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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-24
PETERSBURG.
REVENUE OFFICERS Radcliffe,
PROPERTY DESTROYED
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Petersburg, Va. Oct. 2s-united
States Deputy Revenue Collector Chas.
Gee. of Disputanta, Prince George
county, and United States Marshal
Samuel Bendit, returned to Petersburg
this afternoon after a most successful
raid upon Illicit distilleries in Meek
lenburg county, Va. They brought
back with them collars of five stills
which they destroyed and one large
heater. which is said to have been
taken from a licensed still in North
Carolina. The stills were owned by
W. f. Rogers. j. j. Robinson and other
parties. and were in full operation when
destroyed by the two officers. The R0g-
ers still was of 125 gallons capacity.
producing a barrel OF whiskey In %
hours. Al this still was also destroyed
500 gallons of beer ready for distilling,
80 gallons of whiskey and three large
watts used for fermenting beer. These
watts held $50 gallons each, which Dep
uty Collector Gee says were the largest
he ever saw, either at a licensed still
or an Illicit one. Ten gallons OF whis-
kay was found in Rogers house hid
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-24
FRANKT0WN.
EASTERN SHORE FORESTRY = A
GOOD MAN DEAD.
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Especial to virginian-Pilot.)
Franl<town. Va, Oct. 23.-The month
OF October is thought to be. next to
May, the most beautiful of the year.
The variety Of colors in the wooded
world. the mellow cast of the skies,
vivitied by the mists and haze OF the
Indian summer, and sometimes polish
cd by the coming frosts. make this
month beautiful to look upon and
bracing to the human system.
EASTERN SHORE FORESTRY.
Gen. Henry A. Wise, who was always
proud of his Accomack home, called
this the land of the myrtle and the
pine" Two-thrds of this country, SO
fruitful in everything that goes to
make up good living, will be found to
be in woods. The forests are made up
chiefly of pines. which are of the long
leaf variety. known in some places as
the "fox-tail" pine, or the turpentine
tree. This stands tall and graceful.
while it's companion. the myrtle, like
the mountain laurel, is an underground
dense. and not over six or eight feet i'm
height. clothed as the pine is in per-
petual green.
The area of oak forest is small here.
Now and then one finds q cluster OF
great oaks. or solitary tree of magni-
ficent proportions. which indicates
what mighty forests once covered this
alluvial loan. There are some splendid
specimens of trees still standing. Nota-
bly, may he mentioned a blackberry
that stands in the yard OF Mr.. Lloyd
MaDp. on Hungars Creek. 1t measures
sixteen feet around the body. The
limbs are in size as large as many
great trees, and from the tip of n
Dough, on the eastern side, to the tip.
on western side. is forty-flve yards, so
covering with it's shade more than the
fourth of an acre of land. There Is an
ancient poplar in Upshurs Neck, on
the seaside. much larger than this.
There are many mahagony trees
growing in this region, but they are not
indigenous and are only found in lawns
where they make q rich adornment and
splendid shade.
A GOOD MAN DEAD.
DIR. George Smith. an old-time gentle
man and q cultured practitioner of
medicine. died last Sunday at the home
of his son-in-law. Mr.. Richard Floyd
In this vicinity. He was a member of
the Presbyterian Church and one of
Its ruling elders. lie was buried at
Bayview, in the yard of Holmes Me-
mortal Church. He was long known as
an honorable Christian gentleman and
skilled in science. and will be missed.
PERSONAL.
Rev. Mr.. Mead, rector of Hungar's
Episcopal Church, has returned from
his summer vacation and resumed ef-
fective work in his parish.
Rev. DIR. w. Il. Judkins. Presiding
Elder of the Methodist, Church. held his
fourth quarterly meeting at Johnson
town yesterday and preached able SER
mons to large congregations.
Rev. Mr.. Corbett. pastor OF the Bap-
fist Church at Marionvile. Va, is con-
Quoting revival service in Redbank
Church. and is being assisted by Rev.
DR.. Hutson. of Petersburg, Va
The residence of Mr.. Richard Tur-
lington, once the home of General Not
tingham. was burned last Saturday.
There was some insurance on it.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-24
VIRGINIA MEDICAL SOCIETY,".
THE ANNUAL CONVENTION CON
NENED IN CHARLOTTES-
WILLIE,
Especial to Virginain-PilotD

hpctlul "
Charlottesville. Va. oct. 23.-The
Virginia Medical Society opened It's
session at the Auditorium tonight
with a prayer by Rev. II. b. Lee. of
Charlottesville. a large number of
physicians. medical and other students
from the University, as well as inter-
cstcd citizens, had gathered by the
time Mayor Allen delivered his well
come to the visitors.
lh. Paul Il. Barringer. chairman OF
the University OF Virginia. then de!iv-
cred Il short address of welcome to
his professional brothers.
pr j. \. Cpshur of Richmond, de-
livcrcd an able address entitled "Mu-
tuai Relations of the Public and Pro-
fession."
The retiring president. DR.. Hugh It.
Nelson. of Charlottesville. delivered his
able address on the functions of mcdi-
cal societies in general and more par
'icularly on the functions of the Vir-
ginid Medical Society. CA synopsis Of
this address will appear in later is-
sueD
The Executive Committee and other
committees having rendered their re-
ports, III esocicty adjourned until We'd
hcsday morning. Papers will he read
NJ This and the following meetings by
NorioIk doctors.
FOOTBALL.
The University of Virginia football
squad left for Lexington. where they
meet the V. NJ. l. Cadets day. The
| cadets having made such surprising re-
marks as 10 what they will do with
the orange and blue, when once given
the opportunity. all await with interest
the outcome OF the game to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-24
First and Foremost

In the field of medicine is Hoods Sarsap-
parila. IT possesses unequaled merit and
cures all diseases caused or promoted by
impure ~ T. 'rcrshed blood. including
rheUrna' rpsia, catarrh.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-24
STATE BOARD or PHARMAcY.

The State Board of Pharmacy met
in the Hall of the House of Delegates
to-day for the examination of candi-
dates for license to practcice as phar-
macists or assistant pharmacists. The
class is smaller than usual. Among
the applicants are two or three Colored
persons. Mr.. j. l.. Avis. OF Harrison
burg. Is president, and MIR. T.. H. Beck
with, of Petersburg, is secretary of
the board
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-24

under lot OF cotton seed. The Rob-
inson still had a.capacity OF 35 gallons
OF spirits in "a hours. These stills were
reached by plain wagon roads. thus
showing how bold these distillers We're
in their open violation of the law.
Rogers operations We're carried on
on the south side of Roanoke river. on
the dividing line of Virginia and North
Carolina. and Robinsons operations
were carried son on the north side of
the river, Robinson and Rogers were
both arrested and taken before United
States Commissioner John w. Digger
at Boydton. by whom they were sent
on to the fall term OF the United States
Court which meets at Norfolk in No
vember. Bail was allowed in the PEN
atty of $500 each, in default of which
the accused were committed to the
county jail of Mecklenburg.
Warrants are out for the arrest OF
the owners of the other three stills,
who got away. from the officers. This
is said to be the most successful raid
upon Illicit distilleries that has ever
been made in the history of the revenue
service.
POLITICAL SPEAKING.
Major Frances Rives Lassiter, of this
city. the Democratic nominee for Con-
gress from the Fourth District of Vir-
Einia, addressed n large crowd at Law
renceville. Brunswick county, on yes
terday. Hon. r. II. Thorpe spoke for
the Republicans. Mr.. J. Haskin Hob
son also spoke on the political issues of
the day.
DELEGATES SELECTED.
The delegates from the Petersburg
District to the Virginia Annual Confer
ence. which meets in Norfolk on the
18th of November next, are: r.. B.
Hartley, of Stony Creek. Sussex coun-
ty: John w. Bradbury. of Petersburg;
Lee Britt. of Suffolk, and c. S. Bar
row. of Brunswick county.
At the quarterly meeting of the Off
cial body of Washington Street Church.
held last night. 1t was resolved by an
unanimous vote to request the Virginia
Conference to return to the pastorate
OF that church its present pastor, Rev.
B. +. Lipscomb.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-24

Tomorrow will be a day of consld-
cradle proportions. politically speak
ing. Andrew Jackson Montague. Vir-
ginia's Attorney General will permit
crowds at both Suffolk and Delaware
Park. Southampton county. to partake
of his eloquence.
Mr.. Montague will make a daytime
sneech at the park. which will be at
tended by many Democrats from Suf-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-24

Cooks, Chefs g. Housekeep- |
ers everywhere pronounce it |
an indispensable requisite to
the culinary stores.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25
THE WHITE nLUrF pnoJrcr.

We cannot see why there should be any
hesitation on the part % the CITY Coun-
81 IN granting 10 the projected white
Blum Railroad the right 20 come into the
city 81 It is possible TO nnd streets On
which % can enter and that there are
surn STREETS inrrr ,iuv- moi rrvru 10 o.
any doubt. The railroad IS not asking
for what Il IS impossible Tor the Council
10 grant
or tho importance OF the road there g.
no question II g. conceded that 81 would
be Of very great benefit 20 tho city and
tho section Of the county through which
81 would pass. The section is about she
best IN the county. II already contains a
good many farms and a very considerable
population A rapid transit road would
help wonderfully to develop e.. And
white Blum itself would quickly grow
into a place Of az great Importance as
Thuudehhoit or tho Isle % Hope
no opportunity should be- missed 70 de-
velop the county. II contains a great
deal Of good laad. and should supply the
markets of this city with about everv-
thing a Georgia farm produces. Iustsal
~ being practically wilderness 81 should
be dotted all over with farms. The White
Mum Electric road would not Of course.
have the effect % bringing tho whole
county under cultivation. but 81 would
give an imp-sus IN that direction II g.
certain that Il would have the effect OF
changing the appearance Of the whole
country between tho city and white Blun.
We have no hesitation IN saying that
the road would be Of more benefit 70 the
city than half dozen fairs. a dozen May
Weeks or n hundred so-calied carniyals.
II would build up the county and thus
add 10 the permanent trade OF the city.
81 would help improve the streets through
which q would pass and IL would leave
among fhe people tho cost Of iis con-
structlon. which would be a good many
thousands % dollars.
II a. fact that property on Price
street Is not 70 salable since the street
also q fact that the southern part OF
Barnard street has been greatly benefited
by the electric line opened through e.
There Is great deal 20 be said IN
favor Of this white Blum rapid transit
road. and. as far as We can see. moth
ing against u. The taxpayers want Il and
so do people who are not taxpayers. II
would help the city and benefit the couu-
~ outside OF the city. Therefore. u the
Council opens a way for the road into
the city II win do what the people want
anua
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25
writ Sarcastic"

During last Thanksgiving week roul-
tryman OF the Northwest sent several ha--
rels OF fat dressed turkeys 70 certain
commission merchant. VINO IS an extreme
b. close buyer" and never fails when
he receives a consignment TO claim an al
lowance Cor something alleged 20 have
spoiled on the way. sage the Argonau~
Heretofore he had dealt exclusively ia Use
fows. and probably the correspoudeuc :
clerk got things mixed At any rate. tho
shipper was astonisheci 20 receive a letter
by return mail. running about "a follows.
Dear sir. We regret to advise YOU
that four OF the turkeys IN your oonsign-
ment OF November reached here dead
Please make deduction for same. aud re-
turn correct amount. Yours truiy."
The poultryman communed with himself
and replied thus:
Dear Sir / am sorry to say ! nnt %
impossible TO make concession requested
I have established "a rule requiring all
customers who desire live dressed tur-
keys 70 notify us In advance, SO We can
send them ia heated cars. Turkeys with
out feathers and insides are liable to
catch cold n shipped IN the ordinary man
ner. The mortality among dressed tur-
keys was very large this year. Yours
mounfully."
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25

Il is pleasant to come across old war
riors VINO having fought in many climes
against many people. are stin hale and
hearty says the Saturday Evening Post
The other day one OF Eneland's veterans.
Field Marshal sir Frederick T. Haines
celebrated his Sist birthday.
just sixty-one yeau ago he began his
career as a warrior aud fifty-nve years
age ne went through his first campalgu
seeing most OF the fighting that took
place In the Sutlej campaign OF 1916. Al
most the first time he smelt powder he
..e-,...--.~.s -----e
His next campaign was that in the
Punjab IN iSfs-9 and later he fought
through the ill-managed Crimea. Twen-
~ years later ne was made commander
in-chief in India and was specially thank
ed by parliament for his tact and energy
in the Afghanlstan operations
The old warrior Is hale and hearty AMI
stin has an opinion OF his own. Il s. told
OF him that a dlctum of Lord Wolsclev'a
was quoted against one OF his own sir
Frederick raped his cane on the floor
and shouted.
'Wolseleyi wolseley' a clever lad TN
admit, but a mere stripping yet sir. "a
mere stripllng'" A. Lord Wellesley IS
only G.. that settled Il. OF course
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25
INDEX 10 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Ai -'"ii't--> nip Noiiee. patterson
Downing Company Consignees. suwarea
1H-nss water. ship Notice. Waring
Master British steamship Lynsiier, ship
No,ee, J. ~ Crossley. Master British
steamship i1ana. y. J. Enckert ~ Wies-
'a'ien aud Aerrt christmas ard New
Tear Trustees sale Stock % Carriage.
wagons. Etc A T. Alexander Trustee
~ Mark Apple Bankrupt. Closings o.
city Omcee. Dividend No "a. Ellison
F.ectric Illuminating Company ~ Swan
nah. Notice % Street Car Patrons. S r
ard T. % &c. Railway.
Business Nodees-E & V Laundry.
ola Abe whisky
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25

From the New York Mail and Express
I don't want Eethin much this year
Gauge pas been awful good TO me:
Hes och :..e ese.s-ssise-e hos cent
When there's been anythin' 10 see
Why. when the circus was IN town.
There wasn't no way I could 40
TIL pa. he says. Come on. young man.
! ain't too old 20 see the show"
An ma-she's made mo pie and cake.
An when / slung a rock at 81
An made a hig bump on his head
An everybody thought he'd die.
Ma sort O. shamed me I'm / told
Her howl seen 81 hit a girl
Then ma. she cried and called me brave
An said I was her little pearl.
Whatever that meant: but l know
That when Sis father come around
To tell my folks that 81 was hurt
Ma wasn't uowheres TO be found
An pa. he kinder laughed and said.
"Bub tlidn't mean 10 torment 81
He only done what I'd Ia done
n YOU had made q youngstor cry %
So. dear good Mister Santa Claus.
ain't a-askin' much. YOU see.
Except n bob-sleigh an gun.
4 fsh-rod an a Christmas tree,
automobile. two white rats.
Some candy an a bat an ball.
watch. drum a hook or two.
] dunno butt guess that's all
IF. A. Cleveland.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25
Personal.

a bust Of Louisa NJ Aloot. the elf
and work o. Frank Edwin Eiwoil. the
weli-known sculptor. was unveiled az the
University of Kansas last Saturday Miss
Alcuti. besides being a writer OF uopuler
tales was most active in her opposition TO
the kansas Nebraska bin. Mr. Elwell.arst
studied art under Miss Alcotrs sister az
Concord. Mass
The German Emperor recently pre-
scented marble bus; OF himself TO Baron
Beck. chief OF tho stan Of the Austrian
army The bust Is on a large scale. and
weighs lHp pounds Baron Beck Is hav-
ing his house thoroughly overhauled nv
military engineers TO ascertain II there be
any spot iu Il capable or bearing 80
enormous weight.
king Alexander OF servia sent his
medical man to the representatives Of a
foreign life Insurance company asking
whether they would issue policy OF 500. .
Oh on his life. The directors OF the cofn-
pany replied, regrettiug their inability 90
write the risk. saying that since the as
sassination Of the King OF Italy who had
been Insured for SSo.ooo they had dccid-
cd not 10 enter into any further engage
meuts with reigning soverelgns
Capt. Bernier. a French Canadian
who IS now In England. Is making plans
to sail from Vancouver next summer in
search Of the North Pole At "a recent
meeting OF the Royal Geographical Society
the president, Sir Clements Markham
SPOKE IN encouraging terms OF the plans
ana proposals Of the Canadian ice pilot 90
and expressed wish that the society
should give him every announcement
The canadian government Is likely TO
make q substantial grant In aid OF Can't
lternier's expedition. His crew Is 10 con-
sist Of four scientists. a doctor and six
seamen-eleven in all-and his vessel "a
being designed by the Armstrong;.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25
BRIGHT BITS.

When youthful May was to the altar
By wealthy old December every friend
Declared that wisely had the maiden wed
They thought his means had justified
her end. Chicago Record.
-Tcck: whats the matter Hen? You
look tired.
Peck. Yes. I've been victim OF dys-
pcpsia Tor the last few days
Teck: Why. you've often told me YOU
weren't subject 90 90 at all
Peck: I'm not. but my wife is.-Phila-
deiphia Press.
Yes that BlnlkIns who used to be re-
garded by most Of the people around here
as being a little on has struck II rich
They say he's made over sl0o.ooo during
the past year"
"uoly smoke! what did ne do7 Write
an historical iUvvi 90 a.; 5ss; a ss.==s i-,.,,sa
hook for children Times Her
aid
He: Why deny h2 It is because sorne
gossip iniimates that I am not true to
YOU that you have broken our engage
ment.
she: on. no: &; is because ! believe you
truthful that am breaking Il.
He Indeedl
She. Yes. You remember YOU have fire.
qucntly told me that YOU were not worthy
OF Philadelphia Press
Ibid you approach that member 81
the Legislature with an orer OF pecunlary
compensation?' said one practical poll.i-
ciau
20 cid" answered the other. 'Ho 70
pudlatcd the suggestion with scorn
a
pllne him for acting proud and naughty.
and trying 10 convey the impression that
he aoosu't need money like ordinary peo-
pie. "-Washington star
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25

The location Of his committee room = a
source OF no small annoyance 20 senator
Plat q New York says the Washins on
correspondence o. the New York Evening
Post Ia the distribution BE- fen 20 MS
lot 20 get a room ADJOINING that occupied
by Senator Fairbanks a. chairman OF me
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds In order to enter Mr Fair
banks room. q IS necessary 20 $50 through
Mr Platt's room The New York senator
does not like this. ana hts troubles are
aggravated by the Indifference Of people
who come to sec Mr.. Fairbanks. and DO
not know the great Dir. Plnu even hy
sight. The other day young man from
indianapolis had a session with the nh
Senator from Indiana. and when h. came
cut he was accosted hy "A erusty-iooknf
person. well past middle lie. who had tu-
tered the outer office meanwhile.
did you leave that door openf' de-
manded the crusty-looking person.
Don't rccollect" answered the Hooeier
alrily.
Wen like that door 10 be- kept shut"
snarlcd the G. l. r.
Then sou had better stand there ana
tend a." was the ret0rt
The G. l. =. removed his glasses and
wipel them. and hts face took on look
OF intense and almost panied surprise
hut he carried the conversation no FUR
,hcr
The young man from Indiana had ocea-
sion soon 70 make another visit TO Nj.
Fairbanks committee room and a. ne
was leaving he asked the clerk VINO =
that disagrecable old chap you Keep I'D
your outer Office
The clerk glanced through the doorway
and drew back with an expression u ave.
"Thats Senator Plat Of New York he
whispered
"Oh." remarked the Hoosicr, I'm CLAD
TO know" And as he passed out be lei
the door wide open.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25

A certain naval officer was very pom
pous ana conccited when on duty. SAYS
London Spare Moments.
one day. when he was officer Of the
watch and he could not as usual. ana
anything Of consequences to grtimble about
he attempted to vent his spite on one OF
the stokers Of the vessel. who was in 4he
engine-room. on duty.
"Going TO the speaking tube the officer
yelled
rs there a blitherins idiot al the cnl
of ;hls tubeT'
The reply came quick and startling
Not az this end. sir.
The feelings OF the officer. a. he turned
away with a black frown, can be better
Imagined than described.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25
AN 1NrrrnrsrINe arEsrIoN.

Commenting on Mr.. Cleveland's article
on the future policy OF the Democratic
marty i'm che Saturday Evening Post. the
New York sun says.
whether Bryan or a Democrat Of
the opposing school will then Din 1900 rep
resent Democratic sentiment cannot now
be foreseen. The South. in 1900 The sole
remaining stronghold Of Democracy. Is
passinc through a complete transforma-
sion and becoming one OF the most en-
ierprising ana richest parts OF the Union.
What will the Southern Democracy de-
mand In iso4?"
The question as TO what the Southern
Democracy viii demand in 1905 g. an in
tcresting one. II wouh OF course please
the sun n Il were certain IL would pur-
sue course that would open the way
for white Republican party ia the South.
IL Is not likely. however. that It's policy
win be IN the interest OF che Republican
party.
There were indications 10 the last cam
palgn that in future 70 would not be- 80
willing as q had been TO follow Demo
cratic icadershlp Of other sections OF the
country. Il has views Of its own. which
Il viii insist upon presenting when the
proper time arrives One Of the reasons
for the Hight vote IN every one OF the
Southern states in the last national clec-
ton was the dissatisfaction OF Democrats
with their party platform Business and
Industrial interests are becoming such
powerful factors In the souths material
AFFAIRS that their influence viii be felt 20
greater extent than ever before In her
politics in the next four years.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25
A TEXAS WONDER.


One small bottle OF Halls Great Dis
eovery cures ell kidney and bladder trou-
blee. removes gravel. cures diabetes. SEN.
inai emissions. weak ana lame backs,
rheumatism and all irregularities OF the
kidneys and bladder Ia both men and wo-
men, regulates bladder troubles IN chill
dren. IL not sold ~ your druggist Will
be sent By mail On receipt Of 81 one small
bottle n two months treatment. anu will
cure any case above mentioned. DR. +.
W. Hall. sole manufacturer. J.. o, Box
g. 81. Louis, Mo. send for testimonials.
Sold BY all druggists ana SolOmona Co.
savannah. Ca.
Read This.
Dothen. Ala. July u. 1890
Dr. r W. Han. ST. Louis. Mo.-Dear
Sir. We have been selling your Texas
Wonder, Hairs Great Discovery. for two
years and recommcnd Il 20 any one suf-
fering with any kidney trouble as being
the best remedy we ever sold. Yours
truly. J. r. YOUNG.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-25

From the cornhill Magazine
Hush Thee. hush Thee. Htsle Son,
Dearest and divinest One:
Thine are all the untamed herds
That upon the mountain go.
Thine are all the timld birds.
Thine the thunders and tho snow.
Cry not 50. Husho my dear
Thunder shan not come Thee near
While It's roar shall brighten Thee
Mother holds Thee safe and warm;
Thou shah walk upon the sea
Any cry Peace" unto the storm.
Thou shalt take the souls of men
In Thine hand. az a wren.
But not yet. not yet. my Son.
Thou art still a babe ASLEEP;
All Thy glories are un-won.
All mine own Thou art 20 keep.
some day I shall see The stand
King and Lord OF every land
Now feed Thee az my breast,
And delight TO feel Thee near.
Some day--Ahi this time IL best
Hush Thee. hush Thee, Babe most dear
Nora Hopper