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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
BEAUFORT, N. C.

Mr.. Charles L. Alternately. editor Of
the Beaufort Herald was married
Thursday evening, Dec. 18th, at
Speight's Bridge. n. c.. to Miss Minnie
May. Rev. John T. Alternately otfici-
atcd. Immediately after the wedding
they left for IL bridal tour through the
South. in which they will take in the
Atlanta Exposition.
Wild ducks are very plentiful around
Beaufort at present Amateur sports
men kill from five to thirty daily within
half Il mile of town. Wild geese also
abound in large quantities.
The defendants In I'll" famous in
suiancc cases promptly gave bond, were
released and have returned home from
Jones county, where they were sent
for trial. They must await the deci-
sion of the Supreme Court. which con-
rcncs IN February. They were heartily
welcomed by the citizens of Beaufort.
as they arc not believed To have gone
in the insurance business with felonious
intent. They are men OF refinement
and rcspectability and have always
been held in the highest esteem by the
people of Cartcret county. and they
have the sympathy of The entire COM
munity.
The Beaufort High School gave an
entertainment this evening ut the school
building. which was enjoyed by all.
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IL hangs, and present this TO the dIrec
Tor Tor special permit for that picture
Any copyist may have permits for
ihree pictures at one time. the extension
neinS three months. and if he or shr
nave hrst place in copying the paint
ing II is forfeit of the place n-t TO
WORK on the copy at least once n week.
RMS is very important feature
where there are a great many persons
waiting TO copy some of the most non,I
laf works. AS in the case of the famous
immaculate Conception" by Murillo.
mere are at all times an average of
about two hundred applicants awaiting
an Opportunity 10 copy this painting
and as only one person at a time is nj,
lowed to work from any painting II is
very necessary Ia guard your turn or
the next eager person in waiting will
claim their right TO your place.
Ihc copyiSts and visiting artists arc
al very kind In lending criticisms. in
TACT sometimes annoying by their fire.
quent suggestions and some of the old
copyiSts are even jealous and treacher-
Gus IN their attentions.
Is sale that some of those who make
a living by copying in the galleries viii
discover which pictures a new conner de-
slres 10 copy and by securing the first
permit VIII cNtort money from the other
FOR the sale of the first place. IL one
mas an order for painting and ONLY
a limited time in which to make II.
they nave either to submit to the ex-
tortion or lose the order.
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EDENTOE, N. c.

Edcnton. n. c.. Dee. 2l--(Special j.
Mrs. I. =. Garden and child left for
SUFFOLK this week To visit relatives.
Mr. ana Mrs Hcakcl left for Balti-
more yesterday to spend the holidays
Misses Ncttic and Lizzie Lcary. of
Washington. ID. c.. are in the city visit
ing friends ana relativce
Mr.. J. c. Matthias. OF this place. and
Miss Laura Fowler. OF Winfall. were
ihaTriem on the 18Th at Wnrall.
Mr.. Willie Lcary. who has becn at
tending Medical College at Baltimore,
has returned home to spend the holt
days.
Also Mr.. Harry Cason arrived Ia
night from Chapel HILL
Miss Bruce Brewer left last night for
Murfreesboro.
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permit to copy In the galleries, which is
no small task. requiring a letter of
Introduction to the American consul.
Upon presentation OF this letter IL he
is assured that ycu are far enough ad-
ranced in art, and for the sum OF 81
he gives YOU letter to the Director of
the Louvre. The little old French lady
with whom | was boarding proceeded
with Inc TO call on the director to pres
ent this letter. After climbing spiral
stairways, and having been detained
haif-Way by very croSs-eyed guard to
whom we had to explain our mission.
and give small fee before being allow
ed 10 continue. we found ourselves on
the top floor Of the building and at
our destination. Before us sat young
man of the blonde type, who received
the letter but informed us I'm angry
tones that permits to copy could only
be secured on certain days in the week
and at certain hours: that he could not
be disturbed, and we would have to
call again.
He evidently wanted to impress MS
with his Independence and Importance
but the little French lady understanding
the French disposition better than /
set forth her persuasive powers. and in
duced him to give us the permit before
departure.
After receiving the permit to copy
paintings in the galleries it is necessary
TO write down the name and number of
the picture selected to copy: also the
hame or number OF the room in which
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By order Of
THE TRUSTEE.

VIRTUE or y DEED or TRUST
ne tnc, 0!d Dominion Brick, Tile and Manu-
"9!rsanizcd under the laws OF the State of
Sir li hearing dat on the nth day OF
office Of Charles City county, Va, ana nj
the request OF the creditor therein Sc
premises. 1T Sturgeon Point wharf. in
G Gh City county. Va. on the 9Th DAY
m, the following property. to-wit: -
Alh THAT Pit;cE Of rATGi3L or
ments thereon. situate In Charles City
county, IN the State OF Virginia. on the
m nc a.. h rar Of the James river being
and bounded and described as follows,
to, wit l;sginnns at ordinary low
leans over the water, distant in a
vest, westerly direction seven hundred and
CTarca : Trucar a rp. mS , ing s, p
geon Point wharf on the eastcrly side
neieGit: illnmi!is thence in a northcrly
Tucker seven hundred and sixty feet ana
parallel there With: one thousand six hun
,rrnaN to Z point, thence running castcrly
ana parallel with the James river low
water mark. and distant tlcrcfrom one
feet along the lana of said Trnax six hun
dred ana Sixty feet to Il point; thence run
G anGs so OF Tad r neKsr % Sna Ihe
tant therefrom one hundred feet along
the land of said TruaS. one thousand,
four hundred and twenty-five feet to a
roint; thence running eastcrly and par
allel with low water mark OF the said
JhmcS river and along the land Of the
said Trua% sixty feet, distant from the
lands OF said Tucker forty feet 10 a
point; thence. running somthcrly. distant
from the land of said Tucker forty feet,
and parallel herewith along the land of
said Tr,'aX, and continuing along tho
east END of the old brick kiln three hun
drcd feet, more or less. to n point at the
low water mark of the said james river
| on the westerly side of the Sturgeon
Point wharf, as the same now stands
and thence westerly along the ordinary
low water mark OF the said james river
embracing the old brick Yard seven
hundred and twenty feet to the point OF
beginning, embracing also all the lands
within the sail bounds estimated nj
twenty-five acres, he the same more or
less and also all the marine, fishery and
riparian rights In front of the land here
by conveyed on the said James river
together with and including the entire
brick plant thereon. consisting of dry
houses, boilers. engines, brick machines
hand-trickS, wheelharrors shovrls'
spades. dirt dump carts. iron rail mule
| cart. wag on' and al other pnrsonnl4 nrup,
crty of every Kind and description on the
TERMS-Cash.
T. w. WILCOX,
ueZ2-tds Substituted Trustee.
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iiaFinE secured the permit ia cnn,
Sour painting and having first place i
not Eet all the preliminary before carr.
nie"eing work. You have the .C;ra,d-
IA ae Chevalier" to find, and yoursnif
u install in his good graces.
ms keeper of easels and stools is :,
very importan; person and if vo,, 40
not wise enough TO give him abouf tue
francs lie has ii in his power 10 NAL
II very disagrccable for ycu.
Each day when your work is done tho
guardian de ChevaIier' takes charrc
VI me cahvnsses and if you should in
GU. ms III Will YOU would probably have
lively chase through the long esl,a,is,e
nelore discovering his majesty c,r nro,
day. "oih the next
10 MIN You have to present your ner-
M, niit 10 copy any painting ana through
nun secure your easel and stool, when
soul picture X finished he has to write
ms sig hhtnrc on the backs before II con
be taken from the galleries.
IN all the galleries of Paris WHORE
copying Is allowed. it is entirely free
WIN he exception of the slight fee 10
me guardian which, although net com,
puISnry. Is customary.
70 make . faithful COPY Of n very old
painting Is indeed n difficult task. II Is
hard TO produce with new. rresf
color the dinGy faded and mellow tints
wrought by age. Then oftentirnee ihe
painting hangs very high on the wall.
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and 1t is necessary to use either u step
ladder or opera glasses.
very tlmid person suffers great
embarrassment from the crowds OF Wis
itors constantly pouring through and
some of whom seem to take more inter
est in the copy than the original. 1t Is
no uncommon thing to have q head of
an onlooker thrust between yourself
and the canvass ycu are working OH, and
they crowd in upon you In the most
amazing way.
But If the student is very intent on
her work she will soon grow oblivious
to all these distrac tions.
The great gC-d derived from study
ing the old Masters" is their method
of form and color. composition and
technique, which we must take as Il
valuable lesson ana example. But each
has To work out his or her own course
and II is far better to paint nature in
an original way than to he an expert
irlitator. which in the end is only n re-
Election of something better.
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AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAY.
Pannill Brothers, Auctloneers

p URsuANT TO THE FOLLOWING
orca Leeds df Of Pr trHs, recorded in the Clerk )
SoGSy q .he GGGTnty e Court Of Norfolk
OF the City of NorfolIs, Va, we shall sell
at public auction at the Real Estate Elk
PAY December %, 1895. at IL O'Clock M,
th e, ttseslRl9wing Pr prrop per, y-te;Wit;
PRoVEMiSNTS Tf III LaSp f M1Thi IN y
feet on the east side or Reservoir avenue,
i'.;, n,h q. ward Nortolk City Va, with
by, sarah E. Batien and John j. j. R ni.te9
u IN Boc SIeRt aan 20 lS.5 and recorded
once, city ' Aforesaid o ~ page H' clerks
!, SSSseSnd :, \ >, LOT Of LAND WITH I'M
the southwest corner of Brown and
S SeeTSS a avenues. in Brambleton Ward,
M ,,3 &C ely, Va; and fronting ON Reeves
avenue. of 80 feet. Deed of trust made
by Della Keeling and Thomas Keeling,
In Deed Eoes ll3 a.. page SO. Clerks Of
pE F6lJ49T Of TIE EAEp With M
feet fee t., on ,or Io1lc street. Atlantic City
southwest corner of Pool street and Cen
trail avenue; Deed of trust made by Lewis
aorr rGwn n d bss AH aa lth 1885, and IS
Clerks Ter rs office, city aforesaid.
PlETi, l. 3s. OF LAND WITH M
~,
thirty feet on the south side of Rullitt
street, wi Tn depth of lC0 feet. situated
near lamhcrt's Point, Norfolk county Va
Deed of trust made hy. n. d. Lunsford and
II Deed BOOK 10. page 10. ' Clerks fG Of!
SiNth-IOT OF LAND WITH M
PROPONENTS THERON, No ll90 on tho
plat -, Of Port Norfolk. fronting forty feet
feet, and distant 40 feet from Second
street. Situated in Port Norfolk. Norfolk
county, Va. Deed of trust made by r.,
S; Mackan and wife. dated September 3D.
s hR eee on Sed Boek 49,
Sevem!h-l;0T {. WITH IMPROVE
MENTS THEREON, on Fourth
street. Berkeley, Norfolk county. Va.
according to, the plan of the NASH
land. Deed of trust made by w S. and
Clara. PEBBLES, and duly recorded In the
Clerks office. of Norfolk County Court,
Va.
Terms: Cash.
FRANK DtSCN
DENNIS FTIIERIDGE and
JOSEPH y. WlNSLOW
pANN(LI, BROS.
lie 1914 AOCtjOQcprS
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1857 Answers.

4 We received In all 1S47 replies to tho
,conundrum. which goes to prove that
Turkey Is very popular bird In this Sec
ton of the United States. Several hun
drcd contestants answered the question
correctly, but rs stated III our announce
ment, the prize would be given to the
eel yed the FIRST correct anawcr. The
contestants included men. women and
children of all classes and vacations.
Lawyers, Bankers, Clerks, Business Men.
School Children, Dress Makers, etc We
thank you sincerely for the interest YOU
all manifested i'll this little holiday diver
sion, and will give you another opportu-
nifty at an carly date to &c uESS
AGAIN The result OF this contest de-
monstratcd conclusivcly TINT hat The
people read THE HGR'S" advertise
nents. and in that fact they prove their
wisdom and sound Judgment. for u NJ
\ once establishes the truth that THE
tclligeRt and discriminating community.
Again we thank YOU.
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Underwear.

Wright's Famous Health Underwear.
(known the world over) Shirts and Draw
ers to match. all sizes, worth $3.50 per
suit. our price. $l.25.
Derby Ribbed Undershirts and Draw
cra worth Sl,5l per suit, our price SOC.
each. or I5c. per suit.
Mems Canton Flannel Drawers bleach
ca or unblcaclt"d extra heavy. with pearl
nlttons. worth I5c., our price only i5c.
Genuine Camcl's Hair Underwear,
heavy weight, worth T5c., our price. iSc
Heavy White Merino Shirts, sizes "a to
H.. Drawers to match. worth Soc, our
price only 2gc.
Natural Wool Shirtsand Drawers dou-
BILE breasted, worth $3.50 per suit. our
price only Sl.9G.
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WITH THE OH MASTERS
Experiences and Difficulties Encountered
In Copying and Studying their Methods.
ORIGINALITY BETTER THAN IMITATION
The Trials Of Art Students Aire I'm
a}s8 lIsc Gay Parisian Capital Enter.
81 fatninsly Diseussed-The DIpio.
macy Required I'm Getting q Por.
1sais 10 Copy I'm tho Louvre.
Norfolk, va. Dec. 1s, 1895

~. 3 ~ -INUTIUIh, v q, DEC TO, 1910.
no the Editor Of the Virginian:
sssEI had finished my course of study
gin the best American An agloy4a, I'D
went to Europe to study the old mas
tiers, the great goal looked forward to by
d all American students
s9s After visiting the great galleries of
4 Scotland. England.> France, and Italy,
- decided that the treasures of the
Louvre in Paris were quite sufficient TO
educate any student IN the schools of
all countries, therefore decided that Pa
rig should be my "ca1npIng-ground."
s The frat step taken was 20 secure the
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Gloves.

Mems. Working Gloves. soc. grade, du-
ring this sale. soc.
Adler's Size Gloves, during this sale, CSC
dSc. grade during this sale lSc.
Grlpmcn's Gloves. worth 81, iSc.
Mems Fine Dress Gloves, worth 81 90
VIII so for only Coo.
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Hosiery.

Fun regular made Hose, tan ana grey,
hiSh srliccd double heel. two pair for 25c
Mems Heavy Socks. tan and black, Tour
pairs for 25c.
Mems Seamless Socks, double heels and
toes. three pair for be
Mems Carriers USoston style per pair SC
Mems Cashmere Wrstlet., all wool
worth 20c., price. pair. l5c.
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8s MR. C. o. TRoWER. of this city. en-,
pioyed by. Watt. ltetiew n Clay, hay.
Ing sent In the first correct answer. is
fairly entitled to the 20-ponnd Prize
/ christmas Turkey, and IL will afford us
much pleasure to deliver The Bird to
Mr. Trower's residence anytime desired.
Mr. Trower, we corgra tuatc you.
81 We also congratulate the bright young
lawyer, Mr.. y. J. Tlton. OF this city, for
sending the next nearest answer TO
him we will send plate OF Cranberry
Sauce, as requested
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NecItWear,
Han !kcrChiefs. Etc.

Mems Choice Silk Neclwear. all shades
and colors plain and fancy, worth zoe.
price PIC.
Mems Extra Fine SILK Ncckwcnr. all
duced to Use.
100 dozen Japanese Handke"chiefs, with
neat borders, never sold for less Than
2ac., our price two for 25c.
10 dozen All Silk Mmicrs. large size.
black, white and coiored worth 81 80 each,
price only Csc.
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15c. Moon Shape Mirrors, sale price
1Oc
a5c. Moon Shape Mirrors, with white
metal trimmings. sale price 25c.
75c. Moon Shape Mirrors, with white
metal trimmings. sale price soc.
$l.25 Moon Shape Mirrors, with white
metal trimmings, sale price sl.OO.
soc. brass bedsteads. with pin cushion,
sale price CSC.
SOC. Orange Cups, white metal. sale
price CSC.
soc, white metal Jewel Boxes. with pin
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christmas Turkey

IS The answer to the prize conundrum:
GREAT EVENT IN AMERl-
CAN HISTORY DOES THE NAME
1.-THE HUB" SUGGEST OR REMIND
you OFF," is THE REVOLUTION.
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Thursday, Dec. 10th, 1895,
THAT CERTAIN FARM, TRACT
OR PARCEL OF LAND

lying in Sleepy Hole N1agisterIal District,
NahSeinonu county, Virginia, upon which
the Srantors reside, known MS "Mlnton-
Vile" including Dumping Island bound
cd by the lands of DIR. Richard H. Rea-
lHbn, Franklin Hrisbee's estate,thc marsh
land of y. H.. Wilroy, the county road
leading from Suffolk TO Portsmouth, nnIl
the waters of NanSemond river and Jones
creek, supposed to contain about nine
hundred $500 acres. more or less.
Ana also about one hundred acres OF
woodland, lying In Sleepy Hole Magistc-
rial District. Nansemond county, Vir-
Sin!a, on both sides of the Norfolk and
Carolina railroad, adjoining the lands of
Or. Richard H. Bcanon, the lands of
Franklin Frisbae's estute, Peter c. Shea
formerly Prentis Duke's) and the Burrcs
tract.
This is one of the most valuable farms
on the Nansemond river. ana is adapted
to the growth of trucks and all other
crops raised I'm this vicinity.
TERMS-Cash sufficient To pny the ex-
penses of sale. the trustees commission,
and thirty-two hundred dollars (s3 O1j
with interest from the 18th day of MAY.
1893. the am Dunt Of secured debt unpaid,
and tho mainder upon such terms as
he aiant,rs sllnll pre scribe ana direct or
he day OF sale: and upon the failure OF
the grantorS to direct at the time OF sale
hen upon such terms as the trustee shall
think best.
THOMAS Il. GRIFFIN. Trustee.
j. WALTER llOSIER,
dc19-tds Auctioneer.
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[ Tub S
Holiday
Sale!
Shirts.

Full Dress Shirts. Plain and Fancy
Bosoms. sizes II to IL, worth sl.a5, price,
White Unlaundered Shirts, with pure
29c.
White Unlaundcred Shirts. New York
Shire Mills Muslin. double back and
front pure linen bosons. all sizes, worth
&c. price. 39c.
ons,. very stylish separate link cums
worth 5sl.0. price csc.
Mems Fine White Shirts. extra long
bosoms, two and three plaits. all sizes,
worth Sl.50, price use.
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$3.50 and $500 Childrcns Good
.t' Wearing, Double Breasted
y Suits, strong and durable. ourSi 81
3 Carnival Price. Observation-Disclosures .o)
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$3.50 and 500 All Wool Children's
Suits. including Navy Blues Full
Indigo and Splend idNliXed Chcv
II lots, latest fail styles. Our Car 60 90
rival Price. sNE.GI
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Juvenile Clothes!
.Clliidren's Suits.

$500 and s225 Suits for Little Eel
IN lows. double breasted, reliable
5i5 wearing qualities. Our Carnival 81 40
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We have sterling silver novelties
for Zoe and soc. each. Cheap presents.
Chapman e Jakeman
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Collars and Cuffs.
l.o'Odozen Collars. iOc each or 81 dozen.
Suspenders.

Mems Heavy Silk Suspenders (ombroid-
Greco, worth 81. our price only 4Sc
Mems Fine Suspenders (assorted sizes)
worth Soc, our price only Pie
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S5c. white metal Inlsstands, one or two
glass bottles, sale price Csc.
s1oo gents Segar Boxes, zinc lined,
sale price sec.
15c. Atomizers, all color glass, sale
price 1oc.
15c. Hand Mirrors, with painted flow
er, sale price 1Oc
25c. Trilby Hearts, with chains all ini-
tial. sale price 1Oc. each.
Soc. Plush Whisk Broom Holders. with.
out whisk, sale price 25c.
And thousands of other articles too
numerous to mention
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Enjoy Christmas.
If you would enjoy Christmas sights
wear Dr. Weeks spccks.
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HUBS HOLIDAY /. CARNIVAL

Seems 70 put everybody in good humor It is
unquestionably the greatest bona fiie Price Re-
alictlon ever experienced in this locality. Nor
accepted the opportunity to take advantage of our
mar, I!- low prices. land THE CRY IS
STILL THEY COME" ~
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cushion, sale price Csc.
15c wood 1nkstande. with pen holder
and glass bottle, sale price 1oc.
1sc. white metal Photo. Frames, sale
price 1Oc.
1oc white metal Photo. Frames. sale
price SC.
loc. white metal Pin Trays. SAID price
sc.
1oc. white metal Paper Cutters, in
case, sale price &c.
35c. wood Child Work Box. lock and
Key. all complete, sale price 25c.
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CHILDREN'S SUITS In better and
finer qualities at proportionately low
prices.
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Auction Sale
VQ|u0D|e Form QDd W0Od|,D1.

by virtue Of the provisions of deed
OF trust datel the 18th day of November.
Nanscmond County Court, In Deed Of
Trust Book No. l. page no. and executed
TO me by Annie Shrivcr and David Schri-
yer, her husband, and ut the request Of
the creditor therein secured, | shall offer
for sale At public auction, in front of the
mond county, Va on
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$500 and $500 Beautiful Kersey
r OYercoats, in blue. black and
brown, with deep Velvet Collar,
6 cut long and full back. Our z
Z Carnival Price. ,
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$1,000 and $500 finest Dress Over
coats, in blue and black 4G in
ches long: Piccadilly style. Our =
~ Carnival Price. . Il
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$1,000 and Sl4.01 Overcuats, which
are dressy and all wool material,
either single or double breasted
Price ...................... 81.
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de I3-td
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-28
a Remarkable Dog,

Do you want II good story" asked n
well known man about town. "Wcll,
hero's one about dog, and it's truc
ono too. Tho dog 5 name is Sam. He
is setter and belongs to man named
Mccormick. who keeps Il restaurant
down ut Atlantic City. / was down
there last week and saw the dog going
through remarkable performance. A
man in a crowd of six or eight people
will take n nickel from his pocket, wrap
it i'll piece of paper and give it to the
dog. Sam then trots off to the corner,
where an italian keeps % fruit stand.
Tho Italian places an orange in paper
bag, and pretty soon Sam comes trottilg
back with his purchase, wagging his
tail and tickled to death He will then
hunt out tho man who gave him the
nickel, never making mistake appar-
emily wishing to show that ho hash t
squandored tho money foelishly. After
that he takes tho orange from the bag
and plays with it until he gets tired.
Then he eats it. This is another re-
markable performance. Ho first bites a
piece out of the skin, inst as man who
has no knife might do, and then breaks
1T In two pieces. He is worry fond of
oranges, but although he manages to get
oil the meat of the frui, he Will never
swallow even q morscl Of the skin.
tell You hos great dog '-Philadel-
phia Record