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NEWS FROM SUFFOLK AND OTHBRPARTS OF VIRGINIA EST FROM SUFFOLK Year Old Boy Crushed By Freight Train. rs?cpects For a Sanitary Sowcrngo Systom Bobbery la SmltUfleld-Klns's Dnuglc " t*r? Thaakful-tSomo Personal I'nra graplis. (Special to Vlrglnlan-PHot.) Suffolk. Va., April 21.-Tcn-yoars-old tee Wilson Is thought to be fatally .hurt, aa tho result of being run over by ? Norfolk and Western train at Wind Bor, Va., about 2 o'clock this afternoon. 5L.ee was one of the best boys In Wind? sor. He lo a son of J. B. Wilson, mana? ger of the Postal Telegraph ofllce at that point. , The boy's left leg la cut off at the body, and tho right foot is crushed. There Is pot enough skin left to cover the nlace on the left. side. A lot ol blood -tfras lost, and the boy Is very weak. Ho will probably die of the shock ' Bald Dr. W. W. Murray who was called from/Suffolk to attend the sufferer. They took Lee to a Norfolk hospital tonight; Should be survlve.the right leg (will' have to he amnutated. The boy was crushed by a local freight which went backward when ho wasn't expecting it. SEWERAGE IN SIGHT. The town of Suffolk has prospects of a system of sanitary sewerage. The prospect arrived to-day via a decision of the Council to place a contract for the working of a topographical survey Including plans, drawings and spcclll catlons. When that shall have been done ihe Council will be in shape to place tho sewerage contract. They met last night and began the discussion, and had an ndjourned meet? ing this morning. These were present: Mayor Brewer and Councilmen Al? len. Dennis. Norfleet, Ferguson, Hin? di. McAngc, Pinner, Holladay and Hol? land. THE BIDDERS. A. L. Burmnn, New York, $620; Gcor "ge W. Snooncr, Charlottesvllle, Va., $525; Hill, Quick & Allen. Baltimore, 5340; Hansaclman & Smith. Norfolk, $625; Van Hite Smith, Kno.wille, Tenn., $275. The contract was given to the last named. Tho American Sewerage ? Disposal Company, of New York, want? ed the contract on another basis. A TREASURER BONDED. The $20,000 bond of town Treasurer R. S. Boykln was to-day accepted by the Finance committee of tho council. The bond was furnished by Woodward & Klam In the American Bonding and Trust Company, of Baltimore. THE CAST FOR "PATIENCE." The comic opera "Patience" will be the attraction at the City Hall Theatre next Tuesday night. .Mrs. Mattie llos - iK?fl.'|F'/1 hl2''il wi2? ,ft v,v" known here, Hfi?sthe UlTti role. "Thtf'rVAt of the cast are Madames Laura de Russy Uerry, Stephen Pattee, Misses Blanche Hecht, Florence Rnyner, Messrs. Harry C. Keeling, J. Ifi. Dunbar, J. E. Duncan, William Croweli and Terry B. Cordon. An excellent chorus and a superb or? chestra make this a strong organiza? tion. Seats nrc going nicely. KING'S DAUGHTERS GRATEFUL. The King's Daughters have asked to express their thanks to those who help? ed make a success of the musical at Mrs. Norfleet's, at which over $3G wan Cleared. Mrs. Pinner writes thla way: "The Ministering Circle of the King's Daughters und Sons desire to return thanks to Prof. Miller and the or? chestra, who, under his skillful lead? ership, furnished such delightful music for their recent entertainment; also to Miss Harvey, whose voice was never av.eol.er; to Miss Hurff, whose admira? ble rendition of "The Chariot Race" from Ben Hur elicited the heartiest ap? plause, and lo the Virginian-Pilot for its courtesies. They wish also to ox 1 pre'ss their appreciation nf Mr. Gasklns" kindness In lending a piano for the oc? casion, and to thank the publir for their liberal patronage and sympathy with the work which they are endors? ing "In His Nome." -T?T)TTftTfT FOR A QUARTER. Ben Hinten and Edward Uond this afternoon fought fiercely about 25 cents, and were uftcrwards arresto.1 by Acting Sergeant Isaac Turner. They were in a gaining place on EasLs'ash ington street, shooting craps when the row began. Mayor Brewer had a late session of court and taxod Pond $11.30 and Hinton $6.90. The men nro negroea. Bond . from North Carolina. Meredith Johnson, who is suspected ? by the police of running the place, had disappeared when he was sought. ROBBERY AT SM ITH FIELD. Brown & Co., who are engaged rafting logs near Smithlield, this even . Jng had stolen $325 worth of paraplier " lialia on Pagan creek. Among the arti? cles taken were about sixty long chains and forty couplings. STRIKING EMPLOYEES. There was practically no change: among the striking employees et the gouthern railway to-day. Harham and ?llbert, of Suffolk, are still out. Arjent Ford, of Holland, locked up his things and took the key. He is under bond, v Tra-inB are going all right. ABOUT PERSONS. Mr. and Mrs. R. Rowland Moore are entertaining, respectively, their sister and cousin, Miss Sarah T. Moore and Miss Rebecca T. Miller, of Saiulv Spring, Md. Hon. George L. Borum, who had !>.:??' n visiting his family In Suffolk, left this .afternoon for Georgetown, s. C, lik? ing with him iiitle Miss Helen Har? ham. Mr. John W. Kley, of Haiti more, is ' ylslting his old home In Suffolk. SC^FFOJ^ADVERTISEiVl E'TS LEANL1NES8 IS gTTdllNIORS t: i k J,La Mode Hair D re-si ng Parlors of .Norfolk, will oixn a i.r.i., !i at Mr-i Achun'k miKlnery store, Suffolk, Monday, April 23. Ladlts ni e eonikdlv Invlt. d io feel tholr BCiU|-.? tr. atf.| for dandruff and <hond diseases. Foeitlvo rr-iuorrMive for .gray hair. Iir.-i.id tonn cut. Hair and jComMngs bought. Shampooing, 35c; mani? curing, 35c. jt? 6iibort and Sullivan's Comlcllpera PHTIBNCE, ?". GO?Pfopi? CO?A Superb Orchortra, CJty Hall Theatre, (TUESDAY, Ayrll 21. Prices? Lower floor?Admission Wc R< ,'stspved owvts 7tc. Gallery, admlaaloii ?5e ROaervwl f>e<i tR 25c : e*W.s now ca sale at Stewart's Drug ;.etc?tfi apa-si Mrs. M. A. Deik left to-day to visit her niece, Mrs. VV. T. Brooke, In Nor? folk. Itead Hie advertisement about the opening: of I>a Mode parlors branch ofllee in Suffolk Monday. Miss Anna Chalmers, of Smlthfield, who accidentally shot herself while pur? suing a supposed burglar, is Improving rapidly. Mayor Luke, of Holland, tried his first case to-day. J. Malchus Hutler was lined $5 and $.1.40 costs on the charge of being drunk and disorderly. Mayor Luke says he shall have the laws enforced literally. Chancellor W. W. Smith, of the Ran dolph-Macon system of academies and colleges, arrived to-night to visit .Tudqe W. J. Kllby, He will lecture in South? ampton Sunday. HAMPTON. BODY OF UNKNOWN MAN FOUND ?BASEBALL. (Special to Virginian-Pilot.) Hampton, Va., April 21.?Late yester? day afternoon Olllcer Joseph Delstle re? ceived a telephone message from Cap? tain Cronkrdte. of Fordest? Monroe, announcing the fact that a body had washed ashore just buck of the water battery. This officer at once secured the services of Justice \V. C. Skinner, who acted in the absence of Coroner J. V. Jones, and look the next car for (he scone of the tragedy. An lnouest was held, but the body wan not Iden? tified. It is supposed thai the man was one of the crew wiio went down with the schooner near Newport News last winter. Undertaker Hall, who had the body In charge, said that he thought lie hud been in the water three mouths. He has either been in the wnter since last winter or winter be? fore last, for his coat was tightly hut toned up and he had a pair of heavy mittens in his pockets, so he was cer? tainly drowned during winter time. BASEBALL. This afternoon the entire Hampton club was at practice at Rlvcrvlcv.' Park. Monday an exhibition game will be played with the street-car nine, and this will give the people of Hampton an opportunity to gel a glimpse of the hoys that will defend Hamilton in the Virginia League. CURTIS' NARROW ESCAPE. Shortly before 1-' o'clock last itipbt Mr. Edwin Curtis, who has for some time been conducting a country stoic on I tack river, near the new Poquosln bridge, ten or twelve miles from this place, discovered that tho house was on tire. The building was two stories high nnd Mr. Curtis was sleeping on the second floor. He Is not certain what it was that aroused him; but whatever it was, he opened his eyes and saw tongues of flame darting here ami there. He sprang from the bed, Seized his clothing, leaving a purse containing $S0 under his pillow, and ran for the nearest window, with the lire almost at his heels. He leaped lo the ground nnd calmly viewed the destruction of his building and its contents. That wns all he could do. The exact loss Is not known, but it will run into the hun? dreds. He carried a small Insurance policy on his stock. This Is the fourth lire that has occurred at that place. The country around is populated en? tirely by colored people, und It Is be? lieved that some one who disliked Mr. Curtis set lire to tho building. Mr. Curtis Is a son of the Sheriff of this county. . TROUBLE IN A CHURCH. ?The withdrawal of thirty-eight mem? bers of Rig Bethel Church, nine miles from this place, for the purpose of forming a new organization at Little Bethel, about five miles distant from Hampton, which took place three weeks ago, promises to breed ill-feeling among the Baptist brethren of that section of the county. The How A. T. Allison, pastor at Big Bethel, is severely . riti eised by Mr. C. \V. Banes, Of Newport News, on account of his attitude to? ward the new church. Mr. Allison was not present at the organization, which was conducted by the Rev. Mr. e.>x. pastor of one of the Baptist churches at Newport News, nnd two or three other ministers. He explains that his absence was due to the fact that he had to attend a funeral several miles away and could not possibly be present. It was said to-day by Colonel T. H. Saunders, one of the members of l?g Ei l hei,?tiuu?Mr. Danen?had made a serious mistake by assailing Mr. Alli? son. A FOX HILL ENTERTAINMENT. A delightful enter!ainr..ent took place last night in the Odd Fellows' Hall at P?X Hill. It was given for the 'benefit of the Methodist Church of that pros? perous Village and was as successful in yielding dollars as it was in nfford !ng amusement for the two or three hundred people who were present; An? other event which is being looked for? ward to with interest is a lecture on Odd Fellowship, which will he given next Thursday evening. NEWPORT NEWS. DEMOCRATIC , PRIMARY?AN AP 1 'OINTM ENT- - F. NT 1 ?:RT A1N M 1".NT. (Special to Virginian-Pilot.) Newport News,Vs., April 21.?But one more working day remains to the can? didates who will be voted for at the Democratic primary election. The time will be well put in, however, and Tues? day will he one of the liveliest days In the history ot the city. Mr. Stuart has adopted the policy of criticising Mayor Moss' administration, but some of the sa?.- bends say that he has made a mistake. Moss is simply resting oh his record, of which he claims to be proud, and predicts that he will be the win? ner. Public meetings are taking place every night, and Interest In the con? test Is Increasing. In the meantime the Republicans arc watching the movements of the Democrats with eagles' eyes. As staled a few days ago. they hope to see a big row, which will enable them to land Mr. Wise, their candidate for Mayor. A fJOOD APPOINTMENT. The action of the Slate Board of Education in selecting Mr. John Shel? don Junes for city Superintendent of Public Instruction, made vacant by the mysterious disappearance of Thomas Temple Powell, is universally indorsed. For many years Mr. Jones has mani f< StCd a deep Interest in the schools of the city, ami Is, therefore, thoroughly familiar with their needs. CI 111 ROH ENTERT AI NM ENT. An enjoyable Juvenile event took place last night nt the First Presby? terian Church. A number of children took part in the presentation of "Mother Goose's Ix?st Children," which was admirably rendered. In addition to this, there were songs, recitations, etc. FORT MONROE. THE LOFTUS INCIDENT ? BAT? TERIES TO LEAVE. (Special to The Virginian-Pilot.) Fort Monroe, Va., April 21.?The sen? sational Cissy Loftus incident of night before last continued to be the fruitful topic of gossipy comment here to-day. L;u3t evening, when she appeared in tho lobby of the Chamborlin, all eyes were upon her, and it was plain to be seen that notwithstanding the bewitch? ing manner in which Miss Bishop had arrayed her, the mind of the accom? plished little actress was ill at ease. It was not in the least surprising to peo? ple, therefore, when It was announced that she would to-day return to Rich? mond. Mies, Bishop stoutly denies that the purpose of the actress was to commit suicide. She says that her fall into the water was wholly the result of an ac? cident. Miss Bishop admits, however, that Miss Loftus was suffering from nervous prostration, and that she came to Old Point In the hope of recuper? ating. Sho said that the actress had recently been doing some very hard work, and had been advised by her physician to take a rest. A vigorous <effort was made yester? day to keep the matter quiet, and when the Virginian-Pilot correspondent call? ed at the Chamberlln at S o'clock In the riiornlng the clerk flatly declined to impart any Information whatever. BATTKIi I ES TO LEAVE. It Is rumored that all of the batteries <>f the Fourth, Artillery and one of the Sixth will In- ordered away from Fort Monroe in the course of two or three weeks. They will be followed by bat? teries now doing duty in other partn of the country. Fort Hamilton, Fort Trumbull and Belle Isle are the points of destination, but the men cannot say at which of these places they will be located. GUESTS DEPART. A number of guests from the hotels left this morning on the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk steamer for the North. The military road leading to the Mill Creek bridge lias been improved by a heavy coating of limestone macadam. PHOEBUS. A DISTRESSING CASE?LICENSED LIQUOR SALOONS. Phoebus, Va., April 21.?A white man, who said hla name was Lewis, excited the sympathy of many people here this morning. He appeared on the streets leading a pretty little girl by the hand and carrying a very young baby in his arms. Ills wife died recently, he said, and he was trying to make his wny back to h'ls old home in Loudoun coun? ty. To d<i this he was compelled to ask for assistance, a means ho had not resorted to as long as ho was able to help himself. There were many gen? erous responses. SOME ARE DISSATISFIED. It was confidently expected that the applications of Llllle Bell and Sarah Levy, the keepers of disorderly houses In this place, for licenses to sell liquor, would meet with disapproval at the hands of the Councilmen. The fact that, in the face of a strong re? monstrance by Mr. J. M. Cumming, they were granted lins bo<?n the sub? ject of comment during the past day or two. To-day 4t was learned from a source which is wholly reliable that the success of the two women was due to a desire upon the part of the Coun? cilmen to sit down on Mr. Cumming, who, It is staled, told them that If they would turn down the applications lie and the town sergeant would do the rest. The best people of the town are with Mr. Cumming. They argue that forty-eight licensed liquor saloons in place are enough. PETERSBURG. AN OLD MAN'S LOSS?SHIPBUILD? ING?CON VOCATION. (Special to Virginian-Pilot) Petersburg, Va., April 21.?Yesterday afternoon Mr. XV. J. Vvebb, of Din widdie county, lost or had stolen from him some where on Sycamore street $102 in easl), money which had Just been paid him for his tobacco. Mr. Wehl) Is between SO and 00 years of age. The Richmond Phosphate Company, of which Mr. Horace L. Smith, of City Point, is vice-president, has Just con? tracted for the building of a steam tug to be named "Llllle S." The tug is to bo built at Peeksktll on the Hudson river, New York, and will cost, about $4,000. The same company Is also to have a large freight steamer built, which will run to New York and other places. The company is also building at City Point a very large scow. The Board of Supervisors of Prince George county have received two bids for ihe building of the new fire-proof Clerk's Office to be erected at the County Courthouse. One of the bids Is for $|, 24?, and the other for $4,800. The Virginian-Pilot correspondent ln-day Interviewed one of the large to? bacco exporters here, who was among the number that it was said had sold out to the American Tobacco Com? pany, and he stated that lie knew no? thing about the reported deal with the exception of what he had read in the newspapers. CONVOCATION. Tho Petersburg Episcopal Convoca? tion will meet here the ilrst of next month. This convocation includes nil the Episcopal Chtirchcs of the counties contingent to this Ity, and will be rep rcsented by the following ministers: Petersburg?Rev. O. s. Bunting, Rev. John Ridout, Rev. W. A. It. Goodwin, Rev. 11. L. Derby, Rev. C. K. Haines, D. D.. and Rev. Thomas Spencer. Manchester Rev, Benjamin Dennis. Farmvllle- Rev. \v. B. Capers. Ulackstone Rev. c. R. Kuyk, Lawrehccvllie Rev. George S. Vest. Brandon?Rev. 13. S, Towson. City Point Rev. 11. L. Derby. Amol in < out 1 house - -Rev. V. Wrenn. Gun's Hill?Rev- Frank MlJick. I i h church will also send a layman to . ?present Its work and a lady lo rep? resent Its missionary Interests. An Unfoundoci Rumor. (Special tf> The Vlrglnlan-Pllot.) Richmond, Va.. April 21.?The report? ed lynching of John Perry at Tazewcll, sent out by the Associated Press from Bluefleld, is not true. Perry was sent en to the grand Jury, and Is safely In Jail at Tazewcll. r.yrn Rxiuiiitaed l'rve. Dr. A. "Week manager of the optical department of the Galo Jewelry Com pnny, will examine your eyes free. De? fective vision and complicated cas?s specially Invited to call. Je2S-tf UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. THE BALL TEAM?EASTER GER? MANS? PERSON ALS. (Special to Virglnlan-FIlot.) * Charlottesvllle. Va., April 21.?The week has been a gay one in the social sphere of college. The only drawback 'hi the gayety of Easter week has been the unfortunate defeats the ball team has received. Last Saturday Harvard started the misery by shutting Virginia out to the tune of a to o. Easier Mon? day, amid cheering and rooting from the Stonewall band, the students, East? er girls and visiting alumni, Yule won in the most exciting game ever seen here. Tuesday Princeton administered the last defeat by a score of ? to Wed? nesday, welcome rain saved the day. No doubt a number of readers are wondering why Virginia has dropped so many big games. For their benellt we briefly sketch the trouble: As for management the team was never under a better management than it is this year. With Brodle Nalle as captain, and Archie Hoxton as coach, the Orange and Blue never saw any better leaders. Conscientiously and untiring have been their efforts to get a strong team in the Held, and while/ they have not fully succeeded, they have ac? complished a great deal, as the future will show. The trouble Is that, wlv.le there is good material In the team, the majority are young, unseasoned men. A number of the most important po? sitions ure being played by men who have come direct from preparatory schools or never played In big college games before. It Is little doubt that these men will develop into star play? ers. The bat'.erles are old stagers and have done good work, and with any kind of support thoir work would have effected entirely different results. First base has been weak, but now that old "Farmer" Rhca Is on the Initial bag, that position is considerably cUrengthened. The infield, with excep? tion of third, has played poor ball, roll? ing up errors in each game; but they are good men, and this year's ex? perience will work wonders with them next year. The outlleld has put up a very fair game; but the team as a whole has failed to hit the ball. Last year they touched up such men as Hll lebrand and Robertson In great style, but this year they have not proven themselves heavy hitters. Walker, Timberlnke and Nalle are the only men who seem to have their eyes on the ball. Monday and Tuesday the Unl venslty ot Pennsylvania are scheduled to play here. After these two Kam? the State inter-collegiate games will begin. No doubt Virginia wiill put up a much better game from now on. NOTES. The seyenth annual tourney of tbo Fnirweather Gymnastic Association will be held Saturday evening at 8 p. m. In the gymnasium. Miss Mable Allyn, of Norfolk, at? tended the Easter German here this week. Messrs. Charles T. Boudoln and R. B. Tunstall, Jr., of Norfolk, and Mr. Win? ston Parrish, of Portsmouth, attended the Easter germans. Dr. Arlie Jones, of gridiron fame; "Jack" Bonney, ex-captain of the ball team; Billy Martine, last year's cap? tain; Robert Parrish, ex-manager of .the football team; Mr. E. Warner Mc Cabe. and Mr. Julian Hill, of Rich? mond, returned to college to take in the Easter germans. Prof. W. M. Lile attended the mar? riage of his brother-in-law, Mr. Carson, at Richmond. Prof. Thnyer, of Harvard law school, Is at the University, the guest of Prof. Graves. Dr. J. S. Ames, of John Hopkins Uni? versity, is at the University. He will address the philosophical on "Wire? less Telegraphy." The V. V. V. Dramatic Club of the University presented "She Stoops to Conquer" In a very creditable manner TueMay night. After the performance T. I. Ii. K. A. gave their Easter gcr man at the gymnasium. FRANKLIN. CANDIDATES FOR COUNCTL?PER? SONAL AND OTHERWISE. Franklin. April 20.? The following gentlemen's names will be presented in tho primary next Tuesday, when six of them will be chosen as candidates for town council: Messrs. J. A. Prt low. J. P. Holland. A. M. Brownly, D. A. Holland. I. W. Norfleet. James Story, J. E. Moyler, I. E. Howell. H. A. Wil? liams. W. E- Beaman and J. R. Knight. Mr. R. E. L. Watkins. for mayor und W. T. 1'ace for recorder will have no opposition. The little son of Mrs. Chas. Howell had the misfortune to have his arm broken In a fall from a small wagon last Wednesday. The little fellow had the attention of a doctor and Is getttlng along nicely. Mrs. P. D. Camp who has been spend? ing the past week at Winston, N. C, visitin? friends, has returned home. Mrs. (.'apt. Bryant and daughter, who have been spending the winter In Ala? bama, have returned. Red Gilbert Doffs, after spending two weeks with friends in our midst, left yesterday for his home, Brownsville. Tonn. Miss Sue White, employed as steno? grapher by Hon. J. C. Parker, who has been culte siek for some time, has re? signed her position and returned to her home nt Warrenton, N. C. The Franklin Job Printing Company will publish a. weekly paper here, be? ginning May 1st. It will be Democratic in politics. Mrs. R. A. Pretlow who has been at? tending the marriage of her cousin. Miss Alice Bogart, of Wilmington, N. C has returned home. Capt. c. o. Vnughan, of Company 1, accompanied by Lieut. R. E. L. Wnt klns. spent a few days In Richmond this week in the interest of the company Capt. Vnughan will take his company to the Richmond carnival. Miss Eva Lawrence Is entertaining a number of young ladies of this place at her lovely home near South Quay. Mr. B. R. Butler has rented the Ex? change Hotel and will run it. EREEf BOOK TO.M EN Send for my lade book on Na.yrc's Cure. 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She sincerely believes she would have been in her crave veats ago but for S. S S., and adds, "what it has done for me it will do for others." I Send for our book on Dlood and Skin Diseases, and write our physicians fully about your case; they will cheerfully give any information or advice wanted. We make no charge for this. Address, SwlltSaeeiuc Co., Atlanta, CW BRYAN AND DEWEY. DECLINED INVITATIONS TO NEW YORK BANQUET. (By Telegraph t<? Virginian-Pilot.) Syracuse, N. V.. April 21.?William J, Bryan anil Admiral Dowry have sent to Mayor McGlllrc, of this city, letters of regret at being unable to ac? cept invitations to attend the banquet to be given in this city next Monday evening in honor of Thomas Joffe won by the local Democracy. In Iiis letter Mr. Bryan says that Jefferson made the Democratic party Invincible while he lived to Rive It counsel. "The party will again become invin? cible." continues Mr. Bryan, "if it ad? heres to the doctrine of equal rights to all and special privileges to none. Tiiis doctrine was, by the Chicago plat? form, applied to ib" issues before the country in 1S9K. and must be applied to the trust question ami to the sub? ject of Imperialism." While mentioning these two Issues Mrfl Bryan fails to refer to the cttr rency question._ _ is a very unpleasant sensa? tion. Many weary brains are relieved by royal headache Tablets. Headaches, from whatever cause, quickly suc? cumb to Royal Headache Tablets. You are missing a sure cure if you are not using Royal Headache Tablets for any form of Headaches, Neu? ralgia, Sleeplessness, Disor ordered Stomach.&c. All drugtrlsts roll th* Tablets?! <l3s?s 10 cents. Order l>y mail if you can't gut them uny other way. ROYAL DRUG CO.. Baltimore. Md. You'll Shake Hands With Yourself If von ret our FINE CO A L You'll be congratulated by your friends, loo, and you'll have a chance to congralu Ute Hi m, also for they'll ;,-ot sonic as well. Geo. W. Taylor & Co., 61 Granfov St., Norfolk. Va. Rupture Cured in ten days. No knife, no danger, no detention from busi ncss. The best refer ?yH?&UJPffll ences given of cures /^OTV>V^^%fl made in Richmond. I ? cSai ;''^?&a Consultation Exami .fcsS?^S?sW^mB nations and booklets free. RUPTURE INSTITUTE, 905 Bank Street, RICHMOND, VA, jalMy_-__ B. L. MATER. WM. M. WHALE1 MAYER & CO., Manufacturers' Agent?. Importers and Dealers In MACHINERY ard supplies. Tools, Blniftlns anC Tulley?, Kngtnes ?nd Boiler?. Pump?, injectors, Byuhone* Hose, Iron l'lpu and Kltt.ngs. Valves (Jocks. &c.. Saws. Rafting Gear. Iioits Nuts. Washers. Boitins. Packing, Waste lroa. Steel. Nails. Oils. Cordage. Wo guarantee the quality of ov.r goods and a.so prompt delivery, and with In. crcaseii facilities wa are prepared to meet all competitors. Inquiries and orders so Urfted. M COMMERCIAL PLACE. NORFOLK..VIRGINIA Jvili-eou-ty _ I Iu -AS soars Ooi:crrQeea *cd J aUotaar?e4tpymtb? urliiar] ?an?, arrost>J/t>T SsnUl M " <\rt?>fiutirsfunteDlericr| orV^.O'hoT^Jtr ?jfonteDlenrrlKUUI I JONES Merchant Tailors Hatters and Men's Outfitters On account of the murk and humidity, the drip and the drizzle, nearly all the bargains adver? tised Sunday are still on sale. Men's and Boys Clothing. Our Clothing advertising inspires thrifty buyers in much the same way that blasts from a bugle affect soldiers on the field. Both spur to action. Wish we could give types a stentorian tone. Our values justify a noise? a loud noise. These terse, modest paragraphs are inadequate to inform you fully. Come see. Men's Spring Top Coats, made of the popular shades of Oxford ?hevlats, sleeved lined with satin,faced to cd go with silk, value $18.00; our prtco, $13; Men's Raglan Overcoats, made of Oxford gray cheviots, nobby and fashionable lined throughout with pure dyo silk. vaJuo $25.00; our price. Jis. M' n's 'Sack Suits, made of pure worsteds and all-wool cheviots, newest, checks and stripes, thoroughly tailored, (hand-finish cid lapels, lined With lin<- quality farmer's satin, value J1C.00; our price. $12.50 Men's Sack Suits, double-breasted vests, mode of fine quality Ox? ford cheviots, hand-finished, lined with moruxlr serge, value* $18.00; our price Jis. Men's cutaway Coats and Veits made, of Imported unfinished worsteds, hand-finished and lined throughout with puro dyo ellk, value 120.00; our price, $11.90. KNOX LADIES' STRAW SAILORS. Summer Seaso n now Ready. ENGLISH SQUARES. NRW LINE.BOc. LADIES' SUMMER NECKWEAR.25c FEREBEE, JONES & CO. Self Winding CLOCKS, The best clock ever put on the market. It winds Itself and has all the appliances outside influences.. We fhavo sold many and they give satisfaction. Wo are offering a fine line of Superior \ OFFICE CLOCKS at remarkably low fig? ures. Also for CHRONOMETER EN? GINE ROOM LEVER CUOOKS. Fino lino of WATCHES at lowest prices in the city. Very largo stock or STER? LING SILVER and tho best workmen in the city In every branch. C. F. Greenwood & Bro. 318 Main Street. Wo are agents for the following machines: The Standard White. New ?ome, Domestic and Household. A good new machine from IIS 00. Splon dld line of second-hand machines from $T..0o to $1.1.00. Needles and all parts for machines win be had at our ofllce. We repair sowing machines and guarantee the work. C. C. GUNTER, STANDARD SEWING MACHINES. 165 Church Street. Norfolk, Va. BATCH ELDER & COLLINS, 141 to 145 WATER STREET. -DEALERS IN Sewer Pipe, Cement, Brick, Lime, WALL PLASTER, SHINGLES, LATHS. . CAR AND CARGO LOTS A SPECIALTY. _PHONE 101_NORFOLK VA. BUG-I-CIDE ? NO N-POISONOUS. The Great Insect Destroyer for Bed-Bugs. Roaches, Ants, Fleas, and All Insects. 25c. Per Bottle Prepared by McCURDEY & McCURDEY, PRESCRIPTION PHARMACISTS, 406 Main Street, Opp. Hotel Norfolk. 733 Church Street.Cor. Calvart NORFOL I-C, VA.