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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-08
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

International Secretary ]. L. More
land will address n meeting for men
at the new building OF the colored
Young Mems Christian Association
this afternoon at o'clock.
Miss Ethyl Stratton McCurdy. OF
Richmond. Va. is the guest of Miss
Rena +. Moses.
The Journeymen Plumbers Union
advertise in this issue an excursion
II is TO occur July 18th by the steamer
Pocahontas. Music by the Naval Post
Band.
The storm at Ocean View last night
was severe. 1t came suddenly about
6: 30 with a violent wind and a dashing
rain. No serious damage was reported
last night. but the wind was fierce
enough TO do damage to exposed build
ings.
six horcss succumhed to the fatal
heat last week Irwin'S Transfer Com
pany lost three horses. the Norfolk
the Virginia Transfer Company and
Withy's Transfer Company lost one
each.
Miss Nellie Richardson. of Louisa,
Va. is visiting her uncle. Mr.. G.. ~.
Walden. on Boush street.
Miss Cecie Santos has returned from
an enjoyable stay at the Beach. where
she has been stopping.
Revs. Drs Mitchell. Reynolds Ho-
gan and Seaton will deliver addresses
at the interdenominational meeting at
the Butte street Batist Church, colored,
at o'clock this afternoon.
Mrs. Sallie Il. Creole has issued In
vitations to the marriage of her daugh-
ter. Miss Molie Bateman Creole, to
Mr.. Phil Roskam. OF Norfolk. the GER
emory to take place Mt the NJ. f..
Church. Swan Quarter, \. c., at Il
! o'rlOcIS WpIaDSf az. .1ilV oath,
Mr.. ]. T.. Robinson. of Washington.
n. c.. arrived here yesterday over the
| Atlantic Coast Line.
Miss Blanche Hargrove has gone to
| Reynoldson. n. c.. TO spend the sum-
| mer with relatives
Mr.. William Il. Loughran has gone
to Chicago and Grand Ranids. Mich.
to attend furniture exhibitions in the
two cities, and to purchase n full line
of fail goods.
Mr. Claude West will leave home ~
Monday night for Atlantic City. y. J..
| and New York. He goes to one to buy
Thvana and Sumatra tobacco. which
is just coming to market. and to the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-08

w. RAILWAY co. V. ALEXANDRIA
Supreme Court OF Appeals OF Virginia.
June H. 1900.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-08
anInauranoo Change.

AT meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors OF the Underwater Fire Insurance
company yesterday Mr.. Fergus Reid
resigned the presidency and Captain
II. Y. White was elected his successor
Mr.. Reid was then chosen vice presi-
dent and member OF the finance COM
mittee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-08
NTMILLAN V. w. 6 w II. r. co.
Supreme Court of North Carolina,
May %. 1900.


EVIDENCE SUFFICIENT TO Make
y RAILROAD COMPANY LIABLE,
FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY A
FIRE NEAR ITS RIGHT OF WAY.
This was an action for damages
against railroad company for setting
out fires.
From a Judgment against the COM
pany ii appealed
The court says:
While it is not negligence for n rail
road to run it's trains over its roads
well managed and we'll equipped, as it
seems the defendants train was, yet
we know that no spark arrestcr can be
$50 constructed as to entirely prevent
the emission OF sparks. without de-
stroying the efficiency of the engine:
and while il was not negligent in the
defendant 10 run such Il train over its
road, the fact that il had recently
passed over the road. and fire was
found there, was some evidence tend
ing to show that 1t emitted sparks that
set the grass on fire. The negligence
complained OF Is not that Of n defective
engine, or improper conduct on the
part of the defendant in running Its
train. but in allowing the right of way
to become foul with dead broom grass
ana other CombuStiblc matter, which
caused its train to start the fire that
injured the plaintiff. The evidence
against the defendant is circumstan-
tial, it is true. but so ii often is in de-
termining matters of the greatest con-
sequences, criminal and civil. So in
this case we have the undisputed facts
that the defendant had Il railroad track
and right of way; that it's train had
recently passed over this track. and
that the fire was there that damaged
the plaintiff; and in addition TO this
we have the evidence stated above that
the right of way was foul-that IS.
covered with dead brown grassland
that the fire. when first seen (by some
Of the witnesses) was on the right of
way; an we have the fact-known
from common knowledge--that no
spark arrcstor, no matter how we'll
constructed will entirely prevent the
emission of sparks. Whether this evil
dencc is considered upon the defend
ants motion to nonsuit the plaintiff,
or upon defendants prayer for an in
Struction from the court to the Jury
that there was no evidence, or that
upon the whole evidence the jury
should find the second issue for the
defendant. the motion or prayer for
instruction cannot be sustained. 1t is
said in Purnell V. Railroad Co, supra.
that motion to nonsuit the plaintiff
upon the evidence whatever the evil
dence tends to prove must be taken
by the court as proven. The same rule
obtains in a prayer for instructions to
the jury that there is no evidence Up
on this rule we are of of the opinion
that defendants motion to nonsuit.
there is no evidence were properly re-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-08

Cape Town. July 7.-Lieutenant Ste
phen L. Siocum. u. S. a., the American
attache with Lord Roberts force in
South Africa. sailed for Engltnd to-
day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-08
THE NEWS OF NORFOLK on PAGES , *
jury, and evidence to the latter on the
subject is inadmissible

jury, and evidence to the latter on the
subject is inadmissible
But in determining this question the
court Will regard all the circumstances
OF the particular city or corporation.
the objects sought 10 be attained, ana
the necessity which exists for the or
dinance. Regulations proper for a
large ana prosperous city might he alb
surd or oppressive in II small and
sparsely populated town. or in the
country"
Without going into the evidence in
detail upon the subject of the reason
ableneSS of the ordinance. we are of
opinion that it clearly shows that there
was no fraud in it's passage: that the
city did not act CapriCiousiy. but in aN-
cordance with what ii deemed best to
promote the interests contidcd to il:
that the action il took was urged upon
rail adopted is that in use by the city
OF washington. as required by an act
Of Congress of the United States.
1t further appears that reprcsenta-
tiveS of the appellant We're invited TO
attend Il meeting of the Committee on
streets and the City Engineer. where
the whole subjct was carefully con-
sidered. and as Il result of their dcdiber-
atoms the engineer and committee re-
Council. and they thcreupon passed the
ordinance requiring it's adoption.
In Wow of these facts, il is manifest
that tho appellant has not overcome
the presumption in favor of the reas-
onableneSs of the ordinance which il
was ordered TO obey: that Vt has not
shown that it was passed arbitrarily
or capriciousiy. and the Judgment OF
the Circuit Court must be affirmed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-08

other to attend the annual meeting of
Elks.
Mr.. Samuel Salzberg of New York. is
Visiting his relatives in this city
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-08
The Right Place

Found at last the right place to set the
cheapest and best Paper hanging done
in Norfolk. and the most up-,o-date
styles. Now is the best and cheapest
time 10 have your work done. So give
US call and be convinced that We arc
right.
We also do the cheapest and best Pic
turc Framing in the city. and carry at all
times full line OF Paint, Oil. Glass,
Artist and Coach Painters supplies.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Soldiers Organize.

The Anderson County x-Soldiers' Anti
Imperialistic Organization was effected
last Saturday, at the Bryan and Brei-
denthal headquarters. 1t was an enthusi-
astic meeting, and more than twenty
soldiers joined the organization. This
was only the initial meeting, and the or
ganization will be pushed until every
soldier in the county who loves his coun-
try and believes in preserving our repub-
lie signs the roll.
The following resolutions were adj
opted:
WHEREAS, We, ex-soldiers of the vol
unteer armies of the United States, still
believe in the right and justice of the
time-honored principles of the Declar'
alton of Independence; still believe that
all governments should derive their Just
powers from the consent of the govern
ed and,
WHEREAS, This view is antagonistic
to the present imperialistic tendency OF
the present administration, by some OF
whose supporters we have been denounc-
ed as halftraitors and lacking in love OF
country and respect for the fag;and,
WHEREAS, the reunions of the G. A. r.,
a non-partisan orgaization, have been
used to promote the political schemes OF
the Republican party, and men have been
presented as speakers at such reunions
| who have violated the basic principles OF
the order by using Incorporate and in
sulting language to those who hold the
views herein presented: therefore, be it
Resolved, That we do all that is reas.
onably within our power to secure as
large an enrolment as possible of the
names of ex-sodiers whose views co
ncidc with those herein expressed, and
that we will use our best cndeavors to
make the largest showing in all rallies
against imperialism;
That we deeply sympathize with the
Beers of South Africa, struggling against
the same giant powers as did our fathers
and for the same blessing of liberty, a
people than whom none have been more
heroic and few, if any, more worthy.
Resolved, That we denounce in the
least passionate language that we car
command the wrong doing of those who
voulJ 9, utb1acclv nn6aav WI, tn hire "a |;
or even to loosen, the bond of comrade
ship formed between men IN the common
tolls and common suilerings of march
bivouac and battle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Took Her Cousin,s Place.

One day a young Swede, a student
at the University Of Berlin, received q
letter from his uncle saying that his
daughter, the young mans cousin,
would stop in Berlin for a few days on
her way to Ems and would he kindly
meet her and show her the city. The
mail coach arrived and with It the
young lady. who found fine looking
young fellow with vivid boutOnniero
awaiting her arrival. He accompanied
her to the hotel. The following MORN
ing he called and took her driving In
an elegant brougham. These atten-
lions continued during the three days
Of her visit. The lady appeared over
joyed at the gallantry Of this cousin,
whom she had never met before.
On the day of her departure, while
assisting her into the mail coach, the
young man said, 81 cannot let you de-
part without making confession"
The lady blushed and dropped her
eyes. 81 must tell you that am not
your cousin. Your cousin Is friend OF
mine. He had no time to accompany
you, having 10 cram for his examine
tons, so he babe me take his place"
"In heavens name, who are you.
them" cried the lady.
The young man handed her his card.
The position blew his trumpet. the
mail coach rolled away, as the young
lady read this name on the card: lotto
Won Bismarck. Current Literature.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Public Sale.

The undersigned will sell at public auc.
ton at his farm six miles north and two
miles west of Garrett, and four and one
half miles southwest of Richmond, on
Wednesday, October 10, 1900, commenc-
ing at 10 O'Clock a. m, the following
property: span mules II hands high,
saddle and driving mare, 1 three-year
old horse, 2 two-year-old horse colts,
two work horses. Will also sell my
stations, Prince Imperial and Paducah,
both of which are we'll known in this
county. IS head milk cows, 4 yearhng
heiters, yearling steers, IS spring
calves. two-year-old Hereford bull. 10
shoats, weighing about 100 pounds each.
2 farm wagons, low-wheeed Buckeye
Mower. corn-planter nearly new, l
stirring plow, set double harness, l
n-sheller. Scott Elliott will approve
notes Lunch served on grounds.
c. HRMcK.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Soldiers of Fortune.

at is embarrassing to meet former
cotillon partners as elevator boys and
walters" said a European lady now
visiting New York. ut has been my
fate to undergo and inflict this unhap-
piness several times.
81 went to fashionable hotel on my
arrival. Wearing his hotel livery with
the same grace as he had borne his
officers uniform when last saw him
and danced with him at a state ball In
a foreign capital, was a man l had
known. He colored to the eyes as he
saw me- but made no sign, nor did l.
"The same thing has happened since
at restaurants, at other hotels, in rid
ing academies and in carriages. Some
day NJ. lie Baron de Trois EtOiles an0
Graf Won Truemmer-SchlOs will ap'
pear In European society with new
eclat and full purses. VIII I ever say
that | know where they made their
money? Why, of course not. 1t Is
far cry from America to Europe, and
in their own country these gentlemen
have an irreproachable social position.
l have really already forgotten the
names of those l have seen, l assure
you. New York Mail and Express.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Goldsmith,

Not long before the close OF Gold
smiths life he produced the brilliant
and humorous lines Of Retaliation"
Varied accounts are given Of the origin
of this poem. 1t will be remembered
that in a joke Garrick wrote the fol-
lowing couplet as an epitaph for Gold
smith:
Here lies Molly Goldsmith, for shortness called
Nol.
Who wrote like an angel, but talked like poor
poll.
1t was on April 4, 1774, that Gold
smith died. The precise spot where he
was buried in the Temple churchyard
is unknown.
This is Johnson's summing up OF the
character of Goldsmith: "He had rails
ed money and squandered 1t by every
artifice of acquisition and folly Of ex-
pense. But let not his frailties be re-
membered; he was a very great man.
William Blacks Life Of Goldsmith"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Worse Than Death valley.

Dreadful us Death valley Is, its nort'
western arm, known as Mesquite Wi.
ley, is worse. All the waters upon ia
surface are poison, and down through
the canyon hot, suffocating wini
blows with terrible velocity. During
Its course through the desert 1t fire.
quently gathers clouds Of white SAND
that have blinded many a horse and
,sder, and at frequent intervals u
whirls down the canyon like . cyclone
of sharp crystals. Under the glistel-
Ing beds of salt and borax are conceal.
ed streams Of salt water which how
sluggishly toward some unknown out
let or may be Tapped up by the parched
winds.
One Of she strangest phenomena OF
this extraordinary place Is what From
tiersmeD. for want Of better name.
have called "raislng earth" BY the
action of the sun crust composed Of
minerals and clay has been formed on
the surface, and by some curious pres.
sure Of nature has been lifted from the
earth in irregular curves like pie crust
In the oven. The cavity between this
crust and the solid earth varies from
one to ten feet, and the depth frequent
iy changes after heavy windstorms BY
the displacement Of the air beneath.
The man or the animal that steps upon
this crust is gone forever. 1t Is abso-
lutely impossible for any one to extri-
cate himself when plunging about In
the "raislng earth."-Chicago Record.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Club Meetings.

Judge Schoonovcr delivered an address
before the Bryan Battery Monday even.
ing, on imperialism, trusts, etc. The adj
dress was highly appreciated by the
boys.
Tuesday evening, the Judge addressed
the Bryan and Breidcnthal club at head
quarters. There was a good attendance
Next Tuesday evening, the club will he
entertained by A. +. Ilatten, of the
Westphalia Times.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Fusion Speakers.
REV. VERNON ]. ROSR,

One of the most eloquent able speakers
in the state, will make four speeches il
this county, as follows:
At Garrett, in the Auditorium, Wed
nesday evening, Oct. Sd.
At Welda, Thursday, evening, Oct. 4th
At Glenlock, Friday evening, Oct. 9Th
At the Minkler school-house, Saturday
evening, Oct 9th.
5. ]. SHIvELY,
Who was a member of the famous
Twentieth Kansas regiment, will SPEAK
as follows:
At Westphalia, Monday evening, Oct
Sth.
At Mont Ida, Tuesday evening, Oct
9th.
At Central City, Wednesday evening
Oct. 10th.
At Harris, Thursday evening, Oct
18th.
At Scipio, Fridayevening, Oct. 18th.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Daniel webster's Paper Cutter.

Joseph NJ. Terry of Peconic. N. T..
has presented valuable relic Of Dan
lei Webster to the Suffolk County His
torical society. 1t is an ivory paper
cutter which Mr.. Webster used for q
number of years in his library at
Marshfield, Mass. Webster gave 1t to
Charles Taylor, then a boy, whose IA
Their was at the time manager Of Mr..
webster's farm. Young Taylor pre-
served the relic and several years ago
while residing near Mr.. Terry's house
gave 1t to him.-New York Sun.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
A Song About n Man.

81 will sing you song about man."
said the minstrel. "By the way, did
you ever notice that there never was q
song written about man? All songs
are about roses and maidens and love
and trysting places and sunsets and
mothers; never one about the old man.
Come to think about 1t, though, there
was one, Father, Dear Father, Come
Home With Me Now In this song
the old man is drunk in the first
verse."--Atchison Globe.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Blood.

We live by our blood, and on
it. We thrive or starve, as
our blood is rich or poor.
There is nothing else to live
on or by.
When strength is full and
spirits high, we are being re-
freshed, bone muscle and brain,
in body and mind, with con-
tinual flow of rich blood.
This is health.
When weak, in low spirits,
no cheer, no spring, when rest
is not rest and sleep is not
sleep, we are starved; our blood
is poor; there is little nutri-
ment in it.
Back of the blood, is food,
to keep the blood rich. When
it fails, take SCOTS Emulsion
of Cod Liver Oil. 1t sets the
whole body going again-man
woman and child.
II you have not tried II, send for free sample.
its agreeable taste will surprise you.
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists
>ss%Is Pearl Street, New YORK
~. and 500; all dsuSSistss
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Card of Thanks.

To the friends who so kindly assisted
us during the sickness and after the death
of our beloved wife and mother, we ex-
tend our heartfelt thanks.
May God bless you, and, in your time
of trouble, raise up for you just such kind
friends as you were to us.
b. b. LAwELLIN AND DAUGHTERS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Oysters AMI Chicken.

The Knights and Ladies of Security
will have a supper next Monday evening,
at c. a. X. hall, after installation exer-
cises Oysters, chicken and a lot more
good things will he served, and good
time is anticipated
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

WANTED: Statesmen to sell our I.llbri
eating Oils, Greases, Betting and Special
tics to threshermcn. on commission
Good goods and liberal proposition.
Address, giving references.
HOWARD Or. AND GREASE Co., Cleveland,
Ohio.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

George Shull was arrested, at the home
of his brother Will, Wednesday after
noon, by Sheriff Moore. He was turned
over to Sheriff Whitaker, of Wilson
county. He had escaped from the jail
at Fredonia, where he was held, charged
with highway robbery George and an.
other prisoner assaulted the jailor, and
made their escape.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
THE BEST THEY KNOW.

SE|oU remember the old lady who rode for the first
IsNI~I time on a railway train. There was rightfm
Hs collision, but when the rescuers reached her
las1ssNsl she was quite calm She said she supposed
they always stopped that way. The story well illus-
trates whv so many women are satisfied to live without
Ivory Soap They have never tried it! Naturally
enough, they think that annoying odors, sharp chen
calls, and wasteM greasiness are common to all soaps
o.sss
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28
Letter List.

Advertised Sept 2Sth, 1900. John
Ableson, X. =. Cain, {. A. karlson, Mrs.
John Lawelin, Miss Lillian Mellcn, Mrs
Mary Miller.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

George McAfee, who has been braking
on the K, N. & d. road for several years,
has quit that road and gone to Osawa-
tonne to work on another branch of the
Missouri Pacific road. He has the prom
Use Of train, soon. Walter Vess, an
other K, N. & d. brakeman, has gone
to Osawatomie. and IS working on the
"chain gang" as brakeman.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

If you want to have a good time this
all and winter you should join the big
Bryan fambeau club.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Mrs. J. M. Alexander and daughter
Clara were up from Welda township,
SatuI day, and paid the AGITAToR family
visit. Mrs. Alexander is grandma
now-Wesley Pitchford and wife have a
little daughter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Jacob Hurst, of the Garrett Marble
and Granite Works, went to Parker,
Wednesday, to put up monument.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Mrs. George S. Currier left, Wednesday
for her old home at Macomb, iii. She
will be absent several weeks,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

John Dellinger went to Paola, Wednes
day, to attend the fair. He goes from
Paola to LaCygne, to visit his father.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Mrs. Belle Cox, the EDITORS little SIS
ter" left, Tuesday, for Litchfeld, Neb,,
where she will reside for the present.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

J.. S. Mason and wife went to Paola
Wednesday, to attend the fair and visit
Ben Henry and wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Mrs. Jennie Mcconnell came up from
the Nation, Wednesday, to visit hel
mother, Mrs. Maria Sharp.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Miss Emma Robinson, of Jackson
county, who has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Coke Johnson, returned home,
Tuesday,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Dan Luce, treasurer of Lincoln town
ship, and F. B. Horn, treasurer of Wash
ington township. went to Topeka, Tues
day to attend meeting of the township
officers of the state.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

The ground is in fine condition now for
planting, Strawberries, and Capt. l.. ID.
Dobbs has several thousand plants for
sale
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Mrs. ]. F. Tibbetts went to Topeka,
Saturday, to visit a sister.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Mrs. Efie Powell Taylor was over
from Paola, Saturday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

VIM. Hopkins and wife, Of Jackson
township, left, Wednesday, for St. James
Minnesota, to visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Mrs. Jennie Alexander, of Sterling
Rice county is visiting ]. NJ. Alexander
and family of Welda township, and other
relatives and friends.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Leon Smith arrived from Arizona, Sat
day morning, to visit his parents, Geo
Y. Smith and wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

DR.. Van Stavern came down from
Kansas City, Saturday, on business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-09-28

Mrs. Margaret Lippy, of Lecompton,
who has been visiting her sister Mrs.
l.. Champe, sr., several weeks, returned
home, Tuesday.