Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-09
TOWN OF SUFFOLK.
State Senator Wlthers. Addresses
Democrats Of Suffolk.
Congressman r. a. Wise and others Adj
dress Republicans-Annivers Service
qualifications in County Court-sun-
day alornipE within Brock Aduudsed
Insane.
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Suffolk. Va, Oct. S.-State Senator
Eugene Withers. of Danville, to-day
made one OF the most eloquent and
forcefui political addresses Suffolk
Democrats have heard this campaign.
1t was analytical. argumentative and
enjoyable as well. The speaker was in
troduced by Chairman j. E. Booker.
Mr.. Wfthers divided his talk in three
Observation-Disclosures trusts and the
Republican currency bill.
DIR. WISE.
DR.. Wise, Jordan Thompson and W.
a. Bond, the last two colored, spoke to
the Republicans at the same time Mr..
Withers argued.
JOINT POLITICAL DEBATE.
In gainesville, N. c., to-day there was
a joint political debate which drew a
large crowd. The speakers were Con-
gresham John H. Small, of the First
(North Carolina) District, and his Re-
publican opponent. Isaac Nj. Meekins.
ANNIVERSARY SERVICE.
TfHbe was a very interesting ami
.vers&1 service at the Presbyterian
Church Sunday night The pastor.
Rev. John Stanly Thomas, has been
here just one year.
The reports We're of a very encour-
aging nature ]. H. Nurney, an elder,
conducted reading and afterwards
made report. other reports were
rendered by Deacons John b. Primer
and w. c. Morton. Elder e. Il. Jordan
made a reminiscent talk, giving q bit
ofthe church's history since it's estab-
1ishment here.
The pastor, in his concluding address,
took occasion to answer a critic who
was alleged to have applied the follow
ing phrases: "a small church. small
congregation and small pastor
Mr. Thomas asserted that, in proper
tion to size the Suffolk Presbyterian
Church had as much piety and intelli-
gence and had raised as many or more
dollars than any church in town.
He also declared that the church had
some influence, an as evidence of which
one municipal reform, referring to the
early closing of saloons, had its rise
and conclusion in the Presbyterian
Church.
COUNTY COURT.
Lewis Brothers qualified as guardian
Z of Eta and George Borum, over IA
years old. and of Helen Borum, under
IA. Bonds of $75 and $50. respectively.
were given. with Beverly Brothers as
surety.
Zeb Vance Robertson qualified as de-
putty oyster inspector.
"A deed was recorded conveying a lot
z in the county from John Ashe to John
Capehart for $40.
s BARRETTS NECK TROUBLES
EARLY Sunday morning Hurricane
Branch was called to Barrett's Neck to
look after William Earle and Andrew
Carter. colored, charged with assault
Ing Alpheus Lakewood. white. The
mon at n hearing we're fined $3.50 and
costs each for assault, and Earle had
an extra tax of $40 and costs for car
,ryingi a pair of "knucks."
A CRAZY MAN.
Jim Brock is crazy. So said n com
mission Of lunacy to-day-Justice Eley.
Dr. Riddick and DR.. Whitehead-who
made an examination. He will be
taken to the Petersburg asylum for the
third time. Brock last week evidenced
his Insanity by throwing n man from
= wharf into fifteen feet of Nansemond
river water.
A LITTLE WRECK.
Sunday afternoon a coal car on the
Norfolk and Western got broken pretty
badly near the Shoop- Withers Com
pany siding. Two passenger trains
were delayed while things were being
fixed.
THE GLADIATOR.
On tomorrow (Tuesday) night. Mr.
Robert Downing and company will an
pear at the City Hall Theatre I'm san
NETS masterpiece, 1.-The Gladiator"
one of the most powerful dramas ever
written, dealing with the subject of
: GhrlstIanttY.- MI DoMninG.s pie4-ts.t. al
OF Nero is an achievement OF no
email degree, while his productions are
always made in an elaborate and
strictly historically correct way. Mr.
DowninBs leading lady this season IL
the talented and beautiful Alberta
Converse, who, owing to her magnetic
personality, promises to be a fitting
successor to Mary Anderson. Reserved
seats are now on sale at Stewards
Drug Store.