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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
I'M BER Is. LIE Y

Mr.. G. w. Rockefeller, owing 10 the
death of one OF his relatives, was called
- Maryland Saturday to attend the
funeral
The showers yesterday made the I'M
paved streets very muddy.
Much talking is being done by the
citizens of the necessity Of omacadc-
MIXING Berkeley avenue to Seventh
street, as 1t Is in winter about the mud
dicst street in the town.
Mrs. w. L. Phelps Of Berkeley ave-
nue., will leave for Coinjock, n. c.. this
morning, where she will spend the holi-
days with her parents.
Anna jacobson, charged with de-
frauding ii. FELTON,, colored; sent on to
the grand jury.
The granolithic paving was complet-
ed Saturday around the Berkeley Ave-
nue. BAPTIST Church. The yard has been
raised above the old surface about 12
inches and turfed. It's yards are among
the handsomest in the rawn.
DR.. j. =. Barrett, ID. d.. of Norfolk.
preached 4 stirring sermon on missions
Sunday evening at Main Street Chris
tian Church. He illustrated it beauti-
fully with map he has prepared for
mission work. showing in colors the
various religions OF the world and
where each predominates. His hearers
"cIe 10 TeallLe more 1UIty the
Importance of mission work in our own
and foreign lands. AIT the conclusion of
his sermon several pledged themselves
to give more the coming year than they
have heretofore given, and n number
pledged themselves to support a Bible
reader In the foreign fields this year.
One of the young ladies resolved that.
by Gods help and the support of the
people, she would go as missionary
to the dark heather land.
Mr.. r. l.. White, who got his legs
broke at Tunis' mill several weeks ago
and was taken To st. Vincent's IIospi-
tai. was brought TO his home on Clifton
street last Saturday. The limb has
knitted together very nicely
A prominent couple lady OF Main
street and gentleman OF the Norfolk
and Southern shops, will be married on
the 2Sth OF this month.
Miss Grace Cunningham, who has
been visiting the family of Mr.. r. a.
Graves. on Berkeley avenue and Second
street, left last week for her home in
Hampton.
Mrs. George Clifford, who has been
spending several days with Mrs. r. a..
Graves. ION Berkeley avenue, left Sunday
for her home in Richmond.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
). NoRFoLK LCouNnY EcoI1Rr

Judge w, N. Portlocl1 presided in this
court yesterday and disposed OF the fol-
lowing:
Sykes VS.. Miller. dismissed on motion
OF the plaintiff
Southern railway VS. Portsmouth
Water Front Land company. dismissed.
+ Moses Martin was bailed in the sum
of $500 for appearance on the first day
of January term - y $50,
b. r. Adams qualified as admins
traitor OF F. b. S. Smith; bond, 81 900.
LIZ p, Allen qualified as executor of
Martha Z. Allen; hnod, $3.50.
Fl Harrison VS.. Smith, judgment for
plaintiff.
s Richard Ivens. ST., qualified as adj
ministrator of Ruth S. IVens; bond,
$1,000. @
. Perry. VS.. Gardner, jury Of nine
agreed to, and case pending.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
a DASTARLY ASSAULT.
y Negro Attacks Lady While Coming
From Church.

y Negro Attacks Lady While Coming
From Church.
Sunday night n young lady, who lives
on Fifth street. in South Portsmouth,
was coming from church and was ca
her way home, when between High and
King streets. on Washington. she was
attacked by a negro man, who grabbed
her and threw his arms around her:
Some young men on the corner OF
Washington and County streets heard
the lady's cry for help and ran to
where she was. The negro seeing them
coming. ran down King street and
made his escape in the crowd of col
ored people who were coming out of
lions church. and succeeded in elud-
ing his pursuers. The young men cGal-
tinued to look for him. a deaf and
dumb negro. who suw the transaction,
tried to find him for the crowd. but
could not.
The young lady was escorted home by
one OF the young men She was so
badly frightened that it took some time
to compose her. Things are getting
desperate when people cannot walk the
streets without being assaulted by such
characters. aF
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
FIRE IN BALTIMORE.
Flames Get the Start Of Firemer and
Do Much Damage

Flames Get the Start Of Firemer and
Do Much Damage.
Baltimore, Dec. 2O-rhc extensive cs-
Establishment of Crook, Horner & Co,
dealers in plumbers, nachinists' and
millers' supplies, at the corner of How
ard and Saratoga streets, this city, was
partially destroyed by fire to-day, en-
failing loss OF about $4,000 to stock
and building. The fire was discovered
In the top floor of the seven story
building soon after 5 o'clock and is
supposed to have been started by n
match tarelessly thrown in a loi of cot
ton waste by an employee of the firm.
by the time the fire department reach.
ed the scene the flames had spread to
the sixth floor and they finally reach
ed the fifth floor. All three were com
pietely Quilted. On the fourth floor
were about 800 tons of heavy machin-
cry. but fortunately the ire was ox-
tinSuished in time ito save this ana
everything underneath it from de.
struction. On one OF the burned floors
were about $4,000 worth of patterns
which cannot be replaced. Beside this
The firm lost about $4,000 on stock. fully
covered ny insurance. The building
which belongs to the Rieman estate
was damaged TO the extent OF so5 n0o
also covered by insurance.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
lNORFOLK COUNTY, NOTES

Z William Newly was arrested Satur-
day night charged with. stealing $3.50
from n woman named Cowper.
4 George Mckenny was locked up Sat
urday night for cutting woman
named C1wper.
y Will Easter was locked up for steal
ing 25 cents.
A. negro man and woman was car
ried to ithe county Jail Sunday charged
with living together. The man had his
head all cut. He charged the woman
with cutting 1t. Later they were both
released
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
!. CHURCH NOTES

Mrs. John P. Kevill. one of Norfolk S
sweetest singers. delighted the mem
hers Of ST. Paurs Catholic church at
vespers Sunday evening by a superb
rendition of "Abide With Me-" set to
the music of Mascheroni's For All
Eternity" also Millard's' Uranium
Ergo. Prof. M. p. Kruger, of Nor
folk, played the violin obligato most
accepta bly,. Prof. Krueger's violin is
IA very fine instrument and in the
hands of the artist the enhancing
strains. m:rgled with 1.-THE human voice
divine" of Mrs. Kevill. was rare
treat long to be remembered.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
FUNERAL OF DAUDET.

Paris, Dec. 20.-The funeral of AL
phonSs Daudct, who died suddenly on
Thursday evening last, took place to-
day and was largely attended. Emile
Noia, who attended the funeral was
ho0ted while en- route to the residence
OF VI. Daudet. and 10 the church where
'he services were held, owing to his
support OF the efforts made by the
ir.enas OF Alfred Dreyfus TO bring
ABOUT a re-opening OF his case. Zola
delivered the funeral Grafton at the
snave-side. The municipal authorities
of Paris have decided to name a street
after Daudet
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
LEAVE THE MILITIA.
Trades-UnioniEts Advised to Quit the

Trades-Unionists Advised to Quit the
National Guard.
Chicago. Dec. 20.-The Times Herald
alys: Trades unioniS.s are requested
by the Chicago Fede:ation of Labor to
leave the National Guard at once. This
was the unanimous decision reached by
the delegates al their regular weekly
meeting. IT is said without contradic-
ton that union man could not consist
emily serve in the militia and incur the
risk of being called out to shoot down his
fellow trades-unionists who were on
strike for the betterment of their econ
omic condition. So Il trades-unionist
who is 4 member OF the Illinois National
Guard will be required to secure a dis
charge from military service al once.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
MUsEMENEs.

s II
JAMI0S gO'NEIID,--The sale OF seats
for Mr.. james O'Neiil's engagement in
this city next Thursday evening at the
Academy of Music will commence this
morning at the Academy Box Office
Prices. 25c., Soc, T5c., and .S1.OO MT
O'Neill will present Mr.. Henry Irving's
magnificent production THE Dead
Heart..' Everything employed on the
stage Is carried by the organization,
and in the scene illustrating the storm
ing OF the Bastile fifty people will be
employed. The supernumeraries Will b 2
drilled in true soldier style in order to
avoid the usual confusion attendant
upon the use Of this gentry upon the
stage. aEE
EDNsHAw & TEN BROCK
CHRISTMAS-In "Dodge's Trip to New
York" which appears at the Academy
OF Music Christmas, matinee and night,
the situations are extremely humorous
and the complications and fun clean. A
notable comedy company will appear
here comprising such prominent farce
comedy makers as John T.. Henshaw.
eVerybody's fayorite comedian, George
Mack, Ben Z. Grtnnell, Taylor Williams,
George Howson. J. Ward. May Ten
Brock, Blanche Ward. Carlotta. Ella
Gardiner. Clara Van Vechten and a
dozen others. 1t Is expected that one of
the largest and most representative
audiences Of the season will greet this
organization. All the latest musical sue
cesses will be given. Matinee and night
Christmas Day.
The Star Theatre. on Church street,
opened up last night with full house
to whom Miss Cora Van Tassell intro
duced The Little Officer" Much may
be pardoned on an opening night, and
the large audience charitably over
looked n certain inevitable rouShness
contingent upon such occasions. The
specialties before the curtain went up
on the play and between the acts were
for the most part good, and the Cartons
i'm their acrohatic and comedy novelty
were especially clever. AS for 1.-THE
Little Officer" Miss Van Tassell as
melodramatic Pansy Shadwick was
very good; Frank Smith,rSs Jack, pleas
ed the audience. The remainder of the
support cannot he conscentiously com
plimented. In fact 1t was q cheap
show at cheap prices. and a plenty of it
four acts, with specialties between
Performances will be given every af-
ternoon except Monday afternoon, and
every evening at popular prices. The
theatre has been renovated and very
comfortable fitted up. The prices of
admission are 10, 20, and 30 cents: re-
served seats, so cents; matinee. any seat
in the house, 25 cents: children, 10 cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
II. PORTSMOUTH.

Forbes, became involved in a difficulty
in the house OF Julia Adams. colorcd.
on Armstrong street, in the county.
when Archer was cut twice, once In the
head and once III the neck, by a razor
In the hands of Forbes. He was taken
TO Sweets pharmacy.whe the wounds
were dressed, and Is doing as we'll as
could be expected. Forbes made his es-
cape after the cutting and has not as
yet been captured.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
ROBBERY.

Some time during Saturday or Sun
day some. one broke into the store of
,Aessrs. Dempsey & Roach, corner of
High and Green streets, and carried off
number. of articles and some wearing
apparel. he thief effected an entrance
through rear window aGd made his
escape in n similar manner.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
CASE CkRRIJAD. OVER TO JAN
: JrIRY 1893

The. case of J. w. .Rutter VS.. George
,Ainsworth, magistrate in the county,
charging him with improper conduct,
was called in the County Court vest "
day. Mr.. Answorth and his witnesses;
also his attorney, Capt. John w. Hap
per, was present, but Mr.. Rutter failed
to appear, for what reason no one
knows The Judge then continued the
case until the January term of the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
Furs! Furs /! Furs!

Early yesterday morning, before we en-
pected any business, we began marking
our Fur Goods for Special Sale To-mor-
row; before we were half through mark
ing them our store was crowded with Gus
toners and somehow or other ii was
WHISPERED from one to the othe that a
Special fur sale was on, with the result
that over half our stock is gone. The 9TH
or half will be offered tomorrow morn
ing, at the following
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
]. r. HOLLOMAN FOUND DEAD.

a dispatch from Roanoke Saturday
says: u. b. Holroman, an auctioneer
of this city, was found dead in his room
this morning. Deceased was 63 years
old and formerly resided in Norfolk
county, of which he was at one time
treasurer. He was also a member of
the Legislature when General Malone
controlled the politics OF this State. and
was once quite wealthy. He leaves n
son in Portsmouth, Va"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
THE ORDINANCE MUST BE CAR
% RIFD OUT ..r'E .,a

1t having been reported to the prcsi-
dent OF the Portsmouth street railroad
that some of the motormen were not
complying with sthe ordinance in re-
gard to speed and the crossings, a
printed order was given each cnc yes
terday giving them orders what to do,
and telling them that n failure to do so
Will cause them TO be discharged i'm
mediately. The officers of the road
want the ordinances complied with and
they are determined that they shall be.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
WANT ANOTHER PoRTFoL1o

Philadelphia. Dec. 2O.-TheNianuroc-
ture:s' Club tonight held a meeting q,
which resolutions were adopted favor
ing the creation of n new Cabinet De-
partment of Commerce and Mlnusac-
lures. a communication was also re-
celYed from the National Organization
of Travelling Men complaining of the
inefliciency of the Interstate commerce
commission
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
DURRANT DOsEN,T GIVE uP.

San Francisco. Cal, Dec. 2O.-The
father OF Theodore Durrant, the con-
demned murderer, says:
1--WE have not given up the fight for
my sons life. We will try to get Il
writ of error from the State Supreme
Court to the United States Supreme
Court. If this is denied we can go to the
latter court and make application
this is. If we can raise the money, for
II p, expenses of this long litigation has
impoverished u.s."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
Bucklen'S Arnica Salye.

TIE BEST SALVE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rbeum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains. Corns and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. It Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded,
Price rs cents per box. For sale by
Burrow, Martin Sc Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
SHAFT BROKEN.
Steamer Appomat;ox Disabled by an
oil

Steamer Appomat;ox Disabled by an Ac.
cident a, Sea
Liverpool. Dec. 20.-The British steam.
e. flo:ldian. Captain Bullock, from New
orleans, on December !, for this port
mas arrived here and reports having
passed on December 1G in latitude so
ana longitude -, The British stcame,
AAppomattox, Captain Foall, from Lon.
don on December S for Newport News
The British steamer Virginia. Captain
Prentice. from London an December
for Boston. was standing by the Apo.
mattoN and preparing to take her in
tow
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
"A Timely Friend.

With perfect propriety may we call
that excellent remedy, Salvation Oil,
/ q timely friend. This liniment rapidly
4 ctires rheumatism, neuralgia and pains,
when other remedies fail. Mr.. Jno.
Z M, aHali, Ashland, Va, writes 81
suffered with rheumatism in the ankle
and the muscles connected Herewith.
8 Salvation OH ut once relieved the sore
mess, reduced the swelling, and cured
the pain. No other liniment that ever
sst used ed did mo 80 much good"
d y. -T-soLD by y @l .>s
Iffin rsS nn Pharmacy aa 49, Butte street.
Is 2iobt. Holmes & Co; 876 Main street.
& hIsastand's Atlantic City Drug Store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
THE DAsHING WIDOW

The above comedy was presented last
n1Sht to small audience. due no
G0ubt TO the weather. The piece was
wHi presented and was appreciated
by those who saw It,
Tonight Ruth the outcast" will be
presented by request. =
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
Handkerchief Department.

Compare our pure All Linen unlaun-
dried, Hemstitchcd Handkerchiefs at &c.
Compare our pure All Linen soft bleach
ready for use Handkerchefs at lOc
Compare our pure All Linen Hand En-
broidercd Handkerchicfs at l2Isc
Compare our Ladies' HandkcrchIers
which are all pure linen. at any price
from PC. to Si.7o piece and you will find
out who pays the difference
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
DISTURBED THE NEIGHHoRHooD

Sunday night n negro woman, who
lives on Bart street, created cOnsidera-
bic excitement on that street by cursinE
and otherwise disturbing the neigh
horhood, she Swhs arrested and was
pailed for her appearance tomorrow
morning
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY MOODY

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Moody, who
died Saturday, took place Sunday ar
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Wright Me
mortal Church and was largely attend
ca. kev. w. G. RogSs, pastor OF the
church, conducted the services and the
intcrment was in Oak Grove. Ccnatorv
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
PASSED A CuRrEW OpD1NANcr,

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 20.-The City
Council tonight by vote of 12 to I.
two members being absent, passed
cuffew ordinance, prohibiting children
under fifteen from using the stree s
after p. m. In the summer and s p. m.
In the winter. An effort will be made
to dcfeatiit on reconsideration.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
WHO WAS SHE.

y Saturday night about 1870 o'clock n
Telephone message was received at the
ferry wharf on this side of the river
: aslllngs II. a we'll dressed. genteel look
dng middle; aged lady with gray hair,
who was all alone. had come across
I the river on that boat. and if. so to in
I form Them immediately. as she was
thought to be. professional pickpock-
set, and was wanted in Norfolk. No
Ione had noticed such a person particu-
1 darly, consequently no definite answer
could be returned.
& II CUTTING AFFRAY.
Saturday night about u o'clock two
colorsd men, Charles Archer and James
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
WILFUL MURDER.

London, Dec. 20.-At the inquest to-
day over the remains Of William Terris,
the actor. the coroner's jury rendered n
verdict of wilful murder.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
Y. NJ. C. A. NOTES

me KEY: Mr.. Farland will speak to
the y. NJ. c. a. Bible class to-niGht ~
8 O'Clock on The Value of tho RihIa
as Literature" The class will he glad
to welcome any desiring to hear the
same. '"e
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
The Electric C0nDQly Of ViTQilIl
Established In 1884.

Operates the Edison System, furnishing
direct electric current for incandescent
lamps, motors for manufacturing, electric
fans and other purposes. Current 1l2 and
22i volts. Brush and American System for
arc lamDs
General offices No. 274 Main street, at
Savings Bank of Norfolk: station and su.
pcrintendcnt's office. 81 Cove street.
jy13-ly
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
Do you know that we sell the best LII

Do you know that we sell the best Life
Insurance Policy to be bought any
where2
We represent the Union Central,
which is absolutely the best company
which writes business In this section
Our Twenty Payment Life Policy
cannot be equalled by any contract Of
fered by any other company. while our
Life Rate Endowment policies are the
cheapest and best endowment insur-
ance written.
In these you pay ordinary life rates
and get an endowment contract
You will lose money IL you insure be-
fore seeing us.
We also sell the very best Fire and
Accident Insurance
WOODWARD & ELAN,
No. G Main street,
nol6-tr Suffolk, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
Town OF $ luJF' f DIX

Boothe's parents, Mr.. and. Mrs. John NJ.
Shepherd. Sh3tal
DR.: Joe Whitehead. of the University
of Maryland. has finished a visit to
friends In Suffolk.
Edward NJ. Qulmby has concluded q
short stay in Norfolk.
Mr.. w. w. Moore, of Sandy Springs,
Md, who has been the guest of his son,
President X. Rowland Moore, of the
Suffolk Sawmill Company, went home
to-day.
George Urquhart. of Driver. visited
Suffolk relatives yesterday.
Cliff Camp. of Wake Forest, left to-
day, to visit his parents in Albion, Fla.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
Comparison Sale Prices Z:

Stone Martin CoIlarctte, worth sC5,
Comparison Sale Price. $780,
Electric Seal and Persian Cape, worth
$4,000. Comparison Sale Price, $500
Electric Seal Collarette. worth $500,
Comparison Sale Price, $1,000
Other Capcs and Collarcttcs at $500.
$500. $685. $500, 800. $780, $3.50 and $500.
Worth double the money.
COMPARE QUALITY, COMPARE
PRICES. FIND OUT WHO PAYS TIE
DIFFERENCE
FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK, BEGIN
MING TOMORROW We offer the follow
ing special sales
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
Handsomest Line Of Ladies
Coats in the Civ.

COATS ARE GOING -,
Boys remember your mother and sis
tiers with Christmas Gifts as well as YOUR
sweethcnrts You could hardly give them
anything that would be appreciated more
than q rI. n 0..I-. n.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21
; Christmas Wv EEK Y

II you are good Judge you will find who pays the DIFF
ference. Here is given better value for the same money or
the Same value for less money. - =
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-21

no16-tf
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-03

to bed. He is 1istless and without energy.
The chances are he is dizzy, has heart
burn palpitation, sees black spots be
fore his eyes, has headache and is bilious.
What nonsense it is to let condition OF
that sort continue. Nine-tenths of all
the sickness in the world comes from
constipation and neglect of it. 1t is c
simple thing to cure if you go about ii
right. It's bad thing and serious thing
If you don't take the right medicine. DR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are designed for
the cure of constipation The Pellets y
are tiny, sugar-coated granules. One Is
a laxative, two mild cathartic. Every
body who has ever used them has good
word for them. They have prevented
more serious illness than any other
remedy ever sold. Druggists sell them,
and an honest druggist will not try to
sell you something else
Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser is the greatest family doctor book ever
published. 1t explains human physiology
and the laws of life and health in plain ye
scientific language. 1t has had a tTemen
dous sale; go, 900 copies at 81. so EACH bound
In cloth. The present free edition is the
same in all respects except that it is boun1
in strong manila paper covers. A copy will
be absolutely given away to anyone who
sends II one-cent stamps to pay cost {.
mailing only, to Worlds Dispensary MED.
ieal Association, No. 663 Main Street,
Buffalo, N. Y.