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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
A LETTER FROM MIR. LOWEN-
BERG.
Portsmouth Improvement Company
Norfolk, Va, May 10, 1909


Portsmouth Improvement Company
Norfolk, Va, May 10, 1900)
To the Hon. Mayor j. Il. Baird. Ports
mouth. Va:
Dear Sir-In reference to the brick
column cncroachmcnt on Court street
OF the Monroe Hotel building. now in
course OF erection, as to which an order
has been issued from your Office for n
hearing OF taatii-ef A4tess- eies4l
to make the following statement:
In preparing the plans for the Mon
roe the surrounding conditions of the
neiShborinE Court street properties
were taken in consideration. namely:
1st. The line of the stone base sup
porting the iron railing around the
Masonic building.
I'd The frame residence building to
the north of the Masonic building
Sd. The brick bay window residence
building on the corner of Queen and
Court streets.
All the structures on cast side OF
Court street, on this block, projecting
1t was reasonable for us to adopt a line
for the columns of our Monroe, which
were ten inches inside the present en-
crOachmcntS.
We understood that the Street Com
mlttee would not raise an objection &c
the carrying out of our plans, hence we
proceeded with the construction
While we consider it very important
toward aiding the successful operation
OF the hotel, to give the structure as
much prominence on Court street b,
the projecting columns, as possible
still. as ii appears to have developed
considerable opposition from some
members Of the Masonic fraternity. we
prefer to change our plans and build
the front within strict conformauce
with the CITY ordinance, and have ac.
cordingly ordered the columns to be
taken down. Very truly yours.
PORTSMOUTH IMPROVEMENT co
d. LOWENBERG.
Secty., Treas. and Gen. Mgr.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
LUMBER BURNED.
Plant Of The West Norfolk Lum.
Der Co. Almost Destroyed.
The Loss VIII Approximate 500, 900. Mostly
Covered by Insurance. Origin or Firo
Unknown-One Million Feet OF Lumber
Consurucd-SlxtyI Hands Thrown Out

The lumber plant of the West Norfolk
Lumber Company, located in West Nor
folk, was almost totally destroyed by
fire last night. The origin of the fire
can only he coniectured. The loss is
estimated as approximating 10000, for
the most part covered by insurance.
The destruction was very rapid after
the flames were first noticed.
The first intimation of fire was seen
between and $3.50 d. m. in the upper
portion of the planning mill proper The
mill had been lately running overtime
in order to keep up with the stress of
business. Mr.. Dudley, the foreman in
the building at the time mentioned.
gives the following as the probable
statement OF the cause of the fire:
There WAS in the mill large machine
run by pulley forty or fifty inches in
diameter. This pulley was next to q
post. and above ii was an opening used
20 pass boxes and other lumber to the
floor above. Friction from this pulley
may have caused SHARKS to fly up
through the opening to the floor below.
1t is quite certain that the fire started
in one of the upper floors, and there
have been no lights or fires in these
upper rooms since last winter.
The planning mil! was connected with
two other buildings, the flooring shed
and the rough shed. These also were
entirely destroyed. The flooring shed
contained a great deal of fine material.
One million feet of lumber, from dry
kilns. and three railroad cars were cciii-
sumed. There was no chance given To
save anything. The company's en-
Dloyees did all in their power TO save
the property, but were quickly driven
from the pumps by the intense heat
There WAS a brisk southwest erly
wind. which made the flames spread
rnnidlX. The docks. from the one hun
dred foot fire limit south. arc safe. The
entire burned portion of the lot covers
about three acres. The mill employed
about sixty hands. mostly colored and
married.
The West Norfolk Lumber Company
is an Incorporated stock company, with
the following onicers:
W. H. McCabe .............. President
l5aEard MOTIFS .............. Secretary
u. thurman Observation-Disclosures. Treasurer
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
NANAL ORDERS.

Tho f0lloWlng naval ORDERS have been
issued:
Commander r. Inch Is ordered to
duty At Newport News.
Commander =. W. Rac is detached
from duty mt Newport News aud order
ed to Washington on the examining
CHAPLAIN ~. r. Helms is detached
fYcm Inc Independence.
Passed Assistant Engineer r. II. Orr
and I'asscd Assistant Paymastcr W. V.
II. Rose are commissioned.
Gurucr O. F"ios IL detached from the
Vermont and ordered 10 the Kentucky.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
HOW BASEBALL sTARTED.

The devil was the first coacher, says
Il retired baseball editor. He coached
Eve when she stole first. Adam stole
second When Isaac met Rcbccca at
the well she was walking with n
pitcher. Sampson struck out a good
many times when he beat the Philis-
tines. Moses made his first run when
he slew the Egyptians. Cain made a
base hit when he killed Abel. Abraham
made sacrifice. The Drodigal son
made 4 home run. David was a long
distance throwcr and Moses shut out
the Egyptians at tho Red Sea.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
AND NOW FOR THE BANQUET.


Arriving at the hall q surprise await
ed the company in the magnificent BAN
Quet which had been prepared for the
flremen. 1t was a magnificent effort
on the part of the ladies and which
was fully appreciated by the 200 men
who set down to satisfy the inner man
after n long march. Chief Engineer
Frederick Weirsdorf acted as master of
ceremonies in n dignified manned. He
introduced the Rev. u. s. Farland. who
aselsed u blessing. and then the Indc-
pendents and their guests proceeded to
do full justice to the appetizing repast
before them.
After cigars had been lighted Chief
Wcrsdorf introduced Third Assistant
Chief Geo. S. Bell, Captain r. c. Mar
shall. Captain Emmett Deans. Captain
Chas. IT. Bland. Rev. u. S. Farland and
First Assistant Chief Engineer r, L..
Herbert. all of whom made very inter
estng addresses. The speeches were
!nterspersed with appropriate music.
the Scaboard Air Line Band surprising
al former efforts in the very excellent
manner in which the several selections
were rendered.
Letters of regret were read from
Mayor j. Thompson Baird. Geo. c.
Cummings, Captain ]. H. Redwood. Of
Richmond and City Councilman r. T..
Crunp.
At midnight the festivities came to an
end with hest wishes for the future
success and prosperity of the Indepen-
dcnt Fire Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12

A CASE DECIDED.

For some time the question Of the
ownership of certain property on Swim
ming Point. out in the river, has been
in court. Yesterday the case was de-
cided by Judge Prentis, as Will be seen
below.
The case IS referred to commits
sioner OF the court to ascertain the re-
spective shares of water frontage. The
commissioner is empowered to have the
property surveyed by the City Engi-
neer
The decree directs that the engineer
ascertain the length of shore line at
low water mark from Naval Hospital
Point. on Port Warden's line, to the
centre of Guthrlcs creek. thence to
Swimming Point creek. thence around
to point where the Port Warden's
line meets the point marking the
natural division between Crawford
bay and the Elizabeth river: that he
then cut OFF on the Port Warden's line
TO the United States so much of the line
rs the shore line from Naval Hospital
Point to the centre of Guthries creek
bears to the whole shore line. The
residue of the Port Warden's line is 10
be divided between the owners of land
from the centre of Gu.hrie's creek
around TO the centre of Swimming
Point creek, thence in front of North
street to the point on the Port War
den's line marking the natural division
between CfaNiordS bay ana the Eliz-
abeth river, in the ratio in which the
original shore line or front of each lot
owner bears to the whole shore line
or front. and then draw lines from the
end Of the line marked off on the Port
Warden's line to the side lines of each
lot.
The decree also makes G. Hatton and
the devisors of the late w. a. Nemey
CT plaintiffs to the suit. and Marshall
Parks Page defendant in his own
right.
After entering the decree Judge Prem
tbs adjourned the court
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12

The NirGinan- Pilot REPRESENTATIVES
received Yesterday from one OF the
teachers ~ the Second District School
made by one of the pupils. Miss Fannie
II. Emmerson. of the first grammar
grade OF that district. 1t is made from
salt flour and blue blotting paper
posted on q -iecc Of board. The blot
ting paper represents the lakes and is
blue; the background IS white ANA pink.
Ii shows considerable ingenuity on The
part Of the teachcr ana the children
who rot ,Ncm W.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
John c. Niemeyer. Austionccr.
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE


DlRsuANr. TO y. DECREE OF THE
X Court of Iiustir-a for the city OF
Portsmouth. Va, entered on the 10Th day
of April. 1890. in the chanccry suit therein
pending Of Dorcas Kectcr. plaintiff. and
i-u,:. Davis ct ais, defendants. we shall
sell by public auction. I'm front of the
courthouse of the city of Portsmouth. on
TUESDAY. MAY Is. At IL O'CLOCK NJ.
the following described property: Lot No
30. fronting fifty (50D feet on the north
ora hundred and thirteen Ql3) feet be-
fifty t50) feet in the rear. and is the same
iimma Jane Johnson and Edward Thomas
F'lomming.
On the above described lot of land there
is 4 thrcc-story double house with BRICK
basement.
TERMS One third cash. onc-third with
in one year, and onc-third within two
years from date OF sale. deferred pay
mcnts bearing interest. or all cash, AT the
retained until the further order of the
court.
GEORGE PITCHER
RICHARD cox BARLOW
Commissioners
hereby certify that the bond required
by The foregoing decree has been given.
Tcstc
c. T. PHILLIPS. C. C.
BY u. THOMPSON. d. C. mall-st
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
COMMISSIONERS SAFE.

Attention is called to the advertise
ment Of George Pitcher and Richard
Cox Barlow. commissioners in the suit
of Dorca3 Keeter plaintiff. with Lula
Davis ct. ais. defendants. in which they
announce that they will on May 18th
at IL o'clock m. sell in front of the
Courthouse n lot situated on Clifford
street. For particulars see ad. and get
n description of the property.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
INDEPENDENTS ANNIVERSARY
This Company Makes a Splendid Show
AS 1t parodoc tho ctraote

inns company Makes n Splendid Show
AS 1t Parades the Streets
LAST night about 8 o'clock the indie
pendent Steam Fire Engine Company
NO. l, or this city. one of the best and
probably the largest fire organization
in this country. formed in line at the
reaoquarters of the company on South
street, ana, headed by the Seaboard Air
Line Band. which previously had de-
nShted the citizens with an excellent
oEen-air concert. began the celebration
OF us Attn anniversary by paradng the
principal streets of the city. observing
the line of march published in these
Columns several days ago.
There was very large turnout of the
membership. and the imposing appear
ance made by this excellent command
was the cause of much favorable com
ment. the white hats and red shirts of
the men showing in bold relief in the
light furnished by the torches which
were worn on the hats of the men, and
the whole formed an attractive spccta-
Gle highly creditable to the Indepen-
dents. its officers, members and admir-
erS.
All along the line of march the pop
ularity OF this company was attested
by the hearty greeting bestowed upon
II by the citizens of Portsmouth, the
ladies taking conspicuous part in the
warm reception accorded the fircmen.
Banners. flags. handkerchicfs and hats
were waved in the air. while the ring
ing of bells and fireworks. such as Sky
rockets. Roman candles. red and blue
lights. splitting devils and giant horse
crackers lent 4 brilliancy to the scene
which had to be seen to be appreciated
to it's full worth.
The Independent Company appreci-
ated the attention paid it by the pco-
pie, whom they have protected from
the ravages of the fire tiend and the de-
strnction following in its wake. and
ever mindful of the fact that devotion
to duty brings it's due reward, felt duly
conscious last night that the company
occupied a warm place in the hearts
and confidence of the people.
The Seaboard Air Line Band fur
nished excellent music all along the line
of march. and following the company
which had been formed by a large de-
tachment Immediately behind the band.
Following Immediately behind the
band was a large detachment of the
company marching six abreast. closely
followed by others two and three
abreast. drawing the handsome hose
looked prettier Then came carriages
containing aged members of the COM
pany who have been honored with life
membership. The engine Virginia"
and hose cart also proved to be attrac-
tive. with their gaudy caparisoned
SteedS prancinG as II entering iuily
into the spirit OF the occasion. saying
as plainly as possible by their actions
that we are members of the "Indepen-
dents" too. The engine was drawn by
four horses. which were we'll managed.
After the route had been traversed,
the completion of it being the return
of the procession to the engine house,
n short rest was taken until about 10
o'clock. when the company and its in
vited guests fell in to the strains of
popular airs and marched to the BAN
quot in Armory Hall, which had been
prepared by the ladies of the Earnest
Workers of Central Church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
Primers POINT NOTES.

Misses Mabel ard Alice Hawkins. of
Port Royal. S. c.. are visiting Mr.. Mar
shall. on Primers avenue.
+4Ai,s- &c c: ..eIcesteI. county,
was in Gown to-dn:'.
Several new buildings ara being
started W. on Seaboard and jackson
avenues.
The streets are now being worked and
look very much better.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
RELIGIOUS

First Presbyterian Church. corner
Court and King streets, Rev. r. b..
Egg lesion. pastor-Scrvices us follows
tomorrow: Sunday school at $3.50 a..
m, Prof. w. II. Stokes. superintendent
Preaching ut II a. IN. and s p. IN. Morn
ing subject. The Problem Of Life"
evening subject. Several Asrects OF
Obedience" All seats free and n
hearty welcome to the cublic.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
"a HOME MN -

Fey. T. s. Farland pastor OF the ST.
Johns Episcopal Church. will make a
special address to men at the Y. NJ c.
y. Tomorrow afternoon at 4 O'clock
ar Far'and VIII s?cnk on the above
subject. lie IS we'll known as n
thoughtful and earnest speaker. All
men are cordially invited.
The Boys GOSPEL Army service will
be held ut O'Clock.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
ThIsis For You.

Special Offers TO SGT homo to navy
YARD and railroad men who cannot al
fnrd 10 Jay cash fur a lol. OR any one
Who really wants 4 home. |: You wanl
a lot or any property we have IL; eel
y address US Cor terms.
THE SE.AcOA3D REAL ESTATE:
COMPANY
Room coi. Ne. pa H!Sa street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
DEATH or MH. BENsTEN

NJ. Elijah BonsJcn. u weu-knovr
resident Or the COUNT. died Yesterday
afternoon, in .he c9th rear q his age
He leaves several cAi!Gren. Notice ot
funeral In Sundays issue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
PORT NORFOLK.

Work on tho Baptist Church is being
rapidly pushed forward
The Methodist ladies have just put
down Il very pretty new carpet i'm their
church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
THE SNOW CAP SISTERS.
They Give a Delightful Entertainmc

They Give Delightful Entertainment
for the Port Norfolk Baptis;s.
An entertainment given at the Bap-
list Church at Port Norfolk. for the
benefit of the rev church at Port Nor
folk. took place last night. THE Snow
Cap Sisters We're The feature of the
evening and some OF Port NorfolL's
best talent took part. Some of the
ladies from the Methodist ana Epis-
copal Churches very kindly condescend-
ed to assist. The following was the
cast Of the characters:
Mrs. SNOW. ........ Mrs. J. T. Jewctt
Wax Figure. Mrs. Anna Carney
Miss Angelina Snow. trained rurse
........ ........ Miss Sara Corbe, I
The Twins. Loneezy and Lanizey
Mrs Norman. Mss Viola Morgan
dummy .......... Mrs. Bruce johnson
Miss Yal!er Buff Snow. Artists
daNGhter 49,. Miss S,e.la Muse
Miss iattl Lind SNOW. a prima
dorna ......... Mss Mamie Cross
Miss Ella Snow, clocutlonis; ..
....... ........ Mrs. Sam. Hooper
Mss sa.nho sonnctina. poet ......
............. Mrs. J. c. Hubbard
Miss Susan Deplora Snow, mou.ns
los, lover. Miss Eleanor Abbott
WING 200. the sweet Celestial $50
........ .......... Mis- Ida Peakc
Mss Johanna Jimmimy Snow 800.
.......... ........ Miss Warren
Mss A!ar!e Elise. French girl..
........ ....,... Miss Eaver Rahy
Gravy. the colcrcd boy super ....
.......... ............ WI il Scott
i9s. J. c. Darst Accompanies
Refreshments were served after the
performance.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

general meeting OF the stockholders Of
the NivERSiDE LAND COMPANY. vii
Spalding. No. 265 Main street Norfoik
Va. on CTUESDAY. May 22d. 1901 nj
ALvAH II. MARTIN
oP--l-im Secretary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12

Chas. r. Welton 6, Co have removed
to POS High street. Noah's Ark's old
stand.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12

Nervous Headache Cured
Speedily No danger by Hicks Capu.
d ne. 10 and Csc at drug stores.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-12

TT YOU WANT TO GET RICH my
4 Pig Point lot from w. r. Ci,AtJD
4 Co. ga High street. Call early. Rosen
baum Building. MaS1w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
from Mrs. Nauqhn
to Mrs. 2nAAam.
LETTER TO MRS. pfSxHAm NO. 64,ss7l

"DEAR FRIEND-Two years ago had
child-bed fever and womb trouble in
its worse form. For eight months after
birth of babe 1 was not able to sit up.
Doctors treated me, but with no help.
had bearing down pains, burning in
stomach, kidney and bladder trouble
and my back was so stiff and sore, the
right ovary was badly affected and
everything l ate distressed me, and
there was bad discharge.
1 was confined to my bed when 1
wrote to you for advice and followed
your directions faithfully, taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, Liver Pills and using the Wash,
and am now able to do the most of my
homework l believe l should have
died if it had not been for your Com
pound. hope this letter may be the
result of benefitting some other suffer-
ing woman. recommend your Com
pound to every one. "-MRs. MARY
VAUGHN, TRIMBLE, PULASKI Co., KY.
Many of these sick women whose
letters we print were utterly dis
couraged and life was burden to
them when they wrote to Lynn, Mass,
to Mrs. Pinkham, and without charge
of any kind received advice that made
them strong, useful women again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
Robbed The Grave

A startling incident, Of which Mr..
John Oliver Of Philadelphia was the
subject. is narrated by him as follows:
Il was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually
in back and sides, no appetite-grad-
ually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me- up.
Fortunately, friend advised trying
Electric Btters,' and to my great
joy and surprise he first bottle made
a great Improvement. continued
their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man know they saved
my life, and robbed the grave Of anoth-
er victim" No one should fail to try
them. Only soc, guaranteed at J.T.
Benefits Drug store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
BODY SHIPPED IN A BOX.
Discovery st Sioux City, Iowa, Indicates
Crime at Baltimore, Md.


a Crime at Baltimore, Md.
The discovery at Sioux City, Iowa
Wednesday, that a box shipped from
Baltimore, Md, to c. S. Bradford,
marked Books, really contained the
corpse of murdered man of probably
30 years, promises to throw light on
startling crime in the eastern city.
The box was shipped Jan. Is, charges
collect, by the United States Express
company, and arrived here Jan. 10.
1t has remained in the warehouse OF
the express company. An awful odol
coming from it, and the fact that a
notice to the cOnsignee was given no
attention, led to an investigation OF
it's contents. 9. S. Bradford is not
known in this city.
The box was 24x3Sx1S inches, and
the corpse was found to be doubled VI
to crowd it into the space. There was
a long cash on the left side OF the
head, Which had been sewed up in a
bungling manner with Irvine. There
was several days growth of beard on
the face, but the hair was shaved close
to the head. Both beard and hair were
gray, and the man was about five feet
three inches tall.
The express agent Immediately noti-
fed the coroner, and turned the body
over to an undertaken The body was
clothed only in shirt, not marked.
In the box, to stuff the corners, were
copies of the Baltimore American, Her.
aid, Sun and Der Deutsche Core
spondent, dated Jan. and 10.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
&Inn =
@ioO !" ard MOO.

The readers of this paner will he
Pleased to learn that there i a, least
one dreaded disease that science has
p9en able to cure in all its stages and
that Is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
: the only positive cure now known
70 me medical fraternity. Catarrh
beng constitutional disease re-.
CURES constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. there
by destroying the foundation of the
disease and giving the patien. strength
py building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work
Inc proprietors have so much faith in
It's curative powers, that they offer
one Hundred Dollars for any case that
II tails to cure. Send for list Of testi-
monials.
Address, +. j. CHENEY & Co
Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
Aifairs In KentnCkII.

The political fight in Kentucky j,
evidently becoming complicated to
the last degree. Gov. Taylor has
stated his determination TO stand firm
and exercise his authority as chief
executive . the state and denies the
sight of any partisan court to prevent
alan from SO doing lie says:
The Legislature was convened at
S.ondon under PLAIN constitutional
provisions. Ii cannot legally act any
@he's Flsr ana al attempted acts by
aaS runp Legislature anywhere else
see told
"gbc Republican majority is beyond
1aVOtioN The constitution prosdes
Chat che one receiving the greatest
number - votes shall bc governor
sud by that declaration we propose tc
Ssand The republicans were denied
. 9'iGf, denied hearing They were
82asYiyed ~ their rights al the ballot
hoe ant also at every election tribu.
Oel in the state Notwithstanding
I'll chat they won and every honest
0aa in Krrtucky know this TO be
egnS
'Ihe liberties Of the people must
80 Upheld, under the law if possible,
anS the liberties Of the people must
20 upheld. 80 partisan conrt has The
eight TO tie the hands cf the chic,
aacutiye of the state, and any attempt
% Do q will be disregarded. The
Iisss Snd liberties ofthe people are il
9alF intusted to the chief executive
81 is as much his sworn duty 10 pro.
5ecS these liberties against fraudulent
judgements, written TO overthrow tn,
1itl Of the people, as it is to protect
hem from the invasion Of foreign
Zoe
) 2 Senator Goebel was shot down in the
capitol grounds At Frankfort on Tues,
Say, Jan. 3oth, and died Feb. 3rd,
Che tumult that has resulted in his
death va precipita ted by GoebeI
himself lie was the author Of the
election laws 10y which he has tried
go steal the goyernorship. Statements
have been made claiming that the
polhical situation was taken advan-
tage of in order to ayenge the crimes
OF Goebel upon his own head, and
not for any political reason was the
shot fired.
An old anecdote of Lincoln which
has been recently revived represents