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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01

Now that the telephone monopoly
question is up in Norfolk and the hour
near at hand when the citizens of this
city are either to be protected by their
public servants or by them bound hand
and foot and turned over to the jug
gernaut car of the great Bell telephone
monopoly, the enterprising little city of
Staunton. the bright gem of the great
Valley of Virginia. affords an object
lesson that Norfolk people will admire
and may we'll profit by.
We will briefly sketch the interesting
story of telephone service at Staunton
and its tributary section and present
some facts and figures that should
cause all of our citizens to think and
then act.
In 1895 the Bell people had about
thirty-hve phones at Staunton and
We're charging about $40 per phone. A
few Independent country lines had
then been built into Staunton, and. af-
ter some persuasion. n local business
man was induced to connect them up
and establish an exchange. This was
the germ that has quickly grown into
great telephone system connecting
Staunton, Lexington. Buena Vista,
Clifton Forge. Coyington, Waynesboro
and fifty-three country lines.
There are now in Staunton, connect
ed with this independent system, be-
tween 500 and 600 phones and about
1000 on the country lines. Each sub
scriber in the city pays $500 a year
for residence phone and $4,000 a year
for business phone. This charge gives
free access not only to the exchanges
in the cities and towns mentioned and
the ] 900 country phones. BUT ALSO
TO FIFTEEN OR TWENTY OTHER
EXCHANGES UP AND DOWN THE
VALLEY AS FAR AS WINCHES-
TER. The company Is putting in new
phones at a rapid rate, is giving good
service. is paying fair salaries, is MAX
terest on invested capital. AND is
MAKING NO COMPLAINT ABOUT
THE INCREASED COST OF OPER-
ATINC AN INCREASED NUMBER
OF PHONES. In short, the indepen-
dent company is steadily going ahead
In q business-lilte way and not at
tempting to hold up the people who re-
ly on it for service.
THE BELLS USUAL TACTICS.
Shortly after the new company got
under way. the Bell people lowered
their rate to $1,000. and something over
a year ago made further cut to $780,
at which rate they are still giving ser
vice to an extremely small number of
people. The Pilot is in
formed, however that the Bell Com
pany is not making enough at Staun-
ton to pay its day and night operator.
Deficits like this have to be met. how
ever and so, 1t seems reasonable to
believe. some other community is being
Eouged by the Bell octopus to even up
things at Staunton and elsewhere.
where similar conditions prevail. and
the Bell is endeavorins by any and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS.
Observation-Disclosures
THE NEW HOTEL.


The benefit that suburban property
derives from a first-class double-track
electric railroad has never been more
rapidly demonstrated than Is shown
by the Norfolk and Atlantic Terminal
Line traversing Lambert'S Point via
Norfolk on the Roads.
This road has only been in opera
ton a little over six weeks. and there
Is get-up and go-ahead spirit along
the entire route. Large villa sites
nothing less than 70 feet apd l75 feet
are being purchased by the very best
people of this section for the erection
of permanent residences. Daily Nor
folk on the Roads is visited by heads
of families. accompanied by ladies. to
make selections of villa sites.
Mr.. c. r. Parlett contractor and
builder. has been awarded the contract
for the erection of the Piney Beach
Hotel, which is to be $50 feet in length,
four stories high, and first class in
every style and detail. The sand hills
are being removed. and the entire
fresh-water pond at the end of the pro-
perty is to be filled in at once. Caterer
Johnston has fitted up the great pier
for hot oyster roasts. serving them at
all hours of the day. and the many
visitors to this popular resort indulge
in this delightful luxury between the
acts OF pulling the big fish out of the
Elizabeth river.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
COMPLIMENT TO MR.. ST. JOHN.
HOW HIS FRIENDS REGARD AN
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM LON
DON.
Baltimore Sun. soth.)

The London dispatch published in
the Sun yesterday. which stated that
Vice-President st. John. of the Sea-
board Air Line. might be elected gem
eral manager of the Grand Trunk Rail
road of Canada. created mucA-interest
In Baltimore financial and railroad cir
Giles yesterday. The fact that an Eng
fish corporation of such conservatism
as the Grand Trunk was discussing the
able vice president of the Seaboard for
position of this sort was taken hv
Mr.. st. Johns many Baltimore friends
as nice compliment.
The Grand Trunk has over 4, 600 miles
In It's system, and is an important com
petitor of the American trunk lines
from Chicago to the Atlantic seaboard.
1t gridirons Ontario with it's tracks and
reaches number of important points
in Quebec. The coast terminus OF the
system is at Portland. Maine.
Friends of Mr.. st. John in Baltimore
do not believe that he would entertain
an offer to go with the Grand Trunk.
as they feel that he has made the de-
velopment of the Greater Scaboard sys-
tenn his life's work and Is Il valuable
ally in this respect of the president
Mr.. John SHELTON Williams.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
Cornerstone Laying.

The cornerstone of the Central Bap-
fist Church, to be erected in Client
will be laid this afternoon, The cere-
mony. which will be conducted by
Elizabeth Lodge No. S4 a., +. & ~.
Masons. will begin at 2:30 p. m.
The program for the exercises is as
follows: Doxology; invocation, Rev. j
J. Hall D. D.; Masonic ceremonies;
solo. Mrs. l.. p. Roberts: address. Rev.
II. w. Battle u. D.. OF First Baptist
Church, Petersburg: hymn. II Love
Thy Kingdom, Lord closing eXer-
cises: benediction by Rev. Il. T.. Dud-
ley. pastor of the church. The music
will be furnished by the Central Bap-
list Church choir.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
Tug Moran LibeIed.

United States Deputy Marshal Cald-
we'll Monday in New York seized the
ting Michael Moran on a libel filed by
the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Com
pany. the amount of damages claimed
being S70.725. During the month of
September the Moran was engaged to
tow dredge and mud scow. belong
ing to the company named. from Will
minston, Delaware. TO tie Eou:h of
the Potomac river.
When off Cape Henry the little fleet
was struck by n storm. the tow-line
snapped and the dredgc and scow went
adrft. The tug at once set about the
task of saving the lives of the five sail
ors aboard the drcdge. and succeeded.
She then steamed to Norfolk and re-
ported the facts The last seen of the
dredge was off kitty Hawk. North Car
DINA, drifting south. Doubtless she
was swallowed up by the waves. as
much wreckage from. her was subse-
quently picked up along the shore. The
mud scow was also lost.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
MR.. eoLDsmITH's FUNERAL.


SERVICES TO BE HELD AT THE
RESIDENCE. 269 FENCHURCH
Mr.. Felix l.. Goldsmith died on Tues
day night at 1850 o'clock at his home.
No. 269 Fenchurch street, aged IS years.
The deceased was well-known and
highly-esteemed citizen.
MIR. Goldsmith was born in Philadel-
phia. He was educated and grew to
manhood there. He came here about
fifteen years ago and formed the firm
of Goldsmith Bros. Subsequently he
returned to Philadelphia and stayed
there about six years.
MIR. Goldsmith was we'll educated.
After finishing the common and high
school courses in Philadelphia, he took
medical course of study with the
intention of being physician
He was an excellent business man
and was quite successful in his enter
prises. During several years recently
he has been connected with the Cannon
Ball Clothing store.
Mr.. Goldsmith had been i'll ill-health
Tor two years. Much of the time he
was very sick and a great sufferer.
He was Il member of the congrega-
ton of Bethel Synagogue. of the Uni
formed Rank of the knights of Ply
thias. of the Junior Order of American
Mechanics and of the Black Hawk
Tribe OF Red Men.
Mr.. Goldsmith was married to Miss
bertha Umstadter. the sister of Mr.. NJ.
Umstadter. by whom he had four chill
dren. one boy and three girls.
The funeral will take place at the
late residence. No. 269 Fenchurch street.
to-day at 3 p. m. and will be conduct cd
by Rev. II. Benmoschc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
Pie Driving for Foundation.

Pile-driving was begun at the de-
molished corner of the new theatre
building on CRANKY street yesterday
morning. There will be about thirty
40-foot piles driven ut the southeas<
corner of the building. The foundati IN
will be relaid and the super structure
rebuilt
The building had been nearly com
pleted three weeks ago. when it was
discovered that the south wall was sc
badly cracked that 1t and part of the
east wall would have to be demolish-
ed.
This was necessary because of the
setting of the southeast corner. The
theatre will be delayed seyeralWeeks
by the alterations that have been be-
gun
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
oomMlrreE ON STREETS.
BUTTE AND HIGH STREETS TO BE
IMPROVED-OTHE OPENED.

BUTTE AND HIGH STREETS TO BE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OPENED.
AT meeting of the Street Committee
yesterday afternoon all three members
were present. as follows: Messrs. Tun-
stall Pannill and Ridgewell.
Fetitions to improve Butte street
from CRANKY to Cumberland, and High
street were referred to the Street
sewer and Drain Board for an estimate
OF cost and q report.
Inc opening of street from Landing
" Moseley was recommended at the
prices and the terms already agreed
Upon Which will cost the city 81. $40
Inc property holders adjoining are 10
ne exempt from assessment.
Two or the committee approved of
'n rs, action and one disapproved.
me recommendation will go IN Tho
FINANCE Committee. to which :, .ns
mittee. the street Com
~ petition to construct so,,,or
N.n ahOy street, north of Queen str.ot '
of s,, mSpfoyed' the cost to be paid ont
iumus already Appropriate for sewers
or1 'p pc TO cancel the lease for tho
t,,N -, OuImore street was referred ~
ivy attorney for examination and
report. The petition is from Juiio n
ward and Priscilla Ward. who have
property adjoining which are are una
Die 10 sell because of that lease. This
VIII be acted on after the recent of
the opinion of the City Attorney.
Adjourned
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
SHOT FIVE TIMES.
Young Adams Lay in Wait for
Stokes.
Harry v. Stokes Barely Escaped with His
LILO After Whipping Charles Adams for
Annoying His Mother and Calling on
His Sister Trial To- day.

MT. Harry v. Stokes ESCAPED being
shot yesterday morning. He is a clerk
ior Taylor & Loyal, grocers, ON Gran
by street, and was going to the store
when he was stopped on City Hail ave.
nue. by Charles Adams. who wa. CON
ceaied in the doorway OF the CITY Mar.
Nee oulidlng and awaiting the appear.
ance OF Stokes.
Is years old, and lives in Jamison ave
nue., Brambleton ward He has haen
paying marked attention to young
stokes sister. girl about IL years Of
age, very pretty and attractive.
Mr.. Harry ". Stokes is about % vears
OLD. :, He is the son of Mr.. ana Mrs. G.
w. stokes, who reside in Huntersville
stokes mas been employed with Tay-
LOT " Loyal Tor several years, and has
an admirable character. He saws that
Adams became insolent to his mother
ana mat he was denied the privilege of
visiting the house. Being unable to
can on MISS Stokes, her brother states
. .,ial ADAMS continually hung around
the house and threatened to beat anv
other young man who might call.
On Tuesday night Mrs. Stokes sent
lor her son., and when the latter
reached the house. between z and 8
ocIock, he found Adams and n friend
near by. He ordered him away and a
dispute arose, which resulted in Adams
receiving a beating.
yesterday Adams stationed himself
IN the main entrance 20 the Armory
DulIding, on City Hall avenue, know
ing that Stokes would pass that MONT
on MS way to work. When Stokes
came near Adams ran into the street.
ana, without warning, fired at him
Stokes turned the corner of Brewer
street. but before he could enter the
market building Adams had fired two
more shots at him. The last two shots
were fired after Stokes had entered the
market.
None of the five bullets came close
to Stokes.
But they threw the market women
into panic, and one OF them struck
near Il bystander.
Adams went to the station house and
gave himself up. Another pistol was
round near the scene of the shooting
but Adams claims that he only had the
one pistol, which he carried with him
to police headquarters.
The case came up in the Police Court
yesterday, and, on motion of the pris-
oner. who had no counsel was contin-
ucd until to-day. Adams went to Jail.
AT the hearing to-day Stokes will be
represented by City Attorney Walter
II. Taylor. The prisoner refused to
make any statement other than he met
Stokes on the street and shot him, hav-
ing had cause for his action. Hesaid
he didn't know anything about his at
tcntions to Miss Stokes having been
the cause of the affair. Adams, who
is plasterer. has been In the employ
of J. NJ. Bunting. He is the son OF c.
w. Adams.
Mr.. John G. Tilton. who has been
employed since to defend Adams. says
that when the facts are fully investi-
gated he is firmly OF the belief that
the boys act will be found to DO justi-
fable.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
Strong Attractions Booked for the
Academy Of Music Next Week.

The Academy will hold full sway next
week. having attractions every night,
with possibly three matinees. The
Academy management offers the fol-
lowing bill of fare: On Monday even
ing MIR. Howard Gould will be seen in
an elaborate production OF rupert OF
Fentzau;" Tuesday will bring Mr.. Tim
Murphy. supported by one OF the
strongest companies on the road. in Sol
Smith Russelrs great play "A Bachel-
or's Romance" Wednesday. matinee
and night, Louis James and Katharine
Kidder and a company of fifty will
present magnificent production of
"a Mid Summer Nights Dream
Murray & Mack. in new skit entitled
shooting the Chutes" will he the at
traction for Thursday. and Hoyts "A
Milk White Flag" will fill ont the bal
ance OF the week. giving three perform
ance. These are all strong com ~anies
and probably will draw large audi
enCeS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
WATER PIPES STOPPED.

MIR. KNUDSON. ELECTRICAL. EN-
G1NEER. TO EXAMINE THEM.
Mr.. a. a. Knudson, of New York,
electrical engineer. arrived here yes
terday to begin work on the water
mains and distribution pipes.
The entire water system seems to be
affected by electrolysis. Many of tn,
smaller pipes are filled with n deposit
supposed to be due to the influence OF
the electric currents so frequently UNI
der the surface now
Mr.. Knudson will make n thorough
examination of the mains and pipes
and report the result OF his investiga-
ton, suggesting n remedy, to the
Board of Water Commissioners.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01

| every means to stife local competition.
At several sessions of the State Legis-
lature. 1t is stated. the Bell Company
| has cndeavored to secure legislation
that would kill off the Staunton com
pany and establish a monopoly there
| The people there fear that If 1t should
ever succeed II would at once lump up
| prices. as 1t has elsewhere, where 1t
has frozen out. bought up or otherwise
stifled local companies. At the last
session of the Legislature the Bell in
tereSts came near securing the pas
sage of bill that would ruin every in
dependent telephone exchange in Vir-
| glnia.
INDEPENDENT LONG DISTANCE
COMPANY.
A numbr OF the business men OF this
State have united together and formed
what is known as the Long Distance
Telephone Company of Virginia. This
company is now erecting lines between
Staunton and Harrisonburg and
Staunton and Charlottesvilie (from
which point it has u line to Richmond)
and between Staunton and Roanoke
Roanoke and Lynchburg, Lynchburs
and Petersburg, Petersburg and Rich
| mond, Richmond and Newport News
and Hampton, and it hopes later to en-
ter Norfolk
These lines named are all under con-
struction, except the one between Pc
tersburg and Lynchburg, for which the
contract will be let soon. The new long
distance company proposes to make it's
toll rate only u cent II mile, while the
Bell people charges, according to the
rate table. appear to approximate
cent n mile. If the people of the State
Will stand by the independent COM
pany, there seems little reason to doubt
that 1T can not only hold its ground,
but extend its service and enlarge It's
usefulness over n large additional area
and give the people of the sections
served good service at very reason
able rate, but should the people ana
cities do anything to cripple the indie
pendent company. it would probably
be only a question of time when the
Bell people Will not only be charging
$50. as in Norfolk. but anywhere from
500 to $500, as they are in other places.
The Long Distance Telephone Com
pany of Virginia is putting up ten met
allie circuit. copper wire, chestnut
poles. galvanized braces. all heart
crosse arms and locust pins; in fact. q
plant equal, If not superior to. the
Bell line.
COST OF STAUNTON PLANT.
The Mutual Telephone Company
plant at Staunton, which we have de-
scribed above. with its sos city phones
wires covering radius of one hundred
miles. cost about S35.O00. The system
in use is the common return system.
Several leading citizens of Staunton
and Augusta county have Informed the
Vlrginian- Pilot that the Mutual Com
pany service is eminentIy satisfactory.
Its exchange employs seven day and
five night operators. and the exchange
is kept open all night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
A MODEL VIRGINIA TELEPHONE SYSTEM
A Series of Exchanges Radiatng From Staunton
Through the Shenandoah Valley

henomenay Low Rates for Excellent Service That Con
meets Staunton Lexington, Buena Vista, Clifton Forge
Covngton and Waynesboro and Also Fifty three Coun-
try Lines-Country Patrons Have Phones for $500 Pei
Annum-City Patrons Pay SIS for Residence and SIC
for Business Phones-Long Distance Telephone Com
pany Reaching Out Toward Norfolk-lt May Give the
Bell Octopus Hot Fght-The Independent Company al
Stanton Successfully Fighting the Bell Monopoly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
Carrier Pigeons Coming.

A Mr.. Burns. of Columbus. o.. a we'll
known pigeon fancier will, in the near
future. ship n number of carrier pig
cons to Mr. w. j.. Hazelwood, passen-
ger agent of the Norfolk and Western
to be liberated at this point by Mr.
Lakewood AS yet no Columbus pig
cons have been liberated in Virginia
east OF Burkvllle. MIR. Burns wishes 10
establish n record for carrier flight be-
tween Norfolk and Columbus.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
LOST,

oST-IN GENTLEMEN's CABIN.
Ia City of Portsmouth. Tuesday. 6 p
NJ. child's blue blouse suit. from Burk
d Co Finder leave same at Virginian-
Pilot office. Portsmouth. 1t
r OST OR STRAYED-A RED BUZZ
~ falo Cow Finder please notify No.
Clay street corner Butte street extend
ed. Reward offered. oc3O-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
To CURE A coLp1N oSEpAy.

Take Laxatime Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money il
it fails to cure. T. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. Csc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
High grade underwear and hosiery
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
500 Main Street
Notice to Shlppers.

Freight service over the Ocean View
Railway is resumed. Early freight
leaves Norfolk at n. m. daily, eX-
cept Sunday. Afternoon freight will
have no regular schedule time for
leaving. Deliver freight at Henry and
Wide streets depot. no1-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
Exos ExnmIned Fren,

DR.. A. Week manager OF the optlca
department OF the Gale Jewclry Com.
pany. will examine your eyes free. De.
fective vision and complicated cases
specially Invited TO call. ie2e-tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01

Norfolk Street Railway extensio,
through Riverview. just North of Cit,
Park, completed. Cars will be oper
ated over extension by p. m. TO-DAY
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
Newest

Newest Discovery extracts teeth
painlessly. n. Y Dental Rooms only.
No. 1924. corner Main and Talbot SITS
N. Z. of monument established nearly
20 years. Ennes. Dentist New phone
1.6S1.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01

M ANTED = YOUNG MAN, MAR
" ried, desires position as boolSkeeper
January LIST, 1901; have had 10 wears ex-
pcrcnce in the banking business; good
references; good bookkceper and account
sary. Address HE'D, care Virginian- Pilot.
Norfolk. Va. oc2S-lw-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01

You will find satisfactory garments
when you have them tailored by
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
1913 Main Street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01

All transient advertisements In
serted in those columns must BIO paid
for In advance.
Rate, one cent por word each In
sertion. minimum, go conts.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01

I'd OSITION AS BOOKKEEPER OR
Il clerical work. by young man. Best
references as to responsibility and COM
potency. Address BOOKKEEPER. this
office. Oc27-1Wt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01

Fine colorings. select designs. perfect
workmanship in the garments tailored
by
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
1888 Main Street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01

w ANT TO BUILD YOU A LAUNCH,
w equipped with n gas engine. that
will always run. engine kept in running
order one year free Of charge Call or
wharf, Atlantic City. Norfolk. Va.
nc2S-1M-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01

Nv ANTED-AT ONCE. FIFTY GIRLS
w between the ages II and 20. in the
Virginia Hosiery Mills at Lambcrt's
Point; paid while learning; house rent
l1,OO and 5000. sc5-tf.
NV ANTED-SEWING MACHINES TO
w repair; any make. New machines
f2O and up. j. w. BEASLEY. 1919
Church street. city. fe2o-f
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
FOR SALE.

LlOuR PER CENT. INTEREST
IL House and lot in Client. second door
TO Moran avenue new car linc). on
Thirteenth street. House has slate roof
dome, front and back porches: rooms
stained glass windows; oak cabinet
inantcls latest shaking and dumping
CRATES. with fancy front. and Latrobe;
Tiled hearth and chimney breast; house
papered all over; picture and base mould
cash SIS 90 monthly. oniy per CENT Cent
lntcrcst-a bargain. Call both phones j
Is. CRAWFORD. Furniture Store Ports
mouth. Va. oc7-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-01
FOR RENT.


E,OR RENT.-NICE LARGE ROOM
II with good board for two people. 50
HOLT ST. oc3l st.