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THE CITY OF P0RT5M0UTH?NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS. THE FRESHEST LOCAL MENTION Matters Personal and General in and Around Portsmouth. HEARD ON THE STREETS Gossip and Events in Which Oar People are Interested, Chronicled In Concise Form-A Dally Diary of Happenings Presented to Our Readers Frcsli Kvoy Morning?Snap Shots of Our Busy City. The appeal case of E. Crockin, of Baltimore, vs. M. Reshefsky, of this city, attracted the attention of the Hustings Court for several hours yes? terday. The plaintiff was awarded judgment in the sum of $75.50, that amount 'being due on a bill of goods purchased more than two years ago by the defendant from the plaintiff. The only business in the Mayor's Court yesterday was one vase of drunk and disorderly conduct,who was assess? ed $5 and costs. The heavens opened and let tho rain come down in torrents yesterday. It did much good for the farmers and laid the dust In this city. The case of Charles V. Harper drew quite a number to the courthouse yes? terday. Attention Is called to the advertise orient of Captain II. Ij. Herbert, In wtiich he announces himself as a can? didate for re-election for Commissioner of Revenue. The opera of "Pinafore" will be pre? sented lo-nlght at the new Lyceum Theatre under the supervision of Mrs. 61ilpp. The household anil kitchen furniture of Mr. I. I. Guy were sold yesterday by Mr. John C. Nleincycr at auction, lie breaking up housekeeping. The hook and ladder boys will have their unnual parade and banquet to? night. The line of march which was published in .Sunday's issue will be car? ried out. Mr. John McCnrris say:; he Is on the track of the man who stole his watch from a building where he was at work on Wednesday. Mr. Wm. Glimm was elso a sufferer tn tho loss of a coat. The bids for building the new Central K. Church are coming in. The con? tract w ill be a wa riled shortly, and work on it will then be commenced at once. Ollieer Hoofnuglc took his prisoner off to Raleigh yesterday. He had him securely fastened. The baseball team was unable to practice yesterday on account of the rain and wet grounds. Miss Mattlc Martin, of Petersburg, who has been visiting in the city, re? turned home yesterday. Mis. John ('. Parkerson, of this city, is ill at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Hat tie Hall, in Br.imblelon. Bhe was visiting her sister when taken sick. Portsmouth people express them? selves as being confident that our ball team will prove Itself a very strong one. They tiro much phased with the general appearance of the men. Mr. Willie l.. Crump announces him- ] self as a candidate for city Auditor, subject t>> the Democratic primary. Mr. Charles K. Jones won the season ticket to the baseball games in this city. A negro man from Norfolk was locked up yesterday for fnsl driving. The horse belonged to .i Mr. Lynch. Miss .Turtle Shea, who has been visit lag i-i this city for several weeks, re? turn! I i ' her home ia Nansemond coit ii ty. Attention is calletl t> the advertise-j men! of 10. Joins in another column, In which he says he has pure black? berry juice for sale. Attention is called to the advertise? ment cf business site for sale In an? other column and apply as dire 'ted. Tin- new vestry of Trinity Church has been organized as follows: John C\ Aahlon, senior warden: Judge J. p. Crocker, junior warden: A. i'.. Butt, treu sin.: H. C. Walker, registrar; Cii|?:nl.-, VY. II. Mtirdatlgh. delegate to th' council; Judge J. K. Crocker, nlter nr.'o. j The torpedo boat destroyer Strlnir hnm w'll remain at the yard until she is either provided w ith a new propeller or has h ir present one repaired. When Ii i? i on! wen- in the dock last week it v; ? 'i- nvared ihat every binde of her pi ? !'??!? was bent, all nl about the Sri??' ii gle, from midway the length of th- bJade. Pr. W. II. Kwald has been olecled rr.iutl sentry of the State Council, Itovhl Arcanum. Dr. Kwnld is a prom* inenl dentist of this clly. Mr. On I nes. formerly cecretnry of the Y M. C. \. and a native of this city to the manor bort', is here visiting. He I? a minister now of the Mcthodlsi Church and e irtnccted with the Mary? land ' Iqnfcronro, Next week three hundred landsmen from "be receiving ihlp Franklin will be distributed among the -?lr.ps afloat. Beyern 1 hiimlred ni >rc recruits, enlisted it! the We .-tern und Southern cities, nre ev>i 'ted. to |nin the Franklin next week to be transferred to the different Fb . ?= Thfti Portsmouth Is in favor of a new Constitution for the Slate is best attest? ed by the expressions of the ward meet? ings last night. I.nst night between the ward meet? ings and the opera High street resem? ble l (!".'? promenade of a great metro? politan city. The Portsmouth llook and Ladder Company celebrate the third anniver? sary of Its birth to-night with a parade nrd banquet. The Seaboard Air Line Hand, w'll furnish the music. The Dev. Mr. Hlnes. of the Park View Bapi' i Chin v.. is being assisted by l!ev. Mi-. Fa vngc. of Churchlnnd, in a protrnol id meeting at his church. The ipreili'Ts v 11 continue nightly. Mr |i ii. Smith, a Portsmouth boy. be- reecTsth' In the employment of the Vettern Union Telegraph Company iV i !.->eated In New York, has accepted a ???>?? t'on wllh the Southern Railway r- ? ? ? ?? v nt-ri j-- sin tinned In Atlanta. <:<. Mr. i-'ml'h is well known here, lie (i ? ? -r-fn-l i w of Judge -I. K. M. ?. rt .in -.iv of rt.iinp boohs have i. : ? " '.*"?! at the Portsmouth poat . ... |H eni'ed to the card of Mr. j/.)..- '."mni -ti which he announces himself a candidate for lit ice t Inspec? tor. MR. HARPER ON TRIAL For the Killing of David Ross?He Faces a Jury of His Countrymen. The County Court, Judge W. N. Portlock, was an interesting place yes? terday, tho ca.se of tho Commonwealth against Charles F. Harper, for the kill? ing of David Ross at Pinner's Point, about four months ago, being the at? traction. There was a large crowd present, the long list of witnesses for and against the accused making quite a crowd of themselves. The attorneys In the case are: For the prosecution, Captain R. C. Mar? shall, Commonwealth's Attorney, and Hon. R. T. Thorpe, late of Petersburg, a former member of Congress. For the defense, Judge Legh It, Watts, Captain John W. Happel-, T. J. Wool and Judge D. B. White. At the regular hour?11 o'clock?court was opened and the regular procedure followed. The following jury out of a panel of sixteen was secured: George T.White, W. P. Early, \V. H. Creekmore, John Hodman, George Stafford. L, Cass lves, S. A. Kley. It. A. R?ach, W. N. Wil? liamson. Alexander Stokes, P. E. Creek more and ar. U Jarvls. The jury being empaneled, witnesses were then called, sworn and separated, and the trial then proceeded, the exam? ining of witnesses being gone into with? out.much unnecessary delay or differ? ences of opinion between the lawyers. EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES. Mr. M. V. Wilson, of Norfolk county, was the first witness the State put upon the stand. He Is employed by Mr. Har? per, and he said that he was coming from the Stahles, which were about fifty feet from where the shooting oc? curred; wits footling horses; coining from slahles he heard Harper say: "Gel hack or get out," and then Ross said: "I will kill you." Mr. Harper grabbed his gun and shot Ross. He fired twice in (lulck succession; heard Ross say "I'll kill you." Hoss did not attempt to take chair or stick. Harper broke loose from him. Harper shoved Hoss off with left hand and grabbed the pis? tol. They were iu three feet of one another. Hoss was turned one-quarter around when the shot was tired, and was going away with hack to Harper when Har? per fired the last shot. There were three shots fired In the hack room. Saw hall marks In the front door, ball struck In tho edge of the front door, which was open. As Hoss made a break at Harper he said he would kill him. Harper tired three shots; then left and asked Wilson to meet him In town. The three shots were lired in quick succession, DR. HOLLADAY TESTIFIES. Dr. Cray <;. Holladay said that he made a careful examination of the dead man. It was in the morning at 9 o'clock . One bullet entered body be? neath the sixth rib; went through the liver and made an Immense hole. One hall lodged under the skin in the back. There wan no singeing of clothes. An? other hall went through Rons' coat and dropped in cavity, doing no harm. The wound in (he liver was mortal; the other was harmless. The men were not facing one another when the shooting occurred. Hoss had his Aide to Harped*: could not have been facing when fafal shot was lired. They were facing one another when the harmless shot was IIred. A line dropped from middle of the side would show that the fatal ball was lired from the rear. DR. HANCOCK'S VERSION. Was called to see Mr. Hons December Sth, in the afternoon. Saw Mr. Ross on the lloor dying. Ho died in five minutes. Dr. Holladay made an au? topsy. Wound between the ribs, but struck the rib: did not strike tin; heart; ?ihres of the cloth turned In by bullet. The bullet entered the left side and struck the liver; entered back a little ! to tear of the middle of the body and | came- out on the opposite side of body in front. Could not say how the men stood when Iiiing occurred. There vvna no mark of powder on the clothes; pln tol did not .stain clothes nfter a dis? tance of eight inches; tried the pistol afterwards, not with same cartridges. The fatal shot passed through right and left loins of the liver. It was suf ficient lo produce death. The lirst wound would not have produced death at once. A physical examination show? ed that Rons was a powerful man; did not examine him for the purpose, hut examination showed him a powerful man; weight 170 pounds, ."> feet S. VlSl'l' THIS I'll KM IS KS. The suggestion .advanced by the State that the jury visit Hie building In which the shooting occurred at firdi mot with some opposition from die de? fence on the ground that it Would con? sume unnecessary time; hut this ob? jection was withdrawn, and the jury later went to the s ?cue of the shooting and viewed the premises, a recess for lunch being taken prior to the Journey to Porl Norfolk. The jury re-convened later In the af? ternoon, and Messrs. H. II. ?ost, J. C. Smith and V. B. Drewry were examined for the state. The latter is the father Of the widow of Mr. Koss, and had In | his possession the coat Hoss wore when i he was killed by Mr. Harper. The < 'oininoii wealt h at this polnl rested its ca.se, and the jury and pris? oner were placed in the custody of (he | sheriff, after which Judge Portlock ad- j journcd court until it) o'clock this morning. BOY BADLY INJURED, Wednesday afternoon a colored boy about !? years old. named John l^sstcr, was knocked down by a delivery wagon. | After falling the horse kicked him inj the head, crushing his skull. He was picked up by the driver and carried lo his home on Columbia 'street, near Chestnut street. Dr. George Crirr. phy? sician to tin* poor, was summoned and rendered such aid as was possible. The hoy's chances of recovery nre doubtful. Those who saw the accident claim that it should have been avoided. A hunVhcr of drivers go through the streets at a much rapid gait than the law allows, and run the risk of having such accidents. EVENTS TO-DAY. Stonewall Camp No. 1, Confederate Veterans. James Thornton Garrison No, 123, H. A. and X. r. MohtRUk Tribe No: 55, I. O. R. M. Portsmouth Lodge No. Ml. 1. A M. Old Dominion Lodge No. 1. O. O. !?'. This is For Yon. Special offers to get a home to navy ynrd and railroad men who cannot af? ford lo pay cash for a lot. Or any one who really wants a home. 1 i" you want ? lot or any property we have it. Cull or address us for terms. Till: SEABOARD REAL ESTATE COMPANY, Kooni 201, No. 2H High street. Chas. R. Welton & Co. have removed to 20S. High street, Noah's Ark s old stand. PORTSMOUTH FOR A CONVENTION. Three Wards Adopt Instructions Favoring a New Constitution. NEW COUNCILMEN CHOSEN Tho IVhi-cI Meetings Last Night MnroLnigc ly Attended Thun Tor .Many Years Past - Tho t ilth \\ .net Naiiin a New Local Hoard JltalIcOS Of tile Peace .Selected, Delegates to tho Statu Convention Chos? en by Largo Vote. Not for a period of twenty years has there been as much interest manifested in tho ward meet.tigs of the city as that shown lust night. A very largo num? ber attended each ward, and the choice for Councilman seems to give very gen? eral satisfaction. THE FIRST WARD. Tho meeting was called to order by Mr. \V. t). Hope. Judge U it. Watts \> as elected permanent chairman, and Mr. .lames W. Horum, Jr., was made secretary. The following Uamcd gentlemen were then placed in nomination for Council men. The vote for each is also given, the two highest of which being declared the nominees: C. K. Welton. 1">; Q. M. Peed. 27?; Dr. James Cain, 83; W. S. [janghornc, ?!::; C. a. Mtnter, 12; G. M. Reynolds. 2S. The third man named was Mr. Crump for tin.' unexpirod term "f Mr. Sinter, for which Messrs. c. s. Minter and Em melt Crump were nominated, the for? mer receiving -13 and the latter 5 votes. ?Mr. (1. Mnttnn offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: "Resolved. That we. the Democratic members of the First Ward of the city of Portsmouth, believing that a conven? tion for a revision of our Stale Consti? tution is one of tile greatest needs of the people, und we, therefore, declare ourselves in favor of such a conven? tion." Mr. James xv. Brown, Jr.. was unan? imously chosen as the delegate from tho First Ward to the State convention, which meets In Norfolk May 2. Mr. Charles u. Nash was the choice of the ward for Justice of the Peace. TIIH SECOND WARD. Captain Charles E. Murden called this meeting to order, and Mr. Charles T. Bland was elected permanncnt chair? man, and the press was made secretary. For Councilmcn?three to be elected? there were elghl placed in nomination. A resolution was adopted declaring the throe receiving the highest vote the nominees. The nominations ami the vote each received is as follows: I'". O. Cain, IM; ChOS. Q. Hume. 111'.; c. 11. Brown, c::-. E. Deans, 168; O. S. Hell. US; R. E. Warren. 12: II. lt. Wll klns, 2G; S. B. Hutchlns, ?7. Messrs. F. O. Cain. Chas. G. Hume and Emmett Deans were declared the nominees for Council for lite Second ward. Messrs. C. S. Sherwood and T. G. Parker were the tellers for Councllmen, and W. 1>. Jenkins and \V. T. Hyslop for delegates. For this position there wero live nom? inations, three tn be chosen. The vote for each is below: Charles T. Bland, r.S; Captain On. A. Brooks, 40; Newton A. McAlnlne, 20; Chas. W. King. F.. S. Ander:on. 21. Messrs. Bland, Brooks ami McAlplne were chpseti as delegates to the State convention and were Instructed, the following Instructions, offered by Mr. < \ S. Sherwood, being unanimously adopt? ed: Unsolved, That the delegates front the Second ward to the State convention !>?? Instructed t" vote for making the call .if a Constitutional Convention a party measure. Mr. John c. Nlenioycr was chosen Justice of Hi" Peace by a unanimous vote. THE THIRD WART), The meeting v\as called to order by Mr. M. I.. Hunt. Mr. Joseph Batinders was made- permanent chairman, and Mr. M. Ij. Hunt was ehoiien secretary. The following gentlemen were placed In nomination for Councihncii, the two j highest being declared the nominees: > .1. Leon Codd, s7; Jesse Overton, 7S; II. O. Pearson, "S; Clifton Frnzier, 12. The following gentlemen were nomi? nated for delegates to the Slate con? vention: Joseph Suunders and c. II. Sturtevanl, Jr.. the former receiving 2!? and the latter 28 votes. Messrs. Charles T. 1 "t t.-.lli. ami C. W. Alexander were placed in nomination for Justice of the Peace. The latter was chosen, reeelyihg is votes. This ward did not instruct Us dele gales to ihr Slate convention. THE FOUTH WARD. In ibis ward there was an all-day pri? mary, Ihc voting taking place at Dougherty's ScllOOlhouHC, Oil Nelson street. There was much interest mani? fested in the selection of Councllmen for this ward, as the following vote will demonstrate: The candidates for Council nnd the i vote received by each is as follows: K. B. Glover, 369: John J. King. :ir>2: .1. M. P. Joyce, UM: John .1. Hofften. IM. The two highest were the nominees. For Justice of the P. ace; Arthur .1. Flynn. 11S: John \\\ Su?l viin, 117: Raymond dimming, 272. Mr. Gumming was chosen. For delegate to the state convention the names of Messrs. James E. Powell and P. N. Nolan were submitted. Mr. Powell was the- ehoieo. receiving 319 and Mr. Nolan 1st Vnt< s. This ward did not adopt Instructions In reference to the Constitutional Con? vention. TDK FIFTH WAHR In this ward, in addition 1.0 the se? lection of Councllmen. ,1usf'ee of Ihc peace and delegates to ihc State Con vention, a l<ocnl Board of Improve? ment for the ward w as to he selected; Mr. 11. >.'. Palmer called t'.:<- meet? ing io order, and Mr. Charles .1. Ititdd wns selected as the presiding oilier and Mr. E. L. Dnshlell w.i? chosen as I secretary. J The first business was the choice of a delegate to tie- Slate Convention, which honor fell upon Senator if. L. j Mnymtrd, with Mr. E. 1. DnShlcll as j alternate. I Resolutions were then adopted fa i veiling a C institutional "'?invention and i endorsing Senator Mnyniird for Con? gress. Tho naming of a Councilman from this ward was theti goae into. Messrs. Yv\ Jonea Williams artd S. Cleborne Brown being placed In nomination. The vote resulted in favor of the latter, he receiving ft) votes and Mr. Williams 5S. The selection of a local board was made as follows: Charles J. Rudd, John Ii. Watson. W. J. Williams, 13. J. Hawks and J. O. Saul-burg. For justice or the peace Mr. John W. Lawrence wue? chosen unanimously. A QUIET MARRIAGE. Mr. William 10. Hickman und Miss Henrietta Collins were married very quietly at !l o'clock Wednesday night at the residence of Rev. Mr. Thomson, on Court street- Mr. Hickman is en? gaged as an agent for the Virginia Life Insurance Company in this city. Miss Collins Is formerly from Bramblcton, where she has lived for some time, but recently moved to this city. Norvons Hoodacho Cured Speedily. ' No danger by Hick's Capu dine. 15 und 25c. at drug stores. J. W. TAYLOR FO R K EE P ER O F C EM ETE Rl ES. Subject to Democratic primary, apl9-lw R. L.~fi bRBERT FOR COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE. Subject to iv.m icratl.- Primary. npUO-.lt. WILLIE L. CRUMP FOR city AUDITOR. i Subject to Democratlo primary. Your vole will bo appreciated. ap'.'O-lw* por Street Inspector_^*? JNO. W. WOOD. Subject to Democratic Prim an", apao-tdp* Ljt OR CITY SERGEANT? LLOYD M. LATTIrVl ER. Subject to Democratic Primary. aplSMw CAREY J. HALL FOR KEEPER OK CEMETERIES. Subject to Demo, ratle Primary, apll'-lw J^l OR KEEPER OP CEMETERIES? O. H. EDWARDS. Subject to Derne ratlc Primary. npP-lw JTJl OR HIGH CO .STABLE.? JESSE C. BAIN. Subject to Democratic Primary. aplS-lw TCIOR city TREASURER, E. L. L?SE. Subject to Democratic Primary. and 20, . npH-9t T HAVE SEVEN (7) I.UTS IN PIN .JL ner's Point and six ('?> In Port Nor? folk, win. h must be sold at one... Apply quick. W. A. POLLARD, Real Estate Agent, Pinner's Point, Vs. up 17-31 FOR SALE.?A GROCERY STORE, doing itu d business, corner High and Green street.-;: also horse, wagon and har? ness. Apply on pr< mlses, np!8-3t FURNISHED ROOMS TO let. WT1I or wit beut board. Apply to fcs Hu ward street, tear Fourth street, within live minutes' walk e-f navy-yard. aplT-lW' IjiOR BALE a PINE business site. JU fiGft.xSOft. opposite the Portsmouth .V.? Norfolk Co. Perries. Apply ut P?ko a to.. No. :ll-*' High stre.-t. np-3)-3t. BLACKBERRY JUICE. i have some pure blackberry JUICE for medicinal purposes, and dis? tilled P.lackberry .Hl?'i; f..,,- |i per pint, at C. E. JONES', npSO'tm Cor. COUNTY and MIDDLE. Houses to Rent. I have more calls for houses than I can supply. R. S. BROOKS, r:n high street. real ESTATE, RENTS and 1N s j range. Ml ?N y TO lend. FRANK KAY WONYCOTT, ?i"OU? -COMMISSIONER OP REVENUE.? Subject to tho Democratic Prlmnry. nplu-St tTlon CITY TREASURER? GEO. A. TABB. Subject to Domocratlc Primary, April "3 and 2G. nplo Tp OR CITY TREASURER? JOS. F. WEAVER. Subject to Democratic Primary. apl7-lw jjt Oil STREET INSPECTOR.? SAMUEL W. HODGES. Subject to Democratic Primary aplS-lw* TJt OR CLERK OP MARKET? E. N. CRANT. Subject to Democratic Primary. ap!7-lw FOH PHYSICIAN TO THIS alms 11 OESE? Dr. V. S. HOPE. Subject to the Democratic Primary. inhsS-lm J)OH PHYSICIAN TO ALMSIIOUSE DR. R. L. McMURRAN. Subject to Democratic primary. mh2-l-4v? TT^tOit STREET INSPECTOR? J. edwin HANRAHAN. Subject to Democratic Primary, mhll-tl J^IOR CITY SERGEANT, WILLIAMSON SMITH. Subject to Democratic primary .apl2-t25 o r city E n <: i n v. br? BASCOM SYKES. Subject to Democratic Primary. airiSto2& ^Olt CITY KNC.INKKR.? v. o. cassell, Jrt., Subject to Democratic Primary. ap7-td. FOR COMMONWEALTH'S ATTOR NEY RICHARD COX RARI.OW. Subject to Democratic primary. ap3-3w toor KEEPER OK CEMETERY? GEO. ELAND. Subject to Democratic Primary. apl5-lw knows we cany a full line of the Latest Weaves, in? cluding European and American Woolens, and will guarantee Style. Fit and Workmanship. Suits to measure at popular prices. Is it something you need in Men's Fixings? Whatever it may be you want, be sure and ?;et it ol' us?the latest the market affords? prices right every time. SHOE DEPARTMENT. WHAT$3.?O WILL BUY HE RR?It will buy n Men's Patent Leather, Viol Kid and Tan Hand-sewed Kangaroo lops on ii straight or medium loc Wc consider them iho best shoo for wear, comfort and iipitcnrun? <? in the world-^3.60. THE jBISAI^jOT CO. EVERYTHING KOR M EN, 213 AND 215 HiGH STREET. STRICTLY ONE PRICE. FOR CASH ONLY. SPECIAL SALE OF COLORED SKIRTS I JUST OPENED?A FULL LINE OF SKIRTS. ALL SHADES, 11.00 Skirls for >>te.. all shades (special). 11.25 Skirls for SSc.fnccorde n pleats), all shades. fl.60 Skirls for SLID, till shades. EMM ETT D E R N S, TERMS CASH. S20 HIGH STREET. See What Will have to say to=morrow. ice Cream Soda- 80c* ?at? JEROME R. CARR'S, Wholesale and Retail Cut Kate Druggist, Corner Court and County and Greene, near Hart Street. Beautiful HandhPainted Floral Pictures, easter cards^and booklets. ANDERSON Sc THOMPSON, 224 HIGH STREET. Patent Medicines at Cost 7 J. W. S- BUTT & CO., druggists - - 518 middle st. F Wc are prepared to show the largest line of OS &7<( 9 *fcl >ys an -SuitSg and Exti ever shown in this city. M I Clothiers, Furnishers and Hatters. High St., Portsmouth, Va.