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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-01
JONES D0NS
WAR PAINT.
Arkansan Attacks Administration
of Paris Exposition Commission.
WHERE is THE sL4oo,ooo ?

General Peck Has Only Ac-
counted for Less than 500, 600, He Says
Hot Debate in the House Over the
Trust Resolution, Speakers on Both
Sides of tho House Charging Each Other
with Playing to the Political Galleries
Vote to be Taken To-day-Senator Halo
Says Paris Exposition is Bad Perform
uncc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-01
KRUGER
HAS FLED.
Left Pretoria Tuesday Night
With His Staff.
B0ER CAPITAL SHIFTING EAST

No Confirmation of the Report of Capture
OF President Kruger Several Hundred
Beers Cornered III n Mine-Johannes-
burg Mines are Uninjurcd State Entry
into Johannesburg To-day Largo Lot
of Rolling Stock Captured-Th Cor
dons Have a Hot light South of tho
Rand-Frcnch is North of Johannesburg
Railroad to Wal River Unipjured.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-01
(By Telegraph to virginian-Pilot)

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.)
Washington. ID. c., May S1.-At the con-
clusion Of session lasting eight hours.
the Senate this evening passed the sundry
civil appropriation bill. The amendment,
providing for an appropriation of $780,
600 for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
to be held in st. Louis in 1903. was con-
tinucd in the bill. after an unsuccessful
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-01
HAD MOODY SPELLS.

The witness said when Mr.. Riddck
was not in his moody spells he was a
tender and loving Christan gentleman.
and he was realty beloved by every
body in the ne.ghbcrhood. He was at
Reams four years. and the people were
grieved when his time there expired by
limitation.
The witness said the accused hal told
her the cause OF his fits of depression
were due 10 his deafness and the loss
OF memory.
On cross-eXaminaiion Mrs Nunnally
was asked If. when Mr.. Riddick visited
her home She took any steps to protect
herself against any possibility OF an
outbreak CT insanity. She replied that
she did not apprehend any trouble.
Mr.. Buford asked Mrs. Nunnally tc
relate one of these things Mr.. Rid
dick would not have done for his right
arm, when in his right mind.
She stated that on one occasion Mr.
Riddick invited herself and her hus-
band TO his house to spend the day.
Tile preacher forgot all about il. and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-01
THE NEWS
FROM RICHMOND.
Daughters Of the confederacy. Of
Richmond, are Indignant.
ACTION BY G. A. R. POSTS

Leads Them to Think We arc Not as Close.
1y United as Believed Capt. william t.
White Dead-Frionds Of Capt. Lamb
Aroused by sIr. wailaoo's Candidacy
Republicans Alicgo Fraud ON tho Part
OF Democrats in tho Recent City Eiec-
tion-A Society Wedding at Trinity NJ.
E. church-Ncw Member of tho House
of Delegates.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-01

ala things often that lie would not have
zone Tor his wight arm. Mr. Rddicil,
she stated. sometimes, would 80 on Wis
Its to friends and his absent minded
ness would carry him miles oue OF the
way.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The Frances Barnes Y will hold their
regular business meeting tonight at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James l.. Be
Tote, No. 200 Bank street.
1t is stated that the monitor Amphi-
trite will sail to-day for Port Royal
The entertainment to be given to-
night and Friday night of this week
by the Earnest Workers of Central
Avenue Baptist church bids fair to be
success. A musical and literary pro-
gram will be rendered each night
MIR. John Hill received yesterday an
invitation to attend the Lowell. Mass.
Firemen's Fund association ball. to
take place Thanksgiving night. The
Invitation Is printed in excellent STYLE.
The Frolic, converted yacht, drop
ped down to Hampton Roads last
night.
The Spanish Americans veterans
will meet for a smoker at the armory
on Wednesday night at o'clock.
MIR. John Calvin has been appointed
head tanitor of the custom house build
ing. Main street, vice Mr. 7. X Rob-
erts. made head janitor of the new fed
erai building, corner Plume and Allan
tic streets. Mr.. Galvin's salary will be
$3.50 per annum.
The sale of seats for the three sub
scription concerts to be given by Mrs.
FISK. Miss jackson. Harold Baner and
Mackenzie Gordon opened with a rush
at Anes & Burks music warerooms
yesterday morning.
AS the United States revenue cutter
Window. Captain Gooding. was going
up Chesapeake Bay Saturday, he found
the Baltimore schooner Hester y. Wat
ers. Captain Bowen. ashore OH Curtis
Point. mouth of West river. below An
napolis. Efforts were made TO get a
line to the Waters. but she could not be
reached. Yesterday the WindG,n left
with longer lines, with which Captain
Gocding expects to reach the stranded
vessel and haul her off. The Waters is
bound from Philadelphia for Norfolk
with coal. She had come through the
canal
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27


of Toronto has started
OIL municipal telephone
cuzens are to
as cltzens nave offered
VIII De submitted
me contracts are being rapidly
C he
corporation of the S
system at rates not greater
y
II %
eeLhones IN private residences $40
with the CITY of
tiat the service will
most modern and Office epuipincnt
which VIII insure the
Subscribers nsrumen
Ihrd-An lines shall be
ground thereby avoiding
- TO BREAK MONOPOLY.
mat responsibility providing should
pv which should
cost and thus break
service at a price much tn
nave been obtained to submit yaw the rate PAYERS asking
S
ana expenditures which
greatly below
inc Guy 10 run the exchange
WORKING 1t expecteHd that still urcr reduction be made
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
HUNTERSVILLE.

On last Sunday evening n large con-
greGation assembled at the Hunters
vile Nj. Il. church to hear the last SER
mon from Rev Daniel T. Merritt, who
has been pastor for two years--the
most prosperous years in the history
OF this charge. When Mr.. Merritt took
charge of the church he found ~ mem
Ders. which has been Increased by 66
accessions. The attendance upon SER
vice has steadily grown to large au-
diences on Sunday night. The church
Is now we'll organized and in n good
financial condition. The assessments
nave been raised in full each year. Mr..
Merritts salary has been over paid
both years in addition to the fact that
1t was advanced on the second year
very affecting scene was presented
after the sermon. when groups in diff
ferent parts of the church could be
seen weeping and the large congrega-
ton shaking the hand of their beloved
pastor. The ladies of the church, who
are we'll known for their energy, will
give Mr.. Merritt a farewell reception
on Tuesday evening.
Huntersville Lodge of Odd Fellows
will initiate fifteen candidates Thurs
day night. This lodge will give series
of prize concerts from December 18th
to Goth.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
AMUSEME MTS.
LIE VOYAGE EN- SUISSE

The Hanlons great spectacle. IA
Trip to Switzerland" was presented ut
the Academy of Music last evening for
the first time in about eighteen years.
The performance is different from any
thing else now on the boards, and is
well worth seeing. Charles Guyer and
William Schrohe, as the clowns. kept
inc audience in continual roar by
their drol antics. The speciaIties were
good and the scenic effects marvellous.
The mechanical devices which produce
the railway wreck and the avalanche
are Of the most approved models in
stagecraft and their effects are start
Ing. The performance will be pre-
scented to-day at matinee and again
this evening.
BARBARA FRIETCHIE."
Seats can be secured this morning for
the engagement at the Academy
Thursday THANKSGIVING Day.. matt
nee and night of Miss Ellie Elsler in
Barbara Frictchie." Prices. Matinee.
20. so. IS cents and LOO: night. 25. 40
cents, $1.00 and Sl.50
MRS. LEMOYNE.
Those who enjoyed the privilege of
seeing Mrs. Sarah Cowell LeMoyne
several years ago in THE Moth and
the Flame" or later saw her wonder
Iul Characterization of the Duchess
de Coutras I'm Catherine" will appre-
ciate the treat the management has in
store for them in the appearance here
or the famous actress in THE Greatest
Ihing In the World" n most fascinat-
ing comedy drama from the pens Of
Harriet Ford and Beatrice DeMius.
Mrs. LeMoyne and her company of tai
ented players. under the direction of
l-iebier q Co, will appear here for one
performance only, Monday. December
D. at the Academy of Music.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
berkeley Ne VS. AND ADVERTISEMENTS

most pleasing manner. He steared
clear of all Objectionable phrases. The
music was appropriate and sweetly
rendered.
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL AssO.
CITATION.
The November meeting of the Nor
tolk and Berkeley Baptist Sunday
school Association was held at Berklev
avenue Baptist church Sunday after
noon. with President William Mex.
Noodhouse in the chair. The address
was made by Rev w. a. Slaymaker.
OF Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian
church. resolution was passed re-
guessing all the Sunday schools in the
association to take a special Christmas
collection for tia orphanage at Salem.
Inc association was favored with n
SOLO by Miss Olive Scarborough, and a
selection by the male quartette of the
church. The next meeting of the assoc
citation will be held at Park avenue
BAPTIST church. Brambleton, on the
fourth Sunday in December,
WIND AND RAIN STORM.
ne ram and wind storm that visited
this section early yesterday morning
p'ayed havoc with hanging signs. win
dow blinds fences ana every thing that
had not been made secure. The wind
blew SO iiercely that many were
aroused from their beds. thinking that
the town had been visited by a tornado.
CORNErIST TO LEAVE
Mr.. John 7 Ncwherry. OF the Court
land Lumber Company. left Saturday
for Hoyoke. Mass. where he has ac-
cepted q position with the Connecticut
Valley Lumber Company. Mr.. New
berry has been cornetist in the Chest
nut Street NJ. T.. Church for several
years and has n large circle of friends
here. Mho regret to see him leave.
TOLD IN y PARAGRAPH
The official board of Main Street
Christian Church will meet Wednesday
evening after prayer service in the mas
tors study. instead OF Thursday even
ing. as announced
Every lady who is member Of
Chestnut Street NJ. L. Church is cor
daily invited TO attend the ''at home
20 he given by the Young Girls So
ciety. at the residence of Mrs. a. III.
Martin this afternoon from to G
O'Clock.
Mr.. VIM. Ellington is quite sick at
his home. on Berkeley avenue
Mr. George Your will leave this week
for Richmond to visit Mr.. Powell.
who is quite i'll in that city.
The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin
Parker is quite sick with pneumonia Mt
their home. in Gilmerton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
THE BELL COMPANY IN CHATTANOOGA

tChattanoo
The fact that the Cumberland L
on all toll lines to and from Chatt
yesterday morning, has caused no
chants and patrons OF the lines.
cent.
The fact that the rates on resid
heen raised in Knoxville by this C
East Tennessee company but conf
straight from an authoritative sou
on all classes OF phones in Chatta
but little effect. The toll rates w
anything about il.
1t will he remembered that VIII
Tennessee Telephone company and
pany was up. President Noel, of t
peared before the council and ma.
He asked the council to sign n co
number of years. This that body
done. the Cumberland company
contract. as the successor to the
the Cumberland, strong compan
tenn, the city is without a contract,
raise the prices whenever it sees
There was considerable talk yes
the council meeting on Tuesday
pointment of q committee to confc
the subject and ask them to sign n
years, agreeing to maintain the p
city would grant no franchise to n
There was also talk OF applying
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
DOCTOR KILLED.
DEED OF a JEALOUS KENTUCKY
HUSBAND.
(By Telegraph to Pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Marysville. Ia. Nov. 26.-Dr. II. A.
Hamilton, a prominent physician of
this place, was shot dead to-day. AL
fred Ain and his wife are under arrest
on the charge of firing the fatal shot
No one saw the shot fired and the
physician died without making any
statement.
DR.. Hamilton left his residence soon
after breakfast to go TO his barn. which
is situated in a dense grove. He had
passed within the line of trees when
shot disturbed the silence. y moment
later he staggered back toward his
house, where ne fell dead. Members
of his family carried the lifeless form
into the house and then spread an
alarm. The little town was soon the
scene of great excitement. and posses
We're searching for the assassin. The
grove was surrounded and then
searched Not a trace of the mystic
rious slayer could be found. The
sheriff of Marion county overlooked no
clue. and when he heard of threats said
to have been made by Ain he decided
to take him into custody. Ain is 81
years old He is said to have brooded
over his domestic troubles until his
condition bordered on insanity.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
PLAYWRIGHT HoYr's wILL..a
WILL DISINHERITED ALL HIS
KINDRED
(By Telegraph to Virginian-P notA

10y Telegraph to Nirginian-P ilot)
New York, Nov. 26-The will Of
Charles n. Hoyt, the playwright. was
filed to-day in the surrogate's Office. 1t
was executed October 10, 1898.
After making requests TO personal
friends and employees the testator
says:
1T is my wish that the theatrical
business of Hoyt e Mckee be contin-
ued and conducted solely by Franl,
Mckee as it is now managed. the said
FRANK Mckee TO receive all of nv
share of the profits thereof as n recon-
pense for his services, excepting such
portions as is hereinbefore beoueathed
to Elwood NJ. Dashera. On the death
OF said Frank Mckee the said business
shall cease and determine"
Residuary legatees are the Lamb
club of this city, and the actors,
fund
In making this, my will, at the pres
ent Time, the will concludes. Il have
no relatives nearer than cousins to be
considered by me, and my cousins and
Instant relatives have never shown nv
any act ana desire for my friendship on.
good VIII; hence, have deemed If
more consistent with fair dealing and
justice to dispose of my property to
those who during my life have been my
constant companions and well-wishers
ana 10 such charities as in nv iude-
ment are most fitting"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27

"a Times.)
telephone company has raised rates
anoosa. as stated in the Times OF
emf OF Indignation among the MGR
The advance has been 90 l-3 per
ence and business phones have
ompany since its purchase of the
rms the report which comes
rec that the rates will be raised
nooga. But the Indignation has
ere raised before anyone knew
en- the fight between the old East
the proposed independent COM
he East Tennessee company, APP
de n voluntary reduction in rates.
ntract with him covering given
refused to do. Had this been
would now he bound by the same
East Tennessee company. AS it is,
y. has secured control of the sys-
and the company is at liberty 10
fit.
terday of taking the matter up at
night, and of asking for the app
with the Cumberland officials on
contract for n certain number of
resent rates. on condition that the
mother company.
to the Legislature for relief.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
SENATOR DAVIS.
HIS DEATH SIMPLY A QUESTION
OF HOURS
By Telegraph TO vlrginian-PiiotA

U5y Telegraph 10 Vlreinian- PilotD
ST. Paul. Mimi. Nov. 26.-It now
seems to be simply question Of hours
until u. S. Senator Cushman *. Davis
passes away. the reports from his bed
side this afternoon being that his
strength was slowly ebbing. His ply
sicians do not anticipate dissolution
Immediately, but practically admit
that so far as any human agency is
able TO know, death is certain.
To-day he was noticeably weaker.
and as the day advanced the weak
ness became more pronounced. He
was unable to take much nourishment,
and when not delrious sank into
stupor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
LAM BERT's POINT.
ITEMS OF INTEREST GATHERED
BY OUR REPORTER YES

Rev. John w. Carroll preached his
farewell sermon to his old charge Mt
the Methodist church Sunday morning.
Inc occasion was Il most impressive
one. at the close of the service many
IN the congregation went forward to
bid Mr. Carroll good-b This last
scene was most touching one. many
In the audience weeping freely.
prominent Christian Worker in another
branch of the church In referring to
Mr. carroll. said that he had accom-
plished more good among the poor here
than any preacher who had preceded
MIN as pastor of the Methodist church
IN the last six years. Mr.. Carroll will
ieave with mis- family Wednesday for
his new field of labor, Newsoms. Va
The Pioneer Fire and Salvage Com
pany VIII give grand ball at their as
sembly room, on Thirty-sixth street. in
honor of Thanksgiving day. The inte-
rfor of the room has been handsomely
nese lanterns in honor of the occasion.
Music and dancing will begin at p. m.
and Will continue until the clock
chimes the midnight hour. when sky
rockets and Roman candles will be sent
up to announce the ushering in of
sumptuous oyster supper, after which
the light fantastic toe" will be tripped
until the wee sma'" hours of morn.
Mrs Captain John D. Johnson and
cniureH' OF baltimore, are visiting rel
atives mere. They are stopping at Mr.
and Mrs. ]. Z. Lakes. on Pocahontas
avenue.
The Lambert's Point w. C. IT. u. will
hold Thanksgiving service at the
home or Mrs. Jonaths I Martin on Po-
cehontas avenue, at 3 o'clock Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs Mary j. Bunch, who has been
here for some weeks during the sick
ness of her sister. leaves to-day for her
home in Elizabeth City. N. G.
II Is said that the Powhatan knitting
mills Will close down Wednesday for
ten days for repairs TO the engine and
boiler.
The masquerade ball to have been
given Friday night has been postponed
until after the holidays
The local tratflc over the Norfolk and
Atlantic Terminal railway Is increas-
ing daily, many people from the ex-
frerne western terminus "a aA> ,a,iss1>
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
ATLANTIC CITY.
MEETING OF LOCAL BOARD
OTHER NEWS ITEMS.

The November meeting of the Local
Board of Improvement was held last
night with the president, Mr.. j. ID.
Armstrong. fin the chair. and the fol-
lowing members present: Messrs.
Shumadine, Goodwin and DR.. Newbill
The minutes OF the last regular and
special meeting were read and APP
proved.
A communication was received from
Messrs. John N. Vaughan. George L.
Arps and j. w. Perry. stating that in
CONJUNCTION with other citizens of Nor
folk. they have purchased from the
Norfolk company all the property on
both sides of MISSIONER avenue from
Colonial avenue to the extreme western
border of the Norfolk property 10 Blow
street, and asking for the introduction
OF water, sewers, curbing. guttering,
grading. asphalt streets and granolithic
sidewalks from Colonial avenue to
Cooley on MISSIONER to Blow street
onc-half of the cost OF SURFING. gut
tering. grading and asphalt to be paid
by the owners and the entire grnnoli-
THO sidewalks to be paid for by them
the city TO bear the entire expense of
water and sewers, and offer five years
to the city to refund to the owners the
entire amount of improvements, with
interest thereon. Referred to the street
committee to enquire into cost and re-
port at the next meeting
a communication from Mr.. Theodore
Williams, counsel for the Williamson
property, asking for the laying of
water mains and sewer pipes upon Will
liamston, over and along CRANKY street
and Williams avenue and the cross
streets up to and including, Twenty
second street, so as to supply the
houses along the line, and sewer CON
nections Herewith, the said cost to be
paid by John N. Williams, his sur
viving trustee or successor. and after
the work is done the ward TO assume
the obligations. Referred to the street
committee to investigate and report.
Tho report of Mr.. c.. Brooks John
ston disbursing officer of funds used
for certain improvements in the ward
was read and referred to n committee
for examination and report.
n resolution was adopted asking the
councils to set aside $4,000 per month
to pay the running expenses Of the
ward.
The matter of employing Mr.. Riddle
as engineer of the ward at n salary of
$l.200 per annum was passed by.
petition from the Southern States
Telephone company to he allowed to
erect poles in certain parts OF the ward
I was referred to the committee on poles
and light. with power TO act.
All properly approved bills We're al
lowed.
BRIEF MENTION.
An interesting meeting of the Wo-
mans Missionary society of LeIIies
Memorial Methodist church was held
I'm the lecture room of the church last
night
carnival will be held at the w. c..
y. u. hhil, on Cooley avenue, commence
ing December 3D., to continue one week
The Epworth league of LeKies Me-
mortal church will hold Thanksgiv-
Ing service In the lecture room We'd
nesday night
The Silver Cross Circle of the Kings
daughters will meet with Mrs. II. c.
sykes at o'clock this afternoon. A
full attendance is desired. as the resru--
lar election of officers will take place.
Ernest Whitehead and j. f. White
more were appointed regulars on the
police force of the ward
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
Telephones In Bristol.

A dispatch from Bristol, Va. says:
THE Cumberland Telephone COM
pany.. which recently purchased the
East Tennessee exchange IN this city,
has since bought UP various indepen-
dent lines In three or four states. AS
yet the company has been unable to
purchase the opposition at Bristol, and
there is no change In the telephone
rates there. The competition in Bristol
has resulted In rates that have brought
thu saruice into general use"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
Bishop Potter.s FLIGHT.

r1 New York. Nov. 26.-Mayor Van
p Mych received letter from Bishop
no.ter today saying that the state
inents made by the Rev. Messrs pa
cock and George regarding insuitinp-
language used to them by certain no
nee oihcials would be sworn 10 ana
forwarded to the mayor. Theso statn-
h ine'Ils were requested by the police
,,eo IL; IL several days ago. presumably for
spector Cross and Captain Herlihv "
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
LAID TO REST.
MRS. MARGARET wINDER.

The funeral of Mrs Margaret Win
dor. who passed away at the home of
her son-in-law, Mr.. c.. r. Ward, Ave
nue. a. Atlantic City Ward. Saturday
was held from LeI<ies Memorial Meth
odist Church at o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. The services were conducted
by Rev. Graham II. Lambeth. The in
terment was in Elmwood Cemetery.
MRS. e. ]. HYSLOP.
The obseUuies of Mrs. L. J. Hyslop.
who departed this life at the home OF
her brother in-law. Mr.. J. r. Batcman,
No. 1913 Cumberland street, were sol
emnized from the residence at o'clock
Sunday afternoon. The services were
conducted by Rev. L. b. Hatcher, of
the First Baptist Church. The remains
were laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
SNATCH rHIEr ARREsTrD

Matthew Cornick. colored who claims
petersburg as his home. snatched SIS
last night from a colored boy named
Parker. Parker belongs in Franklin
and was on his way to the depot when
the robbery was committed. the scene
OF the depreciation being on High street.
Gornick was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Hoofnagle, who found the money in his
possession and returned 1t to the owner.
Inc thief was locked up for hearing
this morning In Police Court
TRANSFERS OF COUNTY REALTY.
Joseph L.. Bilisoly ct ais, to Lewis
Forbes. lot In Norfolk county: $50.
Martha A. Brouellet to p. H. Broul-
let. lot in Norfolk county; $500.
William S. Johnson ct ais, to Cor
neiin Faux, two lots on Alice street;
Air Line Land Company to A. S.
watts. three lots In Norfolk county.
Park Place Company to w. T.
Gaines. lot in Norfolk county: $3.50.