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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
The Condemnation of Property for En-
larging the County Clerks
Office Discussed.

larging the County Clerks
Office Discussed.
The Board of Supervisors held their
regular monthly meeting yesterday az
ternoon with the following members
present: c. r. Nmmo (chairman), e.
NJ. Tilley, Messrs. Wood, johnson, Codd
and Lynch.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved
Judge l.. r. Watts appeared before
the board and asked them to rescind
their former action In regard to the
condemnation of the land west of the
present county clerks office for the
purpose of extending the county clerk g
office. He stated that the office could
Just as easily be extended in length or
raised two stories, and such an extern
sion could be made at much less cost
than condemning land for that pur-
pose. 1t would cost four or five thou
sand dollars to purchase the land de-
sired, and the building could be built
for less money than that. He said that
Norfolk county had burdens enough
on her without adding more to her
taxes.
He was followed by Mr.. Hatton, who
said that it was not necessary to have
the land, for the building could be en-
u,
at much less cost. Mr.. Cox had pur-
chased the land with the view of put
ting up a nice building, and at that
time nothing was said about the con-
domination. Now Mr.. Cox's plans were
Knocked in the head. Mr.. HaHon sub
mitted several petitions signed by tax
payers protesting against the condem-
nation.
Mr.. A. II. Martin spoke in behalf of
the enlargement, and said that since
ne had held the position OF clerk that
the business OF the Office had doubled.
Another matter he thought should be
considered was fire protection. Mr. Cox
intended putting a three-story office
building alongside the present office,
which would endanger the property. He
further said that the taking of fifteen
feet would not injure the lot, and that
Mr.. Cox would still have plenty room
He thought 1t would be we'll to pur-
chase the entire lot instead OF part of
1t. Judge Watts and Mr.. Hatton both
said that 1t would be better II the
county should purchase all-his Glen.
would be better satisfied.
Major Crocker spoke in behalf of the
enlargement of the office, as he thought
the present office was too small. He
suggested that the board appoint a
committee to walt on the City Council
and suggest the idea of the purchase
Of the entire lot.
Mr. Tilley moved that the Public
Property Committee and the clerk of
the board act upon the suggestion made
by Major Crocker. 1t was adopted.
The petition of the ferry employees
asking that the running Of the boats
from p. m. to 4 n. m. be discontinued
was read, and on motion 1t was referred
to the Ferry Committee
Mr.. w. L. Wilson was elected as Su-
perintendent of the Poor.
After discussing the health Of the
county and allowing bills the board ad-
journed.
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GOING TO DErAwAREpARx.
Many Prefer this Delight fui spot Z,
the kenaide.

The Seaboard Air Line Is Justly proud
OF the record recently made by Della
ware Park. During the past week tho
trouble has been to accommodate par-
ties who have applied for dates in June
Many have applied far ahead. and the
month is almost full; but there are n
few days left for those who will
promptly call upon or write to l.. s Al
len, general passenger agent. Ports
mouth, Va.
On the banks OF the Nottoway river
about forty miles from Portsmouth and
one hundred and thirty miles from Raj
eigh, the fishing ranges from net-haul-
ing to canoe and perch-angling for the
children. They can go out alone safely
win paddle In the still water There
are shady holes for small fry yellow
bellies. which can be eaten hot and
sweet Tor lunch under the poplars.
UP the hill is Delaware Park. fenced
IN. with swings and merry -go-rounds,
bicycle tracks and sloping. grassy
breezy lawns. pavilions and music
springs way down In the hollows. with
streams sparklingly threading the lines
between the hills
The grand stand will shelter 5oo
people. There is plenty OF stage room
for concerts, There are sulphur springs
an arteslan well with a stream one hun
dred and forty feet in the air iron and
magnesia springs. bath and toilet rooms
for ladies', gentlemen and children. law
atories and reclining chairs. fourteen
acres or rolling park. green and gold
with buttercups and great trees, First
come. first served.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

1t was discussed for some time and

1t was discussed for some time and
adopted.
The application OF the Board of
Health to have bureau of statistics
established was read. and was. on mo-
ton. referred to the Ordinance and
Finance Committees Jointly.
Applications OF renters OF the prop
erty on Crawford and Columbia streets.
in the Seaboard block. asking that
something be done to protect them
from the overflow in heavy rains. was,
on motion. referred to the Street Com
mittee.
Mr.. King vacated the chair and spoke
in advocacy of the paving of County
street in the city. He then moved that
the Finance Committee take In consid-
Grafton the ways and means Of raising
funds Cor the same. 1t was seconded
and adopted.
On motion. adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
TWO ACCIDENTS

Yesterday morning colored driver
for j. 70. Crawford. named John Wicks.
while loading n wagon with goods to be
delivered, picked up roll OF carpet.
Weighing about $50 pounds. and threw
1t across his shoulder. in doing so he
lost his balance and fell backward and
injured himself quite badly. 1t Is
thought that his back Is broken. He
was picked up by some of the en-
ployees and was put in a wagon and
sent to his home. No. 1922 Glasgow
street. where medical aid was sum
moned.
young man, named Van Patten
VINO is employed mt the same place re-
pairing bicycles, got a ring caurh, In
one of the spokes OF the wheel and
tore his finger wide open. He was sent
10 physician. who dressed the wound
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

u OR RENT. : RESIDENCE, sas HEN
Il ry street: rooms and Kitchen. Ap-
ply. to j. T.. KING & SON, corner Fourth
and Henry streets je13-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

ID OARD.-TwO YOUNG MEN CAN
ID get nice large front room and use
OF bath In private family. Apply 2l2
Crawford street. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

VIZ ANTED, AT ONCE.-AN EXPE-
w rienced saleslady for dry goods
store. Address c." Portsmouth office
Vfrginian-Pilot. 1el3-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
EVENTS TO-DAY

Martha Washington Lodge. Rebecca.s
+. o. o. T.. oh
knights Of Columbus, insurance.
Stamina Conclave No. 3, I. o. II.
81. Joseph's Society. benevolent
James Monroe Council No. l5IS. r A
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

Il, OR RENT.-THREE LARGE AIRY
II rooms. newly furnished. all on one
out board. 116 Washington street, Ports
mouth. je14-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

ID CAST TURKEY. CHICKEN AND
n Duck. In two pound tins. makes an
inexpensive. but elegant relish; serve
Tongues at &c. each. (hardly half their
worth. Save yourself worry and trouble
by purchasing cooked ready for-use
canned meats from my large assortment
Crackers. Cakes. Pickles. Ginger Ale. etc.
for your picnic basket or quiet luncheon.
E. r. BARkSDALE
BOTH PHONES. 129 COURT ST
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

L. OST-ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO. AN
IL .Elks Pin. Finder will please return
to- Virg.nfan. Pilot office, Portsmouth, and
receive reward. je14-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
OTHER PORTSMOUTH To-
5alSa CAL ON PAGE II.
DIED..

g TOLDN.-A HOPKINS SPECIAL, X.
- Bicycle, painted green. numbered 2
on 'front.' Taken from o. L. Williams
place South street. Reward II returned
to Mr.. WiGLIAMS. je1i-St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

We keep every shape of collars. Let
US sell you your collars. Chas. r. well
ton s. Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
It's Everything
In Having the Reputation.

OF selling only goods lowest possible prices To gain such
merchant must be honest truthful and positive declaration saa
to his dealing with the trade He must mspresen goods order
to make SALE We have always followed rules and know WE
nave the confidence the public When advertise goods certain
pS e PUBIC always nd the goods as we advertise them For this
the actual cost All our $1,000 Fancy Woed Suits szss All our
largest stock of Gents Furnishings the city, prices that defy competition
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14
OF MORE Than
PASSING NOTE
A Compilation Of Miscellaneous
News Matter In Condensed Form.
FRESH CLEAN AND BRIGHT

A Daily Directory OF the Happenings
OF Day Briefly Told, Though
small None tho Less Interesting
and Important Information For
Those Who Sock 80 Know aud Un.
derstand What IL Going ON Among
tho People.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-14

misplaoips three dollars. tho property
OF another man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Perry, Of Scots
Vile. had the misfortune to lose by
death their three-weeks- old infant
daughter. Edith M. The funeral serA
vioes at the residence this afternoon
at s o'clock. f..isL .,J,.,,.4,i,s,S
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
The HcnIocIs Lnnd.

Hemlock destroys the soil by taking
nourIshment for long series of years
and returning nothing. There is no
rich foliage to fall after Summer and
to restore more to the soil than the
tree took. but only steady and greedy
absorption.
So there are hemlocks in many
homes. They never contribute to com
forts or joys of home, all are serving
them, and how they despoil home OF
Its light and rest and Joy!
Have we hemlocks planted in our
churches? Let US see to 1t that you
and are not such.-Rev. Chas. Roads
Elijah was out-and-out for God.
There were hundred others-just as
good prophets Of God as he was-but
they were in hole, living on bread
and water from Ahab's tablet. g..
Woolley.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
TIE GOOD MANS STEPS.
ss..- UNANSWERED PRAYERS.

Everyone who Lives To Please God Has
Right to Claim His Protection.
There is nothing moro plainly re-
vealed than that our heavenly Father
orders "the steps of good mar " IN
this fact were communicated to M In
the original way-that Is, by milatu-
lous voices, as in tho olden tImc-the
information could not come with snule
directness and power than we nov
have II from day to day. Surely every
one who lives wholly to please God has
right to claim his projections. His
direction, and his help, not every
hour only. but every ;Ti0mom, o; his
life. lie may not-indoed, cannol--hc
always thinking OF this great favor.
Life has It's imperative and absorbing
duties. His energies are often taxed
to their utmost In the struggle. II is
more than mere sentiment to live
1t Is n serious reality, In which the
hand. the head. and tho heart are en-
listed. The only way, therefore, for
the Christian Is to Commit" himself
habitually,' sincerely. unhesitatlngly,
and with cody trust into the hands OF
him who has warranted us in bellev-
ing that all things have worked. do
now work. and Will work in the com
ing days, for our good.-The Chris
tian.
"He that doeth righteousness Is
righteous, even as he Christi 10 right
eous." Here is the doing, and the char
acter back of the doing, The one is
righteous, therefore the other is, also.
Not only SO. but It is the same kind
Of righteousness, or rightness. We
don't see what is gained by contradict
Ing God In this matter, and saying It
Is not so; 1t is IL very doubtful kind of
humility that Ia maintained at the cx-
pense of not only contradlcting God,
but thereby refusing his FREQ gift to
us, purchased by the precious blood
! Sci.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
FACTS OF REAL INTEREST.

Tho number OF people at present who
speaks English Ia said to be 1000, 900.
There are q royal families In Eu-
cope. two-thirds of which arc of Ger
nan origin.
In ten years the descendants OF two
'abbits, IL left unmolestcd. will number
10000, geo.
OF tho nearly 100000 inhabitants of
Berlin only i2.0u0 nave un annual in
come OF over $3.50.
Britain owns one-fourth OF the rail-
ways In the United States OF America.
md half of the railways OF South
America.
According to careful estimates. three
tours OF close study wear tho body
more than whole day OF hard physical
,xertl0n.
IN Belgium, by recent regulation ali
pulls and COWS arc to wear earrings ms
loon as they have attained the ago of
:hree months.
There are only 3,Si2 left OF tho Ainu
II Japan-the true aboringlnes OF that
country. Nearly all Of them live on
he northern Island of Yezo.
The Occur d'Alene district OF Idaho
md southern Missouri together furnish
nearly A per cent. of the total produce
ion OF lead in the United States.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
POINTED PENClLINGS.

Optimism Is foolthness.
Every soul has blind side.
Men will endure polite murder.
Tho fool listens while tho philos-
opher looks.
Tho idler Is the worlds insolvent
debtor.
Hope is foolish even at three score
and ten.
The mirror OF time gives us barely
a glimpse OF ourselves.
The poorest relations arc those
void OF beauty. truth and love.
All hogs have not brlstles-some
wear purple and fine linen.
Cut glassware would be more popu-
lar II dealers would cut prices.
Energy can not DO lost, but 1t will
take long and mysterious vacations.
In tho checker game young Alphon-
80 seems to DO cornered In the king
cow.
"A wise man can appear stupid Mt
times but there are those who carry II
10 excess.
The bicycle puts the person who is
learning to ride IL in touch with the
whole earth.
Matches may be made In heaven
but Satan retains his corner on tho
birthstone market.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
Tho Curfsw Law.

The curfew tolls the knell OF pass
ing Hoodlumism. Over three hundred
towns and cities, chiefly in the Middle
West, have passed the curfew ordi-
nance. requiring children under III.
teen, without leave of absence to be al
home by eight o'clock in winter and
nine o'clock in summer. This restora-
ton of an old time custom has dimin-
ished youthful arrests rs per cent n
soIde cities, and fully 50 per cent. in
Others.-Christian Register.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
ApAoAlsMs.

Doubt whom you will. but nevor
doubt yourseif.--Bovee.
A good intention clothes itself with
power.-Emerson.
Tho moro we study the more we dis
,over our Ignorance shelley.
Doing good is the only certainly hap
py action In a mans life.-Sir Philip
Sidney.
Blessings ever wait on virtuous
deeds, and though late, sure reward
cceeds.-Congreve.
True dignity is never gained by place
and never lost when honors are with
drawn.-Massinger
In character, in manners, in style, in
all things, the supreme excellence is
city.--Longfellow.
Tho best manner of avenging our
selves Is by not resembling him who
has injured us.-Jane Porter.
III there Is any person to whom you
teel dislike, that is the person OF whom
you ought never to speak.-Cecil.
More hearts pine away in secret an
sulsh for unklndness from those who
should be their comforters, than for
any -other calamity in life.-Young.
We never enjoy perfect happiness;
our most fortunate Successes are
mingled with sadness; some anxieties
always perplex the reality of our salts
action.-Corneille.
Snobs in high places assume great
airs. and are pretentious in all they do.
and the higher the elevation the moro
conspicuous Is the incongruity of their
position.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
Free Pills.

Send your address II. E. Buck
len 81 Co., Chicago, and get q free
sample of DIR. Kings New Life
Pills A trial will convince YOU OF
their merits. These pills are easy in
action and are particularly effective
in the cure Of Constipation and Sicl,
Headache. For Malaria and Liver
troubles they have been proved in.
valuable. They are guaranteed to
be perfectly free from every delcter
ious substance and to be purely veg
etable. They do not weaken by their
action, but by giving tono to the
stomach and bowels greatly invigo
rate the sy stem, Regular size Csc.
per box. Sold by Jno. E. jackson,
Druggist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
Commissioners Notice.
Commissioners Office, TazewelI, Va.
Nav 1ct 1000

COMMISSIONERS Olnce, TaZewell, Va.
May 1st 1S99
foote " johnson ct al, Complainants
VS.. In Chancery
A. j. May, Administrator of X. ID. HUFF
ioru' deceased ct al Defendants.
10 Foote II johnson, Geo. z. Hall and
all creditors of r. ID. Hufford, deceased
A. j. May, admir-. of II. ID. Hufford, de-
ceased, Carrie Hufford Groseclose, Nellie
ID. Surface, VIM. Wallace Hufford, Rob-
ert z. Huiford, jamie b. Hufford, Mary
E. hufford, the last five of whom are i'm.
fants, ID. III. Smith, guardian ad litem
for said infants, Ii. S. Surface and Wal
ter Groseclose.
You are hereby notified that | have
liked upon June list, 1899 at my Office, at
Tazewell, Va, as the Tune and place ia
take the account ordered by the Circuit
Court of Tazewell County. Va, at the
April term, 1899. in the above STYLED
cause which is pending in said Court, at
which time and place you are required
to attend. And all the creditors of X. ID.
llutord, decd are notified to present their
claims to the undersigned on or befo,e
that day at said Com missioner's Office
property proven, IN order that they they
may be properly audited or otherwise
acted upon.
III from any cause said account be not
commenced on that day, OF If commenced
ana not completed, the same will be con.
tinned from time to time, or from day tc
DAY, at the same place, or if necessary
from place to place until completed.
j. III STUART, Commissioner.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
iRONiCAL IFS.

II you would win friends you must
30 friendly.
II Il woman has duck OF bonnet
ihe Is right In the swim.
II you want to get n chip off the old
block AK the block for 1t.
II clothes make the man some men
must patronize mighty poor tailors.
II marriage is Il lottery love-letters
Ihould be excluded from the malls.
II women are foolish It's because
hey were made to be the companions
u men,
II man is unable to make dis
inguished name for himself in any
)ther way he uses n hyphen.
X other people never made mistakes
We would have but little cause to pride
ourselves on our abilities.
II each member OF the congregation
vas to give the minister his candid
opinion of the sermon he would prob
IDLY resign.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
Accent Jesu. NO,

Procrastination is the great thief of
Souls.
The enemy OF mankind endeavors
hrst to persuade men that the Christian
religion is nothing but a cunningly de-
rised fable, and failing in that, his
great cry is Not now; some other
lime"
Many who are almost persuaded to
accept Jesus. as their Saviour, are de-
,eived by the thought of a more con-
yenient season, and say not tonight,
seeming to forget that now is the ac-
:epted time and this is the day of Sal
vation. We should remember that To-
morrow is not ours, and accept Jesus
now.-The Religious News.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
ne Urenn r,r,r.

That is an excellent expression Of
stephen Grellet's: You have been
starched, but not washed Anything
to avoid the washing process! The
main thing is to get the starched eff
tectl Now the divine method goes
iaeper; it begins with the washing
religion never polishes up an old cor
'upt life; 1t does not simply put stiffen-
ing into our soiled lives. 1t cleanses.
It purifles, it whitens."-TheA American
Friend.
"A man got in his wagon and found
nis horse could not move, because it
was still "hitched at the mouth" For
the same reason some of us cannot
move on. No vessel can leave its dock
untif the last shore line is loosed or
snapped. -Christian Standard.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
NOTICE.
To the Unknown Heirs Of James
Firth,

- - WIG ~ otAhO w IL I10lES vi
Firth,
On the first day of the May Term,
1899, of the County Court of Tazewell
County, Va , the following order was
entered, on the motion of The Holston
National Building and Loan Association
in the said Court
''The Holston National Building and
Loan Association, n corporation.
vs. ! Notice to substitute Trustee.
Allen Sanders, Julia Sanders and James
Firth.
On motion Of the plaintiff by its
Attorney, this notice is ordered to be
docketed, it appearing that the same
has been duly served on Allen Sanders
and Julia Sanders, and it further APP
pearing from affidavit fled with said
notice, that James Firth is dead, and
that his heirs are unknown, and will
have to be proceeded against as parties
unknown, it is ordered that they be
thus proceeded against against by order
of publication published four con-
secutive weeks in some News paper
published in Tazewell County Va. and
on motion of the plaintiff, the estate of
James Firth is committed to the Sheriff
of this County, the sauna having been
dead for more than 60 days and no one
having applied to administer upon his
estate and this case is continued %
Said order was based on the following
notice.
ITO Joseph E. Kennedy and Sarah Jane
Kenredy:-You will please take notice
that on the first day of the June Term,
1899, of the County Court of Tazewell
County, Va. I will move the said
Court to Substitute j. w. Hicks as
Trustee in Deed of Trust executed by
you to Bird M. Robinson, Trustee, on
the 18th day OF February, 1892, to secure
the undersigned in certain monies, as
set forth in said Trust Deed, and which
of record in the County Court Clerk
Office of Tazewell County, Va, in Deed
Book SO, a page $50, the said Bird NJ.
Robinson having resigned as such Trus-
tee May 18th 1899.
The Holston National Building and
Loan association By
A. D. Reynolds,
President.
It is therefore ordered that the heirs
at law of James Firth who are proceed
ed against herein as parties unknown
as appears from affidavit filed in this
motion, appear here within fifteen days
after due publication of this order and
do. what is necessary to protect their
interest herein. A Copy Test.
T. e. George Clerk.
]. w. Hicks p. q.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
WHY

Why isn't good wife a woman pos
Iessed?
Why are weak-minded men usually
ieadstrong?
Why isn't decree of divorce q part
ng injunction?
Why doesn't the glutton dig his grave
With his teeth?
Why is the most OF the bread cast
ipon tho waters stale?
why hasn't the man who lives In
:arret good outlook?
Why does Il girl seldom attempt to
,3tineush the spark OF love?
Why are our losses usually much
asier 20 bear than our victories?
Why lces the average man always
.el lees credit than he thinks he Is en-
itiel Is and more than no deserves?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02
Real Estate Bargains.

We have about $4,000 worth OF
good residence property in Poca,
hontas, which we want to sell @
exchange for small farm. Prop
erty now paying good per cent
in rents. Apply at this office.
Good Blue Grass farm, miles
from town-containing ZIG acres,
2 b acres cleared. Fine orchard.
good house, s,-d all in good shape
inquiries ct lhi Office
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-06-02

All that you and I are responsible
Tor is doing our duty. Ours is the
seeding. and God alone beholds the
end of what is sown. How do we
know how much good we accomplish
when we do any good thing or utter
any truth in love? Eternity will be
full OF surprises to us. Wait and see.
Theodore L. Cuyler.