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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
A LIBERAL. OFFER.
Norfolk and Western Railway Offers
Firemen Free Transportation. to
Richmond

Norfolk and Western Railway Offers
Firemen Free Transportation. to
Richmond.
Mr.. j. B. Corners. superintendent of
terminals Of the Norfolk and Western
Railway. yesterday forwarded to
Mayor Baird a letter from General
Superintendent James c.. Cassell in
which the offer is made of free trans
portation to the State Firemen's Con-
vention in Richmond of all active fire.
men who may wish to attend. AS Mr.
Conner stated he desired lists of the
hremen contemplated making the trip,
Mayor Baird sent this letter to the
captains of the departments, and the
news that free trip was in store for
them quickly spread among the fire.
lighters. That such n prospect should
s,aESe the men to feel generally good
was to be expected, and it also caused
many nice things to be said about the
Norfolk and Western management.
The roads offer will be accepted with
dug expression of thanks, and as the
offer also includes Mayor Baird. his
honor will probably pen the letter of
acceptance. Portsmouth will send n
big delegation of firemen to the con-
vention.
The Norfolk and Western extended
a similar courtesy to the firemen last
year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
THE PORTSMOUTH, US ELECT
OFFICERS

The Portsmouth VS. held their an
nual election of officers last night
Miss Virginia Watts was reelected
president and Miss Rosa Gayle vice
president.
After the election of officers the So
ciety was rendered n reception by Miss
Virginia Watts at her home. in Din
widdie street.
The society begins Its new year under
the most favorable auspices. and asks
the cooperation of the churches in the
city to assist them in the temperance
cause.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
BRYANT HELD FOR COURT.
Charged With Killing VIM. N1inton,
Gatekeeper for S. A. L.-Admitted
to Bail

charged With Killing VIM. Minton,
Gatekeeper for S. A. L.-Admitted
to Bail.
Matthew Bryant, the young North
Carolinian. charged with killing VIM.
Minton. the aged gatekeeper for the
Seaboard Air Line railway at the Union
bridge crossing. recently. was given n
hearing in the Mayors Court yesterday
morning and held for the Hastings
Court.
Bryant, while intoxicated, fired PTS
tol from an excursion train on which
he was returning to his home in North
Carolina. the balls striking Mr.. NIinton
in the back of the head and causing
death. number of witnesses, who
were on the train. testified that shots
were being fred out of the car window.
and among these witnesses were found
two-L. l.. Smith and Clayton Bland
who said Bryant fired one of the shots.
Smith said he was sure Bryant fired in
the air and that the pistol did not point
downward. The witness said that
Bryant was drunk.
Bernard Adams, of 525 Harrison
street: IT. II. Barrett. Police Officer
Schroeder and Bryant himself were also
on the witness stand
Bryant repeated the story he told
when first brought here after his ar
rest. He said he left home with a
loaded pistol; that he was drunk when
he boarded the train to return home,
and had no recollection of anything
that happened. The next morning ne
found one chamber of his pistol empty.
He did not know Mr.. Minton and had
no intention of harming him.
At the close of Bryant's evidence
Captain Happier, his counsel asked the
Mayor to dispose of the case, but this
His Honor refused to do, and said he
would send the case to the grand jury.
Bryant was bailed in the sum of 500.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
ENTERTAINMENT AT PORT
NORFOLK

An entertainment will be held at
Port Norfolk NJ. L. Church tomorrow
night. at which the following program
will be given:
Piano Solo Observation-Disclosures. Selected
Miss Maggie Gaskins.
Vocal Solo. out on the Deep"
MIR. Will Morris.
Recitation .......... Miss Lucille Dixon
Vocal Solo..........M Miss Essie Weaver
ltecitation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Miss Icure
Address-Mr. Hugh G. Miller. of Nor
folk.
Vocal Duet Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Weaver and Mr.. Steele.
Recitation .......... Miss Emily Deans
Vocal Solo Observation-Disclosures. Mr.. Lightly
Vocal Solo. Mrs. ]. Griif Edwards
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
EXCURsIONIsTs ARR1yE.

Two excursion trains. the first bring
ing six coaches and the second ten
coaches. arrived yesterday evening
from etf4tai ifae
points. The first train brought about
$50 colored folk, and about 500 white
eXcursionists came on the second train.
Many left last night on the Bay Line
boats for Baltimore and Washington.
The eXcursionists will return Friday
evening
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
A NI1AIRER CAUGHT.

There are q number of people who
knowingly violate the law by driving
teams without q license. Some of the
.,,hstitutc officers have been quite ac-
tive against these people and have
cucceedcd in catching n number.
Yesterday tllare were several before
the Mayor. They made all kinds of
excuaes. but they would not 20. His
Honor said that the law must be up
held and that they would have TO pay
$40 each, which they did.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06

Special attention will be given to the
comfort and pleasure of those going by
the SEABOARD AIR LINE RAIL
WAY to the Annual Convention OF the
National Baptist Association (colored),
TO be held in Richmond, September
12th-20th. se2-St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
TWO NOTED SHOTS.

Two noted shots-Capt. Jack Hollo-
well. of the Union Metallic Cartridge
Company and Mr.. Thomas. of the Laf-
lin & Rand Powder Company--will take
part in the weekly target shoot of the
Portsmouth Gun Club this afternoon at
Columbia Park. The club will have
live birds in addition to clays.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06

Tho Annual Convention of the Ma
tional Baptist Association (colored),
Richmond, Va. Septcnbe:. 12th-20th
will be memorable occasion. All
good Baptists Will take the SEA
BOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY, se2-St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
COUNTY. TRANSFERS.

John Hackney ct uX. to w. 4. Curdts.
lot on east side of O'Keefe street, Hun
tersvillc: 5000.
w r. Scott and others to John Land,
lots 90 and 60. block %, Brighton: $500.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
The limo to Buy.

Material is cheaper and real estate
prices are reasonable. Call III the Sea-
board Zeal Estate Company and ar
range for house and lot. PA High
Strect
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06

LOCATION OF FREE TELEPHONES
On the recommendation of the Public
Property Committee the City Council
has located the following free tele-
phones:
One each of the Southern States
phones in the rear passageway be-
tween the Chambers Fire and Hook
and Ladder companies headquarters.
In the City Engineers office.
In the Mayors office.
In the Independent Fire engine
house.
One to he given the chief OF the Fire
Department to be placed wherever he
may designate. This phone is to be
removed from the Council chamber,
where it is at present located, and the
phone for the Chambers engine house
is to be taken from the Park View
Pharmacy, on Glasgow street
or the Southern Bell phones, one is
to be in the Mayors office.
One in the city offices in the City
Hall.
In the sewer power house.
In Oak Grove Cemetery.
In the city almshouse.
The Public Property Committee was
directed to place the phones as indi-
Gated.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06

If you wish to cure scrofula or salt
rheum permanently take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. 1t eXpels all impurities from the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06

g TENOGRAPHY AND TYPEWRIT-
- ing--a practical stenographer with
years of experience in various branches.
Will teach q night class: system used by
the official reporters of the u. S. Senate.
House OF Representatives. etc. most prac-
teal system In use Thorough instruc-
ton guaranteed: best OF references as to
qualifications. For terms etc, address
p. o. Bon 50. au2Seod-1m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06

w ANTED--NOT FAR FROM FERRY
w . or unfurnished rooms. for
house keeping by man and wife, at reas-
enable rent. 236 Lincoln street. L. r..
POND. Se6-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06

ID EMOvED TO OUR OLD STAND.
III ITO High street. Benefits new build
ing. Neat Printing; reasonable prices.
Hurry work our delight. THE WHIT
SON PRINTING CO. aul7-1m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06

ing the horse standing under the tree.
A warrant will be sworn out for his
arrest on suspicion.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06

EOR SALE OR RENT.-DWELLING
II and store in front. Groceries: Lii
ccnSc also. All convenenceS necessary
for family use Apply on premises, 6S4
FAYErTE ST. Portsmouth. se2-1w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
Annoy, CHINA, WHERE THE q. S. S.
S. S. CAsTINE' HAS BEEN ORDERED.

HAS
OF mpotae ronn
within nKrupg
whe h ed large bodies
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
A CHANCE FOR SOME YOUNG MEN

A CHANCE FOR SOME YOUNG MEN
The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces that on September
&c. 1900, an examination will be held in
this city for the positions of clerk and
carrier in the postofice services.
This examination is held for the rea-
son that the Postoffice Department has
stated that at all offices Where no sub
stitute force is maintained such a force
will be appointed as the result of this
examination. so that whenever vacan-
ces occur in the regular force there
will be no delay in filling the same. 1t
is the intention of the department. as
far as possible to establish n substi-
tute force at every office equal to about
20 per cent. of the number of regular
employees.
This examination will be held at all
classified postofflces throughout the
country, except those of the first-class
and as a result of the same, in addition
to the substitute appointments, vacan-
cies which now exist in the regular
force will be filled.
The nature of the examination is n
test of practical, general intelligence
and of adaptability in postoffice work.
The age limitations for this examina-
ton are as follows: Clerk, not less
than Is years; carrier. between 81 and
40 years. All young men are invited to
stand the examination.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06
DAMAGE SUITS ENTERED. !

MIS- MARY f1edtHp OIL THIS CITY,
through her attorney. Hugh G. Miller,
has entered suit in the City Circuit
Court against the Portsmouth Street
Railway Company. asking $4,000 dam
ages for injuries received. The decla-
ration sets forth that on November 18th
last Mrs. Heath was struck while at
tempting to cross High street, near
Crawford. by one of the cars of the de-
PENDANT company and sustained a frac-
ture of her right thigh and Commissions
on the head and neck. She alleges that
the accident was due to the negligence
of the servants of the street railway
company. and that her injuries are
permanent.
Mr.. Miller also brings suit for An
drew c. Chamblee against the Norfolk,
Portsmouth and Newport News Rail
way Company for $500. the plaintiff
alleging that he sustained injuries on
July 18th last, while a passenger on one
of the defendant company's cars. from
which he still suffers. The plaintiff
states that he boarded n car at Caro-
lima and Surpell avenues, Primers
Point. for the purpose of coming to
Portsmouth. Before he had gotten in
side the car started suddenly. and the
plaintiff. who walked on crutches. was
thrown off the car. spraining one Of his
limbs and injuring his spine.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-06

+, osT. : A SMALL FLAT Ksv
~ with chain attached. A reward viii
be paid If left at Virginian-Pilot office
i"sh street, Se5-3t
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-22
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. C. Rothschild Of Darien is in the
city.
Mr.. H. S. Leete of Atlanta is al the Pu-
laski.
Mr.. H. NJ. sapp of Atlanta is a guest of
the Screven.
Mr.. ]. T. Wilkes of Abel is a guest of
the Screven.
Mr.. ]. T. Titten of Atlanta was at the
Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. J. A. Franklin of Columbus is a
guest of the Pulaski.
Mr.. Henry Robinson of Atlanta was at
the Pulaski yesterday.
Mrs. H. r. johnson left for Atlanta last
night via the Central
Mr.. D. G. McAllister of Columbia is reg
istered at the Pulaski
Mr. II. c. Beasley of Tarborough is
registered at the Pulaski.
Mr.. F. H Clark will sail for New York
to-day on the Birmingham
Mr. J. Richardson of st. Mary's regis
tered at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr. w. w. Hampton of Gainesville.
Fla. is registered a the Pulaski
Mr.. w. B. Gadsden left via the Plant
System last night for Montgomery.
Mr. B. F. Stacer of Lyons was among
yesterdays arrivals at the Scteven
Mr.. C. Y. Richardson is seriously i'll at
his home, No. 225 Bolton street east.
Mr. II. H. Bacon will be a passenger on
the Birmingham to-day for New York
Mr.. E. ]. Giles of Reidsvlle was in the
city yesterday the guest of the Screven.
Miss Carrie Lilienthal will sail for New
York to-day on the City of Birmingham
Mr. C. Edwards Of Ridgeland was in the
city yesterday and stayed at the Pulaski.
Mr. ]. L. owen of Manassas was in the
city yesterday and stayed at the Screven.
Mr. ]. w. Williams of AdabelIe was
among the arrivals at the Pulaski yester-
day.
Mr. j. E. Bimm of Jacksonville was
among the arrivals at the Screven yester-
day.
Mrs. A. B. Girardeau and children left
via the Southern yesterday for Waynes-
vile.
Mr. G. H Day will be a passenger On
the City of Birmingham to-day for New
York.
Mr. L. ]. johnson Of waycross spent
yesterday in Savannah a guest of the
Screven.
Mr. ]. Ferris Cam will be among the
passengers on the Birmingham to-day for
New York.
Rev. Ed. F. Cook is in Rome attending
the Epworth League State Conference
He will return tomorrow night, and will
fill his pulpit on Sunday.
Mr.. ]. w. McGillis left via the Plant
System last night for Rome, where he
goes to attend the annual conference of
the Epworth League to which he is del
egate
party from Columbus, consisting of
Mr. and Mrs. ]. I. Banon, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Jeffors, Mrs. Reid, and the Misses
Lena Hard. Emma Hardy. Brtton. Lena
Smith, and Eva Carlisle, registered at the
Pulaski last night, and will go down to
Tybee to- day.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-22
OYsTERMEN STANDING TRIAL.
Lewis Fraser Convicted of Taking
Oysters From Leased Beds.

Lewis Fraser Convicted of Taking
Oysters From Leased Beds.
Judge F'alligant began in the Superior
Court yesterday the trial of the case
against the negro oystermen. who were err
rested and indicted by the grand jury
at the last term of the court for longing
oysters from the beds leased by Capt. Gus
Oemler from the county There are twen-
ty-two of these indictments in all.
Two of the cases were placed on trial
yesterday. Jasper Holmes was the first
of the defendants whose case went to a
jury, and late last night the jury still
had the case under consideration. With
the second case tried the state was more
fortunate, and a verdict of guilty was
found against Lewis Fraser shortly after
the jury left the courtroom. Sent ence
upon him will be passed during the day.
The cases are all essentially alike. The
defendants say that the points from which
they gathered the oysters are natural oys-
ter beds, dedicated by the Legislature to
the people of the county perpetually, and
that they had a perfect right to go upon
them. The state says in reply to this that,
under the oyster laws enacted by the
state, brakes chart is taken 10 be prima
facie evidence of the existence of natural
teds, and that this chart shows tire sfots
from which the oysters have been taken
not TO be natural beds. On this under
standing they have been leased to Capt.
Oemler and he has planted them with
oysters.
Solicitor General Osborne, Mr.. w. B.
Stubbs and Mr.. w w. Gordon. Jr, rep
resented the state in the trial of the oys-
termen. while the defendants were repre-
scented by Mr.. w. P. LaRoche and Mr..
George w. Beckett. 1t was commended by
Mr.. LaRoche that to convict the defend
ants IT was necessary for the state to
show that there existed criminal intent on
their part when they took the oysters,
and if they believed that the beds were
natural oyster beds, and were advised by
counsel that they had a right to tong oys-
ters from natural beds, this state of mind
would protect them against criminal pros
ecCticn.
1t was argued by the Solicitor General,
in reply to this, that the fact that the
oys ers were taken was sufficient evidence
in itself of the existence of criminal in
tent. The proper way to try a question
Of title said Mr.. Osborne. was not by
aking the article whose ownership was
In dispute from the man who held 1t in
possession, but in the courts Of law in the
first instance This argument found favor
with the jury that tried Fraser and the
verdict of guilty was returned without
any, lengthy elaboration.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-22
JURY STOOD SIX TO SIX.
Sixteen Hours Deliberation Failed
to Bring an Agreement.

The City Court jury that had wrestied
all of Wednesday night and during the
early hours of yesterday morning with
the intricacies of the case of John H.
Grimm against ]. L. Thompson. H. A.
Fountain and the Empire Feed and Mill
ing Company reported to Judge Norwood
when court convened that they had been
unable to come to any agreement
More than this, the jury said there was
no likelihood of an agreement being reach
cd. Six of the twelve were firmly convinc-
by the late lamented Moore and accepted,
indorsed and afterwards paid by Grimm,
should bind the defendant Fountain, while
the other six were equally sure that
Grimm had had all the notice Of the dis
solution Of the partnership and of Foun-
tain's retirement from il that the law re-
quired and that he could not be held re-
sponsible for the note that Moore exc
cuted
Under the circumstances the foreman
of the jury was withdrawn and a mistrial
was declared. A. H. Moore, the partner
who signed the note and got the money,
skipped from Savannah in the van of
number of clamorou5 creditors. and of
the bondsmen who had gone security for
his appearance in the Superior Court to
answer a charge of forgery. He has not
been heard from since The trial of the
case in the City Court, that resulted in a
mistrial, is small portion Of the after
math of his Napo.eonic financial career.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-22
DRAGON TO CHANGE HANDS.
SYNDICATE ABOUT TO SELL OUT TO
OTHER YACHTSMEN.

Invitations From Carolina Yacht
Club Received by Savannah Yacht
Club and 1t Is Expected That Many
of the Members of the Club Will
Attend the Regatta Next Thursday
and Possibly a Later Race on July
Regatta and Remain at Charleston
Until After July IL.
At a meeting of the Savannah Yacht
Club. AT the club house yesterday after
noon, two communica tons from the Caro-
lima Yacht Club were read. The first ex-
tended an invitation to the members and
owners of yachts of the Savannah Yacht
Club to attend and participate in the an
nual regatta of the Charleston Club, on
June %. A desire was expressed for the
attendance of as many yachts as posi-
BILE.
The second communication extended an
invitation to the Savannah yachtsmen to
attend and participate in a race, to be
given under the auspices of the Carolina
Yacht Club during the session of the Ma
tional Educational Convention at Charles
ION. about July II. the exact date for the
race not yet having been determined.
The Convention Committee will offer
trophy TO be competed for on the occa-
sion
Resolutions were adopted instructing the
secretary to reply 20 the invitations,
thanking the Carolina Club for its courte-
sizes it being at the same time decided
that as many of the members, and yacht
owners as can conveniently do so, should
attend
1t has been understood since the recent
contest in which the Dragon was defeated
by the Maris, that the owners of the Sa-
vannah yacht would take her to Charles
ton on the occasion of the regatta there
for the purpose of sailing a friendly race
with the victor. 1t is likely that this plan
will still be carried out, though the out
look is that the Dragon will have a new
set of owners by that time. A proposition
to buy the Dragon was made to the
syndicate controlling it shortly after the
recent race. AT meeting of the syndicate
yesterday all of the members present gave
their consent to the sale. AS some of the
members were absent, however a definite
conclusion could not be reached, but it
is believed that the sale will be made. The
price offered is understood to be a fair one
and as the syndicate secured the boat
about a year ago at much below her orig
inal cost the members of the syndicate do
not stand to lose much, if anything, by the
transaction.
The prospective purchasers are members
of the Savannah Yacht Club. In case the
transfer is made it is expected that the
new owners will take the Dragon to
Charleston for the regatta of next Thurs
day, and thatshe will remain there to par
ucipate in the later race on July IL.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-22
MAY TILT FOR FRIES.
Cavalry Troopers Are Wanted at
Brunswick Next Week

The members of the Georgia Hussars
and other cavalry troops in this vicinity
are debating whether or not they shall
accept an invitation from the infringement
Of the Brunswick fair to take part in the
military and other exercises of Thursday,
June 2S. Mai. Dart who is in charge of
this feature of the fair. is in correspond
ence with Capt. A. Gordon Cassels Of this
city on the subject and has offered strong
inducements to secure the presence of the
cavalry commands.
Capt Cassels is thoroughly interested
and stated last night that he hopes to Sc
cure the attendance of all five of the
troops in and near Savannah. He counts
upon the attendance of his troop, the Lib
erty Independent and the Liberty Guards,
both of Liberty county, practically as
sured, and thinks he will have little diff
Guilty in prevailing upon the Wayne and
McIntosh troops both of which are in
easy distance Of Brunswick, to accept the
invitation. Capt. Cassels is anxious 70
have the Georgia Hussars attend also, az
il is proposed 10 make the fitting the fea-
ture of the day and the Liberty troopers
will naturally want something to go up
against
A called meeting of the IIussars was held
at the armory last night and the matter
was laid before it by Capt. Cassels. The
inducements offered by the Fair Commit
Tee. as stated by Capt Cassels, are as fol-
lows: A prize OF 500 to the largest troop
attending. a prize OF 500 TO The best tilt
ing team Of any troop, ana a prize of $2j
to the best individual litter. capt. CasSels
stated that special rate OF one cent
mile for all military men in uniform had
been offered by the railroad, and that ef-
forts are being made to secure special
rate for The horses
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-22
BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS FILED.
w. F. GugeI and j. r.. Smith Seek
Relief From Oppressive Debts.

The petitions in bankruptcy of two Sa-
vannah men have been filled in the office
of the clerk of the United States District
Court. The petitioners who seek dis
charge from obligations they have in
CURED and that they are unable them
selves to discharge are William F. Gugel
and j. r. Smith.
The petitioner first named is a railroad
engineer. The schedules appended to his
petition show him to be indebted to va
rious merchants of the city in the sum of
$4S4 He has no assets with which to make
good any part of this Indebtedness.
The other prospective bankrupt is also
railroad man, though he is in the Ger
ical department and not the mechanical.
His liabilities, due local firms, amount 10
1913 while his assets consisting of house
hold and kitchen furniture and wearing
apparel, with some part of his salary for
the present month, are scheduled as of
the value of $l47. All of the assets are
claimed as a homestead for the support of
the petitioner and his three children, under
the provisions OF the exemption laws Of
the state