Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-03

Dear Sir-Your letter of February 49,
with reference TO the capture of six
pound roe shad in the Nansemond river
on January 2S, has been received. Ar
engagements will be made, of course, H.
plant shad fry in this stream, as usual
| enclose herewith an application for
black bass. which you can fill out and
return for supply. If any one else in
the neiGhborhood desires blanks he
should apply directly to the commits
sioner.
Yours respectfully.
GEORGE l.. BOWERS,
Commissioner.
DON'T WANT EXTRA TIME.
The court of election inquiry, which
has been engaged over five weeks TAX
ing dispositions in behalf of Congress-
man X. y. WISE in his contest against
Congressman-elect VIM. a. Young is
now through with Nansemond county
save one precinct. That is Junction.
Judge II. II. Rawles, counsel for Dr.
Wise. said tonight they would not need
any extra time in Nansemond. They
will have finished before the forty days
time limit is out
POTATO THIEF CAUGHT.
Somebody went into ono of Hurricane
Branch's potato hills last night
and robbed It, a man living near by
was SUSPECTED and u warrant was is
sued. Hurricane went out tonight and
arrested him. and he was bound In
chains prior TO being Jailed Tomorrow
He is Jordan Panton. The hearing viii
take place before Justice A. S. Eley.
YOUNG PEOPLES RECEPTION.
The Junior Society of Christian En-
deavor will have 4 social reception to-
morrow evening, with Miss Georgia
Borum, No. Grace street. The hours
are from TO 1890 Each member is
allowed to invite q friend.
SHOT IN THE SHOULDER.
John Pierce and William Brady had
row this week in Franklin. Pierce
was shot through the shoulder. Brady
escaped. The Injured mans wound Is
not serious.
GONE TO ROANOKE.
Mr. Paul Miller Taylor who had
been Suffolk manager OF J. H. Faber's
Photographic studio for a year or more,
left tonight for Roanoke. where he
Will look around prior to going In bust
ness for himself. Mr.. Taylor will be
succeeded here by Mr.. o. V. Faust, who
has already arrived with Mrs. Faust
REALTY SALES.
These deeds OF bargain and sale were
to-day filed for record In the County
Clerks office:
T. Ct. Jones ct ux and u. r. Holland.
ten acres of land in Holy Neck district;
S1O3.
Sarah Z. Byrd and husband to Jesse
Eason. one lot in Cypress district S35.
OLD-TIME AUTHOR HURT.
Captain Bob Arnold had n painful
fall to-day. His sight is not so strong
as 1T was GO years ago. and when walk
ing by some lumber on Main street he
stumbled. His face and one knee were
trt hn 70 H. ri
ter Jordan, who was passing, rushed
to Captain Arnod's aid.
BEAT LAST YEAR.
In February, 1899, there were fifteen
marriages in Nansemond county-seven
white and eight coloreed. In the same
month of last year there were four
white and seven colored unions.
ROAD MEETING.
The County Board OF Supervisors had
their regular monthly road meeting to-.
day. Present: Walter Jordan CHAIR
mani. DR.. G.. w. Butts. Il. D. Brinlslev
and Abram. T. Holland. Only routine
work was done
ASSORTED PARAGRAPHS.
Withers Company, No. 7, u. r. X. Of
f., went to Portsmouth to-day to take
part in the Pythian parade.
Miss Iadie Crump. who was burned
at Windsor. Is still in critical condl-
ton. Doctors cannot tell the outcome
OF the injuries yet.
FOR the first time within three weeks
Dr. Thomas III. Barnes, of Elwood. wa
well enough TO leave home to-day. He
visited Norfolk and made his SuffolI,
friends glad by stopping over on his
way home.
MIR. +. II. Dumville is improving his
residence and store property, on North
Main street, by fresh coats of paint =
There are still lots OF peanuts in
southampton county. One buyer at
Boykins has lately bought 5000 bags.
Town Treasurer John l.. Lolita ba G
recovered from few days illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Bartons Younger
son, was badly bitten to-day by a
| dog.
Messrs William T. Cohoon ana John
W. EAey commercial mon, whose homes
tmore. -'' '"'
Mrs. f. A. Bennett. of Norfolk. came
tonight to visit her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. j. =, Booker is Saratoga street.
General w. p. Roberts. of Gates coun-
~. n. c.. arrived this afternoon in SUI
1olk, where he will be n guest of Cen