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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
TROOPS FOR ALASKA.
Five Additional Companies Ordered
to the New Department

The Secretary of War. after a confer
ence with General Randall, of the Depart
ment of Alaska. has decided to send five
additional companies OF the Seventh In
fantry to Alaska. and the following order
governing the departure OF those troops
has been issued:
Company A, Seventh Infantry, from the
department of Dakota to the Department
of Alaska, for station at Fort St. Michael,
Alaska.
Companies B. !. and X. Seventh In
fantry. from the Department of the East
TO the Department of Alaska. for station
at Fort st. Michael. Alaska
Company G.. Seventh Infantry from the
Department of the Lakes to the Depart
ment OF Alaska, for station at Port VAL
DEE. Alaska
Majors Frederick NJ H. Kendrick and
John T. Van 0rsdaie Seventh Infantry
will accompany these troops to Alaska
The company designated for station at
Port Valdez, Alaska, will be sent to Sc
attic. Wash, fully equipped for Arctic
service and with full complement OF off,
GERS and enlisted men ready to embark
not later than MAY l. 1900. and the con-
panies designated for station at Fort ST.
Michael. Alaska, will be sent to Seattle
Wash. fully equipped for Arctic service
and with full complement of officers and
enlisted men ready to embark not later
than June 1. 1900.
There are already four companies sta
toned in Alaska, and several more will
probably be sent later. making about fif-
teen hundred enlisted men in that de-
partInent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
KILLED AT A DANCE.
Trouble Over Woman Results in
Herman ShuItz's Death.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. L.. - Herman
Shultz was shot and killed by Arthur VOL
ford at an early hour this morning, at
the farmhouse OF Jacob Harness, just
south of Kokomo. The two young men.
with a number OF others. attended dance
= at the Harness home, Wolford being I'M
der the influence of liquor. few words
were exchanged between him and Shultz
over a partner in the dance. when Vol
ford drew q pistol and fired two shots.
both OF which struck Shultz. who fell TO
the floor in dying condition.
Wolford remarked as the dying man
lay at his feet. THAT will hold him
a while" and taking out package of It's
SUE PAPER and some smoking tobacco, de-
liberately made a cigarette and lighted IL.
AS Shullz breathed his last Wolford left
the house and drove rapidly TO Kokomo
where he was captured just as he had
changed his clothing and was preparing
TO escape.
ShultZ was the son Of a prominent cigar
manufacturer, and served in the Spanish
American war as a member of the 15Sth
Indiana Regiment. The two men had not
been friends for some time but the shoot
ing is said to have been unprovoked
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
LICENSES FOR DOGS.
A Question ns 10 the Amount ASSESS
able for Fracfions of m Ycur

The Collector of Taxes for the Distric
has applied to the Commissioners for in.
structions 10 guide him in the matter o.
issuing dog licenses. In his letter of en-
quiry E. C. Davis. the collector. states that
it is the custom of his Office to charge ap-
plicants for dog licenses for the full year
unless it is shown that the animal for
which the license is asked has been in the
District less than a year. when pro rata
charge is made.
The collector further says that the Gus
tom also applies to dogs purchased or re-
deemed at the pound, on the principle that
such animals are liable for the whole
years tax.
Mr.. Davis calls the attention of the
Commissioners to the fact that question
has been raised relative to the right and
advisability OF the District continuing this
custom. The claim Is made that the pur-
ehasers of dogs at the pound should be-
come liable for tax only from the date of
purchase.
in view of these facts the collector asks
for a ruling on the point raised to guide
him in the future
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
HIS BODY BROUGHT HOME.
Sergeant Cohen Walked to san Fran
cisco to Join the Army.

NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-The body of
Sergt. Morris J. Cohen, OF the Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers, arrived in Jersey City
today. Cohen was killed in the battle of
Caloocan. in the Philippine Islands, March
%. 1899. He left Jersey City June S, 1896.
to walk to san Francisco. on a wager In
order to win il was necessary for him to
wheel n barrow containing a tent and
equipments snd to arrive in San Francisco
before January I. 1897. He arrived at his
destination four weeks ahead OF time-De-
cember S. 1896.
After reaching San Francisco Cohen
Joined the Twentieth Kansas Volunteers
and went 10 the Philippines. He was
made a corporal. and later was promoted
to the rank of sergeant for bravery in bat
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
LAST DAYS OF THE CIVIL WAR.
Gen. VI. G. ButIer's Address Before
tina. Southern Relief society.

Gen. VI. &. Butler's Address Before
the Southern Relief society.
Gen. NJ. c. Butler last night delivered
an interesting address, reminiscent of the
last days OF the struggle for supremacy
between the North and the South in the
war between the States, at the Confederate
Veterans Hall. corner OF Eleventh and z
Streets Present among the large audi
ence were many members of the Ladies
Southern Relief Society and other South
ern organizations.
General Butler commanded detachment
of Southern cavalry during the war of the
rebellion. and later attained the rank of
major general, commanding n division Of
the Seventh Infantry during the Spanish
American war
W. A Gordon called the meeting to Or
der and with a few complimentary re-
marks introduced the speaker of the even
ing. General Butler told the story OF the
last days of the war, including the de-
struction of Columbia, S c.. TO the sur
render of Johnston at Greensboro. n. c. In
speaking of Charleston. he referred to the
oft-made statement that that city had
never surrendered.
The speaker recalled the incidents OF
the final struggle of the Confederate forces
with those Of Sherman, while on his men,
orable march to the sea Johnston had but
about IS 0oe men. he said while Sherman
had $1,000. General Butler said that at
that time $4,000 in silver was distributed
TO the soldiers Of his division. and that his
share amounted to s1.75. This distribu-
tion was decided upon. he said. after the
commanding officer became convinced that
il could not be saved in bulk. The money
was portion of that stored at Richmond
General Butler remarked that with the
Sis he began life anew
a unanimous vote of thanks was ten
dered the speaker at the close OF his add
dress
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
THE MAINE REMEMBERED.
Prayers Offered Over the WrccI. in
Havana Hnrbor.

HAVANA, Feb. 15.-Today was the sec
ond anniversary of the destruction of the
Maine. An imposing memorial service took
place in the Catholic Church of Our Lady
of Mercy at o'clock. General Wood was
present and the various officers were rep,
resented by their secretaries. Mayor La
coste and number of Americans were
also present.
Many steam launches, filled with Ameri-
cans. went to the wreck of the warship.
where prayers We're offered on the platform
where the searchlight formerly was. The
American flag was hoisted On the wreck.
the portions above water being banked
with laurel. The Cuban papers speak rev
erently of the day. They say it should be
held sacred. as it memorializes one of the
powerful factors in the overthrow of Span
ish sovereignty.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
TO RAISE THE PRIZE OF COAL.
An Advance of ~ Per Cent Made In
Pit-sburg.

PITTsBURG. Feb 15.-The price of coal
in Pittsburg and vicinity viii be advanced
from 25 to 80 per cent, dating from April
1. The many rumors to this effect we're
confirmed last night by Col. W p. Rend.
the operator, of Chicago, and prominent
stakeholder in the local coal combination.
He says that the advance is brought about
first, by the advance in wages to miners:
second. by what he considers the ridiru-
lously low prices which have always pre-
vailed here. He Gays also that the coal
famine in the East and in Europe makes
it hard for operators East and West to fill
orders.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
THE NEWsBoYS' HOME.
4 Report of Operations To the Dis
trict Commissioners.

trict COmni >iOners.
The report OF the Newsboys' and Chill
dren's Aid Society of the District of CO.
lumbia. which has just been issued. shows
the organization 10 be in decidedly pros
porous condition. The health OF the home
has been excellent during the entire year
There have been no deaths or sickness of
serious import. The sickness encountered
among the inmates has been due to such
as is incidental to childhood. During the
year there were sixty-one children en-
tered and fOrty-aight removed. leaving
twenty-five in the home on January l.
1900. Since then the number has been in
creased to thirty-four. The children vary
in age from two to twelve years. Tween
ty-one are regular at endantS at the pub
lie schools. and with one or two excep-
tiOus the reports OF their behavior and
standing in their respective rooms are
creditable to the home
The superintendent calls attention TO
the fact that the number of children now
in the home is nearly as large as it was
a year ago. when connected with the
Board of Children's Guardians.
Mrs 7. $. Childs. President of the So
ciety. in referring to the newsboys says:
Around those it is still our aim to
throw the best elevating aud refining in
fluences. Besides the regular work of the
gymnasium, the military drill and the in
struction room, it is planned to give them
in the near future training in singing, un-
der the care of competent teacher
Through the kind interest Of Mrs Flor
ence Merriam Bailey arrangements have
been made for an illustrated talk every
week by gentlemen from the Smithsonian
Institution. the Illustrations being by
specimens from the National Museum. The
influence of these we believe will be most
healthful. Once a month entertainments
of a refined and instructive character are
given. There are addresses by prominent
gentlemen. recitations. exhibitions of the
graphophone. &c, ending with refresh
ments for the BOYS"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
Di-trcsxinE Stomach Disease

Permanently cured ny the mastery power Of
South American Nervine Tonic. 1nFslds need
suffer no longer because this great remedy can
cure them all II is cure for the whole world
Of stomach weakness and indigestion. The cure
begins with the ffst dose The relief 1t brings is
marvellous and surprising. II makes no failure;
never disappoinfs- No matter how long you have
suffered, your is certain under the Of this
great health giving force Pleasant and always
safe. Sold by n. r. whiteside, 1921 Penn. Ave,
and Edward Stevens. Penn. Ave. and Ninth St,
druggists-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
A REQUEST DENIED.
The Secretary of Agriculture Cannot
Extend n Telephone Wire

a request from the Secretary of Agri-
culture for permit TO string wire
across B Street southwest, TO connect the
Agricultural grounds with the laboratory
OF the Bureau OF Animal Industry has
been denied by the District Commission
crs.
In their reply 10 Secretary Wilson. the
Commissioners say that the law specifical-
ly prohibits them from permitting or au-
thorlzing any telephone wires to be
erected in or over any street or avenue
in the city of Washington.
The Commissioners express their re-
gret at not being able TO comply with
What appears TO be a reasonable request.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16

At Hecht'S Greater Stores Friday.
AT hecht's Greater Stores Friday.
Ringing up the "HOUR SALES" Curtain
Disclosing Hosts and Hosts of BARGAINS.

bushes
yforeron
the "onr
H.
Kindly remember That
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
Permitted to Replace Wires.

Permits we're issued yesterday by the
electrical department TO the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company TO re-
place iron wires hy copper wires and to
erect poles in various streets and alleys
of the city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16
IL to- ~.
CONTINUED.

CONIINVED.
CHILDREN'S ToBoGGAN CAPS. all
wool; plain and fancy colors; 17C
worth sec, for. Observation-Disclosures. ~
CHILDREN's HOSE. ribbed: fas,
black; all sizes; Toe values d1C
at ..................... w
TAFFETA SILK RIBBONS, 4 to :
inches wide: in all colorS; 19c, 25c, &C
and 39c values. at .................
SC SAFETY PINS, &c.
MEMS LINEN COLLARS, all DC
sizes and styles. 15c values at. I2
WHITE CURTAIN SWISS. in QzC
handsome styles; worth 15c, for. JS
APPLIQUE BUREAU sCARFS. in
handsome designs; worth 35c, nc
SMYRNA RUGS. large size; artistic
designs and rich colorings;
fringed on both ends; worth S1.50. QQC
Tor .................-.... oV
BLEACHED SHEETS Of good quality
muslin: double size; hand torn.
hemmed and ironed; regular soc 10C
value, at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
BLEACHED PILLOW CASES: some
hemmeG. others hemstitched: others
with handkerchief borders; excellent
quality muslin; full size: worth QZC
lie and 15c, for .................. JS
FANCY DRESS GOODS. and Scotch
effect Plaids; double width: to 4
yard lengths; values from Zoe to &c
l5c. for ...................... 20
BLACK GRENADINE. In exquisite
designs; yard and quarter wide; regu
lar s1.25 value; only a small lot; S0C
while they last .................. ~
TAFFETA SILK WAISTS. in black
and colors. Lovely creations in all the
new hemstitching and tucking effects.
Colors include new pinks, bluette. old
rose. cerise. cardinal. automobile, gar
net. new greens. new greys; a 90
waists worth up to s12. for. ~f.JO
HANDSOME APPLIQUE SKIRTS;
in black Serge; new styles; well - 42
made; worth $500. for....... ~I.SO
LADIES' KERSEY COATS. in black.
blue, and castor; new dip front and
scalloped back: handsomely stitched
finely lined: large pearl but a 90
tons; worth s12.50; this hour. .Sf'JO
LADIES' SPRING SUITS. of excel
lent quality Cheviot. made in new
styles. nicely lined. Regular &c QQ
$3.50 suits. This hour. -SV'JO
MARTEN CoLLARETTEs of su-
perb finish; satin lined: only few
left. Regular $3.50 value. "a 40
Ihls hour.
CHILDREN's BLOUSE WASH SUITS
of fine striped Galatea Cloth; nicely
made; REINFORCED seams; large braid
cd sailor collar: some with 1SC
braided anchors. This hour only ~
LADIES' HATS and BoNNETS Of
felt and velvet. nicely trimmed; de-
sirable shapes and popular colors.
Choice OF entire balance of stock, 00C
worth from sos to s4.9S, for. ~
CHILDREN's BLOUSE WASH SUITS.
Of White Pique and Duck. imported
Galatea: handsomely braided: all !
seams tapped. Also DOUBLE BREAST
ED SUITS of LINEN CRASH. All !
goods thoroughly sbrunk. In case they (;
do not wear or wash satisfactorily. we
will replace them with new suits. Scc
Values up to s2.50, for. ~
YOUNG MEMS SEPARATE COATS. |
Guaranteed all wool; choice patterns;
sizes IL to 10. Detached from 0Qc
suits that sold up to S.. Go at. Jo
MEMS PANTS. in neat stripes:
splendidly made. Regular 81 QQC
values, this hour .................J ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-16

The District Commissioners have or
iered that a iirst-class steam engineers
license be issued to J.. L. Barnes.
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1 to 3.
CONTINUED.

CONTINUED.
BLACK SATIN WAISTS. OF fine
quality quail y 81 superbly tueked-wOrthS1 OK
GREY HostEsPUN SKIRTS. nicely
made-new aesigns. Worth 81 10
s5.00-fpr. - ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
AMUSEM ENTS.
soUsA AND HIS BAND.

This matchless musical organization
paid Norfolk their annual visit yester-
day, giving two grand concerts at the
Academy of Music, matinee and night,
to standing-room- only houses. No one
knows better than Sousa how to cater
to the taste Of the music loving public.
His programs are SO varied as to graf
ify and please every class. They in
clude not only the best efforts of such
masters as Gillet, Chopin, Puecini,
Tschaikowsky and others. but much Of
the popular music OF the day, the ma
tional airs, and last, but by no means
least. in popular favor, Sousa's own
marches. interpreted and executed as
no one but the composer could. Sousa
Is exceedingly liberal in his responses
to encores. His printed program there
fore contains less than one-half. of the
numbers rendered.
Miss Bertha Bucklin, violinist; Miss
Blanche Duffield. soprano: Mr. Herbert
Clark, cornetist, and Mr.. Arthur
Pryor, trombone, the solists of the
company, merited and received their
full measure of approval from the audi
ence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
Row MIR. LLOYD to Speak.

(From Fridays Richmond Dispatch.)
The Rev. Arthur Lloyd. formerly the
rector of st. Lulie's Church, in Norfolk,
but now the general secretary OF the
American Board of Missions, Will be in
Richmond on Sunday next, and deliver
addresses at Holy Trinity at IL a. M,
st. James at 5 p. M, and Grace Church
at 8:15 D. m.
Mr.. Matthews. the distinguished Bible
reader. closed at st. Paul's Church last
night his series of services which have
been so largely attended and been so
from here to Norfolk to conduct n
weeks mission at st. Luke's Episcopal
Church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The Good Government League has
elected Mr.. George w. Church, instead
OF Mr.. Edward Church, as was stated
IN yesterdays paper, to succeed Mr.
Frank H. White as Executive Commit
teeman from the First Ward.
MT. ]. c. Quimerly. of Kinston, n.
c.. is in the city.
Mr.. Edward p. Sheridan, Of Dur
ham, N. c., is here
Mr.. ]. S. Camp and son, of Franklin,
are at the Atlantic.
the city.
DR.. ]. c. French. of Milwaukee, and
MIR. and Mrs. j. NJ. Baylor, OF Pough-
keepsie. n. Y, arrived in Norfolk yes
terday.
Mr. b. D. Blick, who has been i'll Mt
his home on Fenchurch street for sew
eral weeks. was reported as improving
yesterday.
Judge Edmund Waddill, Jr., of the
United States Court left for Richmond
Thursday evening. He will return to
the city April 9Th.
Inc meeting of the Chesapeake Boat
and Yacht Club will be held tonight
at the office of Mottu. de Witt & Co.,
on Granby street. instead of the office
OF DR.. Lee, as previously announced
Capt. F. w. Cunningham and Mr. w.
Z. hastings, two leading citizens of
Richmond, Va, were in the city yes
terday.
|, y steer hitched behind a wagon and
being led along the road between the
terminal railroad and the City Park
ABOUT o'clock yesterday afternoon
became unruly and refused to go any
further. In the struggle the infatuated
beast upset the wagon ana injured the
horse that was drawing it.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
GENERAL GARMENTS STAFF.

lNCCEl II fOONOllON.
MajorG General r. S. Garnett, who
succeeded the late Major-GeneraI
Thomas y. Brander in command of the
Virginia Division. U. c. W, has ISSUED
the following general order:
Headquarters Virginia Division, u
c. ".
Norfolk, Va. March 1, 1900.
General Orders. No. L:
ID In obedience to General Orders
No. 2SS. from headquarters United Con-
federate Veterans. have assumed
command of the Virginia Division, u
c. v.
CID The following officers are here
by announced to serve on the staff OF
the division, and will be obeyed and
respected accordingly:
J. ". Bidgood = Adjutant- General
Richmond.
T. B. JaclSson-Assistant Adjutant-
General, Norfolk
C. C. Wertenbaker-Inspe Gen
eral. Charlottesville.
James II. ssary- Gen.
eral, Richmond.
Washington Observation-Disclosures
General. Norfolk.
George L. Christian = Judge Advo-
cate, Richmond.
Frank A. Walke-Surgeon, Norfolk.
y,
Richmond.
Frank S. Robertson-Chief Engineer,
Abingdon.
Landon r. Mason-Chaplain, Rich
mond.
Joseph Bryan-Aid-d Camp. Rich
mond
II. c. Roper-Aid de-Camp. Peters
burg.
Daniel NJ. Lee-Aid- de-Camp. Fred
ericksburg.
r. T. Barton-Aid- de- Camp. Win
chester.
GID Until further orders, division
headquarters are established in Nor
folk, Va.
Brigade commanders are urgently re-
quested to have their several camps
elect delegates to the reunion at Louis
vile, Ky. to be held May 80. 1900. and
communicate their action to division
headquarters.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
Our Oyster Law.
March 23d, 1900.
Editor virglnian-Pilot:


Editor Virginian-Pilot:
The fourteen large oyster packing
houses located in Norfolk, Portsmouth
and Berkeley employed one thousand
persons as oyster shuckers. and several
hundred more to run their vessels en-
gagged in catching and carrying oys-
tiers. They buy millions of bushels of
oysters each season, and disburse in
this community sums OF money run
ming up into hundreds of thousands of
dollars.
The oyster industry Is one Of the
great business interests OF this port,
not only because of the immense
amount OF money directly disbursed,
which supports some thousands of hu-
man beings, but because the boats from
all over Eastern Virginia, coming here
with loads to sell, purchase their sup
plies from our merchants and many
OK them carry cargoes of groceries.
dry goods, ETC., to the country mer-
chants, along the water courses, who
are alive to the advantages of cheap
freights to be obtained from sailing
vessels returning light. No other COM
munity In the State Is so largely inter-
ested In this great Industry. yet none
has had so little influence In legislation
which has controlled 1t.
An opportunity now offers whereby
this port and the Second Congressional
DlSlrlct may be given representation
on commission having to deal with
the oyster laws. At it's last session the
Legislature of Virginia directed the
Board of Fisheries to appoint three
lawyers to revise and codify the oys-
ter laws. and to report at the next
session. This is a thing which was
much needed. as every Legislature
since the Code of 1887 was adopted has
made changes in the law. and 1t is
now hard for the average man to find
the law, or to understand it after it is
found.
The entire packing. and a large part
of the planting interests of this sec
tion have united in n request to the
Board of Fisheries, asking for the ap-
pointment of Mr.. r. w. Shultice as one
of the commissioners to revise and
codify the oyster laws. The Second
Congressional District is nearly as
large producer of oysters as the First
District. and more than half the oys-
tiers grown in Virginia are sold on this
market. 1t is therefore very essential
that it be represented on the commits
sion referred to. and we trust the
Board will comply with their request.
CITIZEN.