sweet than song Of bird,
The tender tones of loved ones gone.
And floating from the silvern shore,
Whereon the ransomed walk serene,
Came watts of fragrance blown before
The angels as they hither lean.
Then, swift TRANSPORTED, sorrow turned.
Her look was wonderful to see;
My very soul within me burned,
For Love in sorrow died for me.
And Love appoints my sorrow still,
And sacramento cups are poured
Where and sorrow, If God will,
Meet and hold tryst with my dear Lord.
Margaret e. Sangster. in Congregation
aiist tt s
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-03-18
BROWNS GIFT.
He Presents His Church with = Bap
tIsmaI Tank That He Had
PurlOined.

Mr.. Smith is an eastern man who
owns some property in and near Chi
cage. His name is not Smith, by the
way, but it is best it should be given
as that, as this is true story, and
the publication of real names might
lead to a riot. Among Smiths hold
ings is house on the extreme South
side, away out beyond the waterworks
district. For couple of years after
Smith got possession of it the house
stood empty, and the agent informed
the owner he could not rent ii until it
was modernized with water supply.
Then Mr.. Smith spent several hundred
dollars in piping the building and
supplying it with large oaken tank
or reservoir on the roof. This done,
a tenant was readily obtained, and for
some time the house was occupied by
Mr.. Brown (another fictitious name),
who paid his rent promptly, and con-
tributed literally to the support of the
local Baptist church.
There came time when Brown
moved out, and the agent was surprised
one day when Smith, the owner, walked
in upon him. Smith was in an indig-
nant mood. He had been down to in
spect his property, and the tank was
gone.
THAT'S queer" said the agent. II
don't see how such big tank could
have been taken off the roof of the
house without attracting attention, and
/ can't see how ii could be put to any
use that would pay person to steal it..
With the city water service being ex-
tended out there no house-owner would
care to buy it. and it certainly would
be too expensive for fire wood if the
thief counted his time worth any
thing"
The next day being Sunday, Mr..
Smith, who is also good Baptist. went
into the local church near his old home,
and heard the preacher announce to the
congregation that through the gener-
osity of Mr.. Brown, who had just sailed
for Europe, the church had been sup
piled with a capacious baptismal tank.
Respecting Mr.. Browns wishes, y
said the preacher, II have kept the
matter quiet. and had the tank put i'll
place. 1t will be used this morning for
the first time in the baptism of"
When the baptismal ceremony took
place Mr.. Smith went forward with 9th
ers to the edge Of the tank. The subse-
auent proceedings had little interest
tor him. The tank was the missing
water reservoir from the roof of his
house, which had been donated to the
church by Brown.
"What bothers me-" said Smith, in re-
lating the incident, "is whether bap-
tism is effective when performed in a
stolen tank. If it is, don't wish to dis
turb the church in its possession. If
It's not, then I've got disagreeable
duty to perform. But what do you
think of Brown, anyway?'-Chicago
Inter Ocean,.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-03-18
A LAWYERS ZEAL,
Regretted His Client Had Not been
Struck by Trolley Car.

A Brooklyn man who had the mis-
fortune to break his arm by tripping
over curbstone and falling upon the
limb, consulted leading lawyer Of
that borough to see if he'could not re-
cover damages from the city for the
accident. The lawyer heard the de-
tails, and then said:
81 do not think there is any law
by which man could recover damages
for not lifting his foot high enough.
In recent case contractor had lift
ed fagstone on the sidewalk and
turned it over, leaving hole where it
had been originally, and double thick
ness of stone where it rested.
"a woman came along, stepped in
the hole. fell, and broke her leg. She
sued the contractor and received ver-
dict of $1,000 damages, but he appealed,
and the appellate court reversed the
verdict on the ground that she should
have looked where she was stepping"
The client said that he thought the
curbstone was too high. but the law
yer replied that he did not know Of any
law that regulated the height of a
curbstone. Then the man of law got
warmed up to the subject and said:
snow, if you had only been hit by a
trolley car. we could have got good
verdict against the company. I have
just recovered verdict for woman
who had both legs broken by being run
over by trolley car. 1t is pity that
you were not hurt that way"
Then as he bowed his astonished eli.
ent out of the office, he said:
Nov, remember, next time you get
hit by trolley earn. Y. Times.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-03-18
CHAPTER XIV.

But Grafton had graver work ahead,
and it was close at hand. Punctilious
soldier that he was, he would leave no
loophole for the possible criticism of a
superior. Hurriedly writing few lines
to Col. Buxton notifying him that the
wagon bringing Merriam was now close
to the garrison, and that, as arranged
between them, he would meet it a the
gate, he sent the note by his servant and
FASTENED up the row to THE angle
formed by the south and west fronts,
where an opening had been left in the
fence for the convenience of riding
parties; and it was through this gap
that poor Randy was presently trundled
and then down along the line to his own
doorway. By this time the pain in his
strained and stiffened leg was intense.
while the arm, hurriedly but skillfully
dressed when far afield, was troubling
him but little. His one thought all the
way had been for Florence. He had in
sisted on scribbling her little note be-
fore they reached the Santa Clara, just
TO tell he was all right; that there
was nothing to worry about, and all he
needed was a few days of her nursing.
The decor gave it to one of the men and
gravely babe him ride ahead and give it
to Mrs. Merriam, and the trooper had
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-03-18
He Did Not See Them.

A story is told of certain politician
whose education was somewhat defect
i've, and who, in particular, was not a
"born speller." He became prominent,
and his correspondence, therefore, took
on certain Importance.
One day particular friend came to
him and said: Look here, William;
you must have secretary write your
letters, and never undertake to write
any yourself
"Why?" asked the public man.
Because people are laughing at your
letters, and they will do you harm"
why do they laugh at them?" in
establishment.
Because you make so many mistakes
in spelling"
Mistakes in spelling?" exclaimed the
great man, nonsense! l read my let.
tiers all over after l write them, and ]
never fiud a misspelled world"
He had not yet learned that, although
to a certain extent man may safely be
"a law unto himself" no one can be a
dictionary unto himself.-Youth's Com
banion.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-03-18
An Army Wife.
BY CAPTAIN CHARLES KING.
Copyrighted, 1896. by F. Tennyson NeeIy.l
SYNOPSIS.


Chapter I.-Fannie McLane. young
widow. is invited to visit the Graftons
at Fort Sedgwick. Her sister tries toadis-
suade her. as Randolph Merriam (whom
she had Tilted for old McLane) and his bride
are stationed there.
Chapter II.-Fannie McLane's wedding
causes family feeling. A few months later
she, while travelling with her husband.
meets Merriam on his wedding trip.
Chapter III.-Some time previous to this
Merriam had gone on a government sur
vey, fallen i'll. and had been nursed by Mrs.
Tremane and daughter Florence. hasty
note from Mrs. McLane's stepson takes
him to the plains.
Chapter IV.-Young McI.ane dictates to
Merriam a dying message, which is sent
to Parry Ia young Chicago lawyer and
brother-in-law Of Mrs. McLane) Reply
causes Merriam to swoon. He is taken to
the Tremaine's; calls for Florence.
Chapter V. - Engagement of Florence
Tremaine to Merriam Is announced; we'd
ding shortly follows.
Chapter VIM. McLane is mysterious
iy shot in San Francisco. Merriam is
greatly excited when he reads account in
papers. While still in mourning Mrs. Nc
Lane prepares to visit Fort Sedgwick.
Chapter VII.-Mrs. McLane arrives at
the fort. Merriam is startled at the news,
and he and his wife absent themselves
from the formal hop that evening.
Chapter VIII.-Mr. and Mrs. Merriam
pay their respects to the widow on an
evening when she would be sure to have
many other callers. When the call is
returned Merriam is away, and his wife
pleads illness as excuse for not seeing
her. Mrs. McLane receives telegram: "Ar-
rested, Chicago. Your uncle stricken-par-
alysis. You will be summoned. Secure
papers, otherwise lose everything C. M"
She faints and is revived with difficulty.
Chapter IX.-Mrs. McLane desires to see
Merriam. Grafton persuades him to go,
but the widow postpones the meeting till
next noon.
Chapter X.-Florence learns Merriam
has been to see Mrs. McLane, and in a
storm of passion will not allow him to ex-
plain. Shortly after Merriam is intercepted
by Fannie McLane as he is passing through
Grafton's yard. Florence witnesses the
meeting, which she supposes has been pre-
arranged.
Chapter XI.--Mrs. McLane begs Merriam
for papers given him by her stepson, but
which he tells her were all forwarded to
Parry. Merriam Is seriously wounded In
fight with greasers.
Chapter XII-Florence, in her deep dis.
appointment, leaves her home in the night
for her fathers house at the cantonment
Grafton next morning learns of Florence's
light.
Chapter XIIi.-Meantime rioting strikers
at Cimarron Junction had got wind of the
coming of troops and had sought to block
the way by wrecking a freight caboose II
Calamos Gorge. Everyone knew trouble
would end the moment the Rif1ers got to
the scene of the strike, but what might
happen In the meantime?
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-03-18

not retake their seats, for trumpeter
w2s sounding stable call, and Whitta-
kel murmured with telling effect:
you never come now until you know
we have to go;" and there was slow
and somewhat reluctant start, the rival
subs hanging on to the last. Grafton,
usually the promptest of troop leaders,
went as far as his gate only and there
said in low tone 10 his own subaltern:
Tell Col. Buxton | am detained a few
minutes on important personal bust
ness" and let the group go sauntering
out into the sunshine without him. The
band was gayly crashing through the
spirited measures of the Liberty Bell"
Maj. Freeman, straddling down the row
in chase of the troop officers. glanced
up and smiled and waved his hard.
THE Rif1ers put a head on that CHM
arron strike in short order, didn't
they?" said he. THE news has Just
come-trains running tomorrow"
Out on the sunlit mesa mile away a
dusty little cortege came slowly, weari-
ly trooping homeward, bearing a
wounded officer to the longed-for shell
ter of his home; and Grafton, with still
another of those fateful brown en-
velopes in his hand. bent over and in
terrupted the lovely widow in the midst
of her animated chat with the ladies
from next door.
Pardon me one minute, Mrs. Nc
Lane" he said. ''Some rather urgent
dispatches came while you were Sleep
ing, and this has just reached me. If
you can spare moment to glance over
them will have the answers sent.
Suppose we step inside"
1t was wonderful with what sudden
ness gladness and gayety would vanish
| from her eyes, leaving there only a
hunted, haggard look; so, too, in the
lines about the sensitive mouth; yet
the soft, creamy tint of the fair skin re-
manned unchanged, as did the gentle
color. Mutely she arose and followed
him. and, the parlor being in the shade
and too near the party on the porch, he
led on to the bright dining-room whose
windows commanded view of the sun
| shiny mesa. There he turned.
"Mr. Parry wires me that he had ex-
! pected you in Denver three days ago,
and that your affairs demand that you
should go thther the moment the road
is open-whch will be tomorrow. He
says he has vainly tried to get an an
swer to his letters to you, and that no
reply came to his dispatches. Can be
of any service. Mrs. McLane? This
seems most urgent, and, pardon me,
believe it my duty to point out to you
that your friends are rendered power
less by your own neglect to act"
81 did try" she faltered. II had to
see Mr.. Merriam" She made a piteous
picture, looking up there into his stern
soldierly face.
"But. pardon me again, cannot see
knowing nothing of the nature of thi:
litigation, what Mr.. Merriam has tt
do with it. Is his testimony necessary
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-03-18
duly handed ii in at the door, where

duly handed II in at the door. where
Hop Ling received it with his custom
airy grin. and slowed it away on the
mantel in the now deserted parlor
where notes and cards had generally
been displayed for the eyes of the young
mistress.
And now as they neared the familiar
spot, poor Randy would sit up. 1t
would never do TO come before her eyes
Frustrated as though sorely hurt. Any
thing to spare her needless shock or
worry. He even essayed semi jocular
'how are you, old man?" as he caught
sight of Grafton, and tried smile and
wave of his hand to the ladies who ap-
peared on the southernmost porch of
the infantry lines.
"Why. you look as though you'd had
worse tussle than |, captain" he
laughed painfully, as he held out his
hand. How is Florence? 1t hasn't
frightened her much, has it? l hope
Mrs. Haynes been with her."
shes been good deal troubled. of
course" answered Grafton, gravely,
"but-but Mrs. Hayne is-bringing her
round all right. think. How are you.
old man? You did have ride!"
But now Randy was peering out along
the row-their own row. Women were
to be seen here and there along the
verandas, gazing sympathetically
toward the slowly moving party. but
no feminine form was visible on the
piazza of his little home.
Better lie back. Mr.. Merriam" urged
the doctor. "Try to make him do So"
he murmured to Grafton. We've got
to get him'quiet in his room before we
let him know anything" Already the
anxious young physician had been tod
that Mrs. Merriam was probably so
miles away. and his soul was wrung al
the thought of what that would mean
to his patient.
"Yes, lie down, Randy, till we get YOU
indoors" urged Grafton. We've had
to put up game on Mrs. Randy GOD
forgive me the lie" he prayed. know.
ing how anxious you were and we were
lest she should be shocked, we-kept
her away. Mrs. Hayne and DR.. Gould
are looking out for her. She's not to be
allowed to come near you till we get
you safe and sound and bathed and all
fixed up in bed. Of course we know
now, Randy-we didn't before, but Mrs
Hayne had to tell my wife how careful
we have to be of her-now. and really,
old boy, she oughtn't to see you till
you're washed and dressed. You looI
tough, Randy"
And though the face he longed to see
as they bore him up the steps was miles
and miles away. Merriam stifed his own
disappointment and bravely thanked
them. "God bless you and Mrs. Graf
ton! That was indeed thoughtful of
you, old boy" he gasped, for pain was
wrenching him, and he gave long, long
sigh of relief when at last he was lifted
from the stretcher to bed in the spare
room.
But that sigh was faint whisper as
compared with the long, long breath
that Grafton drew, as he sat him down
in the adjoining room and mopped his
streaming forehead.
tTo BE Continued