Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-31
Matters Personal and General in
and Around Portsmouth.
HEARD ON THE STREETS
Gossip and Events in Which Our People
are Interested. chronicled in Concise
Form A Daily Diary of Happenings
Presented to Our Readers Fresh Evey
Morning Snap Shots of Our Busy City.


the District Convention, which con-
Nenes in Norfolk the I'd of May.
Mr.. Willie Arlington returned yester-
3 day from Richmond, where he had
I been under treatment for his hearing.
Rev. Charles Corbett has sufficiently
{ recovered from severe attack of the
8 grip. He will return to his home in
Marionville to-day and resume preach
ing.
Miss Matte Harper. of Washington,
D. c., arrived in the city yesterday on
visit to friends
Med. L. Wrenn and wife sold to Lucy
Z. Satchfeld a lot on Queen street in
4 Cottage Place for $3.50.
Mr.. H. S. Leard. of Raleigh, N. c.,
travelling passenger agent of the Sea-
+ board Air Line. is in the city.
Mr.. c. T.. Williams, OF the office of
the general superintendent oficonstruc-
ton, Seaboard Air Line, is confined by
the grip.
Yesterday was genuine rainy day
from early morn until night.
The decision of the Court of Appeals
In the Valuation bill was not much of
q surprise in this city. But few peo-
pie thought that 1t was Constitutional.
The only business in the Mayors
Court yesterday was one case of drunk
and disorderly conduct.
The Democratic Eecutive Committee
will meet next week to settle upon the
time when the candidates will have to
settle up.
The first thunderstorm of the season
occurred Thursday night. It lasted for
a short while.
The condition of Mr.. Frank Hodges.
who drank laudanum, was considered
out Of danger yesterday He expressed
regrets that he was not allowed to die.
There were no courts in session yes
terday, all having adjourned for the
term.
The Norfolk County Court will begin
Its April term on the 18th. There are
quite number of cases to come up.
The weather prophets predict that
March will go out to-day like a lion.
a colored woman came near being
burned to death yesterday by her cloth
Ing catching on fire while making fire
with kerosene.
Tomorrow is the time set for quicker
trips on the ferry, but they will not
be commenced.
The baseball fans" were delighted
yesterday TO know that the Portsmouth
team had all been selected and would
be here so soon.
Mayor Baird will lay the matter of
the Seaboard Block before the Council
next Tuesday night and let them de-
eide what action shall be taken.
Hon. Charles II. Bland went down to
Newport News yesterday to be present
. a. TIE OISdHlZdllOH OIL Il democratic
club. He will be back this morning.
Several members of the Pythian or
der went over to Norfolk last night to
visit Rathborn Lodge, *. of p, of that
city, and took part in the smoker.
The steeple on st. Paul's Church will
be completed by the latter part of next
week. The work Of plastering will
then be commenced
There are now five Democratic clubs
In the city-each after good govern
ment.
Mrs. Birmingham furnished beauti-
full design for Mrs. Skecter's funeral
/. yesterday. 1t was made entirely of
Marshall Neil roses
An entertainment was given last
night at the residence OF Mr.. Harry
Anderton. on Harrison street, for the
benefit Of Wright Memorial Church
fund.
The hay ride. which was to be given
last night to Churchland, had to be
postponed on account of the Indictment
weather.
A number OF notifications was served
on the clerk yesterday by liquor men,
stating that they would make applica-
ton for licenses.
Taxpayers who do not wish their
names to appear I'm the delinquent list
should settle at once.
Mr.. r. c. Pogue, chief rate clerk at
the Sea board Air Line Office here. has
resigned the position to accept n re-
sponsible position in Commissioner
Railways Of Virginia and the Carolinas,
With headquarters at Richmond. Mr.
Pogue made many friends here.
A trick bicycle rider drew crowd on
High street yesterday afternoon.
Owing to a misunderstanding in Sc
curing Temperance Hall last night the
committee of carpenters and a number
OF contractors. who were to have met
there last night. were unable to do So
1t was agreed that they would meet
one night next week, due notice OF
which will be given.
Officers Broughton and Dillsburg ar
rested two "hobos' yesterday for beg
cling from house to house. They will
have a chance to explain to His Honor
this morning.
G A young white man was summoned
last night to appear before the Mayor
this morning on the charge OF using
vile and abusive language toward a
lady In the Fouth Ward.
Chairman Nimmo, of the Board OF
Supervisors. was In the city yesterday,
and signed the warrants allowed at the
last meeting Of the board.
a divorce has been granted Ella r..
Williams from her husband, Henry a.
Williams.
A drunken man fell through one OF
Mr.. Harry Dashiells windows on Mid
Ole street Thursday night.
y Guard Sweeney, from Williamsburg,
( arrived here yesterday and took r. L.
Gauhs back to the asylum with him,
< ne being adjuGged q lunatic.
+ The wooden keel was placed under
tho new tug mt the navy-yard ycster-
dav
TIE weather Rureau predicts much
collier weather for to-day.
* small negro hoy was run out OF II
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