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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22
DEATH OF c. p. CoRR1GAN.
He Was One Of the NJ ost Prominent Color
ed Men in ,he State.

c. P. Corrigan, probably the most
prominent and the best known colorci
man in this section, died at S O'clock
last night at his home on Twenty
BriSht's disease.
The deceased was ffty-four years Of
age. During his lie time. he took an
active part in politics. and was also
we'll known as an educator.
He was born in the West Indies re-
ceiving a first class EDUCATION. In 1875
he came to this country and for mum
Der or years taught school in Norfolk
county. During Gartield's adminisl,a-
ton. ne was appointed mail messenger
to Congress. After that he was ap-
pointed special inspector under Colonel
Clay, in the Custom House here. filling
the position with marked ability.
When Colonel Clay went out Of Office.
Professor COrr:gan again took UP cuu-
catioEal work and also lectured sue
cessfully. He was the Republican nom
inee, one term. for Congress against
Hon d. Gardner Tyler. VINO Defeated
HIM He also ran unsuccessful,
against Hon. T. T. Powell for the state
senate; ~ snort time aso,, he was a2-
pointed an inspector in the Custom
House Ny. J. ". ].ilicf;t. who formed
a very high onincn of his capabilities
during the brief period he was there
before his final illness.
In fact. the deceased is spoken Of
highly by every one White and black
lie was a good citizen. Intelligent md
respected. He leaves many friends
among the White people, who sincerely
regret his death.
Arrangements ::ave not bsen made for
the funeral. The deceased was a NOM
Der CT the co!orcd lodge of Pythians
arr they Will have charge OF the core
n"onies He was educa ted for the f..,.is-
conal ministry, but at the time of his
death, he belonged to the Presbyterian
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22
Only One Unsold
Your Last Chance

We have just one more Of those
homes that you can buy on easy
monthly payments. after making a
small cash payment. Here it is! a
nice home with six rooms and bath,
double porch. all in good repair. with
sewer connections, on well drained lot,
I'M grass. located in old part Of city.
Can be bought for only $3.50 in cash,
and monthly payments to present own
CT of but SIS. This house is rented now
for SIS per month and has never lain
vacant since built.
WHY RENT when You can own this
IiOME for the same or less than you
are now paying out in rent, or Why not
INVEST in a building that Will PAY
FOR ITSELF in a short time and then
will be YOURS ON THE CLEAR.
Don't delay, apply at once.
J. a. SOMNTERNILLE & Co,
l35 Twenty sixth street. near Washing
ton avenue. City Phone, 346
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22
Another Start Made,

Active work was started again yes
terday on the sewer system. Zen sin"e,
Pearse Who is Consulting Engineer Pot
ter'S representative here, is in charge
of the work. He started one gang yts-
tcrday on Twenty fourth street. bet
tween Warwick and Virginia avenues.
doing repair work. and another gang at
Twenty-third street and Warwick ave
nue. on repair work. Ee says there is
considerable repairing to be done be-
fore the system can be turned over to
the city as complete.
Mr.. Pcflrse stated that the sewer
north Of TWenty-fourth street will be
completed in about Il month and will
then he ready to turn over to the city.
Il will probably be accepted as soon as
it is working. All Of the house connec-
tons will be in and a test of this part
of the sewer will prove satisfactory, it
is expected.
The pump house is in good condition
ard is being worked every day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Important. Heating Held L.sv Might. Com,
I,nl.OrY Nncctna,i.,E sIrI.r...

The Board Of Health mct at the Court
blouse last night With Health OIL ~.
Greasy, DR.. Ayicr ANA Messrs Barhan
and kellum present.
"a good deal of important business
was transacted looking toward the pre-
Nention of SMALLPOX in the city this
winter. the board proposing 10 make
every effort to keep the disease from
gaining a foothold here again
Former Health officer Begby APP
peared and turned over to the board a
LOT of official papers. including bills fer
Surnligation last winter. 1t was decid-
ed to place these in the hands OF 4
collecting firm. 1t was also ordn":d
that the bills against Warwick county
for work done for the county last Win
ter should be gotten in order. I he
city attorney will be asked to take the
claim UP and press it to an eni.
* resolution was adopted rcuues,:n: ),
the Police Board TO have the patrolnen
Instructed to keep a sharp lookout and
report all suspicious cases they mi ,!,t
run across 70 the Health Officer. Tie
same request is made Of the physicians
" the city. with the additional reuucs t
that they report all cases of Infectious
and cOnta giouS diseases TO the board
Immediately upon discovering them.
All corpora tons in the city were ask
cd to have their employees vaccina ted
in compliance With an order adopted a
little later. 1t was ordered that al
prisoners should be vaccnated before
Incarceration. .". ..
"a resolution was adopted urging the
council to provide a crematory for the
city as soon as possible. The council
IS also asked to put Il sufficient force
upon the street to keep them in Il san
itary condition With especial re'erCnce
to removing filth from the streets ana
keeping the itlhcs and drains free
In concluding the beard adopted the
following resolution:
All rersons who have not been s;:c-
cessfully vaccinated in the last tHatve
months must be vaccinated.
They can apply to any reput able
physician in the city. the same to be
charged to the city at the rate of twer-
ty-fve cents a head. The names Of
those vaccinated and their addresses
must be taken by the physician ana 1
certificate must be issued 70 each sub
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22
Ntn b. h4Ar.t To-day.

In the United States Circuit Court
Ct Appeals to-day the suit OF Essen
.lOltz. 4 colored 'longshorcman Of this
city against the iilurani Steamship
Company. owners Of the British
steamship 1ndrani. will be heard in 1T
der to determine whether on not the
lower Federal Court was justified III
awarding $l.5o0 damages to the plain
tiff in his suit for $4,000 rar personal
injuries resolved on the steamship.
The lndrani was loading here at the
time Holtz received his injuries. He
claims he fell through 4 hatch and that
he mad a leg and three ribs broken.
When the suit was heard in the Fed
er;il Court 1T Norfolk ne was awarded
Sl.aAo damages. Tie Court of Appeals
VIII hear the case in Richmond lu!nur-
row.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22
ANri.sA.ooN LEAGUE uELrGATE;
a, pointed by Methodist Episcopal Con

PETERSBURG, VIA, November 2l.-
The Methodist Episcopal Conference to-
day appointed Revs. r. NJ. Edwards
and Richard Ferguson as delegates 10
the anti-saloon league to be held in
Chicago May 1900.
During the past year. sl,54S.o2 was
raised for church extension.
The annual report cs the book agents
shows the total assets to be s9l.7,G,S. %.
The report also recommended the APP
pointment Of Rev. J. J. Lafferty and
REV. IT. NJ. Hope as editor and assis-
tant editor of the Christian ADVOCATE
and presented a. resolution reaflirnling
the Conferences condemnation Of The
conduct OF T.. b. Stahlman and Barl,.c
and Smith in the famous Methodist
book concern claim against the gov
ernment. This resolution provoked
considerable discussion but was adup.-
cd by vote lit to -.
Rev. r. Fl. Bennett was designated to
preach the c'~ening sermon at the next
session OF the conference.
Appointments will be announced 70
morrow and conference will then ad-
journ until next year.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22
LABOR NOTES.
Meeting f"r Permanent Orgnniza,to Of
Hospital Committed.

The joint hospital committee, which
is engineering the movement to- raise
funds for the purpose of building a
hospital here and which is made up Of
representatives. from the labor unions
aud secret societies of the city, TWEEN
ty-eig'ht in number, has decided to hold
a meeting on the night of Wednesday,
December %. tor the purpose Of hearing
the reports of the temporary sub-com-
mlttees on the constitution and by
laws adopted by the joint committee
and TO make arrangements for raising
4 fund with which to defray the eX-
penses OF the new institution.
In short, the joint committee Will eff
rect q permanent organization and it
mas been decided that one member from
each union and society will constitute
the board of directors.
At this meeting the plans will be
mapps$' out. the standing committees
will be named and the work Of get
ting substantial aid in the project will
be started.
The expenses Of the movement UP to
mis- time have been betrayed by the
unions and societies represented. each
having contributed 81 to pay the run
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22
Do You Wan, to Esuy or Rant store.

Several of our building clients w;ll
in a few days. begin the erection of
store buildings in good business loca-
tionS. Better arrangements for leasing
these stores can be made now than lat
CT on and they can be built to suit be-
side.
COTTRHLL REAL DsT.iTE@Co.
11-22-4t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22
A SUSPECT ARRESTED
Charies Tyler, Charged With
Murder.
WANIEDlN WARWICK COUNTY
1s AZ Alleged That lie Killed Robert Mason
~ 1sAr Age. Sher. II CurLin Will 20 for
tno NI>n To-day. Details II
Tho Arr, st.
WANIED4N WARWICK COUNTY

Last night the following telegram
was received by Associated Press:
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21.-Chargeu
with having committed murder in Viz
GINA over a year ago, Charles Tyler
the action of the district attorney OF
Warwick county. Va.
THE CRIME.
The crime fo- which Tyler was held
Was the murder of Robert Mason, also
negro, on September 10. 1898.
On September 16, they started down
the James river With Il small! boatloi,d
ot W2tcrmelonS. Subsequently Ma
sons Sldy was found in the river The
head had been cru:l.-li aud one arm
was badly sashed.
THE MOTIVE.
Robbery was the motive for the
crime. for Masons share of the sale of
the watcrmelOnS, IS. was gone. Tyler
was suspected us he had fed. Captain
ct Detectives Miller, Il few days ago
received Il letter stating that Tyler was
living in this city. His arrest followed
last night
The authorities in the county. as
Well rs many people in this city re-
member the case referred to in this dc
sIsatc!l.
II is understood that Sheriff Curtis
will 50 to Philadelphia today for tbs
prisoner. 1t is likely. however. thar
it Will be some time before the ease
can como to trial, rs it Will take Il con-
siderable time to collect the necessary
t.viG cnct
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22

The Central Labor Union will meet
Friday night and steps will be taken to
have as many Of the trades, not repre-
scented in the Union. to organize before
the first Of the year. 50 that organized
labor in Newport News will make us
good a showing as possible With the
opening of the new year. 1t is I'M
terers will be the next to organize,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22

The Central Labor Union has secur-
speaking next Mondav night in the in
terest of organized labor. Mr.. p j.
Mcguire, the general secretary of the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America. will be the princi-
pal speaker and there will be other well
known men on hand to address the
meeting. which promises to be a large
Jne.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22

The BARRIERS held a meeting Monday
night and the Typographical union
will meet next Sunday afternoon in
regular session.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-11-22

ming expenses. AT the December meet
ing steps will be taken to raise the
building fund. and it is believed that a
snug amount will be secured at the
start for this worthy object.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-01

Managers Mapping Out Plans t"r
Next Yenr-SiN Clubs,

The managers Of the Virginia League
of Professional Baseball clubs met I'm
the Jefferson Hotel last night. and We're
I'm session for over four hours. There
were present Messrs. Jake Wells. Of
Richmond: f.. H. Cunningham, Of Nor
folk. John r. Brady and II. +. Butt Jr..
of Portsmouth: r. II. Harvey and George
Booker. Of Newport News. and Secretary
Hugh T., Cardozo. Mr.. q. y. Abbott. OF
T.vnchburg. were aslo present 20 press
the claims Of the Hill City. vast
amount Of routine business was disposed
Of.
Mr. Y. DOnati. who was awarded tho
franchise for Hampton failed 10 fulfil
the requirements Of the league. and all
RIGHTS were revoked Mr. DOnau was
elected vice-rresident OF the league. and
this office was declared vacant ana Mr..
John r. Brady OF Portsmouth, was
elected In HIS stead.
Communications and addresses from
T.ynchlurg and Roanoke asking that
these towns should be admitted 10 mo
league. we're discussed. and lail on tho
table Mr Abbott. Of Lynchbure. made
n very favorable impression and tho only
consideration that initiates against tho
admission OF Ivnchburg 10 the league
is tho distance that it IS away from the
other cities on the circuit. These cities
are Richmond Norfolk. Portsmouth
Newport News and &c IS more than pro-
babe that Hampton and Petersburg will
be- Included.
The managers adjourned 10 meet again
I'm the Chamierln Hotel, at Old Point.
next Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-01
OBSERVE THE DAY.
MANCHESTER PEOPLE ENJOY THE
HOLIDAY VERY GENERAi4Lh'
DEATH OF MRS. MARTHA 4. MORGAN
This Aged Indy Passes Away sun
dcnIy-Intermeut Made io-D"'
Sarmon of Rev. <. y. Van liouten-
Briefs.
Briefs.

The Manchester people never observed
rhonksgiving-Day more generally tnan
they did on yesterday. Hundreds OF her
people went TO church in the morning. IN
the afternoon the streets and the houses
were deserted. A great many went 10
Richmond. attending the football game
going 10 the playhouses or visiting
friends. Some took guns and strolled out
in the country, and spent the time IN try
ing to find something to shoot Business
Of all sorts was suspended after the carry
morning hours
The CONGREGATION OF Meade-Memorlui
church held its usual service al lJ cloeN'
Pev Ren. Dennis. tho rector, preached
s.rr,on of patriotism and thankssiVins'
which stirred the hearts OF his people
A ution nass-meetiuG was held at EN-
trail Methodist church, all the MelhoulS'
churches Of the city being Largely rep
sented. The sermon was an elol"''e O''1.
Rev. DR. W. Y. Tudor, prehio'"s e'uoi
rb. West Richmond District Delivered l''
Tho presbytcriaus and Bapusts held
rnion service at the Bainlridse street
1ontist church. Rev. Charles u. Na"
l4oi,ten th. Presbyterian pastor, pfe'eH-
sr Van Houten's text was: Bless the
M '' -. s.nl,-Ps9lns. ciiL. I. le
l'DiN
salu ih L'., .t,+ wa should assemble
II Is ht l,ns5ri maj i'm RESPONSE 10 the call
of the President of these Of'' 1',r COM
,onn,r4alth and observe TINS any "i.'1
srit,bla religious exercises. We are pa
oulv nation save the Hebrews VINO No. I',
,Gser,4I a uatiOnl! IhanksgNihs ,as'
..rna f.HF a.
nHtr n l''ii .Sfords such privileges 10
ifs oitilens. OuIs is the only 'un'i
that apprONimates the plN ln' IN ~ "ln
manhood. The motto oi ou! 0o"'..' zion
God We Trust mas o.t Sr',f nav. been
on when ai our '..,,hem fhat honor Me,
4ulluy'' -n,r and as q result God ;
hareiiction has been over us rom Qua
beginning. The past year mas DIorv.sfs
Of great prosperity Dguile tbe husband
have crowned we h., commercial pros
n.aM, s,rsign and domestic trade sur
perry lV III n3rer Years. This whole y ar
passing "'' marked with goodness anu
,,Hrc, he deals with Us as u '4 ,l,, a.
nitv does his children. WY ,r.-,.n,bers
He knoweth our i Lieiii'' 81. knows how
that we are Du ,.. o ars m best: how easily
weak ana li" .. Iittie we can hear. After
oHeICo,n' 81 resolves and attainment,
~, ~, ar. hut sorry Christians ohly en- ms
Of the dust God knows d. anu ii1 l Ian, trust
and Tor wnae " ali up Tor us. Therefore
aBless the Lord, o, My Sou''
DEATH OF MRS. MORGAN.
-, - Mrs Martha A. Morgan,
ne uea ''od "wednesday night at ll.3)
"hich ~ 10 residence of her sister,
cioch, q. asher ON Hull street, is
MIS- w. - much grief 10 her many
ne
,,,,,,,,, was one Of the oldest in
r,p,i,,,ts ~ Manchester. being So years
- a,-, o,d having lived In Manchester
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-01
POLITICIANS GATHERING.
The Vanguard of the Legislature
Renches Rich monh.

Hon. ]. NJ. Johnston, Of Rockbrldge
county. Sergeant-at-Arms OF the House OF
Delegates. arrived in Richmond last night,
and will remain until the Legislature con-
Ycnes.
II think there Is no reason whatever 10
doubt my reelection" he said last night.
Indeed, | have every reason TO believe
that l will be chosen to MI my old posi-
ton again"
Mr.. II. T.. Drinkare IS opposing Mr..
Johnston.
Mr.. Johnston was accompanied TO Rich
mOnd by Mr. Robert Il witt, Clerk OF the
Circuit Court OF Rockbridge. Mr.. Witt
was a clerk OF committee In the Leglsla-
ture OF 1886. and will remain until sun
day. meeting old acquaintances. Senator
McCorkle of ROckbrldge. Will come 10
Richmond Saturday for the session.
Hon. NJ. ). Newbern-"M Mac" Newborn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-01
HOLD A CONFERENCE.
IMPORTANT MEETING HERE TO-
DAY or :. A. J.. OFFICIALS.
R., P. & C. WORK BOUNDING FORWARD
A Gang Arrives 10 Begin Placing r.,
u. & {. Bridge-W OrIS in Position
Contracts for Temporary TfestIing.
Railroad Mems Holiday.

There VII he an important meeting Of
thu genera of.cials OF the roads Of the
Seaboar1 Airline System, including the
seaooar1 Airline. tho Florida Central
and Peninsllar. and the Georgia and Ala
baTna railroads, in this city to-day.
The object OF the meeting is the con-
sioeration OF matters relative TO the busi.
ness Of the system for the ensuing sea-
son Although the fact IS not officially
stated. IL IS believed that the officials Will
also devote considerable time to discus
sion Of the alleged combination Of the
Southern. tho Plant system. the Coast
Line. and the Louisville and Nashville
against tho seaboard IN the fight for
southern business.
The meeting Will be held IN the office
OF President Williams. at No. 1902 east
Main street There viii be present. be-
sides Mr. Williams. Vlce-Prosident and
General Manager 81. John, Trafio-Mana-
ger Allen, and General Passenger Agent
Glover OF the Seaboard AIRLINE; Vice
President and General-Managor MacDon-
nell Of the Florida Central and PENN
sular, ana Nicc-PTesident and General
Manager Gabbett. and Gcneral-passen-
ger-Agent Pope Of tho Georgia and Ala
Dama
The contracts were lot yesterday for
the timber 10 be used for tho temporary
tresile OF the Richmond, Petersburg and
Carolina railroad through the city. The
contracts were awarded 10 a number Of
firms IA various parts OF the country.
Tho lumber viii begin to arrive In a few
days. and az the end OF two weeks the
greater portion Of il is expected 10 be on
tho ground.
\ gang OF workmen arrived yesterday
for the purpose OF placing IN position the
ironwork OF the James-riyer bridge of
tho Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina
road. This work will begin in a short
time
gang Of men is at work placing In
position tho iron supcrstructure of tho
Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina
bridge over the Appomattox. Tho bridge
Will soon be completed. The roads bridge
over tho Roanoke river has just been
finished. The work on the NottOway-rivc
bridge is well advanced.
Tho building of temporary trcstle for
the use OF the Richmond, Petersburg ana
taro4ina through richmond means mat
tho company will not walt for the Chesa-
peake and Ohio 10 complete It's viaduct
as the two roads will use the same pc
destals for a portion of the way through
tho city. IL was stated by an Official Of
the road yesterday that while tho Rich
mOnd, Petersburg and Carolina trains
might not be running into Richmond by
he first OF January, yet they would be
doing so very soon after. IL was also OF
noiaily stated that there IS no foundation
in fact for the report that steps have
been taken looking 10 securing the old
Exchange Hotel for offices FOR tho road.
Railroad men came as near having holi-
Gay yesterday as they ever do. In the
Clerical departments nearly all the men
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-01
MIR. WALTER j. LUFFSEY DEAD.
Popular Young Man Passes Away
After "a nrief Illness.

Mr. Walter D. Lunsey died az $50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at his residence. No.
2l22 east Marshall street. Death resulted
from typho-malarial fever, with which
he had been confined al home only about
ten days, though he had been complain
ing FOR q week or two before giving up
and quitting business.
Mr.. Luflsey was well-knOWn and
popular young man, and the udings or
his death VIII prove Il great shock %
many friends. lie was "a native of Rich
mOud, and - years of age. His entire life
had been spent here, where his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry i. Lunsey, are SIN
living. Deceased had long been identified
with the shoe trade here. He had been
with the Economy Shoe Store ever since
It's establishment here some years ago,
and when the Main-strcet store was re-
Gently opened by Mr. Homheimer, MT.
Luffsey was placed in charge OF IL. lie
was held in the highest regard by his
employers, as well as by wide circle or
friends
Mr. Luffsey married Miss Mary Buch-
anan and is survived by his wife and six
children He leaves also two sisters and
three brothers These are Misses Lillian
G. and Emma H. Lunsey and Messrs.
Henry r., Charles T., and Louis j. Luft-
sey. Deceased was a member Of Damon
Lodge, No. Z. X. Of Il.
The funeral Will take place from Leigh
Street Baptist church Sunday afternoon
AT $3.50 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-01
SHOT HIM ~ THE ELBOW.
Negro Wounded by IN Unknown
White Man.

A negro boy was shot last night under
very unusual circumstances. His name
is Robert Brown. He says he was passing
along Mayo street about 9 o'clock when
accosted by several white men, who are
said TO have been drinking. They ordered
him 10 get of the sidewalk This he did
promptly enough. one of the men then
said shoot the d niger. any way
With that another man drew his pistol
and fired. The ball entered the elbow and
came out by the wrist. Brown went TO
the First Police Station, where Or. GOode,
in charge OF the ambulance, tsated him.
No arrests have been made.
An unknown white man fell at Second
and Broad streets about 10 o'clock last
night He slipped. His left arm was
broken by the fall Dr. Goode also treat
ed him, and took his TO his home, No.
AIS west Main street.