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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29
COST AND BURTIIEN OFTME CynAS
WAR.

Referring to the cost and burthen OF
the Cuban war, the New York Times
furnishes the information that in 1890
the colonial Office was authorized to
issue Sl15.O00,000 Cuban bonds al Der
cent. In order to fund s75, 1000, 900 Cuban G
per cent. bonds, the floating debt and
the paper money But only $50. 900 900 of
these bonds had been used at the out.
break OF the rebellion for their original
purpose. and these had been applied to
the floating debt. Some $40, 600 900 more
mad been pledged to the Bank of Spain
most OF them at so, to secure money last
spring to deal with the Instruction
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

There remained, therefore. about $780,
100000 OF these bonds on which to raise
money-reprcsentin 1t will be seen. Il
debt already existing In Cuba" The
Times foots up the cost of the war SO far
at about $50 600, 900 and adds:
'.As the case now stands, Spain has
charged against Cuba u debt existing
In 1880 OF ut least SITS. 900. 900: has re-
placed $50. 600, 900 of that with ) per cent.
bonds, reducing the interest slightly.
but not the capital; has added at least
$50, 0D0, 900 In bonds pledged for advances
and is now seeking to raise money on
the S120,00,000 remaining Of the bonds
of 1890. Should she succeed, the total
already IN sight for the luckless island
would amount to $4,000 900. This is
only an inS'nlmcnt and may easily be
doubled. Considering that the total
population of Cuba Is about that OF
Alabama. 1t will be plain that this is
crushing"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29
An Unrealized Dream,

lie went fishing in the wildwood,
In the dancing mountain brool,
Whore he used 10 fish in childhood
With bent pin for n hook.
He bctilought him OF the clutches
That he used to show with pride,
And the sunburn md the scratches
That adorned his youthful hide.
Now he had fancy tackle
And - roll Of split bamboo,
Flies Of every style of hacklc,
Clicking reel and silk line, too;
With twelve pound basket laden.
Harnesscd up with straps and bands.
do had patent boots to wade in
And kid gloves upon his hands.
Gayly then he started fishing
In shady nook and cool,
Where the willows. gently swishino.
Overriding well known pool,
That WAS where he used to catch thera
When lie was nm urchin small:
Burely now he ought Ia match them
With his fancy rig and all.
But, ?las, he could not do it;
Though he iiShcd the pool all tlay.
Not trout that amblcd through il
Took the pains TO come his way.
but ms cusS words made tho mir blue.
And he whipped the creek to foam.
1hcn he smashed his fancy bamboo.
Paid his bill and came back home,
New York Sun.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.


The destruction by fire Sunday of the
ginia. that great educational institu-
tion founded by Thomas jefferson,
who In the inscription prepared by him-
self for his tomb, preferred to be re-
membered as the author of the Decla-
ration of independence and Of the
statute of Virginia for religious free
dom and father of the University Of
Virginia" is II calamity. not only to
this Commonwealth. but the country at
large, the injury of which. In many re-
spccts. can never be repaired. for the
losses that have been incurred in spe-
cial cases, cannot be measured by Il
money standard Save for this, Vir-
ginia whose pride and love for her
greatest institution is deep and strong.
will see to II that the great loss
will he more than restored and that
from the sacred ashes Of the famed edi-
flee destroyed will arise a structure
that will demonstrate to the world the
Commemorative devotion to the Uni
Ncrsity and the cause of education In
this noble work OF rcstorat ton the State
VIII be earnestly, lovingly and muniil-
Gently assisted by the alumni of this in
stitution, for this unexpected calamity
has aroused In the hearts of thousands
OF those who claim the University as
Their alma mater the resolve To come
cheerfully to her assistance in this.
the period of her scvcrcst trial
No doubt speedy action looking 10
this will soon be taken; already Cover
nor O'Fcrrall has issued Il call for a
mass meeting of the citizens Of Rich
mond TO be held tonight to take steps
Tor the immediate erection of the build
inss destroyed. Norfolk should not be II
iaSsard i'll this matter. Let meeting
he called under the auspices OF the Uni
Nersity's alumni in this city. If there
is no organization Of her sons In Nor
FOLK now is the suspicious time TO form
the same. Their mother needs their
help. and help can best come in q,
case like this through organized eff
tort Gpon the action Of the Virginia
alumni much will depend as to the nc
ton of those In other States. Let them
not be found wanting. The work of the
flames may in the end prove II blcssin;.
IN disguise. The University. unlike
many other of the great educa tlonnl
institutions Of the United States has
no rich endowment for its support, and
hehce the greater the reason for organ
iZed effort in the work of restoring the
building destroyed
Nirsinians have Il special duty I'm this
matter TO discharge and there can be
no question but that they will dis
charge 1t well and Faithfully.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

1t Is a pity that Mr.. JoscRhs. of Phil
5adelpfia, did not live to see full -four
years more of Grover" Lie lived long
g ntough, however. to see the country un-
der Growers administration knee deep
IN the clover that he wrote about In his
sons. REMARKS the Savannah News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

The Chicago Times Herald says the
Atlanta Exposition has not only adver-
tised the South as il has never been
advertised before, bur it has gathered
together and brought into one view
the South Itself
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

The bloomcr not only does not thrive
IN Montreal but it is said to be danger
Gus FOR any woman to wear boomers
IN the French quarters of the city. The
French consider the costume degrading.
and have not taken kindly to it in any
sense.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

Stewart, of Nevada, prints the fol-
lowing above his own name: "I am au-
j,thorized by Senator Henry NJ. Teller, of
colorado, to state that he will not,
Under any circumstances, vote for or
support a goldite for President of the
United States" Then they'll have tc
struggle along without him.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

The Atlanta Journal says that some
New York Democrats expect to carry
the city by $4,000. and some say they
Will carry it by 10000. We have no
doubt they will carry it and we believe
that the State is safe for the Demo
crazy by rousing ma jority.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

with cotton selling at 10 cents and
bacon at cents, it would still pay
the farmer to raise his own hogs" saws
mn exchange. and who will dispute the
eoundneSS OF the assertion
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

Cessius NJ. Clay. of Kentucky. saws
ne can't support Hardin for Governor.
because Hardin doesn't stand on the
PLATFORM. 1t he would keep OFF the
grass 1t would be all right.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

Idea OF bringing the mills tn the cotton
iields is practically illustrated at CO.
lumbia, S. c., where a new mill is now
going up in Il cotton field.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

The Baltimore Sun very properly re-
marks that as in all his utterances, the
PRESIDENT in his address at Atlanta
speaks In the spirit of broad American
brotherhood which has won him the
love of the people of all parts of the
Union.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

The following brief advertisement IN
the Lewiston Journal shows the awful
effect of 4 patent medicine: Since
taking three bottles of your remedy, I
am new woman"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

Water is bringing forty cents n barrel
In some sections of Ohio. AT that rate
1t would pay farmers better to dig
wells than to dig potatoes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29
EIGHT PAGES.

The registration in New York did
not come up to the third day of last
year or the two previous years.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

l Is estimated that big sleeves In
Chicago have added million TO the dry
goods bills and that the enlarged skirts
nave added another million to the ey
pense of feminine apparel.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

Mr.. r. II. Edmondson. OF The Baltl-
more Manufacturers Record says:
"Before the end of the century the
cotton mills of the South will operate
100000 spindles."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

The betting on the New York city
election is dragging. All the money Of
fered is on Tammany, with no takers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

The Boston Globe is authority for
the statement that Boston consumes
over 5000, 900 quarts OF beans weekly
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-10-29

minister who offered to sell his vote To
Senator Rrice for $500. is still on the
Republican Legislative ticket in Darkc
county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
Stopped by Spanish War Vessels.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, Dec 3.-Two
Spanish gunboats boarded and searched
of the north coast OF cuba the small
Norwegian steamship Moungen. which
arrived to-day from Bdracoa, loaded with
bananas.
The Moringen sailed from Philadelphia
on November 18th for Baracoa, and the
news OF her departure was at once cabled
by the Spanish officials here TO Cuba, and
the war craft which pafol the coast
We're ordered TO keep a good lookout tor
the ftuiter.
Five days after leaving the Capes. and
when I'm sight Cf Cuba TWO Spanish war
vessels appeared - sight. and the sharp
report OF a rapid-firing gun gave warn
ing for the Morlngen 10 heave to, when
order was promptly computed with.
Boat loads of men from one Vessel
boarded the fruiter. while the two war
ships kept watch to prevent the escape
Of filibusters. and the landing or war ma
terial, which was supposed 20 be on
board. After a thorough search nothing
of a contraband character was found on
board. and certificate was given to the
captain OF the Moringcn TO that enect.
A protest was also forwarded by the
admira! I'm charge OF the search. pro-
testing against the ridiculous stories
which arc continually being sent to Cuba
from Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

COLUMBIA. $. C, Dec. 3.-The Con-
sttuiional Convention reassembled to-
day to ratify the Constitution. There
was a surprisingly large attendance OF
the delegates The Committee on Or
der, style, and Revision, which has
been at work during the recess, has
done its work well. and its report was
presented in most comprehensive shape.
The convention first decided TO adjourn
sine die tomorrow. and then ratified
several OF the ordinances which had
been left over. clearing that docket.
Then il took up the Constitution proper
and began work on It,.
The committee proposed great many
amendments most OF them being Of 4
purely verbal character.
The convention before adjOurning com
pleted the consideration OF more than
one-half OF The Constitution, adopting
~ amendments proposed by the COM
nittce. with TWO exceptions, neither OF
any consequence. When il meets at II
o'clock tomorrow. the work VIII be
completed In about an hour. IL is thought.
Then the document will be signed. and
IN adjournment taken sine die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
THIRTI-TUO CONTESTED SEATS.
Speaker Reed VIII Appoint Two Commit.
too. 10 tOn-ider Them.

WASHINGTON. Dec. I'm view of the
unusually large number of contested cleo
zion cases to be passed upon by the
House of Representatives Speaker Reed
has decided 10 appoint two committees to
consider them. This is the first time in
the history OF Congress that the number
Of contests reached the remarkably high
figure of thirty-twO. In the last Congress
ther We're somewhat more than dozen.
and some of them were not disposed OF
until near the close of the Congress The
Committee on Elections will be among
The first appointed. and will be instructed
10 go TO work and bring In their reports
without delay. 1t is the intention TO have
all the contests disposed of during the
first session of the present Congress
In all the contests there Is but one i'm
which a colorcd man is a contestant.
That is the case Of Murray VS. Elliott.
from the Charleston (S. CO district Muir
ray was the only colorod member of the
last Congress. and he hopes TO be ablc 10
unscat Representative Elliott in his bend
ing contest. Many OF the contestants
make the fight for the $3.50 expenses al
lowed TO contestants. providing they are
unsuccessful. and n sometimes occurs
hat the expenses Of a contest are not half
hat amount. but the contestant is thirty
enough TO put in bill for the entire
tmount.-New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
and / know I as honestly believe he IS

wrong"
Mr. Patterson. OF Tennessee. said:
THE message Is an exceedingly able
state paper. 1t is statesmanlike ard cour-
ageous throughout While listening 10
the Presidents patriotic review OF our
foreign relations. his courageous adher-
ence to the principles OF tafif reform
and his Jacksonis1 treatment of the cur
icncy. ] was profoundly impressed with
the stupendous blundcr many OF his
party associates have made in not stand
Ing by him. Ills party for time has
gone down in defeat. but Mr. Cleveland
remains In the mistaken confidence OF
the American people
Mr.. Newland. silverite. Navada; Mr..
Cleveland. in his message. INDUCES IN the
usual fsilacy Of all gold standard men;
that gold is a fixed and immutable stand
ard OF value. He measures gold by IT.
self and concludes that 1t does not change
in value. The fact Is that gold measured
by the prices of other products has con
stantly increased and IL stu increasing
in value. a. the use Of il Is only Compel
tive Silver has diminished. The sole
cause OF the prevailing depression Is the
low price OF products and property and
their value OF gold, which measures them.
There is but one way TO cure this fall
in prices. and that IS to take away por-
ton OF the increased value of gold by
r. storing silver. its only competitor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
COMMENT ON fHE MESSAGE.
tx-Speaker Crisp Disagree. With Nj
Cleveland Other Views.

Cleveland Other Views.
WASHINGTON. December sit Is stat.
ID at the Treasury Department that Sec
,etdry Carlisle may not complete his -
BORT in time 10 submit il TO congress be-
'Ore Friday or Saturday. as Congress
usually adjourns early in the session from
Thursday to the following Monday. II
nay be next Monday before Secretary
,arlisle's report Is made public.
ExSpeaker Crisp commented upon tho
Presidents message after hearing IL read
o-day as follows:
II heard with some surprise and great
'egret that part of the message relating
o our finances: that relief is needed no
me doubts. that II can be found in the di-
'ection indicated in the message. / do
Tot believe. The President makes as
strong an argument as can lee made In
avor OF the single gold standard. but j
10 not think fairly states the case lie
assumes through his message that our
obligations are payable in gold. There is
20 law on tie statute books justify ing
his assumption. All bonds. Treasury
notes and other obligations OF the United
ltates. are payable In coin-that Is gold
ind silver o. the present standard Of
weight and fneness, and II the treasury
would exercise the option which he'law
md contracts give OF paying In those
metals most convenient 10 II. our uifii-
Ailties would be less.
II arm opposed 10 the retirement o. the
reenbzcks and Sherman notes because
will ruinously contract our currency.
Neither can I approve the proposition
recommended. enlarging the privileges
4 the national banks. have no doubt
bat ths President believes be 10 right.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
TTI uONROr DOCTRINE.
senator Locde's Il. so4uiion for Its Enforce
NETT Presented to The senate.

WASHINGTON. u. C., Dec. 3.--The fol-
lowing Is the text of the Monro s-doctrine
resolution introduced in the Senate to-
day by Mr.. Lodge. of Massachusetts. and
referred to the Committee OF foreisn
Relations.
Resolved 10y the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the United states OF
America. in Congress assembled. lhat
the Congress OF the United states deem
IL proper to assert. as a principle IN
which the rights and interests OF me
United States are involved, that me
American continent, by the free and in
dependent co lditicn which they have as
sumed and maintained, are henceiorth
not to be considered as subjects for fu-
ture colonization by any European
powers.
Resolved. That we should consider any
ATTEMPT on their part to extend their
system 10 any portion OF TINS neiilispi re- =
as dangerous to our peace ana saiesS
with the existing colonies and depehueh-
c'es. or with any European power We
have not interfered anc shall not inter
fere. but with the governments VINO ma =
declared their independence ana hldlh-
tanned il. and whose independence W.
have. on great consideration ana or Jus.
princirleS acknow lodged, we coulu hos
view any lnterposition Tor tne pun us W
depressing them or conlrollhs, III Dug
pean power in any other light man as the
manifestation OF an unfriendly DISPOSE
ton towards the United states. ,,,,
Resolved That in accordance WIN tne
doctrines laid down by President Mon
roe. az stated in the preceding rssoiu.
tons The United States declares mat IL
proposes TO maintain the principe EN-,
bodied In that doctrine ana VIII itsdiu
any infringement of II. or any attempt
on the part of any European power TO
take or acquire new territory on me
Americg- continent. whether under pre-
tence of boundary disputes OF oth1i 49, m,sei
as an act Of hostility 10 the Ihiteu
States. 49,. -, ,o
Resolved. That the President be re-
auested TO communicate these resoiuiio is
10 Governments with whom we nave
relations Of amity and commerce
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
WANT rHE RED CROSS ~ TURKEY.
The Secretary OF the Armenian Relief So
cietv Calls on Secretary Ofney.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Mr. Hagop
Bogigain. secretary of the Armenian Re-
lief Association. accompanied BY Repre-
sentative Mccall. OF Massachusetts,, had
q consultation with Secretary olncy TO-
day relative TO sending funds being raised
in this country 10 the suffering Armc-
mans
Mr.. Bogigian. speaking OF the confer
ence, said that he found the secretary
OF State very attentive and well Nersed on
the Armenian question. lie expressed
much tender feeling for the sufferers,
and promised to do what he could for
them.
Mr.. Bogigian asked II our Minister at
Constantinople could be instructed 10 see
TO the proper disbursement OF any iunds
sent TO the Armenians. Secretary oiney
at once said that the Red Cross Society
was the best agency to take charge OF
this matter At his suggestion. Mr.. 30
gigian called on Miss Clara Barton ana
her STAFF at the Red Cross Headquarters
He laid the matter before Miss Barton
and her associates, acquainted ner with
the situation and the restitution OF the
Armenians, urging the Red Cross So
ciety so well known for its humane
work 10 take charge of the matter.
Miss Barton did not give definite
answer. but from her conversation Mr..
Bogigian feels satisfied that IL the peo-
pie of the United States request IL the
Red Cross Society will undertake the
work With this end in view the Bos-
ton Committee. Edward @. Porter, Morti-
mer H. Mason, Henry l.. Higgnson, AMI
Mr.. Bogigian, will communicate with the
various relief committees throughout the
country and urge the Red Cross people
TO take charge OF the matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
OBITUARY..
ROBERT KERSF.

Mr. Robert Kerse. turnkey of the city
Jail. died at his residence No 500 Louisi.
ana street. Monday night. after an III
ness OF some weeks duration. He was
I'm his sixtieth year. Mr.. Kerse, although
the greater part OF his life ia Rich.
mond. having settled here when quite q
young man He was endowed with ener-
gy in addition to other excellent traits
the esteem Of the people OF his adopted
city He was elected to the city Council
three times as the representative OF
Marshall ward About fifteen years ago
late y. NJ. Lee, and has since held the
position, except during a short time he
acted as an officer at the P,nel Hospital
Mr.. kerse leaves widow and four chill
dren-Messrs. James H. and Timothy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

JACKSON. MISS, Dee. "a posse oil
colored citizens rode TO town to-day. hav-
ing in charge one Shep Thomas. self
confessed murderer, whom they lodged IN
Jail.
Sunday night late Shep was visiting
Charlie Cordell and wife. and Monday
morning they were both found dead on
their cabin ioor. their heads having
been beaten TO a jelly with a stick OF
fire wood.
Shep admitted the crime when charged
with IL. and IL was all cool-headed whites
could do 10 prevent his being lynched
He SAYS he killed the man and woman
Just TO rob them. knowing they had
money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
Bar Iron Manufacturers

PITTSBURG. PA. Dec. 3.--Tne bar iron
manufacturers Of the East and West held
an ali-day meeting in this city to-day
for the purpose OF organizing the Ma
tfonal Bar Iron Association, but adj
journed tonight without reaching con
clusion The. movement. however. was
not abandoned. and another meeting VIII
be held shortly at the call OF the Execu-
tive Committee.
one OF the reasons why no organiza-
tion was made to-day was because the
eastern manufacturers could not see their
way TO accepting some OF the conditions
proposed i'm the agreement sent out after
the October meeting. This was the
authority OF the association TO Xix de-
Iivered prices AT all points In the United
States.
Freight rates also played an important
part in preventing an organization The
western manufacturers have apparently
an advantage over eastern mdnulac-
turers. The three Pittsburg bar Iron man
ufacturers are not members OF any organ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04
The Allison Ho1m.

DIES MONIES. IA. Dec. 3.-The Ali
son presidential boom was formally
launched at a meeting of the Republican
State Central Committee this afternoon.
The meeting was called ostensibiy to close
up the work Of the last campaign.
GoVernor-elect Drake and other prom-
nent Republicans were present The an
nOuncement was made, new 10 many
members of the committee that Senator
Allison had expressed a desire to become
an omen candidate for the Republican
nomination Tor the presidency. and desir-
ed the Central Committee 10 take charge
OF his candidacy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-04

James j. Corbett. who has retired from
the prize-ring, appeared last night at
the Bijou Theatre, Brooklyn, in his new
play, "A Naval Cadet AT the close
of the second act Corbett was called pc
fore the curtain and made a speech in
the course of which he reiterated all he
has so often said about the recent iasco
with Fitzsimmons. In addition. he said:
II gave the championship to Peter
Naher because he is an Irish American
/ think he is going TO make one OF the
greatest pugilists the world has ever
known That is why l retired. II Peter
Naher ever loses the championship /
promise YOU that | will re-enter the ring
and do my level best to get ii back, even
if / am fifty years old.'-New York Her
aid.