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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
ilostor's Weekly Cotton Statement,

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot)
New Orleans. Jan. 26.-Secretary Hes
ter's statement Of the worlds visible
supply of cotton shows a decrease for
the week just closed of 1885, against
decrease of 1888 last year.
The total visible is 4,10S.269, against
4la9, GA last week, and 5.592.740 last
year. OF this the total of American
cotton is 3,S6S,269, against 3.431,S34 last
week. and 4762,740 last year; of all
kinds. including Egypt. Brazil. India,
etc, 100000. against 10000 last week,
and $4,000 last year.
or the worlds visible supply, as
-SfsSaoYe. there is now afloat and held in
Great ES;ltaj2- ard Sontinp31rtt tai rope
1,S69,00 bales. against 1921, 900 last
year, and in Egypt 206, O0o against $751;
900 last year. In India, 5000 against
500, 600 last year, and in the United
States, 1,713,000. against 1,756.000 last
last year.
New Orleans. Jan. 26.-secretary
Hesters weekly New Orleans Cotton
Exchange statements shows a decrease
in the movement into sight compared
with the seven days ending this date
late year in round figures, 30. O0O
The amount brought into sight during
the past week is 19l.742. against 223,-
$40 for the seven days ending this date
last year, and for the twenty-six days
Of January 1T has been 7350S4 against
961 600 last year.
The movement since September
shows receipts at all United States
ports, 1857 307, against 6,6i1 obs last year.
Overland across the Mississippi, Ohio
and Potomac rivers to Northern mills
and Canada. 907,371, against 942,2SS last
year.
Interior stocks in excess of those held
at the close of the commercial year,
450,SS9 against 470.559 last year; South
ern mill takings, 692,476. against 633.27G
last year.
Foreign exports for the week have
been 150157, against 190,502 last year,
making the total thus far for the sea-
son 3,20i 1885, against 5,065,42S last year,
n decrease OF 1,S64,233
Tho total takings of American mills,
North and South. and Canada thus far
for the season have been 1857, 900.
against 2.1GG.f9S last year. These in
clde 1,G5Glo1 by Northern spinners,
against 1928
Stocks at the Scaboard and the TWEEN
ty-nlnc leading Southern interior cen
tres have decreased during the week
222i5. against n decrease during the
corresponding period last season of
S0o52.
Including stocks left over at ports
and interior towns from tho last crop
and the number Of bales brought into
sight thus far for the new crop. the
supply to date is 7,25694l. against $751;
~ for the same period last year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
FUNERALS YESTERDAY.

The funeral of Mr.. John r. Clark
took place yesterday afternoon from St
Faul's Catholic Church. Rev. Thomas ]
Brady officiating. The remains were in
tered in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The funeral Of Mrs. Emc Cotton. wife
or Mr.. Samuel Cotton. took place YES
torday afternoon from the Calvary
BAPTIST Church. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Samuel Saunders. The
remains were taken to Oak Grove Gem
ctcry and consigned TO Mother Earth
there to remain until the last trumpet
shall sound, calling forth the quick and
the dead
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
ROBBERY.

Some time during Thursday night n
negro broke open the office door OF
Lindsay & Cos wood yard, corner OF
London and Pine streets, and broke
open trunk belonging to Mr.. II. j..
Gaddy. manager Of the yard, who
sleeps ut the office, and took all his
clothing. Mr.. Gaddy being off at the
time.
suspicion rests on a negro who has
been making inquiries as TO wbetbor
Mr. Gaddy slept there or not The
negro left an axe just inside the door.
The loss falls heavy on Mr.. Gaddy. who
is n poor man.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
THETERRIRLE PLAQUE.
REPORTS OF IT'S RAVAGES IN
.iNll NEW CALEDONIA. -
(By Tel graph to yirg MAN pilot,

(By Tel graph to Yirg MAN Pilot.)
Vancouver, B. c., Jan. 26.-From
Noumen. New Caledonia, comes the
most alarming reports of the ravages
OF the plague which has been preva-
lent there since early in December.
There were sixteen deaths during the
first ten days following the develop
ments of the malady. The origin Of the
plague, an account OF which was
brought by the Miowera, Is attributed
TO the filthy quarters where a number
of Japanese, Tonkinese and Kanakas
were lodged. The scourge Is believed
to be local in origin. and all the Kan
akas have been Isolated on an island
adjacent to the town. Up to December
23d there had been no deathsJamong the
whites, eight of whom had been infect
ed, but nine Kanakas, two Japenese
and five Tonklnese had died of the dis
ease, according to the latest advlces.
The Western end of the town where
the infection first developed has been
fenced Off with a high galvanized iron
fence seven hundred yards long. includ-
ing the water frontage. The principal
business houses. official buildings and
the banking and shipping offices are
guarded by posse of soldiers. Twenty
buildings in the infected district of tho
town were demolished by the health
authorities, but despite all the precau-
tons the plague continues to spread.
according to the latest accounts The
natives believe the plague Is a vista
ton of providence. and that it is wrong
to take measures to check the drca a
disease. Their ignorance and supersti-
ton make the labors OF the officials
doubTy arduous.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
A SUPPOSED HIGHWAY ROBBERY


Yesterday morning Alvin Miller and
Robert Rapp, two of Uncle Sans blue
coats, were before Mayor Baird charged
with having induced a stranger. who
gave his name as John Mitchell into
a vacant lot near the navy-yard gate
and then tripped him up and robbed
him of SIT in money.
Mitchell told Il rather straight story
at first. claiming that he met the two
marines in Norfolk. and engaged in
conversation with them Mitchell said
ne was from New York. and wanted to
enlist in the Marine Corps. He treat
ed those men several times. and was
told by them that he could go to the
yard. sleep in the guard-house. and in
the morning go before doctor. and if
he passed he would he enlisted: that the
men. when he reached the vacant lot.
induced him to go in there, and then
robbed him. He had been drinking
pretty freely at the time His story
created the sympa thy of all present.
Rapps said that he was with Mitchell
in Norfolk; drank every time he was
asked, but did not remember being in
Portsmouth with him. He claimed that
Mitchell made overtures to him after
matter for fifty cents, but this was not
substantiated.
Miller said that he and Rapps met
Mitchell in Norfolk. and that Mitchell
had on marine uniform, said he was
director for the Boston yard and
wanted to enlist at this yard. They
drank several times together and then
came to Portsmouth drank at every
tavern they metz: he drank beer, the
other two men whiskey. He was not
ms drunk as the others Mitchell spent
five or six dollars at n slot machine,
and that was when he lost his money;
that he went with Mitchell to sell his
uniform. and that Mitchell spent s1.5O
for citizens rig, which he had on
Ills story was so straight that his
Honor said 1t was a. drunken spree to-
gcther, so he dismissed them
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
CHURCH SERVICE SUNDAY

Park View Baptist Church. Rev. w
z. Hines pastor-Bble school ut $50 n
m. At 10 every Sunday the pastor lee
lures on the Sunday school lesson. The
public is cordially invited to join his
cIass' which meets In the study.
Prea ching by the pastor at IL a. m. and
1850 p. IN. Morning subject. "Giving."
Evening subject "Shall We Know Each
Other in Heaven?" (by special reouest
The public cordially invited.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease. n powder TO be shaken into tho
shoes. II makes tight or new shoes feel
easy: gives instant relief 20 corns ana
hunjons jls Lie greatest comfort dis.
covery OF the age. Cures and prevents
swollen feet. blis,crs, ca;lous and sorn
spots. Ailcn's Ease Is n certain cure
for swea ling. hot. aching. nervous feet.
At all druggists and shoe stores :5c. Trial
package free. Address. Allen 8, Olmsted.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
AT ROSARIO.

Buencs Ayres Jan. 26.-Official noti-
ncation has been received of the APP
pearance of the bubonic plague at Ro-
sario, on the west bank of the Parana
about two hundred and thirty miles by
water northwest of Buenos Ayres. The
Government has issued a decree of alb
solute isolation
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
Y. NJ. G. A. NorEs

Rev. George T.. Booker. pastor OF the
Wright Memorial NJ. T.. Church. Will ba
the speaker at the mems meeting to-
morrow afternoon. Subject, Heaven. )"
Mr.. Booker is well known as an elo-
quent speaker. Tho song service will
be n most enjoyable feature.
The regular Boys Gospel Army ser-
vice will be held at 3'o'clock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27

Capudinc cures while you walt. all
your aches and pains. One bottle will
convince you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
Something You want to Know,

It Is an easy matter TO get a home
when you own lot: but we work off
ferent from that Gail and get our
terms. Lots in all sections for sale on
easy terms. Call. or address The Sea-
board Real Estate Company. No. 214
High street, upstairs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27

Charles r. welton G Co. have re-
moved TO 2oS High street. Noah's Arls's
old stand.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27

Supper Will be served at Pythian Cas-
tie Tuesday evening, January goth,
from $3.50 to 1920 o'clock. for the bene-
At of the building fund of St. Johns
Church.
Mr.. Jesse A. Hamilton is quite sick
at his home In Churchland. He has
many friends here who win regret to
learn of his sickness.
s Miss Matte Morton, of Manchester.
who has been visiting in the city for
some time. returned home yesterday.
The condition Of the city Jail is such
( that 1t requires the attention OF the
authorities all the time.
The commissioners of election VIII
& meet to-day and canvass the vote cast
on Thursday. A certificate of election
Swill be awarded Mr. Cromwell, who
will enter upon his duties on Monday
There was decided change IN the
Hweather from midnight Thursday UNI
81 II sunrise Friday morning. 1t was like
Dumping from spring to winter.
~ The term of DR.. Hope as quarantine
Rbfficcr for this port VIII expire on
$March 10th. unless he is reappointed..
y The Norfolk county magistrates are
Accomplishing Of the dull times in their
Nine of business.
8The bill which was sent to Richmond
king the Legislature to make Il law
King them one-half the proceeds will
3&E pass.
SIR. George w. Grim is very sick
#l an attack of the In grippe.
supposed mad dog was killed on
3in street yesterday. He was bit
Rand swapping Mt everything.
s$ VIM. II. Birmingham has been
rded the contract for building the
Y. M. c. a. building. He will be-
work ut such time as the commit
may desgnnte.
bic colorcd people do not like the
Grow" law and dcnounce it in Sc
44& terms.
e Virginian- Plot representative
&za'es to state Notwithstanding the
Ill OF the telegram about the Kill
elk coming here that the Informal
the published in regard to her COM
as furnished by a prominent MEM
the committee, and one whose
"a will be taken by any one. OH that
mt he made the statement.
Virginan- Pilot has been request
: $ ask what has become of tho reso-
IN adopted about four months ago
8R 6licting the Committee on Lamps
kqs to have q light put on the cor
3}ff3 Cook and Harrison streets.
dominion Council Order Of Hep
kor this city, WILL by invitation.
krfolk next Friday night to
lin an entertainment that will
Norfolk lodge of the same
Il ell. a colorcd man. In the
81 orfolk and Carolina
81 Primers Point, mad
s. caught into the
Il Il 81 yled 10 death.
&R + his city Is near
355 fa beautiful build
fn 7,
S. 50 III. the St.sttcc.
, Iif Il e$1 ltions are beautiful nnu
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27

Chas. r. Welton & Co have removed
to 2os High street, Noph's Arls's old
stand.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
INFORMATION
FOR EVERYBODY
Brief Mention Of the News, Both
General and Personal.
OF MATTERS oFINTEREsr

Notes Of Moro Than Pa-.ing Notice.
Concisely written That Much May
Re Said in Littio spnco-C Condensed
News for Those VINO Read Quickly
and Those VINO Have Mo Time TO
Spare 10 Lenrn VIVA. Ia Going on
IN the City and surrounding Soc
lion.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27


reflect. mucn credit on the contractor
.==-A- pleasant receptinn WAS rendered
Kew. Mr.. Thompson, the pastor of Trim
1ty p. e. Church. by the Brotherhood
OF ST. Andrew, of that church., Thurs
day night. The reception was a very
pleasant one, indeed
An organ recital will be given Mt the
st. Johns Church during the second
week or February, in which quite 81
number of well-known singers win tokn
part.
iM Junius Powell colorcd, was brought
40 the station-house yesterday morning
while In a crazy spellJunius was going
UP and down Glasgow street ringing
door bells. When accosted by an on
Ger he said: II live at TIC Glasgow
street, but can't find 1t" He will be
held until commission can be held.
Attention is called to the ADVERTISE
ment of Mrs. Brittingham's special sale
a of carnations for to-day.
M Attention Is called to the ADVERTISE
ment OF II. i. King. who offers special
attractions.
1t now looks as IL Park View will be
connected with Pinners Point by a
bridge.
Mr.. Charles Jackson is critically Ill at
MS nome on clifford street. His friends
are apprchensve
Mrs. p. /. Hopkins of No. 11Os Green
Street, advertises for music scholars.
There is gang Of youths on Wash
non street and the vicinity who make n
business OF disturbing every one they
can. The police have not come up with
them In their mischief yet, but they
4 will sooner or later be caught.
3 Miss Sallie Williams, OF Williams
burg, is In the city on visit to friends
The Weather Bureau says that the
thermometer will be down to fifteen de-
! grees below freezing point this morn
ing.
4 Captain w. A. Fiskc, an enterprising
business man, finds that his business
4 has increased to such an extent that he
has ordered an electric motor
Rev. DR.. Garrett will return from
j Fairfax county in time to fill his pulpit
& fhe first Sunday in February.
The work of remodcling the old Ply
Z; THAN Hall, which was purchased by the
Merchants and Farmers Bank, will be-
4 gin-next week.
ny A negro man was arrested last night
4 bn suspicion OF having stolen q harness
& he had in his possession.
~ =. /, Yesterday afternoon resident of
4 Court street accidentally fell out of n
window and bruised himself quite bad
President Shelton Williams, Vice
! eetd knt Et,. ohm and other, officers Of
m. 81 VI ~.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27
@ THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH news AND ADVERTISEMENTS

the Seaboard Air Line. who had been
out on an inspection OF the road. came
in on special train yesterday after
noon.
Indications point to boom in build
ing around the city this spring.
The Peoples woodward. Mr.. +. S.
Hubbard manager. ask you to call him
up and see what inducements he Is Of
fering to families. See advertisement.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27

g PECIAL SALE OF CARNATIONS
~ for to-day at 25c.- at -AtRS-B4eII1F,
T1NGHAM'S. $40 High Street. ia26-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27

A N EXPERIENCED MUSIC TEACyH
"a Ell will take few scholars to COM
picte class, for terms etc, apply. MRS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-27

m HE SACRIFICE SALE OF FINE
u Furniture. Carpets. Rugs, Lace Cur
BILE offer refused for these goods. h. Il.
HOWELL. AZ Washington street. ia26-3t
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-11-02

Adventure with "a Bear.

Two young lads named Estes, l6 and
IS years of age, residents of Pownal, had
quite an experience with black bear
this week. For a time it promised to be
quite an eventful one for the brothers.
They were out cunning on East mount
ain and when near stream of water
discovered Bruin taking observation
near the bank. One Of the boys had a
shot gun loaded with bird shot, the other
had rifle. The battle began when the
younger OF the two fired his charge of
small shot direct into Bruins face. In
his rage the bear tumbled over into the
stream, but in moment came out again
and started directly for the lads. They
stood their ground, and two more well
directed shots from the rifle placed Bruin
"hors de combat when only few feet
from them. The bear weighed little
over 300 pounds. 1t proved to be a prof.
liable hunt as they sold the hide for SIS,
received bounty from the state of Sl5,
and sold large part of the meat in
North Adams for 10 cents pound. They
are looking for more bears.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-11-02
MAGAZINES FOR NOVEMBER.

Samuel Parsons, Jr., the authority on land
scApc gard ming, who was recently chosen to
lay ont the great park in Washington, de
Scribcs the "Land-cltpe Gardening ut the
Exposition" in the November ScriOncr's
This is I'm art in which tine Frcuch leaf the
/ world, and Mr.. Par sons shows the beautiful
elects VIII oh they created i'm "A very brief
time throughout the Fair Grounds. This is
as illustrated with photographs by
Elemendorf and others.
The Han of Fame for great Americana
which has been given to New York UUivcrs
ity, and concerning which 50 much misin.
formation has got into the newspaper press
is the subject of an authorative article by
Chancellor MacCmckcn I'm the November
| Review of Reviews. The whole scheme of
selection of candidates for this American
Nalhalla j. described in this ar iclc, "A careful
reading of which should remove many
misconceptions. Portraits are presented of
! all the % famous Americans chosen on
October l0-l2 for cOmmemoration IN the Hail
of Fame, and "A view OF the edifice itself is
| given.
These are music days in New England, for
! the Boston journal Is issuing each week n
! "a page music portofoio. The instant appre-
! citation of his notable feature of the Sunday
! journal, which was lnaugurated Il couple of
| weeks ago, led to n marked increase In the
| size of subsequent editions, but even with
| the large number of extra co pies sent out to
the newsdeaers in response to their in
creased orders, requests for still more are
constantly coming IN.
| The November number of the Household Is
exceptionally noteworthy. The cover, drawn
especially for The Household, Is executed in
two colors, and tells pleasing story of
Colonial days and ways and is in itself a
work of art. The stories are from such well
known writers as Sophie Sweet, viii Allan
Dromgoole, ana j. l.. Harbour. There are
illustrated articles by Col. T. w. Hlgginson,
Kate Sanborn, and Fannie Bullock Work
MANTLE only woman who has climbed the
Himalayas.
"The Lovellest Woman in All America, -
1.-THE Future of the White House," 1.-THE Man
Who Wrote Narcissus," "Waiting for the
Mail"-a page drawing by A. Frost-and
show Aunt Sally Brought Down the House, -
a short story, are some of the excellent
features of the November Ladies' Home
Journal. In the same issue Clifford Howard
continues "The Story OF Young Man.
Charles Major his Blue River Bear Stories, -
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps her serial, "The
Successors of Mary the First" and "Josiah
Aliens Wife" funnIly narrates the incidents
of her fourth visit. Edward Box forcibly
contends that theAmericans show execrable
taste in furnishing their houses, and "An
American Mother" convlcts the Americans of
having bad manners.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-11-02
Estate of Lewis German.
Notice of Probate of Will

CtTATE OF NERMENT, Re II remem-
DDISTRICr OF ADDISON, SIS. bered, that al
session of tbs Probate Court holden at Mid
dlebury, within ana for the said District. of
Addison, on the 18th day of october, A. ID. 1900.
Present: w. III. Bliss, Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument in writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament of Lewis German late OF Sails,
bury in said district, deceased, having been
this day presented to said court for probate,
and duly filed i'm the Registers office: There
appear before said Court mt the Probate
ONCE In Middlebury, in said district, on the
18th day of November, A. ID. 1900, at 10 O'Clock
am, by publication of this order, IL rec weeks
successfully previous thereto, In the Mid
dlebury Register, n newspaper printed at Mid
dlebury, in said district, to show cause, IL any
they may have, why said instrument in
writing should not be proved and allo we'd, ms
the last will and testament of the said de
ceased. l3 w. ii. BLISS, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-11-02
Estate of Francies G.. Converse.
Comtnts,foners' Notice

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the district of
Addison commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate of
F1ncies G.. COnVei Sc, late of Brdport, in
said district, deceased, aud all claims eX
hibitcd i'm offset thereto, hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purposes aforesaid
at the late dwelling house of the deceased on
the 18th day OF November. 1900, and 18th day
of April, 1901 next, from 10 O'Clock Il. m. until
4 O'Clock p. m, each of said days, and that
six months from the 18th DAY of october, A.
ID. 1900. is the time limited by said court for
said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Bridport, this 22d day of october,
~. -. 1900
J. II. WITHERELL,)
W. VI. GRANDEI, Comrs.
43 GEO. l.. TOWNER,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-11-02

Apples at 81 barrel when first class
ones this season can be purchased for 81
is something of a mystery. The fact is
that a barrel of choice, hand-picked,
gilt-edged apples of the Spitzenburgh
variety is selling for 81 in the New York
and Boston markets and at wholesale
rates in Vermont for 81. The Spleen
burgh is a rare apple, as it is exceedingly
hard to cultivate. The tree, while more
or less hardy, bears very irregularly and
cannot be depended upon to yield much.
The apple is a deep red color covered
with white spots which give 1t added
beauty. In shape it is rather longer
than wide. In flavor few apples can
compare with it and it is this combined
with Its handsome color and its scarcity
that makes it higher in the market.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-11-02
OF INTEREST TO FARMERS.

Timothy seed which cost 81 - bushel
purities, large part of which were
weed seeds. while seed which cost on an
average of S1.07 bushel had only one
half of one per cent impurity and hardly
single weed seed. These are results Of
examinations made by the Vermont eX-
pertinent station of samples of timothy
seed collected from dealers in Vermont.
Cornmeal is the cow feed bought by a
great majority OF Vermont farmers when
they are short on the grain ration. This
! is really about the most expensive con-
centrate that could he found in the mar
ket. Its eXpensiveness results not from
its high price, but from the fact that it
contains such very small quantities of
the protein needed in milk-making.
Just one look at a table showing the
chemical composition of standard feed.
ing stu1s ought to convince any dairy
man of the extravaganza of buying corn
meal. The feeding stuils inspection at
the Vermont experiment station calls
particular attention to this one fact !;
and, in order to make 1t clearer, has
published the figures in pamphlet form
so that any farmer can get them and
study them for himself.
Spraying potatoes with bordeaux mix
ture has proved a great success again
this year at the experiment station.
Disinfecting the potatoes with corrosive
sublimate or formalin to prevent scab
has also scored a hit.
When an apple orchard Is being
planted different varieties ought TO be
mixed together in adjacent rows to in
sure crossfertilization of the blossoms by
bees. The Vermont experiment station
is just publishing the results of expert
ments which go to show that a majority
of varieties of apples do not bear good
crops unless mixed in this way. North
ern Spy, for example. seldom or never
gives full crop when its blossoms are
not pollinated from trees Of some other
variety.