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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
FLEMMING ON TRIAL
He Pleads Not Guilty to an lndict-
ment Charging Murder.
Judge wh,tc, of tho Princes. Ammo
Comfy court. Ovcrruies rIot,on TO
Remove Case 4" tho circuit Court
First Days Evidence.

The Princess Anne County Court con-
vened In its regular session at the
courthouse at II a. m. yesterday, with
Judge B. D. White on the bench.
After disposing of several cases of
minor Importance the case of Oscar r.
Fleming, charged with the murder of
Clarence ]. Snyder on the formers
farm in the county several months ago.
was called for trial.
Mr.. Mcintosh, of counsel for the de-
fence, made n motion to remove the
trial to the Circuit Court, claiming that
the prisoner, under the statutes, had a
right to choose the court in which he
would be tried. After an hours argt-
ment on the subject the judge over
ruled the motion.
At 1 o'clock court adjourned 30
minutes for dinner.
At 1870 p. m. court reconvened. Mr..
Mcintosh entered a demurrer to the in
dictment, which was noted
The court then began empannelling
the jury. which was completed in fif-
teen minutes. no objection being raised
either by counsel for the defence or
prosecution.
Clerk A. e. Kellam next read the
Indictment. to which the prisoner
promptly responded, Not guilty"
At the request of the counsel for the
defence recess was taken for fifteen
minutes for consultation
When the court reconvencd the hear
ing. of the evidence for the Common
wealth was begun.
There were between 200 and $50 pco-
pie present at the trial yesterday and
the utmost quiet prevailed
The jury is composed of representa-
1--WE men, most of whom reside fifteen
ana sixteen miles from the seat of the
trial and in the lower part of the coun-
ty. None of the jurymen, it is said.
nave ever read any of the newspaper
accounts of the murder
prominent lawyer. who was pres
ent at the trial yesterday, saws that
1t Will consume all of to-day's session
ana the greater part of Wednesday be-
fore 1t is given to the jury.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
A GREAT SUCCESS.
OPENING NIGHT UMBRELLA CAR.
NIVAL BY LADIES' AID
SOCIETY

The opening night of the Umbrella
Carnival. given under the auspices of
the Ladies' Aid Society of LeEies
Memorial NJ. Il. Church. at Odd Eel
lows Hall, Atlantic City Ward. last
night was Il complete success in all its
appointments. The number of visitors
is estimated to have exceeded three
hundred people, and n more cheerful
gathering has seldom been witnessed
on any similar occasion. Mrs. c. O.
barnes and the corps of ladies. who
assisted her anticipating a large turn.
out on the opening night of the enter
tainment. had made ample provision
for the accommodation and eniovmont
of all.
Mr.. ]. D. Armstrong was master of
ceremonies and we'll did he execute the
task assigned him. He made a very
happy welcome address, which was
foundly applauded at it's close.
Inc decorations were of fancy UNI
Drelias, flags and bunting, artistically
arranged around the room, and these
with the sole mellow light reflected
from numerous banquet lamps, shed a
rich lustre over the scene.
me following Is a list of the tables
and the names of those in charge:
Supper Table-NIrs. S. D. Blitz ossjst.
ca by Mesdames a. B. Heistand Thos
McNeal. William McNcal. b Kilc
Sarah Stewart. It. c. Hurst, CLAY Hud
gins. Goodwin O'Connor. j. IT. White.
Miss Carrie Lambert. Miss Minnia
Long and Messrs. Shepherd. Williams
and Bachus
cake Table-Nlesdames r. S. Norton.
Glahain II. Lambeth and Mcssrs.
James Rives and W. NJ. Crew.
Peanut Stand-Mesdames Burrongbs
11OEW0O1. Linton
wider and Nlessrs. Amory, Wilder and
Berges. ''''' anu
Faney Table-NIesdames Ewell Per-
uue berry Kite Armstrong, ]. B. Shu-
NADINE. Miss Rose. -. Miller and
Aessrs. Greene and Cooley.
Ice Cream observation-disclosures J. n
Armstrong, c. o. Barnes. w. r. Will
mans. T.. Jones. w. I2lingsworth. George
Griffin. Ruth Booker and N1essrs,
barnes. Hudgins Hurst and Roberts.
reception Committee = Mesdames
,,onerts. Fleet. Marshall. Harrison.
misses Miles and Sampson and Rev. G.
III. Lambeth and Edward Hogg.
Entertainment Committee : Mos
de1nes Williams, Ccley, Jennings and
Messrs. ]. ID. Armstrong and J. IT
Shumadinc.
The supper table. which groaned nm
der the choicest viands, was most lin
orally patronized, Massasoit Tribe of
Red Men, to the number of seventy. be-
ing among the guests served.
The musical program consisted of the
following: Vocal solo, Mrs. Dr. Farm
err recitation, Master Newton Carroll
piano duet. the Misses Faville.
The attractions tonight will be mu-
steal selections by the Mozart Club: yo-
cal solo. by Master Will Heathcrton
and humorous recitation, by Il. G.
Chisnell
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
Y. M. C. a. GYMNASIUM.
HOT GANIE OF INDOOR BASEBALL
BASKET BALL.

The practice game of indoor baseball
between the Blues" captained by
Griffith Dodson, and the Whites
captained by Matt Langford, last night
at the Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium devel-
oped into one of the most exciting
affairs Of the gym" season up to date.
The Blues won by a score of 10 to l.,
though ND to the last half of the game
it was nip and tuck, with nip slightly
in the rear. When the public games
get on the tapfs there will be some
lively contests. The game is winning
high favor from contestants. physical
instructor and spectators.
Washington's birthday night the first
of series of basket ball games will be
played. These will be championship
events. There are four teams and Nos.
1 and will play n given number for
elimination. Nos. 3 and will follow
suit. and the victors in these sectional
affairs will fight it out in series to
determine the champion. Those in love
with manly sport and games OF skill
and science will find their moneys
worth in witnessing these contests.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
Organized for Work.

The Funeral Committee appointed at
the recent session of the Grand Con-
clave of Heptasophs. or S. W. NJ. of
Virginia, met at o'clock p. m. yester-
day and effected n permanent organ
ization with \. c. Fine as chairman;
John Hall as secretary and ]. l.. Bunt-
ing as treasurer.
The trcasurer's bond was fixed at
$1,000. a committee was appointed to
draft bylaws for the government of
the subordinate conclaves in the mat
ter of paying over. their monthly fune-
raj dues. and also in regard to noti-
flying the Funeral Committee on the
death OF member in good standing in
their conclaves. This committee will
report at special meeting to be called
by the chairman of the General Com
mittee.
The regular meetings of the Funeral
Benefit Committee will be held on the
fourth Tuesday in each month.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
NEEDED IMPROVEMENT
Proposition to Build a German
Hall" For Social Functions.
Good Mon nohind tho pr"jcot-A
Splendid Loontioni. Under option
-M"ny citizens Regard 1t "a.
Needed Improvement.

For several years the need has been
felt in Norfolk OF some building CEN
trally located especially designed for
balls, germans, private theatricals, mu-
steal and other entertainments and So
cial functions OF various kinds.
TO fill this large-felt want 1t is now
proposed to organize joint stock COM
pany for the purposes OF erecting hall
that will fill the requirements for such
events as one noted above.
A SPLENDID SITE.
An option has been taken on the lot
on the corner OF York and Yarmouth
streets, now owned by Mrs. Vaughan.
fronting siNty-two feet on York street,
with u depth of 100 feet on Yarmouth
street. This Is, perhaps, the best site
that could have been selected, as it is
central and street-cars pass it from and
to all parts of the city.
THE PROPOSED BUILDING.
1t is proposed to erect, If possible, by
September 1st, n threc-story building.
to be prepared by the well-known ar
chitect. Mr.. ]. L. r. Carpenter
The first floor will contain n store
and bowling alley. containing four al
leys. The second floor will be fitted UP
for various observation-disclosures as
fairs. readings. private theatricals, pub
lie speaking, etc. The third floor will
be spacious. slightly dancing room.
The building will be perfect in all It's
appointments, thoroughly modern as
regards plumbing, ventilation, lighting
and heating, and an ornament to the
city
TO provide the funds needed to pay
for the land and building, it is proposed
to sell $4,000 of capital -sioclS,-and to
place on the property $4,000, of long
time. first mortgage bonds bearing in
terest at rate not TO exceed five per
cent. per annum.
An estimate of the probable revenues
10 be derived from the property indI-
Gates that 1T will not only be self-sus-
tanning, but probably source OF reve-
nue. to Investors. 1t is hoped that, with
careful management, investors will re-
alize better than ten per cent. per an
mum on their Investment.
a considerable amount OF the stock
of the company has already been sub
scribed, and prospects arc that 1t will
all be taken readily, and that by fall
the new building will be complete and
ready for it's opening.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
JR. O. U. a. M. MEETino.,
MOVEMENT ON FOOT TO OPPOSE
A BILL NOW PENDING IN THE
STATE LEGISLATURES.

AT the time of the recent meeting
OF the State Council of the Junior Order
OF United American Mechanics at Cape
Charles City the Virginian-P Pilot noted
the fact that the sessions were not en-
tirely harmonious, and that there exist
ed considerable friction, caused by the
increasing percapita tax levied by the
National Council of the order.
This paper also stated at that time
that similar dissatisfaction also exist
ed in various other States of the Union.
II is understood that trouble exists
In Virginia on account of a bill pending
In the Virginia State Legislature Great
ing new jurisdiction" in the State,
and that the major portion Of the
lodges of the order in Virginia oppose
this bill.
A meeting of all of the members of
the order in Norfolk, Portsmouth and
Berkeley at EllSs' Hall, Academy of Mu-
sic building, was called last night by
M. c. %. Hurt. r. S., of Norfolk Coun-
Gil No. "a, ito consider jointly business
of vital Importance to the order" The
call also said:
THE members of this council are ex-
pected to be present to take steps to
protect the interests of their council in
an emergency"
The meeting last night was. of course.
behind closed DOORS in the strictest
sense, and inquiry at the door ELECTED
the information that no statement as
to what TRANSFERRED would be given out.
1t is stated that Virginia has six ma
tional representatives in the order, and
that one opposes the pending bill, while
the other five favor it. That there is
considerable trouble in the order has
long been apparent, but so far as this
paper knows no clear statement of it
has bopn made n1,hlic
In conversation last night with a
Pennsylvania, who is n member Of the
order, he stated that the percapita tax
had caused much trouble in Delaware,
New York, New Jersey and other East
ern States.
The State Council officers are as fol-
lows:
State Councilor-Floyd A. Hudgins,
Box 526, Newport News.
State Vice-Councilor-R f. Criddle,
No. N. Twelfth street. Richmond.
State Council observation-disclosures b.
Ivey, Box lis. Petersburg.
State Council Treasurer-George w.
Kinsey. No. 24O21a w. Main street,
Richmond.
State Council Chaplain-Rev. w. H.
Young, Greenbackville.
State Council Conductor-G. N. Grad
lin Alexandria.
State Council warden-z. t. Hiltz-
himer, Saltville.
State Council Inside Sentinel-w. w.
Bland. Crewe.
State Council Outside sentinel-E. e.
Kuhn, Richmond.
The State Council will hold it's next
meeting at Roanoke, beginning Octo-
Der Is, 1000.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
Hospital Benefit Entertainment

In addition to the Norfolk perform
ance of the opera Patience" which
VIII be given at the Academy of Music
the latter part of this month for the
benefit of st. Vincent's Hospital and
the building fund of the Protestant
Hospital, Mrs. de Russy Berry has con-
scented to give performance OF the
same opera in Portsmouth Immediately
after Lent with Portsmouth cast.
Mrs. Griff. Edwards will take the
part OF Patience" in the Portsmouth
cast.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
That is What Our Great Twentieth
Century Edition is Meeting
With on All Sides.
A GREAT PATRONAGE
Wide Awake Citizens Joining the
Effort by Scores Every Prom
inent Citizen and Interest
Will Be Represented.

When the Virginian-Pi Pilot first an
nounced its great Twentieth Century
Edition it, of course, expected u liber-
al patronage, knowing our people to be
pushing, enterprising citizens. That pa
tronage came with q rush, far beyond
our most sanguine expectations. Never
in the history Of this section has any
single newspaper enterprise met with
such liberal encouragement, and for
this we desire to thank our friends and
citizens who have so literally joined us
in this gigantic enterprise.
The time is now ripe to push Norfolk
to the front. and our people, recognize
Ing this fact, are doing all in their
power to aid the edition.
We will certainly issue the largest
and handsomest edition ever put forth
from any presSroom in the State of Vir-
ginia. Furthermore, we propose to IL
lustrate the edition. thus giving you an
edition that you will be proud to send
away from home-an edition telling
what Norfolk is-not the old Norfolk OF
the past, but something new and origi-
nal
Space is being rapidly consumed, and
those desiring same will do well to
write or call in order to secure it.
Are you with us. or do you belong
to the mossback crowd? The edition
will answer this query.
ONLY ONE CALL.
Only one call will be made upon each
person, when the plan of the enterprise
will he thoroughly explained we will
strictly adhere to this proposition. While
some may think this an arbitrary rule,
on our part, the greater number OF the
better class of OUR people agree with us
as demonstrated by the contracts that
have been given us.
1t must be remembered that our soil
citors have hundreds of people to see,
and three calls arc devoted to each per-
soon. viz, to secure contract to gain in
formation, and thirdly, to submit copy.
The fairminded will at once see that
1t is impossible, therefore. to come bacl,
to any one. Some people get into the
habit of putting YOU off from time Ia
time, merely consulting their own In
tercst. This class of people we do not
want under any circumstances in the
edition.
y professional or business man-one
who is used to transacting business, can
decide in very few seconds also
whether he desires to join us in this
great edition, and does not require DAYS
to decide
The sooner the people of Norfolk,
make up their minds that we are in
earnest in this matter the better 1t will
be for their own interest.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
Aconoert This Evening.

A concert will be given this evening
Mt o'clock Mt MonteHore Hall by the
pupils of Mrs. w. II. Edmonds' music
class. for the benefit of In His Name
Circle of Kings Daughters OF the First
Baptist Church.. In as much rs the OBJ
ject of this entertainment is to assist
most worthy cause it is hoped that the
attendance will be large. Tickets may
be obtained ut the door. General ad-
mission, Is cents; reserved seats, 25
cents.
will be the Japanese and other fancy
drills, vocal and instrumental music
An evening of enjoyment is guaranteed
to all who attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
THE GIRLS HOME.
MEETING OF LADY MANAGERS
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

JCLEC N'F'
At the meeting Of the Lady Managers
of the Girls Home yesterday morning,
officers were elected for the ensuing
year They are as follows:
Mrs. VIM. Lauder. president; Mrs.
Luther Sheldon, first ce-prcsident;
Mrs. George Newton, second vicc-pres-
ident; Miss Monte Wilkinson. treasurer;
Mrs. l.. B. White. recoS,ing secretary;
Mrs. VIM. Freeman, corresponding sec
rotary; Mrs. VIM. Taylor. chairman OF
Admission Committee: Mrs. S. *. Zane,
chairman of Finance COMMITTEES; Miss
Birdie Ames, chairman of Household
Committee; Mr.. l.. B. White. chairman
of Entertainment Committee: Miss
Mamie Wilkinson, chairman of Press
Committee.
This will be Mrs. Ladders tenth term
as president. and she was unanimously
elected.
The chairman of the Admission Com
mittee reported that As girls had been
admitted to the home the past year.
More girls have been accommodated
this year than ever before, and an OK
cellcnt work is being done.
Three new lady managers were re-
ceivcd.
The subject of raising funds for the
debt on the building. which amounts to
$780, was discussed. and colonial
tea may be given in the near future to
aid this purpose.
1t was reported that the house is in
good condition, the donations Of furni-
ture that have been sent from time to
time adding much to the comfort OF
the inmates.
The managers were enthusiastic in
praise ut the way in which the home
Is being conducted.
Following is the treasurers report
for the past year:
Received from annual subscrip-
ton ........... IS 15s. 20
Received from donations for
debt on building ............. 2l9.61
Made by opera of Priscilla. 24.5o
Reserved fund from 1898 for
debt on building ............ 23O 90
Other resources ........ SIG. 80
Total ........ s1.5s6. 81
Running expenses .....s 935.64
Interest on debt. ...... POI 90
Iotal ........ ....... .S1,136.64 s1.1S6.6i
i'aiahce on hand..... 400.17
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
BEAUTIFUL ART OPENING.
THE NUsBAUM BOOK AND ART
COMPANY THROWS OPEN
ITS DOORS.

anticipation has been on tiptoe for
several weeks among art lovers on ac-
count of the approaching opening of
the quarters of the Nusbaum Book and
Art Company In the Nusbaum art
building. corner OF CRANKY street and
Brooke avenue.
The company yesterday threw open
its doors to the public. and before they
closed last night nearly three thousand
people had paid their respects to Nor
folks newest Institution and expressed
tiful goods so attractlvely and effec-
lively displayed.
The store, which Is 81 feet by II feet
in size. is filled with beautiful pictures
and art goods of all kinds. The south
wall Is devoted to framed pictures. dis
played on II rich red burlap back
ground. These include oil and water
color paintings. etchings and engrav
ings. The art goods also include, beau
tiful fruits of famous looms in the form
of rich tapestries, statuettes. vases,
carved ivory. beautiful mirrors In rich
frames. charming novelties in sterling
silver. purses and pcclSetboolSs in fancy
leather and Il most bewilderng assert
biCifb vi itsilltS lOl PiiOtOSl dPHSs
Although the art features are most
prominent, the new store also has n
large and comprehensive line of the
new and standard books. the popular
periodicals, a statuary line that is un-
eNcelled.
They are special agents for the we'll
known firm of Hirschberg. Hollandcr G
Co.. Baltimore. and carry every
thing needed by the artist.
The new company also has probably
the finest line of studies in the State,
and will loan these free to the artists
of this section.
The building has been heretofore de-
scri'bed at length. The picture frame
factory, one of the best in the State. is
located on the third floor and is al
ready turning out work in choice mats
and beautiful frames from all the new
and desirable styles of mouldngs.
The opening will continue for the rest
of this week.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
obsequies of Mise Simmons.

The obse1uies of Mrs. Annie NJ. Sim
mons, wife of Mr.. VIM. G. Simmons,
who departed this life at her home, in
Port Norfolk, Saturday morning. were
held from Queen Street NJ Il. Church
at o'clock Sunday afternoon. The
services were conducted by the pastor.
Rev. S. c. Hatcher, assisted by Rev.
j. F. Carey, of the Port Norfolk NJ. Ia
Church. The remains were laid to rest
in Elmwood Cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
Joint Committee Meots.

The special Jail committee of the
Councils met last night, with Afessrs.
d. J. Callahan. w. r. Brooke, Judge A.
r. IIanckcl and MIR. Frank Jacobs. Mr.
Edward Camp and Mayor Johnston.
members of the commission, being alb
sent.
y letter was prepared for submission
TO the Councils at their meeting to-
night
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
Cumberland Street Methodist
Church.

The business meeting of the Epworth
League of Cumberland Street NJ. F..
Church will be held this evening at s
o'clock. In the lecture room OF the
church. After the usual routine bust
ness OF the league. reports will be re-
ceived from all the subcommittee ap-
pointed to arrange for the Carnival
soon to be given in Masonic Temple.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
Eye. Ex ,mined Free.

Dr. A. Week manager OF the optical
department Of the Gale Jewelry Com
pany. will examine your eyes free. De-
fective vision, and complicated cases
specially Invited to call ie2s-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
MIR. STALLS DISPLAY.

Mr.. Albert Stahl, the we'll known
paper hanger. has his quarters at the
rear of the store, and here he is dis
playing probably the finest line of
choice wall hangings In Norfolk. Mr..
Stahl is too we'll known as an artist
in his line to need special mention
hnra
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06

NOR sALE.-Two NEW MODERN
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nuc. Lambert's Point, near IONS church,
school, street car line. &c, OH easy
monthly payments. Call early IL You
want to secure nice home on easy terms
Also all classes OF City and Subur-
ban Property on easy terms. Apply 10
w NJ. MOORE & CO., Room 406. 4th
floor. Columbia bldg. ja25-lm