The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-05
fHE NORFOLK BUDGET.
Death Of Mr.. A. T.. Hiff-Tafk Of tnnexa-
tion Commodore Brown Complimented.

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tion Commodore Brown Complimented.
NORFOLK. VA, December A. Special. -
Mr.. A. ID. Hill, one Of the best known Odd
Fellows in virginia, died 1T his home on
Freemason street last night at late hour.
Mr.. Hill was one Of NOffOik's most pr0mi-
nent citizens, and had represented the city in
, the Legislature for two terms, and was also
city treasurer for a number of years.
At the time of his death he was seventy six
years old, His funeral lakes place to-Thor-
row al O'clock from his late residence,
and there will be a general turnout Of the
various lodges of odd Fellows in Norfolk 10
attend the funeral.
Norfolk is moving again 10 enlarge her
| territory, and at the meeting Of the COun-
ellis last night, bill providing foI tie an.
nexatiOn of Atlantic City, thriving suburb,
bordering on the west Of the present city
| limits, was introduced FOR approval Of the
city fathers before being sent 10 tile Legisla-
ture for passage. When the new territory
| is annexed the present population Will be
increased by about ten thousand.
The recent investments Of English and
Northern capitalists i'm this vicinity have al
ready had the effect IT attracting many
manufacturers this way. and the Sand
wich Glass Factory, now located at sand
| witch. Mass, will probably be moved 10
Norfolk in the next three months. The fac
tory will employ M the start about five
hundred hands. and will double its working
force inside Of year. The sand IN this sec
ton is Just the kind used in the manufac-
ture Of glass, and can be purchased M a
very cheap rate. I'm addition TO this, such a
factory could obtain a site free of cost.
At the meeting Of the Portsmouth Coun-
| ell last night very complimentary rcsOiu-
| tiOns were passed and a copy sent 10 Com
modOre Brown, recosniying his abilities a
an officer and character as man since he
has had charge Of the Norfolk nayy-yard.
| Commodore Brown has been ordered 10 take
charge of the Pacific Squadron aDd will be
detached from the Norfolk yard on the first
| of January. No officer Who has been placed
in command Of the Norfolk yard for twenty
wears has became more popular than the
present commander. and all classes, with
The exceptions of the Republican heelers.
regret 10 see him leave his present station.
Rev. Robert u. Kerr, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church. Richmond, began
series of special religious services at the
second Presbyterian Church tonight, when
me addressed large congregation.
snow fell in Norfolk for half an hour this
morning. hut In very small quantities. 1t
ws the first of the season.
The monitor Amphitrite was dOcked at
the naNy-yafu tO-uay 10 hiNe hei nVi'oHi
cleaned.
The officers of the naval station here will
give a reception and hop at the navy-yard
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock, which VIII
be very brilliant affair.
Commodore A. +. Bateman. of the Allan
tic and Danyilc Railroad, is expected IN
Norfolk next week with a party of New
York and English capitalists.
The handsome residence Of DIR. Turner at
Beacon's Castle, Surr. county, was dis
covered on fire at about o'clock this morn
ing, and, together witl its contents. was
burned to the ground. DIR. Turner's family
and Young lady guest had barely time 10
escape with their lives, and lost everything
except the wearing apparel which they
wore. The weather was freezing cold at
the time, and a high northeasterly wind
prevailed. The loss is estimated at from
$500 10 81 200.