Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-28
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST
The Movements or People I'm whom
neutrality-suspicious. In Legni--Bus-
cIcsA Forecast OF Futurc
Events.

Those who have not heard the Sea-
board Air Line shops brass band play
will be as;onished when they have that
pleasure at the grea; progress made. 1t
makes excellent music.
Mr. James jacobson, of Halifax, y.
c. was in the city on business yeeter-
day. This was his nrst trip 10 Ports
mouth lie was much pleased.
Mr. T. f. Mcclure, who has been
connected with the Scaboard Air Line
for long time, will move his family
to Littleton. y. c.. which place he will
engage in business.
There are various rumors afioat about
O suspension that will likely take place
in the yard Friday night.
The miliners are all as busy as they
can be supplying the demand for
Easter hats. Some of them are work
ing a double force.
In to-day's paper an advertisement
appears for the owner of n pocket-book
that was found Saturday. Any per-
son having lost one can get 1t by call
ing as directed.
The Junior Order of Mechanics will
have a sociable and smoker Tuesday
night at their hall on Middle street
Two carloads of iron for the Catholic
Church arrived yesterday.
Sunday night small one-story
shanty near the Seaboard Air Line
round-house caught fire and was burn
ed to the ground.
Rev. Willis Hutchins received n let
ter yesterday from MIR. Mccain, a Mis-
sionary in India. He gave n graphic
description of the work and the pros
poets of civilizing the people in that
country.
To-day is the second anniversary of
the big fire in Portsmouth which de-
stroyed the Catholic Church and so
many houses.
Rev. Mr.. Watcrfeld preached ser
mon Sunday night to young ladies. The
church was filed with people.
Tuesday night the ferry boat will be-
gin running all night.
The lIustings Court adjourned for
the term yesterday There was nT n
case before the court the whole term.
There We're n few qualifications.
y horse ran away on Court street
yesterday morning, turned into Column
b!a street and ran into a porch turned
the wagon over ana threw the driver
out, bruising him quite badly. The
horse was thrown down ana hurt.
There was n large congregation pres
ent Sunday night to hear Rev. ]. W.
Mitchell preach n sermon to the Wood
men Of the World There was some
excellent music
Mr.. Carlisle requested the Vrginan-
Pilot representative yesterday to say
that his mule and dog both came home
Saturday about 6 o'clock. after spend
Ing all day in Park View. lie says
everybody reads the Virginiau-Pil
A game of baseball was PLAYED Sat
urday afternoon between Young Amer
leans and Young Shamrocks which re-
suited in victory for the latter by
score of 1G to s. Batteries-t, thercdge
and Cross; Kans and ManZoni.
The VI. c. 4. L. will meet this af-
ternoon at $50 o'clock with AIRS. Kip
pie, No. 2l1 North street Park View.
The charter for the recently organ
lied Chapter of Daughters of America.
is expected 10 arrive within n few days.
and the chapter will probably he in
st!tuted some time during the present
week.
Rev. w. c. Walden. presiding elder Of
the Portsmouth district. preached to
large congregation at Wright Me
mortal NJ. Il. Church Sunday night. The
sermon was one of great power. and
was listened to with marked attention
The Elks Of ;his city are agitatmc
the question Of being present at the
coming Grand Lodge, which meets in
st. Louis in q couple OF months.
Revival services began last night nj
Calvary Baptist Church in Scottsvilc
The Rev. Willis y. 1Iutchins filled the
pulpit. Tonight the Rev. w. V.
Savage will preach.
y man named German. standing on
the corner of High and Middle streets
against the electric light pole. last
night while thunder ana lightning was
going on, received quite n severe cleo
trio shock.
Attention is called to the advertise
ment Of r. II. Mules in which he an
nounccs that he viii have on hand on
Good Friday hot XBuns for everybody
Mr.. Thomas j. GSsklns. who suffered
stroke of paralysis some days ago. is
quite Ill at his residence. on Webster
avenue. near Ann street, Park View.
y co!ored man tried to force an en-
trance into Etheridge's grocery store,
on South street extended, Sunday night.
but was seen and frightened off
y song recital ut Court Street preshy-
teriln Chapel April 10Th. Will he given
by Mr. William Richards. basso. for
ll'r.y or Chicago. assisted by some of
norfolk best talent. y rare musical
treat Is IN store for all who attend
The choir and Sunday school Of
Cw rs Memorial Church are rchearsine
for their Easter service which is cx-
pected to be very interesting
Watch for y. j. Phillips advertise
mcnt tomorrow.
Mr.. Nash Will tell you tomorrow
about something that viii interest YOU.
In want column, page 8. you viii ind
where lady advertises for position
as housekeeper, etc.
The Epworth League of Central NJ. r..
Church Will hold its devotional meet
Ing at 1880 o'clock tonight. Mrs Min
nile Boser!ck will lead. The subject will
be True Penitence"
sanitary inspection of the city will
be ordered at the next meeting OF the
Board OF Health.
a number Of laborers were discharged
from the Construction Department OF
the yard Saturday night.
h.
lessees had n consultation yesterday
and rs q result matters were ARRANGED