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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
Medical Missionary Work.

DIR. Harvard Battersby, Of London,
Eng. formerly a medical missionary in
Central Africa, and a delegate to the
recent Missionary Conference in New
York city, made an exceedingly instruc-
tive and impressive address in the
chapel of st. Luke's Episcopal Church
yesterday evening at o'clock. DR..
Battersby began his address by speak
Ing of the widespread interest which
the great Missionary Conference in New
York has been exciting. and then talk
ing as his text some passages of Scrip
ture which show that the gospel has
been entrusted to us as a stewardship
of which we must render an account.
he proceeded to tell of his experience
as medical missionary i'm Soudan.
Scudan. he said. was inhabited by races
much more civilized than many of the
races of Africa. But these people are
still very Superstitious, cruel and ig-
norant III many respects, and the great
need for and use of medical missions Is
to counteract these evils by the fair
and wholesome use of medicines For
this purpose hospitals and dispensaries
were established and by means of them
great work was done in saving the body
as well as the soul. In conclusion DR..
Battersby said that what was needed
from us at home was personal interest
and personal service reminding us that
such service is n sacred trust which, as
Christians, we cannot evade
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
BRAIN BLET0N.

a little son of Mr.. Pugh residing on
south keely avenue fell into the canal
near Etheridge's Lumber yard yester-
day and would have been drowned but
Tor the timely assistance of Mr.
oden'hal who jumped overheard and
rescued the little fellow as he was going
uown the third time. After getting the
lad on shore he had to be rolled on a
oarrel for sometime before he was
brought to consciousness.
me Inasmuch Circle Of The Kings
daughters Will meet at the residence OF
Mrs Howard Hudgins on Wi,foughby
avenue at o'clock this afternoon.
Every member is earnestly requested to
De present as business of Importance
will be transacted
KEY: j. F. Barrett. D. D., pastor OF
the Christian Memorial Temple will
ieaVe 10 morrow for Franklin, Va. to
attend the biennial session of the
southern Christian Convention.
The Bramh,eton w. c. II. U. will
meet at the home of the President. No.
2o2 North Park avenue at O'clock Fri
day afternoon. A full attendance ne
members is requested as matters of in
terest to the Union will be considered.
The Loyal Temperance Legion will
meet Tor an hours session in the infant
class room of the Park avenue BAPTIST
church at 4 o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
The interest in. the revival meeting
at Mcl<endree Methodist church con-
nnues to grow. and indications point to
gracious results. There was n large
compensation at the service last nlght
and deep feeling was manifested by
the audience
An Important meeting OF the Board of
stewards of Trinity NJ. e. Church will
De held at o'clock tonight. when
plans for the enlargement of the Sunday
school room and improvements to the
interior OF the church will be consider
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
COULDN'T KEEP 1T.
Kept 1t. Hid from tho children.

1--WE cannot keep Grape-Nuts food in
the house. 1t goes so fast ] have to
hide it. because the children love it so.
1t is just the food have been looking
for ever so long; something that l do
not have to stop to prepare and still is
nourishing. Wishing you all the success
you Deserve" Mary Y. Margeson, so
Lincoln ST.. Winthrop, Mass.
Grape-N Nuts is the most scientifically
made food on the market. 1t is per-
fectly and completely cooked at the
factory and can be served at an in
stant's notice. either with rich cold
cream. or With hot milk If hot dish
is desired. When milk or water are
used. a little sugar should be added.
but when cold cream is used alone the
natural grape sugar, which can be seen
glistening on the granules. is suffl-
GENTLY sweet to satisfy the palate. This
grape sugar is not poured over the
granules. as some people think, but
exudes from the granules in the pro-
cess of manufacture. when the starch
of the grains Is changed from starch to
grape sugar by the process Of manu-
facture. This. in effect, is the first act
of digestion; therefore, Grape Nuts
Food is pre-digested and is most per-
fectly assimilated by the very weakest
stomach.
Made at the pure food factories of
the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, Battle
Creek. Mich. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
INTER-0CEANIC
CANAL TRIUMPHS.
Continued From, Page {.

the "foulest scandals" in the history of
the modern world. He charged that
the emissaries of this discredited cor
poration were seeking to unload the
enterprise on the American people. He
would not trust any chief executive
with unlimited means at his disposal
to make the choice OF routes of the
canal.
Mr.. Burton, of Ohio, declared very
emphatically that he was not in favor
of the Panama canal route, but plain
business sense demanded a proper in
vestigation and examination of both
routes
The Parker amendment was defeated
81 to 81.
Mr.. McCulloch. OF Arkansas, offered
an amendment to insert the words
"fortify. garrison" between the words
construct" and land defend"
SENSATIONAL SCENE.
Here occurred the sensational scene
between Messrs. Cannon and Hepburn
MIR. Cannon rose and resented some re-
marks made last night by Mr.. Hep
burn impnn3ing his tCannoI's) sin
Certify. Mr.. Cannon spoke un6or excite
ment, saying he had just read Mr.. Hep
burns attack upon him. He recalled
an intimation that had come to him
of which he had spoken yesterday that
muse WHO we're promoting this bill
were doing SO to delay the canal. Yet
he said he had acquitted Mr.. Hepburn
of any such intention. To-day he frank
ly stated that Mr.. Hepburns name had
been connected with the rumor.
Who was the author of the rumor.
asked Mr.. Hepburn, jumping to his
feet.
"A newspaper man" replied Mr.. Can
non. II do not know his name"
MIR. CANNON'S ATTACK.
Continuing and speaking with great
elaboration. Mr.. Cannon said he wouId
have been satisfied with the acauittal
he gave Mr.. Hepburn yesterday had
not his doubts been aroused" my oh
servation.' said he. lis that when a man
is willing to challenge the sincerity OF
another 1t is because he is turning the
glass inward upon himself. I don't rise
TO justify my own reputation for sim
certify. Upon my record of % years in
public life. 1 will stand or fall" The
excitement grew as Mr.. Cannon pro-
ceeded.
THE FIGHT GROWS HOT.
Mr.. Hepburn's face was white and his
words came in perfect torrent when
he was rallied. He thought it entirely
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
a Journalist to wed.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hyman Riff. of No. 100
Stanton street. New York. have issued
invitations to the marriage of their
daughter Miss Bertha Riff, to Mr.. Ben
jamin Myers. of Norfolk, at the home
of the brides parents Wednesday even
ing. May 16.
Mr.Meyers is well-known local news
paper man. and the correspondent of
several metropolitan dailIes. His bride
to-bc is very charming lady, and Mr..
Myers is receiving the congratulations
of his many friends. The couple will be
at home. at No. 16 Mariner street. this
city. after the 25th instant
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
WATT, RETTEw & CLAY.
. nc EW &C CLAY. &
The new vap0r'
bath cabinets.

The secret OF the wonderful cura.
tive powers of the Hettrick Vapor
Bath Cabinet lies i'll the fact that it
opens the pores.
All the beneficial effects of Turkish,
yapor and medicated baths may be
had at home at tritling cost.
Properly taken, every pore is
opened and the medicated vapors are
naturally absorbed. strengthening the
entire body.
1t Is cleansing, refreshing and inv.g-
Grating
1t is the surest means of clearing the
skin.
IL Is certain to purify the b.ood
IL Immediately relieves rheumatism
and all skin. blood. liver. kidney
and nerve discusses
1t prevents or cures night sweats.
1t Will at once cure the worst Geld.
1t is, in fact, family doctor with
out fees.
On sale on our second floor.
Price, complete, SIS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
TIIE NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES . 8 & s

twenty of the largest mills in East
ern North Carolina and Virginia shut
down for the present
A reporter OF this paper talked with
an Official OF the association and a local
lumber man yesterday, but they would
not affirm nor deny the report, saying
that 1T was simply n rumor. as to the
correctness of which they had no
knowledge.
There Is no surpls product, so far as
can be learned. but. on the contrary. 1t
Is said that the lumber trade has been
exceedingly brisk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
Funeral of MRS. Mary A. stokea. ,

The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Stoakes.
wife OF Mr.. John w. Stoakes, was SOL
emnized from the family residence No
25S Princess Anne avenue at 4 o,c,ocl.
yesterday afternoon The services were
conducted by Rev. DR.. C. t.. Grammer,
OF Christ Episcopal Church. The re,
mains were laid to rest in Elmwood
Cemetery. Following were the pall-
bearers: c. w. Jones. c. H. Kegebein.
u. w. Goodson. John Hill. S. B. Thorn
SON and DR.. Moran.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The U. S. training ship Monongahela
asiied Yesterday morning for Tomkins-
Vtiie where she will discharge her crew
of apprentices.
y dead body. supposed to be colored,
was found at Willoughby and Jefferson
streets. The body is at the morgue.
A negro by the name of David Nc
CIellan was cut in eight places in front
or 2O3 st. Paul street. by n negro who
MADE his escape. DR.. Speight dressed
tne wounds at the station house.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
The Chesapeake Inspeo,ed.

The State Board of Fisheries held a
short meeting yesterday to discuss the
question of adding sail vessels to the
oyster navy. The oyster navy steamer
Chesapeake was inspected by the board.
with a view of having the vessel re-
paired or placed out of commission, but
no definite decision was reached. 1t is
probable. however. that the vessel will
be given repairs absolutely necessary
Tor the present and kept in commission
while longer
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
Adjustable Awnings.

For homes and offices.
Can be adjusted TO fit any window.
ne only awnings that can be fast
ened low down on any window and
allow air to circulate above and below.
They can be put up by any one
only 4 screw eyes being required.
Can be taken down in half a
minute. {
They outwear any two ordinary
awnings because they can be pro-
tected from the weather.
Adjustable from feet 6 inches to
4 feet-S3 each.
Adjustable from 4 feet to 6 feet 6
incheS-S4.5O each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
Sent to Grand jury.

Lewis Ward and Alexander Luke,
both colored. charged with burglarizing
the residences of j. G.. Tilton and w. d.
Fender. were arraigned before Justice
Tomlin yesterday and sent on to the
grand jury.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
CAUCUSES OF
THE DELEGATIONS.
Continued from Page I.

of Virginia. we are opposed to making
that question test of party fealty.
The following committeeman were
chosen:
Committee on Resolutions-R. L..
Gordon. of Louisa; Thornton, of Prince
William; Sisson. of Orange.
Permanent Organization = G. L.
Booth, of Alexandria; F. w. Richard
son, of Fairfax; e. f. Golson.
Credentials-Maj. II. A. Mcintyre, of
Fauquier; Charles Waite. of Culpeper;
r. 0. Hutchinson. of Prince William.
Elector-L II. Macnen, of Fairfax
Robert N. Harper, of Loudoun, and
Judge C. NJ. White, of FauQuier. were
elected delegates to the National Con-
vention at Kansas City. John S. Bar
bour, of Culpeper, and Il. L.. Downing,
of Alexandria. were made alternates.
Hon. Frank Hume was recommended
to the General Convention as delegate
at-large. Hon. John l.. Jeffries, of Gull
PEPPER, was recommended as electorLat-
large.
NINTH DISTRICT.
The Ninth District Convention was
called TO order in the booth at the right
hand corner of convention hail. Chair
man ID. S. Pollock. of Pulaski; secre-
tary II. a. Lynch, of Tazewel. The
choice of the convention was as fol-
lows:
Delegates to Kansas City Convention:
Hon. b. f. buchanan, OF Smyth; j. II.
McGavock, of Wythe: Alternates-
w. p. Gray. of Russell coun-
ty.. Elector-Hon. r. II. Irvine,
L. A. Lynch. OF Tazewell; p. l.. st.
Clair, of Giles; B.. F Buchanan. of
Smyth. NJ. c. Clark. of Russell; w. d.
Smith. of Scott county. Credentials
Committee-E. NJ. Carter, of Scott. ].
n. johnson, of Washington. D. II.
Smith. of Tazewell. Committee on Or
ganization-J. NJ. Gwynn, of Smyth, b.
]. Wysor. of Russell. w. j. Henson. of
Giles. Committee on Resolutions. o. e.
Russell, Judge S. w. Williams. of
Wythe.
TENTH DISTRICT.
The Tenth District Committee met on
the left hand side of Convention Hall,
near the entrance. w. f. Allen. of AL
leghany. presided as chairman and ].
T. s. Hartman, of Staunton, was secre-
tary. For State Convention, Judge H. w.
Holt, of Satunton. Selections were
made as followws: State Central Com
mittee: w. A. Rinehart, of Allegheny;
Frank t. Glasgow, of Rockbrldge; I. p.
Whitehead, of Amherst: Hon. Il. w.
Hubbard. of Buckingham; Jos. Button,
of AppomattoX. COMMITTEES on Resolu-
tions-R. w. Winborneof Buena Vista;
Mr.. w. B. Petit. of Fluvanna; Judge
]. Thompson Brown, of Nelson. Com
mite On Credentials-Ed. Carter, OF
Nelson; c. R. Saunderson. of Cumber-
land; a. G. Preston. of Botetourt:
Committee on Permanent Organization,
j. T. McKenna. of buckingham, j. T.
Delaney, of Allegheny; Hon. E. H.
Barclay. of Rockbridge; Elector-Hon.
Pembroke Petit. OF Fluvanna Dele
gates to National Democratic Conven-
tion-Hon. Bland Massie. of Nelson;
Benjamin Hayden, of Botetourt AL
ternates-Hon. e. w. HUBBARD of
Buckingham; l.. H. Stevenson, of High
10 nd
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
q. A. e. Enoampment.

The annual encampment of the De-
partment of Virginia and North Caro-
lima of the G. A r. met at the Masonic
Temple yesterday afternoon. Mr.. AL
ired Heistand. of this city. was named
as department commander for the com
ing year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
The Lumber Trade.

The North Carolina Pine Lumber AS
ISOLATION will hold it's monthly meeting
here to-day There is current report
that the association will order about
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
The Tug Louisville.

The Southern Railways fine new tug
Louisville. built at Newport News.
came to this harbor yesterday, and will
go into commission to-day. The tug is
one of the fleetest and best in these
parts.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
Excursion Postponed.

The moonlight excursion for the
Capes, on the steamer Pocahontas.
which was advertised to take place on
May I'd. was postponed on account OF
the dnclemency Of the weather.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
Having
Bought

India Linens early. and large
ly, we are in position to add to
your Dry Goods joys. Such
a stock never saw this store,
and prices are fair-as Browns
prices always are.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
WEArHEe REPoRr
Washington. D. C.. May ., 1900.

washington. D. c.. May Q, 1900.
For virglnia>-Partly cloudy Thurs
day. probably showers; Friday fair,
with cooler. except in southeast por-
westerly.
FOR North Carolina--Fair in western,
showers In eastern portion Thursday;
Srlaay fair; cooler in the Interior; fresh
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
Spot
CrepeS

in Colors. Black and White.
Soft, and admirable in their
draping qualities. ~ cents.
the yard will buy this alto
gether desirable evening dress.
stuff.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
'MOTICE!

A general meeting of the stockholders
OF tho CAPE HENRY PARK AND
LAND COMPANY Is hereby called to be
held at tic office OF the Secretary, at
Room No !! Lowenberg Building. in the
18th day of May, 1900 ut IL O'clock NJ.
ut which meeting such business will be
transacted. as might and should have
been transa cted at tho annual meeting OF
said stockh olders.
r. II. BAKER,
VIM W. OLD,
Stockholderts holding more than one-tenth
OF tho capital stock of the Company.
apl7-30t
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nIEErlNGs..

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
IN TO SnoCKHO LDERS OF NOR
FOLK-HAMPTON ROADS COMPANY
The regular. annual meeting of the stock
holders of Norfolk Hampton Roads Com
pany will be held on WEDNESDAY, May
9th. 1900. at 10 a. M, In the office Of the
Norfolk: Va. H. l.. LOWENBERG,
apN-tdm Secretary
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
Forroaas pnd vicinity.
FORECAST FOR TO-

FAR Thursday: stationary tempera-
tare; fresh south winds shifting to west
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
THE
Joseph Brown
STORE
Dotted
Swisses

again stro ngly assert their
native beauty and Characters
tic good taste. There no
gown of white more fetching.
Those specimens rangin g
around IS, 37l and SO be-
speak their own praises.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
TEMPERATURES. RAINFALL AMI
HUMIDITY.

HUMIDITY.
May I'd. 1900.
Maximum temperature $500. 49,. GO
minimum temperature ...... ...... So
Normal temperature ........... So
Departure from normal plus 2
Departure from normal since jan
uary LIST .......... ..minus 81
Rainfall in past "a hours :... O
rainfall since first of month 5000. .03
Mean relative humidity .......... SO
CALENDAR.
Sun rises at 5:o7 a. m. and sets at
TIDES.
Norfolk-High water. 1900 a. m. and
12:21 p. m. Low water. 6:12 q. m. and
6:13 p. m.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-06
BENEFITS OF PROSPERITI

Prof. John r. Commons of the
Bureau of Economic Research of New
York thus reviews the recent enor.
nous Standard Oil dividend.
Who gets the benefit of prosperity
The STANDARD Oil Company in 1S9S9G
paid quarterly dividends of s., 500, 600,
or $50, 000, 900 per year. In February,
1900, the quarterly dividend for the
preceding November, December and
January was $40, 100000 or rate OF
$50, 900, 900 per year. The increase in
quarterly dividends OF $l2, 500, coo coin
cidas with the increase in price of re-
fined oil, which was raised in Novem-
Der from 6 cents to G5 cents per gal
lon in New York city.
Professor George Gunton, the well
known defender of trusts, explained
this increase in price by holding that
it was fully covered by the increased
cost of production. He gave the fol-
lowing table showing the increase in
cost of production from July /, 1897,
to Dec. 1, 1899:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-06
DEWEY,S LATEST MOVE.

Admiral George Dewey, who, for
some months past, has been enjoying
the blessings of an extended honey
moon, has given the people OF the
country another electric shock. The
Admiral is nothing if not original
So long as he took his own head sue,
cess invariably followed his footsteps;
and his master stroke at Manila Bay
two years ago, willgo down into history
for the next thousand years. The
reception accorded to him upon his
return to this country was magnifi
Gent beyond description. No living
man, or dead one either, as far as that
is concerned, has ever been solionized
1t was enough to turn any ordinary
mans head, but this modest sailor
accepted it all in a quiet, but gracious
manner. Following all this was his
wedding to brilliant and fascinating
young widow. Then to keep matters
in q fuvor. he decided his house, the
gift of the nation, to this attractive
adjunct to his family. The people
never have had and never will quite
forget Uncle George for doing this.
Not for any intrinsic value the home
possessed, as it was paled into insig
nificance beside the brides millions
but the spirit Of the thing.
Now, not content with all these
startling events in so short period
comes his announcement that he is q
candidate for President. 1t is true
the old gentleman has not quito de-
cided what ticket he will run upon
but that is immaterial at this juno
ture. We can afford to wait while
for details. 1t does seem however
that at this inopportune time his
decision to become a candidate is up.
fortunate. Only a few months age
when it, and almost everything else
the people could command, was laid
at his feet he politely but firmly de-
ciined.
But that was before he was married
1t may seem cruel to say it, but doe.
not this reconsideration of his inten
tions seem to show the hand Of
another in the shaping of his career
and that hand, too, does seem like q
woman's; for we all know that these
sweet creatures hold dear the inalien
able right to change their minds as
often as they want to, because nd
they never go further.
This we fear is the beginning of the
downfall of the grand old man, as the
nations idol. However such is the
common lot of man. He will achieve
greatness. Step by step he ascendS
higher and higher the ladder of fame
until at last with the highest rung il
easy reach, by some ill-judged, in
judicious act, makes one false ster
and falls sprawling to the ground
And how many times the mistake car
be laid at the door of woman. Adam
had the first experience and in his
footsteps all mankind has since
blunderingly trudged.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-04-06
A GOOD SIGN.

One of the most sagacious political
Observer of the country is Mr.. Frank
A. Richardson, the Washington cor
respondent OF the Baltimore Sun. He
occupies a position which puts him in
close touch with the leading public
men and he enjoys their confidence to
marked degree. His views, based
as they are, upon personal observa'
ton are entitled to great weight rs in,
dicatiDg The trend OF public opinion
throughout the country. The follow
ing letter from him gives an excellent
inside view Of the political status as
he finds it. He says:
Quiet and unobtrusive but alert and
constant is the activity in Democratic
councils in preparation for the ap,
preaching Presidential campaign.
The knowledge that there will be no
independent Democratic candidate
this year has not been without its in
fiuence in shaping the thoughts of
those controlling the national and
State organizations. Not SO much
Importance, however, is attached to
it as might be imagined, for, as in
1896, it is generally held the bulk of
those who will not vote for Bryan will
vote for Mckinley, and whether or
not an Independent Democrat should
be put in the field it would make no
appreciable difference in determining
the result.
At the same time there is an un-
doubted disposition to make an effort
to get the party together. In informal
conferences which have been held
here, and at which prominent gold
Democrats were present, the latter in
Dictated that if the platform did net
crowd them too hard they would come
back. Indeed, one gold Democrat OF
high position said that he was So
much outraged by the Mckinley i'm
perialist policy he had made up his
mind to vote for Bryan, no matter
what kind of platform he stood
upon.
The confident impression in Demo-
cratic circles is that hundreds of
thousands of Democrats throughout
the country who voted for Mckinley
in 1896, like the one referred to above,
are so Disguised with his course that
they will turn their backs on him this
year.
Republicans all realize the situation,
and while they buster and brag in
public, in private they take on most
serious tone.
On the part of Democrats not here
tofore affiliated with Mr.. Bryan, but
who want to support the ticket if
they can do it conscientiously, it is
asked that certain notifications in
the declaration of principles be made
to suit their views. This was very
well stated by Mr.. Richard Croker in
a private conversation with a United
States Senator, a devoted friend of
Bryan, only short time before Gro
ker went to Europe. AS related by the
Senator, the Tammany chieftain said
he and his organization had deter
mined to send delegation to the Ma
tional Convention for Bryan and to
support him at the polls with all their
might.
But" he ended, 1--WE want you to
make it as easy as possible for us in
the platform"
There has been in the last month or
two much talk about the prospective
abandonment of the silver plank in
the Chicago platform and loose as
sertions that Mr.. Bryan and other
leaders were in favor OF it. These