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N, A. AND w.
Definite Proposition Made to the
Waco Commercial Club.

WHEU CIUUs
Waco, Texas. April Sat meeting OF
the commercial club last night a PROPOSE
ton was made by F. NJ. welch, president
OF the Natchez, Alexandria and Waco rail-
way. TO build the road to Waco. Mr. welch
agrees to build the road to Waco. establish
Headquarters and machine shops here and
make this the base of supplies, for right OF
way into the city. terminal facilities and
5000 goo cash bonus AS soon as the club
reconyened a committee was appointed TO
take the matter up with the company and
see what could be done. The amount asked
for is considered out of all reason and the
committee will first satisfy itself as to
Mr.. WEIGHS ability to carry out his part
of the contract and then try TO satisfy the
company with reasonable sum.
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ro srcunr a srnAMnn LINE.
Corpus christi Has Not Yet Given Up
Hope.


Corpus Christi. Texas, April Sat the
regular monthly meeting OF the Corpus
Christi board of trade held Thursday even
ing the only business OF any Importance
coming up was that pertaining to the pro-
posed steamer line between Corpus Christi
and Galveston After discussing the ques-
ton al some length and It appearing mat
the efforts Of the committee whlca has for
several months been endeayorlng 20 ralse
the necessary .nccnt TO purchase sven q
vessel have proven futile, the forming o.
the stock company was abandoned inusn-
nite;y. a committee OF three was there
upon appointed to endeavor TO secure me
service OF a steamer to ply In the treisnt
trade between Galveston and CeFpu,
Chrlsti. II such a llne can be sesJie' tnp
merchants Of Corpus Caristi VIII ear ~ !.
an agreenneue With the owners OF siien a
vessel and obligate themselves 70 Anoru
the enterprise all patronage IN their po"ei'
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Cards have been issued for the approach
ing nuptials Of Mr.. ], Edward Walton and
Miss Birdie Archer. to take place at the
home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs.
r. l.. Archer In Drummer. on Wednesday
evening, April 10.
Mrs. C. A. sahath. after enjoying de-
lishiful visit OF several weeks 10 friends
ard relatives Ia the interior returned TO
her home in Brunner last week only 10
be strteken BY sickness. which Is. how
ever, OF a mild character. and she VIII
soon be able to receive the glad greetings
OF friends at her recovery as wen as
homecoming
Several interesting books have recently
been added 10 the public school hbrary
by admitting friends. and the teachers and
public alike are thankful for the Interest
thus manifested In new feature OF me
school that they are mutually building up.
The Ladies' Church League VIII meet
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Today the Santa Fe VIII sell tickets 70
galveston at a rate OF 81 on irains leaving
Houston at q. m. s'la a. M ana i;ec p.
m. Arrangements have been made with
he street car company a; Galveston TO
hsyt sufficient number OF ca:s al the
depot II, arrival Of Santa Fe trains to take
tie crowd out 10 the quarters Of the En-
n ct Rifles and the Houston Light Guaros'
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few days ago 10 stand the civil service
examination for the railway mail service
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell Of Tenn
pie are here visiting relatives.
Rev. John Barcus OF Temple VIII ad-
dress the Aiethean society at the uni
yersity chapel on their anniversary Satur-
day night.
The merchants OF this place have signed
40 agreement TO close their stores at
1880 p. ID. except on Saturdays.
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JTELS.
The Hutchins
House.
AMERICAN PLAN.
c. ". dueringer.
Manager.
Rates Sa. S1. 80 and
Xa per Dav

nS. Barry. city. W. D. Cook. Kosse:
4 Aoutigue. city;Iohn X. Breast. Nash
BY. ]. Dobbs, Tgle': u. Nj. Stanley.
PEE. Q. Ray. Galveston; G. A. Epping.
! Charles; G. l.. Russ. Palestine: Cnas.
~ Cincinnati; Charles il ANGEL. Hamp-
IAis. r L. Wilder, San Anconio; c. II.
|rr Cincinnati; Phi. 5. slIttery. city,:
n Alexander city. Robert Thompson.
sn. Register. Austin; George Gudgeon.
lNls. W. II. Mangsreu. Hearne; L,
~ hsaue: D. R. Fog, Baltimore. Nd:
pcFarlin. Holdenvllle, /. t.; j. II.
M Chandler, 0. T.; u. D. Aller. Fort
~ A. Il. RAY. Galyss'on. C.. II. More
4 Cincinnati; 7. Jaw Dixon, st. Louis:
srls susden, /. T.: VIM. Platte. Chi
saoert Gibson. Paris. Texas: simon
rasyille. Ky. VIM. A. simpson. Con-
l1as. VIM. Ogden, Gain sVille: wiz
lszas; John T. Rowe. Houston
". ], 9. Fitzhugh, Austin; C. r. Linn.
Eata; W w. Edwards. Missouri. Kan
y: Teas railroad Charles Alexander
EW 2, Milligan. Dallas; i N. Waddey.
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The last train leaves Galveston on the
Santa Fe at 1880 p. m. and all trains Will
be provided with sufficient number OF
extra coaches to accommodate the Houston
passengers.
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THE
LAWLOR.
Rates $3.50
and 5 800
rer day.",.'.
J a s. Lawlor,
Proprietor.


Benton. St. Louis; John X. Breast,
|nlsi !, i. Lamb, Chicago; J.W. Evans,
Es,pl; l p Levy, Corsicana; ]. r. Ell
|; Y Louis; John Taylor, New iberia, La. |;
n n sonss, New Orleans; II. L. Yamell,
n .AsAl,ster; II. b. English, Sealy; John
~, sseetwater; Ike Argunto, New
N !; ., saunders, city; j. C. Marshall.
IN IA I. weiss. I. n. Jones. Chas. VOL
~ yMveston; J. D. Reed, San Antonio
=; AIen, Oakland: b. Ii. Berber, ST.
E1 ,.,.t Mercy. ST. Louis: Ernest stevens.
A1nllo; ]. Q. BAN. Chicago; u. Il. Car
n. 1Sgslsport. La: o. w. Case, Fort
En- Nj, =, 4; Greer, Beaumont; E. r.. Lane,
Y \ STU ra Y. Q. Solomon. Galveston: c. II.
X X eISsaso; J. b. u. Hebart, Beaumont;
1, ~ !, +nrnls Montgomery; T. NJ. Coleman,
In rs, y Hsskins, 81. Louis; f. l.. Chap
4 'y W.. ED. Aplha, e. Mills, Chicago
I I',,,, sacsnson, Beaumont: Dan NJ. Lasker,
s,~s WI. lngsrsou. Shreveport; X. NJ.
f-sql; victoria; W. Hugh Hunter, Dali
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IN 's n austin; A. Drey, San Antonio;
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y AGAIN. AFRI[ s3lh.

nr.' y IeIi REPRESENTATIVES..
1 psmlpt mAealnery, operI ors. work
''l,'h IA ssryi. :. Collars isnel with
fs.z4rd's INN edges TOR bmfort. Nv
'''s Laundry. r Prairls;
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B, ssp asse facilities are Il b best In the
n I'D ~. apartments u9er lock and
>&ssl vera advances .hde without
kisi ;npssIeeniile siorad Company.
rn0ne d2s.
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FRANZ lin.
RESIDENCE SOLD = PERSONAL
AND GENERAL MENTION.

RESIDENCE SOLD = Personal
AND GENERAL MENTION.
Especial to Virginian-Pilot)
Franklin. Va. July 5.-Mr. w. F..
Beale, of Beale Bros. merchants of this
place, has bought the residence on East
Main street, recently owned by Mrs.
Addington, of Norfolk.
Camp Manufacturing Company's tug
Ida is being repaired at Camps ma
rinc railway.
We are pleased to hear that DR.. r. c..
Norlieet, of this place. more recently of
Princess Anne. Md. had passed his ex-
animation before the State Board of
Dentistry.
Mrs. DIR. r. IL. Stephenson and child,
of Emporia, Va, arrived here yester-
day on II visit to Miss Curry, Mrs.
Stephenson's sister.
Miss Maud Trot,er. of Mississippi,
who has been the guest of Miss Otetia
Gay, Will return to her home to-mor-
row.
Mir William n. Camp and family.
who have been visiting relatives at this
place. will leave to-day for Blue Ridge
Springs Va, to spend the summer
Mr.. Ryland Camp and brother leave
to-day for Blue Ridge Springs to spend
some time.
Miss Lucy Camp by her relatives last
night. 1t was n pleasant event
The Franklin Steam Laundry is an
assured fact Thirty days will see it in
shape 10 receive business.
Mr.. Sam Pretlow. OF the county and
prominent farmer, who has been quite
sick. is improving.
Work on the new building of the
Franklin Female Seminary has been
commenced.
Professor John Miller. principal of
Franklin Male Academy is in Chowan
county, n. c.. this week working in the
interest Of his school.
The contest for the honor of delegate
from this county is waxing warm.
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CAPE \ New York.
cuAplrcl Philadelphia
0 nn.,r and Norfolk
hUUIE Railroad.

QUICK TIME-LOw RATES.
TWO TRAINS EACH WAY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MONDAY.
APRIL Is 1925.
LEAVE NORFOLK
7:<5 n. m daily, except Sunday-(P3rts.
mouth, High street, 7:3o a. nj
Arrive at Philadelphia 5i2 D.
m; New York OF S:3s p. IN.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
600 p. m. daily; Portsmouth. High street
b:3o. Arrive at Philadelphia.
$40 a: m; New York. 7;43 a. m.
ARRIVE At NORFOLK
900 g. m. daily: Portsmouth. High street
$40. leaving New York ar S Ot
D. m: Philadelphia ll:lO u. m
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
7:5o p. IN. daily. except Sunday tPorts-
leaving New York at 500 a IN
Philadelphia 1920 n M.
Close connection made with all rail- and
sound lines to and from Boston
Pullman Sleeping Cars on night trains
between Jersey City. Philadelphia and
Cape Charles
Pullman BUFFET Parlcr Cars on daytrain
between Philadelphia ard Cape Charles.
Through tickets sold and baggage
checked at Wakes Agency, under Al.
.antic Hotel. and OF steamers
H. B. COOKIE
General Passenger and Freight Agent
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
A TLANTIC & DANVILLE IA
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE T. 1899.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE II. 1899
TRAIN No. 1-Daily-Lcaves Norfolk
from wharf foot OF Mathews street al
$50 A. m. West Norfolk at 1890 q m, for
Danville and intermediate points. arriving
at Danville 1T b:35 p.
TRAIN No. 3-Daily--Leaves, Norfolk
7:iO p. IN: West Norfolk $40 b. M ar,
rive at Lawrenccville 1882 D. M. arrivint.
at Danville at $3.50 O'Clock a. NJ, excont
Monday. To Lawrenceville only on sun
TRAIN No 4 arrives at Norfolk at $50
TRAIN No, arrives at Norfolk at $50
TRAM 10. 3 connects at Denniston
Junction with Norfolk and Western rail
road for Durham and intermediate points
TRAINS Nos. /. and connects at JET
fress JunL ION and Danville for all points
on the Southern Railway system.
PULLMAN SLEEPERS between Dam
vile and Ashev.llc, Atlanta, Jacksonyille
Memphis and New Orleans.
Tickets on sale and baggage checked n :
Wakes agency and ccmDany's wharf.
Norfolk. and at Emmerson & Watson's
agency Portsmouth. Steamer City OF
Chester touches at y. Y, L. and y. r. II
wharf on outgoing trips for through pas
WM II. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
CHAS. o. HAINES
General MANAGER
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ROA NOIS T..
SCHOOL OF METHODS-NEW BANK
-PROMOTION--RES

SCHOOL OF METHODS-NEW BANK
-PROMOTION-RES
Roanoke. Va. July 5.-Mr. Glass. the
Superintendent OF the School of Methods.
said yesterday that everything was pro-
crossing smoothly. There are now five
hundred and thirty five teachers on the
register, AID Mr.. Glass said that more
were to come. The program for the
present week has been printed and dis
tributed. but 1t was little different from
the one followed out last week. Those
interested in them can obtain them at
the building on Commerce street. MIR
Glass stated that classes in algebra
Latin and botany and in the model
schools were being formed. The lee
lures so far have proved to be Il pleas
ant feature Of the school. and as
rule, they are we'll attended For this
week are booked DR. Kent for this
evening and Mrs. Southwicll, who will
be given Friday evening.
A NEW ENTERPRISE.
1t is understood that Roanoke is to
have new banking institution. 1t is
to be a loan and trust company, or d
discount bank, and will not receive de-
posts. Those who are at the head Of
the institution are j. i. Fishburne, r.
J. Phelps. w. c. Stephenson and others
The capital stock will be 100000, Of
Wnlcn SiO,OOO mas already been sub
scribed. The bank will have its office
in the room now occuDied by the Ma
tional Exchange Bank. 1t is under
stood that the institution will be OPEN
ed as soon as the stock is taken up,
which is thought to be a matter of
very little time.
PROMOTION.
T.. T.. Anderson. who for some time
past has had charge OF the baggage
branch of the passenger department of
the Norfolk and Western, has taken
the position occupied by the late Sam
uel M. Woodward, Jr. George Pitzer
has been advanced to the baggage de-
partment.
PASTOR RESIGNS.
Rev. It. NJ March, pastor OF Lee
Street Methodist Episcopal Church, has
resigned his charge. much to the sur.
prise of his congregation. An effort
will be made to have him remain in
Roanoke.
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For Petersburg, Newport News and
James River Landings.

STEAMER S. A. MCCALL. FROM
y. Y. p. X " WHARF MONDAYS,
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, 500 a. m.
with passengers and freight. LOWEST
Ferry ~ between NORFOLK. WEST
NORFOLK. plNNERs POINT and
& n. dock, Norfolk, cas- 500. SEQ, 1880.
il;oo a. M: 1880. eco. $500, 80, $3.50 p. m. !:
returning leave WEST NORFOLK 6i5.
$50 $50, 1880, II: 80 a. m: lea 3:3o, $40
500, 900 p. M, stopping at Primers Point
and Port Norfolk going and coming Lows
est rates and best service, Freight car.
ried SEQ n. M. 1880 and $3.50 p. m. trips.
r: 3. COOKE. General Agent: J.W.PHiL.
LIPS owner.
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RIG POTATO CROPS.
MANY HUNDRED BARRELS BEING
SHIPPED FROM TOANO.

Toano, Va. July 5.-For the last two
weeks Toano has been alive with COM
best year for Irish potato growers
have ever had. hundreds of barrels are
being shipped from here every day.
Mr.. G. G. Branch has shipped over
5000 barrels of potatoes and is not half
through shipping. They have been SELL
ing well and the prospects are that they
Will continue to do so.
The watermelon crop is much better
IMAM the farmers anticipated. The bugs
seem to play havoc with some of their
patches.
The Hotel Felix has reopened with q
large number of boarders.
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TRAVELLERS GUIOE.
Old Dominion SIell}hI] Co.'s Lines
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION
UNSURPASSED.
Fare. includIne meals ana stateroom

Fare; including meals and s,ateroom . ~,
Round trip dimtcd to 20 days. .;lsSS
For tickets and reservation OF state
rooms apply at ticket office. 1873 Main
street. or at general office. a. wharf
TIME sSHEDULE OF STEAMERS
Aceomaek and Virginia Vi, Dare. sailing
daily, except Sunday. from Company's
FOR OLD 0Po1Nr-At Sis and n:I5 a.
M. .4S ard $40 p. M; Portsmouth. $50 and
iu:oo a. IN. and 3:o5 p m: Bay Line wharf;
Norfolk at Gas and 1880 a. III. and 400
FOR HAMPToN-At nl5 a. m. and
Sa3 and 10 p. m: Portsmouth 1905 a. M
anu $40 n. m: Bay Line wharf at ll:So
FOR NEWPORT NEWS AND SMITH:
nlEi-DIAt $50 p: M; Portsmouth. 2aS
FOR WAR s"e iS SiS' E :. ST RIvERs-A,
S fla a, m: Portsmouth. ESQ a. M; Bay
ron WORTH RlvER-nn MONDAY.
Wednesday and Friday at 6:i5 a. IN. ::
Portsmouth. go a. m: Bay Line. eAs 4.
FOR SEVERN R1vER-on Tuesday.
n,nursday and Saturday Mt sl5 a m i:
Portsmouth. ESQ a. m; Bay Line SA5
FOR BACK. PoouosIN AND YoRK
H n0cNEK LANDINGS AND CRAB NECK
liz io a, m: Portsmouth. ESQ a. M: Bay
,,EEpiS NANSEMOND RIVER AND SUE
roI.h[At 500 p M: Portsmouth. 10
y: IN; connecting ut Suffolk with SUFFOLK
and Carolina railroad
freight for Ware. East. North. Severn.
I,ack' Poquosin York and Nansemond
river landings must be prepaid.
notice.
Freight for Washington and New Bern.
y. c., received at and delivered from
Nortolk and Southern railroad depot.
r.reiEht received daily, except Sunday.
until 6:o0 p. M.
n. D. CRowDLL. Agent.
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fINCASEIE.
THE POSTOFFICE ROBBERY OF
1896 RECALLED.

TIE POSTOFFICE ROBBERY OF
1896 RECALLED.
Fncastle, Va, July 5.-Two weeks
ago on officer of the United States gov
eminent unexpectedly appeared in Fin
castle looking UP evidence in connec-
ton with robbing the postoflice in this
place, which occurred in August, 1896,
when DR.. ]. X. Goodwin was in charge,
with S. B. Smith as his deputy. The
inspector. or detective, had with him
ono OF the gang who was released from
prison in consideration of becoming a
witness for the government. There
were four in the party, three or whom
had been caught up with in another
affair and sent to prison, while the
fourth escaped and is still free. The
one with the officer was acting as guide
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Commodious and comfortable steamer.
Superior accommodations to meet the new
demand. Steamer CITY OF CHESTER.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE srd. 1893
Touching at Southern Railway wharf.
Primers Point. each way.
LEAVE NORFOLK. Southern Railway
wharf, foot OF Jackson street. $50 a. m
7:i5 a. m. Ito Primers Point only.
(DS:So a. m. $3.50 a. m. Connect
ing with a. & D. passenger train at West
Norfolk-no stop at Primers ponO. 1886
an. Dl2 60 M, also p. M. 2:S0 I'm. (O4: 700
u. m. $50 p. M, 1886 p. IN. Connecting
with Southern Railway passenger train al
Primers Polnt-does not so TO West Nor
folO.
Railways wharf. 700 a; m, tDe:0o a. M.
m. 800 p m, 100 p. m. (bringing passen-
gers from y. IL d. passenger train from
the WesO. 6:i5 p. IN.
sDaily. All other trips daily. except
Sunday.
% Freight carried on these trips only.
The round trip 10 West Norfolk on this
comfortable steamer affords y MOST DE
L1GIITFUL BREATH OFF SALT AIR
FOR THE HOT WEATHER.
G. NJ. SERPELL, President.
Il. 3. DANCY, Vice President.
]. a. c. GRONER. Sec. and Treas.
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TIE NEWS FROM VIRGINIA CONTINUED FROM PAGE EIGHT

and was recognized as one cf the rob-
bers by several persons at whose houses
the gang stopped before reaching town;
also by the blacksmith whose shop was
broken open.
Notices were officially served yester-
day on S. 3. Smith, j. w. Douglas. ia
COP Cronice and l.. Barnet to appear as
witnesses in the United States Court
at Harrisonburg, and they left for that
place this morning
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CHEAP AFTERNOON
EXCURSIONS.
GOTTEN UP ESPECIALLY FOR
LADIES, CHILDREN AND NURSES


Commencing TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
June 10Th, the comfortable and safe
steamer CITY OF CHESTER COM
manded by Captain w. T. Williams, will
leave Southern Railway wharf. foot OF
at 6:45 p. m. touching at Atlantic City.
Merritt Wrecking Company's wharf at I
y m for n sail down the river making
no stops; returning TO Norfolk by $40 D.
IN.
delightful breath OF salt air for the hot
weather, and is especially recommended
for sick children.
Those living in Client or the West End
by taking the Atlantic CITY cars Will be
put out at the Merritt Wrecking Co.'s
wharf
NOTE.-West Norfolk people can take
tho boat for this excursion at the "a & ID.
wharf. West Norfolk, at 6:l5 p m, and
Pinners Point and Port Norfolk people
a. Southern Railway pier No. l at $50 D.
IN. No additional fare. je2-tf
FARE ........ ........ ...... .... -. .20c.
NURSES AND CHILDREN ............ loo.
ELIZAETH RIVER AND HAMPTON
ROADS FERRY COMPANY.
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PETERSBURG. !
The Assessment of Personal Pro-
perty in the City.
Memorial Pulpit for st. Paurs II. e.
Church Death OF MT. w. II. JOS
cph Carrier Pigeon birthday OBJ
scrvnncc-pcrsonaI Notes,

Petcrsburg.Va., July st was learn
ed yesterday from Commissioner of
Revenue Eanes that the assessment OF
personal property in Petersburg for
1899 was s3,426,975 and on real estate
s6.342, $50. Total, 9.769.435 This does not
include the report of Examiner of Rec
ords. who has not handed his report
in. Mr.. George Mason is the examiner
of the court records as to iiduciary ac-
counts. The head tax for 1899 was
$4,000, which is an Increase from 1894 to
1899 inclusive of two thousand dollars.
The assessment of personal property in
1898 was s3.225,i75 and real estate So
292. 3O5. Total, $9,517,7So. The head tax
for 1898 was $1,000.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
Rev. o. S. Bunting, rector of st.
Paul's Episcopal Church. in this city,
left Norfolk tonight on the Old Do
minion steamer for New York, where
he will place the order for Il handsome
memorial pulpit of brass and walnut
for ST. Pauls Church. This will not
be ready until the early Fall. From
New York Mr.. Bunting will go to Bos-
ton. where he will spend most of his
vacatio The church will be open ev-
cry Sunday during Mr.. Buntings abb
sence, and next Sunday Rev. j. Armi-
stead Melbourne, of Baltimore. will
preach.
All OF the iron furnishings for the
new fire-proof clerks office now in
course OF erection on Courthouse
Square. have arrived here. 1t came
from st. Louis, Mo.
DEATH OF w. b. JOSEPH.
Mr.. William b. Joseph died at his res
idence. on Halifax street. this after
noon about 2:I5 O'clock He had been
kidneys for several years. but only
took to his bed two weeks ago.
The deceased, who was forty eight
years of age, came to Petersburg from
Richmond fifteen years aGo,since which
time he had held positions as manager
Mt the Cameron, Himmers and the
Venable tobacco factories, he being
with the latter company at the time
of his death
He was a member of Southside Coun-
Gil. Royal Arcanum. A wife and lit
tie daughter. Il brother. Mr.. Thomas
Joseph. of Richmond and several Sis
terS, survive him.
y CARRIER PIGEON.
A carrier pigeon, with silver band
on each leg, one of which bears the
Inscription Bill. walked into IL gentle.
mans kitchen on Union street yestcr-
day and surrendered Internationally.
IT was fed and watered and put in
secure quarters. ana will be turned
loose In n few days If not called for by
the owner.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph =. Brady, OF
Richmond are visiting friends in the
city.
Mrs. Virginus Johnson. of Richmond.
is visiting the family of Mr. Alfred
Friend, OH Franklin street.
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Merchants Z Miner 5 TRANSPORTATION CO
DIRECT ROUTE,

FOR BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE.
For Boston-N oniays. Wednesdays and
Fridays at 600 - III.
FOR PROVIDENCE.
Every Tuesday. Thursday and Satur-
day at Goo +. m.
FARES TO BOSTON AND PRov1-
DENCE.
First. class including meals and
stateroom berth ........ 49,. ...... III %
Storage. including meals and bunk. $500
Perishable freight sent via Providence
forwarded by carly train TO Boston and
at the same rate as BY direct steamers 10
Boston.
For further information apply to
II. Fl. WRIGHT. Agent Norfolk. Va.
A. D. STEBBINS, Asst Traffic Mgr.
w. p. TURNER, Gen. Pass. Agent.
j. c. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager.
General Offices. Baltimore. Md.
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paiiy except Sunday. Other time daily
ax tnoS; 5-Da.ly Norfolk TO Richmond:
49, N.epe sunday west of Richmond ParIor
lar Gar, except sunday, from Old Point TO TO
Rinh,nonrdie' without change. Connects at
train tor LynchburE. Lexington ana Vi Gs,St
t C, fosse Connects at GordonsviIle for
Sa!Verion and Manassas. 'e Ao'
o'hSinnati; Louisville and St Louis.
Hinton EiadiLl. Puilmans. Old Point to
Meals served in Dining Cars on Nos
'"E ? west OF Gordonsvillc
foit ~ ~ SlE-\MER LOUISE leaves Nor
~ Nm LOT Newport News at a. M. OBS a
for w. $500 S,Sv p. IN. Leaves Newport News
N Vi =, .,oftoik $40 a. m. 11:l5 a. M and SOS
noon and i'77i S Norfolk s:lo m. 1915
uWtthsr in?o:ma,!on apply to
- " WILCOX. Ticket Agent or
= W SukD. Passenger Agent.
Sor anu y Ticket Office. Atlantic Hotel.
JOHN d. POTTS.
ASST General Passenger Axent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-06

Ocean View only
LIST Section Old Point Express. End Sec
ton Ocean View Local.
Leaves at 1915 on Sunday.
Local freight leaves Norfolk 700 a. M,
II 100 n. m. and ) p. m.
Freight received until fifteen minutes
before leaving time.
zoe.
Fare for the round trip to Old Point
from any part of Norfolk. soc. Old Point
tickets on sale by all street car conduc-
tors. d. A HEGARTY,
General Superintendent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-06

EVENING EXPRESS LEAVES NOR
FOLK at 4:l0 p. m. TUESDAY. THURS
DAY and SATURDAY for Elizabeth City,
Edenton and way stations. Connect at
Ellzabcth City with the steamer Neuse for
Roanoke Island. Ocracoke Oriental. New
berne, Morehead city; kinston and Colds
Vile Wilmington, n. c., and for stations
on the WAN. r. Il.