Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-21
TO ABOLISH A DOCK.
Ferry Lessees Said to be Consid-
ering Such a Proposition.
Ru,norcd That the 'nis Four" viii Ask
the Legislature to Abolish one Dock In
Berkeley Stole "a rocketbools Finger
Mashed on.

y rumor has gained circulation that
tie present Norfolk County Ferry les
sees VIII ask the next Legislature 10
abolish one of the ferry docks now in
use on he Berkley side OF the river.
Whether the iosscos have any intcn-
ton of taking this matter before the
LEGISLATURE remains to be seen but
there is no special reason for maintains
ing TWO ferry docks on this side of tho.
river If the public can be served as we'll
with one. Just what dock they have
IL desire to abolish was not within the
knowledge of our informant. but ii Is
most natural to suppose that it will
lie the Pearl street dock, as it is too
far out of lie way.
Even NOW many of the people en-
route To Portsmouth from this side so
via Norfolk.
DELIGHTFUL DINNER PARTY.
One of the most enjoyable functions
in Berkeley social life was delightful
dinner party given last "Wednesday
night by Mr.. w. II. Barron and Mi. L..
II. Rogers at the beautiful home OF the
former in South Norfolk. Covers were
laid for eight. and the repast was serN-
ed by their competent chef in his most
irreproachable style. The color scheme
used in decorations was II rose tint.
and the dining room presented most
brilliant scene. enhanced by the elabo-
rate toilets of the ladies' and the eX-
quiStc harmony of color.
The dinner was followed by an ele-
SAINT reception, which even exceeded
that in brilliancy. given to few ia
Vored guests, who Will long cherish the
memory OF the hosts hospitality.
STOLE a Pooh ErBOOK.
one of Elder j. :. Sumlar's drivers
entered his residence on the corner of
sixth street and Walker avenue Tues
day and captured his pocketbook. con-
tanning S.. After the desired treasure
had been secured the pocketboOll was
thrown in the lot. No arrest has been
made yet. but will he later if the money
is not forthcoming.
FINGER MASHED OFF.
Mr.. Thomas Wigs had the misfor-
tune To lose 4 portion of the third fin
ger of his right hand yesterday. While
adjusting 4 drill in The Norfolk ana
southern machine shop the member
WAS mashed Off making it all the more
painful. He received medical attention
and was partially relieved.
BIG SALE OF LOTS.
Real estate in South Norfolk is sell
ing with startling rapidity. Most every
day from one to two lots are trans
fcrrcd 10 some one, and the most re-
marIabie feature is that the maiority
of the persons buy for residential pur-
poses. The same lots that were being
offered two years ago for $3.50 are SELL
ing for $500 without II murmur. Berk-
ley real estate has not increased in
proportion.
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW.
Mr.. +. l.. HUMPHREYS is quite sick at
his home on Liberty street
Mr.. #. NJ. Morgan, Jr, received Il
very painful cut on one of the fingers
OF his right hand yesterday afternoon
while cutting meat at the store OF
Messrs. q. -. and c. II. Williams. on
l}erlliey avenue.
Miss Mary Porter is quite sick at tho
home Of her parents on Second street.
Mrs Afford ellis. OF Baltimore, is
the guest of Mrs. Il. f. Truitt. OF