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tr*n?i?nt afl??rtii:?mmit. la a In Unco column* nmit bo paid 1 ho vim 1 cp. ?--*< on" ctint'p** trorfl ?ach In tlon, minimum. 2? aomx. ? LOST. ?r?8 AT U RD/VY?1|moT~FI n D10 R ST HAVE HAli.'u K OSHORNE Norfolk Basket Co., Huntersvlile. * ? FEMALE~"FOX TERR IE H.-1 and white. Answers to name of Reward II returned to 9? avon U'__ WANTED. i REFINED XjADT WISHES POSI ? tlon aa nurse, or companion, or will 1 hoime for widow. Adress M." i Vlrglnlan-PUot. It* UTHB'UL FKRSONB TO TIUVKl. Salary $780 and expenses. Absolutely .canvassing. Enclose self-uddress-d aped envelope, COLONIAL, COM iY, Chicago. de-2,iva,sii-u / ANTED.?POSITION ON OH ?F f tre January 1st, as superintendent foreman of a saw or plaining mill or to wood working plant that requires ertoneo ana ability. Address MILL, I office._ lt? ' ANTED ~ EVKRYWliiftE 111 SV lers to tack signs, distribute clrcu eamples, etc.; no canvassing: good * ADVERTISING BUREAU, U* IT ANTED.?ALL TO KNOW I i I AT I am prepared to Barbecue Meats i any kind for W??dlngs, Special Pin rs, or other occasions. My cook did the srk at the World's Fair. E. O. LAM ~tT, 81 Brewer street. do2$-6t ANTED-'EXPERlENCRll THAV 7 - cling salesmen for the coming year; oust be of good appearance and address Bd furnish good references; yearly con -ct; bond required. BOX O'tt St. Louis, _U* 'ANTED?MEN TO LEARN BAR b?r trade. Comparltively no e.\ lOnKe.' Good wages paid after only two nonths practice at our (.Colleges either Jew York or Chicago. Free transport a Jon given to most convenient branch, where .we furnish steady practice, in "xuctlons, lectures, tools, diplomas and uarantco positions. Applv by mall lo iv, MOLER BARBER COLLEGE RBP 3ENTATIVE? 052 Penn. Ave., Pltts r. _ de22-t;t* ? ANTED?OFFICE BOY; API)RESS In own hand writing, staling age id experience, P. O. BOX S9S, City. de21-3t._ 'ANTED?SEWING MACHINES TO repair; any make. New machines, JfW and up. J. W. BEASLEY, ltiT'.fc j-Church street, city. fe20-tf ""TtT^ATSTTED?A POSITION BY A LADY t'.. ? v as housekeeper, in a hotel, or public I Institution. Address L. IC, care this or? ifice. dc'-O-lw* AN WITH HORSE AND WAGON wanted to deliver and collect in sub? urban towns; no canvassing; $21 per week ;. and expenses; $150 cash deposit required. ! COLLECTOR, Box 78, Philadelphia, Pa. de!9-we-sa-su-2w WANTED?YOU TO KNOW THAT tho "WESTMORELAND CLUB" , Is a whiskey to suit gentlemen of suporl "or taste; it is pure, old and mellotv, and 'every bottle contains a full quart, l-'or sale by all flrst-class hotels and cafe's, 'and by Jobbers. ULM AN BOYK1N & iCO., Baltimore. del5-lm S' ERVANT WANTED ? A FIRST' class driver and butler: none but van experienced waiter need apply; must be well recommended; for a No. 1 hand unusual wages will be paid. Address "HOUSEKEEPER," In caro of the Vlr glnlan-Pllot office, city. dcl2-tf ANTED.?POSITION BY EXPERT stenographer and book-keeper. ?Tears of experience; references, ROB? ERT DRABBLE, Lambert s Point, Nor? folk, Va._dcl-lm* ANTED.?THE LADIES TO KNOW that I" have opened a first-class ladies' tailoring establishment at 310 Granby street, corner Charlotte. Fit guaranteed. S. BROWN. ocl3-tf A Qgft.T.?. _WAN_TEP: AGENTS?SPECIALTY HACKED BY absolute guarantees to alrighton kinky negro hair. Nearly all profit nnd soils on Sight. Writo BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., Richmond, Va., for territory and partlcu fers._H? WANTED?SALESMAN?I PAID A man $140 In one week for selling my white lead. Many got $100. Any man can make $50 if he hustles. I give the Induce? ment to dealers, pay big commissions to got the best salesmen. No experience necessary. Full information on applica? tion. D. t. WEIR, St. Louis, Mo. It CORSET AGENTS.?there IS ONLY one best?that's the Hygela, the stan? dard of the century for service nnd sat? isfaction. For particulars address THE WESTERN CORSET CO.. St. Louis, Mo. oc7-su-13t_ ANTED. ? INDUSTRIOUS MEN and women In every town to work for us at their homes. No canvassing. , VVo will send work any distance. We have several lines of work to give out, tome of which requires no experience. "If you enrt't devote the whole day to our work, you can earn $5 or a week by working an hour or two even? ings. Address STANDARD MFG. CO., ,i2 West 23d St.. New York. oc7-su-13t ANTED?SALESMEN AND COL lectors to work In the city and country. Apply to the singer MANU? FACTURING CO.. ?00 Church etreet, Nor? folk, Va._Ju8-2taw-lf ALESMEN WANTED TO SELL OUR goods by sample to wholesale- and retail trade. We are the. largest and only manufacturers in our line In the world. Liborty salary paid. Address CAN-DEX Mfg. Co.. Savannah. Ga. oc?7,we,HU-ly WANTED"'MALE HELP. AI^TeS?-bright, ACTTVe' MAN to manage offico nnd business in ?Norfolk by largo wholesale house. Salarv $125 month and extra profits. Must fur? nish good reference and have isro cash. Address MANAGER, P. O. Box 1151. Phil? adelphia, Pa^_ue23-2t* LD ESTABLISHED" FACTORY, filling in open territory from Janu? ary 1st, want A-l man to handle side line from this center. "SIDE," P. o., 1371, New York_ It g~i OVERNMENT POSITIONS -DON'T %JC pj-opare for any Civil Service < x amlnatlon without seeing our illustrated catalogue of Information. Sent free. CO &0LUMBIAN CORRESPONDENCE COL 'V/IjEGB, Washington, D. C._deJC-su-2t ?TTtO PERMANENTLY REPRE aent us, managing local branch; salary $18 per week and expenses. MAN? UFACTURERS, 230 Caxton Blrig, chl & cago. _dcio-.su-2t FOR RENT. FOR RENT?NICELY FURNISHED rooms, newly papered and painted, !.. olectrio lights, in centra! location Ad g'"dres3 "OWNER."_deSMw* OR RENT. ? LARGE DOUiVle etorc on Church street, opposite ii<,it G ntrcet extended; can be divided Into two : Stores if necessary; will let either way: w^rcnt moderate. Address*_VACANT. n? IP OR RENT?NICELY KI ri'.NIS] I i ;d ' Front Room, with Southern window. fe-jyAppiy 30^ Lo'.ish street- del'.i-3t BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES M "ANAGERS AND ASSISTANT-MAN .. ngera for our new stores, who aro willing to Invest, with services. THE ?tJCUGLER SYNDICATE OF STIUCTLV .'. -AND-10-CENT STORES. No. ?3 Broad iiway, New York. Ii? BOARDERS. WANTED?GENTLEMAN TO TAKE large, light front room, furnace, gao and bath; southern exposure; fur ifushad or unfurnished, good board. No. *? FREEMASON ST.. cor Monticollo Mffsawb, ue?3-3t.? All transient advertisement* In sertod in these columns must bo pnld for in udvnuce. Kate, ono cent per word euch in? sertion, minimum, ?3 cents. for sale. 13 ARTY LEAVING CITY WILL SAC riiico nice upright Piano, in good condition, for $75. BARGAIN. It* FOR SALr^r?^Yi^cJbw^?ND calf. also yearling heifer, at OLD BRICK STORE, corner of Colley ave. and Lam? bert's Point Road. de22-2t? Cfl 011 SALB, CHEAP.?IN FACT AT A- any old price, several hundred Na? tional Cash Registers. Some as good as new?taken In exchange as part payment for Hall wood's. HALLWOOD CASH I tEG I ST EH CO., 125 and7127 W. Fayetto St., Haltfinore, Md., and 171 Main St.. Norfolk, Va. deG-tf F?n BALE?'COAL AND Iv??D OF all kinds for sale by K. f. GRANT. Old Phone 1023. sell- lyr. SPECIAL NOTjCE GLASSICS MAKE NICE XMAS presents. Open nights until Christ? mas. Broken lenses and bad eyesight re? paired at GEO. V. LEVY OPTICAL CO., 17 Granby street. de23-3l* C^i'qVtprI'ghT PIANO; VERY FI N12 Ot/Otohe: action In splendid condition. This piano was taken in exchange as part payment on one of our PEERLESS ST I BFF PIANOS This is a big bargain. Call at once. STIEFF, Uti Granby street. dc23-3t. w TEAMSHIP 400 TONS CAPACITY 0 to charter or to carry freight; short trips. SEAWORTHY, Box 1371. New York._|de23-2t \\r\e wnJiT-CONTINUE TO^?Tv'E ?? our handsome Christmas Card and Calendar for 1901 Monday, December 2Ith. C. D. KENNY & CO., 292 Main Street and Church and Queen Streets. It APIANO SACR1F1CE?WE HAVE just mad an exchango for a beau? tiful Brnnbiiry Upright Piano. This Is the make of instrument which is used In the White House. Prospective Piano pur? chasers will do well to examine this in? strument before puchaslng elsewhere. AMES & BURK, Largest and oldest Pi? ano house In Norfolk. No. 1C9 Main St.. Norfolk. Va. Open until 10 P. M., during the hoUJaya. it SUITABLE REWARD WILL BE jlven lor Information or recovery of my husband's body, Capt. Ira Cahoon. who was supposed to he drowned from the Sloop "Sam Seed," between Newport News and Lambert's Point, on or about the 17th, of this month. He Is about, five feet, seven Inches high, whiskers and mustache slightly giay, three teeth out lower jaw, front, woro dark clothes and red Cape Ann boots. Address Mrs. A. V. CAHOON. 20 Sharp street, Berkley. Phono P. H. Bruclett. de22-3t *i 1 liri REWARD?AS CH AI KM A N Oa\/\./ of a meetnlg held hy twelve of tho leading citizens of Branchvllle, \'a. 1 am authorized to give notice to the pub? lic that one hundred dollars will he paid to any ono who will cause the arrest and conviction of any party or parties who are selling Honors of any kind unlawfully In or around Branchvllle. Applv for fur? ther information, M. C. VICH. Chairman. T. E. PEETE. Secretary. Branchvllle, Vn_, December 20th, 1900. de2l-4t IHAVE FOUND A POSITIV E t' I" R K for drunkenness. Can be given se? cretly. Will gladly tell you what It is. Don't send money. MRS. MARY HAW? KINS, Lock Box L. G. 131, Grand Rapids, Michigan. dc9-su-ly P fl WPrn CURED AT HOME Li II II Lt C. n bv Internal treatment, no wniiuuii knUe plater or pain. Book and Testimonials mailed FREE CANCER INSTITUTE, 121 W. 42d St., N. Y._ oc7-su-ly HE FIRM HERETOFORE EXIST ing under the name of Haenselman & Smith, Civil Engineers. Is this day mutually dissolved. All debts due the lirm will bo paid to Edward W. Smith and nil debts due by the tlrm shall he presented to him. Edward W. Smith will continuo tho business of civil engineering at tho office. HO Main street. E. W SMITH, FRED. HAENSELMAN. De? cember 8th. 19(10. de20-lUt A- BEAUTIFUL DOLL will BE given to every purchaser, of a PI ano without extra cost from now until January 1st, 1901. THE HUME-MINOR CO., oppo. New Granby Theatre, Granby street._del9-l w " 'po CHURCHES. SUNDAY SCHOOLS, L private families, etc.. Santa Clans Suits,Beards, Mustaches, Whiskers.Noses Faces, Horns, etc., for hire. 171 CIICKrii ST.. near Main._ del9-fit. USEFUL XMAS PRESENTS. DR. H. W. Shelly will furnish Gold Specta cles or Eye Glasses and correctly lit the eye beforo or after Xmas, guaranteeing satisfaction for twelve months. CHAP? MAN A JAKEMAN, corner Main and Bank Sts. defi-lm LA IRVO YANT?PALM 1ST" lMtO~F. GEORGE can toll overythlng; also teaches. 31 BANK ST. deS-lm* WHITE'S PORTRAIT STUDIO. PHOTOGRAPHS OF CHILDREN A SPECIALTY. ?THE FINEST WORK AT MODERATE PRICES. J. IJ. WHITE, 370 Mnln Street. nolC-3m TH. FABER'S NEW ART STUDIO. ? No. 100 Granby street, over Nus? baum'?, opposite Montlcollo Hotel. Fine work only. nol-tf N""r?RFOLK DYEING, CLEANING and Repairing Co?Ladles' Suits cleaned; Gents' Suits dyed, $2.00; cleaned and pressed. 75c; pants pressed. 10c; car? pets a specialty, til Main. New phone 201. OH phone. 1055. W~'1??i7Xnd"c?al: all kTnds de llvered In Berkley, Portsmouth. Norfolk, at lowest market prices; slab board ends specialty; office and yards fool of Mulberry street. Berkley; s. S. Phono Hal. G. 11. FREY. sc29-tC PECIAL INDUCEMENTS IN PHO tographs at Father's old stand. NEW OPERATOR, corner Church and Main streets. _noi-tf IjlANOS TUNED! PIANOS TUNED! We employ two expert factory tun? ers. Have your piano tuned by skilled workmen. Rend postal or phono 1109. Prompt attention given to country or? ders. STIEFF, Oi Granby St. _oc20-tf H- AVE YOUR FERNERY FILLED at NEWTON'S FLOWER STORE, 105 Granbv Street._?5r?Ltf t IGHTBRAGE OFALL KINDS DONE jj on reasonablo terms, apply K. F. GRANT, Old Phono 1023. seH-lyr LOAN" IN ANY amounts; no delay; eas? iest terms. LEO. JUDSON, Academy of Music Building._no30-lm* MONEY KLbSWWS- A1:. Room 34 Lowcnberg Building. no3-tf C?SH Ready quick loans pro? cured on HOUSE? HOLD FURNITURE while in use. Ad? vances on salaries, permanent Incomes, storage receipts, bills of lading. Freights naid Interviews private. Transactions rigidly confidential. Norfolk mort? gage loan CO., w. H. Hofhelmer, 35S Main street (over 5 and 10c. Store), Rooms 5. C> anil 7. PERSONAL. cocaine habit; myself cured; will in? form you of harmless, permanent home cure. MRS. baldwin. Box 1212. Chi? cago. mli:'j-sutf 227 Main St. 227 Main St. Holiday Cigars Havana and Domestic. Packed in boxes of and 50. Hamburgers Cigar & Ticket Office CHRISTMAS CHEER. Markets Are Filled With Good Things For the Christmas Table. Golden Oranges From Tropic shores nnd Other Fruit? In Plenty?In the Lino of Blunts You f tu Have Venison, He r, Turtle, Turkeys, Chickens, Oysters and n Wido Variety of Fish anil Hints. H RIST MAS In nearly all lands Is a day of good cheer, when the wanderers gather around the homo hearth and the mind dwells on the the ties of home and kin-, dred. It Is cus? tomary for this glad season to | 11" * I ?f tall to the aid of the queen of the kitchen the widest variety of good things that will please the palate, and in this respect the Nor? folk housekeepers is favored beyond most good women, for the Norfolk market, always excellent, affords at this season a variety that seems al? most infinite and leaves little, if any 'thing, to he desired by the most exact? ing epicure. First, of course, in the line of need? fuls for the holiday table is fruit, and this is here in great proruslon and va? riety, with the golden globes from Jamaica, Central America, Florida and California. displayed everywhere. Aside- from the banana, probably the consumption of oranges is increasing faster than any other fruit. Within the past year the local market has been largely supplied with the West Indian and Central American oranges on account of the establishment here of a large fruit steamship line by the Norfolk and West India Fruit and Steamship Company. These oranges have u distinctive davor, much admir? ed by consumers, and being shipped in barrels arrive here in the best of condition. The local demand for bananas Is supplied from the same sources and by the same company above named. They also now supply this market wit', cocoanuts and quant? ities of lemons. In the line of domestic fruits the apple is king, and this Is here in ample quantities t<> meet the great demands of tire holidays. The favorite varie? ties in Norfolk are the Kin" Tomlin Sweeti empower. The Baldwin, a coarser, highly colored apple of great keeping qnnl?les, is handled here in the largest quantities. The Albemarle Pippin, in some places deemed the king of tipples nnd the highest priced npple In the world, although a Virginia product, Is only here in limited quan? tities, the bulk of the crop going to Europe, In other domestic fruits the markets offer pears and cranberries. In dried fruits there is an abundance such as pears, peaches, prunes, apricots, cur? rants, raspberries, whortleberries and blackberries. There are also plenty of figs nnd dntes and line table grapes from California and Malaga grapes. Of nuts, our gulf coast, mainly Texas, sends us pecans, while Califor? nia contributes great quantities of almonds, English walnuts and other edible nuts. . THE ROYAL BIRD. HE feature of the Christmas dinner table, the Royal Bird, that America should have chosen as our national bird, is the turkey. The eagle is a ma? jestic bird, as he soars high above the mountain top, but he Is N. O. when it comes to any practical use? fulness. As the suc? culent cabbage Is really the national (lower of Holland. SO Is the turkey ac? tually the national bird of America. Knowing his position full well, he can calmly ignore the pretensions of the eagle and allow him the empty honor that he holds. In the line of birds, aside from King Turkey, both tame and wild, you can llnd partridge, quail, ducks (wild or tame), geese, chickens nnd hens that wore chickens once. The lisli market is as well supplied with sea dainties and staples as tire the fruit, vegetable and game markets. There is an abundance of oysters, Lynnhaven lending In price, or iish, there Is a general assortment. Includ? ing salmon, trout, black bass, white perch, mullets. Spanish mackerel, red snapper, etc, The fish now in market are mainly from the Florida coast and come here via the Seaboard Air Line In fast refrigerator oars. in the tidewater section of the Old Dominion one need never go short on vegetables. These are on hand in the usually profusion. The past year has been n good one for dealers In these lines. They have enjoyed a large volume of trade and prices have been fair for both seller and consumer. Within the past few days business has been particularly brisk, and it is assured that Christmas I)av will llnd Norfolklans enjoying, as usual, the best good things that can be wished for. Take the Ocean View route to Old Point Comfort, fi? minutes. Transfers lo any part of Norfolk. dcl2-tf The Women of Norfolk. Are our best friends. We make it our business to please the women, for there is nobody who can spread good news like a pleased woman. If it's tiny ?thing in the way of furniture, carpels, mattings, stoves and the like call on Williamson &? Sykes, 561 nnd 50;{ Church street, before you purchase. Christ inns and New Year Holiday Tickets at Greatly lloilucod Kates To All Points on Norfolk & Western Railway. On sale December L'-'d to 25th Inclu? sive, and December 29th to January 1st Inclusive, good for return passage until January 4th, 1901. For rates, tickets, etc., apply at City Ticket Office, No. 10 Grnnby street, Bell 'phone No. 407, or N. W. depot. W. E. HAZLEWOOD, City Passenger Agent. c. H. IHJSLEY, District! Passenger Atront. dc22.23.26,28,30-0t Huntington Piano. Indorsed by Pad orewskl. (That Is enough.) AMES & BURK, Largest and Oldest Plnno House In Norfolk, It XG9 Main street, Norfolk. Vo, AFTERN!ATH OF THE WRECK THE JENNIE HALL AVAS LOADED WITH ASPHALT FOR BAL? TIMORE. The schooner Jennie Hull, of 412 tons gross register, was built at Columbia Halls, Me., In 1S83, by J. H. Crandon. She was loaded with nearly COO tons of asphalt at La Rrea, Trinidad, for the Maryland Paving Company, of Balti? more. The schooner was going to pieces at last reports, and, with her cargo, will be a total loss. Captain Lamson, of the Hall, wns a resident of Addison, Me. He was for? merly master of the schooner Fannie Brown, of Richmond, which was run down and sunk off the coast two years ago. Captain Andrew B. Hall, of Ma? chlas, Me., was the managing owner of the Hall. F. L. Clayton, Harrison T. Beachnm, Joseph Clarldge, Robert H. Smith and Farland & Bush, of Balti? more, were part owners of the vessel. Captain Charles Nelson, of the Mer ritt Wrecking Company, made an ex? amination of the wreck, but deemed It impossible to save anything of value. Chrlslmas at tho Alms House When one looks at the bill of fare to be provided by Superintendent H. A. Tarrall, for the Inmaites of the alms house on Christmas Day, It makes one hungry, and is an assurance that at least a portion of our poor will have a jolly good time. The Christmas dinner will be made up of the following good things, and these will be in abundance and to spare: Roast turkey, corned hams, cabbage, celery, pickles, site wed prunes, apple pie, mince pie, fruit cake, lady lingers and jumbles, oranges, Baldwin ujVples, raisins, bananas, mixed nuts, mixed candy. IN THE COURTS. Hung Jury in the Cottage Toll Bridge Company Suit. Stolen Norlli Carolina Furs Recovered by Norfolk Police?J. W. Murphy Convict? ed In the Pollen Court and Taken an A ppenl. It will be remembered that some time ago the Cottage Toll Bridge Company bogvui suit In the Norfolk County Court against John Mariner, the matter at Issue beltp a few inches of land at a point wptre the plaintiff company elalmed the grounds of the Virginia State Fair and Agricultural Associa? tion, as established, encroached on their property. The contention was raised recently when Mr. Mariner be? came interested with interests deemed antagonistic to the toll bridge com? pany. In a jury of eleven men ten were for Mariner's views and one for the plaintiff. POLICE COURT. Yesterday cases were disposed of In the Police Court as follows: Richard Love and W. T. Nunley, stealing a $1.50 turkey from J. B. Bax? ter: ninety days in jail each. Mark Anthony, drunkenness; $50 good behavior bond for sixty days. James Buxton. colored, larceny of a pnlr of shoes from John Perry; six months in Jail. Annie Davis and Tilley Taylor, both colored, assaulting Viney Shanley; fined $12.25 each. Kit Whitehurst, defrauding Howard T. Deoring out of $50; dismissed at the cost of the complainant. Joseph Neal. colored, larceny; con? tinued until December 27th. Ed. Parks, colored, embezzlement; dismissed. J. T. Overton, cruelty to animals; dismissed at the request of S. P. C. A. Officer Grimstend. Viney Shnnley. colored female, fre? quenting bar-rooms; fined $10 and costs. MURPHY FINED AND APPEALED. Yesterday J. W. Murphy, a saloon? keeper, wits arraigned in the Police Court, charged with keeping a disor? derly house and selling liquor on Sun? day. He was lined $60 anil costs, noted an appeal and was balled in the sum of S200 to appear In the Corporation Court on the first Monday In January. John A. Lesner went on Murphy's bond. The ten negroes arrested when the police raided Murphy's saloon were dis? charged. STOLEN FURS RECOVERED. Yesterday morning while a negro, giving his name as Thomas Barnes, was attempting to dispose of a quan? tity of fine furs, valued at $75, to the proprietor of a hide slot,- on Nivlson street, he was arrested by Policeman H. Moore on a charge of having stolen goods In his possession. On Investigation it was discovered that the hides had been stolen from Mr. Wllley N. Jennings, of Elisabeth City. N. C, from whose place they were taken last Thursday night. The pris? oner was arraigned in the Police Court and confronted by Mr. Jonnigs, who identified Barnes as a negro resident of Elizabeth City. Barnes alleged that he paid a man In Elizabeth City $10 for the furs, but could not give the name or descrip? tion of the party. His recollection of the plr. se where the deal was made was also very hazy. The prisoner will be held for the Elizabeth City authorities, who have been notified of Iiis arrest. HEIZENDER! IER RELEASED. Louis Helzendergi r, brought back from Baltimore Friday to answer the charge of failing to account for $11? to the Carroll Springs Compressed Yeast Company, was released yesterday, as the rase was settled out of court. Hei zenderger wns formerly an employee of the yeast company. In the Police Courl yesterday Frank Butts and Henry Anderson, both col? ored, were held for the January grand Jury. They nre accused of stealing a quantity of cigars und whiskey from A. Abano, of Dili Bute street. stops tho Cough and Workl nfl'tlie Cold. Laxatlme Bromo Quinine Tablets cure e cold Ine day. No cure, no pay. Price 25 cents. scl-Sm C- & O. Routo to tho West. Three daily departures from Nor? folk, 8:10 a. in.. 3:30 ;?. m., via Rich? mond; 6 p. m., via Norfolk and Wash? ington Steamboai Compnny and Wash? ington. Ten days' stopover in Wash? ington Is permitted on all first-class tickets. The C. & O. is the shortest and quickest line to all Western points. For lowest rates and general In? formation, call upon the undersigned. F. W. CURD. Passenger A cent, Norfolk Va. Dec. 12,16.18,23,25,30-Jan. 1,3-St. Silk suspenders mounted with ster? ling silver buckles. We-engrave them free of charge. RUDOLPHI & WALLACE. 833 Main St, CHRISTMAS FLOWERS. Nature's Own Beautiful Poems and Their Message to Man. They Tell of ii Kind Creator's Love- and | Thought foluoss For Ills Chlldrcu?Nor? folk's Ever Increasing Demands nnil tlio Popular Favorites That Will Glad? den Our Homes During; tlio Holidays. Notable In the feautres that enter into the preparations for Christ? mastime-, and that will add much to the joy of this happy season, arc the flow? ers that Will be used to decorate ithe homes of Norfolk. Every year the amount of (lowers used increases and the skill of the ilorlst Is taxed to its uttermost to produce new and charm? ing varieties. Norfolk has a large flower trade, and this steadily grows its the population Increases and added wealth affords greater means to gratify Improving ar? tistic tastes ?. The trade here is no longer local merely, for Norfolk's dower stores and hot houses supply beautiful blooms that are shipped to all parts of our environing section. Within the past Pew years a number of new hot houses have been erected here, and these fur? nish an abundance of all the 'choice varieties of flowers and potted plants, and our local floral artists are equal to the task of meeting the most exact? ing demands for elaborate lloral de? signs. THE POPULAR. VARIETIES. The most popular flowers at Christ? mas time are roses, carnations and violets. After these come the narcissus, azaleas, cyclamen, &c. in decorative potted plants of course the graceful palm easily leads, but other favorites include ferns, begonias, rubber plants, hyacinths, narcissus, &C THE ROSES. The rose, queen of flowers, Is being shown in such varieties as bride's bridesmaid, pearl, Kalserlne, liberty, .meteor, American Peautles and Presl dent Carnot. The new rose of the season Is the pink American Beauty. This Is the old favorite, but in a new shade of pink, beautiful and clear in color. THE CARNATIONS. These beautiful flowers. In pink, White and yellow, are now seen In great profusion. The principal varie? ties are the Scott, McGowan, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Jubilee. Eldorado and Chicago. Norfolk has this year produced a beautiful new carnation, named the Lucia, in honor of a Nor? folk lady. This Is a vigorous, erect grower of rich maroon color and will no doubt become a great favorite. THE VIOLETS. Violets, nlways popular, are usually scarce at Christmas, but a fair supply is now on hand. The staple variety, that sells all the year around, is the English violet. Other popular kinds are the California, Marie Louise, Lady Home-Campbell, Thorley and F2.U quier. SYMBOL OF CHRISTMAS. Of all decorations, however, the holly is the long accepted symbol of Christ mastlde. This is now In market in abundance and its solid, green pointed leaves are brilliantly set out by the red berries. This Is here In great bulky branches and floral wreaths and so low In price that It Is easily at the command of the humblest purses. THE FERNS. Florists could not. however, do with? out the ferns. These are used In abundance, both cut as a component part of lloral designs, but also In beau? tiful ferneiies that give one thoughts of woodsy nooks and babbling brooks In the paints of nature. Among all the poets perhaps no one hns so sweetly voiced the mission of the (lowers as Wordsworth, when he said: ?Cod made the flowers to beautify the earth And cheer man's careful mood. And he Is happiest who has power To gather wisdom from a llower Anw wake his heart in every hour To pleasant gratitude." Tho Crlttondon Hcmo It Is suggested that while charitable people are sending around the good things for Christmas cheer, the Flor? ence Ci il louden Home will not be for? gotten. This home shelters a number of unfortunates, and in this time of '?Peace on earth, good will to man," they should not be forgotten. Road What Padorewski Has to Say About tho Huntington Piano All of the high grade piano manu? facturers have used their brains, money and skill to perfect a medium grade piano at a moderate price, to meet tlio demands of people who are not able to purchase Artistic Instruments, such as the Knabe ami Steinway. When you take into consideration that the whole? sale price of Knabe or Steinway Pianos Is the retail price of other In? struments, yen may then realize what an undertaking (he Huntington Piano Company had before them. An Instru? ment that will fill the wants of such artists as Pederevvskl or Sauer have to be as near perfection as It Is possible to build. The tone must be sympa? thetic, sonorous and must possess that clean singing quality that Is so much sought for by concert pianists, but only found In a few makes of pianos. Pa derewski is the king of piartists and when he -rives a testimonial it must be of unusual merit. The Huntington Piano will prove a revelation to those purchasers who desire an instrument that hns all the line finalities of on artistic instrument at a moderate price. 'i'o comtemplatlvc purchasers We would suggest that If they wish to leave (heir children tin heirloom Inves? tigate the qualities of the Huntington Piano, in order to introduce these in? struments th re will be a special price made to Immediate purchasers. Ames Burk control Virginia. North Caro? lina, West Virginia and South Carolina for these pianos. This Arm is the oldest nnd largest in Norfolk. We would advise by all means a visit to their ware-rooms, 169 Main street. s<>e ond door from old postofllce, before purchaslr.g, as the beautiful musical tone of the Huntington Piano Is oging to make an unusual impression. dcl9-we&su-2t Holiday neckwear In a richness of designs and colorings. RUDOLPH1 & WALLACE. 333 Main St. Table d'Hoto Pinner at Neddo's to? day?12 to 3 o'clock, 60c RECORD WHEEL AND RIDER. THIRTY MONTHS OLD NORFOLK | TOT WHO CAN RIDE WELL. So far as we know Norfolk may now 1 claim the youngest bicycle r'.dcr In the South, If not In the world. This little pedalller Is the 30-months-old son of Mr. N. B. Joynes,. and Santa Claus was given a special contract to build a model little bicycle for him. Sometime ago his little brother let the baby ride on his own wheel and the little fellow was such an apt pupil that he was riding the wheel as If It was an old thing with htm. When the baby's newest accomplish? ment was told to Mr. Joynes he de? cided then and there to have built for the baby one of the finest wheels that skilled mechanics could construct. The result is a model li'ttle bicycle built like a watch and as pretty as a new red wagon, that can be seen today in the show window of A. A. O'Neill & | Bro. The bicycle frame is 12 inches high and is made of regular sized tubing. The wheeis are 10 inches, fittted with pneumatic tires. The seat is the small? est sized child's saddle and the color is black. It was made by the Shelby Cycle Co., of Shelby, O. FOOTBALL* THE REGULAR NORFOLK TEAM TO DISBAND?COLORED TEAMS TO MEET. I As some misapprehension has arisen as to the personnel of the Norfolk foot? ball team that has done such good work in the past on the gridiron, and ns it is about to disband, we publish herewith the list of its players, who are as follows: F. H. Jackson, M. Wasserman, R. S. Cromwell, R. L. Brltt. W. N. McLean, W. R. Fulford, O. Jacobs, I. W. Truxton, R. H. Jones, L. E. Guy, E. H. Bcuzley, J. P. Brltt, J. S. Webber. We regret to announce that this team Is about to disband, as It has a great record of many brilliant victories and an untarnished record that will al? ways be remembered with pride. COLORED TEAMS TO MEET. The Columbia Athletics will play a game of football with the Portsmouth Athletics at League Park, Norfolk, at 2::ii) p. m. Christmas Day. These strong colored teams and will no doubt put up a good game. A STRANCER BADLY BEATEN. REFUSES TO GIVE HIS NAME OR THAT OF HIS ASSAILANT. Last night about 7 o'clock a stranger, about 80 years old, accompanied by his wife and daughter, was assaulted by a man on Union street and badly brat about the head anil body. All the parties were from Elizabeth City, N. C. It Is believed that the would-be robber thought his aged victim had a large sum of money on his person, as he usually carries large sums. The Old man would not tell his own name or that of his assailant. Although he refused to make any complaint or give Hie police any infor? mation, the officers at once began a search for the would-be robber. Up to the hour of going to press he was still at large. Protty Glrla Masquerado The business department, of the Vlr ginlan-PIIot was visited last night by a gay party of young girls and boys, who had been out on a masquerade. They were dressed In grotesque cos? tumes and each had a horn, and each tried to "toot things up" to their ut? most ability. Those In the party were the Missess Annie Smith, Marie Law? rence, Estelle Richards, Alma Knight, and Masters Hunter and Alonza Knight and George Lawrence. Before starting on the masquerade the party was tendered a reception at the home of Miss Marie Lawrence, where e< erythlng good to eat wns given to them to dispose of. Arj Im? promptu program, consisting of a reci? tation by Miss Marie Lawrence; a Cakewalk, by Masters Hunter and AlonZO Knight. George Lawrence and Others. The girls propose to name their organization the "Pretty Girls' OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE 3. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.?ALL persons indebted to, or having claims against the estate of Edward Mil? ler, deceased, will phase settle with the undersigned, or present their claims to him, at Ills office, 242 Main .-tr. ct. W. B. BARTON, administration of the estate of Edward _de2l-10t Notice Is hereby given that I he explos? ion of large firecrackers, called cannon erackers or baby wakors, In the city of Norfolk Is forbliolcn US a public nuisance, ami Instructions have been given the po? lice l<> pre veil I the same ami arrest of? fenders, r. BROOKS JOHNTSON, de22-3t._Mayor. O 'JTO 1. Tou don't know half the goods we car? ry?Pocket Hooks, Ladles' and Gents'; i Pa I ne'S Duplicate Whist Sets; Gold Pens and Ivory Pen Holders: Fashion Favorite Playing Cards, all lha newest backs; the largest line of Fancy Box Papers in the city, over two hundred styles; Desk Plotter Pails; Handsome Onyx Top Desk Plotters: Library Ink Stands; Sterling Silver Pen Holders and StcrllnK Silver Mounted Pencils, 6 In set.; livery house should have a paper cutter and a roll of wrapping paper and a ball of twine; Jusl the thing for this season of the year. OLD DOMINION PAPER COMPANY. dd3-lm flS-lOO Commercial Place. FURS! HANDSOME AND FINE Collarettes, Scarfs, Muffs, Sets, Trimmings, Heads, Tails, Robes, Hats and Jackets, Men's Fur Gloves and Collars. BEST AND RELIABLE. SYDNEY SHERWOOD & CO. 325 MAIN ST. <^.G~T V LADIES' CHILDREN'S. FOR XflAS PRESENTS. Nothing better. We have the largest stock in the city. Silver and Pearl Trimmed Umbrellas. Cloves, Driving and Baby Carriage Robes. WALTER J. SIMMONS & CO., HATTERS AND FURRIERS*. HOLIDAY NOTICE. Norfolk. Va., December 23rd. 1900. Atlantic Coast Line Ruli^ad Company, ?_Traffic Department. ?," DECEMUBR ?TH (Christmas Day) and JANUARY 1ST. 1901. (New Years Day) no freights will bo received by this company, but warehouses will bo open from 9 a. tn. until noon on each day for delivery of PERISHABLE FREIGHTS only, l^cal N. & C. trains will not run on December 25th, 1900, or January 1st, JAS. F. MAB PIN, it_GJBileIal Forwarding Agent. CARD OF TilAKlfi. I desire for myself and the Aromen who wero present at the recent burning of the car barn and shops of the Norfolk Railway & Light Company to thank MB, R. LANCASTER WILLIAMS, MR. PE TKR WR1C1HT, and the other officials of the above named company for their gen? erous donation of a check for Ono Hun? dred Dollars that has been duly received and distributed. JOHN S. WEBBER. Assistant Chief Norfolk Flro Department. SPECIAL NOTICE! Norfolk. Va., December 22d, 1900. As the use of flro arms on, or in prox? imity to tlie public thoroughfares, Is pro? hibited by law, Section 3SC1, pnge 912, Code of 1887. such will not be permitted on Christmas or New Year's Days, and as the blowing of horns, dring of crackers and other explosives, or tho making of other unusual noises in tho vicinity of the churches when persons are asomblea therein for the purpose of religious wor ship, will be a disturbance of such assem? blages nnd a direct violation of Section 3805. pago 901, Code of 1RS7. thoroforo such dring of crackers or other explosives, or the making of other unusual noises, will not be permitted In such vicinities on Christmas or New Year's Days during the hours of religious worship. C. BROOKS JOHNSTON, dc22-3t Mayor. Hand-dressed Dolls. Now Is your chance to buy a Handsome Dressed Doll at moderate price. A love? ly lino of Fancy Goods. Children's aad Infants' Coats at reduced prices. MRS. A. ADLER, delC-lw_3CC Mala St. (up stairs). THE HENRY WALKE COMPANY. From and after January 1st. 1301, Mr. S .Mllnor Price, of Richmond, will bo the President and Mr. Frank Harrison,of this city, the Vice-President, of tho Henry Walke Company; and theso gentlemen will have active charge of tho management of the business of the complin}. They have both been long and successfully Identified with tho sup? ply business, and the stockholders of tho Company deem themselves fortunate In securing their scrvlcos. Besides being of? ficers of tin- Company, they will possess an Interest in tho Company as stockhold? ers. Their effort will bo to maintain at all times a huge and complete stock of supplies needed for saw mills, railroads. steamboats, and plants of different kinds; to give ?lose and strict attention to (ho business, ensuring the" promptest dls patch and delivery; and to conduct tho busine ss In all its branches upon the best business methods nnd standards. de22-2w . RICHARD WALKE. FOR CHRISTMAS JOHN VERMILLION, ?DEALER IN? Whiskies, Champaignes, Clarets, Madeiras, Sherries, French Brandies, Cordials, &c. Prices as low as the lowest for same quality of goods. 6 GRANBY ST.. NORFOLK. BOTH PHONES 183. del9-lm. puck'1 will sell the famous )] I Puck Whisky for $1.00 | f> per quart during the holidays. Also re l duced prices on all oth [? er goods. Notice my f prices o n Domestic I Wines during the holi? days only:? Ohio Wines, full qt., 15c to 20c; per gallon, 50c to 75c. Pure California and Virginia Wines, 20c to *25c per full qt.; per gal? lon, 75c to $1.00. \ No second hand or Junk I' store bottles used by me on any occasion. Juntos Bright, I JOBBER AND RETAILER % 69 Commercial PI. j ^TlMIWIfllHI I IlinflilHII Hill II IIIIWIIH??? 1 The Heathen Chinee Weeps at the sight of our high class laundry work. Other laundries do, too. In wear? ing a Chinee ringer (with the opium and smallpox effects) around your neck you produce the same ap pearance as in wearing gum or celluloid collars and cuffs, and in doing this you would show mighty poor taste. Better 'phone us and have no further trou? ble. TROY LAUNDRY, 297 Church St. Boil, phones, ^ ^ |XD0R FF.