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MM ANOTHER Miscellaneous Happenings Conden? sed For Virginian-Pilot Readers. - MOVEMENTS OF PEOPLE WbiU I? ???Int .?Ii I? ">u<l Aroiiml ??ortNiiioulli und Niiburbnli Cum? in mi lie* Uulbored, Mftotl nnd K>IU In I<Vw Worils-Tho Vn\t, tlie ri'fxrnl uimI irrn Finorc Ilevenlod, I(?li\C(<ii i* 11 cl ForpMlmdoivoil. Mrs. B. Thornton. Jr., and sister have returned from Baltimore, where they have bepn on a visit to their parents. Tlie sunilower party and oyster sup? per, held at the Young Men's Mission, on Chestnut street, lust night, under the auspices of Circle No. 2, Owens Me? morial Church, was .well patronized by the friends of that church. Dr. H. B. Gnrrett, pastor of the Court Street Baptist Church, has been re? quested by his former parishioners of the First Baptist Church, of Chatta? nooga, to preach the Installation Ser? mion of tbo pastor whom the church lias called In Dr. Garret't's place. The work on the Opera House Is pro? gressing slowly, but when It is com? pleted the people of Portsmouth will have a theatre that they will feel proud of. The pink and white tea which was given lust night at the residence of Mr. George Tonkcn. in Park View, for the benefit of the Park View M. E. Church, was a decided success. It is said that the Court Street Bap? tist Church will shortly publish a monthly paper in the Interest of that church. It will be u three-column four page paper- Dr. Gnrrett will be its editor. The lirst copy will appear shortly, Dr. Truert, physician to the county jail, said yesterday Hint Alex. Tali, the condemned murderer. Is an ill man. The meeting at Hie Pari: View Bap? tist Church is growing in interest nightly, A number of conversions- have taken place. Another car load of sewer pipe for the Washington street Improvement has arrived nnd Is being unloaded by the Street Inspector's force. The ladles of St. Paul's Catholic Church are industriously engaged in Making preparations for their fair, which Is to begin at an early date. Mr. Willie Whltchurst, who sustained severe Injuries by a full at the Seaboard Air Eine shops several days ago, i.s reported as Improving. Much Interest Is manifesting Itself rimung the sporting fraternity In Hit? coming football game to be played at Columbia Park to-morrow between the locals and Ilia Richmond College team. Mr, William Hurst left yesterday for Richmond, where be will shoot a match --live birds being used?with Mr. W. A. Hammond, of the Richmond Gun Club. Captain A. S- Jlnrkor, commandant of the navy-yard, has been promoted to the grade of rear admiral and hoisted his ling on bourd the receiving ship Franklin. The revival meeting now In progress at the Park View Baptist Church will. It is thought, be continued during the coming week. A special committee composed of members of the various Methodist Sunday schools in the city met In the lecture-room of Monumental Church last night and arranged an elaborate program to bo rendered at the next monthly meeting of the Sunday School Association, which will be held Sun? day, the lGth. A telegram was received hero from {Petersburg yesterday noon, announcing the death in Hint city of Mrs. Charles H. Hall, mother of Mr. John H. Hall, of this oily. ? Mr. Armand flcR Myers, director of St. John's chapter, Brotherhood of St. Andrew. has been elected president of the local council of the brotherhood* which is c< in posed of the chapters of Portsmouth, Norfolk and Berkley. Tiie primary is over and a nomination If. i,...i, ?tn ni i-lectl?U_ A colored man. while at work yester? day morning on a kitchen for Mr. H. F. Plummer, on Washington street; the chimney gave way and fell on his head, oilttlng an ugly place in his head. There was no yesslon of the court yes? terday. There was another heavy fog in the hui bor yesterday. A small colored child was bitten quite badly on Green street by a vicious dog yostcrOoy. A New York vaudeville company gave an entertainment last night under a lent in the Sherwood'Hot, on Washing? ton street, near High. There was no race yesterday on ac? count of f?g nnd no wind. Some line North Carolina fish arc coming to market, now, A well known young Washington street gentleman nnd a Clifford street lady will be married on Wednesday next. The election yesterday was not so ex? citing as on the previous day. but a large vote was polled. Miss Mattto Mnliby. of Brooklyn, X Y., is visiting friends In the city. ' Attention is called to the card of R, C. IrWin, in which ho returns thanks to those who supported him a: the pi-|. inn ry. The Junior Guild of St. John's Church "will give a Japanese tea. In the Odd! Fellows" building tO-nlght from s )G Fried Oysters and other dainties will be served. THE MOONEY CUP. The last shoot for the Monney cup took place yesterday afternoon lit Co? lumbia. Park and was won for the week by. Mr. C. Shooler. During thr season! four inert. Messrs. Nash Rillsoly, Wil? liam Stewart, C. Shooler and (.'.' Noel The match v. ill bo :shot off later In the reason. The following Is the s.?: Total Total Shot at. Broke. r.o 4\. no r.s ."id 40 r.o ?_?!? r.o r.o BO 38 GO 17 r.o is no ?,5 50 11 2". 13 40 24 No. targets ..30 in m ir, Sicwai t .. ..10 13 7 11 H.vrd .0 13 7 12 pajlas-her ... 1) 13 10.? Pierce .7 n V o White .S 10 7 s Neid ?? .!i 7 f, S Redd.7 11 n r, EeO.3 f. ?! S .Mules.r. 0 2 4 . Esllpntlne ... 5 it 2. Z ".ILIistOy.R 3 0 in - Schooler .. .. 0 13 o 10 Kern.. .. 7 0 ;..Gnrrett.. . .. 13 4 7 Schooler won the cup. SECOND DAY'S PRIMARY. Hon. Chhrics T. Bland the Successful Candidate. The second day's primary was held yesterday. 'Phe race was between Charles T. 'Bland and R. C. Irwin.? There was much Interest manifested all through the day, and as the hour for closing the. polls drew near the friends of each candidate worked hard to get In every vote possible, and wjien ihe noils closed 'It was evident that Mr. Bland had won by a Haltering majori? ty, but Mr. Irwin's friends clung to the hope that he might pull through, when the window was lowered and the announcement was made that 1,727 votes hud been cost, which was the largest primary for the nomination of a legislative candidaae -that has ever been held in this city. When the vote was canvassed >\t was found that Mr. Bland had. received 971 vote3 and Mr. Irwin 751. Blnnd's majority, 220. As soon as the announcement was made, the friends of Mr. Bland came over to the Virginian-Pilot ofilce and warmly congratulated Mr. Bland on his suc? cess. Among the number was Mr. R. C. Irwin, the defeated candidate, who showed a magnanimous spirit and came in, congratulated Mr. Eland on his victory and said 'that the fight wns fought on friendly grounds. He wns sorry that he did not .win, but : s he was not the choice of the majority he yielded with a cheerful spirit, with ani? mosity to none. The friends of Mr. Bland "insisted upon a speech. Ho stood In the door and addressed sev? eral hundred people. His remarks were brief. He sta.ted thai he was in no condition to speak after the light lie had just passed through, but lie would bp ungrateful if he did not express his appreciation to those who again re? posed their confidence in hlni by send ? ing him baclc to the Legislature, and that if he had said romc kind thlncs about his people it would be his pleas? ure to say even more. Afitr thanking them ngain for their confidence lie bade them good night. The crowd then dispersed with trxr-c cheers for the nominee, and thus ended one of the hardest fights thai has ever taken place in this city. A NEW DEPARTURE IN CHURCH WORK. Dr. Garrcrl't Inaugurates a Novel Sys? tem From Which He Expects a Grout Work. Rev. Dr. U. B. C.arrett, pastor of Court Street Baptist Church, who is se? riously Interested In the spiritual wel? fare of tho people of our city, has in? augurated a novel system of church work, by which he not only hopes to i accomplish a great deal for the cause ' ho represents, but also to infuse a little more of the missionary spirit into the j members of his church. This Idea Is an original one, and ! there can be no doubt of its success, in brief, ho lias pre-supposed that all the I territory lying within the First and Second Wards as the Held of the Court Street Baptist Church; and lias accord? ingly appointed thirty-two from among the young people connected with his church to canvass the territory thor? oughly. Inquiry will be made of every white family in the district as to their church iiffliulion, without reference to creed or denominations, noting minutely on cards prepared for this purpose, cadi family who does not attend church, to? gether with thie'lr denomination. This will be reported to Dr. Garrett, and where it shall appear that other than tho Baptists who attend no Church, their names and denominations will be sent to some tme of the parties of that church that he may make -.in effort to get them to n.t'tend services. Tho canvassing began yesterday morning, iind Dr. Garrett requests that his assistants be furnished with all tho infornr.ition necessary to the expedi? ting this laudable undertaking. Another attempt at burg? lary. Mr. Ed. Temple Brings His Winchester to Bear On Two Negroes. Burglaries and attempts at burglary have been the usual order of things hereabouts for some time past with more or less success, according to cir? cumstances. Many, however, although successful in their well-laid plans to rob, plunder and despoil, have been ap? prehended by tin- police, some of whom are now. In durance, vile. The latest case of this; character com? ing to the public attention wa.s an at? tempt to force an entrance Into the residence of Mr. "Ed" Temple, Xo. MOT Washington street, which occurred be? tween 12 and l o'clock Wednesday night; but "Ed" was not to be caught napping. With his Winchester in hand, he opened Are on the dusky intruders (for there were two of them, and both I colored), forcing them to abandon their j unholy mission. ! Several attempts at burglary have be,>ii recently made In that locality, but in each case the offending parties were Torced to retreat under (Ire: and if they are wise there arc other fields In which they can operate with a greater degree of safety than in this particular locality. POLICE COURT RECORD. Several Minor Cases Disposed of By ills Honor Yesterday. Thero were hut few cases before his Honor yesterday, none of which could be class, d .-is of much importance, but nevertheless were reviewed by the Mayor witli that due regard for jus? tice and equity between man and man, which has over characterized this court. The head of the docket was graced by ihe names of two young men. who had a slight misunderstanding during the primary of Wednesday, and. becoming Involved in a light, were arrested. The ease was beard In part and continued until this morning. .fames Co well stood charged with dis? orderly conduct, and no: being able lo rel'ttt the testimony ng.ilnst liltn paid a line of JIO. Charles Brown, colored, a trespasser, who was lined $2 for Iiis offence and two drunks, completed the docket; Judgment was entered up in one civil case. FOOTBALL. Preparatory to the game Saturday afternoon tin- Portsmouth football team had their inst hard practice last night, and everybody who witnessed the prac? tice was pleased at the way the boys hnndle themselves. The manager of Ihe Portsmouth eleven received the line up ef the Richmond College yesterday, and prescn* Indications point to a hard contest. The focal team will run through signals and have a light prac? tice to-night, after which the team for Saturday's game will be selected, and tho line-up of the two loams will be given In to-morrow's issue. Go out and cheer the boys and take the colors With vou.. PER DIEM EMPLOYES. In tho Government- Naval Yards and Naval Stations. The following from the Machinists* Journal is reproduced as an Item of in? formation: Washington. D. C., July 13. 1S0D. Editor Journal: Please find enclosed a copy of an order recently issued by the Secretary of the Navy, John ?. Long, which I wish to have published in the next is? sue of the Journal. It will be of In? terest toall per diem employes in gov? ernment navy yards and naval sta? tions. This ruling was secured through the efforts of the machinists of Columbia Lodge, No. 174. Fraternally yours, JUSTICE. Navy Yard Order No. 33?Revised. Employment of Lubor at Navy Yards. Navy Department, July 6, 1899. 1. Section 1545 of the revised statutes provides as follows: "Salaries shall not be paid to any employe in any of the navy yards, ex? cept those who are designated in the estimates. All other persons shall re? ceive a per diem compensation for the time during which they may be actual? ly employed." Under this section pet diem employes at navy yards cannot be granted leave of absence with pay. Strike out paragraph 2 of Navy Yard Order No. 33, and insert the follow? ing: "2. Hereafter per diem employes at navy yards shall not receive pay for na? tional holidays, unless carried on the rolls for said holidays. If per diem em? ployes are absent for six successive musters immediately before a national holiday, unless on leave granted by the commandant, they must be dropped from the rolls in accordance with para? graph 70 of Navy Yard Order No. 23, revised, and in stich event shall not receive pay for national holidays." JOHN D. LONG. Secretary. LATEST NAVAL ORDERS. These naval orders have been Issued: Lieutenant Commander W. B. Caper ton, detached from the Marietta and or? dered home. Lieutenant John A. Edie, detached from the Marietta and ordered to tho Dolphin. . Lieutenant W. M, Irwin, detached from duty at Hartford and ordered to the Marietta. Lieutenant J. N. Jordan, detached from duty at Hartford and ordered to the Marietta. Lieutenant E. S. Kellogg, detached from t'he New York and ordered to the New Orleans. Lieutenant G. C. Davis, detached from the New Orleans and ordered to tho New York? Lieutenant W. W. Bush, detached from the Independence and ordered to the Hartford. Lieutenant C. B. Price, detached from dutyat Newport News and ordered to the Marietta. Ensign YV. R. Cushman, detached from the Yanktnn and granted two months' sick leave. Naval Cadet F. J. Thorne, detached from the New Orleans and ordered to Brooklyn. Lieutenant J. P. J. Ryan, detached from the Brooklyn a^nd ordered to the Dolphin. Commander C. H. West, ordered to duty at. the New York navy yard as aide to the commandant. REV. DR. GARRETT'S RECEPTION. The members of the Court Street Baptist Church tendered Rev. Dr. O?r rett and hlfi wife a public reception last night In the Sunday-school room. The room was tastefully decorated with evergreen and autumn leaves, with potted plants Keattered here and there around the room. The orchestra was located on a platform In the north end of the room, and dispersed excel? lent music, which enlivened the oc? casion. Tlie doctor and his wife were seated upon a platform at the cast end of the room, and as the guc?ts entered they were presented to them by the Reception Committee. After exchang? ing a few pleasantries and wi?hing the rev, rend gentleman and his good lady much health and prosperity and a hap? py greeting to their new home, they sauntered off to another part of the room, to give othere an opportunity to do likewise. They were then taken charge of by the Willing Workers of the church and were furnished with cake and cream. The evening was pleasantly ?pent, and will no doubt make the doctor and his good lady feel that, although strangers in our midst, they arc thrice welcomed, and that the good people of Portsmouth are glad to have them with us. Among those present were a number of members of the clergy of this cUv. FERRY NOTES. The steamer City of Portsmouth was hauled off the line Tuesday night to have snmn temporary repair*; made to her engine, which is in bad shape. She went bark on the line a.t an early hour yesterday morning. During the time edie was off the Twin City did the work. Tho new boat, Norfolk County, was run around the harbor for some time to allow the captains an opportunity to get use to handling her. She will prob? ably go on the line to-day, and the Portsmouth will have to come off for awhile. The lessees are doing all they can to secure another boat, but thus far have been unable to do so. They have applied to the Baltimore and Ohio nnd Pennsylvania railroad in New York for a boat. Yesterday they re? ceived a telegram from them stating that they had no boat that could be used In this harbor, but they will not let the matter rest there, and every effort will be made to get a boat. A PRETTY HOME WEDDING. A very pretty home wedding was celebrated in Prentis Place last Tues? day evening, the high contracting parlies being Mr. John 10. Sheppnrd and Miss Lottie A. Carpenter, both of this city. Tlie ceremony was performed at the residence of the bridc'?s parents, in Prentis Place, in the presence of a se? lect assembly of friends. Rev. R. T. Wateriield. pastor of Owens Memorial Church, oftlclated. Ai Ihc conclusion of the ceremony the happy couple were (he recipients of a profusion of con? gratulations and well wishes. DIED AT PINNER'S POINT. Miss Carrie Ophelia, daughter of Mr. C. S. White and niece of Mr. W. S. Fentress, died at Hotel Frederick, Pin? ner's Point, at 3:30 p. m. yesterday, aged 15 years. The funeral will take place from the hotel, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The interment will be In Elmwood cemetery, Norfolk, JUSTICE RUSTIC'S COURT. Justice C R. Rustic disposed of the following cases brought to his atten? tion yesterday: Viola Munt, currying concealed .wea? pons and recklessly shooting on the public streets, was fined $20. John M. Lewis, trespassing on the property of Charles F. Harper; thirty days in jail. J. R. Branch; drunk and disorderly on a Port Norfolk car: sent to Jail for ten days in default of a fine of $10 and costs. J. R. Branch; assault; $5 and costs. In default sent to Jail for twenty days. A DEFECTIVE FLUE DID IT. A slight fire occurred yesterday morning at the residence of Mr. James Saanders, No. 415 Harrison street, caused by a defective Hue. The blaze, which might have been of consequence, was extinguished without aid of the lire department, Mr. Earlc Moore performing the valuable service. The building was not damaged to any extent, only a few' shingles near the j chimney having been burned. ASSAULTED BY A DRUNKEN MAN. Yesterday morning two drunken men, who had been out all night and felt a little Jovial, attempted to hug a lady on the street. The lady screamed and some gentlemen, who were passing, came to her aid and drove them orf. The lady was so badly frightened that she fainted, and had to be carried in a house near by, where she remained until she had entirely recovered. Wo keep every shape of collars. Let us sell you your collars. Chas. R. Wel ton Sc. Co. ?ii:v. WHITE.?At Hotel Frederick, Pinner's Point. Thursday October the 12th. 1S'.?). at ;i:"i0 p. in., CABBIE OPHELIA, daughter of C. S. White, and nlcco ot Mr. W. B. Fentress, proprietor of the hotel, aged 15 years. Tho funeral will take place THIS (Fri? day) AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock from the hotel. Friends and acquaintances re? spectfully Invited to attend. Interment In Elmwood cemetery, Norfolk. Y71 OR SALE. ?SMALL DRUG STORE; jlj kooiI stand, good business, good rea? son for selling. Enquire of E. L. LASH; 711 -Middle street. ocl2-2t LOST. ? U M B R E Ii L A WITH curved handle and initials T. 11. V. carved on silver tip. Finder will receive reward by leaving same at this oflice. ocl2-3t HOUSE No. 413 CLIFFORD STREET Is offered for sale cheap. Apply to M. A. MOORE, WO Dinwiddle street. oclO-lw SMOKE SNOW FLAKE OR PHOE? NIX, our Sc. Cigars?your money's worth. Sold cvorvwhere. Call for them. Made by Union Labor. W. T. BACKUS, Jr., Rich. D. Guy. ae30-3w iv M F.UOItIA JI Died !n Portsmouth, Va.. three years ago to-ilay, October 13lh, ISM, Mrs. FRANCES LEE-OVEN, beloved wife of John H. LcDoycn, in her CSih year. Three mournful years have vanished, Thlnlt we while the tear drops start. But the memory of our loved one Still Is fresh within our hearts. Ob. tho memory ot that dreary day When we stood around her bed 'Till death stole upon her softly And we knew her soul had lied. All! since then our lives are saddened, Since that day our hopes are slain, But her voice comes sweetly saying. "Courage, we shall ni'-et soon again." ?By her beloved husband and children. It 1 Card of Thanks. I dcslro to return thanks to my many frlendi who so kindly supported me at the primary yesterday. It_R. C. IRWIN. [Best CtotMng 1 j ?AT? ? ; Lowest Prices; j-MEN'S SUITS.-\ f Men's All-wool Cheviot Suits. In a t number of gooil wealing patterns? { single and double breasted styles?}7.i0 f value for $i.t!i). { Men's splendidly mode all-wool Suits I ?in stylish Cheviots and Casstmerc * efforts?single and double breasted 1 coats?good value for $10?our price I J7.M._ t Men's very nobby All-wool Suits, In ? a score of handsome patterns?made l and linished In the '?est manner?and . I the equal of any $12.50 suit you can J j buy elsewhere?our price $10.00. ! MEN'S PANTS. T Men's All-wool Cheviot Pants?made I I very strong and nicely finished?the 1 t $2.00 kind for $1.60. T Men's better grade Cheviot, Cassi-1 T mere al.d Worsted Pants?In stylish } ; checto and stripe effects?perfect inj t in and finish?good value for $1.98. ; ? Men's elegantly made Dress Pants, I I In all the newest check, stripe and I ? plnlil effects?perfect titling and Justi t Slick pants as any tailor would charge; J you $7.00 for?our pike $3.48. j BOYS' SUITS. j t Roys' good All-wool Double-1 4 breasted Suits?in nobby check and* I plnlil effects ? handsomely trimmed i \ with silk braid?worth ?2.."0, for $1.93.; I Roys' Double-breasted Suits, In a" 1 st ore of ^ood wearing patterns?made j . with double seats and knees, elastic, i waistbands, etc.?sizes r> to 17 years?* r worth }:t..".o, for $2. IS. j I Hoys' elegantly made Dress Suits, T ? in blue, black and mixed effects?; t strictly all wool materials?guaranteed 1 t lo give satisfaction? sizes 1 to 17: * .years. $l...O value for vJ.ls. 1 Hoys' All-wool Knie Pants?made? I with double scats and knees, elastic, i wHlntbands, etc?warranted not toj . r'p? the beat you ever saw for iOc. . i - ? ? * nrlll i f n r\if ni aviiiiio n f\ , j I 2H HIGH SI.. PORTSMOUTH, Va id it: 9. f Three hundred and. eighty-five Overcoats to be ^ ?{? sacrificed regardless or. cost. It is true they're all of % ?f last season's stock, but the styles are just the same # IE* and the prices we're offering them at will amaze you. *g 1 f Top Coats, Dress Coats, Ulsters to go at less than cost to manufacture them. We also have a large assortment of Men's Pants and Suits, X which will go at prices that will suit you. It you're 5g _? in need of anything in (he Clothing line it's dollars in your pockets to buy here. X Melton Cloth fast colors? m~ ? ^te Black and Bine w Overcoats?all-wool, worth $10.50? # $6.98. Vt? Blnck. Blue and Grey Kersey .*)?. Dress Overcoats?worth $12.50? $8.98. i*?jblue all-wool?worth $S.?U $4.69. f -;-,-& Men's High Grade Suits?all-wool.*},, guaranteed?tlftv different patlernsWP ?worth $12.00 to $16.00? $r.98. m Men's Fancy Lined Covert ToiiTff Coats?a few sizes only?worth SlS.OU^t^ $11. sr. 1 Men's All-wool Chinchilla lilstcrs^P cloth lined black; blue or grey?_4 worth $12.00? $6.85. i*_ ?.I,on's All-wool Covert Top Coats. l\rCn's Irish Frieze Ulsters and.?.. ':'vW/-u'?Qr wUuou 1 velvet .collar?worth I storm Coats?lined throughout wlllifff ^$15.00 m m $975. Men's Fancy Worsted Pants?In i(Sk up-to-date Patterns ? all sizes? g? worth $a.oo? $1.69. ?Jr Men's All-wool Worsted Pants? _5_ nobby stripes and chevks?worth JC-.OO? & all-wool serge?worth $15.00 $2.73. 1 Wl. ROSENBRUM, % 116 and 118 High St., Portsmouth, Va. "Sneezing Time" has come nga'.n, and many are annoyed by troubleeoine colds. "CAR'S ANT1 GRIPPB" ciircs <'olil In head, hay fever, running at Iii? nose, neuralgia, head? ache from coldd chilly sensation's pnlna In 111111?!=. back, Joints ;mil limbs; far su? perior to quinine or any preparation of quinine, and costs no more. Price, 20c. per box. Jerome P. Carr, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CUT RATE DRUGGIST, Cor. Court and County nnd Groen, near Bart streets. Wo sell Diamond Spring Water, five Ballons. 50c. $8.78. m 150 Men's All-wool Suits, >nv'J', checks, plaids und stripes?worthing $7.50 to $10 00? $5.23. # Youths' Overcoats and Ulsters, In1?^ Meltons, Kerseys, Chinchilla, ahdsi Frieze?worth $S.00 to $12.00? $4.98. J It FOR BEST RESULTS TRY PORTSMOUTH COAL * 8CE CO? J. S. MILLER, Manager. Either 'Phone will reach ns. We sell Cumberland Coal for Blacksmilhinfi:. BUY YOUR COKL FROM w. & j. parker, county em. Crawford Streets. You will never regret it. SHOES! SHOES! We are ready to show you a splendid stock of Fall and Winter Boots and Shoes. Everything nice and new. Prettiest and largest stock in the city. TALIAFERRO 8c LONG 60D CRAWFORD STREBT. CORN KB KINO, PORTSMOUTH, VA. (Old Market Square.) Just received, a new lot of FINE KRT PICTURES Suitable for Wedding Presents. ANDERSON ?S3 THOMPSON. 224- HIGH STREET. PORTSMOUTH, VA. BSack Crepons. Children' Caps. BEGGIXS, INFANTS' BOOTS AND MITTS. CBOC1IETTKD SACQUES, SPECIAL. BARGAINS IN 25C. PI BIX) W SHAMS AND BUREAU SCARFS. THE LARGEST BINE OP UNDERWEAR, IN THE CITY. E M M E T ~T T?R7UVS CKSH. DEANS, 320 HIGH STREBT Investors Read This! FOR SALE. New double bouse. Green street; large bouse and vacant lot, Crawford street; valuable wharf property on Water street, nice house on Dinwlddle street, vacant lot on Dinwlddle street, valuable store on High street and lots of other properly. Vacant lots . at Cottage Place, Park View, I'rcnlls Place and Brighton; .Some nice bouses- In Cottage Place and the city for rent. R. S. BROOKS, Raa! Estate, Rents and Insor^nce. WEI DO IT! Suits cleaned and pressed .$1.00 Pants cleaned and pressed . 35 820 COUNTY STREET. G. W. JACKSON, Prop'r Southern States 'Phone, 1556. sel?-3m FOR REIFET. Desirable Brick Dwelling No. 401 D!n wlddlc street S rooms: gas-, iMth, range, sewcrngo and otber conveniences. Rent $23 per month. JNO. L WATSON. (09 Illffh street. Portsmouth. Vs. MR. P. C. GOOD has taken char.ee of the Dlvery Stable on King street ("Clover's okl stand"). He will remodel and put the place In good condition for Hoarding and Transient trade, and will keep nice driving horses to hire, lie asks the patronage of the pub? lic and guarantees satisfaction. Old 'Phone 2202; new 'phono 1507, oc3-lm H. B. WILKINS SAYS when you want DRY WOOD and CDEAN COAL call to see him. as ho has the fol? lowing: Dry Tine, Dry Oak and Dry Slab. Also have a SOFT DUMP COAL,. Call and see before purchasing. Phone illS. 1213 WASHINGTON ST,