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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
The Glcc ana Mandolin Clubs.

One of the best Slee and mandolin
clubs In the country. that from Wes-
leyan University. viii give one of their
popular concerts in Kim Hall Monday
night. The club is larger this year
than ever, numbering twcnty-,hrec
members. No more enjoyable evening
can be spent than in listening to the
wideawakc and dashing songs of col
leSe boys. The concert given by this
club last year in Norfolk was enjoyed
by all who heard It. Tickets so on sale
this morning at a. IN. In the Y NJ c.
4. rooms.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
Low Holiday Rntcs II. !, O. r. r.

On December cad, 24th. 25th and s1st
and January LIST tickets will be sold
from Norfolk to Wilmington, Del, and
return at s5.73. TO Chester, Pa, and
return at &c. and to Philadelphia and
return at SG.73. Good for return pas
sage until January 7th. Round-trIp
tickets ut special rates will also be sold
on above dates to other points. For
tickets and further information, apply
to ARTHUR G.. LEWIS,
de22-tja1 Passenger and Ticket Agent.
60 Main St., under Atlantic Hotel.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27

Mayor Pingrec Of Detroit is never short
OF sensations. This lime he has tho whole
of the community with him, for he pro-
poses TO give the city q 2ia cent street car
service. He proposes TO buy the tracks OF
one company, lease them to another which
will guarantee cent fares day and night
and 40 tickets for 81, which will DO 2I5
cents for those who buy tho packages.
PHILADELPHIA PrcSs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
Tic EeY. Mrs. Ernat-

Mrs. Amelia a. Frost hhs succeeded hcr
husband as pastor of the Congregational
Church in Littloton, Mass
public installation was held and par
uoipate0 in by many clorgymon from sur
rounding towns.
This is tho first timc In Now England
that woman has boon called as pastor Of
q church of this denomination. New
York Recorder.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
Cutting srra;:c in tho county.

Christmas morning three white and
one colored man got in Il row at Ralden's
store, In the county. near the city limjta
During the scufilc the negro was badly
cut about the head and neck Some
of the wounds being several inches long
The negro finally made his escape and
swore out Il warrant before Justice Rut-
ter for the arrest of the parties
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
One wonnn Trtcs ,o shoot Ann1ner

Christmas morning a woman named
Rosa ELLIS. in the county, had some
words about her best man with Fannie
Watkins Words led to blows and in
the scufilc Rosa pulled out n pistol and
tried To shoot the Watkins woman, but
failed to do so. The Watkins woman
S~"re nut warrant for her arrest
Constable Anderson succeeded In catch
ing Rosa yesterday and locked her up.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
Eirty 9nou.and bullets a M,nu,e.

Captain Amerigo Col Of tho Italian
army claims TO have invented a rifle with
which no is ablo To fire 1000 rounds In u
minute, and he is making experiments
with mitraillcusc which, with so barrels.
Is expected to discharge bullets at tho rate
Of SO, 600 n minute.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
A Little Boys Vain Regret.

He was six years old, just six that day,
And saw lie had something important to saw
AS he held IN his hand n broken toy.
lie looled IN my face for an instant, and then
He haid, with sigh and u downcast eye,
III could live my life over asuin,
think could be better boy"
Edith n. ThOmns in st. Nicholaa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
a 0IiBtukc.

a bright little 4-year-o]d boy was lying
III tho grass and looking into the sky whom
he spiGd tho moon. He WINS astonished to
SEQ 1t In tho daytime. Suddenly jump.
Ing up, ho rushed into the house and Dried,
Oh, mamma, God forgot to take his
moon In last night. h-Exchabgc.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
Surc winners.

~ splendid all wool, brown mixed
cheviot suit for $3.50. worth $3.50 We
have six lines of the above goods in
different colors including black, at
same price.
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY,
ia High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
Lsanimiii's Grand Christmas Sinie OF
IaRudl1crciiieiS Will Continue
To-Morrow and Christmas


Come and see them You will
never have this opportunity again. Al
so one lot Ladies' kid Gloves at T9c.,
worth 81,
one lot Chldrens Kid Gloves will go
ut 79c., worth n dollar Together with
Jewelry. Ncc',wear, Aprons. etc.
IIANIMILL'S. 800 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
Appropriate Xmas prcsents.

a pair OF Kid Gloves or a Fine Silk
Scarf. we have just received large
line Of both. at popular prices Yo,,
should see them. Remember we are
headquarters for $1,000 Overcoats and
$1,000 Suits.
JOHN A. NORRIS. Man'g'r,
BOB High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27

100 pairs Mosquitier Kid Gloves in
white. black and colorS. reduced from
s1.00. Sl.25 $l.50 to 80 cents. A. j. Phil
lips. under Oxford Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
Plenty of princos aali.zsn,

Among tho Russian princcly families
perhaps that of Galitzin is tho most nu-
merons. There are now living, it Is said,
nearly 900 Princes and Princosses Galit.
zIu.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27

ii. o. Pearson is agent for Stephen
r. Whitman's fine superb candies. Nice
new mixed nuts. Fireworks at whole
sale prices. Call to see him.
FERRY NEWS STORE,
Water stroot
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
We Are Supplying the People with
Suits and Orcrcaats at Reduced
L,riCCS.

We have made n Reduction I'm our
Suits and Overcoats. Look at our win
dow display. The largest stock in
Portsmouth. Prices cannot be dupli-
Gated anywhere NJ. ROSENRAUM
JIG and 11S High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
Barney Earnato's Costly Ambition

Now We know why Barney Barnato has
been so anxious to amass great wealth.
Flo has n fondncss for tho stage, and he
aspiras to write q play to DO brought out.
Boston Herald.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27

New and nobby-something different
In our windows this week. Price low
CHAS. r. WELTON e. co
The end is near for the Bicycle, get n
guess while they are going.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
A New Plague.

Just as the Georgia free silver pcapIo
arc i'll tho midst of their calamity groans
the price Of cotton comes up to plague
them
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
DO You Mnnt

suit for yourself or boy at n saving
Suits, regardless of cost. Stock must
so If low prices will cause 1t.
LEVY &c JACOBS,
200 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27

a big reduction on carpets, refrfgera-
tors, canopies. and oil cloth for the next
thirty days. Buy now and save money.
at ]. 8. CraHford'a
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27
Specials for To-day.
JUST WHAT YOU NANT.

GOOD COOKING WINE-the best in
the markets. gallon: also FINE
figures DuFFY'S NAH ,F'' WH Is sASY
and PURE BLACKBERRY JUICE for
medicinal purposes. All goods sold low
no2s-1m Cor. County and Middle sts.&S5
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-27

! OOk lIERE,-N oTIcI;,-Wbnt b,vo
To ssll-C,lean free burning Stove Coal,
t!tn rec burning Nut Coal, Glenn lump
,,nGKSr Con! Tor crates. The best Shell
WWeu i'm,s WoJd. the best Seasoned Oak
Wood The hest OF green Oak Wood; also
me hest OF Ash Wood. All guaranteed
10 ne OF The very best quality ut II. b.
w Lh Ms Orders LETT at John l.. Wat
SON %E, High street. and Mlnter x Bal
ly attended to.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-14
uOyIAG mo TREE.
4 Giant Cherry Taken Up and Removed to
Auotler Place

Just before midnight one night In the
middle Of February last a cherry tree,
with earth attached. weighing twelve and
thrce-quarter tons, began the passage
from the jefferson Knowles estate at
Pawtucket and Fletcher streets, 10 the
grounds Of ex-MayOr Fields residence
in MliddleseX street.
The tree was on a sled. and the way IL
got Off there is an interesting story. Our
ing the cold snap a trench was dug around
the tree. which is an old one, and grown
ON the grounds The trench described
circle six feet deep. The tree was prop
ped up so that il could not fall, ana men
The earth was dug from under the roofs
untl the tree stood free, except that
platform of earth two feet deep ana
twelve feet IN diameter clung 70 H.. Inc
roots and the frost held the earth intact
Then the tree was tipped over gently
with lacks TO measure its length on the
ground. SO that the twelve-fOOt circle or
horizontal earth was made perpendicular.
More iackscreWs were used 10 raise tHe
circle Of frozen earth, so that the sleu
was sllpped under il. and then IL was low
cred and the horses pulled the eohlDiiia-
tion out of the orchard. Wooden smear
braced the Keeling tree ON the sled All
this was done "A couple OF weeks ago,
The earth cracked during the WORK, anu
the cracks were plastered with mud ana
allowed TO freeze tight.-LoweI Mall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-14

the time Of year for persons 70 get SUN
I'm their joints. Of,
eAfv knees went back on me last week,
announced the sociable man. but m
all right now. / haven't linimenl on any
of nay joints -.
The prim old maid blushed some NOR ''
Ny. but il is strong" exclaimed the
dapper young man, fannirg himself win
his scented handkerchief II hope / shall
not live to be old and rheumatic
Tho feathers on the hat Of the woman
OF forty trcmbled from an indignant nod
Of the head wearing the hat.
at is strange, but lniment does seem
10 sink I'm and timber up ones bones,
remarked the sociahle man. "one's snoHl-
dcr-bladcs and Knee joints always are
The nrst home for rheumatism, althousn
1 have had lt in my toes so that could
hardly walk
"Dm YOU ever try wearing red Ian
nel?. inquired the staii business man.
folding his paper and putuns it In ms
pocket IF the person addicted TO iHl-
mont would only wear TED flannel thefe
wouldn't bc amy reed OF his rubbing
himself with any kind of medicine
The old maids face was crimson. llor
feathers were i'm a Terfect palsy or HE
dlenaton She signallod To- ne conduc-
tor 10 stop the CAL ami stthtriHs up He'
precious bag walked 10 the door.
AS she stepped or the ear tne eapi'er
,onur nan noticed that she had difficulty
i'm bending her knees. She descended 10
the ground with difficulty.
us her as wore the linimtnt' an
rounced the messenger boy who had
silently listened 10 the conversation.
Then al the men locked ar one another
and began 20 talk about pOilucs-DehFer
Times
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-14
rnntamIme.. or woraIess Pocm..

A fun and comprehensive work. bear
ing ON physical culture and expression
with illustrations and recitaicns. admira-
hlv adapted for school end general lit-
oratlre classes By Miss Mary Tucker
AIagi l. Edgar S. Werner Pub. Co., y. y.
22S pages.
We are again greatly indebted to Miss
Maein foy compiling so artistic and USE
ful "a work as her new book ON expires
sion. As the author of a History Of Viz
rinia the name of Miss Mary Tucker
Naein has become familiar 20 as as
household words. A. novelist too, we
know her.
I'm publishing her new work she has
filled "a long-felt need of "a clear. we'll
written tlide-book TO the rich mines OF
oppression in pantomimcs. Tho plan OF
the book IS admirable, ana shows marc.
faithful and systematic work on the
part of the author The real object in
body training. either physical Oh vocal.
is 90 mere perfect harmony between body
and soul Dr. Emerson says. AS the
mind thinks mystery. grandeur or sOl-
emuity the voice and attitude assume
forms Of corresponding expression. Let
thc mind dwell upon beautiful objects OF
thought and the face expresses beauty
The real artistic. outward expression OF
the inward emotion is the highest art.
and the practice OF exercises panto-
mimic eXpr, sion. such as are given here.
viii surely be am aid to Improvement in
this art The action portrayed ga the
illustrations ~ the various emotions BE-
especially good: Che facial expressions are
excellent some being better than others
40 one face can equally we'll express
an the emotions felt. The selection of
pantomimes has been made with much
care ana thought. Jean lnseiow's
seven Times one" is a perfect gem.
Overlooking with beauty, truth and sim
phcity. eco den Hair and the Three
Bears" is wildly portrayed with an the
excitement and pleasure ually found
in This story. 'GcnirYa' deserves special
mention. no one having heard or read
the story could fan TO appreciate this
beautiful pantcmime. The recit1uons
and readings have been Judiciously
chosen from various familiar writer's.
many Of them being the authors own
composition.
The music has been composed special
ly for these exercises, and is 50 ar
ranged as TO develop and assist the cX-
preston Natural self expression in
bodily activity would result in perfect
physical development, I'm mental activity,
u perfect ana symmetrical growth. 80
moral activity. in complete and unseltsh
living. given perfect environment.
Such Us the ideal toward which the au-
thor OF this book would have MS glrVc.
lt Is. therefore. with much pleasure that
We commend her book particularly To
teachers aad students of physical culture
and expression. feeling sure J; WlN in-
deed. prove a valuable ana helpful add
ton 10 The works already used in these
branches OF education.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-14
~ mas THE OLD MID
The Whole Car N hsd and smelled Her
Linimenf.


She was a prim. tall woman. OF the
class called old maids Her gown was
spick and span. and she wore a stylish
cape. Her hat was broad-rimmed It
lent suggestion or youth 10 a head over
which forty summers had passed.
She stepped on a Broadway car and
chose place near the front DOOR In her
hand she carried a handsome leather
shopping bag. AS she sank upon the
long seat a slight spasm contracted her
mouth. and "A frown made little ridges
i'm the pearl powder on her forehead.
bat she was soon sitting up very straight
and prim. with her full black skirt
carefully spread out, 50 that not a peep
at her feet could be had by the horrid
men opposite.
About thirty seconds after the Womans
appearance every one In the car began
10 snin. The stald business man looked
over the top of his newspaper and then
COughed. The dappor young man locked
around. drew a long breath. and buried
his nose IN his scented pocket handker-
chief.
1t seems to me / smell paint" re-
marked the sociable man.
so 10 l." returned good-natured citi-
zen. with an exceedingly prominent nasal
organ. AT least l smell something, and
IL may be paint"
All the passengers In the car Joined IN
chorus OF shifts. The prim old maid
blushel beneath her picturesque hat
1T is rot paint" declared the man
who knows everything. IT'S lininacat."
so IL is argued two or three
"Some ones had rheumatism" sad the
man with the aggressive nose. IT'S just
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-14

Tho supreme Court objects to The'r Now
Quarters.

Onarfcrs.
Some time ago Tho Times eallsd at
tentlon to ttc fact that the quarters ia
Tho new state Library building assigned
10 tho Supreme Court OF App.ais we're.
in the estimation OF the court librarian.
inadequate fer that purpose. After due
consideration the Supreme Court has de-
,idcd to- ~emain in its present curriers'. on
north Eleventh street, for some time yet
probotly until the Legislature makes pro-
vision for a new home FOR the tribunal
that viii prove sati Tactory 10 It's mem
btrs.
on Friday the following order Of the
court vas entered at the hour of adj
iDurIment.
1T SIS ordered that whon the present
tenn OF this court ends &C. viii adjourn
90 fccohVone al the place of session now
uscd ara occupied by 10 .u the city OF
Ilchm0L0. the court being of opinion
that The accommodations provided for 10
Boa the building erected by authority OF
chapter G2I Acts of Assembly lsil- ~,
PAGE $50. are not convenient and suitable
for the transaction OF rs business.
"lt is further ordered that the offices
Of THIS court and the library thereof,
shall remain as az the day Of iis ad-
ioufnmut of ITS present term. ard snail
$50 continue until the further order or
this court. or until further action shall
hlvc been taken by the General Assem-
bly, OF Virginia.
Tho officers and M smbers OF the court.
after examining the new apartments set
aside for them nave decided that the
court chamber ts too small; that tho con-
fortucc-r0Om is inadequate. ana that the
room assigned for the llbrary is inacccs-
siblc. being upon the floor above the
COURTROOM aud clerks Office. The roe
motcncss of the library which the bust
ness of the court demands shall be as
near as possible, Is the chief objection 20
tho quarters.
There IS no objection 70 the clerks Of
fee. which is i'm every way desirable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-14

Several Of the smaller towns Oh lne
state are adopting the cioch Su i',,l',
hell 10 he rung as a warning for chndie1
,o Leave the Streets unless accompanied
by their elders Even cresion Is ,o GIealss Sa
with the revival or ms Nhstl ION i,,t,Io
custom is little old and httlie
odd. but Il IS not 10 be despised
ON that account There Is only one
Mace for children at night, say,
after o'clock, and that IS at
u,Licb begins M different times ia differ
emf Children. who are out on the streets at
night will be heard from in the future
among the idle and the vicious. II nor ~
the penitentiaries. The curfcW neb
smacks a little OF paternallsm, but %
should be remembered by those who oD-
iect TO paternalism that the city govern
nent which undertakes 10 ring the cur
few bell simply undertakes 10 make it
possible for parents 70 train their own
children in the ways they should go. 30
Is eycrv COMPULSORY school law pater-
nalistic.-The Iowa State Register.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-14

Fx-Governor Bob Taylor. of Tenn Vsee. to
Lecture For Nocthy Cause.

Ex-Governor Bob Taylor. of Tenn Vsee. To
LECTURE Fora Wocthy Cause.
The Powhatsn Troop Monument Asso-
citation. composed 81 some of the lead
ing citizens Of Richmond who formerly
did service for the COnfoderacy I'm the
gallant Fourth Virginia. are endeavoring
90 raise funds 90 erect monument 10
the dead of the POwhatau Troop. ana
other soldiers of the county. at POWha-
tan Courthouse. They have made
contract with Ex-Governor Bob Taylor,
of Tennessee. 10 deliver his celebrated
humorous lecture on 1.-THE Fiddle and the
Bow" at Mozart Hall on May 18th. T.
will be remembered that a few years ago
Gov. TaylOr was the nominee OF the
Democratic party for the govcrnorship
against his brother. who was the leader
of the Republican party. il was "hur-
rah" campaign and while the very best
feelings prevailed between the two gem
tlcmcn the friends Of either party left
no stone unturnci TO secure the triumph
of their favorito Both Of them being
musicians. the crowd called for tune.
and they got g.
Governor Taylor is what may be- called
ono of the old-time "nddlcrs.' and in his
lecture introduces such y cccs as "old
Dan Tucker" Dance de BOatman, ana
Arkansas Traveller" IA the same time
ne SIS one Of the most gifted orators OF
the Southwest. I'm Tcnnesscc ne is
known 10 the people as our BOD.
His lecture is an exceedingly entertain
Ing one. and has been enjoyed by tnou-
sands
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-14

The gyrol san queen. . nost attractive
cottage opera. Tor which one hundred
children. -unoer the direction Of Mrs.
May Tallcy. have been rehears'ng for
two months past. viii be rendered Mon
Gay n..ht. Tor the benefit CT The Home
fer in.lrabics.
IT, is the FIRST time I'm Richmond that
children have assaycd the principal parts
iu anything so ambitious. The parts
have an been well learned and in rec
ltrsal the opera goes smoothly without
orchestra The success of Che entertain
mont is already ASSURED. and The lick
cts for q weli-niled house are already
sold.
The STAGE and audience VIII present
"a brilliant appearance. and 10 VIII be
one of the mcst beautiful speetacles ever
presented i'm this city.
The children VIII all be m attractive
costume and the variety OF character is
very large
In addition TO the regular cast viii be
introduced special characters among
which viii be three Capids. Nellie
Potts. a beautiful little miss has been
assi,ncd a part which all viii aoknowl-
edge as pretty and cute.
rhc opera Is I'm four acts, and Will
have three changes OF scene. The first,
a Tyroiean mountain scene; the sec
ond. a Gypsy camp. and the third, a
crystal palace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-14

A teacher in one OF the lower grades
OF a CITY school was endeayoring 10 inn
press upon her pupils the fact that a
plural subject takes verb In the ylu-
raj.
remember" she said: girls are. boys
are. a girl is, a boy is. Now, do you I'M
derstand it?'
Every hand in the room was raised In
acSant.
well. then" continued the teacher
"wno can give me sentence with girls
plural remember.
This time only one hand was raised. and
that belonged 20 a pretty Ettle miss.
'.PIease ma am" she said, with all the
assurance OF primitive reasoning, II can
give sentence. Girls, are my hat on
stra.ght2' The Cincinnati Tribune.