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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
PAIR OF BURGLARS.
THEIR CRIMES IN LON HUNT
UISIANA-INQUIRY HERE.

AIM Olh1 EctI.
The following was wired from New
Orleans Tuesday night:
The little towns of Houma and
Schrievcr In Terrebonne parish are
very much aroused over the arrest
there of Il. w. Hammond, travelling I'M
der the name OF Smythe, and Miss
Louise Pitts, of Richmond, or Norfolk,
Va. on the charge of being profession
al burglars and of being the perpetra-
tors of some robberies in the smaller
towns of Southwest Louisiana. Miss
Pitts reached New Orleans some time
in December. She was handsome and
stylish. In January n man named
Hammond, aged about CO. appeared. He
said he was the girls uncle and guard
ian. He said he represented large
commercial house. and declared that
the girl was demented slightly at times,
and was travelling for her health. They
went from New Orleans to Lake Charles
and visited various other places in
| Southwest Louisiana, reaching Houma
January 2Sth, where they put up at the
Commercial Hotel.
Miss Pitts aroused great sympathy on
account of her supposed mental trou-
bic. Her uncle took her out on drives
in the surrounding country, and she
was frequently out of the hotel by her
self very late at night, which was at
tributed to ner mental weakness. Sun
day night, the day OF the arrival of
Uncle Hammond, alias Smythe. and
Miss Pitts. two places were robbed
near Houna, the Batcman residence
and the Southdown plantation belong
ing TO Mr.. Minor, one of the finest in
the State. Monday night the Terrios
residence was entered and an attempt
was made to rob the postof1ice. The
footprints &C the robbers were found.
One of the robbers appeared to have n
very small foot and to wear n woman's
shoe. 1lounla was very much aroused
by that, but had no suspicious.
Thursday night the Commercial Ho-
tel, where Uncle Hammond and his
niece were staying. was robbed The
leans, but at Schricver. where the
Southern Pacific. they We're arrested by
a constable. In the woman's trunk
were found n. suit or mans clothing,
| burglars tools. papers and n number
of papers stolen from Schriever Thurs
day night. a little old man, answering
to the description of Hammond, had
been reported lately from several places
in Mississippi, and wherever he has
| been burglaries have been frequent.
| The Mayor of Houma La, inquired
! of the Norfolk police by wire about the
parties arrested. Chief 1<izer replied
| that they were unknown here.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09

Work. II. Q. Williams, railroad secre-
tary, international committee.
Delegates from College Associations
Baptist Church.
12:15-1:00 Lunch served by B. 7. P.
Union.
1:Oo-l:3o Omen Conference and Dis
cussion on College Work, II. NJ. McIl-
hany. Jr.
Delegates from Local Associations
Parish House.
12:15-1!00 Lunch served by Ladies Aid
Society, Episcopal Church.
100 Mems Meeting, Thos. c. DiGgs,
Richmond.
LAS What Social Agencies Can We
Safely Use in Local Associations? p.
l.. Smithers. Roanoke.
ESQ The True Place and Object of Our
Physical Department. c. c. Kent, Jr.,
Newport News.
Delegates Interested in Boys Work
Association Rooms.
12:-1:00 Lunch served by ladies of the
Presbyterian and West End Methodist
churches.
loo Boys Meetings.
1:45 What Social Agencies Can We
Wisely Use for Boys? c. II. Hamilton,
Richmond.
2:5o How to Build Up Our Boys
Work, j. Harry Day. Jr., Norfolk.
t'4o song Service.
$40 Railroad Work." Mes
srs. Williams and Towson
$3.50 Testimonies from Railroad Men.
SUNDAY, EERRuARY- is.
900 a. M. Fellowship meeting. NJ. e.
Church. Mr. Hurlburt.
$3.50 p. m. Meeting for ladies', Baptist
Church.
$3.50 p. M. Meeting for boys. Associa-
ton building.
$3.50 p. IN. Meeting for men, NJ. e.
Church. Mr. Hurlburt.
7:S0 p. m. Platform meetings in the
churches. Addresses by delegates.
900 p. m. Farewell meeting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
Forthcoming entertainment.

There was large meeting Of the
Sunshine Circle yesterday afternoon at
Atlantic City:
Several cases of great need were re-
ported.
1t was decided to give musical and
literary entertainment, followed by an
oyster supper. Thursday evening next,
at No. 200 Brewer street.
The entertainment will be for the
benefit of the circle, and a small
amount will be charged for supper.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
Norfolk and Vicinity.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR

Rain, turning to snow; cold wave;
winds becoming high northwest.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
FOND OF RABRITS.

Henry Columbus. colored has a ma
MIA for wild animals and discovered"
some fine rabbits in William Lamhert's
stall in the city market Wednesday
evening. The tempting appearance of
the Dummies" captivated Henry, and
he lost 10 time in putting himself In
possession of them. There were two.
already dressed. ready to put in the
pan.
Henry was not aware of the old
proverb that ''thc way of tho trans
gressor is hard" and he had hardly
wiped the grease from his mouth when
a cop arrived and told him he was
wanted Justice Toml!n. who don't
like thief nohow." sentenced Henry
to thirty days in jail. He Is said to
have also stolen half bushel OF corn
from colorcd market woman.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
MEETINGS.
B. p. o. E..

a spocdal session OF NORFOLK LODGE.
No. IS. b. l.. o. t.. will be held THIS
It'riday) EVENING at o'clock to trans
act important business and confer the.
dceErec on newly elected members. 10 bo
followed by social session. ~ full at
tendance is desired.
y. ~. y Neil, IL. X. fe9-1t
A SpECI.NF, CONTAMINATION OF
IT, u y. NJ. will DO held THIS IN
Mridny) EVENING. February Xxx
400. at Masonic Temple at 7:3O "
o'clock. for work in the Masters Degree
by order w. NJ
1t GEO. -. JENKINS, Secretary.
Ledger copy
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, Feb. S.-Weather fore
cast for Friday and Saturday:
Virginia-Rain, followed by clearing
and cold wave Friday; winds shifting
to high northwesterly. Sunday fair
and cold.
North misunderstanding, with a cold
wave Friday. Saturday fair and cold.
high northwesterly winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
Y. M. C. A. PROGRAM
In the State Convention to be Held
at Hampton.
May prominent Speakers Hamp.
Ton Preparing TO Give tho Dole.
gntcs Royni Entertainments
Homes Secured sunday Meetings.

Everything is fast getting in readi-
ness for the twenty-t.-rd annual con-
ventlon Of the Young Mems Christian
Association Of Virginia, which will be
held in Hampton next Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
The people Of Hampton are looking
forward to the gathering Of Virginia's
flower among young men, and pre-
parations are making for a royal well
come to the $50 delegates, who are ex-
pected to be present at the convention.
The Ladies Auxiliary OF the local as
ISOLATION. held goodly attended meet
ing in the auditorium Wednesday af-
ternoon when number of matters re-
latfvc to thel entertainment OF the yisi-
tors were discussed. Mrs. George NJ.
Richter president, presided. 1t was
determined by the ladies to give u ban
quet to the entertainment committee
on the evening of Saturday, February
is. The New Augusta Hotel was select
cd as the place in which to hold the
banquet
Saturday at 12 O'clock the follow
Ing churches will serve lunch to the
delegates from the various depart
ments of the work:
Mcthodist-"Railroad Workers"
EpiScopal-"Men Of the Town"
College"
Observation-Disclosures in pencro, ,,
Reports from-thn committee on homes
last night showed that 104 homes had
Dccn secured. There will be go dele
gates in all, and the comittec is conf
cent that by Sunday fully that number
OIL homes Will have been secured.
THE PROGRAM.
state Secretary II. a. Coulter and the
State Executive Committee having in
charSe the work of arranging the pro
gram Tor the three days of the convcn-
ton have completed their work. Tho
program includes many distinguished
speakers from n distance, and is per-
haps, the finest ever gotten up by the
Virginia Association. 1t is as follows:
The music VIII be in charge of Mr..
Chas. Il. Towson. Secretary Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Department, Philadcl-
phia, Pa.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRU
AIRY 10.
300 song service.
$3.50 Quiet Hour. Rev. Chas. f. Hurl-
burt, President Pennsylvania Bible In
stitutc
1870 Wht,. Some College Associations
are doing. ta) In work for new stu
dents. G. l.. stevens. w. & NJ College.
tb) In developing bible Study. S. NJ.
SowcH, Richmond College. (c) In reach
ing non Christian Students, f. A.
Brown, II. S. College.
NIGHT
7i5 Praise Service.
500 Words OF Welcome.
$40 Report Of State Committee
$50 address, Rev. a. Coke Smith, D.
d., pastor Epwor;h NJ. L. Church, Nor
folk.
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 1e.
9i5 Praise Service.
9:45 Bible Reading by Mr.. Hurlburt.
1890 Practical suggestions on Our
Educational Agencies. S. X. Mckee,
Richmond.
ll:So Facing the Facts: Results Re-
viewed.
AFTERNOON.
800 Praise Service.
Il
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY.

TEMPERATURES. RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY.
February 8. 1900.
Maximum temperature ............. 6S
Minimum temperature .............. so
Normal temperature ......... AZ
Departure from normal $1,000. plus II
Departure from normal since jan
uary 1st ....................... plus 10
Rainfall in past "a hours .......... 90
rainfall since first of month. ...... 81
Mean relative humidity ........ 9S
CALENDAR
Sun rises. $3.50 a. M; sets. $3.50 p. m.
TIDES
Norfolk-High water, 5:1S a. m. and
5.S3 p. M; low water, 1851 a. IN. and
11:dS D. III.
Old Point-High water, 4:57 a. m. and
s;3: p M; low water. 1880 a. m. and
1l:22 p. nj.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
WIFE BEATER RELEASED.

John Sedlcr, q negro wfc-beater, who
was before Justice Tomlin January Sth
and sentenced to one month in jail in
default of furnishing 500 peace bond,
was released from Jail yesterday, hav-
ing furnished the bond required of
him. Frank Levitt, colored, was ac-
cented rs hnndSman
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-09
WATT, RETTEw & CLAY.
Reduction Sale
of Underwear.

We have reduced the prices
on various lines of mems
women's and cIlildrens winter
underwear. The reductions
are actual mark-dolOHs from
former prices.
women's Natural Wool yests-were
G5c., now 59c.
Mems Natural Wool shirts-slzes So.
20 II, II and 20. Were 75c.. now
Mems Natural Wool Drawers-sizes
Sc. i2 and 40. We're 75c., now soc.
Mems F'iecce Lined Shirts-brown
mixed. white, fancy and gray mix
cd. We're SOC. now soc
Chtldren'S White and Gray Wool Pants
sizes IS. 20. 80 and 3i-were 5Oc,
now 2aS,.
Mems White Wool Shirts-size,s 40 up
10 90. We're 81 and s1.50. now 79c.
Drawers to matcf-sizes 10 UP to
4S-at Same price.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
HE One Brave Deed.
She was q hero worsh per.

She was nero Wofah per.
often she would read sistory, Just 10
find some new hero TO worship.
Otherwise she would read such nov
els as Beautiful Betsy, the Belle Of
the Brass Works, or the "Baronets
Bride"
or course THIS made her feel that she
had married beneath her, for her hus-
band had not grown round-shouldered
from wearing heavy medals
Occasionally she would tell him that
she wished he was a hero.
Once the foolish man told her that
he would be n hero II he had n chance.
"You wouldY she said, IN tones of
ineredullty. did you ever do any
thing In your life that looked like
bravery, or that seemed valorous In
after yearsY
He thought Of the day when they
played Memberships wedding march,
and he gave the minister $40 and she
became his wife.
But he didn't say anything about It
For a true hero never talks about his
glorious, daredevil deeds.
So she never knew that her husband
was a hero.
Isn't It a sad story.-Baltlmor(
American.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
Anticipated.

Consulting our stout British hearts,
we pressed on, fighting like demons.
OF course the yellow devils gave
way before us.
"Bow to the inevitablel" we shouted
to them, sternly.
"But we have already bowed to one
inevitable this morningl" the Chinese
called back, in much seeming per-
plexity.
From this we knew that the &C
cursed Russians had been too quick
for US. Detroit Journal.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
Best For the Bowels

No matter what alls you, headache to a
cancer, you Will never get well until your
bowels are put right CAsoARRTs help
nature, cure you without grippe or pain,
produce easy natural movements, cost you
Just 10 cents to start getting your health
back. OAscARETs Candy Cathartle, the
genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tab
let has O.C.C. stamped on it. Beware OF
limitations
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Thai

Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering It through the mucous surfaces
such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians as the
damage they will do is ten fold to tho good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrb
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co.
Toledo o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure to get the genuine,
Is is taken internally, and is made in Toledo.
Ohio, BY + j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
~ Sold by Druggists; price, roc. per bottle.
Halls Family pills are the best
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
Can You Blame Him9

"Wagstaf says he will take off his
hat to no flag, but will to a woman. Z"
swell, he seems to have a pretty
good idea as to which of the two is the
more dangerous when reused. In
dianapolis Press.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
PIaeating the Powers.

"our cook carries Harry's gold-handled UNI
brella all the sine
Il wouldn't submit 10 It,"
"Oh yes, you would We wouldn't do a thing
to make her dislike us.-Indianapolis Journal.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
A PhiIosoDbor

u should think you would spend your money
for clothes Instead of whisky
oh, they's always old clothes to give away
but the older booza gifts the worse people hang
on to 1t. Indianapolis Press.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
Business Grasp.

what! Fifty cents for putting in this load
OF coal? You charged only 20 cents the last
time"
'Ees'm, but coal has riz."
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

Suffering Employe writing letter)-B-b-b-
boy, hand me n b-b-b-bl-bl-bl-
ONCE BOy-A blotter, sir DO you wish?"
Suffering Employ mind n-n-n-
now; the ink has d-d-d-dued
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
Family Secrets.

Inquisbtive Relative Willie, what
floor do You live on in the apartment
house in the big city?
Willie ION visit)-Mamma says l
mustn't tell stories.-Chicago Tribune.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
An Apt Accountant.

"Miss Slimmerhurn tells me that De Smet is
great on figures, Is he college professor Of
mathematics?n
mo; ladies' tailor"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

"Twombley says he thinks he'll 90 in for
yachting. He's more than half equipped al
ready"
HAS yacht eh?"
mo; she clothes"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

1t requires no experience to dye with Put
NAN FADELEss DYES. Simply boiling your
goods In the dye is all that's necessary. Sold
by all druggists.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
The Pressure.

Kate-Dell Daniels must be hard pressee for
a beau TO te q up with Charley Chowders
Mats--Rather she Is hard pressed by a beau
In taking up with him. Denver News
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

A travelling salesman In each southern state;
$50 to $50 per month and travelling expenses;
experience not absolutely necessary. Address
Penicks Tobacco Works Co., Penicks, Va.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

Indigestion is bad companion. Get
rid OF 1t by chewing a bar of Adams Pep
sin Tutti Frutti after each meal,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use OF Dr. Klines Great
Nerve Restorer. ~ trial boulea and treatise free.
Dr. X. II. KLINE, Ltd, 0S1 Arch St.. Phila., "a.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
Disagreeabie Features.

The Landsman-Well, I suppc Sc the yacht
ing season is over.
The Yachtmen-Oh, l don't know-the bills
nave not stopped coming in yet.-Puck.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

Mrs. Winelow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethtng, softens the gums, reduces innamma-
iien, allays pain, cures wind collie csc. bottle
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
lie NIust Have Had.

Did you have good time on your vacation?"
GOOD time? I've got TO wear my old clothes
for two years"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

$50 Iren has met her fate at last"
'lndeed?"
"Yrs. 1t is fifty years old, baldheaded and
owns grocery. indianapolis Press
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
GET FREE ADVICE FROM Or. GREENE

Real beauty belongs perfect health possible
who takes the matter in hand ngen Get advice from Dr.
Greene the specialist lie will tell why all this is
stumbling that
happiness You may by calling writ
ing to him his office West York City. Don't throw
away your beauty Write to DR.. Greene to-day.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
The Best Prescription for chill,

and Fever is a bottle OF GROVES TAsTELEss
GRILL TONIC. II is simply iron and quinine In
iasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price 5Jc
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
Good PosItlon.

Trustworthy men wanted to travel. Expert.
ence not absolutely necessary. For particulars,
address Peerless lob. Wks., Bedford City, Va
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli.
BILE medi inc for ughs and co'ds-N w
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j Feb. II, 1900
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS All
druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure.
E. W. GROVES signature is on each box. DO
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
An Occult Influence.

The fortune teller told me that some power
full influence was standing between me and
success in lttc."
p do You suspect any One?"
Il can't decide whether 1t is our baby or the
: cook, '-t hicago Record
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23
PORTER CONFESSED oRIIr.

While in Jail at Denver the negro
confessed every detail of the hideous
crime. The little girl was the daugh-
ter of ranchman living four miles
from Limon and attended school in
town, driving back and forth. On
Wednesday last, while on her way
home, she was waylaid, assaulted and
murdered, her body showing no less
than fourteen knife wounds.
Notices have been posted warning
Negroes of bad character to leave
Lincoln and Ebert counties, and de-
claring that if they do not 60 they will
be escorted across the border. Officials
of the Union Pacific aud the Rock
Island railroads have also been petit
toned to remove from these counties
all the imported colored section men.
This action was taken in pursuance Of
resolutions adopted at mass meeting
Of citizens.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1900-11-23

attractive possible the female out Of ORDER
periodically present
only look in the faces of everywhere to see
that this must be Else why they so pale and thin9
New-York tribune., 1900-01-01
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Experiments are to be made in Hawaii with
new leprosy cure which is said to have accom-
piished remarkable results. 1t is the product of
a venezuelan shrub, the culture Of which has been
lrn 1nrroaueed IN the Islands under the care of Dr.
carmichael. Of the United States Marine Hospital
who has been directed by the Department at wash
ington to make experiments with it.
81 4 m small boy in the mission Sunday school of
5aS1 BshGP {pn Faowss church prepounded entirely
man?' asked the teacher beginning as in the good
was 'a tSs Fe% USED fatechsm
him." Out Of dust, ma'am: nothing but dust"
ma nj am" How" The small boy hesitated and
then replied cheerfully,, He caused deep sleep
and made the woman."-(chicago Inter Ocean
From the fifteenth annual report of Toynbee Hall
London it appears that the number of residents is
now fifteen, of whom six have been living in White
chape! over five years. There 1000 students.
and several hundreds of associates. Altogether,
there is still every sign of health at this the oldest
OF the university settlements
Soon after the Central Bank was opened for brs,-
Wa,e5 ms dow morning f5 prominent manufacturer
bearing small satcheI containing the money with
poye ne As I he to nrhedy into 0 Pgs fe of
personal friend, unseen by him rushed up from
behind and pulled Vigorously at the handle of the
With lightning like rapidity the manufacturers
the, the practical @ Joker sendSg him reeing toward the
nzed his fend and bnrn anu &c 5
led him until he had recoSered fun consciousness,
II understand the situation better than can ex-
:, 7 do. too remarked the other. as they shook
hands and proceeded their ways.-(Rochester
Post-Express
Mayor Harrison of Chicago received the folio "
ing enigmatical letter from Copenhagen the other
day:
The Hon. the Mayor, Chicago: The city of
Copenhagen is about to transform its tramways
Just now in ventilation partly what electrical sys-
case air conductors are permissible-one ought to
R os 9ns Fafg g re It's
form the magistracy of Copenhagen in order to
l. What year m the eIectricsi motive mower has
been started and what condition your city has put
2 Whether the erratic current have had any
hurtful influence and then which? and whether
gained by the employment Of electricity as mo-
tive power on street railways may be induced to
alter the stipulation
fully, c. K. OLLGARD Burgomaster.
disappointed North Carolina editor thus takes
his readers into his confidence: Three weeks ago
we had the good fortune to have our left leg cut
off by train on the Short Line road-running be-
tween here and the sawm region. We fully ex-
pected to get big damages from the road and pay
off our debts with the same but to our great
sorrow, the miserable road went into the hands
Of receiver three days afterward; and here we
lie, with leg gone and not cash enough on
hand to buy wooden one!"
The Boer suddenly paused
Whats the matter with you?" asked comrade
Gan,f bs you see that we ought to be following
s,. II can't ant help it. I've got to laugh. We people
Stop to laugh! At such moment"
These people who go around saying we need
sympathy. .''-(WashingtOn Star