Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-03

Mr. Il. j. Whtehurst. He brought n
letter of introduction from Chief of Po-
lice lNizer. After Il consultation with
Suffolk's authorities Sorey was shown
the pistols, which he positively ident,-
fed as being stolen from himself He
brought the guns numbers
10 morrow Kelly will be taken to
Norfolk for examination Sergeant
Ames will do it.
COMMISSIONERS MEET wEDNEs-
DAY.
The Court Commissioners appointed
TO condemn the land through which an
extension of Bank street will have to
pass VIII have Il meeting Tomorrow to
assess damages. They will hear evil
dence before naming the several prices
Tor the town TO pay. The following are
owners OF the property along the lne
Norioik and Western Railroad Com
nany, represented by Hon. George s.
Bernard. of Petersburg. and states
Attorney l.. T.. Holland, OF Suffolk:
Mrs. {. w. Wright, Mrs. Il. II. Butler
and Mrs. w. j. Petit. represented by
Lawyer James L. McLemore. Town
Attorney Burges will appear for SUI
folk. The meeting will be held at IL
o'clock.
PARLTAMINTAR QUESTION.
There was talk among the members
OF the Phoenix Fire Company to-day
concerning the election last night of Il
nose cart driver. AS told in to-day's
Nirginian- Pilot. the vote between r q
Franklin, incumbent. and Eugene Iur
lev was n tie, and Franklin lost. Fore
man Darden, who was presiding, voted
for Hurley
Now Franlllin's friends are saying
Trey VIII ask the Town Council to re
fuse to confirm Hurlcy's nomination on
the ground of irregularity. 1t is said
Foreman DarJen voted twice Hurley's
friends think he will be confirmed The
matter VIII be settled By the Council.
CARD CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
The Tuesday Afternoon Card Club
mad Il delightful meeting to-day with
MISS Janet Withers, $50 Main street
The assembly of young girls PLAYED
several games Of cards and had refresh
inentS--icc cream, cake and sailed pea
nuts. Adjourned to meet next TUESDAY
WIN MISS Josephine Causey Mt G. J..
Barton's home, ~ Saratoga street.
EAGLES WIN THE SERIES.
The Eagles to-day won from the Stars
ana stripes in warmly fought game
OF baseball. The score was S To :. To-
days victory gives the Eagles the first
series OF five games. Batteries: Reed
and Dennis. Noriieet and Holland.
THEY MOST ALWAYS DO.
The advertisement columns have
again proven their worth in finding lost
goods. Roy Briggs lost u gold medal
Tho medal came back the very next
day. one of Joe Lees boys had the
medal and WAS told he would learn
about the owner in next mornings pa
per. He did. and got fifty cents for
his trouble
CAPT1ONLESS STORIES.
Tho Suffolk Literary Club Will meet
tomorrow afternoon with Miss Lizzie
BOOKER. Is Saratoga street. Miss Booker
will read. The club IS still engaged in
discussing Craddock.
The seventy young artists engaged for
the presentation OF the Presbyterian
benefit opera. ~ Merry Company"
are requested to meet tomorrow, Wed
nesday, afternoon. at the City Hall
rheatcr. There Will be an important re-
hearsal.
The Ministering Circle of Kings
Daughters had a good meeting this aft
crnoon with Miss Katie Holiday. Bank
ana Holladny streets.
Mrs. \. K. Withcrs. nee Ethered.c,
returned this afternoon from IL visit 10
her former home at Charlotte. n. c.
! Mrs. John y. Gum and Miss Annie
Edwards. Of Elwood were guests OF
Suffolk friends to-day.
The Randolph Society met tonight
at ST. Iaul's rcctOry