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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
MISSING FARMER THOUGHT
TO BE IN N0TTOWAY RIVER
fsnacie, 10 ,rhe I4mes-D!spatch,

M Especial to The Times lspate,,} I,
B SUFFOLK, VAr Dec s,-James GaTa-
ner a we'll known Southampton county
farmer. has been missing from homo
nearly a week. and 1t is almost certain
that he has committed suicide by jump
ing into tho Nottoway River Saturday
morning. after a quarrel with his wife,
Gardner left home with q handbag and
dos. some time afterwards the bag was
found on tho bridge, guarded by the
dog. The river was dragged several times.
but the only trace OF the missing man
found in the water was his hat, picked
up 200 yards below tho bridge.
Tho last time Gardner was seen alive
he told person he met on the road that
he meant to end his life. special from
Courtland to-night says the body had not
vet been located.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04

j. i . D. b . Il q. M . 3 .
pally mechanics and laborlng men, who
will erect home. This will bring about
a great deal Of building here within tho
next twelve months. !.
Following an address on Education"
by DR.. Robert Frazer, representing the
Southern Education Society, at King
George Courthouse, teachers assoc
ciatlon was formed by the public school
teachers Of King George county, with
Hon. j. r. Rogers, former member
Of the Legislature, as president.
Mr.. Robert W. Suttle. q farmer OF
King George county, has been sick for
several months with typhoid fever, and
was unable to look after the work on
his farm. A few days ago his neighbors
gathered went into his cornfield, shucked
nearly fifty barrels OF corn, and housed
It for him.. The movement was Led by
one Of the ministers In the county, who
did his share Of the work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
AN ABSURD STORY.
Sam Jones in Goggles Selling
Solder at S Cents a Cake.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
s. YORKTOWN, VA. Dec. ga curious
case of a possible mistaken Identity oc-
CURED here the past week. A gentle
man In the more mature years Of life.
who styled himself Isaiah Hawkins. Of
Bic cksburg, Va, spent a dav or two here
taking In the beauties Of Tidewater. He
claimed to be a school teacher and
farmer, and to reside just few miles
out Of the above mentioned town. He
also asserted that his record as a Con-
federate soldier in the late unpleasant
ness was all enviable one In making
the pedestrian tramp through this sec
ton he was only gratifying lifelong
wish OF mountain boy to behold old
ocean in all its splendor and to seq and
taste the luscious oyster In all his native
glory AS a partial means OF livelihood,
he sold wire-solder at five cents the
bundle, for use among the housewives
tinware. He also wore green GOGGLES as
protection AGAINST accident to MS
weak eyes. After touring the county
complete, hs finally landed In Hampton
n day or two ago. where he came unoer
the surveillance Of some OF the ofl1cals
OF the police force. One of these otilcers,
Z II Is learned, ridiculed his disguise. and
stated that the man was none other than
the immortal Sam Jones, travelling In cos.
He assured our people Of the correct
ness OF his opinions, stating that the
great evangelist had once again fallen
from grace and become steady Old
rounder Of q rambling tendency
THAT the eminent, II not eccentric,
Georgia divine should have made such
a trip through here unbeknown to our
progressive people has been the snocK-
ing theme of many an earnest and conf1-
Dental confab. Ths self-styled Mr.. Haw-
kins claimed to be a Christian, BAPTIST
or campbellite, grandson OF the late
Alexander Campbell, founder OF the sect,
while the Reverend Jones belief was
toward Methodism. as is we'll known.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES
VIA
ATLANTlc COAST LINE,

Tickets will be sold between all points
on this line, account OF the Christmas
holidays, at rate Of one and one-thlrd
urst-class fares, plus twenty-five cents,
for the round trip, minimum rate fifty
cents. Tickets on sale to the general
public December 2sd, 24th. 18th, 3oth, slst,
iNs, and Januay list, 1904 final limit
January 4th, 1904, to teachers and stu
dents Of schools and colleges, on pfesenr
cd BY the superintendent, presidents or
prlncIpals, December 10th, to ED, lnclu-
sive, with final limit Januay 18th, 1901
FOR complete information cal! on any
agent Of the company; or,
g. 8. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent,
sSs East Main Street. Richmond. Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
BIG JAMESTOWN MEETING
HELD AT NEWPORT NEWS
fsnec,a, to The 'Times-uls patch,i

fspecial to The Times-ulspatch,'
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Dec, San
enthusiastic mass meeting In behalf or
tho Jamestown Exposition Company was
man were present and made addresses:
IF" al I, Maynard. Virginia; John Sharp
Williams. lea der of the Democrats ON
the floor of thu House; John J.. Lacy, OF
iowa: Claude A. Swanson. of Vlrginia,
and Gardner, OF Michigan,
Tho washington party arrived this
Morning, and spent the day slghtseeing.
An,onr the other visitors a. the meeting
was ", S, Copeland, editor OF The Times
Dispatch, Richmond. 2@
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
BRUTALITY MURDERED
IN PUBLIC ROAD

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.o
Z WAVERLY, VA. Dec. 3.-Allen Field,
a respectable colored citizen Of Sussex
county, was brutally murdered while
walking along the road about five miles
from Waverly to-day. Fields wife and
son were nearby and saw the man who
did the shooting. Field did not die In
stantly and stated that Tie man who
shot him was walking In front Of him
and suddenly turned around and ordered
him to throw up his hands, which he did
very promptly, whereupon1 the party shot
him through the body with a load from
q doublebarrel gun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
OLD OFFICERS ARE
ALL REELECTED
Virginia Horticultural Society
Closes It's Session With
a Banquet.
a Banquet.
Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
p PULASKI. VA. Dec. 3.-The Virginia
horticultural Society closed its eighth an
nual session to-day. A number OF able
talks were made In the Interest OF fruit
in Virginia. A number OF reports were
made BY the various committees. The
election OF officers for 1904 resulted in the
old officers beng reelected.
An enjoyable banquet was rendered the
members OF the society at Hotel PULASKI
at 2 o'clock this afternoon. *
A large crowd was In attendance, and
great deal Of interest was taken In
the entire proceedings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
Buckingham Bits.

IL Especial to The Tlmes-p lspa tch.>
SUTTON, VA, Dec. 3-Some. farmers
have sold &heir best tobacco in Farmylle,
Va, at s., go per hundred All Of the farm
scapstone auarrles in Nelson and Alpe-
marie counties. ~
Onlohundro postoftlca. Sutton postof1ce
and Mount Vince postoft1ce are now sup.
get their mall f,om the West every other
day instead OF daily. It now takes TWO
days to get a. letter from the cougt house.
seven miles distance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
SUBMARINE
BOATS A |. ! |
Moccasin and Adder in a Storm
and Their Convoy Seemed
to be Helpless.
.YANKToN SENT TO RELIEF Re |. lei:
The Peoria Has One in Tow,
But the Other Has to be Aban-
doned on Account High Sea.
fsnactn, "a rho rines-Dispatch.)

!. Especial to Tho Times Dlspatch)
NORFOLK VA Dec. 3.--Two small
torpedo boats OF some description are IN
peril off the North Carolina coast AS
sistance has been dispatched from TINS
navy-yard, on receipt Of information 70
the effect that they arc government yes
GELS 81
She IS believed to be submarine type.
although this naval station has no IN
formation OF any OF the submarines OF
tho navy waking a voyage IN this direc-
ton,
rhe first Information Of tho perilous
nnsition OF the little vessel came IN the
share OF q telegram from the superln-
tendent OF Little Island Life Saving sta
ton. It was addressed to the Weathcr
Bureau and contained the nforma uot
that nm unknown boat was lying about
/ threo miles or tho station, and that
tug was standing by her, evidently trying
to get line to her #
IA 4 ~ LOW FREEBoARD.
#h The low freeboard indicated that tne
hnat was either a small craft almost
awash or else q submarine torpedo boat.
fine was flying small flags at either emu
and this leads some OF the marine sharps
to infer that Snc lS some bohe'iio L''A>'''''.i
that yenturcd outside In the present
A heavy weather. ~.
The naval officials wasted no time IN
speculation, however, and rather thah
take any chance whatsoever the com
mandant ordered the Yankton, the speedy
yacht tender, to the receiving snip Frank
lin.&to proceed at once to tho assistance
OF the imperilled craft.
The boats are the submarines hoccaslh
and Adder, which It is understood are
proceeding south under convoy OF the
naval tug Peoria.
The Yankton will assist In towing tnem
Ia place Of safety inside the Capes
PERILOUs POSITION.
At4 o'clock. 1t was reported from Ll!'
lie island that the Yankton had arrived,
hnt that the boats had again broken
ndrft from their lows and that they
would scarcely be secured ~ the LOWING
vessels !,
While not given up for lost they are IN
a very perilous position. and 1t IS reared
I ttat they may come to grief during the
night unless they can be gotten ihs'oo
Ethe Capes.
ABANDONED.
At 6 o'clock the Weather Bureau IS hu.
vlsed that the Peoria has started norm
With one Of the submarines. ana .hat
the EYankton, abandoning the attempt 70
{. catch the other, has also started north
and a heavy sea Is running. @
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
LaRooue-Hines.

fspecla1 to The Ilmes-DispatcMl
J5INsTON, N, c., Dec. 3.-Mr. Walter
Dunn LuRoque and Miss. Mamie Hines
were married last evening at O'Clock In
the Christian Church:
brda! party l @ne2 On hha a nsda a end
Groom gt a,p'S Viii make tour Of tho principal
Northern cities. Bon are popular young
people, and we'll Eaown all over the
State, .lsfl5 4sa.t aitt stss 44.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
Moc,casin lost.

NORFOLK, VA. Dec. sit Is Thought
that the Peoria, W.T.. Adder m toM'
she is now nearly thsre, and is being
closely followed by the Yankton, whose
abandonment OF the Moccasin Is tinal.
The submarine will prove total loss
as She has since stranded on the bach -,
n mile and a half north Of Currituck
life saving station. The terrific poundihs
she is receiving by the heavy seas a.
that point will. 1t is believed destroy het
delicate hull and machinery IN s,ol !
order. So far as can pc asceIaa'.s -
~ ,ivea we're lost All the crews are
he,Ieyed to be aboard the Peoria.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
FATAL TO USEFULNESS
OF THE MANN LAW
fspecial to The Tlmes.Dispn tch,

Especial to The Tlmes'DisMtch,)
NORFOLK, VA. Dec, 3.-The opinion
OF the Attorney General has been asked
by Commonwealth's Attorney Tilton, Of
Norfolk. as to whe...er the ConlmOn-
wealth should appeal the McFetridge case,
which was decided yesterday, VI
Ho thinks the decision fatal to the
usefulness of the Mann law,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
LITTLE GIRL DIES.
Last Term Of Powhatan County
Court Meets Monday.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.)

Especial to the TImes-DIspatcH'J
POWHATAN COURTHOUSE. VA.
Dec. 3.-The little daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph S. Wood, of this place CIV.
Marian Carter Wood. aged three years
last August died December 1st, and her
remains We're Inferred in the churcn GEM
etery at Red Lane Baptist Church yes
terday. In the absence of the pastor. Mr..
r Il. Pierce, conducted the burial SER
vices.
Next Monday will commence the last
regular term of Powhatan County Court,
over which Judge William NJ, Smith pre-
sides, When the Circuits Courts go Into
operation. Judge B. A. Hancock VIII pre-
side In this county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
S,1nner-Reed.
fsnecia1 to The Times Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch,)
LEEsBURG. VA, Dec. 3.-Mr. Francis
Joseph Sumner, formerly Of England, now
a resident Of washington. D. Gland Miss
Matte v. Reed, daughter OF Thomas Reed
Of the county, were married "Wednesday
afternoon. at the BRIDES home, near Syco-
line. After the ceremony a wedding sup
per was served, and Mr.. and Mrs, SUM-
ner left for a bridal trip. They will mako
their, future home In Washington, p, G.,
where the groom has business interests.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
Fire in MeckEenburg.

Especial to The Times plspatch)
SKIPWITII, VA, Dec, S,-Mr. Ronert
Wikerson lost his barn, stables ana toHs
horses by fire ono nlghlt last Wees = ~
origin OF the firo Is unknown,
The favrners are greatly stirred At
the failure or the insurance company 70
pay for losses BY hail to their tobacco
In the summer, ~ u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
Half Of Cars Run,
!, a,,,l = The TImes- Dispatch,)

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch,)
CHARLOTTE, N, g., Dec. s,-About
half the usual number Of cars were run
over the lines of tho Charlotte Consoli-
dated Construction Company, on which a
strike was declared yesterday by the con-
ductors and motormen betause of the
failure of tho company to provide heat
There has been no disorder although
efforts are made at "guyng' the strike
breakers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
Horton-Harvie.

Especial to Tho Ttmes-Dispatch)
II. DANVILLE, VA, Dec. S,-Mlss sadanla
Harvie and GEORGE r. Horton. OF Ohio,
were married last night at vandola, Hev.
#H.9 Jones, of Reidsvilc, Officiating, Tho
house was decorated with mistletoe and
holly, and presented a pretty appearance.
They will leave In q few days for Ohio,
where they will make their home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
Anxious About Vessels,

fSneoInl to Tho 'Tlmes-DlFpntoh)
NORFOLK, VA Dec, 3,-The shipping
Is seeking shelter to-day Tho weather
down the coast is very heavy. and It is
dangerous for the vessels to go out IN It..
Shipping people having vessels from tho
south consigned to them arc anSlously
awaiting their arrival.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
MAYOR WILL RESIGN.
A Dairyrnan Held Up, Robbed
and Severely Beaten.
Especial to Tho Tirnes-Dlspatch.)

NEWPORT NEWS; VA, Dec. S.-Alayor
Thornton It. Jones. Of Hampton. an
nounced to-day that he would resign his
office on January lst for business reasons.
l.. Helm, a dairyman, was held up near
Salters Creek early this morning by two
h!ghwaymen, who robbed him Of $50
after beating him severely.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
SOLD 600 LOTS,
A Sick Farmers Work Done by
His Neighbors.
fsnenIal to The Times- plspatcll.l

- n (EpeCIAT % j ITO 7II!IIEST t1ISPuFC11'1 Y
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VA, Dec. S,--
Mr. d. .prapklln, 4 prominent young
man nan of Chicago, in i big business deal
became the owner Of 600 lots In the
suburbs Of Frederlc ksburg and outlying
subdivisions. Mr. Franklin came mere,
opened an once, advertised In the local
papers, ana within a short time had dis.
sosed Of sYery one OF these lots to pur,
of,assrs, many OF them being bought
one lot at q fine by individuals, prtncl-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
MINISTER OF EIGHTY
WALKS FROM PENNSYLVANIA

fspecial to The Timcs-D ispatch,)
GLADESBORO, VA, Dec. 3-Rev. Mr.,
Mcknight, of Pennsylvania. was here
last sunday Mr. McKnight is eighty
years old, and walked from Pennsylvania
here in about forty days,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04

10 VI tuc greatest AAr-.a.s " NV sArA W
purln. Lules u.l A1srusrs Us Nv Charge, cufs
M ulseusps nat sAte AAowu " ;Aa uamau luss
VI ~ cAuIse, w Aalltr what soug u!seats. ~
perIecI hvalln, | cur. tAe toiioMlus llssases;
iieurt Disease. Gonsalnptlua- uoon, h.unsy.
Liver Bladder. pilrA " uhy Ipriu, feruxoss
clumsy, susr '..suaI, Lunss. nyspe psla, lnl!sss'
tion Constipation, kheulnatlsm ~ Any fvfm,
Troubles, sores Skin Diseases. III l!shlhs Sew
sations, La Grippe. or tnsumonla ulssr', i4s'
Out the use OF knife or ms truments; Etzerla,
pmpes on taes and body Diabetes IS MsansyS
Or Brishts Disease % the hhlnsts SI ags Ius
sent 10 any address By express, For full par,
ilculars send Scent stamn for answer hraS.a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
BIG BARGAINS In Il
G. r OC {: RES.
Dressed Chickens and luz I!
KEYS al Low Prices, n

Best American aranu|ated sugar a I lz,C3
Fresh Country E ggs, dozen 27oS
9 pounds California Peaches for..... goo
New Seeded RaIsins, lib package ....1oo#
Home AIDE Mlnce Meat, pound. .....6 c,3
Mountain Roll Butter, Ib ~. -. &. ..t5oS
Small California Hans, pound.,... ....9c,
2 pounds New HomIny. and Grlts for u Sc.
Three pounds Seedess Ralslns for. 25c.3
Large Juicy Lemons, dozen .....,..-F t2o.
Best City Meal, per peck..,....s ....teo.
or, bushe $50
New Cleaned currants, lib package !. 50
Best Cream Cheese. pound........ .t5cE
Brown Sugar, pound ..,..............4c.
Canned Tomatoes, large cans. ......,..7o
Mothers Oats, package ......,........sc
Good Lard, pound, Sc; or 8 lbs. for. .25c
Whole Sweet Pickles, quart. ,.,... .10o&
Gibson, xxx, Mt. Vernon, Oscar 4
PEPPER Old Brands Wi1skcy, bottle..75o,
3-lb Jars Home Made Preserves ,.,....t 9o5
Blackberry or catawba Wine, quart I 2c.E
New Dates &c. or s lbs for. -. ...,... $50
Salt Pork, per pound ....,.,............7d
pound cans Clipped Beet, .......15a
Cranberrleo, quart ..,.,,..:....,.,...1Oc,&
Good Green or Mixed Tea, bs........, $50 (
New Vlrg nla BuckWheat, Z lbs. for. csc,
Canned Sugar Corn ...........,.......ec,%
White a Sugar..., ...:,.,.'.':.,.,-.41scg
Extra Quality Malaga Grapes, Ib...,..tod
puffy's Malt WhLskey, per bottle... BOG
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04

Mrs, Jane g. Rusher, OF Staullton, Va,
vi u has been visiting her son, Mr.. r, +.
Isushar, for the past flrteen days, returned
hcme yesterday Erlornl y &. M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
Well-Known Actor at Keswick

ESPECIAL to The Tlmes-Dlspntch.)
Fl 5KEsWICIt,s VA. Dec. S.--Mr, Julian D.
Eltnge. Of Boston, who Is stopping At
"Clover Fields" promises an additional
attraction to the play, Miss satrea,"
which is to be given at the Charlottes-
vile opera House, Monday night, Decem-
Der 18th, by the University Dramatic
Club,
Mr., Eltinge is the wonderful lmperson-
ator Of female castles, who las been SO
popular in New York and Boston socle-
~ shows and was the special attraction
~ the last Cadet Show In Weston.
Whence Mrs, Sturvesant Fish journeyed
over to be his special sponsor and whom
even Mrs, NJack'' Gardner along with the
staid Back Bay set, emerged from her
IIindoo moor!ng to greet this wonderful
novelty In his remarkable costumes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-04
A Big Cargo.

(speclal to The Tlmes-Dlspatch)
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Dec, 3--What Is
said to be one of the largest cargoes OF
cotton eyer cleared from q South At
.lantic port left Wilmington to-day II
consists OF 1900 bales, and goes to Rre-
men on the British steamer Anglo-saSon.
TIE value Of the cargo is sl,020,o0o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-18
GILLETTE AND SHERLOCK HOLMES.
How the Actor Resembles the Character He
Takes

Friends OF William Gillette. the actor. have no
ticed that since he assumed the role Of Sherlock
Holmes he has grown more and more 20 look like
Sir A Conan Doyle's conception Of the detective.
and that although the actor has not played the
part In some time the resemblance has day BY day
become more striking.
on one OF last weeks rainy days Mr.. Gillette
entered the Office Of a well known publishing house
and asked TO a member OF the firm. giving MS
name To the clerk in a voice low that she alone
heard II. He was clad in raincoat and BLACK
soft hat and looked the embodiment OF the charac-
ter he impersonates on the stage.
Two women sitting al window waiting 10
see somebody. and one was saying: Isn't Il per-
fectly thrilling. the return to life and action OF
Sherlock Holmesi Wasn't that dramatic entry OF
hts into LOndon?'
Her friend turned around as she started to
acauesce but the words stuck IN her tnroaI
Translated. she loked at Mr.. Gillette. her friend
NOTICING her action also turned and ooked. ana
She too stared with Amusement
.sit's sherlock Holmes himselfP' both exclaimed
in tones OF wonder Mr.. Gillette, with the Sher-
lock Holmes stride and stoop walked INTO tho
inner office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-18

Mrs. b. D. Daumont G. W. Sykes. A. Frankfeld.
Tr and Mrs b. G. Young. A Stern and daugh-
ter Mr. and Mrs. a. Rosenbaum and Miss G.
Hotel 'RaIegh-M- and Mrs Charles D Purroy.
Mrs T. \. Laadgraft, H. W. Landgraft. Miss G
EfcCahe Mr. and Mrs. A. Barrett. MI and Mrs.
G d Parker and Miss =. Parker.
Seaside House, A. Eagleson, c. r Penrose.
charles A. Brown. Miss +. Watson, ". Cunning
ham Miss X Curtis. Miss f. D. Vane Miss J.
Burns and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Cakes
S+ratn Haven-J H Devon. Charles Neargeon, J.
II Payne. ". L. Morrison. Mr. and Mrs W. B.
Moore Mr. and Mrs. Z. Armstrong. G. Burke, G.
n White E Lester. J. Stafford and W G. Muck
Hotel Strand-Nss L. T. Fenneppe, Miss F. Ken
Won Miss \. : Walker Mr. and Mrs. G. +. Pol
len and Miss Carrie Lewis.
Hotel Trayrnore-NIrs. W. G. BIish. Mrs. c L
r2iish George Bsh '. a Picard. Mr. and Mrs.
5 Lichtenslein. Mrs. G Sol9 o. an Mrs D D.. E
y A Brewster Mr.. and Mrs. \. McAllister and
Nj and Mrs. A. Thatcher ,--.. ~
woodruff A H Wright. Mr.. and Mrs. E Hech-
man Mrs. G. P. Merwin and Mr. and Mrs George
T.anhart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-18

and thousands Of persons came from New-York
and Philadelphia the second day to enjoy the
sight This influx Of visitors made up to the city
SIS financial loss. The chief benefit TO the city
arising from the storm, however, is in the fact
that ii will have new pier. and probably one OF
the finest in the world. The old Youngs Pier, built
before the days Of steel. and added 10 from year
n wear until it became the longest in the world
was partially washed away. and that portion that
remains standing is so badly dana sed that Cap
tain Young declares that it Will be torn down and
that ne will erect new and modern structure OF
eel A. the waves were dashing over the pier
he stood midway Of the structure and shouted
above the roar Of the wind Il hope the whole
thing goes Then we viii be compelled 10 do
what should have been done years ago-build new
oner' The next day an old woman tried to sym
pathize with the bronzed veteran. but he cut her
short with the remark: Il am like Mrs. Wigs
! am glad I haven't got a hare lip"
The return of glorious weather conditions has
had the effect Of bringing thousands Of visitors 20
the shore for the enjoyment OF the most delightful
part Of the year 10 those who love the sports o.
hunting and fishing or 10 simply lounge away the
time on pier piazza. The hunting is better than
for years. the high tides having brought the mud
hens and reedbrds in countless thousands. one
local gunner killed over two hundred Of the former
in less than three hours early in the week Inc
fishing is also excellent Grabbing parties are popu-
lar and at no time OF the year IS sailing so ue-
lightfuL Since the storm the ocean has been IiAo
a summer sea, and every day this week the ocean
has been dotted with hundred sails
Work has finally been started on the ocean fleI
Theatre and it will be ready for occupancy neIofe
the coming Of the Easter throngs- Building opera
tons have been delayed by many Legal ana o'nei
obstacles. but the building permit was granted Tue
other day. and the contractor has begun oPa
tons The theatre viii be constructed within tAe
present Music Hall and will be thoroughly mooerh
and artistic.
An amusement enterprise Of immense pFopol 'iolis
will be established before next summer at the
hoa-5,-.tl 81 ry.ntuckv-ave on the sites OF the
burned hotels Iuray and Berkeley. The lease Tor
this large and valuable tract Of land was sislled
o.. Thursday between the owners ana syhulo .
OF New-York, Pi,tsburg and local capitalists. ~