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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
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williamsburg. Va, March 2.-One OF
the York river discrepancies, VINO
was in town to-day. stated that cap
tain Walter Altman, on the Gloucester
side of the river. had lost large num-
Der of oysters by the recent freeze. He
said that in one bed alone, containing
about 10000 bushels, nearly all of the
oysters had been ruined by the ice. The
The stock this year has been very
poor. and. in consequence. the ship
ments from York river have been COM
paratively light.
Coleman cambridge, who was cut at
Toano Sunday night by King Digs,
died this morning. and an inquest was
held to-day by Justice Coleman Whit
taker Digs is in jail here.
DR.. Marcus Gayle. the inferno at the
hospital for the past nine months, and
who resigned at the last board meet
ing. will leave for Mathews in the
morning to locate there and practice
medicine.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
LYNCH BURG.

Lynchburg. Va, March 2.-Dr q. r.
Norman, of this city, has received n
telegram announcing the sudden death
OF his niece. Miss Lula Norman.
daughter of the late Mr.. Charles Moor
man. She was struck by n train at
Clarksville. Texas. and the injuries
which she suffered proved to be of a
fatal character. Miss Moorman was n
lovely young lady. about twenty years
or age. Her father was a native of
Campbell county.
News was received here yesterday OF
the death from pneumonia on the 26th
instant. at Vernon. Texas. of Edgar
Wingtield, son OF Mr.. John w. Wing
field. of Saltville. but former resi-
dent OF this city. Deceased was prin-
cipal of the High School at Vernon. and
4 most promising young man. The re-
mains are expected to arrive here to-
day. and will be laid to rest in the
Presbyterian Cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
&c,
A NORFOLK MANS ILLNESS.

A NORFOLK MANS ILLNESS.
Mr.. Thomas G. Burton, of Brookland
Park, was operated upon for appendi-
citis this afternoon at the Virginia
Hospital by DIR. Stuart Mcclure. He
has been n sufferer of this disease since
July, 1897. Mr.. Burton is from Norfolk,
but during his sickness he has been at
his home here.
DIED OF CANCER.
Miss Ellen NJ. Roberts, daughter of
Mrs. Martha l.. Roberts, No. Ape
North Seventh street, died yesterday in
Baltimore. Miss Roberts, who was
twenty years of age, had been taken to
the hospital in Baltimore for an oper-
alton for cancer. but was too weak to
submit to the operation, and died be-
fore it was performed.
SHORT NEWS NOTES.
Mr.. Frank Lingenfelter and Mrs. Vir-
ginia l.. IInroughty were married at
Boyer's Store, in Henrico county. Tues
day night, Rev. Mr.. Brown performing
the ceremony. The bride is the widow
of the late Frank Enroughty.
The Carter case, which ran through
three long trials. cost the Common
wealth only about $1,000. The principal
expense was for witnesses and Jurors.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
5WS FROM RICHMOND AND OTHER PARTS OF VIRGINIA
eral L. S. Bakers famlly.


Barge Z. L. Jackson cleared to-
night for Baltimore with 100000 feet of
lumber from the Nansemond Lumber
Company.
Concluding stay with Suffolk
friends. Mr.. Charles Leach, of Balti-
more, went home to-day.
The Cotilion Club expects to have a
big german during the week following
Easter.
A little daughter of Mr. H. A. Will
liams. ut Franklin. was shot in the eye
the other day with parlor rife. The
wound is not dangerous.
Mr. Isaac Il. Wilson's family lefe to-
day for Cypress Chapel. where they
will stay about two weeks.
Mr. j. n. Cook. of North Carolina, a
half-brother of DR.. w. w. Staley. of
Suffolk. has bought half interest in a
newspaper at Burlington.
Former Mayor John b. Primer is re-
covering from an acute illness OF sevc-
raj days duration.
Mr. II. Woodward, of the Farmers
Bank, has been i'll two days with grip.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
PETERSBURG
A South Norfolk Boy Drinks With
Tramps.
Meeting OF tho Tuesday CIub-Denth
Well known Pcople-Norfolk& &.
western Stock Not Yet sold-Hy.
picneai.

Petersburg. Va, March 1.-The police
last night took in custody several very
rough-lookng tramps. who had obtain
cd money enough by begging and other
wise to buy a crate of beer over which
they had a glorious time. They were
given thirty days each in Jail, with the
opportunity to serve in the cIty's work
gang. With these tramps was q boy
about Is years old, who gives his name
as Shcrvon. and says his parents live
in South Norfolk. He was drunk with
for his parents, if they desire his re-
turn home.
"a REVERIE."
The meeting of the Tuesday Club Ia st
night was one of the most interesting
of the winter. a thoughtful and very
delightful article. entitled "a Reverie,''
was read by Mr.. a. Campbell Pryor.
The subject of the "Reverie" was John
Randolph. and the paper was bril-
liant and highly entertaining one. Seve-
raj short articles were read by the
a number of questions bearing on
science. history, music, and current
events were answered and a fine must
cal program was rendered.
THE FUNERAL PAIL.
Mr.. f. G.. Goodrich. aged II years,
died at his home, Brick House" farm,
in Chesterfield county, last night, OF
pneumonia Deceased was a native OF
Michigan, came here about six years
ago. and bought and settled upon the
above named farm, q short distance
from Petersburg. He was never mar
rIed. but leaves several sisters who live
in Michigan. Mr.. Goodrich made many
friends here, and is said to have been
well off. His remains will be taken to
IIillsdale. Mich. for interment.
The remains of Mr.. a. J. Mann. who
died In Norfolk this morning. will he
brought here Tomorrow for burial. Mr.
Mann for many years conducted the
upholstering business in this city, and
was widely known here. He removed
to Norfolk about two years ago.
N. AND w. STOCK.
The one thousand shares of stock OF
the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company held by the city. and a sale
of which the Common Council author
lied the Finance Committee to make
has not yet been disposed of. 1t Is said
that q sale Of this stock would more
than pay the floating debt of Peters
burg.
During the recent spell of bad wealth
er tho saw mills in the neighboring
counties were compelled to stop work
It is understood that most OF these
mills have resumed opera tions, which
gives employment to large force OF
workmen.
Mr.. ]. T. Carter and Miss Rosa
Leath were quietly married yesterday
morning at the residence of Rev. J
y. Ifarte. pastor of the Second Baptist
Church, who tied the nuptial knot. The
couple left for Washington on brlda
tour.
The receipts of Spanish peanuts here
Yesterday were quite large. They were
quoted ut 90 cents per bushel
The tobacco breaks this week have
been very large, and prices have beer
well sustained.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
BRISTOL.

Bristol. Va, March yesterday No.
brought another runaway couple 10
Bristol. They were Mr.. VIII ]. Wright.
yardmasicr for the Norfolk and West
ern at Radford, Va. and Miss Annie
Str!ckler. of the same place. They
were married al the residence OF Mr..
j. l.. Williamson, on Broad street. by
DR.. NJ. ID. Early, pastor of the First
BAPTIST Church. They are stopping at
Hotel Hamilton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
A SHEEP YARN.

From Walkers Creek comes tho ro-
port that there are an enormous num-
pcr OF crows, and they are COMMITTING
unheard of freaks. They have been seen
on the backs of the sheep on several
farms gentleman stav.d that he saw
.hfee crows at the same time on the
back OIL one sheep and the animal did
not appear to mind them, but continued
10 walk about and feed. The ONLY rea
son assigned for the crows being there
was that they had frosted their feet
during the cold spell and were using
the WOOL on the free list as an anti
dote for their injured feet.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
EMP ORIA.

Emporia, Va. March 2.-On yesterday
afternoon the Clerk of the Court issued
license for the marriage of Mr.. s.
l.. Rawlings. of Sussex county. and
Miss Maggie l.. Giles. of Greensvile
county. The marriage took place at
the residence of Mr.. SOL Baker, Sr.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
TOWN OF SUFFOLK
Oyster Roast For Discharged
Members of Company G.
Fish For tho Nansemond- Robbed
Potato Patch OF Hurricane Brnn IN
"A shooting ARRAY Prospecting
I'm Ronnoko-Marrin Statistics.
Especial to Virgin.an-Pilot.)

Suffolk. Va, March 2.-Mr. w. T.
Gotten. of Chuckatuck, is going to give
an oyster roast to discharged members
of Companies L and G. Fourth Virginia
Volunteers. 1t will happen next Tues
day evening at s o'clock on the wharf
at North Main street. There will be
plenty Of oysters and n good time.
About forty former soldiers and n few
of their friends have been invited.
FISH FOR THE NANsEMoND.
The following explains itself:
Washington, ID. c., March 1, 1899.
Mr.. John p. Cowling, Suffolk, Va:
Dear Sir-Your letter of February %.
with reference TO the capture of six
pound roe shad in the Nansemond river,
on January %, has been received. Ar
engagements will be made, of course, u
plant shad fry in this stream, as usual.
I enclose herewith an application for
black bass, which you can fill out and
return for supply. If any one else in
the neighborhood desires blanks he
should apply directly to the commits
Sioner.
Yours respectfully
GEORGE L.. BOWERS,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
THE OLD DOMINION
Brief Items of Interest Picked Up
Here and There.

DR.. Thomas B. Lane has been elected
superlntendent of public schools of
Mathews county.
Mrs. Eliza Jones. of Washington.
Rappahannock county died Monday
aged eighty-seven years.
DR.. c. r. Chamberlayne, we'll
known physician of Mddleburg. Lou
doun county. is i'll with pneumonia.
DR.. B. G. D. Monkey. a lifetime resi-
dent of Greenwich, Prince William
county, died Sunday. aged ninety years.
Ex-Governor William L. Cameron.
who Is visiting his married son in Chi
cago. is reported as having been quite
sick recently.
The grand jury in Onancock reported
true bill Of Indictment against James
Casey and w. G. Lane, who were re.
Gently captured by the Virginia oyster
police and who. 1t is charged. were
taking oysters in Virginia waters on
the schooner Minnie Belle. The cap.
tain of the schooner ESCAPED.
Rev. Grigsby T.. Chandler, of West
Point. Miss. died yesterday at the res
idence of Rev DIR. Robert P. Kerr.
Richmond. Deceased was on a visit.
when he was seized with pneumonia.
lie leaves a widow and several chill
dren, who are in Mississippi.
MISS Mary Pannett, daughter of Mr..
William Pannett. of near Winchester.
and Mr.. Claud Kline. prominent
young man of Frederick county, were
married last evening at the home of
the brides parents. by Rev. S. d. Skel-
ton.
The dedication OF the handsome
structure of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South, in this city, is expected
10 occur on Easter Sunday. The occa-
SION promises to be very interesting and
the exercises impressive.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

Detroit's Republican Aldermen in
dorsed the Beamer bill for municipal
ownership and operation Of street rail
ways
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

DR.. c. r. Chamberlayne, n well
known physician of Middleburg. Lou
uoun county. Is i'll with pneumonia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
LEXINGTON,
SEVERAL DEATHS-REPoRT COR
RECTED-A CROW STORY.
Especial to Virgin.an-Pint.)


Lexington, Va, March 2.-Mr. Joseph
f. Showalter, one of the most highly
respected and prosperous farmers of
the Collierstown neighborhood. Rock
bridge county, died at his residence
there Monday after brief illness of a
few days of acute diabetes. His funeral
took place Tuesday from the Golfers
town Presbyterian Church, after which
interment took place in the burying
ground adjoining. Mr. Showalter was
porn In 1850 in Rockingham county, and
came with his father and located in
Rockbridge county in 1852. He mar
ried Miss Matte Montgomery, the
daughter of the late Andrew Montgom-
cry, or CoEierStown, who, with one
daughter. Miss Dove Showalter, survive
him.
David Huffman, who, for eighty five
years. has lived on his farm on North
river opposite "Tompson's Lantling,"
Rockbridge county. died recently after
Il short illness. He was a great hunter,
and up to u short time ago he thought
nothing of spending several days at a
TIME wandering through the mountains
with his rifle in quest of game. George
thurman, his father. died at the same
place. aged lot years, in 1856.
Robert Fulwiler Confederate vet
eran of Rockbridge county, who was
reported dead from information re-
ceived here some weeks ago, and
thought to be reliable, Is still living at
MS nome In Tularc county, California,
ana is i hale and hearty man.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
EFFECTS OF THE STORM.

Wheat in the county is looking re-
markably well, and the great SHOWS
have greatly benefited it, whereas be-
lore the wheat was In very poor con-
dition. There is n large quantity of
corn yet unshucked in the fields
throughout the county. and the ground
Is so wet that wagons cannot be used
to haul it from the fields.
good many broken coveys of pat
ridges are reported to he alive in the
northeast section of the county, and
appeared.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

a. JUNIUS 4. PARKER. Subiect -
l,emocrallc urinary. fe26-tf
w GODDARD & ELAN. Insurance.
W Agents Suffolk. Va, are seiiin. n
policy for one dollar a year that paws fivn
dollars per week should the holder have
typhoid. scarlet or typhus fever, small
pox. Asiatc cholera. varolold. diphtheria
or mcascls. All persons over eighties
years OF age can get them. Not more
than ten policies sold TO one person.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

DR.. B. G. D. Monkey. a lifetime resi-
dent or Greenwich, Prince William
county, died Sunday, aged ninety years
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

Women are not accepted as members
by the National Journeymen BARRIERS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

Mrs. Eliza Jones. of Washlng.o,
Kappa hammock county, died Monda,
aged eighty-seven years.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

Ex-Governor William L. Cameron
who is visiting his married son in Chi
cago. is reported as having been quit
sick recently.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

Dr. Thomas B. Lane has been elected
superintendent of public schools OF
Mathews county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
And when 1t comes
o Suit Cases here
are a few of Our Prices.

A Leather Suit Case. brass bolts and
locks. $500 Another and better for 81.
Another still better for $500, and SO thew
60 up to 5000.
Our line of fine Hand Bags and Pocket.
hooks IS complete. Come and see our cell
ebrated Bureau Trunk
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
WILL OF DIR. CREED THOMAS.

II have disposed of my property
herein as think Just and right. and
wish my will TO stand just as ] have
made it. therefore direct that should
any of my devisees or legatees attempt
TO contest this my will. that the share
or shares that would otherwise have
come to such consisting devlsees or Ie-
gatee shall not go to him, and that he
or She shall in that event receive no
part Of my estate, but that his or her
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03
BEN. p. OWEN. LR..

Col. Morton Marye, Auditor of State
Treasurer Herman, State Superintend-
ent Southall, Private Secretary Owen
and Mr.. Gus Hanlsins, chief clerk in
the office of the Secretary of the Com
monwealth, Will probably attend at 3
O'clock tO-morrOM afternoon
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10
Yours respectfully,

grade to nervous prostration, in
sanity and death. There is no
time then to experiment with new
and untried remedies. Neglect or
delay in this respect may prove a
fatal mistake.
DIR. Miles Nervine is the best OF
all medicines for the nervous, tired
out and sleepIess victim of the grip
lust as it is the best remedy for all
other weaknesses and disorders OF
the nervous system. 1t attacks
the minute germs Of impurity clus-
tered in the blood and thorough y
routs them out of every hidden
corner of the body.
II was extremely nervous and
although doctored With physicians
could not gain strength. My
nerves became SO completely un-
strung that l could scarcely sleep
at oil, and l thought should
surely die. / began taking DR..
Miles Nervine and in less than a
week l was feeling much better.
After taking six bottles l was com
pletelv restored to health"
G. E. HAcKETT, Greene, N. Y.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10
Don't Experiment.

When the grip attacks a person
of nervous temperament there is
usually a great depression of spirits
the patient is plunged in despair,
and no amount of argument or
raillery has any effect on his misery.
The man or woman whose nerves
become SO shattered that it is a
torture to remain in bed, and the
night is passed in vain attempt
to get little sleep is on the down
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10
EXtraOrdinary.

We have just made arrangements
by which we are able to furnish the
greatest paper ever published in
the agricultural line in the North
west Pacific Farmer published at
Portland, Oregon. 1t is authority
on all subjects pertaining to farm
ing, and it's regular subscription
price is $1.OO Il year. but as we are
anxious to extend our list we will
give all our old subscribers who
pay up their delinquent subscrip-
tons and one year in advance as
well AS all new subscribers who
viii! pay one year in advance this
great agricultural paper absolutely
free for one year. for 25c. extra.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10

A trial package of DR.. Miles,
favorite treatment for the grip, con-
sisting Of DR.. Miles Nervine, Dr..
Miles Anti Pain Pills and DR..
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills, will
be sent absolutely free of cost to
any person sending name
and address on Il postal card, re-
questing the samples, and mention
ing the name of this paper. Adj
dress DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elk.
hart. Ind.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10

Glover, timothy and wheat. In
quire of w. j. Robbins, rooms 26
and 81, Albany block, or P. O. Lock
Box 716, Ellensburg.
Observation-Disclosures, by Grissom
& Bales, at their restaurant, the
Albany. Highest market price
will be paid.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10
A RICH TREAT.

r a few weeks we will give a full
P article on Farmers Silos,
Ptrated with numerous cuts, etc.
Alec, Ex-Gov. Hoard's great
Pie on Silos. This special num-
will be worth many dollars
pur Kittitas farmers who desire
pow all about bailding practical
based on common sense,
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10

1t is never too late to mend unless
YOUR trousers button breaks off
while you are running after train.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10

re-. Nettie Harrison of SanFran.
is the most noted beauty doc.
in America and who
y some wonderful treatment for
ltitying women. Mrs. A. G.
Tor is now her agent in this city
il prepared to use her mode OF
treatment. Call and see her.
osite the Baptist church I'd
se below.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10

Bee Supplies.
7 nives and all kinds OF bee supplies
'sntiy Kept on hand at Willis l,a-
mv.l3-tf.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10

a3 Y canvasser wa ntsd at once
Nv. Pautxke.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-03-10

he Socialist Almanac and Treas.
If Facts is a pnper-bound vol.
Of 23O pages Of very valuable
)rnation to all socialists. For
by "rhe People" 1874 Williams
N. Y, or we will send it at pub.
ers price, so cents.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23
IT FLOATS

terdny for northern Texas, whittier she
war called by the serious illness of her
sister.
l.. A. Sims, formerly employed Mt tho
Norfolk hospital for the insane, has
accepted the position of clerk ut Utter's
bookstore.
Mrs. \. j. Durland returned last even
ing from Madison, where she had been
visiting with Mrs. n. II. Memminger
for n few days.
Surveyor w. II. Lowe returned Satur.
day evening from Battle Creek where he
has undertaken the task of laying out u
drainage ditch of some dimensions.
Master Mac Harding was the victim
OF II surprise party Saturday evening,
which proved n very pleasant occasion.
The evening was spent in games and
hilarity by the young boys and girls
who attended.
A Jolly party of little people helped
Miss Bernice Mapcs celebrate hcreighth
birthday Saturday afternoon, at the
home of her parents on South Eighth
street. All present had a great frolic
and a happy time.
1t is now very proper and the correct
thing to have a cold and the person who
is not sneeZing or Wheeling or coughing
or grunting is decidedly in the minority.
If you want to be 'it" get a cold at
your first opportunity.
Rev. Helzel, the new pastor of the st.
Paul Lutheran church, preached his
first sermon to his congregation yester-
day. 1t is said that his remarks were
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

give n dance ON the night OF December
20, Messrs. Pasewalk and Kern being
appointed a committee on procuring n
hall and music for the dance and report
to the executive committee on Novcm-
Der %. On motion exempt certificates
were voted to w. II. Hoffman and w.
II. Dexter. The meeting also decided
that i'll the future fireman's hall should
be closed to all public and private meet
ings except to those of the city council
and tiremen and the %janitor was in.
structcd to have the doors connecting
with the city clerks and police judges
offices barricaded. G. Lehman was
authorized to build u locker for the fire
mems uniforms.