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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
THE ROAD RACES.
Norfolk Cyclers Take Majority of
Prizes-Many Accidents.

Prizes-Many Accidents.
Large crowds witnessed the bicycle
road races run yesterday on the Deep
Creek road. The starts were made in
Chestnut street, the route being out
ton of the old shell road near the Nor
folk and Western crossing, thence back
by the old road to town to the ANNEX
Hose Company's headquarters in South
street. The distance was about ten
miles. The roads We're in good condi-
ton and fast time was made.
There were n number OF accidents
John Anderson. of l5rambleton ave-
nue., Norfolk. colided with a colored
spectator as the race finished and was
thrown with great force. His left
arm was badly sprained. Anderson
was unconscious for several minutes
and upon recovery was sent home in
carriage.
Allard. Lapating and Beale met with
accidents on The road That prevented
them from making IL finish. Carlisle
ran into a colored man and Cuthweil
ran over boy. Neither rider was
hurt Trower fell from his wheel in a
faint at the finish and was slightly
hurt, but soon recovered. All of these
accidepts happened in the afternoon.
which started at 4:S0 o'clock. Follow
ing is the result:
Dozier, Norfolk, first and time prize
gold medals. actual time, 27l5.
Carlisle, Portsmouth. second prize
two boxes of cigars; time. $3.50.
Flynn, Portsmouth, third prize
sweater; time. 30:02.
Hoilomon, Portsmouth, fourth prize
gold cuff buttons; time, 1920.
Harrell. Norfolk, fifth prize, razor;
time, $3.50.
Rankin, Norfolk, sixth prize, cycle
lamp; time 29:02.
Stroud, Norfolk, seventh prize, box
cigars; time. 1904.
Banks. Norfolk, eighth prize, cycle
shoes; time, 30:06
Hewlett. Portsmouth, ninth prize
alarm clock: time 81 10.
Trower. Norfolk, tenth prize saddle:
time, 1850.
The boy Sanderlin deserves credit
having made the distance in $3.50.
At O'Clock yesterday morning the
colored wheelmen had race over the
route described above, Gillian Obey,
Of Norfolk, with a handicap of three
minutes, being the winner, ana these
finished in the following order:
Gillian Obey. Norfolk first and time
prize; time. Is: 45.
Ned Williams, Norfolk, second prize.
time. 2S:47.
Early Craig, third prize time, $3.50.
Tom Harrell. Portsmouth, fourth
prize; time 3155.
ID. c. Washington, Portsmouth. fifth
prize; time. $3.50.
G. II. White, Berkley. sixth prize:
time. 1890.
Spollcr had collision with a team
on the road, and his wheel was broken
SO he could not finish.
The crowd at the finish OF both races
interferrcd With the riders and came
very near causing serious injury to two
men.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
THE PENNANT IS OURS.
BY Winning the Morning Game. Ports
mouth Clnched the Pcnrant
and C'Mn

Portsmouth won from Norfolk yes
terday morning before 1000 spectators
by the score of to /. John l.. Sulli-
van. the old gladiator umpired the
base decisions. and it was mainly due
to his appearance that the attendance
was as large as 1t was. lie was
warmly applauded as he stepped on
the field, and acknowledged the com
piiment With Il doff OF his cap. The
game ended baseball in this city foe
the present season, and aboundcd in
sense tional plays Brownie" Martin
and Dannehower We're the opposing
pitchers. and While Norfolk secured
one more hit than Portsmouth.
BroWnie' kept them so we'll scat
tered that one run was ell they regis
tered. and this one was the result of
loose heldinS In the ninth inning. KEN
mer had his eye on the ball and got
four safetieS four times up. Murray.
Kohnlc. Pulsifer and Ashenback did
good work in the outfeld. While the
fielding of Clarke, Rapp and Spratt
was fast and clean. Portsmouth start
ed the run getting in the first KEN
mer hit for two sacks and scored on
Murray's single. Three more We're
registered in the fourth. Kemmer hit
for single; Murray walked; Rapp
flied out to Sullivan: ClarlSe's single
scored temmer, and while Dannehow-
or was making up his mind TO pitch
the ball Clarke stole second, Murray
scoring on tho attempt to catch Clarke.
Clarke stole third and scored on I<ohn-
les bunt. Norfolk scored in the ninth.
Pulsifcr hit for one base and Nelson
followed suit. the ball getting by Red"
Gilligap. John Smith hit to Rapp and
was thrown out at first, Pulsifer
scoring on the play.
Below is the score:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION

The regular monthly meeting of the
Methodist Sunday School Association
was held Sunday afternoon with the
Monumental school. The meeting was
IL. Faison. a. IL. Cherry, the secretary,
being present.
The exercises were begun with sing
ms, followed by prayer. Reports of the
schools were read rs follows:
Recommendation roll. $685.. attend
ance. l2sM; present at hour of opening
1u4l3; attendance percentage. SO $40:
punctuality, 81 Gle; contributions,
S25.26.
Wright NIemorial--On roll. 500: at
tendance. 255A: present at opening
hour. 1904 attendance percentage
~ 20: punctuality, 76; contributions,
Ccntral-On roll 1926; attendance 1874.
present at opening hour. LOG: attend
ance percentage, 5S.6; punctuality, SIS:
contributions, $lS36.
OwrnS Observation-Disclosures G2K:
present at opening hour, 40; attend
ance percentage, 10 3-5: punctuality
81 10: contributions, si.4S.
fark View-On roll, los; attendance
~; present at opening hour. 90: at
tendance percentage. 81 GIG; punctual-
ity. 4G: contributions. S9.17.
Fort Norfolli-on roll 1917; attend
ance. 739a: attendance percentage,
% Ii: contributions. $685.
Central Mission--On roll. 1914 $40: at
tendance, $50; present at opening
hour. GS.5 attendance percentage.
io629; punctuality. .7717l5; contribu-
tions. SITS.
Brishton-On roll AZ: attendance, 80;
present ut opening hour. 81: attend
ancc percentage, "a 3i-39: contribu-
tons. $3.50.
Mr. Frank l.. Crocker delivered an
interesting address on Ella Wheeler
WilcoX's poem in reference to workers
and non workers in the Sunday school.
IT was listened TO attentively and was
highly appreciated.
Misses Faith birmingham and Mag
gle Newell rendered solos in an ac-
ceptable manner. The rotations by
Miss Evelyn Codd and Miss Edna Out
ten were greatly enjoyed.
Monumental school was awarded the
banner for the highest percentage in
contributions during August and
Wright Memorial FOR punctuality.
The pastors Of all the Methodist
Churches in the association. with Rev.
y. FL. Rawlings as chairman. was APP
pointed committee to recommend at
the next meetings officers for the asso-
citation Tor the next year.
On motion, adjourned to meet first
Sunday in October ut Wright Memorial
Church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
RuMOR or 4 DEPARTMENT,
STORE.

1t is rumorcd that gentlemen from
another city have been in Portsmouth
recently looking over the field with a
view to opening large department
store here. and if true 1t will be of
great benefit To the city and people
as well rs to those who conduct the
business, as the remark Is often heard
that IL requires so much time and trou-
bic to so to Norfolk that one does
without things rather than make the
journey.
Portsmouth. With her cocoa inhabi-
tants ard large suburban population
end country trade. would support such
u store handsomely, and the ones who
put their money in such an enterprise
would never have cause 20 regret it,
rs tho demand for department. store
is incrca sing daily.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
INSANE MAN pl2DAcHEp.

Josiah Elliott. colored. q well-known
character and frequent annoyance to
the police authorities. who find it nee
essary TO arrest him about once a
month. was gathered in by the dragnet
yesterday and locked up at police head
quarters. Elliott is subject to fits OF
insanity, under the influence OF which
lie goes preaching in the streets.
Crowds gather about him and Ellott,
under the effects of jeering generally
works himself into frenzy. He was
In this condition when arrested yes
terday and continued to shout long
after he had been placed in cell.
Elliott Will probably be turned over to
the Norfolk county authorities, as his
home is i'm the county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS.
orENINa or sr. MARY.s coL1EeE

The Rev. Leo Haid. o. S. B.. presi-
dent of st. Mary's College, Belmont,
fire last spring. has announced the OPP
ening day for the session OF 1900-190l
Tor September 10. In n circular letter
sent to a number of the patrons of
the school in this city It is stated that
the burned parts OF the college have
not only been restored. but various i'm
proVements have been added. which
place st. NIary's among the most per-
feet college buildings in the country
Examination and classification will
be held at the college Saturday. Sep
temher 10 and solemn opening SER
vices Will take place on Sunday. Sep
tember is. Students Will be resumed
on Monday. Sep.ernher Il
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
BAPTIST MINISTER'S.
Proceedings of Their Weekly Confer
ence Yesterday.

ioSccui!iSs OIL Inelr w ccRly CONFER
encd Yesterday.
The BAPTIST Minister'S Conference
was called to order yesterday morning
by DR.. a. II. Dunaway vice president.
n few OF the pastors are still away.
Rev Kecly Hobbs reported fine meet
ing at Salem Church, near Norfolk. in
which there were elven conversions,
and four received for baptism. Rev. f.
II. Martin, of Salem. Va. did the
preaching.
Rev. q. w. Cox. of Lamberts Point
reported 4 pleasant time at Crockett
Springs. He preached for Rev. Il. T.
Dudley. at Atlantic City Sunday night
and Mr.. sidney Matthews preached for
him.
The Sturgeon Memorial Church has
called Rev. J. r. I;iddicil as pastor.
IT Is not known whether he VIII accept
the call.
Rev. Claggctt Skinner had roll call
at the Berklcy Avenue Baptist Church
Sunday morning.
Pastor Fisher, of Fourth Street Bap-
tist Church received one by letter and
baptized one since last report. The
sunday school still continues large and
interesting, Notwithstanding the hot
weather.
Pastor Fisher has recently held two
very interesting meetings. One in
MiddlescN county, at "Glcbe Landing"
where Rev. Eugene Davis. a Ports
iiioutii IVY, - lldSlpT, Ill Wnlcn there
were about twenty professions and
thirteen were baptized and the other
In Gloucester, ut a mission of union
Baptist Churches. ut which there were
over sevonty-hve professions and re-
carnations. Forty-iive were received
for baptism. and thirty-two of them
were baptized last Saturday.
Dr. Taylor, of Norfolk has returned
from his vacation. He attended one as
ISOLATION While away and preached to
SeNnrnl- churchcs- Al ono ihnre Mera
ten professions OF faith and six receiv-
cd Tor baptism. lie received two by
letter and baptized one the Sunday be-
Tore he left and one by letter ana two
for baptism sunday night.
Rev. E. H. Hatcher, OF Norfolk, has
been granted q vacation and Will spend
1t in Fluvanna county.
Rev. j. w. Mitchell attended two as
sociations while he was away. IIe as
sisted Roy. Mr.. Henderson, OF Bedford
county, in Il meeting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
POLICE REPORT.

Chief Of Police Il. r. lyman reports
the following from his Office for tho
month of August. 1900: Arrests viz:
Disordcrly conduct, 80: drunk and dis
orderly 4; drunkenness, -: assaults.
9; larceny. is; felony Z; Violating CITY
ordinances IL; violating city tax bill.
/: tresrassing 6; keeping disorierly
house. ,; committing a nuisance. /;
fraud. .: concealed weapons, j: violat-
ing boarding house law, l: obscene lam
Suaec. 1: interfering with officer. /:
fo"hcation 2. Total. rs. Electric
lights reported. 20 Stores found open.
3. fires during the rlonth. l.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
Eight Hour a Day Agreom ont.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- PlloO
Chicago, Sept Sat the meeting Of
the Federation of Labor. Richard
Braunschweig, for the Woodworkers,
reported that nine mill owners. en-
ploying about 800 men. have signed
the union agreement calling for an
eight hour day. He said there are
forty mills employing 1000 men, which
have not signed and that the men will
be called out on strike tomorrow at
all the mills IL the owners have not
signed the agreement by that time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
BROKE Ills LEE.

Yesterday morning a horse belonging
20 Nottingham g. Wrenn, in Norfolk,
that was being ridden by one of the
labor organizations during the parade
got his foot h!tched so:aa how
in the railroad track and bye..,e MS
leg.
DR.. Pix Codd was sent Cor. He fo,,nd
that nothing could be done for him. so
he injected some morphine and then
shot him. The animal was n valuable
one. and 1T seemed a pity that he
should have to be killed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
MARROW ESCAPE.

Yesterday morning Mrs Geo Brown.
her daughter Lizzie ana n small boy
We're coming from Deep Creek in car
riaSe when they met some colored
hicyciista who wore in the race. One
of the tires on the wliac! burstea and
made n loud noise, which frightened
the horse, causing him TO run and
jump into ditch throwing the occu-
pants out: but, fortunately. none of
them We're hurt. but We're badly fright
cned. The negro mon rcver stopped
to see what dcmase had been done.
but Kept on their way.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
: Cars for Now ZeaIand.
BY Telegraph to virginian- Pilot)

Wy ASiSSiapii W NiiSllilttn-I
ST. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 3.---A local car
and foundry company has been award
ed contract for the construction of
sixty eight passenger coaches for the
government railroad of New Zealand
These cars will be built complete and
then Will be taken apart and shipped
to their destination. Men will be taken
along to put the cars together after
their arrival.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN.

The public schools of the city will
open to-day for the session OF 1g0O-l90l
The principal thing done on the open
ing day will be the enrolment of schol-
ars and their assignments to grades
Superintendent Ashton expects n large
enrolment of scholars
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
cUAEps To pE MusTnRED IN.

The Old Dominion Guards, Capt. o.
G. Eppa, will be mustered into the
State service tonight at the Seaboard
Armory. Col. 10 Lane Stern. Inspec-
tor-General of State troops. will con-
duct tho eNcreiscs.N
The Guards will be the eleventh
company in the First Virginia 20 ri
ment; and the Suffolk soldiers. not vet
mustered into service. will make the
twelfth company
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
Important Notice.

!. Ne will sell, until September LIST, tho
best lots in Park View at big reGun-
ton for cash. Call carly, as only n fcw
are LETT. One house and lot for sale in
Cottage Place. ca High street. sloo
cash. balance $15 pc- month. The Sea
board Real Estate Company rooms
2oi, 2c2, col High street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
TAKE NOTICE.!

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween w. IL. Talaferro and IL n. Long.
known as TALIAFERRO * LONG, has
been dissolved. The undersigned has
purchased his interest in the business
and VIII conduct the boot and shoe bust
ness at the old stand. coo Crawford
street, corner King. Portsmouth, Va.
Thanking my friends and customers for
their liberal patronage. hope for con-
tnuunce.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
.PGVIHG REDEJuTlgH BONDS
FOR SALE.
Office , q tss s, CITY q, |, !, Clerk y,

CounciI Chamber, s1
Portsmouth. Va. August q, 1900.
rTHE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VA.
offers for sale sl3,5eo OF its Paving
from June lst 1900 and bearing interest at
the rate of Fer cent. per annun. payable
These bonds are denominations of $500,
are exempt from City taxes, and may be
registered. principal and interest. or prin-
cipal only, Ut option of the holder. lss
Accrued interest will be required of the
purchaser. from June LIST, 1890 to date Of
issue OF bonds.
Sealed proposals, addressed to L. p.
Slater. City Clerk. will be received until
September 9Th, 1870 at 6 o'clock, p. M, for
purchase of these bonds.
The committee" reserves the right to
reject any or all bids
Communications other than proposals
should be addressed to
r. E. CRUMP.
Chairman of COMMITTEES OH Finance.
eod-7t Portsmouth. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04

Tho Arnual Convention OF Tic Ne
tional lSNptist Association (coiorcdJ
Richmond, Va. Sentvlnbe. I2th-2cth
Viii he ~ memorable occasion. All
good Eautists viii take the SEA-
BOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY. se.-St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
ORE BY INNINGS

Portsmouth -. .....1Oo 90 Ok
Norfolk ..... $3.50 0 o O o Ii
Summary: Earned runs = Ports
mouth. 2. Two base-hits-Kemmer
Clarke. Stolen bascs-Rapp, Clarke
C). Gates. Double plays-Clarke to e
Gilligan to Kemmer: Pulsifer to Tier
ney. Struck out-By Martin. 3; by
Dannehower, 4. Bases on balls-Off
Martin, /: off Dannehower l. Hit by
pitched balls-Rapp, Gates. Left on
bases-Portsmouth, r: Norfolk, s. Time,
hours. Umpire. Mr.. John L. Suli-
van.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04
ALLEN s. JARVIS

Several nice Dwellings ut Pinner's Point
for sale cheap. a desirable dwelling at
Port Norfolk for rent. never been occu-s
pied. Good property in South Portsmouth
Tor sale. Homes and building lots in all
parts OF the city and suburbs. Boats,
barges and lighters. Harbor contracts.
ROOM 30 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Portsmouth. V. Both phones.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04

EOR SALE OR RENT-DWELLINci
4 and store in front. Groceries, Lii
for family use. Apply on premises "a
FAYETTE ST, Portsmouth. se2-iw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-04

FoR RENT-HoUsE ON COUNTY
4 street: five rooms. city water: S. 90
per month. Apply TO Il. W. OWENS.
SHestnut street. au2o-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-31
GEN. cRoNJE AT sr. HELENA.

England Views Him as the Napoleon
of South Africa.
st. Helena, the island famous in his
tory as the prison place OF BOnaparte,
has been selected by the British au-
thoritics as the residence of General
Cronje. the captive Boer commander,
and his staff. Great Britain is evident
ly determined 10 isolate Cronje and his
aids in a spot from which there is
small chance of escape, and where they
cannot communicate with their fellow
countrymen. For this purpose ST.
Helena is admirably located 1t Is
situated in the South Atlantic. 1,400
miles from the nearest land. which is
the almost equally isolated island of
Ascension. There is no need for cells
of chains on St. Helena. Once landed
there, prisoner has no hope of escape,
save through pardon. The determine
ton to put Cronje on St. Helena seems
to imply an intention on the part of
Great Britain to hold the Boer General
captive even after the declaration of
peace, just as Bonaparte was held after
the rout Of the French forces followed
the battle Of Waterloo.
1t is not customary in modern war
fare between civilized powers for the
victorious side to hold as prisoners any
of Its captivcs after the cessation OF
hostilities. The case of Napoleon I.
was the last notable exception. and his
Imprisonment on the island of ST.
Helena was in accord with the general
sentiment Of Europe. which had arriv-
ed at the conclusion that he was II
frebrand and disturbing agency to tho
peace of nations. and that public
safety required his suppression. 1t is
evident that Great Britain is of tho
opinion that what Napoleon was t.
Europe Cronje is to Africa. and that
lasting peace can only De obtained and
retained there by imprisoning the Boer
General Should the British forces
capture them, 1t is proba BILE that Dom
Paul Kruger. Joubert and other Beers
will be likewise disposed OF, leaving the
Beers in South Africa without strong
leader aroundwhein they might rally
England pursued n similar course ir
the last Egyptian uprising. when il
deported Arab Pasha to Ceylon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-31
FUNERALS YESTERDAY.

The funeral of Mrs. Olivia Spratley
Wilson took place yesterday morning
from st. Paurs Catholic Church The
services were conducted by Rev. r. j.
Brady. after which the remains were
inferred in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Her pall-bearers were: w. c. Nash,
j. c. Ashton. Colonel w. II. Stewart,
II. Il. Butt. William G. Maupin, John
G. Niemeyer, John Emmcrson, Hugh
n. Page. Carroll Cook and William
Hill.
The funeral of Mrs. Sallie Hibbett
Skeeter took place yesterday afternoon
from the residence OF her mother, 7l9
Diwiddie street. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. y. l.. Owen, as
sisted by Rev. Mr.. Rawlings.
The remains were inferred In Oak
Grove Cemetery.
The pall-bearers were William Gayle.
Il. l.. Lash. w. II. Stevens. Aubrey
Roane, Samuel Simcoe. Captain j. w.
Happier. Matthew gibbs and Charles
CGlpepper.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-31
BIGGEST POKER GAME YET.
A Million Won and Lost by Million

Million Won and Lost by Million
aires.
The following from New York: This
is the record of the biggest poker game
ever played in New York city, perhaps
the world. Between 100000 and 81 600
600 changed hands In the course of a
week. The game was on the Chicago
Limited, ell route TO New York, and
afterwnrd at the Waldorf-Astoria. The
players were the millionaire members
Of the American Steel e Wire Company
the Steel Trust. They played from
the time they left Chicago, n fortnight
ago. until they shook New York dust
from their feet 81 week later.
In the party were Colonel Isaac l..
Ellwood. John w. Gates. Max Palm,
Colonel John Lambert John Drake,
ana several others. Colonel Ellwood
and Colonel Lambert run the barbed
wire interests of the country and were
orce on the staff OF Governor Tanner
OF. Illinois. Mr.. Drake is the son of ex-
treasurer OF the Indiana. Illinois and
Iowa Railroad. Messrs. Gates and
Palm belong TO the Steel Trust.
One lost 100000. another dropped
$3.50, 900. n third was a 500, 900 loser.
ard the fourth was out 5000. The two
winners took back to Chicago the sum
total OF these amounts. What took
place on the train ran the total losses
in this stupendcus game to 81 900 900.
Every man in II was game to the core.
None of them will have tn curtail his
expenses to catch up on his losses. 1t
was fortnight ago that the men en-
gagged private car stocked it with the
best in the market and the pick of the
wine cellars and had it coupled to the
swift Chicago Limited. which reaches
New York every afternoon about 6:30
o'clock. On the train Il game was pro-
posed. The roof of the car was the
limit. In that "a hours to New York the
heaviest loss was made. 1t was $780,
600. Each night after dinner at the
Waldorf-Astoria where they all stayed
playing WAS resumed This continued
till last Monday. when another limited
train took their special car back to
Chicago again. 1t was Il simple game.
y $50 chip was the ante. The smallest.
il any came III. was $500. and it was
just as apt to be $1,000. Jack pots cost
$1,000 a corner as n starter y good
hand was worth SO 900 before its owner
felt like calling and more than once
$20,0 900 changed hands on il full house
The biggest pot held $4,000 1t started
with s6000-Sl000 from each-and was
pulled down by Il PLAYER who held a
ten full on fves. The biggest bluff that
worked won $4,000. 1t was another
lack not