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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04
Mow Church and parsonage.

There was a special meeting of the
stewards of Cumberland Street Church
last night. They discussed the subject
of buying property for a new church.
The relief society was authorized to
buy property to the value of $4,000.
new parsonage is to be built adjoining
the church in the same style as the
church The parsonage is to be finish
cd January LIST. 1901.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04
BRITISH STEAMER AGROUND.

A dispatch received last night gives
the information that the British
steamship Emir. Captain Goodwin,
which sailed from Norfolk September
9th for Manila, which arrived at Port
Said October LIST. is aground in Suez
Canal Her forehold is full of water
and the main hold Is partly full. Dis
charge of cargo from the main hold
had commenced. Pumps have been
sent forward for the aid OF divers who
were at work.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04
MIR. John Whitehead's Appoint
rn0ntS.

Mr.. John whiteheads speaking dates
are as follows: John w. Daniel Club,
Portsmouth. tonight: Currituck, Nan
semond county. October 18th; Warwick,
10Th: Surry. October 3Oth.; Newport
News. o-be-arranged. Mr. Whtehead's
appointment for Whaleyville has been
recalled and Col. Geo. Wayne Anderson
will speak there Saturday. October 9th.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04
M arlne Notes.

The Norfolk Richmond steamer Po-
cahontas. having broken her crosshcad
Tuesday at Claremont, the steamer Old
Point Comfort left here under charter
yesterday morning at $3.50 o'clock to
take the formers place on the James
river route. The Pocahontas will re-
pair at Newport News.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR LIFE
w Insurance; 10 receive UNION
CENTRAL dividends you must have I'm
ion Central Policies, WOODARD u
ELAN, District Agents. Suffolk. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04

deliberately stage mounted with COM
plete new scenery throughout and rich
and picturesque costumes. Seats will
he on sale tomorrow morning. Prices:
%, 50c., 81 and $l.50
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04

lions as the said Brown and Kelvin
and associates. Provided that the said
underground system shall prove salts
factory to the Councils of this city.
Section 10yThe privileges herein
given are granted upon the condition
that the service given shall be first
class and satisfactory in every respect
to the Councils OF the city, otherwise
the right herein granted shall cease and
determine.
Section 11-Nothing contained in this
ordinance shall be. construed so as to
grant unto said company the exclusive
right or rights. or to prevent the grant
ing OF similar privileges to other in
dividuals or companies for like pur-
poses on the highways of the city.
Section 12-This ordinance shall be in
1orce from its passage, and all ordi-
nances or parts of ordinances in con-
met herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted by the. Common Council Au-
gust p, 1898. JOHN l.. ROPER,
~ President Common Council.
Adopted by the Select Council Au-
gust IL, 1895. JAS. l.. WINSTON.
President Select Council.
ieste; w. w. HUNTER,
City Treasurer.
The above was passed August 10. 1895.
Tor term of ten years, and on August
o. 1899, was extended twenty-five wears
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04
Musioai and Literary Entertain
nleDt.

A musical and literary entertainment
will be given i'm Cumberland Street Nj.
e. Church this evening at s o'clock.
An excellent program has been ar
ranged, Including some of Norfolk S
best talent. Miss Crenshaw, a popular
and talented soprano singer. of St.
Louis will sing. At the close of tho
program refreshments will be served.
A silver Offering Will be received at the
door for the new church fund.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04

Your best friend can give you no bet
ter advice than this: For impure blood.
bad stomach and weak nerves take
Hoods Sarsaparilla."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04
IaIIIIl.l!!I1!l!.I.klI!lI'

HAVE. xou Sore Throat pimgles. Cop
GERS In Mouth. Hair Faliingf Write
COOK REMEDY CO. lsr MASONIC
TEMPLE. Chicago. ILL.,, fr proofc OF
cures Capital 100000. We eolict the
m; TT obstinate cases. We have cured the
worst cases in 10 10 Is dayS 100 ps6a
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04

The above was passed August 10. 1895,
o q sa term OF ten years, and on August
8. 1889, was extended twenty-five years
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-04
BERKELEY ADvTs.

TIME REAL ESTATE AND RENTAL
l. COMPANY gives energetic attention
to business and makes prompt returns.
c. l.. OLD. Manager. Office Room 9.
Martin Building. Se3O=tf
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
THE 81. GLENENL.S EAIR.

With a wealth of pretty things and
scores of charming women to induce
the visitor to part with his money
the annual fair of st. Clements Guild
opened this morning in the y NJ. c. A.
hall The room presents quite a brill
liant scene with the many booths and
artistic decorations.
One of the prettiest places in the hall
is the candy booth which is presided
over by Miss l.. K. Ward, assisted by
Miss Kathleen Ward. Among the arti-
ces displayed are some very tasteful
baskets made from the cocoanut leaves
while in front of the booth this plant
has been used very effectively in a
handsome plated screen.
Lunch was served from 1870 until
1870 in the day and throughout the
evening and day ices VIII be SOld. Inc
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.
Bits Of Paragraphs that Give COn-
densed Notes of the Day.

There was not a session Of Judge
Estee's court today.
A court notice regarding the estate of
Christian Gertz appears in this issue.
The Freshmen and Preparatory teams
of Punahou played a tie football game
I'LL.
a special meeting of the Hawaiian
Lodge is called for this evening at 1880
o'clock.
The choir of Central Union church
will meet this evening to take up
Christmas carols.
\ bunch of keys has been lost. Find
er win kindly return them to the Ha-
waiian News Company.
The Metropolitan Meat Company,
Fish Market Booth will sell chickens at
fifty cents each tomorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. f. \. Fraser of MANU-
kona sail by the Zealandia this after
noon for a short trip to the coast.
Two hundred and sixteen corps of the
Salvation Army raised $21,3 O3 by their
recent Harvest Festival offerings.
The Pacific Hardware Co. household
department, on Bethel street, will keep
open every evening until Christmas.
The tenth assessment on the stock Of
the McBryde Sugar Company Ltd, villa
be delinquent tomorrow, December 18th.
Tomorrow at noon Jas. f. Morgan
will sell a Public auction l set of
harness, | horse, . saddles, and 2 car
riages.
A petition is being circulated for the
pardon of William II. Marshall, editor
of the extinct Volcano, on Christmas
day. 1t will be presented to Governor
Dole.
Tomorrow Saturday at II o'clock
noon James F. Morgan will hold IN
auction sale of delinquent stock in ;he
Kihei Plantation Company upon which
the ninth assessment is due.
j. II. Thompson, son of Mrs. G. T.
Gulick, and Miss Lillian Pauline Cook,
sister of Thomas Cook, the surveyor,
We're married AT Kawaiahao church on
Wednesday evening. Rev. II. H. Par
ker officiating
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
For Sale.

A fine lot at Kaimud adjoining the
residence of Mr.. H. German. Size Of lot
200 by 300. Commands a fine view. For
Queen street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
free gifts

Are always acceptable, espe-
cially when the gift is a useful
article.
Kodaks and photo albums are
useful articles-therefore they
are acceptable.
The only Kodak-the Eastman
for other cameras are not Kodaks
is sold by the Hebron Drug Co.
at Mainland prices-$1.OO to $35
each.
That is new ones are. Second
hand or shopworn goods are not
kept.
Buy one for your friend and
receive handsome photo album
free-of-charge with it.
This plan enables you to make
two gifts for the price of one.
We receive fresh plates and
films by every steamer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
Attractions Offered in this Site to Homs.ssksrs:


unsurpassed
WATER. d
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO BUILDERS
transportation building material railway.
instalments suit purchasers
sonss a a a a
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
n Chance for Investors:

Any one with money to invest looking
for something that will bring good
returns on sums invested, has here
fine opportunity. Houses built on
these lots will find ready rental at
strong rates by good tenants.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
For Sale or Lease.

Residence of Mr.. H. German at Kali
muki.
Property fronts 200 feet on Road and
is 300 feet deep.
Large story dwelling house on the
property containing Double Parlors, 4
Bedrooms, Dining Room, Pantry, Kit
chen etc. Ten foot veranda around
house. Servants quarters, stables etc.
Nice Lawn water throughout.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
SEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

CHRISTMAS SALE.
Pacific Hardware Page 3
MEETING NOTICE.
Hawaiian Lodge. ...............Pa Page 8
COURT NOTICE.
Estate Christian Gertz........Pag 5
AUCTION SALE.
Jas. T.. Morgan. s
SPECIAL SALE.
Met Meat co. Fish Market Booth.
........ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. }
LOST
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
FOR SALE

House and Lot at Makiki,
ne ar car line.
Large and conveniently ar
ranged house OF Is rooms @
bedrooms) All the modern
conveniences, house nearly
new. Price $4,000.
Apply to
l.. G. Ables,
Real Estate and Financial
Agent.
Tel. 1879. Fort st.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14

HAS DESKY STRUCK lie?
c. S. Desky does not say that he Is
going to the Coast to exploit his new
oil find on Pacific Heights.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
HEIGHTS
Magnificent View,
Refreshing Breezes,
Easy of Access,
An Unsurpassed Residence Site

These lots on the Pauoa side of Pacific Heights
They face Pauoa Road being widened and macadam
ized and ad join the Pacific Heights Eclectic Railway
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-12-14
Fine Residence Sites
For Sale !
AT u O'CLOCK NOON,

Four fine lots in the Judd tract at
Punahou on the upper side Of the
government road to Manoa.
These lots overlook the Punahou Col
lege property and command an I'M
surpassed view of the city and harbor.
Lot No. 1879 feet on road and about
800 feet deep. 1.S1 acres.
Lot 2, $50 feet on road and about 500
feet deep. 1.73-100 acres.
Lot g, on Manoa road, $50 feet about
500 feet deep. 246-1OO acres.
Lot 4, on Manoa road, $50 feet about
500 feet deep. 25.2-100 acres.
These lots are now being offered at
about one-half of the price that will
shortly lie commanded by property in
this vicinity.
For particulars apply to
JAS. F. MORGAN,
SO QUEEN STREET.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-08-22
A THEATRICAL PUZZLE.

'There Is something absolutely BAT.
fling to understand" said theatrical
manager. "about the perfect regularity
of the sizes of audiences for any given
play. You know | manage two thea.
tiers here in New York. One Of them
holds about 1000 people and the other
holds about 1000 people.
"Now. when we have play that Is
what we call great success at the
small theater-such success that we
have to turn people away every night
1t is almost invariable that the number
turned away Is not far from 30 each
night-that Is to say. 1000 people come
and get In and 30 come and cannot get
in. And when we have similar sue.
cess at the large .theater the average
number Of people turned away Is just
the same-about 30-that Is, 1900 peo-
pie come and get in and 30 come and
cannot get In.
NOW. to all appearances the one
play has made just as big hit as the
other, so why Is it that just about 1,030
people want to see the one every night
and just about 1000 people want to see
the other every night? Why do the
2,030 never come to the small theater?
They never do. Such a thing was new
er heard of. It's a little section In the
law Of averages that never could un-
derstand."-Ne York Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-08-22
oUICKSANDS HIDDEN UNBER CLAY.

Curious but dangerous freaks Of ma
ture frequently found in the deserts OF
Arizona are called sumideros by the
Mexicans and Indians. They are mask
ed pitfalls of quicksand that occur In
the dry plains and are covered with
treacherous crust Of clay that has been
spread over them in fine particles by
the wind and baked dry by the sun.
The peculiar properties Of the soil
retain all the moisture drained into
them after the infrequent rains and al
low it to be filtered to unknown depths,
so that a man or horse or cow or
sheep that once steps upon that de-
ceptive crust instantly sinks out OF
sight beyond hope Of rescue. The
sumideros are on a level with the sur
face of the desert. There is no dan
ger signal to mark them, and their
surface cannot be distinguished by the
ordinary eye from the hard clay that
surrounds them. They occur most fire.
uuently in the alkali covered fats and
are often Is or 20 feet In diameter.
Sometimes they are only little pockets
or wells that a man can les9 across,
but the longest pole has never found
their bottom. A stone thrown through
the crust sinks to unknown depths,
and no man who ever fell into one Of
them was rescued. They account for
the mysterious disappearance of many
men and Chicago Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-08-22
TEACHING A HORSE TRICKS.

You can, with patience, teach your
horse politeness-to bow to an audi
ence, to say "No" with more or less
decision, to kiss you or even laugh.
The animal may be taught to bow by
tapping him on the back with whip.
He bends his head in trying to avoid
the annoyance. The trainer ceases the
tapping, caresses him, then resumes
It till he repeats the bow. He Is again
caressed and presented with carrot
or something Of which he is particular
ly fond. At last it comes about that
he "bows" upon any movement ofthe
whip toward his back.
To teach horse to say mo" pin
is fastened to the butt Of the whip. A
slight scratch is given to the horses
withers about where the collar would
be. At this he shakes his head and
soon learns to shake 1t whenever he
sees the butt Of the whip coming near
his withers. &.
The trainer teaches the animal ito
kiss" by feeding him with apples from
his mouth, gradually lessening the size
Of the apples till the horse does the
trick without any, or he puts salt, of
which horses are very fond, on bis
cheek, and the animal naturally ucks
It off.
He is taught to laugh by gently fore
Ing the butt of the whip in at the side
Of his mouth. then prying his mouth
open with it. Caresses and carrots fol-
low, till at last the slightest motion OF
the butt toward his mouth makes him
open it. He does not really laugh; he
grins.-Good Words.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-08-22
SAPPHIRES NOT ALL BLUE.

ut is commonly believed that the
sapphire Is known only as gem of q
rich velvety blue in color" observed an
experienced dealer In precious stones
to the writer the other day. "As a
matter of fact, the sapphire occurs In
various hues. In Ceylon, for instance,
where the finest specimens Of this gem
are found, 1t ranges from the soft vel
vety blue to the peacock blue. gradu'
ated in the latter to an almost faultless
white. 1t also occurs In whites. greens
and yellows, the latter shade being
known as the oriental topaz and the
green the oriental emerald.
"The white sapphires are often found
clouded or streaked with blue, so that
many specimens are cut which IRE
white when looked at transversely, but
having bit of fine blue tint on the un-
der point Then there is the red sap
phire, or Ceylon ruby. 1t Is valued as
highly as the finest Burmese rubies.
Those most highly priced are of rich
pigeon blood or rose red color.
"Some very fine sapphires have been
found in Montana during the past ten
years. The American gems are light
blue. blue green. green and pink, but
the deep blue and red stones, which are
chiefly In demand as jewels, have so
far never beer discovered in any part
of this country."-Washington Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-08-22
MEMORIES OF A WALTZ.

"Did you ever try to dance with 4
foreigner" asked a Louisville gentle
man who had been travelling abroad.
81 did once" he continued, "and that
experience was more than enough for
me. 1t happened at a hall at Musta-
pha, at the Hotel St. Georges. l asked
an Austrian countess to waltz, and
when we started l supposed we would
dance in the lcisurely American fash
ion. The countess had different idea
in her head. She preferred to whirl
madly like q dervish on a space that
could be covered with a parasol, and
on account Of her superior strength |
clung to her. and we began to spin.
"Finally. when it seemed to me that
we were performing our antics on the
ceiling with our heads hanging down.
l could stand it no longer and, gasp
ing for breath, suggested that we sit
down. l saw two chairs galloping
around the room and prepared to catch
them on tho next lap. We steered for
them, clinging helplessly to the ath-
letic lady, and then we sank down. l
sat dazed and almost insensible until l
was aroused by the countess saying:
"'Excuse me, but we are sitting on
the same chair "-Detroit Free Press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-08-22
NO TWO THUMBS ALIKE.
No Two Thumbs Alike.


It is not alone on questions Of hand
writing that handwriting experts are
called upon to testify. Thumb impress
sions, around which Mark Twain in
"Puddin'he Wilson" built his ingen-
ious story, have sometimes formed
the basis Of very convincing testimony.
Conan Doyle said that Carvalho's de-
ductions in the case Of the robbery of
$25, 900 from q package Of the Ameri-
can Express company, for nicely Of
reasoning and extraordinary colnci-
dence, eclipsed anything any one ever
dared put into fiction.
In 1894 Asa Guy Gurney was tried
on the charge Of stealing large sum
Of money from the express company.
1t was proved that Gurney had opened
the safe where the package had been
placed, taken it out and deposited 1t In
another safe. It was found that q
large sum was missing.
The evidence was purely circumstan-
tial. The envelope containing the mon
ey bore upon 1t, however, thumb i'm
preston. Mr.. Carvalho testified that
the impression on the envelope and
several impressions Of Gurney's
thumb corresponded exactly and con-
tended that there were no two thumbs
in the world alike. But such evidence
was too subtle for the rural jury which
tried the case. and the prisoner was
acquitted.
It Is to be recorded as a tribute to
che accuracy of Carvalho's testimony
that Gurney soon after confessed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-08-22
HOW FAR APART DID THEY LIYE9

81 was at the capitol one day." said
Boston lawyer, 'in attendance upon
q committee having In charge Dill IN
which my clients are interested. on
the long, leather covered settee near
me two southern members were smok-
Inc and conversing. The following
words were jotted down by me YER
batim:
"'MaJah, l was down among youh
people last summer, and I wanted to
find Genial Blood's plantation, but l
got off my road. Where does he live
from youh place, majahT
"'Why, colon'l, he lives near me, q
right smart piece south on the river
"'Does he live right smart smart
piece or right smart right smart piece
south, majahT
"Well, 1t isn't as far as either OF
those pieces; just a right smart piece
colon1.'
"'Then that must be the reason |
missed 1t. went too far around the
river bend
"Now. these gentlemen understood
each other beyond doubt. But what
I want to know Is, how many miles
was it from the majors plantation 10
the generals? And for the life of me
I can't solve the question. 1t haunted
me so that stumbled two or three
times when subsequently making my
argument before the committee, OF
which these two members formed a
part"- Washington Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-08-22
OLD MARYLAND SUPERSTITlONS.

Witch Killing.-lf horses are so bad.
Iy bewitched that one dies. the follow.
ing will deprive the witch of her pow.
er: Take the dead horse out into a
field and burn the carcass beside q
tree. First cut q cross In the tree,
then drive a nail in at the cross. Now
take your rifle, which must be loaded
with q silver bullet, choose position
so that the fire Is between you and the
tree, and shoot over the fire ut the nail.
When you hit the nail. the witch will
lose her power, and you cannot miss
with the silver bullet.
TO Sell Oneself to the Devil.-Go to
the crossroads at midnight alone and
play on the banjo. If you really want
to sell yourself, two black dogs will
appear and will dance as you play.
Then you promise something fearful.
Any one who thus sold himself was
said to be able to outplay and Guidance
any competitors.
a Method For Girl to Try Her For
tune.-Put an egg to the fire and sit an
hour. The wind will howl and the
dogs bark, and the uan you are to
marry will come In and turn the egg
around If the egg bursts. you will die
Tor possibly. my informant adds. you
will never marry).- Baltimore Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-08-22

OUR FIRsL POSTAL RATEs.-The
first law of congl ess fixing rates of
postage went into effect June l, 1892,
with rates as follows:
Not exceeding 80 miles, u cents.
Over 80 and not exceeding 60 miles,
cents.
Over 60 and not exceeding 100 miles,
10 cents.
Over 100 and not exceeding $50
miles, 1215 cents. ~.
Over $50 and not exceeding 200
miles, Is cents.
Over 200 and not exceeding 250
miles, II cents.
Over 25O and not exceeding $50
miles, 20 cents.
Over $50 and not exceeding $50
miles. % cents.
Over 45O miles, 25 cents.
It would seem that postmasters OF
that day must have been greatly per-
picked in adjusting the rates on each
letter under such diversified schedule
as the above. The weight limit was
one ounce (single), but single letter
was a single sheet, two sheets double,
three sheets triple, four sheets quad
ruple letter, even II the whole four dld
not exceed an ounce.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-08-22

to dragons head. Ii walked up to
up to this and examined it intently.
Then he patted it with his hand, ran
his fingers gently over its eyes and nos
trils, and, altogether treated it with
appreciation. Then all of a sudden
the old mans temper changed. He
must have seen something that previ-
ously escaped his attention, for he went
into terrible passion, and, taking his
stick, he struck the thing over the face
fully dozen times with all the force
at his command. His secretary stood
by and never moved muscle until the
old mans fury was exhausted, when
he led him away. But even as ne
went he continued talking violently,
and at least half dozen times he
turned around and shook his stick at
the offending piece of sculpture. De-
spite his deep philosophy and his &C.
quaintance with the west, the instincts
of the barbarian are deeply engrained
in his nature. What in the world did
he see, or think he saw, in that drag
on's head? Very possibly it reminded
him of home.-Boston Herald.