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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
THE CITY or PoRTsMoUTH-NEWs AND ADVERTISEMENTS

cess to the conduits for repairs or other
purposes can be gained.
The threading Of the cables or wires
through the pipes will be an interesting
sight. this being done by means OF rods
Joined together until they can be push
ed through the pipes from one man
hole to another. The rods are used as
needles carrying the wires on the or
der that needle carries thread.
Those in position to know say that
the work can be finished in fine shape
in two months.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
MAss-MEErINGs TO MORROW

The Y. M. C. A. Will conduct two
special meetings tomorrow afternoon
Rev. j. w. Porter. OF Maysvllle. KY,
who Is now assisting DR.. Garrett In a
series of special meetings ut Court
Street Baptist Church, will address
both meetings. The mass-m meeting for
men only Will be held in the Court
Street Baptist Church at o'clock. Mr.
Porter's subject at this meeting will be
Purity" and every man in Ports
mouth should hear this address. Mr.
Porter is an unusually interesting and
helpful speaker His sayings are origi-
nal. and he knows how to use wit in
sending home great spiritual truths
The Court Street Baptist choir will
assist in the song service and render
special selections.
The meeting for boys will be held at
the association building at 8 o'clock.
Members of the Gospel Army, and all
boys are invited. Rev. Mr.. Porter will
speak. and his subject will be Tit for
Tat"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
A YOUNG MAN SUICIDES.
lie is Son of Constable b. F. Adams,
of West Norfolk.

tie is q Son OF COnSta Die Is. +. Adams,
of West Norfolk.
Several days ago 1t was seen in print
that young man. wearing the uniform
and whose name was Adams, had com
mitted suicide by jumping from a train
while crossing RaratOn river.
MIR. T.. Il. Adams. the well-known
constable. Of West Norfolk, is satisfied
tina. the young man is his son. and his
belief has been greatly strengthened by
the receipt of the following letter:
Lancaster, Pa, March 10, 1900
"Mr. Adams:
Dear S!r-Your son has committed
suicide by jumping from the train as it
was crossing the Raritan river, ut New
Brunswick Pa, Sunday night about
2:S0 o'clock. / was talking to him just
before he jumped off and he showed
me one of your letter heads. That is
how I found your address. | must saw
that / do not think he was in his right
mind at all. for he did not talk like it.
1t would be well to notify the authori-
ties at New Brunswick Yours truly,
II. c. WILKINS.
Travelling Drummer"
The young mans name was Ben
1amin II. Adams. Jr. lie served through
the American Spanish war, having en-
listed in Greensboro. N. c., at the be-
ginning of the war. in Company d,
Second Regiment. North Carolina In
fantry. After the war he was given an
honorable discharge. He re-enlsted
and was sent to Fort Socum. then
transferred to Fort Schuyler, and he
was on his way to Fort Meyer. to which
place he had been ordered. when the
sad ending of his life took place
He had "A great many friends in this
city and section who will be panied Ia
learn of his death.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
HURRICANES BRANCH TALKS.


John j. S. Branch arrived in this city
about 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon
and i'll talking about the capture gave
some interesting facts. He says Cot
ton talked freely and he cited an at
tempt of man to stick a dagger in
Cotton. but was prevented from stab
bling him by himself. he knocking the
knife out OF the mans hand with the
butt of his rife.
Continuing. Hurricane Branch said
that no cOlored man had Il hand III the
capture. The men were both white and
were acting under his instructions
when the capture was effected. Cotton
told Branch that when he ESCAPED Jail
he crossed the river. remained one
night, then came back and stayed on
Goodwin street, near the city, for n
period of four weeks. Mr.. Branch said
that Cotton admitted Draining and rob-
bling Mr. Blick, the saloon keeper. who
was foully murdered at Emporia seve-
raj weeks ago. Blicks bunch of keys
and gold medal being found on Cotton
when searched.
from this JAIL said that he was furnish
ed tools sufficient by white man,
whom the police now think they know.
He is cool and nothing seems to cause
him 10 lose his nerve for a moment.
When brought back here Cotton will
nave 10 be taken into court and reSen-
fenced. and at least thirty days must
eiapse between the day of sentence and
day of execution. His captors will re-
ceivc reward of $500 for their work.
500 of which is offered by the Gov
ernor.
There was some strong talk here yes
terday. but it is perfectly safe to bring
Cotton back, as the people generally
are satisfied that the law will deal with
mad In, n
10 the cold blooded deed he committed.
1T Is confidently expected that Cotton
VIII be In the jail in this CITY as soon
as he can with safety be landed there.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
Why Mot own Your Homo !

we can furnish YOU one on the
EASIEST terms. Beautiful homes for
sale In Park View and Port Norfolk
All complete Call or address for in
formation The Seaboard Real Estate
Co.. PA High street Cup stairs>. Insur-
ance solicited. mills
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24

Nervous headache Cured
Speedily. No danger by Hicks Capu-
dine. Is and 25c. at drug stores.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
The COId-BIooded Murderer Of Mr..
Chas. Wyatt Run Down.
WANTED ny LyNcHEas
The City of Portsmouth Thrown Into a State
orGreat Excitement When the News of
the Capture Was Received Here The
virginlan-Piiot omce Surrounded by
Crowds All tho Afternoon-Tho People
Very Much Pleased.

Yesterday morning Sheriff Smith re-
ceived telegram from Hurricane
Branch. which brought the glad tidings
that Walter Cotton, the -blooded
murderer of Mr.. Charles Wyatt, had
been captured alive.
Never has news Travelled faster, and
in the shortest space of time magma
BILE the people generally were in posses
sion of the contents of the message, and
at once the Virginian-P Pilot bulletin
hoard became the centre of attraction,
and as fast as news concerning the
capture was received 1T was posted,
much to the qualification of the crowds
eagerly awaiting the latest develop
ments in the matter.
HOT ON THE TRAIL.
Sheriff Smith received information
Der camp in Greensville county. and
has had officers watching for him ever
since. Wednesday night the residence
of Mr.. j. Il. Grizzard, at Emporia, was
burglarized. and Cotton and white
man were the burglars who. when pur-
sued, shot and killed Messfs. John w.
Saunders and ]. n. Welton, two prom
ment citizens of the county.
Hurricane" Branch, of Nansemond
county and his bloodhounds were put
on the scent of the murdererS, and Fri
day night Branch telegraphed here that
he was on Il hot trail, and would surely
capture the man.
Cotton was to have died on the gall
lows here January 18th last but his
escape from Jail the morning after
Christmas, while his guard slept on
post. is we'll remembered.
TELEGRAMS BACK AND FORTH.
The following kilograms will no doubt
be read with interest by those who
desire to know all that passed between
Sheriff Smith and the captors Of Cot
ton.
"Stony Creek. Va. March 90, 1900.
"To Williamson Smith.
Sheriff of Portsmouth,:
Have got Cotton alive; he killed two
officers.
JOHN ]. S. BRANCH"
Immediately upon receipt of this
Sheriff Smith sent a wire message to
Branch at Stony Creek. which read as
follows:
Portsmouth. Va, March 90, 1900.
ITO John ]. S. Branch,
Stony Creek, Va:
do you want me to come up? If SO
will leave on first train out. Answer
at once. Thanks, until better paid.
"WILLIAMSON SMITH.
Sergeant City of Portsmouth"
This message failed to reach Mr..
Branch, he having left Stony Creek
with his prisoner for Emporia. Then
followed this telegram:
ITO S. w. Lee. Sheriff Emporla. Va:
Il understand that Cotton is in your
jail. Do you think 1t best for me to
come? If so will leave on first train.
WILLIAMSON SMITH.
Sergeant"
A reilly was received to this. which
was worded as follows:
"Emporia, Va. March 90, 1900.
ITO Sheriff Smith, Portsmouth, Va:
II have Cotton. You cannot have
him. S. w. LEE,
Sheriff"
Last night about $50 o'clock Mayor
j. Thompson Baird received the follow
ing telegram:
"Jarratt's Station. Va, March 90, 1900.
ITO the Mayor of Portsmouth,:
II arrested Walter Cotton. Hold re-
ward. VIII furnish proof.
wv. H. MOORE"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24

Chns. r. Nyclton & Co. have removed
10 EOS High street. Noahs Ark's old
stand.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-24
PYTHIAN HALL ASSOCIATION.

u
The association known as the Pythian
Hall Association. consisting of a COM
mittce of eight from Portsmouth Lodge
No. 16. Atlantic Lodge No. "a and Sea-
side Lodge No. so. X. of p, has alb
solute control of that magnificent piece
of property situated Mt the northwest
corner of Central and County streets
and known as Pythian Castle. 1t Is a
thoroughly business body of men, under
whose able financecrlng the association
is being rapidly relieved OF the burden
from financial standpoint, taken upon
itself in the construction of the Castle
Hall.
At the last meeting the following off,
GERS were elected: John S. Summers,
Portsmouth Lodge No. It, president;
w. G. Corbett. Atlantic Lodge No. "a.
secretary and treasurer. The Board of
Control was completed by the selection
of C. p. BROMLEY, No. 81, chairman;
John L. Nelson. No. 16; r. E. White.
No. so.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-26
WILL NOT TOLERATE BOSSISM

1t is unfortunate that there should
be any factional strife in the demo-
cratic organization Of Arapahoe
county. The sooner Tom Maloney
is given to understand, however,
that he is not the car OF democ-
racy but just plain, every day
member thereof, the better it will
be for party concord.
Tom may look like Ed Wolcott,
but if he thinks he can transfer that
gentleman's methods to the demo>
cratic organization of Colorado, he
is reckoning without his host.
Every democrat is his own boss
and will not allow self>seeking poll
iticians of the Maloney stripe to
dominate him.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-26
General News.

Lamar celebrated its fourteenth an
niversary yesterday.
Peninsula bank at Williamsburg. Pa,
robbed OF about $4,000.
Baptist Home Mission society has
elected E, M Thresher OF Dayton, Ohio
president.
Mothers congress at Des Moines, de-
bated woman's suffrage question behind
closed doors.
First district fusion convention at
Lincoln nominated George w. Berge of
Lincoln for congress.
Hynum j. STREET. of Pueblo killed by
being thrown from his bicycle in collis-
ion with runaway team.
Mob bent on lynching a negro at
Anthems. Ohio, was foiled by the sheriff
who removed the prisoner.
United States senate has confirmed
nomination Of Lon e. Foote as register
Of the land office at Hugo.
Circus tent at Durango was blown
down, iDjuring a number OF people ser
iously, but cot dangerously.
Kentucky Democrats will hold con-
vention to nominate delegates June IA
and to nominate candidate for governor
July 16.
Robt. Lee, alias Bob Curry, formerly
Of Blackhawk, and arrested in Cripple
Creep, is on trial at Cheyenne for com
plicity in train robbery.
Republican auditor Of Kentucky has
notified the democratic auditor that he
is ready to turn over possession Of the
Office without waiting for action by
court Of appeals.
Price. Mccormick & Co., one OF the
largest brokerage houses in New York,
failed yesterday, with liabilities estima-
ted at S13,0OO,OOO; long on cotton in face
of fast falling market.
Three perso ns wounded, one seriously,
in st. Louis riots last night; the govern
or Of Missouri declares that the demo-
cratic politicians are responsible for the
state anarchy which prevails.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-26
THE HIGHER LAW.

The Sentinel stands first for law
and order 1t oes not believe in
mob vengeance, tor mobs are cows
ardly and cruel and too often un-
just.
But it is said there are exceptions
to all rules. Occasionally there
occur crimes of such unspeakable
atrocity that the formality of the
laws slow workings seems mock>
cry; when the peoples wrath will
not be stayed and they rise as one
to invoke the higher laws.
The case of the degenerate negro
Kimblern is to the point. His guilt
was admitted. There could be no
possibility of mistake. His crime
was not alone double murder but
double ravishment OF innocent chil>
dren unhappily placed in his charge
Nothing could be more horrible
no punishment could match the
crime.
Kimblern, by his inhuman
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-26

The democrats may divide at the
primaries but not at the polls.
There may be differing views as to
party expediency and methods Of
organization, but there can be no
division of sentiment regarding the
principles for which the party
stands. These are a part of Itself
and as enduring as time.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-26

crimes, had placed himself outside
the human pale, and was no more
deserving of con sideration than the
mad dog or the rattlesnake.
The lynching Of Kimblern argues
neither for or against the law of
capital punishment. He would
have suffered the same fate what
ever the law on the subject.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-26
THE MAN FOR THE PLACE.

The pen sketches of Colorado
public men appearing in the Colo
RADIO Springs Gazette IA republican
organ) and signed "Phonolite," are
gems of personal descriptive writ
ing. Best Of all, they usually tell
the unembellished truth
"Phonolite" discovers certain
flaws in the character of Governor
Thomas, and does not believe his
administration of the gubernatorial
office shining success principal
ly because he had followed the
counsels of others rather than rely
ing upon his own better judgment.
His infexible honesty, his purity
of purpose, his unfaltering devotion
to Colorado's interests and his es>
pecial aptitude for the duties Of
national representative are, how>
ever, pictured with rare fidelity and
in most eulogistic terms.
To the mind Of "Phonolite,"
Gov Thomas is pre-eminently the
man best fitted in the state today,
by reason of his splendid intellect>
ual equipment and broad knowl-
edge of the financial question, to
represent Colorado in the United
States senate.
We believe the views of "Phono-
lite" are generally shared by every
citizen of Colorado who knows
Mr.. Thomas, whatever his party
affiliation. His administration OF
the governors office has been dur>
ing trying times and he has been
the subject of more or less criticism,
but his honesty Of purpose has
never been questioned. For more
than a score Of years he has led
the democratic party of this state,
through sunshine and storm,
through victory and defeat, never
faltering, ever true to his party and
to the state of his adoption. He
has earned the undivided support
of his party, for he has never hesi>
tated to sacrifice himself in its be-
half, and he has earned the conf
dence Of all the people of the state
by his high citizenship, his un>
swerving loyalty to their interests
and his conceded ability to cham>
pion their needs.
Colorado needs a man in VOL
colts place who is pre-. eminently
able and unquestioningly true-and
that man is Charles S. Thomas.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-26
Wheels for sale or rent at WHISPERS.


Wheels for sale or rent at Whislers.
Red hot and lots of it at the Chop
House.
Try square meal for Is cents at tho
Chop House.
The girls all say that Ballard's Ice
Cream is just lovely.
Robuck pays the best cash price for
second hand goods.
Ladies' drop frame tandem for sale or
rent. P. A. Whistler.
Clean, wholesome and no half hour
waits at the Chop House.
A parlor organ in first class condition
for sale cheap by Robuck.
Lovers OF good smoke will call for
Consultation" cigar at Phillips.
Cook stoves and bed room suits at Ro-
bucks-th cheapest place in town.
"Cleanliness is Next to Goodness"
Have you tried the Star Laundry
Robuck has the best and cheapest iron
beds on the market. All new goods.
fine quality OF Ice Cream is being
served at the Parlor Candy Kitchen.
Talk of the town. Phil. ps' 10 cent
cigar for nickle. "Consultation
Try Billiards. soda water. The only
fountain in town using distilled water.
'Walking's cheap" especially it you
get bargain in shoes. Try Robuck.
Hully Gee, Git on ter de fat geiser
hustlin fer Chop House dey's onter der
job.
II your wife can't make mince pies
like your mother did, go to he Chop
House.
Have you smoked a Generalization"
Phillips.
Remember the date Grand Junction
May 31st. See the big free street parade
at 10a. m.
Anything all the time, and between
times, that's the way the Chop House
does big"
The Western Planning Mill Co. will
screen your windows and porches che ap-
er than any body.
II you are troubled with that "Aching
Void" and the Long Felt Want" Will
Marsh can fax you.
All those having flowers to donate for
Memorial day will please leave them at
the city hall Tuesday.
Take the Midland for Glenwood
Springs Sunday The popular line.
Call on Peck city ticket agent.
Don't forget that Robuck is still buy
irg second hand goods. Ifyou have any
furniture or carpets to sell. call on him.
Grand May Festival at the Grove Sun
day May 9th. All kinds OF Athletic
sports and games. Dancing in the paw
lion
Should you need the aid of a good
carpet man in making, cleaning and lay
ing. Call at B. T. Napier & Co. Fourth
and Main streets.
This being the dull time with real
estate men, Nikirk OF the new Town
company is offering a number Of choice
lots at a great reduction.
have a SNAP" for any one desiring
to invest In income city property. Please
call and see me.
DR.. L. F. Ingersoll.
The new Excelsior Steam Laundr, is
up-to date. Try it and be convinced.
Frank Buehring,
prODrietOr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-28
WoRsHIpEKs or DEMOS.

In this day of atheism there are still
some high priests who belong to a caste
more sacred than that Of any Brahmin.
more difficult TO enter and more easily
to be depcsed from and one whose depo-
sition works irreparable woe. We refer
to the high priests OF the great god
Demos. No one can say what the wishes
of this god may be except the high priests,
and TO pcophesy wrongly means to lose
the power that has been bought SO often
with stock in ice trusts and with attend
ing mulitudinous war meetings in order
that straws which show which way the
wind blows may be carefully observed.
There is a priest of this cult in New
York. by name Richard Croker whose
ability to forecast the wishes Of his tute-
larry divinity have raised him from an
obscure driver of paving stones into the
owner of a racing stable. He spends his
time alternately hobnobbing with the
Prince of Wales and the American royal
bloods the dwellers within the sacred
precincts of Tammany Hall.
Whatever else Mr.. Croker may or may
not be. experience has shown that he is
an almost unerring guide as to what
the wishes of the people of the Democrats
party who believe in Tammany are gong
to be 1t is not so long ago that MI
Croker Joined in the hue and cry OF those
who saw in Mr.. Bryall's fanatical al
Iachment to free silver certain defeat
for the Democratic party, and yet to-day,
with all the added light of experience
Ia show how true the forecasts of the OPP
nonents of free silver were in 1896, Mr..
Croker. with his ear held closely to the
pround. is able to distinguish amid all
the hubbub of Imperialism and trusts
The far off cry of the is TO ] delegate TO
Inc Kansas City Convention, and with
the wisdom born of long experience Mr.
croker comes out and proclaims for free
silver at 16 10 1.
Now the privilege of being high priest
is very great, for it has emoluments ana
offices for the high priest and all his KIN.
Eut the burdens also are not inconslder-
able. seeing that even SO thick-Skinned
a, man as the Hon Richard Croker has
occasionally to eat the bread of re-
pentarce and drink the water of recanta-
ton that he may ride still at the head
of a procession which he knows is fore
doomed to failure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-28

Themselves to the new order OF things In
perfect good faith and without a single re-
served thought. And now much better
that this was the spirit Of the conquered
people than that they should have ncld
on gloonlily and sullenly TO a lost cause,
in a van endeavor to bolster it up by
hopeless guerilla warfare The course
which the Southern people adopted has
resulted in a restored Union and re-
united people in which the seeding part
IS as earnestly devoted to the Union and
its future as the part that remained
loyal to it in a desperate and bloody strife.
The Beers would do well to study the
conditions here at the end of our war
and since, and profit by the lessons wnicn
these events would teach them. We had
to undergo several years of cruel torture
when our war was over. But they run no
risk Of anything Of that sore at the hands
of Great Britain if they will at once 10y
ally submit to her authority. 1t IS the
part of wisdom for them to recognize
that their cause is overthrown and to make
the best of the present situation that it
is possible to make.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-28
When Anthe World is New.

If you were a little girl again,
Mother Malone, Malone,
What would you DO the Ions, long day,
Playing alone, alone?
If 1 were little girl again,
Nora, my own, my own.
With just one long, long sunny day
To play alone, alone,
If l were a little girl again
And fairy folk We're true,
If paper dolls and human hearts
And all the world were new,
All, listen. listen, little one,
I'll whisper what I'd do:
To the violets' lips I'd put my ear
And hush my heart that l might near
The secret of its sweetness;
I'd search beneath the fungus shelves
For glimpse of COLLINS, gnomes, or elves;
I'd run a race with the laughing brook;
Or chase it to some witch-kept nook,
Whose spell would stay its heetness;
I'd hide in the haunt of the mocling-bird
Till I learned its melody word for word;
Full length upon the moss ia lie.
Content beneath the changing sky
In that one days completeness
If I were a little girl again,
Even as you, as you.
II fairy folk were truly folk
And all the world were new,
I'd just be happy, little one,
Till the long, long day was through.
Mabel I.eta Eaton in ST Nicholas for
June.