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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-03-15
llL.FED SAILORS,
In the Days OF the Armada - Walter
Raleigh's Treatise.

In the Days Of the Armada Walter
Raleigh's Treatise.
The unwieldy Armada was beaten
with quick-fring small guns, mounted
in ships which could be turned with
ease. Though the men in them were
fortunately sea dogs of the toughest
breed, their condition seems to have
been an exceptionally hard one, as
compared with that of other sailors at
the time. This arose. not by reason
of the severity of discipline in the navy,
but because they were specially ill-fed.
In the section Of Sir Walter Raleigh s
treatise ION Victualing," he complains
that 1t was very scant and dishonora
BILE, to the great SANDER of the navy,
to the discouragement Of all them that
are pressed thereunto, and to the
hindrance of his majesty's service. For
that many times they go Though the
going was compulsory, by the way),
with great grudging to serve in his
slaves in the galleys, SO much do they
stand in fear of penury and hunger;
the case being clean contrary In all
merchant ships" Their due allow
ance," he says, was very large and
honorable in his majesty's ships, and
would be greatly to the encouragement
and strengthening of the mariners and
soldiers that serve In them if it were
faithfully distributed and
therefore the purveyors and victualers
are much to be condemned, as not q
little faulty in that behalf, who make
no little profit of these peelings, which
is cause very lamentable, that such as
sit In ease at home should raise ben
eft out of their hunger and thirst and
serve their prince and country painful
ly abroad, whereof there hath a long
time been great tcomplainings but small
reformation"
In his section ''Of Beer Casks" Sir
Walter gives specimen of the way in
which those who fought the Spanish
Armada were treated, SO far as their
feeding was concerned. He says that
much of the mems beer was lever lost
and cast away" because 1.-The victual-
ers, for cheapness, will buy stale casks
that have been used for herrings, train
oil, fish and other such unsavory things,
and thereinto fill the beer that Is pro-
vided for the kings ships" Besides,
he adds: THE cask is commonly so i'll
hooped as that there is waste and Leak
ing made of the fourth part of the
drink. were 1t never so good. Good
Words
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-03-15
RUSSIAN TRAITS.
Dishonesty In Trade One OF Their Worst
Characteristics.

Dishonesty In Trade One OF Their Worst
characteristics.
The Russians are lazy and effemi.
nate; in the winter they seldom walk,
and when they do so they crawl along,
muffled up in furs, and do not move
with any briskness. One sees a great
many military officers in Moscow, and
their want of smartness is noticeable.
Numbers are always to be seen loung-
ing about the boulevards with their
hands in the pockets Of their gray over
coats. These boulevard warriors do
not look very formidab BILE. The Cossacks
are dirty-looking rufians, badly
dressed, and mounted on small horses,
which are said to be excellent animals,
possessing wonderful staying power. 1
was told by an officer that the Cossacks
have degenerated very much, and have
been spoiled by being turned intoreg-
ulars. The Cossacks of the Don espe-
cially have deteriorated, but those of
the Caucasian regions are fine soldiers.
One of the worst characteristics of
the Russians is their dishonesty in
trade. In Moscow, even in many of
the best shops, one has to bargain for
purchases, as a much higher price
than is expected is always asked In
this way foreigners in Moscow no
doubt frequently pay three or four
times the necessary price for articles.
In the same way one has to bargain
for everything, and this. in my opin-
ion, constitutes one of the most disa-
greeable things connected with life in
Russia. One always imagines that one
is being swindled, and too frequently,
no doubt, the idea is not vain one.
That the Russians are dirty people
is well known; very few houses have
even a footbath in them, and although
there are fine public baths, the Rus
SLAMS, even Of the upper classes, seldom
makes use of them. Indeed. / believe
the lower. orders are cleaner in this re-
spect. Westminster Review.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-03-15
.kkEsT CITY, ARK, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 49, 1885,

rifle" Where Is hep was asked on all
sides, but none could answer. Then
we heard the voice of Townsend from
the rocks above and ahead, calling:
I've got him! He's dead! He's just
above you In the canyon. How the
mischief can get down to him?'
with one or two sailors he had
scaled the cliffs that inclosed the cabin.
had caught sight of the bear from
above, and had sent in his fire at once.
His shot ranging downward had been
most fortunate, catching the bear be-
tween the shoulders and almost in
stantly disabling and killing him. Had
the animal been merely wounded he
would have made sad havoc among our
party, hemmed as we were between
canyon walls with no chance to get
away. A lucky shot might have
stopped him, but some of us would
have been pretty certain to lose the
number of their mess.
1--WE all scrambled on to where the
bear was lying, and gazed with admir-
ing awe upon his immense and formida-
BILE proportions. He lay where he had
rolled. in cleft in the rock, huge
brute, quite as large as an OK, and
stone dead. We had to send on board
for spars and tackle to hoist him out Of
the ravine, and it took us half day to
get him on board. Once there, Town
send turned his skill to account in skin
ming him and stripping the flesh from
the bones, an occupation which took
him several days. What sort of mon
ster 1t was, this giant among polar
bears, you may ascertain for yourselves
by visiting the Smithsonian institution
In Washington, where you may see his
stuffed skin and articulated skeleton" I"
IN. Y. Sun.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-03-15
THE HUMMING TOP.

Tne top II hummeth sweet sweet .or.
To my dear little boy at play
nerrily singeth all day long.
~ 1t spinneth and spinneth sway
And my dear little boy
he laugheth with joy
Wnen he heareth the tuneful tune
OF that busy thing
That lovosh 70 sing
Tho song that " oil its own
hold fast the string and wind II tight
That the song oe loud and clear;
NOW hurl the top with all your might
Upon the banQuette here:
And straight from the string
The joyous thing
Boundeth and spinneth along.
And 1t whirrs and It chirrs
And 1t burrs and IL purrs
Ever Its pretty song
VIII ever my dear little boy grow old.
As some have grown before.
VIII ever his heart feel faint and cold.
When he heareth the songs OF yore!
VIII ever this toy
OF my dear little boy,
When the years have worn away,
Sing sad and low
OF the long ago,
AZ IL singeth to me to-dayf
Eugene Field, In Homo
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-03-15
A Wicked Boy.

A wicked small boy in Glasgow was
arrested some time ago for some mis-
deed, and on being taken before the
court for trial was asked by the Judge
where he learned so much wickedness.
do ye ken [know] the pump in
G lassford street?" asked the boy.
NO" said the judge.
"Weel, do you ken the pump in Brig
gate?" asked the boy.
'Oh, yes" replied the Judge.
"Weel, then" said the boy, 'ye may
go there and pump as long as We like,
but ye Gamma pump "-Harper's
Young People.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-03-15
Not In Their Set.

''You must be very careful to have
nothing to do with those bacilli," said
a germ mamma to her small daughter.
''Why. mamma?"
Because we belong to the very ex-
elusive artificially propagated bacilli,
while they can lay no claim whatever
to culture IN. Y. Sun.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-03-15

Daughter love him. He is
the light of my life" Father-"Well,
that's all right; but 1 object to having
my house lit up by him after mid
night. t."-Demorest'S
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1895-03-15
Utility of the Monocle.

First Masher-Why don't you wear
bit of glass in the other eye?
Second Ditto-Well, / must be able
to see something. Week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
IN ELEVEN INNING GAME.
The CLANS" and TRUCKERS" Bat
tied Desperately for Supremacy.
Ut Was Beautiful Came. Clean .and
Enjoyable. Perfect Harmony Pre-
vailed. The Ladies' Turned Out
Largely, Which Lent Add.
tional Attraction.

The great throng, composed largely
OF the fair sex, which gathered a,
League Park yesterday afternoon got
their iuil moneys worth, not Of kicking
and wrangllng, but of good clean bull
playing by the Norfolk and Portsmouth,
teams. he game was one of the most
exciting ever played on tho home
grounds aud 1t took eleven full innings
to decide the result. When umpire Me.
Laughlin called play "Dick" Knox
stepped to the plate, where young
man handed him beautiful bunch of
flowers, the compliments OF some
yonng ladies whose names were with.
held.
Norfolk started the run getting in
the first with lead OF 3, but Ports.
mouth soon caught up and it was nip
aud tuck between them for the remain
der OF the game, but Portsmouth sue
ceeded in winning aided by two costly
errors by Herr, in conjunction
with sharp fielding and gront head
work on the part of Leach at critical
times. 1t looked as if Norfolk would
win anyhow in the ninth, Portsmouth
being retired in one, two, three order.
In Norfolk's half of the ninth Cor
corsn went to second on Hargroye's
null oil nigh ny. McGann secured
first on Reeds error. and of course,
with none out and two mon ON bases.
everybody thought that Norfolk would
surely win the game.
But. here is how they failed to do SO.
O'Hagan made what was to all appear
ances, n clean single, but Reed was
equal to the occasion and by beauti
full stop, touched second base aud
threw O'Hagnn out at first, thereby
completing one OF the prettiest double
plays ever seen on the home ground.
The next man up won't out from Reed
| to Joanes, and thus O moment Of great
suspense to the Portsmouth people was
ended. Portsmouth scored two in the
llth and Leach did not allow
another one of the visitors to
reach first base. The game
ended amid the widest enthusiasm,
completely drowning the basso Or
fundo's, we'll, well, we'll OF the chief
rooters, who occupied prominent seats
in the grand stand. Two games will
be played TO day for one admission.
The first to be called at $50 with
Brandt and Childs and the second
after Is minutes rest. with Glare and
Vetter in the points. Below is the
score:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
closing Excrciscs.

The Portsmouth Academy closed its
Session yesterday. The following
medals were awarded:
Three silver medals were awarded to
the three studends standing high est
during the whole school term in at
tendance, department and scholarship,
az follows:
First medal awarded to Karl p.
Wood; attendance. 1892 per cent: de
pertinent, 1000; scholarship, 1896; gen.
eral average, 1896.
Second medal awarded to William L.
Grub; attendance, 1861 per cent; de.
pertinent, 1893; scholarship, 1918; gen
ernl average, .976.
Third modal awarded to Claude f..
Culpepper; attendance. 1000; deport.
ment. .975; scholarship, $50; general
average. .975.
Aside from these medals certificates
Of distinction, nicely executed, were
awarded in every study to each student
whose annual standard or percentage
did not fall below 90.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
EX.I||II|'I|,k|i|!1Il 5: 4
lS. A:zEA9 Dies

MUNYON'S Rheumatism Cure never
in three days.
MUNYON'S Dyspepsia Cure is guar.
em an 10 correct constipation and euro
trouble.
MUNYON'S Catarrh Cure soothes and
heals the afflicted parts and restores them
to health. No failure; n cure guaranteed.
NfON'S Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains IN inc back. loins or groins md all
MUNYON'S Nerve Cure cures nervous.
ness and builds w the system.
NUN ION'S Nitali2cr imparts new life,
restores lost powers to weak and debilita.
ted men. Price $l00.
NO matter what the disease is OF how
many doctors have failed TO cure you, ask
your druggist for 25-cent vial OF one of
Munyon's Cures, and if you arc not bcne.
ated your money will be refunded.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
Death of n Well WIN ci,lz,u

MIR, Anthony Markham died at his
residence, No. 5O2 Fifth street. South
Portsmouth, yesterday afternoon ut
l: 05 o'clock. Mr.. Markham was for n
number of years employed IN tho navy.
yard as cooper, until about five yenr
ago. when he gave up his trude aud
entered the grocery business, which he
continued up to year ago, whom his
health forced him to retire. He has
been resident of Portsmouth about
sixty tour years. being in the 10th yenr
of his nge at time of death. A member
OF the Old Dominion Lodge I. o. O. f..
and lifetime member of the Fourth
Street Baptist Church. where his fu
neral will take place Sunday afternoon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
ABBREVIATED LOCAL.
Closely Condensed Paragraphs Of
Home Events.

Closely Condensed Paragraphs of
Home Events.
There will be a number OF pionics
next week.
The charge against an officer has
been withdrawn.
Several of the schools closed for the
season yesterday.
There was no business transacted in
TIL. Hastings Court yesterday.
The clerks and writer's will be paid
to day for the first half of June.
Sheriff Cromwell, of the county, has
been confined to his home from sick.
ness for several days.
1t 10 said that the force in the Navy
Yard will be Increased as soon as the
fiscal year commences.
1t Is said that tho rains have done
the potato crop much good. The quail
ity will be much better.
Two small white boys amused q
crowd Oh High street yesterday by
having regular fist fight.
Pop Tate is still in the city. He has
has not signed with any club yet, Dut
rumor says he will join the Norfolk
team.
There was sciopticon entertain.
m ent last night at the Chestnut street
mission for the benefit OF the South
street Baptist Church.
THE NIRGISIAN acknowledges the re-.
celpt OF an Invitation to attend the ex-
perieuce party of Central Nj. L. Church
on Thursday, juno 20.
Thero will bs another meeting Of the
Board OF Supervisors and the railroad
company In reference to running down
certain streets in the county.
Workmen have commenced to grade
he yard ut the Union Depot so that
the tracks can be laid. 1t will take
some time to get the sheds built, etc.
A negro woman was tried yesterday
for using profane language. She was
severely reprimanded ami dismissed,
the parties not appearing against her.
Deputy High Constable Warren ar
rested negro who was making his es
cape yesterday from the county author.
tiles aud locked him up iu the county
Jail.
Miss Laura L. Trugien returned
yesterday after nn absence of five
weeks spent III Baltimore and Wash.
ington. She is much improved in
health.
A trial trip will be made in the Port
Norfolk electric cars either to-day or
Monday. Only two of the cars have
come yet. the others are expected
daily.
The Norfolk County Court will begin
its June term on Monday. 1t will be q
regular civil term, but there are some
three or four criminal cases that have
been carried over that will be tried.
Yesterday afternoon lady who was
riding bicycle got her foot through
the rim and fell, and came near injur
ing herself quito bodily. 1t was with
considerable difficulty that her foot
was removed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
A Bold Assertion,

We are giving goods away, or we
might as vol, if we continue to sell
them at such ridioulously low prices for
the next few weeks as we've been doing
the past month. But we've got to get
rid of the stock, no matter what the
loss might be. We have given the
people OF this CITY and vicinity this
season the greatest bargains that ever
went out of a clothing house. We adj
wise you, if in need of anything in
clothing and suits, furnishin gs, to give
us call before purchasing. Breslauer
Il Anthony, ia High street. Com.
mencing from juno 3rd we close at 7
p. m. sharp.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
Died FROM Swallowing Matches.

Thursday little child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Capt Levin Hudgins died from
swallowing match heads. The little
one was only about Is mouths old, and
while it's mother left it and went into
another room, the child by some m ean Is
got hold OF some matches, bit the heads
OF aud swallowed them. In short
while it was taken violently siok and
died before assistance could be had.
The father, who is Capt. of the City of
Chester, was notified Of his affection.
and was terribly overcome. When he
left home in tho morning the little one
was well. and to return and ind 1t dead
was quite blow. The remains will be
taken to Mathews county for interment
this morning. Tho afflicted family
have the sympathy of all who know
them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
a Musical treat.

Last night number OF friends Of
Mrs. Pratt. the wife of the proprietor
OF the st. Elmo Hotel. went to the
hotel and gave delightful musical en-
tertainment. Some excellent music was
rendered and pleantries were engaged
IN. after which all wore invited to par
take OF spread, which the host and
hostess had prepared for the occasion.
All who werc present spent a delight.
full evening and departed for homo
Wishing MIR. and Mrs Pratt many good
wishes and long life OF happiness.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
LONG LIVED TURTLE.


A turtle Of tho loggerhead variety
was caught on the beach near Grove
City. Fla, few nights ago which was
q remarkable specimen, not only for its
immense size, but dates on it's sholl
showed 1t to be M aged one, and quite
traveller. One branding read, est An
gustine. July 10, 1857" and the other
was dated Mt Jupiter Inlet, June !,
1878. which showed it had fallen twice
into considerable hands and been allowed
TO follow Che egg producing vocation IN
stead OF being converted into steak
1t had just left its most and was slow.
ly crawling back to the water when
caught. The nest was soon located and
1873 eggs taken thorefrom. After cutting
date Of capture ON the she'll she was al
lowed to depart in peace, and it is hoped
she may continue to fall into kindly
hands, and the branding go on i'll the in
terest Of natural history, which claims
for that species 100 years of life.
1t is known fact that these turtles
never leave the water except to lay, and
they lay from four to six times each
during tho summer, and from 100 t.
200 eggs at setting, or from 500 to
1000 during the year. Giving this one
tho lowest estimate of 500 eggs. though
1857 may have been her first laying, We
have 10, 900 eggs in the 3s years The
hundreds of them that crawl on the ooas,
during the season may give an idea Of
the great number of eggs deposited, and
allowing that amy reasonable per cent
arrive at maturity it shows that the
turtle will remain long after other game
is gone. Florida Times Union.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
NcaIll of HIrs. N.,v-

Mrs. Harriet New, wife of j. d.
New, died at the residence of her hrs
band, No. liz Court street, yesterday
morning. in the 5Sth year OF her age
The funeral will take place this after
noon at 8 O'Clock from her late resi-
denoe.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies May use the Cali.
fornis liquid la1atiyc, Syrup OF Figs
under all condition, makes it their
favorite remedy. To get the true and
genuine article. look for the name of
the California Fig Syrup Co.. printed
near the bottom Of the package.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15

During the day by wearing one Of
our cool summer suits aud at night rest
easy and cool with one of those nice
night robes we are selling so many of.
For anything in the gents wearing
line, from hat to pair OF SOCKS,
call at our establishments. Levy 4
Jacobs, 200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
Sent on 10 Court,

A few days ago a negro named Zeig.
land Freeman and negro named
Douglass had row IN the county.
During the scuffle Freeman out Doug
lass several times with knife, Inflct
Ing what might prove to be q serious
wound, Yesterday Justice HAYNES
heard the case and sent Freeman on to
the County Court for attempt 10 muir.
der,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
a Scrinus Accident.

Yesterday afternoon MIR. Button Da.
vie, well-known resident of South
Portsmouth, started upstairs ct his
home on Fourth street and was taken
with vertigo and fell backward cutting
u deep cash in the back of his bend
probably fracturing his skull. The doc
tor thinks that his wound is of serious
nature.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
Kitten nv n Rnu

Yesterday afternoon smallwhita bow
was bitten by dog in County street,
near Dinwiddie. He was carried to
his homo and physician was sum
moned. Such animals should not be
allowed to run at large. The dog will
he killed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
Special sor ,nis xv..u

Fifteen dozen mems lsundried neg.
iigee shirts. Usual prico, so cents: :
special price, 43 cents; So cents cents
per pair.
DO not fsil to call and save Is cents
on the dollar on all goods.
A. j. PHILLIPS,
sS2 and 304 High ST., Portsmouth,, Va,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15

NOR RENTING. 523 First street. snloou.
L $50 per month; 80. 22l Crawford ST..
:22. 30 per month, No $50 High 81. dwelling.
s2u per month No. 800 linwiddie st, dwell
ing. 20 per month; No. II Dinm idtlIc st.,
dwelling. s2l per month: No III Lincoln
street dwelling. $40 per month. Several
nice Stooos an some small wullings at very
reasonable rents. All are in gooi order and
nourly NIL have ETY. water P.rti, y desiring
good hoGseH must call carly. JNO. l.. WAT
son, Portsmouth, Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
NORFOLK.
PORTSMOUTH,.
sCosE BY INNINGS.

Portsmouth 3 % . p
Norfolk .""........-.3 y y o v o. 3
SUMMARY Earned Runs Norfolk, 3.
Two Base Hits-Fuller, Hnrgrove, Col
Portsmouth, e; Norfolk; 3. Double
Plays-Reed and Joanes, Vetter and
Joanes, McGaun, O'Hagan and Herr,
Cote and O'Hagan. Bases on Balls
OF Leach, /; off Chard, &; oil Weeks,
3. Struck Out-By Leach, +; by
Chard, o; Weeks. 9. Time Of Game
2.lO. Cmpire-McLaughIin.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15

Miss Margaretta Churchwall of Brook
Ign, licensed deaconess of the Metho
dist Episcopal church. has accepted call
10 the South Park Methodist church Of
Hartford
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15

Out of the 900 artists not acadeIni-
oians or architects exhibiting at the
Royal academy this year. 1877, over Il
sixth, are women, including 81 married
women
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15

What's the good of anythingP Moth.
lng-unless IL is nm umbrella this
weather. The best arc sold at g. II,
Welton & Co.'S.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15

Mrs. James J. Corbett objects to tho
ring-the wedding ring as well as the
prize ring. Chicago Post
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
commencing this Morning Mt ]
O'Clock We Shall Eiaccon
Special Sale

O'Clock We shall Tinccon
Special Sale
0 ne thousand yards outing cloths,
re gnlar price 10c. at &C yard.
0 ne lot colored sateens. regular price
loo. at &c.
Nine hundred yards zephyr ging
hams, regular price l2ic, at 7tc.
One lot counterpanes, worth Toe, at
59c ca cb.
together with all table linens, nap
kins. cEinkle goods, neckties and our
entire stock OF dress goods. These
prices are for cash. Hammill's, 800
Hig b street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-15
RTSKNOUTH NEWS

the proper officers were instructed to
sign the same.
On motion at ] p. In. the Council
adjourned subject to call Of the FL
nance Committee,