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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
BREvITIEs.

Eliza NJ Nay has been made a subrnail ca.rier
He has been serving in the postoffce as subclerk
Jennie Moynihan, formerly of Kansas City, NO.,
has commenced divorce suit In the superior court
against Joseph Moynihan. on the ground that he
has failed to make suitable provision for his family
for two years.
A. Il. Graham and Charles f. Patten yesterday
filed articles of incorporation of the Atlas Lumber
and Single Company The capital stock is $3.50 900;
shares, 500 each. The trustees the incorpor-
ators with the addition Of f. G. Hughes.
An information was filed In the superior court
yesterday against Harry Ferguson, charging him
with stealing box of tools from George O'Con-
ners, of West Seattle. Ferguson is the prisoner
who suspected Of holding up Union Pacific
train.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
FOUR FIGHTERS FINED.
Judge Cam Arbitrates a Christmas
Saloon Row.

The bloody fight which occurred in the
Simpson Bros saloon on Second avenue
Christmas night came up before Judge
Cam for adjudication yesterday. the de-
PENDANTS being the two Simpsons e.
Ruhstetter and Ebert Flanahan. Jack
Hastings, the other defendant, forfeited
his bail.
The saloon men claimed that the other
defendants, accompanied by two stran"
gers, came into the saloon and bought
whereupon they were put out. The
strangers contended that they were not
given an opportunity to pay for the
them. Judge Cam fined the Simpsons
$40 each and the other defendants $40.
"Saloonkeepers sell the stuff that makes
men drunk" said the court, land when
drunken men get a little fractions the
man who made them SO should exercise
q little patience in dealing with them.'
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
GOVERNMENT AGENT REPORTS.
Recommends Removal of Mary Is
land Customs House.

Special Agent Shartzsr has recommended
to the treasury department the removal
Of the Mary island, Alaska, customs house
to. Ketchikan. He reports that the
are wholly inadequate. and that the
change would be acceptable to the vari-
Gus transportation companies running
steamers to Southeastern Alaska ports
The officers of all vessels calling at
Mary island to comply with the customs
regulations have to go ashore to make
which is. they say, a difficult task dur
ing rough weather.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
PIT. CAMILLE LUMBER FOR MANILA.
Cargo Shipped for Government's
New Cold Storage Plant

today from Port Gamble for Manila with
a cargo of lumber which will be used in
the construction of the great cold storage
ment is installing in that city for the
better maintenance of its provision supply
for the army of occupation. This is the
third cargo of lumber sent to Manila from
Port Gamble for the same purpose and
still further shipments will probably be
made.
The Nokomis will be towed to sea by the
tug Tacoma.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
L0GGERS ADVANCE PRICES.


Representatives of twenty or more of tho
leading logging firms of this state met here
yesterday and made an ali-around advance
In the price Of logs, entering into an agree
ment to maintain the new schedule or shut
down. Merchantable logs were advanced
in price to Sc per thousand, selected to $3.50
and flooring to $3.50.
A general rise of 81 per thousand over the
usual rate was ordered on all logs over
seventy feet In length. The loggers will
meet again today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
CITY,. Novel Defense,

The city of Seattle has raised novel
defense to the suit of James Brophy for
S, 600 damages. Brophy fell down a STAIR
way in an alley leading south from WASH
ington street, and was injured Recently
he commenced suit against the city for
5000 damages. In some manner unknown
the city discovered that he had previously
sued Joseph L. Jenott. Klondiker, who
owned the building Now the city contends
that Brophy has no right to sue because,
1t is alleged, he settled with Jenott for $500.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
NEW REGISTRATION CLERKS.
Results of Civil Service Examina
lions VIII he Made Public.

The civil service commission is examin-
ing the papers of forty applicants for
positions in the office of the city comp
troller as registration clerks, the term
of office to begin January 1 and con-
tinue to the close of the registration
books.
Forty nine applications were filed, and
forty applicants presented themselves fol
examination. There are about fifteen
appointments to be made. The results
Of the examination will be made public
Saturday when Secretary Grout, of tho
commission, will prepare a list of the
eligibles
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
COTTAGE CITY SAILS.
Takes Twenty -four Passengers and
200 Tons of Cargo.

Steamer Cottage City sailed for Lynn
canal ports yesterday with cargo Of 20
tons Of general merchandise and twenty
four passengers, among whom were j. M
Shoup, United States marshal for the dis
trict Of Alaska, and number Of theatrl
cal people, including Ed Dolan. a com
edan; Dolie Mitchell, Carrie Chamber.
and Lucy Semple. The Cottage City's liz
of passengers follows:
j. l.. Ragsdale. Lucy Semple.
Mrs, J.. L. Ragsdale Joseph Hofengx.
v. J. Knoell. w. L. Manley.
J. NJ Shoup. w. Anderson.
j. NJ. Tanner s. L. Hogue.
f. NJ. Taylor. p. G. Nash.
Mrs. J. NJ. Tanner. A. NJ Somerheld.
Frank Abrahamson. John McMillin.
j. NJ Tompkns. @. e. Crane.
Ed Dolan G. Dahl.
Mrs. Ed Dolan. w. Dahl.
Carrie Chambers. J. +. Knapp.
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May Tyler Held for Trial,

May Tyler, colored, was yesterday
bound over to the. superior court by JUS
The complaint against the woman is that
she stole $40 from Thomas Cleary. a
cambridge island rancher, on December
s. The alleged robbery occurred in a
Tenderloin saloon.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28

A SEPARATE entrance for family ord
ers Agent for the famous Grommes &
Alrich's liquors ]. ]. Haggerty, 100 Sec
ond avenue south. Telephone, Main 565
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
WILL II FAVOR EXPANSION?
Democracy's Attitude, Toward
Philippines Of Interest Now.
r. x. sAusMAN's POSITION.

While Opposed to Retention of Far
Pacific Islands, He Believes the
Warrington Democracy Will De-
clare for Expansion-says II IL
the Spirit of Western Thought
Arguments Against the Policy.
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Knife-WieIder Fined,

John West. who was arrested Tuesday
night on charge OF attempting to stab
Policeman Hubbard was fined 500 end
costs by Judge Cam Yesterday. The
charge placed against him was disorder
ly conduct.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
AMENDING CRY CHARTER.
Council Committee Will Probably
Report Friday Night.
SALARIES MAY BE INCREASED.

Proposed Changes in the City's Or
ganfc Law Will Include an In
crease In Pay of Mayor, Comp
trolIer and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
tee VIII Meet Friday Afternoon
to Consider the Amendments.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28

EXCELLENT lunches served daily from
u to Q o'clock. Cafe Halbe. SO Second
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DANCE old year out and new one in.
Ranke hall. Sunday eve. December 81.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28

DANCE old year out and new one in.
Ranke hall. Sunday eve December 81.
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HEATERS. half price. 2. c. Miles Co.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-28
Funeral Of mis-. MaRdnlena Ernst.

Funeral services for Miss Magdalena
Ernst were held yesterday afternoon at
the residence Of Anton Ernst, 610 First ave-
nue. north. Rev. Mr.. Weigert and Rev. Mr..
Ernst. OF Portland, offlciated. The inter-
ment was in Mount Pleasant cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended.
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GOODS at half price. z. c. Miles Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
PORTSMOUTH RIFLES ELECT
LIEUTENA MT.

The Portsmouth Rifles held a special
meeting at the Armory last night for
the purpose of electing a second lieu
tenant.
The meeting was most harmonious
one. about thiry-five members being
present.
Mr.. James L. Busby was placed In
nomination and unanimously elected
Mr.. Busby will go to Richmond at an
early day for tactical examination by
the State Military Board, which is
composed Of the General, Adjutant
General. and Inspector General of the
Volunteer Soldiers Of Virginia Capt
Owens states that the company will
be mustered into service as soon os
Lieut.. BusDy receives his comm !ssion
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
4 PIECE OF CARELEssNEss

Yesterday morning complaint was
made to Mr.. Lowenburg, owner of
Hotel Portsmouth, By n lady who sus-
tanned very severe injury to one Of
her feet while passing along High
street, and characterized the accident
as sheer carelessness on the part of
the men employed on the building. 1t
seems that while engaged in turning
an arch q brick fell from the scaffold
striking the lady on the foot Mr.
Lowenburg expressed his regrets that
the accident should have happened,
and will see to It that greater care is
exercised in the future.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At m eting Of James Monroe Coun-
ell Royal Arcauum, the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing
twelve months: ]. p. Neville, regent;
w. b. Conner vice regent; Calvin Bur-
we'll, orator; ]. NJ. Hartlove, past re-
gent; j. A.. Davis, secretary; " c.
Hanrahan. collector; H. y. Campbell,
treasurer; r. T.. Deans, ST., chaplain;
]. l.. Robertson, guide; Bartlett Curl
ing. warden; William H. Pettingiil
sentry; j. L. Curran, trustee for three
years; ]. NJ. Harilove, represe atative to
Grand Council; II. A. Campbell alter
nate
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
MAYORS COURT

william Hicks. colored, was one of
the prisoners arraigned before The
Mayor yesterday, the charge being dis
orderly conduct. Hicks is evidently
suffering Of n mental disorder which
was the immediate cause of his pres
ent trouble. The Mayor fined him $40.
IN default the prisoner went to Jail for
thirty days.
william Wallace, colored, was next
on Inc docket. He was charged with
stealing apples from MilIer's store.
County street. near. Efhngham. The
value of the apples was fixed by the
owner at 20 cents. The Mayor sem
fenced him to jail for term of thirty
days.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
City Redemption Bonds
For Sale.
Office of the City Clerk,
Council fthnmhrr


PORTSMOUTH,, Va, Dec. b. 1880
The City of Portsmouth offers for sale
In 50 years from January LIST, 1900. bear
ing interest at the rate of per cent. per
annum, payable semi-annually, In jan
uary and July. These bonds are denomi-
nations OF 800. $500 and 81 ,00s, are exempt
from city taxes and can be registered
principal and interest. or principal only
at the option of the holder.
Sealed proposals addressed to E. Thomp-
son. Jr., City Clerk. will be received I'M
purchsse Of these bends Fl the cit tS i re
serving the right to reject any or all the
bids.
Communications other than proposals
should be addressed to
de1i-td Chairman Finance Committee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
NEW cIIIRCu PAPER

The Virginian-Pilot Portsmouth bu-
reau acknowledges the receipt of copy
of the Park View Baptist Record, a
paper published in the interest OF Park
View Church and its work. The paper,
bright, crisp little journal, is edited
by Rev. w. p. Hines, pastor of the
church. who hopes to accomplish much
through it's columns for the betterment
of the community and the glory OF God
1t gives full account of the wonder
full work accomplished by that congre-
cation In less than two years.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
MRS. sLAWLEss DEAD.
Her Life a. Record Of Good Deeds
Which VIII Linger AS Precious
Is, Ns1 ~ Holr1oonS stt,iSG .hSQlf 49,

. E :
Mrs. Ellen Nolan Lawless died al 4:2C
a. m. yesterday ut her residence, No.
4l9 Second street, after long and pain
full illness. She was the wife Of Mr..
Thos. j. Lawless, for years a prominent
citizen Of Portsmouth, to whom she was
married in 1856 upon his return from
China, whittier he had accompanied the
Perry expedition.
Mrs. Lawless was Of Irish birth and
blood, but had resided In this city more
than half century. She was In the
6tst year of her age
The deceased was the mother Of Mrs.
Frank Rorschach. Miss Elizabeth Law
less and Secretary Of the Common
wealth j. 4. Lawless all of whom were
present at her bedside during her last
moments. Her brother, James Nolan,
Navy, and lost his life on board the
Manassas" when that vessel was de-
stroyed in the Mississippi.
In youth, she was distinguished for
the beauty of her person and the sweet
gentility Of her nature; and her pa
thence and amiability were never more
Enthusiastically displayed than during
the suffering which marked her last i'll
ness. The good deeds this gentle soul
performed none but the recipients of
her favors ever knew. Charity without
display she loved, and the poor were
her friends.
During the Civil war she was a min
istering angel to the stricken soldiers in
the hospitals. Indeed. she measured
full UP to every responsibility in life,
and seemed to have been fashioned by
nature to give the world an example of
a noble, gentle woman.
The funeral will take place at
o'clock p. m. to-day from her late res
idence, No. 419 Second street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
JOHN WILKES BOOTH.

y Chapter Of unwrltten history. or
Ihe CAPTURE and Death of John
Wilkes Booth" will be the subject of
a lecture to be given ut Court Street
Baptist Church this evening at S
o'clock by Rev. r. B. Garrett, pastor
OF the church. The subject is one
Whlch the Doctor is thoroughly nc
1uainted with, and the personal knowl-
edge of some of the scenes and incl
dents In connection with the man who
has figured SO prominently in the
Nations history. make him pre- -eml.
nently the man for the subject A rare
treat is in store for all who attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
a aood Inye.,n,ent.

re you want to put your money In
something that will pay buy yourself a
home. You cannot provide for your
family In n better way than that. We
can furnish you lot and build home
OIL 1t for you and you pay for 1t I'm
monthly payments, Instead of paying
rent year after year pay for your own
home. Lots for sale In ell locations on
easy terms.
Cali or address The Seaboard Real
Estate Co., 214 High st. Cup stnirs) for
further information.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

mn g. y = RS<hfNtoI ISIts0s
The Port Norfolk Land Company to
Z. q. Ashton, two lots east side Mary
land avenue; s600-county.
George T. Tllley and swife to Sandy
Wyche, lot east side Delaware street,
Campostellai s200-county.
Mary G.. Hathaway to E. J. Truitt,
lot on east side of Chestnut street,
Berkeley; 1,256-county.
F. Richardson to w. James lot on
west side of Douglas avenue, Bishop
tract; s60-county.
Charles I. Stengle to James C. Eason.
lot IN South Norfolk: S75-county.
Moses Salisbury and wife to Lewis r..
Pendleton. lot. No. IA, Berkeley: S700-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
TIE CITY OF PORT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES. 4
One Hundredth Anniversary OF the
Death OF Washington Fifty Cele-

= .H Ht d =
brated. IL
To-day marks the hundredth ami
versary of the death OF one Of the
greatest statesmen and soldiers pro-
duced by this country, the ..Immortal
Washington"-and in commentator
OF the event exercises appropriate to
the occasion will DO held In all our pub
lie schools mt noon to-day. In connec-
ton with the usual routine In the
schools exercises relative to the life
and character Of Washington Will form
a conspicuous part.
AT the High School the pupils will as
semble, with the Daughters of America,
for the purpose Of hearing an address
from Colonel William H. Stewart on
washington. the Patriot Under Two
Flags"
At the close of these interesting ex-
ercises the schools will be dismissed for
the balance of the day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
RUNAWAY ACCIpENT.

Willis Jenkins. who lives near
Shoulders Hill. Norfolk county, came
to town in n buggy. When near the
city limits. on Qneen street, the horse
became frightened and ran away,
throwing Jenkins out on the street,
breaking one of his arms. The buggy
was also considerably smashed. The
man was taken to the. Office OF DIR.
France, where the fracture was re-
duced. Afterward he was sent to his
home
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
scRAP OYRR DOG.

Two colored men--Dave SaXton and
Thomas Brenton. hailing from the Old
North State. engaged In personal
encounter just outside the city limits
yesterday over the possession of a
dog. The, belligererts fought the bout
for some time. Meanwhile the inno-
cent cause OF tire fracas fed to parts
unknown. There were no arrests.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
A Column OF Condensed News OF mn
IntsrestinE Nature Concerning
ths Movements OF People Yon
Know and Have Henrd or-Mucn
1nforma.ionin L,.sie SPACE Conn
piled for Those 10 whom g rime Is
nloaey" and WHO Enjoy Now.pa-
per snnp shots.

The public has recovered from its re-
cent fright and the children are re-
turning back to the public schools.
Rev. Mr.. Rawlings will begin series
OF sermons to young men next Sunday
night.
The Christian Crusaders are holding
services ut the little chapel on County
street extended.
G. M. Reynolds & Co.. auctloneers,
sold yesterday for trustees the house
and lot at the northeast intersection OF
B and Cooke streets, Park View Title
passed to Norman Cassell and Frank p.
Webster, the price paid for the proper
ty being 81, 1850
In the Hastings Court yesterday Mis-
souri, G. Tntem, orphan of John w.
Tatem, chose her mother Mrs. Missouri
A. Tatem. to be her guardian. a. T..
Warner was surety in the sum of 5000.
Robert Ach, arrested on a charge Of
stealing s12 from George Spice, was
committed to the county Jail yesterday
pending examination before Justice
Bunting.
Prof. Leonel Tyler, Of William and
Mary College, was in the city yester-
day.
Mr.. A. B. Charlton, an attache of the
County Treasurer's Office. and Miss
Lille %. Trimyer will be married at S
o'clock this evening at the brides home
in Cottage Place
The doll offered by the Earnest Work
ers of Central Church to the child
bringing In the largest amount of
money toward the building fund, will
be awarded Friday afternoon at 4
o'clock at the residence Of Mrs. Frazer
Thompson. corner Green and County
streets.
Mrs. r. B. Beadles left here this
morning to Join her husband, Rev. r.
B. Beadles who has been sent to q
charge at Capron. Va.
The City Council will hold q special
meeting next Tuesday night to consider
proposition from the Bell Telephone
Company who want contract with
the city for twenty-five years, and the
Pig Point railroad matter.
The many friends of Miss Mabel Her
bert will be pleased to learn that she Is
rapidly recovering from her recent i'll
ness.
President r. Wiesdorf, of the State
Fireman's Association. heading n dele
cation of thirty men, is in Richmond in
the interest of legislation In behalf OF
firemen.
The ferry boat Elizabeth, which has
been fitted with the boiler taken from
tn, No-frlk County. has b en- placed in
the lay-up deck in Norfolk The old
Elizabeth is over on the Berkeley fats.
A colored youth was locked up at the
police tation last night at the request
of his father
Captain It. Wiesdorf and other prom
1nent firemen of this city. who have
been In Richmond for the rast few
days, returned home last night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
JOHN WILKES BOOTH. THE AS
SASSIN OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

At Court Street Baptist Church to-
night Rev. r.. u. Garrett will tell the
story of the capture and death of the
slayer of President Lincoln. 1t is one
OF the most exciting stories In Ameri-
can history, and will be told Just rs
1t oct urred, without emb llishmsnt. The
lecture has been given in many of the
Northern and most OF the Southern
cities. and is said to be intensely in
teresting to young and old alike. There
Is not word In 1t to offend those who
sympathized with North or South.
DR. Garrett was present at the death
or Booth. and has many interesting
relics of the event
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
LArEsT NAyAI, NEWs.

Commander c. P. Perkins, detached
from command of the Michigan and or
dered in charge Of the Fifteenth Light
house District.
Naval Cadet r. L. Shefflelds orders
of the 9Th modifed-wnen detached
from the Resolute he is ordered TO the
massachusetts,.
Captain A. C. Doyen, Marine Corps,
Is detached from the Indiana and Or
dered to the navy yard at Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
HUNG Jury

The trial OF James French was re-
sumed in the Hastings Court yester-
day morning. The argument by counsel
on both sides was con ludad early in
the day and the case given to the jury.
After celebrating for some time they
reported that they could not reach an
agreement. 1t IS said that the jury was
evenly divid ad-s!x for and six against
conviction. The Jury was discharged.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
REDEMPTION BONDS FOR SALE.

The city offers for sale $4,000 of 4
per cent. interest-bearing redemption
bonds. payable in thirty years from
January. 1900. These bonds are in de-
registered principal and interest OF
principal only, at option of holder.
Sealed proposals should be addressed
to e. Thomson, city clerk. not later
than December 81 at 6 o'clock D. m.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids. For particulars see ad. In
another column
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
TO BECOME A BENEDICT.

Mr.. Thomas II. Tucker. OF the Sea-
board Air Line, will leave this morn,
Ing for Seaboard, N. c.. where he win
be married this afternoon to Miss Ally
Eugenia Foster. young lady of prom,
inence at that place. The bride and
groom will arrive here by the evening
train. and repair to the residence Of
Mrs. Willis Tucker. on King street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
TILE KNEE AGAIN

The Brandt Company have concluded
to put the knife into their select stock.
making Il still further cut in cost OF
their high grade stock to the purchaser.
Everything for men must go. as the
season is far advanced, so the people
OF this city would save many dollars
by paying the Brandts visit before
making their contemp at d purchase.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
May EXPECT A COMPROMISE.

There will be meeting of the joint
ferry committee this afternoon at
the court house for the purpose Of
further discussing the natter OF pur-
chasing the Nash property for ferry
purposes. 1t is now Thought that q
compromise can be effected between
Mr. Nash and the committee without
reverting to the courts for condemna-
ton proceeding.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
JUNIORS PLAY SATURDAY.

A game of football between the Junior
eleven and the Mohawks has been ar
ranged for Saturday next, at Columbia
requested to be present for practice to-
night at 7:30 o'clock at Swimming
Point
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

Charles r. Welton & Co. Will remove
to 20S High street on January /, 1900.
Cut prices on underwear until then.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

For cold in head, Capudine is n
speedy. safe remedy; also for all aches.
is and csc. at druggists.