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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

The army bill was relieved of consld-
erable weight when Major Gen. Shafter
was dropped from II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

would seem as AZ the average Democrat
Is never satisfied with the condition of
the treasury except when the balance
sheet shows deficit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

II is now said that Richard Croker
finds interesting reading In the bulletins
showing the progress of Tammany's bat
tle against vice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

Cincinnati is hugging itself In ecstatiu
delight because It has within its confines
a real live duke and a bright and viva
cIous American duchess.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

IL Dom Paul Kruger shed any tears
over his reception in Holland they must
have been tears OF JOY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

Minnesota. that stsnch Republican
state. win be In the anomalous posi-
fion OF having Popuiist ss one Of her
representative In The tinted states Sen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

The treasury surplus continues 70 grow
and the growing ~ the Democrats in
creases la intensity in proportion. IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

There are indications that the army
canteen may yet be drained 10 the dregs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

The Chinese court itself may not
call for much sympathy. except that
shadowy figurehead. the emperor. But
when we remember that the common
people will suffer before the court
does, the civilized idea OF devotlng
Chinese millions TO death by starva-
tion In order 90 bring the court to
terms has a moral aspect that does
not shed much lustre on civilization
--pittsburg Dispatch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

THE outburst OF General Mercier
against England i'm the French Senate
was apparently timed to take advant-
axe of the popular sympathy felt for
former President Kruger and of the
effusive demonstrations In his honor.
I'm which the traditional Frehch hos
tihty 90 Great Britain doubtless play
cd It's part IT the purpose OF General
Mercier was To stampede the Senate
into some hasty action which would
he offensive to England and provoke
resentments which might pave the
way to "A collision between the coun-
tries that purpose failed "--Philsdel-
phia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08
Uhaf Others
fire Saying.

"lt IL explained by German papers
that the Beers destroyed German trade
I'm South Africa, which cannot be for
gotten, and that the emperor was dis
pleased that President Kruger did not
accept his advice before IL was too
late. The French. on the other hand.
In their Wild demonstrations of well
come TO Kruger beyond question were
voicing their hatred OF the English.
I'm such a tangle OF sentiments ar
btration and the real merits OF the
case seem 10 have very little chance"
Chicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08
FUNERAL SUPPLIES.

Full line at reduced prices. can
furnish a nice casket for so and
upwards; nrst-ciass carriages with
careful snd experienced drivers at
the lowest prices.
THos MeMuRRotGH,
a. Fennsr St. Opposite tn. csths.
dral
Tel.phcns No. ZsS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

mo one imagines for a moment that
Minister Conger is great literary
light. but Conger could get almost any
amount he asked for story of the
Pekin siege. So far as known. Ad-
mlral Dewey has never written a line
for a magazine, Yet something over
two years ago Dewey could have de-
manded $4,000 for story OF two thou
sand words about the battle OF Ma
Mia Bsy."-Omaha World Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

I'm the early part OF this century
the United States was compelled 10
give the Barbary pirates needed
lesson. They had no respect for the
young Republic on the western side
OF the Atlantic, but they were soon
made 10 entertain "A different opinion.
The action of the United States put
an end 90 levying tribute on the COM
merce OF this country in the Mediter-
ranean. Morocco seems to stand I'm
need OF similar lesson. Denver
Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

ut is 10 be hoped that Representa-
tive briggs resolution for an investi-
cation Of the alleged hazing of Cadet
Booz. of Bristol. Pa. by classmates
at West Point. will pass at once. Such
n course has been made imperative
by the accusations of the dead mans
family and friends. They state that
death was caused by inhuman treat
ment. and unless an official examina-
ton Is made OF the whole affair West
Point will be under shadow that may
or may not be deserved. - Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

'It will. on sentimental as well as
other grounds, be cause for regret that
the United States will not possess the
distinction OF having first spanned the
Pacific ocean with a telegraphic cable.
That fact ought not. however, to
deter this country from making every
effort to be AS close a second as pos
sible. The existence of the British
cable across the Pacific will not lessen
the need of United States cable
across the same sea. ON the contrary.
n will make the latter need all the
greater and all the more evident.
Apart from all questions Of strategy.
this British cable will not serve our
ordinary uses. For 1t Is not to touch
the Hawaiian Islands at all. IL will
not follow the steamship course from
Asia to the United States, and II Will
give connection with the Philippines
only Ivy most circuitous route. That
n message should be sent from San
Francisco by way OF Vancouver. Fiji,
Australia, Java, Singapore. Cochin
China and Hong Kong would be In
tolerable. le."-New York Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

III tomorrow Us a fine day there will
be n very heavy travel between this
city and Warren and Bristol. With
two lines Of electric cars running, one
on the highway and one on the old
steam road bed. everybody will want
TO make the pleasant and cheap trip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-08

/ judge by the appearance OF the
street cars I'm the late hours OF the
afternoon that the Christmas shopping
has already commenced In earnest.
Well. f. Is the sensible wonian that
does her shopping before the rush be-
gins, for she is far more liable TO
get just what she wants.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
IN THE CIRCUIT co1JRr


Yesterday morning at the usual hour
the spring term of the Circuit Court of
Norfolk county began, with Judge r..
X. Prcntis on the bench.
The docket was called and several
cases were continued, the following be-
ing set for trial on the dates given:
Joseph M. Licby VS.. Norfolk and Oc-
can View Railway Company, $40, 900
damages; set for March 20.
s. b. West VS.. Atlantic and Danyille
hallway Company; set for March 90.
Matthew Corbin VS.. Norfolk Street
hallway Company; plea of statue of
limitation
Edwin Pitts. ETC.. VS.. Norfolk and
Western Railway Company: March 49,.
trankiin7D. Gil and Cornelius Thorn
as vs. city of Portsmouth and Norfolk
county, covenant broken; March is. ii
The case of Junius T. Sheets v4
Charles II. Harper, for libel. was called
and Mr.. Harper. through his attorneys,
plead not guilty. The case was set for
n hearing. Mr.. Harper has retained
Messrs. Wool & White and Edwards
& Harper. Mr. Sheets attorneys are
IT. III. Rumble and Judge D. Tucker
Brooke.
Richmond Stove Company VS.. Annie
Goodman. March 18th.
Wade II. Codd VS.. L. e. Hubbard &,
Co., assumpsit March 18th.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
A VERY RoLp RoRRER.

For several nights past DR.. r. r.
Robertson and family and Mr.. S. W.
Niemcyer, residing in the Niemeyer
homestead. on Swimming Point, have
been troubled with n man who seems
determined to carry off some OF the
valuables contained in the household.
He has been shot at on one or two oc-
caslons, but this did not seem to deter
the man from continuing to make at
tempts to gain an entrance to the
house.
Saturday he tried again, but was
driven off temporarily by bullets from
q pistol handled by Mr. Niemeyer But
nothing daunted he came again Sunday
night and got in the front door, when
again he was fired at, but in less than
n half hour he forced an entrance in the
basement. rnnsacked the pantry and
piled UP all the table ware he could find
In n hcap ready to he carried away.
He then proceeded upstairs, and even
had the audacity to open the door of n
room in which Mr. Niemeyer was talk
ing bath. He got away without car
rying a bullet In his body.
~ regular watch is set now for this
very bold fellow, and right royal
warm welcome will be given him If he
dares to venture again around those
premises.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS

representative and Past Grand ]. Leon
Codd alternate to the meeting Of the
Grand Lodge of the order, to be held
at Hot Springs Va, May 10th next
Mr.. r. S. Brooks tells you that If you
want to rent or sell property call on
him.
Mr.. Shrier says that his business was
better yesterday than 1t has been in
over year, and that 1t was all due to
his ad. on Sunday in this paper
Politics in the city of Portsmouth Is
very interesting thing ut present.
The different candidates for the many
positions to be filled at the May cleo
ton are putting In their cleverest work.
The prellminaries are about arranged
and the battle OF ballots is on in
earnest, and from now till the days of
the primary 1t will be Greek meet Greek
and thus n very large vote will be at
tractcd to the polls
The w. c. 4. u. will meet this after
noon at o'clock with Mrs. Maggie
Peele. 725 High street
The bonnet party given at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. T.. B. Lewis, on South
street. last night for the benefit of the
new Central Church, was a brilliant
success.
The Portsmouth Hook and Ladder
company at a regular meeting last
night decided to have it's third annual
parade and banquet on the 18th of next
month. The Seaboard Air Line Band
will furnish the music.
Mr.. G. c. Williams, whose name will
be presented to the City Council to-
night for election to the position of CITY
clerk has the unqualified endorsation
OF the Central Labor Union of South
eastern Virginia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
THAT VALUATION COMMISSION.
What Mr.. Bland Has to Say in Refer
enCe to 1t.
Portsmouth, Va. March IL, 1900.

portsmouth, w., March ~, 1900.
To the Editor Of the virglnian- Pilot:
In view of the fact that great Interest
has been manifested by the general
public to know who voted for and
against the Parks BILL known as the
Commission of Valuation, desire to
say that was never in sympathy with
the measure.
On the contrary 1 prepared a resolu-
ton disappearing the action of the
tiouse in the matter. voted against
the Glass bill, having for its object the
creation OF department to be known
as "traVeltngnuditors," which / thought
on the order, of the spy system on the
officers of the State and certainly. I
could not. With any degree of consls-
tency. support measure which created
more than 100. additional officers, and
perfected what considered to be a spy
system on the whole people of the State,
ana destined, IL allowed to stand, to
retard the progress of the State.
The following over the signature of
the Speaker Of the House of De:ega ties
VIII show those interested my position
in the matter:
Rocky Mount, Va, March Q, 1900.
Hon. c. T. Bland:
MY Dear Sir-Your letter to hand. I
recall distinctly that you brought to me
resolution along the same lines as the
one adopted in the Senate, relating to
the commissioners of valuation bill.
This resolution you contemplated
oliering. for remember that you talked
with me upon the subject
~ bout this time. however, there was
n great pressure of business, with tho
House working under special rules. so
mat II was difficult to get up anything
outside of the business provided for be.
ING conducted under these special rules.
Yours very truly,
"IE. w. SAUNDERS"
very respectfully.
CHAs. r. BLAND.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
IIUsTING,s CouRT.

The Grand Jury in this court yester-
DAY was called and found the follow
ing true bills:
William Flanagan. William Thorn
as, house breaking: William Clariborne,
larceny; Cornelius Smith. house break
ing: William w. Parker. alias William
Allen. grand larceny; Henry Shields,
alias Henry Hicks, house breaking.
3 Rosentha!. native of Russia, be-
came naturalized citizen
Harry BunlSley and Charles It. Bland
qualified as notaries public.
w. II. Land qualified to practic law.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
BISHOP FUNsTEN HERE.

The Richmond Dispatch of Sunday
says:
The Rt. Rev. James B. Funston, Bish-
op of Boes. Idaho. is in the city, and
Will preach this morning at IL O'Clock
at st. Andrews Church. and att 5
o'clock this evening he will preach at
ST. James Church on Indian work in
Western Wyoming and Idaho.
There being four Indian reservations
In Bishop Funstens district, his sub
jcct will be most interesting one, and
his many friends In this city will be
glad to again have the opportunity of
hearing him preach
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
THIRD DISTRICT
ANOTHER BIG DISCHARGES.

There was another big discharge In
the navy yard yesterday. occasioned by
the lack of material.
In the construction department as
many as 120 ship joiners we're given
their walking papers and several
others of various trades were also dis
charged. The authorities say that there
is money sufficient in hand to carry
on the work, and plenty of work to do.
the cause of the discharges being the
inability of the material men to keep
the yard supplied. the utilization of II
being much greater than the supply.
The majority of the men will be re-
called as soon as the material arrives
which is hoped, by the men, to be at a
very early day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
THE BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health held their rer-
MAR weekly meeting last night, with
the following members present: e. l..
Lash president; Walter Clark and NJ.
l.. Hunt,
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The Sanitary Inspector submitted his
report, showing the number of
nuisanceS abated and those undated.
He also reported the sanitary condition
of the city good. On motion the report
was ordered to be filed.
Present-E. r. Barksdale.
MIR. q. l.. Pollard was elected a mem
Der of the board from the Fourth Ward.
a letter was read from Mr.. Joseph f.
weaver in reference to bill due by
one of the smallpox patients. On mo-
ton the bill was allowed
All properly approved bills were al
lowed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
A NERvY THIEF.

Yesterday morning Mr.. Augustus
stand. in the market, his son James
being behind the stand reading. Mr..
Moore turned his back to look at some
thing on South street when a negro
walked up to the stand and took a large
turkey from off n hook and went off
with it. Neither of the gentlemen saw
him when he did it.
Another huckster told Mr.. Moore that
he saw colored boy in front of the
maTket-house wrapping up a turkey
An effort was made to find the boy
but without success. This is what
might be called Il nervy piece of bust
ness
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
PORT NORFOLK.

Regular services were held Sunday.
both morning and evening, at the Port
Norfolk Baptist Church, led by DR..
Dunaway.
The young people of the Baptist
Church met Sunday afternoon and sue
ceeded in organizing n Baptist Young
Peoples Union.
Rev. MFR. Waterfeld. OF Owens Me-
mortal Church. Portsmouth. preached
at the Port Norfolk Methodist Church
last Sunday morning. and the pastor
Rev. j. f. Carey. at night. Both SER
vices were we'll attended.
Mr.. j. p. Pollard. Of Primers Point
who has been sick for the past week, is
out.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
IS THIS THE MAN2

There is in the county Jail colored
man named Perry Berry. Justice c. c.
Peed sent him there Sunday, the man
being suspected of being implicated in
the recent hod-uD in Park View, in
which Mr.. Curtis well-known insur-
ance agent was the victim.
Berry VIII be held until Mr.. Curtis
has an opportunity of seeing him. He
was arrested on suspicion of being the
negro who robbed Hodges drug store
uptown Friday night, but it was after
wards learned that he was not the man
who was seen in the night His de-
scriptlon is good deal like one of the
highwaymen who held Curtis UP.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTER.
TAINMENT

There will be musical and literary
entertainment tonight at the residence
Of Mrs. Beazley. in Park View, for the
benefit OF the Park View Baptist
Church.
The following is the program:
Quartette-Song of the Whippoorwill
Bass solo-NIr. J. e. Dunbar.
Recitation-AIiss Sue Russell.
Soprano solo-Mrs. Pullen.
Recitation-Mr. f. c. ChisneIl.
Contralto solo-Mrs. Lula Wilkins.
Recltation--Miss Russell.
Tenor solo-Mr j. e. Fentress.
Bloom"
Refreshments will be served at the
close at city prices. Admission 25 cents
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
EVENTS TO-DAY

Sensidc lodge. No. 50, *. OF p.
United Council. No. 500. \. i. of II.
Wildey Encampmcnt. No. g. I. o
Q. L.
Old Dominion Conclave. No 293, l
o. II.
Howard Division, No. .. s. of n.
City Council. Council Chamber
Board of Supervisors, County Court
House.
Ancient Order Hibernians. Benevo.
lent.
Trinity Chapter, No. s46. b. of ST. A.
Nervous headache Cured
Speedily. No danger by Hicks Capu.
dine. is and 2sr. at drug stores
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The following Is the roll of honor In
the public schools for February:
THE HIGH SCHOOL.
Staples. Susie Porter
Class of 1903-Annie Pruden
Class of 19o4ESamuel Saunders, Mar
garet Thorne.
SECOND DISTRICT.
First ntermediate-Jennie Mitchell.
Bertha Emmerson.
Second Observation-Disclosures Jacob
son, Fannie Rosenthal, Marie Walker.
ihird Primary-Raymond Dempsey,
HOY White, Ethel Fitchett, Fannie
Manning. Julia Webb. Penelope White.
Second Primary - Grace Curling,
Laura Hudgins. Raynor Fairless, Frank
f1tchett Moses Goodman William
White.
First Primary - George Balance,
John Cain, Thurman Gaskins, Harry
sic Gay, Emily Johnson, Sue Barron
Emmerson.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Third Grammar-Binford Sadler.
second Grammar-Blanche Powers
First Grammar - Kittie Barrett,
Marie Enniss
Second Intermediate-Josie Barrett,
Rosa Esleeck, Annie Myers, Elma
Roane.
First Intermediate-Addie Butt, Hillic
Hudgins. Nornie Hotter, Maggie Cross.
Lula Taten, Annie Johnston, Brooke
HUT, Frank Mclean. Genevieve Bal
lance, Wilma Thomas.
Third Primary-Hazel Calvert, Virgie
Armstrong. Annie Lewis.
Second Primary-Stanley Williams,
Maria Myers.
First Primary-Ethel Myers May
Murdoch, Aggie Linton, Lillian Ether
idge, Maud Levitt.
FIFTH DISTRICT.
| Second Grammar-Wileon Pendleton.
First Grammar-Ruth Hathaway,
| Cecile Williams.
Second intermediate Ellis Butt,
Agnes Earnest, Grace Hudgins, Mary
Williams. Annie Robertson.
First intermediate - Linda Balm,
Roselyn Moseley.
Third Primary-Margaret Rem. Lu-
ellie Robinson. Frances Sharp, Bessie
Smith, Josie Wall.
Second Primary-Regie Allen. Grace
Codd, Marguerite Dongan. Lucy Locke.
Mary Murray, Katie Porter Maggie
Tabb. Callie Maxwell.
First Primary-Willie Kraft, Vance
Owens, Sallie Brown. Sallie Duke, Mag
gle Newell. Dorette Wigg, Lucy Allen
Woodley.
THIRD DISTRICT.
Third Grammar Serena Moeeley.
Emma Deans.
Second Grammar-Martha Wright,
Rosa Solomon, Eldora Hail.
Second Intermediate-Elle Rodgers.
Bessie Sanford
First acknowledgements Stanback,
Willard Small, Mary Smith, Marie Bell
Third Primary-Sadie Archer, Wesley
Pagan, Anderson Goodwin Charles
Moseley, Bessie Brown. Blanche Driver
Fostina Robinson, Andrew .RiddIck.
First Primary-Cecilia Gaines, Lenora
Jones, Hughia Bess.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Claude a. Roane to w. b. Richard
son. lot west side of Webster avenue
between Leckie and Villa streets; also
lot adjoining on the south; Sl,130.
Peter c. Kaufman ana wife and 9TH
ers to John Brooks Kaufman, lots with
appurtenances south side of County
and east side OF Green So and other
considerations
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
A LIBERAL CONTRIBUrION

AT the morning service at Court
Street Baptist Church Sunday DIR. II.
b. Carrot. after the sermon. stated that
he had had cards distributed to the CON
greSation, and wanted them to contrib
ute to send a missionary to China: that
1t would cost $500 to keep one for Il
year. He said he was not going to ask
anybody for a cent. but let all contrib
ute as the Lord had blessed them In
is minutes the cash and pledges
amounted to between $3.50 and $500.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13

eventually arrived at the kinds and
doses given In the prescriptions. OF
course. the doses were modified Accord
Ing to the age, condition. etc., OF the
patient. DR.. Borne considers the re-
placing of antipyrine by antifebrin to
be important, as antipyrine often af-
fects the kidneys.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
PINNER's POINT NOTES.

Mr.. J. b. Pollard. who has been sick
for the past week. is out again and will
soon begin work on several contracts
he has to erect dwelling houses in Port
Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Powers, of Quebec.
Canada, who have been spending seve-
raj weeks In Primers Point, returned to
their home via New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk railroad Sunday night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
Now Is Your Chance.

For the next thirty days we will OFFER
the best building lots in Park View for
sale cheap. Sewer connections guaran-
teei with every sale. Buy now, before
the usual rise in prices in the spring,
and save from . to 10 per cent Re-
member we offer special Inducements
for thirty days only Will be glad to
show you our property.
THE SEABOARD REAL. ESTATE CO.,
No. PA High street fupstairs).
Insurance solicited.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13
A FRENCH CURE FOR GRIP.
DR.. Borne's Remedy Has Been Success
full in Paris

Iul III PaflS.
With the arrived of the usual epi-
demic OF Influenza there comes from
Paris safe cure" for the COMPLAINT.
The discoverer is DR.. Borne, Deputy
for Douhs. who cured M. Waldeck-
Rosseau In three days. and was also
successful with President Loubert, NJ.
Deschanel and several of his brother
Deputies. DR.. Borne's remedy is as fol-
lows:
AZ one feels the symptoms of infiu
enza one should have the following pre-
scrlptions made up, firstly
Nater ........ ....-.,... ounces.
Cloroform water -. :. ounces.
Masnesia -. 80. ...... drachms.
Salol .........-..15 grains.
Bethel $3.50. ......l5 grains.
Antifcbrin $50. .......15 grains.
Syrup of orange flower. / ounce
This must be we'll shaken and a table
spoonful taken every fifteen minutes
during the first day.
On the following days one should
take two cachets on rising in the morn
Ing and two on going to bed at night,
composed as follows:
MaGnesia .......... ..2h drachms
Betol ............. 10 grains.
Salol $3.50. 40 grains.
Terpine .......... -. As grains.
For 20 cachets.
DR.. Borne. who made no difficulty
about rendering his eflicacious pre-
scriptions public. said his principle
was that all the digestive. respiratory
tubes. ETC., should be d1sinfected. He
had experimental with all the antisep-
tics capable OF combination. and had
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-13

Chas. r. welton C Co. have removed
to 2os High street. Noah's Ark's old
stand.