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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
American beauty Rose.
Pittsburg Dispatch.l

The American Beauty rose originated
IN the conservatories Of the White House.
The first Of the species was a freak
flower. and the intelligent gardener saw
that he had "hnd." and cultivated the
plant with the result that the American
Beauty rose is to-day one OF the most
popular flowers in the market,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04

In those days builders didn't try 10
squeeze a sixteen-room house on Iot Oh
10 ~ feet frontage. nor did they econo-
mize by making the walls hair prlck
thick. You could dance the german III
the hallway-that Is. If you knew now 10
waltz and had two legs, ana dld not ISei
due reverence for your surroundings. The
hiqh-pitched rooms. with their beautiful
nanelling and wooden ornaments, are
relics Of a day that is gone, though their
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
S. S. S. FOR THE BLOOD

lis the only remedy which promptly reach
upon and experimenting the various
socaed blood be
instead of enduring Of suffering which gradually surely
the constitution s. guaranteed purely vegetable
Scoua Eczema Ccncer Rheumatism Contagious Blood Poison
Books blood and skin diseases will be mailed free
Swift Specific Company Atlanta, Georgia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
SOME OF, THE GOOD THINGS FOR MONDAY.

SILKS! SILKS!
WE'VE TOO MANY!
so we will take our usual method OF
cutting prices so low that they will so
like hot cakes
Wash Silks ............ ..................loc.
Striped and Checked silks, worth 81. .4oc.
81 Black An-Silk Satin Duchess.......G 9c.
White Washable japanese silk, lovely for
dresses or shlrt-waists,, worth Coo.
WASH SKIRTS.
When you're I'm the Suit Department
ask TO SEQ the Crash Skirts at 25c.-all
new. full sweep, correctly made.
Everything new in WHITE -PIQUE
SKIRTS at unusually low prices.
WHITE GOODS! WHITE GOODS!
You need not be a Judge to understand
the values we are giving IN
WHITE GOODS.
Extra Wide Fine Sheer White Organdie.
worth 3Oc...... .....s,. ......'.i~i sc.
% and soc. Dotted Swiss. lac.
4O-inch Sheer India Linon ................Sc.
l0c Check Nainsook .....................oc DC.
Zoe. India Linon ....................4 I-Zc.
LOVELY LINE OF WHITE GOODS
FOR COMMENCEMENT DRESSES.
REMNANT SPECIAL.
1 case Covert Cloth Bicycle Suitings,
61-2c
/ case Scotch Lawns and Dlmities. worth
l case Yard-Wide Percales ..............Jc
Sonnet hing 10 interest Won.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04

raced, and the visitor. gazing enraptured
from the shady veranda, sweeps green
fields and rolling meadows with his gaze.
and ultimately rests his eyes on the broad
waters of the James. Miles Of perspective
are before your view, and there IS rest
fulness and tranquility about the land
scape and waterscape which makes one
forget dyspepsia and thirty-day notes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
s. S. S. is the Only
Remedy Equal to this
Obstinate Disease.

trace of the faint
The serious consequences to which Scroua surely leads
should impress upon those afflicted with it the vital inn
portance of wasting time upon treatment which
not possibly effect In many where the wrong
treatment has been relied upon complicated glanduar
swengs have resulted for which the doctors insist that
a dangerous surgical operation is necessary
nv H. T.. Thompson, of Medgeville Ca, writes "a
bad case Scrofua broke the glands of my neck
which had to be anced and caused me much suffering.
was treated for long WHILE but the physicians
able to me, and my condition as bad when
began their treatment Many blood remedies used
but without effect. Some recommended S. s., and
began to improve had taken few bottles.
Continuing the remedy, was cured permanently,
and have never had sign of the disease to return Swi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-04
ONLY ONE CURE
FOR SCR0FULA.

There are dozens OF remedies recommendod g..
Scrofula, some of them no doubt being stIa 'o =.
afford temporary relief, but S. s. s. is aBsoluteIv
the only remedy which completely cures 4.
Scrofula is one of the most obstinate deep-seo,a3
blood diseases, and is beyond the reach Of N.
many so-called purifiers and tones because SOM
thing more than mere tonic is required SsS
de, and never fails to cure Scrofula, because (,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
RIVERS AND HARBORS
Report Of Major Casey on Work of
Improvement.
Norfolk Harbor nud Its Appronche.
-Hnrbors anJ Rivers of Southcnss.
orn Virginia md Northeastern
North Carolina.

The report Of Major Thomas L. Casey,
Corps of Engineers, the officer in charge
of the improvements of Norfolk harbor
and its approaches. and of the rivers
and harbors of Southeastern Virginia
and Northeastern North Carolina, for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1889. was
to-day received at the War Depart
ment.
Major Casey states that for the year
Just ended no work was carried on in
the Improvement of the harbor at Nor
folk and its approaches. The report
further shows that the amount of reve-
nue. collected at the port during the lis-
cal year ending June 30. 1899. was S2O.-
i94S3. The uneXpended balance now on
hand for future improvements is
S3,663.62. Since August H. 1876. $685.. 900
has been appropriated and expended in
the betterment of the citys water IA
cilities.
In commenting on the commerce of
the port of Norfolk for the year 1898,
the following statistics are given:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
Now E,crIrfc l,Iunf

For some days past there have been
untraceable rumors To the effect that
among tho franchises which would be
asked for at the next session Of the
Legislature would be one for the es,ab-
lishmeni of another electric 1ight plant
Tor Norfolk. II is not necessary for the
Legislature to grant such franchise.
the power to do so being vested in the
Councils. but for certain reasons il n $
been stated that the promoters Of The
plan for new electric light plant
would 80 to the State Legislature foi.
their franchise.
Northern capitalists have been here
inves tigating the field. and il may be
that the move is already on foot for Il
new plant.
The question OF municipal ownership
OF an electric plant may yet become a
live one in Norfolk. Sometime ago a
special committee on the subject of
electric lighting was appointed by
Councils. but there has never been n
report for or against municipal owner
ship. a member of the Councils stated
TO Nirginian Pilot reporter last night
that he favored competition in the fur
nishins of lights and power for use in
the city. and it is said that n goodly
number of Councilmcn are with him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
Tho state I.nr .,~.oc.n,ton.

Tho eleventh annual meeting Of the
Virginia State Bar Association will
take place Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday on the LIST. I'd and Sd Of Au-
gust. at the Virginia Hot Springs. The
meeting will be largely attended by
lawyers and their families.
Among the lawyers from Norfolk and
vicinity who will attend the meeting
are: Messrs. William w. Old. II. ii,
Eaker. G; Whittle Sans, Thomas W.
Thelion. Wiiiiam II. White and II. II.
Hughes. all of Norfolk: Frank /,
Crocker. j. f.. Crocker and Colonel r.
I. Marshall. of Portsmouth: w. +. Bar
rett and Clarence w. Robertson, Of
Newport News; Judge William ]. Kiiby
and Judge Robert II. Prentis, of Suf-
folk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25

rich mans statement that he intends
to devote almost his entire immense for
tune TO charitable works hae aroused ,,,,,.,,
discussion. This s because it will rcIicva
much distress and accomplish much good
II is prascworthy cndeavor Of course.
discussed AT all which accomplish iist s
much good. Take Hostottcr's stomach
Hit,crs for instance-;hc great America
remedy for all stomach ills. For fftv
STA. nillousncss. nervousness and All ~,
numerous ills which arise from weai,
digestion. This medicine will keen tho
most delicate stomach in good shane and
the bowels regular. 1t is wonderful re-
storatve tonic and health builder: also n
great blood purifier and nerve strength
encr II is also a preventive for malaria
fever and aguc. Ask for It, and insist
upon having 1t. Sec that private Rev
enue Stamp covers the neck Of the bottle
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
FUNERALS YESTERDAY.
MRS. ELIZABETH HENRY

The obsequiess of Mrs. Elizabeth
Henoy. relict Of the late Mr.. Joseph
Henby. who departed this life a the
home OF her niece. Mrs. Charles L. Will
liams. No. 25s Fenchurch street Sat-
urday evening. were held from the res
idence Sunday afternoon at S o'clock.
The services were conducted by Rev. Fl.
T.. Johnson d. D., assisted by Rev Mr..
Way. The remains were laid to rest in
Elmwood Cemetery. Following were
the bearers: Messrs. J. w. Beas-
ley, James NJ. Dey, w. j. Fcntress, w.
]. Delworth. II. p. r. Drummond and
A. Mercer
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
NEW BUILDING
Will Be Built on Main Street. Will
Replace Old Buildings.
FiVo Si"ry Structure Leased Yestcr-
d"y by Miller. Rhonds q co.
VIII Hein New Quarters In Ocso-
Der 1907.

The rumor is current that two we'll
known stores on Main street. east of
Talbot street. are to be reconstructed.
THESE changes contemplate de-
cided Improvement in the two stores.
which will add very much TO that Sec
ton of Main street.
On what is considered good authority.
this paper is informed that a lease has
been signed by Norfolk and Northern
parties Tor handsome building on the
site OF the quarters NOW occupied by II.
I. wall, Doyle IL Small. j. w. Gilmer
and i. G. Gale. but for certain
reasons tho parties do not wish their
names disclosed at present The person
mel OF the new firm Will. however. be an
agreeable surprise 10 Norfolk shoppers
This property is owned by the Tay-
Tor estate. and il is unders, God that on
January LIST work will be commenced
partment stores in Virginia. This real
estate has Il large frontage on Main
street. and runs bacl, to Hn street.
THE BUILDING LEASED.
AT late hour last night the Viz
Sinian-piot heard n rumor that Miller
lthoads & Co. had leased the proposo5 d,
building. y reporter at once called on
Mr. SwartI. manager for the firm, and
ne confirmed the rumor. lie stated
that the new building Will be thor
ouShiy modern five-story structure. and
Miller. Rhoads & Go. viii be in ii hv
October. 1900. This location is one Of
the finest in Norfolk The leases of the
present tenants Will expire January J.
1900. and it is understood that work or,
the new building VIII then begin at
once.
Miller. Rhoads & Co. signed the lease
saturday and the other parties yester-
day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
ou,etf,n,ne Wedding.

quiet but pretty wedding was cele-
brated at the home OF the groom, 212
Fenchurch street at S O'clock last night.
The parties TO the contract were Mr.
William Webb and Miss Lille Baker
daughter of Mir. John c. Baker, OF
Brambleton Ward. The nuptial knot
was tied by Rev. S. c. Hatcher OF
Queen Street NJ. +. Church. The cere-
mony was witnessed by the relatives
and close friends of the bride and
groom. After the marriage a reception
was held for several hours. Mr.. and
Mrs. Webb will reside for the present
at No. 2l2 Fenchurch street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
Enra hc ,Eripol, n,rcctonenIn~.

In the matter Of opening Tripoli
street, J. l.. Bunting and j. w. Spagat,
tenants OF the Peter Wright property,
have fled through Attorney l.. b. Allen
n nili of exceptions to the commission
ers' awards.
The cXceptants claim that the award
made by the commissioners for the
iAhd proposed 20 he taken and for the
damage To the residue is grossly made
Quatc. The commissioners award is
$50.
This BIZ. With that filed by Judge
Garnet. Will he argued Friday before
Judge ianckcl
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
THE NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES TWO >TlIREE AND SIX
FOB SALE.

ny EwPoRT NEWS. VA. THE COM
soda water city.-Exceient Drug Store
for sale, cheap: large trade. nice fixtures
sand fountain; monthly sales. $1,000 price,
pay for Itself in two years: good reasons.
Box 1896, Newport News, Va. jy23-1we
m OR SALE OR HIRE = THREE
IL nearly new Nickel Plated Fans. Ill
Church street, Norfolk. jy25-3te
III OR SALE = BROKERAGE BUSI-
ness established eight years; good
reasons for selling. Address. &c. r. b."
care Virginian-Pilot jy23-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
VAST ESTATE.
TO WHICH THE GRIMES FAMILY
ARE HEIRS.

A tract OF land which was granted to
Daniel Grimes by the Government for
valorous service during the Revolution
was leased to the present occu-
pants for nincty-nine years, and they
now contest the right of the heirs to
the possession of it. The estate is in
the heart of Baltimore, and is valued
at several million dollars.
a suit will soon be filed in the United
States Court at Baltimore by the
Grimes heirs for the possession of the
land. The lease expired in 1895
Mrs. II. G. Smith. of Gainesville. ". c..
whose mother was a Miss Grimes, is
enc OF the heirs
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25

CAUTION-Bcware OF the man who at
tempts to substltute-it is dishonest rs
the business OF the Druggist TO MEET
YOUR WANT-if It is n SOVEREIGN
REMEDY you wish. See that you get e..
and don't be put or. as the Substitution
is thinking OF LARGE PROFITS-NOr
YOUR WELFARE all the time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
Personally eondmctrd Tour TO Ning-
ara niiG


ara Iniis.
Watkins Glen. Buffalo. Rochester and
Geneva. Round trip from Norfolk. $500
via Washington or Baltimore and
through the Lehigh and Wyoming Val
leys. Mauch Chunk, the Switzerland of
America.
Leave Norfolk. Friday. August 4th,
as follows:
Norfolk and Washington Steamers
Leave Norfolk. 5.45 p. m: leave Old
Point. 6.45 p. M; arrive Washington
200 Il. m.
Bay Line-Leave Norfolk 600 y. IN. {:
leave old Point 700 p. M; arrive Bal
timcrc Gas a. M
Chesapeake Line-Leavc Norfolk 5:45
p. M. Old Point. 6 As p. M: arrive Bal
timorc $50 n. m, connecting with spe-
cial express leaving Washington at 80
n. M. Baltimore at 9:19 a. M, Saturday.
August 9TH. arriving at Niagara Falls
at 1900 p. IN. Through Pullman parlor
cars from Washington and Baltimore. \
rare opportunity 10 visit Americas
greatest wonder. Stopovcrs will be al
lowed on the return trip at BUFFALO
Rochester, Geneva. Burdettc (Watllin's
Glen and Mauch Chunk (Glen Onoka)
The tickets Will be valid for return pas
sage eleven days from Norfolk. includ-
ing day OF sale. For tickets and Pull
man car reservation. apply 10 Arthur
G. Lewis, Southern Passenger Agent
No. l6i Main street. Norfolk, Va. un-
der Atlantic Hotel. jy20- cod -au4
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
q nis Strengthening uou.c.

Mr. c. T. O'Ferrali. Jr.. is In the city
III me interest of the Newport News
Ah@iioIr Company. This company has
IN course of erection at Newport News
The largest plant south OF Baltimore for
The slaushtcrinS and curing OF cattle,
sne"o Hnd hogs. and the manufac ture
OF ihc bi-products from the same The
capacity of the plant will include the
Strengthening of 1000 head of cattle.
dm mead of sheep, and 1000 head OF
hogs per day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
ME. SUSSEX DARE

The funeral of Mr.. Sussex Dare. who
raesed away at the residence Of Mr. T.
T.. Moore. No. 194 Fenchurch street.
Saturday night. was held from the
grave in Elmwood Cemetery at 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. w. j.
Young. p. D., of Epworth NJ. L.
Church. officiating.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
Eye. Examined Free.

Or. y. Week manager of the optical
department OF the Gale Jewel-y Com
pany. viii examine your eyes free. De
fectivc vision and complicated cases
specially invited 10 call je26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
PERSONAL.

~, HE OPPORTUNITY is NOW or
Il fered citizens OF Norfolk and vi
entity who are afflicted with CANCER,
sTUMOR, PILES, FiSTULA or any malig-
nant blood condition. 10 be cured at
home. 600 cases treated in two years: 500
testimonials open for your investigation :
treatment almost painless, entirely blood
less and cures are guaranteed. Hours 9
m. to IL m. daily. 30 CRANKY street
July and August only. THE DIR DAN
TEL REMEDY COMPANY. jy23-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25

egar always on hnnd.
&C ING SONG SIXPENCE" SAVED
y here and there by purchasing gro
eerles. meat and vegetables from III. c.
GALLUP. 1874 Chapel extended. He sells
Numsen's Yacht Club Vinegar.
60 A BIRD IN THE HAND is WORTH
IA. two in the bush," and one dollar
saved by dealing with GRIGGS & co.
fancy and staple grocers. Chapel. is worth
two not yet earned. Numsen's Yacht
Club Vinegar always on tap.
tTHE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT"
was the result OF careful saving
on his part lou may likewise save money
II you VIII give GRIGGS & GUY Bran
blcton, your order for groceries Numsen's
Yacht Club Vinegar for SALE
m NE NATURAL SEQUENCE OF
i honesty is confidence. No under
Weights or UNDERWRITERS In food supplies
purchased from l.. A. WHITE, Bramblc-
ton avenue Numsen's Yacht Club Vine
gar specially.
Il OUND. a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY.
Anyone may have II by going to ].
y. PARKER, fancy and staple grocer.
Huntcrsviilc Numsens Yacht Club Vim
egar for sale.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
ChamberIin Hotel,

Rates $3.50 per week and up
wards; Two in 4 room, $50 per week
and upwards.
Cafe open 1 to 10 p. m. Fish a
speciality.
Hop Wednesday and Saturday
ALAN F. CAMPBELL,
ivos,o.,., Manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25

Necessity Knows no law" 1t is law
or Nature tna; ;ae blood must be kent
It.ic. AAd II 90: 5 S.l:sI rar lila docs II
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

strN AXE TIME BY THE FORELOCK"
i with one hand and q basket with
the other and visit THE NORFOLK
GROCERY CO.. Market square. for gro
Gerry supplies. Numscn's Yacht Club Vim
egar always on hand.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
Totals. 6,5l0.2Ol s5l9.953, 995
THE ELIZABETH RIVER.

The report on the Improvement of the
Elizabeth river for the fiscal year
shows that a total of s359,516.42 was cX-
pended This was used in securing Il
channel $50 feet wide and % feet deep
at mean low water from Hampton
Roads to the navy yard near Norfolk.
The work was completed in December,
1898. and after n thorough examination
the channel was found to meet all re-
quirements No operations were carried
on during the fiscal year. and no en-
penditurcs made for the improvement
of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth
river. The approximate amount of
freight shipped and received over this
tributary during tho year was 3i6S35
tons. valued a SS6G SOaST
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
THIS GENEROUS OFFER LIMITED TO 3
FROM 9 A. N. TO P NJ
IF YOU IRE SUFFERING GRLi YOU IRE WELCOME

Through the courtesy of the rronrie-
tors OF the Nirg!nan-Plot the lice d..-
trbutcn OF the SOVEREIGN DYSPEP-
STA REMEDY will be continued at
:he." Office from . a. m. TO D..
IN. DO not fail 10 take advantage OF this
free omcr. 4 YOU are suffering. The cure
IS positive.
THE MEDICINES ARE PURELY
VEGETABLE. SCIENTIFICALLY AND
CLENERLY PREPARED BY a PAT
ENTED PROCESS. GIVING TO THE
SUFFERING WORLD a SERIES OF
MEDICINES SO SURE TO CURE THAT
PHYSICIANS. AS WE'LL AS THE PUB
Lie. ARE ASTON1SHED AT THE HAP
Ply. FARREAcHING. HEALTH-RE-
STORING POWERS OF THESE WON
DERFUL MEDICINES.
The Sovereign Remedies are NOT a
SECRET PREPARATION. and must not
be classed with regular patent medicines,
as THE FORMULA or EACH REM
EDY CAN BE OBTAINED BY ALL IN
TERESTED ON APPLICATION
No matter what school Of medicine you
may have tried and failed TO obtain the
give tho SOVEREIGN REMEDIES an
honest fair trial. You will find them all
We represent. and more. NOW Is YOUR
TIME-GRASP THE OPPORTUNITY
and enjoy that health which belongs TO
you by divine right
THE SOVEREIGN REMEDIES are
guaranteed absolutely free from mineral
substances. They are PACKED IN
WOOD to avoid the possibility OF frag-
ments of glass passing into the stomach
accidentally.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25

All In sight OF monument Newest
Discovery" extracts teeth painlessly.
n. Y. Dental Rooms. Enncs only, 32i
DIain street. corner Talbot.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
HELP MANTED-MALE.

M ONEY TO PATENT GOOD IDEAS
W. may be secured by our aid TILE,
& PATENT RECORD. Baltimore, Md.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25

NV ORS-A YOUNG, MAN WANTS
w Work: have had experience in
grocery business. and also III road VIII
sstart on small salary. WORK care OF
sfVirginian-P Pilot jy23-3t*
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
ELKs RECEPTION
Local Elks Met Sunday and Took
the Matter in Hand.
General Committee md Special Con,.
itiecs-IgcccptiOn ut EIks' IIniI.
social Session Oh Steamer AMI
Tripto the Cnpcs.

Norfolk Lodge of Eks met Sunday
TO make arrangements for the visit I'm
the near future of the grand officers of
the B. =. o. T., to this section.
a general committee to have charge
of the reception was chosen as follows:
a; ~; oNleil. chairman; J. a. Daily.
+. Z. Chisnell, j. +. Duncan; w. Ii.
Venable. William l.. Baker, II. d. Nich-
o!s. William Linn, w. Il. Langley, Lloyd
G. Blick. Henry c. Wall. John F. Kew
i'll. James +. Reid, Harry T. Chase,
Ernest JoyneS.
Other special committees were chosen
as follows:
Transporta ;ion-Dalby. Joyncs and
Duncan.
Music-Nichols. Blick and Reid.
Admiss.on-Wall. Daily and Chase.
Rcfreshments-Bakcr Langley, Lynn,
Wall. Dalby, Chase and Nichols.
The grand officers and their party
will reach Old Point Comfort Saturday
July 18th. The reception in Norfolk will
be given Monday afternoon. The ar
rangement made is for the Norfolk Elks
to go by special steamer to Old Point
and there welcome the grand officers.
return with them by their steamer to
Elks Hall, Norfolk, where they will be
rendered IL reception.
The grand officers will respond and
also give brief talks on Elkdom 1t is
the intention to have the exercises at
the hall of an informal nature and
without refreshments. The Elks will
then be taken in carriages to Il steamer
for n trip to the Capcs. There will be n
bounteous refreshments will be pro-
vided
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25

VAT a NTED-A GOOD BAKER
wv Would like 10 correspond with q re-
Eable Baker. Address. w. L. PARKER,
weldon. n. c. jy23-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
TIE BIG ELkS.

The guests coming are as follows:
Grand Exalted Ruler Is. NJ. Allen. of
Birmingham Ala: Grand Esteemed
Loyal Knight J. O. Recs. Of San Fran
cisco: Grand Esteemed I4ecturinC
Knight George Meyer. OF Pittsburg.
Pa; Grand Secretary George t. Roy
nolds, of Saginaw. Mich: Grand Treas
urcr Ed. S. Orrls. Of Meadville. Pa
Grand Trustees II. w. Mcars. Of Ralti-
more: j. r.. flaming. Of INDIANAPOLIS.
and j. D. oShea. of Lynn. Mass.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
LOST.

II. eOST-ON SATURDAY, EITHER
q IL on Main, Church or Holt streets, n
IIady's FILLED Case Watch. without crys-
.tal. The finder will return to this office
and receive reward 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
FOR RENT.


TN OR RENT-THAT PART or NOR
8 IL folk College building heretofore used
for boarding department, fronting on Col
Z lege Place. Also the northern end OF
main building fronting on Granny street.
Apply to BYRD. BALDWIN IL co. Had
d!ngton Building. jy22.iw
El OR RENT-FOUR UNFURNJSHED
H. rooms at No. H. Brewer street
* jy14-tf
II OR RENT. = FURNISHED HOUSE
on Colonial avenue for July August
and September. Address "COLONIAL."
this ONCE. my3l-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-25
THE NANSEMOND.

In commenting on the Nanscmond
river Major Casey says: mo work of
Improvement has been done during the
year. The balance Of the appropriation
of June 3. 1898. and the $1,000 appro-
priated March 2. 1895. for the improve
ment. will be held until an advantage
Gus letter of work OF permanent ma
ture can be had. rs the demands Of
navigation require temporary relief"
The approximate amount OF freight
shipped and received by way Of the
Nansemond river during the year was
3l,796 tons, valued at sSl5.SGo.