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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-02
A BIT OF
PROGRESS.

The sunlight fell so holly on the pile
of guano bags crowding the little wharf
that the man leaning against the
heaped-up sacks could hardly believe
that 1t was May. and not July. He
drew his eyelids together and through
river toward Norfolk three miles
away. On either side of the river
trucking farms stretched away toward
the pine forests farther inland: just
now the farms were at their GreeneSt,
strawberry fields, cabbage patches.
acres of spinach, all in verdant strife.
The river ducked in here and there,
tlinging clear, shimmering streams a
little way back into the country, and
the marshes around these inletS gave
n rank. yellow tingc to the green out
look. Now ana then Il pine grove not
yet cleared away led the greens to the
other extreme. to the dark somber hue
which had little but name in common
with The brightness of the waters grass
The man on the wharf sighed as he
noted these varying shades.
1t would take me to make this pay
he said. Yes. sir. what this here fer
tile patch of old Virginia needs is an
Iowa mani. Archibald Jernigan could
make his pile here. but none of these
lazy southern truckers will make their
salt"
The cool sound OF tho incoming tide
swishing against the wharf turned his
thoughts from the farms. There would
be shade on the other side of the
guano bags; he spranG upon them ana
dropped down into the shadow. dropped
down beside Ianthe Narbrough, who
lollcd in placid ease against the bags.
Beg pardon. miss" sand Mr.. .Jcrni-
gan, startled into ~ stammer. although
his was By no means IL hcsitating ma
turc.
Don't mind ne" said the girl calmly.
II heard YOU tallsin' to yo'self. but |
reckoned 1 let YOU come over If you
wanted to-
size smiled at him with indolent in
tehnst and Mr.. Jernigan smiled back.
Daughter of the gentleman over
thcrc?' he asked politely. waving his
hand toward Il clump of pines around a
small white house.
folk"
lie swellcd with the Importance of
the man who comes from II distance.
From Wellsvilc, In. Fine state,
Iowa
"You are Il long ways from home =
she observed.
tache.
AN aunt just died down there in Nor
consumption. doctors sent her
here. no money spared, none whatever,
bHt come on ana buried here a week
ago tomorrow. Aunt That brought me
up"
I'm cert'nly sorry SHE died" Ianthe
Lanlentable, lamentablc but we must
an die. and She was past 60. Pretty
country You've got round here Miss
Did YOU walk down yondor rood?r
she asked, with sudden increase Of in
teicSt. sweet npupNSuclsles, is all in
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-02

knowledge of the
is
All
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-02

.ches cold don't wait moment before
e that cold.
. ignorance or neglect of parents is due
| termination OF many childrcns COM
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-02
The Ills Of Children.
la eas,s "a ...e e 9a,s.ks on be neatmenl 81 eoAgA

to guard against colds.
Nearly all the ills of
children begin with
taking cold. If your
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-02

fruits. He prodted by the hints Innthe
gave him during the river bank strolis.
and when Mrs. Sarbrough was through
with the dishes he and ianthc came -
the steps and new ideas sclntillated
over the porch of The li;tie house grew
Il Mareschai Mel rose. It's hundreds Il
buds making the air sweet but Mr. Jcr-
nlganS bitter heart did not let him en-
JOY the sweetness. Yes. his heart was
bitter. lie said Ia himself as he sat
listening 10 Pres talk sat watchin.
lanthe crush The rose leaves against
her check, that his VeNation referred
purely to a matter of good SENSE.
Waste is what / can't stand--owe THAI
to the hack-east bringing IN Aun;
MaEy had-and waste il surely would
De for him to set that fair Hover OF
the South
There had 10 come an end-wellsville
would no longer be put off and one
night when MIR. Jernigan went into
,Ae Aaroorough sitting room for his
nat, after the usual placid evening on
the steps, he made himself say: Wei.
iolks. guess this IS the end OF my
visits. | must set bIck-and come -
Neilsvii'e, all OF YOU, and I'll see that
YOU meet the elite"
They we're all standing, but Ianthc
dropped into 4 chair.
Going" She said.
Press turned 10 her-then the color
rushed 20 his dark cheeks. He stepped
toward Mr.. 5ernigan
You've been talking crops to her.
You have? You've been making love TO
her-you'V va"
Mr.. Jcrnlsan laid . hand on the boys
mouth. stop gore fool talk" he said,
Miss Ianthe--''
Ianihc sprang to her feet. II don;
care TWO atraWbevs if YOU are goin'
way-I don't. don't" she cried
throwing open the door leading to the
steep stairway, and then falling up
stairs as fist as she could
MIR. JorniEan retreated dlgnifrdly. az
snail call uron YOU to-morrow." he said
10 the da&ed Alr. Marlborough. Good
right, Mrs. YNrbrough. ma'am-good
night Mr.. Lewis let me wish YOU sue
cess in yoia trucking i'm case I don't
sec you Tomorrow"
He did not take the road toward Nor
folk. Through that misty gray light.
the light that wraps one round. the
light that the jewellers on the Eliza
beth rivec call June evening. he made
LIS way 10 the wharf where he had
hrSt seen Ianthe. There were no guano
bags there now. but he sat down on
tha nlanks where she had sat. and took
VI the long pole which still lay there.
lie laughed. whstled and sung as he
whipped the water with the pole-suns.
WIN subdued nasality she don't
don carc-two STANDARDIZATION straw
Dcra-no. she don't. she don't" Then
ne drove the pole into the mud and
medtatcd. anthe was by him. Ianth
III the purple calico which made her
eyes. too, look purple. mo caiicocs."
he said. suddenly. "Wellsvile's best
quality silk for Mrs ]. Archibald"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-02

The Caldwell 6. Son Company. of Gin.
cinnati. has purchased property in that
city oH which 1t is stated that a foun-
utE. also a warehouse and Il machine
shop, will lie erected
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-02

Henry y. Rusch. Of $50 w. FIFTY
ninth street. New York, is a director
in the Majestic Mills CO.. recently in
corroratcd in New Jersey t. manufac-
tUrc Volvets.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-02

Frank l<emble. of Hamburg. \. J.. is
n director in The CcgecshnI Manurac-
turing Co.. which vii! have plant for
place.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
EMPEROR WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS
After Going to Church the Family Went
Sleighing

Berlin, December 25.-Emperor William
celebrated Christmas in his usual manner
al New Palace, Potsdam. At o'clock he
attended bescheerung for the members of
the imperial family and the court entour-
age. There were seven trees for the chill
dren, graded according to their ages, that
of Princess Louise being very small.
A large, fine tree for the emperor and
empress had been cut from the adjacent
wild park For the gentlemen and ladies
OF The court encourage a particularly hand
some tree was provided.
On this latter tree hung numerous pres
onts of humorous character, each re-
minding the recipient in a teasing way of
some untoward event of the year. Baron
Won Mirbach, chief court marshal re-
ceived a contribution box in chocolate, the
allusion being to his work of collecting TO
build churches in Berlin. This gift caused
great laughter. Upon all the trees and
tables there were presents. Emperor Will
liam entered with keen enjoyment into the
humorous part of the celebration, in which
nc himself was the chief instigator
Their majesties attended church in the
morning, and in the early afternoon the
whole imperial family made up slelghing
party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
Cen, YOUNG MADE
MILITARY GOVERNOR
He Controls the Provinces of
Northwestern Luzon With
Headquarters at Vigan

Manila, December 26.-9 a. m.-GeneraI
Young has been appointed military govern
or of the provinces of Northwestern Lu-
ION, with headquarters at Vigan. His
command includes the Thirty-third infan-
try, under Colonel Luther r. Hare, and
the Third cavalry He will establish per-
manent stations at San Fernando and
Laoag, with out posts wherever needed.
The Sixteenth infantry will proceed to
APART, garrisoning such towns as may be
deemed necessary in the provinces of Cay
agan, Isabel and Nuevo Vizcaya, of which
Colonel Hood has been appointed military
governor. General Young and Colonel Hood
are establishing civil municipalities, and
the posts in Northern Luzon will be OPEN
ed for trade about January l.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
Reaches San Jacinto

San Jaeinto, Call December 25-A dsas-
trous earthquake occurred at 4:25 o'clock
this morning. Nearly every two-story
building was wrecked and it is estimated
that the damage will aggregate over $4,000.
The main shock was preceded by a. loud
roaring sound and awakened many Just in
time to escape from the doomed buildings.
The business street was such wreck that
tons of debris had to be removed before
buildings could be entered. At Saboba In
dian reservation six squaws were killed by
falling walls, two fatally injured and many
seriously injured. The shock caused dry
artesian wells to flow larger streams than
ever before. Considerable damage was re-
ported In nearby villages.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
ELKS MADE MANY
WEE HEARTS HAPPY
Christmas Tree Celebration a
Grand Success.
MANY CHILDREN PRESENT
Joy Reigned Supreme While Eyes Spar
ledaWith Dslight-A Memorable
Occasion and Noble Charity.
Mercy Home Children

"A happier crowd of children was never
before gathered together in Birmingham
than that which assembled in Elks' hall last
night to take part in a Christmas tree
celebration which had generously been ar
ranged by the members of Birmingham
lodge of Elks.
Some days ago the Elks announced that
they would arrange a Christmas tree for
the children of the Mercy Home and other
little folks in whose homes Santa Claus
had not been a visitor. These little fellows
were made to rejoice beyond their fondest
dreams, and long will they recall the happy
Christmas night of 1899, perhaps the first
real happy moments of their young and
tender lives.
When the Eks decided to get up a
Christmas tree, committees were appointed
to make the necessary arrangements-some
to go among THE poorer classes and secure
the names of the children. others to secure
the toys, candies and other trinkets to be
distributed. Every detail was looked after
with the result that when the audience was
admitted to Elks' hall shortly before
o'clock last night a magnificently arranged
tree, burdened with presents, greeted their
eyes.
Hundreds of baskets were filed and hand
ed to the expectant and delighted little TEL
lows, and their joy at receiving them was
unbounded. There was no place in that hall
for sorrow, there could be no regrets. The
little folk were happy to receive and the
older were happy to give,
The Elks' order is rightly named "beneVo-
lent" and, especially with their little bene-
ficbaries in Birmingham long hold them dear
in their tender little memories.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
PRESIDENTS CHRISTMAS
Mr.. and Mrs Mckinley Spent a Very
Quiet Day

Washington. December 25,-Christmas
day, always quiet at the nations capital,
was unusually 50 this year All of the ex-
ecutive departments are closed and practi-
cally all the members of both branches of
congress are out of the city. Services were
held in many churches, and as the dinner
hour appeared the streets were deserted
AT the White House quiet day was spent
About 10 o'clock the president took walk
alone through the grounds to the south of
the mansion, and then joined Mrs McKin-
ley in the family living rcs<s6s
There were no callers and no guests.
Neither attended church and at the usual
hour they dined alone. r. -
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26

Washington, December 25.-David Belasco
scored a success tonight in a new line of
work as playwright, coming out as a
producer of comedy instead of a maker of
highly dramatic plays. Naughty An
thony." the name of his new production, is
far removed in style from the Heart of
Maryland" It's first presentation was given
at the Columbia theater in this city to-
might, and at its close the audience, which
filed the entire house. gave the playwright
an ovation, while at the end of the second
act it insisted on a speech from Mr.. Be-
lasco.
Its drawing power is the cleverness of its
lines and the amusing situations developed.
The cast was selected by Mr.. Belasco, who
is backing the play himself, and includes
the best the profession affords.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
Shot by Policeman

Knoxville, Tenn, December 25.-James
Holland, a young man about % years or
age, was probably fatally shot by Police
man Jesse Evans tonight. Evans was sent
to arrest the man, who was drunk and
fourishing his revolver. Z Evans tried to
seize the weapon, but Holland wrenched
i. loose and shot the policeman, the BAH
passing through the breast above the
heart. Evans then shot Holland, once
through the body, the ball passing out
through the stomach Evans will recover,
but Holland will die.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26

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/ cure many patients by mail treatnie ,H
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
BLOOD MONEY.
Consider Your Body as System OF Gov
ernment-Y our Blood as
It's Bank

What currency does it use? Gold? No.
Silver? No.
The currency of your blood is iron.
The stability of your government depends
upon its funds. It's strength depends upon
dts iron.
Too little iron in your blood means bank
ruptcy.
Are you bankrupt?
If you are weak, thin, pale, nervous and
easily tired you are at least on the verge
of it. If you have no reserve you had bet
ter create one.
Lay in fresh stock of blood money. Put
iron in your blood. Take DR.. Harter's Iron
Tonic.
This will bridge over the crisis.
Nature will do the rest
Pitch blood is red blood. The red color Is
caused by iron. "As strong as iron,' is lit
orally true. 1t means red blood and red
cheeks, pink nails, pink skim iron and the
strength of iron in every part of your body
If you haven't got it, Dr. Harter's Iron
Tonic will give it to you.
Weak organs of every sort-stomach, liv-
err, heart, lungs-come from the want or
vitalizing bloodblood with plenty of iron
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Indigestion, loss of appetite, headache,
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spirits, anaemia, female troubles, general
weakness and chils and ague can be cured
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certainly put my system in splendid shape.
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mo. 217 Main street"
Sold every where.
Sample dose of DIR. Harter's Little Liver
Pills and Book of Dreams mailed free.
Address HALTER, Dayton, o.
Dr. Harter's Little Liver Pill do the bust
ness.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26

knights Of Zion Convene

Chicago, December 25.-Tae Knights of
Zion, Jewish organization, are In conven-
ton here Grand Master B. Norwich pre-
siding. Resolutions We're passed deploring
the fact that armed conflicts between ma
items are taking place at the present time,
and stating that it was the conviction of
the delegates that The teaching of their
order would do much toward restoring
peace and bringing about the idea of the
universal brotherhood of man.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26

New York. December 25.-Roland Reed,
the actor, is seriously i'll at st. Luke's
hospital. suffering from appendicitis and
his road enga gements for the holiday week
have been cancelled. Up to tonight no
surgical operation had been performed, and
the surgeons had not decided whether or
not one would be necessary. They are
hopeful of recovery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
The Indians ON War Path

San Francisco, December 25.-This after
noon the east and west lined up for the
first time on the gridiron the opposing
teams being Carlisle of Pennsylvania and
the University of California. Six thous-
and people witnessed the game. Berkeley
played magnificent game and held the
Indians down in fine style, the score at the
end of the game being 2 to D in favor of
Carlisle.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
Dinner at tho CITY Jail

The prisoners at the city jail were treated
to good Christmas dinner yesterday,
Warden Gourley having purchased a suffi-
Gent number of turkeys to give every in
mate of the prison a hearty meal. With
vegetables and turkey and plenty of it, it is
not - be wondered at that many negroes
almost try to break into iail.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26

ported that the bubonic plague has made
Its appearance at Noumea capital of the
French penal colony of New Caledonia
Ten Kanaks have succumbed TO the dis
ease, and four whites have been attacked
The disorder is said to be spreading.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
Chicago has Raised sa.1oa

Chicago. December 25.--Alex H. Revell,
in charge of The Chicago fund for General
Lawton's family, tonight autographed Adj
jutant General Corbin that the amount
raised here up to s o'clock is $2102.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
PNEUMONIA KILLS A PEER
Duke of w estminster Dies of the Disease
in London

minste" died today of pneumonia, from
which ne had been suffering for some days
past. This morning the disease took seri-
Gus turn and his family was summoned to
his residence.
The Duke of Westminster was in some re-
spects the most important territorial mag
nate in Great Britain 1t has been fire.
quently confidently asserted that he was
the richest man in the world. There have
been $40 means of ascertaining the truth or
falsity of such statemets. The duke and
his agents maintained the strictest reserve
as to the financial value of his real property
in London. But it can be stated without
hesitation that, should the estate be I'M
divided and conserved, his heir will in a
few years be of the two or three rich
est men in existence. For this he will have
to thank the policy of the Immediate an
cestors of the late duke, who never sold
land outright, but let it on long leases,
usually of nnety-nine years. These leases
are now beginning to expire and the conse-
quence is that property which was worth
comparatively little a century ago Is now
in the heart of London, and is the most
valuable real estate in the world.
Although accurate figures have not been
obtainaible 1t has been estimated that the
Duke received as rental from his property
in London, nearly all of which is in the
West End, about S2,000,0oO a year. 1t Is
also said that II the new Duke lives to the
same age as his predecessor all the leases
in Mayfair and Belgravia will have fallen
in, and that he will draw an income on
property worth S500,000,0o9
In spite of his enormous wealth the Duke
of Westminster astonisf 80 everybody by
selling Cliveden, one Of finest estates
in England to William ~ 1oTf Astor
few years ago. Cliveden, about twenty
miles up the Thames from London. where
the river is most picturesque. was regard
ed as one of the chief glor.es of the house
of Grosvenor. Why the Duke chose to sell
it, when he was careful. not to say penu-
rious of his money, and when by no posi-
BILE combinat ton of circumstances could be
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26
DR.. Y. e. HOLLOWAY,
SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fail in
business by trying
to do too many
things. To be sue
cessful every one
should select some
one special business.
and to that devote
his whole time and
a attention. For the
past thirteen years
in the city of Biz
mingham, Ala, l
have treated exciu-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26

TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money il it fails to
cure. 25c.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-26

We Perfection Fautless White Prince White Iii
ION paper THOROUGHBRED Barred Plymouth Rocks
and White Wyandotes with genuine feathers them that
and hear and cachle, by visiting our yards
We have 100 good Plymouth Rocks and so choice
Wyandote all Matched in March and April Now the time
buy Stock will about half what would have to
Spring Mnuey describe wants. cannot
our Birds and we will give you prices.
Won at Birmingham Shows Plymouth RocksFrst and Second
Pulets Second Cockere Second Pulet and Second Pen
Our Breeding Pens for this will produce Prize Winners
Birds in yards 9 943 9 a. 49, 93 934 49, 49, 9
9 92 Eggs for sale in Fowls from 81 to 80 Eggs "
setting of IS. Your money back less
not satisfied with purchase Yon invited to visit yards
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-05-25
TO THE PUBLIC.

During the absence of Nr. J. ". Adams, through the instructions of Bv. Geo. Adams, have, with this zssae, assumed editorial and repor- lagial management of the Graphic. \ shall be very much pleased to have znY friends help me all they can in his undertaking. have no friends 0O award and no enemies to punish, sharefore I'll be very glad to have Bbe cooperation and help of the go8d people of Pine Bluff in my elf8yt to do all I can for friend who s away from home striving to re salG his health that he may return sgeh service as be has done before Gof Pine Bluff and vicinity. Every body knows thatJim Adams is away grpm home-not for pleasure, not 'og money, consequently I feel in 5aking charge of the management of she Graphic that what l shall do sAa?l be for his good, for the benefit os Pine Bluff and for the success of 9Heyy industry that may be for the go0d of our community, 1 ask my zasends and all, who desire to see AGcess perched upon every banner ma upon every institution of our Beautiful aud progressive city, to Help me i1 everything possible, especially during the absence of MT Adams, whose ill-health only pre- a325es him from being at his post of 3Hsy today. I shall do all can 5sonng my control of the editorial a02 reportoria management of the Graphic for the upbuilding and growth of Pine Bluff and vicinity, aza ! therefore ask for the heart Y ce operation and influence of all who Ges5Te to see us succeed in doing all we can for the welfare of our city, aaanty and state.
 Respectfully,
 L. E. QUINN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-05-25
THE AMERICAN NAFY.
L. E QUINN.

Every American is proud of Uncle sSsm's 4aYY, and it pleases him much eo bear foreigners speak in praise of t. One of the bestinformed men ia
 8aFal affairs is Capt. Lieut.. Von 2epber Paschwitz of tLe German
 embassy at Washington. He has Eyed in this country many years and has made a close study of the American navy, He has carefully Suspected all our war vessels and Gseslares they are the bestconslruct- eS Of any in the world. As to the reTsonnel of the American navy be aRys the officers have more techn;- 9al knowledge than those of any rayy in the world. He also pays a very high compliment to the Ameri. eaan sailor. The system Of recruit 5Dg in tttis country is the best that ssa ever been devised which results
 B the enlistment of the best men
 rhysicauy that are obtainable
 3heY are self reliant and it requires sen Of this kind to make good fight s5s The discipline and general coalitions observed on board of a1 American man-of-war, says Capt.
 ascawitz, are equal to those of any nayal service in the world. This German officer strongly recommends 10 his government the sending of gesman naval training ships to