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THE NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES 2, 3 & 5. Torturing Disfiguring Humors Itching, Burning, and Scaly Eruptions of the Skin and Scalp with Loss of Hair CURED BY CUT1CURA. The treatment Is simple, direct, agreeable, and economical, and Is adaptod to the young * ett infant as well as adults of erery age. liatho tha affected parts with Hot wateb and Coticura Soap to cleanse the sklu of crusts and scales, and soften tho thickened cuticle. Dry, without hard nibbln;;, and apply Cotioura. Ointment freely, to allay Itching, Irritation, and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and lastly tako the Ctrricciia 1:fjoi.vknt to cooi aud cleanse tho blood. This treatment affords instant relief, permits rest and sleop, apd points to a speedy, perma? nent, and economical cure when all other rem* cdlea and oven the best physicians fail. Sold*Y?Twh?r?. Prlc?. Ts? Set. It 211, or. Cr/rioosA Soir, Mo , Oistmext. MS.I Itiwu-nr (half ,ti,i, fiOo. Pott in ?1,00 *m> Chum. Coir., Kolo l'rup,., nottoa, ST* " Mow to Cure lluruor*," C4-p??9 book, ires. Pi U.KOitYt*PS*k9Hte* s * I 2 SPECIALS* 1. I THIS WEEK. I ? _ 9. 5 ? ?V 9! f All_-4-4- - * I Negligee I Shirts, t s I ft Two cases just open- f. I ed. New designs and $ ? colorings; elegant pat- ? ? terns. $ * _ $ % ONE CASE I White Qauze | 1 Lisle I I I Underwear. ? Shirts and drawers? $ si the finest ever shown * I for the money?cloth- s> K-: ing and dry goods ?j I stores are asking 7?c. <? for no better. They ? are exceptional values * j? and the price here is 9 if S> ft ic $ ft 3 ? 25 and 27 Granby Street, ft 5? f ft PLUMBING AND TINNING HAVE CLEAN WORK! DONE BY Kelly, Tfiornton 4 Williams. Roof Painting and Hoofing. Stoves and Repairs. Wo save you money. Northwest corner Bank and Washington Streets. New Phono 1M0. Old Phono S98. jafi-eod-ly STENCIL GUTTERS, Rubber and Steel Stamps, Railroad, Hotel, Baggage and Brass Checks. Seals, Badges, Stencil and Stand fnks. Pads, Daters, etc. PHOENIX Job Printers, Ca- hVjsa tr,d Caurca Su. COURT DECISIONS. DIGESTED BY W. B, MARTIN. EXCLUSIVELY FOR VIRGINIAN-PILOT. i.otes of Cases Recently Decided, Vyhie.fi are of Interest to Our PeoDle. ANDREWS V. POPE. Supreme Court of North Carolina. May 1, 1900. WHEN THE HOLDER OF A NOTE FAILED TO NOTIFY THE GUAR? ANTOR THAT THE MAKER RE? FUSED PAYMENT, UNTIL IS MONTHS AFTER IT BECAME DUE. THE MAKER HAVING BEEN INSOLVENT DURING THE WHOLE TIME, THE GUARANTOR. IS NOT RELEASED. This was an action on a contract guarantying the payment of certain notes. From a Judgment for plaJtiff the defendant appealed. The court .says: The notes were Indorsed without rc couise. Tne special agreement was to the effect that, if the maker of the notes should not pay them at maturity, the defendant would. He preferred to he a guarantor, rather than an mdora er; the latter, under our law being u surety, and us such liable to be sued either with or without the principal. The guaranty compelled the plaintiff to do the unpleasant duty of pressing the defendant's debtor, Johnson, for the payment of the notes. Demand was made upon the maker of the notes at their maturity, and we think that the maker at thai time denied his liab.luy, and refused to pay, and, if the maker had been solvent, it would have been the duty of the plaintiff to have given the defendant notice of Johnson's re? fusal to pay the note. Rut the maker was insolvent, and continued so up to the bringing of the suit, and the plain? tiff's failure to notify the defendant of Johnson's refusal to pay has worked him no harm or damage, and the de? fendant cannot complain. Alllrmed. SAUNDER3 v. CITY OF FT. MADI? SON. Supreme Court of Iowa April 13, 1000. A CITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR INJU? RIES CAUSED A PERSON BY THE FRIGHTENING OF HER HORSE BY EMPLOYEES OF ITS FIRE DE? PARTMENT. The plaintiff sued the city for per? sonal Injuries caused her by reason ot negligence of employees of the fire de? partment. The petition alleged that while driving along a street of the city her horse was frightened by the negligent, careless and wanton ringing of the bell of the fire apparatus by Its employees, resulting In his running away, throwing her from her vehicle anil seriously injuring her. A demurrer to the petition was sustained by the lower court and plaintiff appealed. The court says: The question for solution Is, Is de? fendant liable for the negligent or careless nets of its agents or servants acting In the line of their duty In car? lo;: for the lire apparatus. The doc? trine of respondent superior Is not ap? plicable to the acts or negligence of all agents and servants nnd servants of a municipal corporation. Such a corporation, no doubt, has power to purchase and own fire apparatus, and may In some Instances appoint the agents who are to manage and care for the same; but it Is not, ns a gen? eral rule, liable for tho negligence or carelessness of such agents, feir the reason that the service performed is one In which it ha? no particular in? terest, and from which it derives no special benefit In its corporate capac? ity. Such employees are not agents and servants of the city, but act as ofllccrs charged with a public service, for whose negligence no ncllon will lie against the ctly. Where the powers conferred are?governmental in nature, the city cannot be made liable for ex? ecution thereof. In the absence of ex? press statnte, municipal corporations are no more liable to actions for Inju? ries occasioned by reason of negligence In using or keeping In repair fire ap? paratus owned by them, than In the case of public, buildings. The demurrer was properly sustained, and the Judgment is nmrmed. Pretty Homo WoddlnR A quiet but pretty home wedding was solemnized at the residence of Mrs. N. D. Bristow, No. 19 Outten street, Hun tersvllle, at 8 o'clock Wednesday even? ing. The contracting parties were Mrs. Nellie R. Rrlstow, widow of the late Dr. L. S. Bristow, of Middlesex county, Va., and niece of the late Judge L. C. Bristow, of Hampton, Va., and Mr. John W. Drumwrlght, an employee of the Norfolk Street Railway Company. The ceremony was Impressively per? formed by Rev. Lundy R. Wright, pas? tor of the Lafayette Baptist Church. Newport News, Va., in the presence of a few close friends of the bride and groom. Cupid's Dart Mfss Beatrice M. To.trail, daughter of Mr. H. A. Tamil, and Mr. Snitnuel M. Jordan, were joined in holy matrimony by Rev. Robert Gatewood, D. D.. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Berkley, at the residence of'the celclmmt on Boush street, this city, Wednesday night. Miss Lelya W. Jordan, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, nnd Mr. Henry Yaher tilled the role of t>e.-?t man. A rec -ntion followed at the Tp-.me of the bride and gi>>om on Charlotte street For Constipation, Liver Troubles or iwi lousncss von are recommended to use the celebrated Saratoga Cotharta Water, ah vou can drink for cents nt Holmes' Drug Store, 192 Main St. U NE EDA BATH AT OCEAN VIEW Virginia Boach. Special excursion tickets again on sale, good for round trip, meal, and bath, only $1, at Atlantic Hotel. Good on all trains. Ask ticket agent for this ticket. .IW?HODA jja.XU AT OCHAJN" VIEW, TIMOTHY L. WOODRUFF. ATLANTIC CITY. The TOarnest Workers of Central Ave? nue Baptist Church will Iretroduce new and novel features at their lawn party next Thursday and Friday evening*). The Atlantic (Mty W. C. T. U. held a very interesting ;vnd profitable meet in? at its hall an CoUey avenue. At 4 o'clock i>. rn. the Ix?ynl Temper? ance Legion held an hour's session of much proilt to the children. Mr. Mai D. Dennis w ho was reported seriously ill Wednesday, wo? thought to be slightly better yesterday after? noon. Tug Manlsteo Sold. Mr. O. P. Smith has sold the tug Man Istee to the Elizabeth City Lumber Company, of Elizabeth City. N. C. The price is said to bo $3.r,00. The tup was delivered to the purchaser yesterday afternoon at Elizabeth City. UN BEDA BATH AT OCEAN VIEW. Eyes Exnmlncd Free. Dr. A. Week manager of the optical department of the Gale Jewelry Com? pany, will examine your eyes free. De? fective vision and complicated cases 6pcclally Invited to call. 1e26-tf "Newest Discovery" extracts teeth painlessly. N. Y. Dental llooms only. No. 324, corner Main and Talbot ata. N. E. of monument; established nearly 20 years. Ennes, Dentist. New 'phone, 1.6S1. A ROWDY SCENE AMONG COUNSEL Continued from Page 1. that It did arise from his misconduct, that he fairly declined an encounter or retreated as far as possible before the homicide happened. With this there was coupled another Instruction to the effect that If Gill lean was upon the premises nnd with a shot-gun, compro mlsingly caressing the daughter of Mr. Turner, being aware that .Mr. Turn. t woultl seriously object, nnd that Tur? ner did come upon them and was killed by Gllllgon, then lie could not plead ?elf defence. The defence has instruc? tions meant to cover the same points. ANOTHER CONTBN T10 N. Mr. Holland contended that when a man voluntarily 'trespasses and then adds tile very grave insult of compro misingly caressing bis female child he puts himself beyond the pale of self defence. He should not be excused by nny human or divine law. He held that this proposition ou^ht to obtain in nny country where virtue wits not a discredit, and where men hold sacred ?tile chastity of their girl, children. The whole case depends largely on this instruction. The prosecution claims that if Qilllgnn went on Mr, Turner's premises, knowing that the proprietor seriously objected, and then put himself In a compromising atti? tude with his daughter, he put his own life in peril, and could not plead self defence, even if his own confession were accepted its true. When court adjourned at 1:20 o'clock no instructions hail been absolutely granted, and the argument will last a few more hours. The prosecution offered fifteen instructions. COURT R EC ON V E N ES. Court convened after dinner, and the argument was continued on tho in? struction offered by the prosecution which puts Gilligan beyond the pale of self defence because of his own mis? conduct in being on the deceased's premises and being caught m it com? promising attitude with the deceased's daughter. AN ELOQUENT SPEECH. Colonel Baker made the most elo? quent talk which he. has yet delivered. He claimed th.it there was no uncom? promising position except that a lover had his arm about the form of the young woman whom he adored. Ik contended there was no criminal act, and that the young woman is now n.-. bright and ns pure a virgin as the sun ever shone on. NO SHOW AT ALU Mr. Edwards argued that the instruc? tion if granted would mean that the prisoner has no standing In court, and that their evidence would result in nought. Edwards claimed that A. C Otlllgan did pot go. U> Mr, Turner'a pnimisaa for an unlawful purpose, but to see his sweetheart, the one he loved. He clalm if every man who meets his sweetheart clandestinely, it may l>e, at nicht be put on the same footing:, the law of self-defense may i\s well be wiped out. He informed the court his old age kept him from realising the situation as well at* younger men could. Colonel Boyklti opened with "Old age Will ne'er tame the Douglas blood." Ho claimed that the defendant was not en? titled to the plea of Belf-defense when he himself was not without fault and brought It on himself. He said the de? fendant should have recreated. Th'e speaker defied the lawyers to bring an authority which refuted the proposition and exclaimed: "By the eternal Oods there 1s no such principle in law or morals- Thenn la a principle In human nature, deep down in the heart, which forbids it." Colonel Hoyk.lt? alluded to a South? ampton ease. In which Lewis killed Now-some, and In which case his distin? guished friend Holland was counsel. He claimed that Gilllgan could not avail himself of self-defense because be bad brought the necessity on himself by caressing (the deceased's daughter, to which procedure he knew tho deceased very much objected. INSTRUCTIONS POSTPONED. Colonel Roykln acknowledged that had Turner killed Gilllgan lie would have lM?en guilty of manslaughter. Rut tha.t did not excuse Gilllgan. After the personal encounter the set? tlement of the instructions under argu? ment was postponed till to-morrow* morning. Colonel Raker offered some Instruc? tions for the defense and he and Col? onel Raker had a very quiet but able argunvent on the points involved. For to-morrow a very large crowd Is predicted, The news of the fight hns gone like a pnatie fire. r. I* P. Life Gradually Lengthening. Recently published statistics prove that the average health and average length of life of human beings have grown stronger and longer with the years. In the fifteenth century, there was not to be found in the largest nnd most populous city, n single man or woman over sixty years of age. It Is clearly demonstrated that the change for the better has been brought about?by?i??.?lern?l.le iw, -ml?galas i "i i methods. One of the agents which has been most instrumental in preserving and I lengthening life is Hostetter's Stomach Hitlers. Thousands have died in the past from Stomach and digestive disorders, who might have survived had they re? sorted to the P.ltters. It Is the greatest of known tonics fox Stomach and diges? tive organs. It cures dyspepsia. Indiges? tion, constipation nnd kidney and liver 1 disorders, und has done so for the past ; fifty years. There Is nothing to equal It. You can buy Diamonds on easy terms at J. Bennett & Rro. jul6-6t lie lake 1 YOU RAVE FROM HOC. TO $2.60 OS EVERY PAIR OF SHOES YOU BUY OF ME Wm. Dorsch ft Son's Patent Viol Kid Shoes for Men, which sell for $0 und $7 elsewhere? MY PRICE. $4.89 Stacy Adams' $r>.f?0 Shoes for Men, Plack or Tan. all style.: MY PRICE, $3.8). Beam's Patented Ventilated $5.00 Shoes MY PRICE, 53.89. 1 lot of C. D. Gibbon's $2.00 StlOCS for Ladies, lace or button? OUR PRICE, $1.43 NOT CHEAP SHOES. BUT GOi >l> shoe.-; CHEAP MEN'S shoes FROM $1.23 TO $6.00. ladies, shoes I'ltOM 75.:. To ,'j.'.H. Successor to LAND & LAND, 3S2 Church S*, Between }?':eemason and Charlotte Sts. We close at 7 p. m., Saturdays excepted. ?Important Notice ! Sctctal limit*:! quantity of FINEST HAVANA CICARS For box trad,; at factory prucs Hamburger's Cut Rate Ticket QttlCi 3? 234-236-233 MAIN ST RH ET. The Best Straw Hat Maker's Samples This Time. On sale this morning;. Of course there are all 'shapes in all the fashionable braids? smooth and rough?with all heights of crown and widths of brim; trimmed with all sorts of plain and fancy silk bands. But what adds the strongest attraction of all to this particular sale are the Hats that took first' prize at the recent exposition in Philadelphia. One thing about these Sample sales of ours ?I hey are the samples of the most reputable , makers in the trade. Lots, of Sample Hats that we would'nt think of offering you at any price. Not good enough. The values in this lot reach up to $2.50. And the choice is? I -NORFOLK'S GREATEST TRUNK STORE? Bag; or Suit Case? They are going lively this week at Steigert Trunk & Bag House It will pay you to read our special Otter? ings for opening week. $3.50 Trunks, $1.98 Good quality Canvas Covered Trunks, In assorted sizes?with sheet Iron bottom, brass lock and catches ?deep tray?a regular $3.50 Trunk? this week $1.93. $3.50 Steamer Trunks, $1.98 ' Covered with heavy duck?first class brass lock nnd catches?hard wood slats and full cloth lined? worth evory cent of $3.50?this week your choice $1.0s. Better grades up to $15. $2.50 Club Bags, $1.25 16-luch Ladles' Club Bag ? Real Leather?Improved Kliding lock and best brass catches?well worth $2.l0? our price this week $1.25. $3.00 Cabin Bags, $1.75 For either Ladles or gentlemen made of Ural Leather?Inside pock? ets?handsome brass look and catches ?a bargain oven for $3.00 ? your choice tills week $1.75. $4.00 Club Bays, $2.50 The gentlemen's favorite?made of Real Leather and full leather lined? high cut with extra wide bottom?im? proved lock and catches?a great bargain for $2.50. Better grades up to $10. $7.50 Trunks, $4.98 Made on thoroughly seasoned box ?covered with extra heavy canvas? hard wood slats wrapped In Iron best excelsolr brass lock and bolts -deep tray Inside?$7.50 value?this week $1.93. Better grades up to $25. $4.50 Dress Suit Cases, $2.95 Here's a wonder?Just think of It? n Heal Leather Case?wax thread sewed?double steel fromo and straps Inside case?best brass lock nnd catcher?for only $2.95?they would charge you $4.60 elsewhere. Better grades up to j1g.5u. STEIGER S TRUNK AND BAG HOUSE 249 MAIN STREET. "Wrong Sido but the Bight Place." v PETER SMITH &_GO. HE-MODELING SALE Only a few weeks remain before removal to take advan? tage of the MARKED DOWN, CLOSING OUT PRICES, j Everything we offer is of value?the best of its kind. The I prices compared with the so-called cheap stuffs usually sold as bargains. THIS W Er Er K Our Silk AUills, Polkas and Lace Stripes?black, white and colored. The fashionable trade know the goods without description? will be found marked. AOc. The same material, figured. 2)C. Every yard of this worth. $0c. Another case of beautiful 20c. Organdies 10c. A few Rainy-Day double-face Skirtings.. $1.25 LADIES' AND CHILDS' PARASOLS AT COST. 10 Dozen 20-Inch Pine Gloria B.iin Umrellas,-* selected haniiles--$l 25 quality?t* close quick?tills week?S?0c. REAL LACH FICHUS AND COLLARETTES. Every lady should possess at least one piece of handsome real lace. We offer I hem this week at great reductions. Also our general lir.o of llonttuu. Mechlin, Point and Valenciennes, IShibroldcrios ant! Lace Voklngs. Kj S Eifa feawsa I ?rf Mr B?TGHELDER & COLLINS; 141 to 145 WATER ST'd'>LZ7> ? DZALEr?c5 IN? Qn.yp.t' Pins Pornnivi* RrinV \ i&ia WALL PLASTER, SHINGLES. LATHS. CAR AND CARGO LOTS A SPECIALTl PHONE 101 - NORFOLK VA.