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PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS PORTSMOUTH AND NORFOLK_COUNTY What Virginian-Pilot Rep? resentatives Hear Daily. BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST Ihn Movement? ol rcnple lu Whom lb* A?cr?fc Header' I* Jnier mtril-Happening-* in ? Itt? tlx ?x, ItvllfflROUS nml Social ? If clra-A t'oicciiii or t'uinre 1. venia. Mrs. George W. Kins is quite sick n: tlie family resilience, on South Street. The February term of tlie Hustings Court will convene next Thursday. There will be a grand jury. The streets arc in a horrible condi? tion from the snow and continued rains. Yestrrdnv morning a colored woman twisted her ankle and fell on South street, near Mi.Idle. She was carried to her home, on Columbia Btreet. There was a run-away ami smesh-up1 on Green street yesterday. The wagon was badly damaged and the driver ?slightly hurt. Mr. James Moore is acting clerk of the maiket during Mr. Grant's Illness. It rained nearly all nlgbi Friday and cleared off the crossings, und this was greatly appreciated by pedestrians. This being the first Sunday In the month communion will be administered in a number of the churches. The Rev. R. F. Readies was much better yesterday. The condition of Mr. 10. N. Grant was much improved yesterday. There are but few country people coming to town now .the roads being In such terrible condition. The funeral of Mr. Jolin Jenkins will take place this afternoon at tl o'elock from the South Street Baptist Church. The funeral of Mrs. Ann Parsons will take place this afternoon nt 3 o'clock from the residence of Mr. E. N. Grant, corner of Clifford and Efflnghnm streets. The repairs to Central Church have not been completed yet. Misses Godwin & F.tlierldge give no? tice in to-day's paper that they have formed a co-partnership for the pur? pose of conducting the groeery busi? ness at 9:4 South street. These young men are well known and deserve share of the public patronage. Attention is called to Emmett Plans' advertisement. He has Just opened the largest line of embroideries ever shown In the city at remarkable low prices. He Is also closing out a lot of all-wool skirts at HOc. Attention Is called also .to his white goods department. The Rev. Pr. R. H. Pitt Is n. guest of Mr. and iMrs. E. C. Brooks, of Court street. The colored man referred to in yes terd,i3-'s Issue as having had his log broken up the river nt a guano factory. Is named George Gray. Judge L. R. Watts bought the Pick? ering farm, at auction yesterday, for jr.,000. It is situated on the Old Deep Creek mad, in Western Branch. Although the rector is still sick, the usual morning and evening services will be held at St. John's Church to-day. The Artillery School hand, of Fortress Monroe, has been engaged to furnish music for the Pythlans at the funeral of Mr. John R. Jenkins this afternoon. Miss May Podd Jenkins, who hns been quite ill nt her home, in Cottage Place, has greatly Improved. The members of Portsmouth Com? pany, No. 15, IT. R. K. of P., and At? lantic Company. No. 1. are requested to meet at Pythian Castle this after? noon at 2 o'clock for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to their deceased brother. John R. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. R. Spruce lost by death yesterday their Infant son. Thomas J. The funeral will take place this morning at 11 o'clock from the family residence. Ann and Webster streets. The Red Men are having quite a boom now. At every meeting there nre a number of applications for member? ship. The police force Is badly crippled now, Mr. Hnrt being confined to his home on account of sickness: Mr. Long, sick, and a vacancy on the force. A gentleman who had been off with n number of frlrnds at O'-enn View while on his way home bought a num? ber of birds and cnrrled them home, telling his wife that it was the result of a day's gunning. Trinity Circle oi the King's Daugh? ters will meet in Trinity parish-house Tuesday n'^ernoon nt 3:30 o'elock. Police Officer Haiti's condition re? mains unchanged There will be a mass meeting of the membership of Court Street Baptist Chun h this afternoon at " o'clock for the purpose of elc ling deacons for the church. Tin- Walter Judkins arrested in Nor? folk for a felony is not our Wnltl r. the Well-known railroad conductor. Capt. S. H. Hlltchlns Is. we are glad t" say. Improving quite nicely. A colored man named Alex. Jeffrey fell in n tit on Columbia street last n;ght. lie recovered in twenty minute. Mr. Frnnk M. Monis, a member <>f the Old Dominion Guards, arrived home yesterdny morning from Havana on n furlomrh of twenty days' duration. II. says tho boys nr.- in excellent health and that all <f them send their best regards to friends home. "Tom" Brady, for fighting, was sent to the county jail his! night by Justice Rustic for thirty .lay . For Stealing waste to the value ..f SI John Riley was sent lo .U.I last nlghl from the county for a period of thirty days Rev. Pr. R. J. Willlngham Is the guist or R,-v. Pr. W. F. Fisher at the Hotel Madison. Hon. Joseph T. Lawless wns In the city yesterday and led in the after? noon for Washington, D. C The members of Portsmouth Lodge No. lfi. K. of p., are called <.ut by order, in another column, to attend the fune? ral of their brother, John R. Jenkins. The Armstrong sloek yard offers twelve fresh Jersey cows for sale. For particulars see "ad." Some time during Friday night some unknown person fired a ball at the tele? graph oparntor who Is employed by the F^br.-rd AlV Line at their house, Jusl T here tbs r.?lt line end the Seaboard Alt' L'ary-crcrscs each other. The gen? tleman lias no idea who the party was or what his object was in li-ing nt him Dr. A. E. Owen will to-day enter upon bis duties as pastor of one of the Nor folk churches. OF INTEREST TO YOU. Something' of Value to Readers of the Virginian-Pilot. The Rrandt Company tells you that the best is always the cheapest, espe? cially when you get first-class goods at low figures. They will commence to? morrow their special sale for this week. Regular goods, soft bosom shirts, worth *>0 cents, will be sold for half that price, and other goods in like proportion. They tell you that if you will compare their shoes with others and then take the prices of both, you will find theirs. ; like those who advertise them for much , less than theirs, have more ease and ; comfort, as well as style. See advertise? ment. A nicely furnished room, with or without board, can be had by referring to our advertising columns. As Valentine Day is drawing near, and the sending of these missives Is en? gaged in by a number of people, of <'"inse you want to know where to buy them the cheapest. By referring to An d trson and Thompson's column you will e e what bargains they offer in this line. The New York Clothing Company tells you that any suit In their window will be sold for S3.5*0, which are worth double that amount. They say that it Is the biggest thing ever offered in this city. Children's clothing has been cut I in proportion. This Is for one week only. i LIVING ISSUES. During the month of February four Subjects Of special interest to every young man?Living Itssues of the Day will be discussed at the Sunday after? noon meetings. The tlrst meeting ot this series will be held to-morrow af? ternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Frank l-i. i 'roeker will speak. Subject, "The Choice of Business." The preliminary Song Service will be an interesting fea? ture. The meeting for boys -will be held at 3 o'clock. Mr. Walter H. McGchee will speak, and the White and lied Choirs will sing. All men nnd boys will re? ceive a cordial welcome. ENFORCE THE ORDINANCE. There Is an ordinance that requires all obstructions, such as boxes, barrels, etc.. to be removed from the street at night, but recently It has not been fully carried nut. A number of people leave slop pails and debris barrels in the street. Friday night n gentleman was on his way home about 11 o'clock. it was raining at the time. Just after passing under a shed he struck a slop l;eg, which caused him to fall and hurt him? self. The accident might have been more serious. If people were required to conform to the ordinance there would be no cause for such a complaint. Another accident of the kind may prove more serious. EXPLOSION AT THE MADISON. Yesterday morning at 11:30 o'clock considerable excitement prevailed about Hotel Madison, occasioned by the ex? plosion of the hot water attachment of the cooking range. "Tom" Dellinger. the colored chief, was slightly injured, a piece of the Hy? ing metal from tho range, which was wrecked, etriklng him on the hip. No one else was hurl; but for a few min? utes the guests, were considerably alarmed, and hurried to learn the cause of the explosion, and upon being in? formed the usual quietude prevailed among them, with the exception of ono or two who grumbled about dinner be? ing delayed. A RARE TREAT. Announcement Is made In these col? umns that Ralph Ringham, the cele brated boy orator, will give an enter? tainment at the Court Street Raptist Church on Tuesday night, the 7th In? stant, for the benefit of Park View Baptist church. Mr. Ringham Is no stranger In this city, having lectured nere on several occasions to the delight of those who heard him. The preas notices from all parts of the country speak in glowing terms of his ability, and as the enter? tainment Is given In raise funds to help build a church in Park View, the pub? lic should turn out largely to hear him. THE TOPEICA FOR REPAIRS. The cruiser Topeka and the collier Sterling came up to the navy yard yes terday morning. Tho Topeka, bough I at the outbreak of the war by thi.s Government, broke down at San Juan. Porto Rico, recently, nnd was towed up by the Sterling, as stated. She will be repaired at this yard. Her boilers are in bad condition, but she came up j to the yard under her own steam. The Solace, lying in Hampton Roads, was furnished ammunition from the t Portsmouth, Virginia, magazine yester? day by the aid of lugs, which ferried it. STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS. Yesterday morning, about 11 o'clock, Mrs. Virginia A. Winingder. mother of Police Oniccr William Winlngder, one of the city's most highly respected la? dies was stricken with paralysis. Dr. I1'. S. Hope was called in, and he found the sufferer in a very critical condition, the victim of a partial paral? ysis of the brain. At a hue hour last nigh: Mrs. Winingdcr's condition was not one to lead her sons and other very deeply Interested relatives and friends to hope for a speedy recovery. FOURTH STREET SUNBEAMS. The regular monthly meeting of the Fourth Street Baptist Sunbeam Society will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The program arranged for the occasion is as follows: Quartette, by Messrs. Bishop, Roper, Talbert and Da? vis; recitation, by Misss Annie Cherry. An address will be delivered by Rev. R. .1. Willingham, of Richmond, secre? tary of the Southern Baptist Conven? tion and editor of the Foreign Mission Journal, who is able and very Interest? ing speaker. EV10NTS TO-MOR1 toW. Portsmouth Hook ami Ladder Com? pany, volunteer firemen Grimes' Battery, Virginia Volunteers. Portsmouth Naval Lodge No. loo, a. F. <fc A. M. Portsmouth Lodge No. HI, K. of V Chesapeake Lodge No. IIM), K. of 11. Tidewater Lodge No. Cli. 1. O. O. F, Portsmouth Lodge No. 82, B. P. O. E. Police Commissioners, Mayor's office. Board of Health, Council chamber. THE ROLL OF HONOR. The following is the Olive Branch School roll of honor for January, lSi>9. Girls?Mary Savage. Lottie Savage Annie Pulley, Lucy Thompson, Lillian Parker. Boys?Linwood Wooster, Eddie Dunn. Paul Dunn, Harry Dunn. Try our 15c. boys' black hose, two pairs for 2Gc. Heavy ribbed. Charles R. Wei ton & Co. DIVINE SERVICES TO-DAY. The Churches Wherein You May Hear the Gospel Preached. Wright Memorial M. E. Church. South. Rev. R. B. Blankenflhlp. pas? tor?Sunday school at 9:15 a. in. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. in. by the pastor Morning subject, ".Evi? dence of the Church'? Infidelity." Even? ing. "Was Man Made for Naught?" Parte View Baptist Church?Sunda? school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 10 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. W. S. Hlnes. At the morning service the communion or the Lord's Supper will be adminis? tered. South Fourth Street Baptist Church. Rev. J. W. Mitchell, pastor?Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. by the pastor. Subject, "Christ Crucified." At 7:30 the pulpit will be filled by Rev. R. J. Willlngham. D. D.. Secretary or the Foreign Mission Board or the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Willlngham I? a distinguished man and a great speaker. Don't Call to hear him. Owens Memorial M. K. Church, Rev. U. T. Waterlield. pastor?Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Preaching nt 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by the pastor. Court Street Baptist Church?Sunday school at 9:30 p. m. Preaehlng at 11 a. in. and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. R. II. Pitt, I). I)., of Richmond, Vn. Calvary Baptist Church?Rev. Sam? uel Saunders, pastor?Services to-day will be as follows: Sunday school at 9:30 a. m.. E. P. Rodman, Superintend? ent. Prenchlng at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. by the pastor. Meeting for Bible study at 2:30 p. m. Fourth Street Baptist Church, corner Foil rib and Lincoln streets, Rev. W. F. Fisher, pastor?Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Pleaching by the pastor at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. Surgeon G. 10. H. Harmon, detached from the Newark and ordered to the Am phi trite. Surgeon A. C. II. Russell, detached from the Bureau of Medicine and Sur? gery and ordered to the Newark. Paymaster J. 10. Martin, detached rrom the Boston and ordered to tem? porary duty on the Buffalo. Assistant Paymaster D- Potter, de? tach, d from the Bufralo and ordere* to the Boston. Knslgn C. C. Fewel, detnehed from the Marblebend und ordered home. Lieutenant G. F. Cooper, ordered to remain on duty nt th<9 Naval Academy. Lieutenant 10. A. Anderson, ordered to additional duty In charge of the Alvarado. Lieutenant Victor Blue, detached from command of the Alvarado and ordered to the Alliance. Ensign W. D. Brotherton. detached rrom the Cincinnati and ordered to the Marblehead Lieutenant C. S. Williams, detaebnd from the Gwln and ordered to the Mar? blebend. Assistant Surgeon J. J. Snyder. de? tnehed from the Wabash and ordered to Newport on temporary duty. Lieutenant Commander R. P. Jasper lias been detached from command of the monitor Terror, at the Portsmouth (Va.) Yard, and ordered to command the Marcellus. j "WING" HALL'S APPOINTMENT. lie Is Now the Tlmner Inspector of This Navy Yard. Yesterday morning Mr. V. W. Hall, known to his companions of boyhood days as "Wing," was the recipient from Secretary of the Navy John D. Long of the appointment as Timber Inspector at this, the Portsmouth navy yard. At the Brooklyn navy yard two years ago Mr. Hall entered a compet? itive examination for the position of master shipwright at that station. He was successful and appointed, but In July following he was unfortunate enough to be on a staging, which fell, resulting In the breaking of Iiis right leg and arm. and otherwise injured 1 him. Iiis health was so Impaired that Ii? could no: stand the winters North, and he resigned. He was tendered by the Navy Department the position <>f dock master at Pensacola, but upon the advice of his physician, lie declined to accept i;. The pay of the place is $4 a day, and his many friends will re? joice to know that "Wing'' will stay homo with them. IT LEFT WITH HER. Ellen Elliot! came to this city to visit her friend. Martha McN'ew, and was kindly received, spent her time and left. When she left, however, a watch valued at $1S went with her. Martha swore out a warrant for her friend, and yesterday the case came up for exam? ination, but owing to an important wit? ness heing absent it was continued un? til Monday. in.Fite Y<mrt>eir Against the sttacka or revers. pneumonia and other serious nnd prostrating di? seases by taking a few bottles or Hood's Sarsaparllla now. HOOD'S PILLS are the favorite family cathartic. Easy to take, easy to operate. i ii 11 rcl .t Now I?n??piieror Service. (By Telegraph to Virglnlan-Pilot.) Macon. Oa., Feb. 4.?Commencing February 5th an entirely new passen? ger service between Savannah, Atlanta, Chattanooga and all Important West? ern points will be Inaugurated by the Georgia and Alabama and Southern railway, comprising Pullman buffet sleeping cars between Savannah and Atlanta, leaving nnd arriving at most comfortable hours, and availing of the fast Northwestern and Florida service existing on the Southern railway nnd Its connections. It will give Savannah in each direction the advuntage of ?Inickest possible schedule to and from all Western points I'hnnii For t'nlnrr. (l)y TVlrgr.iph to Vtrgln'nn-Pllot.) Washington, D. C, Feb. 4.?The President to-day oppointod Mayer dien to be coiner of the mine at New Orleans, La. 171 OK SAM-:. ? TWELVE HEAD OF ' fresh Jersey Cows. Apply to the ARMSTRONG STOCK Port Norfolk. feS-St _ OWNER WANTED. ? FOR MlER clian<tl--e IcTt at J. E. Parker's sta? bles. :tij King street, six weeks ago. Please apply promptly, pay charges and get same._tel-8t FOR SALE ? EIGHT-ROOM IHV!?.!,? ling uad all modern convenience*: located In desirable part of the ritv. Ad I dross "REAL B3TATE," care Ylrgln'uti Pilot ofllce. Porlsnioiitli. fe3-jt "1,1 till BALE. ? A Mtl.lv DAIKY DO 1; lug u prosperous business; will sell cheap for cash. Flrst-cluss opportunity for a live man. Address I. X. L. Vir glnian-Pilol ofllce, Portsmouth. fcl-lw iT?lA.VI) 2 LOTS FOR SALE or for rent, at north end of Cook street Pa: it View, Portsmouth, by E. J. M ISA ItS. Apply on premis s. |a29-lW In OR BALE] ? A GROCERY STORE " doliiH u good business; also Fixtures and Show Cases; will be nold cheap. Ap? ply on northeast currier of Queen nnd Godwin stieets. fel-lw FOR RENT. ?NICELY FURNISHED room, with or without board, at 319 Crawford stiret. fef.-St* ATTENTION, PYTHIANS 1 THE MKMRERS OF PORTMOUT1I COM 1'A XV No. 15, U. r. K. P. a r'j hereby ordeied to assemble al Pythian Castle THIS (Sunday) AFTER-NOON at 2 O'clock, In full dress uniform, for the pur? pose ol paving the lu-.u sad tribute of re? spect |n our deceased brother, JOHN It JKNKIXS. Atlamio Company No. 1, of this city, and Virginia Company No. 2, of Norfolk, mo earnestly requested to unite with us! By order of R. FRANK VAT "I SHAN, Captain. CEO. M. PEED, Recorder. It Headquarters AtlanCo Oirapany No. 1. 17. R. K. P. Portsmouth, Va., February nth, 1899. Sir KaNIOHTS.?YOU ARE HEREBY commanded to assemble at your ar? mory THIS (Sunday) AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock. In full dress uniform, to unite with Portsmouth Company No. 15 in pay? ing the last tribute of respect t> our de? ceased Sir Knight. JOHN r. JENKINS. By order r. P. HCNT1NO, Cnpt. Cotn'd'g. JOHN U NHl.suN. Recorder. It THE MEMBERS OP PORTSMOUTH LODGE No. K-. K. or P.. are hereby notified to assemble at Pvthi.m Castle THIS (Sunday) AFTERNOON at 2 o'clock for the purpose of paying the last sad tribute of respect to our deceased Brother, John r. JENKINS. Atlantic Ixxlge No. 24, K. of P., nnd Sea s'.do I^oduo No. ?0 are cordially Invited to Join US In the last sad rites of laying to rest our beloved Brother. By order of the <'. C. JOHN C. BUMMERS, K. of R. and S. It ~THE SECOND GRAND ANNUAL MASQUERADE BALL YOUNG MEN'S HEBREW ASSOCIATION, Pythian Castle. Portsmouth. TUESDAY EVENING. February 7th, at S o'clock. Tickets, 2a cents. Two grand prizes will be given. fc4-3t ANNUAL MEETING. The regular annual meeting of the VILLA HEIGHTS COMPANY will be held nt No. :?? High street. Portsmouth on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY I4TH, l?i at 12 o'clock noon. AH shareholders are urged to be present JNO. L. WATSON, fe3-10t Secretary and Treasurer. Portsmouth, V.l., Feb. 4th. 1S9S. Virglirian-Pllot: z Dear Sirs:?If i entered Into a news? paper controversy relative to tho merits ; of tho different latteries of artillery of the South, 1 would not select as an oppo j nent a disciple of Annanias and Saphira j or a follower of and admirer of tho teach? ings of Brlngham Young. it is a foul bird that defiles his own nest, and he. should not soar so high for fear that In tho fall ho may be sadly damaged. Respectfully, 11 ARTILLERYMAN. ?NOTHING BUT?? Drop Steel Forgings ?are use*.! in the? BICYCLES wc sell. 1S99 models are now ready. We have adopted u new plan by \vh ch we HELP YOU PAY FOR YOUR BICYCLE. Come and see us for particulars. W. N. WHITE, 108 High St., Portsmouth, Va. AT 411 COURT STREET, nr.<l shall In the future devote my time and attention to the REAL ESTATE AND RENTAL BUSINESS, and soiled n fhare or patronage from my friends and tho public. I have some bar? gains for Investors or home Siekers. Personal attention given to tlie ea?eetion c( rents. R S BROOKS. ftsl-ly _REAL ESTATE AND RKXTAI, AGENT. WE DON'T 5AY HUCH ABOUT COAi 11 ~~ BUT^ W; Sc ?. PARKER, CORNER COUNTY AND CRAWFORD STR EETS. Dl BO. JKNKINS.? At his lato residence. No. 512 South strert, Portsmouth, Va., at 3:25 l>. in.. February 2. 1S99. JOHN RKED J KN K INS, nged 45 years. The funeral services will take place nt South Street Haptlst Church T>I1S (Sun? day) AFTJvK'NOC'N nt 3 o'clock. Friends nnd ncquii'ntnn;es are Invited to attend. Ur ANTED.-A POSITION AS 8A1.10S nian or clerk In any kind of busi? ness, several years experience; goid ref? erences. Address M.. VIrglnian-Ptlot of? fice._fet-3t RALPH BINGHAM. Ralph Bingham, the boy orator, will be at the Court Street Baptist Churcli, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, for the benefit of the Park View Bap? tist Church. Price of admission, 25 cents to any part of the hous; fe5-2t TW? couniy Ferries Whereas, by virtue of SerMon 1371 of tho Code of Vlrc aia, edition 1SS7, *.t amended by an Act of the Oeuerat As scmbly or Virginia, approved February 23d. IS9S, the Council el Hie City of I'oits iiio'uth anil board of Supervises of Nor folk County aie authorized. If they deem best lor the Interest of said city and county, after advertising the same tor thirty days previous to ihe day or base, to lease mit the Ferr:es which now ply, by authority of law, between the city of Portsmouth nnd Norfolk and Wellington Point 01 Berkley, known as the Norfolk County Ferries, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for a term or ten yens, upon such term.i and conditions as the said Council and Hoard cr Supervisors shall determine, and may require b.ind or bonds from Ihe lessee or lessees Mi such sum as they may deem best for the faithful pei formanee or the terms or the lease, and with sureties deemed by them sunh-lent which bond or bonds shall be made payable to the City of Portsmouth and Norfolk County, provided that said Council and Board of Supervisors may lease out the said F?>rri'-s as n whole, or In such par;s as they may deem liest for the Interest or the sa d city and county. And, whereas the said Council of the City of Portsmouth and Hoard of Super? visors or Norfolk County, respectively, deemed it to the best Interest of slid city and county to lease out the said Ferries, determined and approved certain terms and conditions upon which tii" said Forries should be leased: and did appoint tho undersigned a committee with In? structions to ndvertlso and lease the same :n accordance with said terms and conditions; now. therefore, we. the under? signed, in pursuance of said instructions, at 12 O'CLOCK M. cn the 1st DAY OF MARCH, IS99, at public auction, to the hiebest bidder in front of the Courthouse door, in the City of Portsmouth, ?fter for base for a term of ten years the Perries which now ply, by authority of law. be? tween tho Cities of Portsmouth and Nor? folk nnd Wellington Point, cr Berkley, known ns the Norfolk Couniy Ferries, to? gether with all the steamers, boils, their apparel and appurtenances, and the wharves, docks, landings, buildings and all other property now 'owned by the said city ciml county and now used or subject to be used In connection with nnd for tho uses and purposes of said Ferries, subject to ilic terms, conditions and pro? visions determined and approved by said C uncil of the City of Portsmouth and Board of Supervisurs of Norfolk County, which said terms and conditions may be seen at the ollice of F.. Thompson, Jr., Clerk of the City Council, and Alvah H. Martin, Ch rk of ihe Hoard of Supervisors. The committee reserves the right to re? ject any and nil bids, and no bid shall be received until the person or persons mak? ing the same shall have deposited a cer tllled check tor the sum of (S-.'i?, payable to the Treasurer of ihe county or Nor? folk and Treasurer of Ihe City of Purls mouth, to be forfeited upon his or their failure to comply with sieh bids or the terms of the lease, but to he returned to such bidder upon his bid being rejected or on h?3 compliance with the terms of said lease. jrillN A. CO DD, Chairman Committee Board ot Supervi? sors. Norfolk County, Va. W.T. BACKUS, Jr.. Chairman Committee City Council. Ports? mouth, Va. Ia2.*>-30t SPECIAL MEETING. Seaboard and Roanoke. R. R Co. Office Portsmouth. Va., Feb. 1, 1SK>. AT THE REQUEST OF STOCK h aiders holding more than one-tenth of the capital stock of this company, a special meeting of stockholders will be held at tho office of the company In 1 "ort.'--uioiiib. Va., on TUESDAY, the 7th u.iy of March next, nt 10 o'elock a. m. By order Of the President. WM. W. CHAiMBERr.AINE. fel-td Secretary. Special OKers for a Few Days. Pure Creamery Butter. 21c. We will of fcr for a few days only fresh Oyster Crackers, Nle-Nacks. Soda Crackers. Lemon Cakes and Clnger Snaps at 5c. per pound. Come quick before they go. Fin' Maryland Packed Peaches, ltv. per can, tills Is less than the wholesale price on these goods. Partien Pears, 3 pound cans. 10c,; California Prunes, 6o.: Juicy Or -angos. 4^--per doson-j Fine Cor-nod Spots, DC. per pound: Hosten Baked Beans, 3 pound cans, Sc. Try our Brownie Krand Poach ir you want something good. C. W. HUDGINS &. CO. Both Phones. ?02 Crawford street. de2-6m FOR RENT, Three-story Warehouse. No. 610 Craw? ford street: excellent location for a gro eery, notion, hardware or commission house; not, jr..-! per mo.ith. JNO. U WATSON. ZOO IHgh street._Portsmouth. Va SpaoHettl?Taaliarelini. Genuine Imported Italian Paste, at the low price of ]0c. per pound. Macaroni, French and American. Am still selling a lino corn at s.-. per i-.m. 3 pounds Toma? toes at 7c. June l'ris at 7c. Fine Teas and Coffees, fresh roasted and ground. F.. It. IIARKSDAI.E. 129 Court street. H"ll 'nhone. 22.-3. no26-6m H, B. WILKINS - HAS A CHOICE LOT OF? Clean Free-Burning Stove and Nut Coal JUST FROM THE MINES. ?Phono 211S. The Blst Always the Cheapest! High quality at low prices our persistent aim?and our people are not slow to recognize that for perfection in MEN'S WINTER SUITS AND OVERCOATS ! Unequalled Values. Specials for this week: Regular Goods. Advance sale of SOFT BODY SHIRTS, worth 50c., 26'^c. each. PUKE LINEN CUFFS, worth 2 5c. per pair, Sc. HALF HOSE, black or tan, or black or tan with white feet, value 20c, at 11c. ' SHOE! DEIRARTIVIEIINIT. i4??lcwSPa.peTS aro fllU ?r bargain sales this month?one. might think shoes are ? t. i i'.w;,v-'comn'l'<' a little?you'll Und priced about tho same <vervwhere when liV.V.', ?own- ,Ul"' great advantage lies lu Mi? tine .m.tlliv of our Shoes, a a well as .,\, o, r "e^wmrortaWe?they'll cost you no more, yet they're Letter Hum others a 8a,nc '"K'e U1"' wc" 111 your r,;t;t ,,loro comtortablo than THE BRANDT COMPANY, 213 and 215 High St. ^STRICTLY ONE PRICE?FOR. CASH ONLY. 4-fOOO YARDS EMBROIDERY, AT PRICES NEVER HEARD OF The best 5c, 8c. and 10c. line in the city. A full line of White Goods, Plain, Checked and Striped from $c. to 25c per yard. V/2 dozen All-Wool Skirts, 75c. quality to be closed out at ?0c. _TERMS CASH.__320 HIGH STREET._ VH LGNTINES. Whitney's B autiful Line of Fine Artistic Valentines. Largest assortment. Prices from lc. to $}.50. 234-HIGH STREET. PORTSMOUTH, VA. Sorcial Attention to Mail Orders. it, D. GODWIN. Cr. A. ?rriTBRIDGR GODWIN & ETHEHIDGE, Opened BATUtRTWY, February A. with n full lire or Plain and Fancy Groceries PRICES THAT OAN'T B45 BEAT.?Butler, IS mid 22c: the beat Flour ?0 and 28c.: Pigs Feet. .: Tripe, Sc.: Blee. 7e. Fresh Meats In all -.:s branches.' Vege? tables, Tobacco, Cigars and C gare tics. Orders taken and delivered promptly. 924 SOUTH STREET. OHO PHONE McKinley Has a Rod In Pickle him 1 In tho tho Vlr ?iY'??/?*? I'M ?* ?# for Bagan, and has cordially invited into the woodshed. There Is a roi pickle for every onn Unit neglect! protect th-'ir property by Insttra which they will 11 ltd sooner or later, when they least cxpci : It. Insure In Senbtard Firo Insurance Company, only home company In Tidewater ginia. Instead of BCrcamlng "liar" You may be screaming "lire," And n policy on the Seaboard Is something you will dcairo. E. L. DAS HI ELL, Asent 410 Crawford Street, ja2o-i2iii Portsmoulh, Va. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY ! finy Mens suit in our worth double: the: money, Biggest thing ever offered?see them. Big Gut in Children's Mi to close out balanceTof Winter Stock. &9 UNDERWEAR AND SHIRTS BELOW COST. NEW YORK CLOTHIMG CO., (THE LEADING HOUSE OF PORTSMOUTH ) 214 HIGH BTREIS PORTSMOUTH. VA. PORTSMOUTH'S LEADING HAT STORE. "A fair exterior Is a silent recbimnendailon" Is an old maxim and the weil d res & cd man with a neat and stylish hat commands respect where tho shabbily and "don't care" man will not. No man looks well dressed without a neat and becoming hat. As we are mak nit ready tor the advent tf Spring by turning our hats into cash we arc selling at very low prices Derbys ana Fedoras, becoming la shape exquisite In style elegant In outline, rich In color and of superfine quality. Our Umbrellas are guaranteed and wo are selling them at all prices. Before purchasing anything In our I'.negivo us a call and examine our stock and you w ill be plcasi d. ^LADIES' PFiRASOLS fi SPECIALTY.^ WM. B. D??6HTREY & TERMS CASH. 3I8 HIGH STREET, A Case of Grippe Onrr's An'.l-Orippp rills cure all cases of Grippe, far superior to any quintna compound on the market. When you are fever sh have cold In head, headaches, pains In back and chest, aching In limbs and Joints, you need Oarr's Antl-Orlppo, Pills, 20o. box. They are a dead shot to Grippe. When you are troubled with an old nanglng-on cough you should take fair's Cough Balsam. Mr, L. K locator says: I hnd an old hanglng-on grippe COUffh: tried everything with no effect; took Carr'a Cough Balsam and t.as speedily cured. 20c. bottle. Jerome R. Carr ?Wholesale and Retail Druggists,? Corner Court anil County and Greey near Hart street. V All Tatent Medicines at Cut Rates* YOUR CAPITAL, YOUR CREDIT ?ND YOUR GOOD NAME ARE INVOLVED IF YOU^ INSURANCE FAILS YOU. We charge no more for SAFETY FUND POLICIES, which are CONFLAGRATION PROOF, than others charge for inferor protection. ^Vl\e> Best las? tlie? Clxeojposit. JOHN L, WATSON,.Portsmouth, Va,