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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-14
Bank Of p ortsrnot,th,$

The Bank OF Portsmouth Is the Oldest
bank In Portsmouth and Norfolk, and
was organized February 9th. 1867. It Is
one OF the strongest financial 5institu-
capital OF 100000. a paid-up capital of
i, 100000. and surplus and profits OF
10000. Careful. conservative manage
ment, consistent with modern banking
methods, sound backing and the conf
dence repcsed In 1t by the business com-
munity, has made 1t a success and pos
tent factor in the commercial upbuild-
ing Of this community.
Its officers and directors are among
tho leading men Of the city, and 1t num-
bens among It's depositors the largest
firms and corporations OF Portsmouth
and the county. Leigh r. Watts IS pres
ident; J. L. Bilisoly, cashier, who, with
Thomas Scott, W. ". II. Williams, e. N.
Wilcox, George L.. Neville, G. Holton,
Joseph z. Weaver, T. T.. Trottman and
y ohn /" watson, compose Its board Of
directors. Its correspondents are The
Importers and Tra derS' National Bank
Of New York. First National, In1epen-
dence National and Corn Exchange Ma
tional Bank OF Philadelphia. National
Revere Bank Of Boston, Merchants Ma
tional Of Baltimore. National Metropoli-
tan OF Washington, d. c.: State Bank
OF Virginia, R!chm ond-Lowry Banking
Company. Atlanta. Ga: Fourth National
Bank. Cincinnati. and First National
Bank. San Francisco It's president,
Judge Leigh r. Watts, is one Of the lead
Ing attorneys Of the State Of Virginia.
and general counsel OF the Seaboard AIR
Line. He is also director Of the Ports
mouth and Suffolk Water Company, Of
the Light, Heat and Power Company,
and has other interests Of substantial
Mr. l.. Bilsoly, the cashier, is ma
tive OF Portsmouth, the son of Joseph
a, and ELIZA a. Renspp RiljSo1y t1nsrnnI
ants, Of one Of the earliest settlers in
Port slnouth.
Mr.. Bilisoly's first connection with the
bank was In 1883. as individual book
Keeper; thence up through the various
era des to paying teller, and was elected
ais It's cashier in 1883. He is also presi-
dent Of the Portsmouth Land and I'M
Company and vice-prea!dent
of the Citizens Light, Heat and Power
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Dickson and Johnson.

The great advantages Of location and
the lncxcclcd shipping facilities availa-
bic were the prime motors which led to
the establishment OF the above enter
prise. The plant was erected in 1880 by
tho Norfolk Knitting and Cotton Manu-
featuring Company. In 1854 Messrs.
Dickson and Johnston became proprie-
tors ana have since operated the plant
IN IT'S entirety, under the style Of ",rhe
Norfolk Knitting NILS" The entire
plant, situated on two acres OF ground,
consists OF main building, two-s!ory,
brick 1C0xG0, with wing on southern side
121SiH. and twO-Story attached building
In centre, 30H50; also commodious ware
house, a0Xb0; OIL house. waste house. car
pcnter and box house, and stable and
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the streets were Eplai, ted. MOI thing was
lett nnd done. ~ The advantage OF aeon
plete system like this to residents can
| neS castly underst God. There Ga n be no
or inefficient arrangements :or make
sniff appliances. IS 81 iS.31 81:
THE GHlNT COMPANY.
For the convenience OF conducting the
growing interests OF the enterprise. on
January 1st, 1896. the Norfolk COMPANY
transferred to q now corporation, which
was given the name Or The Client Com,
pa,ny, q certain portion OF IT'S property.
That part now owned and conducted
py me GheM company represents the
The two companies y are Under tho
same management and have the Same
object and interests. tfs2 Their improve
ment plan and designs are Identical :
both forming unchanged parts of the
original whole, and since the first out
lay. much work has been done Of the
same class rendered necessary by de-
mand for extension lStI1EE
All the property OF the two com panies
lies within the city limits. in the Sixth
Ward, and Is reached within ten min
street car lines. which give the same ser
vice that is provided for the business
portion Of the city.
The value OF the real estate holdings
or these two companies is amply shown
BY the constant advance in price OF all
property in the Sixth Ward. which has
continued through the depression OF the
past few years. s
There has been no decline, ard the
large increase in population and general
values, give n most gratifying ElSis for
future eNpcctat ions.
1t is interesting 10 note that a promi-
nent insurance company Of Philadel phi la
mas recently sent its represent ative 10
Norfolk with q view to extend to this
section its abrasive plan or leaning
money on mortgage on high class resi-
dental real estate, the mortgage to be
coupled with ali Insurance on the life Of
the owner.
The Offices Of the two companies are
located In Norfolk and Philadelphia and
their officers and directors are as fol-
lows:
President, j. II. Dingce, Philadelphia;
Vice President and General Counsel. AL
fred =. Thorn, Norfolk, Va; Secretary,
j. NJ. Wirgmall, Philadelphia; Treasurer
N:n,. II. Triul. Philadelphia; Eng.Ncs,
and Superintendent, John Graham. j.
Norfolk, Va; General stAleS .i,seTt, j. L.
Andre Ncttu, Norfolk, Va
iiolrl Gf Directors. j. H. Dirgac, Phil
Aielp!iia. Ia; i.pE.uN NJ. Hullitt. Ihila-
r!ia,phia, Ia; Harry i. West. lnhiladel-
,hll, g.; !. ii |Nirmu'an, Philadelphia.
ia: VIM. Il. CAWrheil, Philadelphia
iE,. Alfred II. Innni, Nn"fuiit. Va.
tns Ret1. NGrfrl.; Wa. NNuitgi IT, 'inSy
DIX. Ma; Win. II. White, %"ctp!k, Va
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the treetB i,vcrc planted. Nothing waa
LETT tindone.. VI S The Advantage OF o. COM
PCT q system llkG this to resid Tents can
ne ca silly understo God. a There Ga II be no
trouble and expense incurred by reason
shift Appliances ssE-SI IiE ~ s.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04
CITY DIsPENsARY's SAVING.
Cost of the Present system Compared
with Drug Store Contracts

Cost of the Present system Compared
With Drug Store Contracts.
The results of the operation of the city
dispensary are very satisfactory to the
public health committee of council. DR..
w. w. Owens. chairman of the commit
tee gave a Morning News reporter some
interesting figures yesterday in relation to
the dispensary.
The cost of furnishing medicines 10 the
city poor during the first seven months of
the year under the contract system with
the drug stores. was as follows: January
$685., February a,ol2, March $77S, April
$l,0O2 May 5Sl, June $3.50, July $l,4O0, a
total of $6,SSS for seven months.
The report for October has not yet been
received but the cost of operating the dis
pensary during the months of August and
september was 1919 for August and $4SS
for September. This includes rents saia-
ries medicines, lighting and accidental ex-
penses Deduct 1896 for salaries, $40 for
rent and $3.50 for lighting for each month,
with other expenses the average actual
cost per month for medicines was found
to be about $40 per month. During Au-
gust and September 10,10 prescriptions
were filed, the average cost per prescrIp-
ton being 10A cents. Under the contract
system the average cost per prescription
was 2S cents. AS many prescriptions are
being filed by the dspensary as under the
contract system, and at little more than
half the cost to the city.
Under an ordinance which has existed
for number of years, the police and fire.
men are allowed their prescriptions free
Many of them do not take advantage of
this, however, and the item Is a small one.
The published report of city expenditures
for the three-quarters of the year ending
with September showed that the board Of
health had already exceeded it's budget
appropriation for the year. This is due
to the contract system" said DIR. Owens
"Our budget appropriation for the dlspen-
sary was $500 Before the dispensary
was re-establlshed the contract system
had cost the city for seven months $6,SS7.G.
The budget was already exhausted when
the dlspensary was re-established. am
satisfied that the dispensary can easily
be operated at a cost of from $500 to $1,000
a year. We shall not ask for more than
$1,000 for the coming year"
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TO LOOK AFTER SIDEWALKS.
Alderman krOuskOH's Ordinance
Regulating Renewals and Repairs.

Regulating ReneW0IS ana REPAIRS.
Alderman Krouskoff introduced his or
dinance regulating sidewalk repairs in
council last night. It is entitled: IAN
ordinance to provide for the improvement
of pavements and sidewalks in the city of
Savannah and a system of uniformity in
repairing and laying the same"
The ordinance provides that the mayor
and aldermen shall have full control of
all the pavements and sidewalks in the
city and in repairing and renewing them,
the work is to be done by the commits
sioner of public works.
when a. pavement or sidewalk shall
need repairs the same shall be repaired at
once by direction of the committee on
streets and lanes through the commission
er of public works.
Section provides that whenever a pave
ment requires renewing the city marshal
shall notify the committee on streets and
lanes of the fact and the committe shall
require the owner or agent of the lot to
appear before the committee and show
cause why the walk shall not be renew
ed.
In the event of failure to appear or
make satisfactory showing, the com
mittee will order the pavement renewed
at the expense of the owners, under the
supervision of the commissioner of public
works
Section 8 prohibits the relaying with
bricks of the pavement on Broughton
street, between Jefferson and Drayton
streets, and provides that whenever
pavement on this portion of Broughton
street needs renewing 1t shall be taken
up entirely and relayed with artificial
stone.
Section 4 makes it the duty of the COM
missioner of public works to appoint a
competent person, skilled in the repair
of sidewalks, who shall be provided with
mule and cart and with paving material
and implements, whose duty it shall be
to drive along the streets, inspect the side
walks and curbings and repair the same
when necessary. When a pavement re-
quires relaying he will report the fact to
the city marshal who will notify the street
and lane committee. The city marshal is
also required to inspect the pavements
that have been repaired, when required by
the street and lane committee, and report
to it.
All repairs of sidewalks and curbing are
to be at the expense of the property own
ers.
The ordinance was read and went over
until the next meeting of council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04
CONsTABLEs IN A MIx-UP.
More Warrants on Account of the
BigIer Saloon Trouble.

More Warrants on Account of the
BigIer Saloon Trouble.
There seems to be an aftermath to the
trouble in Bigler's saloon on ST. Julian
street by which Constable Paul Cohen,
was ousted from the place when attempt
ing, as he claimed, to make an arrest.
Billy johnson, himself a constable in
Justice Cleary's court, accompanied Co
hen on the trip to the saloon to assist in
arresting negro named Jack Williams
charged with assault and battery In a war
rant issued by Justice Warning Russell Jr
When the constable arrived 1t was claim
ed that Cohen was insulting and the pro-
prietor directed the clerks to toss him out.
This was done, and in the scuffie Consta-
BILE johnson received a severe wound on
the side of the head. He swore out war
rant before Justice Cleary, charging
Charles Coleman, clerk at Bigler's, with
assault and battery.
To balance up matters, Coleman appear
ed before Justice Bevans yesterday and
had Johnson arrested for false swearing
Appearance bonds were given by the men
and the hearing will come up later.
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FIRST BAPTISTs' YEARS WORK.
Annual Reports Read to the Con-
gregatiOn.

Annual Reports Read to the Con-
gregatiOn.
The annual meeting of the members of
the First Baptist church was held at the
church last night, and was attended by a
large representation of the membership.
Among the principal matters which
came before the meeting was the hearing
of reports for the last year. They were
very satisfactory, it is understood, and
especially so with the financial report,
which showed the church to be in an ex-
cellent condition.
From the report of the finance commit
for current expenses. during the year
amounted to $500. Another report show
ed the amount expended for missions and
benevolence to have been 81 800. Sixty new
members were added to the church during
the year. Six of the members died.
The deacons are elected to serve pend
ing their good behavior, and, of course,
there were no changes. The finance COM
mitttee, which, according to the laws of
the church, is composed of the deacons,
who act in conjunction with two members
selected from the congregation at large,
was slightly changed. The two selected
by the meeting to serve on the committee
were Messrs. W. c. Powell and w. F.
McCauley.
General satisfaction is felt with regard
to the progress being made in all lines of
church work, and the pastor, Rev. John
d. Jordan, expresses himself as especial
ly encouraged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04
FoR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE OR RENT, THE RICE
plantation known as the "Vaiambrosia
Place" situated on the Ogeechee river
at the intersection of the Savannah, Flor
ida and Western Railway Company and
the Florida Central and Penlnsular Rail-
way Company, IL miles from Savannah,
1000 acres under cultivation, 500 acres
wooded land. In good order and ready for
this years planting, barns, outhouses, mill
and buildings In good condition; splendid
residence and fine artesian we'll on the
place; has also fine stock range; place
has always made a good yield per acre
and affords exceptionally fine opportunities
for an experienced man to engage in rica
planting. For further particulars, adj
dress b. II. Levy. Savannah, Ga.
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1t Is thought that the offices will be mov-
ed over from Americas Immediately after
the case Is decided. provided 1t proves
favorable to the road.
The quarantine restrictions are hamp-
ering business in seven states The cold
snap has been gladly welcomed by the
railroad men, their only regret being that
1t was not more pronounced. They would
like very much to see freeze come right
now If 1t would stamp out the fever and
allow them to resume business as il was
before the disease ever made is appear
ance. Traffic is practically suspended In
the fever stricken regions. Some two or
three of the smaller towns of Alabama
have partly relaxed their restrictSns with
in the last day or two. and West Point
which has beeen guaranteed against the
world, has so modified its regulations as
TO allow passengers from Atlanta and the
east to enter.
Kansas City is to have a new union pass
enger station. which will cost 100000. All
the roads, save one, that enter the city,
have agreed to bear the cost of ecnstruc-
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04
A CHANGE FAVORED.
Lawyers Approve the Plan to Swear
Criminal Defendants.


The proposed change in the state penal
code by which 1t is proposed to allow a
defendant in a criminal case to become a
sworn witness instead of merely making
a statement not under oath, appears to
meet with general favor among the mem
bers of the Savannah bar.
The practice of making the defendant in
a criminal case a sworn witness now pre-
walls in the United States court and there
1t seems to be a perfectly satisfactory
plan. 1t puts the defendant exactly on a
par with the other witnesses and the jury
can treat his testimony in the same man
ner as that Of the others.
In many instances where the question
was discussed 1t was suggested that the
present plan in the state courts is mani
festly unfair to the state. That is one
OF the principal points that has been made
against 1t. The defendant makes a state
ment not under oath and the judge in
charging the jury has to tell the members
of the Jury that they have the right to
believe the defendants statement even in
preference to the testimony of the sworn
witnesses. This the lawyers generally
hold Is unfair to the state. IL the defend
ants statement is to be taken as of equal
value to the sworn testimony, they say it
should also be made under oath and the
right should be given the state to cross
examine him.
1t is believed too that such change
would be to the advantage of the defend
ant. When a defendant tells an honest
straightforward story and is able to sub
NIT to a cross examination the chances Of
his testimony having weight with the jury
would, no doubt, be much greater. The
proposed change would require the jury to
give the same consideration to all the tes-
tlmony, the defendants statement along
with the rest, and 1t Is generally consid-
cred that It would put all parties at in
terest on an equal footing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04
SYNOD MEETS NEXT WEEK.

All of SnvannRh'E Presbyterian
Churches to BE Represented.
The Presbyterian synod Of Georgia will
meet next Wednesday at Rome. Rev.
James Y. Fair, pastor of the Independent
church, and Rev. Arthur j. Smith, pastor
of the First church, will attend. Rev.
w. A. Nisbet, pastor of the Second
church, may not be able 10 go. All of the
ministers who go via Atlanta have been
invited to stop over on Tuesday evening
at Decatur to attend a musicale, to be
given by the pupils of Agnes Scott Insti-
tute This is Presbyterian institution,
and the minister's where 1t may be con-
venient will be glad to avail themselves
Of the invitation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04
LEGAL NOTICES.

GEORGIA., CHATHAM COUNTY
Whereas, William Harden has applied to
court of ordinary for letter dismissory as
guardian of Nanlne A., Fannie o.. and
Richard Bradley.
These are, therefore, to cite and admon-
ish all whom it may concern to be and APP
pear before said court to make objection
0f any they have) on or before the first
Monday i'm December next, otherwise said
letters will be granted.
Witness the Hon. Hampton L. Ferrill,
ordinary for Chatham county, this the 3rd
day of November, 1897.
FRANK f. KBIIBACH,
Clerk c. o., c. c.
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MARY e. wYMAN VS.. GEORGE A.

MARY e. WYMAN VS.. GEORGE A.
WYMAN, JR.-In Chatham Superior
Court, December Term, 1897.
Libel for divorce. To George A..
Wyman, Jr.: You are hereby required to
be and appear at the next December term
of the superior court, of Chatham county,
Georgia, to answer petition of Mary II.
Wyman, for total divorce, as in default
of such appearance, the court will pro-
coed as to justice shall appertain.
Witness the Hon. Robert Falllgant,
Judge of said court, this twentieth day of
October 1897. JAMES l.. MURPHY,
Deputy Clerk. s. c., c. c., Ga.
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EDUCATIONAL.

TfGa1 nam >SI%fS ~ : ri,
rooms are open Monday, Wednesday and
Friday nights, from s to 10, where the
game course of studies are pursued as dur
ing the day; no classes; each student re-
ceives individual Instructions from expert
enced teachers In either telegraphing,
bookkeeping, penmanship, shorthand,
typewriting or the English branches;
young ladies and young men attend out
night sessions. Call, send or telephone SIG
for catalogue. Postoffice building, c. s.
Richmond, principal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04
EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

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WANTED, POSITION AS TEACHER
or nursery governess; qualifications, Eng
fish, mathematics (arithmetic and alge-
bra), Latin, German, beginners French
and music; references exchanged. Miss
Wol#ey Phillips, Blenheim, Va.
WANTED, BY A YOUNG MAN, PO-
stlon as bookkeeper or assistant; make
himself generally useful. Address, w. W.,
care Morning News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04
ph otoarapbed with Their Rifles,

Another photograph was taken of a
squad of police at the barracks yesterday
The picture is one of the best that has
vet been obtained for the new history. 1t
consisted of forty men with rifles, and
standing IN double Ole.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY. -
Whereas Anna M. G.. vogel has applied
to court Of ordinary for letters dismiss
sorry as executrix of the will OF Louis
Vogel deceased.
These are, THEREFORE, to cite and admon-
ish all whom it may concern to be and
appear before said court to make objec-
ton Qf any they have) on or before the
first Monday in January next, otherwise
said letters will be granted.
witness, the Hon. Hampton l.. Ferrill,
ordinary for Chatham county, this the
Goth day of September, 1897.
FRANK T.. KEILBACH,
Clerk c. o.. C. O.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04
MISPLACED HER CONFIDENCE.
william Mungen Under Serious
Charges by Julia Blake.

Ohnrges by JuIin BIukes
warrant has been sworn out before
justice Nathans by Julia Blake, colored,
OF I'll Henry street, west, in which grave
charges are made against William Mum
zen, colored, Iaborer about the city.
IN, me woman told pitiful story to the
y J ice AS Is often the luck with persons
Wuo daily report TO the justices and po-
nee barracks, the woman told how she
I lag been victimized by Mungen. When
one Iacts were related the justice issued
H.. warrant and the man was soon before
oo, Mungen was bound over to the city
co ourt, and In default of $3.50 bond, was
committed to Jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04

the organs that make it possible. This is
wrong and need not be- If woman will
but study the physiology of the organs dis
tinetly feminine, and learn to take the prop
er care of her health Ito take the proper
remedy for weakness and disease peculiar
to her sex, motherhood will become an un-
alloyed pleasure, where now it is dreaded
and avoided for its pains and dangers.
The best medicine for a woman to take
during the period preceding motherhood is
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription It is the
only medicine for this purpose invented by
regularly graduated, skilled and expert
specialist in the treatment of the peculiar
diseases of women. 1t cutes all weakness
aud disease of the organs that perpetuate
the race. 1t makes them strong and vigor-
Gus. 1t rids the expectant period of its
usual discomforts. 1t insures baby's health
and makes its coming easy and almost pain
less. 1t is the discovery of DR.. R. V. Pierce,
chief consulting physician of the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo,
n. Y. Women who wish to know more of the
Favorite Prescription " should write him
Frederick Frederick, of No. I114 s. Second St
Camden, N. j., writes: my wife is a customer
of yours. She has used Favorite Prescription to
prevent miscarriage. She had sickness last
July, and suffered untold misery from a severe
pain. / repeatedly told her to use your rnedi-
cnes, but she persisted In going to so-called spc
cialist, whose treatment only made her more sick
and miserable. Then she used the 'Favorite
Prescription and was cured"
Pleasure. 1t is matter of health alone.
Nothing else. A healthy man can't be un-
happy if he wants to. Much sickness is
caused by constipation. DR. Pierces Pleas
ant Pellets cure constipation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-04
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

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FOR RENT, LANDS NEAR THE CITY,
suitable for truck farming William w
Gordon, Jr, Room 10 Merchants Bank.
FOR RENT, THE OFFICE NO. BRY-
an street, east, now occupied by Messrs
Myers Holt; possession Oct. list; for
terms apply to Geo. w. Owens. Bryan
street, east.
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HELP wANTED-FEMALEs.

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WANTED, COMPETENT HOUSE
girl; reference required. Apply 10 Lib
erty street, west.
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HELP wANTED-MALEs.

WANTED, A PRACTICAL ROOFING
timer to repair roof. Address. II. c.
Cassels & Son, Mcintosh, Ga.