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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01
TlsUoTfOlk County Ferries
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the Code of vir!g. mia: edition 1857. as
sembly Of Virginia. approved February l
2Sd. 1885, the Council OF the CITY of Ports
mouth and Board of Supervisors OF Nor
folk County are authorized. II they deem
best for the interest of said city and
county, after advertising the same for
thirty days previous TO the day of lease.
to lease cut the Fcrr es which now ply.
by authority of law between the city OF
Portsmouth and Norfolk and Wellington
County Ferries. at public auction. to the
highest Bidder. for term of ten years,
apEn SUCH terms rms and C., e9ndi'iSms as the
shall determine. and may require bond or
bonds from the lessee or lessees IN such
faithful performance OF the terms OF the
lease. and with suretics deemed by them
sufficient which bond or bonds shall be-
and Norfolk County. provided that said
Council and Board OF Supervisors may
in such parts as they may deem best for
the interest of the SAID city and county.
And. whereas the said Council of tho
v.sors of Norfolk County. respectively,
deemed 1t to the best interest OF said
city city and county to lease out the said
terms and conditions upon VIII CHI the said
Ferries should be leased: and did appoint
structions to advertise and lease the
same IN accordance with said terms and
conditions; now, therefore. We, the under
s sncd, in pursuance of said Instructions,
at IL O'CLOCK NJ. on the LIST DAY OF
MARCH. 1899. at public auction. to tho
door. in the CITY OF Portsmouth. offer for
lease for term OF ten years the Ferries
which now ply. by authority of law be-
tween the Cities of Portsmouth and Nor
felix and Wellington Point. or Berkeley,
known as the Norfolk County Ferries to-
Gether with all the steamers. boats, Their
apparel and appurtcrancos. and tho
wh&:ves docks. landings buildings and
all other property now owned by tho
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
C:unci of the City of Portsmouth and
Board OF Supervisors OF Norfolk County,
which said terms and conditions may be
seen at the Office of l.. Thompson, Jr.,
Clerk of tho City Council and Alvah II.
Martin. Clerk cf the BOARD of Supervisors.
jcct any and all BIDS, and no bid shall DO
received until the person OF persons max
ing the same shall have deposited GER
tilted check for the sum OF $1,000 payable
To the Treasurer of the County OF Nor
folk and Treasurer Of the City of Ports
mouth. TO he forfeited upon his their
failure TO comply with such bids the
terms of the lease but to he returned to
such bidder upon his BID being rejected or
lease. JOHN 4. CODD,
Chairman Committee Board of Supervi-
sors, Norfolk County. Va.
W.T.. BACKUS. Jr.,
Chairman Committee city Council. Ports
mouth. Va. ja25-30t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01
COMING HERE FOR REPAIRS.
Boilers of the Gunboat Topeka in Bad
Condition.

Information has reached this city
from the Navy Department that the
Sunboat Topeka was on her way to this
navy-yard in tow of n collier for re-
pairs The Topeka was cruising in the
West Indies, and becoming crippled
through the bad condition of her
boilers. it was found necessary to order
her to discontinue her cruise and pro-
coed to this navyyard for repairs
The Topeka was purchased in-APril
last for sl70.327 from the Thames Iron
Works. of London, and was intended
for use on the Cuban blockade She
was built in 1881 and was purchased on
account of her cheapness and also to
prevent her being acquired by the
Spanish navy. Although slightly
smaller than the gunboat Castine, she
carries similar battery and is rated
at the same speed. notwithstanding
her present disabled condition she is
considered n fine ship and capable of
efficient service. The contract price of
the Castine was S3lS,5O0. very nearly
double the cost of the Topeka
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

During the month OF January Mr..
Bascom Sykes, City Surveyor, gave
street lines for the following new build
ings: c. w. Moody. two-story frame.
single. on Sixth street. near Fayette
street. c. G. Codd. one-story frame
shon. on King street, near Middle
street: DR.. V. G.. Culpepper two-story
frame double. on north end of Dinwid-
die street; w. II. Peters. four two
story frame. single, on Lincoln, near
Sixth street: A. II. Lindsay, Jr., two
two-story frame single. on Riverview
near Villa street: w. II. Peters, three
two-story frame. single. on Third
street, near jefferson: c. N. Moody
two-story frame. single. on Jefferson
street. near Seventh street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01
YOUR LAST CHANCE.

Owing to the quantity of bad weather
recently. which somewhat interfered
with their out OF town trade, takin.
advantage of their clearing out sale.
the New York Clothing Company tells
YOU that their sale will continue until
saturday. which will positively be the
last day that the prices advertised will
be given. Those who have called know
THAI things are as represented. Those
who have not would do we'll TO call and
secure these bargains while they are
going. Remember the place. The New
York Clothing Company. PA High
street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01

Try our 15c. boys black hose, two
pairs for Csc. Heavy ribbed. Charles
X. Welton e Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01
MISS EDMONDS GOES TO ST.
JOHNS

The many friends of Miss Lena May
Edmonds will be glad to learn that she
is To go To st. Johns Church, this city.
as leading soprano Of the choir of that
church. having resigned similar po-
sition at Epworth Church, Norfolk, to
ACCEPT the one mention in her own
city. Surely st. Johns is to be congrat-
ulatcd on securing the services of this
popular and talented little lady, which
VIII, III great measure. add to the
beautiful music that this church Is ia
nous for. She starts her new engage
ment Sunday next
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01
IN THE POLICE COURT.

There was not much to attrnc. tho
attention of Squire Baird yesterday in
the Police Court. The following minor
cases were quickly disposed Of:
Mary Thomas, assault on her child
dismissed.
y white man. drunk and disorderly;
fined 81 and costs.
one white drunk dismissed
John Thomas, colored. allowing COWS
to run at large; fined 81.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01

EVENTS TO-DAY.
Seaboard Lodge. No. Sc. A. F. and
A. NJ.
Atlantic Company. No. 1. U. r. *.
of p
Ocean Council, No. 1868, r. A.
Gamma Conclave. No. 3, 1. o. II.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01
NAVY YARD NOTES.

Lieutenant Kennedy. of the italian
navy. visited the yard yesterday. He
was the guest of Lieutenant Command
er Curtis.
The revenue cutter Algonquin IS ex-
pectcd at the yard to-day.
Mr.. James PUgh, a blacksmiths' help
err, had one of his hands badly mashed
while at work yesterday. 1t was dress
ed at the disacnsary, after which he
was sent to his home, on County street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01
TRANSFERS.

I. C. Norcum' to T. r. Colding, lot
on Griffin street. between Eflngham
and Green; $3.50.
Norman Cassell and Frank p. Web
ster and wives to city Of Portsmouth,
lot 1o5X5 feet north OF northwest inter-
section of Cooke and Leckie streets;
SSO.7S.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01
IN HIENgNEEIlI

Portsmouth Va, January soth. 1899.
To our deceased brother. H. y. Glitter:
Tho Lord has seen fit to call our asso-
cate and shop-mate
from us to dwell W IN him on high.
we followed his immortal remains TO his
final resting place,
And there BID him solemn goodbye.
We mourn to lose our shop-mate SO
a friend so kind hearted and true.
Ihough we travel this land over from
shore to shore
We will never find n better conrode
than brother ii. n. G:tiicr.
Though from this earth you have left us
for ever more.
NO more your joyful smiles we shall sec
But II we travel the footsteps as you
have done,
We VII all meet you on that golden
1t BY JOHN McCARRIs.
w ANTED.-A POSITION AS SALES
w man or clerk in any kind of bust
ness, several years experience: good ref
ierences Address b.. Nirginian- Pilot Of
-Iee. fel-3t
ID GARD. WITH OR WITHOUT
- rooms. 800 North street. Portsmouth
ja29-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-01

Talent knows what to do: tao;
knows what not to do.-Chicago Rec
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-21
grafton of all Of these buildings win be

decoration of all Of these buildings viii be
completed to-day.
The arrangements for the excursion and
oyster roast at Tybee have been complet-
ed. The tickets will be given out on Thurs
day to those entitled TO receive them by
Capt d. G. Purse, the chairman Of the
committee having the matter in charge.
IL is expected that at least 5000 will take
advantage of the invitation to attend on
this occasion.
A special committee, consisting Of Coz
Screven, Col EstlIl. Capt. Dillon and Capt.
Purse will meet to-day for the purpose
of getting the programme into shape for
publication tomorrow. This publication
wi be for the benefit of the veterans and
other visitors. and the programme will be
put in such form that everyone will be
able readily to tell just what VIII take
I6ace at any particular time.
The Executive Committee unanimously
passed a resolution requesting the attend
ance at the reunion, as It's guest of hon
or, Of Adiutant General Quinby, of the
United Sons Of Confederate Veterans. The
invitation was telegraphed Mr. Quinby
last n ght. He viii come, II is expected
and hoped, with Mr.. Walter T. Colquitt,
the Communicated Of the general con-
federation.
Booths were established at the Central
and Pant System depot yesterday, al
which Information viii be furnished TO the
visitors. Agents of the committee viii
meet all incoming trains.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-21
TEN FROM AN EIGHT-INCH.
One of the Big Guns Was Fired at
Fort Screyen in Practice.

One of the Big Guns Was Fired al
Fort Screyen in Practice.
The season of big gun practice at Fort
Screven, on Tybee, was closed yesterday
the last of the monster rifles being fired
Unless special orders are issued relative
to practice. there will be no more of il
until the season opens next fall.
The practice yesterday was with ar
eight-nch rifle. 1t was fired ten times
and the echoes were awakened by the
thunderous reports. The eardrums of the
firing squad were subjected to a heavy
strain by the discharges, the vibration be
ing so intense as to threaten to burst them
1t is understood that the target at which
The gun was fired was not struck. II was
placed far out from the fortiications, and
the incest gunnery was required to strike
it. The plots of the shots have not been
made up, but it is said the eye would have
indicated hit had one of the great pro-
jectiles landed.
The day was very foggy on the island
The firing squad was in readiness at
o'clock, but 1t was not until $3.50 that the
fog had lifted sufficiently to admit of a
sight being obtained of The target
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-21

The Table at which President Davis
Sat in washington, Ga.

The incidents that attended the closing
days of the Southern Confederacy after
the heroic struggle and great sacrifices OF
its people for over four years against the
armies Of the Northern states are fun OF
pathos.
No event in the death throes OF
the Lost Cause was felt more deeply than
the capture Of President Davis near Wash
ington, Ga, and his cruel treatment while
in prison. Amid the shot and shell and
burning houses and plantations and farms,
the sad memories of the dead, who had
fallen in the hundreds of hard-fought bat
ties, and whose lives had passed away in
a vain effort to keep their oft-beaten foe
from overrunning their country, President
Davis capture and Imprisonment came as
climax of the miseries of a conquered
people,
The last house that sheltered the great
statesman and patriot whom the people
of the South had chosen as its President,
was that of the late Mr.. Robertson, in
Washington, Ga. 1t was there that Presi-
dent Davis for the last time, met Mr..
Reagan, Postmaster General, and the
members of his military family and con-
suited with them as what was best to be
done. The proposition of Mr.. Davis thar
they make their way. across the country
to the Mississippi and in the trans-Missis-
sippl department continue the unequal
struggle, was found to be impossible, as
the country was alive with federal raid
ers, and il was determined to try to make
their way to Florida.
These consultations were held In the par
Tor of the Robertson house. and the table
which was used by Mr.. Davis and his Of
ficers has since been kept by Mrs. NJ. C.
Robertson as a precious relic Of those
days when the warriors flag took ITS
flight to meet the warriors soul"
Mrs. Robertson, who is daughter Of the
late Maj Bowen of this city, and sister
of Gen. Bowen Of the Confederate army,
who was killed during the war, is anxious
that the visiting veterans should see the
historic table around which gathered the
remnant of government which had with
meager means, for four years defied the
assaults of its enemies, and illustrated the
valor of American soldiers, and has placed
It and letters from Mr.. Davis and Col.
Johnston in the private Office of the pro-
prietor of the Morning News. All who
wish to see these mementoes are cordially
invited to call.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-21
EXCHANGE IN GALA DRESS.
The Old Building Gives welcome to
the Veterans.

The old City Exchange has put on her
welcome" garments in which to receive
the veterans, who are expecting to begin
arriving in the city to-day Decorator
Mitteldorf and Deputy Marshal Kelly
united in the work, and together they sue
ceeded in giving the century-old building
quite a gala appearance, which at the
same time detracts nothing from the dig
nifty becoming to so ancient a structure.
At the top of the cupola, facing Bun
street, is placed the SHIELD of Liberty,
hanked on either side by the Confederate
and American flags. Stretching away from
these in two long lines to the east and
west cornices of the building on Bay street
are the many colored flags of all nations.
The porticc of the building has been hung
in large red and white loops and scallops
with streamers down the sides of the pill
lars. Above the portico entrance is the
word Welcome" in large letters. Sur
mounting this is a large-sized picture of
Gen. Robert e. Lee with smaller pictures
of Gen. Beauregard and Stonewall Jack
son, at the two corners Of the portico The
finishing touches will be put TO the decora-
lions to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-21
BATTALION ON PARADE.
Col. Brooks Put Companies Through
Satisfactory Instruction.

A parade, review and drill was held by
the First Battalion of the First Regiment
last night. Lieut.. Col Jordan F. Brooks
commanding. The five companies of the
battalion seemed to be on their mettle, and
the execution of the various movements
was well timed and executed with precis-
ion.
Considerable activity has been displayed
by the companies during the last three
or four weeks in order that they might
be thoroughly prepared for the two i'm
portant occasions to which they are look
ing forward They are the parade in
honor of the Confederate Veterans day
after tomorrow, and the trip 10 Bruins
wick on Thanksgiving day. II is quite
safe to presume that the battalion will
make an admirable record on both occa-
sions.
No orders regarding the parade day aft
er tomorrow have yet been issued. Col.
A. r, Lawton commanding the regiment.
is now In Augusta. He viii return how
ever in sufficient time to perfect all de-
tails regarding the assembly and move
ment of the troops. Orders will proba bly,
be published in the Morning News of the
date of the parade.
Col Brooks informed the officers of tba
FIVE companies last night that the time
that has been mentioned as that at which
the troops win probably assemble on LIB
erty street is rather early for the conVen-
ience of the men, many Of whom viii find
1t difficult 10 get off from their business
and yet find time to prepare for the pa
rade. He said it would probably be found
that assembling a few minutes later than
hrst mentioned would answer as wei. The
matter viii be taken up with the commit
tee of the Confederate Veterans.
For some time all the companies have
found trouble in getting Their men prop
erly uniformed ana equipped. This has
now Teen partly corrected, through their
own efforts and the state sending euu,p-
ment. Some OF the commanding officers
have managed TO secure uniforms from the
manufacturers fer those of their men who
were unsuppled, while the equipment each
company has received from the state has
made good nearly an the deficiencies in
that respect. All that is needed in the way
of accoutremenls has rot been received
yet the officers feel grateful for what has
arrived.
Among the equipment that has come
from Atlanta are lot of rifles. They have
been done over and are almost as good as
new The old arms of the commands will
lie boxed up and kept in readiness TO send
in place of those received from Atlanta as
soon as the officers may be so Instructed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-21

Wife of Defendant Was Too Ill to
Bear the Excitement of the Trial.

Wife of Defendant Was Too Ill to
Bear the Excitement of the Trial.
The case of William Wallace charged
with assault with intent to murder Charles
Carroll was called in the Superior Court
yesterday morning. At the request Of
counsel for the defendant, who stated that
the wife of Wallace was i'll and that the
excitement of the trial would be more than
she could bear, the case was continued
until the December term of the court.
There were other considerations en-
braced in a motion for a continuance. 1t
was stated by counsel that witnesses could
be called to show that Carroll was of
quarrelsome and dangerous disposition and
that these witnesses resided out of the
county and that compulsory process would
be required to bring them mere. This evil
dence is designed to show that it was nee
essary for Wallace to take the vigorous
and determined steps that he did in order
TO protect himself and that no other and
milder methods Of defense would have suf-
feed Upon this double showing Judge
Faligant continued the case until the next
term.
1t is stated by Carroll, though, that one
of the Witnesses called for the defense will
not substsntiate the allegations of vindic-
tveuess made against him, but that on
the contrary ne win say, should he be
called that Carroll is a peaceable and
quiet man. The hearing will be compli-
Gated by additional conflicting statements
of this character and promises to be in
teresting on this account, if on no other.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-21
MRS. e. p. ALEXANDER DEAD.
Lady Well Known in Savannah Pass
ed Away in Augusta.


Mrs. e. p. Alexander died yesterday
morning in Augusta after a long illness.
For more than a year she had been in Ill
health, but the last few weeks brought an
aggTaya ion Of the complaint, and fer some
days it was known that her life was in
jeopardy. The news of her death was re-
ceived here with profound regret by rela-
tives and friends.
Savannah was formerly the home of
Mrs, Alexander. She came to this city
with her husband. Gen. E. p. Alexander,
upon the latter assuming the preslden
of The Central Railroad in 1887. In 1892 she
removed to Augusta, which has since been
her home.
Gen. Alexander was at the BEDSIDE of his
wife during her last Illness. About a month
agO he returned from Venezuela, where
he had gone as commissioner of the
United States. his ab;ence from Augusta
having covered period of two years.
Mrs, Alexander made many friends DUR
ing her say in Savannah. She was gifted
with the ability to make all love and add
mire, and her loss will inspire profound
regret Death did not come, however, I'M
I'll an age had been reached that had en-
abled Mrs. Alexander to accomplish fun
need of good. She was more than sixty,
and her long life had been marked by good
deeds.
Gen. and Mrs. Alexander were married
10 1860. Mrs. Alexander was Miss Bette
Mason of Virginia. Five children survive
her. They are Mr.. L. p ASexar der, Jr..
of Duluth, MINI, Mrs. William j. Craig
of Augusta, Mrs. John r. I'll klen. wife OF
member of the faculty of Tulane Uni
versity, Mr.. A. Leopold Alexand r of Sa-
vannah and Mr.. William A. Alexander OF
Augusta. Mr.. A. L. Alexander was at his
mothers bedside when she died
The funeral will lake place this after
noon in Augusta. Mrs. j. f. Minis and
Mrs. George Baldwin, neces of Mrs. AL
eXander, and Col. A. r. Lawton, nephew
Of Gen. Alexander, left for Augusta last
N ght
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-21
TO RECEIVE THEIR COMMANDER
knights TempIar Preparing for Hi,
Visit This Week.


The Knights Templar of Savannah are
making elaborate preparations to enter
tain Grand Commander Julius L. Brown
of Atlanta, who will be in the city as their
guest Friday
Commander Brown is a son of the late
Joseph 70. Brown and Is well known in
savannah. The following committee will
receive and entertain him and other
Knights who may accompany him during
their stay: Past Grand Commander
Ihomas Ballantyne and w. S. Rockwell,
Grand Generalissimo E. A. Cults, and
Past Eminent Sirs J! r. Saussy, Joseph
Phillips, A. B. Simmons.
On Friday night the Order of the Tenn
pie will be conferred, for which occasion
a most attractive programme of music has
been arranged. Palestine Commanlery
has always held its present position as
first commandery in the state and hopes
70 maintain 1t again this year, as Eminent
Commander II. Z. Wilson has an excellent
corps of officers.
Ii is always source of pleasure min
gled with regret that the local command
dery was the cause of the discontinuance
of prize drills upon the occasion of each
session of the Georgia Commandery. Be
fore they We're discontinued Palestine
Commandery distanced other commando
ries so often and so easily that they re
fused to compete with it. During the
ceremonies of this commandery the hand
some jewel worn by the eminent COM
mander, together with the silver candle
sticks and the silver libation set have all
been greatly admired, ana the knights
take great pleasure in telling visitors that
these are some of the prizes won by the
commandery. On the supper table Friday
night will be silver punch bowl and sill
yer fitting pitcher that have also fallen
to the prowess of the Knights. The sup
per room of the Masonic Hall has been
recently papered and viii be decorated In
a way that win add to the pleasure of the
supper that the ladies of st. Pauls In
dependent Society will furnish.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-21
GRANTED A FIRST VERDICT.
Mrs. Emmie Corlxish Secured Partial
Divorce From FER Husband.

O1NOfce from yer Husband.
first verdict of total divorce was grant
ed Mrs. Emmie Corkish against her hus-
band, Fred Corkish, in the Superior Court,
yesterday. The verdict was obtained on
the ground of cruelty. to which the wife
claimed to have been subjected by her hus-
band since her marriage to him in 1896
Sensational charges are made in the pc
ution. 1t is alleged that on one occasion
Corkish assaulted his wife i'm the restau-
rant in which she was employed as wait
ress, and that he came very near tearing
the dress from her body, In this condi-
ton he endeavored to force her into the
street, and it became necessary for her
to call In a policeman in order to protect
herself
The petition alleges that Corkish is worth
at least $1,000. II is stated that since the
suit was flied the defendant has left the
state, and IL is required that service upon
him should be perfected by publication. II
Is evident though, that Corkish will make
no effort to prevent the securing of the
divorce.