Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-29
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Mr.. Lee Vaughn, while descending an
electric light pole Thursday afternoon
got his hand caught on a. nail and tore
the flesh quite badly.
The Sewerage Committee will recon-
mend to the Council the appointment
of Il chief engineer for the pumping
house.
There was no docket in the Mayors
Court yesterday, not an arrest being
made.
Mr.. Samuel Wasserman has gone out
OF the show business and has opened
liquor store.
MIR. Charles Stock. who for some
southern road at Primers Point, re-
signed to accept IL similar position with
the road in Washington, D. c., and
left for that city Thursday night.
MI. John Waitemyer. n carpenter in
the U. S. navy, was in the city yester-
day en- route TO Port Royal, where he
has been ordered to take charge of the
carpenters at work there
There was IL regular free fight yes
terday morning between white and col
ored boys. The difficulty originated in
dispute about what-time the soldiers
would arrive. For awhile things were
lively. No one was badly hurt
MISS Hattie Johnson. of Eastern
Shore. Md, is in the city. the guest of
Mrs. Williams, in Park View.
The meetings at the South Street
Baptist Church, which have been in
progress for two weeks, closed last
night.
Overcoats were plentiful on the street
yesterday morning. the weather being
cool enough to make their use comfort
able.
The oyster season closes tonight. SO
far as longing is concerned, but the res
taurants will serve them for awhile
longer.
Some of the navy yard men were
made happy yesterday by receiving the
back pay, due them. The remainder
VIII get their money to-day
The Board of Police Commissioners
Will meet Monday night and elect an Of
iicer to fill vacancy. and try another
,er alleged violation of the police regu-
lations.
Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Stubbenncld
of Gloucester County. are visiting Mir
/ Clyde Il. Smiths family on Washington
street.
The revival meeting at Central
church has closed. Rev. r. F. Beadles,
the pastor, accomplished a wonderful
work there.
The only business transacted in the
Hustings Court yesterday was the
granting of liquor licenses.
Attention is called to an ad. OF a lost
colarette. See it and return as di-
rected.
The delegates to the reunion of Con-
federate Veterans in Charleston will
leave here on Monday. May S.
quantity of glass fell from the win
dows at Mahoncy's store yesterday dur
ing the firing of the salute in honor of
the returning soldiers.
Attention. is called to the advertise
ment Of house for rent in Park View.
Miss Manic Gillespie. of Richmond,
VINO came here 10 meet an acquaintance
in the Old Dominion Guard, left with
him last night for the Capitol CITY,
where they Will be married at once.
Instead of there being "A Hot Time
in the Old Town Tonight" The county
now deserves that honor. for politics are
warm. The biggest tight known in
years Is being made for the position of
magistrate by several candidates.
Alex. Davis. a colorcd youth, while
trying to light roman candle, had his
hand badly burned
y horse stepped upon the foot of Mr..
Daniel Riley on High street last night
during the excitement of receiving the
Guards. and mashed it severely.
Rev. i. Il. Betty. pastor of Monumen-
at IL a. m. and p. m. Members will
be received into the church at the
morning service.
Attention is called to the ADVERTISE
ment OF II. +. Howell. in which he
offers barber shop and two stores for
rent.
Mr.. John Lash, of South Portsmouth.
employed in the yard as n sailmaker
Wal leave for the City of New York to-
night.
The Little Virginias and the Little
Iales played game of ball, with a tic
Ia 10 10. Called on account of dark
ness. Batteries: For Virginas, Brown
icy ana iiutchins; for Wales, Hume and
Marshall.
y white man who claims North Caro-
lima as his home was arrested last
night for attempting TO pick the pockets
OF several people at the depot while
they were waiting for the soldiers to
come lie Will have n hearing this
morning.