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THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH -NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS. NEWS RELATED IN A PARAGRAPH. The Latest Happenings of a Per? sonal and General Nature. IN AND AROUND PORTSMOUTH Gathered on tho St roots, at thp Hotels. In Counting Itoouis und KlsowUere, aud J'ut lu Abbreviated Form for the Kdin? cut !<>n or Headers of tho VlrgluUu-rilot ?The Hovcmeuts of Vcoplc-Snap Shots ut Events hi Which tho Fublte is Interested. The Rev. R. F. Beadles, pastor of Central M. K. Church, has gone to Southampton county to assist his father, tho Rev. R. B. Beadles, in hold? ing a revival. Mr. Geotge Bldgood, of Richmond, la visiting Mr. \V. B. Langhornc in Mid? dle street. A negro named Kubanks was com? mitted to the county jail late Saturday night, charged with stealing a trunk from Joseph Richardson, containing clothing valued at $50. Eubanks is awulting examination. Frank McJoiiand. colored, was sent to the county Jail yesterday for sixty days. He was charged with wlfe beatlng. Mr. Wm. H. King. Jr.. of the Sea? board Air Line clerical force, is 111 at his home, in Hatlon street, Purk View. Many people from this vicinity will . attend an "old country picnic" to be held at Delaware Park next Friday. The event will be a great reunion of the farmer folk within a radius of fifty miles of the park. Lieutenant and Mrs. Kenneth Mc Pine. U. S. A., arrived on Sunday from Washington. They have recently re? turned from Monte Video, Argentine, and Lieutenant McAlplne will probably ? remain here for some time for the benefit of his health. Two colored excursions left town yesterday?one went to Dolewnre Park and the other to Hampton. The latter was composed of the colored tiro com? panies from the county. One of the colored excursionists, in getting on tho train yesterday, slipped and fell, spraining her ankle quite badly. The time clerk at the navy-yard has not had very many flattering things said about him since Saturday on ac? count of the delay in paying off on that day. The men will, however, re? ceive their money to-day. Mr. John Mosley. of Durham, N. C, was In the city Sunday and yesterday. He Is en route North to buy fall and winter goods. Dr. II. F. Tlutt has gone to Ocean View for a week or so. Ills daughter Mary has entirely recovered from her recent Illness. The Port Norfolk Railroad Company Bhould put on more cars at night. They cannot accommodate the travel With the number they now run. A negro man, in attempting to Jump on a car while In motion yesterday, was thrown violently to the ground and wns bruised considerably. Mr. Carroll Deans loft yesterday ...morning for Mathews county to join his family*. Mr. o. L. Williams, wife and daugh I ter returned Sunday from a trip to ' Europe. They say thut there Is no place like America. Master Raymond Rogers returned from Southampton county Saturday ind left yesterday for Gloucester coun? ty to Join his mother and sister, who are sojourning there. The cry of "catch thief!" attracted "considerable attention yesterday morn? ing. A storekeeper wns running after a small boy who had stolen from him, but. he failed to catch him. Mr. H. o. Pearson has gone to De? troit. Mich., with tho Pythinns. The two companies of Pylhians in ? this city only carried nineteen men to _Detroiot. One company had thirteen. the other six. It was too warm for the boys. A party who wants to leave the city will sell a new house In Prent is Place, with modern conveniences, at a sacri? fice. See nd. Attention is called to advertisement of J. p. Carr, In which he tells you he will have a special sale of soaps for ten days only. ? Miss Alys O. Frowner, of Richmond, la visiting her cousin, Mrs. Rosa Lee, In Scottsvllle. Mr. J. N. Armentrout and wife will leave for the mountains to-day for a two weeks' slay. Misses Essie Calvert, Grace Beaton and Kllen Wilson left last night for a several weeks' visit to Richmond. Tho Independent Fire Company have received information that tho Reading Fire Company, which was to visit them on the 13th of September, cannot come before the spring. The Independent Fire Company elects delefates to the Firemen's Con? vention to-night. A negro man named Eubanks has been committed to the county jail on a charge of insanity. Miss Nora Calvert, daughter of Police Officer Louis Calvert, is suffering from nervous prostration, caused by a shock from the bolt that struck the Fourth District Schoolhouse during a storm last week. Attention is called to advertisement Of Brown's Bazaar in this Issue. Miss Dott Rowley, of Crlttendon, Va? Who has been visiting Mrs. J. H. Flem? ing, in Park View, for the past month. Will return to her home to-day, accom? panied by Miss ivy O. Fox, of Philadel? phia, and Miss Adele McCurdy, of Richmond, Va. Miss Martha B. Porter, of this city, will leave to-dav on a visit to Mrs. Charles Divine, in Rocky Mount, N. C. The members of Carpenters' and Joiners' Unions arc requested to meet to-night to complete arrangements for Labor Day. See ad. The W. C. T. rj. will meet this after? noon at 4 o'clock with Mrs. Chalzer. 100? Green street. Attention is called to ad. of a prac? tical stenographer and typewriter of several y?nrs experience, in which he announcs that he will open a school to teach young men. . See ad. The Board of Health failed to meet Inst night for want of a quorum. Shlloh Baptist Church (colored) of Norfolic county gave an excursion yes? terday to Delaware Park, carrying sev? eral hundred passengers. Roth Sunday and yesterday the thermomster registered above 90 de? grees. Sumlny at noon the temperature Was 03 degrees and yesterday at the same hour 91 degrees. Yesterday after? noon, however, 94 degrees was re? corded. Bob, one of the horses of the hook and ladder truck, has been declared untlt for service, and has been sent to tho country to recuperate. Mrs. M. w. Richardson and daugh? ter. Miss Alleene Jones, returned home last night from u month's visit to friends In Charles City county. Mrs. H. W. Hoble left last night to. make a month's visit to relatives In Blnghampton, N. Y. The Rev. George E. Booker and fam? ily have returned to the city after an absence of several days. Mr. Booker will occupy his pulpit In "Wright Me? morial M. E. Church next Sunday. ? The Portsmouth Y's wiTi" meet to? night at 8:15 o'clock at the home of Mr. Hersey White, No. 1013 Green street. The employees of the yard were paid yesterday for the llrst half of August. A lighter loaded with lumber sunk yesterday afternoon at the Cathole. There will he a lawn party on the corner of South and Washington streets for tho bencflt of Central Church building fund. I MEETING OF BAPTIST ASSOCIA? TION. : The regular monthly meeting of tbe , Baptist Sunday School Association was held Sunday afternoon at the Park View Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mr. H. Green. The sec? retary being absent, Mr. J. A. Tabb was requested to act. The exercises were opened by sing? ing, which was followed by prayer. The reports of the various schools were read as follows: South Street?Number on roll. 210; average attendance, 91; additions, 4; receipts, $7.07. Park View?Number on roll, 166; average attendance, SOVfc; receipts, $13.09. Port Norfolk?Number on roll, 150; average attendance, S9 2-5; receipts, $10.48. Calvary?Number on roll, 303; aver? age attendance, 148 1-5; additions, 17; receipts, $10.39. Court Street?Number on roll, 272: average attendance, 113; receipts, $14.78. West Norfolk?Number on roll, 45; average attendance, 36; additions, 1; receipts, $5.44. , The building of a chapel at Prentls Place was discussed for ionic lime, and It was dually settled that it should be built. The amount that the chapel should cost was llxed at $1,000. It was also decided to Issue bonds to the amount of $1,000, to be Issued in the sum of $100 each, and each church was requested to tnke a bond. The Court Street Baptist took two, Fourth Street two. Port Norfolk quo, South Street one. The Association took one, leaving three shares undisposed of. Tho West Norfolk Church made no report. Neither did the Park View: the latter church claims that they had not been advised of the action, consequently could not make a report. The Calvary reported that In view of contemplated Improvements at their church they would not he able to take a share, but later said they hoped by the next meeting to report that they would luku one share. A board of trustees was appointed to look after the building of the chapel. Mr. J. A. Tabb was then elected as? sistant secretary of the Association. The pastors of all the Baptist Chtirches were appointed aycommlttce to look Into the advisability, of build? ing a church nt Pinner's Point. There Is a union church there, but they pre? fer to have a church of their own. There being no other business the Association adjourned to meet with the Court Street Church on the fourtli Sunday in September. RUN OVER BY A WAGON. Willie, the 8-year-old son of Mr. Wm. H. Bailey, of No. 1216 Washington street, was run over last evening by a dairy wagon driven by a man named Jacobson. The boy fell down in front of the Wagon und tho wheels passed over his head. He was carried to his homo, where an examination showed hn had suffered nothing more serious than a few contusions and bruises. Jacobson did not stop to see what in Jury had been done the child, but whipped up his horse and drove to his home, in Brighton. He was followed by Police Olllcer Arthur Culpeppcr on a bicycle and placed under arrest. The parents of the Injured child Interceded for Jacobson, however, saying that their child had been hurt accidentally, countable. Jacobson was released. COAT. TAKES A DROP. The coal dealers here have ull taken u drop In the price of coal, as will be seen by our advertising column. Messrs, W. & J. Parker tells you thnt they must have yard room; that to get It they will sell their coal at reduced prices. Mr. Wm. O. Maupin says that he is selling coal for $5.50 per ton, and ad? vises you to place your order with him. H. Ii. Wilklns says that he is selling 2.210 pounds of coal for $5.50. Mr. Joseph A. Parker tells you that the price of first-class coal. 2.240 pounds to the ton, at his place of business, is $5.50 per ton. See ad and call oh any of these gentlemen nnd you will be treated right. LOST IN TRANSIT. Saturday night the Vlrgininrj-Pilot representatives sent their copy over the ferry in the usual way, but it fulled to reach the home office. The envelope contained about a column of new ads. nnd the same amount of locals. The gentleman who carried it over could give no account of what became of it, neither could any one else. Tho non appenrance of the ads. in Sunday's paper caused much dissatisfaction on the part of those whose n'ds. failed to get In, but the accident was unavoida? ble and n personal explanation yes? terday satisfied them. Every effort was mnde until 2 o'clock in the morn? ing to find the missing copy, but with? out success. ARRANGEMENTS FOR RICHMOND TRIP. The Chambers Fire Company last night made final arrangements for their .trip to Richmond to attend the State "Firemen's Convention in September. The company has engaged the Soldiers' Home Band to accompany It on the trip and while In Richmond will be quartered at Ford's Hotel. The next meeting of the company will be held September 6th. Pimples on the face are not only annov ing. but they Indicate bnd blood. Hood's Sarsaparllla cures them by purifying the blood. Important Notices Wrc will sell, until September 1st, the best lots in Park View at a big reduc? tion for cash. Call early, as only a few are left. One house and lot for sale In Cottage Place, on High street, S110 cash, bah1 nee $15 per month. The Sea? board Real Estate Company rooms, 20i, 203, 204 High street. POLICE COURT ITEMS. Substitute Police Olllcers Abbott. Schrocder nnd Anderton nmde n ruld Saturday night on a lot of the disor? derly characters living In tho north end of Water street, and as a result Jennlo Hargroves. IForence Vtrooks and Fran? cis Hodges, all colored women, were ar? raigned In the police court yesterday morning for disorderly conduct. Each was fined $5, and went to jail in de? fault. Charles Brown, colored, charged with carrying a concealed weapon, was dis? missed. Brown proved that he took a pistol out of pawn for a friend of his. The weapon was not loaded and he had no cartridges. Oeorge Williams, who knew of the transaction, told Police Ot ilcer Shannon about Brown's having u pistol, adding that Brown had sworn to kill him (Williams). The act. it seemed, grew out of an old grudge on Williams' part. Brown was arrested with the plskpl oh his person, but had no difllculty in proving by what means | it came into his possession. Joe Johnson, colored, for disorderly Conduct on one of the Fort Norfolk Railway cars, was lined $10 und sent to Jail for thirty days. Johnson, through counsel, noted an appeal to the Hust? ings Court. Percy King, for the larceny of a watch.from a colored excursionist from Smoky town named Hobbs, was given thirty days. OVERCOME BY HEAT. Mr. John A. White, residing at 801 Fourth street, was overcome by heat at work yesterday morning in the navy yard. He was taken to his home, where Dr. lt. L. McMurran attended him. At last accounts Mr. White was resting comfortably. NAVAL ORDERS. The following naval orders have been issued: Commander W. II. Beehler, upon re? porting to the military attache, will disc ontinue duty as acting military at? tache and continue other duty. Lieutenant J. McC. Luby is ordered to the Naval Academy September 13. Lieutenant J. Hood is detached from tho Massachusetts and ordered to the Naval Academy. Naval Cadets S. W. Bryant and W. S. Case are detached from the New York and ordered to the Yankton. Naval Cadet C. C. Bloch Is detached from the Wheeling and ordered to the Philadelphia immediately. A CHANCE TO SEE TO-DAY. This afternoon a game of ball will be played at League Park between the clubs of the two cities. James J. Jeffries, the champion prize fighter of the world, will umpire the game. This will, perhaps, be tho only opportunity some people will ever have to see this wonderful man. Resides this, after the game, he nnd Jack Mcl'ormick will spar three rounds for the benefit of the spectators. The game will be called at 3 o'clock. Don't fail to go early, get a good scat nnd see a good game. Help Portsmouth win 11 by your encouragement. Tho price of ad- | mission will be 25 cents. Grand stand, I 25 cents extra. See ad. SUPPOSED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. Nannie Brlnkley, colored, who lives over a cook shop In King street, be? tween Water and Crawford streets, Is supposed to have attempted suicide last night. At 11 o'clock a pistol shot was heard In her room. Investigation showed her in a half drunken condition and In tears. She wns lying on the lloor and beside her was found a re? volver with one cartridge discharged. Site was taken to the police station. When found her nose was bleeding, as a result of her fall to the iloor. AN ATTEMPT TO ROB. Yesterday morning about 3 o'clock an attempt was made to enter the resi? dence of Captain T. J. Morecock, on South street, near Court. The thief crawled on top a shed In the rear of the house and succeeded In opening a blind. A daughter of Captain More cock's heard his walking on the tin shed. She went to the window, threw the blind open. As she did so the man ran nnd Jumped off the shed. She says ho was a darkey and had on a blue shirt. DEATH OF ROBT. C. SKEETER. Mr. Robt. C. L. Skecter. son of Mr. Richard Skeetcrj died nt his residence, in Western Branch, Sunday, in the 37th year of his age. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn their loss. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from It1" '??"* rnclilntwo-'PUr. Snrvlnna were conducted by Rev. Mr. Robinson, assisted by Rev. Dr. Dunaway, of Port Norfolk. The remains were in? terred In Cedar Grove Cemetery In this city. COUNTY TRANSFERS. George I. Howard to Genevia W. Howard, land and improvements on Deep Creek road; $500. T. H. Synon to George T. Harper, lot 110. Frost's plat, South Norfolk; $105. S. R. Carney et als., trustees, to T. J. Wool and 1). D. White, lot No. 17, Pinner's Point Company; ?CO. OHIO NAVAL RESERVES. A detachment of the Ohio naval re? serves are expected nt the navy yard to take the converted gunboat Hawk to Cleveland, where she will be used as a practice vessel. Lieutenant Cum. mandor C. K. Curtis, of the Vixen, will go out In command of the Hawk. PEOPLES' FORUM. NOTE.?The People's Forum being freely open to all parties, classes, per? sons, views and capabilities, the Vlr glr.lan-Pilot is responsible for none of the statements nor opinions ex? pressed therein, nor for the style In which they are aet forth. The ignorant and uneducated shall be heard here equally with the learned. Editor Vlrginlan-PiloC: The report of the Newport News Democratic Convention in the Virgin? ian-Pilot was a credit to the paper and showed ability and proper hust? ling capacity on the part of Mr. Stu? art, who reported It. The writer was present from the opening to the close of the convention; has had considera? ble experience as a reporter and knows that the bite hour, lack of lights at critical times and some other things, would have justified a much shorter report than you published, and I there? fore take pleasure In congratulating both paper and reporter. A CORRESPONDENT. HUNTERSViLLE. Miss Smlthprs, of Richmond, is vis? iting Mrs. G. W. Barnes, on Avenue C. A lawn party will be given on Outten street this and to-morrow evenings by the Ladies' Aid Society for the benefit of the-Methodist Church. Miss Smithers, of Richmond, con? ducted the Epworth League services at the, Methodist Church Sunday after? noon. Norfolk Local (Continued.) LAMBERT'S POINT. NEWSY ITEMS IN nniEF GATHER? ED HY OUR REPORTER YES? TERDAY. The Ladles" Aid Society of Burrows Memorial Baptist Church have boon Indefatigable in their efforts to give their friends an entertainment of rare enjoyment on the occasion of the lawn party which begins to-night on the grounds of the church, corner of Park? er and Shenandoah avenues, and all who attend can rest assured that the time will be profitably spent. The cos? tumes to be worn by the lady attend? ants will be strikingly attractive, rep? resenting Japanese, Indian and Gypsla ladles and the four seasons?winter, spring, summer and autumn?Lady ?Washington, Queen of the Frost and the Spanish girl. Arrangements have been made for a speclul program of music to bo rendered by well trained voices. A cordial invitation is extend? ed to everybody to come and enjoy a pleasant time. Despite the excessive heat Sunday night a line congregation attended the union services of the Methodist? and Presbyterians at the Presbyterian Church Sunday night. Rev.- John W. Carroll preached an able and impres? sive sermon on '-'Separation from the World and Us Blessings." Mrs. Annie Newcomer, of Lawrence avenue, who has been on nn extended visit to relatives and friends In Roa noke. Va., is expected home to-morrow. The Silver Plating Mill suspended work for the day at 3 o'clock yester? day afternoon In order to afford Its employees an opportunity to witness the game of hall at League Park and to get a sight of the champion prize lighter, James J. Jeffries. Miss Ethel Gray, of Richmond, who Is visiting Miss Ora B. Hudglns, of Bowdcn's Ferry road, will leave for her home Sunday. She will be accom? panied by Miss Hudglns. who will be her guest for several weeks. An effort was made by a robber to enter the residence of Mr. W. H. Backus, on Bowden's Ferry road, Fri? day, but he was frightened off by Mr. Backus before effecting an entrance. Ofllcer Ferguson, who is in charge of I lie sanitnry work here, Is meeting with considerable opposition in the prosecu? tion of his work by some of the resi? dents. Ho snys that If this Is persisted In he will be compelled to issue war? rants against them and have the usual tines imposed. Mr. W. II. Backus and family, of Bowden's Ferry road, will leave on September 1st for the Hot Springs, In Arkansas, where they will spend two months. Mr. Backus suffered a stroke of paralysis on his right side, from which he has never fully recovered, and he goes to the Hot Springs with tho hope of being restored to perfect health. Justice D. Loper was notified Sun? day by the captain of the Norwegian steamship Peter Jepsen, that his crew was about to desert the ship. He sent officers to his relief, who managed to keep the crew aboard until the ship sailed. Miss Ellen Cullans nnd Mr. W. W. Etherldge, of Berkley, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lufsey, of Thirty-eighth street. Mr. M. T. Jerald, of Thirty-eighth street, who has been very ill at his home for nearly three months, con? tinues In the same condition, and much concern Is felt by his family and friends for his recovery. Air. nnd Mrs. J. W. Ayres and fam? ily, who have been visiting Mrs. Ayres' sister. Mrs. Annie Hewitt, of Thirty seventh street and Cooper avenue, re? turned to their home. In Ivor, Va., yes? terday. Mr. and Mrs. Ayres formeuly resided In Norfolk. Misses Norma and Trannle King, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. King, of Kensington, who have been 111 with typhoid fever for five weeks, were much Improved yesterday and are con? sidered on the road to recovery. Mr. Dennis Kelly, of Clark street, has returned from a ten days visit pleas? antly spent with his friend, Mr. S. J. Hobhs, of Prince George county. Mrs. E. R. Roles, formerly of Ra? leigh, N. C, but now of Kensington, who has been extremely til with mala -w*l?fever.?Iii uluwly?iticiu ei'lllg;-MTT Ruffin Roles is now confined at his home. In Kensington, with a similar sickness. He was somewhat better yes? terday. Rev. John W. Carroll will leave this morning for Chariotlesville, Va,, on a ten days' visit to his brother nnd sis? ter and for the benefit of his health. His pulpit will he filled next Sunday morning by his Presiding Elder, Rev. W. C. Vaden, it being his regular fourth quarterly'meeting, The pulpit will be also provided for at night. Mrs. A. E. Owens, of Old Dominion Place, has entirely recovered from her recent illness. She expects to leave the latter part of this week for Nansemond county on a visit to her relatives. An Important meeting of the W. C. T. V. tit the Methodist parsonage Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to be present, as It is desired to map out work for the fall campaign. Miss Dora Button, of Princess Anne county, has moved in the village. She is slopping at the home of Air. nnd Mrs. Stephen Humphreys, on Thirty seventh street. Mr. Fred. Dent, who was seized with n sudden Illness while at work Satur? day, was very much better yesterday and hopes to he able to follow his voca? tion to-day. Miss Mabel' Gardner, who has been sick for several days at her home, Thirty-fifth street, is rapidly conval? escing. ATLANTIC CITY. Mrs. Eulalle O. Hansford passed away at the home of her husband, Mr. T. E. Hansford, No. 522 Fort street, Sunday morning, after an Illness of several weeks, aged 2,1 years. The funeral was held from LeKles Memo? rial Methodist Church at 4 o'clock yes? terday afternoon In the presence-of a large congregation of sorrowing friends and relatives. The Services were con? ducted by Rev. Graham H. Lambeth, pastor of the church. The Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery. Following were tho pall-bearers: Messrs. George Ofiborne, Ernest White, Jumes Clalr, Edward Purnell, William Smith and Lloyd Marshall. Mr. J. D. Armstrong, of River view avenue, returned yesterday from a business trip to New York. Mr. Mai Dentils continues very ill at tho home-of his parents, corner of ? 'amp avenue nnd Fort street, nnd grave fears are entertalhed by his family and friends for his recovery. Mrs. Shumadlne, mother of. Mr. J. H. Shumadine, of Oollcy nvcnuc, was re? ported very sick last night. The Earnest Workers Society of Central Avenue Baptist Church will hold an Important meeting at S o'clock to-night. The Junior Epworth League of Lc Kles Memorial Methodist Chucch held an interesting devotional meeting Sun? day afternoon. BRAMBLETON. The obsequies of Mrs. Absellar Ste? venson, who departed this life at her home. No. 416 Highland avenue, Fri? day night, aged G3 years, were hold from the residence at 11 a. m. yester? day. The services wore conducted by Rev. T. C. Whltohurst. of the Baptist Church. The interment was In Oak Crove Cemetery, Portsmouth. Follow? ing were the pall-bearers: Messrs. S. McKown, C. M. Humphries, G. W. Frizzed. B. Brabble. William McDon? ald and w. L. Dudley. Mrs. Leesnltzer and son, of Wash? ington. D. C, are visiting relatives at 411 North Reservoir avenue. The Baptist Sunday School Associa? tion held its August meeting at Spur geon Memorial Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Addresses were made by Rev. P. W. Moore and Rev. Mr. Mor? ris. It was decided to abandon tho project of establishing a Sunday school in Park Place, and Freemason Street Church was asked to take up the work In that suburb. The Association ad? journed to meet with the First Bap? tist Church the fourth Sunday In Sep? tember. Tho ordinance of baptism by Immer? sion was administered to seven persons in Ohio creek Sunday afternoon by Rev. Dr. J. P. Barrett, of the Christian Memorial Temple. There was a large gathering to witness the ceremony. At the close of the services at Trin? ity M. E. Church Sunday night a series fo resolutions adopted expressive of the high appreciation of the church and congregation for the faithful and efficient services of Rev. Warren Burr, of the Wilmington Conference M. E. Church, who has so ably filled the pul? pit during the absence of the pastor, Rev. George Wesley Jones. FOR SALE?HOCSE AND 2 LOTS IN Prentls Place, on Frentls avenue. 2d. door from Duke; stables and outhouses attached; city water &c. Apply on PREMISES. jiu2S-3t N)TICE?ALL MEMBERS OF LOCAL Union. No. 147. CARPENTERS' AND JOINERS', of America, are earnestly re? quested to attend a regular meeting THIS (Tuesday) EVENING at S o'clock for tho | purpose of completing arrangements for Labor Day, J. D. THAYF.R, President. W.McA. REVELL, It Recording Secretary. Exption at League PatK. James J. Jeffries, I The Champion Pugilist of tho World, Will Umpire a Game Botwcen PORTSMOUTH and NORFOLK AT LEAGUE PARK TUESDAY, AUGUST 28th, Game Called at 3 O'clock. AFTER GAME JAMES J. JEFFRIES Will Spar Three Round With JACK JVkCORMlCK, Who Defeated KID McCOY In One Round in Chicago. Admisson?25c. Grand Stand 25 Extra. COAL! ,..$5.50 Per Ton... PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW AT THIS LOW FIGURE. WM. G. MAUPIN, OLD 'PHONE. 2197 NEW 'PHONE. 997. nu2S-lw. \\T E MUST HAVE ROOM AND TO " tret it we ure selling COAL at re? duced prices. W; & J PARKER, COUNTY AND CRAWFORD ST. au-S-lni. FOR RENT I 423 County street. 9 rooms, bath, etc., $20. 1001 Dtnwlddlo street. 7 rooms, bath, etc.. $15. 12UI Washington street, s rooms, bath etc.. $20. High street. Cottage Place. S rooms, bath. ? tc . SIC <"i3. Two new houses Piedmont Heigths, s rooms, $s. Small house Glasgow street, $7. Small cottages for colored people. $1.25 a week. KUR SALE. 2S new houses for colored people, $5.00 cash nnd $1.60 a week. Lots .it Port Norfolk. Pig Point. Pin? ner's Point, Cottage Place, Prentls Pluce, Park View, Brighton anil city, R. S. BROOKS, Real Estate, Rents and Insurance. ...329 HIGH STREET... FOR SALE T Men's Suits, value $10.00 to $12 60. at $7.9S; Men's Pants, regular price J2.9S to $3.9S, now $2. Is; Manhattan Shirts, to close at $.1.11). STRAW 11 ATS '? PRICE. ?AT THE New York Clothing Co. 214 High St. - - - - Portsmouth, Va. au2-lm REMOVED TO Olm ODD STAND. I 110 High street. Bennett'? new build? ing. Neut Printing: reasonable pi.cos. i Hurry work our delight. THE W|11T- ' SON PRINTING CO._tuUim | ... SPECIAL ... I MASON'S JABS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Postum Cereal.12HC- Pc,t Grape-Nuts.15c. pek. Pet Cream, "Evaporated".10c. per can Cream Custard.10 per pck. Market Produce. Fresh Meats, Fancy Mackerel. H. E. KING, 200 COURT STREET PURE BLACKBERRY JUICE. For medicinal purposes, made this year, warranted genuine. Sold at 15c. halt pint or 30c. pint, at C. E0 JONES, nul-lm Cor. Middle and County Sts. ALLEN & JARVIS Several nice Dwellings at Pinner's Point for sale cheap. A desirable dwelling at Port Norfolk for rent, never been occu? pied. Good property in South Portsmouth for sale. Homes and building lots In nil parts of the city and suburbs. Boots, barges and lighters. Harbor contracts. ROOM 210 COMMERCIAL BClLIHNQ. Portsmouth. V. Both phones. TOILET ARTICLES AT HALF PRICE. Talcum Powder.4c. Vaseline.3c. Vaseline Pomade.5c. Turkish Bath Soap.lc Olive Oil Soap.Sc. 6 Cakes Castile Soap for.Sc. Large Double Bar Transparent Glycerine Soup, finest made.10c BROWN'S BAZAAR, FOR REIMT. No. 403 Dlnwtddlo street, T rooms ana 1-story kitchen; bath, sewerage, eta Rent, $240 per annum. Immediate poaas* ?loa. JNO. L. WATSON, PBVIHB REBEIBTION BODOS POK SALE. Office of the. City Clerk, } Council Chamber, ) Portsmouth, Va.. August 21. 1900. ) THE CITY OP PORTSMOUTH. VA,, offers for sale $13,600 of its Paving Redemption Bonds, payable In 30 yeart from June 1st, 1900 and bearing Interest at the rate of 4 per cent, per onnum, payable seml-nnnually. in June and December. These bonds are denominations of $300, are exempt from City taxes, and may i>? registered, principal and interest, or prin? cipal only, ut option of the holder. Accrued Interest will be required of tho purchaser, from June 1st, 1900 to date of issue of bonds. Sealed proposals, addressed to ? L. P, Slater. City Clerk, will bo received until September 4th. 190? at 6 o'clock, p. m., for purchase of these bonds. Tho "committee" reserves the right to reject any or all bids. , Communications other than proposals should be addressed to R. E. CRUMP. Chairman of Committee on Finance. eod-7i Portsmouth, Va? ' "PICKLING "SEASON Is now at hand, and we have Just what you will need. Albemarle county Genuine Old Apple. Cider Vinegar, also the finest Spices. Uuy the best and run no risk la losing your pickles. Don't forget our offer for a short whl!? on best Domestic Ginger Ale, only 6c. per bottle or 70c. par dozen. If you want any, come quick or It will all be gone. Fine bright No. 1 Mackerel, only 10c per pound. Fine No. 2 Mackerel only sc, per pound. These prices are very low. C. W, HUDGINS & CO., S02 CRAWFORD STREET. Both Phones. xnhlO-Snx. QUESTION OFTEN ASKED Doc? tors by their patients. Where must I hnve this tilled? You can have any PHY? SICIAN'S PRESCRIPTION compounded with accuracy at S. IV. Weaver's Pharmacy, COR. QUEEN AND GREEN 8TS. Bell Phone 2215. ii A Drop in Coal. $5.50 per ton of 2240 lbs., cash. Best Dry Railroad Blab Wood, as good] or better than common sap pine. H. B. WILKIN5. Old Phono, 2113. New Phone. IMS, JylS-tf JOSEPH A. PARKER REDUCTION IN COAL. Wo nro now colling COAL nt $5.60, reduced prices nnd taking orders for carlv fall delivery. Send In your orders and get good clean tree burning coal at $5.50 prices. aulS-tf JOSEPH A. PARKER, Crawford and Columbia streets. Moans a Special Sale or Soaps, for 10 days only, we will sell the following Soaps for less than wholesale prices. Cuttcura Soap, 19c Cako. Colgate's Palm Soap, 45c. Dozen. Packer s Tar Soap. ISO Cake. Casmo Buter Milk Soap, 20c Box. Pears Glycerine Soap, 16c. Cake. Butter Milk nnd T.avu Oil. 20o Box, . Pears Unscented Glycorlne Snap, 11c Cake. Egg White. 20o Box. Our LcudliiK 6c. Soup, Largo sweoti Cake. Craddock'a Blue Soap, 20c Box. Tho Cavalier, 40c Dozen. REMBER FOR 10 DAYS ONLY. JER?WP7?ARR, Wholesalo and Retail Cut Rato Druggist, cor. Court and County and Green neap Bart Streets. j 4 Collar Sale 6c EVERYTHING FOR MEN TOP TO TOE. 213 AND 215 HIGH STREET. m Shirt Sale W 79c Z I SPECIAL NOTICE!Iherearesli"som? good pick- ? <t?er <r?r- ings in the remains of o?r W < ? onus ana Ends Sale or plea's Fine sunnaef-suits, | worth ull tho way from $9.00 to $12.50. ?s ?t <r ^ ^ ^ See them In W *J?J ^taV ? *? -* I-*? our windows. VALUABLE STOCKAND FIXTURES, AT 10 A. M., ON MONDAY NEXT, AUGUST 27TH. ENTIRE STOCK AND FIXTURES, has. lt. Welten & Co.'sl. This Is a \ OLD REGARDLESS OF COST. iE PAID BY AUGUST SOTH. _HARRY A. BRINKLEV, Trustee. ALL SUMMER GOODS AT COSTJ Ladies'. Gentlemen and Children's Underwear at cost. ? A small lot of Sc. Lawns and Dimities to close out at 3Hc A full line of House Furnishing Goods at the lowest prices. I will sell at Public Auction the ENTIRE STOCK AND FIXTURES, contain? ed In store No. High street. (Chas. R. Welten & Co.'s). This is a rare op? portunity. STOCK NOW BEING SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE MUST BE PAID BY AUGUST SOTH. EMMETT DEANS, ?ao Hl*"? ?'***?**. TERMS CASH. you CAN BUY SUMMER GOODS,,. ^?.-_ For half price at A. J. Phillips' Must have room for fall stock. A, ?J- PHILLIPS, & ??* jtUNDER ELKS' HALL "Special, sai^b ! Fancy Goods, Books, Bibles, Etc., to make room tor Fall stock. Picture frames made to order at short .notice. ANDERSON 8c THOMPSON, 124 HIGH STREET._PORTSMOUTH. VA. Patent Medicines at Cost T J. W. SB BUTT & CO., DRUGGISTS -| - 518 MIDDLE ST. J