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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09
Isrruulio MINING prsAts,

Sn'ne 81 the mlnes discovered at
Republic VIII. No doubt. prove to be
very rich, but the fact Is already APP
rsrent Ia the initiated that certain
wildcat propositions are heinE folst-
sd ueon the public II ID highly de-
siga1la at thia time that people
shonid understand the true inward
ness q some Of tbs mining deals
now in progress In the Spokane dls-
tneG - As To GUARD against the
wiics 81 manlpaiatora.
a couple q days ago a man whose
Interests made II desirable to boom
certain properties Ia the Republic
eamp. came 10 the effiee u the star
aua susecslea that a mutually ad.
NanfaNcoua doai could be made.
whereby this parser would print fav-
oslbiQ views matter relating to GER
tafa RspebAe mines. the owners q
the property paying a gllt-edsed
priec faf the 'write-upe" the esn-
misery was promptly informed that
ihs star ald not PROPOSE TO scii IL.
news er editorial columns al any
pfice and that any statements re-
eaNlns specific mlnlnE properties
riGst appear as reruiar Advertisins
matter ami rs 50 construed BY The
rubiie
II vili h. the purpose % the star
g nlNc Eeuefal mining Hewn coming
tren eaeiavs sections u the ives, and
seth. bat to avuHd statements Of
aRrexai cnncerninE Individual pro-
isertiss not generally known 10 the
puslse 10 b. rich beyond question.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09
Dig Broom Corn Sale.

ARcoLA. III. March a.--The larg-
Get broom corn deal err consum-
mated In Central Illinois, II not In
tho United States. was effected In
this city today when w II Peck Of
r. Peck 4 Co. Amsterdam, n. y
purchased Of Thomas Lyons & Co.
one lot Of broom corn. paying there
for $4,000. The price paid per ton
was between $50 and $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09

PULLMAN. Wash, March s-~The
party Of surveyors under Engineer
Clark. who are surveying line
from Pullman down the South Pal
ause 80 reported In Saturdays Issue
~ the Spokesman Review, are to-
day ross-sectioninE the line. One 81
tire party told citizen Of Pullman
that they had secured the right -
way for the road most OF the way
10 Spring fiat. and that the new road
will cross the O. ". a n. on tres
tie a short distance below Pullman.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09
MANY BOGUS NICKELS
Said to Be Floating About
in kentucky.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. March o-F.
=. Cairns. United states Secret SER
vice agent for Indiana; Deputy y $
Marshal Andrew Fife. and George
w. Allen. constable for Carr town
ship, Clark county. arrested ycster-
day at Muddy Ford. twelve miles
north Of New Albasy. on the Mon
on railroad. John Morton. his wife,
susie Morton. Henry Wilson and
Thomas Nelson ON the charge OF
making and passing counterfeit
nlckcis and other coins, the case
having been worked w By MIR.
Cairns.
The four were brought to Now
AIbaay last night. They were ar
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09

GkIENA. NJ. March "a cannon
taken tom burned vessel OF Ger
vcra'a fleet VIII soon occupy a posi-
ton next 10 Granite etatue IN Grant
park. The gift was secured for the
city by Il. X. mt from Secretary
Long of the navy department..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09

President Kruger's insenslhillty "a
physical pain Is very great Four
years ago he was kept awake one
night by toothache. and he extract
ed the tooth himself in the middle
OF the night by means OF a pair of
pincers which he hunted up in the
Kitchen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09

Truly things have come TO a
novei pass. with Italy seeking per-
mission from Uncle sam TO lambas,
the Chinese in Asia. while the Waah-
ington and wyoming soldier boys
are chasing F'lllpinos through trop-
icni junxiea. when such develop
menia can occur with a period Of a
year. Who dare forecast the political
weather Of the globe for tho mex;
80 msnths7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09
abroad

The French chamber OF Deputies
admit that so far as means Of offense
une defense are concerned, Germany
s. in a state Of preparedness. while
France is not. The chamber also
admits that the nations effective
military strength Is inferior TO the
German. owing to lack Of popuia-
ton. Emperor william. as the War
Lord. - can now claim that the valid
isy OF his seif-arrogated title has
passed muster in countries other
than mis- own.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09

Customer-Havc you something
suitable for sleeping robesI
Bright salesman-How will this do
ma'sm3 You will notice It's heavy
nap f-Roston Transcript.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09

The fact that Admiral Dewey re-
fracs 70 write for publication. win
convince even his German critics
that be Is a truly great and extra
s,,4t,4~., .st-s
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-09

The English Admiral coiomb says
thar durlnr the recent hostliities.
ths tactics q both spain and tire
TINTED states were faulty he
erlt.rises much. and IA connection
wsth the mDo;sd mlsmanAeemcnt %
the rysng squadron. and also Of the
North Atlantic fleet. Il Is interest
iur 10 know that the famous Eng
ilsamaE says tbs only really clever
piece OF strategy during he~tilities
was enacted ~ Dewey At Manila.
He says that II crsera's fleet had
been reasonably efsatent. instead of
'.rsise-ahiy abortiye.s the results ef
tie war would have hecn different.
although he thinks there could have
bcen ultimately but ono ending de
feat for spain. IL Admiral coiomb
voices the sentiment u tbs English
people. IL might b. wise 70 keep
all our adrnirsls az home except
Dewey. Dewey Is not only honored
b. his own people. but admired
.h~4aa
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
VOICE FROM THE DEEP
Floating Bottle Containing a Mes
sage Picked Up.
Overheard From th< ship vixen
a Tale OF Distress Shipping Men
Suspicion II Fake.
Purports 10 ssav,

The following dispatch was received
by Observer Gray. of the United States
Weather Bureau. Via the signal coast
line wire from Cape Hatteras:
Hatteras, y. c., May &c, 1892
Observer Weather Bureau. Norfolk. Va:
y bottle washed high up on the beach
to-day near the Chicamicomico Life
saving Station. thirty miles north of
liatteras, i'll which was found the fol-
lowing letter:
stormy all day: both masts gone:
very little hope: going TO pieces ran
idly: all most gone: no hope: good bye.
snip vixen, Crew Eight Men, Captain
Carter"
me letter contained no date, no lati-
WORKS Yesterday afternoon to in
uicate when the bottle was thrown
overheard. The bottle appeared to have
"ech I'll water for considerable time.
; l.. DOSHI;R. Observer,
Weather Bureau, Hatteras.
Just what Importance to attribute to
me message, or rather to the find. is
ii mystery. as the note does not state
h"tiohahty OF vessel: speaks of IL two
master-whether brig. brigantine or
schooner is not given-as a ship and
pu's such unnautical language in the
captain handiwork. There is but one
vixen with two masts mentioned in the
Niited States Register. which is a
schooner built at Mount Desert. Me.
IN lo'i Tonnage. $3.50 gross IS feet
ions' ie.5 beam and ca depth of hold
IN view OF these facts the bottle mes
sage is looked on by shipping men as
n take and one in bad taste at that
II may be true and if so simply chroni-
Giles another crew in an ocean prnvo-
yard.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
THE SPANISH CRUISER.
MEETING YESTERDAY TO HEAR
PROTEST NORFOLK HEALTH
BOARD

Pursuant to a call issued by DR.. Z.
5. Hope. quarantine officer of the port
of Norfolk, about thirty representative
citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth and
Berkiey. met yesterday noon in the
Corporation Court room to consider the
protest Of the Norfolk Board Of Health
Gas was supposedly at the bringing TO
the Norfolk navy yard of the Reina
Mercedes.
There were present. among others.
Mayor c. Brooks Johnston. President
Fred. Greenwood. of the Select Conn
ell; Judge y. II. Hanckel. of the car
poration Court; Mr.. Il. ~ Dobie. of the
Board of liarbor Commissioners; can
tam j. w. McCavrick. Mr.. Joseph r..
Allyn, Drs. Newbll, Mccormick and
itiudick, and Mr.. Il. Henry Jones. of
me Board of Health; Mr.. c. Bllups.
Quarantine officer Hope ana his assist .
ants Drs. Parrish and FIatton: Health
officer l.. c. Shepherd. of Norfolk: DR.
smith of the Marine Hospital Service;
Dr. Lynch. Captain Il. r. Loyall SEQ
retary of the Quarantine Board: DIR.
GrahdN' Mayor j. Thompson Baird. of
portsmouth; Presidents j. J. King. of
.ne portsmouth Council: DR.. Grice,
president of the Portsmouth Hoard Of
Health; Mayor II. A. Mccoy. OF Ecr,l-
ley; Health officer Morgan. of Berl<lev
and others
Inc meeting wac called to order nv
Or. Hope. and Mayor Johnston chosen
as chairman. The first speaker. DR..
ROPE, told the story OF the cruiser since
her sinking. and stated his belief tina
sue was no; menace to public health
he was followed by Capt. McCarricl<
WHO suggested Il general discussion by
those present. DIR. Charles Grandy
thought that the Mercedes was moi
dangerous If repairs were not started
pelore cold weather. Capt McC'arricls
thought all talk OF danger was uncalled
LOT boSy talk. DR.. Lynch thought the
opinion OF the Government quarantine
oihcers ought TO be sufficient. Cant
Loyal, secretary of the Quarantjnc
board. thought there was no objection
TO the cruiser being brought un to the
navy yard
Or. Newbill and Mr. r. Henry Jone,
oil the Norfolk Board of Health. hnra
corrected prevailing erroneous inn.
preston. and said that what the board
opJectcd 10 was the diSmantlinr of m.
mercedes at the navy yard before cold
weather. Ihey protested against her
pelhS torn open during the no; season.
NdPe McCarrlck then stated that the
Government did not contemplate >vor,,
on her during the hot season.
alter some further discussion tho
original motion made by Cant. NTcCar-
TICK that all objection to the brinrinc
up of the Mercedes be withdrawn was
passed Mr.. Jos. T. Allyn opposing tho
motion. The Mercedes will be branch,
up To-day as stated elsewhere in This
issue. ~ '"'S
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
THE COURTS YESTERDAY
VERDICT AGAINST STREET RAIL
WAY-CHARTER Ora MED
POLICE COURT.

In the Court OF Law and Chancery
yesterday b. f. Rosson was given a
verdict of $1,000 against the Norfolk
Street Railway Company for internal
Injuries received by being joltcd from
u car on CRANKY street at the City
Hall avenue corner. Mr.. Rosson sued
for $4,000 through his attorneys.
Mcssrs. Morris & Miller. Mr. Il. Il.
Tunstan represented the railroad. The
jury was sent out two or three times
before verdict was reached. y mo-
tion for Il new trial was entered by Mr..
Tunstall.
The case Of J.W. Jordan VS.. Wilson
Walker was argued in this court yes
terday afternoon by the attorneys,
Messrs. Cole & Shultice, for the plain
tiff. and Col. l.. u. Starke for the de-
PENDANT. The case involves the sale of
some timber land in North Carolina
Since it was instituted the defendant
has died and the administrator OF his
estate has been made the defendant.
About $3.50 is involved in the suit.
SUIT ENTERED.
Victoria ]. Peed has entered suit
through her attorneys, Messrs. Heath
~ Heath. against Lila V. Peed. admin
istrator Of the estate of Horace Peed.
and Trust Company, of Baltimore. sure
ty. The suit is for benefits due the
plainuff from the Peed estate.
CHARTER GRANTED.
In the Corporation Court yesterday
the Quratol Company was granted a
charter. The purposes of the company
are to manufacture a proprietary med
icine.
IN THE POLICE COURT.
Ophelia Gray. colored. unacy; dis
charged.
James II. Smith. colored. malicious
prosecution; discharged.
Richard Gray. coiored. driving n gall
ed horse; fined 50. so
Mamie L gan and Mamie Fitzgerald
both colored, fighting; former fined
So. 80 and the latter 81.
Frank Peace. colored. assault and fe-
lonious shooting; continued until to-
day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
Publications Received.

The Metropolitan for June contains
TWO good stories. an interesting article
entitled "A New Era of ShipbuiIding. 3"
IN which is well illustrated descrp-
ton of the Newport News shipyards.
Sketches of Frank Russell Green. \. n.
A.; Joseph Fl. Choate. Ambassador tn
Great Britain; ana Constance Cary
Harrison, the We'll known writer who
writes as Mrs. Burton Harrison. are
very interesting. Price Is cents at the
news stands.
The June edition of Scribners. con-
tains the conclusion of Governor
Roosevelts history of the Rough
Riders. describing the return home and
showing many scenes in the various
camps joel {. Harris contributes
another of the chronicles of Ami Nj
nervy Ann. 4 Western story by vii
liam Allen White. entitled "a Victory
for the People" Is very interesting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
US POUND RECEPTION.
GIVEN LAST NIGHT At GIRLS
HOME FOR THE POOR.


The Francis Barnes Us pound recep-
ton last night was Il real interesting
and enjoyable affair. To Miss Bessie
Cridcr and Miss Pearl Addison the
credit of making this social one of the
pre,iiest given by the VS.. The recep-
ton was for the benefit of the poor.
The next entertainment will be in the
shape Of a picnic excursion to Cape
Charles. 1t will be taken by moonlight
on the evening of June 18th.
The program last night was as fol-
lows:
Scripture reading by Mrs. II. c. Ad-
olson president of the Us.
PRAYER by Mr.. Dryer
Vocal solo by MIR. John Drew.
Recitation by Miss Annie Mae Os-
born.
Vocal solo by Miss Eula Denison.
Instrumental solo by Miss Matte
White.
Vocal solo by Miss Norma McGrath.
Recitation by Air. George Fen,rcss.
Vocal solo by Miss Maudc Collins
Short address by Rev. Chas. /. STEM
gle.
The program was arranged by Miss
Pearl Addison.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27

Hti ft!ERD-At O'Clock Yesterday
nioTntnz. May 10Th. at the residence of her
i0urt anl Marys avenues Chem Nys
!HOt.BE ANNE SHEPHERD. widow of
me !ate Charles T. Shepherd.
dcMce TO-DAY (Saturtlay). May 9TH. at 10
u; III, friends OF the family are invited Ia
nttend lnt.rment :n the family buryinr
Cccoaa 'S' near
r%MfEELI-At tho residence No os7
i sc:..rlnIch street, Friday, May &c 1889. nj
- Gioct p. m. MARY LUMSDcN
o. rn,berdeen. Scotland. age co years.
re funeral Will take place from above
reait'cnce THIS Saturday. AFTEREOON
invited to attend. "'''S ire
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27

The Battle of the Block houses" is an
excellent narrative of the fighting
around Manila. written by Percy G.
Mcdonnell. and we'll illustrated. Price
20 cents. $500 per year. Charles Scrib-
nerS Sons. New York City, publishers
The June number of Ainslee's Maya
zine has very attractive makeup and
q very interesting table of contents
Among the articles are the following:
Modern Fire Fighting" "A True
Story of the South Seas" How Many
Are Worth q Million,'' 1.-The Art OF
Trust building" "Saxuma Saxeran,"
The Mayor Of Chicago" and many
others. Price 10 cents: 81 90 year.
Street ~ Smith, Now York City.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
RESERVES SMOKER.
FOURTH BATTALION HOLD AN IN
FORMAL RECEPTION.

The Fourth Division of the Virginia
Naval Reserves gave smoker last
night az the Armory. at which were
present nearly all the member of that
division, and members of some of the
other divisions.
The occasion was informal In every
sense. and very enjoyable. Mr.. w. NJ.
Hudgins, Junior Lieutenant Command
ing that division, was in charge. and
saw fhat every one enjoyed himself.
The Fourth Division is growing to be
ore of the largest in the battalion. and
will make n fine showing when tbe
eight days cruise is taken on the train
ing ship Prairie from June 9Th 10 l4th.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
WATT. RETTEw & CLAY.
; phenomenal
values in
Ladies' Stockings

We make such offerings as
these simply to get you better
acquainted with the best
stocking store in Norfolk,
We want TO sell you stock
ingS such as will give the most
satisfactory wear at the least
possible cost to you, with the
object of having you make
MiS store your regular stock
ing buving store.
The first of these phenome-
nal values is
Ladies' fast dye, fifty gauge, plain
black stockings.
The second is
Ladies' fast dye, fifty gauge, plain
black stockings, with white feet.
The third is
Ladies' fast dye, drop stitch black
stockings, with white feet.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
PRIN CESS ANNE.
OFFICERS CHOSEN IN THURS
DAYS COUNTY ELECTION.

OFFICERS CHOSEN IN THURS
DAYS COUNTY ELECTION.
The election in Princess Anne coun-
~ passed off Thursday without any
unusual event The ticket elected is as
follows:
Clerk--A. r. Eellam.
Treasurcr-John r. Woodhouse.
commemorative Attorney-J. ]. Ac-
kiss.
Sherff-D. ID. Battle.
Mcssrs. Ackiss and Woodhouse had
no opposition.
DISTRICT OFFICERS.
The officers elected for Princess Anna
district were as follows:
Supervisor-Jesse Ewell.
Niasistraies--Gus Smith, Spot Fereu-
son and Early Eaton
observation-disclosures OLD.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27

The District Tent of the j. r. Gid
dion and Jollifee Union is holding it's
annual session at Hampton. Va. this
week. with a large attendance of rep
resentatives from the various tents in
the district. At this session much bus
ines; of interest Ia the order is being
transacted and various reports receiv-
ed. Norfolk is represented by several
CT the leading church and charity work.
or
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
TO Locntc I'm ~orto,t

Mr. Lee Powell, a former citizen of
Roanoke, but lattery of Baltimore. all
round hustler is in the city with the
view OF locating here and engaging in
business MIR. Powell is n gentleman
OF fine address. untiring energy and
business qualifications Of Il high order
should ha decide to locate in Norfolk,
1t IS not doubted that he will speedily
make his Influence felt in business cir
cies. ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27

The piano recital given by Mr.. Eu-
gene f. Marks ait the First Baptist
Church last night was a great success
and drew forth a we'll pleased audi
encc.
The program was carried out as pub
lished in the Virginian-Pllot. The list
included many beautiful solos and
duets. and these were skilfully and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27

1t is reported from St. vincent's hos
pital that the condition or j. Wilbur
Stakes. the young man who was shot
by Substitute Police Officer James G..
Tyson. continues to improve. MIR
stakes receives his relatives and friends
and converses freely.
1t is said that Tyson has not been
so violent OF late.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
CLOSING MEETING
0fthe Southeastern Tariff Associ-
alton.
Officers Elected and Committees
chosen 10 Act For, the Ensuiu.
Ycnr-A Highly Successful and
Enjoyable Session.
and Committees


Ire seventeenth annual meeting OF
the Southeastern Tariff Association
closed 81. old p,i,. ,,,,,,e,r. ,os. ric,l
of,,, sossi,,,. oo,,,.,,.,,,,. 49,.
after sessions occupying three days.
The most important business OF the
day were the election OF, officers. which
,.a.,,,,,, =, c.,,a,
40 ioi.'"
PRESIDENT, EDWARD :. Gay, OF Attain
Ia. Ga, manager or the Insurance Cont
rany OF North American and Philadel-
,.
PM ''"e' "'''''S' 'SV-- 'ss'ueH'' ~
q. McIlwaine. Jr.. manager ut New
York fo. London ava I.oncasbira In
surance Co. OF Ensiand. Secretary
Charles &. Fleming Of Atinn;, On,
Executives Committee Milton DarCan.
of Atlanta. Ga, mauayer of I,ancashirn
Insurance Co: Georse j. Dexter. OF AT
lanta.r Ga, manager Of the Western
and British American Iusur,rce 90 of
Canada: w. \. Withersponn of Al
lanta. Ga. speciai aeeut or the Gale
dcuia Insurance. CO.. : R,ira en-.
cial agent of Phoenix Insurance. -, of
Hartford: w. L. Rayr0id. ccnnraI
agent German American lnsurance 90
of Atlanta: +. {. Calklns speclal oren,
of Northern Insurance 90 Of Allan
Ia. GA: J. &. Rinse of Atiort, -,
special agents of the orient Insnr,nce
Co: J. $ Middleton of Atlnnt, -,
special agent Of tho Antrn Ineurorcn
Co. OF hartford. Conn
The Associata Couri,to, &, co,n,o,o,
as follows: ]. w. cnrbronn NJ N,I,nN
ia, Ga. special agent Of N. phocnix
lnsurancc 90 of Nov VII. Al
Travers. of Ri,-,-..-----, Y, s,,,.-.i
agent of Commercial-l-nion, ssnra,,",
Co, of London. England. !, n iJaw
kins of Nontro,nnr, Al, ,o,;,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
And we price them
I2Ec. a pair.

These stockings have doub-
" NleNeA soles, spleed heels
and toes, elastic tops and are
beautifully finished.
Few stores, if any, sell their
equal for less than seventeen
cents.
We have the greatest con-
lldence in them. We know
that they will give perfect sat
lSlaction. All we ask of you
IS to try 4 pair or two, and we
will abide by The conse-
quenceS, knowing that you are
getting the very best stocking
value ever given by any store
in Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
Jackson IiehtInfautry

The Jackson Light Infantry held nm
other meeting at the armory last night.
The roll of the company has now about
reached the number required for reor
ganization. and the company Will make
appilcation shortly TO Governor TYLER
10 be received into the State Militia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
y. IL W. 10 Richmond or Pet.rs.,-.
S1OO

Round trip Sunday June 4th leaves
Norfolk $40 a. m. returning leaves
Richmond 500 p. III. on a sbccial fns,
train. Goes rain or shine: trunks ana
bicycles carried free. Strict order win
be maintained
my29-3t" JOS u UCpNr,@
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
Eye. Examined FREQ.

Or. A. Week. manager of the optIcal
department of the Gale Jewelry Com
pany. VIII examine your eyes free. De-
lectlvc vision and complicated cases
specially invited TO call.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27

feelingly rendered by Mr.. Marks. Mr..
Vernon Golfer ana Miss Powell. Mr..
Hancock and Mr.. Marks were the ac-
companists.
The closing feature. the dialogue of
widow Bedott," by Miss Nellie Hill
and Mr.. Walter Edmunds was ex-
tremeiy humorous and pleased the au-
dience.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
TIDES.

Norfolk-High water at 1925 n. m.
una 1913 p. M; low water at 4:SO Il. IN.
and 4:s0 p. IN.
oid Point-High water at 1904 a. m.
and io:H p. M; low water at 1909 a. IN.
and 400 p. H.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-27
coHvocATioM CLOSES.
LAST DAY OF AN INTERESTING
AND PROFITABLE. SESSION.

LAST DAY OF AN INTERESTING
AND PROFITABLE SESSION.
The evening prayer service at Gallee
Chapel, Virginia Beach. in connection
with the Norfolk Episcopal Convocation
Friday night, was conducted by Revs.
Ribble ana Dickinson.
The sermon YVES preached by Rev. ].
L. Burks II .Accomac county. Text:
Phil. iv-l3: Il can do all things through
christ which strcngtheneth me-" The
sreaker said i'm part: The power
winch comes from Christ never fails
to give the needed strength. The amos
Tie Paul was quoted as an example.
who said: Though lie was weak. vet
through Christ he was strong" "Ry the
grace OF God am what / am" Through
tne power or Christ man is able to over
come sin and to withstand the tempta-
HOES of the world. the nesh and the
devil under all conditions of life man
never iaiis 10 supply cXigencies of the
occasion rms strength, which Christ
gives through His power enablcs ts IN
10 what God Wills. and TO pass through
me severest trials and To distrust our
serves and 10 realize ihat through lii;
strength We can be strong i'm tho
Lord, and in the power Of His might.
ne sermon riNeted The attention OF
he members Of the Convocation and
me large congregation.
MORNING SERVICE.
The morning prayer service yes,cr-
u ~ VII heiu III the chapel by the Sea-
- ~ .,1''iS snu'n OF virginia Beach. at
ii,,,',,;;,' y, d'e WAS conducted by Rows.
,'ps''u'il "iu huperlS' large consrega-
~ ,rh e.i.a present.
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