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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19
NEWS FROM RICHMOND AND OTHER PARTS OF VIRGIL

marriage OF Thomas Jones, rs. and Car
oline Belle Brown, 3D., colored. They
will wed Sunday.
Miss Frances Quimby left to-day for
short stay In Norfolk.
Principal w. c. Morton has engaged
seven new clocks for Suffolk High
school-one for each room.
The second german Of the season by
the Suffolk Cotillion Club will be given
next Thursday night.
MIR. and Mrs. 1. o. Hill returned TO-
day from Baltimore.
Mr.. L. w. Jordan's condition was
considered slightly more favorable to-
day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19
NEWPORT NEWS
IMPORTANT DECISION OF sECRE-
TAaY OF TREASURY.

a special from Washington says:
The Secretary of the Treasury. under
the authority contained in section 1905.
of the revised statutes. has designated
Newport News. Va, Swanton VT, and
San Dieago, Cal, as places at which
goods may be forwarded in transit
through the United States to and from
Canada.
The action OF the Secretary will, It
is thought, result in the development
of business and afford facilities which
have heretofore been lacking at the
ports designated, and where through
railroad connections have been estab-
lished with the British possessions.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NEWS
~ !oiTI5s OF INTEREST.
ss;ss Special To- irglnlan- piot.)
1Esan n al u N ov. S.--Isev. DR..
s ~ lkeriJ of alexandria, va. who has
The guest 81 his son. Rev w W.
keTs turned to his home last We'd
Biz sy,iSEa r: &. filler, the evangelist Of
~ Who has been holding
ssfEasst g nEs2 heressf ora the past two weeks
81 f3,e$ istian Church, has accom-
St9l tsned niue good a He mas overflow
anH ScpngTegati tons Sc
low made n flying visit
sss 70 Eden tom NJ c., this
lifeS Boy art of Washington. N.
s 15oa ne 8 been attending meeting
edmond, Va, re.
asd q this place this week, and is
Hests OF Nd RS M ary Boyart.
$tsss disc urduhart, of YSmfroik Va
sttssSal1sst Of her aunt. Mrs. Henry
Camp. lief Thursday last
Tome at Ai bian, Fla. 4
la51es VI Ga mn left yesterday for
< IS, TO 3 represent the Baptist
51 5enera1 "a ssociatio
81 IL; land sis Visiting
I4X84 ore. III fi.ff
4 ~ Me- hee Is attending the
b v Sonfs E.snce q Is patersburg
II afSer5 snent IT, a few days
q gtla tai his Week. 81
:asa gfit flo attended the
osl has returned
TO- las been yis-
nussfion COUNTY for
" ~ turned home. B.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19
A Sale of
Thanksgiving Linens.

whole story in Inconsistencies of extern
sve preparation brings to counters Thanksgiving
Table Linens of which we write-but to properly APP
preciate them-you must see tlen-dainty snowy
wheness from abroad and the prices are positively
pleasing-A hint
Linens. 7 wide the yard
In
Ilomstched match in all
Cloths, match
n are positively
enualed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19
A Sale of Black Crepons

Fashion has emphasized Black Dress Goods,
particularly the Crepon. Nothing wears better, or looks
better, is better and more dressy. Nothing is better
taste need be less expensive. We have all grades
and prices for this weeks callers but the prices we
quote here are worth particular attention
IN at $780, 500 sso5
Silk
good values All ~ inches wide staple possible
abledoube in
cbrutcd Gloves to
$500 par-every pair fitted suaraneed)
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19

Captain John Tate by Evan Bledsoe. in
Lee county, Va, was the killing of
Bledsoe by Howard Tate, the captains
son. Young Tate swore to avenge his
fathers death, and shot and killed
Bledsoe on sight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19
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|S'|O | [! / II! Q \
EgSnmItlssS Appointed to Consider Cons
PlaRzofs ministerial 1. Education 4! l'ii't m
I'M EARS; COLLECTIONS

IA Siis be i Of HIinistcrini students Mns
asisn & sIeadilyS Illuminating In
Z Is Ess sling Report OF WORK in tho
iSss III ON 81 = ilsion Fieid-C Cuba Divi-
,iea IsetWoen the son, hern 4 convon.
s i5 10 !, 4 d lhe Northern society.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19
MUSICAL CLUB.

There's going to be another club or
ganlzed In Suffolk. It's musical. All
persons interested in the organization
of chorus club are asked to meet in
Armory Hall at O'clock Monday even
Ing. The name OF the club will be de-
cided on Monday, when officers will be
chosen
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19
INSURANCE PAID.

Agent ]. Il. Deberry, OF the Pennsyl-
vonia Mutual Life Insurance Company,
to-day paid William Henry Matthias, Of
Drum Hill. n. c.. $4,000. That was the
amount OF insurance on the life Of his
son, Wallace II. Matthias.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19
PIER AND DRAW
SWAY DRAGGING.

Beginning with the draw-bent every
other lilc-bont slal! be sway-braccd. tho
timbcrs crossing on opposite sides of the
piles, being fastened to the cap and flush
with its end and inclined downward "a
liigh water on opposite pile. 1Gve bents
in by III in
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19

Mr.. r. L. Fields. of Franklin. Va.
was in Suffolk to-day.
Mcssrs. b. Henington. S. T. Warning
ton and w. N. Harrell, well-known
truckers of Lower Parish, were In Suf-
folk to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Huffman, OF New
port News, returned home to-day aft
or a visit to Suffolk.
y license was issued to-day for the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19
SAID IN TEW WORDS.

Rev. J. L. Love, who Is In North
Carolina, writes that his appointments
Sunday In Suffolk and Driver Will be
filled by himself or supply minister
County Clerk and Mrs. Robert r.
Smith left tonight for Baltimore, to
see Mrs. Smiths sister. who is III.
MIR. c. w. Campbell Of Richmond,
registered at the Commercial Hotel to-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19

by feet. dapned In. by IN. on chords.
Top rails an by in, meeting in hp-
Joint over posts Lower rail-, ~ In. by 5
in, Posts to be dapped one inch to re-
ceive it.
Double limo of rail on draw. Posts 4 in
by 2 in. by 4 feet, dapped one inch on
chords. Top rail in. by 3 in. meeting
in lap-joint over posts. Lower rail ! in.
by S in. Posts 10 be dapped one inch to
receive it.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-19

There will be four chords along length
Of bridge. 10S feet spaced as IN present
bridge. The chords will extend across al
at least two spaces. and break joints as
far as possible. Chords in. by Is In.
The times., 1899-05-17
A SCENE ON DEAD MANS ISLAND
A Dominion Lessee Arrested by Pro-
yInciaI Authorities

Vancouver B. c., May 16.-There was an
exciting time yesterday on Dead Mans
Island. which was reserved by the British
in 1860, owing to its commanding the en-
trance for a harbor. The legal authori-
ties are not sure whether this insignificant
piece of ground belongs to the British
government. the Canadian government, the
Province of British Columbia, or the cor
poration of Vancouver. All claim it and
hence the trouble.
W. E. Ludgate got lease from the Do,
minion government to the island for two
Chicago millionaires. He started with a
hundred men to build a mill. The city
arrested him for trespassing. He sub
mitted, but decided to try it again. When
liberated on bail he took 100 men over
again yesterday and started to work Lud-
gate was ordered off. but refused to go or
submit to arrest. When the provincial po-
lice laid hands on him he being a very
powerful man, knocked them down, but
he was overpowered, and irons put on him.
His workmen out of sympathy were pre-
pairing TO assist their boss. when Attorney
General Joe Martin declared ANY resist
ance to my authority and you are dead
men,"
The attorney general then read the riot
act twice. Ludgate was taken to jail,
handcuffed. He was offered liberation on
bail. but refused to give bail. Escorted
through the city by the police. the popuIace
cheered him. His lawyer. W. ]. Bowser.
convinced the court it was perilous for
the province to keep his client in irons
when he was acting on the authority of the
highest power in Canada. Ludgate was
then allowed his liberty Internationally.
The Dominion of Canada took no action to-
day. but telegram appeared in local
paper from Nanaimo Station that a Brit
ish gunboat was fastening to Vancouver.
This report was not confirmed.
The times., 1899-05-17
Forser La.icr to he E,trndI.ed.

The British Government yesterday noti-
fed the State Department that it would
consent to the surrender to the United
States of Marcus r. Lazier. who is wanted
for alleged forgeries committed in New
York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He has been
held in custody at Belleveille. Ontario.
The Government will turn him over TO the
authorities OF 0leen. y. Y. as the Cover
nor of New York applied first for his ex-
tradition. The other alleged offences were
committed at Sparkesville. Pa. and Ra-
VIENNA. Ohio. The State Department has
forwarded an application 10 the Canadian
Government, through the British Ambassa-
dor here, for the surrender of Morris
Sparks. wanted in Pennsylvania for en-
bezZlement
The times., 1899-05-17
THE LAUNCH OF THE COLUMBIA.
MIR. Iselin Decides That 1t VIII Take
Place June s.

New York, May &c. Oliver Iselln said
today that it had been definitely decided
TO launch the yacht Columbia, the new
cup defender. on June s. The hull of the
new yacht has been almost completed
within the past week and the only work
remaining to be done to the body of the
boat is the decking and finishing the in
terror of the hold AS it has been deter
mined to have the interior arrangements
of the cup defender just as simple as pos
sible, little time will be required to get
that part of the boat below decks in shape.
June s was named as the day for the
launching, in order that the old tradition
in regard to the new moon may be OBJ
served. The moon begins its first quarter
on the Sth of June, and as the yachtsmen
who are interested in the success of the
new defender want TO start with every
possible advantage that date was selected
for the launching. The steel mast which
is to be experimental with on the new rae
ing yacht has already reached the Here
shoff yard in Bristol. where the Columbia
is in course of construction.
The steel mast will be stepped as soon
after the yacht is launched as possible,
and if it is found to come up to the ex-
pectations of the designers Of the boats
1t will be used in place of the wooden one
which has also been prepared for the
racing boat in a Boston shipyard.
The times., 1899-05-17
TO CAMP AT VIRGINIA BEACH.
The Proposed Outing of the High
School Cadets.

The proposed three weeks outing of the
High School Cadets TO be enjoyed by a
selected regiment of the boys seems to
be assured Of success, and plans for the
trip are being rapidly pushed toward COM
pletion. The details are in charge of J..
Harry Bean, of the Eastern High School,
who is also a member of the District Ma
| tional Guard. Through his efforts tents
and the necessary equipments will be fur
nished by the Guard. A number of the
officers of the Guard will be in charge.
Capt George W. England will assume con-
| troll of the boys while in camp. assisted
by Captain Weaver of the Second Regi-
ment. The commissary department will
be looked after by Capt Thomas F. o'Neil,
while Lieut. Audiburn Ridgeway will take
| care of the sanitary arrangements.
The camp will be held for three weeks at
Virginia Beach and while II is desired that
the cadets have a good time, II is also
the intention of those having the affair in
charge to make it of practical value to the
boys. Light guard duties will be required
and thorough training given in exercises
which have never before been taken up
by the cadets in ordinary drills. The regi-
ment will be under the command of Lieut..
Col. Richard Evans of the Eastern Ches-
ter Graham has been elected major and
J. Harry Bean adjutant. The companies
will be commanded by their regular cap
tains. Captain Robertson, OF the Central,
will go as lieutenant colonel. The plan
is favored by the principals of the differ
ent schools. and 1t is expected that 1t
will be successful.
The financial part of the scheme is to be
looked after by committee from the vari-
GUS schools. Manager Luckett has offered
the free use of the Columbia Theatre for
the night OF June 16. end the Eastern
High School Dramatic Society has con-
sented to furnish an attraction for that
| date. The society will present The Ri
vals,'' and as its members are possessed
of considerable talent an excellent produc-
| tion will result. The play will be under
the management of Wallace Worsley.
Morgan Sherwood. of the National Thea
| tre has consented to act as stage man
ager. The cast will be composed entirely
Of students of the different high schools,
under the direction OF Mrs. Walton. who Is
at the head OF the physical culture de-
partment in the schools. 1t is expected
that mere than enough money to defray
the expenses of the Cadets outing will be
realized
The times., 1899-05-17
BROWN LOCATED HERE
But ESCAPES ARREST
ROsenstein's Murderer Found
Sleeping in a Barn.
The Police Notified, But Arrive on
the Scene Too Late.
Authorities Assumes IA Threat
eninE Attitude.

After eluding the vigilance of the Mont
gomery county authorities and the local
police since the commission of his crime.
Humphrey Brown, the murderer of Louis
Rosenstein, at Boyds. Md. on Saturday,
was located yesterday morning and had 1t
not been for the fear and lack of dis
cretion shown by the citizens in the neigh
borhood of the Rock Creek Cemetery, the
man would now be in custody. He was
caught in a barn near the cemetery by
residents of the neighborhood and made
deavoring to notify the police of his ap-
prehension. The police of the Eighth pre-
cinct responded to hurry message but
before the officers arrived at the place
where the man had been located he had
disappeared
The coralling of the man supposed to
be Brown was due to the citizens in the
neighborhood of the Rock Creek Cemetery,
as was also the fact that he escaped ar
rest. He was found sleeping in barn
yesterday morning A close examination
of the man developed that he answered
Browns description in every detail, and
there is little doubt of his identity. The
discoverers became satisfied that the mur-
derer was within reach and telephoned the
information to the police. Then they
scattered in all directions looking for aid
to capture the man and left no one to
watch the sleeper. In the mean time the
man awoke and found himself confronted
by several colored persons who told him
that the police were after him and that he
had better depart. He lost no time in
doing so, and when Sergeant Slattery and
the mounted policemen of the Eighth pre-
cinct arrived the man had fled. The police
investigated the matter and were greatly
disappointed that the informants had not
remained watching until help arrived. 1t
is understood that the man assumed such
a threatening attitude that the watchers
became frightened and fed.
The information that Brown had been
cornered occasioned considerable excite
ment at headquarters, The most exped-
itious plan of capture was at once put into
effect, and as the point where the mur-
derer had been located was in No. pre-
cinct the police there were at once COM
municated with and given instructions 10
proceed Immediately to the barn indi-
Gated. Sergeant Slattery and squad of
mounted men were at once detailed to ef-
feet the capture.
Later in the day Policeman Bremerman,
of the Eighth precinct, arrested William
Taylor and locked him up on suspicion of
being the murderer. The man admitted
that he had served a term in the Mary
land reformatory. and gave other infor-
nation purely circumstantial which en-
shrouded him with additional suspicion.
He answered in many details the descrip-
tion of Brown, and it was decided to send
him to headquarters. There. after an ex-
animation, the man was released, Inspec-
tor Boardman being satisfied of his in
nocence of the crime Of which he was sus-
pected.
The times., 1899-05-17
FIGHTING THE TRUSTS.
Attorney General Monnett, of Ohio
Before the Industrial Commission.


Frank S. Monnett, Attorney General OF
Ohio. gave the Industrial Commission the
! benefit of his experience in fighting trusts
in the courts of his State since he has
| occupied his present official position, in
his testimony before that body yesterday.
The testimony related principally to the
Standard Oil Company. although refer
ence was made to proceedings against the
nail trust, the cracker trust, the whisky
| trust. the brewing trust, the tin trust, and
the central passenger association.
Mr.. Monnett is decidedly against organi-
| cations to restrict competition, but be-
lieves that the easiest aud most effectual
| way to put stop to their Operations is by
enforcing strict laws against discrimina-
ton in rates by transportation companies.
Combinations which do not have this ad-
vantage, he says. rarely ever do any con-
siderable amount of harm. The advantage
which the Standard Oil Company had
gained and maintained over its competi-
tors had been done, in his opinion, solely
| through its power TO control transpoTta-
tion. In some instances this advantage
had amounted to a discrimination of at
least 400 per cent in favor OF the oil
trust.
Mr.. Monnett has given much attention
to State antitrust laws. and maintained
that the Ohio laws in this respect were
as good, if not better. than in the other
twenty-five States which have similar
laws.
Mr.. Monnett gave in detail the proceed
ings against each one of the trusts which
had been subjected to court proceedings
| in his State, and expressed the opinion
/ that the State would eventually triumph
| in its endeayors to control trusts.
The witness did not believe that public
| ownership of all public functions would
| be wise. and in support of this he called
| attention to the scramble for Office which
increase the number of Government en-
ployes from 5000 to 100000 would make
matters still worse in this respect.
Commissioner Kennedy asked the wit
ness whether, in his opinion, trusts. Ii
unchecked. would ultimately lead TO the
control OF the industries of the country by
few hundred or thousand men.
Mr.. Monnett replied that he thought the
republican form of Government under
which We live would make IL practically
impossible for such a point to be reached.
Even now. be said, the people are ripe
for a remedy, and as soon as correct
solution was found there would be no trou-
Bile in enforcing it. He thought the ex-
istence of the Industrial Commission was
an evidence of that fact, and said he had
no doubt they would do much toward put
ting the Legislators of the country In pos
session of facts which wonld lead to cor
rect legislation on this matter.
The times., 1899-05-17
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria. Va. May 16.-Governor j.
Hoge Tyler arrived here from Washington
shortly after noon today He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Tyler. the Misses Belle,
| and Lille Tyler, and DR.. Quessenberry,
member of the House of Delegates from
Caroline. It was the intention of the Gov
ernor to go to Mount Vernon from this
city on the regular express, but he reached
this city too late. The party subsequently
departed for Mount Vernon, in special
car, in charge of Conductor Vernon and
Motorman Hall, where the Governor at
tended the meeting of the board OF lady
regents. Messrs. Curry, Crockett, and
Fairfax. members of the Virginia board OF
visitors, were also at Mount Vernon today,
and inspected the buildings and grounds.
The visitors were handsomely entertained
by the ladies of the Mount Vernon Associa-
tion. Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Brent and Mr..
and Mrs G. C. Carlin were also at Mount
Vernon this afternoon and accompanied
Governor Tyler and family as far as Alex
andria The Governor returned to Wash
ington this evening and will remain in
that city until tomorrow.
The tenth annual council of the Episco-
pal Diocese of Virginia will assemble in
st. Paul's Church. Richmond. tomorrow.
The churches of this city will be repre-
ScuLtu IOiiOWS. SuIlol ShuiSh' ANS'.
Bergman Green and L. NJ. Blackford. st.
Paul's Church. Rev. P. P. Phillips and j.
C. Milburn: Grace Church. Rev. C. E. Ball
and Charles King. The Theological Semi
nary and the Episcopal High School, near
this city. are the two principal educational
institutions under the church's care.
Howard Griffin and Collins Lucas. two
Washington colored men. were arrested in
this city this evening for selling fish with
out a license.
The printing of the ballots to be used in
the election on May % has been completed.
The electoral board Will on Monday night
next hold a meeting and make the final
arrangements for the approaching contest.
The schooner Grace Bennett arrived here
today with 944900 shingles from New
berne, n. C. This is the largest load Of
shingles that ever reached this port.
Henry Stevens, colored, was fined in the
police court this morning for having as
saulted Edward Ware.
A meeting of the Third Ward Republican
Club has been called for Monday night
next at the old county courthouse in North
Columbus Street.
Capt James Z. King, of the Alexandria
Light Infantry, has enrolled forty names
for enlistment in the State militia AS
soon as the requisite number is obtained
meeting of the company will be called
and the list will be forwarded to Rich
mond. Much interest is being manifested
in the movement and it is thought that as
soon as the company is recognized as a
part Of the State militia an effort will be
made to raise the necessary funds for i'm
proving the armory in South Royal Street.
Many members of Alexandria and George
Mason Councils, Royal Arcanum. will ac-
company the supreme council on an eN-
cursion to River View tomorrow night
rendered by the grand council and subor-
dinate councils of the District of Columbia.
The boat bearing the excursion party will
leave this city at 7:30 o'clock.
The times., 1899-05-17
KILLED HIS BRoTHER-IN-LAW.
A Tragedy Brought on by Pretty
But Frnil Wife.

Williamsburg. Mo-, May IA tele-
phone message from Greenville states that
H. NJ. Holiday, president and general
manager of the Holiday Coal and Lumber
Company, and also OF the Greenville and
South Eastern Railway. was shot and
killed by his brother-in-law, NJ. A. John
son, early yesterday morning. Johnson
says he found Holiday with Mrs. Johnson
in her bedroom. Johnson pulled his re-
volver and fired three shots, any one OF
which would have proved fatal. The dead
man was one of the leading capitalists of
southern Missouri, having accumulated
fortune of over half a million dollars by
his own efforts. He was about fifty years
OF age. Mrs. Johnson. the woman in the
case, is noted for her beauty and is con-
siderably younger than Mr.. Holiday.
After the shooting johnson surrendered
to the sheriff.