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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
A DARING ROBBERY.
MIR. AND MRS. TANKARD LOSE
SIN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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EXmore. Va. Feb. 3.-On January "a.
MIR. j. w. Tankard and wife, an aged
couple. aged respectively 81 and IS
years. residing near Exmore. Va. wee
The victims of Il bold and successful
robbery
Mr.. and Mrs. Tankard were in good
circumstances and kept in an old-fash-
ioned secretary bonds and money to
the value of about $4,000 On the morn
ing of January 25th, Mr.. Tankard dis
covered that he had been robbed by
some one. who broke the receptacle
open and removed its contents.
Detective Bradford. of Norfolk, was
summoned by telegraph. responded
promptly and undertook TO worl, tho
case up. lnasmuch as only one person
outside of the family was familiar with
the premises and had knowledge of de-
tails of the robbery. as was believed.
suspicion was directed toward her. one
katharine Bundick. With the assist
ancc of Constable Winder of North
anpton county, Mr.. Bradford arrested
the woman. 1t was developed in her
examination that other probably had
knowledge of the robbery to the cX-
tent of completely. Proceeding along
this line. Robert Bur lick. John Gary,
Peter Curtis and Da i Curtis, all col
ored, were arrested.
The detective charged Bundick and
his wife with the robbery and the 9th
ers were held as accomplces When
l3undick's house and premises were
searched articles of household utility
which had been taken from the Tank
ard home. were found. At the prelm-
mary hearing the evidence was deem
ed sufficient to hold them for the grand
jury. they were placed in Jail ut East
vile. in default OF $1,000 bail each. The
trial Will take place at the March term.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
navy yard. Fort Monroe, and other
points of interest. historical and other
wise, is pointed out
THE HEALTH OFFICER.


wise, is pointed out.
THE HEALTH OFFICER.
Two delegations OF Newport News
day to advocate the claims of GER
tain candidates for the position of
pealth Officer of that port
The first was composed of friends of
DR.. Hobson. Later DR.. Cooper's friends
presented the claims of their cardi-
dates. The appointment will be made
tomorrow or Monday.
BACK TO UTAH.
Sheriff John F. Howells, OF Salt Lake
city. Utah. was Al the Governors office
to-day with requisition papers for A.
NJ. Cary, who is wanted in that city
Tor forgery. Indeed. he is wanted for
many forgeries, having operated very
extensively in the West. Cary has just
oeen pardoned from the Richmond Jail
by Governor Tyler. where he was serv-
ing a term for passing Il bad check. He
VIII nave to undergo n surgical opera
tion, and the Governor pardoned him,
oeIore he is put on trial in Utah.
MADE ASSISTANT ATTORNEY
United States District Attorney Ed
gar Allan has received official notifica-
tioh OF the appointment of Mr.. r. G. Dc
Jarnette as his assistant. He succeeds
-Ai. ~ iNtiiu w cllOEu. Inc appoint
ment of Mr.. De Jarnette is very dis
tasteful TO Mr. Allan. 1t is not at all
popular with the Republican leaders or
the rank and file. The appointment of
MI. Allan gave general satisfaction.
a LEADING CASE.
The brief OF Henry * Williams. coun-
sci for appellant has been filed in the
United States Circuit Court of Ap-
peals in the case of the George NJ
West Company, and the case will be
argued during the term this month
This will be n leading case that will be
used as n precedent. as it involves sew
eral novel questions.
BROKE Ills LEG.
Mr.. Henry Flegcnheimer slipped upon
the Ice near Main and Ninth streets
last evening shortly before o'clock
and broke one of the bones in his right
leg. just above the ankle. The broken
member was set to-day, and the injured
gentleman was very We'll Mr. Flegen-
heimer is an official in the IIeptasophs
order and was preparing to go to
Hampton In the interest Of that organ
ization when the accident occurred
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04

and put the fire out before 1t had
gained much Roadway.
SALE OH SAW ALL nn.,nr,,,r,,,

and put the fire out before It had
gained much Roadway.
SALE OF SAW MILL PROPERTY.
Attorney James l.. McLemore. trus-
zee. has an ad. beginning in this issue.
IN winch lie announces the sale next
thursday, at Tunis, y. c.. of IL lot of
property. including a mill site. plant.
building, machinery. etc. Read wha;
AFTER MUCH TROUBLE.
Private John Clark. of Smithiield. who
enlisted in Company G., Suffolk. after
oeing in camp eight months. five of
oeen discharged. The first discharge
was improperly made out and the sec
ohu was missent. He Is now thankful
10 be home again.
FEWER THAN EXPECTED.
DR.. Wise didn't have as many deposit
lions at Holland as his attorneys ex-
pec;ed. They finished up there to-day.
having examined something less than
iitteen' about fifty i'll all Tomorrow
.ne court viii take rest. They start
Ill Monday at Whalcyville.
MIR. NAUGHN'S FUNERAL.
The funeral of the late John II.
vaughn TOOK place to-day at Elwood
lie was buried there. n lot of persons
attended. including several from SUI
folk.
SCATTERING NEWS.
Harper & West have paid James
Brittain $50 To settle the loss on n
kitchen recently burned.
~. IL. Folk has retired from the firm
Vi FOLK Bros, coal dealers.
me people around Airfield have suf-
Tered much of late from grip, in some
cases whole families being affected n,
once.
Miss Ollie Beale is at Chuckatuc,,
where she is the guest of the Misses
Ramsey.
Miss Lizzie Booker has returned from
visit to Norfolk
DR.. w. d. Wood has nearly recovered
from his late illness.
Mr.. Charles j. V. Crane. of Atlanta.
Ga. arrived to-day to visit friends in
Suffolk. -
Contractors near Myrtle are cutting
nickory and walnut for shipment Ia
Richmond. ~
There has been n bad epidemic OF
measles in some parts of Southampton
county. Part of the schools have closed
on account of the disease.
Mr.. c. w. Todd. of Norfolk. was reg.
lstered at the Commercial Hotel to-day
Mrs. j. l.. Booker is recovering from
lengthy illness.
Mr. w. 7. Broome. of Richmond &c
IN SUFFOLK on insurance business
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04

The trouble lies in the fact that too few
women enjoy perfect health and strength
of the special womauly organism A w0m-
an who is not we'll and strong locally can
not enjoy good general health. Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription cures all weakness
and disease of the delicate and important
organs concerned i'll wifehood and mother
hood. 1t is the most perfect and scientific
remedy ever devised for the peculiar all
inents of women. 1t restores womanly
power, strength and virilty. II tones and
builds up the nerves which have been shat
tered by suffering aud disease II corrccts
all Irregularities and arrangements and
stops exhausting drains. IL restores weak.
nervous invalds to perfect health. 1t is
intended for this ono class of disorders and
is good for no other. 1t is the discovery of
d.. K. Y. Pierce, for thirty years chief con
sulting physician torthc Iuvalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, =. y. No
other known medicine can take its place
e have been troubled with female weakness
that my physician called catarrh of the womb
writes Miss Team Conner. Of Catfish. Clarion Co.
Pa. II dootored for 1t and did not get better.
a, last commenced taking DR.. Picrce's Favoritc
Prescription. got better right along and when
l had taken four bottles was cured. l recon.
mcnded the Favori,c Prescription to q friend
of mine. She has been using ii and thinks il
is wonderful"
Constipation is little illness that If
neglected builds big one. DR. Pierce S
Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. One
little Pellet " is gentle laxative and two
q mild cathartic. They never grippe.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
BUILT BY LUCKY BALDWIN.
SONIE INTERESTING STORIES
ABOUT THE FAMOUS HOTEL.


ABOUT THE FAMOUS HOTEL.
(From the Chicago News.)
The Baldwin Hotel. like the Palace
was one of the many projects that were
carried out by those who made fortunes
during the great bonanza days OF the
early '70s. says the San Francisco
Chronicle. The building of the Bald
win was contemporancous with the
erection of the Palace. the latter going
up to its massive dimensions under the
direction Of the late William c. Ralston
and the former under the eye of Il. j.
Baldwin.
1t was in the early part OF 1872 that
Lucky Baldwin. with a view to plac-
ing on Market street what he declared
would. from an architectural point of
view. be one of the finest buildings of
the zine. set about to find a site upon
which To erect the building which. after
being opened as hotel. became world
renowned. After Il long survey of what
be thought would be Il suitable site he
selected part of what at one time in
the history of san Francisco was known
as ST. AIMS Valley. In fact. Ii was the
eastern boundary OF the valley, and for
many years on the opposite side, on
which stands the St. AIMS building.
there was Il nursery from which thou
fashionable people OF the city. He Sc
lected the ground on the east side of
Powell street. running eastward to
where now stands the Baldwin annex
taking in the entire frontage on Powell
and on Market and Ellis streets The
site was covered with several frame
structures that were hurriedly erected
when the people. after the breaking out
of the war of the rebellion. commenced
To desert Kearney and Montgomery
streets north of California and also the
cross streets.
HIS SUPERB LUCK
Mr.. Baldwin. with that luck which
was proverbial with him. and which
won for him the sobriquet by which
he is known all over the land. pur-
chased piece after piece and secured
much OF the property a what was then
considered reasonable figures. for at
that time there We're but few who
even dreamed that Market street would
become the great thoroughfare it has
since.
In 1878 he served notice on all the
tenants 10 vacatc. and then one by
one the old structures came down The
only ones saved were the more preten-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
SALARIES OF RULERS.
Prince of Wales. the Kaiser. the Gear
and Others.

The Prince OF Wales, says an ex-l
change. gets 100000 a year for the
labors of being heir apparent.
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland re-
ceives 100000 for his services and ex-
penses
The German Emperor receives about
100000 L year. besides the large reve-
nue. from estates belonging personally
10 the royal family.
Though the United States is such s.
wealthy nation our President receives
the small salary of $4,000 q year, and
till 1873 1t was but $4,000.
The Car OF Russia owns in fee sim
pie 100000 square miles of cultivated
land and has an income of S12. 900. 900,
although. as he is n despot. he can
command the resources of the whole
nation.
The British Government pays the
royal family of England $4,000. 900 every
Year. and of this the Queen receives
nearly $2.0oo.000. besides her $3.50, 900 in-
come from the Duchy of Lancaster.
The President Of France receives
100000 Il year-a large salary, when 1t
is remembered that the government is
struggling under n debt of $4,000. 900. 900.
which is the largest debt ever incurred
by any nation.
II little Alfonso of Spain saves as he
should he Will be one OF the richest
monarchs of Europe when he comes of
age, as the government allows him
$i,ouo,oO0 year. besides 100000 addi-
tional for family expenses.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
Reilerin six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
II is n great surprise on account OF its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder. Kidneys and back. in male
or female. Relieves retention OF water
almost Immediately. II you want
quick relief and cure this is the rem
cdy. Sold by Wake Il Martin, drug
sists, los Water street. Norfolk. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

w GODDARD Il ELAN Insurance
W Agents suffolk Va, are selling a
policy for one dollar year that pays five
typhoid. scarlet or typhus fever, small
poX. Asiatic cholera. varoloid diph,hcrIa
or measels. All persons over eighteen
years of axe can get them. Not more
than ten policies sold to one person.
ja2G-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04

tious buildings. and they were moved
westward by the owner. who located
them on other properties owned by
him. Then commenced the work of
clearing the ground for the foundation.
and in the removal of the sandy soil
there was encountered n spring. which
was one OF the many that were the
result of seepage OF the rains of win
ter and which flowed from the west
INTO Hayes valley. percolating the sand
III that direction and also in the direc-
ton of Market, ana Seventh streets. at
present the site OF the Odd Fellows
building. This spring was the source
OF considerable trouble in the work of
laying the foundation. but the an
noyance caused was overcome and the
building progressed.
While II was in process of erection
there were many who expressed the
opinion that it was only n fire trap
sun. 1t went up. story after story. and
1t was observed that only one portion
mat devoted to the purpose OF n thea
tre-Aad in 1t a partition of brick. That
was necessary. as Il frame one would
not have been of sufficient strength 10
support the galleries. In time the struc-
ture was capped with q mansard roof
and then came the olaster ard tho
paint. which hid from view the really
fiimsy material of which the building
was constructed
1t was finished and presented a fine
appearance. and "I.ucky's" foudest
hope was realized. He had one OF the
handscmest buildings on Market street.
Theirs was one man in San Francisco
who did not have good opinion of the
motel. and that was the late David
Scanned. chief engineer of the fire de-
partment. Standing one day in front OF
the hotel after 1t was in full operation.
he said Ia Il friend:
kct street If n fire ever breaks oat in
II no one will be able to stop it. While
have charge of the department and
Il fire breaks out in 1t l Will not allow
one OF my men to enter ii. I will fight
IL on the outside; that's what I'll do,
sir"
WORDS WERE PROPHETIC.
He also had n standing rule while he
was in charge that if an alarm came in
from box A, which was known as the
Baldwin box" and 1t should happen
that the fire was in the hotel. IL second
alarm should be sent in Immediately
so as to bring the entire department tc
the spot What l want to do in case
of fire there" he said, lis to- c111tir15
the fire to thak building"
Dave Scanncl did not live to sec n fire
IN the hotel but when it did occur the
result shows how prophetic were his
words
The hotel was opened with great celia
| IN 1919. and about the same time the
Academy of Music was opened by Tor
Mcguire. tho NAPOLEON of San Fran
cisco stage managers. Subsequently the
name of the place was changed to the
Baldwin Theatre
y day or So ago T.. ]. Baldwin stood
in the doorway of the Annex lookins
sad as he realized the loss which had
befallcn him. When n word of condol
encc was spoken To him he replied in g
sac voice: 1T is one of the events that
one must expect in the course OF a life.
time"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
Snow BailInR.

Snow BaIilnR.
About one
young woman
i'll ten nova
days W ould
dare to run out
bare hcad c d
and bare hand
ed and frolic
and snow ball
i'll nlidwinter.
They have to
be iiluMed up
like hot house
flowers before
they dare ven
ture ont i'll Sc
we're weather,
and even then
would sliudder
at the thought
of roliicking in
the 5 II ow as
their gran d
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04

Arrangements are being made for
the erection of tablet to the memory
Of Gladstone on the house in Rodney
street. Liverpool. in which he was born.
The work is being undertaken by the
Historic Society of Lancashire ana
Sheshire. to whom the necessary per
mission has been granted by the posses
sor of the residence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
NEWPORT NEWS
The Prospects For a Federal
Building.


Newport News, Va, Feb. 3.-The
Washington correspondent Of the Rich
mond Dispatch says:
effect that an appropriation will be
made for the erection Of n public build
ing for Newport News. This will be
exceptional and is regarded as an APP
probation by Congress of the growing
trade and Importance of Newport
News"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04

The two sons of Hallam Tennyson.
Grandsons of the late laureate, named
Aubrey and Lionel Tennyson. have lust
won prizes in an original competition
contest in a chiid's magazine. Aubrey
is aged years. The theme Of rom-
position was My Happiest Day"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04

Tomniy-"Paw. what does the paper
mean by calling MIR. Bugghaus an Sx1O
po!itician? MIR. Figg--"I presume 1t
means he IS not exactly square."-In-
dianapoliS Journal
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
GoDsEY FOUND GUILTY.

JOnn 4. GOdSeN, against WnOm there
are several charges of petty larceny
and one of housebreakinE. was given Il
hearing in the Police Court this morn
ing on the charge Of stealing II plane
from Contractor stevens He was
found guilty and fined $l5 and costs, to
which was added IL jail sentence OF
thirty days.
Evidence is accommodating against
Godsey in the housebrcakng case ac-
cording to the police. and it is believed
by them that enough evidence can be
secured to secure n conviction.
In this case. Godsey is charged With
entering the tool shed of MIR. Nettles
and taking 4 number of tools.
ADVANCE IN WOOD.
The price of wood for fuel purposes
has advanced since January 2d 81 on
the cord. The scarcity of pine and oak
Mnnd-i the canSe- Oft is-adIan2G-
wood dealers say that they never eX-
perienced so much difficulty before in
obtaining enough To supply the mar
kct. They have enough now. but they
do not know where much more is com
ing from, and as a result prices have
gone up.
Delegations coming and going is the
order of the day now at the Chesa-
pcakc and Ohio depot. Last night and
this moruiuS the men who went up to
Richmond Wednesday and yesterday in
behalf of DR.. Jones and Dr. Warriner
returned To the city. and this morning
delegations left for Richmond in the
interest of DR.. Hpbson and DR.. Cooper
The latter will return tonight or to-
morrow.
CITY IMPROVEMENTS
Mr.. Alexander Potter. consulting en-
gincer for the sewerage system. arrived
in the city this morning from New
York In order to. be present at to-
nights meeting ofsthe Council.
The special bridge committee. com
posed of Councimcn Ford and Burcher
and City Engineer Fitchctt. held an
important meeting last night in the
office of the Mayor in the Courthouse.
Bridges. Of course. was the sole topic
of discussion, but there was enough Of
that to last several hours. The com
mittec adjourned 10 meet again Mon
day night, when 1t will complete the
report that is to be made to the Coun-
ell at Tuesday nights session.
DR.. 4. w. Picker has left the con-
tract Cor the construction of another
handsome building, which will be erect
ed next to his New Augusta in
Hampton. and in few days the worl,
of razing the old building, now upon
the site, will BE- commenced This will
be quite an addition to his new hotel
and will greatly enhance the appear
ance of East Queen street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
ALMOST SMOTHERED.

Frances. daughter of Mrs. II. e.
Saunders. at Cypress Chapel. was
nearly strangled to death by smoke one
day this week. y spark from the fire
place popped off and set Il small bed
on fire Some one came in the room
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-04
THE COMING SHOW.

Mr.. y. NJ. Griswold. agent of the
American Theatre Company. was here
to-day to bill the town for Il three
nights stand next week, beginning
Thursday. The following plays will
be presented: prince of Russia -
Thursday; "A Fatal Wedding" Fri
day: The Counterfeiters." Saturday
evening; Ragged Nell" Saturday mat
ineo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
NOT ENOUGH TO CONTROL.
mount of Gas stock Deposited Falls
short of Majority,

1t is now stated that there have not been
enough shares of the Washington Gas
Light Company deposited in the Fourth
Street National Bank Of Philadelphia, in
accordance with the circular OF April "a
to purchase the stock, to constitute a con-
troll. Under the terms of that agreement
stockholders were givsn until the close
of business today to deposit their stock.
and in the event that $1,000 shares had
been deposited by that date the purchasers
are required to exercise the right of pur-
chase on or before June l. 1899. The pur-
chaser however has the right to buy on
the same terms any less number than 81, 900
shares that may have bean deposited on
before the 1st of June, 1899, provided
that such less number shall be equal to a
majority of a whole Of the shares OF the
gas company"
1t is stated that, including the amount of
stock deposited in this city and in Phila
dalphia, the total does not amount to a
control of the company. 1t is also stated
that those who are working in the interest
of the purchasers are holding out special
inducements to owners of stock to sell,
but 1t is not known with what results. As
far as known this afternoon, the close of
business today will find that sufficient
number of shares has not been deposited,
and that the deal has not been carried out.
1t Is alleged that, in addition to the 10000
shares represented at the meeting Satur-
day, there are stockholders who are oppos-
ed to the sale and will not deposit their
stock. 1t Is also understood that today
the gas company received notice from a
large number of stockholders that had
agreed to deposit their stock under the
agreement that such action was rescindad
and that they would withdraw their hold
ingS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
GREAT FALLS WATER POWER
It is to Be Utilized in Near Future to
Produce Electricity.
Available for Use for Running Street
Railroads and for Electric Light
ing in This City.

The water power at Great Falls Is to be
developed. Engineers are now on the
ground for the purpose of determining the
best plan for utilizing the force of the 70
tomac river at that place, and it is expect
ed that in the near future the work VIII
have so far progressed as to make II pos
sible to supply electric current to TINS city
from the Great Falls
The electricity now used here tor electro
lighting and street railroad purposes, as
we'll as by small power consumers, Is now
generated by a number of steam plants.
When the Great Falls water power is de-
veIoped IT Is claimed it will be possible TO
obtain from this source electricity not only
to run elevators, but street railroads as
well, and to supply electric lights
The Great Falls are located some FOUR
teen miles from this city. At that point
dam stretches across the river, built by the
United States government for the purpose
of diverting water into the city aqueduct,
which begins there and extends to the city,
the line of the buried aqueduct being marx
ed by what is known as the Conduit road
The utilization of the force in the fall Oh
the river at the Great Falls has been Il
project that has received a good deal OF at
tention and some years ago the Great FallS
Power Company was organized ana was
chartered under the laws of the states OF
Maryland and Virginia. The company also
acquired property on the river at that point,
and it is this property and rights when are
now to be developed.