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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-28

positions Having taken it Tuesday
night, be abandoned it Wednesday
night, presumably because he was un-
able to hold It,
The published words of General
Buffers telegram have the tone In
which a reverse is announced. Whether
the mishap can be made good it Is i'm
possible to say:
~ general attacking has, to some en-
tent, the power of making his own de-
cisive point. General Warren may yet
best the enemy by success at some
other point. or he may re-take Spion
kop and keep it; but unless in one way
or another the battle now going on can
be won, there is no probability of LADY
smith being relieved.
General Buffers army. unless suc-
cessful. will be in critical position. for
its retreat would be difficult opera
tlon. The main Boer force Is as near
10 any point on the railway rs is Gen
erai Warren's wing OF Buffers army.
and the Beers have taken ADVANTAGE of
sreed, For this reason as we'll as be-
ause OF the Importance of the purpose
torelieve General White, we may expect
General Butler to do his very utmost
before giving up the attempt. and in
this necessity lies the best hope OF sue
cess.
THE American civil war showed how
ruled firearms, by rendering assault
difficult. produced battles lasting sew
eral days. and since then the range and
rate of fire have been greatly Increased,
the prolongation OF the duration of bat
Ties was to be expected. But without
fuller knowledge than the telegrams
as yet afford, it is not possible clearly
10 interpret the episodes of the uniin-
ished fight.
The report from Boer sources that
Mfaeking has been relieved is credible.
for Colonel Plumer has been persistent
ly working in that direction. and there
has been time enough since he was last
heard OF near Gaboroncs for him to
cover the intervening distance. More
over the Beers have wisely been con-
centrating their forces at more deci-
sive points, but it requires conflrma-
ton"
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ally conclude the parties on the final

hearing.
That the complainants' rights arc
apparently not clear: that no irrepar-
able injury to them is likely to result;
that no Illegal action seems Justly at
tributable to the defendants. oblige us
to deny the Injunction sought"
MIR. ST. JOHNS OPINION.
General Manager ST. John was seen
at his residence last night and asked
for his opinion of the decision. He
said:
That the Hon. Emory Speer, Of the
Circuit Court of the United States. SIT
ing at Macon, Ga, should have decided
as he did to-day, every point in Tn.
case brought by Thomas l.. RYAN
against that gentleman, and in favor
OF the Seoboard Air Line and its effort
10 consolidate various railroad prop
critics into n magnificent competitive
raiiroad system. which cannot, but
, prove OF lasting benefit to the entire
South, and which is so much desired by
all Of its people. is not surprising, for
no one. think, who has given the mat
ter serious thought, expected any other
and Tor the reason that the contention
seemed without merit, having evidently
no other intent but to delay and demon
alize.
Sixteen times. If mistake not (nnd
IL III error 1 shall be glad to be COR
rected) has this injured (?) gentleman
lwho bought stock In one of the lines
which. it is said, cost him on an aver
age of $4,000 per share, and for which
ne has been offered $4,000 per share
although he has heidi 1t but q little over
Two years. appeared in the State and
united states courts in contentious
against the Seaboard Air Line. its
presidents and managers, and not un-
frequently in opposition to the voice of
the people. so fully and freely expressed
against his efforts. In these conten-
tons his success has not been appar-
ent, as every case has been, 1 believe.
decided against him. There are lone
or two counties yet to hear from" but
president Williams and his associates
with an abiding faith in the justice of
their cause, and q firm belief in an
overrulinS providence, wilprest content
and await the disappearance of this
small cloud which for n time has dark
ened the horizon, and the reappearance
Oh the sunlight rapidly approaching,
In my discussion with tliistinterestcl
legal gentlemen of repute as to the
merits OF these various contentious. I
nave yet to find one who has looked
upon these cases as having been
brought for any other purpose than for
delay and veXatious trouble to the
Seaboard Air Line. and its true inter.
ests. evidently to aid a competitor.
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|BERKlEY news AND ADVERTISEMENTS

the building on the corner Of iberty
and Seventh streets, sformerl M oymedS
and occupied by Mr.. wv II Il Lane. and
is selling out his stock OF furniture tSyS
move next month. See advertisement
calling attention to his! sacrifice sais -,
Messrs. Wa B. Dough erty.
Perkley and John w. Jones have 81
turned from Richmond where they III n
in thetinterest of the building and ia ({33
assoc iations OF the town. II ssi
Mr.. Joseph Harrell continues Quite es
at his home in South Norfolk.
Mrs. William Lane and little datirf&$
ter are visiting relatives in Washins Il
ton, D. c. IS listi {$$
Mrs. George R. McCloud. Of Sont23
Norfolk, entertained q few Of 8 he46EB5
friends Friday night. s * ss rs
DR.. H. NJ. Chewing has recently had
his drug store on Berkleysavenue newt
~ painted and thoroughly renovated
and has placed In a new stock of druEs,{
which he is advertising in this issue.
He sQlicits call. s s.sSS ~
MrE w. P. Tilley, the coal dealer Son
Chestnut street. says that the last vesss
sci load OF coal he received Is the best
ever offered for sale In Berkley, and
desires the public to test 1t. See! his adj.
Mr.. Dougherty's semi annual clearing
sale began in all OF the departments Of
MS store yesterday. a HIS prices ne
claims. are very low this season owing
to having such a large stock to dispose
of to make room for his spring goods.
You may become interested by oticings
some big cuts he Is making.
Notice what Mr.. Berkeley. the f1rriiss
ture and stove dealer. Is offering this
week in the way of specfals. Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, wood air.,
tight heating stoves: Thursday Friday
and Saturday. oak extension tables. He
has only n limited number. so IL you:
need these goods money will he saved!
by calling early. M
BY mistake Rev. G. w. Petit was an
nouuced to preach at the Chestnut
Street NJ. q. Church. this evening He
will preach at the Liberty Street NJ. SF::lsl
Church at that time. 81
The young mems prnYer. meeting SER
vice at the Chestnut Street q nj. n:
Church Is growing In interest each suns
day. The service this afternoon as ex-
pected to be unusually interesting.
Mr.. j j. McNally. manager for the.
cotton. oil and fiber works, has removed
his office from Main street, Norfolk, to,
his handsome new office. near the plant.
where he can be found In the future. Z
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been present. Tuesdays court recep-
ton, which was the only one this win
ter, was more brilliant than ever The
ladies costumes displayed unusual
elegance many Of them being OF pecu-
liar design.
APING THE ENGLISH.
Among the older court element COM
plants this winter were specially
strong because OF the rigid new court
ceremonial. the style of reception being
copied by the Emperor more and more
after the Court of ST. James, old gen
tlemen specially complaining about be-
ing forced to wear knee breecches with
thin silk stockings. inducing rheuma-
tism and govt. They. also complain at
the increasing costlincss of the gala
coats. which, for high officials, now
cost 1400 marks.
Munich celebrated the Emperor's
birthday, In which all the Bavarian
princes shared. The heir to the throne.
Prince Ludwig. toasted the Emperor.
and spoke In favor of the naval in
crease
DIR. LEYDS' MISSION.
Though DIR. Leyds. the diplomatic
representative OF the Transvaal, claims
that he came here principally to ccle-
brate the Emperor's birthday, MS In pre-
vious years. the Associated Press un-
derstands, on authority, that he also
came TO consult with the German ohl-
Gals about Portugals alleged breach of
neutrality in stopping travel to the
Transvaal from nelagoa Bay.
NOTES.
The Berlin elevated railroad Intends
to introduce electric motive power ut
an expense of AZ, 00O, 900 marks.
The roles for the passion play ut
Oberammergau have now been award
ed. the character OF the Holy Mother
to be represented by Anna Flunger and
that of Christ by Anton Lang. Edward
Lang remains as the musical director
The grave of Humboldt the natural
ist and traveller at Tegct. near this
city, has been desecrated by miscreants,
who wanted to steal the metal orna-
ments. The Offenders were frightened
and fed, leaving their tools.
The German Evangelical Women's
Federation has petitioned Prince Ho-
henlohe to call conference for the
purpose of internationally settling up
on preventive measures against traffic
in girls for immoral purposes.
During the coming week begins the
sensational trial of Bank President Won
Kriegsheim and his confederates. who
are charged with a long system of
syindllng practiced by international
disconte geselschaft pcrjuries and
forgeries. Several prominent society
ladies are involved.
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FORTY THOUSAND MEN
MARCHING TO LADYSNlITH
Continued from Page I.

Office this afternoon, Lord Salisbury
presiding. There are reiterated rumors
that the gravest kind of news from
Natal is being concealed by the War
ONCE. 1t is even said that General
Buffers forces are in full retreat.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, the chan
celior of the eXcheQuer, came to Lon.
don purposely to attend, and Joseph
Chamberlain. the Secretary of State for
the Colonies. gave up other engage
ments for the same reason.
CONFIRMATION LACKING.
1t is impossible to confirm or deny
these reports of disaster to Buffers
forces. as the officials maintain silence.
They say they have nothing for pub
LEGATION. 1t is evident, however, that
the officers announcements that the
casualties reported by General Butler
occurred in General Lyttleton'e bril-
gade, which apparently was not en-
gagged at Spion Kop, that there has
been severe fighting not yet reported.
WHERE IS Celery?
Lord Wolseley, the commander-in-
chief Of the forces, was also present al
the meeting of the committee. There Is
no mention here of the reDorts circu-
lated in the United States that General
The last heard of General Clery was
that be was participating in General
Warren's movements
EMBARK For THE FRONT.
London. Jan. 27.-The last detach-
ment OF the infantry section of the
London volunteers. numbering 1874 men,
entrained this morning for Southamp-
ton, where they will embark to-day for
South Africa. The route from yelling
ton barracks to Nine Elms station was
thronged with cheering spectators, but
not as on previous OCCASIONS so the
order of march was undisturbcd. The
Ford Mayor and sheriffs accompanied
the 'troo2s to Southampton, The bat
terry section and ammunition column,
completing the regiment, will leave
February s.
PRAYERS FOR THE THRONE
Calcutta, Jan. PA monster meet
ing of Hindus and Mohammedans in
the Town Hall here to-day passed a
resolution expressing unswerving loyal
ty and attachment to the throne, and
deciding to offer prayers for the victory
of the British in all places Of worship.
The meeting also subscribed $4,000
rupees toward the Mansion House fund
for the relief of the widows and fami-
lies of the victims of the South African
war.
THE SITUATION REVIEWED.
London. Jan. 2S.-Mr. Spencer viii
kinson, whose articles on the war sit
uation have attracted much attention
here and abroad, wrote the following
review of the situation for the Asso-
ciated Press at midnight. and after the
War Office had given out telegram
from Lord Roberts. dated at Cape
Town. Saturday, saying there was nc
change in the situation:
The affair of Spion Kop appears
very like a reverse at the decisive point
of the decisive battle. According to
General Buffers telegram. General
Warren determined to take the hill be-
cause it commanded the enemy's other
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DELAYED.
Rush Of Orders at the Factory the
Cause.
An Enjoyable Recital mt Ryiand Tn-
n',s"t.-Firo Dcpar,ment I'm
provcmrnt-R umorea Snic OF Wa
ter FrontPrope-ty- Men,iom

The shipment Of a portion OF the ma
chinery for the Cotton Oil and Fibre
Company's new plant has been delayed
several days by the rush of orders at
the factories. The machinery for the
new spinning mills has nearly all ar
rived. The large boilers are being in
stalled as rapidly as possible. Ths
Boston blowpipe people arrived this
week and they are putting in the APP
paratus to heat the building in the win
ter and cool it in the summer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-28
THE SITUATION REVIEWED.

And other painful and serious ailments which
so many mothers suffer can be avoided by
the use of " MoTHRR's FRIEND This
remedy is God-send to women, because it
carries them through their most critical
ordeal with perfect safety and no pain No
IND " need fear the suffering and danger of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-28

next to Hope engine house, Liberty street
Just received 200 tons Shamokin Stove
Coal. Baltimore FavoEte u free burning
and the cleanest. brightest and best car
60 or coal that has been. brought (, to
Berkley this year. No clinkers, no iirfs
ana no flies on this coal I Satisfaction
uaranteed in every particular. S lS2S5S
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-28
a RECITAL,

The little people of the primary and
intermediate departments OF Ryland
Institute gave a recital Thursday even
Ing In the chapel hall OF the building.
programme consisting of recitations
vocal and instrumental music was rem
dered. The entertainment was under
the direction OF Misses Foote and
knight, teachers of music and elocu-
ton. The special feature was a reel
tation by little Annie Britton. q grand
daughter of DR.. A. e. Owen. The oc-
casion was grand success, and the
little ones merit much praise These
recitals will be repeated at intervals
the next to take place on the 22d of
| February
FIRE DEPARTMENT IMPROVE
NIENT
Some of the members of the Town
Council have under considerable, the
ACCESSIBILITY of heating the new Council
chamber with large hot water fur
mace, which will enable the Fire De-
partment to keep hot water in the
boilers of the fire engine all the time,
thus getting up steam quickly when
the Fire Department is called out.
WATER FRONT PROPERTY.
1t Is rumored that Rockefeller and
the Vanderbilts have closed a deal for
the water front of the>Hardy property
1t is known that Northern capitalists
are holding options on all OF the prop
erty fronting on the Eastern Branch
Of the Elizabeth river, and change
| of titles to this property may be ex-
lpected at any time.
The purchase of this property, If It
Is fact, is a step toward bridging the
river ut that point. The rumor Is be-
Ing freely discussed by citizens.
BRIEF MENTION.
| Judging from the action Of theyCoun.
ell last Monday evening, large docket
will be disposed OF In the Police Court
Monday morning, as the Sergeant hae
been instructed to npprehend all parties
found congregated on the street corner.
| on Sundays.
p. Phillips was hauled on the ways al
Thomas. ship yard yesterday for re-
pairs.
Mrs. catharine Lane Is quite Ill AT
the home of her son, Mr., w. II. Lane
South Norfolk. y
Prof. E. L. Momtt editor of the Chris
tian Sun Mt Raleigh. is in town in the
Interest of his paper
Mr.. A. Warren cast n propeller for
the steamer City of Chester, OF the
Southern Railroad. yesterday that
measures feet and . inches, the largest
cast he has made since engaging in bus
mess.
The schooners Anna Camp and Ed
ma a. Pogue are unloading cargoes OF
coal ut Cannon's wharf for Cannon
Brothers. See advertisement.
Mr. G. G.. Cabler. the proprietor OF
Cabler's bakery on Berkeley avenue
furnishes cakes for weddings and en-
tertainments at one days notice, and
all kinds of breads. See advertisement
Mr. Edwards, the bicycle dealer or
Berkley avenue, says that 1t is time te
have your wheel cleaned and repaired
Tor the spring. He guarantees good
work. See his advertisement.
Mr.. Harry Goodman has purchased
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positions. Having taken it Tuesday
night, be abandoned it Wednesday
night, presumably because he was un-
able to hold It,
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BERKELEY hDVTS.
SSE-aS r EN- -

The City Drug Store Is stli on the
corner Berkeley avenue and Main street,
newly painted and renovated. want
and inducements TO secure and hold II.
You can rely on the absolute accuracy
of all prescriptions prepared by me. All
goods guaranteed strictly pure and prices
the lowest. Open curly and late seven
days week -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-28
RISING
BREA S7

woman who uses MOTHERS FRIEND" n
childbirth for it fobs this ordeal of its
horror and insures safety to mother and child.
Our book, Before Baby is Born" is worth
ITS weight in gold to every woman, and will
be sent free III plain envelope by Bradfeld
Regulator Company. Atlanta. Ga.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-28
THE KAlSER'S BIRTHDAY
Continued from Page 1.

been present. Tuesdays court recep-
ton. which was the only one this win
ter, was more brilliant than ever. The
ladies costumes displayed unusual
elegance, many Of them being of pecu-
liar design
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-28
II. m. Chewing, prop'r.
DR.. j. H. Costenbader, Dentist.

Office over Wallace & Co.'S pharmacy.
corner Berkeley avenue and Chestnut
street. Berkeley. Va. Office hours $40 a.
m 10 D. M jasS-1m
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who had been her gallant at picnics and
on impromptu excursions through the
woods and felds-who had been her
playmate and companion since each of
them learned to toddle. They were
born into the same social world, had the
same advantages, and seemed, in reality,
to have grown up for each other. This
man was Herbert Powell
Both of them saw the world and the
people that compose society. She was
sought by other men for her beauty and
wealth; he was slyly wooed by other
women for his wealth and his manliness.
But to her there was no other man; to
him there was. no other woman. And
they were engaged to be married. The
young man had made all his arrange
ments, and Miss Gammell had prepared
her trousseau. Both were supremacy
happy in the near approach Of the we'd
ding. The girl showed her trousseau to
her friends and closely studied the fit of
the dress she was to be married in.
Mr.. Powell thought to end his backel-
orhood with a hunt, and started out with
congenial party a fortnight before the
date set for the wedding. He returned
few days later to Newport, but that
evening, when he was to have called on
his fiancee. he sent word that he could
not come-that he was i'll. The next day
it was discovered that he had pneumonia,
contracted on his hunting trip. Miss
GammeH went Immediately to his bed
side, and remained with him, the ten
derest of tender nurses. But she could
not WOO him back to health. He sank
slowly, and about the time set for the
wedding he died.
Miss Gammen put her wedding trous-
seau carefully away. Instead OF array
ing herself in the soft tones OF bridal
dresses she donned somber black gar
ments, void of all ornament and frilis.
She Withdrew from the gayeties of So
ciety, and for a whole season was not
seen by any but the most intimate of her
friends She had been the gayest girl
in Newport; now there was naught but
sorrow in her voice and in her face.
After a time her mother took her
abroad She tried to divert Harriets
mind from her sorrow, but could not per-
suade her to give 1t up. She said and
believed that she would never love again.
Suitors came, OF course; but the sad,
sweet-faced girl in black would heed
none of them. Some came with wealth;
others with honored names; others with
manly beauty and manly charms. All
were rejected.
After six years of mourning Miss Gam
nell gradually began to take some inter
est in social life. She paid more atten-
ton to golf, and took up tennis again;
she resumed horseback riding and also
took long drives, but only in company
with members of her family or accompa-
MED only by her footman. She continued
to adjure all colors in dress and to turn
coldly from all men. Much of her time
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returned from Stewart, MINI, after
months visit.
Miss Grace Wilcox, who has been visit
Ing Mrs. +. c. Howe, has gone to Port
Angeles, Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Hooper and Miss
Clara Hooper have gone to visit friends
In Chicago.
Miss Mabel Coffin, of Hudson, is a guest
of her aunt, Mrs A. Miller, of East Sew
enth street.
Mrs Thomas Cameron spent the week
at White Bear lake, the guest of Mrs.
E. r. Ide.
Miss Allison Searls, of Burr street, is
entertaining Miss Edith McCleary, of Nor
folk, Neb.
Mrs. S. A. Matthews, of Reaney street.
has been spending a few days in the
country.
Miss Rome Turner, the recent guest of
Miss Adele Shields has lie urned to Green
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. .Mosher. Reaney
street, have returned from the Pacific
coast
Miss Mamie NicolI and Miss Ellen
Lutz are visiting relatives in Marshall,
MINI.
Miss Mamie McCabe, of Dawson street,
has gone to Helena, Mont, for the sum
mer.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Kaiser and family,
of Case street, have gone to Byron, Mimi
Mrs. A. d. Smith, Of Earls street, has
gone to Mitchell, To-, for a months visit.
Isaac Hall, of Omaha, has beer visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall, of East Seventh street.
l.. G. Matthews, of Reaney street, has
been visiting friends in Mason City, 10.
Miss Millhouse, of Galena, H., is
guest of E. II. Funk, of John street.
Miss Pauline Moberg has been enter
tanning Mrs. Anderson, of Chicago
Mrs: Ida Herman has been entertain
ing Mrs. Lipke, of Spencer. S. D.
Mrs. Pruyer, the recent guest of Mrs.
Rueth, has returned to Mankato.
Mrs. f. w. Mccoy will return from
Vancouver the first of the week.
George Elmer and DR.. Mackenzie have
gone camping at Pembina, Mich.
Mrs. Fred Meacham, of Phalen avenue,
has returned from Chicago
Mrs. w. H. Travis is spending the sum-
mer at Fort Totem N. ID.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neiseu Savage have re-
turned from River Falls.
Miss Marie Mueller, of Case street. has
returned from Litchfield.
DR.. and Mrs. w. H. Lockwood have re-
turned from Pine City
Mrs, John Mordaunt, of York street has
gone to Altoona, Wis.
Mrs, Mrs. J; l.. Thompson spent the week at
White Bear lake
to Milwaukee e0A40
Mrs. H f. Yates has returned from
Rochester. yin
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MAHTOMEDI.

Mrs. William Dampier gave the first
of series of dinner parties Sunday IN
honor Of her guest, Mrs. George r. Fling,
of Philadelphia, and to announce the en-
gagement of her daughter, Frances
Grace, to Mr.. Grossvenor P. O'Neall.
The marriage will take place some time
in October. The guests were: Mrs.
George r: Fling, Mr.. Grosyenor P.
O'Neall, Mr.. and Mrs. George Thcsy,ls,
WHITAKER and Mr.. and Mrs. c.. McCaud-
less. Mrs. Dampier gave another din
ner Wednesday, and the guests We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tapley, Mr. and
Mrs. Partridge, of Lake Shore.
Mrs. ]. E. Reed and Miss Lolita B.
Erickson, of Chicago; Miss e. Geary and
the Misses Rose C. and Anna O'Neal, of
Saltwater; L. NJ Gallagher, Mrs. J. j.
Mccarthy and family, Of Dubuque, To-;
w. B. Lathrop, of New York; S. e. Cats,
of Chicago; Mrs. c, F. Prudden and
family, of Dubuque, To-, and Miss Mary
Boyle, of Saltwater, are at the hotel for
the rest of the season.
The Ladies Porch club was enter
son. High scores were made by Mrs.
Dodds. Miss Murray and Mrs. Dampier
Miss Dampier will be the next hostess.
Mrs. w. E. Spenser entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Lamp, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Gould and Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Messer al
dinner Sunday. -
Mrs. ]. B. FTen4nings entertained Mr.
and Mrs. ]. c. Lewis and Mrs. Mary
Cooper on Friday. T.
Miss Mabel Kenrick is visiting Mrs. c.
w. Sanders.
Mrs. Fred Kies has returned to her
home in Chicago. %