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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-15
MR.. HARDING TEsTIFIEs.

Judge Ralph Wheeler and jury in
the superior court were still occupied
yesterday with the trial of the suit OF
Margaret N. Harding against her broth
er, Michael P. Harding of Branford.
Mr., Harding continued his direct ex-
animation under questions by State At
torney Williams yesterday morning,
and to offset the claim of his sister for
services Of $4,000 produced the books
used by him in his business which
showed that he had furnished house
hold necessaries for a long period of
time, and that some of the items for
the same We're in the PLAINTIFFS hand
writing. The trial of the case will con-
sumo the balance of the week, if not
longer.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-15

Thomas Heinemann Of Wallingford
in September, 1899, hired a horse and
carriage from Thomas Pagnam. which
was returned to Mr.. Pagnam in a
badly dilapidated condition. Mr. Pag-
name brought suit to recover for the
cost of repairs in the court of common
pleas, and the case went to trial be-
fore Judge Studley yesterday. Law
yer O. f. d. Fowler of Wallingford ap-
peared for the plaintiff and M. T..
Downes of the same town for the defen-
dant. Decision was reserved.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-15

TREAT CONSERVATION REMOVED
Judge Mcmahon of Derby yesterday
gave to the probate court his decision
in regard to the application of George
M. Treat to have his CONSERVATION re-
moved. The conservator is Frank N.
Treat, brother of the applicant
There have been several hearings in
regard to the case and last Saturday
the last hearing was held. Judge Nc
Mahon, after hearing all the evidence,
gave his decree in favor of having the
conservator removed. Therefore George
M. Treat will get back his property and
manage it himself. ..er
Judge Cleaveland would not hear the
case as he regarded himself as disqual-
flied. Therefore Judge Mcmahon of
Derby was called in. The estate of
George M. Treat is said to be worth
$50, 000 Attorney p. w. Chase appear
ed for the applicant and Attorney
Charles T.. Hamilton was counsel for
the conservator.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-15
WINDOW GLASS IN HIS HAND.
Kaplan Had Carried 1t Beneath the
Skin for Eight Months

hdpian NAG Carrleu IL beneatH Inc
| SKIN Tor Eight Months.
DR.. X. y. Downs met with queer
experience DAY or TWO ago. he
wanted some malches Iof use IN ms Oh
nee ana seeing kapian, the ola match
peddler, VINO mas peen seli1ng matches
ABOUT the city Tor years, cailed MIN H.
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the doctor noticed ne had sore hand,
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The decease this Week. III view L orh
city, OF EDWARD II. Ben, banker anu
Martin a. van Bufen government o.
fetal, reminds OF an interesting page III
the history OF The Norwalhs Oh seven
ty years ago. Mr.. Bells parents came
to Norwalk to Visit thelr son lssaac anu
daughter MARY, VINO, Win riie iate NV,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-15
ORDER OF WISE MEN SUED

A suit was brought yesterday by
Christian Rappburn against the Con-
clave, No. 70, I. o. Seven Wise Men, to
collect $3.50 which he claims is due
him from the treasury The papers
We're drawn by Attorney ]. B. futile,
and an attachment on the conclave
property was served by Constable Fred
erck Siebert.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-15
FORECTOSED ON FRANK

Stoddard, Kimberly 6, Co. yesterday
forecosed on Harris Frank and others
for a debt of $1,000, taking property on
Down street,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-03-15

ROWES PROPERTY ATTACHED.
Ernest c.. Rowe of Mt. Vernon has
attached property on Clinton avenue
owned by William A. Rowe for $500.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
DEMOCRATS MEET.

A Bryan, Stevenson and Maynard
Club Organized.
The Democrats OF this city met last
night and organized Bryan. Steven
son and Maynard Club.
DR.. Il. S. Hope was made temporary
chairman and stated the object of the
meeting in few we'll CHOSEN remarks.
The selection of a secretary was the
next business. Mr.. John H. Herne was
selected. After some remarks by those
present the meeting went into the Sc
lection of permanent chairman.
Captain John w. Wood was unani-
mously elected.
Mr.. r. d. Guy was placed in nomi-
nation for permanent secretary, and
was unanimously elected.
Mr.. Harry a. Brinkley was elected
treasurer.
The question of going into a perma-
nent organization at once was dis
cussed for some time. Several motions
and amendments were offered, but it
was finally settled to go into perma-
nent organization. and those present to
enroll their names. The above named
officers were selected.
On motion, a vice-president for each
ward was selected, as follows:
First Ward-T. j. Wool.
Second Ward-Dr. r. S. Hope.
Third Ward-Joseph II. Saunders.
Fourth Ward-John w. Tatem, Jr.
Fifth Ward-M. j. Nash.
On MOTION, n committee OIL i've was
appointed on rules and five to select q
suitable place to meet.
The club then selected the name of
Bryan. Stevenson and Maynard.
On motion. each member of the club,
whose name was enrolled. was ap-
pointed "a committee of one to solicit
members.
The club starts out with considerable
enthusiasm, and it is expected that
much good will be done toward the
election of the candidates.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

THE VALLEY GROCERY COMPANY
Mr.. r. f. Brooks. of this city. Is in
Charlestown. w. Va. arranging for the
establishment at that place of large
Wholesale grocery concern, of which he
will he the manager According to the
Winchester News-Item. the company
will be in operation about September
18th and will do n general merchan-
disc business. Mr.. Brooks is in Char
lestown for the purpose of leasing n
building which will be occupied by the
company until 1t can erect one of its
own near the tracks of the Baltimore
and Ohio railway. The News-Item
says:
mir. Brooks will assume general
management of the Valley Grocery
Company at Charlcstown. He comes
among the people of this section highly
recommended as n man of integrity and
exceptional business reputation. having
been engaged In the wholesale fancy
grocery business for eleven years at
Portsmouth, Va. which is his native
city. Mr. Brooks being Virginan by
birth is not a stranger among the Vir-
ginia people,"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
A MUTILATED BODY.
Isaac Van Deventer Found Dead
in Trant's Lumber Yard.
Head and Right Arm Had Boon Severed
From tho Trunk Inques. Held by Coro-
ner's Jury But Little Light Thrown on
tho Mystery.
tho Mystery.

The mutilated body of Isaac Van
Deventer, a carpenter. 81 years Of age.
who lived with his brother-in-la
VIM. Parker, at No. S07 Green street,
was found by colored boatman in
Trant's lumber yard at $3.50 o'clock
yesterday morning. The body lay on
the railroad track with the head and
right arm severed from the trunk.
The fact was reported at police head
quarters. and Coroner Holiday was
summoned to view the body, after
which 1t was removed to Thomas
Scott, Sons & Co.'S undertaking estab-
lishment.
Van Deventer was seen in Crawford
street Wednesday night in an intoxi-
Gated condition, and it is supposed
that he wandered down to the lumber
yard and fell asleep there. All that
was found upon his person was a
broken bottle, marked witch hazel"
and a silver 10 cent piece.
a partial inquest was held yesterday
at 1 o'clock, the jury empanelled being
Messrs. G. III. Coles. w. j. Richardson,
Emmett Whitehead. w. II. Dashiell,
w. a. Cross and r. d. Cleaves. Three
witnesses were examined without any
important facts being brought out in
relation to the tragedy. Mr.. Green. Il
locomotive engineer for the Seaboard
Air Line, testified that he placed a
train in the siding at Traufs lumber
yard at O'Clock yesterday morning.
but knew nothing OF a man having
been run over until told of 1t at Z
o'clock. Alexander Amos. II colored
brake man. was on the forward car
and had n lantern, but did not know
that a man had been run over. He
felt no fear and could see nothing on
the track. Mr.. II. Schweichert. gen.
eral yard master, was also Il witness,
but knew nothing of the circum-
stances.
At this point the examination was
adjourned until 9 O'Clock to-day, and
Coroner Holiday said that in view of
the fact that Van Dcventer is report
ed to have had n roll of money in his
possession Wednesday night an autop-
sy would be performed to discover
whether any evidences of foul play
could be found upon the body.
A relative of the dead man made
the statement yesterday that Van De-
venter got So from his brother-in-la law.
VIM. Parker. Wednesday night. and
that it was not likely that he had any
considerable sum of money with him
at the time of the tragedy.
The dead man was a brother OF the
Rev. Robert Van Deventer. Baptist
minister formerly of Berkeley, but now
| of Hawllinsvilie, Ga. He leaves a
mother. Mrs. Harriet Van Deventer. of
| Berkeley. and two sisters, Mrs. Mat
tie S. Wrenn, of Berkeley, and Mrs.
VIM. Parker, of Green street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
SENT TO THE GRAND JURY.
The United States Court Will Investi
gate Theft of Lead From


lie OUltcu court w III 1nNcSll-
gate Theft of Lead From
Navy Yard.
Peter Showard. the white man who
was arrested Wednesday night in con-
nection with the disappearance from
the navy yard of n ton of pig lead. was
arraigned in Police Court yesterday
morning, and after hearing Il number
of witnesses the case was sent on to
the United States Court. Showard was
turned over to Deputy United States
Marshall West, who took him before
Commissioner Bowden.
The examination resulted in Show
ard being held for the Federal grand
jury. and released in $500 for his APP
pearance at the November term of
court. John w. Goodman became his
bondsman.
In the course of the examination Po-
lice Officer j. NJ. Broughton, who tes-
titled to finding the lead at Stewards
boat house after he had obtained en-
trance with n search warrant and to
placing Showard under arrest and seiz-
ing the lead.
Mr.. r. y. Meads said that he had
charge of all weights at the yard. and
recognized the lead as coming from off
the u. S. S. Hawk. He last saw the
lead at house is on August 18TH
John F.. Schroeder said that he was
a substitute officer, and went with the
other officers TO Stewards boat-house
and got the lead and carried 1t to the
station house.
Showard said that he would suffer
the consequence before he would give
the other away.
Police officer Anderton testified that
Showard had told him that man had
hired his boat during his absence.
Peter Kicks, a negro sailor. has been
arrested. charged with being connect
ed with the robbery. Two enlisted
men on Mohawk and one on the Mer-
cedes will also he arrested. The whole
thing will be sifted to the bottom.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
WENT TO JAIL IN DEFAULT OF
BOND

Charles Hughes. colored. alias
Happy Charley" was tried in Justice
Hawkes. court yesterday on Il charge
of housebrealdng. The prisoner was
held as an accomplice OF Gus Williams.
who has been held for the County
Court for robbing house in Hunters
VILE recently. The evidence against
Hughes was not sufficient to convict of
the charge. but he was sent to Jail for
year in default of a bond of $500 to
be of good behavior for n wear.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
COUNTY TRANsFERs.

A. j. Phillips ct uX. to Livingston
Land, one-fifth interest in two tracts
OF land known as Livington tracts y
and II, about 100 acres in all: Si,GSS.l0
George D. Lawrence to Mrs. a. Is
Their Wool. one-fifth interest in block
No. 3. plat Portsmouth Suburban In
vestment Company property. one
fourth interest in western half block
5. and block il; S153.59 and assump-
ton of certain deeds of trl- 4.
Henry r.. Turner to Tho as r. More
cock, lot No. 6. block T. .fentis Place;
$125.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
LIST OF PRIZES FOR LABOR DAY

The following prizes will be given to
the winners in the bicycle race on
Labor Day: First prize, gold medal;
second prize. 100 cigars; third prize.
bicycle sweater; fourth prize. gold cuff
buttons: fifth prize. razor; sixth prize,
bicycle lamp; seventh prize. so cigars:
eighth prize. pair bicycle shoes: ninth
prize, clock; tenth prize. bicycle saddle.
Time prize gold medal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
PORTSMOUTH TO BE REPRE-
cENV,IcD

Probably six or eight members of the
Portsmouth Gun Club Will attend the
first annual tournament OF the Virginia
Trap Shooting Association, at Blandon
Park. Richmond. September Sd and 4th.
The club will be represented by team
which is expected to give n good ac-
count of itself but the selection of the
team will be left until the men reach
the grounds. Members of the club
will leave for Richmond on Sunday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

ARRESTED ON FIVE WARRANTS.
Edith Scott, colored, has been ar
rested on five warrants-for stealing,
dsorderly conduct, threatening to cut
n mans throat and two other charges.
She was tried yesterday by Justice
Peed on the warrant for stealing and
was given thirty days. The other
four warrants will be heard to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
NAVAL ORDERS,

The following naval orders have been
issued:
Lieutenant Commander #. B. How
ard and Lieutenants L. Moale, Jr., and
j. w. Omar are ordered to the Naval
Academy. -
Lieutenants j. f. Craven. w. ".
Pratt. II. c. Kuenzli and +. Boughter
and Ensign r. H. Johnston are de-
tached from the Solace and ordered TO
the Naval Academy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
LAID TO REST.

The funeral of the late VIM. Pal
mer Russell was held at o'clock yes
terday afternoon from the residence of
his son-in-law, John ]. Mulcurran. at
No. 303 Henry street. The services
were held by the Rev. Edgar Carpen-
ter. assistant minister OF Trinity Epis-
copal Church. and the interment was
in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
DEATH OF MRS. ANNIE "
LASSITER.

Mrs. Annie v. Lassiter wife OF Mr..
James Lassiter, of Western Branch,
died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at
the home of Mr.. Gilmore Simonson, No.
704 County street. Mrs. Lassiter was
well known in this community and
generally beloved. The funeral will
take place from Central NJ. r. Church
at O'Clock this afternoon
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
Important Notice.

We will sell. until September 1st, the
best lots in Park View at a big reduce
ton for cash. Call early, as only a few
are left. One house and lot for sale in
Cottage Place, on High street, 500
cash, balance SIS per month The Sea-
board Real Estate Company rooms,
aol, 2os, 2o4 High street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
DEATH OF MRS. LAssITER.

Mrs. Annie W Lassiter, wife of James
Lassiter. of Western Branch. died yes
terday at the residence of Mr. Fillmore
Lassiter. No. 7O4 County street. The
funeral will take place this afternoon
at 3 o'clock from Central NJ. L. Church
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
DIEIs.


LASSITER-At tho residence of Mr.
fillmore Simonson, 70i County street
Portsmouth. Va. August 30, 1900, at 10
A. NJ ANNIE ". beloved wife of Jas
Lassitcr, Esq, of Western Branch. Nor
folk county.
Funeral services at Central NJ. e.
Church THIS (Friday) AFTERNOON at
O'Clock. Friends and acquaintance
are invited to attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

DOR RENT. = STORE BUILDING
~ 2ox3O feet. on line of Norfolk and
Carolina and Southern railways, at Mack
les station, Norfolk county. Good
stand; postoffice In building. Freight
can be delivered from train at door
Address MRS. S. Il. MACKIE, Mackie's,
Va. au3l-4t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

w ANTED.-POsITIoN BY ExPE-
w rienced male stenographer Good
references. Address p. o. DRAWER 8,
PetersburS Va. au31-1ws
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, AND ADVERTISEMENTS.

Oh SHARES BANK OF PORTS
~ mouth stock for sale b., care
Virginian-Pilot, Portsmouth. Va. au3i-st
w ANTED.-BOARD FOR GENTLE
w man and wife In Cottage Place or
Park View, near street car line Refer
ences IL desired. Address, w. NJ, this
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

dor RENT-A MODERN BRICK
II dwelling. 1903 Dinwiddie street, Z
Apply to JOHN l.. WATSON, 800 High
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

ID ENJOYED TO OUR OLD STAND,
III 10 High street. Benefits new build
HIS grrv e Work Pr ont c,St % RTGes
SON PRINTING co. aul7-lm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

EoR PENTHOUSE ON COUNTY
II street; five rooms, city water; $500
per month. Apply to e. w. OWENS,
| Chestnut street. au30-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

E,OR RENT-THREE UNPUBLISHED
Il rooms, with privilege of bath room !;
suitable for light housekeeping; within
10 minutes of the Norfolk Ferry Address
-" this office au29-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

ElOR RENT.-RESIDENCE 300 DIN
- widdie street. All modern conve-
niences; possession given at once. Apply
at Store on opposite corner. auS1-3t
IL die street; Z rooms: city water; Sl5
per month. Apply 913 COURT ST. 81 at
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

NOR SALE-A HORSE, SURREY AND
~ harness cheap. Apply to J. T.. SMITH
at Portsmouth Knitting Mills. au29-3t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
The Annual Memorial Ceremonies to Be OF an
Imposing Character This Year and Many
ORGANIZATIONS Will DoEHonor to the
Memory of the Veterans.

All arrangements for the celebration on
May 10Th of the lakewood Memorial AS
ISOLATION and the Junior Auxiliary nave
been perfected and the ceremonies on that
occasion will be as imposing as ever. Inc
ladies have been indefatigable in their Ell
forts and have left nothing undone which
can in any way add TO the beauty ana
irrpressfyeness of the occasion.
Rev A H Kippan VIII offer the opening
prsyer and Rev r. a. Bennett will pro-
nounce the benediction.
Acknowledgement Montague, The sitted
and eloquent speaker. will be the eorator
of the day. Mr. John r Hughes. who mas
so faithfully served the Association in past
years. will again be chief marshal. with
Mr.. w. A. Sherwin as chief aid. Mr. ID.
Christian VIII form the line Of carriages.
The PROCESSION will start promptly at b
o'clock from ST Johns church. Mr. James
c. Harwood will act as master oil cere-
monies and Captain Frank w Cunning
nam has secured a chorus of eighty voices
for. the occasion. The chorus will be ac-
companietl by Voesier's Band, which IS
furnished by Lee and Pickett Camps.
All the military companies OF the CITY,
rhe confederate Memorial Associations,
Lee and Pickett Camps and Their au&ili-
aries. veterans from the Soldiers Home
Sons of Veterans and the Governor ana
his staff will be present. Inc pnonc III
general are invited not only to go Dull 10
near i'm hand some token of flowers or
evergreen to lay at the foot of the monu-
ment erected in the Inemory of the GAL
Ian. 5000 soldiers from the southern
States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
TILE ORGANIZATION.

The lakewood Memorial Association was
formed April 10, 1866 with only handful
of members at that time. 1t has grown
until now it has membership OF some
thing like 200 and has the care OF me
graves of 10000 Confederate soldiers
Mrs. Margaret H. Smith was its hrst
nresident and Mrs Allen Y. Stokes its
FIRST yice-president The officers now are
as follows: president, Mrs Stephen Bev-
erIdge. Vice-President, Mrs. Virsie Pleas
ants: Treasurer. Mrs. D. c. Richardson's
Secretary, Mrs. John T. Hughes. Mrs.
Beyeridge succeeded Miss Bodeker as pres
ident a few months ago. and at a regular
election in June will undoubtedly be re-
elected If she gives her consent TO serve.
THE LAKEWOOD MONUMENT
The splendid monument now in the GEM
etary to the memory of the Southern
heroes who sleep there was erected mainly
nv this ASSOCIATE ton The cornerstone CT
this memorial was laid May 10, 1871, under
the auspices of the Richmond-Randoiph
Lodge. No 49, A. Il. and A. NJ. and me
ceremonies were most imposing. Thursday
has been selected for lakewood Memorial
Day. because it Is the anniversary of the
deafh of General Stonewall Jackson, and
has heen observed as such ever since. A
service which will hereafter take place
annually will be held Tonight at ) o ciociA
AFT the Leigf-Street Baptist church. Kew
M Asfby Jones will officiate. This IS the
first time an annual service in churca
mas been attempted and the innovation
has been heartily approved
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-06
r..,,,,,mcpdsu The Extension.

r-F,., f--I,n,:l Committee on Water met
ar tne ofFice of Mr.. c. w. TanHar. tho
Chairman. yesterday ana recommended
that fe-inch pioes be run into the tl2crre y
i've Evorks slad the Rosenesk Brewery.
for purposes Of tire protection
Those present lwera 3iessrs. Tanner.
whfttett, Foster, Mills, WhaIen ard
Thou1asoa
of the delegates to the Committee OF sup
,4rintandsnts OF Water Works ibid a.
short session, but did nothing OF general
interest.
The Common Council viii meet on
Monday night in regular session.
the Committee on Grounds and Build
.ngs will meet ia the City Hall ut 6
o'clock on Monday