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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12
a. M. E. CONFERENCE.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTY.
FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTY
FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION.
The thirty fourth annual session of
M. E. Church convened In ST. Johns
Church. on Butte street, this city, at 10
o'clock yesterday morning and was
opened with devotional exercises. con-
Quoted by Bishop Jas. a. Handy. D. D.,
who read from the discipline of the
church: Il was glad when they said
unto me, let US go up into the house of
the Lord" The opening hymn, Let
Us Walk in the Light" was sung by
the choir, and Conference and prayer
was offered by Rev. George Williams.
one of the pioneer members of the
body The Bishop, assisted by the pre-
siding elder and prominent divines from
other conferences, administered the
Holy Communion.
The opening sermon was preached
by Rev. j. Strange. one of the organ
izers of the Conference thirty-four
years ago. His text was: "And this
gospel of the kingdom shall be preached
IN all the world for a witness unto all
nations and then shall the end come"
AT the conclusion OF the sermon Rev.
j. E. Cook offered prayer.
Rev. c. a. Holmes called the roll of
the Conference. all OF the ministers an
SWtrinS, WITH lew exceptions.
The following officers were elected:
| Rev. c. A. Holmes, A. b.. chief score
tary; Rev. A. ]. Nottingham, recording
secretary; Rev. ]. B. Tynes, statisti-
clan; Revs. r. II. Davis, Edward Hardy.
a. r. Montague. L. Sears and Isaac
Ever, marshals, and Rev. J. c. Will
liams, correspondent of the official or
gans OF the church. A long list OF com
mittees were appointed by the Bishop.
| Bishop Handy made n short address
on the work of the Conference and of
the progress Of the church in Virginia
and since the organization in Philadel-
phia. He said the church now has a
membership of 100000. His remarks
were punctuated at times with eloquent
| passages.
Revs. II. w. Henderson, d. D.. man
ager of the A. M. e. Book Concern at
Philadelphia, and III. C. c. Astwood, of
the same city and several other visit
| ors were introduced and extended the
courtesies of the Conference.
The remainder OF the meeting and
afternoon sessions were occupied in
hearing reports from the pastors.
MAY BE BISHOP.
Rev d. P. Seaton, D. D., who has
| closed his four years passionate with the
Butte Street Church, this city. is promi-
| nently spoken Of as one of the bishops
who are to he elected by the General
Conference at its session in Columbus.
| O., in May.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12
On the Ianes.

The steamer Old Point Comfort took
the place of the Pocahontas on the
James river Tuesday, as announced in
this paper, as chartered boat Of the
Virginia Navigation Company, while
the Pocahontas is being repaired, which
Will take about two weeks
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12
Capt. Page Mocarfx Ill.

Capt Page Mccarthy. who will be
recalled in Norfolk as editor of the
Evening News in its last days. is quite
Ill in Richmond. where he has resided
since leaving this city, and has been
sent to hospital for treatment. His
health has been failing for a long time.
Captain Mccarthy is 81 years of age.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12
To the Ladies
millinery For Easter
Week

We have received in addition to our
stock FIFTY DOZEN LEGHORN
HATS, ranging in prices from CSC. to
$500. a large assortment of FANCY
HATS in Chip, Neapoli, Tan, Fine
Straw and all other kinds of brands
The newest WALKING HATS. New
foliage. flowers. egrets and ornaments.
In fact, we have an immense stock
of all kinds of MILLINERY GOODS
We will guarantee our prices. The
ladies are respectfully invited to ex-
anime our goods
No trouble to show them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12
Reform League Meetlns.

The City League for Good Govern
ment will hold meeting to-Eaght at
S p. m. at Old Cumberland Street Ban
fist Church. There will be n number
Of speakers present, and the public is
cordially invited, to attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12

Fine Watches and Jewelry repaired
by skilled workman only Difficult
work specially solicited; engraving ar
tistically executed.
THE GALE JEWELRY CO.,
Frank H. Gale. Mgr.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12
17c. India Linen
at a2h Gents.

Bought months since at a
price below the market as it
then stood. Couldn't begin
to touch it now.
A limited quantity on sale
to-day at 10 O'Clock and only
for this day. So far as we
know, and we've already been
hunting, lhere'll be no more
at any such figure as 12H.
Joeonh Dro,un ann moin Of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12

There is no little enemy" Little I'm
purities in the blood are sources of great
danger and should be expelled by Hoods
Sarsa parilla.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12

Clays. Unfinished Worsteds, Dlago-
nails and Serges, the genuine goods, at
RUDOLPH Sc WALLACE. SO Main
street. apl
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12
TIE
Joseph Brown
STORE
90 Gent
Black AIbatross
at 80.

On March 18th we adver-
tised 7 pieces, and believed no
more to be obtainable. We
were correctregardin the first
source of supply. But much
to our surprise, greatly to our
delight, we found another Job
Der in another city, the pos
SCISSOR of a few pieces. He
wanted his price and we
wouldn't pay it. Made an
offer and he accepted it. That
accounts for more SO cent
Albatross at 80.
A yard wide.
All-wool, perfect Black, dust
shedding, serviceable.
New York retailers have
submitted samples in this city
at SO cents the yard and their
price is right-entirely so. 3
pieces before you, at 10
o'clock.
AS a mourning material for
Spring wear it is not surpass-
ed.
We advise immediate in
spection on the part Of those
interested.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12
MY OWN SELF AGAIN."

Mrs. Gntos Writes to Mrs. PInkharn,
Follows Her Advice and 10 Made Well.
"DEAR MRS. PrNKnAM For nearly
two and one-half years have been in
feeblehealth. Aftermylit child came
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12
MRS. p. RlES,
1852 Church St,
Masonic Hall For Sale

masonic Hail For Sale.
VIII be sold for cash to the highest
bidder Cf not sold privately before). on
FRIDAY. THE 9TH OF APRIL NEXT,
at o'clock p m. al Bellevue. Nanse-
mond county. the Masonic Hall. with
about one acre of land.
Persons desiring further information
Will please apply to any of the under
signed.
JAS. WAGNER
Z. J. DRIVER
WALTER JORDAN,
JNO. w. AMES,
Drivers. va. March LIST. 1900. mhi-th:st
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-12

seemed 1 cOulQ not
get my strength
n again. / have
AN chills and the
EA severest pains in
ss my limbs and top
@ of head and am
" almost insensi-
BILE at times. 1
also have a pain
just to the right of
breast bone. It is
o severe at times
hat 1 cannot lie on
ay right side. Please
rite me what you
hink of my case. -
Mrs. CLARAGATEs,
Johns P. o., Miss,
April IS, 1898.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-05-27
Kutchts and Ladies' OF Honor.

The yisitstIors during the coming w-rk ty the
Grand Iu.!se officers have been postponed until
further notice. owing 10 the street railway
strike
The last weekly circular OF the grand secretary.
owing to t;le street railway strike. had only
twenty-fpur applicants Tor membership In tho
various ledge. IN this city. as follows: 81 Ansr,
Amelia. lincoln. Gc-tte. Lulu and 81 I>oui-.
one each. Victoria, Eva and tarvndel~t. Two
.ach, Union. three. chouteau. four. &ni se!-
UVIitn Gown r.ocse No 52l. az its last meeting.
SGT aside a fund 10 pay assessments and dues to
assist all members 0r the lodge who row
voted til II the strikers fund and passed resJ-
buttons In heir benalf.
Iron Lodge. al iis last meeting, voted s. out
Of Its treasury. and With The addition Or a hat
collection. nett-d sum II sls!l fcr the t--neht
~ IN. striking street railway eiGpl"vc-.
Irteve Lodge No al. al It's last meeting
Tor every member OF the lodge tho
street railway strike
The baby lodge which instituted .~o
weeks rgo ON Fourth street and Franklin eve
2lCI- Tie lodge has in" corps ot officers and
raFd w,Jdi X membership, and unless ell present
Indications iail VIII ere hong hec0ne "a strong
rival IN point Of membership 40 some VI the
older lodges in the city
Brother charles A Brenui.hl. the secretary of
Victoria Lodge. reports tfJat al the next meet ing
Nair avcT.ue and Lynch str-et-strike or no
stTike-tw enty-fCur candidates Will be initiated
on the same evening the election o: officers for
the ensuing term viii take place. and after tho
uuet will be served
Clover I.-af Lodge received une application last
TlIrsdav evening. After the meeting refresh
in-nts were served and dancing concluded III.
evenings enjoyment. There was good at
tendance. In spite " the strike Visitors from
East -. Louis Were present Thomas g Hot
o-S MIS- X Fischer and Mrs. William FisoIier
favored the lodge with vocal selections.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-05-27
Order Of Co,umhinn Knfuh,s.

plymouth Ly;se No. s.. met st Hart's Hail.
Thursday night. MAY a |h- Attendance WAS
one candidate inlji.l,. d. orator Carpenter s.ve
!. nm. programme. There il considerable" talent
in this lodge both vocal and instrumental. and
IL T. trouble 10 get ui an eNteup 'raneVuS pro
eramm.A Tie progressive euchr" was postponed
irG.initelY, Rri due rOt!c. VA! Do given the
members and their friend. when the street car
,Chle is o. er
Pno-nix Lodge. No III. met nj Phoenix Hall
tld.ring the methods us-1 to reach the hail.
y. getarv CDsgToy" reports GOOD time at this
re. Ting and a srlenlid nrogsamms ,-,, q,
Atlantic Lnds". NJ. s.. met at Its hall in
odt Fellows building Friday night. The meet
iug as well ATTENDED ard much business II i'm
ytIlance vas transacted Two applications were
presented and one earlier ainiiesnI was p'ioiei
over the sea Gf discovery. The orator gave a
short. but verv attractive. programme.
Missouri LDdg". NJ. %, met In odd Fellows
building Saturday night. The attendance was the
Vas surprising ln the officers The question OF
consolidation with Asiauti., No. -. II. apparent
lv AZ fal from settlement. many II
The members are tn favor Uf going ahead with
Eliot Lodge. No ~. met at MoETve Hall Mon
day might MAY q. THIS is small lodge, but
the meetings are -rthuSlsStc aud attrartye.
Iund Lodge. No. % met at NcTser's Hall Tues
day night. resolution Of sympathy for ,he
striking street car men MS passed by uuani-
nous vote. and many good things were said in
favcr OF the principl. Of the strikers. Orator
Grgnads presented a good programme.
North End iscdee, No itS. met a its nall
q. Wright and Twentieth streets "Wednesday
night. Deputy II. J. G Slowing WAS IN attend
candidate was initiated. Charles Kercher was
elected orator. ald the Installation took pia -
a once, conducted ty Deputy Sicring. The new
orator then showed his ability ky producing an
excellent prUSr anime,
Meetings for the coming week: Monday. -
Louis. Tuesday. Bond; Friday. Atlantic
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-05-27
Nuiahfs of Father Mathew

81: Ieo's Council. No. 5 was visited Of: Thurs
,3ay evening by the following supreme Officers:
Daniel orc. Tracy. :. =. :. h. Thomas :. Bow
oern. T.. J.. FuTiOrg. +. j. cuTTan, ". :. Ne
Adam aTd John +. Shelley. The visitors ed
drps tine meeting. att-y which responses on be
ha.f Of the council made by .Uha J.
o'ETien, G. 9. :. X: George W. Cooke W. II.
and others Four applications were received.
The sup-src Officers II. orc. Tracy. ) g :.
X: Thomas 5. BOwdern. r. L. FurOng. Thomas
Fox v. : McAdan anI } T. Shelly, visited -.
Kevin's Council No. =. Tuesday, ana Were
cordially received. The officers addressed the
meeting on the aims and objects cf the order
The Reverend William shea. the spiritual di-
rector of the council. welcomed III" visitors Re
sponses behalf Of the council made I V
Brothers Sricc. Newport Cary. Resan, Kennedy
and others
The arrangements for The parade previous TO
layirg Of the store OF - TrreSa's
church have been srrdnred- The councils Of the
Knights Of Father Mathew will form 4IyiSIua
beaded hy the Executive Board.
st BrdgetS Council, No. X, received four al-
plCations last meeting. Brother ward Isahy
read paper on religious tolerance in the Trans
vaal
heneficiafies Of late Brnther Martin Shelly OF ST.
Ieos Ne. -, $5nn and siea to the beneficiary of
late Junior Knight John I. Gleason of st. Pat
were ordered paid Immediately approval Of
proof OF death.
There viii be meeting of the officers Of the
St Louis and Eas; ST. Louis councils a: Knights
Of Father Mathew Han. No. 2e29 Washington
avenue Thursday evening. May 81, 10 make ar
ranEementa for TIRE annual parade Of the order on
the anniversary Of Father Mathew in october.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-05-27
Ancient Order United worLmen.

Phoenix Lodge had a we'll attended and -r;hu-
sias'ic meeting on last THURSDAY evening. AT
which one candidate was initiated and ap-
p.icatiOu for membership received. Phoenix il
initiating members every meeting night. ard
SECURITY Lodge had an Interesting meeting or,
las; Tuesday night and initiated one candidate
This lodge will give stag smoker on next Tues
day Night. To which members aGd their friends
are invited. ON saturday, June = this lodge VIII
have u May fes:.va. at lhriS's cave Hall. and
n.w Palm Garden the principal features which
afternoon and evening. Iompiimentary tickets
ca be had from the members and officers II
security Lodge.
The committees building hall for South
Side 4. q. &. w. lodges, Viii meet at ToEer
Hall Eighteenth and Shenandoah streets. on
organizing permanently All members of COM
mittee are requested 10 be present
ui the week in the country. on Saturday night
last he Instituted lodge at Mineral Point with
nineteen new members and four card members
we're admitted to membership. aud the lodge has
fine prospects for future growth. Monday night
Lodge, he visited Fruitland Lodge. and con-
oucted the initiator? ceremonies for eight caadi-
Gates. Following the initiation there were a
number OF excellent speeches made by brethren
Of Jackson. fruitland and Oak Ridge lodges
after which supper was served. Tuesday night
he conducted she Initiation Of nine candidates
land Oak Ridge and Lutcsviils. The attenda
-eTy large. the afnplired form OF work was
callent speeches ana a supper The boys were So
aroused by the occasion that they went to hlst-
ling. and before II O'Clock tie next morning had
secured six new applications
Deputy Grand Master Workman flory insii-
tuted a lodge Friday night At lartha. No.
with twenty-five names on the charter list. The
lodge begins existence with active AMI
enthusiastic membership.
Mechanics Lodge had good attendance On
street railway strike, initiated two applicants
and received one application FOR membership
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-05-27

The continuance Of the street car strike VIA
r-s.sSiIIt,- d Iustpunem"nI Z he aIiH'F"F'i' :
.-I.tr.riur OF the order. which Ga- 10 tdN'
lla,e 81 SGluIban Park next ~4'ur.iaF- A. som
a. definite date IS announced t'r-t~ VIII i''
printed and sent to councils and members fox
DISTRIBUTION
Pioneer council had fairly wel ATTENDED,
meeting last Muy,..y night Ind disc us=-I az
reiugeIuants Tor the members picnic. Ia take
place July l. at Union. NJ.
Inirv .un,ii had "a fairly VII atr' Ud"d meet
ing last "Wednesday night ami WI fHte q prom
!p-nr Part IA -. aaU.Esr-4rv r-l-hrat'r't
=, Louis Council met last TUESDAY ngLt ana
received a-rHcaTiouE Tor !:v:uHri snip
I.btiry ';Jun.u 1g.sd1y received more aFiL-
cations and had limitations
supreme Trustee William :. Gibson -. Na'
| EraucisCJ. cal. Lao gone 1, lniiduaT-'t. ~
take charge of the ursIniZatlya G'paIt'I-Ht 90
the order. HIS heauqCaTt-rs Ire in th- supreme
recorders office. an the ;0n!merCiai tIab bulII-
int II il.ai ri:l.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-05-27
PATIENTS FATAL FALL.
Albert Ldndoll Found Dead in Bap
1+ tist Saniarium Yard.


Albert LaE4au. a patient at the Missouri
Baptist Sanitarium, at Taylor avenue and
the suburban tracks. fell TO his death from
q fourth story .window early yesterday
morning. IT is not known whether it was
an accident or suicide.
Lando.l was - years old and lived with
his wife and several children al No 1850
Morgan street For some time he had been
suffering with an !ns,lrdtie disease. STy-
srai doctors wele consulted, but his ConGi-
tion did not imprUve. He was advised 10
60 to a hospital. FoIr weeks ago he was
taken 10 The baptist Sanltdl iUfl. Whrre ne
was placed under the care OF Doctor Il. 4.
Wilkes. The superintendent lie did not i'm
prove any. but grew quite d-s pGnCei!t- Fri
midnight he got up ana walked back and
forth ia his room. Doctor Wilkes asked
him villa: troubled h;m, AMI he replied mat
he was nervous
Mabel Johnson, missed him from his room
She instituted : S-4Ich. one al the patients
told her that he had heard q crash in the
side yard Of something heavy falling on
the ground. Miss Johnson went outside
and found I-aHGoll's bcGy the ground.
Immediately under the window Of his room
on the north side Of the building. AT
tenaaItS carried the body inside and PLACED
found that life was extinct Coroner Lloyd
was notified and an inquest Will be held to-
morrow.
Doctor Wilkes said he had not the slight
est idea that fan'ioil CONTEMPLATED suicide,
or he would have taken greater pre:aution
II IS quite irprOha bic that the death was
the result OF an accident. as 1t would be
almost insp0sssihI for him to fall out. The
window sill is more than three feet from
the floor Immediately undeTcanth fat
roof projects about four feet. To reach ."
winiow and walk over this roof ana then
leap.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-05-27
HrnfecIeh Home Circle.

Chauteau circle No 351. had :. largely attend
=. meeting Thurs and large class Was In
itiii.-d Tie members TIthe: -Hj.v-i the unique
ITfvllegp Of walking An invitation was Ntend-
"a compton circle. No. 81 u te the guests
~ thouteau At the next meeting June u
Compton r.rclc. No 80 Ead - good m--tif, 9
last .sdav niEht. and accepted the Invitation
extended ~ loltor r =. 'hhs,-. president 81
'hutitrrr; to visit the latter siIc,-. Sev"rti tn
itiativnS vero a part Of tn. business ~ the "y-r-
ing. \ large number Of neirtcTs will come into
COMPTON IN the future. and the circle Is en-
fh.ISiastic over IT. present and future progress.
Mis- suuri irs!r had a stl.ni meeting. fuli "
inspiration. The circle T. never without rtndi-
dates for Initiation at Zach meeting. Th- DTuph-
ecY Is TINT Missouri viii soon he In SECOND pifce
a."in.
fgotson circle. No. si4 had ''rrer house las.
Friday night.
century and Hope circles had well attended
meetings Monday night.
Imperial Circle No. 335. and ARLINGTON Circle.
NJ SsS had splendid meetings with large cl'Ssc
for initiation and good proETarHmeS- Arlngto'
VIII likely win the state banner. which S!N ie
presented at the meeting of the Grand Circle
lam
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-05-27
Catboyjc Knights of America.

At a meeting Of .he officers ot TIE stat. Cpun-
ell held during the week. the following resJ-
luton MAS adopted:
Resolved THAI We. behalf 81 the catholic
knights The city Of - Louis. tender our
HEARTFELT thanks 10 tn, Reverend Il. W. Talon
t.! In. very Hbe and mastery adlUe=-~ ma l. =.
him on the oasicn Of the eutertitnmcur gfyrH
hv IN. united city bran hess If the urtl-r at
Exposition Hail MAY "
To-day the State officers N:ll officially visit
Branch No. ~ At ste ,iPn-VI-Vt. They go -
guests OF the Mozart singing S,-'let.. whi"n has
chartered the Steamer SIi-aI Eagle far th- trip.
The inJt will Hand Bremen avrHl.e. Moth
NsTsst. I-a,"~t and l-sysraICe streets as N-l
'3run,ir-t. both WHY'S. IL n'i bs CsH-
y-1ieut for the brother knights of The city tv ac-
company the state officers
II seems that st Bi. Uara Bran n H. in earnest
slgUr winning the state cUNnJil banner. Br1ih"f
iaEl-uslein Ie,snrts that the bItlrh iuitii'' 1
five members last meeting. Brother G-rart Hiikr
the president. deserves most ~ the credit for the
Increase Of membership made by al O! late.
-. Augustine. M. As. has Len bu1y since
TIE presidents prize ~;ts offered b. the state
council Secretary SSGu.rruaEI sd.- tnat al the
last u--tinc pf tire bran h they admitted three
t. membership ana six we're made fulfil, ,.-a /!
members. The branch VIII approach holy rom
IuI.njun lusy this morning ar the ?.$l MAS
-. Agnes Branch. M. 81. launched on
last MONDAY evening hv State President Han
rJG'r. assisted by Major General Npr1haus
Twelve certificates Were issued and eight Ira
s:H pending. making THE charter list -: this
branch twenty. \ special meeting Of the branch
viii to h'll IN ntNt Monday t0 Initiate the tal-
al yf he members
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-05-27
Legion of Honor,

Unity Council met on Thursday eYening. with
all the officers present. and Cu!uIi-tei the ar
IaIiseulerts fuy the reception OF the supreme
officers and visiting councils Un June Il.
Benton Council M -. Of Kansas city. r.
ceived one application, elected s!N applicants :
aui initiated ssY,ra! candidates at lis last reg
UIdr meeting
Tower ColIn, II held very we'll ATTENDED meet
Ing last saturday evening. and initiated uns
CGHudaic. Thomas J. lOl:n
laatSV,tt. Council met in regular session on
Monday eyeElnX last. Three applications for
y 'mh"rship were received, three applicants
elected and one candid, was initiated
The official visit to lvaEhoa Council No. Il.
has been postponed u Juno 2.
Irving Council had very good attendance at
the meriinx TUESDAY evening last. Two gp-
uncatinnS Tor member ctsrip Were received
Councils iD.+tinc this week are. Monday.
Cornrton H;ll and Lafayette. saturday. Tower.
Auha Council held a short session IN Tuesday
evening. and the committee TeT urt"d that the
tut,gtIiurntUt had been postponed antii after
rh- street railway atrike. Chancellor Frank +
Rictey has been confined 10 his home by Illness
during the past week. hut hopes to be out again
early this week.
Tn. official visit 10 Irving Council. which wa ;
Na~ 10 have taken place MAJ "a. has been
Postponed. The date viii be announced later.