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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
.SEAB0ARD BLOCK FIRE.
The I. Ssiora:aad S'tOcktof MesYs. EIIenor &
hrmenirous Suffered Greatly.
TIE FLAMES REQUIRED HARD FIGHTING
Tse Total Damage Not Yet Estimated
I,,surance on ) Building ma
Goods-i.ack Of Suitable Equip
n'ent Makes tie Task OF the Fire.
mem Very Uphill.

eSlerday morning about $3.50 O'Clock
an alarm OF fire was sounded from box
., caused by the store Of Messrs. Ellie
i nor g Armentrout, In the aboard
It seems that about the hour named
above air. Stewart. a gentleman who rev
sldes on Middle street, near South.
started down Crawford street towards
4 South With the intention Of going home
He was met by Officer Meginley and
the two walked along together. When
tney reached the store Of Messrs. Ellenor
& Armentrout, Mr.. Stewart happened to
LOOK IN and saw very bright light, and
& said 70 the officer: II believe that this
store IS on fire About that time some
SPARKS fell down the elevator to the
moor. The officer at once turned in the
alarm and In a short While both engines
were on hand and got to work, both
throwing two streams The fire was In
the third story OF Mr.. Ellenor's store
and it was hard to get at, at is seemed
20 be near the center of the building
and the distance from the ground was
high. -. - T" 80 =
Inc Firg.nia's streams were placed in
) tue rear OF the building and the fire
men OF both companies worked with q
VIII. An attempt was made to get up-
stairs, but the stairway being very mar
row and the smoke so intense the mon
were compelled to abandon the inside
ana again fight the fire from the out
v $500 " oo uOiIC uiluGT many QltI1-
culties. but they worked with a will and
finally succeeded in confirming the dame
age to large extent to that one store.
me roof of ,Messrs. Ellenor & Arn,en-
trouts store was burned off and fell on
the third floor. The windows. etc. of
the building were badly burned and the
stock Of Ellenor & Armentrout's was
BADLY damaged by water, which ran
through to the ground floor and wet
them all up. The only stock Injured on
the second floor was some -four and bags
or meal. Their stock is said to be worth
about $4,000 and was insured for 81, 900.
The building belonged to Mr.. v. Butt
and was insured for So, ESQ.
The roof OF Mr.. T. J. Barlow's store,
next door, was injured some: also the
windows on the fourth floor His stock
(. or hay and feed stuff was badly dam
aged by water. His groceries, also,
We're damaged to some extent. He is
FULLY covered by insurance both on stock
and building.
The origin Of the fire Is unknown and
seems TO be in doubt. 1t started on a
Z 1eor where there was nothing but
empty boxes and rubbish. The proprie-
tor cannot attribute 1t to any direct
cause. Others think 1t was incendiary
It is impossible to state the exact loss
at this time, as none Of the parties have
made any estimates.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
Too ri UGH Economy.

Economy Is q good thing, but, like ex-
travagance, when carried to an extreme
otten works ruin, as was proven yester-
day morning at the Seaboard block, The
CITY Council has fer years been dicker!ng
about the purchase Of hook and ladder
and the old cry Of economy-we are not
able-has prevailed
Ihe matter Of the purchase OF hook
and ladder has been referred to COM
mlttee af:er committee. and has been
handed down from one Council to an
other until 1t has, become a legacy. va
rious$ propositions have been offered the
Council byfdealers in fire apparatu s by
Wn6h truck could have been bought
on easy terms and at small figures. but
the great "bugbear' has been the cost
OF running the same. Numerous reports
nave been made and each time they
nave been recommitted until now they
lie in dormant state. -'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
His g.ittie Dodge Failed.

Wednesday night about $40 O'Clock a
negro boy went 10 the house Of Mrs
Hlsgingbotham. Oh King street, and told
her that her daughter, who lives on
Green street, was sick and had sent him
there to ask her for some money to get
some medicine. as she had no money at
the time. Mrs. HigGingbotham suspl.
cioned that all was not what II should
be and told the boy TO tell her that she
had gone to bed and had no money.
The negro left sadly disappointed that
his scheme did not WORK..
Yesterday Mrs. Higgingbotham called
to see her daughter and found her we'll
and hearty, and when told OF the oc-
curance they both laughed at the tricx
the boy tried to play. #
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
IauStis,.s Court.

The FEBRUARY term of The Hastings
Court Judge A. S. Watts presiding.
convened Yesterday morning.
me grand jury was empannelled as
ING: CHARLES e. Price. felonious assault
FOLLOWS: David A. Williams. foreman
-. ~ Lindsay, Jr., D. w. Todd. e. c.
Nnott, z. Brown. Lloyd N. Partln, and
George f. Beatty. 7'-@
The following indictments were found
David Williams, HOUSEKEEPING; Charles
e. Price. felonlous assault: S. B. Land.
grand larceny: J. D. Lawrence, house
breaking; Antonio Gordon, robbery from
the person. II'7 ''
Commonwealth against Clinton Peck
nam, disturbing public worship Case
dismissed at defendants cost
The will OF the late Elias Rloomf,a,d
was admitted to probate Mrs. Hanchen
bioomfield the widow, Qualifying as ex-
eecutrix, and Henry and 4. Jacoboskv.
5nenry Levy, Ben Whitlock. and Sol.
lisch!er appraisers Of the estate.
ID. +. Hook, c. w. King, and G. u
knox We're confirmed as trustees Of
lidewater Lodge. I. O. Q. T..
stephen B. Carney, Jr., qualified as
notary public.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
Has Received u cal, to Baltimore.

ReF. j Ohm l.. Allison. the popular pas
1or OF the Court Street Presoyt ertan
church, has received a call to become
me pastor of the Westminster Presby.
.iaii chufch or Baltimore located on
the corner of Fayette and Green strnets
AIR. Allison has the matter under con-
s!deration and his congregati ton will.
perhaps, hear from him on Sunday. The
probabilities are that he Will accept.
MI. Allison Is one OF Portsmo uth's
pest preachers and during his stay Of
three years here has made hin,saI,
popular with all denominations. lie Is
as gentle rs a lady and as kind as ono
could be. The church would lose a good
pastor and Portsmouth 4 most excellent
citizen. Portsmouth's loss would be
ia !tlmore's gain. The Virginian would
regret TO see him leave, but congra tu-
lates him on his good luck in securing
SO excellent church with such a broa
field for operation
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
The Novelty ofshe season.

The next Star Course attra Action
STACKS picture, play, Miss Jerry'--
promises TO be the most novel and mus
ing entertainment or the season. tn
writing to AIR. Black, Edmund Clarence
Stedman says of Miss jerry
The man who brings new idea
into an art for the pleasure OF. an as
sembiage Is the man whose future IS
secured. I don't know Of ANYTHING
more 'up-to-date' than your most happy
and original com animation of science and
dramatic thought in the creation of
what you call a picture play Think of
a whole company Of actors and a scnnjc
and spoken drama. comprised in a trav-
cling equipment or two men How ef
fectlve and how defiant OF competition
congratulate you In advance on your
inevitable success
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
CARRIAGES YESTERDAY.
shea'Aitltter, King. Brown, IRuIl.IIcrc.
5-sEE#t. .rE burn. a.|#

Mr lgnatius ". Shea and Miss Eve
iyn Virginia, daughter Of Mr. Elisha
Miltier were united in holy wedlocl,
last night at st. Pslul's Catholic parson-
age by Rev. Father ~; j. Brady. They
were attended by Mr.. Willie Shea
n ' or me groom, who acted az best
man. and Miss Gertrude Milticr, a sis
ter Of the bride, who acted as maid OF
honor The brides costume was of
green serge, With silk and velvet trim
mings 10 match. She carried a bouquet
Oh bride roses. The maid Of honor wore
brown serge with silk and velvet trim
mings to match. same design as the
brides. -
After the marriage they were driven
TO the residence OF Mr.. ]. T. c. Kircl,-
mier, cor. Cook and Holiday streets.
their future home, where reception
was held. 80
There was large attendance ut the
Court street Presbyterian church last
night TO witness the marriage Of Mr. r.
Il. King. a young merchant Of this city
ana MISS Mamie I. Rowan, daughter OF
All William Rowan. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John L. Allison
alter which they were driven TO the
residence of the parents. on Green
street whore q reception was held and
shoftiy before midnight they we're
drlNen TO their future home in Park
View -
MI and Mrs. Walter c. Brooks cele-
DRAFTED the fifteenth anniversary OF theil
marriage last night at their residence
on county street. where "a number OF
invited guests were present. Mr. and
Mrs. Brooks were the recipients Of q
number OF presents. and many were the
kind wishes extended to them for their
future happiness and prosperity
:, very quiet marriage took place yes
Tel DAY afternoon at S o'clock at the
residence Of Mrs. Nichols, on Washing
Ion street, near South. The contract
lnG parties were Mr.. John J. Hall, Of
Noriolk county. and Mrs. Josephine IIol-
purn, Oh this city. The ceremony was
performed in the presence Of few in
Innate friends Of the family by Rev
W. IL. Edwards, assisted by Rev Mr.
nay. Immediately after the ceremony
was performed they left for their futurt
home at Great Bridge
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
Funeral OF Mira. An,ea,

the funeral OF Mrs. Sarah Ann Ames,
WE OF MI. S. S. Ames, took place yester-
gay afternoon from the residence Of her
husband, corner of Court and County
S;reets: The services were conducted by
rev. MI: Betty, assisted by Rev. Mr.
Smiss: The remains We're Inferred in
OAK Grove cemetery. The following
gentlemen acted as pal-bearers:
Cr::mond. w. 3. Davis, STEPHEN Bewers
caleb Flemming. r. Butt, 3. B. war
rem, and GA. G. Scott.
ActiEe-John W. Wood. P. E. White.
hurst, 1. r. Adams, ]. S. Miller, W. O.
nope, p L. Rem, William J. Codd. o.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
They should he covered I'm,

There are number Of sidewalks torn
up around the city where sewer pipes
nave been laid. and each OF them are
ABOUT TWO feet wide. The recent snow
ana rain has made the ground quite son
several persons ii night have trod in
mem and came near meeting with Sc
rlouS accidents.
4 yesterday morning n gentleman, While
on MS way TO the fire. stepped in one OH
county street, near DinWiddie, and sunk
up 70 his knees. The sudden stoppae.e
came near breaking his leg. His pro-
sgress was stopped and lie went, off
limping. III
Those who tear sidewalks up should
he required TO put boards across the
place and then there would be no dam
age.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
Recipient ,r,,2 Of Z rnn,,4onc ,.rcsen,

Dr.. a. B. Dunaway, the retiring pas
tor OF Church!and Baptist church. and
wife have been presented with an ele-
CANT silver service by Mr.. John H. Bias
sett and wife, members OF his church.
as an expression Of their love and regret
at his leaving Churchland for another
field Of labor.
The Doctor was very popular at
Churchland and was liked by all who
knew him. Ills resignation was n source
of regret to all who attended his church.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
Appotnted Private secrc,orv

MI; Kemp Plummer, Of this city, q
"eli-knoWn young Democrat, has been
Der OF Congress from this district as his
private secretary. Mr.. Plummer.s is IN
deed fortunate in securing the place
and Mr.. Young equally so in saciJrine
MI. Plumbers services. They will both
80 70 washington on March 4th and
enter upon their duties. liz E-i-''~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
Dcnth Of ,Irx. sarah =. Jarvis.

Mrs. Sarah J. Jarvis widow Of the late
Edward Jarvis. died at her residence,
corner Of Scott and Washington streets,
Wednesday night in the 65th year Of her
age. She leaves one daughter She was
a consistent member Of the Methodist
church and died In the hope Of blissful
future.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
We Are Doing This.

Selling Underwear that formerly sold
ut aoc.. 7oc. and Sl.00 for 4Sc Any Fail
ana Winter weight Suit at exactly cost.
It's money that we want
BRESLAUER G. ANTHONY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05

to say about the contract having j been
given to the james River Navigation$
company. Mr. Phillips stated that 4 he
had received no official notice OF " the
contract having been awarded, but
that he had seen the announcement
made IN the papers that the J ames
River Navigation company had gotten
IT. Mr.. Phillips then said he Knew he
was the lowest bidder. and added that
he had just received n telegram from
his lawyer IN Washington to come on
there at once. ijs &i 81 5ssay3
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
special Snic of Crochet Quits This
Wepk ut Laurence f. WeI.nr,

u = !sFT:HH. N
4Sc., white crochet quilts, worth Csc.
5Sc., white crochet quilts, worth 75c.
&c, white crochet quilts. hcmmed,
ready for use, value s1.O0.
Csc. crochet quilts, worth 1925.
$l.l9, crochet quilts. worth $3.50.
Comforts and Blankets included in this
sale.
LAWRENCE & tWELTON.
Cash Dry Goods Dealers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05

Now is your time-s1.5O stiff hats cut
to s1.15; 81 stiff Hats cut to SLIGO; $3.50
Hats 81. For cash only.
CHAS. R. WELTON &. co, II
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
The Great Cuf Ia Dress Goods ana
tionks Extended Three Days Long.

Ask to be shown our large aud nret+,,
assortment Of embroideries which have
just arrived n. ]. Phillips, Oxford
Hall. ~ -,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
Hats Half Price. I

Few odd sizes about half price. 81
w. e. VIRNELSON s. co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05
look Them.

look at Them. A$G
We are giving the greatest bargains
ever offered In men or boys clothing.
but only for a limited time. iS u.s.
LEVY & JACOBS,
200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-05

Carpets, Oil Cloths, and Rugs reduced
Buy now. Must be sold.
j. S., CRAWFORD'S
Furniture and Carpet House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25
THE SAILORS WIN.
Marshal NcCabe Holds Captain to
HIS Agre menf.

Tie captain of the four-masted schooner
George Bailey tried to get the best of four
sailors yesterday. but United States Mar
shal McCabe stepped in just at the right
time and the captain found out that he
was not cutting as much ice as he
thought
The four sailors had signed articles in
Boston at the office of WPstco.t * co, and
were shipped at S25 month from this
port on the schooner George Bailey. The
vessel was tied up near the oil mill wharf
on India street and the four sailors put
their kits aboard in the forecastle. Then
they went TO the cabin where they signed
papers. When they read them carefully
they saw t.iat the wages set down were
$50 month. They made a kick Dut tho
captain would not hearken 10 their pro.
test and said they would take $50 "a month
or nothing. The men were without money
and consequently were in predicament
They did not propose 10 abide by the
captains decision, however. ana made a
complaint TO the authorities. Judge
Brown OF the United States Court issued
q citation compelling the captain to show
canse why he should not DO proceeded
against.
Marshal McCabe went to the shipping
Office and saw that the papers called for
S25 month. Then he went To the
schooner, which was ready to pull out
into the stream preparatory To starting on
her voyage and saw the captain. That
individual was inclined TO give the mar.
shal the cold shoulder, but he was in
formed that If he did not pay attention 20
the mems claim he would not sail the
bounding pillows that day. The sad sea
waves, on thel contrary, would .be whis-
pering 20 him in the governments strong
hold.
The captain sized up the situation and
grew moro cheerful immediately. lie
wanted TO go out with that tide so he
smiled upon the governments officer and
solemnly promised TO pay the four men
SO month, the price originally agreed
upon.
Then the tug hitched 10 the schooner
putfed vigorously and the George Bailey
was gaiiy or her way 10 the southland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25
KISER WINS OUT,

BUFFALO, ~. Y, Aug. 25.-Kiser,
Bald, Loughead ana Tom Cooper COM
peted for $1,000 purse in the special
invitation one-mile bicycle race Tues
day and attracted a record breaking
crowd TO Buffalo Athletic Field. Most
OF the spectators were there To cheer
for Bald, but they Witnessed his defeat
by kiser, who won the two heats by
desperate sprinting.
In the first heat Charley Werick of
Buffalo paced. Bald started the sprint
from the rear OF the last eighth, but
Kiser and Loughead passed him in the
stretch and finished in the order named,
inches only apart. Cooper was a close
fourth.
In the second heat, with w. +. Buse
OF Buffalo making the pace. ii was a
procession until the last half with
Loughead ahead and Bald trailing.
Here Bald went high on the banking
and came like a fash. Loughead taking
Kiser up the hill. Bald getting the pole.
He loked like a sure winner a few yards
from the tape but Kiser jumped in and
beat him out by a tires width, with
Loughead and Cooper close up.
A. y. Zimmerman rode an exhibition
mile in 1:51 2-5. Tom Cooper rode an
exhibition half, paced by a tandem, in
55 seconds. and then Irwin A. Powell
OF New York covered the same distance
in 50 As. making new amateur record
for this track. Summaries:
2:15 class, one mile-C. G. Dirnberber
won. Time 2:10.
Half-mile handicap-A. a. Kalisk (35
YARDS won. Time 1:0l 3-5.
one mile. tandem-C. j. Miller and
a. Il. Goehler won. Time 2:15 2-5.
one mile open-E. l.. Deniston won.
Time 2:10 3-5.
Invitation race, one mile-Cleut Davis
won. Time 2:17 3-5.
Special invitation. one mile. purse
81 900: First heat-Earl Kiser. Dayton,
o.. won; +. j. Loughead, Sarnia, Ont,
second: T.. G. Bald, Buffalo. third; Tom
Cooper. Detroit, fourth. Time 200.
Second heat-Kiser won; Bald. sec
ond; Loughead, third; Cooper, fourth.
Time 2;l2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25
CAN DO LITTLE.
Action Of Minister WO0dfOrd Toward
Spain Not Yet Decidei On.

LONDON, Aug. 25.-Ths Paris correspondent
of the Daily Mail saws: "The conference be-
tween United States Minister woodford Am
bassador Porter and Ambassador White has
failed 10 arrive at any definite decision. Gen
eral Woodford's task IS extremely delicate.
He has been instructed 10 put the screws
upon Spain, but to avoid any step leading TO
an open rupture Much depends therefore,
upon Spains attitude and upon the amount
Of support she receives from Europe.
ION both these points the reports Of Ambas-
sador White and Ambassador Porter were un-
favorable 10 the American case. The Spanish
government is forced by public opinion TO con
tinue the policy Of Canovas; and the senti-
ment OF both France and Germany is decidedly
hostile TO Ameri, IN interference
Under these circumstances, it is probable
that until Mir As or Woodford is able TO feel
his way more clearly American policy will be
watered down 10 the maintenance of the
claims OF American citizens in Cuba, set OFF
by SPANS claims with regard to flibuster-
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25
No Longer Welded to silver.

Senators Stewart and Jones, those
two old silver war horses, are mystify-
ing the enemy and dumfounding the
silverites by their sudden change from
pessimism 20 optimism. They are both
in Wall street and are speculating on
great wave of prosperity. Senator Stew
art said on Aug. ~:
"There is no room for pessimism in
this country. No one can be bear in
the face of the wheat famine i'll Argen-
tina, Russia, Hungary and India In
view Of this condition abroad l should
not be surprised TO see silver sell as low
as 25 cents and wheat as high as 81.
There is nothing in talking silver at
the present time, and my advice TO my
friends in the west is to fall into line
with the forces of prosperity and prog
ress and receive their due share Of the
reward.
1.-THE time has passed for the old is
sues. We must turn 20 face new issues
and new conditions.
II frequently hear it said that this
security market is duplicate Of the
market in 1889. II is not. 1t is more of
% bull market. All man has to do is
to get into it-go TO sleep and get rich.
The wheat situation in the west will
make every railway not only dividend
Garner, but dividend payer
Senator Jones talked in similar
vein. He seems 10 have discarded silver
and gonc back to gold. He said: Il be-
lieve great deal OF gold will be found
in Alaska, and il is certain TO restore
prosperity An abundance Of money
means prosperity"
1t is relief to be told by these for
mer gold haters that prosperity can
come through gold. They are welcome
to their moro money theory of prosper
ity, mainly because it differs from the
~ to theory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-25
THE FISTIC WORLD.

Joe Bernstein is out with a challenge
to fight any 122-pound man in the busi-
ness.
Kid Mccoy is training at Buffalo for
his fight with Tommy Ryan, which Is
to take place at Syracuse on Sept. 8.
Joe Youngs, the youthful feather
weight. is scheduled 10 box 20 rounds at
Buffalo tonight. His opponent will
be Billy Moore.
Joe Walcott and George Green
CYoung CorbetO will box 20 rounds be-
fore the National a. c., San Francisco,
next Thursday night.
Hugh FitzsimmOns. the Brooklyn box
er. and Marty McCue. were yesterday
signed to box 20 rounds at Scranton be-
fore the American Sporting Club on
Sept. 2.
The sports in Boston are not at all
surprised over Johnny Griffin's defeat
bv Solly Smith. Their opinion is that
Griffin has seen his best days as a box
er and should retire.
Jack Skelly yesterday ratified a 20
round match between Oscar Gardner.
the Omaha Kid" and Jack O'Brien OF
New York. The affair is TO take place
at Greenpoint on Aug. 80.
Tom Sharkey thinks a great deal Of
the fstic ability Of his brother Jack,
who accompanied him from Ireland.
Jack Sharkey is Il years Of age and n
lightweight. If he should come up to
expectations. Tom will try to arrange
a fight for him at San Francisco.
Jack Downey does not think that Lar
ry Becker. who defeated him at Brook
lyn last Monday night. is his master in
the ring. DowneY says he fought ac-
cording to the instructions of his sec
onds. and thinks he can made much
better showing if Becker will consent
10 meet him again.
Tom Sharkey does not look favorably
on Billy Brady's offer OF $l2 600 and 40
per cent. OF the picture privileges" for
the Maher- Sharkey contest. II want
more monkeying." Sharkey said to a
reporter. Let them put up the money,
and then we will talk business" A
despatch to n friend in New York city
states that Maher will leave England
for this country on Sept. /.