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'PORTSMOUTH NEWS MULTIFARIOUS ITEMS Collected, Sifted and Arranged in Present? able Shape by the Reporter's Pencil. PLEASING Y?LETIDE PREPARATIONS. An Involuntary Itiith-Tho Ferry Committee Kntisltcd that ferry Opposition Is Squashed?Asleep on Uie Trestle?The Legislative Con? tingent Expected Home Knlurdny. The Mayor's docket was quite Blim yesterday. All the churches arc preparing special music for the holidays. Some of the storekeepers are dress? ing their windows tor Christmas. Stonewall Camp, C. V., met last night and transacted routine business. The members of the Legislature will arrive home Saturday for the holidays. A white lady was fined $20 yesterday for currying on business without a lic? ense. Mr. George W. Fauth is quite sick, at his home, on Sixth street, South Ports? mouth. Friday, the 27th, will be St. John's Day. It will be duly celebrated by the Masons: A daughter of Mr. Edward Peckan flooding was married in Washington last night. There was a heavy fog yesterday, which lasted until quite late in the morning. ROv. air. T. McN. Simpson was In the city yesterday. He came to preach Mr. Culpopper's funeral. The condition of Mrs. Crocker was n shade better yesterday, but she Is still critically 111. The Seaboard Air Line has made a special rate of $7.40 to Atlanta and re? turn for to-day. What few men that are left In the yard will be paid Saturday. This will help trade considerable. Mr. K. V. McWIlkle, pay-clerk on the New York, is at home on a short stay. His ship is in the Roads. Read the "add." of JcSBCC C. Dalit. In which he ?lves notice that his wagon will move families cheap. Mrs. John L. Thomas returned from Baltimore yesterday, where she had been visiting her daughter. Sonn- of the suspended inett .returned to Newport News Inst night. They ex? po:! to go to work again to-day. Tin.' children in the Second District School will have some Kind of a Christ? inas exercises Friday afternoon. The little children who have cast-off toys, etc., can make some other children happy by donating them to the poor. .Mr. .lames Cordrey and bride, from Southampton county, arrived in the city last night. They will leave for Laurel; Del., to-day. All the painters In the yard were suspended yesterday morning on ac? count of the fog making It so damp that they could not work. Mr. Samuel Hand, Sr., who has been section master of the Seaboard Air Line for forty or more years, has been re? tired on account of age. Rev. Charles Cain and family nro in the city visiting Mrs. Cain's mother. Mr. Cain is stationed at Nottoway, on the Norfolk and Western railroad: Orimes' flattery will begin on Jan? uary (Ith Utting up the hall for their fair. They hope to make inotuy enough to pay a large portion of their expenses to the Mcrdl ?'.ras in Now Orleans. Quite a number of white people at? tended the com . i t at the North-Street A. M. E. Church last night, to hear Maggie Carncs, the colored prlmn donna sinu. She has a most excellent voice. The Perry Committee of tlte city and county both think thnt the Empire Transportation Company charter for a ferry will not amount to anything, since the amendments have been lacked on it. A drunken white man was picked tip yesterday morning at an early hotlr, lying near the trestle work on Crawford street fast asleep. He was benumbed with cold. He was carried to his home, in South Portsmouth. At a meeting of Stonewall Camp, last night the committee reported having collected $71', which will be redistribut? ed among the Confederate widows. The Camp also decided to hold religious ser? vice,- on General Lee's birthday, Janu? ary 10th, at some place to be hereafter designated. An electric car on the Port Norfolk road and the United States Express Company wngon collided on London street yesterday afternoon. Both shafts of tlie wagon were broken. The ear wa.s not damaged. It is paid that the accident was caused by the carelessness of the driver of the wngon. Yesterday morning some young men who are- working on the Berkley side of tlie river started across in a. small boat, in (he fog. When about half way across they came near being run over by a tug. which was coining up the river and did not see them. One of the parties jumped overboard and nearly froze. The Street Inspector wijl put his force to work scraping High and Craw? ford streets towards the last of the week. There are a number of pieces of stone and bricks that have been left lying around on the sidewalks where the men have hern engaged In repairing the crossings. They are dangerous and should he removed. Yesterday morn? ing a gentleman trod on one of them and came near injuring himself quite badly. Jessie Haiti's express moves furniture cheap. Large wagons and careful drivers. de!9-lw New and nobby?something different In our windows this week. Price low CM AS. It. W ELTON & COJ Tlie end Is near for Ihe Bicycle, get a guess while they are going. Did Von lino-.v That $12.:'.0 will buy one of those beaver or Kersey overcoats that have become so popular, and that those $10 suits of ours cannot be equaled In the two cities for the money. JOHN A. MORRIS, M'g'r. 303 High street. Wo Are Supplying the People With Suits and Overcoats nt Reduced Prices. \Vo have made a Reduction in our Suits and Overcoats. Look at our win? dow display. The largest stock in Portsmouth. Prices cannot be dupli? cated anywhere. M. ROSENRAUM. 116 and 118 High street. Four Marriages tu One I>ajr. A large number of persons,were pres? ent at the Friends' Church last nlrjht to witness the marriage of Mr. Cornelius P. Batten to Miss Willie Gertrude How ell." a granddaughter of Mr. Janies E. Veale. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Frank Hall. At the conclusion they were driven to the home of the groom, where a reception followed. Mr. James Edward Houston and Miss Cora H. Bland were united In marriage last night at the residence of the bride's parents, on Green street, near South. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N. R. Mitchell, ufter which they re? paired to the residence of the bride's parents, where a reception was held. Mr. A. Rogers and Miss Gussie Hurst were united In marriage last night. Mr. Cornelius Van Henton and Mrs. Susan A. Foster were married last night at the residence of the bride, In South Portsmouth. Elect Ion of OllU-crn. At the last regular meeting of this ganrison th(< following ofllcers were elected by acclamation: Commander, John Wlnn; Lieutenant-Commander. O. K. Olsen; Navigator. G. G. Cumtnlngs; Commander's Secretary, B. F. Cason; Paymaster, W. Y. Harvey; Quartermas? ter, Thomas Kell; Chaplain. 13. Barraud; Olilcer of the Deck. P. O'Donnell; Officer of the Watch, E. Gurke; Boatswain. T. McLaughlin; Board of Administration, T. J. lyes; John Wlnn; P. O'Donnell; Delegates to the Nutlonal Convention. John Wlnn, P. Deery; W. J. Harvey; Alternates, Shipmates Van Dam, Hen? derson, Davenport. After tha election of Officers a recess was proclaimed and a delightful resllom enjoyed In the Gar? rison Hall. II inn rat ol' Mc Henry Cnlpeppcr. The funeral of Mr. Henry Culpepper took place from his late residence, cor? ner of Court and South streets, yester? day afternoon. The services were con? ducted by Rev. T. McN. Simpson, as? sisted by Rov. L. B. Betty. After the services the remains were taken to Ce? dar Grove Cemetery for Interment. The following gentlemen noted as pall? bearers: Charles Schnieder, Samuel T. Hand, S. S. Armstrong, E. Cross. William G. Parker. John T. Crltlln, J. E. Kelly. E. C. Brooks, G. Hatton, and L. R. Watts. Sale <>P Inno und Woodland. In another column Mr. Thomas B. Qrllltll, trustee, given notice that he will sell on Thursday, the 2Clh day of December, at 12 o'clock, In front of the post-office In the town of Suffolk. Nan semond county, a certain lot of land ly? ing In , Sleepy Hole magisterial dis? trict, containing nbout 900 acres, more or less; also about 100 acres of wood? land In the same district. For terms?. &c, see ad. Will Commence Work on .Uoudny Xexl. A private letter was received yester dav from General Selgfrlcd, President of the Portsmouth Electric Rnllroad. In which he states that his engineers will arrive In Portsmouth on Friday, and that the work of building the road will be commenced on Monday, the 23d. Child Partly Iliirncit. Yesterday afternoon a smnll child of Mr. J. 10. Foreman, who lives oa Harri? son street, near Washington, accidental? ly pulled a kettle of hotling water over on himself, scaflrtlng him about the | arms and body quite badly. Dr. F. S. j Hope wa-s sent for and made him as comfortable as possible. Heath of Mrs. Cutler. Mis. Cornelia A. Cutler, daughter of Justice John W. Butter, of the county, died yesterday afternoon at he resi? dence of her father on South street, extended.In the twenty-ninth year of her age. The funeral will talte place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the resi? dence of Mr. Rutter. Lecture PoNtoned. Owing to unavoidable circumstances, the address which was to have been delivered last night before Stonewall Camp by Judge T. S. Garnett has been postponed to some future date, which will be announced later. A not lie i- SlltpOIIHlOII. There was another suspension in the yard last night. Almut fifty men In all were suspended until more money comes. Oon't Miss file Dry OomlN Bargains At Hamm ill's This Ween, Sale Closes Saturday M^ht. These prices are for cash only. Hom inll'S, 320i High street. A Well Known Fact. This season has been very back? ward as regards the weather, etc., con? sequently December 1st finds us with a larger stock than we ought to have for this time of tlie year. We've de? cided to cut the prices of all our men's, boys' and children's suits; also over? coats, so that they will be within the reach of every purchaser. We've got the stock and they must be sold. BRESLAUER & ANTHONY. 114 High street. Look at These Prlcm. On account of the prevailing dull times we have determined that our stock must he reduced regardless of profits, especially in the suit lino; nnd In that line we have made the following cuts: Suits, an wool, formerly sjald for $8.50, now $7; neat casslmere suits, former price $10. now $8; clay worsteds, black, all wool suit, former price $12.CO. now $10. in frock as well as sacks, and so on. Our stock must be reduced. Wo mean business. Do yoq? Remem? ber we only advertise facts. LEVY & JACOBS, _200 High street. You Have n Chance to Snre Money. A beautuul 13-4. extra size blanket, re uced from $10 to $6.90. A grand blanket, all pure wool, 11-4 regular price. $7; special price, $5. Ask to see our $3.90 blanket, reduced from $5. 100 pairs gray, wool blankets, reduced from $2.:'.0 to $1.49. 25 doz. linen front, unlaundried shirts reduced from f>0c. to 39c. We must have room; this will be the week for bargains. A. J. PHILLIPS. Under Oxford Hall. A big reduction on carpets, refrigera? tors, canopies, and oil cloth for the next thirty days. Buy now and save money, at J. 9. Crawford's TtlO Texas J rial Trip. The -Washington special In the Rich? mond Dispatch of yesterday had this to say of the battleship Texas, con? structed at the Norfolk Navy-yard: "Naval men and Virginians here are looking forward with givjat Interest to tlie trial trip of the battleship Texas to-morrow. There Is no event of recent date that Is attracting so much atten? tion among naval olllctals, for upon the result will depend In a great measure the prestige! of the South for Ship? building, and especially the manufac? ture of such engines and machinery as are required to navlgute great modern warships.. The Texas did so well on her preliminary trip last week as to sur? prise everybody, particularly the North. Brn rivals of the works where the ma? chinery of the Texas was constructed. Even the Northern navy-yards were jealous of the success of the Texas, be? cause she was built in a Government yard south of Mason and Dlxon's line. The run last week was not so much to test the speed of the ship us to 'shake dawn' 'her machinery, as the :naval Officers coll It, and she came up to the highest expectations of the manufac? turers of her machinery, her Govern? ment builders and the experienced ofli ccrs who had her In charge and navi? gated her on the trip." PETERSBURG CULLINGS. A Shocking Suicide-Ittiiiuu iiy Accl ?lent?Personal Notes. Petersburg. Va, Dec. 18.?(Special)? Intelligence was received here to-dny of a most shocking suicide, which occurred yesterday afternoon In Prince George county, the victim of death at his own hands being James Kennedy, aged about 35 years. Kennedy has been a widower for the past seven years, and since the death of his wife he has lived with his brother. It is suid that he was addicted to stronk drink. The young man killed himself by blowing off bis head with a double-barrel stiot gun. The vestry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church held a meeting yesterday af? ternoon and extended a call to a min? ister whose'name has not yet been made public, but who resides In Virginia. It will be remembered that a call was ex? tended some weeks ago by the vestry of the church to Rev. W. B. Evans, D. D? of Columbus, S. C. Mr, Evans accept? ed the call, but subsequently recalled his acceptance of the same. The paper prepared by the commit? tee appointed from the Hoard of Ste. wards of Washington Streut M, 10. Church, setting forth the facts why the church objected t<5 the removal of Rev. W. G. Starr. D. D.. was read before the board on Monday night hist, but on account of there not being a full at? tendance of tlie members of the board the matter was postponed for further consideration until the next meeting:, when It is likely some final action will be taken on the paper. Judge W. Hodges Marrlon, of Not-, toway county, was in the city to-day. The George H. Thomas Post. Grand Army of Republic, will be hold Its an? nual meeting to-morrow night, when officers for the ensuing year will be elected, and the post. Inspected. While Mr. Oscar Hollingsworth was driving down Rank street this after? noon In a buggy the breast strap of the harness broke and In attempting to rein up the horse, the shaft of the vehi? cle struck the animal's neck and caused her to run away. The buggy struck a wagon standing In front of Mr. W. H. Harrison's harness store, and Mr. Hol llngsworth was thrown out. He was j not seriously Injured, however. Couvieted of Insurance Frauds. Newborn, N. C. Dec. 28? The Beau? fort Insurance fraud trials have all ended. The last one resulted In another conviction, Hasszoll and Dr. Delamar, of conspiracy, also L. T. Noe. The verdict of not guilty was found as to S. D. and J. C. Delamar, on the chnrge of forg? ery. Of those Indicted all of the white ones except Dr. kU W. Perkins were convicted on one or more charges. He and all the negroes, with one exception, turned State's evidence. Judge Gra? ham pronounced sent, nee about noon. C. R. Hassel! gets seven years In the penitentiary; Wm. Fisher, colored, five years In the penitentiary; Dr. T. D. Delamar. Sildon Delamar. .T. C. Dela? mar and Levl T. Noe, two years each in Craven county jail. Each appealed, gave bond and went home to-night. The bondsmen are citizens of Beaufort. The defendants say they will fight to the last and will appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States If necessary. (?ovcrnor's Message. Richmond. Va.. Dec. 18.?(Special.)? The Senate and House Committee on Courts met jointly this evening to con? sider the Governor's message with re? ference to the L>unenburg cases. Sen? timent was decidedly opposed to grant? ing the Executive the power to order out troops he asked for. and action on the message was postponed lndellnlte iy. ? ? ? Senator Mcllwnlnc Incidentally gave it as his opinion that nothing could prevent lynching, and stated that lie was hot opposed to lynching for a cor taln crime. ? ? ? * The House Committee on Privileges and Elections took up the case of Hud? son vs. Keesee, but did not finish the hearing. ? ? * Messrs. Klzer, Rosson and Cannon, of Norfolk, Delegate Blnnd, of Ports? mouth, and several representative citi? zens of Richmond, appeared before the House Committee on Courts of Justice to-night In the Interest of the mechan? ics' lien law. They were given much encouragement and were practically as? sured that this measure, or a similar one will be recommended. A further hearing will be given on Januury 9th or 10th. ? ? ? A young man named Harry Hancock was brought here to-night from Nor? folk on the charge of betraying Miss Effle Smith, in Manchester. The Modern Mother. has found that her little ones are im? proved more by the pleasant laxative, Syrup of Figs, when In need of the lax? ative effect of a gentle remedy than by any other, and thnt It Is more accepta? ble to them. Children enjoy It and It benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the Cali? fornia Fig Syrup Co. only. IT. O. Pearson Is agent for Stephen F. Whitman's fine superb candles. Nice new mixed nuts. Fireworks ut whole? sale prices. Call to see him. _ FERRY NEV-' ?toht^. Water street. There are only a few brands of manufactured articles that are kept by all grocers, Ivory Soap is one of these. The Procter A Gaudie Co., Cin'ii. (Concluded from First Pasc.) The President of the United States yesterday sent a message, to this House at the conclusion of the reading of which tlie House adjourned, and there was no time for notion, and it might have been deemed precipitate to have taken any at that lime. Hut we have examined It after hearing It read front tlie desk. After a general discussion in that mcsugo of doctrines, policies, and national Interests, there Is a re? quest made directly by the executive to tills House for action to aid in the exercise of his executive functions. It Is purely an executive function to ascertain till the facta relating to any question of negotiation with a foreign country. The gravity of tlie case Is such Hint the President suggests a mode of determining a. cardinal question In the controversy, anil he asks, us to co? operate with him by enabling him to appoint three men to examine the records and evidence of the facts in? volved. In this contention between the two great Governments Ihe first fact for us to remember us patriotic Ameri? cans Is thai tin; success of our country in Its contention depends, above all. upon our presenting a united front so that all Americans shall appear to be one, and that our Government shall speak for all the people of the United States. (Applause). And the prompt re? sponse of the people's representatives here In according Ibis small sum of money to pay the expenses of an Inves? tigation, which the President says shall be carefully and Judicially made, and with tlie least delay possible?a sug? gestion which I am sur:' was made In good faitli and will be so carried out by an American President?we answering In that spirit which becomes Americans, and promptly grunting Hie appropria? tions, the spectacle will he presented of a ltepubiic thnt is one man. (Ap? plause). In negotiations of this char? acter any ofllcer charged with the duty of representing this Government is ham? pered, and his opponent Is i ncouragcd, by every word Of dissent, thai comes from his home. Every criticism behind the officer's back puts him at a disad? vantage and hesitation by this Con? gress, the postponing of this simple question of un appropriation to aid the President In performing an executive function, would be construed by the British press and the British Govern* then! as evidence that the people of the United States were not behind the Presi? dent that his action in Ihe matter had some relation to party tactics, and that he did not speak tlie voice of the Amer? ican people. Let us answer and do our duty all of us now. We shall have long days In which to dtfs&usa the Monroe doctrine, and the exact words In which It should be formulated, if we do not agree with the precise terms' hi which Mr. Olney or Ihe President has put It. But on this matter, discussion only con? fuses and gives aid and comfort to those across the sea. Any disclosure of dissent here?and at bottom there really Is none? any appearance of dissent would not aid, but would hamper those who are clothed by the constitution with this great duty. I hope, therefore, thut the House will proceed to pass the bill without delay. I have made those few remarks, not from any desire for debate, but merely as a suggestion by way of guidance to tin" notion which l believe we ought to make, and in which I hope all will concur. And. now, Mr. Crisp, unless there is some considerable body of gentlemen here who desire dis? cussion, i will move the previous ques? tion. Mr. Crisp: Mr. Speaker, together witli all on this side of the House I rejoice that tlie gentleman from Illinois Mr. liitt) has been recognized to ask the con? sideration of the hill which has Just been read at the Clerk's desk. It does seem to me that there can be no divi? sion 111 this House as to the propriety of tin- immediate passage of that bill. For a great many years there has been a controversy as to the divisional line between the Republic of Venezuela and British Guiana. Wo respectfully In? vited Croat Britain to suhmlt the con? troversy between that government and the Republic of Venezuela to arbitra? tion. Croat Britain has declined to arbitrate. Now, what are we to do? If the American people have a fixed < pin? ion upon any question, it Is the opinion that no European country shall he per? mitted to acquire territory on the American continent by force. (Ap? plause.) Now. the question Is what are we to do? Inasmuch as Croat Bri? tain has declined arbitration of this controversy we are hound to ascertain, and to ascertain speedily on which side lies the right, and this is tlie object of thi' President's message and of this bill. If we are not to have the assist? ance of Croat Britain in ascertaining the facts by means of an arbitration tlion we must ascertain them for our? selves, and we ought to do It at once. The suggestion of my friend from Maine (Mr. Boulolle) to wait until a commit? tee Is appointed, means to wait three week's, while we should at onoe author? ize the appointment of this commis? sion and the payment of its expenses, so that It may proceed ns I have Jus>t said, to ascertain whore the right Is, and every One may rest afraured that when we ascertain whore the rieht is. we have the courage and the manhood to maintain It. (Loud applause.) Tlie previous question was then or? dered without a dissenting vote and the bill read a third time and passed unani? mously. Mr. Dlngley (Rep.) of Maine offered a concurrent resolut! n providing for a holiday recess extending from Friday. December 20th. to Friday'; January 3, 189?. Mr. Meredith (Dem.) ?>r Virginia: Bo fore that resolution Is passed I would like to have some gentleman on the other side Introduce a bill to repeal the law forbidding old Confederates from serving In the army or navy. I think this would lie a good time. The resolution was passed, and then, on motion of Mr. Dingley, (ho House adjourned until Friday next. NEWPORT NEWS HAPPENINGS. A New Brick i?ry Kiln to Ho Eroded ?A Mold Medal Content, Klc. Newport News, Va.. Dec. 18.?(Spc ?lul.)?The. contract hits Just been slgn ?d by Hupt. Smith, tor the erection of i new brick dry kiln to be placed In the ?hlp yard near the Joiner shop. It will he put up at once and will be 100 feet front and 70 feet deep, with u capacity for drying 200,000 feet of lumber at one lime. In addition to the kiln un ap? paratus will be put in for the purpose of treating, with a chemical process, the lire proof wood work, wlilcli will be used In the three Government gun? boats. Eleven boats, comprising part of the small licet of the Government's gtin houts, have Just been placed In the mold loft at the ship-yard. Vriioy con? sist of the steam launches, life boats, etc. The Tarpon, of the riant Dine, which has been undergoing repairs nt tlie dock, will sail to-morrow. Mr. II. B. Plant and Capt. Fitzgerald will arrive Friday. The purpose of their visit Is to conclude the contract for the building of the two large side wheelers anil the AO-foot tug. mention of which was made in these columns In to? day's Issue. Tlie Old Dominion Lund Company has begun the building of a "lauding stage" Just nlT Ihe Casino. It will be seventy feet beyond the present bnlh Ing pnvilllon, and will prove a great convenience at that point, affording suf? ficient depth of water to permit boats landing at any stage of the tide. The need of this was felt when the White Rqundron was anchored here at the time of tlie launching of the gunboats In October, as there was a great deal of trouble experienced In getting the steam launches to tlie present small pnvilllon. The Old Dominion Company Is ever on the alert to make neces? sary Improvement and Su'pt. Mnnvlllo deserves credit for the push and ener? gy he manifests In that direction. The W. C. T. IT. will give a gold modal contest at Ihe West-laid Map! 1st Church at S o'clock lo-nmi row night. The young ladies and gent lemon who will take part are Misses Bessie T.angslow, Katie Edward?. I.oiin Michalik and Mercer French, Messrs. Tims. Eubank and Gob; Conway. These entertainments have been very enjoyable In the past and this one proved to be in thorough keep? ing with them. The Greek pontomlno, under the nus pICCS of the Dorcan Circle of the King's Daughters was a very creditable enter? tainment at Johnson's Hall last, night. Quite a nice sum was realized. Dr. .7. B. Bagby wns called to King and Queen county yesterday on ac? count of the death of Ills mother, which occurred Monday night. Mrs. John Robinson, wife of the edi? tor of the Daily Commercial, has return? ed from a visit to Baltimore, Miss Cwcllln Powell left yesterday to visit friends In Portsmouth. She has been hero the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. T. Jones. IN BERKLEY. KINO'S DAUGHTERS BAZAAR.? At a mooting of the managers and ladles Wim hel|>cd in the above bazaar, tlie treasurer road her report, from which ttio following figures are taken: Receipts.$230.2fi Expenses . 72.15 Balance In hand .S15S.11 The King's Daughters took this oppor? tunity to pass a unanimous and hearty vote of thanks to till those friends who came forward to help them by donating articles for sale for faJr or by working so faithfully to make their fair a suc? cess. They also wish to express their gratitude to the young ladles of tlie flag drill and to Capt. Dusch, their loader: to Prof. Ward and ills gymnasium class of the V. M. C. A.; to Mrs. Totem, Miss Tat em, Miss Thurston and the pupils of the Berkley Collegiate Institute; to Miss Butt, Miss Cooke, Miss Estelle Ruit and pupils of the Ryland Insti? tute: to Mrs. 10. West. Mrs. Hofllngtfin and Mr. C. J. Heard for tlie very excel? lent iminnor in which they en tort a I nod visitors to the fair. RIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTKRS? Remaining In the postofflce at Berkley. Va., for tile week ending December 17th, 1895. Persons calling for these li tters will please say that they are advertised: L. W. Burden, Roberta Herford. Eliza? beth Koldan. A. Drown. Plttlhond Brlt ton, J. T. Cuffey, Evelina Corprcw, John Durham, Jas. It. Doxey, Willie Doyd, Dardemus Evans, Amy Gordon; Elizabeth Hurse, Caroline Hill, II. Hill. R. F. Harrell, Ella Harreil, Gabe Hud? son, William Junes, Georgia Johnson, Gloria Land, Miss Sulla I.llllston. Jane Lamb, Vance Mitchell (col.). Josephine Moore. Marv A. Hendarshot, (!. W. Nlckson, Lizzie Nickel?, Miss I. W. Newbold, Alexander Owens. T. A. J. Fred Patterson, Sarah M. Perkins, John Pago. James Russell. Nancy Robertson, Annie Roberts, Lizzie Heed. Miss Han? nah Rogerts, Lena Roglst. R. R. Sykes. Rutler Simmons. Maggie Skinner, Annie Stevens. Constantino Smith, Lillle Smith, Wm. Tille*, James Taylor. Lena Tlllet, Rosa Veness. T. H. Wroaten, Cloria Williams, Hockey Waiden. H. Williams, N. C. Wilson. Miss Eliza Wil? liams. J. E. HOZIER, P. M. Miss Bessis Seihon, of Philadelphia, Is visiting the family of Mr. Charles T. Barry; oh North street. A slight (Ire occurn d yi sterday at the residence of Capt. W. H. French, on Pearl street. The fire was extinguished by smothering the same with blankets. The damage was slight. No alarm was turned In. Capt. J. W. Simmons Is visiting his friends on Pearl street. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet lit the residence of Mrs. O. S. Bnker at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Special business and all are requested to be present. llnrc Yon Been? , Haven't you seen Dr. Week yet? PORTSMOUTH ADVS. PORTSMOUTH AbVfS^ YOU WANT A CARRIAGE? Yes, and you want a nice one, too, especially If you want to attend a wedding v a geriitun or the lhaatre. ?? ''????.'-vi. DAVIS, THE LIVERYMAN, C07 AND 00fr MIDDLE STREET, PORTSMOUTH. Phone 923,_-> Is the very man you want to see. Ills attendants arc polite and obliging, ?MS^i CARRIAGES THE FINEST IN THE ST?TBfe All it,., . in., nf Norfolk send him their ordei s.becau?? his turnouts are the mojst.vj rsstili tu ,u of ,myIn the two cities. If you are not a customer become one arid/V, u,.t ill.. m, ni o7hl3 sup-rlor service, lie does not chargo you any more , than ? the Nor Ik llvg'y men "and can please you a great .leal better. Try him._?$5 PORTSMJOUJTH APV'S. FOK BALE?Three and a hair shares of stock Wist End Mews. Norfolk, Va. Apply to JOHN IT. WINDE?., Sealtoard Air Lino 'Offices. Ports mouth, Vu. noO-tf elizabeth city. Elizabeth City; Dec. IS.?(Special.)? Oco. A. Oilman, with quite a number of aliases, who rorged a clie,ck on Mr. George 1). Prltchhrd, or this place, a short lime ago, and repealed the scheme both hi Norfolk anil Hlchmond. was brought out lust nlgli^ on the 0 o'clock train by Sheriff Wllcox. after serving a term In the Norfolk Jail for some of? fense. The yacht Nodn, of the New York Yacht Club, arrived here this morning with a party of sportsmen Oil board. This neat little boat Is very well known ill these waters as she comes down here every hunting season. The steamer ('. W. Pclttt, which hns been on Wlllcy's Ways undergoing re? pairs, was launched yesterday, but as soon as she reached water It wiih found Hint there were two holes which had not been plugged and she had to be hauled up again. Miss Ethel Scott arrived here yester? day from Greensboro Seminary to spend Christinas with her family. The telephone poles arrived here to duy and they will booh he settled. 11 bus been decided lo locate the central olflce In the room over the Nnjtlonnl Bank, between the Ofllces of Mr. Goo. M. Scott and Mr. E. F. Aydlett. Mr. John Sklddlethorpo nnd Miss Latham, it very popular young couple of Plymouth, N. C, were married by the [Rev. J. II. Hull at Ihe hoarding house of Mrs. M. E. Fearing, on Bond street, to-duy at 1 o'clock. A Norlli Carol Inn Sleet Mill .To no Operated. Raleigh, N. C. Dec. IS.?The North Carolina steel anil Iron company's val? uable plant at Greensboro, has been sohl by the company owning It to J. M. Worth and others who will put It In blast and operate It. The plant was built three years ago, but has never been In blast. The purchasers guaran? tee pa y men I of $2(1,000 debt of the old company and members Of the latter have the privilege or taking slock In the new company. State olHolals here as well as the mass or tin-'people endorse President Cleveland's message on the Venezuelan mutter as a innnly one, whloh took exactly the proper view of the matter and as In touch with the sentiments of) North Carolina. A member of the commission to set? tle the boundary line between North Carolina and Virginia arrived here to? day to see Governor Cnrr, and reports that the line lias been located on the borders of Hertford, Northampton, and Warren counties In this State, and NottowJiy county In Virginia, and Is now being located between Vance coun? ty, N. C, and Mecklenburg county, Va., He states that thus far North Caro? lina has got the best or the new divi? sion. Eighty miles of line are settled niul thirty more remain. KNOWLEDGE Brings comfort antl improvement and tends to personal enjoyment wlieu rightly used. The mnny. who live bet? tor than others nnd enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adapting the world's liest products to the needs of physical being, will attest tlie valtto to health of thu pure liquid laxativo principles embraced iu tho remedy, Syrup of Figs. Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form most acceptable nnd pleas? ant to the taste, tho refreshing and truly beneficial properties of n perfect lnx ntive; effectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches nnd fevers nnd permanently curing constipntion. It has given satisfaction to millions nnd met with the approval of the medical profession, becnuse it nets on the Kid? neys, Liver and Bowels without wenk cning them and it is perfectly free from every objectionnble substance. Syrup of Figs is for stile by nil drug? gists in 50c nna $1 bottles, but it is man? ufactured by tho California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, nlso the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept nny substitute if offered. Blood Poverty. Pale and palid faces show a lack of proper richness of the blood. A tonic relief is afforded by Dr. Dearie's Dyspepsia Pills, (hey cure dyspepsia, indigestion, and sick bcjidache. We will send you free sample. DR. J. A. DEANE CO., Kiagtton, New York.' 01 DniggUO', cfh GUNS, ? ? , ?-. BICYCLES, AIR RIFLES, FOOTBALLS. VELOCIPEDES, TRICYCLES. STEAM AND MECHANICAL ! PRICES LO W. PRICES LOW' W. INS. White, _IPS High St.. Portsmouth, Va. Specials for To-day. 'Just received a fresh lot Mountain But? ler, 20c. per pound: Finest Layer Figs. I21&0. per pound: Fine Table Raisins,, 10c. . per pound: Finest Mixed Nuts, llMc. per pound; Finest Leghorn Citron, 12Vic. per pound; Finest Cooking Raisins, Sc. per., pound. ?? Don't forget that Our Monogram . Creamery Butter Is the finest that can'bo bought at any price. We arc asking only . :tOc. per pound: try It. Our Cracked Grain Java Coffee for 23c. has still got a huBtle . on It. C. W. HUDGIN3 & CO. ' W. C. IM ASH'S. 229 HIGH ST. You will find tho largest and best assort? ed stock of Capes and .Cloaks to oa found In the Twin Cities. .. Elegant Beaver and Kersey Coats, lat? eBt cut, at tt.BO; Astrachan, Boucle, Dia? gonals, Fronen Cloth Coats (beauties), from fii to JU1.60. lOlogant Seal Pluali Capes edged with seal or beaver from Jfl.GO to S8.7C. Electrlo Seal, Canada Seal, Wool Seal. Beaver and Astrachan CapesK at all prices. Beautiful all wool Dress Goods at 25c. and up, all grades and styles In Plucks und colors. ,, ?-. .-, You will also find all last season** . Cloaks on special salo counter, and' you' can get some good values very cheap, REMEMBER AT W. C. NASH'S, _229 High street. NOTICE! Portsmouth, Va.. Dec. 16, 1SS5.. ON JANUARY 1st WE WILL UHMOVE OUR OFFICE From 225 to 315 High Street, Next to Scott's Furniture Store, where !? we shall he pleased to serve our custom* era. ? H. L. PAGE & CO.. ? rieU-lm Real Estate and Rental Agent?. JUST WHAT YOU WANT. _ GOOD COOKING WINE?the best In tho market?$2 a gallon; also FINE LIQUORS of every description at low 8 figures. DUFFY'S MALT WHISKEY? and PURE BLACKBERRY JUICE foe > medicinal purposes. All goods sold low? a C. E. JONES. no2S-lm Cor. County and Middle ats. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.:; I havo a plenty of the best STOVE and " NUT COAL; also TRACKER COAL for." grates, of tho very best. The best of Dry,,> Pino Wood undjr sited to keep It from the, rain. HA HD WOOD?green and seasoned ?of the best quality. Try lt. II. B. WIL- . street. High street office, 809; CountX street office, -. Great Alteration Sale. Every article In my store will be sold at graetly reduced prices and regardless ofm cost, to enable me to mako extensive al te rations on my premises by January IsL. Now is the time for the wise purcasers and hargain-seekers to obtain great bar gnihs in all kinds of Furniture, House Purniahlng Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Do? mestics, Cents' Furnishings, etc., as tho goods must be sold for cash. Call.and - see our prices to be convinced. I SAMUEL LASTING. County streets extended, between Feael and Cooke streets, Portsmouth. dec8-lm_ 1 \4 yYE'VE GOT 'EM TO BURN? Fire w orks I Cheaper than ever at The E. C. Brooks Comp'y: ADIES, GENTLEMEN, BOYS. AND, Glrla. Little Ones, and All, are Invited to call at 215 High street and examine our'', stock of xmas Goods just opened. Dolls/ Doll Carriages, Velocipedes,Sulkeys.Wag? ons, all slr.es, from 29 cents to 12.25. See our new pictures. GEORGE S. BELL, Agent, do 8 . Brandt Building.. ' , "FOR RENT. A Stores on Crawford street, near tho markst, with 5 room dwellings above. ? Several dj?lrablo dwellings, In good lo-vy cations, at f8. I?. 510, ?12.50, ?21 and ?25.per ^ month. City water and' other moflaigj conveniences, JOHN L. WATSONt .; ! -' m HJ*h street, farhunouth. '