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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23

St. Johns Episcopal Church in this
city. Rev. w. y. r. Goodwin oflici-
ated. Mr.. 7. y. Wolfe, of this city, was
best man. The bride Is the accomplish
cd daughter of Mr.. Alex. Livcsay, OF
Prince George, and the groom Is n
prominent farmer of Brandon, in the
same county.
Mr.. Eugene Talbot and Miss Ar
metha Sermons were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock at st. Johns Epis-
copal Church tonight at $3.50 o'clock.
Mr.. Walter Hayes was best man, and
Miss Bernice Slaughter maid OF honor.
Rev. w. a. r. Goodwin OBLIGATED. The
groom is popular member of the fire
department., and the bride is an at
tractive young lady of this city.
BREVITIES.
Mr.. James b. Blanks, who has been
appointed by Judge j. NJ. Mullen, of
the Hastings Court, State Assessor, has
entered upon his work.
Rev. j. Preston Lewis, of Wise coun-
ty Va, has accepted n call to the pas
ioTate of Park View Church OF Christ
IN this city. Mr.. Lewis will enter at
once upon his work here.
SEVERELY INJURED. ...
Percy Lanier, n little son of Mr..
James Lanier, was very seriously in
jured this afternoon by falling from q
fence on Bank street. His injuries
were of such character that he had
to be taken to the Home for the Sick
to be operated on.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23
wAsHlNeToN's BIRTHDAY.
HOW IT WAS OBSERVED AT vARI-
GUS PLACES YESTERDAY.
(By Telegraph 10 Virginlan-Pilot.)

GUS PLACES YESTERDAY.
(By Telegraph TO Virginlan-Pilot)
Washington, Feb. 22.-Washington's
birthday has more than usual signif-
canoe this year, and is widely cele-
brnted here because it marks the one
hundredth anniversary of the cStab
llshmcnt of permanent seat of gov
eminent. Washington birthday is one
of the oldest holidays known to the
United States. having been celebrated
for the first time in the year 1888. The
day had not at that time been set apart
by Legislatures as n legal holiday, bu.
February Esd. on that year. II party OF
gentlemen met at Il tavern in New
York and with appropriate speeches
and odes to Washington, and agreed
to meet together on the following an
nivcrsaries in honor of their countrys
chief. The celebration gradually grew
in Importance. and is now celebrated
in all States except mississippi Wash
inGton was Born in 1882 and died In
1899.
AT RICHMOND.
Richmond. Va. Feb. 22.-Washing-
toms birthday was celebrated here by
a closing of the State, Federal and
municipal offices and the banks, pa
rade of the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues battalion. in full dress uniform.
the first sort of parade here since the
close of the war with Spain, the fir
ing of an artillery salute by the Rich-
mond Howitzers and meetings of the
Sons of the Revolution and the State
Society of the Cincinnati. The Legis-
laturc on account OF having pressing
business on hand did not suspend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23
Rubonio Plague Spreading.

(By Telegraph to Virglnlan-P ilot.)
San Francisco. Cal, Feb. 2a.-Thc
steamer American Maru from Honolulu
brings adviccs that the black plague
has broken out in other cities of the
Hawaiian group. Seven cases are re-
ported at Kuhull and one at Hllo The
situation mt Honolulu is better. No new
cases have developed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23
WILLIAMSBURG.
PROSPECT FOR WORK-HOSPITAL
NEEDS-KNI1'TING MILL.
Especial to virginian-Pilot)

ESPECIAL TO Virglnian- PilOt.)
Williamsburg. Va. Feb. 22.-Those
who are in position to know state
that there will be great deal of
work here this spring and summer.
The college people expect to erect
handsome brick building for gym
nasium and Y. NJ. c. A. hall. The
gymnasium Is to be equipped by a
wealthy gentleman from Philadelphia
The president of the college also cx-
poets to get an appropriation from the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23
Territorial Convention.
By Telegraph to Virginian-Pf

CBy Telegraph to Virginlan- Pilot.)
South McAlcster. I. r.. Feb. ga
territorial convention was held here
to-day to memorabilia Congress for re-
lief for the territory. Delegates favor
u territorial form of government for
me Indian Territory with representa-
lives in Congress. The movement Is
very popular.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.

The external evidences furnished here
IN Cape Charles to-day that this was
the anniversary OF Washington's birth
day was the closing or the shops, bank
and postotlice, and the substitution
over the New York, Philadelphia and
norfolk railroad offices of the United
States flag in place of the CUSTOMARY
weather signals. The stores were omen
as usual. and no apparent business ces-
sfs tieHs- otherMise than noted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23
Baseball Allotment

By Telegraph to virginian-P ilot.)
Philadelphia, Feb. 22.-The Unver-
sity of Pennsylvania baseball schad-
ule for the coming season allots April
% and "a to the University of Virginia
at charlottesville.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23
PETERSBURG.
OBSERVANCE OF WESTINGHOUSE
RTHDAY-OTHER INTEREST,"
ING ITEMS
Especial to Virginian-Pilot.l

NSDeClHI 10 NlTplll3n- TllOt.D
Petersburg. Va. Feb. 22.-The 22d
was observed in Petersburg in a very
quiet way The day being n legal holi-
day. the banks and different govern
ment Offices were closed and the post
office only kept open until noon. The
public schools were closed and the Vir-
ginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
gave a half day holiday. Tonight the
literary society of the institute held APP
proprlatc exercises, which were quite
largely attended. The Junior Order
United American Mechanics held inter-
csting exercises at their hall tonight
and addresses were made by different
speakers.
HEAVY RAIN
This city and vicinity was visited last
night by the heaviest rain known here
for some time. The rainfall during the
day was nearly two inches.
One undivided one-sixteenth interest
in Oaks tobacco warehouse, in this
city, was sold at public auction on the
premises at noon to-day. Mrs. Bette
Venable Johnson, Of Richmond. was the
purchaser at 500.
The Virginia German Club will give
n german tomorrow night at Library
Hall. which promises to be n very bril-
liant affair. Several young ladies from
Richmond will be present and partici-
pate in the dance.
a TEMPERANCE ADDRESS.
Miss Lee Glencora Cook delivered nm
address last night to the L. w. -Guyer
"Y" at West Street NJ. e. Church
After this meeting n reception was ten
dered Miss Cook by the Jennie Cassidy
"Y" in the parlor of the Y. NJ. c. a.
Miss Cook met a large number of ladies
OF Petersburg to-day in the hall OF the
Y. NJ G.. "A. Tonight she gave an
evolutionary recital at Market Street
NJ. T.. Church.
MARRIAGES.
Miss Annie Gertrude Livesay and Mr..
Aguilla Holmes Harrison were quietly
married lest night at the parsonage OF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

RE YOU INSURED WITH WOOD
IN WARD e. ELAN. Suffolk. Va? II
not, see or write TO Them today They
.s5,fes tho best Fire. life, Health and
Accident policies All losses paid prompt
~. Z
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23
CAPE CHARLES.
A NEW ENTERPRIsE-W
TONS BIRTHDAY-PERSO

Especial to The Virglnian- Pilot.)
Cape Charles, Va, Feb. 22.-The bill
incorporating the Drmnmondton and
Onancocl Electric Light and Power
Company, which has been passed by
+the Legislature, has substantial men
backing 1t as incorporates. Among
them are j. p. L. Hopkins. president
Of the First National Bank of Oman
cock; r. l.. Hopkins and o. L. Parker,
OF the bank named: S. *. Powell,
James II. Fletcher, J. c. Justice, Spen-
Ger l.. Rodgers and others
The idea is to build and operate an
electric light and passenger line from
the dock at Onancock to the foot of
Bailey's road by way of Paisley and
about mile east OF Accomac court
house. 1t is also proposed to light the
towns named with electricity. An ice
plant will also be operated by the same
power. The scheme is an up to-date
one, and all right. Now, then. why
not have Il similar one innuguratcd and
pushed to fruition right here on the
northampton peninsula7 Such we'll
known men as l.. E. Mumford Severn
u. Travis. Rev. Thomas Dixon. Jr..
captain Thomas Parsons and w. III.
Sterling, of Cape Charles. and NIessrs.
VIM. NJ UpShur. wv. T. Travis. Captain
c. S. Morgan, Samuel Townsend. A. w.
kellam. DR.. Brockenbrough, Thomas
III. Dixon. Leonard II. Fitchett and
others lower down toward the Point.
with Hon. John S. Wise, Of New York
are abundantly able to build such y
line. or. at least. with their aid and
endorsement, it could readily be built
and operated All that Is required to
get under way is to agitate the subject.
The public want the road and will bacIe
up the enterprise.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-23
TOLD IN A PARAGRAPH.

The new New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk steamer Pennsylvania will
likely not so on her Cape Charles and
Norfolk run before the first of March.
But she will be all right when She
gets down to work. The trial test Of
her builders proves her to be a daisy
in speed. She developed with new ma
chinery speed OF 22H miles an
hour
Mr.. r j. Parker, aged about 40,
died suddenly at his home in Oman
cock Monday night. He had been an
officer of the town for several years.
and leaves Il widow.
The district convention of the w. c..
L. U. is in session here to-day i'm the
auditorium of Bethany NJ. L. Church.
soodly number is in attendance a
synopsis of the proceedings will be fur
nished the Virginian- Pilot to-morrow.
Mr.. John t. Hall, the affable sales
man for Mr.. Cyrus Williams, is quite
indisposed.
Mr.. y. e. Dennis, oyster inspector.
spent several days here this week
Mrs. y. Floyd Heck has been quite
sick for the past week Her illness still
continues.
y stated meeting of the Cape Charles
Masonic fraternity was held in their
hall last night. Among the business uD
for consideration was n petition from
county asking permission for the for
nation of new lodge at Capeville.
The clouds grew thicker and thicker
as the day wore away yesterday, and
by o'clock at night 1t almost trained
pitchforks." The downpour was &C
companied with a terrific wind storm,
lasting for several hours.
Mr.. w. G.. Smith returned from New
port News last night. and reports his
brother out of danger.
Mrs. w. P. Savage, who has been
long and critically ill, is now much
improved.
DR.. a. Watson. ST.. one of the oldest
physicians on the Shore, is lying dan
gerously i'll at his home in Onancock.
Ills son from Baltimore, DR.. y. c..
Watson, arrived last night.
Thomas Addison, nephew of Mr.. J..
c. p. Kellam, came over from Norfolk
last. nisilt- and left for his home on
Savage's Neck this morning.
The bill authorizing a bond issue OF
$4,000 for building sewers for Cape
Charles has passed the House OF Del
egates, and is now ready for the Sem
ate.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-26
DEATH PENALTY.
James Howard Found Guilty of
Numbering GOebel.

Frankfort, KY, Sept. 26.-The jury in
the case of James Howard, on trial for
alleged conspiracy in the assassination
of Governor Goebel, this omnrfng re-
turned a verdict of guilty, with the
penalty fixed at death.
The jury retired at $40 and returned
with its verdict at 9:43 The court room
was crowded with spectators almost
trembling with suppressed excitement.
Foreman Crutcher, of the jury, passed
the written verdict up to the clerk Dep
uty Clerk Elliott read the verdict, which
found the defendant guilty and fixed his
punishment at death.
Howard occupied a seat by his attor-
ney. He did not display the least agi-
tatiOn and was apparently unconcerned.
The verdict was a surprise, as the
general public were led to believe that
the jury was divided on the question of
the guilt or innocence of the defendant.
1t developed that the delay in reaching
a verdict was over the degree of punish
ment, some of the jurors favoring life
Imprisonment, while others stood out
for the death penalty and finally won
their associates over.
The verdict of the jury it is believed
was based largely upon the destruction
of Howard's alibi, upon which he de-
pended solely.
One of the jurors admitted that the
failure of Howard to bring any of the
January 80 to testify that he was not
there, was considered by the jury as an
indication that he was there. The teS-
timOny of Gaines as to seeing Howard
run out of the grounds and also of
Stubblefeld, who swore that Howard
confessed the killing few days after
the murder, We're the other principal
points upon which the jury relied.
Howard's attorney will at once apply
for new trial. basing the motion on
alleged expressions of several of the
jurors made prior to the trial, which
be charged that a certain juror made
the statement that all of the suspects
under arrest ought to be hanged, and
that he particularly specified Howard
as one upon whom the death penalty
ought to be pronounced
One of the jurors, after the Jury had
been discharged, stated to the Asso-
ciated Press that a number OF ballots
were taken, but the first ballot resulted
in a unanimous vote in favor of a YER
dict of guilty. After that the ballots
were as to the degree of punishment and
on the ballots ten men voted for the
death penalty, while two voted for life
imprisonment This was while the jur-
orS were in the jury room yesterday af-
ternoOn. The first ballot today resulted
in a verdict, the two jurors who had
voted for life Imprisonment gave in to
the majority and voted for the death
penalty.
After the verdict had been rendered.
Howard was remanded to Jail. where
he was followed by his bosom friend
John G. White, who seemed almost par
alyzed by the verdict Howard's cheeks
pany the Jailer back to his cell. The
jury, which tried the case, was divided
politically, nine Democrats, one Repub-
ican and two anti-Goebel Democrats.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-26

complished, the first of the year, 1898,
the price of materials had advanced SO
that it would cost $4,000 to build the
auditorium, as originally planned.
During the following summer, numer-
GUS efforts were made to raise the other
$4,000. d. J. Greenwald suggested a
grand midsummer fair to be held at
Garfield park This plan was never
pushed for one reason and another.
The matter now lay dormant until
about the first of the year, 1899. when r.
s Brigham. then president of the Com
mercial club, and other enterprising
members, secured the passage of an en-
abling act permitting the council to sell
the city building and submit to a vote
of the people the proposition to vote
bonds to the extent of 1000, all the
money to be used in the construction of
a new auditorium and city hall This
bill was passed late in the season, dur
ing the month of March This plan was
also first suggested in the State Journal
by Mr.. P. i. Bonebrake.
1t was put before the people in April
and the election was carried by large
majority. The city property was adver-
tised for sale and sold for the sum of
$45,100 in June. 1899
A few people in North Topeka, in an
ticipation of the fact that the audi
torium, as planned on a larger and
broader scale, would not be placed in
the city park. began a fight on the pro-
ject-
The fight began in earnest when
temporary injunction was gotten out
to prevent the construction of the hall.
This injunction was made permanent
on July 1S The ruling was made by
Judge Hazen, on the ground that the
bill enabling the council to act as it had
was class legislation, because the bill
was for cities whose population was
above 10000 and under 10000, and To-
peka was the only city in the state
which could be put in that class.
On July % a meeting of the CONNER
cial club was called by the president
and a new start made. A great deal of
enthusiasm was displayed at this meet
ing and legal committee was appoint
ed to devise a way to re-submit the
matter to vote of the people. 1t was
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-26

the events OF today would appear to JUS
tify the governor in his attitude. Pres
ident Mitchell, of the strikers union,
aided by his 1ieutenants, is making ev-
cry effort to induce the idle men to re-
frain from violence or trespaSs, as he
fully realizes the moral effect of an out
break that would necessitate the sending
Of soldiers to the Hazleton region.
Both sides claim gains today, but re-
liable reports received here indicate that
matters are at a StandStil1, with the
battle of endurance progressing steadily
Marlkle's men at Hazleton are idle today
by agreement, pending a vote on the
question of accepting or rejecting the
offer of changes in working conditions
made yesterday by the firm. The strike
leaders say they are confident all of
the Markle mines will be closed tomor-
row as they do not believe the offer of
the firm is satisfactory enough to induce
the men to remain at work
Much warmer weather is reported
from all over the coal region today. A
spell of hot weather will have bene-
fetal effect ON the present coal situation,
reducing the demand for domestic fuel.
FIRST BREAK AT TOWER CITY.
Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 26-Seventy-
five miners were on strike today at the
Tower City colliery controlled by the
Philadelphia and Reading Coal & Iron
company. There are 1000 men employed
at the colliery and this is the first break
in their ranks. A branch of the mine
workers union is being organized at
Tower City and the strike leaders pre-
dict that many of the men will go out
tomorrow,
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-26

mercial club, Otto Kuehne. C. P. Adams
and NJ. d. Henderson. assisted by James
Warner, G. II. Nettels and W. c. Steph-
enson, representing the city council
The original plan for the auditorium
called for a frame building to cost about
s25, ,O00 to be built in the city park near
the KaW river. The committee endeav-
ored to secure funds to build this hall
by subscription. At this time the sum
of $4,000 known as the coal hole fund
was lying idle. During the session of
the legislature that winter an enabling
bill was passed This bill enabled the
council to submit to a vote of the peo-
pie the question Of whether the "cOa1
hole'' fund was or was not to be used
to help swell the fund for the construc-
tfon of the auditorium
This resulted in securing the $4,000.
Beside this amount the committee had
to raise $4,000 by subscription Eleven
thousand dollars OF this amount was
raised, but by the time this was ac-
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-26
New York Uptown Gossip.

New York, Sept. 26.-The speculative at
mosphere shows some signs of clearing
Private advices to leading houses here
predict an early ending of the coal miners
strike, and reports from the field of polt-
tics are more encouraging to the national
Republican committee The return to TINS
city of Chairman Hanna appears to nave
lifted the cloud of gloom that has been
hanging over the street for the past two
weeks and the fear of Bryan,s election
has almost entirely vanished. 1t was ru-
mored last evening that prominent poli-
ticians were discussing the bility Of
giving the market a little wh1rl, and II
the proposition meets with the approval
of Chairman Hanna, steam viii be turned
on within a couple of days. 1t is as GER
tain as anything can be that such a move
ment would not at this time receive the
sanction of Mr. Hanna If everything
looks favorable during the last week Of
the campaign it Is not improbable that in
prices upsa few points. In the meantime
there will be very little effort made to
create a vigorous bull sentiment. The
market is so heavily oversold that the
bears show disposition to go slowly. un-
til some of the short interest has been
eliminated The volume of transactions
shows some increase but operations are
still largely local. The market has been
relieved of a number of weakly marg1ned
speculative accounts by the shrfnkage of
the past week, and is in a much healthier
position than it has been for some time,
so that all that is necessary now to re-
cover recent losses is little support OF
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-26
From Mr. Ritchie.

To the Editor of the State Journal.
I wish you would do me the justice
before the public to publish this state
ment: In regard to the action of the
city instructing the engineer to with
hold estimates from me until certain
employees, John Brennan and Chas. Boy
er, are paid, I wish to say that these
men are not in my employ. 1 employ
Mr.. Prather, whom now know employs
the men above named. pay Mr.. Prath-
er when the city pays me on the esti-
mates 1 have received no estimate up
on the particular work concerned. The
city has my bond that I shall do this
work in proper manner and see that
the bills incurred are paid. The with
holding of an estimate from me certain
ly does me wrong. The city will be
protected by my bond.
JOHN RTTCHIE,
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-26

discovered by this committee that this
could be done under an old statute
The election was called for Septem-
Der 9. During the hot summer months
lose their interest, while the opponents
seemed to gain renewed energy every
day. For while things looked discour-
aging. Some of those who were in favor
of the project lost all hopes of ever
winning in the election.
Two weeks before the election Presi-
dent Brigham called a meeting, to
which he sent an invitation to 2S busi-
ness men. Fourteen of the % were
present and pledged themselves to pre-
sent themselves at any meeting he
should call. Plans for an active cam
paign were laid at this time and COM
mittee was sent around to get subscrip-
tions to the amount OF $780, to be used
in the campaign This was used chiefly
to hire in advance all the available We
hicleS in the city.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-26

the proper kind Some of the western
shorts in Peoples Gas are taking profits
and there is a little investment buying at
these quotations. There is considerable
talk of a reduction in the dividend, but
insiders scoff at the idea. Tt fs certain,
however that II the Chicago public con-
tinues its warfare against this corporation
for any length Of time the outcome Will
be disastrous to the latter. There is no
gas troubles, therefore it is hardly safe
to begin to get very builish the stock.
Although it is not popular to be bull,
there are several stocks that can De
bought without much risk Among them
may be mentioned Atchison preferred, st.
Paul, Union Pacific common, Burlington,
st. Louis and Southwestern preferred,
c. f. & L and American Steel and Iron
Sugar also looks reasonably safe Tor
good rally. 1t has had decline of ten
points, and is about due for one Of its
sudden hurries. r. N. HUDSON.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-26
BACK FROM THE WEST.
Perry Heath and Dick Kerens
Return to Headquarters.

Chicago. Sept. >26.-Perry S. Health.
chairman of the Republican national
press committee and R. c. Kerens, of
the national committee, returned today
from a weeks tour of Utah. Wyoming,
Colorado and Nebraska
Senator Quarles, of Wisconsin, arrived
in Chicago today, having completed a
tour of Illinois. He will leave for Wis
consin where he will make campaign
speeches for Mckinley and Roosevelt.
Major F. A. Grant, late of the army
in the Philippines called on Vice Chair
man Payne today and consented to
make speeches in Nebraska, Indiana and
Ohio. Major Grant is resident of Salt
Lake City.
John A. Spooner will soon begin a
speech-making tour for the Republican
national committee in Nebraska, Illi-
nois, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and
Wisconsin.