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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
TWO SUNDAY FIRES.
FLAMES DID GREAT DAMAGE IN
THE BALLENTINE ARCADE
ID

MARK j..
Sunday afternoon about o'clock fire
was discovered in the quarters of Cor
nick e Cartwright in the Ballentine
Market building, corner of Queen and
Church streets.
That firm suffered q loss of about
$1,000. A. l.. Hyman's clothing stock
was damaged about 81 500 by water.
Other lossers were j. S. Bell, Jr.. &
Co.. butchers; John Jaiser, butcher;
w. ID. Whidbee, butcher; 1. Gutman Sc
Co. butchers; Geo. Corprew. huckster;
VIII. Arlington, Standard Dairy Co.;
II. NJ. Williamson, grocer: Geo. Crock
EFT. hucksters c. d. Kenny. teas and
coffees.
The total loss will foot up about
$4,000 None of the market people car
$1,000 insurance on his clothing stock.
loss of yesterdays anti-Christmas
ers.
CINE No. 1. fell from a loft, and Fire
sustained bad cut on one hand. Many
thick smoke.
A SLIGHT BLAZE.
About 5:45 Sunday afternoon, as a
result of a defective nue, fire broke
out in the Western Union Telegram phi
Company's branch office, Front street.
Atlantic City ward No. 4 Engine Com
pany responded and put out the blaze
The damage was slight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
CONTRACT LET.
]. II. PIERCE. OF HUNTERsvILLE,
WILL BUILD NEW CAR SHEDS.

Yesterday the contract for the cree
ton of the new car sheds of the Nor
folk Railway and Light Company, at
Huntersville, were let to Mr.. j. II.
Pierce. of Huntersville-priceS $4,000.
The work of clearing away the debris
of the old burned sheds will be begun
at once. and a large force of laborers
will be employed.
The new sheds. which were described
in our issue of Saturday. Will be a
great improvement over the ones de-
stroyed by fire. The job will give en-
plnylnent- to . large force workmen
for nearly three months.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
Christmas Holiday Rates Via
Southern Railway.

For the above occasion the South
ern Railway. will sell tickets from
points on its lines of rate of one and
one-third first-class fare for the
22d, 2Sd 2.th and 25th. and December
seth ana 3lst, and January list, 1901.
final limit January 18th. 1901. In addi-
ton to the above dates tickets will
be- sold students and teachers on pre-
sentation of certificates signed by prin-
cipals of schools December 18th to 21st.
final limit January Sth, 1901.
Dec. l2-1St.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
Watch Might seryioe.

This time honored custom, inaugri-
rated in the days of the Wesleys by the
Methodists. will be appropriately OBJ
served at Epworth church Monday
night. December 31st. A special invi-
tation Is extended by the pastor, Rev
DR.. A. Coke Smith. to all Methodist
churches in this city that will not hold
a similar service on that night 10 unite
with the Epworth congregation. Tho
exercises VIII begin promptly at 9:3(
o'clock and will be OF n devotional
character. lasting until midnight.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
THE HENRY WAKE COMPANY.

From and after January LIST, 1901, Mr.
s .Minor Price. of Richmond will be tho
President and Mr.. Frank Harrison.of this
city, the Vicc-Prcsidcnt. of the Henry
Wake Company; and these gentlemen
will have active charge of tho
the Company they have both Si bsen long
and successfully identified with the sup
ply business. and the stockholders of the
securing their services. Besides being Of
ficers of the Company. they will possess
al interest in the Company as stockhold-
ers. Their effort will be to maintain at
all times n large and complete stock OF
supplies needed for saw mills, railroads.
steamboats,, and plants of different kinds |;
to give close and strict attention to the
business, ensuring the promptest dis
patch and delivery; and to conduct the
business i'll all its branches upon the best
business methods and standards.
dc22-2w RICHARD WALIE.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
N. g. p. transportation Association

At n meeting of the Norfolk and
Portsmouth Transportation Associa-
ton. held yesterday afternoon, some
routine business was transacted and
officers were elected as follows for the
ensuing year: President. Captain II.
NJ. Osborne. of the Norfolk and West
ern: Vice President. Mr.. Key Compton,
OF the Bay Line: Secretary and Treas
rrer. Mr.. j. A. Upshur, of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway. Executive
Communicable. Key Compton, of the
Bay Line: Mr.. r. II. Wright, of the
Merchants and Miners Transportation
Company, and Captain j. w. McCar-
rick. of the Clyde Line.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
Died in Washington.

The many friends of Mrs. Meta
SchIlsenger will be panied to learn Of
her death. which occurred in Wash
ington on Monday. December Gath, at
1920 o'clock. Mrs. Schilscnger was the
mother of Mrs. II. Elmer. of this city.
The remains will he shipped to this
city. and the intermcnt will be in Elm
wood cemetery Wednesday on the ar
rival Of the WashinGton steamer.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
Chrisfnas Gift.

Yesterday Mr.. Peter Wright. repre-
senting the Williams interests in Nor
folk. distributed checks aggregating
500 to employees of the Norfolk Rail-
way and Light Company. being men
employed on the street railways. Ocean
View route. electric light and gas sys
tens and the new ice company. as a
sign of appreciation for their faithful
services.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
Rev. S. R. conen convaIesoent.

The many friends of DR.. S. r. Cohen,
of Ohef Sholom Temple. will be pleased
to learn that he is convalescent and
again occupying his apartments at the
Monticello Hotel. lie has been laid up
for many weeks at the Norfolk Pro-
testant Hospital. but 1t is expected that
he will now soon regain his former
good health. He is able to take short
carriage rides daily
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
Tho women of Norfolk.

Are our best friends. We make it orr
business to please the women, for
there is nobody who can spread good
news like pleased woman. II it's any
thing in the way of furniture. carpets,
mattings. stoves and the like call on
Williamson & Sykes, 56l and 563
Church street. before you purchase.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

Special privilege to College Students
for Holidays by the Seaboard Afr Line
galway. They can buy their tickets
at greatly reduced rates from Deem
Der 18th to December 21st inclusive,
which will be good until January sth,
inclusive. de21
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
In Dry DOCK.

The Norwegian fruit steamer Habi
arrived at Newport News Saturday
from Norfolk, where she completed the
discharging of a cargo of fruit. and
went up to the dry dock for repairs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
TO CURE coLpIN oNEDAy

Take Laxatime Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money il
II fails to cure. f.. w. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. Csc.
seI-Sm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

John Willis. Jr.. will remove his
mammoth stock of furniture from 23l-
235 Church street TO The Eclipse build
ing, corner of Main and Church
streets. On this account his place will
be closed until further notice.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

John Willis, Jr.. will close his furni-
ture business today until further no
tice on account of removal to his new
building, The Eclipse, corner of Main
and Church streets. de-25-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
Special NOTICE!

Norfolk. Va, December 22d. 1900.
As the use OF fire arms on. or In prox-
misty to the public thoroughfares. is pro-
OF 1887, such will not be permitted on
Christmas or New Years Days. and us
the blowing of horns. iiring of crackers
and other explosives, or the making of
other. unusual noises in the vicinity OF
the churches when persons are assembled
therein for the purpose of religious wor-
ship. will be a disturbance of such assem-
blagcs and direct violation of Section
500. page sol. Code of 1857. therefore such
firing of crackers or other explosives, or
the making Of other unusual noises,
VIII not be permitted I'm such vicinites on
Christmas or New Years Days during tho
hours of religious worship.
c. BROOKS JOHNSTON.
de22-3t Mayor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

Holiday neckwear in O richness Of
designs and colorings.
RUDOLPH e WALLACE
1888 Main ST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

All transient advertisements In
serted In those columns must BIO paid
for In advance.
Rate, ono cont per word each In
sertion, minimum, 70 cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
wANTEo--MALE HELP.

VIZ ANTED-BRIGHT. ACTIVE MAN
w to manage office and business in
Norfolk by large wholesale house. Salary
nish good reference and have $500 cash.
Address MANAGER. p. o. Box isl. Phil
adelphia, Pa de23-2te
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
FOR SALE


NOR SALE. CHEAP.-IN FACT AT
- any old price. several hundred Ma
tional Cash Registers Some as good as
new-taken in exchange as part payment
for Hallwood's HALLWOOD CASH
REGISTER CO, 125 and 1T w. Fayetto
St, Baltimore, Md, and III Main St,
Norlolk. va. de6-tf
NOR SALE-COAL AND WOOD OF
~ all kinds for sale by *. +. GRANT.
Ola rhonc lU2S Sell Tyr.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
WAR MING /

Notice is hereby given that the explps-
ion of large firccrackcrs. called cannon
crackers or baby walkers, in the city OF
Norfolk is forbidden as II public nuisance,
and instructions have been given the po-
lice to prevent the Same and arrest Of
tenders. &. BROOKS JOHNSON,
de22-3t. Mayor
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.


TLAIRVOYANT AND PALMISTRY
" Spirit Medium-By Prof. De Matthew
The Present and Future can be Forctold
HE GIVES ADVICE ON BUSINESS
SPECULATION. investments, insurance.
political interests. law suits, love. court
ship, marriage and divorce, what business
YOU are most adapted TO, wheth-
err your companions are true or false,
what part of the country Is luckiest for
You. lie locates mines. tells of your
friends and enemies, removes evil in
fluences-everything. The troubled and
unfortunate should seek his cousel
Thousands of hearts made glad through
his truthful lotions He is ever ready
to assist all. Prof. De Matthew, the emil
nent life adviser and psychometric healer.
The lame are made to walk the blind to
see, the deaf to hear. Extraordinary Di-
agonis. Remarkable Cures. All Chronic
and obscure diseases located and de-
scribcd without asking He cures Dys-
'pepsia, Stomach Ailments, Inflammation,
Hardening Liver, Catarrh Bronchitis.
Asthma. diseases of the lungs. Scrofula,
Abcesses, Humors and Itching, Burning
Cancers and all chronic Skin Diseases,
Scatic and Muscular rheumatism
Brigths Disease. Kidneys, Bladder Dis
eases, all Chronic Affections The profess
sor's fees are within the reach of all
Hours to II n. m. to 9 p. m. Walk
right up. Take elevator to Room 40. Mon
ticello Hotel. 1t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
LOST,

r OST-SUNDAY, BETWEEN HOLT
IL street bridge and Portsmouth, n
Diamond Breast Pin Reward So AR
LINGTON PLACE. IT.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
c. g. o. Route to the West.

Three daily departures from Nor
folk, $40 a. m. $3.50 p. M, via Rich
mond; p. M, via Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Company and Wash
ington. Ten days stopover in Wash
ington is permitted on all first-class
tickets. The C. & o. is the shortest
and quickest line to all Western
points. For lowest rates and general in
call upon the undersigned.
T.. w. CURD,
Passenger Agent. Norfolk. Va.
Dec. 12,1G1S. 23, rs, S0-Jan. 1887.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

Silk suspenders mounted with ster-
ling silver buckles. We engrave them
free of charge.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
233 Main st.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
EoARDERS.

wv ED-GENTLEMEN TO TAKE,
w large. light front room, furnace,
gas and bath; southern exposure: fur
nshed or nnfurnshed: good board. No.
3S6 FREEMASON ST, cor Monticello
Avenue. de23-3ts
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25
FOR RENT.

mon RENTNPART IN STo1T ~
~ CRANKY street between Main and
Plume, very desirable. Address r. s.,
BOX lSS. de25-3ts
EHOR RENT : THREE OR FOUR
on second floor, with use OF bath; all
modern improvements. Address II r,
care Vrginian-Pilot. de25-3t+
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

~ TEAMSHIP 400 TONS CAPACITY
- TO charter or to carry freight short
trips SEAWORTHY, Box 1871, New
York. de23-2t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

~ LASSES MAKE NICE XMAS
W presents. Open nights until Christ
mas. Broken lenses and bad eyesight re-
paired at GEO. ID. LEVY OPTICAL CO,
II CRANKY street de23-3t+
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

" OR RENT.-NICELY FURNISHED
~ rooms, newly papered and painted,
electric lights, in central location. Ad-
dress -OWNER.' de23-lw'
IL OR RENT-NICEI1Y FURNISHED
A. Front Room, with Southern window
Apply 800 Boush street. del9-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

CHoUPRIGHT PIANO; VERY FINE
ID CC3ione: action I'm splendid condition
This piano was taken in exchange as part
payment on one of our PEERLESS
Call at once. STIEFF. 66 CRANKY street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

~ w. Shelly will furnish Gold Specta-
cles or Eye Glasses and correctly 1T the
eye before or after Xmas, guaranteeing
satisfaction for twelve months CHAP
MAN & JAfiEMAN corner Main and
Bank Sis. de6-1m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

II OR RENT. LARGE DOUBLE
store on Church street, opposite Holt
stores If necessary; will let either way;
rent moderate. Address VACANT. lts .
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

DTANOS TUNED! PIANOS TUNEDi
tI We employ two expert factory tun-
ers. Have your piano tuned by skilled
yorkmen Send postal or phone 1l09
prompt attention given to country or
ders. sTIEFF. &C CRANKY st, oc2O-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-25

MT AN WITH HORSE AND WAGON
IVA wanted to deliver and collect in sub
urban towns; no canvassing: SCI per week
and expenses; $3.50 cash deposit required.
COLLECTOR, Box rs. Philadelphia, Pa
de19-we-Sa-Su-2w
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-01-18

finger tips Of the young man. Yet. :
danger understood is a danger half
overcome; and Wentworth. uncon-
sciously drawing a deep breath, neryed
himself against any recurrence of .
feeling he had been trying to forget,
with but Indifferent success, saving
grimly, but only half convincingly, to
himself: You are not going to fool me
second time, my girl, lovely as you
are.'' "
A glimmers of smile lowered about
the red lips of a girl, smile hardly
perceptible, but giving an effect to her
clear complexion, as if a sunbeam had
crept into the room and it's reflection
had lit up her face.
Il have come to apologize, Mr.. Vent
worth, she said at last. 81 find it
very difficult thing to do, and, as don't
know just how to begin, I'll plunge
right into it,"
'You don't need to apologize to mo
for anything, Miss Brewster" replied
Wentworth rather stifHy.
>"Oh, yes, I do. Don't make it harder
than it is by being too frigidly polite
sbout 1T, but say you accept the
apology, and that you're sorry-no-I
don't mean that should say that
you're sure I'm sorry, and that you
know I won't do it again.
Wentworth laughed, and Miss
Brewster joined him.
There" she said, "thats ever 81
much better. I suppose you've been
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Is nothing like lighting the devil with
fire Tight,a paper with another paper!
Nothing new, suppose?"
No" said Kenyon; nothing new
except what we are discussing"
We'll, don't let that trouble .yon.
Do as say, and we will begin an inter-
esting controversy. People like fight,
and, it will attract attention to thu
mine. Good-by. shall see you this
afternoon" And with that he was
gone, leaving both Kenyon and Went.
worth in a much happier frame Of mind
than that in which he had found them.
II say, Kenyon" said Wentworth,
that fellow is a trump. His advice has
cleared the air wonderfully. I believe
his plan is the best, after all, and, as
you say, we have no money for an en-
pensive lawsuit. will leave you now
to get on with your work, and will be
back at three o'clock" s*
At that hour John had his statement
concluded. The first man in was Long
worth, who read it with approval, mere
ly suggesting change here and there,
which was duly made. Then he put the
communication into an envelope, and
sent it to the editor of the opposition
paper. Wentworth came in next, then
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her friend, and to form her judgment
without hearing the other side. But
you must not think am going to fore
go scolding you because of my sympa-
thy for you. Don't you remember your
promises to let me know how your
company was getting on from time to
time, and here I have never heard a
word from you; now tell me how you
have been getting on" .. .
i hardly know, but I think we are
getting on very well, indeed. You
know now, Of course, that your cousin is 60
ing to America to report upon the
mine. AS have stated nothing but
what What is perfectly true about the prop
erty, there can be no question as to
what that report will be, so it seems TO
me every thing is going on nicely"
Why do you not 60 to American"
All! well, am an interested party,
and those who are thinking of going
with US have ray report already. It is
necessary to corroborate that. Whep
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CHAPTER NTX

what name, please?"
Tell Mr.. Wentworth a lady wishes tn
see him.
The boy departed rather obviously
for he knew that his message was de-
cidedly irregular in business office
People should give their names.
"a lady to see you, SIR" he said to
Wentworth, and then, just as the boy
had expected, his employer wanted to
know the lady's name. Ladies are not
frequent visitors at the offices of an
accountant in the city, so Wentworth
touched his collar and tie to make sure
they were in their correct position,
and, wondering who the lady was,
asked the boy to show her in.
'How do you do, Mr.. Wentworth? ~
she said, brightly, advancing toward
his table and holding out her hand.
Wentworth caught his breath, took her
extended hand somewhat Imply, then
he pulled himself together and said:
'This is an unexpected pleasure, Miss
Brewster"
Jennie blushed very prettily and
At]uSAAoN d LauSSl U1aC wentworth
thought was like little ripple of mu.
sic from a mellow flute.
"It may be unexpected she said,
"but you don't look bit like a man
suffering from an overdose of pure Joy.
You didn't expect to see me, did you p
II did not, but, now that YOU are
here, may I ask in what way can serve
you?"
"'Well, in the first place you may ask
mo to take chair, and in the second
place you may sit down yourself, for
I have come to have long talk with
you" ..:-5
The prospect did not seem to be SO
alluring to Wentworth as one might
have expected when the announcement
was made by q girl 50 pretty and dressed
in such exquisite taste, but the young
man promptly offered her chair, and
then sat down with the table between
them. She placed her parasol and a
few trinkets she had been CARRYING on
the table, arranging them with some
care; then, having given him time to
recover from his surprise, she flashed a
look at him that sent q thrill to the
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CHAPTER XVIII.

Kenyon was on his way to lunch next
day when he met Wentworth at the
door.
Going to eat ?" asked the latter.
Eyes,
Very well; III 60 with you. 1
couldn't stay last night to have talk
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-31
SEATTLE . EVERETT NAVIGATION
COMPANY.
GO ON THE GREYHOUND.

sEATTLE. EVERETT AND EDMoNDs
ROUTE.
Time eard-Leave Seattle ] a. m. n n.
and D. m. Leaves Everett s.iS .. m. an
o. m. and 7.I5 .. m.
Three round trips daily. except Sunday.
Connections-At Seattle with the steamer
Flyer for Tacoma. AZ Everett with the
steamer Mikado for snohoniAh and VITA
the Everett a Monte Cr!sto railway fos
Monte Cristo and way stasions
Colrnan dock. Seattle Mefchan1 dork.
Everett Teiephope-Seatts. Red IA.
Everett. O. E b. scoTf. Manager
FOR ANACoRTEs FAIRHAvEN.
WHATCOM AND BLAiNE-Stsamer
GEORGE z STARR leaves Central dock.
seattle. at ,. m. Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays. Returning, leaves Whatcofn
al s .. m Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sat-
urdays- -
FOR WILDLY ISLAND POINTS AND
LA CONNER Steamer FAIRHAYES
leaves Central dock. Seattle. daily at =
a. m, except Sunday. Returning. leaves
La Conner at p. m, except Sunday.
touching a; Edmonds. Clinton. Browns
Point. Langley, coupeville. San de Fuca.
Oak Harbor Utsaiady and La Conner
LA CONNER TRADING 6 TRANsPoR-
TATION CO.. owners. Telephone Main
nj
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SEATTLE WOODEN HOUSE. opposite
Hotel Stevens. &C First. General out
filters. make mems clothing % order.
pure wooden goods direct rom mill.
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TENTS AND TARPAULINS-The right
kind at factory prices Seattle Tent and
Awning Company. Marion and Western
avenue. Also hydraulic mining hose.
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DAILY BOATS TO PORT row sEND
AND PORT ANGELES FROM

DAILY BoATsr TO PpHI rs 2 MWIESsEND
CITY DOCK.
Steamer Alice Gertruds leaves City doek
,sidnight for Port Townsend. Port VII
iiams. Dungeuess. Port Angeles. Port
Crescent. Gettysburg. Pysht. ClaIiam and
les Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at a. m; leaves Port Townsend At 10
O. m arrives In Seattle a.ee .. m.
Steamer Garland leaves City dock Mon
days. Wednesday and Fridays at l2 mid
night for Port Townsend, Port Williams.
Dungenesa. Port Angeles and Victoria
Returning. leaves Port Angeles at a m
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
leaves Port Townsend al IL = IN. arrives
In Seattle at 2:30 p. m.
Telephone, Main SIS.
CAPT. !. K THOMPSON. Manager.