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VI THURSDAY. Report of the Committee to Examine Into the Prospectus of D. R. Creecy and Others. "Resolved, That it is the sense of this committee that while we think that by united action on the part of a great majority of telephone patrons, a MUTUAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM could be installed in this that could give the people good service and be profitably maintained: yet.

we fe el is or such a private nature AND WOULD. IF CONSUMMATED. COME IN SUCH SHARP COMPETITION WITH VESTED RIGHTS IN OUR CITY, that it is beyond the province of the Board of Trade and Business Men's Association, either to endorse or oppose the same, and thaporte. so report back to the Board of Directors." The above was adopted by the board of directors of the "Board of Trade and Business Men's Association." at their meeting, Saturday, December 15th, 1900, and the committee was discharged. BARK SEVERN MISSING.

Believed to Have Gone Down With All on Board. Ninety-nine Days Out of Hampton Roads With Coal For Santos Crew of Twentyone Men- She Was Owned in Baltimore No Tidings of Vessel or Crew. Greenock. OWNED IN BALTIMORE. Yesterday's Newport News Herald says: "There remains no doubt in the minds of persons interested that the steam bark Severn, belonging to Baltimore owners, has been lost on the voyage from Newport News for Santos with a cargo of coal.

Today is the ninety -ninth day out and she has not been spoken, nor have any tidings been received from vessel or crew. Severn sailed from Hampton Roads on September 10 in command of Captain J. M. Reid, a resident of Dunoon. Scotland.

He was a licutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve of Great Britain and had made Baltimore his home since the Severn first came here from the yards of Russeil Port Glasgow, Scotland, in 1882. The first master was Captain Klages, of Baltimore, but, not having a British certificate, he could not command the vessel. Captain Hislop, from Scotland, was then appointed master and died at Rio Janeiro in 1833 from yellow fever. Captain Reid, who has remained mate, was promoted to command and filled position with great satisfaction to the owners. HAD CREW OF TWENTY -ONE MEN "The crew of the Severn comprised twenty one men, including the master.

Evans, a native of Wales, who came from New York to join the vessel. was made mate. Henry Wilson, second anate. made his home with Mrs. Young, on South Broadway.

He was a native of Massachusetts, but had been sailing out of Baltimore for years and had been on1 the Severn six years. Chief Engineer John Dunn. who has filled that position two years under contract with the owners, belonged to Scotland. His thine was up in September, but he decided to make one more trip before returning home. Charles Smith, second engineer.

was young German who made his home at Viola's boardinghouse. Thames street. Helge Slettebach. the carpenter, was a Norwegian. The latter had served a long time on the lighthouse tender Holly.

on board were: D. H. Willm, cook and steward: Harry Hansen. cabin boy; J. Aurish, P.

Bunas and Patrick Wiseman, the latter from Newfoundland, fireman; J. Discowitch. A. Reitz, J. Hoey, K.

Karlsen, Meltens, Francis G. Dann. H. Bohl. J.

Sloan, WV. Thrasher and H. A. Hansen, seamen. Seaman Reitz is a Baltimorean, but his home cannot be located.

Thrasher belonged to Florida and had worked about the Anchorage at Baltimore. through which all the men were shipped. but of those taken from sailor boarding houses no record has been kept. Reed was married in New about three years ago to York State a Scotch lady who came over to be. come his bride.

She went to sea with him up to three voyages ago, when she returned home, as Captain Reid expected the Severn to be sold. as she was in the market. Mrs. Reid has one child born in Baltimore. DESCRIPTION OF THE VESSEL.

The Severn, as stated. was built in Scotland for the purpose of entering the Brazilian trade from this port. She was a steel bark, with auxiliary steam power, intended to steam across the calm belts and thus shorten the passages made the sailing vessels. To some extent she realized the expectation of the owners, but she had had several other long trips to her credit when her auxiliary power is considered. She was of 1,361 tons grOSS and 1,125 tons net register, feet long, 36 feet beam and 21 feet 8 inches depth of hold.

She had compound engines with cylinders 22 and 24 inches in diameter and 27 inches stroke of piston, built by Rankin Blackmore, The missing vessel belonged to the Severn Steamship Company Limited, of which Mr. B. R. Wilson, of Baltimore, is the managing owner. Mr.

Eugene Levering and others of that city interested in the coffee trade are also part owners. She was under British laws, flew the flag of that country and hailed from Glasgow. The cargo and vessel are insured. Lambert's Point Lots Sold Yesterday. A large sale Lambert's Point lots came off at the Real Estate and Stock Exchange yesterday.

The sale was conducted by Messrs. H. L. Page and T. F.

Rogers, auctioneers and the amount for which these lots were sold was over $20,000, ranging in price per lot, from $25 to $450. The Railway Mion. The sub-committee of the Southern classification committee continued its work yesterday and transacted considerable business. Their report to the meeting of Friday will recommend reclassifications of merchandise and many new products will be officially classified. STIEFF'S, 66.

Granby street. Open evenings tili 10. delS 4t Great big piano bargains this week at. High grade pianos at rock: bottom prices at STIEFF'S, 66 Granby street. Open evenings till 10, de18 4t DECEMBER 20.

Record of the Vote. Members of the City Councils who voted on November 8th, 1900, to put this city at the mercy of a Bell Telephone Monopoly, to besmirch the good of this city by repudiating its contract and to impair its reputation for fair dealing by liegally favoring one private corporation against the interest of the citizens of Norfolk: N. BEAMAN. EDWARD CAMP. T.

M. CASHIN. C. H. CONSOLVO.

J. FRANK EAST. R. F. FOREST.

M. F. W. R. JOHNSON.

S. W. V. KIERSAN. P'.

OBERNDORFER. TAIL. B. A. UNDERDOWN.

A. 0. R. W. WHITEHURST.

F. T. WISE. Members of the City Councils who voted on November Sth to amend the Southern Bell Franchise by establishins maximum rate and protect the interest of the citizens of Norfolk: C. P.

DENBY. T. S. FUTZGIBBONS, J. M.

KEELING, W. W. OLD, J. 0. PITT, J.

O. REID. J. A. RIDGEWELL, J.

LEE SENECA, T. S. SOUTHGATE, J. G. TILTON, B.

G. TUNSTALL, 0. O. WRENN. Members who were absent from the meeting: J.

W. CASHIN. A. M. COUSINS.

FRED GREENWOOD, E. L. MAYER, AMUSEMENTS. "A RUNAWAY GIRL." This successful musical comedy will again be seen in this city, appearing at the Academy next Saturday matinee and night. The management state that everything that a liberal management can furnish to enhance its value has been provided.

A company, numerically strong and thoroughly capable of filling the requirements, elegant and elaborate scenery to embellish the production, handsome and picturesque wardrobes to appropriately costume the many characters in the play, have all been lavishly furnished. Mr. Arthur Dunn, comedian, dancer and, "Flipper." vocalist, Mr. assumes Dunn the is one exacting of role the most versatile artists before the public. Artistic in everything he doeswhether it is in executing a dance, he bit of never droll fails or be bright reparteesinging a song or in the delivery.

of a to exceedingly enjoyable. Seats can be secured today for either performance. THE CHRISTIAN. Hall Caine's play, "The will be here on Monday and Tuesday Christian," and Tuesday matinee (Xmas day). when Lilla Vane will be seen as "Glory Quayle." supported by Henry Kolker as "John Storm." The management state that the cast includes 50 people, and that the original scenery and stage effects exactly as seen in New York, where the play had run of 175 nights will be seen here.

Sale of seats begins Tuesday morning. MR. STOKES' OYSTER ROAST. HOUSEWARMING AT HIS BEAU'TIFUL SUBURBAN RESIDENCE AT WILLOUGHBY BAY. Some time ago Sylvanus Stokes purchased the old Taylor property of 32 acres, at the head of Willoughby Bay and since that date he has been busy converting it into one of the handsomest suburban homes in Tidewater Virginia.

He has erected a beautiful country residence stories high with broad verandas and a suitable barn and other outbuildings. The house and are lighted throughout with electric lights. Mr. Stokes has given equal attention to the surrounding grounds and farm land and has converted this old run-down property into a most charming country spot. His idea is to have a quiet, suburban home for himself and family and a model daily farm that will supply the Monticello guests with choice fresh milk, butter, vegetables and fruits.

Yesterday Mr. Stokes celebrated the completion of the residence by giving to about fifty of his intimate gentlemen friends an old time Virginia oyster roast. It was a stag affair and bushels of selected Lynnhavens furnished the feature of the repast. These were supplemented by the choicest Smithield hams especially procured for this occasion and other edibles incident to a repast of this nature. Most of the gentlemen left Norfolk by train on the Occan View Railway between 10 and 11 o'ciock, but others dropped down later at intervals throughout the day.

and a number drove down. The oyster roast broke up at sunset and the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Among Our Cotton Mon. New York contract market closed steady, 2 points advance on December, 1 to 2 points decline on other months. December.

9.6169.62; January, 9.1500 9.46; May, 9.2009.21; August, 8.894P 8.90. Spot, dull at 10c. Stock, 53,162 bales against 110,909 last year. Liverpbol market advanced 1-16d on spot cotton. Future market closed quiet and steady, 1 to points advance.

New Orleans receipts today estimated at 5,000 to 6,000 bales against 6.322 in 1899 and 13,310 in 1898. Houston receipts today estimated at 12,000 to 13.000 bales against 5,758 in 1899 and 17,125 in 1898. United States port receipts yesterday were 55,126 bales against 40,530 in 1899 and 71,382 in 189S. Unsettled weather in the cotton belt. Great big piano bargains this week at STIFF'S.

66 Granby street. Open evenings till 10. delS 4t Silk suspenders mounted with sterling silver buckles. We engrave them free of charge. RUDOLPHI WALLACE.

333 Main St. High grade pianos at rock bottom prices this week at STIEFF'S. 66 Granby street. Open evenings till 10. de18 4t OTHER LOCAL ON PAGE 5.

1900-TWELVE PAGES. 3 INFATHER REPORT. Washington, Dec. for Thursday and Friday: Virginia-Cloudy Thursday, probably rain. Friday rain, except fair in westeru portion; light to fresh southerly winds, becoming variable.

North Carolina--Rain Train" Thursday. Friday, fair in southern, in northern portion; colder, except in extreme eastern portion; variable coming northwesterly indridabeNorfolk and Vicinity. Increasing cloudiness and probably rain. stationary temperature, fresh south winds. Maximum temperature 60 Minimum temperature 40 Normal temperature 40 Departure from normal minus 10 Departure from normal since January 1st, plus 598 in past 24 hours a 0 Rainfall since first of .23 Mean relative humidity 37 CALENDAR.

Sun rises at 7:14 a. m. and sets at 4:52 p. m. TIDES.

High water at 7:45 a. m. and 8:03 p. m. Low water 1:13 a.

m. and 2:06 p. m. MEETINGS. A SPECIAL CORINTHIAN LODGE COMMUNICATION No.

OF 226, P. A. will be held at Masonic Temple THIS (Thursday) EVENING, December 20th, nt 7:45 o'clock. Work in the Third Degree. Master Masons in, good standing are All fraternally invited to present.

By order of the W. M. 1t J. J. OLIVER, Secretary.

(Ledger copy.) ACADEMY OF MUSIC SAT. Matinee DEC. Night 22. 'The Augustine Daily Company, Presenting A Runaway Girl. 60- -ARTISTS--GO.

Prices-25c. to to $1. de20-3t. BARTON'S AUDITORIUM THEATRE. J.

M. Barton. Prop. W. I.

Truehart, Mgr. The only First-class Vaudeville Theatre in Norfolk. New First. features every week. playing all Vaudeville Acts.

Matinees Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. ..15. 23 and 50c All new Faces the Auditorium this weel. The best high-class Vaudeville Show of the season. se27-1y 000004 THE WOMAN'S STORE.

One Day Only (FRIDAY) A Sacrifice Sale of Silks Dress Goods This reduction occurs annually and just before inventory time in order to clear the shelves and thus avoid additional work for our salespeople. Among the silks, every yard of which are worth their regular price, we name three lots $1.50 and $2.00 Fancy Silks, 89c. $1.00 and $1.25 8 Fancy ank Plain Silks, 59c. 75c. Fancy Silks for 39c.

Among the Dress Stuffs, most of which are imported dress patterns, we name the $22.00 patterns at $11.00 20.00 10.00 15.00 6 7.50 12.00 6.00 9.00 4 50 And also a lot of stylish goods formerly $1.50 for 75c. the yard. THE WOMAN'S STORE Ames. Brown Hornibal The Monticello Corner. WATT.

RETTEW CLAY. Open Evenings Till Nine. 50c Caps 19c. Regulation navy caps-knit of finest wool. The warm, comfortable ones that Uncle Sam' gives to his Jackies" to pull down over their ears when ocean breezes are biting cold.

Splendid for those whose duties keep them exposed to the elements. Will make excellent presents. You can't get them elsewhere under 50c. These- 19c. Dress Patterns -50c.

Ten yards of the best indigo prints with white designs of various sorts, neatly banded ready for giving--50c. Silk Suspenders An immense line. Each pair in a separate box. A present that he' will appreciate. FANCY different SILK SUSPENDERS-100 dirpatterns -stripes, dots and figures- put up in separate boxes.

Regular 15c. grade, at 50c. PLAIN TAFFETA SILK SUSPENDERS blue. red and white gold -plated buckles -put up in sepmate boxes. Regular $1.50 grade.

TAR $1. SILK SUSPENDERS with hand-painted floral designsgold -plated buckles -put up in separat boxes. Regular $2 grade, $1.50. TAFFETA SILK SUSPENDERS pain colors--sterling silver buckles -sold all over town at $2.50 at here at $2. The $3.50 and $5 grades, $2.50.

Handkerchiefs. For men, women and children, and there's not a commonplace value in the lot. Comparison with what you find elsewhere proves this. FOR Pure-linen 1. hemstitched Handkerchiefs 1.

hems- regular 19c grade, at 6 for 75e. Thin 3 hems- 25c. for 81. gradeJall-pure The 1-inch grade--all-pure the dozen. Cotton hemstitched Initial 1 Handkerchiefs- six in fancy box for 75c.

Initial Hemstitched Handkerchi in fancy box for $1.50 350 dozen Colored Border Handkerchiefs-stripes, figuers, dots, etc.each. Silk hemstitched 750. and $1. Silk Handkerchtets-all Initials 50c. and $1.

FOR edges -hundreds of the very newest patterns- "to 76e. on up $3 each. Fine Lace $1 O11 up to $3.50 each. FOR and colored 10c. and Initials-3 in a box for 25c.

Kid Gloves for Christmas. All that others have ever said about their S1 Kid Gloves for women falls flat when put next to our queenly P. al $1. What they say for theirs, we vouch for ours, and we support It with this guarantee -a new pair tor a pair that fails! Genuine lambskin-black, white, castor and all the other new colors-two clasps. These for Men: KID GLOVES- gray and tan undresed (Mocha) gloves--silk lined- oda Regular goods, at 75c.

DRESSED KID WALKING GLOVES tans and Oxfrods--add sizes. goods. at MEYER CELEBRATED UNDRESSED (MOCHA) GLOVES in the new KTASS all sizes. Regular $1 26 gloves. at $1.

SILK LINED MOCHA GLOVES tans and grays all sizes. Sold throughout the city at $1.50, here at $1.20. Watt, Rettow Clay. SOMETHING TO ADMIRE. There is always something for Ladies' to admire at this Another thing to attract the buyer is the price.

WILL. MENTION of A JACKETS, FEW OF CAPES MANY. A large line AND FURS. DRESS GOODS THE LATEST STYLES Blankets. Comforts, Damaskk, Doyles, and Napkins.

Ladies' and Children's Underwear. Kid Gloves. Handkerchiefs, and the most desirable makes of Corsets. coats. Pocket Books, Belts, and Sundries of other goods.

ALL AT BOTTOM PRICES. L. H. Whitehurst 336 MAIN STREET. Both Phones.

FREE ELECTRIC BELT OFFER WITHTEN in DAY'S FREE WEARING TRIAL your own home, WO furnish the genuine and only ING CURRENT ELECTRIC BELTS to any reader of this No munes la si very paper. low cost: positive guarantee. COSTS with most all other treatmonts. Cares when all other compared elec. ALMOST NOTHING trie belts, appliances and remedies fall.

moro than s0 ailments. ONLY SURE CURE for all nervous QUICK CURE for sealed diseases, confidential weaknesses catalogue, and disorders. For complete cat ibisad out and mail to us, SEARS, ROEBUCK Chicago. NUSBAUM'S. Minute from Main Street.

Open Evenings Till Christmas. $1 a $1.25 Statuary at 69c. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL RECEPTION TO DEBUTANTES. THE ELECT OF THE "FOUR HUNDRED THRONG THE HAND- SOME PARLORS OF MR. AND MRS.

KENSETT. Mr. and Mrs. Kensett and the Misses Kensett were at home last evening from 8 to 11, and the affair was one of the most enjoyable of the season. Miss Kensett.

in an exquisite creation of black lace, set oft with a cluster of American Beauties, received. assisted by Mr. Kensett and Mrs. Kensett, and chaperoned the four debutantes. Miss Liltian Kensett, Miss Bessie Grandy, Miss Alice Old and Miss Mary Walton, becomingly arrayed in charming costumes.

Miss Mary McGuire Chamberlaine. Miss Susie Reid and Miss Janie Gresham looked after the guests in the dining -room. The spacious rooms were decorated in holly. Red lights gleamed everywhere and the whole was a scene of invitations" had been Several issued and hundred the parlors were thronged with the elect of Norfolk's "Four Hundred." In spite of the press of Christmas shopping about fifty women paused yesterday afternoon between the hours of 4 and 6 to breathe a charming literary atmosphere. The Wednesday Literary Club entertained the Students' Club and the Monday Club of this city, at which time Mr.

Robert Hughes gave most clever and spirited literature on "The Heroines of the Revolution'--appropriate to the occasion and calculated to emulation of his hearers for shrilling adventure. Mrs. Mack the hostess of the occasion. She was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Alexander Stark, president of the Wednesday Club.

The lecture was followed by dainty refreshments, passed by the young ladies of the club. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Stokes, of the Monticello gave a delightful oyster roast yesterday afternoon at their attractive cottage. near Willoughby bay.

Fifty more guests enjoyed their hospitality and the entertainment was voted a huge success. Mr. and Mrs. Kensett and the Misses Kensett gave an elegant reception their home, in Botetourt street, lust evening. Rev.

W. M. Leftwich, the well-known Methodist evangelist, will begin series of meetings at McKendree a M. E. church, Brambleton, on the 30th inst.

Mrs. Alan Burrow and little daughter have returned from New York. Mr. and Mrs. Win.

1. Venable will spend the holidays at Sidney with Mr. Venable's family. Miss Elizabeth Whiting Conrad. of Winchester, is visiting her sister, Mrs.

Little, in Ghent. Mr. H. D. Van Wyek has returned from a trip to New York.

Dr. Frank Fletcher. of Accomac, president of the State Board of Fisheries. was in Norfolk yesterday en route to Richmond to attend a meeting of the board. The Jefferson Literary and Social Club Circle will hold its regular weekly meeting at the home of Mr.

Willie Edmonds, 56 Falkland street. A full attendance is requested. Much apprehension is vet felt concerning the condition of Mr. W. L.

MeClure. who is ill at St. Vincent's Hospital. He has apparently grown weaker in the past day or two, Rev. Chas.

I. Stengle, former resident of this city, who has been visiting friends here for several days past, left yesterday morning for Dover, where he will be entertained tomorrow by a prominent official of the Diamond State. Mr. Stengle will visit his, parents in Georgetown, before returning to the South. He is accompanied by Mrs.

Stengle. Mrs. Frank Anthony Waike has for sale a number of calendars, which are thoroughly works frontispiece is a group of Confederate flags in colors and the other leaves contain information of much historic value, and are illustrated with half -tone engravings of Confederate monuments and consists of sixteen pages, and the proceeds of the sale will gO to the Davis monument fund. Miss Norma D. Capps, of Park Place, has gone to New York to spend the Christmas holidays with her brother.

Mr. W. A. Capps. Then she will spend a week with Sheriff George Virtue's family, Newark.

N. J. Mr. C. E.

Saunders, agent for Harry Glazier, in the "Three Musketeers," is in the city. Mr. Glazier and his excellent supporting company will appear at the Academy of Music on next Wednesday night. Mr. Saunders states that Mr.

Glazier has been enjoying a most successful season thus far. PURDY-FARRAN. Mr. Chas. W.

Purdy, of Berkley, and Mary Farran, of No. 111 Falkland street. this city, were united in the bonds of matrimony at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home of the The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Drake, of the Sacred Heart Catholic church. Miss Annie Farran, a sister of the bride, and Mr.

David Purdy, a brother of the groom, were the attendants. Among those in attendance at the wedding was Mr. Edwin Purdy, of Florida. a brother of the groom. The happy couple will make their future home in Norfolk.

Take the Ocean View route to Old Point Comfort. 55 minutes. Transfers to any part of Norfolk. 0212-tf The beautiful Queen Louisewhite terra cotta -plastic art reproductions of Gustav Richter's renowned painting. Busts---11 inches tall ---were $1.

Full Figures-12 inches were $1.25. 4 To- day's special price for either- -69c. Pipes and Cigar Holders 3 6 The finest meerschaum and French briar and straight stems--gold and 6 silver mountings--genuine amber mouth pieces. In handsome cases. S2, $2.50 up to $6.

2 Cigar Holders--finest meerschaum- -genuine amber mouthpieces---plain and gold and silver mountings. In handsome cases. $2, $2.50 up to $5. Half-price Sale of Double Photo Frames. Upright, square and oval.

Spaces for two pictures. Fine gold plate and lacquered--plain 8 and fancy. Were $1. price-. 49c.

4 We're having quite an unusual sale of 6 Books in Sets -handsome bindings--all the standard works; famous authors. And the prices are little enough -the littlest in town. IF YOU HAVE A PRESENT TO BUY for a man or woman, boy or girl, you will find something here just right to give. NUSBAUM'S. 100-102 Granby Street.

Opposite the Hotel. atonticello BOTH PHONES- Ten Sixty. THE Joseph Brown STORE. Don't Forget the Servants What about Aprons? Excellent specimens at 25. Nurses' Aprons, 50.

Handkerchiefs are always opportune gifts, 5 cents and up. All Linen Hemstitched, Embroidered, and Swiss Embroidered, Flannelette Skirt Patterns, 25 and 39. Knit Skirts, 50, 75, 1.00, 1.50, 1.98. Towels always gladden. Towels for a nickel- Towels for 25 nickels.

Hosiery, Black Fleece -Lined- Best centers we know about. Fleece-Lined Black Hosiery -good value at 25-19 or 3 pairs for 50. Umbrellas at 98, that wouldn't be high at 1.25. We have some 50 cent Plaids, now priced 25. If not wanted for Dress purposes, we cannot conceive of better underskirt materials.

many cases, will prove most valuable remembrances 1.00 for some for better. A dollar White maybe a better. Apron Ginghams Lancasters the best, 6c. Gloves. Some are 75.

Fabric Gloves beginning at 25. JOSEPH BROWN 220 Main St. 227 Main st. 227 Main St. Holiday Cigars Havana and Domestic.

Packed in boxes of 25 and 50. Hamburger's Cigar Ticket Office.