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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
WAS ANDRE MURDERED?
A REPORT THAT THE ARCTIC EX-
PLORER WAS KILLED BY
ESQUIMAUN.
philadelphia Times.)

The report that Andre and his COM
panion. who attempted the quest of the
North Pole by ballon, landed in British
America, north of nudson's Bay and
were murdered by EsQuimaux, lacks
credbility, though forwarded from
Port Churchill by Bishop Newuham, of
Moonshine.
The only fact that gives any basis Of
credence 10 the report is that Sir John
Franklin'S party was destroyed in the
same general locality, after abandon
ing its ship at the western end of Peel
Strait. When Lieutenant Schwatka re-
turned with the only relics of that un-
fortunate British expedition in search
of the northwest passage, n rumor be-
came current that the last remnant of
the ships company, making its way
afoot toward Eudson's Bay. had been
attacked and destroyed by natives. But
Schwatka himself refused to confirm
these reports, and always maintained
a reserve about the subject that gave
rise TO vague suspicious Of cannibalsm
during the last hours of the Franklin
party.
When Sir Allen Young visited Peel
Strait, in the Poaris, in 1875, he ap-
proXiately located the point at which
Sir Johns party had abandoned their
vessel, probably starting overland in
the forlorn hope of reaching Il trading
station on Hudson's Bay. Based upon
the information that Sir Allen brought
beck (and ]. ~. MacGahan. of glorious
memory. accompanied him as New
York correspondent the Schwatka
expedition was fitted out. Only last
week. William Fl. Glider, one of the
most intrepid Of Ariic travellers died
at his New Jersey home. Schwatka
and he were the two men who could
have given an opinion based upon n
general familiarity With the natives
and the locality in which Andre is re-
ported to have descended.
Admiral Melville, of course, is the
best living authority on the Attic re-
gions but he never explored the north
western coast Of the British posses
Sions. He encountered very few of the
natives of the interior.
Nothing could I've more probable
than Andres balloon would be carried
in the direction of Alaska or British
America. II was exactly what he ex-
pected and had reason to hope for, If
his aeriel car retained its buoyancy q
sufficient length of time. This last
story about Andre from Port Churchill,
a trading coast on the west coast of
Hudsons BAY, is curious in the fact
that none of the natives could have
heard of Andres departure and certain
~ neVtr saw n balloon. II will be re-
called that when DeLonG was lost at
the Lena Delta rumors were constantly
reaching civilization to the effect that
members of his party had heen seen.
Their bodies were found, finally, by the
Melville party in the snow where they
had lain for months The best opin-
ion. given by Glider and others, was
that Andre will never be found.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
THE LYcEUM INSPECTED.

Yesterday Mr.. Leath, the lessee, Mr..
VanWyck. of Norfolk, and Mr.. Lowen-
burg inspected the new Lyceum The
atre. The gentlemen were well pleased
with the building. and expressed them
selves in highest terms of 1t. Mr.. Leath
and Mr.. VanWyck both said 1t was the
handsomest theatre South of Baltimore,
and that the people OF Portsmouth
should feel proud of It,
There has been so much said about
the size OF the building. the Virginian-
Pilot scribe ventured to ask what was
the difference between the seating ca
pacity of the building and the Academy
of Music in Norfolk. They answered
there was but one hundred difference,
the Lyceum seating 1000, the Academy
1900.
The lower floor Of the Lyceum will
seat 760 people, the Academy 625. The
galleries n the Lyceum, 40, galleries in
Academy 675.
Thus it will he seen that there will
he more room on the main floor OF the
Lyceum than there is in the Academy.
The scenery IN The Lyceum has all
been put in. The curtain Is up, and
the seats are all ready to be put in
position as soon as the contractor ar
rives. 1t will be turned over to Mr.
Leath April LIST. or near that date as
possible.
Work on the entrance will be pushed
ahead as rapidly as possible, in order
to have II ready in time for the OPEN
ing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

the Council to the fact that the Coun-
ell. by resolution. should elect clerk.
MIR. Overton said that in December
MI. Thompson resigned his position. 1t
was understood that Mr.. Thompson
should be reinstated. provided his con-
dition had changed. He thought that
the council should decide whether 1t
was proper to put him back axnin or
not by ballot, but that other should not
De barred from applying. He would
make that as motion. 1t was sec
onded. An application was read from
Mr.. Thompson to be reinstated. prom
ising. IL elected, to perform the duties
faithfully. MIR. Murden amended that
the vote be taken openly. 1t was Sec
onded. A vote was taken on the
amendment, which was lost A vote
was then taken on Mr.. Overton's mo-
ton to ballot and see If Mr. Thompson
is acceptable to the Council. The vote
stood that he was not and that he
was.
Mr.. G. +. Edwards was allowed to
address the Council in behalf OF Mr..
Thompson, stating the promise made
by the Council when he resigned, as
he insisted upon his resignation, and
through his persuasion he did resign.
He now believes that Mr.. Thompson
is now capable of doing the work re-
CURED of him.
Mr.. Williams moved that the election
be deferred until July LIST, and that the
present clerk be requested to act until
that time. Mr.. Reynolds seconded the
motion.
Mr.. Montague offered as substitute
for the whole that the Council elect
clerk next Tuesday night. and all who
desire to apply for the position do so.
Adopted.
Mr.. Brinson moved that the acting
clerk be requested to continue in office
until next Tuesday night. and to act
that night.
Mr. Brown moved that the Finance
Committee consider the advisability of
giving security bond instead of person
al bond.
On motion adjourned
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
SALE OF MRS. M. T.. BROOKS
EST TIE

John c. Niemeyer sold at public auc-
ton yesterday for T.. c., Il. X. and c..
+. Brooks. executors. several pieces of
property belonging to the estate of the
late Mrs. Mary Il. Brooks. The sale
was made for division among the heirs,
and the aggregate amount came to
S9.270.
The homestead, at Middle and Queen
streets. WIS purchased by A. F.. War
ner for $4,000 for Mr. Crawford Brooks.
A lot and brick house, north side of
South street, between Washington and
Dinwiddie streets, brought S1.S25. Will
liam Wallace was the purchaser.
a lot 2SMXI8 feet, west side of Water
street. 5612 feet south of Glasgow, also
adjoining lot with three-story house,
were bought by C. r. Nash for SS25
apiece.
Mr.. Nash bought two other adjoining
lots, one having q four-room house, for
which $50 was paid. the other having
three-room tenement, for which he
paid $780,
Half interest in eighteen building lots
2Sx6S feet. six of which front on north
side of Clifford street extended, six on
the south side of Fidd's lane, five on
the north side of Kidd's lane and one
on South street extended, brought $3.50.
II. S. Brooks was the purchaser
j. w. Rutter paid s770 for n lot IT 2-3
feet on east side of Crawford street,
near London.
II. S. Brooks paid 5000 for lot on west
side of era wford street, 30k feet south
of London and adjoining A. II. Lind
says line. The dimensions were 26x90
feet.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
DlKI,.

WHITE-At the residence, Fayettn
street. Brighton, Norfolk county, Va.
MarGh @ 1900 at 1855 p. M. Mrs. ALICE
V. WHITE. vito of MIR. Henry L. White,
aged p years. Funeral services Will take
place at the Founth Street Baptist
at o'clock. Friends and acquaintances
are respectfully invited to attend.
BLAIR.-Suddenly, ct the residence OF
his parents No. 400 birmingham street.
Portsmouth. Va, March 9Th. 1900. at 3
Infant son OF S. Edward and Mary A.
Blair. aged year. months II days,
Funeral services privately at the resi-
10 o'clock
Interment In St Paurs Catholic Gem
etcry.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
MAYNARD NOTES,

The Fitzpatrick arrived here yester-
day 1t is said that she will be re-
paired here.
The Sumner came out the dry dock
yesterday.
Mr. Charles Skeeter came near fall
ing in the dry dock by n ladder slip
ping. lie was caught before he fell.
Mr.. Fred Tonl1in received a severe
wound yesterday at noon hour by a
heavy overhead wire falling on his
head. lie was carried to his home in
the yard ambulance
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
Naval Hospital Park,

Portsmouth. Va. March 6, 1900.
Editor Virginian- Pilot:
1t is to be regretted that the people
of Portsmouth do not appreciate the
kindness of the Navy Department in al
lowing the use of the hospital grounds
as II park. The lack OF appreciation Is
shown by the fact that although no
tices are posted prohibiting fast rid
ing, breaking shrubbery. walking on
grass, etc, young men do not hesitate
to speed their horses, bad boys dclib-
erately pull up or break down the
young trees, and, stransest Of ell. we'll
known ladies' were seen yesterday
breaking branches from the magnolia
trees and walking on the grass.
Two or three OF the Mayors detect
ives in plain clothes would find employ
ment Sunday afternoon and evening in
the grounds
CONST AMT VISITOR
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
Now ,s Your Chance.

For the next thirty days we will offer
the best building lots in Park View for
sale cheap Sewer connections guaran-
teed with every sale. Buy now, before
the usual rise in prices in the spring,
and save from to 10 per cent. Re
member we offer special inducements
for thirty days only. Will be glad to
show you our property.
THE SEABOARD REAL ESTATE CO..
Mo. 2i4 High street (upstairs).
Insurance solicited.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following licenses to marry were
issued in the county clerks Office yes
terday:
Alexander stoalSes to we'd Edna Gay
lord.
Hymcn Eckelbaum to wed Lena Le-
gum.
All the parties are from the country.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
REAL ESTATE

The following property transfers were
made in the city yesterday:
Abbie BourlSc to John T. Borum. i'm
proved lot north side OF Nelson. between
Fourth and Fifth streets; $1,000
Virginia II. Phillips to a. ]. Phillips.
strip of land beginning at southeast
corner of lot conveyed to A. ]. Phil
lips by V. G.. Culpcpper $50.
Park View Home Company to Willie
Eugene Smith. lot on west side of Web
ster avenue, les feet south Of Villa; $500.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
PEOPLES Forum.

NOTE.-The, Peoples Forum being
freely open to all parties. classes. per-
sons. views and capacities, the Vir-
glnian-Pllot Is responsible for none
OF the statements nor opinions ex-
pressed therein. nor for the style In
which they are set forth. The ignorant
and uneducated shall he heard here
equally With the learned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
INFORMATION
FOR EVERYBODY
Brief Mention of the News, Both
General and Personal.
OF MATTERS oFiNrEREsr

Nosos of More Thnn Passing Notice.
ConcIaeiy written That Much May
be Said ia IittIe space CONDENSED
News for Those who Road Qniokiy
ana Thoso who Have NO Time 20
Spare to Learn What Is doing on
in tho city ana surrounding soe-
lion.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
CONSTANT VISITOR.
DEATH OF MRS. WHITE.

Mrs. Alice White, wife of Henry e.
White, died Monday night ut the resi-
dence Of her husband, on Fayctte
street, Brighton. in the Goth year of
her age. The funeral will take place
this afternoon at 3 O'clock from the
Fourth Street Baptist Church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
GRAND IIIRY

The following grand jurors have been
selected for the March term of the Hus-
tings Court, which convenes to-mor-
row: John s. jenkins. j. j. Bilisoly,
John a. Milligan. S. =. CAST. ]. c. En-
merson. Emmett Whitehead. J. O.
Bailey. r. Z. Glover and S. T. Barclay.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
"A Single Fact

Is worth shipload Of argument" Every
cure by Hoods Sarsaparilla is a. fact.
proving it's merit. and the thousands and
thousands of cures recorded certainly
should convince you that Hoods will cure
you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

Chas. r. welton & Co. have removed
to 2os High street. Noah's Ark's old
stand.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
Nervous Hcacjacho cured

Speedily. No danger by Hicks Capu-
dine. Is and Csc. at drug stores.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

WY ANTED-BOY ABOUT lG YEARS
wv of age to learn the grocery bust
ness. Apply i'll own handwriting. X,
care Vrginian- Pilot. II
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

Indigestion, nausea are cured by Hoods
Pills.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

VIZ ANTED = sITION WITH
w wholesale grocery house by hust-
hing salesman. "HUSTLER. "Virginian-
Pilot. Portsmouth. Va. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

XSy ANTDD-A FIRST CLASS BARBER
w mt Park View Shaving Parlor. APP
ply on premises. corner Ninth street and
Fort Lane mar6-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

ID DAT ROUNDABOUT 3 MONTHS
ID ago: owner can have ii by proving
property and paying charges. Call S22
First street. Portsmouth, Va. mar6-2t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

HoUsE FOR RENT-HoUsE NO. 5A
IL Harrison street. Apply to JAMES
~. LAWRENCE. $50 South street; rooms
and water: attached 10 sewers mhi-3t-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

nUR LUNCH ROOMS ARE NOW
" open. Everything iirst-class. Give
us trial. e2I High street. RICHARD d.
GUY. mh3-lw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
THE CITY COUNCIL
Election of City Clerk Postponed
to Next Meeting.
Finance Committee to Consider the Bonds
Of City omccrs -Rcport From tho FERRY
Committee Sewers aud Streets Dis
cussed-othcr Matters.

The City Council held It's regular
monthly meeting last night, with the
following members present: President
King and Messrs. Balentine, Walker,
Reynolds. Reed. Williams. Codd. Will
kins, johnson, Murden, Glover. Brinson.
;tDeans, Montague. Brown and Palmer.
All properly approved bills were al
lowed
Present-Mr. Overton.
The Committee on Claims, to whom
was referred the petition of Harrall &
Son, for damages to their house, report
ed adversely.
On motion. the report was adopted.
Tho Committee on Water submitted
q plan for doing away with the Gu
cumber arrangements in the public
troughs, which is a decided improve
ment over the present plan.
& On motion, the superintendent of the
water company was instructed to put
in one of the new arrangements, and see
II 1t was satisfactory.
The Ferry Committee reported that
the Board Of Supervisors had notified
7 them that the county was opposed to
Eondemning Mr.. Brooks property. The
chairman stated that the city commit
tee were in favor of letting Mr. Hap
per continue the proceedings. No ac
tion.
= The Sewer Committee recommended
MT. e. c. Stokes and Paul Cherry as
firemen for the sewerage power house.
and requested the Council to select one
of the two.
A vote was taken and Mr. Cherry was
selected, he having received IL votes
and Mr. Stokes 8.
The Committee on Map reported that
At would take $500 more to complete the
map of the city, and asked that the
matter be referred to the Finance Com
mittee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-17

public duties, and believes that right vot-
ing is part of right living.
G. G. Aldrich Ames, accompanied by his
wife and children, have been spending this
week in Concord, N. H., with the family of
Mrs. Ames's brother, G.. E. Ingalls,, former
" of the office force of the Vermont Farm
Machine company. Mr.. Ingalls, has been
railroad secretary of the Y. NJ. @. A. at
Concord during the past four years. but
has Just received call to a similar position
in a much larger western city. He is just
now out there investigating the wisdom Of
accepting it.
The intention of citizens Of Bellows Falls
to procure charter this fall for a new
savings bank and trust company is adver-
tised this week, to conform with the law.
An additional bank here has been discussed
many years, but this is the first definite
movement in that direction. In some re-
spects an institution of this nature would
take the place of both additional national
and savings banks, and would largely in
crease the banking facilities of the place
for both branches of the business.
The small shanty at the west end Of the
Fitchburg arch bridge, which has been
on fire twice before, caught fire yester-
day morning about / o'clock and burned
down. The fire department was called
| out for the third time for this building,
making an expense of over $3.50, as it
costs the corporation over $50 for each fire
alarm. The building itself was worthless,
and the fire wardens have been unable to
| find who rung in the alarm after the build
ing was nearly destroyed Thursday morn
ing.
Considerable friction has been evolved
the past few months between Philip Fried
lander and d. Orenson, who were for q
short time in company here in the clothing
business. Numerous suits and counter
suits have been heard between them, show.
ing bad blood. One day last week Phillip
met Orenson in the shoe store of Kerne &
Harty, and seeing that Orenson had on &
belt belonging to him proceeded to try t.
take possession of it. 1t resulted in
scrap between them, and as Friedlandei
was the aggressor he was fined $15,73
which included costs, by Judge Ryder.
A new time table of the electric roa,
went into effect last Friday but was no
published until Tuesday. The same mum
Der of cars run each way between here an
Saxtons River, there being %. Tn
changes were made in the time in order
make closer connections at the railroad sta
ton, and to meet the cars with less della
at the different sidngs. The new tim
table shows the time of cars at Barber
park, Churchs corner and the car barn, /
addition to the terminal points, which alon
were given in the old ones. The serviC
given by the road is usually very satisfa
tory 10 the public. During the early pal
e of the day Sunday the cars were not ruI
y ming, owing to repairs being made by Il
international Paper company, which n
t cessitated the shutting out of the wat'
Il from the canal. The need of auxiliar
# steam power is often shown, and it W
\ come later.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-17
Fire Quickly Subdusd.

An alarm of fire from box 81 Saturday
evening, Just at dark, was caused by big
blaze in the rear of Union block which for
a few minutes made a threatening appear
ance. In shed in the rear of Allbee &
Bodines shop is kept number of barrels
of gasolene. A boy in their employ was
sent out to draw some, and when his meas
ure was partly full, and the gasolene was
still running, he lighted match to see how
full it was. The result was the jumping of
the flame to the dish and the immediate
spreading to all parts of the shed, The
flames shot upward higher than the four
story block and the fire department re-
sponded quickly to the alarm. Two
streams were put on, and although the fire
charred the ontside of the barrels contain
ing the gasoene, it was extiuguished be-
fore it burned through, so it caused no
great damage. Had it reached the fluid
inside the barrels it is questionable if the
department could have held it without
communicating with the nearby business
I blocks. 1t is probable the firm will not
deem it wise to keep so large stock in SC
dangerous location.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-17
GRAFTON.

Mrs. Elmer Sparks and two children Of
Keene are visiting at j. II. Stowelrs.
Miss Ward of Maiden, Mass, is boarding
at Mrs. Dwinnelrs.
Mrs. Nora Henessey died last Wednes-
day after long and painful sickness.
Miss Nellie Holden of Elgin, ILL.,, is Wis
iting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. l. l..
Park.
Marcus Lanphear of Chicopee Falls,
Mass, is visiting his sister, Mrs. S. S.
Sherwin.
Mrs. Eta Hall of Westmoreland, n. H.,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l. L. Park.
Mrs. Chas. G. Farrar and son Kenneth
went on Saturday to Sullivan, n. H., Mr..
Farrar's old home.
Miss Fannie Hall returned with her
cousin, Mrs. Neil, TO Saxtons River on
Tuesday for short visit.
Frank Putnam of Blue Earth, Mimi,
was in town the day of the Republican
rally greeting his many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson of Barnet were at
Chas. Cambridge's last week. Mrs. Will
son is a sister of Mrs. Cambridge.
Mrs. Bartholomew of Newton, Mass ,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Barker of Boston are
among the recent arrivals at the hotel.
Mrs. Ezra Walker and her son, Her
man Walker of Chicago, left on Saturday
for few days stay at Gloucester, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortified and their two
children left on Wednesday for a carriage
drive to Plymouth, Lakeport and other
places in New Hampshire.
The Republican voters of Grafton are
requested to meet at the town hall Satur-
day evening, Aug. Is, at 7.30, for the pur.
pose of nominating town representative,
also to organize Republican club.
The Rev. DR.. w. H. Il. Avery, who
j August rendered his resignation as pas.
tor OF the First Baptist church in st. Al.
bans and later accepted a call to Grafton
has reconsidered his action and will remain
at St. Adams as pastor for another year
The reason for DR.. Avery's resignation
was that the church was in debt and did
not see how it would be able to provide fol
the PASTORS salary and the other expense:
for the next II months. The financia
difficulties have been overcome, however
and it is believed by the members of the
st. Adams parish that their church will
now enter upon new era of prosperity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-17
NEWS FROM BELLOWS FALLS.


One of the most interesting tent shows
that has visited this town, in several years
exhibited here Wednesday under the name
of Gentry Brothers dog aud pony show.
1t had IS ponies, about as many dogs, about
25 monkeys and two elephants. A
very good street parade was given
at 10 in the morning, the two entertain
ments being at $50 and P ". The enter
taiuments opened with tricks by the ponies,
the best among which were the march
ing, counter marching, and wheeling, all
keeping perfect time to the music. This
was followed by the dog jumping on the
bare-back pony while in full motion. The
Schneider Family" dogs, won much APP
plause from the audience, especially when
they taught the baby TO walk. Three
clown dogs kept popping up at unexpected
moments and trying to do the tricks meant
for others, and attracted much attention,
especially "Dish-rag," who was remarkably
clever. The jump made by one of the dogs
from the top of the ladder, which he had
Just climbed, at the very top of the tent,
seems a wonder of discipline The ele-
plants gave the usual tricks, but cllmaxed
the whole by walking a long row of wine
bottles, first forward and then backwards.
| The Gentry Fire Department. the MEM
bers of which were monkeys and dogs, sue
ceeded in extinguishing fire in the Gen
| try Hotel" in short order, and then the en-
| tertainment closed with an exhibition OF
| jumping by the pack of greyhounds, which
is seldom seen, one of them going over
| furniture piled to the height of IA or II
| feet. The show drew good houses here
| both afternoon and evening, and deserved
| " so.