Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-12

inevitably means the disbanding Of the
Crabs.
The players on the team were much
better satisfied yesterday.
In regard to the Hampton team and
four-team league. the Morning Her
aid of Sunday says:
Hampton Is Il little financially en-
barrasSed. but Ashenback regards the
whole matter of the teams dropping
out as idle talk, the offspring OF sur
misses and founded upon nothing au-
thentic Hampton will certainly re-
main in the league and continue to
play ball. In order to relieve their
present financial strait Capt. Frank
I1ais'ng. James McMcrnmin, and
Schmcltz Bros. have headed n list of
enthusiastic baseball men who nave
come forward 1lllh-liheral subscrip-
lions TO tide the team over When
once the games get ION the 20" aga n
and the new schedule is in working
order there seems to be no doubt but
that everything will be all right
baseball along n professional line is
simply business in one sense of the
word and sees its dull and prosperous
seasons. AS a business. and Il home
one at that. 1t deserves tho kindly in
tcrcst and cooperation of tho town il
represents. 1iampton's team has play
ed good ball. Is n good team. and mer-
its support. If rcsuscltatlon is ncccssa-
Iy. assurcdly 1t will be given.
IMPORTANT BUSINESS.
The business Mems Association will
meet tonight for the consideration of
much general business of Importance
EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT.
To keep in line with the retail mcr-
chants the real estate and INSURANCE
agents of Hampton have decided to
close their offices at o'clock p. M.
eadh day during the summer months.
CHILDRENS DAY.
The Childron's Day exercises at the
Baptist church last evening were car
1.ied out In most successful manner.
| There was present IL large and inter-
| ested audience.
DEATH OF MIR. r. X. PEAK.
News has been received at Hampton
of the death of MIR. Edward Is. Peak,
at Richmond. aged GS years.
Mr.. Peak was for many years n
prominent citizen of Hampton.
Mr. Peak was Il brave soldier who
fought for the cause cspoused by his
State in the struggle of 6l-5. The
| death occurred last Thursday even
ing at 1890. after an Illness Of short
duration. The funeral took place Fri
day Afternoon at o'clock. the inter
ment Being made in Hollywood Gene
terry by the request OF the deceased.
Born and raised here in Elizabeth city
County. Mr.. Peak is survived by Il
host Of friends. comrades. and a large
circle Of relatives. He was among the
first that enlisted for the purpose of
maintaining the laws and unfolding
Southern rights. He was Il member OF
Company y under Captain William j.
Stores. who is still living. His record
during the war Is one brilliant with
deeds OF daring and heroism.
Every sumer MIR. Peak would come
back TO Hamilton. his old home place.
on Il visit He was expected here in a
few days when the sad news was re-
ceived The deceased was Il member
| of the Masonic lodge at this place.
Much indignation was felt here among
| his relatives and friends over the con-
| duct of ComandaIut l}iggcrt of the
Soldiers Home for not letting them
know of his death. a great number Of
his comrades. members of Lee Camp
| Confederate Veterans have attended
the funeral. and especially his rela-
lives here.
The Commandant, however. sent no
message whatever. and news of his
death came the day after the burial.
| The deceased was a half brother of the
| late Judge Peak, and DR.. j. II. Peak.
| The action OF the Home authorities
| is universally condemned here. and it
is understood members OF Lee Camp
will prefer charges against Com
mandant Biggert