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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-10
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Two hundred dozen gents white un.
!anndried ahirts. pleat and plain linen
bosom, reinforced front and back.
Dwight anchor mnslip. all SIZES, ii TO
Is. The remainder of the stock of
shirt manufactures retiring from bust.
ness. These shirts were made 20 sell
for 0Oc to 75c and not common goods
made up cheaply. Our price for these
will be ut special sale next Monday,
March llth, $40 each, which is less
than cost of material of which they are
made. Not mare than six sold to one
customer. Levy Bros, Ia Main street. ~.
LADIES
Needing tonic. or children who want build
ing up, should take
BROWNS IKON BITvVyrRS
1T Is pleasant: cures Malaria, Indigestion
SNiousness, Liver Complaints and Neufalgia,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-10

We make speciality of remounting
diamonds and line watch and jewelry
repairing, engraving, etc. Chronome.
tors rated, Chapman u Jakeman,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-10
Eternal


Is the price of liberty and
eyesight. Vigilance Of the
party with affected ewes
makes the optician uigiIant
in his examination, ,as weiEi.
as the selection OF proper
lenses. If everybody was
satisfied with cheap, coni-
mon, loP-sided, poorly-
made, fitted by guesaWorls
specs, no better ones wou,5
be made. As It Is every one
insists on the BEST and
forces into existence those
perfect spectacaes sold in
Norfolk only by
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-10
The Petersburg ,tisirmcn ia 1861.

ne rctcrsb"rS hisirmcn im 1861.
A friend has sent The YIRGINIAN tho
following roster of the Petersburg
Rillemen. Company L, Twelfth Vir.
ginia Infantry, which gives the names
OF the members of the company who
came to Norfolk on the 2Oth of April.
1851. The M@emon were stationed nt
intrenchcd camp, Harrison's farm, and
1t was while al this place that tue late
W. A. Todd. of this city, became one
OF their members:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-10
THE COCkADE CITY.
Many Matters to Interest Petersburg.
ers in Norfolk.
Special Dispatch to the yirgiuiau.


PETERSBURG, Va, Fobruary. @,
grand Purim ball will he eiyon At
Library Hall on next Monday pio,,t
for the benefit of the Southern ORPHAN
Asylum. Several couples will be pres.
ent from Norfolk md Richmond.
Bishop Randolph administered tbe
rite oil confirmation Mt the Church of
the Good Shepherd Ia Blnndford TO.
night to large class The Bishop will
confirm class at ST. paurs Churcb
to morrow morning auu ut Grace
Church at night.
Efforts are being made to organize a
Joint stock company here to purchase
the steamer s. A. Mccall of the Peters.
burg and Norfolk Steamboat COMPANY
which was libeled in Norfolk some dnys
ago. The capital stock of tho COMPANY
is to be $40, 600, OF tbis amount 81 OO,,
has already been subscribed.
Scott Wood, State Commissioner for
the Fourth District of VIrginia. told
your correspondent to day that tho in.
dicntions were that this district would
be we'll represented ut the Atlanta Ey.
position. He said that in every Stste
i'll tue South the colored people aro
organizing for the collection of their
exhibit.
Congressman elect VIM. Il. McKen
ney, who Is the owner of the Uotrl
Brunswick, on Union street, IN this
city. has received COMMUNICATIONS from
parties in this city. Norfolk and Bed
ford City asking for terms for the lease
of tho hotel.
MIR. John Moores, travelling passen
ger agent OF the OHIO Central lines of
railroads, arrived here dny or two
ago with party of land buyers. who
are prospecting with view OF settling
IN this section. Mr.. Moores left for
home this morning. He told Your
correspondent that he would bo here
again on the Sd of April next with n
lnrge party from Ohio aud Nebraska.
The Popuists and Republicans of
Prince George held meeting in each
district OF the county yesterday and
nominated district officers and also
elected delegates to n county conyeu.
ton 10 be held at the county court
house on next Tuesday to nominate
county officers. Three delegates we're
eiecied from each party. Among those
spoken OF for the different Offices are:
For Sheriff, Robert Balte. Popuist.
and y. G, Gualtney, Republican; for
treasurer, Charles Hobbs and Edward
hainev; for Commissioners of the Rsve.
nue.. Il. ID. Bland (colored); for Com.
monwealth's Attorney. - Connolly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-10
OFFICERS,

Captain, Daniel Dodson; First Lieut..
Samuel Stevens; Second Lieut.. Il. II,
Banks; Third Lieut.. j Wilcox Brown:
First Sergt. j. II. Patterson; Second
Sergt' a. M. Kelley; Third Sergt. L.
II. Nelson; Fourth Sergt. John Nell.
waine; First Corporal. G.. V. Hunter ::
Second Corporal. w. w. Taxlenre;
Third Corporal, 9. ID. Bate; Fourth
Corporal, w. T.. Hinton; Drummer,
7. L. Ieuoh.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29

in for criticism here. Senator Rogers
declared 1t wass anbad measure and
would, If made a law, prevent permanent
improvements.
wei, my opinion is that my associates
are determined to legislate for the pres
ent and not for the future sighed Mr..
Daily, as he leaned bach in his char.
you're wrong, Brother WILL" returned
Senator VOORHEES,. "I hold that we are
legislating for the future when we legis-
late to proceed with legislation that
would necessitate the bonding of the
State in the sum of 81, 900, co.,"
1T wouldn't be necessary to issue bonds
for more than $25, 00O. 000," returned Mr.
DAILY. land you could float them easily
at 3 per cent. and receive a rental OF .
per cent"
1T would require at least $3.50, 900, o0o,"
broke in Mr.. Ross.
Every dollar of it, added Mr.. Voor-
hees.
1t was then explained that the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company had paid
1000. 600 all told for Harsimus Cove,
and then expended $25, 000,0 0 on improve
ments.
Mr.. DAILY contended that if it was
necessary to bond the State in 5000 900, 900
1t would in the end prove q great in
vestment. The State could buy up all
lands. and In renting them receive an in
come equal to perhaps ten per cent. on
the investment. In a few years the
principal will be paid back and the States
revenue for all time you'd be enormous.
There will probably be another hearing
today or tomorrow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
TUXEDO CLUBS BALL.

The masquerade and civic ball of the
Tuxedo Club. which was held at Odd
Fellows Hall, Hoboken, last night, was
a decided success. The ball room was
handsomely decorated especially for the
occasion, and the many gaily attired
couples as thed danced over the highly
polished floors presented a very pretty
sight. During the evening a number
of fancy dances were well executed by
several of the members, and at midnight
the grand march was led by Floor Man
ager ,Gustave Frank and Miss Sophie
johnson. Among those present were
William Stuber, Miss Annie Kollyn, John
H. Heiss, Miss Lizzie Curtiss, Charles
Melchior, Miss Mamie Meyer, Herman
Stutz, Miss Katy Kearns, Adolph Winter,
Harry T.. Bremner, Miss S. Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Russell, W. Tietjen, c,
Ranges, Miss NJ. Meyer, F. Small, Miss
L. Grim, H. Henis, Miss Lille Dean, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Henderson, Miss NJ. Piston,
e. Piston. Miss e. Doster, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Mount, A. Meyer, Miss NJ. Schroeder,
Lattmann, P. Schumann, Miss schumann
J.. Burns. D. Shea, Miss L. Fisher, Mr..
and Mrs. G. Bradley, c; Porter, Miss
Porter, F.. Nell, Miss Franklyn, F. Hirsch
and sister, Z. Brockmann, Miss K.
Kearins, Mr.. and Mrs. Ballmann, Mr..
and Mrs. Schaeffer. L. Stuber, Miss c..
Walsh, P. Schumann, Miss Sohn, and
delegations from the Millionaire Sons,
Hudson Elks, Haggerty Association,
NJ. J.. Coyle Assoeiationand Independent
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
TEMPERANCE IN HOBOKEN.
Active Entress i'm she Work Not App
aren't in Hokokep.

Through the pastors of the First NJ.
E., the Baptist, Presbyterian and Dutch
Reformed Churches, of Hoboken, Mrs.
Emma Bourne, president New Jersey
w. C. T. o., Mrs. Cairns, president
County w. C. T. u, and Miss Jackson,
secretary County ". c. T. u, held q
meeting last night in the First Presby-
terrain Church, Hoboken, for the purpose
of organizing a branch of the Union IL
that city. The lecture room of the
Church, where the meeting was held,
was we'll filled, there being about i5
ladies present, and about a dozen gen.
tlemen. Despite the Indictment weather
ladies came from Bayonne and. North
Bergen to help organize the Hoboken
branch. Mrs. Bourne spoke of the work
of the Union in New Jersey, and said
there were over 5000 members in the
State, and that 5000 public meetings had
been held last year, but she was sorry
to say that there was not a meeting
held in Hoboken, or was there a Ho-
bokenite present at any of the meetings.
Mrs. Cairns followed and gave an ac-
count of the convention held at Cleve-
land last November, to which she was a
delegate. After several other speeches
it was decided TO form a Hoboken
branch. A meeting will be held in the
near future for the purpose of electing
officers and adopting a constitution and
hx,- 1a yzyS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
AMUSEM
Academy of Music.

That humorous compound of farce COM
edy ana vaudeville, "AIcFHadden's Elope-
Of ofm M " last night by John Kernell's
i R1sgfS ibs Sc aaS er tt sae f Thars IS nj II
y wei stand by Itself. ~ThrougRRout the
woes of a newly-married couple who are
always trying to get square" with Nc
m adden, vb Who ~ assis5ed n their elope-
be a sort of stage Ishnael, whose hand
is against every other fellows, there are
a few good SONGS occurring in the piece,
Charles 3. Ward. who sang THE BOW
cry cry B 1yb, With m much tsndernesS and in
acfer, is disappointing. MS jokes are Of
a venerable character, and the role is
n9t f4sted to an OLD hand Of his ability.
and eXhausts all the humor of a thread
bare character. Dan Waldrons as Rush.
and MeSdarles Clara Knott. Tillie Bar
are individually clever in their meagre
parts. As the author of the farce COM
may MANKIND shsi' ne r + r't ald It ii IS only !" fair nlat te
say that It certainly accomplishes that
end. 1t will run all the week, with the
customary mat1neeS.
Bon Tom Good show.
The Bon Tons programme this week is
of c~hange>arttsts and a dozen or more
Individual performers. In all these Sheik
Hadj's troupe of Arabians are to be seen.
AS q whole, the show is the best one pres
entted IN two or three weeks. The pat
rons of the theatre are learning for them
Last night there was only standing
room. McAvoy and Rogers are clever
a a.sSd,, finished n artists. The presentation Of
Lewis. who is well known in this. city
among lovers of vaudeville, amused the
audience with some original parodies.
clever. He is an author, comedian and
vocalist. He scored a big hit. Joe Fields.
a Dutch comedian, who delighted large
audiences before at the Bon Ton. ap-
peared to be funnier than ever last night.
Virginia Seymour a bewltchdng soy
Keene has a fine stock of choice stories,
with which he annuses the audience. He
is also a clever ventriloquist. Billy Bar
ing. La Ciede Brothers are certainly ex-
etraordinary aerial artists. Their per-
formances on the double trapeze are
wonderful. The rapidity. with which they
perform scientific tricks is startling.
entitled, I'm Not, Yes, You Are Mem
phis Kennedy furnishes lots of fun while
performing on several kinds of musical
Instruments.
pa ma5ghg Of n aaa so anare smong tSem WERE a
Nellie Malone Katie Mulligan's De-
but" and fHow Do You Like It?"
Bryant and Cleaver are high class ar
fists:
gives IRISH impersonations to good effect.
Manager Dinkins say it Is the best list
of attractions he has secured in a long
time. He also sayssthe Bon Ton is the
xy~prldhyi1Ia DarfOrinance.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
COURT BHRGEN's RECEPTION.

Court Bergen No. 6.792. A. o. F., had its
annual entertainment and reception last
night in Bergen Hall. The hall was
packed to the doors. Many people were
obliged to stand throughout the perform
ance. The entertainment was interest
ing. Everyone was satisfied. The pro-
ANN included the following perform
ers:-The Hilliard Brothers, IN a musi-
cal sketch; Miss Lottie Emerson, in songs
and dances Ross Brothers, trapeze per-
formers: Collins and Reed,
comedians; Eta Mayo, balladist; Zetto,
contortionist; Mark Fallon, elocut1onlst.
After the entertainment the floor was
cleared and dancing was enjoyed until
a late hour. The reception was ABLY
manage by the following committees
Committee of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. II.
McAuley, Chairman; George
Samuel @. B. Suter, Fred c. Parr, Win
field H. Wandell, John F.s R~oselbower,
James Mahnken; Floor Manager, George
Mackenzie; Assistant Floor Managers,
Frederick C. Parr and John F. Rosel-
bower: Floor Committee, Winfield H.
Wandell, Robert G. Brighton, Audrey
Lemon; Reception Committee, Samuel @,
B.. Suter, Chairman; James Mahnken,
Charles ShultZ, Jonn J. comm.
The grand march was led. by Mr.. Geo.
Mackenzie and Miss NJ. Morrison; Among
those who were present were:-Mr., and
Miss M. Proven. Mr.. and Mrs. j.. Shea.
Mr.. c. Price, Miss NJ. Pine, Mr.. George
McEntee, Miss Podmore, Mr.; and Mrs
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Suter, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Lemon, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Bunnell, Mr..
r, Brighton, Mr.. G. Brighton, Miss Nc
Kinnon, Mr.. and Mrs. S. C~aruthers, Mr..
and Mrs. T. McCauley.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
HoBoKEN SCHOOL BOARD.


The Hobokent Board of School Trustees
met last nightaan held one of the short
est sessions it has ever held. The ses-
sion lasted just seventeen minutes. But
in that time was transacted quite an
was chosen a delegate 10 attend the an
nual convention of the State Association
of City School Boards, which opened at
Trenton today. If he goes, Mr.. Russ
board refused to allow the delegate trav-
cling expenses. Miss George Kellett
was granted a leave of absence. Miss
Catherine C. Jones asked permission to
give the teacher in the schools a course
of physical training. It was referred
Ito the committee. The payroll and a
number of claims amounting to 1892,
were passed. Miss M. o. Ledwith was
placed upon the list of monitors. and
Miss Marion G. Jackson was transferred
to No. 6 School. Miss Elizabeth Alt was
appointed a teacher in No l School, and
the meeting then adjourned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
WHY THE PRICES WENT UP.


A dry goods merchant observing a ju-
nior assistant d~isputing with a customer
about the price of some silk she wished
to purchase, stepped up TO the combat
ants and after a wordy tussle succeeded
In obtaining a higher price for twenty
yards than the goods were marked. Ais
method of persuasion was based on the
statement that, owing to the disease
among silk worms, prices were rapidly
advancing. He then administered a hom-
lily to the assistant on the necessity CT
using his brains and exercising ingenu-
ity In making sales.
TheneNt day the same merchant had
to rescue the same assistant from the
ing him with her "gingham.i -.
what dill you do to incense her?"
asked The employer.
4 DON'T know sir" he replied. "She
asked me for a yard of tape and when
I told her that owing to disease among
she went for me"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
BOARDING HOUSE WOES.
Miss Holder Reproves a Fresh Boad-
err with a Go flee Pot.


err With a Coffee Pot.
Miss Elizabeth Johnston Holder, a
young colored -'pussun,'' who runs a
boarding house at No. 4A Monmouth
street, was a prisoner in the Court of
General Sessions this morning charged
with beating George McLain, a colored
cook in the employ of the Pullman
Palace Car Company. George came to
board with Miss Holder, and unwisely
started to criticize the meals too Sc
verely. Miss Holder corrected him with
a stove lid and a pot of hot coffee.
What have you to say?" asked the
Assistant Prosecutor of Miss Holder,
who sat near to her counsel, ex-Mayor
Traphagen.
well, Your Honor's gemmen," re-
piled Miss Holder, adjusting her red
sailor hat trimmed with green ribbons,
TITS like this here. He was too fresh
and made an argeyment, and I gave it
to him"
Miss Holder. in a confidential manner,
informed the Court that she was a sin
gle woman, kept a clearinghouse and
knew all sorts of nice people, and often
went calling on friends, and
Here, here" interrupted the Assist
ant Prosecutor, chats doubtlessly inter-
esting, but what has it got to do with
this case?"
well, Your Honor replied Miss Hol-
der. with a reproachful glance at the
lawyer, you see, I knew this man; he
was working before and came round to
ma house, and we was setting down, and
Miss Angelina Harris was a telling me
that she had been TO see the play with
her gentleman friend, who is her steady
company, and he is a relation to ma
mothers fathers cousin, who lives in
Kentucky
stop! Stop! Woman, will you be
cu:et?" asked both lawyers, with their
hands over their ears, e~ndeavoring to
check the narration of the voluble young
laGy's thrilling domestic history.
Deed. I want to tell ma story ma
own way" she replied with a pout; but
it was of no avail. The case was SUBJ
mitted, and the jury found Miss Holder
guilty of assault.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
REAL ESTATE News.
Seventeenth Street Opening to
Be Revived The City's Big
Sale Tomorrow.

The reorganization meeting of the Cftl-
zens'. Street Improvement Association
will be held this evening in st. Lucy's
Hall, Grove and Sixteenth streets.
The object of the association is to Sc
cure{the opening and grading of Seven
teenth street to Hoboken avenue. This
work was we'll under way when the
West Shore Railroad tied the whole
matter up in the courts. President
Patrick Connolly of the association and
nearly all the property owners who will
be benefited by the proposed new con-
nection with the Hill. a done every
thing in their power to get a decision in
the case, but without avail. Tonight
Charles Kelly, son of Captain John F.
Kelly, who is connected with the office
of Dickinson, Thomson & McMaster, will
De appointed counsel to the association.
He Will probably be instructed to take
up the case of the railroad company and
make an effort to have the injunction
raised.
The owners of Seventeenth street prop
erty are anxious to nave the street open
ed to the Hill. They are willing to bear
the cost by direct assessment. The OBJ
lection of the railroad company is that
NV eidtihS ON7FkuC SliSGt VIII hCSCSSA-
tate the employment of a gateman or
fagman. A determined effort is now to
be made to get the improvement through.
1t will be Of untold benefit to all property
north of the Erie Railroad tracks.
On the north side of Union street, be-
tween Jackson avenue and Sackett street,
there is a patch of Tagging missing
which Is causing much. indignation
among pedestrians, It is a ~disgraceful
spot and necessitates people walking
through mud ankle deep In wet weather.
1t should be repaired at once.
The big sale of city property takes
place tomorrow in the Aldermanic Cham
per, President Frank Stevens of the
conduct the sale. expects to get good
prices for the many choice parcels which
are to be sold. Homeseekers should be
on hand. Full city lots in all parts of
the city are to so under the hammer
Speculators ave been locating all the
lots which are to be sold and will pro-
oably attempt to get away with them
at about one-third of their value. An
other such opportunity to secure a cheap
building lot or lots will not be offered
very soon. ff+.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
The water specifications.

In accordance with the resolutions of
the Street and Water and Finance
Boards. approved by the Mayor, the new
water specifications were spread in full
in the Columns of 'eThe News yesterday,
s'for the public information''-that is to
say, one specification was printed from
beginning 10 end, and so much of each
of the other three was printed as differed
In the slightest degree from the first. It
is to be hoped that the citizens will avail
themselves of the opportunity this publi-
cation affords to thoroughly study the
provisions of these drafts, and to point
out whatever faults or flaws may be
found in them. The matter is one which
cannot be too broadly discussed or too
rigidly dissected. The city authorities in
yite criticism in order to avoid mistakes,
and too much criticism, so long as it is
honest and rational, cannot be offered.
The Board of Trade and the various
citizens associations should be heard
from, and all citizens who have light to af-
ford, from Mr.. L. B. Ward, who really has
the finest comprehension of the subject of
any man in Jersey City, dow to DR..
Qufmby, whose views are at least origi-
nal, should contribute what they can to
the perfecting of the task in hand.
Further study of the documents pro-
duces no material modification in our
own tim of them, as expressed last
Tuesday, the day after their adoption.by
the Street n Water Board. Their fault
is that they are extreme. In the effort
to protect the city, the Commissioners, to
repeat our former phrase, have stood up
SO straight that they have leaned back
wards. This will be found to be true
If bids are invited upon the specifca-
tons in their present shape. The old
Street and Water Board, the Madden
somers & Co. Board, received a bid fol
2o,o 600, 900 gallons Of water a day at $37.5'
= million gallons. The water was to bt
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
OONNoLLY's ANNUAL DANCE.

The annual ball of the John ]. Connolly
Association, a popular social organiza-
ton of Lafayette, held last evening at
Metropolitan Hall, Greenville, was a
marked success. The attendance was
large and Standard Bearer John ]. Con
molly was happy in consequence. Mr.
John Cairns was floor manager, assisted
by John F. O'Gorman and the follow
ing committee:-Martin J. Moran, Thomas
j. Nolan. John J. Connolly, Thomas j.
Nolan and Claud Donnolly. There Were
delegations present from the Eureko
Social Club, Printers and Bookbinders
Pleasure Club, Arlington B. B.. Club.
Pacific Athletic Club, Cedar Social Club,
Washington Rangers, West Bergen Pleas
ure Club, George A. Thompson Associa-
ton, w. 7. Muller Association, Michael
T. McDonough Association, Blue Wave
Social Club, Ding Dong Social Club and
Night Owl Association. .
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
COAL.

Adlai Bissell of Essex street, whc
claims to be a cousin of the Postmaster
General, will be tried in the Court OF
General Sessions shortly for stealing Goa
from a barge.
( The Indictment charges him with the
theft of two bags of coal while on 9
trip from South Amboy to the city. Bis
sells story is that he was hailed by g
man whose barge was leaking, and he
stopped to help him at the pumps. In
return for this the man gave him some
soft coal to burn on his craft. Bissel
not. to be outdone, gave him some hare
coal. which he did not want. His EN-
ployer did not believe the story, and &C
cused@ him of stealing the coal
Counsellor John Weller will defend Bis
sell
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-29
MISS PERCY SUES THE TRACTION oC

Another damage case against the Con-
solidated Traction Company was begun
this morning in the Circuit Court, be-
fore Justice Lipp.ncott and a jury Il
was that of Miss Lillian Percy, who,
while driving across Communipaw ave
nue. in a pony carriage last April, was
thrown out by a trolley car striking her
carriage. In her carriage was her neph-
ew, Master Douglas S. Schenk, who was
also injured by the shock. The acct
dent was caused by a Newark motor
coming down the avenue. Ex-senator
William Brinkerhoff represents Miss
Percy, and the company is represented
by Messrs. Vredenberg and Garretson.