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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
Letter From Mr.. East.
November II. 1900.

November II, 1900.
Editor Virginian-Pi
On my arrival home last night from
an extended trip South. my attention
was called to q copy of your paper or
the 10th. The editorial criticism / pass
by without comment, preferring mis-
representation and abuse to newspaper
controversy; but on another page /
find q list of names. headed by my own.
designated as ''Floppers." who had
previously committed themselves to
the Tirginian- Pilot in favor OF maxi
mum telephone rates, but at the meet
ing OF Council voted the opposite way.
without any explanation. Now, an
swerirg for myself, l assert that 1t IS
NOT tirtc that had committed myself
to the VirginianPilot as to how
should vote on the telephone question,
but on the contrary, absolueiy iaise.
The only interview that I ever had
with representative of your paper on
tie subject took place about the goth of
October, and under the following cir
cmstances: On or about that date l
WIS called up OH phone from my
Office by someone I could not under
sand and after several attempts ask
e. him 10 get the bookkceper (whose
vice I was more familiar With to
tn.N iOT MIN. MT. II. NHi'S
&c the phone and said n reporter of
tie Virginian- Pilot wants to know your
position on the telephone question. My
rely was. "I don't care to be inter
vfwed upon question which l will
haze to pass on officially later" The
MT question over the wire was. "Will
ydr company continue to use the Bell
'1lane If the rates are raised?" My
rely was that I could not speak for
t. company, but in my judgment we
wdld be guided by the business COM
unity. If they continued TO use the
Ed phone we should be compelled to
doso.
his ended the interview. and TO sub
sthtiate the facts, append an afli-
DAFT of the bookkeepcr:
Norfolk, Va. Nov 18th, 1900.
III. ]. Simmons, bookkeeper for the
Famers Manufacturing Company
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
President Common Council

Nofc.-The published interview with
Mr.. j. Frank East, favoring the plo cling
Of g maximum rate in the franchise of
the Southern Bell Telephone Company.
was not the interview by telephone
above referred 10 By him; but the in
terview as published in the Virglnian-
Pilot was given to our city editor by
Mr.. East several days later, in person,
in the Pilots business Office.
-Iirginidn-PRoi.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
Removal Notice.

Messrs. S. J. Thomas & Co. notify
their friends and patrons that they
will remove on the first of the wear
from their present store, No. 312 Main
street. where they have conducted the
boot and shoe business for the past 35
years, 10 the large store at No. 240
Main street, next to the Bank of Com
n1erce.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
PEOPLES FORUM.

NOTE - The Peoples Forum being
aoely open to all parties, classes. per
sims. views and capabilities. the Vir-
,jnan- Pilot is responsible for none
y the statements nor opinions ex-
ltcysed therein. nor for the style In
which they are set forth. The ignorant
a,d uneducated shall be heard here
equally with the learned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18

Norfolk, Va. Nov. 18th, 1900.
HI. j. Simmons, bookkeeper for the
Famers' Manufacturing Company,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
Runaway at tho Park.

A horse attached to buggy ran
away at the City Park yesterday aft
ernoon. The animal made n circuit Of
the park several times, and, so far as
learned. injured no one, and himself
eScaped.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
Richmond and Return
S1.oi
c. & o. Halfway,

Thanksgiving Day. November Goth.
Regular Train Going, Special Returning
Football, Virginia Us. sewanec.
Steamer will leave Portsmouth $40
a. m, Norfolk, $40 a. M, arrive Rich
mond, II :S5 a. IN. Irregular train). Re
turning. leave Richmond, 100 p. M.
arrive Norfolk. 1000 p. m. Especial re-
turning). Street cars direct from
to football park and all parts of the
city. T.. w. CURD.
1t Passenger Agent, Norfolk, Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18
CORPORATION COURT.

Byrd. Baldwin & Co.. agents against
George H. Parker; judgment for the
plaintiff for $3.50.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
City of Norfolk to Aaron Milhado, lot
at the northeast corner of Cumberland
and Holt streets; $113O.
Evening star., 1900-05-07
THE BOOM FOR TOWNE.
story of His Selection for Democratic
Vice President Not Credited.

Democrats in Congress do not take any
stock in the story from Chicago to the
effect that a joint conference of democrats
populists and silver republicans has de-
cided on Charles A Towne for vice presi-
dental candidate with Bryan. The objec-
tion Is not to the suggestion of Towne, but
to the idea of it being a cut and dried
proposition that he is to be decided on in
advance of the convention There is
strong sentiment in favor of Towne al
most universal among the silver elements
not Officially a part Of the democratic
party and largely entertained by demo-
Gratis. but 1t has not reached the point of
lifting him forward above all the other
possible candidates and there will be some
strong democratic opposition to the nomi-
nation with Bryan of any man who has
not been democrat all his life. Towne is
recognized as being well in the running
but he has not reached the point of pref
erence Indicated in the dispatch from Chi
cago. The men named as being of the
conference are all friends of his and have
probably determined to work for his nomi-
nation, and in this they will have the sym-
pathy OF many leading democrats. The
Sioux Falls convention will undoubtedly
favor his nomination, but that convention
is expected to leave the vice presidential
nomination to the democrats. merely nom
mating Bryan, concerning whose cand-
dacy al the head of the ticket there is per
feet agreement. Towne is expected to be
one of the two or three leading candidates
before the democratic convention for the
vice presidency. AT this time the two rival
booms are that for him and that for
Schley. Some active men among the dem
ocrats are setting up Schey against the
Towne boom. and it is not improbable that
In the end the contest will narrow down
to one between those two. A boom for
James E. Phelan, mayor of San Francisco
IS also being nursed- The men who may
be designated as actively opposed to Towne
are mostly active SChley men.
The party leaders have very little hone
such decisive way in advance as to pre-
vent lively contest in the convention.
It is believed that many names will be
presented in the convention, and that
everything Will be at sea for some time
Shively of Indiana will positively not be a
candidate. his friends say. and it is beiev-
ed that Geo. Fred Williams of Massachu-
sets will favor Towns
Evening star., 1900-05-07
Indictments Against b. NJ. Winters.

The grand jury thts afternoon reported an
ihdlctment for false pretenses; an indict-
ment for violation of section 54O3 of the
Revised Statutes of the United States, and
one for violation of section 5456 of the
Revised Statutes of the United States
against Bernard NJ Winters. In the in
ulctment Tor false pretenses. 1t Is charged
that Winters secured $40 from Conrad F.
Grieo, by representing that he was at
t;tcned to the coast and geodetic survey, and
tEat certain check he offered as security
was good. Winters is accused in the in
dictments for violation of the Revised Stat
utes or taking certain blank checks from
the coast and geodetic survey.
An application for writ of habeas corpus
IN the case of Winters is set for hearing
tomorrow before Justice ClGbaugh in Grim
mai Court No. l. The petitioner was held
Tor the action Of the grand jury for viola
tion OF a Revised Statute relating to the
taxing OF matters of record from the gov
ernment- Winters contends that the blank
checks alleged to have been taken were
not matters of record. and that, therefore,
liberty.
Evening star., 1900-05-07
PAYS HIS RESPECTS.
Comm m1ssiOner-EIect Macfnriand Visits
the District Building.

Mr.. Henry B. F. Macfarland the success
sor of District Commissioner John B.
Wight. visited the District building today
for the purpose of paying his respects to
the Commissioners He reached the build
ing shortly after II o'clock, going at once
to the room of Mr.. Wight, where he re-
mained for several minutes. Mr.. Wight es-
corted his successor to the room of Com
missioner Ross. and, after chatting for
While with Mr.. Ross, the latter escorted
him in turn to the room of Capt. Beach, the
Engineer Commissioner. where several min
uteS were spent in conversation. The in
coming Commissioner then dropped into the
room set apart for the newspaper mems
where he explained that in visiting the Dis
trict building today he merely exercised one
of the privileges of the private citizen that
OF returning the call made upon him by the
Commissioners.
Until Wednesday, added Mr. Macfar-
land. Il shall remain a private citizen, hav-
ing decided not to assume the duties of the
office of Commissioner until then. Dr. Tin
dali, the secretary to the board, has kindly
provided me with a list of the various de-
partments and offices of the District gov
ernrnent, and between now and Wednesday
L VIII go carefully over 1t. so that by that
time L Will be able to determine the differ
ent departments | would like to take i'm
mediate supervision Of This will not be
done in any arbitrary manner for one can
not go down the list as with a menu card.
anu etlect lllS ana IndI, declining this thing
and that. The reassignment will 1 imagine
be made at the reorganization of the board
Wednesday, although I have not fully dis
cussed the matter with either Mr.. Ross or
Capt. Beach.
NO, have no policy to outline save that
or doing the very best 1 am capable of at
all times in the interests of the District and
us people; You may say that l shall re-
tain Mr.. Waldo c. Hibbs in the position of
private secretary. l had the pleasure of
recommending Mr.. Hbbs. newspaper
man. to Mr.. Wight, and l could not well
disregard my recommendation now, even If
l so desired l am glad to see that the
Commissioners have provided for the news
paper men so well here the District
building, and am pleased to know their
room will be so near mine"
From the press room Mr.. Macfarland re-
turned to the office of Mr.. Wight which he
will occupy, and there remained in CONSUL
tation with his predecessor until l O'clock
Evening star., 1900-05-07
PROPOSED MANDATORY.
Purchase of Ground for n Site East OF
AnacOstia.

A purchase of property of some interest
has Just been determined upon, and those
on whose behalf it is to be bought intend
to locate there a manufacturing plant. The
ground is situated in the eastern portion Of
the District in the vicinity of what is
known as the Shepherds Point branch Of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and east
of Anacostia.
1t Is stated that about ten acres of land
are to be secured, and upon it will be To-
Gated a building for what is known as light
manufacturing purposes. There will be a
number OF employees and the selection of the
site was governed to some extent by the
provisions there would be for providing
homes for the people employed by the con-
cern.
AS those familiar with the manufactures
of the District know. the bulk of the pro-
duct is light articles. and no doubt The
new census will show a considerable in
crease in this class of local Industries.
The fact that sthere are many excellent
locations in the vicinity of this city where
manufacturing can be carried on to ad-
vantage was emphasized in a recent report
TO the board of trade. 1t may be said there
Is general sentiment in the business COM
Evening star., 1900-05-07

In some of the police precincts the officers
have commenced the work of spring clean
ing. and number of Objectionable places
have already been closed. Several keepers
of disorderly houses have been taken into
custody. and other arrests gre to follow
During the winter months it is possible
for the crowds to congregate in the low
dives and other places in alleys and indulge
in boisterous conduct without disturbing
neiShbors and without attracting the at
tention OF the police, but when the weather
gets warm complaints begin to pour in
The police are making an effort to get rid
OF all such places early in the season At
the same time they are arresting a number
of people for vagrancy.
Evening star., 1900-05-07

Moore. Mary Blazer. Lille Burns, May
Stamler. Birdie Spar, Ira Moore, Nora
Esther Foster. Each number was received
with appreciation by the large audience.
Vocal selections were rendered by Mr.. A.
Jay Marsh. The class honors were carried
away by Ruth Foster, to whom was award
ed gold medal. and by Ruth Hubbard,
who secured Q silver medal. Mrs. Fried
Evening star., 1900-05-07
A Successful Musicale.

Mrs. Frances G. Frederick gave her
fourth annual musicale at Northeast Tenn
pie on Friday evening last. in which the
following pupils participated: Emily Blazer,
Eleanore Petersen, Anna Ligon, Ruth Hub
bard, Elva Hubbard, Miriam Hammer, Ell
bridge Burns, Ruth Foster, Carl Petersen,
Evening star., 1900-05-07

erich was presented a pair of handsome
silver candlesticks by her pupils. the pre-
sentation speech being made by little Elva
Hubbard, and. in behalf of the patrons
Mr. ]. Z. Burns presented to her a hand
some bouquet of flowers.
Evening star., 1900-05-07

munfty In favor oflenepuraging such inter-
ests. as 1t is believed this can be done
Without detracting from the reputa ton of
the city as desirable place of residence.
Evening star., 1900-05-07

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of Ths
Star.
Evening star., 1900-05-07
Lot 2.

so Ladies' Blue
Cbeviot. Brown
and Blue Mixed
Homespun Suits.
in Tight fitting and
Eton shapes; Coats
lined throughout
with guaranteed
satin; Skirts cut
on the Saks'
model. Equal Of
any $3.50 Suits:
Evening star., 1900-05-07

25 Ladies' Blue
and Gray Mixed
Hemespun. Brown
Covert and Black
Cheviot Tight-fit-
ting, Coat and
Eton Suits; Coats
and Waists lined
all through with
tafeta or guaran-
teed satin. Equal
Of any SIS Suits:
Evening star., 1900-05-07
British Fired on White Flag

THE day before the attack on Spion Kop
two Beers advanced along the top Of that
hill waving large white flag 1 watched
them till they arrived near the southern
most point, where they halted for a few
moments, holding the nag high in the air
to attract the attention of our troops. L
concluded that they wished to make some
communication to the general but at this
moment one of our field guns dropped
shell on the very spot on which they stood
1t was a remarkably good shot, and the
men Immediately disappeared. whether
killed OF not l cannot say. Three more
shells were fired in rapid succession and
they were not seen again. There was no
question as TO what they were aimed at as
that part of the hill had never been shelled
before and lever was again; but. indeed
there was no attempt at concealment, and
Evening star., 1900-05-07

p ladies' Open
and Closed Eton.
Tight-fitting and
New Coat Suits,
made up in Black.
Blue, Tan, Castor
and Gray Pebble
CheviOts. v enc
tians, Homespuns
and Bruadcloths-
most all TAFFE-
IA SILK LINED
TIL ROUGHoUT.
Equal Of any $50
Suits.
Evening star., 1900-05-07

21 Ladies' Fine
Basket Homespun,
Pebble Cheviot,
BroadclOth and We
netian Suits, made
up in Eton and
Tight fitting ef-
Z e C { s-most of
them trimmed with
lace and SILK
hardly two Suits
alike in this lot.
Equals Of any that
have sold up to
01n-
Evening star., 1900-05-07

second instance Of big value giving Is a
beautiful Oval French Plate Mirror Dressing
sSiisses ss5sis ii s&iss and hs Sl5z5
Evening star., 1900-05-07

Another line in which we display the strong
hand is Iron Beds. An assortment Of great pro-
portions. An Iron Bed, brass a - e=
trimmed, heavy pillars and step M ~
rods and durable in making. wv OF ~
Evening star., 1900-05-07

q Ladies' Black,
Blue. Brown and
G ay Cheviot.
Homespun and Fe-
netian Cloth Suits,
made up in Tight
fitting. Single
breasted and Open
and Closed Etons
many of them
L I n f D A l. L
THROUGH skirt
and Coat WITH
SILK TAFFETA.
Equal to any
xS A Suifs.
Evening star., 1900-05-07

81 Ladies' Fine
Imported Broad
cloth, Venetians
and Mixed Tweed,
Homespun and
CheviOt Tight-fit-
ting and new
Eton-style Suits;
silk trimmed and
silk lined; Skirts
of perfect drap-
ing. Equal to any
$25 Suits:
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-05-05

Many of our citizens will re-
member S, c. Herren, an attorney
who had rather meteoric carear in
Rathdrum four or five years ago.
1t will also be recalled that
the attorney had mania for issu-
ing checks ON banks where there
were no funds to his credit. and for
attacking the characters of old set
tiers. He is now in Jail in Portland
for exercising his bogus check
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Republican.
w. G. King and Capt. F. M.
Lucas came in on Thursday morn
ing's train to arrlnge for the load
ing of the hull of the steamer Elk
on fiat cars for shipment to Pend
d. Oreille lake, where the boat will
be used in towing logs for the Sand
point Lumber Co. The h ull will
be taken apart for shipment
Occur d. Alene Press.
Mr.. S. e. Fitzpatrick has re-
turned from a visit to his home in
Minnesota and resumed his posi-
ton with the Hotel Casey.
MIR. l.. J. Hummer returned
Friday from weeks trip to Spo-
kane.
Mr.. j. E. Colwell takes the
road again next week as agent for
a large school furnishing house.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-05-05
Q "a - II 7 Z a.
ssa, ii. The Kind You Ham A!xars bopcs
S'. # GNAZzZs<
q New Train.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway Co. win placs IN
service April 29th New Train be-
tween st, Paul and st. Louis, called
the Flying Dutchman." The
train will have through sleeping
cars and be frst-cl throughout.
Ask any ticket agent for particu-
lars or address
]. w. CASEY, Trav. Pass. Agt.,
Seattle, Washington.
G. j. EDDY, General Agent, Port
land, Oregon.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-05-05
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength,
listlesspess into energy, brain-fag
into mental power. They're won
derful in building up the health.
Only 25c per box. Sold at Cooks
drugstore.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-05-05

Callahan q Boyle sent their
first raft of logs down the Kootenai
to British Columbia this week.
There was 100000 feet in the rafy.
They have 100000 feet more in
Deep Greek, which they will have
out in 3 or days more if the water
keeps up.
Standpoint had a serious fire
last night. The old saw mill plant
at that place burned and is a total
loss. 1t belonged to the Standpoint
Lumber Company, and was used
as a shingle mill and was being
operated. We have not learned
the loss. nor the insurance, if any,
but it is said tie machinery alone
was valued at over $1,000.
State Auditor Bartlett Sinclair
has returned to the slate capitol
from Washington after a long abb
sence in connection with the Occur
d. Alene investigation, in which he
was principal witness. However
people may differ as to Bartlett's
policies, we think IL must be con-
fessed that he is man of indepen-
dent mind, with the courage of his
convictions. Our fellow townsman
aspires to be governor or congress
man.
-Photosl Photosl Photosl-
For few days more only you can
have pictures for 81 a dozen, at
the Photographers, opposite U. S.
Custom House. Cabinet, $3.50 a
dozen.
Mrs. W. D. Fleming visited
Rathdrum this week on business
connected with the sale of the
Fleming ranch.
MIR. Andrew J. Kent had a
force of Siwashes cleaning off some
vacant lots in front of his residence
this week, adding greatly to the ap-
pearance of the town in that local.
ity. 1t is to be hoped that Others
will follow his example in their
respective localities. The town
trustees should also take hand in
the matter.
The welcome sound of the
whistle of the saw mill owned by
the International Lumber Co. is
again heard. Manager W. l.
O'Connell started up the plant this
week, and is turning out lumber
for which there is quite brisk To-
cal demand.
MIR. James Kinney came uI
from the ranch today.
Mr.. V. w. Washburn is in to
day from his ranch down the valley
The populists and silver repub
licans will hold no state conven
tons to send delegates to tn
national conventions. Their ex
ecutive committees will select tn
delegates. The reason for holding
no state conventions is very evident
Not half the counties in the stat
would be represented, and tina
would expose beyond dispute tn
serious disintegration of these tw
parties-and consequent gain t
republicans.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-05-05
On Every Bottle

OfShi.oh's Consumption Cure is the
guarantee: "All we ask of you is to
use two-thirds of the bottle faith
fully, then if you can say you Was
not benefited return the bottle to
your Druggist and he will refund
at the price paid" Price 25cts..
5Otcs. and S1.OO. For sale by j. F.
Cook, Druggist.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-05-05
BoNNERs FERRY, IDAHO, SATURDAY, MAY s. 1900.

y
Side united in May Day celebra-
ton last Tuesday. The picnic
grounds were selected on the North
Side. The ceremonies consisted of
the time honored custom of crown
ing the May queen. Miss Nellie
Otley was selected i'll the latter
capacity, with Miss Rosa Perkins
and Miss Sadie Ryan as Maids of
Honor. Mr.. VIM. VanGasken of
the Boomers Ferry school BOARD
acted as master of ceremonies. The
throne was beautifully draped with
flags and bunting and adorned with
flowers. The May pole was deco
rated with a brilliant array of
ribbons and flowers. The teachers,
Miss Miller, Miss McCartor and
Mrs. Depuy deserve much credit
for the ENJOYABLE event, as we'll as
Others who rendered assistance.
MIR. and Mrs. J. E. Colwell
gave reception to the public in
their new residence last evening.
A large number of guests were
present, and the evening was spent
in dancing. A luncheon was served
at midnight. Mr.. and Mrs. Col
we'll have a fine home and they
were the recipient of many COM
pliments.
Miss Permea. French, state
superintendent of public instruc-
ton, is expected to visit Bonners
Ferry next week. Miss French is
an earnest and successful worker in
the cause of education and her stay
here should be made enjoyable.
Mrs. James Casey and daugh-
ter, Miss Nellie Casey, and mother,
Mrs. Smith, went to Spokane this
morning. Mrs. Smith will con-
tinue on to Oregon, but Mrs. Casey
and Miss Nellie will be gone only a
few days.
Mrs. Henry Melder, Mrs.
Minnie A. Rose and Mr.. Gus Melder
left for Rathdrum this morning.
Mrs. Melder and Mrs. Rose will
make an extended visit to their
Twin Lake home. Mr.. Melder will
soon take a position under Supt
, R. S. Bragaw, of the Priest River
, forest reserve.
Mr.. James E. Dolan left for
Lewiston this morning on business
that will take him from home a
couple Of weeks. Mr.. Dolan will
attend the republican state con-
vention at Lewiston on the 8th
representing Mr.. w. L. Kinnear
= and Mr.. T. ]. Jones, by proxy.
Lawyer S. E. Henry is having
! a neat baluster put around his
porch. MIR. John MuhlfelJ is do,
p ing the work.
Mr.. Fl. L. Medbury has pur
5 chased the John Doyle lots anC
!, is having them improved.
Now is the chance to have q
, fine picture of the baby taken a
a very reasonable price.
MIR. B. H. Walker and famil,
have moved to town, and MI
Walker has accepted a position
y with the Kootenai Trading Co., a
:. clerk, Mr.. J. L. Burket having re
J. signed.
i MIR. c. A. Martin, formerly il
e business here, came in from Sand
: point today. Mr.. Martin is nov
e travelling in the interests of tn
g Ancient Order of the Red Cross
t. and is on his way to Port Hill.
= County Supt. VenDuzer !
.,;o;+;,ors +Lo cohoo1e - tb;o ,,;o;p; =,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-05-05
EP|TOME OF The WEEK
The Annual Log Drives are
Now in Progress.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

The Saw Mill is again in operation.
Personal and Local Notes about
town.