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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
\ COLONIAL RE(,EpTION

y colonial reception will be given to-
night at the residence of Mr., G.. s
Sherwood, corner OF South and Dim
wlddie streets, for the benefit of the
baptist Young Peoples Union of the
Court Street Baptist church. It will
ncsin at p. M. The following will be
the programmes:
CAST OF cIFARA CTERs:
General George Washington ....
................... John A. Morris
Lady Martha Washington ..
.......,........ Sara b. Thompson
Assisted by
General Lafayette ...... Russell Owen
Thos. Jefferson, Secretary of State
................ VIM IT, Noel
MISS van Iandt ........ Annie Tabb
Colonel Alex Hamilton, Secretary
or treasury ...... VIM. Jackson
Lady Alex. Hamilton. Mary Robertson
General Henry Knox, Secretary of
war ........... Joseph Anderson
Lady Henry Knox Annie Anderton
Miss Livingstone ........ May Gaskins
PROGRAMME:
Piano Duet Observation-Disclosures. Suppe
Misses Larrabec and Florence LARA
bee Ryland Institute, Berkeley.
Solo "The Last Rose of Summer
Almeda l4arrnbee, Ryland Institute.
SOLO ......... Kathleen NIavourneen"
FloVian Martin.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. from "Evange-
line" " JonrraIlou
Almcda LARA bee.
Duet ...........-...... Ever OF Thee"
Misses Larrahc and Almeda Lar
rabee, Ryland Institute.
500 ...... ben Boldt"
Mrs w. II. Dashiell.
Duett"-NNhat are the Wild Waves
Saying" ...
Mrs. w. II. Dashell and Flovian
Martin.
The Orpheus Orchestra will furnish
music all during the evening.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
POSITIVELY RprUsRs TO RBMA1N
Rev. P, s. c. Davis VIII Leave for
Elizabeth City To-day.

}.
The Rev. p, S. c. Davis, pastor of
calvary Baptist church, Scottsvillc. n
month ago offered his resignation to
the congregation. The memberships nv
4 large majority refused 10 accept II:
out sunday night MIR. Davis again
pressed his resignation, stating that
MS connection with the church would
emu Immediately, and that his last ser
mon there had been preached.
inns announcement came like n thun-
uerDolt to many in the church, who
mad supposed that the breach between
5he, pastor and certain deacons. which
brought about the first resignation,
mad been healed.
immediately after the services n
chufch conference was called to act In
inc matter. and almost unanimously
passed this resolution. offered by Mr..
John Walton:
lhat the offices of deacons of this
church be declared vacant and that
we immediately go into an election for
new dcacons."
Ihis was not acted upon. however,
Tor Mr. Davis asked that the matter
be postponed until the next business
meeting.
This motion was then adopted: '"That
the Rev. p. S. C. Davis be asked to
reconsider his resignation and remain
as our pastor" The vote Is said to
nave been 200 to II for adoption, the
dissenting votes being cast by Deacons
FORD and Roper. their families and per-
sonal adhercnts
Mr. Davis did not make any decid-
ed answer TO this request.
lie stated yesterday that his pres
cnt board OF deacons were divided,
hlessrs. Rodman, Parker and Whitson
being his loyal supporters, while
Niessrs. Roper and Ford are In favor
or accepting his resignation on the
ground Of eNpedcncy, though per-
sonally they are friendly TO him.
church finances is the bone of con-
tention, and the two disconnected dea-
cons have taken the ground that money
matters are not in satisfactory
state.
Mr.. Davis called yesterday afternoon
10 tell The Virginian representative
goodbye as he had fully made up his
mind to leave for his new charge this
morning. He said that he felt that he
would cripple the church II he remain
ed, and his conscience told him 1t was
best to 10, notwithstanding the fact
that he had 4 large number of friends
In Scottsville and Portsmouth, but he
had carefully considered the matter
and had prayed TO be guided right, and
had acted accordingly. He will leave
on the Norfolk and Southern train this
morning. His family will accompany
him except two Of his sons, who are
employed here.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
FINED FOR KEEPING HIS BAI
OPEN ON SUNDAY.

Yesterday morning Walter Burke, q
mulaltto man who keeps Il grocery and
liquor store on Crawford street, near
Cou1lty street, was taken before Mayor
Baird upon n charge OF selling liquor
on Sunday. Burke was represented by
CaTrain John w. Happier. Officers
.Diggs, Hoofnaglc and Hart were wit
nesses against him. Officer DiGgs ties
:ificd that about 10 o'cf1clt Sunday
night that Charles Wilson. n coored
man, came to the station house and
reported to Chief lyman that there
was q crowd of men in Burke's store
playing craps. The chief told Officers
DigEs and Ifoofnaglc, who came in at
the TING with n prisoner, 10 go over
there and TO take Officer Hart with
them, and bring the whole crowd over
to the station house. Wilson led the
way, opened the hall door and told the
officers just where to 80. The three
officers walked in and found several
colored men there. but no game was
going on, hut they saw three men at
rthe bar, two drinking beer, and one
man. Il clerk for Burke, behind the
counter. They took them all to the
station house. Officers Hoofnagle and
Hart corrobora,.ed Digs statement. "A
number OF witnesses were put on the
the two men. the bartender and a
clerk name Williams. who said that
he had jusl. come from church, and
asked his friends to have a drink with
him. which they did. No money passed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
wAsHINc4TON,s BIRTHDAy

To-day being Washington's birthday,
legal holiday. banks, Seaboard Air
Line shops, schools and county and
city offices will be closed and the post
office. will observe Sunday hours.
There will be no military parade in
this city, but the Old Dominion Guard
will go out to Columbia Park, where
they Will hold their annual target
practice. a number Of ball parties
and entertainments will be given, but
no public observance Of the day will
take place. 55J".t..,f
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
NAVY YARD NOTES.

Orders were received yesterday to
complete the repairs to the monitor Ter
ror within forty Eight hours. and Il force
OF men will be kept ut work until every
thing is ready. The force OH her worked
all night last night and Will work all of
to-day.
The Puritan cannot be made ready
for service in less than ten days.
The torpedo boat Foote Is in the dry
dock awaiting new shaft to be shipped
from Baltimore. while the torpedo boat
Winslow will be ready In IL few days for
active service.
Captain Ludlow commanding the
Terror, who has been off on leave, ar
rived here yesterday and went aboard
Of his ship.
a force of men were kept at work up
to 10 o'clocl: Saturday night. and sun
day the construction and steam equip
ment departments were kept at work all
day, and the force was continued until
~ O'Clock last night.
a draft of twcnty-one seamen arrived
yesterday from Brooklyn for the Puri-
tan. and Il number of men are being
enlisted TO make up her complement.
1t was reported yesterday that n large
quantity of ammunition was brought
to the navy yard Sunday by the South
ern Hallway Company, but this Is de-
nicd.
II. J. Kennedy. seaman, q years
old, who left B!Ooklyn with the draft
for the Puritan, died on the train near
Dover, Del. His body was sent to Phila-
delphIa.
The officials of the yard say that there
is no emergency work going on, but
that what Is now being done was order
cd some time ago.
"A large crew is being shipped In New
York for the bOatS Mt The ward.
All the boats at the yard, except the
Newark, will be completed by Saturday.
The Newark cannot be ready for service
under six months. a large force will be
put to work on her.
All the men, except those on the Ter
ror, will have holidays to-day.
There we're a number OF rumors ahoat
last night, bat none Of the officers at
the yard would verify them by phone.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
COUNTY COuRT

The County Court met in February
session yesterday and the following
business was transacted:
Alice Blue, colored, felony: nolle
proscqu entered.
Alfred Wheatley, colored, charged
with petit larceny, was bailed In the
sum of $50 for his appearance at the
April term of the court, with Cornella
Simmons as surety
III. H. Rumble. G. d. Parker and l..
II. Allen gave bond and qualified as
notary publics.
Tobc Brown, colored. was arralgncd
before the court on q charge OF assault
and fined s..
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULTLNG OF.
FICER HUTCHINSON,

Moses Laney and George Dennis were
arrested last night charged with hay
ing assaulted officer Hutchinson on
February 10Th, from which no has been
In precarious condition ever since.
They were locked UP. There Is another
man implicated In the affair, hut he
has not been arrested yet
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
SCIl.AIo.

The neighborhood of High and Wash
ington streets was the scene Of consid-
cradle excitement Sunday the immedl-
ate cause Of which was row between
man and woman, who were, to ali APP
pelrances, engaged In a hand to hand
street encounter. During the scrim-
mage people came from every direction
to see what was up. The affair was a
very lively one, interspersed with vehe-
ment language.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
BEEN WANDERING FOR TWO AND
a HALE YEARS.

Sunday night an awful looking tramp
with a tin bucket In his hand continued
TO hang around the sewerage pump
house and made several attempts to
get in there. He was finally taken to
the station house by Officer Hoofnngle
where he was kept until yesterday
morning. and was then brought before
the Mayor, who questioned him as TO
where he came from and how he got
here, and where he was going. He said
he walked here from Chicago: had been
on the road two and half years;
walked all the time. could not work
people burned him with carbolIc acid
everywhere he went people said get out,
go on; don't stop here; In strange land
came here from Europe In 1881; had
no friends; no money; didn't want him
to work, but kept him moving; they
burned his feet; arrived here last night
was hungry; wanted clothes; no way to
get them; not allowed 70 remain any
where; move along. His Honor asked
MIN If he was hungry and the man re-
piled that he was "Onicer Carey, take
MIN to that cook shop just below here
ana give HIM as much as he can eat.
ana Will pay for 1t. Then you had
better move along" "rhank YOU, sir.
Nhat IL what hear" lie left in charge
oil an officer. There Is n great deal to
be learned from this man. whose mind
Is no doubt somewhat off. but he an
sWered all questions intcllgently. and
was no Doubt affected from being con-
tinuaily driven from place to place,
"liu uesplsed by all who came IN contact
WIN MN. Those who saw him felt a.
great deal OF sympathy for him. He
said he wanted to get home ana Lon,
walking in hopes OF getting bncl, 70
Chicago. ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
STEALING FROM THE PERSON.

Sunday night n woman named Clar-
enc Butt induced a colored woman
mani named John Brown to go ITO her
home In the county. and while there
she robbed him of $3.50 In money. The
facts were reported to Justice Rustic,
who issued n warrant for Clarene's ar
rest yesterday. She was committed to
jail FOR thirty days.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
Prof. Roberts.
HUSTING,s COURT.

The Hastings Court was in session
Yesterday and transacted the following
business:
j. c. Elliott qualified as administra-
tor OF the estate of Stephen Elliott.
deceased; bond, $4,000, w. Is. Johnson
surety.
Joseph y, NJ. Joyce qualified as guar
dian of Barbary II. and Margaret w.
crosby; bond, $1,000; Margaret w.
Crosby surety.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

hands. The other witnesses testified
to the same thing. Captain Happier
then sad that IL the law had he en- vio-
lated it was only technically so. and
that Burke, who was All home, did not
want IL done. He asked that the usual
fine be assessed. His Honor fined him
$50 and gave him H. reprilnand.t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
FUNERAL OF MIR. GEO w. EDGAF

The funeral of Mr.. George W. Edgar
took place yesterday afternoon from
the Independent engine-house The
services were conducted by Rev. Geo.
Fl. Ray. Afterwards the remains
were taken TO Oak Grove Cemetery,
followed by the members of the INDIE
pendent Fire company and number
of sorrowing friends.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.

Mr.. Morris Myers, a well known resi-
dent OF this city, who for q number of
years held the position 2of s9orsanan at
the Seaboard Air Line shops, Eas
yesterday stricken with paralysis, while.
at work He was carris a no his aiosrle.
and lies In a critical cond ltion. He spYasi
attended by Dir; u, AS III lisoly u & Ut yvaa
chou iithatahe could not 1--we shrouaA
the nigh u; 4:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
As a simple Yet Effective nen.eay

for Throat Affections, BROWNS
BRONCHIAL TROCHES stand first in
public favor. They are absolutely UNI
rivallcd for the alienation of all Throat
irritations caused by Cold or use of tha
voice.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

Bonds issued to administrators, guar
dams, collectors. cashiers and othor.
occupying positions OF trust also m ra1
spcnsible contract at reasonobIo
rates. JOHN L. WATSON.
de19-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
DEATH OF MRS, nENvrrr

MIS- Mary Bennett. wife OF Mr.. w. r.
Bcnnet,, died last night at the residence
or her husband. corner of king and
Washington streets, after a shor NJ
ness Funeral notice in to-morrow's is
sue. "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
Time, Tino Keepers ana Timo I'm.
SpPctOrs

We are Time Inspectors 70: the Sen
board Air Line, Norfolk and Carolina
and Southern railroads, and headnuar-
tiers for Time Keepers and fine watch
repairing. c. S. SHERWOOD.
206 High street, Portsmouth. Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

FOR RENT.-No. I'll Crawford street, z
rooms and kitchen; bath. (hot and cold).
age; everything modern, $500 per year.
No. H2 Crawford street. rooms and
kitchen, bath, sewerage. gas, excellent
condition. Either house within two
minutes walk of the ferry. yet In best
residential section of the city. Apply
JNO. u. WATSON, 800 High, street,
Portsmouth Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

To sacrifice 100 pairs III all wool
Blankets. worth $3.50. now $3.50; SOC. ana
Coo Dress goods at SOC. SJc. quality 69c.
Cloaks at half price. at w. C. NASH,
220 High street. feo-lm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

we are the only ones that handle
brotherhood Overalls" in this city ana
our price is only $150 per suit.
DORM BROS,
II. 22S High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

If you are i'll you need a
doctor in whom you have
confidence.
Ifyou need remedy you
want one that has been tested
for years; not an obscure, I'M
tried thing that is urged upon
you, or on which you save a
few cenhs-that is no consid-
Grafton as against health.
For wasting in children
or adults, SCOTS Emulsion
of Cod-liver Oil with Hypo-
phosphites has been the
recognized remedy for TWEEN
ty-fve years.
soc. and sl.oo, all druggists. $ M +, &
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York. 4,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

Cut prices on all stiff hats. See tha
kind we sell for Sl.5O Chas. II. Welton
& Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

To make room for alteration of store,
great bargains In dry goods, notions
and underwear at
a. j. PHILLIPS,
BOP High STREET.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22

FOR SALE-Three revolving barber
chairs. nearly new. perfect conditions
now style; cash or installments at J.
$. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet
Store. Portsmouth. Va.
fe2O st
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-22
II O H. - a T. II /.

Nice now house In Prcntls Place, and
two adjoining lots. with stables. carriage
house and all necessary out-houses-aIl
yard: one of the best ncighborhoods: con-
venient TO street cars: rents for fifteen
dollars per month. This property can be
bought cheap. or will trade for lots ut
Port Norfolk. Address w, this office.
fClG-lw.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-23
ENGLAND's NAVAL. STRENGTH.
VIII Build Two Vessels for Every One
Of Any One Nation.

London, July 22-The eagerly expec
ted statement of the First Lord of the
Admiralty, Mr.. Goschen. on the supple
mcntary naval program, was made TO
day in the House of Commons. lie
reviewed the original program which
was considered sufficient, when it was
framed being based upon the two-poweI
system, that the navy of Great Britain
must be equal to the combined fleets
of any two powers. But, in consequence
Of the action of Russia, on the same
system, the Government was compelled
TO present supplementary program, parei
ling the Russian increase of six battle
ships which Russia proposed to begin II
1898. Only two battleships were taken
into account in the original British
program and the First Lord of the Adj
mralty announced that. he now asked
the House to grant four more battle
ships. tCheers).
Continuing, Mr.. Goschen said:
."The Russian program provides foi
four cruisers. We propose OF build -four
(cheersl and also twelve destroyers.
Mr.. Gaschen pointed out that Her Ma
iesty's government desired Europe Il
note that the proposals was not aggres
sive. but essential to maintaining prln
ciple laid down. Nor was Russians ac
ton Il menace to Great Britain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-23

cause 1t abrogates freedom and prevents
the publication of news which costs
much. But, at this moment, what can
the government do but check the hos
tile campaign waged against it? | was
the first to beg the cabinet to treat
the question as urgent. and | do not re-
greet my action. | will say from my
seat in parliament that | am convinced
| did real service to my country.
eat the same time. | can give you
news which will please the press. The
suspension of the constitution will not
last long, for several reasons. One OF
them il the calmness displayed by the
people and the army. 1t is not Tor
me to conceal the intentions of the
Governments which are to conclude an
honorable peace which will, in the first
plnec. satisfy the aspirations of the
army. After that. if Senior Sagasta
should think fit, he will ask the Queen
lteeent If she still has confidence in her
present advisers"
Thc directors of the leading newspa
pprs waited upon Senior SagaSta late
This afternoon and urged him to abolish
The existing state Of siege and censor
ship.
According to dispatch from Hong
Kong the insurgents attacked Manila
but were rcpuscd with loss of 800
The SpnniarIs having fifty killed ano
wounded. 4 second attack was equally
unsuccessful
4 dispatch from San Juan de Porto
Rico. says u new insular cablnet mas
been formed under the presidency OF
SENIOR %ulcZ RIVERA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-23
DISCOVERED BY 4 WOMAN.

Another great discovery has peer
made. and that too. by lady IN ms
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she WIN
stood its sevcrcst tests, but her vltal OF
gans were undermined and death seem
ed imminent. For three months sh'
coughcd necessarily. and could moi
sleep. She finally discovered way Il
recovery. by purchasing of us bottle OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump
ton. and was 50 much relieved on tar
ing the first dose, that she slept all night
and with two bottles, has been absolutely
cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz
Thus writes w. &. Hamnick d Co. OF
Shelby. y. G. Trial bottles free at any
Drug Store Regular size soc. and 81
every bottle guaranteed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-23
THE VETERANS PARADE.
General Gordon Bareheaded in the Rain
Pageant Spoiled.

Atlanta, Ga, July 22.-The reunion
of ext onfederates came to an end to-
day, but the big feature of the closing
hours-the parade of the Veterans was
seriously intcrferred with by heavy
rain which broke over the city just as
the procession moved. Needing not the
downpour. the old soldiers moved on and
led by their gallant commander General
Gordon. passed over the original line Of
march to the music of many bands and
the cheers Of fully 100000 people who
lined the streets.
Before half the line of march had been
traversed every Veteran was wet to the
skin. General Gordon at the head of
the column, hat in hand. never inched
and although wet through. insisted upon
remaining in the saddle. When the re-
viewing stand was reached and Gen
eral Gordon dismounted, he was i'm
portuned by every member Of his staff
and many friends to omit this part of
the ceremony fears being expressed for
his health. The gallant Georgian, how
ever. took his place and barring his head
stood in the pouring rain until the last
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-23
GRANVILLE GRAYS.
An Unusually Exciting Contest For the
Election of Officers.

Oxford, n. c., July 22.-(Special.)--
On account of Capt. Hugh l.. SINNERS
locating in Smithtield, \. c., he recently
resigned his position in the Granville
Grays, so last night there was an i'm
portant election of officers. After an I'M
usually exciting contest the following
were elected: Captain, Wade ii. Britt
first lieutenant. O. G. Blackley; second
lieutenant II. T.. Elliott; president, .. e.
Blackley: vice-prcsident, Il. Brown.
Mr. w. Il. Ballon, n leading tobacco
mist of this place, accompanied by his
wife and son, are visiting relatives neal
Danville. Va.
Mrs. Ed. II. Osborn is visiting in Dur
ham.
Mss Roberta Harris. of Raleigh. is Wis
ting Mrs. Sol Cooper. She will make
her future home in Greensboro.
Mrs. ]. Il. Young, of Henderson. is
spending n short time in Oxford on hel
way to Buffalo Springs at which she
will remain several weeks.
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man in the parade had passed and the
shouts of the thousands had died away
The beauty and picturesquelless OF the
pageant was destroyed by the inclement
weather. The carriages in which tn,
sponsors rode. had to be closed and the
effect of the decorations on each vehi-
Gle was spoiled and the beauty of the
occupants obscured. The rain poured in
through the sides of the conveyancee.
and the sponsors, as well as the Neter
ans suffered much Inconvenience. Sew
eral States dropped out of the parade
when the rain was ut its heaviest but for
the most part the veterans plodded along
until the end was reached
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-23
THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN
GENERAL GREEN IN COMMAND
OF AMERICAN AnNNCE.
kGU,NALDO DECLARES MARTIAL LAW
Peace Talk In Madrid Again Becomes the Or.
der OF the Day--lhe Government De-
,ermined on Concluding
Honorahln ppare

New York. July 30. \ special TO the
Journal. dated Cavite. July ~. via Hong
Kong, July -. says:
The entire regiment Of the Firat Cali
fornia volunteers advanced to-day ii
Janho. only two miles from the Spanish
lines surrounding Manila.
THE California troops have been
thrown out by General Anderson to
form the advance of the attack in force
: South Manila is TO be captured first
''Thc Colorado and Utah batteries are
being landed ut Paranquc directly from
the ships.
'sThe Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers.
with the rest of the artillery will land
at Malabon, just north of Manila.
"Brgadier General Francis Y. Green,
formerly colonel of the Seventy first
regiment of New York, is in command
of the advance. General Anderson re-
naming in Cavite."