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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28
rnc py.h,au ,ter,,,

The Uniform Divisions of Nor
folk, Portsmouth, BerKleY, Suffolk,
Hampton and Newport News have
organized Pythian regiment, with
the following officers: w. G.. Will
bern, colonel; George NJ. Richter,
lieutenant colonel; George w. Bait
ley, major First Battalion; V. p.
Holt, major Second Battalion
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28
PocahOntas'Gouncii No. lg3,TsDyn,
lrranIiln.

The meeting 10 night of Pocahon
TINS Council No. 1913, Royal Arcanum,
will be one OF interest TO tho mem.
bsrs. as the oilicera are to be in.
stalled. Mir. Thomas X. Bell will
entes upon his thirteenth year as
secretary OF this council. The Ar.
canumite, of official organ OF this
council. Is greatly appreciated and
recognized by the Supreme Council
officers as valuable promoter of the
growth Of the order In this city and
State.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28

| Nickel Lever Watch, 81. Repair.
ing q specially. Brown & Wolf,
jewelers., successors to s. r. Smith.
ii Bank street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28
COtnIl,p ~.

Now. beautiful and useful nove,.
sles for birthday and other gifts.
diamonds and watches can be found
IN greater variety at Frank e. Gale's
ehsn elsewhere. 1872 Main straet
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28

Pure fresh milk &c. por glass at
Macs Dairy Lunch Rooms, 50 Main
street, 70 told) Market square and
49, Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28

New line OF bridal presents, the
best line Of sterling silver we ever
had. New Waterbury, watches for
80. Chapman Il Jakemap.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28
Local NIoteoroiogicai Dnta.
FOE "a HOURS ENDING o'oLook L.si
yfdHT.I

MOTT.
Us. DEPARTMENT. OF AGRICULTURE,
WEATHER BUREAU,
Local Office. Dodson Building.
NORFOLK Va, February 81, 1885
Maximum temperature. bY
Minimum temperature. 81
Normal temperature. dodueed from
20 years observation. az
Departure from norman o.
Accumulated departures for the
month. .................. - 9dY
Accumulated departures since
Jan, ist. ;........... - sis
Precipitation, in inches. %
1otal precipitation since lat OF tho
month 2.5,
j. j. GRAY. Observer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28

just received large line of walk.
ing canes, silver mounted (crooksl.
from Sl.25 up. Chapman & Jake.
man.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28

Rough ikice Wanted,
Five thousand bushels highest
market prlce. II. Il. Owen, 275.
277, 279 Wtaer street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28
ssar.

Several cars en- route; must b.
sold; also some on track here, II
u. Owens, 2T5 Water street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28

Another invoice OF lamps and
tables and new shades. Chapman &
Jakmean.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28

MINIATURE ALMANAC-Sun rises, G:3i; SUP
sets 800. High water, ll:l0 aud 1889 q. H. low
Water, OBS and 5S3 p. M.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28
WEATHER x EPDKT.
Eorecnnr ror To-day.


wis1'Havnx. u. g.. February %, 1873
1 For Vagina: Rain; west to south,
DAM west winds.
EVlN For Moth Cnrolinu Fair followed
by rain Thursday afternoon; SOUTH
west winds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28
The virgiiniian's Daily Hints
HOUSE-KEEPERS
Bill Of Fare
TOMORROW,
Friday, lst of March.
IcoPYRIGHr.I

Plough thy iurrow in iife's field,
Tho the heavens may sa,ile or irown
Falter not, look back, nor yield.
Till the sun goes down.
BREAK Oranges Graham
Mush. Broiled Finnan llRddie. Baked Pc
taioes. Apple Sauce. Corn BreRd. Coffee.
DINNER. Oyster Stew. Crackers.
Steamed Potatoes. Sliced Beef. Celery.
S1rrant Jelly. white Bread. Apple Pie.
SUPPER Bread and Butter Canned
Fears; Sug Cakes (Saippidoodlcs) Baked
Baked CuStari. Tea.
PLAIN BOulLlON.
SIX pounds of beef aud bone. Cut the meat
AMI break the boutS; add two quarts of cold
water aud let simm slowly tive hours. Strain
through ieve, removing every particle OF fat.
season only with pepper and salt. The meat
pressed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-28

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-07

prevalent In the neighborhood. at one
time, that the Wilson's had some friend
or boarder living with them who was
too much of an invalid to leave his
room.
Neither Mr. nor Mrs. Wilson ever saw
the denizen of the garret. but Sam
Barnes had two more experiences with
him. and in one of them Mrs. Wilson
participated IN some degree. Sam was
putting down Il hall carpet on the Sec
ond floor, near the foot of the garret
stairs. and Mrs. Wilson stood near.
with her back toward him. looking out
of window, when she suddenly eX-
perienced The sensation of "A damp and
very cold wind rushing by her. At the
same instant Sam sprang up with yell
of There he goesr' and dashed up the
stairs to the garret. Having whipped
the ghost once, he was not aVerSe 10
trying conclusions with him again. but
though he swears yet he saw the man
pass between him and Mrs. Wilson and
go up the stairs as plainly as he ever
saw any material object in his life, hC
searched the garret for him in vain
ON subsequent occasion, when he was
In the garret on his knees gathering IN
litter from the floor, sam heard and
felt something pass by his head. II
conveyed the sensation of a cannon bal
rushing by him. 1T was too much foi
his nerves. He was willing 10 fight any
thing he could see and feel. but an in
visible something capable Of cffectina
such demonstration of force was more
than he was disposed to encounter, and
he fled
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-07
GilM0ye's Aromatic Wine

"A tonic for ladies'. IF you
are suffering from weakness:
and feel exhausted and ner-
vous; are getting thin and all
yun down; Gilmore's Aro-
matte Wine will bring roses
to your cheeks and restore
you to flesh and plumpness.
Mothers, use it for your
daughters. 1t is the best
regulator and corrector for
ailments peculiar to woman.
hood. 1t promotes digestion,
enriches the blood and gives
lasting strength. Sold by
Matthews Bros, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-07
V.

In 1850 Mr.. Wilson. then as now on
the editorial staff of n New York daily
newspaper, leased, at Fairmount. a
house belonging to Mr.. Schumann, the
secretary of the Germania Fire Insur-
ance company. 1t was q commodious,
handsome, and fnely-ilnished residence,
erected by the owner for his own use,
and. for a time after its completion.
occupied by himself and family. The
death of a member of his family made
the associations of the place unhappy
20 him. and he moved away. Then the
house was leased for three years by Mr..
Sontag, a clerk In the Germania Fire
Insurance company's service. who
eventually gave II up and moved out as
Mr.. Wilson moved In.
The incoming tenant bought a con-
siderable part of the furniture belong
ing to the outgoing one: among the
rest all that was in an exceedingly
pretty room, which was one of two par.
titioned off in very large and high
garret. In explanation of the appar-
ent newness of everything in this
apartment Mrs Sontag said:
II fitted this room up for my sister,
but the arst night she was in It
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-07

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,,I nv. mouths
i,,rn,,ine- ,.,,,,s.Is ,,,ora tbep e;"paIlad
r,n,,, Cedar IsI,nd IN Sag Iiarhor and
when th. Thames; was announced MS In
fine oi'in,, nrettv much the entir. COM
nunitv went down IN tha wharf
Nmon., tbon was The voman who WAS
locked upon ns tho heart,css widow,
and the lisfavor with which she was
REGARDED deeuencd when il was seen
that sbr was dressed In white. with
hrisbt ribhnns flyjng and had n hanpv
look of rlad exnectanry i'm her face.
\ few pltied her for the rrievous shocl,
shn ,,ns oho,,t T., racniyn Iut when
thr vessel nnnrnocbcd the wharf to
the dumb astonishment of everybody
cxccnt hnr Cnntojn WiIson stood upon
,bc tofrroil silently wotchirg the mate
| "b,inr her in +" and he was tho first man
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-07
RAILWAYS
PILL s.

Purely vegetable, mild ard reliable. Causa
perfect digestion, complete assimilation and
healthful regularity. Cure constipation and
its long list of unpleasant symptoms and reju
venate the system. 25 cente Lox- All drug
gsta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
BUSINESS WANTS.
ia 27-1t'

WANTED POOL-TABLES.-- " o
good. small. secondhand poo -tabies.
State price where 10 be sen, AM S9nqi-
lion OF same. Address THE CONNER
CTAI, CLUB. Petersburg. Va. in 2I-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27


Joe Bougheu. IS-year-old son OF W. H.
Bouchen. q retired halter Of Cincinnati
went 10 the Worlds Fair az Chicago in
September Of 1898 and disappeared. Seve-
-sl weeks later word came from chicago
that young Boughen was prisoner on an
island IN Lake Michigan and would be hur-
rendered for 5000 ransom. If he
money WAS not sent he would be muir
dered. Tho letters were turned over 10
the police. an appointment was made
with the writer. and when he showed up
he was arrested. lie proved to be one
Walter Hollmer end. as matter OF fact.
ne had nothing 10 DO with the boys dis
appearance and knew nothing OF his
Whereabouts. Meantime no trace OF the
boy was found Christmas morning, while
the Boughen family were seated around
the fireslde. Joe walked In. and said he
had been travelling. He first went 10
jacksonville. Fla. he said. where he re-
NAMED until his money was gone. Then
he went 10 Townsville. Ca, where he
secured employment as clerk, and re-
mained there UP to few weeks ago
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
SOME DAINTY MUFFS.
A Specimen Seen at Mrs. Carlislo's Rccep-
ton Last Week.
Correspondence Of the Dispatch)


Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
WASHINGTON, January 26.-Every
one present admired in extravagant
terms nun. held by slender hands at
Mrs. Carllsle's reception in the Capitol
last week.
II wasn't an expensive accessory, but
Il bore the hallmark OF originality. IL
appeared rs cloud Of black chiffon
caught with a great scented bunch or
Russian violets, and chung to the neck
Of its wearer by slender. pearl-studded
gold chain. Somehow that nun made
hit. and Il was hOnored by praises OF
Mrs. Secretary who had fol!o"eu 'n'
bent Of every ones glance.
Tho young woman afterwards conhded
to me its manner Of making. 1t cost
inst GO cents" she affirmed, 10 GIN
with. 1t is inexpensive black tur' anu
bought II on the avenue. 1heh 'oDA
some good breadths of black "ihproi'
cred chiffon skirt that was warm anu
made them into rufiles. and sewe' yaius
OF them on 10 my fur ioun1auoh'
bunch Of y,olets. the chain for my lorg-
nettp. and there is my muff complete.
Sothe chiffon mufis are quite the vogue
Those Of seal. sable, or any other Vari-
etv that have become shabby from con-
slant usage are being ruiied and triileh
with gossamer tissue untll they are IN
recognizable. And, sober-s!ded as iur
uuffs seem. they take quite happily 70
the coquettish chiffon.
The long stoles. or collarettes, or iur
are coming in for their establishment,
two full runles of the mousseAne useu
to soften their edges.
Those carried in the evening are not
less artistic and effective l. IS quite
the fashion to have these fanciiul TIMES
scarcely inches in length for the inca
ire. cotilons, or evening receptions. Ihey
are all made in light effects. either 81
chiffon or gauze. An especially pretS
one seen at Sherry's had a whi'e SIX
foundation rufiled over with white chlI-
fon embroidered IN gold; one golden put
terfy nestled in the draperies, ana mar
row white silk ribbons caught II an'nt
the neck. that 1t would not interfere
with its owners dancing
Another was OF pale lavender. tnat
matched the young woman's gown, WI n
a bunch Of pink blossoms pinned in the
centre. An exquisite little creation can
be fashioned from the billows OF bins
chiffon, with five stripes OF silver brald
combining Il. CLAIRE tI+ANlD-''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27

,horourb training are all abroad. Con-
seduently, women pick up massage IN
our great cities, learning II casually, ana
incompletely.
"They are ignorant OF the fact that
the chief magic depends upon simple
turn OF the wrist more than plethora
of strength. Also. that movements re-
quIred 90 ease pain In a bruised arm are
different from those used to knead the
liver into tractabe mood. II needs n
year Of study to master the difference
FOR REDUCING FLESH.
"Do YOU consider massage superior to
physical cuture?" asked the woman, who
was obtaining all this secondhand in
formation.
For reducing fesh-yes. My waist
measurement was something abominable.
and now I like 20 have IL mentioned.
The treatment was far more comfortable
than dieting. still the best masseuse do
not claim TO reduce healthy and muscu-
lar flesh
Flesh on women usually comes from
one OF two sources-lack OF tudicious
exercise that rolls theailssues about the
neck and waist. or Indigestion and poor
circulation. that cause boating The art
OF the masseuse cures both. II converts
the supernuous flesh into compact tissues
circumference else It kneads away. the
Indigestion sending such swift current
flying through the veins that II dssolves
all obstacles in its path and the puffy
flesh becomes normal once more
Does your masseuse believe In oils?
Mine won't touch them"
mo: she thinks them useless. except
In the case OF bruises. The best quality
OF elbow grease is the only oil she advo-
Gates. but she says thin women heslege
here to use emolients on their necks."
brain fatigue Is the fin de steele dis
case. and the women who thoroughly mas
ter the science OF easing mental worry or
inducing sleep TO those afflicted with In
somnla will reap a goodly share OF
shekels.
There is one such masseuse who Is
plying her trade in Washington city
among the great army Of statesmen.
Fifteen minutes. she claims. Of massage
well bestowed on the base OF tired
thinkers brain. where the nerves lie. puts
him in mental condition for another fray
either in political or social combat"
HARRYDELE HALLMARK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
To Julia In Shooting Toys.
after Herrlck, in Punch.)


When as to hunt my Julia goes.
Then then (methlnks). how bravely shows
That rare arrangement or her clothes!
So shoI as when the Huntress Maid
With humping buskin bruised tho glade
She moyeth. making earth afraid.
Against the sting OF random char
Her leathern CATERS circle half
The arduous crescent OF her calf.
Unto tn occasion timely nj.
NV loves attire doth snow hN VIII,
And OF her legs a little bit.
Sorelv Il sticketh in my throat.
She having nowhere 10 bestoWt,
To name the absent pettcoat.
In leu whereof n wanton pair
or knickerbockers she doth wear.
Full windy and with space 10 spare.
Enlarged by the belylng breeze.
Lord how they playfully ease
The urgent knocking OF her knees!
Iengthway curtailed TO her taste
a tunlc circumvents her waist
And soothly it is passing chaste.
r-non her head she hath a gear.
Fen such as wights OF rudy cheer
DO use in stalking Of the deer.
Haply her truant tresses mock
Some coronal OF shapelier block.
To wit, the bounding billy-cock.
Wlthal she hath n loaded gun,
Whereat the pheasants, as they run,
DO make a fair diversion
FOR very awe, II 50 she shoots,
Nv hair uprlseth from the roots,
And lol | trembie in my boots!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
ruproyMENT WANTS.

WANTED. HONEST, TEMPERATE.
ENEPGETIC MEN to solicit orders for
FRUiT AND ORNAMENTAL NURSERY
STOCK. Permanent employment ana
good wages. Also, liberal inducements 20
local agents. Varieties especally auap',o
10 the South. Stock warranted true 20
name. Satisfaction guaranteed. Write at
once for terms and territory. Address
II. @. CHASE & co.
1880 south Penn square,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
THE SHYEST OF MEN.
IN SPITE OF HIS STRUCTURES AN
THONY HOPE IS BASHFuL
The Grand Inquisitor of tho FAIR COX
Trembies Before q Debutantc, and Only
Knows Women by Reputation.
n,orresnnndence Of the Dispatch,


NEW YORK. January 26.-The other
day n charming Boston woman, who
passed last summer in England. told a
very amusing story OF Anthony Hopes
father.
1t appears that at an excessively smart
luncheon given by n high dignitary OF the
Church, the lady found herself seated
next n small, and evidently very shy
clergyman. So timid dld her nelghbor
prove that during the first half OF the
meal he kept his face rgidly averted'
never once opening his lips After
making several Intellectual attempts 10
engage the little gentleman in CONVERSE
ton. the friendly foreigner was surprised
10 have him turn, and In an agitated
voice inquire whether Americans ever
read novels.
Novels she exclaimed. why. yes,
indeed: more than most people,
do they care for British authorsI ne
asked starting nervously with httie
jerk and gasp after each word.
ALAS! / fear we are very unpatrlouc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
Il " Olnnn.
(SOmmerville Gazette)

She wore a high hat TO the play.
And what did the man behind her say|
Well not what he ought;
II he'd said what he thought
But he didn't. He just went away.
II.
From the slow-movng car. without rear
She got of with her face TO the rear
An who saw her revOlVe
Made a solemn resolve
Not to 80 and do Ike her this year.
She made n small bet with a man
on a most satisfactory plan,
No matter which way
II went, he had 70 pay
So now she has got new ran
".
She never had learned how 10 COOK,
But she studied receipts from a book
Her first lemon pie
Delighted the eye.
But the crust OF 1t cut like caoutchouo.
V
She got TO the theatre late,
For her pa and her ma had 10 wait,
While she stood at the glass
For an hour. alas,
To see If her hat was on straight.
VI
But we love her in spite Of all this,
For she sweetens our duh lives with bliss
She Is tender and true,
When troubles pursue.
And our woes vanish all at her KISS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
A NINE OF WEALTH.
Scientific Rubbing Forms a Bonanza lor
Strons-Armed Women.
SKILL As WELL As STRENGTH.
III. rxr,r, N,s.ouse Can Readily Earn
$40 Fer Wcek, But shc Must S'""y
Her Profession Thoroughly
lc,o-rosno,donco Of the Dispatch.)


NEW YORK. January CT am think
ing seriously Of becoming a masseuse'
one society woman conhded to another
as she slowly slipped her bouillon'
have Just been talking TO the woman VINO
rubs me. and learned from her some pro-
fessional secrets. Have you an idea OF
what she can earn?'
Il know mine makes $3.50 every morn
ing from me. and she only rubs for thirty
minutes" was the reply.
That Is exactly the price and time
my woman gets" continued the hrst
speaker, "and that In itself mounts up 10
$3.50 a week. Now. that amount Is only
the result from one customer. i asked
mine this morning how many other
women she attended. -Four. beside your
self she answered they are treated as
regular patients. and n case every day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27

reply. i've been selling whIskey for
years, but can't tell one brand from
another lots OF times
but you have to taste the brands you
sell against. don't your
"Oh' YES. but | put just enough In ths
glass TO cover the bottom. roll II around.
smell of IL. see how It looks, with a few
drops OF water in Il. put n little in my
mouth. spit 1t out. say that there Is the
onnoslng brand lacks, and tell them that
while the other whiskey Is good un. IL
lacks IL certain flavor. delic1cy. and
smootlIners that mine POSSESSES Then
tell the customer story or two, Impress
him by my actions that I'm good iellow.
and-wel. I've no reason to complain OF
hltaineasn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27

TAILORs-ONE OR TWO FIRST
CLASS PANTS MAKERS can get steady
work IL they apply at A. NELSON'S
1924 east Main street, city. "a Z'-lt'
RELIABLE AND ENERGETIC MAN
70 manage agency in Richmond Of Inn
ported Fashion Journal for trst-class
dress makers. Address RElNACH' l5f
west Twenty-third street, New York
"07' ia Z5-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27

book shelf, filed with weil-loved volumes.
In the corner where the two angles meet,
tho shelf shapes itself into bracket,
upon which can be placed a vase and
several framed photographs OF favor!te
friends. Above the shelves a picture or
two dalntllv framed could be hung 10
advantage. but In the original, two Delft
placoues were swung. showing TO ex-
cellent advantage on the greenlsh yell
low wall Cushions as varied as Joseph's
coat should be heaped about, on the
settee and floor; a heavy rug thrown In
front, a small stand with n fern at one
side and a piano lamp at the other
II n person has any old bit Of drapery
10 show off, II can be built into Il high
canopy, whose ends just reach the book
shelf
When the artist who owned such a
corner served his Friday afternoon tea,
there was no more popular abiding place
than his famous cozy corner. II. III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
An English Cory Corner.


In one Of those comfortable graystone
houses situated in that neighborhood OF
ARTISTS. Johns Wood in London, saw
such a pretty. coy corner. Its Ike could
he fashioned easily for any American
home with the aid Of a carpenter Tho
fundamental principle was bamboo set
tee: one Of the large. ample kind that
form a triangle. enabling six people to SIT
comfortably upon II. II this IS not pro-
durable, two settees can be placed TO-
gether at right angles. \ back built or
three strlps Of bamboo reaches to a height
Of four feet from the floor. Around the
two sides Of tina settee goes bamboo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
The Ailigator's Victim,

Once 4 ripple came TO land
In the golden sunset burning
Tapped against a maiden's hand
BY the ford returning.
Dainty foot and gentle breast
once across be glad and rest.
MAIDEN, wait" the ripple SAITH
"Wait awhile. for l am Death!'
"Whtre my lover calls | go
Shame IL were to treat him coldly-
Twas a fish that circled so,
Turning over boldly"
Dainty foot and tender heart,
Wait the loaded ferry-cart:
wait. an, wait"' the ripple saith;
maiden, wait, for l am Deathw
"Whcn my lover calls I haste
Dame Disdain was never weddedw
Ripple-ripple round her waist,
Clear the current eddied.
Foolish heart and faithful hand,
LITTLE feet that touched no land.
Far away the ripple fled
pple--running red!
RUDYARD KIPLING.