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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02
Tl9uDTfolk County Ferries
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thy wh snSa by virtue of ssstiSn 1871 Of
amended by an Act of the General As
sc, bly, Of Virginia, approved February
mouth and Board OF Supervisors OF Nor
folk County are authorized, If they deem
e eest yor the mIerest of SAD inn city and
thirty days previous to the day of lease,
TO lease out the Ferries which now ply.
Portsmouth and Norfolk and Wellington
Font or Hcrkiey. known as the Norfolk
highest bidder, for term of ten years,
upon ouch terms and conditions the
said COUNSEL and Board of Supervisors
bonds from the lessee or lessees IN such
sum as they may dcem best for tho
lease. and with surctics deemed by them
sufficient which bond or bonds shall DO
made payable to the City Of Portsmouth
and NorfoliS County. provided that said
Council and Board of Supervisors may
lease out the said Ferries as a whole. or
in such parts as they may deem best for
the interest of the sad city and county.
And. whereas the said Council of tho
city of Portsmouth and Board OF Super
deemed it to the best interest of said
city and county to lease out the said
terms and conditions upon VIII, ch the said
Ferries should be leased; and did appoint
structtons TO advertise and lease tho
same IN accordance with said-tefms and
conditions; now. therefore, we, the under
s'cned. in pursuance of said Instructions
at L. O'CLOCK NJ. en- the Is, DAY Or
MARCH. 1899. at public auction, to the
highest bidder. in front OF the Courthouse
door, in the city of Portsmouth. offer for
lease for terra of ten years the Ferries
which now ply. by authority OF law he
tween the Cities of Portsmouth and Nor
folk and Wellington Point, or Bcrkley
known as the Norfolk County Ferries to-
gcthcr with all the steamers. boats, Their
apparel and appurtcnances, and the
wh&:ves. docks. landings. buildings and
all ether property now owned by tho
said city and county and now used or
subject to he used in connection with and
for the uses and purposes Of said Ferries
subject to the terms. conditions and pro-
visions determined and approved by sad
Ceunc! OF the city OF Portsmouth and
Board of Supervisors of Norfolk County,
which said terms and conditions may DO
seen at the Office of T.. Thompson, Jr.,
Martin. Clerk Of the Board of Supervisors.
The committee reserves the right to
jcct any and all BIDS and no bid shall be
received until the person or persons maxi
ing the same shall have deposited a GER
tilted check for the sum of 81, 900. payable
to the Urea surer of Tho County Of Nor
folk and Treasurer OF the City of Port1-
| failure to comply with such bids the
terms ri the lease but to be returned to
such bidder upon his hid being rejected or
/ on his compliance with the terms OF said
| lease. JOHN y. CODD,
| Chairman Committee Board OF Supcrvi-
sors, Norfolk County, Va.
VT. BACKUS. Jr..
| Chairman Committee city Council, Ports
mouth. Va. ia25-20t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02
DEATH or \ LITTI.r CUILD

Mr.. and Mrs. James y. Peed lost
by death yesterday their little daugh-
ter Doris, aged two years. months
and q days. The little one was n
bright child and the pet of the family.
She was sick for but a short while
when the icy hand OF Death was laid
upon her. and her little soul wendell
its way TO Him who hath said. Let
the little ones come unto Me. The par
ents are almost heart broken over the
loss of their little one The funeral
will take place this afternoon at 8
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02
ONLY ONE FARE NOW.
The Portsmouth Street Railway Com
pany WIN Transfer Passengers
From All DOIpta

From All Points
for some time the Portsmouth Street
hallway Company has been recurring
passengers who go from Park View to
other portions of the city to pay two
Iares: also for those who desire 10 take
me county street car and transfer to
fark View car To pay two fares. unless
me party goes to Goodwin street and
waits until car comes to take them
where they want to go. and oftentimes
lhey had to wait for fifteen minutes.
ne charge caused so much dissatis,
faction that the company have decided
10 70 back to the old rule and trans
fer from all points. and yesterday mt
me Same into operation The old rule
VIII continue in force. The public will
appreciate tho change and the com
pahy VIII be benefited by the same.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02
DIED.

PEED-At the residence of her parents.
10 Washington street, Portsmouth. Va
infant daughter of James y. and Matte
c. Ped, aged years. mtg;hs and q
days.
Funeral services will take place from
the residence THIS CrhurSday) AFTER
NOON ut O'Clock. Friends of tho family
are respectfully invited to attend. Inter
ment in Cedar Grove cernoterY
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02
An ACCIDENT.

Yesterday morning gentleman
name Nathan Jones, who lives in
brighton. slipped on the sidewalk on
south street and dislocated his ankle.
lie was picked up by two colored men
ana through the kindness of gentle
man in 4 wagon. was carried to his
home, where medical aid was summon
ed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02
EVENTS TODAY

'. chambers, Steam Fire Engine Co
Volunteer Fromen.
tArragut Post. No. l. c. A. r.
Atlantic Lodge. No. q. *. of p.
John w. Daniel Club. political
Grirc Lodge No. So, |. o. O. f.
PORTSMOUTH Conclavc, No. IL. I. O. IT.
\. NJ
Wilson Lodge, No. 95. o. of G.. c.
JOSEPH H. Plunkctt Council. No 47S,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02
Special Offers /!

rmro Creamery Butter. Pie: T:gs H.
: H. can Armour Roast iieef ioc.: Eo..,
ton Baked Leans. , H. cans &C: Fresh
lot Imported Smoked l:lohtcrs. 30c. per
dozen. Select MiNcd Nuts. i0c per 10
D0n't forSct our i.rownir Brand Peaches
8h'. per .an. this ~ below the market
value of this peach. Just received n
fresh lot o, Inc Saur Krout. sun cured
Peaches. loc per H.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02
THE MoRTUARY REPORT.

Through the courtesy of the Health
Ofiicer we give below the mortuary re-
port for January. 1899. and n compar-
alive statement for 1898:
Total number of death in January,
1899. 3S: in January. 1898. 16
OF this number IL were white fe-
males. s colored females; IL white
males, and colored males.
More than two-thirds of those who
died were people who came to the city
recently. Three OF the number had
been here for only two or three days
Try our 15c boys black hose, two
pairs for 25c. Heavy ribbed. Charles
z. Wolton q Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02

o'clock from their residence. No. 12o
Washington street The remains will
be Inferred in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
OTHER PORTSMOUTH To-
CAL ON PAGE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02
SPECIAL MEETING.

seaboard and Roanoke r.. r. Co.
Office Portsmouth. Va. Feb. |. 1899
4 Il TIII1 REQUEST Or STOCK
IN holders holding more than ore-tenth
OF the capital stock OF this company, Il
special meeting of stockholders will he
he'd at the Office OF the company I'm
Portsmouth. Va. on TUESDAY. the eth
day OF March next. at ~ o. eek a. m
By order of tho President
WM. w. CHAAIBE,RLAINE
lc--tu Secretary.
IL OR SALE. = a GROCERY STORE
n doing gocd business: also Fixtures
and show Cases: will he sod cheap. An
ply on southwest corner OF Queen and
orJdw II streets. fc2-iw
IL OR RENT. - a NICELY LOCATED
front room, with privilege of bath.
Apply at III Court street. fe2-3;
~ OR SALE. = a MILK DAIRY DO
ing a prosperous business: VIII sell
cheap for cash. First-class opportunity
for. live man. Address l. y. L., Vir-
s.nian-Plot office, Portsmouth,
fei-iw
w ANTED.--A POSITION AS SALES
w man or clerk IN any kind of bust
ness. several years experience: good ref
tcronces. Address b.. Nirginian-Pilot Of
flee. fcl-3t
4 HOUSE AND LOTS FOR SALE
A or for rent, Mt north end of Cook
street Park View. Portsmouth, by T. j
AFFAIRS. Apply on premises. ja29-Iw
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-02

IL OR RENT. - a NICELY LOCATED
a front room, with privilege OF bath
Apply at IL Court street. fc2-3;
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
Citation BY Publication.

THE STATE OF TENAs, To the Sher.
III or any Constable Of Brazos County,
Erecting:
You are hereby commanded % sum.
mon Billey Foley by making publication
OF this Citation once In each week for
four consecutive weeks previous 10 the
return daY hereof, In some newspaper
published in your county, II there be q
newspaper published therein, but II not.
then In any newspaper published in the
10th Judicial District; but II there be-
no newspaper published in said Judicial
District, then in newspaper published
IN the nearest District to said Goth in.
dicial District, TO appear at the next
regular term Of the District Court Of
Brazos County, Texas, to be holden a.
the Court House thereof, in Bryan, on
the first Monday IN March A. y. 1899.
the same being the 9TH day OF March
A. ID, 1892 then and there To answer
a petition filed In said court on
the 3rd day Of February A. d. 1859, in
suit, numbered on the docket Of said
conrt No 1893, wherein Bedford Foley
j. plaintiff and BiIley Foley Is defend.
ant. Plaintiff alleges that plaintiff and
defendant were legally married on or
about January 7lh, 1855, and lived to-
gether as husband md wife until on or
about July LIST, 1891. when defendant
abandoned plaintiff. Plaintiff asks for
citation by publication for a decree OF
divorce fronrthe bonds OF matfimony.
CUSTODY Of their children, costs Of suit.
and general and equitable relief.
Herein Fail Not but have before
said Court, al its afore,ai next regular
term. this writ, with your return there.
on, showing hon you have executed the
same.
Witness, j G. Williams, Clerk Of the
District court Of Bpzos county.
Given undSr my hand, and the seal
Of said court, at office in Bryan this the
Bird day Of February, A. d., 1899.
j G. Williams, Clerk,
District Court, Brazo- County. Tex.
BY h. b. Leman. Deputy.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
Prizes to Farmers.

The publishers of The Galveston
News are +. endeavoring 10 bring
about a healthy reaction in Texas
farming. They do not believe in
the one-crop idea. aud are Jealous.
" laboring to effect a change for
the better in the farmers financial
condition. The News believes in
prosperity, and is convinced that
no real prosperity can exist that
does not begin at the fountain
head of civilized society-the pro-
Queer.
t. encourage prosperity in Tex
as, The News is ulleriuga series OF
cash prizes, aggregaing $3.50, for
statement of actual operations aud
results in diversified farming from
October /, 1898, 10 September 80,
1893. The prizes are 30 arranged
that any intelligent, progressive
farmer IN Texas can compete with
a good chance Of winning one.
Four cash prizes OF from g. TO
$40 will be awarded the coast coun-
try OF Texas, four in the central.
fobr in the western, four in the
eastern and four in the northern
portion III the state.
Farmers throughout Texas are
cordially invited to write their ex-
perience, based upon this years
crops, specifying total number Of
acres in cultivation, stating how
many acres for each product;
total amount realized, stating
average, gross aud net results per
acre, with mode Of cultivation, etc.
Send your articles 10 The News for
publication. By so doing you will
not only stand a good chance Of
winning a cash prize Of 50, $40,
Slj or $50, but YOU will also be
aiding in great movement Tor the
betterment of the southern farmers
condition.
Drop q postal card for a free
sample copy Of The Semi. Weekly
News to A. II. Belo a Co.,
Galveston, Tex.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
CUBAN TOBACCO.

syndloates Forming TO Control the out.
put Of the whole Island.
New York. Feb. - Arrangement
have been practically completed for the
syndicate 10 control large share of the
Havana tobacco output The plan for
the consolidation has been discussed
thoroughly and In an likelihood will
rrach head this week The new cor.
poration is 10 b. known ~ the Consoli,
dried Tobacco company Of Cuba. Il
will be- capitalized at $l2.OOO OOO Of
which two thirds Is 10 be- preferred and
oue third common stock II j. asserted
that the profits Of the new company will
enable it to declare dividends Of 9 per
cent on preferred stock and 10 per cent
on common stock
Among the persons interested In the
new concern are + Garcia Bro * Co,
J. &. Tomlinson and Rafael r. CORN.
Il g thought that the necessary fund,
will b. forthcoming in few days and
the consolidation is said 90 be- assured.
The company has secured options on 90
factories and plants with tobacco Lands
attached The factories include an but
half dozen in the island OF Cuba, which
have been secured by an English COM
Ipany
The Consolidated Tobacco company
OF Cuba viii cndeayor 10 obtain control
Of the English company. This would
enable IL 10 control the entire output If
Cuban tobacco. The purpose of the
plan is 90 control factories and lands II
companies making uadc OF cigars I'M
feri1r to those of the better of the Tia.
yann brands This part of the business
will be- operated boy distinct company
t. b. known ~ the Key West Tobacco
association
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
FROM BENCHLEY.

Adancing party was given Thurs.
day night at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. r. Josey. The attendance
was not large, but those present
had a most enjoyable time. 4
4 little child of DR.. and Mrs.
Crawford has been quite sick the
past week.
There was preaching at Bench
ley Sunday afternoon, parties be-
ing present from Bryan.
The young people assembled at
the home Of Capt. X. II. Haltom
Sunday evening and spent several
hours most pleasantly in singing
There will be singing Saturday
night at the home OF Mr.. Calvin
Scale.
Harmon Bush visited Bryan Mon
day. UMBmA.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
KURTEN NEWS.

There was preaching at the
Lutheran church last Sunday and
the church was crowded. There
were three additions 10 the church.
There was singing Saturday
night at Kurten with a large at.
tendance Among the leaders
were Messrs. Tai Tobias, Clarence
shenpord, Toba Tobias and Denton
and Victor Edge. After singing
several songs we organized "a class
With the following officers Ed
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
Frozen Feet Game on.

The operation upon George Ack-
erman, at Graball, was performed
yesterday, as was forecast in the
Examiner of Saturday. Both ofhis
lower limbs were amputated just
below the knees, and heis thought
to have withstood the operation
without experiencing even the
customary shock" that so FIRE.
quently makes the most skillful
work ofthe surgeon somewhat dan
gerous. The two frozen feet were
found to be perfectly dead and
putrifying.-Nayasota Examiner.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01

Concerning the new Battleship
Maine which is to replace the one
sunk in Havana harbor a recent is
sue Of the Dallas News says: The
new Maine is to be a much greater
vessel than the old Maine. 1t is
to be 20 feet longer and will have
10 feet more beam and over 2 feet
greater mean draught, displacing
u, 800 tons, against its predeces-
sors 6SS2. 1t will have 5000
indicated horse power, against 9293,
and a normal coal supply Of 1000
tons, against only 400, the bunker
capacity, also, being 200e, against
500. The turrets will carry l2-inch
guns, where the old Maine carried
lO.iuch, and instead of 6-inch guns
the newer battleship will have six
teen. There will be thirty-one
guns in the secondary battery, in.
stead Of nineteen, including twenty
6.pounders, instead Of seven. In
armor the advantage Of the new
vessel will be no less marked, its
turrets, for example, being not only
superior in quality, but twice as
thick
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
ROI AND D. MOLlNEUX.

WI NaFII " NIWIlI y = 7 y
the crime. While the inquest was into
the death Of Mrs Adams, Il also went
into the circumstances Of the death Of
Henry Barnet Of the Knickerboczer
club. who was poisoned by a powder re-.
oeiyed through the mail ~ was Mrs
Adams The cases are ~ closely con.
nected that they can scarcely be- cunsid.
cred separately.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
Notice of Sale.

On Wednesday, the lst day Of March
1899, between the hours Of 10 a. m. ana
- o'clock M, 40 Steele's Store M Braz.
os county, Texas, ] will proceed ~ sell
TO the highest bidder for cash, the as.
signed general merchandise stock of
II. Is. Steele, invoicing between $500
and $1,000 also nine head ofhorses and
mules. For particulars address
En- d. CAHLL, Assignee,
doOwl Steele's Stsre, Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01

New York. Feb 2s Tho So Spanish
miners who arrived on the Umbria sun
day destined for the west. have bcen
ordered deportcd II Is asserted that
they came under a contract 10 work for
a wealthy Spaniard at Boise City.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01

Washington Feb 2s. - Chairman
Burton Of the river and harhor commit
tee said that II was his opinion it was
better for the river aud harbor bill 90
fail than that the senate Nicaragua ca
nal amendment should pass M part Of IL.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01

Paris. Feb 2s At 81 Denis man
named Lecalm attempted 10 murder his
mistress by roasting her on % red hot
stove After she had become insensible
he threw her 10 the floor and left the
house He was subsequently found
drunk by the police The woman will
die
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
Allen Wa. Acquitted.

St Louis Feb rs Tom Allen at
one time a heavyweight champion In the
pugilist world. who shot aud killed John
Confroy, In the formers saloon last
week was. acquitted by the corouers
jury Aliens plea was self defense.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01

London Fob 2s The owners Of the
British steamer Picton. Captain Payne,
which sailed from Newport News ON
Jan. 20 for Sligo and which has not
since been heard of have abandoned an
hone for her
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01

Coheyville. Kas, Feb ~. - Mrs
Mary Robinson. a. years old. committed
suicide here boy cutting her throat with
a butcher knife Temporary insanity,
caused by poor health. IS said 20 be- the
cause Of the suicidp
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01

New York, Feb 2S Rudyard Kip.
lings condition y unchanged His ply
sicians say he is yet very sick man.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01

Mr.. V. B. Hudson Of Bryan Wis
tied relatives at Kurten Sunday.
Mr.. Phillip Prinzel Of Bryan Wis.
tied relatives at Kurten Sunday.
Messrs. P. w. Edge and Hugo
Endler attended services at the
Lutheran church Sunday. -
Messrs. 7. W.. Il. /. and V. b.
Edge have been taking music les.
sons from Prof. Hugo Endler for
the past month and will continue
TO do so for some time.
Mr.. +. l.. Tabias visited Cotton
wood Sunday.
Success to The Eagle and its
many readers. - BLACK EYES.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01

Ardmorc. l. H., Fob - "a Laura
Waggoner aged 30 WAS probably fatally
shot while she was asleep. Tho affair
l. a mystery. Marshals are working on
tho ease
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01

ward Edge, president and Mr.. Tai
Tobias, vice-president. We will
only meet twice month, Satur-
day night before the first and third
Sunday in each month. Every
body is invited to attend.
Misses Lille and Myrtle Nichols
and Miss Nellie Hudspeth Of Har.
ris school house spent Saturday
night with Mrs. Ella Edge. Come
again young ladies.
The farmers in this vicinity are
all planting their corn for the com.
ing year.
Let Us hear from all the CORES.
Of The Eagle every week.
WnIrE RosE.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
uHEN uuE LOOK bac

LuHEN LuE LOOK backward We are struck with the
rapid strides OF progress made in all lines Of profession In
a of these there in which the progress has bern so
marked as in that of Pharmacy, The Druggist Of only
fe years ago who has not kept up with his profession is
today incompetent. No profession requires dizziness
precision and skill than that Of pharmacy
Life is sometimes wrapped in a small bottle Doubtless
there have been times in your experience when you were con-
WINGED that the door closed against death by single bot
tie Of medicine. Isn't it important therefore, with such
serious matters to be sure Of your drussistP We are
not bit lacking in the practical part of pharmacy no
have neglected the theoretical part taught by the
n. W. U. School of Pharmacy of Illinois My motto is Pure
Drugs Skill Fair prices On this basis solicit your avors
E. r. EMMEh, PHI, c.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-01
MoLlNEAux ARRESTED.
He Is Charged WIN the Poisoning Of
Mrs kate .. Adams.

Mrs. kate >. Adams.
New York. Feb Is Roland Bur.
ham Molineaux. son Of General Leslie
Molineaux Of Brooklyn. has been ar
rested charged with numbering Mrs
Katherine J. Adams in this r.sy ON Dec
%, 1888 He was locked up in the
tombs The arrest followed the verdict
Of the coroners jury accusing him Of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-23
STAFFORD.
Revival Services oyster supper Horse
Flesh at Discount Personals.
CORES pondence Of The Free Lance }
Stafford O. H., Nov. 20.

CORES spondence Of The Free Lance
Stafford O. H., Nov. 20
Rev. J. X Gilbert has been conduct.
ing a protrac'ed meeting at Register
Chapel during the past week; one con-
version thus far The sermons and at.
tendance are good, and the congrega-
tion seems TO be much impressed
Mrs. Molly Burton, who has been i'll
for nearly year. rode out Friday for
the first time since her sickness.
Horse flesh seems to be at discount
in this neighborho1d -Four head sold
at court brought S52; another SlI g..
the third $3.50, the fourth was pur-
chased by Thos Baker, c0lored. from
Jno w. Waller. E-q. for three pecks
f meal Tom proposed to make dog
meat Of him. but when informed be
was "likely to be prosecuted for cruel y
TO animals, " traded him off to one Il
on colored preachers. whose trips ex.
tend to the Burg and beyond, on mat.
rimonial business, so watch out for
him.
The oyster supper at Green's school
house was quite a success.
There are five sailing vessels and one
steamer plying between the Coal Land
ing and Washington, d O. Il is esti-
mated if the present favorable weather
holds, there will be shipments Of wood
from Aqua Greek between this and
Xmas of about ? 600 cords.
Mr.. J. Alvin Lowry is progressing
slowly towards recovery from his re-
cent attack Of fever.
Mr.. John Loughin, with his wife
who was Miss Eva Dent Of Oonshscken,
Pa, are visiting their relatives here.
Mr. l.. is an employe Of the Reading
Railroad and returns to his post next
Wednesday. In spite Of the fact that he
is suffering from ohills.
Scribbler