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BAPTIST PREACHERS'' MEETING. Rev. Dr. A. B. Dunuway, presided at the Baptist Ministers' Conference yes? terday morning at Court Street church. Rev. J. W. Mitchell read the Scripture and Rev. Dr. J. M. Pllcher led the confercnco in prayer. Dr. Pllcher was In Newport News Sunday, and stopped here on his way home. He gave quite an Interesting account of his work. Rev. Mr. Sours, of Stanley, Page county, was present also, and made an appeal for help to finish paying for a house of worship at that point. Dr. Garrett reported one received by letter at Court Street. Rev. E. B. Hatcher received one by letter, baptized two and had ono pro? fession of faith at the First church, Norfolk. Rev. Tyree Whltchurst has resigned the care of Knott's Island churchj. Dr. J. J. Taylor received two by let? ter at'Freemason Street, Norfolk, and baptized one. Rev. J. T. Rlddlck received two by letter at Spttrgeon Memorial, NotTollf. Dr. Hall received one by letter at Park Avenue. ? The Sunbeam Society of 'the Fourth Street Baptist church, Portsmouth, elected Mr. S. B. Hutchlns president at their meeting last Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. T. Rlddlck made u very inter? esting and Instructive address before .them at the same meeting. "W. C. T. U. MEETING. This morning at 10 o'clock the quar? terly conference of the \V. C. T. U. and "Y" will convene at Monumental M. E. church. All the morning will be devoted to the work of the W. C. T. U. At 2 p. m. the "Y" conference will begin. At 7:30 o'clock a medal contest will takes place, the prize to be awarded for the host recitation. The contestants are: Misses Fannie Peele, Agnes Traf ton, Uessle Midges und Messrs. Samuel Dumville, Stewart Kraft and Frank L. Hardy. The judges are: Revs. A. C. Thomp? son, Dr. R. B. Garrett. Dr. J. C. .New? ton, and Mrs. R. II. Jones und Mrs. U. D. Southall. The following program will also be rendered: Opening Hong?"White Ribbon Vi? bration." Scripture Heading.Miss Watts Prayer.Rev. Dr. J. C. C. Newton Duft.Misses Hutchins and Gran) Offertory Solo?"The Inebrlnte's Lament." . Miss Watts Chorus."Flag of the Free" Benediction? The public are cordially invited to attend these meetings. CENTRAL CHURCH EPWORTH LEAGUE. The following program has been ar? ranged for the business meeting of our league, which will be held In the Sun? day school room this evening at 7::;0 p. in.: Singing?Hymn No, 7H. Prayer. Singing?Hymn No. 141. Prayer. Address?Rev. J. N. Latham. Singing?Hymn N?>. ^'1. Heading minutes of last meeting. Report ? of commit tecs. Singing?Hymn No. 154. , Recitation?Miss Emily Deans. Solo?Mr. John Drew, of Norfolk. Recitation?Miss Dona Wllkins. Solo?Mrs. A. 10. Anderson. Recitation?Mr. w. s. Wnmaley. Duett?Mr. C. S. Marble and Miss Daisy Grlflln. . Recitation?Miss Leila Deans. Singing?Hymn No. 126. Doxology and benediction. Til 10 COUNTV COURT. Judge Portlock convened the Decem? ber term of Ihe- County Court yester? day, but transacted little business. Ex? cept "f a civil nntUrc there was noth? ing before the court. The liquor license of Michael Berlin, at Berkley avenue extended and Cam postella avenue, Berkley, was trans? ferred to P. A. Simpson, Liberty street extended. South Portsmouth. The liquor license of S. P. Ferebee, A Good Thing Tor Christmas The entire stock of the PORTSMOUTH JEWELRY CO., on Crawford street, near HIkIi street, will sell ulltlre stock of Jowelry, Clocks, Stcl, by December 25th, on account of remodeling the store. A reduction of 2? per cent, on 35,000 worth of goods that must be sold. dc-t-lm Quantity & Quality Combined In Weaver's Syrup White Pino and Tar; the largest bottle hi the city for 25e. Take no other. Ask for WEWXZER'S COR. GREEN AND QUEEN STS. Old Phone 2275. Portsmouth, Va. " FO R RE INI T. 706-708 London street: five rooms, water, sewerage, etc. JNO. L. WATSON. _ 309 High Street. Port, Madeira, Claret And All Kinds of Wines and tho best of Liquors can bo gotten at c B .lotus. 231 County street, corner of Middle street, in any quantity. I also manufacture all kinds of .brands of ^cigars de2-lm Middle and County Sts. Main street, near Liberty, Berkley, was transferred to L. C. Jones & Co. The liquor license of.C. A. Wlnfrce. Cecilia avenue and Calvert street, was transferred to H. M. Lec. Simon P. Overman, a minister of the Baptist Church, was authorized to cele? brate the rite of matrimony. The will or Benjamin Hewitt was ad? mitted to record. "TORNADO" TONIGHT AT I/Y OEiUM. The Huntley-.lackson Company ap? peared before a large and enthusiastic audience In the Lyceum Theatre last night In "The Fatal Card." Tonight they will present "The Tornado," a ploy which they have made popular with Portsmouth theatre-goers. They will doubtless have a big house. OPERATION PERFORMED. An operation for appendicitis was performed at St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday aO'.ernoon upon Mr. W. L. McClure, whose illness has previously been reported. His condition was said to bo critical. CLEVELAND'S VIEWS HE WANTS THE DEMOCRATIC PA I1T V RK( IRQ A N1 /. E D. (By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot.) Atlanta. Ca.. Dec. 17.?The Atlanta Journal this afternoon published an interview with former President (''eve land, obtained by n staff correspondent at Princeton, N. J. Mr. Cleveland is quoted as: "III my opinion the great need of the Democratic party is a return of ilrst principles. The Democratic party has not been fatally disorganized, but It sadly needs rehabilitation on purely Democratic lines. "What Is the mailer with the party? It has in my humble judgment a Imply wandered off a Tier strange gods. A large mass of Democratic voters saw this before the last election. They re malned quiet, hut when the time came to vote they said: 'This is rot Demo? cracy,' and refused to support it. "As T see it. It Is (he duty of the Democrats everywhere t? aid In the rehabilitation of the party. There are some signs of an Insistence upon the necessity of a return to Democratic doctrines In the South, but they arc not so general as I would like to see." ""What of the future?" was asked. "With a sincere return to Its old time doctrines," Mr. Cleveland replied, "the old time victories of the Democratic party Will certainly be won." THE LOMf?C-N SUN FIRST ISSUE UNDER EDITORSHIP OK DR. PARKER. London, Dec. 17.?The first Issue of the London Sun, under the editorship of the Rov. Dr. Joseph Parker, pastor of the City Temple, appears ibis after? noon. The column where the day's betting Is usually published contains, under the caption "La:o-t News." "Ti ?* WOges of sin Is death," and other familiar texts, followed by a vigorous protest against gambling. The article d sclares "If a paper cannot live ::!x days without pandering to the gambler, the drunkard and the sensualist, let It wither away." In another editorial Dr. Parker urges the magistrates to "apply the cat and wipe out Hooliganism." ATLANTA'S MAYOR ARRESTED AND LOCKED UP FOR DRUNKENNESS. (By Telegraph t<> Vlrglnlan-Pllot.) Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 17.?Mayor James O. Woodward, ?>f this city, has been arrested and locked In 'the police bar? racks tonight on the charge of being dl unk". Some time ago, for the same cause, the city council and board of aldermen threatened impeachment proceedings against Mayor Woodward, but upon promises that he would abstain from further in'toxlcaton, no action was taken. The Mayor tendered his resignation to the body and It was placed in the hands of Councilman Rawson, who holds it on condition that if the Mayor becomes Intoxicated It shall be tend? ered for acceptance. The resignation was submitted this afternoon at a meeting of that body, but action was postponed until Friday. University ?-"ocloiy Officers (Special to Virglnlnn-Pllot.) University of Virginia. Dec. 17.?The Washington Society today elected the following intermediate officers: President?J. C. Bell, Bristol. Va. VIeo-Pro.sident?Sidney Scott, Fred erlcksburg, Va. Secretary?L. Gray, Illinois. Deafness Cannot Bo Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portton of the oar. There is only one way to care Deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an inflamed con? dition of the mucous lining of the Etista chlan Tube. When this tube gets In flamed you have a rumbling sound or Imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness Is the result, and unless the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condi? tion, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by ca? tarrh, which Is nothing but an Inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot he cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 7.',e. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Don't Shiver Rut onll at M. M. CROCKIN'S and select your Stoves and Heaters. We havo tho largest nssortment In the city of Heaters, Cast Iron and .steel Ranges. Wo have the Move that will hako biscuits In three minutes. a full line of Furniture, Carpets. Matting, Etc. Cash or instalment. EVI. Mm CROCKIN, B08-9-I0-M CRAWFORD STREET, oc2S-3m._ A T7 ENi /OA/, CASH BUYERS. Your uttentlon is called to our large and attractive lino Dress Goods and Dress Trimmings, Blnck Velvets and Colored Velvets. ready-made skirts very cheap. silk shirt iv-aiets and worsted shirt waists at less titan manufacturers prices. Our disi.lav of PIECE PURS we think excel all competitors. a pew left op those SPECIAL ll-i BLANKETS at J2.60 per pair. CHRISTMAS toys and dolls?A GREAT display at ATTRACTIVE pau ES- A. J. PHILLIPS. Elks' Hall, Portsmouth, Va. X-8V3as Perfumes Wo have them in great variety and In? expensive, too. Rogers &- Gnllet's Violets. Palmer's Garland of Violets. WoOdwOrth'S Violets of "Sicily, Garwood's Violets and Car? nation Pink Extracts, all put up in beau? tiful embossed cases. Shaving Sets?razor, mug and brush? onlv }2.f>0. Tioler Sets?comb, brush and mirror? onlv |t.0O. Toilet Sets?comb, brush, mirror and manicure?only $2.00. Standard brands of best cigars, in boxes of 25, which any srnokur would be de? lighted to receive. JEROME P. CARR, WHOLESALE AHD RETAIL CUT RATE DRUGGIST Take a look at our window display. BERKLEY NE WS AND ADVERTISEMENTS CHURCH DEDICATED. Interesting Services Yesterday at Memorial M. E. Church South. Kounlon of Former Piistors ltcv. Chand? ler's Work-Oloetlng of School Hoard Stocktiolilcrs Meet?Norfolk & Western CcusurcU--Orguu K?eltal--llyuienenl. The most notable event In the history ! of the Methodists of this town since i the erection mid dedication of the Chestnut Street church, over thirty years ajto, was the dedication Sunday I ot" the new and splendid edifice recent- 1 ly completed, on the corner o( Berkley avenue and First street. The audience that assembled to hear the dedicatory sermon and witness the ceremonies In? cident to the dedication tilled not only the entire seating capacity, but every nook and corner Of the building- The selections of the choir were eminently appropriate and beautifully harmonized with the oider of exercises. Bishop W. VV. Duncan, of Spartan burg, S. C., preached the dedicatory sermon. It was in keeping with his reputation as an able and effective preacher of the Word, lie selected as the foundation of his discourse Matt. 5-13-14, as follows: "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall It be salted. It Is thenceforth good for nothing but to be cast out and to he trodden under foot of men." "Te are the light of the world. A city that is on a hill cannoi be hid." The bishop made as his theme "The Church hi Its True and Proper Sphere, the Preservative of Society." In his In? troduction he shewed wherein Christ set forth this fact as tho true meaning and purpose of the Church, and he said with emphasis that the Church that falls to reach this high and holy stand? ard falls to accomplish its great mis? sion in the world. "The Church must meet these demands of the Master through her members if she would be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.' " DIVINES PRESENT. . The following Methodist divines were present during the services: Rev. H. M. 1-1 ope. of the Richmond Christian Advocate; Rev. W. C. Vaden, presiding elder of the Portsmouth district: Rev. .1. T. Mastln, a former pastor; Rev. Dr. W. M. Lortwloh, and the present pastor. Rev. W. Asbury Christian. REUNION OP FORM.ER PASTORS. A reunion of the former pastors was held at 3 o'clock* Sunday afternoon, Rev. W. C. Vaden presiding, and ad? dresses were made by Rev. H. M. Hope and' Rev. J. T. Mastin. Rev. W. A. Christian, the new pastor, and Rev. S. C. Hatcher, of Queen Street Church. Norfolk, were also present. Remarks were made by the former and prayer was offered by the latter. Letters were read from former pastors, regretting their Inability to be present. At night the church was again filled, when Hishop Duncan preached another fine discourse. REV. CHANDLER'S WORK, To Rev. R. M. Chandler, a former pastor, is due in a large measure the credit for the building of the present church, as the subscriptions were rais? ed through his personal efforts and the plans for the erection of the new edifice were supervised by him. and where Changes were needed they were made by the nrlchltect under his direction. SCHOOL HOARD MEETING. Washington District School Hoard niei; yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Town Hall. Members present were: Messrs. William Tillotson, F. L. Port lock, Capt. M. C. Keeling, and Supt. J. L. West. The resignation of Miss Lucy R. Scott, teacher in Sixth S'reet school, was read and accepted. Miss Eddie Phillips and Miss Jennie How? ard were applicants. Miss M. A. Hord? en was elected 'to the position made vacant by Miss Scott's resignation. Miss Lizzie Pierce was elected to the position ir? le vacant by Mips Borden's promotion and Miss Eddie Phillips was elected to IUI the vacancy caused by the promotion of Miss Pierce, vis. the first primary depart? ment. Mr. Tlllottson, who was ap? pointed to secure a suitable educntor to address the teachers of the district on educational subjects, reported prog? ress. He also stated since having been appointed on that committee, he had talkvd with several of the teachers re? garding the matter, who were not In sympathy with holding teachers1 In? stitutes, and thought it unwise to se? cure anyone unless the teachers for whose benclvt these Institutes were proposed, could be Interested. The hoard thought It ft good move and con i tinned the committee. Mr. Portlock, who was appointed a committee to lo? cate and grnrtv; the site,for the pro posed South Norfolk school, reported i haying defined the grades, staked off j the lot. b*t found one side of the lot very low, which, would necessitate a ! great deal of filling, a big cost, and asked instructions. He, was continued to complete the work. The denomina? tions of the school bonds were fixed at $1,000 instead of $300 as formerly recommended. The reports of the teachers of the Berkley and South Norfolk schools, showed progress. Miss Sarah Jones, of South Norfolk, made application for position as substitute in the South Norfolk school. Miss Jones conies highly recommended nnd she was re? quested to submit, her recommenda? tions to Superintendent West for ap? proval. Captain Keeling was appoint? ed to secure a substitute for the Sixth Street school. Mr. Portlock was In? structed to secure a janitor for the Money Point school, at a salary of SI.DO per month. It was decided that the schools of the district should close on Friday before Christmas and open Wednesday after New Years day. The warrants for December were ordered paid before the holidays. The maitter of the children of the primary grades who secure only one hour and a half instruction a day. was brought up by Mr. Tillotson, but was postponed on account of the lateness of the hour. The committee to advertise school bonds submktcd Its report which was accepted. Mr. Bruce, of the First Na tlonal bank, of Ohio, was present for the purpose of purchasing the school bonds. The hour of the board meeting was changed from 3 o'clock to 7:30 o'clock p. m. STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. The sixth annual meeting of the stockholders of the Atlantic Building and Loan Association was held last nl^ht In Elks' Hall, corner of Bine ari Chestnut streets, and was presided over by Mr. John Whetstone, vlee prcslrient, and Mr. C. B. Olbbs acted as secretary. Of the L'.io? shares ot stock of the association about 1,500 shares were represent cd. The associa? tion showed by lt.; annual report a thrifty growth since Us last annual meeting. There has been un Increase of 599 shares. The total amount of re? ceipts for the year wer,r> 5I7.0'JJ.95, and n disbursement of {47.0S6.17. The In? crease of the receipts over ladt year were $15.G23.92. The association de? clared a divl lend of S per cent. It has been very fortunate in not ra Ih'g sus? tained a loss during Its history, and has noi a piece of property on ban I. The old board o fdirectors was unani? mously re-elected, RAILROAD COM PANT CENSURED. The Jury which was appointed t>"> In? vestigate the kill;;-,'- of Darius Has kett, the 12-venr-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Th '-.as Haskott. by the Norfolk and Western paptH-ngor train last Thursday evening at the Eleventh street oressln:;. South Norfolk, and which adjourned, met at l.the town hall last night. The verdict \vhs thai; ttv lad came to his death by heing struck by the Norfolk and Western pessenger train through the negligence of the company. ORGAN recital The organ recital to he arlven at the Memorial Methodist church tonight by Prof. J. J. Miller, of Christ's P. 14. church, of Norfolk, promise? tto be one of the finest musical entertainments of the season. Prof. Miller will be ably assisted by well known ts'ent from hr?th Norfolk and Berkley, Those who attend this recital will enjoy a musical treat and will he amply re; a;d for their ?trouble and expanse. The price of ad? mission will be for adult? 25 cents, ehll dren 15 cents. The proceeds will go to the music 'nni ?f (he church. TENEMENT HOUSES BURNED. Three tcnem-nt houses in course of erection on Seaboard avenue. South Norfolk, w< re entirely consumed hy fire Sunday morninc. They caurfht about I o'c'ocV and were soon reduced te nsbes. The South Norfolk 1 los.? and el Comrnnv responded and later th? Torrent Fire Dnpartment hu1, th? buildings were too far r.one to be saved The orirrln of the fire win dtie to Ir cendlary or tramns. The bulid!ni= were help;- oreeied by Mr Wm. Mont? gomery and were owned by Mrs M .1 Brown, of Prnr.il-.'etrtn ward Norfolk, and would have been completed In a few dnvs. HYMENEAL Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clendennlng, of Mt. Pleasant. Norfolk county, have issued Invitations announcing the m.-.r rlage of ti-eir daughter. Miss Mattle V... to Mr. Simon H. Swartz, next Tues? day, December 2Sth, .-it the residence. BREVITIES. Mr. William Tiiiotson. superintend? ent nf the Berkley street Railroad com? pany, has returned from Philadelphia, where he went to place en order for several new enrs for bis road. The Main Street Christian Church Sunday school has decided 10 give a Christmas entertainment next Friday night week. BERKLEY ADVTS. FOR SALE-OP JANUARY 1ST, 1001. a first-class barroom business and fixtures, to quick buyer, cheat). P, GINS BURG, cor. 10th and Libertv streets, Berkley, Va. deis-tf. L O A N 1 X SiO.OOOTn?n rower. Apply to C. L. OLD & CO. delC-lm BANK OK BERKLF.Y.-COUNTRY trade n specialty. Convenient hour*. Interest on deposits. fcll-lf Proposals for Bonus. Berkley, Va.. Dec. 15th, IP 0. Sealed proposals will he received bv C. L. Old. Recorder of the town of Berfcloy, Virginia, for all or any part of $40.000 6 per cent. General Improvement Rends, in denomination of $1,000 each, said bond* to rtin for 30 years without option. Rids will elose at 12 o'clock m. THURSDAY, De? cember 27th. 19?. The successful bidder wdll bo required to deposit 5 per cent, ot the amount awarded. The right Is reserved to reject any or all bids. C. L. OLD. dclG-10t Town Recorder. J. R. WILLIAMS, Funeral Director anil Emlmlmsr 67 CHESTNUT STREET. ' Office 1217 TELEPHONE CALL Resl<5encc.l22t Berkley Coa! & Ice Co. ?DEALERS IN HARD AND SOFT COAL OP ALL KINDS. Our Coal delivered from shelter In rainy or snowy weather. Pocahontna Steam Coal. The best water In the three cities for steamboats and dredges, Offioo and wharves No. 1 Chestnut street. Phones 641 and 1246. THE BERKLEY COAL AND ICE CO.. de6-lm EDW. J. CANNON, Prop. Berkley Steam Laundry Note Our Winter FLEXIBLE FINISH NOT TOO STIFF. AND NO MORIS BROKEN LI TTON HOLES. ,'Berkley Crystal Clear Water Makes White Linen." that Bcrklov Is not second to either of the three cities, as yon can buy the finest Wines Whiskies and Brandies nnd all Export Beer and Meals at all hours. the bet the market can afford, at the lowest rates. Berkley has more money Invest*] In nubile enterprises than any other town of Its Inhabitation of the State. Tall at the Green House for vn;ir meals and lodging and other rospectablo accommoda? tions Don't forget we have the most-responsible banks in our town of any of its size If you want to know how wo do that call 9 T. I/. CART AR. PROPRIETOR, Ask res our Hew Paris Shapes mi X? tiOWniiST.5TR.AIGIIT FRONT&U0NG HIP. 5TYL?S YjO ?2-440-44I-445-447- r*v tor SALE at ai lifawng retailers ^?^\*&f'Jf,W'' 1 An Excellent Gift CREDIT. 1 Imfy i //J if Furniture as a Gift in more appreciated by many than anything else you could give tliem . . OUR XMAS STOCK contains many odd pieces suitable f o r Presents. Illings that are useful as well as orii.uiient.il, and that will List a lite time. CHILDREN'S ROCKERS AND HIGH CHAIRS. YOUR CilOECE Panoy Rockers, (like cut) Oak or Mahogany, Cobbler or Uphol? stered S at values for S2'.'4. Cn?li or* Credit. ii!k 319-321 Church Street. EVERYTHING AT COST! Splendid lines of 'I end OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. AT G&EAT SACREFECE PRiCES. JMpHN WILLIS, 231, 233, 235 Church Street, A Brilliant Christmas! \ No matter how you propose to celebrate, don't forget electric lighting lor home or business. It will make the celebration more brilliant ?you can count on enjoyment of the light md on the saving of eyes ind expenses. It will make you merry and light. THE NORFOLK RAILWAY & LIGHT CO ( OFKJCE. SC SI PI.l'MB 8TREP:T. TELEPHONE. 7?. WORKS-COVE STREET. TELEPHONE. Z2L time: It tnkrs Urie to properly perform dental work. It akes skill, too.When B derittsfs practice keeps his tima fully employed?an o;;r does?and he Is willing to put a fair, not an ext:avaffant, value to his time?as we a re? ue Is able ta make prteos to the patients he serve* that ure reasonable?in we do. It's always the dentet of little practice who must Charge his few patient* exorbitant price..?anj the di?nt Is) of Utile skill weeee charges are les.i than fair?less than ours. Teeth can be extracted without pain?without sleep without cocaine?and consequently w.thout uaiiger. Our ?'Newest Dlscovety" proves It. . NEW YORK DENTAL ROOMS ONLY, NO. Jt? COR. MAIN AND TALBOT ST REETS, N. E. OF MONUMENT. E3 TAUL1SHED NEARLY 15 YEARS, NEW PHONE 16SL J. D. ENNES. Dentist.