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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04
NEWPORT NEWS
Negro Wanred For AssauIting a
Lady.
Death of Mr.. Stanley a. Ernucb-CoI.
orcd Troops Expected Hero From
Santiago Sunday and Monday
Nishts-Birthday Celebration,

Newport News, Va, March 3.-Mrs.
Mary Fox, Il respectable white lady
living about two miles firm Morrison
n station seven miles above this civ
was assaulted by an unknown negro at
her home yesterday afternoon about 2
o'clock
Mrs. Fox was alone, but her screams
alarmed her assailant, who made his
escape. From the description of the
man 1t is believed he is n frequenter of
the resorts in Rockets and Bloodfield.
The police are searching for the negro,
and if he is arrested he will be incar-
cerated in the city Jail for safe keep
ing, rs much indignation is felt in the
vicinity Of Morrison.
MIR. s. y. BRANCH DEAD.
Mr.. Stanley a. Branch, local agent
for Wanamaker & Brown, of Phiiadel-
phia. died this morning at . o'clock at
his home. No. 3l3 Twenty-seventh
street. Heart disease was the direct
cause OF death.
The remains will be sent to Halls
boro. Chesterfield county, tomorrow
morning at . o'clock over the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad, and there the
funeral services will be held.
DcCeaSeu Is survived by IL widow and
three sisters. one OF whom lives in
Portsmouth and another in Alabama
COLORED TROOPS COMING.
The first of the colorcd troops order
ed TO Newport News will arrive here
from Santiago Sunday night. This is
expected to be the Twenty-t third Kan
sas. The Eighth Illinois left n day la
ter and will probably arrive Monday
l.. p. Dare, agent for the quarter
masters department, arrived in the
city this morning from Washington for
the purpose of distributing the clothing
among the troops when they arrive.
The palace and tourist cars which
will take the soldiers home will reach
here Sunday morning.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
Colonel L. f. Savage of Hampton,
celebrated his SD birthday Wednes-
day. Colonel Savage has lived in
Hampton all his life, ana has for sew
eral years been the popular overseer OF
the poor of Elizabeth City county.
During the civil war Colonel Savage
was made n colonel in the Confederate
army, which position ne filled with dis
tinction. AT the close Of the war Colo
mel Savage returned to Hampton and
has since been one of the most promi-
ncnt citizens. Although he has passed
the four score mark. the Colonel is
comparatively active and enjoys good
health. lie will be 4 candidate for re-
election TO Office at the spring election.
and ii goes without saying that the
man who enters the field against him
will have Il formidable opponent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04
xcnn,or roatcr En1orao.

look forward with much interest TO
the appearance of the Home study
circle feature in your very able jour
ma, and desire 10 commend it to the
attention OF the working class of our
city. / think it viii result in awaken
les much interest in matters with
which they have, heretofore. had little
opportunity, perhaps little inclination,
to look into, and prompt them to ex-
p!orc wider fields OF Improvement. The
humanizing. outstanding and civilz-
ing influences Will prove 4 blessing to
all who avail themselves of this popular
and economical mode of culture.
w. l.. FOSTER.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04
PETERSBURG
Happenings in the Cockade
City.
Miss Bristor BECOMES tho Bride OF
Err, BrockweiI-Prcpar Well
como For Now England Journals
ists-PcrsonnI and Otherwise.

Petersburg, Va, March. "a quiet
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. at the rcsidnce
of the brides father, Councilman w. w.
Bristcr on Halifax street, when Miss
Marian Sledd Brlster was married to
Mr.. VIM. a. Brockwcll. Rev w. w.
Lear performed the ceremony in the
presence of a. large assemblage of rela-
tives and friends of the couple NIessrs.
e. L. DeJarnette w. II. Wilcox, II. NJ.
Woody and Il. e. Robinson acted as
ushers. There were no bridesmaids. At
ter receiving the congratulations OF all
present, the happy couple took the
N0rhtcund train for their bridal tour.
The bride Is an exceedingly attractive
and popular young lady, greatly beloved
in the community. The groom is one
OF the most estmable and successful
young merchants in the city. Many
very handsome and desirable presents
We're received by the bride.
WELCOME TO JOURNALISTS.
The Chamber of Commerce last even
ing determined, with entire unanimity,
to extend n most cour teous and hospit-
able reception to the New England
NCNSlidpcT League Wnen tncy WISH re-
tersburS. The party will be handsomely
entertained; will be received by the cIti-
zens generally, and will be shown the
resources of our city. as we'll as all the
points of interest.
WONIAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Woman's Missionary Society Of
West End Baptist Church met at the
residence of Mrs. w. S. LealIe, at s
o'clock last evening. After the business
of the society, refreshments were
served. Each member was furnished
with list OF questions on missionary
work with Il blank sheet attached for
answers; the same was read out by the
pastor, showing the society to be we'll
up on missionary work All rendered
thanks to pastor and wife for having
spent such n delightful evening.
TOLD IN BRIEF.
The remains of Adolphus ]. Mann, for
many years n merchant of this city, who
died in Norfolk Wednesday morning,
reached here yesterday, were met by
friends and taken to Blandford Gene
terry for interment. Deceased leaves n
widow and several children.
Mr.. Eddie Nunnally, of ISttrick. who
Is employed by Mr.. George n. James, n
contractor of this city, was stricken
with paralysis last Tuesday while about
to go to work. His condition Is consid-
cred quite critical.
MIR. G. y. Eanes. commissioner Of rev.
enuc, who has been confined to the
house for tho past week by sickness, is
able TO be out again.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

tc eject n member in place of Chair
man John David Corbeil. removed from
the county.
Mrs John A. King. of Suffolk. has
gone to Windsor to be with her sister
Miss Iadie Crump, who was badly
burned this week.
Judge George II. Atkinson will con-
in Isle CT Wight Monday.
Lawyer Harry *. Walcott. OF Nor
folk, was in Suffolk on professional
business to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04
NEWS FROM RICHMOND AND OTHER PARIS or V7RGN

and many relatives and friends wish
him n long stay on this mundane
sphere.
A message from Ashland states that
Or. II. G. Scott is not expected to live.
His son. Mr.. 1G. l.. G. Scott, n clerk In
the office of the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts. has been with him two or three
days.
Venable Street Baptist Church to-
night accepted the resignation of Rev.
]. S. Dill. who will become pastor of the
Fredericksburg Baptist Church, The
resignation takes effect In April.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04
Young children, to avoid

Young children, to avoid
marasmus, scrofula, or
ricketS, and develop healthy
tissues, bones and teeth, need
fats and hypophosphites. DR..
w. Gilman Thompson,
Prof. Materia Medica and
Therapeutics, in the Uni
vcrsity of New York, asserts
that Cod-liver Oil is the
best fat for the purpose.
SCOTS Emulsion is cod
liver OH partly digested and
combined with hypophos-
Phites, it gives children
material for rich blood,
solid flesh, bones and teeth.
o soc, and SI.eo, all druggists.
bSoII BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

untold torture IN BRING
Ing their babes into the world?
Philosophy of this kind is based Upon
gross ignorance. The fact 10, that there is
no necessity for the severe pangs under
gone by the average woman. Ii a woman
Is strong and healthy in wornanly way
motherhood means TO her but little suffer
ing. The trouble lies in the fact that the
majority of women suffer from weakness
aud disease of the distinctly feminine or
ganism and arc untitled for motherhood
This can always be rcmcdicd. DIR. Pierce's
Favoritc Prescription is 4 sue, speedy and
permanent cure for all disorders of this
description. 1t acts directly OIL the delicate
end important organs concerned, making
them healthy, strong, vigorous, viriie and
elastic. 1t banishes the indispositions of
the period of expectancy and makes baby's
advent easy and almost painless. 1t quick
ems and vitalzes the feminine organs, and
1nsures healthy aud robust baby. Thou
sands OF women have testified TO its mar
velous merits. Honest druggists do not
offer substitutes, aud urge them upon you
as Just as good"
~ suffered fourteen years" writes Mrs.
Mary ]. Stewart. of Ilox 60 Saratoga, Santa
Clara Co. CAL with female weakness, nervous
ness and general dobilsy tried everything 10
no avail Dr. rierces Favorita Prescription
and Golden Medical Discovery cured me-"
The names addresses and photographs of
hundreds of women cured by DR.. Picrcc's
medicines are printed by permission in
the Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser" It's free. Fov a paper-covcred
copy send IL once cent stamps 10 cozsr mail
ing c1iy. French cloth binding II stamps.
Address DR.. K, V. Pierce. Buffalo, n. Y.
Every woman needs great medical book.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad.
wiser fills this want 1t contains over 1000
pages aud nearly 800 illustrations,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04


Mr.. Rober. e. Lee, Of washington,
who is visiting his brother. b. p. Lee,
in Stafford county. had his collar bone
broken and right shoulder knocked out
of place by the kick of u horse.
The Rev. Dexter Reed. n member of
the Virginia Conference, who has been
in charge of the Mount Pleasant Cir
cult. in Amherst county, this year, died
Wednesday night at o'clock, after a
lingering illness, in his 33d year. He
was much beloved by his people. who
deeply mourn his untimely death.
Mr. Henry Rose and Miss Matte
Green, both of King George county.
were married yesterday ut ST. Johns
Episcopal Church. at King George
Courthouse. Rev. John McNabb officiat-
ing.
The Democratic party Will make no
nominations for the spring elections in
Campbell county. 1t Will be n free-for-
all fight. and as there are quite n num-
Der of candidates in the field the con-
test may. be expected to prove very
interesting.
Mr.. John Mullen and Miss Clemcn-
tine Berhley. both of Fredericksburg,
were married there last night at the
Presbyterian manse, Rev. J. w. Laf-
ferty officiating
The CroZer Iron Mines in Bedford
county, recently bought by the South
western Virginia Iron and Mining syn
dicate. has employed n large number
Of hands to get out ore, which is OF
good quality.
During the recent freeze Mr.. r. u.
Reed killed about one hundred and
fifty wild ducks on Nomini Creek, in
Westmoreland county.
William II. Cantrell of Connecticut,
has purchased the farm of David Whit
taler. near Calverton. Fauquier coun-
ty. IA acres, for $500.
a new electric light company. under
the chartered name of the Merchants
Light and Power Company, has been
granted Il franchise to erect n plant at
Harrisonburg.
a. z. Rowe, of Fredericksburg, has
written to the New England Newspaper
League. the members of which will
start from Boston Saturday on tour
of the South, extending them Il cor
dial invitation to visit that city dur
ing their trip
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

President Tucker of Dartmouth, says
the best criticism of sermon he ever
received came from n discerning friend
who said: You seem to be more con-
cerncd about the truth than about
men"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

GIVE me liver regulator and I can
regulate the world" said Il genius. The
druggist handed him a bottle OF De
Wits Little Early I&isers, the famous
little pills. Burrow- Martin Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

The Eternal Row-"So old Ordscrab-
ble's housekecper has left him?"
Yes; he told her she could not make
as good biscuits as his first house,
keeper used 60 make."-Indianapoli
Journal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04
Nv ooDAnD & ELAN.

w GODDARD & ELAN. Insurance
W Agents Suffolk. Va. are selling a
policy for one dollar year that pays iiv.
typhoid. scarlet or typhus fever, small
pox, Asiatic cholera. var.olo!d. diphtheria
or measels. All persons over eighteen
years of ago can get them. Not more
than ten policies sold to one person.
ia2S-c
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04
THE OLD DOMINION
Brief Items of Interest Picked Up
Here and There.

Edward Brown. the youth who Sc
riously stabbed Mrs. Mollie Kempton
at her home in disreptuable part OF
Danville, and escaped, was appre-
hended at Leaksville, N. c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

E OR MAYOR TOWN or SUFFOLK
y JUNIuS r. PARKER. Subject to
Democratic primary. fe26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

Mr. Robert e. Lee, OF Washington.
who is visiting his brother. b. p. Lee,
in Stafford county. had his collar bone
broken and right shoulder knocked out
of place by the kick of u horse.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

Mr.. John Mullen and Miss Clemcn-
tine Berkeley. both OF Fredericksburg,
were married there last night at the
Presbyterian manse, Rev. ]. w. Laf-
ferty officiating.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04
JOINT DEBATE PROPOSED.

Now that the mayoralty contest Is
getting pretty warm. some of the can
didatcs friends want them to have a
joint public debate. The friends of tn.
candidates have agreed to rent the City
Hall Theatre and pay all incident en-
penses. Some OF the candidates have
promised TO come. If the others will
the public can hear some oratory.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

Mr.. Henry Rose and Miss Matte
Green. both of King George county.
were married yesterday at st. Johns
Episcopal Church. at King George
Courthouse. Rev. John McNabb officiat-
ing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

The Crozier Iron Mines in Bedford
county, recently bought by the South
western Virginia Iron and Mining syn
dicate. has employed n large number
Of hands to get out ore, which is OF a
good quality.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04
TRUNKS, vALISES
AND BAGS.

We guarantee all Trunks bought OF us
for one year and repair them free Of
charge. We also print the name and adj
dress on your trunk gratis.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

During the recent freeze Mr.. L. u
Reed killed about one hundred ant
fifty wild ducks on Nomini Creek il
county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

a new electric light company. under
the chartered name of the Merchants
Light and Power Company, has been
granted a franchise to erect n plant at
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

William II. Cantrell, OF Connection,
has purchased the farm of David Whit
takcr. near Calverton, Fauquier coun
ty. IA acres, for $500.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-04

This IS the SEVENTEEN birthday of Col.
John Bell Bigger. he having been born
or Democratic parentage in this city on
March ). 1929 the day before Old Ifick
Dry was inaugurated President. He is
o. Democrat OF Democrats. lust now
ne mas an attack of govt, of which he is
proud to speak, rs he considers IL n
high-toned ailment. Ten grown children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-19

which Don Carlos found most of the recruits for
his party In fact when Pidal first joined the
Conservative party. and entered one Of the
later Cabinets of CanOvas il was understood at
the time that he brought with him into the
Conservative fold a large number Of the lcgit-
imist mobiles who until then had professed al
lcgiance 10 Don Carlos, but who have now be
come reconciled to the present dynasty. They
are known by the name of "MestiZOs. and
whenever he has been in power Pdal has al
ways made a point of distributing plenty Of
Offices among them Indeed, his appointment to
the present Cabinet is a species Of guarantee
that the Carliss will remain inactive while the
present administration remains in office.
General Polavieja is man of small stature
of strong features. simple in habits and frank
in appearance. He is the soul of honor and Of
loyalty to the Queen and TO the little King.
Moreover, he is devoid Of ambition. and pro-
fesscs the principle Of Don Fernando el
Catoco. 1t is no matter to me that others
take the glory. 50 long as | do the work which
brings about the good result His wife, at the
time of her marriage a beautiful woman
of the Sevilan nobility. and in spite Of the
Generals opposition IN political grounds 10 the
religious orders the Pope sent him a special
blessing the occasion Of his marriage.
Polavleja abhors what is known as the political
element in military life. and, while just and
fair, is a stern dsciplinarian. who will not hest
tate sternly to repress any disturbances no mat
ter whether they are Of civilian or a military
character.
SO far as Villavcrde the new Minister of
Finance Is concerned it may be said that he
is, like General Poavieja, former Liberal. and
was at one time one Of the lieutenants of
Gorilla. the Republican leader lie is likewise
a man Of much energy and decision. and if he
has joined the Conservative party under Sill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-19

bcr own nj the Palace OF La Granja, wnere i'S
iivitics and entertainments OF every kih" i''
lowed one another in rapid succession
On the other hand. every effort was mane o'
Canovas TO deprive the Regent and the h''ic
King Of all opportunity Of receiving oNa''o'a
and il ultimately became 4 matter OF comment
that the Cabinet seemed TO be aiming 10y All
means in its power to render both the Quee"
Regent and the little King unpopular Oh ''c
ono hand. and to increase the prestige OF the
Infanta on the other An endeavor was Hhe
wise made by Canovas to remove General PAWN
who was known to be devoted TO the queen
Regent. from the post Of Military Governor oi
Madrid and with this object he was proi''oieu
out Of his turn to the rank Of Captain-HeheTa
Just at the moment. however when his transfer
TO the Captaincy- General of n province WAS
about 10 take place Nine. Silveias laid baie toth'
Queen Regent the entire conspiracy ana '"'
object which it had in Wow. Senior SilVeiaS' on
b,ing summoned to the Palace, confirmed MS
vifc's story and was able to furnish evidence
of its truth. and the result that although
Canoyas possessed at the time large majority
in both houses OF the Legislature, the queen
Regent summarily dismissed her Conservative
Minister'S and on the advice OF senior SlINeiaS
and his wife, intrusted the task OF forming
an Administrative to Sagasta.
THE SPLIT IN TIE CONSERVATIVE PARTY.
This was the origin Of the split in the Con-
scrvative party. of which so much has been
written and printed in recent years. IT owes It's
inception TO the rivalry between two great
ladies at Madrid. namely. Nine. Canoyas ana
Nine. Sivelas and whereas the former. once so
powerful that she used TO be known as The
Queen OF Cuba" and To set up her authority
against that Of the Queen Regent is now
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is indebted for the powerful support OF Captain
General Polavieja. The latter is strictly SPEAK
ing. a Liberal in politics BELTS solder VINO
has risen step by step from a private to the
highest military rank. 1t was. indeed on &C
count Of his liberal administration OF the fhHp-
nine Isands that ne was dismissed from oiiice
bv Senior Canovas, all the reforms when ne hau
granted TO the natives being repealed by MS
corrupt and despotic successor, General Primo
do Rivera. while the money which he had set
aside for the payment Of the insurgent leaueis
IN enable them and their followers to resume
peacerul occupations was appropriated by
Primo de Rivera for his own use. 1t was TINS
double breach Of faith on the part Of Primo dc
Rivera that led to the revival Of the insurrec-
tion shortly before the outbreak Of the war be
tween this country and Spain.
por.AvIEJAs CO-OPERATION GAINED.
po,ovieia's wife is an intimate friend Of Nine
Silvalas and II has been through the la''ei
that tho co-operation Of Polavieja ras been
occurred for the new administration. in spite OF
hia divergence Of opinion from SilVelas ana
pdal on the subject Of Church matters. For
po,avjcia does not hesitate to declare that the
religious orders are largely responsible Tor the
disasters which Spain has suffered III con-
nection with her transporting depehdehcIeS
and both Silvelas and Pdal, the latter OF "hoh
is Minister Of Public Works, are devoted 10 the
religious orders, especially Pidal In fact II
Pdal had his way he would have revived many
of the medieval laws Of the Inquisitlon' ana ne
has been often described in the Madrid salons
as "Torquemada. Junior" on account OF MS
ultramontane and archaic views on the SUD-
iect Of the relations of the Church to the state
Pidal | may add. belonged formerly to that
element Of the legitmist aristocracy among
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-19
THE RocKEfFLLrR NONOLITA

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widow and has ceased to be factor in Spanish
politics. her salons being deserted. her rival,
Mime Siivclas. is now all powerful. not only as
The better half If the new Premier, but likewise
a d., leading spirit Of the present Adminstra-
ton
It is necessary TO explain this inner history Of
contemporary Spanish politics in order to und r.
stand the present situation OF affairs in Spain.
and likewise TO appreciate the meaning of the
advent to Office OF Il Silvelas administration.
Thcrr is uo country in Europe where the salon
ard the pctticoat play 50 important role in
politics as M Spain Ministers are made ana
uImade not IN the Cortes or in the Senate, nor
yet in the Council Chamber Of the Royal Palace,
but i'm the b0udoirs of the great ladies Of
Madrid. and il is known that on several occa-
sions senior Canoyas appointed to Cabinet Of
fee men whom he scarcely knew, who were alb
somtcy ignorant Of political or administrative
affairs. solely on the recommendation of the old
powagcr Duchess Of Riyas, whose salon he fire.
qucrted ON one occasion. while slipping a cup
# tea in the drawing room of this Duchess.
Canuvas mentioned that he i'm search Of
some one to act Minister OF the Colonies.
"Why don't you take Tejeda?' inquired the
Duchess. referring 10 one Of the young noble
men who were accustomed t. attend her rccep-
tions
why Tcjeda?' asked Canoyas.
why not cspunded the Duchess
well. after AL" exclaimed Canovas with a
contemptuous gesture. he Will do as well as
anybody else. and You can tell your young pro-
tore to come and bc sworn into office tomorrow
Afternoon"
That is how young Count Tejeda de Valdosera
became Minister Of the Colonies. To-day. be
lleve. he occupies the lucrative office Of Prcsi-
dent Of thc Council - state.
1t is to Mime Syelas too. that her husband
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-19

AIyE1Is pIpAI. vILi.AvERDE AND POIAVIEJA
and THEIR CHARACTERISTICS NINE Sill
yEIhs POWER BEHIND THE THRONE