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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The Park View Baptist Sunday
school elected the following officers for
this year:
John Corbctt. superintendent; j. B.
Trant, assistant superintendent; J. A
Tabb, secretary; Carroll Myers treasu-
rer; A. r. Williams, librarian; Willie
NJ. Traht, assistant librarian; e. O.
Young, chorister; Miss Agnes Clay, or
ganist; Misses Bette Kelly and Neddie
Sanford, assistant organists.
At meeting Of Atlantic Company
No. 1. U. r. X. of p, held last night
the following Sir knights were elected
for the ensuing year: r. P. Bunting
captain; w. L. Dillsburg, first lieuten-
ant; II. o. Pearson. second lieutenant;
c. L. Skeeter. recorder: George T.
Wright. treasurer.
The appointed officers will be named
at the next meeting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION PER

a large and enthusiastic meeting of
the carpenters and 5oiners was held at
the Boilermakers and Iron Ship Build
ers Hail last evening. The meeting
was addressed by Mr.. J. I. Blick, of the
Norfolk carpenters: Thos. Nolan and
II. ]. Reardon, OF the Central Labor
Union Of Norfolk. Portsmouth and vi
cinity, and ]. B. Casey, of the State
Federation OF Labor. They then unan-
imously decided to form branch of the
Carpenters and Joiners' Union of
America. and perfected a temporary or
ganization by electing Mr.. d. P. Hooks
chairman and Mr.. w. MICA. Revell sec
rotary. After transacting other bust
ness they adjourned to meet in same
hall next Wednesday evening.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
ELEcrIoN OF oFTIcBRs.

At meeting Of the Annex Hose Com
pany, held Tuesday night the follow
ing officers were elected:
George M. Owens. captain; r. e.
Meggs. first assistant: VIM. NJ. Taylor.
second assistant; ]. w Rutter, treasu-
rer; c. G. Mathews, financial and re-
cording secretary; ]. c. V. Cook, first
hose director; a. s. Hodges. second hose
director; VIM. s. Parker. third hose d.
rector; Jeremiah Butler. janitor; j. A.
Codd, w. II. Hodges and T.. w. Owens
trustees
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
A HEARTLEss WRETCH.

A gentleman named White, who was
sick on Dlnwiddie street, had colored
man employed as nurse. On Tuesday
Mr.. White was sent $50 by some friends.
The negro knew that it was in the
house. That night he took the money
and other things and left, leaving the
man without fire such a night as Tues
day night. Yesterday morning. when
the doctor called to see them. he found
Mr.. White dead and his wife quite sick.
The authorities think that the negro
is responsible for Mr.. Whites death,
and are making efforts to catch him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
POOL CONTEST.

Tonight the lovers of the game of
pool will have an opportunity to see
a professional game played at Armory
Hall. over the market, between Byron
C. Dozier, of Norfolk. and Fred B.
Hall. of New York. Both gentlemen
are experts at the business, and a
lively contest may be looked for. The
price of admission will be 25 cents,
with an additional Is cents for re-
served seat. For particulars see ad.
in our columns
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
"THE LITTLE HussAR."

This opera wifi be given In tire issiiies'
Opera House Monday and Tuesday,
January 22d and 23d. AS the prospect
OF an early date for it's presentation in
the new Opera House is too uncertain.
and as Mrs. Shipp has contracted to
open the new Opera House, she will,
with her splendid company, go to work
immediately upon another opera and
have it ready for the opening. The full
rehearsals will begin Monday night
again, January Sth.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
MIR. LAWRENCE RESIGNS.

Mr.. John Lawrence, who has filled the
position of organist at st. Johns
Church for some time, has rendered his
resignation. 10 take effect at once Mr..
Lawrence will leave here for New York
to join the Castle Square Opera COM
pany, with whom he has accepted po-
stion.
He did much to Improve the choir OF
the church and raise IT to the standard
it now enjoys
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
EINEh so5n

Yesterday morning Mayor Baird rem
dered his decision in the case of James
Saunders. charged with criminal negli-
gence, in allowing the murderer Cotton
to escape. He placed fine of $3.50 on
him. Being unable to pay the same he
was committed to Jail. His counsel,
Capt. R. c. Marshall. noted an appeal.
He has not decided whether he will take
1t or not
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
COTNTY CoNvENTInM

To-day county convention will be
held at the courthouse to nominate a
candidate for the House of Delegates,
TO succeed Mr.. NJ. S. Newberne, de-
ceased
All the delegates who were elected for
the last convention will be delegates to
ms convention. Mr.. Finley Cromwell
seems to be the favorite candidate. The
election will be held on Thursday. the
25th instant.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
TOURNAMENT NEXT
MONTH
philadelphia Press.)

Jake Schaefer Is arranging billiard
tournament for "shortstops," to be
held in New York the latter part OF
February, Just before the Wizard" de-
parts for Paris. Eighteen-inch balk
line will be the style of game played,
and s1,500 will be distributed in prizes.
1t will be q handicap tournament. and
Schaefer, himself will likely compete as
scratch man. The players may also
take hand at cushion caroms after
The balk line games have been con-
cluded. Sutton. Carter. Cation, Nc
Laughlin and Gallagher will be asked
TO compete, Student" Slosson having
declined to enter
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
EVENTS TODAY.

Farragut Post. No. /, G. a. r.
Atlantic Lodge, No. %. X. of P.
Grice Lodge. No. SO, I. o. Q. Il.
Portsmouth Lodge. No. AL, 7. A. NJ.
Peabody Council, No. 106. Jr. o. u.
a. NJ.
Wilson Lodge, No. 95. o. G.. C.
Jos. H. Plunkett Council. No. 475.
c. r. T..
Portsmouth Rife Company. Volunteer
Infantry.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
Hnrgn,natn Ron, E.t,,c.

We have some bargains in real es-
tate for you for cash or installment.
The best building lots in Park View,
Cottage Place, Prcntis Place, Port Nor
folk and other sections. Call or address
The Seaboard Real Estate Co. 2l4 High
street. UP stairs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
TIE CITY or PORTSMOUTH AND ADVERTISEMENTS

Norfolk yesterday. He Is charged with
being one of the parties who robbed j.
L. PAGES store.
Justice Bunting yesterday sent q
negro named Frank Robinson to jail for
sixty. days for stealing pair of pants.
Miss Jennie Johnson, of Baltimore,
who has been spending some time in
the city, returned to her home yester-
day.
The roof Of a kitchen on Carroll
street. in Lincolnville. caught on fire
last night about o'clock, resulting in
slight damage to 1T. The fire was ex-
tinguished without calling out the de-
partnhent.
Mr.. George Halstead, who is studying
for the ministry at Randolph Macon
College. but is now In the city on a
visit to his parents, will return to
school on Friday.
Seaside Lodge installed officers Tues
day night District Deputy Grand
Chancellor w. II. Stroud presided.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
INFORMATION
FOR EVERYBODY
Brief Mention Of the News, Both
General and Personal.
oFMATTERs oFIhTEREsT

Notes OF mcro Than Passing Notice.
ConcI.eiy written That Much HIny
No Said In LtttIe sraoo- Condensed
Rows for Those who Read Quickly
and Those who Have No Time 10
spare 10 Loarn what As Going on
an ,he city and Surrounding soe-
\ zion.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04

For cold in head. Capudine ie q
speedy, safe remedy: also for all aches.
is and 25c. at druggists.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04

G. r. Welton has removed to 2os High
street. where he will be glad to see his
former patrons.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04
BLATCHFORD EAvANAGH AND
RO0NEY,S RQYS, CONCEEI, co

BLATCHFORD KAvANAGH AND
ROONEY'S BOYS CONCERT co.
The above concert company is COM
posed of Mr.. Blatchford Kavanagh,
baritone soloist, formerly known as the
boy Patti" Master Harry Cockrell,
soprano. ten years OF age: Master
Jennie Crippen, contralto, eleven
years of age; Master Arthur Goff, cor
netist, ten years of age: Master Percy
Scarborough. saxophone, clarinet and
violin soloist. fourteen years of age,
and Mr.. Henry B. Rooney, concert or
ganist and musical director This or
ganization has made a wonderful rec
ord in every place they have appeared
in the West and North. They are
booked for many places in the South.
All of the larger cities in Virginia
have them booked for this tour. The
Portsmouth Y. M. C. A. has secured
them for January oath. This was the
only omen date, and the association
was fortunate to secure them. Owing
TO the fact that services are held in
the various churches on Wednesday
evening the concert will begin at 8:45
in order not to conflict. The concert
will be given in the Elks' Opera House.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04

papers in evidence and the Government
then rested the case. The examination
was adjourned until tomorrow, when
the defence will present its case.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-04

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29

Chaffee as occurring IN action Aug. IA
include six killed, as follows: Battery
+, Fifth artillery, Captain Henry ].
Reilly; Robert r. Walsh, James o.
Hall and Daniel W. Simpkins, Ninth
infantry: Russell T. Elliott and James
q. Wiber, Fourteenth infantry. The
wounded number twenty-eight, most
of the cases being slight.
dispatch from Remey stated that
Dickens command is landing today.
Picking, Aug. 16, all except imperial
city cleared of Chinese troops. Amer
lean. troops first to enter imperial
city, have penetrated to the gates Of
the palace
The most important dispatch of the
day was not made public by the war
department. but was the subject of an
extended conference at the White
House. 1t was from General Chaffee,
dated the 18th, and dealt entirely
with military operations and condi-.
lions. While 1t cannot be said to have
contained any bad news it contained
enough as to the unsettled conditions
in China, and the prospect of long and
ardOus work in restoring peace, to
form the subject for consultation of
some hours between the president and
lic advisors
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
High water Adverti.ing Mark.

The New York Herald of April II printed an
editorial statement that on the previous day
Sunday. April 16) its paid advertising reached
:. The Chicago Tribune . on that same day, last
Sunday, April 10, printed not only more adver-
Using than the New York Herald. but what is
in a single issue of any regular main edition OF
a newspaper. Leaving out of account the TWEEN
ty-two columns OF advertising printed by the
New York Herald on that day in the special sec
New Jersey and appearing only in those editions.
passed that Of the Herald for the same day by
more than TO- 900 agate lines of paid advertising.
ing its Brooklyn and New Jersey supplements
the New York Herald on that day still fell short
OF The Tribune " by more than 900 lines In
the actual amount OF paid advertising.
New York Herald Of April 10 printed in its main
sey supplements. ~ 1913 agate lines OF advertise
SO. 76Q. .. The Chicago Tribune . printed that
day IS, 450 agate lines OF paid advertisements
The comparison should be made in lines OF agate
i measure; because the columns Of The Trib-
while those OF the New York Herald Contain onIy
.SS lines OF agate each.
For the four Sundays ending April 49, the
number OF columns Of advertisements i'm the New
including its Brooklyn and New Jersey special
section, was 1,o67 %. In the same period OF time
=, The Tribune printed ! 0Si ;43 columns OF ae-
agate lines; give the New York Herald 307' 1868
lines and !" The Tribune " 800. 751 lines. In !" The
IrlDune there were printed in that period
a, 3s3 more agate lines than in the New York
columns o. the. size Of those of the New York
Herald. Therefore the New York Herald printed
an average OF 25 columns less each Sunday
than " The Chicago Tribune"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
CHINESE DO NOT DISAPPEAR.
Well-Intrenched Force Found - Othe
News From the Front.

Well-Intrenched Force Found - Other
News From the Front.
Peking, Aug. 19.-Via Taku, Aug.
24.-[COpyright, 1900, The Associated
Press. Armed Chinese are reported
to the southwark and westward. A
well-entrenched force has been located
by the Bengal Lancers - village
four miles to the southwest. 1t is be-
lieved that the best Chinese leaders
are in command. Detachments of the
allied forces were out today recon-
noitering and locating.
The Imperial city and the Forbid
den city are under close guard by the
international authorities. This morn
ing a thanksgiving service was at
tended by the members of the British
and American legations, the mission
aries and the marines.
London, Aug. 27.-The Shanghai
correspondent of The Times, wiring
Aug. "a, says: eli Hung Chang has
received a message from Picking that
the Japanese alone will occupy the
Imperial palace. The japanese govern
ment has renewed its assurance that it
will protect the persons of the EN-
press dowager and the emperor.
1.-THE japanese government has nOti
fed Earl Ii that negotiations will be
impossible until plenipotentiares ac-
ceptable to the powers are appointed.
Japan suggests the viceroys of Nan
Kin and Wu-Chang and Earl Ii. If
these are appointed and China ex-
presses willingness to make full in
demnity Japan is ready to assist to
the utmost"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
NAVAL VETERANS PARADE.
Gun Salute Opens the Thirty Fourth An
nual G. A. Il. Encam pment.

Chicago, Aug 27.-Thirteen guns
fired at sunrise as a salute to the flag
ON the lake front opened the thirty
fourth annual encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic. The day
was given over to the veterans of the
navy. The remnants of the land
forces of the rebellion, however, add
ed materially to the crowds that as
sembled along the line of the parade
of naval veterans to cheer the soldiers
on their march through the downtown
streets.
Before the parade started the naval
arch at the southern entrance of the
court of honor was dedicated at two
bells-9 O'clock a. IN. Twenty thou
sand persons witnessed the ceremonies.
Commodore George l.. Seavey, nation
al commander of the naval veterans,
who served with Farragut and Porter,
presided. He had as an escort 100 ma
val reserves and many of his old ship
mates. The exercises were simple.
The First Regiment band played
America" Bishop Fallows offered
prayer and DR.. f. Z. MWdoch of Far
ragut post, Chicago, toll briefly why
the navy.
The parade of the naval veterans
was not ready to move until some time
after the close of the arch dedication
There were about 1000 men in line,
and their Ovations along the line Of
march was continuous.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29

There is more Catarrh in this
section of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be in
durable. For q great many years doc
tors pronounced it local disease. and
prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incurable. Sci
ence has proven catarrh to be a con-
stitu,ional disease, and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ].
Cheney d Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the mar
ket. 1t is taken internally in doses
from 10 drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts
directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials. Address, F. j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
IOWA STATE COLUMN
Telegraphic Matters of Interest to Our
Own People.
corded for the Benefit of the Read
ers of This Paper.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Aug 23-The town
of Gowrie has been completely terror
lied for three days by gang of strik-
ing railroad employees from the GOwrie
and Northwestern road. The occasion
for the riOtOus proceedings was
strike on the GOwrie and Northwest
ern. The company has been employing
gang of rough men in the construc-
ton of its new road. They invaded
the saloons, stood around on street
corners talking loudly and otherwise
making themselves Objectionable.
Friday a party of them entered the
saloon of Phil McCaffery and proceed
ed to take possession. The bartender
got into an alteration with one of
the tramps and struck him over the
head with beer bottle, completely
placing him hors du combat. Extra
police were put on and the gang was
finally rounded up, filling the Jail and
Overhowing into box cars that We're
utilized for lockups.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
.coNGER SENDS WELCOME NEWS.
Telis Briefly the Situation in the City on
Sunday -aCaptain Reilly Is Dead.

Sunday -ACaptain Reilly Is Dead.
Washington, Aug. 23.-The state de-
partment authorizes the announce
ment of the receipt at an early hour
yesterday morning, through the consul
at Chefoo, of Il telegram from Conger
In the department cipher to the follow
ing effect, dated Picking, Aug. 10:
''The entire city, with the exception
of the imperial palace, is occupied by
Japanese, Russian, British. Americans
and French. Ii is being apportioned
into districts for police supervision
The Chinese army fed. The imperial
family and the court have gone west
ward, probably to Si-An-Fu, in the
province of Shen-Si. No representa-
tives of the Chinese government are in
sight in Picking, and the conditions are
chaotic. The palace is expected TO be
taken Immediately. Many missionaries
have started for home, while others re-
main in charge of the Christian refu-
gees, numbering about 1000"
Conger's message was particularly
welcome to officials in showing how
completely the entire city Is dominated
by the allies. The military situation
was of quite as much interest Ia the
developments as was the ulplonlailc
Admiral Remey reported early in the
morning confirming the press report OF
the death of the gallant Captain Reil-
ly in the final assault on the outer
walls of Picking. Almost as important
as the Picking news was the state
ment that the Boxers are again con-
cenuating around Tien-Tsin and last
Sunday morning the Sixth cavalry
with about 400 English and japanese
troops had lively brush with the
Boxers eight miles outside Of rien-
Tsin, where about 100 of the Chinese
were killed, and five Americans wound-
ed.
The casualties reported by General
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
Goebei's win Probated.

Covington, KY, Aug. 23-The will
of the late William Goebel has been
probated. 1t bequeaths and devises
all of the testator's property to his
brother, Arthur Goebel, and names the
beneficiary as executor without bond
The appraisers under the will are
Alex. DaveZac, NJ. l.. HarbesOn and
Afford Macdonald. While no fig
ures are given in the will, it is thought
that the estate will make a very val
liable legacy, as Governor Goebeps law
practice was lucrative, while he al.
ways led frugal life. There are
no witnesses to the WILL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
Krause's Headache Capsules

were the first headache capsules put on
the market. Their immediate success
resulted in host of limitations, con-
tanning antipyrine, chloral, morphine
and other injurious drugs purporting to
be ''just as good" Avoid these imita-
tions and insist on your having
Krause's, which speedily cure the most
severe cases and leave no bad after
effects. Price 25c. Sold by r.. A.
Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
DoIliver Appointed senator.

Shaw last evening announced the APP
pointment of Representative J. z. Dol
liver to be United States senator to
fill the vacancy caused by the death
Of Senator John b. Gear. The APP
pointment runs to March 4, 1901. The
legislature does not meet in regular
session till 1902, and Delivers ap-
pointment is likely to be renewed to
run until his successor is elected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
Jail Delivery in Montana,

Red Lodge, Mont, Aug. PA
wholesale Jail delivery occurred here.
Parties on the outside pried off a win
dow bar with the beams of an old
hangman's scaffold and opened the
cells with skeleton keys. Six men
were confined in the Jail Frank
Woodstock, an alleged horse thief;
Dick Johnson, the half-breed, who
knitted a white man at Joliet last
week; Tinker, an alleged forger, and
John Wilburn, alias Walden, wanted
at Clayton, n. NJ, for cattle stealing
and Jail jumping, were the ones who
aScanad
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
Did Honor to DolIiver.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Aug. 27.-The citi-
zens of Fort Dodge assembled Satur-
day evening to do honor to the APP
pointment of J. =. Dolliver to the
United States senate. The demonstra-
ton took the form of a torchlight pro-
cession, which formed in the business
part of the city and marched up to the
Dolliver home, headed by brass band.
Here Dolliver was called out and made
brief speech, expressing his graft
tude for the warmth Of the demOnstra-
ton
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Di-
sease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy, 1902
w. Water St., DEBORAH, Iowa. S-lyr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
And a Dangerou. Lunatic at THAT.

Sioux City, Ia, Aug. 25.-In the Jail
at Wayne, Neb., Robert Bigham, Of
Dunbar, Neb., was brutally slain by
another man who gives his name as
Adolph Wonlund, of auckland, Mo.
The murderer gave as his reason for
committing the horrible crime - the
crushing of Bighams face with his
heels-that the murdered man was an
enemy of his soul, and God had or
dered him to do the bloody work. He
is evidently n lunatic.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-29
FORT DODGE WILD WITH JOY.
All Because Gov. Shaw Has Appointed
Dolliver n Senator.

DOlI1Ver u senator.
Fort Dodge, Ia, Aug. 24.-Fort
Dodge went clean mad with joy at the
news of the appointment of Represen-
tative Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver as
United States senator to succeed the
late John H. Gear. When the news
]. Z. DOLLIVER.
came, there was a wild demonstration.
The chuch bells were ringing, fireworks
being discharged and the city was
dense with powder smoke. Whistles
from all the factories added to the mad
discord of hundreds of tin horns and
thousands of hoarse but never-tiring
voices shouting approval of Governor
Shaw's action and Endorsement of his
choice.
DOlliver is not at home, being away
on a lecturing tour with Champ Clark,
OF Missouri, but upon his return mon
ster reception. and demonstration will
be given in his honor. Fort Dodge
claims Dolliver and for many days to
come Dolliver can claim Fort Dodge