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began to beg. when suddenly two or three
policemen cam" and put a stop To it.
Now. | want you TO tell me: IL YOU had
had all these things happen to you. and
all on account of black cat. would YOU
fiy in the face of luck after what that black
cat did this morning."
Talbot was wholly in earnest" said Cap
tain McNamee. His face was as white as
a sheet. He thoroughly believed that the
black cat under his car had caused all the
trouble, and was a warning against trying
to run that day | remember the funeral
accident. They did really try to mob the
motorman, and the police got there just in
time. But TalbOt'S story WAS the first tip
| had that a black cat had anything TO do
with it"
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that Of the Southern States in raising cot
ton. while the English. French and German
factories will compete with those Of the
United States. with the advantage OF less
cost in transportation. The best authority |
have found on the Philippine Islands.
an Englshman. who lived twelve years
in the archipelago. and who testified
befor" the Paris Commission. states that
Filipino can build his sou>~, furnish
IL aud support his family. seven or
eight in number. at an annual cost
of so. This Is certainly not an inviting
market for the American exporters.
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tuperation. hut no one can doubt the
fact that the trusts and national
banks now control the Government


When Nr. Hepburn. vice president ~ the
city National Bank rf New York. demand
ID of Mr. Gag. Secretary Of the Treasury.
th1: in consideration ~ the contribution
rnIi. by ta" bank To the camoai@n fund of
the Republican PARTY In 1886 that institu-
tiuu should be- o0ntinue,: "a a Government
depository the Secretary, instead Of de
nuuuciug the Imposition and It's author,
not only mad" IN" bank a Government de-
T"sitory. but ai+p constituted IT an agent
Of the Gov. ramcnt - distribute public
money 10 other Repositories. although At
the same time the Subtr'asury in New
York had an the cqUipm'n mt necessary for
the GiScharg" of that duty. The history of
this Transaction and that al tn" purchase
by the same bank from the Government Of
the old C'lstom-h"uSe site in the city az
New York should he placed IN the hands Of
every voter during this canvass. NJ more
outrageous ari IuIefcnsitl. f..vori'ism than
that shown by this record can be found
anywhere.
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PENNILESS DUKE is A.W00iNG.
Heir of Manchester's Debts Seeks
Heiress of American Millions.

REECBl.IC SPECIAL
Narragansett Pier. July Zs-The society
sensation of the moment is the rumor OF the
engagement of the penniless Duke of Man
chester to one of the richest girls In Amer
lea.
The Duke, il is said. will shortly visit this
country, ana has borrowed sS,"p 10 pay the
peuses of his little excursion. Miss
Helena Zimmerman. the FAIR hancee VIII
be heiress to the slecr."o fortune OF her
father. l.. Zimmerman. railroad contrac-
tor of Cincinnati. She is at present MEM
Der of the summer colony at NarraEansett
Pier. She admits that she knows the Duke
very well but refused to confirm the ru-
NOR OF the engagement.
The young Duke has always been an Cd
ject Of interest 20 New Workers. FOR his
mother was accounted one OF the most
beautiful girls in society a quarter OF a
century ago She Miss Consuelo
Yznaga. for whom the present Duchess of
Marlborough was named. The young Duke
of Manchester succeeded to the title in 49,.
with a legacy of debts which he has BY no
means decreased.
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~ The Issues and Prospects Thor ="
H. Oughly Canvassed. nj

he promptly passed. Under the navira-
ti1n llws retained as part Of the protect
i've system. less than per cent Of our
foreign commerce is carried IN American
ships. but the Republicans persist in re-
iusiuS 20 our citizens IA. right 10 bui'1
their ships and sail them under the AmeTt-
can nag unless they pay American -hipyards
one-third more than the. sill. would cost
abroad. No civilized nation in the
world ndhrres to this relic of bar-
buri>m except the United states
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INCREASE IN DIVORCES.

REPUBLIC SPECIA1.
Chicago, ILL.,. July 2s.-Clerks in the Of
fees of the Circuit and Superior courts
are commenting on the increase in the
number OF divorce suits filed. 1ne records
show that nearly 1000 bills for the separa-
ton of married persons have been filed
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In the past six months. This number,
cOntraSted with the marriage licenses is
sued during the same period, which aSgre-
gates nearly 1860. shows an increase in
the divorces and a falling off in the licenses
tg wed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-18
NEWPORT NEWS.
THE LOOMS MYSTERY.


Newport News. Va, Aug. 1.-THE
disappearance of Watson Loomis"
begins to look more like fake than
ever. He is the man who committed
suicide for the benefit of the newspa
pers the other day. or. ut least catcd
an impression to that effect by careful
~ telling all his friends what he was
going to do. then writing pathetic
note and finally crawling Ito his death"
in plain sight OF half dozen people
ii is allegcd-ovcr n barge and into
about eight inches Of water.
A man giving his name rs A. c.
Meade wrote n letter here from Rich
mond yesterday claiming to know
"Loomis" and protesting to be n great
friend of the deceased" He gave an
address that proved to be fictitious.
His letter is about as "fishy" as the
one "Loomis" Wrote-if "Looms" actu-
ally did write it; and there is suspi-
cion that one OF his remarkable ac
Quaintances penned it instead of the
alleged suicide.
ANOTHER STEAMSHIP LINE.
Tie shipping industry of Newport
News will shortly receive another i'm
pctus in the addition of another big
line of steamers that vii make this
place a port OF entry.
The Clyde Line which now has a
branch from Philadelphia to Norfolk.
and make daily trips.
In order TO accommodate the large
increase in business that this will
bring. the Chesapeake and Ohio will
practically build Il new pier for their
accommodation.
The small nier known rs pier (which
has recently been used by the Chesa-
peake Oyster Company. will be very
much enlarged.
This report was common rumor
around the piers yesterday. but could
not be confirmed by any one in author.
ity.
CANDIDATE KELLY RETURNS.
Mr.. w. c. Kelly. candidate for Con-
gres from this city. returned Yesterday
after n trip through the district coun-
ties across the river. He visited Nor
folk. Portsmouth. Norfolk county, Isle
of Wight Nansemond and Southamp-
ton. Mr.. Kelly says he is more conf
dent now of the nomination than he
was before he left here. lie says he
will go into the convention with 10
votes-Newport News and Warwick
county solid and two votes from EliZ-
abeth City. on the second ballot he
says he will get about 80 votes
y REPORT.
II is reported that the trades union
men of Newport News. Norfolk and
Portsmouth are preparing for a de-
monstration before the convention in
favor of a labor candidate. 1t ism
derstood that the trades union people
do not want Maynard or Tyler, and
that if either is nominated they will
put up a labor candidate who will run
as union man.
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HOW THE CLUBS STAND.
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Because the umpire called II. Gilligan
out at the home plate in the ninth in
ming. after Dannehower had touched
him with the bali about two feet from
the plate, the Portsmouth aggregation
OF ball players refused to finish the
game. and like Il lot of boys in back
lot. donned their sweaters and left the
field There WAS one man out and two
men on bases in the ninth inning when
Dannehower threw the ball wild to
Nelson Rapp. who was on third base
reached home safely but Gillgan, who
was on second, was touched all up and
down the feet by Dannehower In
fact. "Dannie" had the ball several sec
onds before Gilligan got within sliding
distance of the plate. After the visi-
tors refused TO continue in the game
the umpire gave the game to Norfolk
on forfcit-9 to o.
Up to this stage the game had been
very interesting. 1t was really worth
three times the price of admission to
see Jim Smith. Spratt and Beaumont
handle the hard hit balls of the visi-
tors like they were cantaloupes or
something else good to seat. The play
ing of Jim Smith these days is really
phenomenal. double play made by
him and Beaumont yesterday could
not have possibly been eXcelled by any
of the big leaguers.
SO great was the playing of the locals
that the Portsmouth team seemed to
be at n loss to account for their excel
lent all round work. Many hard raps.
which looked safe to the visitors. was
gobbled UP by Smith. Spratt and Beau
mont: and then the unlucky batter
stood and stared and said Norfollk's
iniielders had horse shoes around their
necks.
Dannehower and Luitich were the
opposing pitchers and both did we'll
The locals play in Portsmouth this
afternoon.
The following Is fhn scnrn.
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person in the neighborhood of Big Be-
thel. On account of the suspected yell
low fever at the Soldiers Home and
later on account OF smallpox preva-
lent in the county, he was detained
from serving his sentence of two
years in the penitentiary up to Janu-
AIRY, 1901. On January 80, 1900. RAN
dall'S sentence was committed by
Governor Tyler TO twelve months
confinement in the county Jail. He was
returned 10 Hampton with the under
standing that he should serve one year
from the date of communication. and
Sheriff Il. *. Curtis entered his name
and record to his register to this eff
feet. Last Monday Sheriff Curtis re-
ceived notice from Judge Lee re-
Questing him to release Randall. This
Sheriff Curtis ignored. owing to the
fact that as he understood ii Randall
had yet to serve six months. He
wrote and received the following let
ter from Governor Tyler's private sec
rotary:
"Richmond. Va, Aug. Is. 1900.
"Mr. II. X. Curtis, Sheriff Elizabeth
County. Hampton, Va.
Dear Sir: The Governor directs mo
to acknowledge the receipt of your
communication in regard to the COM
mutation of the sentence of William
Randall, and to say i'll reply that the
of said Randall was commut-
etd TO twelve months actual impriS-
onment in the county Jail. If the
prisoner has served twelve months in
jail. he is entitled to discharge under
the Governors order.
''Respectfullyyours
BEN. L. OWENS.
Private Secretary
This letter and Judge Lees order
was sufficient. Randall was released
and went TO his home last night.
HEAVY RAINS.
One OF the heaviest rains of tho sea-
son fell in this city last night. The
streets were completely flooded. much
to the annoyance of pedestrians.
Traffic on the cars was also much
intcrfered with.
Lightning at times was startling,
but not sufficient TO discontinue the
running of the cars. Lights in the
theatre at Buckroe went entirely out
and people had to grope their way
along.
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MR.. BRYAN'S CANVASS.
NEXT WEEK WILL BE DEVOTED
TO SPEECHMAIING.

NfbN lcI'SfHDn 10 NlTSlilst41-i !uA.l
Lincoln. Ncb.. Aug. 17.-Alr. Bryan
Will devote the greater part Of next
week to speechmakinS in Nebraska
and Kansas. He will make the first
of Il series of addresses at Wahoo. 20
miles north Of Lincoln, Tuesday after
noon. and will follow this effort with
four speeches on "Wednesday at Au-
burn. Tecumsch and Pawnce. rcspcc-
lively. Thursday afternoon Will be
spent in Kansas City. The forenoon
of Thursday will he given over to the
Populist notification ceremonies at
Topeka. when he will respond to II
speech by Hon. II. NJ Patterson, noti-
flying him of his nomination for the
Presidency by the Populist party. on
Friday Mr.. Bryan will speak at Man
hattan. Kansas. and Beatrice. Nebras-
ka. Saturday he VIII go 20 SOuth
Omaha TO attend a Jackson Club pic
mic where he will speak.
Among Mr.. Bryan's callers to day
were Hon. j. r.. Sovereign. Vice
Chairman Edmiston. of the Peoples
party, and Land Commissioner Moore.
of Montana. In the afternoon he act
ed as pail bearer at the funeral of Il
former fellow townsman.
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DON'T WANT WISE.
Republicans Say He Will be
Knitted by Bowdenites.
Some Shining Lights Say They VIII Support
the Democratic Nominee Rather Than
the Doughty Doctor Other Items of
General Interest.

The Republican situation as view
ed by some. of the leading 2eupbli-
can lights of this section, is intoiera-
bic ana calls forth their bitterest in
aisna,ion; Some of them declare
frankly that il DR.. Wise is continued
In the race he will be knitted by every
follower of the Bowden wing. They
must either have IL man of their
cnolce or compromise candidate or
1helr strength Will be turned to the
Democratic candidate. Their last re-
sort will be to submit the matter to a
committee of equal number from each
faction for compromise. and I'm their
ihability TO agree a disinterested party
VIII be called in. The latter plan
seems to be the advice of the National
Chairman. Hon. Mark Hanna. Some
Oh the Republicans in discussing the
issue are perfectly confident that there
VIII be compromise candidate
WINE Mr.. Hanna is in favor of DR..
tinue.
COMING HOME TO. PREACH
Rev. L. Cagett Skinner, pastor of the
Berkley Avenue Baptist Church, who
mas been spending several months at
the Chicago University taking spe-
Slal course of lectures. will arrive to-
uay VIA the Washington steamer and
I'LL his pulpit Sunday morning and
evening. lie writes that his vacation
so spent has been most interesting
one. He will evidently give his hear
ers the benefit of, the many good
things out of the bounty he has gath
cred. His subjects for Sunday: At IL
a. M, The God of Peace" and at s
p. m, Our opinion and Disposition of
Jesus "Wednesday evening services
as usual.
MARRIED IN NORTH CAROLINA
ter of Mrs. S. V. Van Devanter. of
Liberty street. and Mr. Horny = Tvlor
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HICKORY GROUND.
AN ENJOYABLE PICNIC-MENTION
OF PEOPLE.
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Hickory Ground. Va. Aug IA
grand time ut Hickory Ground yester-
day. such as we used to have before the
war. was given by the Hickory Ground
Sunday school. There was nothing sold
and all of the refreshments were free.
Ice cream. cake and lemonade in
abundance were furnished and all en-
joyed themselves. both old and young.
and voted ii a grand success. The fol-
lowing ladies' and gentlemen composed
the committee of arrangements: Mrs
II. Hodges, Mrs. Jas. T.. Sykes. Mrs
Samuel Hodges. Mrs. w. T.. Charlton
Miss Sarah lIason. Miss Juliet Barlilcy.
Mr.. l.. G. Ives. Mr.. JAS. T.. Sykes, Mr.
y. NJ. Wilson. Mr.. Geo. Anrcll.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
During tho heary rain and hail storm
on Wednesday lightning struck large
tree in the front yard of Mr.. Geo. A.
Wilson. Jr, tearing it all TO pieces and
setting it on fire. No other damage
was done.
Miss Lila Butt, of Norfolk. is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Geo. y. Wilson on
Main street
J. J. Moore and Mr.. Geo. a. Wilson.
IT. returned yesterday from Ocean
View. where they had been for an out
ing for their health.
Miss Bette Brown. NJ Portsmouth. is
Vsiting Mrs. J. ]. Moore. Jr.. on the
Cpihcf " MAIN ana broadway streets.
Miss TeXic Watts returned home
this morning from Bowling Green.
Mr.. r. j. Morse is of on his vacation
drumming for shinGlc swamp. Any
one in need would do we'll to call on
him.
Tho protracted meeting will begin nj
Indian Crcck Church Sunday the 18th.
II Will be conducted by the pastor.
Rev. G. Il. Watts.
The fourth quarterly meeting of the
South Norfolk Circuit will he held at
Mount Pleasant Church on the 25th of
this month.
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SI0O Reward SIM

Tho readers OF this paper will be pleas.
ed to learn that there is at least ono
able TO cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Hairs Catarrf Cure IS the only
ternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease. requires II constitutional treat
ment Halls Catar;h Cure is taken in
and mucous surfaces of the system.
thereby destroying the Foundation OF tho
disease. and giving the patient strength
by building up the consultation and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in It's
dred Dollars for any case that 1T falls
to cure. Send for list OF testimonials
Address Il. J. CHENEY s; CO, Toledo, 0.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
llalrs Family pills are the best.
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WILLIAMSBURG.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL NEWS
EROM THE OLD EI.ROi

IlNDM j II OLD III ItiI.
Williamsburg, Va. Aug. l7.-Therc
are no less than four ar;esian wells
here at an average depth of 80 feet
each. furnishing from GO to so gallons
OF pure soft water to the minute The
well sunk for the college was grand
success ana will be turned over by
The city Will no doubt soon put down
one itself, and the day is not far dis
tant when the Ancient Capital" will
have good system OF water works
The knitting mill is M 10 the second
story and work is being rushed on
the handsome gymnasium building at
the college, Sit0.0O0 viii hc piVeu hy
"a wealthy Philadelphia gentleman to
equip Tie building as soon as COM
pietcd.
Mrs Lyon G. Tyler is very IN to-day.
1t was Thought last night she WAS dy-
ing. Sire WAS taken last sunday
Mrs. H. -. Cole leaves Wednesdays
evening for Bedford county VIA Nor
folk. taking the Norfolk and Western
Thursday morning.
Colonel James T. Christian IS con
fined to his bed to-day with sickness.
Tuesday for The Hot Springs to visit
her sister Miss Ida Faulkner. At tie
Marshall cottage. Or. Foster who has
been at this wcll-known resort for the
past ten days. will leave there Tuesday
FOR Marion TO attend meeting of ths
superintendent OF the insane asylums
OF the state.
The corn crop throughout this sec
ton has been almost completely burned
up. Not more than a barrel to The
acre viii be made on any farm.
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PETERSBURG.
WAREHOUSE BURGLARIZED :
NEGOTIATING FOR FACTORY.
lSnecinl to Nirpininn-PiloIl

Especial to Virginian-Pilot)
Petersburg, Va. Aug. 17.-Burglars
entered the storehouse of the Portner
Brewing Company some time last
night and the office this morning look :
ed like cyclone had struck It,
The burglars gained an entrance by
forcing Il window in the rear of the
storehousc. They helped themselves to
what beer they wanted and then went
to the Office. They forced the desk
open and scattered the contents all
over the floor. only taking n box OF
cigars. which they found in ono of the
desk drawers. They were evidently
searching for money. but they did not
find any. In their hurry they over
looked 81 worth of postage stamps,
which they threw on the floor
NEGOTIATING FOR FACTORY.
Negotiations have been pending for
several days between parties in Rich
mond and Crowdcr * Savory. OF this
city. looking to the purchase of the hat
factory of the abovc-namcd gentle
men by the parties from Richmond
with view of r1ovins the factory to
Richmond.
whe" several gentlemen from this
city hcSrf of the negotiations and
they ut once took steps to keep the
factory here. The factory, at present.
employs about thirty-fiVe hands and
it's removal to Richmond will throw
persons i'm this city. besides being
loss to the city of prosperous indus
try.
At present the Petersburg syndicate
has the best of Richmond. as Messrs.
Crowder & Savory would rather sell
here One or the other OF the parties
viii certainly become the owners by
September LIST.
y TRYING NIGHT.
Mr.. Preston Boisscau. the young
man who attempted suicide yesterday
at the station house, passed a very
trying night last night. To-day. how
ever. he is better, and there are strong
hopes OF his recovery.
Mr.. p. IL. Drewry left yesterday for
New York.
RELEASED ON BAIL.
Mcssrs John VIM and Gordon Scott.
two young men of this city, who were
arrested here some days ago on the
charge of having two mules belonging
TO Mr.. VIM. L. McKenney of this city,
unlawfully in their possession, were be-
fore the Mayor this afternoon to an
swcr the charge against them. The
warrant was sworn out by Mr.. Z. NJ.
Davis. of Dinwiddie county. but was
not authorized by Mr.. McKenney, who
stated to the Mayor to-day that he did
not believe any criminal act had been
committed by the two young men. Mr..
a. T. Powell. the Attorney for the
Commonwealth OF Dinwiddie. was pres
ent in the interest of that county. and
Hon. VIM. y. McIlwaine appeared for
the accused.
Owing To the absence of witnesses for
the prosecution and at the request Of
Mr. Powell. the cases were continued
TO Wednesday afternoon next at
O'Clock. and AIessrs. VIM and Scott
were released on bail in the penalty of
$500 each. Both are highly connected
here.
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New York Riot Ovor.
CBy Telegraph to -PiloD

New York, Aug. 17.-rhough several
Of the Nest Side thoroughfares We're
lined tonight With men and women
who had evidently expected a contiu-
nance of the collisions between the
whites and negroes resident OF that
section of the city, there was no race
disturbances of any consequence dur
ing the evening. Police We're on the
alert in the streets and avenues. and
no lettering was permitted where
crowds had congrcgated for three
nights past. chief of Police Dcvcrv
was in easy ca b of his precinct com
mandcrs to-nisht. but he expressed the
conviction that there would not be any
demand for active service or for any
or the reserve forces.
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BERKLEY NE WS and ADVERTISEMENTS

morning at 1920 o'clock. after which
the remains will be inferred in Mag
nolia Cemetery.
INFANT BURIED.
The funeral of the 3months-od
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. l..
Walker. Majorie May, who died at their
home. on Berkeley avenue. Wednesday
at 11:4b o'clock, was conducted from
the residence of her parents Thursday
afternoon at $50 o'clock, the Rev. y. Il.
Owen. D. D., officiating. The remains
were laid TO rest in Magnolia Gene
terry.
PI1HY AND PERTINENT.
Miss Stella Morrison. of the county.
is the guest of Miss Indie l;thercdge,
on Chestnut street.
Miss Lizzie Pierce has returned from
Isle OF Wight county, where she has
been spending several weeks with
friends.
The Society OF Darshe zioncst of
Berkeley will meet Sunday afternoon at
l O'Clock at the regular meeting place,
at which time every member is ex-
pectcd to be present.
Miss Sadie Williams is visiting Miss
Morgan at Shawboro. n. c.
Mr.. ]. II. Floyd continues i'll at his
home on Sixth street.
Mrs. DR.. w. b. Ashburn and chill
dren are visiting relatives and friends
in Smithf1cld.
Mr.. Walter Sykes. of Liberty street
extended, has a mackercl that was
caught al Virginia Beach ycsterday
weighing II pounds. This was Il catch
that is quite unusual for this section.
Mr.. w. =. Tilley, one of our old re-
liable coal dealers, is unloading IL
schooner load of coal at Cannon's
wharf.
Mr.. ]. II. Durham and daughter.
Miss Mabel. of South Norfolk are Wis
iting relatives and old acQuaintances
in Canada.
Mrs. c. L. Walker. ST.. who was
thrown from the Ocean View car in
Brambleton several nights ago and Sc
verely hurt. is much improved.
Mr. w. II. Godfrey and son. of
Washington. y. c.. are visiting Mr.. w.
A. Brown, on Berkeley avenue.
Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian
Church, Rev. w. n. Slaymaker, pas
tor-Preaching at II n. m. and p. IN.
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murder. He attacked the theory of
the prosecution that the bullet cut
from the blackberry tree was the one
which killed Goehel. and declared that
the mathematical calculations of every
civil engineer who has testified here
If followed to its logical end. proved
that fact He ridiculcd the idea that
the mountain army was brought to
Frankfort for the purpose OF intimida
ton or murder. as testified by Noakcs.
Culton and Golden. ana declared Gull
ton. Golden and Noalies absolutely un-
worthy OF belief