Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-15
Miscellaneous Happenings Conden-
ssd For Ylrginian-Pilot Readers.
I MOVEMENTS OF PEOPLE
WHAT !. Going ON IN nm, Aronna
/ Por,.n,ouih ana snburbnn Cons
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Ksinicsi and ForesIndowed.


Mr.. Carlyle, the gentleman who at
tends TO the arc electric lights in the
city, says he is trcub, ed much with boys
using the globes for targets for pea
shooters fobert rides etc. He will
cause the arrest of several, he says,
!, which he hopes will be an example to
prevent o. hers from following that de-
structive practice.
The United States receiving ship
Franklin was yesterday inspected by
Admiral Orowninshield. He was ac-
companied In his inspection by the COM
mander of the Franklin. Captain w. C.
Wise. The vessel was found 10 be a
model Of neatness
The ladies' Who went to Richmond as
i delegat es 10 the National Convention of
3 Daughters of the Confederacy have re-
turned home.
given at Trinity parish house next Fri
day. The children will be costumed
to represent some of the well known
rhymes of Mother Goose. Candy and
refreshments will be on sale.
The district passenger agent of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway in Rich
mond. Mr.. j. D. Potts. was in the city
yesterday.
Attention Is called to the advertise
ment Of house for rent. GA Fourth
street
The City Circuit Court met yesterday,
ard without transacting any business
adjourned for the term.
The Methodist Conference convenes
to-day. There are various sDeculations
as to who will come to this city,
Any one having q grocery delivery
wagon for sale can find q purchaser by
addressing as directed.
Attention is called to the ADVERTISE
ment of 10. II. Barksdale. in which he
tells YOU that he has the choicest lot of
all kinds OF fruit on hand.
Prof. Jenkins has been unable to at
tend school for several days. He is con-
lined to his home, in Park View.
There Will be n meeting of Ports
mouth Chapter Of the United Daugh-
ters Of the iConfederacy this afternoon
at 1870 o'clocksat the residence of the
president. No. 326 North street
Mr.. Il. l.. Lash has been elected presi-
dent OF the Board of Health to succeed
s Dr. Grice. who refused to withdraw his
resignation. DR.. W. H. Ewald was
elected n member Of the board to I'LL
the vacancy. as
peace warrant was Issued last
night against young man who threat
ened to whip one OF the bosses in th,
YARD fol- discharglng him.
The successful bidder for painting the
courthouse lives in Berkeley The pro-
pnsals ranged I'll the way from s19S to
ss3S.
Yesterday morning Sheriff A C..
z Cromwell, of the county, received for
nal order from Governor Tyler post
+ ron!ng the execution of Alex Tate until
December 18th.
runaway horse attached to buggy
began opera lions on County street yes
( terday afternoon and concluded his
= performance. at the ferry, where he
wrecked the buggy and another vehicle,
4 a-wagon, which colIded with the flying
outfit.
The alarm OF fire turned In about z
O'clock last night. from box 81, was
caused by a burning chimney on High
street near Washington.
s Yesterday n horse at Phillips & Ma
honey's mill backed overheard, and was
\ gotten out after remaining in the water
for over two hours. q derrick had to
beraised to get him out. He was thor
oughly chilled through
& "A negro woman tainted on High
street last night and was carried In 6
house near by until she was able to be
< removed to her home.
A number of young people sat up last
night and waited for the meteoric
shower.
The remains of Mrs. Eliza White
head were carried to Franklin yester-
day via Seaboard Air Line for inter-
ment
Members of Grice Lodge are request
ed to meet mt their lodge-room to-mor-
row night to receive the Grand Master.
IN MT James Little. OF Brooklyn. y. y.
arrived in the city yesterday on bust
& ness.
The Benevolent Christian Union will
e commence distributing envelopes to.
morrow asking for funds to purchase
WOOD Tor the poor Their funds arc
= low, and the hard weather will soon be
Z on tnem. and they will be pressed un-
less they get help.
MRS. i. shrier Is building three
houses on Elmavenue in Prentis Place
3lhere were more men discharged
from the yard last night