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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08
ktOry Of q Slave.

To be bound hand and foot tor years
by the chains OF disease is the worst
form of slavery. George D. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: my
wife has been go helpless for FIVE years
that she could not turn over 10 bed
alone. After using two bottles OF Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully improv-
ed and able to do her own work." This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness
melancholy. headache, backsche, faint
ing and dizzy spells. This miracle
working medicine is Rodsend to weak,
sickly, rundown people. Everv bottle
guaranteed. Only 80 cents. Sold by
E. 8. Leadheater & Sons Drug Store.
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in advance.
rontract advertisers viii not b allowed to q.
coed their space unless the exoen Il paid for
at transient rates, and uuder no circum.
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their Legitimate buhnsss In the
epace contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must b paid foi
in advance.
Resolutions in momoriam, Of thanks, tributes
Of respect, resolutions adopted BY societies
or persons, unleu Of -Qbic concern, will
only be printed In tn. paper - sdvertiss-
menta. -
The GAZETTE ofacs ID connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advsrtissmsnts, or.
ders T. the paper, news or any information
OF business can be sent By telephone.
Entered at the Postofaco Alexandra, Virgin.
IL, as second -class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08
DOESIT PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for cou ghs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve aud cure the more sc.
we're and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do ?
Go to warmer aud more regular
climate q? Yes, if possible; II not posi-
bic for you, theu 10 either case take the
ONLY remedy that has been introt uced
10 all civllizsd countries with success 10
severe throat and lung troubles, Boz .
chee's German Syrup" II not only
heals and stimulates the tissues to de-
stroy the germ disease, bu, sllaSs ir-
q mmalion. causes easy expectOrstiop.
gives a good nights rest, and cures the
p ,isn'. Try ONE bottle. Recon-:
mendsd many years ago BY oil
druggists 10 the world. For sale BY
Ernest l. Allen, Olsud NJ. Lennon.
War6eld & Hall. Charles G. Lennon,
VI. F. Creighton & Co., and Richsrd
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

o,.t the waste and poisonous partcies
vf,..h clog the body and so foul the
f.sb. II eradicates from the blood the
re~ i,.;ons which make disease possible.
m. result is that diseases die out like
f-es that are unfed.
Thereis nomedicine for the blood which
;s ms. as good" as Golden Medical
Discovery" Accept no substitute.
.1,sel Il my duty to write to you OF the won.
de-f, curative powers of your Golden Medical
T,...,.--, writes Geo. 5. Henderson, Esq of
D.-,,5 lee Co. Florida. 81 had bad bruise
o., nv right ear. and my blood was badly out of
al ] tried local doctors but with no good
Te.if, Finally, | wrote you the particulars in
WI. d. So and YOU advised your Golden Medical
n,.-..r-v' which ! began to take. From the
a.. a9ttle began TO feel better, and when had
Ike, eight bottles the sore was healed mp.
wish you success.
Free. On receipt of 81 one-cent stamps
TO paw expense of mailing only, Doctor
Pierce ; Common Sense Medical Adviser,
loos pages, paper-bound, will be sent
free For cloth binding send 81 stamps
TO DR.. K. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08
CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS.

leaving Washington every Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday at 1O:45 p. M, via South
ern Railway, new tourist sleeperf, personally
conducted, 20 through to San Francisco with.
out change Of cars. The route is through At
lsnta, Montgomery, New Orleans, Houston,
San Antonio, New Mexico, Arizona and eouth.
ern California. The cars are very latest pat
tern of Pullman tourist eleepers. Three and
one.half days to Mexico and Arizona, four
days to Los Angeles and five days to Ban
Francisco. The tourist car fare Is less than
via any other route, saving from $25 t. $50
Tor the trip. For information apply to any
agent Of the -outhern Railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08
How to Save Doctor Bills.

We have saved many soctor bills
since we began using Chsmberlain's
Cough Remedy In our home. We keep
q bottle open all the time and whenever
any OF my family or myself begin to
catch cold We begin to u:e tho Cough
Remedy, and as result 1e never have
10 send away for doctor and incur .
large doctor bill, for Chamberlain =
Cough Remedy never fails to cure. It
is certainly Q medicine Of great merit
and Worth.-D. 8. MEARKLE, General
Merchant and Farmer, Matte. Bedford
county, Pa. For sale y all druegiste.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08
For Over Fifty Years

AS OLD AND WELL-TsIED REMEDY.-Mrs
Wuslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years ~ millions Of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
,ucccs, 1t soothos the child, softens the gums,
sllsys sll pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best emedy for Diarrh9a II pleasant to the
ts.,e Sold by Druggists in every part Of the
sord, Twenty .Hve cents a bottle. Its value
Is incslculsble. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
ors Soothing Syrup and take no othsr kind
is017 AsdAvIvr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

WcSQ Oli Oii tiiS oui
face, means that the
weed is still left to
grow. It's just that
way with boils, ul-
GERS, erupti ons,
pimples and similar
diseases of the flesh.
To cure them you
must go to the roots,
down into the blood.
Mere surface treat
ment never gets rid
OF the disease. 1t
will come back at
the first opportunity.
1t is to its Won
derful power in the
publication of the
blood til at Doctor
Pierce's Colder II
Medical Discovery
owes many of its
triumphs of healing.
1t cleanses the blood
thoroughly, elimi-
mating all the refuse
matter and clears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

Avoid all drying inhslsnts and use that
which Il anses and heals the membrane.
Ely's Cream Balm 10 such . remedy and cures
Catarrh easily and pleasantly. Cold In the
ht tad vAnishes quickly. Price 90 cents at
druggists or by mail
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking and to
q great extent loss of hearing By tho use Of
Eiys Cresm Balm dropping Of mucus has
ceased, voice and hearing have greatly i'm
proved ]. W. Dav .dson, Attorney st Law,
Monmouth, Ill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08
WILL BUN TO SAVANNAH.

Commencing December 10 the Southern
Railway Company will operate through train
service over its own line via Columbia, Perry,
Blackv lie and Allendsle, 8. c., into and ont
of Savannah. Ga.
Commencing that date its through car SER
vice will be oper&ted south Of eavAnnah with
direct connections to and from Key West,
Fla, Havana, Cuba, and Nassau, N. p, via
Miami, Fla, and to and from other points in
Florida.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

Wm Orr, Newark, o says, I'VE never feel
SAFE without One Minute Cough Cure in the
house 1t saved my little boy's life when he
had pneumonis. We think it is the best
mdicine made" 1t cures coughs and all
lung diseases. Pleasant to take, harmless
and give, imm sdiste results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

Lewis Ackeimau, Goshen, Ind, says, Dc
Wits Little Early Risers always bring col
tain relief. cure my headache and never
er;po" They genl, c..arse aud inyiRoiate
the bowels and liver"
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AlsxaaAria $s.stt@.
TERMS

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MEDiCIN III

,,..~, farmer knows that to kill weeds
-, ,,s+ 90 to the roots. To cut the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

VIRGINIa BUCKwHEAT, dark and
pure, for sale by -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

HEINZS SWEET and SOUR PICKLES
IL aud Mustard, Just received and for sale
10 quantities 10 suit by
MII.RTJRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08
Is WHAT EVERY

HOUSEWIFE WANTS
when she purchases -four for her bread, CAKES
or pas,rg. She can Var mako sny mistske
when hOosing the Pride, -four, m'de oV @ ,ue
most improved process from the choicest VT
glni' wheat, such as is Manufactured st tue
Globe Mills" Our Hour is unsurpassed 'oi
q1silty, flavor and strength.
JNO w. EMMERT & co,
Union street.
PhOnes-Rell %. Home 14S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

TD CLO.E THEN OnT-15c Figs re-
Il duced TO 12c; 12c Figs reduced to ioc'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

ARNOLDs BROMO.CELERY. Try this
unrvaloi remedy for Headaches. Neuralgia
gs,rlassneas 10 canta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

l. IDNEOIDs! xIDNEOlDSi
Al For the cure Of ali Kidney Diseases
Shattered Nerves and al diseases arising
rom thin, wstery and impoverished blood
Frice 5Oc. For sale only by
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL,
Ocvre- p-;r.e ovA To;v<ay stvss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-08

POE HERRING and sHAD ROE for ssls
~ BY J.O NILbURN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
PlNNER'S POINT NOTES.

Rather n novel hold-up took place
Monday night in the Southern railway
yard. AS 4. sailor from one of the ships
lying at the dock was about to go
aboard an unknown negro came up and
demanded "hands up and your money"
a scufflc ensued, in which the negro
succeeded in getting so cents, but in
making his escape he lost his hat,
which the sailor holds, saying that he
is about even.
Mr.. c. f. Harper has been very sick
for several days.
Mr.. John Powell who has been Ill
with pneumonia. is reported improving.
Yesterday was payday at the Nor
folk and Carolina and all of the boys
are feeling good.
Mr.. Delootche. on Primers avenue is
still very sick with pneumonia.
Miss Blanche Pollard. on Jackson
avenue. has again opened her sewing
rooms to accommodate the spring trade
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
BRAMBLETON.

The Local Board OF Improvement met
in regular monthly session last night.
The rules We're suspended in order to
give hearing to City Attorney Taylor,
who called attention to the fact that
the Court of Appeals had repealed the
law passed by the City Councils i'll 1896
in regard to local assessments on street
improvements. and that money paid to
MIR. j. ID. lofheimer on said improve
ments while he was acting as ex-City
Collector would have to be repaid by
the city to the parties from whom these
assessments where collected He sup-
Ecstct that f3r,rnrbfpton Board aTJ=
point committee to see how far the
ward is liable in the. premises, and 10
provide money to repay it's portion
me matter was referred to the Finance
committee to investigate and report.
"A petition from the residents and
property owners of Claiborne oven,o
asking that it be improved othorv-iso
than with wood curbing. guttering and
shells. Mr.. Pinkerton, who represented
the petitioners, was allowed the nrjvi
leges of the floor He said that The
owners of property on this street warc
Wiling to pay increased taxes if they
were given like advantages with
Brambleton and Park avenues but
otherwise they would not. The chat,
informed him that the petition ,yo,,id
De taken up under the proper head
Inc report of the Street and Sanif,rv
inspector showed that 40 loads of Gin.
der. S9f of dirt. 10 of lumber and ~,
OF shells had been used in the innro,,a
ment OF the streets since his annoiot-
ment. no apP"'ht-
Mr. Gale. from the Police COMMITTEES
reported mat the committee was unan-
lmous in recommending the annosnt-
ment OF one more regular policeman.
Police Sergeant Dozier reported that
the four new men temporarily anpoint.
ed as emergent policemen had haep
very diligent and watchful. and that
the saving of two lives at a recent fire.
on South Kelly avenue was due to the
timely appearance of two of them on
the scene.
y bill of Mr.. DENLY for additional
work in improving South avenue and
Spring street amounting to st4397 was
referred to the City Engineer for ap-
prevail.
The following offered by Mr.. Sterling
was adopted:
Resolved. That the City Attorney be
requested 10 advise this board as to its
legal right TO proceed with the pro-
posed Improvement of Park and Bran
bleton avenues out of the s15O,00O ap-
preparation for sewerage, without car
rying any assessments on abuttfns
property owners, and that then the
matter he referred to a committee OF
the whole.
Petitions from property owners on
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
Information Wanted.

a letter addressed to the CITY Clerk,
Norfolk, Va" was handed TO the Vir-
ginian Pilot by Mr.. r. T.. Stead yes
terday, and is given below, with the
hope that someone may be able to
furnish the desired information:
ITO whom it may reach:
There was one John. II. Stafford,
who came to Virginia about 1890 to
garrison the first fort at Norfolk (from
England), and married a Fairfax, niece
of Lord Fairfax. Now, can you give
me any records of the Staffords, mill
tary, etc. or any information what
ever concerning the family, by deeds,
or wills, possibly? If SO L shall be most
grateful. L do not know who to ad
dress, hence / will do my best.
Most truly, etc,
MRS. l.. II. RYAN,
''137 Charlotte St,
Lancaster, Pa"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
PORT NORFOLK.

Rev. George Booker, Jr. of Wright
Memorial Church. preached an excel
lent sermon to large congregation at
Port Norfolk Methodist Church Sunday
morning Subject; Rise and Progress
OF Methodism." The church was beau
tifully decorated in celebration of the
third anniversary since its organiza-
ton. After the sermon the pastor.
KEY. Mr. carey, read a short history
OF the church up to this time which
showed a very remarkable growth. Re-
vival services We're begun at the night
service. and the meetings will continue
through the week.
Miss Flora Harper. formerly a resi-
dent of this place, now of Philadelphia
is spending few days with her brother
on Mt Vernon avenue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
BAnlolon That May BE s,eercd.

At last satisfactory steering balloon
has been found This latest inveniinn ~,
the way OF air ships is attracting great
attention. The most wonderful thin.s
about 1t IS its simplicity. 1t Is propelled
lar to that used in the automobiles Or
binary coal gas can take the place of nv
droGen fer the purpose of filling the bal
loon. as only an hour is required for this
work with sas. whereas hydrogen takes
day. This discovery ought to make the
road through the heavens as free from
danger as does Hostctter's Stomach
Bittcrs the road through life Ard tho
Bitters Is certainty. Behind Il lie ;lftv
years al cures. Weakness, Indigestion
dyspepsia. debility, nervousness constina .
ton malaria. or any disease aris:n,
from weak stomach cannot Withstand
1t. IL Is safe and sure remedy. and an
excellent Spring ton.c. ca
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
Norfolk Local
(Continued.)
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Miss Sallic Fennell is confined to her
hCmc on Chapel street with grip.
At Il late hour last night General
Edgar Allan was reported as being a
trine better. 1T is not known il his
physicians have decided on an opera
Tion.
The Public Building Committee of
the Councils met last night and trans
acted routine business
Mr. and Mrs. w. G.. Crother, of Bal
timore. arrived In Norfolk yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Massenberg, OF
Henderson, y. c., arrived in the city
yesterday and are visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. c. r. Slocum, of Gar
den City. Long Island. were here yes
terday.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hay arrived in
the city yesterday from Atlanta.
Mir. and Mrs. II. II. Carter. OF Bos-
ton spent yesterday Norfolk.
Alr. and Mrs. T.. a. AGaginnis. of New
York city, arrived here yesterday on
visit
Mossrs. S. p and G.. A. Reinhart, of
Philadelphia, spent yesterday sight
seeing IN and around tfIr city:
Several large and handsome banners,
With DR.. james G.. Riddicll's portrait
OH them, announcing his candidacy
for the Mayoralty. have been flung to
the hreeze.
Mrs. Eta Lloyd is quite i'll at her
residence No us Falkland street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
RUSSIA IS RAPIDLY MODELLING
LARGE ARMY
tBy Telegraph to virginlan- pnot)

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pnot
London. March 2S.--5 a. m.-The
Standard gives doIblelcadel promi-
nence to the following special dis
patch from Odessa:
There can be no longer any doubt
as to the object of the warlike prepari-
lions now being completed in South
Russia. Nearly 100000 troops have al
ready been mobiliZed for active SER
vice. The Black Sea squadron, with
transports. is held in instant readi
ness
THE tension in the relations between
St. Petersburg and the Sublime Porte
becomes every day more acute. The
position is looked upon with the grave 81
apprehension.
IF the Ottoman government. sup
ported by Germany. should prove stub
bornly intractible with regard To Rus
sia's concessionary demands In Asia
Minor, serious complications must in
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
BERKELEY NE TVS And ADVERTISEMENTS

Mayors Court for using obscene LAM
guase to Zion Wilson on the street,.
Yesterday morning, in default of fine.
she was committed to the county jail
for thirty days. s
Mrs. S. f. Spires has concluded a visit
10 friends in Petersburg, where she
spent several weeks.
MIR. W. L. Rawlings. Jr. Is able to be
OUT again after an illness of several
DAYS at his home. in Cedar Grove. VI
Mr. Harry Goodman left last evening
Tor Baltimore to purchase his new
stock. On his return he will occupy his
large store on Liberty street.
see auction notice in this issue to
sell on the premises on Chestnut street..
the Sst instant. at IL O'Clock. the Berk-
ley Steam Laundry. with all the
hxtures and stock. The building Is in
a favorable location. and will be fine
stand at which to carry on the bust
ness.
See trustee notice Offering for sale at
auction on Saturday, April 18th, at IL
O'Clock M. in front of the court house
door, two lots with inprovements-one
NO. Ill Malone avenue and the other
No. II Whitehead avenue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
AMUsEm ENTs.
WHY SMITH LEFT HOME"

The doctors say that laughter is bet
ter than medicine. If this be true.
Norfolk theatrc-goers will owe a deep
debt of gratitude to George II. Broad
hurst for sending them so genuinely
clever and amusing Il comedy as why
Smith Left Home" 1t is certainly one
of the best plays of it's type ever writ
ten. 1t is cXcrutiatingly funny. deli
ciously perplcXing. filled with genuine
humor. yet absolutely clean. The gem
eral excellence of the organization pre-
senting why Smith Left Home" will
be readily recognized by discriminating
theatre-goers. 1t will be presented at
the Academy of Music Friday and Sat =
urday, and Saturday matinee. The adj
vance sale of seats commences this
morning. Prices range from csc. TO 81
matinee soc,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
PORTSMOUTH ADVERTISEMENTS LOCAL CONTINUED

Hughes street. Granville avenue and
East Brambleton avenue extended were
referred.
The City Engineer was requested to
give the board q revised estimate for
paving Claiborne avenue with vitrified
brick.
a communication from Mayor John
ston pointing out the necessity for a
permanent increase of the police force
of the ward was received and fled and
the board decided to go into the cleo
ton of an additional policeman.
The time of the four extra policemen
on the force having expired. they were
dropped. and Mr.. Geo. w. Crocker was
elected q permanent policeman
y petition from the Southern Bell
Telephone Company to erect FIVE So fee
poles on the east side OF Sheldon ave
nue was referred 10 the Street Commit
tee with power 10 act.
Petitions for electric lights on South
Clay, Hamlin and North Sheldon ave-
nues were referred to the Committee
on Lights.
BRIEF MENTION.
There will be lecture on "Confirma-
ton at St. Paurs Church at O'clock
this afternoon. and Immediately after
the service the rector will meet the
confirmation class for instruction.
Mr.. John r. Mathews will deliver an
address at st. Peters Church Thursday
afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. S. Byrd Padgett is very i'll at
the residence of DR.. ]. ]. Hall, on Park
avenue.
Mrs. G. n. King. son and daughter,
of 2oS Clay avenue. left yesterday to
attend the funeral of the former s
mother. Mrs. f. y. Foster, of Mathews
county.
Mrs. Portlock Is dangerously i'll at
her home on West Brambleton ave-
nue..
Mrs. w. *. Cardoza is sick at her
home. No. GO West BrambIeton ave-
nue..
~ committee. headed by Mr. D. f.
Pinkerton, presented TO Mr.. ]. Il. Fere-
bee last night a petition signed by over
one hundred Democrats of Brambleton
promising to support him if he would
become 4 candidate for the Council
from that ward. Mr.. Ferebee, after
due consideration. decided to satisfy
the wishes of his friends.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
A Change In Management.

The Anheuser Busch Brewing Assoc
citation will. after to-day, manage di-
rectly their branch in this city. Mr..
Martin will continue with them as
ooll-keeper and cashier. and Mr.. r.
II. Camp will remain their solicitor.
Mr.. Carl Conrad, general manager OF
the big brewing association, stated to
a representative of this paper yester-
day that in the future every brand of
the Anheuser Busch beers would be
kept IN stock; ssfta-t hai--eXerXthin 6
would be conducted with care and
promptnesS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28

evitably ensue. The Russian garrison;
in the Caucasus and along the Arme-
man frontier have been increased four
fold and equipped for active service"
Yokohama, March 25.-A Russian
squadron has arrived a Chemulpo. II
is believed this presages Il demand for
Il concession of land at Masanpho. a
small harbor twenty miles south or
Chemulpo. and is arouslng uneasy COM
ments in japan.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

Ease a powder to be shaken into tho
shoes II makes tigh, OF new shoes feel
easy; gives instant relief 20 corns ana
bun!ons. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery OF the age. Cures und prevents
swollen feet. bl!sters. calous and sore
spots. Aliens Foot Ease Is certain cure
for swea tin;., hot. aching. nervous feet
Al all druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Trial
package free. Address, Allon S. Olms,ed
La Roy. n. Y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
Labor Commissioner Coming.

Hon. James b. Doherty. OF Rich
nord, Labor Commissioner of Virginia,
will make his first official trip TO Nor
folk to-day, arriving on the morning
train. The object of his visit is to
study the labor situation in the Cities
by the Sea, which. under the able and
aggressive direction of President Cur
It's, of Central Labor Union, and others
is rapidly becoming one of the strong
est labor centres in the South.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
Hospital Point Obstruction

Yesterday Senator Martin introduced
in the Senate a bill making an appro-
priation of $4,000 for the removal of
the obstruction of the naval channel of
the Elizabeth river, known as Hospital
Point The bill was referred to the
Committee on Commerce, and Colonel
William Lamb and Senator Martin.
both of whom are working hard for
the appropriation, think it will be Sc
cured.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-28
An Ohio Club.

a meeting of citizens OF Norfolk but
formerly of Ohio. held a meeting a few
nights ago at the Atlantic Hotel for
the purpose OF forming an organization
to be known as the Ohio Club. Pre-
liminary steps were taken and the or
ganization will be perfected at another
meeting to be held soon.