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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
SEVENTEEN NEGROES sRo,LEp.
THEY STOOD ON THE RIVER
BANK EXPECTING TO SEE
THE RIVER BOIL.

Seventeen negroes stood in the broil
ing sunshine on the bank of the river
at Atlantic City Ward on Sunday at
noon. The most honest and candid.
as we'll as oldest man in the lot, cX-
planned to reporter for The Virgin
ian-Pilot, tn the effect that the same
man who prophcsicd .hc eclipse of the
sun said that Elizabeth river would
boil. What he said about the eclipse
came to pass just as he said. There is
no reason why he should not have told
the truth again. So the devotcc stood
i'll the broiling sun for several hours
not doubling that the scientist who
foretold one phenomenon could fore
tell another. lie would not consider
the fact that one prophesy was the
result Of astronomical calculations and
tho other that of a fanatics halluCina-
ton. He stood and kept sixteen other
negroes standing till they brOiled. II
the water did not boil 1t was not the
fanatics fault
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
ELECTRIC ENGINE EXPLOSION
CYLINDER HEAD BLOWN OUT
AND LIGHT AND POWER
SUSPENDED

The electric lamps supplied by the
Norfolk Street Railway and Light
npany went out at $3.50 o'clock las.
night. All the power and the lights In
the offices were suspended for twenty
minutes till an extra engine was start
ed. Inc cause was an explosion which
biew out the cylinder head of one of
the engines.
There was loud report, then the
iearful Kissing of steam that could be
neard seven or eight blocks distant
from the site of the plant in Cove
street. between Avon and CumberIand,
The company is building a plant of
immense capacity there. but it will not
oe IN working order for months yet.
The explosion resulted in no other
damage than that of blowing out the
cylinder head OF the enginne that was
IN service at the time. That is n cast,
ing that can be replaced. so that the
plant should be in full working order
some time to-day.
OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE 9.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
from the pistol were sufficient to pre-

from the pistol were sufficient to pro
duce death.
The jury after viewing the body and
obtaining such evidence as was at hand
rendered a verdict that the man came
10 his death from n bullet wound in
the LETT side and n cash in the throat
inflicted by person or persons I'M
known to the jury.
From the general appearance of the
body when examined the impression
was that it had been in the water
about three days, and it is thought by
the Jury that the man was n sailor and
was murdered on board of some vessel,
and that the perpetrators after COM
hitting such dastardly deed stripped
the man of his clothing i'm order to
prevent any one from identifying him
and then threw the remains overheard.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
NEW COUNCILS MEET.
COUNCILMAN M'MANUS' PLACE
TO BE FILLED AND COMMIT
,rEES ANNOUNCED.

TEES ANNOUNCED.
The new Councils will meet tonight.
This is the regular meeting for the Sc
lect branch. But it is the called meet
ing OF the Common branch.
The Select branch Will hear the an
nounccmcnt of the committees, stand
ing and spccial. to be made by the
president. MIR. Fred. Greenwood.
The last Councils left almost a clear
sheet for tho present Councils. so that
there is neither any old nor unfinished
business to occupy the attention OF the
Councils which meet tonight.
In the Common branch the vacancy
caused by the death of Councilman
McManus may be flcd by the election
of new member from the Second
Ward Otherwise some new business
may he proposed.
During the hot weather of the sum
mer months the meetings OF the Coun-
ellis take place at o'clock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
uNEEDA BATH AT OCEAN VIEW
Low Rates to Atlantic civ.

on account OF the Elks' Reunion.
held in Atlantic City. July 10th TO 18th,
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
Royal Blue Line), will sell tickets al
rate of one and one-third fare for the
round trip from Norfolk via Washing
Line. Tickets on sale July 9Th to nth
inclusive. and valid for return passage
until July 18th. An early reservation
of statcroom space Is recommended.
For tickets and further particulars ap-
ply to
ARTHUR G. LEWIS. S. P. A.
Ju30tJy12 Under Atlantic Hotel.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
WANTED--MALEH HELP.

IL NERGETIC WORKERS TO DISTRI-
~ butte circulars and samples; pcrma-
nent occupation: good pay: particulars for
stamp. DIST. LEAGUE, ~ w. 18th ST.
New York 1t.
~ ONERNAIENT POSITIONS - DON'T
VI prepare for any civil service or CEN
sus examination without seeing our cata-
loguc of information. Sent free. COI.UAI-
RIAN CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE,
Washington, ID. G. jy1-su-2ta
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
Died From, His Injuries.

Phillip McRae. ono OF the five colorcd
mon shot by the negro John Boon dur
ing n dance in a cabin on Grinin's
farm near Portsmouth ten days ago.
died at The Norfolk Protestant Hospi-
tai Saturday night. The body was
buried by the city yesterday after an
inquest had been held by Coroner New
ton. McRae is the second of the five
men shot by Boon TO die from his in
iurics. Boon is still at large.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
A GLASS PLANT.

NEW JERSEY PARTIES WOULD
LIKE TO LOCATE IN NORFOLK.
Secretary Dawes. of the Board of
Trade and Il. NJ. A.. has received Il
letter from New Jersey parties stating
that they would like to establish n
glass factory in Norfolk. They state
their payroll will he Sl.50o per week.
They have been offered some induce
mcnts to locate elsewhere. What they
desire from Norfolk is free location
and railroad siding. exemption from
taxation for ten years, and bonus.
The writer of the letter states that he
believes that similar enterprises. such
as pottcrics. would probably locate
where the glass factory is Established.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
EarIy Morning Fire.

At . o'clock yesterday morning there
was an alarm of fire caused by the is
suing of flames from Cohen's bar,
corner of James and Scott streets. The
fire was quite stubborn one. and the
fire Iaddies had to work vigorously in
cxtinruishing the anmcs Tho cause
Of the fire is unknown. Damage about
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
Tho Presidonto sarmiente

A beautiful member of the navy OF
the Argentine Republic, the training
ship "Prcsidcnte Sarmicntc." passed in
the Capes yesterday afternoon. and
about O'Clock passed Fort Monroe.
which she saluted. She then anchored
few miles off Old Point. The vessel
is very handsome in appearance and is
on n voyage around the world. She will
probably spend few days in these
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
Wont to tho Bottom.

Sunday afternoon the pungy Joseph
w. Brooks struck an obstruction near
Hog Island. in James river. stavins n
hole in her bottom. She filed with
water and went to the bottom. carry
ing away her entire deck load. she
bad cargo of $4,000 shingles. which
had been taken on at Chickahominy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
BUDWEISEI, Rnnr

has been consumed by the American pub.
nc to the extent of over half a billion
bottles. More than any other bottled
peer In the world Made eyclusivcIv nv
the Anheuser- Busch Brewing Assn.
orders addressed to Edward SIemon
manager Norfolk branch, will be promptly
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
UNEEDA BATH AT OCEAN VIEW.
Special Low Rates
To Cincinnati, Ohio, and Return
Ma c. & q On

On account of BAPTIST Young Peo-
pies Union of America the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway will sell OK
cursion tickets to Cincinnati. Ohio, and
return at rate of $l5.5O. Tickets on
sale July 10th to 18th inclusive. good
for return passage July 18th. 1900. For
further information apply to
l.. w. CURD.
JyS-2t Pass Agt.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
summer excursion riokoas.

Are now on sale a, lowest rates TO all
points VIA WashinGt'p and Baltimore
Steamers. and Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. Royal Blue Line). For detail
ed information apply to
ARTHUR G.. LEWIS. S. p. A..
If Under Atlantic Hotel.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
GERD 0R rHXNka

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. w Mason desire tn
make make their grateful acknowledgements to
their many friends for cxpressions Of
sympathy and offers OF assistance on ac.
e2unt OF the injuries, sustained by Mrs.
the street car collision last Friday oven.
ing. ~.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10

II OR SALE-WELL PAYING WHOLE
l. sale and retail business :sa tifactory
reason for selling. price. 81. coo :haf cash
balance time. OPPORTUNITY" care
Nirginian-Pilot. ivlO-3ts
LNOR SALE-MOST DESIRABLE LOT
y on Hamilton avenue, facing south
Price reasonable. Apply p. O. BON No
80. ivi-1w
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Free 1!
ERGO :

Elegant music by Prof. Schwcnk's
full orchestra and dancing at South
Norfolk Park
These entertainments are given
Monday. Wednesday and Friday even
ines of each week.
Dancing lessons given before amuse-
mcnts begin.
Good order preserved at all times
Refreshments served. Take ferry to
Bcrkley and electric cars will carry
YOU direct to the park. Come and en-
JOY yourselves. If
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Estimates will be received by Mr. F. H.
Gale. chairman OF the School Committee,
Bramblcton Ward. up to o'clock p. m.
Brambicton and Park avenues oS.' and Tiers
opened for the building of heating and
vcntilating stacks and an annex to School
No !. Bramblcton Ward.
Plans and specifications can be had at
the Office of Dryer & Neff. Architects,
Columbia Bldg, Norfolk Va.
y certified check OF per cent OF the
amount must accompany bids The right
is reserved 10 reject any or all bids
+. III. GALE. Chairman.
W. II. STERLING, Sec'ty.
Dated Norfolk, Va, July It'll, 1900
jyS-5t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10

Newest Discovery" extracts teeth
painless,y. n. Y. Dental Rooms only.
No. 1924. corner Main and Talbot SITS.
y. F.. of monument: established nearly
20 years. Ennes. Dentist. New phone
l.GS1
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
ra1en Pack TO Middlese.

Robert Wake. colored. was delivered
TO Constable George Walker of Mid
dIcsex county. yesterday. He is want
ed in Middlesex for having elopcd with
another mans wife. He was arrested
here Saturday night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
TO cUEE \ cOIp IN ONE DAY.

Tako Laxative Promo Qulnine Tablet.
All druggists refund the money II IL fails
to cure Il w. Groves signature 70 on
each box. 25c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10

r EPORT or THE CONDITION OF
INT ~ TIE !, BANK or COMMERCE. AT
OF VIRGINIA. AT THE CLOSE OF
BuSlN ESS JUNE %. 1900, MADE TO
TIE AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
GINA: viz
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
Ewes Examined Free.

Dr. A. Week manager OF the optlca
department OF the Gale Jewelry Com.
pany, will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision and complicated cases
specially Invited to call ie26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10

Special excursion tickets again on
sale. good for round trip. meal and
bath. only 81. at Atlantic Hotel. Good
on al! trains. Ask ticket agent for this
ticket.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10
MYSTERIOUS CASE
White Mans Body Found at
Lambert's Point.
PROBABLE FOUL MURDER

1t Was Discovered by Mr.. w. Il. Manning
of Park View Yesterday Morning Float
ing in the River Opposite Coal Pier No.
with the Throat Cut and Bullet Hole
in tho Left Side, and Other Wounds on
tho Body : Verdict of tho Corners
Jury.
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AGENTS WANTED.

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Enclose stamp for special plan. NJ & NJ
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A GENTS WANTED TO SELL Off
~ cial political book. Great Political
Issues and Leaders of the Campaign of
1900" Burning political questions by
ran, Lodge. rownc and many others
Acknowledged by political authorities rs
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EOnRDERS

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particulars apply To Mrs. j. u. BIBB.
Front Royal Va ivln-Si
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10

LNOR RENT-TIIE RESIDENCE OF
Il the late Judgs Blow. 90 Boush street
For desirable tenant the premises will
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modern improvements. Apply to T. f.
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state of Virginia City of Norfolk SIS:
!. Nathaniel Bcaman. President Of tho
above named bank. do soemnly swear
that the above statement is true to tha
best of my knowledge and Ertief
NATHANIEL BEAMAN
President.
subscribed and sworn to before me this
9Th day OF July. 1900.
EDWARD SPALDING,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attcst:
J. w. HUNTER,
ROBT. II. VOIGHT,
T. S. SOUTHGATE,
II Directors.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-10

EoR RENT LEASE OR SALE-Lor
II of land. l25X50, fronting on Mahonc's
Lake; is high and dry. Enquire l76 Bcr-
muda street. maio-tf
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THE NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES 2. 3 & s.

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for In advance.
Ratio. ono cont per word zach In
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Virginia Beach.

UNEEDA BATH AT OCEAN VIEW
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LOST.

r OST-A HANDSOME PARASOL WAS
~ left at grocery store of c. .. Deal.
corner Boush street and Market place.
Owner call, identify and get Same.
jylo-3t
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- La Mode Hair parlors. 3i2 Main
street. Graduate Specialists. cure all
diseases OF Hands and Feet. Our Chiyo-
pody and Manicure departments equal TO
best in America. Buuions. CornS. CATO
sites. Improving and Club Nails removed
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result OF our Artistic Manicure. We en-
ploy no novices. Ladies' and gentlemen,
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ID ROE HARVEY is AUTHORITY on
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FOR RENT.

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~ O THE PUBIIC.-MRS. l.. a. WAR
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icurc.o of Richmond. Va. guarantees TO cure
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FOB 6 ALE

A PARTY WISHES TO SELL. At
IN once. household furniture: has been
used as frst-class boarding house; i'll
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locality. Address "W" this office
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EOURTH OF JULY ORDERS FOR
T. Ice Cream had better be placed now
to insure prompt delivery. Don't forget
our new factory Is turning out the best
line OF l0c. and zoe. candies in the city.
DRYSDALE, Norfolk Candy Kitchen. ~
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

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$3.50 per day. 1t
ID ICHARDSON'S CAFE HAS THE
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delicious fruits. cool lunches, ut 1871
Church street jy7-3t-
fI,O ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:-
L. Take notice that | shall apply for
the issue to me OF stock of the CITY of
Norfolk for twelve hundred and fifty dol
lars Gi,25000), in the place and stead Of
me GeruiicatSS iof SAID amount belonging
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-07-05
REFUSED TO RATIFY 1T.

Cabinet Finds Objection to the Proposed
81. Agreement With China.
WASHINGTON, July 3.-After 4S hours
consideration and probably after con-
sulting the president at Canton by
wire, the cabinet officers here have de-
cided not to ratify the agreement of the
nine articles providing for the neutrali-
zation Of Shanghai and the southern
Chinese treaty ports submitted by Min
lister WI. There were some things in
the agreement which the government
felt it could not accept. Such, for in
stance, as the absolution proposed to be
extended to the Chinese government in
advance for any outrages that might
occur in the treaty ports.
The government has, however, no
objection to the principle embodied in
the agreement and has therefore told
Consul General Goodnow by cable that
he might pledge the United States gov
eminent to commit no act of hostility
SO long as the viceroy of the province is
able to keep the peace and will protect
foreigners.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-07-05
LAST vESTIGE OF HOPE GONE
London Fears the Worst for the Foreign
ers at Pekin.

London Fears the Worst for the Foreign
ers at Pekin.
LONDON, July 4.-The fact that re-
lief column has been unable to leave
Tien Tsin in response to the pathetic
prayer of the beleaguered legations at
Pekin is generally regarded in London
as almost the last vestige of hope for
the unfortunates. The worst is feared
and the massacre of Cawnpore is ON
everyone's mind.
While the general British comment
severely criticises Americas non-par-
ticipation in the Commandment of the
Taku forts, several of the London pa
pers are beginning to find out that Rear
Admiral Kempff had better foresight
than was possessed by the allied chan
cellors of Europe when he protested
against the attack upon the Taku forts
ON the ground that it would throw the
Chinese government into the arms of
the Boxers and make all the other ma
lions technically at war with China
and the inadvisability of attacking
Taku when the international forces
were manifestly insufficient even to
guard the legations and the Europeans
in the interior from retaliation.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-07-05
Prince Tuan and His Force of
Boxers Fully Control At
fairs at Pekin.
City Gates Closed and Emperor
and Empress Are Prisoners
in the Palace.
On the 9th of June but Two Lee
cations Were Standing in
Capital City.

WASHINGTON, July 4.-Secretary Hay
has received cablegrams from Consul
Goodnow, at Shanghai, and United
States Consul McWade at Canton. The
one from Goodnow is as follows:
"On the 9th there were two legations
standing in Pekin. The emperor and
empress are prisoners in the palace
City gates are closed. Prince Tuan and
his force of Boxers are in control of the
city. Complete reign Of anarchy in
streets"
The message from McWade says:
"Viceroy Ii Hung Chang assures me
that he will Immediately issue strong
proclamation commencing the preserva-
ton of peace and order in his provinces
and will take the necessary measures
to protect foreigners so far as possible.
He has largely increased the force of
his army"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-07-05
MORE ASSASSINATIONS.

Chinese Reports Say Two Other Foreign
Ministers Are Dead.
LONDON, July "A special from
Shanghai says Chinese reports are cur
rent that two other foreign ministers
were murdered the same day as Baron
Won Ketteler.
From anne source it is declared
that til, III hospital at Moukden
has been Destroyed by fire and that the
native Christians have been massacred.
1t is further asserted that the foreigners
fed to New Chang.
According to the latest Pekin news,
from Chinese sources, the legations are
at such extremities from lack of provi-
sions that women who escaped the bull
let's are perishing of starvation.
Prince Tuan is said to be publicly be-
heading all the legation guards cap
tured by the Chinese.