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THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH?NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS. INFORMATION FOR EVERYBODY Brief Mention of the News, Both General and Personal. OF flfl ATTERS OF INTEREST ft'o'ca of Store Tbnn Passing Noilcr, Concisely Written TItnt ."Inch jTlny Be Nald In LittleNpnco-Condoiiae<l News for 'Aliiino Wlio It cad tlnlolily ?nil Tlioso nbo Havi No Tinio to Sparo to Lonru What la Golag on in the City und Surround l u sr Sac lion. Mr. Joseph R. Burch, father of Mrs.] E. P. Goodlng, of thlB city, died at his home. Landover, Md., last Sunday morning. Mrs. Goodlng left by the "Washington stJamer to be present at| the funeral. Senator Maynard left for Richmond yesterday afternoon, and Mr. Charles T. Bland will leave this morning at 7:30 ?via Chesapea'ke and Ohio. The children of Central Sunday school I will have their annual Christmas Iree] to-morrow night. There Is considerable ice formed for| at least a half mile out In the bay. The boys have had fine sport for sev ernl dnys skating. Mrs. O. V. Jackson, of Gloucester county, who nas been visiting filun?b, left for home yesterday. The Virginian-Pilot representatives acknowledge the receipt of an Invita? tion to attend the banquet of the Pea? nut Club, which will be given to-mor? row night at Mnupln's Hall. A boiler in the kitchen or Mr. A. C. Friedlin burst yesterday morning and went thr.-.ugh the roof, that gentleman barely escaping being seriously injur? ed. The noise was heard several blocks nwny. There was a small fire near Bower's Hill yesterday morning in a little shan? ty occupied by colored people. The house was entirely consume 1. The city employes wore paid yester duy for the last half of Dec-imber. Mr. Joseph Anderson, or the linn of Anderson &. Thompson, returned yes? terday from Salem, where b^ had been spending tt week or so with relatives. Attention is called to advertisement of Pearson's coffee. Mr. C. R, Weiten gives notice el.re where that he has move I to 203 High street. Mr. John W. Gay advertises for a position of band-sawyer. See ad. Mr. Emory Wood, a clerk nt the Sea? board Air Line, went to Richmond yesterday to spend several weeks with his mother. Attention is called to advertisement of Einmett Deans, in which he telU you that everything Is marked down to prepare for stock taking. Rend the l'St of prices of a number of articles that can be found elsewhere. Sue Edwards, a white woman, who has just finished a term in the county jail, was fined a dollar and costs in the Police Court yesterday for drunk? enness. A young white man paid $5 in the Po? lice Court yesterday, he having been found guilty of a charge of drunken? ness and disorderly conduct. Aaron Mason, 'the colored man who stole Mr. C. O. Grimes' overcoat, was sentenced to the city jail for a period -Of Six -months?ynilerrlnv Iw M.ivnrj Baird. Dr. R. H. Parker and wlfa hnve goni to Connecticut to be present nt the slcl bed of Mrs.'Parker's son, who Is criti? cally 111. The former Spanish cruiser Relnr Mercedes is yet at the navy yard, and after nn expenditure of $75,000 in rais? ing her near Santiago, It Is probable the old hulk will be sold as junk. Owing to the continued serious condi? tion of Cornelia Hobbs, who was shot by her husband Christmas day, Justice Tillotson yesterday continued the ex? amination of the case for 'ten days. Hobbs is in the county Jail, a very re? pentant man. Portsmouth "fans" wnnt to hear Something encourn-glng about that pro? posed Virginia League of baseball clubs. Justice R. P. Bunting last night sent two parties to the county jail to serve, respectively, thirty and fifteen days. The first was William Smith, colored, who fired a pistol Indiscriminately in the -public streets of the county, and the next was Lizzie Vincent, colored, who "sussed," "cussed" and abused County Constable Osborne. The banquet of the Peanut Club will 4ake place to-morrow night In Maupin's Hall. It will be served by Mr. H. O. Pearson, who is a member of the club. Mr. George S. Bell was elected K. of R. and S. of Seaside Lodge No. 80, K. of P., last night, vice Mr. John A. Scott, resigned. Mrs. George C. Mountcnstle, of Wash? ington, D. C., paid a brief visit to her brother, Mr. C. W. King, and family, New Year's day. She left In the even? ing by Washington steamer for her home. Miss Adele Stanhope, of Philadelphia, who spent the holidays here with friends, returned home hist night ac? companied by Miss AIlco Jones. Elmer Etheredge, a young man en? gaged In rivet heating in the navy-ynrd, fell through the hatchway of one of th? vessels lying at the yard yesterday and received injuries internally, which are .thought to be serious. The young man lives in South Portsmouth. Pollco Officer John Long, who is con? fided to his home by sickness, does not improve, as rapidly as his friends would lik? to sec. ._ C. R. Walton has removed to 208 High dtre<?t, wher? he will be glad, to see his former patrons, [ THE JAMES SANDERS CASE. Justice Nash Dismisses the Original .Wnrrant and Another is Sworn Out Upon Which Sunders Is Held. In the Police Court yesterday morn? ing the case of James Sander3. charged with having negligently suffered "Wal? ter Cotton, a convicted felon, to escape from the city Jail, was heard by Jus? tice Charles R. Nash and dismissed. This warrant was drawn under sec? tion 3,733 of the Code of Virginia, which is as follows: "If any jailer or other officer negligently suffer a person con? victed of, or charged with, felony, to escape from his custody he shall be confined In jail not exceeding six months, or be lined not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars." Captain Marshall, counsel for Mr. Sanders, raised the point that his client hud never been sworn in, in accordance with section 163 of the Code, which reads: "Every person before entering upon the discharge of any function as an officer of this State sha'I take and subscribe to the following onth," which is the usual oath of allegiance to tho Slate and United States, In conjunction with the antl-duelllng oath. This, it was shown by evidence, had never been done by Mr. Sanders, and the contention of Captain Marshall that Sanders was not an olficcr of the State, having never been duly sworn into the service of the State, was sus? tained by Justice Nash and the war? rant dismissed. SANDERS STILL HELD. Immediately -Sheriff Williamson Smith swore out another warrant against Mr. Sanders under section 182 of the Code, which reads: "If any offi? cer or person mentioned in section 168 or 177 shall act In his office, po.^t or trust before taking such oaths, or giv? ing such bonds, as are required by law, ha shnll forfeit not less than one hun? dred nor more than one thousand dol? lars." Colonel K. R. Griffin was present to represent the State, and he took issue i with Captain Marshall, when that gen telman said, in asking the quashing of this?umrrant,?thai?Hie?goerinn nnflpr which the warrant was drawn did not J apply to this case, as Mr. Sanders oc- I cupled n similar position in this par- j lieular case as did a member of a sher- ' iff's posse, who might be summoned nt nny time, and act in the capacity i tor which he was Bummone I without I being required to tako or subscribe to an onth, and though a prisoner did es- I cape could not be held responsible for II. Colonel Griffin comhattcd this nrgu nient by saying that the statutes went further than saying any ofilcer. It said, continued he, that "any officer or per? son, who shall net In nny office, post or trust" without taking the oath was amenable to the section 1S2, the one under which this wnrrant was drawn. He said Mr. Sanders had accepted the position, drawn his pay for it, and had filled the office, post or trust, actively, and though he might not. In the strict? est sense, come under the head of an | officer, he had actively engaged In a post or trust for the State, and with j the Stnto's Function and assent, with? out first doing thnt which the State said he should do, I. e. take the o.ith. He! had, said Colonel Griffin, a special and specific duty to perform for the State, i He hnd not qualified himself to perform j t'tat duly, hence he was responsible to j the Slnte for thnt omiss'on. This case was heard by Mayor B.alrd. who nnjiounc d nt the conclusion of the arguments that he would take the mat? ter under advisement, and would ren? der his opinion this morning. Capta'n Marshall asked that his client be allow? ed ball, which was arced ?o by the Mayor, who fixed the ball bond at ;1,000, which Mr. Sonders could not give, und he was detained. 'PRESENTED WITH A CANE. Mr. John A. Codd. the popular su? pervisor of Western Hraneh Magisterial District of Norfolk county, was agree? ably surprised at his residence last night by the Invasion of his friends, bent on a mission of love. them a magnificent gold-headed cane, bearing nn appropriate inscription, which they presented to Mr. Codd through one of 'their number. In terms applicable to such a pleasant occa? sion. Mr. Codd responded in a speech fill? ed with appreciation and -words of good cheer, nnd said that he would ever rem eher the donors nnd their gift with thnt feeling which makes life all the better and brighter, nnd which lightens the burdens of life to the ox tent that men can more fully appre? ciate the ties which bind them closer together in the great brotherhood of man. CAR PIC NT E R S OR OA NIZE. The carpenters and joiners of Ports? mouth and Norfolk county will hold a mooting to-night at 8 o'clock at the Boilermakers' and Iron Shipbuilders' Hnll, corner Fourth and Lincoln streets, for the purpose of organizing a branch of the Brotherhood of Carpen? ters and Joiners' Union of America. This organization has made very rnpid strides in Virginia In the past few months, and bids to soon have every available man within its ranks. Speakers from the Norfolk Carpen? ters, the Central Labor Union of Nor? folk, Portsmouth nnd vicinity, and from the State Federation of Lahor will address the meeting, and nn invi? tation to be present is extended to all carpenters (tr.il joiners. MARRIED SUNDAY NIGHT. Sunday night nt 7 o'clock In St. Paul's Catholic Chapel, by the Rev. Father Thomas .7. Brady, Mr. Jos. Patrick McCnrrls nnd Miss Mary E. Nolan were married. Captain Julian P. Pace was best man nnd Miss Mary Bullock brides? maid. A reception followed at the residence, 107 Third street, from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. Ilnrirntn* In Itenl K?tii(o, We have some bargains i?i real es? tate for you for cash or Installment. The best building lots in Park View, Cottage Place, Prent Is Plac<vPort Nor? folk nnd other sections. Call or address The Seaboard Real Estate Co., 214 High i street, up stairs. CITY TO ISSUE MORE BONDS To the Amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars. SLATER AND MONTAGUE TlieC'lly Atlornex on tlio iHhht pi tlio Cuuucll Clork?ul|>- Fulic-o Coiuiniaf louors Elected ? After Hie Wntor Couinniiy-'Jr'lie Acquisition of lue Old Cooko Proporly Tor Fer? ry I'urpoMea ? Money for u Ken City Hnll uud Store l'nvlng. The City Council held their regular monthly meeting last night, with the following members present: John J. King, president; D. W. Ballcntlne. C E. Murden, L. P. Slater, R. E. Glover, Samuel T. Montague, J. Davl8 Reed, Emmett Deans, W. Jones Williams, J. E. Overton, Lk C. Brlnson, George M. Wonnycutt, C. W. Walker, G. M. Rey? nolds, James W. Brown, L. M. Palmer, J. E. Johnson. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. All properly approved bills were al? lowed. Present?J. Leon Codd. The Finance Committee reported hav? ing received a bid from Feeder, Holden & Co., of Cincinnati, O., for the pur? chase of the amount of 1140,000 worth Df redemption bonds, and recommended that the same be accepted. On motion, the bid was"accepted unanimously. The agreement between the Southern Bell Telephone Company and the city was presented and, on motion, was re? ferred to the Street and Ordinance Comm'Rtee to examine the same and report at the next meeting. The application of the Southern States Telephone Company for an ex? tension of their contract from ten to twenty-five years, on the same condi? tions of the Southern Bell, was read and, on motion, the application was granted, and the City Attorney was in? structed to prepare the contract. BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS. The Public Property Committee sub? mitted bids for fitting up the city ollices in the City Hall, as follows: James R, Boswlck, $215; T. D. Lips, $325; Ambrose R. Williams, $317; C. N. Woody, $2C0; S. B. Hutchlns, $229. The committee made no recommendations as to doing the work. Mr. Reed moved thnt the bids be held until the special committee reports on whether it is advisable to fit up the hall and move the engine-house. It was seconded and adopted. The Committee on Public Property asked for tin appropriation of $44 for mattresses at the Jail. Adopted. Mr. Brown said he thought it would be a good thing, as then the Jailor might be able to keen the prisoners from breaking out of Jail, as they would be more comfortable. THAT NEW FERRY PROPERTY. A communication was read, stating that -Mr. St. John, vice-president of the S. A. L., was willing to make an ex? change for the property the Council proposes purchasing, for the Cook property at the foot of High street on condition that said road be allowed to dredge out London street. The Ferry Committee reported that the Joint Committee had decided to purchase the Nash property for $10,000. Mr. Slater said that he did not think that there would be any trouble about the exchange, as discussed, as he had discussed It with Mr. St. John, of the S. A. L. On -motion-the-rcport was'ndopted by a vote of 15 to 1. On motion the City Attorney was In? structed to prepare deeds for the Brooks & Nash property; also that of the Jessces, so far as the city is con? cerned. An ordinance was adopted requiring the different wards to connect with the sewers at stated times, and the same was ordered to be published. A NEW BOND ISSUE. The Public Property Committee pre? sented a bill to be presented to the Legislature, asking that the city be al? lowed the right to issue $100,000 worth of bonds, $50,000 to bo used for pav? ing the streets and $50,000 for building a city hnll, the same to run for 30 years, which was read, and, on mo? tion, was adopted. Mr. Brown moved that the clerk be instructed to furnish the City Attor? ney with a list of redemption bonds thnt will fall due In the next two years, and that the same be put In the bill nsklnn for the issue of other bonds. CUTTING CITY WATER OFF. On motion a bill of $1,000 for Mr. Richard Walke for services in defend? ing the city was allowed, and the clerk Instructed to put the same on the pay-roll. Mr. Montague called the attention of the Council to the fact that the Water Company cut the water off from the city on Monday night without notice, and left the city without water and lights. Tie ?thought that It was time for the Council to take some action In the matter. On motion It was referred to the Water Committee to report at the next meeting of the Council. THE COUNCIL CLERKSHIP. Mr. Montague stated that nt the last meeting of the Council he objected to Mr. Slater's being a member of the Council and clerk, and that he had ask? ed the City Attorney for his opinion, and would like to hear what he had to say. Mr. flapper said thnt ho had not fully examined tho law, but that-the constitution forbids any member of the Council to hold any olllce, and that Mr. ialuior would have ho right to hold the clerkship and bo a member of the Coun ell, as he would have to vote on bills approved by himself; but he would not ?ay that Mr. Slater did not have the right to hold the office until such time as the Council should elect a permanent man. He did not understand that Mr. Slater had been employed at a salary, but that the Council would remunerate him for bis services after a regular clerk was elected, but he did not care to express himself In regard to that matter at this meeting. To be a regular clerk, he could not have the right to hold any other office. BETTER TO RESIGN FROM COUN? CIL. Mr. Montague asked If Mr. Slater would not be required to give bond. The clerk having resigned, was he not then the regular clerk, being elected for two months? He said he could not suy at this time, but he thought it would be bettor for Mr. Slater to resign from the Council, as he could not qualify un? til after he had resigned; that he could not "qualify and still be a Councilman. He thought it would be better to ap? point a clerk at each meeting, and not to elect him for any specified time. Mr. Slater spoke for some time upon the position he occupied, and said he did not want to hold all the paid offices, as suggested by the newspapers. Ho was ready to get out of the clerkship if the Council so desired. Mr. Montasue moved that the City Attorney be Instructed to give a writ? ten opinion in regard to Mr. Slater's position at the next mcHIng of the Council. MR. SLATER'S AMENDMENT. Mr. Slater amended so as to add that thf attorney also be Instructed to re? port whether it is lee-al for Mr. Mon? tague to be employed by tha ferry and be a menvher of the Ferry Commit? tee. Mr. Brown moved that the whole matter be laid on th; tabla ind finite y. which was r.el pted by a vote of 9 to 6 Mr. Reed moved that the Ferry Com? mittee be Instructed to employ addi? tional counsel to assist the attorney In the suit of Gill &. Thomas ag.tlnst the city for 570,000. Adopted. SECURITY OF THE JAIL. Mr. Reed moved that the Public Property Committee be instructed to look into the security of the Jail and see what is necessary to be done. Adopted. A communication from the Mayor was read, stating that the office of Po? lice Commissioner expired on Decem' er 31st, and asked that their successors be elecled. Mr. Reed moved that the Council go into the election of commissioners. Dr. L. A. JJ?isoly was re-elected from the First Ward; W. C. Corb tt Serond Ward; J. W. Johnson, Third Ward; R, F. Taylor, Fourth Ward nnd James O. Shannon from the Fifth Ward. An application was rend from George R. Atkinson to be relieved of rent of stall In the market for six months on account of falling health. Referred to Finance Committee. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Council adopt a resolution requiring all per? sons to have their bills In the Auditor's office by f> o'clock of the day that the Council meets, otherwise they will not be acted on. A letter was read from th? trusless rf Central Church offering to sell their church to the city for a public building. No action. THE CONGRESSIONAL FIGHT. Mr. Chas. T. Bland Referred to In Very Complimentary Terms. The following item referring to Ports? mouth's representative In the General Assembly Is taken from last Friday's issue of "The News nnd Review," pub? lished at Pulaskl, Vn.: "There will be a spirited fight for the Democratic nomination for Con? gress in the Second Congressional Dis? trict next fall, there being two pros? pective candidates in the Legislature Senator Shands, of Southampton, who .defeated ex-Senator Boykln, the regu? lar nominee, who Is knocking for ad? mission to the Democratic caucus, nnd Hon. Chas. T. Bland, of Portsmouth, who Is serving his third term In the House of Delegates from Portsmouth? and It Is safe to say that the fellow who beats him for the nomination will have to hustle, for he is a wide-awake, clear-headed fellow who looks aftet the interests of his constituents to the smallest detail, and can always be found championing the people's cause against monopoly and oppression. Mr. Bland Is a newspaper man of ripe ex? perience, and Is a representative of the Norfolk Vlrglnian-Pilot, a ready writ? er and one of the most fluent and able debaters of the House.'; CHARGES AGATNST MR. HOLLY. The Western Branch School Board held a meeting yesterday .at the court? house to hear a charge of mismanage? ment against J. W. Holly, principal of the Bower3 Hill school. The meeting was presided over by Mr. C. A. Jones. Mr. George W. Lindsay acted as secre? tary. The charge wns preferred by the pa? rents of the children who attend the school, nnd wns that the said Holly failed to be nt school at the hour for opening, but came at an Irregular hour, and would dismiss school at any time he saw fit. The charges were denied by Mr. Holly, but were sustained by his assistant, who is a lady. The board, after hearing all the testimony, decided to postpone action until they could visit the school and learn for themselves how it was managed. NO WATER-OR LIGHT. "The people of Portsmouth are the most forbearing set of people of any people on earth" were the ? remarks heard by the scribe yesterday as he made his daily rounds. They referred to the fact of the city being in total darkness and the water being cut off from the city from 6:30 p. m. to 5:30 a. m. "Just think," said they, "of a city that depends entirely upon the water company for water, being nearly 12 hours without water, and simply be? cause a main pIdo had burst. There is always sufficient water in the res? ervoir and stand pipe for five or six days! Then why should the water be rut off? Suppose that a?lire should have occurrcd-during that lime, whal would the eoliipny do? Arid to-day ?lumbers of people are suffering from burst pipes, etc., on that account." For cold in head, Capudlne Is a speedy, safe remedy; also tor- all aches. 15 and 25c. at druggists, SHE MEANT MISCHIEF. Mary Henderson Hurls a Lighted Lamp At D. P. Carter's Head. D. P. Carter, colored, presented a woebegone appearance yesterday morn? ing as he eat* In the office of the county jail awaiting the arrival of Jus? tice C. C. Peed to hear the charge of assault and battery, which ho had pre? ferred against Mary Henderson. Carter had a deep cut over his left eye, and another Incision on the left side of his head, which he eald the wo? man Henderson had inlllctcd by hurling against his cranium a heavy glass lamp filled with oil, and lighted. The man said the woman lived In the same house with him, at No. 1318 Lon? don street, and came in Monday night "all sails set" and heavily "loaded," and without the least provocation treated him as above stated. Hp swore out a warrant yesterday morning against her, and when the of? ficer arrived to serve it she gave Carter an uppercut. that left an ugly-looking cut on his lower Hp. Justice Peed heard the case, and one being as deep In the mud as the other was In the mire, he sent them both to jail for a period of GO days. EVENTS TO-DAT. Seaboard Lodge, No. 6G, A. F. and A. M. Atlantic Company, No. 1. IT. R. IC. P. Ocean Council, No. 10G3, R. A. Portsmouth Lodge, No. 122. K. M. C. Gamma Conclave, No. 3, I. O. Hi OTHER PORTSMOUTH LO? CAL ON PAGE 11. WANTED ? POSITION AS HAND Saw Filer; can furnish reference If required. Address JNO. W. GAY, Glas? gow street, Portsmouth, Vu.. ja3-3t* Xjr?R-RENT.?nTcELY FTJRN IS] I ED * front room for two Bcntlemen, or man and wifo. IIS Crawford street. dc3l-3t? OR SALE.?A BAKERY DOINO -I? good business. For particulars ud dress W., this oftlcc. de31-3t NOW YOU HAVE IT: NOW YOU haven't. The new and popular Ritmc, Portsmouth. Try It at the PORTS? MOUTH HOWLING GALLERY. Dissolution of Co-Partnership. The co-partnership of WM. SCI1MOELE & SON, composed W'lllam Sehmoelo, Jr. and Will Sehmoelo. is this day dissolved by nun u.i I consent by tho withdrawal therefrom of Will Sehmoelo. All debts due to the late firm will be received by Win. Sehmoelo. Jr., and nil debut iluo by tho same will be paid by hint. The business will hereafter be conducted under the namo and stylo of William Scmoele, Jr. WILLIAM SCHMOBILE, JR., Jn2-10t WILL SCHMOEl.E. PEARSON'S CAFE This 1s the neatest, cheapest and quick? est nlnco In the city to set a meal nt small cost. Game, Oysters. ]Mrd?, &c, at all times. Open from ? a. m. to 1 tu m? H. O. PEARSON, NEAR FERRY WHARF. Wood for Sale! HARD, PINE AND SLAB. Best Grades. Prompt Delivery. Lindsay & Co. Cor. Crawford and Columbia Sts. ROTH PHONES._de31-lm NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! Ho! every one In need of DRT PINE WOOD can get it from H. B. WILKINS' Big Drying Shed that keeps hUndreus~oT cords dry at a time. CALL PHONE 2118. '_ FOR RENT. No. 405 D'nwlddle street, 7 rooms and 2-story kitchen; bath, sewerage, etc. Rent. $240 per annum. Immediate posses? sion.' JNO. L. WATSON, 309 HIGH STREET. NEW MIXED NUTS. Sweet Cider, Oranges, Candles. Raisins. Something new?Veal I.ool". Ham Loof, Beef Loof. Coltapre Head Cheese, Jellied Hocks, Boneless Ham, Boneless Pig Feet, at E. R. BARKSDALL BOTH PHONES. 129 COURT ST. ? ?GO TO? S. W, Weaver's Pharmacy - FOR YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS and MEDICINES. Corner Green and Queen street*. PORTSMOUTH, VA. Old Phones 2376._ GELATINES, Etc. Nelson's (Improved), 15c, per package. Cox's (sparkling), 15c. per package. Ply? mouth Rock (phosphated), 12Vic. per pack? age. Wetmore's (double rcllncd), 10c. per package. Puro foods, whole wheat flour, Graham flour. Buckwheat, Wheattt?T Grapes, Nuts, etc. Celery Sauce, lOo. p?l quart. Respectfully, R. E. KING, Old Phone 2331. 200 COURT STREET. J. E. LOWE & CO., West Queen Street., COAL AND WOOD. Our Motto: The Best Quality. Full Measure. Full Weight. Prompt Delivery. Phone 236O. FOR RENT. 1000 Washington street, 8 rooms, $29? conveniences; IS Mlddlo street conven? iences 8 rooms, 125; 1317 Washington street, 6 rooms, JO: 1319 Washington street, 6 rooms. $10.50; 510 Scott street, 7 rooms. J12.50: 204 Washington street, 7 rojms. $14; nlco house I/nden avenue, 7 rooms] $16; 31S und 320 Crawford street? store?$20; 3 new houses In suburbs, 9 rooms, $9 each; 1 now. Cottage Place. 7 rooms. $12.50: store corner Raco am! Washington, $7. H. S. BROOKS, Real Estate, Rents & Insurance. 329 High Street Lively Rush for Overcoats ! Busiest store in town yesterday ? Overcoats were in great demand and we sold lots of them?No wonder at the price we were offering them?This week we're going to give you another great chance to buy an Overcoat or Suit at greatly reduced prices? Men's $10 and $12 Suits and Overcoats, $7.50. Choice of 100 Suits of strictly all-wool Cheviots and Cassimeres, in neat and nobby patterns?and which sold at #10 and $12 and 1% fine all-wool blue and black kersey Over? coats?lined with Italian Qoth and made jn the very best manner?would be cheap for $10?choice of the lot for $7.?0. NEW YORK High St.; PORTSMOUTH, VA. SJBBfif?f DON'T COUGH YOUR LIFE AWAY. Carr's Cough Balsam cures caughs, cold 3 bronchitis, nsthmatlc coughs, catarrh coughs, grippo cough, hoarseness, &c It cijrcs when all other remedies fail. On* doso taken nt hed-tlmo stops that hacking cough and Induces sweet,natural sleep. Price, 2:1c. bottle. Mr. L. Ii. Ilster suys: I had an old hanging-on cough and used all kinds of patent nostrums and household remedies without success. I tried Carr's Cough Balsam and was speedily cured. -FOR SALE BY ? JEROME Fe CAHH, Wholesale and Retail Cut Rate Druqgist, Cor. Court and County and Green near Bart Streets. PATENT R8EP8C1MES AT COST I HLL HOL.IDKY GOODS j AT COST. ANDERSON As THOMPSON. 224 HIGH STREET, .... PORTSMOUTH, VA REMOVAL NOTICE, Wo have moved our CO A I. -YARD from near ferry wharf to our ico factory, en High street, where we are prepared to servo our .customers promptly with all the best coals on the market. J. S. MILLER, Manager. BOTH PHONES. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHIUSTJ4A? j