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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
ENFIELD.

Enfield. y. c.. March 10 Especially
Mr.. II. G. Reid and Sheriff Clark were
III town Tuesday night. with tn" negro
who killed Engineer Dodd ut Weldon
they were on their way To Raleigh
They thought If he remained nj Halifax
he would be lynchod. Sheriff Clark
seemed 10 be Il little frightened when
he heard Il train. he would surely ask
which way 1t was coming from, ANA as
soon as he WAS told it was u North
bound train he WAS alright. He seemed
To be very uneasy, for he expected cv-
cry moment for Il crowd tn ride up al
the hotel where he had him secured and
say that he would never see Ralrig II
or have another trial. The Shcrim and
tn" negro. too. sccmd to be very glad
when morning came, as the negro had
very attracting smile on his face.
Miss June Pctiway is visiting relatives
In Little Washington.
Mr.. l.. NJ. Harrison. OF Halifax, is in
town.
Mi l.. NJ Mcnamara. OF Suffolk, Va.
was In town yesterday.
Mr.. \. c. Pace. of Nashville. was In
town yesterday.
Mr.. NJ. c: McGooden was In town to-
day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
ELIzARErIE CITY.

Elizabeth Cit. N. c.. March 19.-(spe-
ctaD--Dr. w. J. Young. pastor of the
i;pworth Church. of Norfolk, gave one
of the finest dlscourses ever heard at
;tlis place at the NJ sthodiat Church
Wednesday nighc. his subject being
Missions"
The second trial OF j. s. Wilcox. who
was tried. found guilty and sentenced to
iiftcen years In the DenltentiDry In the
las, year spqing term of the Superior
CoulG and granted a new trial by the
Supreme Court. came to u Close, las
night, after an exhaustive cXnmna-
Noh OF the witnesses. The case was
given 10 the jury at quarter after 6 and
ut 10 they rendered. Il verdict OF not
guilty.
The ministers of the Elizabeth City
District Of the Methodist Conference
held meeting Tuesday and "Wednesday
morning. al the Methodist ChuTch,
ircSid!ng Elder John presiding. The
object OF the meeting Is to encourage
christian work and advance the Chris
tan church.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
NORTH CAROLINA
WILSON.

:, NSon' n. G.. March l9.-(Spccial)-
Nts. d. L.. Hare. Of South Carolina. ar
i'cd Yesterday In this place. where
she VIII spend the summer. Mrs. Hare
was accompanied by her daughter and
VIII board at the Woodland House.
Mr: y. J.. Williams left yesterday for
iHairlSh. y. c.. where he will look for
,ocai lahor to work on the sewerage
,irr'. tie says that he wants al lea ST
Ia hands and II he can't get local labor
ne VIII set Il SQUAD of ccnvicts and
'hat the work will have tn he done.
mr.. Il. Il. Proctor, of Durham, -. C..
wh" mas been In the city for n few DAVIS
on business trip. LEFT Yesterday for
his home
MI George Hackney LEFT Yesterday
Tor q lying business trip TO Dunn. n. C..
AMI will return to-day.
Mrs. j. L. Deans. Of this place, LEFT
Tor Rocky Mt. where she will visit
friends and relatives.
MISS Mary Hines. who went North n
lew DAYS ago To buy new stock of
goods for the firm. Is still absent
There is Il whisper of a marriage I'm
town Very soon. We wish them a sue
ccssful ana happy life.
The news stand has opened now I'm
good style. Call and get Il copy OF The
Eir%inian. and any other tirst-class
uaily. al j. II. Chcathams news stand.
opposite National i,ank
Messrs. briggs X Simms have added n
large wellhuilt dry kiln to their pInn
ming mill, and Il is now nearing compile
| ton.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
HENDERSON,.

Henderson, y. c.. March l9.-(Spccion
me prompt action and efficient wnrk
or the fi",' companies yesterday ar,rr.
noon saved from the flames tho s,or,
and residence of Mr. j. T. Lowerv ,rbo
alarm sounded about o o'clock ma ~ -
lew minutes both companies we're M ,bn
scene of the contlag grafton. only ~
most persistent efforts kent the flames
from spreading 10 the adjoining lu,ii1-
ing. and thence to the entire block or
wooden buildings adjoining. ". orc
fortunate in preserving two such vol
di.ilcd ana thoroughly organized com.
panies, and should accord them our
hearty support
MI. ana Mrs. George A. Rose returned
from The North yesterday
Arrivals at the Massenburs Hotel <
- Belts. city: W. NJ. Person. Louis.
burg. \. G.: J. r.. Lcath. RichmonJ
va; j. X. Young, city: S;anly q. Fow,
LEI. Portsmouth. Va: ". H. Shorr,
Ltitle,on. y. c.: X. +. Seaton Rail-.
more. Md: j. B. Douglass. Richmnmd
Va; w. 5. Primrose. Raleigh. " O..
+. j. Nicholson. Portsmouth. va. sam
l.awr.nce, Portsmouth. va: Franz
Bourne. Am. Balloon COMPANY. ~ ~
Williams. North Carolina: l.. W ol;vnr
Syracuse. y. Y: Charles f.. Mccarthy
Detroit. Mich; MIR. Turner, Norroli,
Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
PORTSMOUTH ~ E,NVS
Mandn,nux Served.

A pre-emptory mandamus was served
on the Atlantic and Danville railrta d
yesterday as follows:
Portsmouth. March ~, 1895.
To the Atlantic and Danville Railroad
Company:
Take notice that we. c. s. Sherwood,
Joseph +. Weaver. j. J. king. George
NJ. Turner. j. Davis Reed V. Butt. d,
&. Brooks. a. E. Etherisge. John S.
Watts, shall, on Thursday. the I'd dag OF
April, 1896. file bsfore the Supreme
Court of Appeals at Richmond a petit
ton and exhibits. copies OF which are
hereunto attached. in which we are The
comp!ainants and you are the defen-
uahtS. ana at which time We shall apply
for writ of mandamus. as set forth In
the prayer of said petition
Respectfully,
THE PETITIONERS ABOVE NAMED
BY their counsel J. W. Harper Muir
daugh ~ Marshall and Christian x
Christian.
The accompanying petition and ex-
hibits cover fifty pages of closely writ
ten foolscap paper.
The petition prays that Il pertrnptory
writ of mandamus be issued to compel
the Atlantic and Danville Railroad
Company to replace and relay all tracks
that have been taken up by a. r. Thorn
as receiver OF the former Atlantic and
Danville Railroad Comrany b&twecn
Shoulders Hill and the terminal in this
city, ,re-csta blishtng such station as
terminal. to resume and continue the
operation of said railway for transport
alton of passengers and freight, and
also commanding the railroad 10 re-
establish and maintain their shops and
roundhouses at the plao. where they
were formerly located near this city.
A day will be set by the court after
presentation for argument.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
SOUTH MILLS.

South Mills. y. c., March l9.--(Spec!alI
Capt. Jim Nash will star. a regular
line from South Mills. y. c.. 10 Eliza
beth City and connect there with Pe:tis'
North Carolina line OF steamers. lie
makes his trial trip Tomorrow.
Mr. J. 4. Spencer. .Ir.. viii he agent
for the new line n South Mills
The namouah Gilcad BAPTIST Church
OF Rose Dale. was burned last Sunday
morning. caused by sparks falling OF
the roof.
John +. Foster Will leave for Roper
y. c., Friday TO make 1t his future
home.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
ERTFORD.

IitGtford. y. c.. March l9.--(SpcciaD
MIR. II. G. Skinner is at Elizabeth City
attending court
Mr.. ID. A. Koonce has gone North
on business.
NJ. Allen Perry, of Morehead City. is
in town.
Mrs. w. o. Elliott and Mrs T. S.
Norman, of IEdcntou. are visiting Mrs.
w r. Shannonhousc, on Main street
Mrs. j. W. Trotman will leave to-day
for Pine Town, where she Will visit
fri nds and relatives
Messrs. q. III. Newly and r.. c. Blan-
chard are up North purchasing
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
l:Dl:NTON.

Eden:on. n. c.. March 19.-(SpeclaD-
The fcorim Union meeting meets with
tlI5 Baptist Church Of this place Friday
before the nth Sunday in this month
Mr.. G. w. ltc;t visited Norfolk yes
tcrday
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams. after spend
ihs several days here visiting relatives,
icit Yesterday for irambleton. Va.
Mr.. Paul farrell. OF this place, left
Yesterday for ii!chmond. Va, to joint
liunting's Circus.
MIR. Walter Carstarphen, OF New
York, is in town this morning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
Death OF MIR. cnns. y. Edwards.

Mr.. Charles P. Edwards one of Ports
mouths we'll known citizens. died at his
residence on Glasgow street las; night in
the iif;ieth year Of his age. Mr.. Edwards
was for number OF years engaged In
the dry goods business in this city but
afterwards moved 10 Norfolk wher.
he continued the business up 10 u year
ago. when he was compelled 10 give It
up on account OF Ill health. He was q
member of Atlantic Division, No. "A
Is. of T.. and Portsmouth Council, r..
a. He leaves a wife and two sons TO
mourn their loss. Notice of funeral in
next issue
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
VIII Probably be Put In the Hands OF
Receiver.

1t was rumered on the street last night
that Messrs. Coles & Shultice, represent
ing Northern firm, were trying to have
the cotton factory placed in the hands of
a receiver. on account of debt due
them. They will probably succeed to-
day in accomplishing their design. This
would be quite Il blow to the institution
at this time, now that the lessees are
about TO begin work. An effort is being
made TO ward ii Off. A meeting of the
lcssees was held for that purpose last
night a general meeting of the stock
holders will be held on Monday night
and if the matter is not pushed before
that time everything will probably be
arranged.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
a No.orions wire Taper Arrested

Chicago. March l9.-William H. Me
Mutt. the most not or!ous wire taper In
The United states. was arrested At noon
to-day in the Brevoort House on suspi-
cion of being; implicated in the sensation
al wire tapping case a New Orleans las,
Saturday. This was the case in which
bookmakcrs all over the country were
hit for Sl50.G00 on the substitution Of
Royal Nettic for Plug as winner Nc
Mutt was locked up at the Central sta
ton, but was not booked. He claims he
had nothing To do with the wire tapping.
but he knew all about H.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
Suif OF I.ircfulenf

The Circuit Court was engaged yes
terday i'll thee asses of Doran VS.. Powell
OH - motion of ejac:ment Mr.. Powell is
in possession OF some land. which Mr..
Doran claims and he asks the court To
eject the said Powell. The case was
given to the jury on Wednesday and
yesterday they informed the Court that
il would be impossible 10 agree, as the
jury stood seven to tive-seven in favor
of ejectmcn, and five opposed. The
Court discharged the jury.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20

In another column an advertisements
from .. l.. Williams appears. in which
he announces that he is now prepared to
carry parties 10 Lake Drummond in | rs
time than ever before. He has built
a boat for that purpose. which will
carry as many as tth;rty-fve persons
straight through. He is still furnishing
firSt-ciass livery AID fine hacks sre-
c:aiiiy Horses boarded by day; also
horses for sale. For further particulars
see advertise1ne
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
4 Card.

On and after Monday next, March
23d. we shall conduc. strictly q cash
business and there Will absolutely be
no deviation from this rule. In an
nouncing this 10 generous public We
feel that we can give better values
and service by selling for cash, and
we desire to thank our friends and thn
public generally for their Very liberal
Patronage in the past and solicit their
favors In the future. Upon our return
from New York City you may expect
some rare cash bargains.
fltMMILL'S. 800 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
Arreated CharE I'd ly,,t 7, J, q, !, I.

j, aaieigh. M March IL. "a;
las, man Of good family CON- !, L,puas-a
was arrested at a camp Of Ira Il, e.
SALISBURY. For over, a month, /, ;oit.,sss
tectives had been pursuing him ~ "a
wanted for the murder Of al, .,,nis 49,
peddier February 1st. in razsweli Corr N,
o W re ana the peddier were seen
Following morning the BODY Of fhes M, "a
der was found on the top OF the nnninl;
all missing IEIL--I {. N - 80 ,s,ute
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
The ~. A.nph Race Track Gamblers

Washington. March l9--rhe new
scheme of the p"opr!etors of the ST.
Asaph race track, by means Of which
bets are taken on commission and telc-
Sraphed 10 Wheeling. w. Va, was CON
tinued to-day without Interruption. The
local authorities have made preparations
TO test the case by making an arrest,
nut the necessary papers We're not pre-
pared in time to take action to-day II is
expected that Lou Bargcn, who has been
put forward for that purpose will be ar
rested Tomorrow. The race-traclS People
seem anxious TO hurry matters up that
u legal decision may be speedily reached.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
ALINrn,,nhIhc I,nr,,l.

Tierc IS no need OF rundown farms
where those In charge grow clover libe-
rally and rotate with good Judgment.
II the oats are covered two or three
Inches deep the plants will be safer from
n hard frost or 4 dry spell than II too
shallow.
AT the Canadian Experiment Station
rape was shown TO be the best green
food for the growth Of lambs--both car
cass and fleece
Experiments with sachalne and the
Nat pea al the Swiss station for three
years resulted in the condemnation of
both
Carnations will grow and keep bloom
ing the entire year with proper care
but must have their foliage kept clean
with frequent showering.
In oats tests at the Indian station
with twenty-onc varieties. eight pcclis
per acre drilled. or ten pecks broadca
gave better results than any greater OF
less quantity of seed: house manure wa.
profitable. bu; no commercial fcrtil!Ze:
used or oats returned any profit
Nothing is more unsightIy than to see
plnwed orchard with Il clump of grass
growing up around the bodies OF tho
trees: 1t Is worse than unsiphtly, for II
IS a serious detriment. IL Is true thar
few or none of the feeding tree root
may under the grass around the trees.
but lis growing makes Il harbor for mice
In winter and for the borer in early sum
mcr
Good Favored food produces good fla
vorcd butter whatever may be said to
the contrary. y young dniryman prize.
iak"r, II was aficrward learned, picked
bright clover heads every day for his pei
Jersey which gave the milk Improper
foods, with ilavors not of the standard
sort, Will not give the best products.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20

There was :, marriage al he county
Jail yesterday afternoon. The contract
ing parties We're George Eutler and
Willie Sawyer The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Spencer jenkins. At
the conclusion. the couple departed in
peace-one going one way and the other
in an opposite direction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20

Mrs. Addie G. Kitchen and Mr. John
g. Pi;man We're united in marriage la st
night al the Court Street Baptist pasto-
rum, Rev. DR.. y. T.. Owen performing
the ceremony, after which they retired 10
the home of the bride. No. $50 County
street, where they will reside.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
An Unlucky Connie.

This morning q white man named Jno.
Flanagan while at work In the navy
yard fell and broke his arm He re-
ceivcd attention and went TO his home
In Brighton, where DR.. Robertson set
the broken bone. Mrs. Flanagan, wife
of the above. put her eye out q day or
two ago by striking against nall on a
post. This seems TO be bad streak
OF luck
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
Why Not Now?

Our spring line of suits for man as
well as boy, for stout or slim. is nov.
complete and ready for Your examinn
ton. Prices low TO suit the prevailing
hard times. Remember we make suits
TO order from $3.50 upwards Levy 4.
Jacobs. 200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20

played here on April, 18th with Trinity
College In Durham.
Mr.. Fred Il. Cook, who has been
iirdisposed, Is better and able to be
out. much to the delight or his many
friends.
The farmers report too much rain in
the country for the crops.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
WAKE FOREST.

Wake Forest N c.. March 1g.-fSpe-
ciaD-Nr. w. B. Ruddick OF Durham,
Is in town.
The first and second team OF college
played game OF ball yesterday. Score
IL 10 in favor OF the first team. The
prospects for a good team this year are
very tiattering. The first game Will be
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
A:DueI:Fouri,t wi,n s,,,,o.

buda Pest. March ia duel v,th
Sanres was fought this morning betwesn
l'hron Josika. representative of the I'm
pef,ai Cabinet in the Hungarian Councl,
u Ministers, and Baron Klebetsborg IN
MN me latter was MORALLY wounded
hu ne p auei grew out of letter published
aaron 'Josika. who. becoming IncApsed
the writer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
Nnvy.yard Notes.

The worlimen who went to Port Royal
all returned yesterday, rs there was
nothing for them to do there. They
VIII probably go back on the 10th Of this
month.
All outdoor work had to be suspended
yesterday morning on account of the
weather.
rive machinist's helpers are wanted at
the IRON plating department.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
SEA BOARD.

Scahoard. n. c.. March l9.-(Spccian-
Mrs Ihomas Ptu>en returned home
Mrs. j. II. Cuthrxll. who has been
visiting her daughter in West Norfolk
returned home to-day. accompanied NV
Miss Gertrude Adams. who win spend q
while with Miss Hope
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
WAY Pay Fnncy Priccs for t:roceric.

When You can buy Smlthtlcld hams
Tor l4c., ltumford's yeast powders, &c .
other yeast powders at 4c.: homymad do
lard Sc, Baltimore &C.. sugar &c, Now
orleans molasses l0c. quart, butter II
and 1Sc., Elgin creamery 22c.. Holsters
1Sc., salmon 10c. per pound. sardincs 4c,
per box. for 25c.
l.. II. PEARSON.
'Phone 9SS. Corner Green and Bart.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20

Wall papering and decora ton done.
upholstering and hair mattress reno
waited. carpets cut. made and laid ].
s: Crawford's Furniture and Carpet
House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
Suits in Order.

Our spring sui,inGs for Easter at popu-
lar prices. Look al our window display.
From $3.50 TO 500 80.
NJ. ROSENBAUM,
11G and lis High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20

Chicago policemen charged in force
upon Il harmless orchestra that was Civ
ing in North Side Turner Hall a faithful
imitation OF Tschaikowsky's overture of
1872 describing the war between Russia
and France
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
This YourI,i,nure

For one week all winter stock, such
as dress goods. men and boys cassi-
meres. blankets. gloves. etc.
4. j. PHILLIPS,
Under Oxford Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
Fire Sale

! VIII sell at auction, corner of Wash
MORNING at 1880 o'clock and 7 D. m
ny entire stock. which was damaged nj
me recent fire: Sale to continue until
the Stock Is DISPOSED of Saturday aS
cCcptehl WIN sell privately after and be-
, ,or ~ sale hour. Store open from a. m.
10 ,r ~ y; H. TINS stock consists OF Cents
lions; Boots, Shoes, Furniture. Catfoets
Mattings and Cook and Heating Stoves.
Corner High and Washington Streets.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
-
The Gold Reserve.

Washington. March 19.-The Treasury
gold reserve a the close of business to-
day stood at 1927 .56S.759. The withdraw
ais for the day was s115.700.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
THE SHIPP BROTHERS

,ZlTilERISI'S AND HANj Hn1NGERs'
RM Il ~ LII. NJ AFRO II 18th.
R;eneiit Is. T.. o. Elks AssocIa tjon
served seats at c. r. Welton & Co. a
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20

Something very new i'm Children's
Caps at CHAS. r. WELTON & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20

isuayard KILLINGS new book is abou.
, reaay Tor publication. but viii not Ia
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
Specials for To.dav.

Fine Sardines. packed I'm olive ana
spices, 7c.. or four cans for 25c fine Sar-
dimes, tomato sauce. &c. or four cans for
Potted liam and Tongue-jtlst look.oniy
&c per can: line large California Canned
reaches; lac. per can: Sifted June Peas,
sun selling large quantities of our
Zoe. pei, can. This is bargain, We are
Cracked Grain Java Coffee for 2ac. This
brand liz the most popular of all the
Coffces we have ever handled
G. w. HUDGINS & CO
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
PORTSMOUTH Apv,S


STR s,rr., SALaE:Iiionse No. GIO Iarrison
rooms Inc house has seven largo
r r1r further Information Apply on
= mrl9-3t
FOR RENT : THAT DESIpApIE
roi,, ''eiaec. No S24 London street: boih.
WHT.rEs gus od mhd water. Apply 10 II i.
:, ~. Illen street. marl1-tf
B ii sI r., ,Li.l!;ME-LAKE DRUaINIoNn
now ~, = itSioNlSTS!-IIavIng had a
nhin . n"a. p'llt, equipped with comfort
nrrn, Hed's anu awning, / am now f,IiIv
pIIIpa'I ,i. To- take picnic parties to The
tiinm 'nvc .'e, ,, trips made In less time
,iiGiii, through Can take parties &c 90
Snin ~ or moro; l'irst-class LIVER
I'm, Einc Lacks furnished at short nntics,
10 T1r particulars and prices call phonc NJ
80. nm NJ your service. Yours fri,i,.-
n'l -o-lhi .. l.. WIIIIAMS'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20

Go To IInmmili's Advertised Sale TIL IN
Week IL You Wnni Bargains.
$50 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
Lots Will be on Sale AnriI tst

rms RMS IL the most desirable inyeat.
"'en. yet put on the market
,,i,I anu ~ now being put in excellent con-
and well drained hiS"
For thirty days only. prices will range
from $50 TO $3.50 per lot -. -
r, i,ee keai Estate Agents. or any OF the
directors for terms. ana be ready To ref
in on the ground floor. ~ So
To Investors we would sov lsoon 49,,
eyes open to this chance, and be reaSv
wm VIM we sale begin 1t Is n chance YOU
VII iiol nave again soon. Remember m
ATOMS The Southern and is on the River
front Information to agents and btIy-
CTS gwen by JOHN l.. WATSON, "s
mrls-lm 309 High St. Portsmouth. I'm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-20
Hold Your Money

In your pocket or keep It In bank IN Tho
portsmouth Water Front Land Come
hnmy puts It's lots at Pinner's Point. nd
Ioning inc southern Railway. on tho
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-07-23
Inherited Faculty.

All animals inherit an education
which in common language goes by the
name of instinct. \ Canadian profess
sor convinced friend who did not be-
lieye in this inherited faculty in this
way: He bought a baby beaver OF a
friend. The creature became a great
pet in the house, but showed no signs
OF wanting to build 4 dam until enc
morning a leaky pail full of water was
put on the floor of the back kitchen.
The beaver was there. He was only a
baby. to be sure, but the moment he
saw the water ooZing cut of a crack in
the pail he scampered into the yard,
brought in chip and began building
q dam. The owner was called and
watched the little fellow, very much
astoEished at what he saw. He gave
orders to have the pail left where it
was and the industrious beaver kept at
his work four weeks, when he had Quilt
a solid dam all around the pail.-New
York Mercury.