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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
.rriveIo,t,,c rr,tr,c.

The L. S. auxiliary cruiser Prairie
reached Lambert's Point yesterday af-
ternoon from Southport, y. c.. where
she disembarked the naval reserves Of
that State Tuesday evening. The
Prairie viii coal here. and on the 9Th
instant take out detachments of the
Norfolk and Hampton Naval Reserves
Tor practice cruise of ten days.
Keep ii in mind-garments tailored by
Rudolph & Wallace are the best.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
THE NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES THREE AND FIVE 8

which we may or may not have used.
Since the Improvement of the water
works. and the enlargement of the wa
ter supply, l can see still less for the
meters if it is true. as is claimed. tina;
the supply is sufficient to easily furnish
water for a half million people. When
Norfolk grows to the half million mark
we may talk about meters. But now 1t
would seem that the waste of water can
be stood by the city better than the
consumers can stand their water being
measured out to them"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
THE RIVER FRONT.
a WANT SUPPLIED-THE HUDSON
REPAIRED-A sET-TO.

y new movement. which will be of
great benefit to Norfolk's shipping. has
been inaugurated by Mr.. Vincent Ca
CAGE, the well-known stevedore. of this
city. who is now making arrangements
for an extra powerful steam holster,
with heavy derrick and shears. This
Will be in the nature Of a harbor ship
filter and riSger As we'll as of big as
sistance in loading and discharglng
vessels. His new scow of 215 DONG
tons capacity has arrived and the ma
chinery of her Quitting will be soon
installed. With this holster fully equip
ped. the taking on. 90 any vessels
masts or spars Will be easy work. This
will be the most powerful affair of its
kind III this section, and big ad
vantage to the port.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

Mr. c. II. Terrall, of C. II. Fcrrall &
Cot have no way OF judging how
the meter system would work, but l
do not believe it would be a good thing.
The owners of property in the tenement
districts would suffer by it, | believe.
do not see the use OF changing from
the present system"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
y. & ". 10 Hichmomd OF Peier,bur.
&iQO

Round trip next Sunday, June 4,h
Leaves Norfolk $40 n. M, returning,
leaves Richmond 500 D. IN. on spe-
cial fast train. Goes rain or shine
Strict order will be maintained.
my 29-td' JOS. b. HERMAN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. d. c.. June 1. 1899.
Forecast Cor Friday:
For Virginia-Fair. followed by
threatening weather Saturday; light
variable winds.
For North Carolina-Threatenin
weather Friday and Saturday: proceed
ed by showers In eastern portions; light
southwesterlY winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
The sInilcrIrI,nnI,fY.

Thrives on good food and sunshine.
with plenty OF exercise in the open air.
Her form glows with health and her
face blooms with its beauty. If her
system needs the cleansing action OF q
laxative remedy. She uses The gentle
and pleasant syrup of Figs, made by
the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

Mr.. John b. Northrop-"If water is to
cost us higher by putting in meters.
am against them. l have not studied
the question. but do not see the need
of metering the city"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

There was reported Il very lively set
TO on the waterfront yesterday morn>
ing between the captains of the tugs
"Teaser" and John TaXls.' over some
business connected with their profess
sion Of towing. Eye witnesses stats
that the captain of the "'reaser' was
badly punished on his own boat. and
that soon after he assaulted with q
hammer the victor in the fistic strus-
gle. striking him from behind and in
ilictinE a severe cut on the back of the
head. No arrests followed. The cap
tain of the "TaXiS" went ashore and
had his wound dressed later in the
morning.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

IT is worth your while To look into
the merits OF The Gale Jewelry Com
pany's Diamond aud Watch Clubs.
Ninth club now forming; no INSTALL
ment plan. but 81 week.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
TIDES

TIDES.
Norfolk-High water, 1855 q. IN. and
AIS D. III. Low water, 1000 a. IN. and
1880 d. IN.
Old Point-High water, 1884 a. m. and
4:O5 d. IN. Low water, $3.50 n. m. and
1929 d. III.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
WATT. RETTEw & CLAY.
Pillow Sharns,
Cushion Tops,
and such like.

Pretty stamped things that
help to while away the idle
moments at the seashore,
mountain or country resting
place, and, for working them
we recommend Belongs Wash
Silks, of which we carry at all
times a full line of colorS.
Turkey Red Marking Cotton
is used, great deal. too. The
best quality, ; spools for SC.
Stamped Pillow shams-s2x32 inches
new designs-l9c. a pair.
Stamped Pillow Shams, with eN-inch
hem all around. beautiful floral de-
gns-25c. pair.
Rich Applique shams-s2xs3 inches
pretty open work-33c. each.
Applique Shams. made entirely of
inch plain border open work edges
Soc. each. Better grades at 20.
s1irc. and 81 each
Applique Scarfs-full size-s3c each.
Aemstitchsd Appiqne scarfs-full size
grades at 75c.. 81 and So each.
-colored centres-25c. each.
New Art Ticking Pillow Tops and
Beautifully Designed Pillow rops-asx
% inches-designs printed in natu-
raj colorings-Can be used for wall
hang!ngs-50c. each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
Watt, Rettew 6 Clay
THE H
Joseph Brown
STORE.
a Summer
WantabIe.

Black Cotton Grenadine.
Presentable- wearable - eco
nomicaI. Wonderfully clever
substitutes for silk, and at Il
1.-THE Of the cost. Note these
descrlptions-these prices
2o-in Lace Stripe fine
Stripe-1Sc.
27-in. Lace Stripe, Invisible
Plaid aud Polka Dot, all as
parts of the deSign-1S.
28-in. Satin Check-smali,
IS cents in previous season,
at 20.
28-in. Satin Check, smaller
than the above, 20.
Another, larger than either,
and somewhat more pro-
no.unced in its style. Same
price, zoe.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY

June ], ISJy.
Maximum temperature 49,. 49,. 90
minimum temperature $50. ...,. Ga
Normal temperature ....., $3.50. II
departure from normal -. plus 8
departure from normal since Janu-
airy lst ........ ......minus rs
Raihlaii in Dast "a hours .......... .33
i.alhiall since LIST of month ........ .33
Mean humidity ........ .... 81
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

Mr.. O. u. Jackson, of the o. d. Jack
son Company-"I have observed the
working Of the meter system in many
cities out West, and in other sections.
and | am of the opinion that i; is Il
good thing. OF course ] do not know
anything about the charges per hum
dred or thousand gallons. which the
Water Board proposes to make If the
meters are put in, but | suppose this
charge would be equitably based. and l
see no reason why every one should not
use all the water necessary and not pay
moro than they are now paying. Meters
would stop the wastc of water. and
believe would be a good thing for both
the city and the consumer"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

The tug Asher j. Hudson came off
Graves Railway Yesterday fully re-
paired and in trim for work. The
damage was Slight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

CALENDAR.
sun rises at 4:46 u. m. and sets a
1920 y. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
NorfoIk nnh vicinity.

Norfolk mud Vicinity
WEATHER FORECAST FOR To-
DAY.
Probably fair; variable winds becom-
Ing westerly
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

Nh Howard II. Williams. Of II. C.
Williams &c Son-"I am opposed to
meters We cannot stop our tenants
from wasting water, ana we VIII have
10 pay for it just the same Also, If
mere is break or leak i'm the pipe for
winch we are not responsible, the bur
ush w.l be upon the real estate men
or the property owners."
Mf: William =. Baldwin Of baldwin
q Byfd-"The theory Of municipal
,Wnersnip Of water works is beautiful.
out II IS rarely carried out 50 far as
have seen. Putting in meters ana
mus increasing the r4venue Of m all
ready paying department. is certainly
not carrying OUT the municipal own
ersh!r theory. l can see where meters
would be a good thing for the city il.
some ways, but they would hurt own
ers OF tenement properly. and not ben,
eng the consumers that l see. As it is
now we know just what our bills VIII
be. ana we are not troubled with ihs
nightmare OF enormous bills for water
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

Mr.. Thomas Townsend. Of Townsend
& Joynes-"I ain opposed to meters.
and | believe the real estate men anc
property owners generally are. be-
iieve they would BE- bad thing for the
property owners. especially the owners
Of tenement property The charge to
meters vii! not only injurc property
owners. bu; il VIII create unnecessary
expense. We do not need meters. II
the city water inspectors cannot keep
down the waste of water in certain
places. how can the city expect us pro-
nerty Owners to stop this waste? The
increased burden VIII be upon us not
upon the tenant. The property owners,
all have heard express themselves. are
unanimous against the meter system"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
RAILWAY MEN
Held Meeting Yesterday at the
Monticello.
General NcgIcy speaks Ertbussnsstc-
nlly of Norfoik's Great Future
Moro Products 10 Incrcasc hi,
tIty's Exports aud Imports,

Captain ]. w. Phillips, who has just
returned from Petersburg, states thai
the work of dredging out the Appomat-
ION river IS being steadily and speedi!:
pushed By the United States Govern
ment.
The work was begun over week ago
six miles below Petersburg and one mile
has been dredged out. At this rate.
in about Il month more Petersburg will
have vastly bettered river transporta.
ton. n thing much needed now that il
is progressing so steadily. The new
channel will give nine to eleven feet of
Avn
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
OF GREAT IAlpORTANCE.

The completion OF the Richmond. Pc.
tersbnrg and Carolina railroad viii bs
ol conslderable Importance TO Norfolk
AS Norcolk is the peanut centre az ~.
world. this crop in the newly oneurd
section VIII naturally seek this mar
ket' Besides this much of the other
product of forest and ::eid Will come
here. TO be sent North or for sh,proant
10 foreign ports. President Smith G IN
erai Nesley and their associates in this
railway ENTERPRISE will probably hold
another meeting in Norfolk in the near
future.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

President Neglcy. when Questioned rs
10 railroad matters in general Informed
the representative of the Nirginian.
PIlot that some very important rail-
road movements are on foot. ANA that
the contamination of these enterprises
means great deal FOR Norfolk IL
would not go into details. but trom his
conversation it is understood that som.
or the great lines OF the West are
LOOKING oceanwards and their gazr
strikes the Atlantic just about at this
port.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02
Piques
Again.

Seconds" of IS cent stripes
Il TO- Excellent Excellent patterns.
Other stripes heretofore IS,
reduced to 121l.
Such an aggregation of white
as will please a connoisseur.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-02

,cr to be Increased. unless the burden
Is to be upon u? Is 1t TO be case
Of less water ana more money?
Throughout the Fourth Ward now. ana
in par, Of the Third, the department
has nothing larger than three-incn
npes 20 supply the large number Of
houses. ana these pines. many OF thcro
nave Daen down twenty years. ana the
'mi whieh has accumulated inside
make them entirely insufficient. They
are too small In the first place. and 7
have heard n man connected with tn.
wafer department. say that he did nor
believe some Of these mains were really
mn inch ana a hair in diameter inside
so badly has the rust accumulated
Why then. when there are such had
conditions as this. should the city spen1
Il big sum f1r motors. which are not
needed. rs an means we should have
. better water supply IN those por.iono
Of tie city ! have mentioned, and in
other portions where il is imposslhle
10 get wafer higher than the third
story Of buillne. believe we should
nave double main TO the water works
and large mains over the city. We
should guard againci the possibility.
though 1t may ba remote. OF water
famine by the single main to the wa
ter works breaking. and il it is i'm,
possible To give a sufficient pressure
through the present main. double
main will cure this also. ard insure the
city al! the water sh..needss."
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
CHAMPION HOBO
"A No. l" Pays Birmingham @ Return
 Visit on His Tramp

With the weather cold enough to make Tabasce sauce an icy luxury, "A No. l." the peerless leader of trampdom and star hobo of the universe, broke out of an engi- neer's tool box last night and landed in Birmingham again. TO him the editors pass and paid railroad tickets are the same both mere symptoms of folly.
 Up to this Trapped date he has sifted over 420,000 miles of territory, and the only railroad ticket he ever purchased rests se- curely in a gflded frame a relic much prized by the land-skippBng gentleman. He obtained the souvenir by riding in a pas- senger car and crawling on to the roof when the conductor began his collecting tour
 A No. flonored Birmingham with his august appearance several months ago and since that time has travelled over 30,00O miles of railroad track returning to the city of smoke, dirt and good policemen.
 He is wonderfully informed in geogra- phy. There is not city or town within these United States in which his nimble foot has not rested.
 His dress is always neat and in his clothes at any time can be found a roll of bank bills. This festive young artist dis dains to occupy berth in ''side-door sleep ers," commonly called box-cars, but inva- riably mounts the "blind baggage" or top of passenger trains.
 This genus hobo never begs, borrows or steals-rides excepted He said last night he was at present securing coin for gen eral expenditures by fitting gold" rings on the hands of the jewelry loving public at so much per fit.
 Beds are out of his line, and as the inner section of tramp makeup can be kept in working order by the 'hand-out' process there are generally no deficiencies in his weekly appropriations.
 At present A. N. 1 is wearing a medal given him by Richard K. Fox, of the Police Gazette. +'l
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
COMMITTEES OF
 CARNIVAL SOCIETY
Appointments Have Been An- nounced by President English.
DESIGNS TO BE SELECTED
Meeting Will be Held Early Next Week Finances to be Arranged and Active Work Begun
 The Full List

The executive officers of the Carnival so- the next carnival celebration and within the next few days work will begin in earn est.
 President Harry English yesterday an- nounced his committees and the committee on designs will be called together early next week to take the initial step.
 The finance committee will organize at once and nothing will be left undone to make the celebration grand success. The executive committee which elect ed by the society and tho several commit tees appointed by the president, are given below
 Executive Board-Robert Jemison, R. N. Rhodes, Joe Beitman, Louis Schillinger, Prof. B. Guckenberger, o. Chalifoux, D. II. Kettig, w. M. Drennen, H. " Joseph H. K. Milner, A. Sdhilinger. Charles Whee- lock, c. s. Simmons, E. W. Barrett
 Committee on Design-John ". ONeill, B. Steiner, Charles Wheelock, L. Braun, s. H. Barron, E. Lesser, John G. Housman, R. E. Collins.
 Reception Commattee-F. P. OBrien, w. B. Leedy, H. M. Beck J. J. Housman, E.
 
 mon, J. w. Tominson, Professor B. Guck- eisberger, T. W. O'Byrner T. c. Thompson, A J. Camp l.. Sch.llinger, P. G. Shook John M Caldwell, George F. Wheelock, J. B. Cobbs, Frank Arrico, J. A. Rountree. J. F. Dusenberry, Dr. Ed Drennen, F. L. Granibs, H. B. Gray, E. J. McCrossin Finance CoNmittee-B. Steiner, Erwin Schillinger, Joe Beitman. s. Klotz, J. w. Anderson, M. V. Joseph William Reckling. Transportation Committee-C. E. Meglem- cry, J. A. Rountree, o. Chalifoux, J. B. McGlary. J. K. Mcdonald, Jonas Schwab. Committee on Decoration-W. P. McCros- sin, Sidney Hart, A. Schillinger William Wise, F. Solomon Tom Rensford, Captain Morson, Harry Wheelock.
 Press Committee-L. W. Friedman M A. Porter. J. T.. D. May, Sam Worcester, w. T. Underwood, D. c. Behrens, B. F. Ezek- iei E. Gluck.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
FIVE DAMAGE SUITS
 FILED YESTERDAY
Two of Them Against tfe Owner of a Vic ious Dog-Heavy Day in the
 Local Courts.

William Dobbins, who conducts dairy and truck farm near the Sloss furnaces, is the defendant in two damage suits be- gun in the local courts yesterday. The complainants, Andy Bryant and James Andy Bryant, allege that the latter was bitten and badly injured by a dog belong
 ing to the defendant. James Andy Bryant
 is a son of Andy Bryant The latter brought suit for $1 GOO in the circuit court and claims damages for the loss of his sons society and services. James Andy Bryant, by his next friend, his father, commenced suit in the city court for $5 ,O0O damages. The dog is alleged to have bit ten the Bryant boy December 3.
 William N Crisler began suit in the cir cult court yesterday against the Sloss Iron and Steel company for $25,0OO damages for alleged personal injuries. The plaintiff ayers that while employees of the Sloss Iron and Steel company were blasting rock near North Birmingham on October 30 last, piece of rock was violently thrown against his house, breaking through the roof and striking him. He alleges further that by reason of injuries thus received he became blind in one eye and may lose the other.
 William H. and Joseph H. Woodward as executors of the late Stephen Woodward, have sued Robert Stevens for $2, 300 for the alleged wrong conversion of 1000 trees in 1894 The suit was filed in the circuit court yesterday.
 Peter Glyn, a puddler at the Birmingham
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
BOARD OF TRADE
Will Begin the New Year With Renew
 ed Interest

Immediately after it's regular cneeting next Wednesday night the Board of Trade will have pleasant smoker at Elks' hall. Yesterday morning the board of control met In the office of Secretary Ryan in the ChalifouX building and quite elabor- ate programme was decided on. Messrs. Lesser, O'Neill and Houppert were appoint ed to arrange for the refreshments. A res olution was adopted by the board of control requesting the committee on suburban trains to call on the Birmingham Railway and Electric company, and insist on D. cent fare between Ensey and this city. The board further instructed the committee to go before the board of aldermen and see what the city fathers could do in the way of compelling the reduction to cents in case the company failed to act
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
RICE GROWERS OBJECT
Will Take Steps to Prevent Admission
 of Philippine Products

Savannah, Ga, December 29.-Meetings of the Savannah River Rice Growers associa- tion and of the Truck Growers associa tion have been called to take steps against the admission of Porto Rico and the Philippine islands within the tariff wall of the United States. The associations will cooperate with the sugar producing interests of Loujs- iana. It is pointed out that both Porto Rico and the Philippines are producers of rice. With the tariff bars let down they would grow immense quantities of rice with collie labor. and flood our markets to the ruination of the home rice interests.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
SOUTHERN MAY
 BUILD NEW LINE
Surveyors Locating Route from
 Parrish to EnSIey.
WILL FORM VALUABLE LINK
Age -Herald's Announcement of Propos- ed Change of Run" on L. & N. Caused Furry Taken Up
 by Commercial Bodies

For the last two or three years there has been more or less talk of a railroad being built from Ensley City to Parrish, the junction of the Southern and the Northern Alabama railways
 Since the absorption of the latter road by the Southern last spring this rumor has been revived, but heretofore there has been very slight indication of the road be- ing built at any date in the near future.
 About two weeks ago. however, the Southern started its surveying corps over the proposed route and it is expected that their report will be ready within very short time
 The new line will be extension of the Northern Alabama road and will form d very valuable link in the great Southern system. It will give the Southern a new through route to the Tennessee and Missis- sippi rivers to the west.
 It is reported that the Southern will build the new road from Ensley to Parrish some time during the year 1900.
 Caused Fiurry
 The announcement in yesterdays Age Herald that the officials of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company had un- der consideration proposed change in the runs of freight crews, by which Bir minSham would no longer be relay sta ton, caused considerable talk in both bus- ness and railroad circles.
 Some officials of the company denied pos itiyely that any such change was being considered, but the report was confirmed by others AS stated yesterday, nothing has yet been decided upon with regard to the matter, and it is not improbable that the present arrangement will be continued On the strength of the report, a meet ing Of the executive committee of the Board of Trade was held and a committee was appointed to confer with the Com mercal club regarding the matter. asking for joint committee to confer with the railroad company
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
Police After Burglars

Two unknown negro men broke into the house of James Benjamin, colored, at Ely ton yesterday at Il o'clock and carried away several suits of clothes and other articles. They were supposed to have been seen making their way toward Bessemer a short while after the occurrence, and the theft was reported to Chief of Police Austin by Benjamin. The police are on the lookout.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
TO MEET IN BIRMINGHAM
F. A. Gamble, University of Alabama
 Elected President s. A. E.

Knoxville, Tenn, December 29.-The Sigma Alpha Epsilon college fraternity of the Epislon province closed a two days convention today with a banquet
 Birmingham, Ala, was chosen as the place of the next biennial meeting, occur ring December 26 and 27, 1901. The follow ing officers were chosen:
 F. A. Gamble, president, University Of Alabama; Pulley R. Cornick, vice-presi- dent, University of Tennessee; George D. Booth, secretary and treasurer, South western Presbyterian university.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
Bloody Evidence

Yesterday morning just before day light the hen-house of Mrs. L. c. Flowers, 1iO3 North Fifteenth street, was entered and nineteen chickens stolen. The thieves wrung the heads of the chickens off before leaving the premises, and left this bloody evidence of their guilt behind The heads of the chickens were still warm when the robbery was discovered, thus showing that the thieves had not been gone long.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
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The comedy drama. Uncle Josh Spruce by," will be at o'Brien's opera house this afternoon and tonight The ''press" of the different cities where this attraction has been, speak in praise of it. A lot of spe- cial scenery is used and the saw mill scene is given, which is pronounced a realistic piece of stageoraft. Other features are many speciaities and an orchestra of 12 people.
The age-herald., 1899-12-30
ELECTED OFFICERS
Real Estate Agents Meet and Perfect
 Organization

The Birmingham Real Estate Agents as- sociation met at 3 o'clock yesterday af- ternoon in the Commercial club rooms and elected officers for the ensuing year as follows:
 Presdent-T. H. Motion.
 Vice-President--J. l.. Yancey.
 Board of Directors-B. A. Thompson, S. Bethea, George c. Whattey, D. R. Dun lap, James Bailey.
 The board of directors will electe a sec retary.