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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
Two Jnpanese Women.

That Is It sweet and valuable lcayon
which tho two young japanese women
just now leaving tho Chicago Baptist
hospital, after the completion of their
course as trained nurses, have cast about
them. One of them was asked by the
superintendent one day how che always
managed to DO SO happy, and she said
that the children in japan were taught
that, no matter what happened, they
should always appear cheerful and not
make others wretched
These young women will return in
July to their home and expecr to open "a
hospital i'll Tokyo. One Of them. Miss
Sakaki, is the daughter of II member of
the Japanese parliament, very wealthy
man, and tho other, Miss Nagano, is the
only child of Il rich japanese merchant
They have been in America nearly three
years, pursuing thorough course i'll the
profession which they have adopted. -
Chicago Correspondent.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
BASEBALL.
The TRUCKERS" Drop the First of the
Series With the "Blue brds."

80 HSNe' croP tne FirSt OF me
Series With the "Buebirds."
The Richmond team made their first
appearance on the homo grounds yes.
terday afternoon, when they play ed the
locals before an audience OF 2, 600 peo-
pie. with the exception Of high wind,
which came up about 3 o'clock, the day
was beautiful one. Promptly ct 80
Umpire Mitchell called play and Knox,
the hrst man up, smashed the first ball
pitched, and but for the high
wind 1t would bave gone far
over right field fence. 1t was
and hno1 succeeded in getting three
bases before the ball was fielded and
scored q moment later on Reeds sin.
gle. Joaneo hit safely for one base aud
With two mon on bases and no one out,
1t looked like Portsmouth, would have
q Walk.over and the "rooters" were in
the llvellest frame of mind, but Tame
hill settled down after this and retired
the next three batters in quick order.
Richmond failed to score IN her hrst.
but on hit by Wells, Foster getting
his base by beng hit and hits by Berte
and Behne, scored two runs in her sec.
ond inning. Neither .eam succeeded
III getting run across the plate
until the eighth inning, when
hits by Groves and Tannehill and
Joanes' error gave Richmond two more
runs. Portsmouth scored one in the
ninth on hits by Tate and Yotter and
there the game ended. The game WAS
by far the PROTEST that has been play
cd on the home ground, the snsppy,
lively team work of-the visitors being
decidedly refreshing to tho large mum
Der OF spectators. And right here it
might be we'll to say, that while Ports
mouth has team OF players, who. taI'en
individually, are the equals, il not
superlors OF any in the league
until they stop pulling and hauling
against each other aud get into playing
together as they should. they need
not expect to win against such
teams as the Richmonds. The very
best feeling should be exhibited by the
players one toward the other in the
games, AS 1t not only helps the players,
but makes it much more pleasant for
those who patronizs tue games. The
feature Of the game was the one hand
catch by Groves OF Brandts long line
hit to deep centre;
The same teams play again this after
noon and Leach and Vettsr will be the
battery for the locals. with either
Behne or Knorr and Foster for Rich
mond. The following is the score:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
Kato FioId's Troubles.

Kate Fields Washington has suspend
ed publication. and Miss Field has sent
out circulars TO tho subscribers inform
ing them of the suspension, compelled
by reason of i'll health Tho circular.
which is characteristic, says: IAN at-
tack of grip. added to excessive work,
forces me- to give myself an interval Of
rest from the unccasing care Of journal
ism. Without health life is delusion,
and Us | have had no vacation for more
than five years nature rebels 1t is n
physical as woll as mental impossibility
to give my personal attention TO my pa
per, and will tako no risks by turning
it over to outside management Tho
Washington is in good shape now TO stop
publication for awhile. 1t does not owe
dollar-has not single debt. Such
subscribers as have pnid in advance will
receive their money back, l have paid
of my Office people and got places for
them-none turned out to shift for
themselves -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
A Dainty summer Contnme.

Tho material of the gown is summer
SILK showing blue satin stripe upon
black. The skirt is made with the usual
fare, and while it is stiffencd and stand.
out we'll still it docs not appear, us the
skirts that are overstffened, to stand
out beyond the undcrskirts. Tho bodice
is slightly fulled in tho back and draped
across the front, writes Isabel A. Mallon
in The Ladies Home Journal a square
yoke of blue satin, like the stripe, is
OVERLAND with coarse black lace, and the
collar is of tho black lace also, with two
tiny rosettes i'll blue ribbon, one at each
side of the center Of tho front. The
sleeves are large and so lined that they
stand out well, shaping into cuffs of
blue satin overlaid with black lace. The
belt is of broad blue satin ribbon folded
about tho waist, and falling in two long
ends ut the back, SO that its width and
beauty arc seen
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
GALVlN'S PROFITABLE HEN.
Each Exg 1t Lays In Double Yolked and
Produccs n Chicken md n Turkey

Each Egg 1t Loys In Double YolLed and
Produces n Chicken and N Turkey.
Arthur Calvin of Canal township was
in Franklin last Friday with u loud Of
dressed turkeys aud chickens, and IN the
course OF talk with tho reporter said:
You no doubt wonder at me bring
ing in so many turkeys and chickens
that all seem to be of the same size. 1t
ID remarkable way in which | raise
these Chickens and turkeys, and if YOU
want to hear about it I will tell you.
AT the state fair in Nashville last year
purchased large men that had taken
first prize. l brought the fowl home,
but it refused to roost with my chickens,
staying with the turkeys i'll tree near
the barn. 1t did not lay any, thought,
but one day my boy found the hon g nest
in fence corner quite way from the
house There were Is eggs in tho nest,
and they We're big ones l broke open
ono and found it contained double
yolk, one being yellow and the other
one brown. In breaking xix eggs open
foand them all the same
81 decided to take the other ~ eggs
and put them under sitting hen. did
so, and in the required length of timo
the eggs Matched. Here is where WAS
surprised, for eaoh egg brought forth not
only chicken, but Il turkey also. The
hon lays right Along, and keep other
ones for sitting on tho eggs Since
have had her che has laid 81 eggs, and
have hatchod lib turkeys and ll3 chick
ems so far expect TO bring i'll about
100 Of each for next Thanksgiving. do
not intend selling any eggs, as want
TO keep the snap fer myself
If any of your readers do not believe
my story, you can tell them to como out
to my house and will show them whore
the tree is tho hen roostS OH. oil City
Blizzard
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
The proposed Hospital.

recognizing the urgent necessity of
q hospital for our city, the Medical
Society of Portsmouth respectfully ask
your aid ".1 cooperation in establish H.
ing such an institution upon the follow
ing plans;
|. 1t proposes to name the hospital
the Portsmouth City Hospital.
=. 1t proposes that this hospital
shall be non.sectarian.
3. 1t proposes that this hospital
shall be governorned by board of
governors, or directors, chosen from
representative citizens, with one ply
slclan chosen by the Medical Society
OF this city; said board shall elect a
ladies' auxiliary md define duties of
the latter. N
4. The board shall at q meeting
choose their own respective officers,
mako laws ana elect such committees
as they deem necessary for the proper
management Of the institution.
d. LII proposes TO raise from endow.
ments, donations, subscriptions, col
lections, etc., ut least fluid OF 50. 600
10 oegin with, for buying a suitable
LOT sud erect main building, to which
later on such additions may be made as
may seem necessary,
u. 1t proposes to derive revenues for
the maintenance of said hospital from
yearly subscriptions for beds. or rooms.
from Individuals and the many CHART.
able organizations, lodges, railroad
companies. ETC.. Hick members Of such
organizations being allotted the room
Oh their respective organization on
entrance into hospital.
Z. 1t also proposes to ask the Council
OF the city for yearly allowance to.
wards maintaining the institution.
1t proposes that the equipment of
the hospital shall be modern; thar all
plans, etc.. for building shall be ap.
proved by the physician who shall be a
mem Der of the board of directors when
suitable amount of money shall have
oeen collected to warrant erection and
equipment OF hospital.
1t Is thought that in the course of
years the hospital will be practically
self-sustalnlng through revenues de-
rived from patients.
Respectfully.
+. s. HoPE,
y. q. a. BINDEwAIp,
CHARLES Il. PARRISH,
Committee,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21

little negro boy i'll Tennillc had "a
queer experience IL few days ago. He
took n COW belonging to Rev. p. j. Pip
kin ont to Craze aud tied ono end Of u
rope around his waist and the other end
to the cows horns The COW became
frightened and ran away. Tho boy was
dragged 200 yards and would have been
killed if the cow in her mad race had
not run into locomotive and killed
herself Bullock (Ga. Times
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
THE PRIZE OF VIRTUE.
Abbo Theuret WINS the Meriterious For
non This Yonr.

Virtue liz often its own reward. but
In Fr'lnce there lis also one day each year
when it meets with substantial recon-
pense. In tho early pnrt of this century
tho philnnthropic Baron do Montyon cs-
tablishcd tho prize Of virtue" which
the French academy has since annually
awarded mt this time of the year to the
most mcritorious person of whom it
has heard during the preceding twelve
month. This year tho prize went to the
Abbo 1heuret, euro OF Loigny, who at
tho risk Of his own life saved from death
many wounded soldiers of tho French
and German armies during the bloody
battle of Loigny, Dec. 2. 1870, and after
ward, unaided. collected 2i0, 900 francs
and erected II monumental tomb In which
lie the remains of | 200 French soldiers
who died for their country in that mem
oroble fight New York World.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
SplbrcCi ted.

The people seemed to have appre
Grated the great bargains that we nav
been given them during the past week
we had trade from Norfolk, Berkley
aud surrounding country, as we'll as
from the city. Several made the re
mark they couldn't understand how
1t was, TINT We were selling clothing
SO much cheaper than others. We OK =.
planned that 1t was for no other reason
than to rid ourselves of our large stock
so we eau give the workman u chance
to do their work and not be both
cred with quantity OF goods that
might be IN their way. Will continue
THIS sale unit! about June let. Bres.
lauer n Anthony, III High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
Deaths und Funerals,

Mrs. Mary V. Culpepper. wife of
GEO. w. Culpepper. died very sudden
~ Sunday morning at her husbands
residence at Deep Greek, NorfoIk
county. sitter an illness OF only few
minutes. she was "a years old at the
time OF her death. The funeral ser.
vices were conducted from the resi-
dence yesterday afternoon, Rev, AIR.
Harris officiating. The renains were
inferred IN the family cenh otery.
MIR. John D. Walsh lost by death on
SUNDAY his little son. John j., after a
age. The funeral took place yestardov
afternoon from tue resIdenoe of h;s
father, No. 800 Henry street Rsy
Father L. j. Brady conducted tbo ser.
vices The remains were int.rra6 i,
Oak Grove Cemetery by the aids of b,s
mother.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
YOUTHS PARADISE.
Young Mon Have All tho Good Positions
In Japan.


No one can travel through Japan Il
great deal without noticing that this is
tho paradise of the young Everywhere
young men are performing the impor-
tant functions of life. They have grasped
the new situation. The men at tho head
OF tho postal service are youths, and the
letter carriers are mere boys. Young
fellows direct everything A railroad
train is sent from one end Of the coun-
try to the other i'll charge of 26-year-
old engineer and 20-year- old conduct
or, while every guard, inspector and
tram attendant is good uatured youth.
l have seen on the inland waters boys
OF IA handling the mailbags of the
steamboats, with the gravity of the cid
crs. The soldiers Of the army ARE all be-
tween 20 and 30 years of uge, and the
officers are for the most part under 40,
though occasionally one sees gray
haired fellow, covered with medals. n
hero perhaps of the Satsuma revolution
of 1868. Thoy have admirals in tho
navy 80 years of age. The important
business of the country is directed by
young men who are still students
Most men at 90 years of age, owing
TO the fihal love which prevails, are able
to take life easily here. Japan is indeed
the paradise of the ambitious young,
and it is irrepressible youth which is
carrying her forward to her destiny to-
day. John A. Cockerill i'll New York
Herald
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value TO health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant TO the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; cllcctually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fcvcrs
and permanently curing constipation
1t has given satisfaction to millions ana
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
sists iii 50c and 81 bottles, but it is man
nfactnred by the California Fig Sym,
Co. only, whose name is printed on cveri
package, also the name, Syrup Of Fig
md being well informed, YOU will no
accept any substitute if offered.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
Points From the BulvnIe Banner.

We are now offering six yearly sub
scriptions for one overcoat
Our feet We're badly frozen while we
were dancing AT the picnic yesterday.
AS soon rs the ice is broken in tho
ponds there will be plenty of fishing in
this ncighborhood
Don U sell your overcoat before the
middle Of August. You never know
what's going 10 happen next i'll Georgia
Atlanta Constitution.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
PORTSMOUTHNEWS

he offers lots for sale in Park View at
low prices and on easy terms. Anyone
DESTROYS OF getting themselves home
would do we'll to give him call.
negro mau who was found loitsr-
ing around house III South Ports
mouth for some time Sunday night was
arrested, was carried before the Mayor,
Yesterday, after receiving warning
not to do so again he was discharged.
Washington special ssys that il
Admiral Ramsey ia detailed to com.
mRnd tue North Atlantic squadron it ia
possible thet ApmirR Brown, of the
Norfolk yard, will be transferred to the
Bureau of Navigation and Admiral
Walker sent to Norfolk.
4 youth named Kensteiu was srrest
cd Saturday, charged with having in
his possession number of bogus
straw berry tickets with Mr.. Cnth
rell's name, Norfolk county trucker.
on them. He will have hearing to.
day before Justice Haynes.
a large excursion will arrive here
from Richmond to day to sec the
game of ball between Portsmouth aud
Richmond. A hand bill was received
in this city yesterday announcing that
the excursion would leave Richmond
under the super vinion OF Wells, kicker.
to visit Tate and Knox.
The residents Of Cottage Place re.
quests The VIRGINIAN to call the county
authorities attention to the indiscrimi
nate shooting around Cottage Place
after night. 1t is kept up all hours of
the night and frequently bullets hit
their houses. 1t Is getting to be dan.
gsrous to go out at a late hour.
The remains Of Mr.. j. Madison
Hudgins were brought to this city from
Norfolk Sunday afternoon and taken
to Oak Grove Cemetery for interment.
A number of lodges from Norfolk were
IN the procession, also Portsmouth
Lodge of Heptasophs. The Old Do
minion Guard met them at the ferry
and escorted the remains to the GENE.
terry. where O military salute was fired.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
Hanging BasltetS.

Hanging baskets are always desirable
for handsome summer window garden,
and it IL of special Importance to have
them deep enough to hold plenty of soil
so that the roots will not lie against the
sides of the porous pot and become
scorched III the hot suns. Tho summer
blooming oNahs is always satisfactory for
this purpose, as the rich mass of foliage
will soon droop down and cover the
sides of the baskets, and the graceful
spikes and clusters Of bloom will con
tinue to develop ali summer long. The
various tradescantias, with their hand
some variegations. should also find /,
place ill theso hanging baskets 1t is
easily rooted from Slips, and a small
plant purchased now will produce many
thrifty plans before warm weather if the
branches are broken at all the joints and
rooted in dishes of sand, and when plant
cd in the baskets they will soon form
ropes of handsome glossy foliage. TX
change.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21

Yesterday morning Acting Lieuten
ant Tatem reported TO the Mayor that
while on his rounds Sunday night lie
failed to find Officer Lindsay. lie blew
at different points on his beat one hour
and five minutes. Failing to find him
he put another officer on the beat. The
Mayor, after bearing MIR. Lindsayt
statement, decided TO send him before
the Com missioners at meeting to be
called shortly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21

We are desirous Of cutting down our
stock OF mems aud boys suite, and to
accomplish that desired end we will
give the good people of Portsmouth an
opportunity to buy some OF the great
est bargains in mems wear ever offered
in this city. Suits for 50 so, Sc. 80
$3.50. 1915. SIS and $500 each and
every one worth from 81 to So more.
Remember these bargains can only be
found at Levy Il Jacobs, 200 High
street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
ncnth or nr. vIrginiu. A. 1homn,.

The above named we'll known citi
zen passed away yesterday afternoon
at the residence OF his sister. Mrs.
Anderton, No. 900 Dinwiddle street.
The deceased WAS more Familiarity
known AZ Mess" Thomas aud was a
carpenter by trade. He was man
with warm heart. aud there are many
to-day who will not soon forget the
friendship OF this lamented gentleman.
Funeral notice will appear in to NOR
rows iseue.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
County Jail.

The following were lodged in the
county jail yesterday; Abby Hull,
Edward Tyler and Dave Kutlian, Tor
disoiderly conduct at West Norfolk,
The three men had four pistols on
them.
Four others were admitted for
Drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
They we're a9ested by Constable An.
derson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
ShotIlrnugI,th,.l xnd.

Sunday afternoon @ ANAL oolorad
boy named Jnmes Copeland was ucci
dentally shot through the hand while
fooling with pistol at his home on
Godwin street. DR.. II. l.. McMurran
was called IN aud dressed the wound.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
PORTSMOUTH
RICHMOND.

SUMMARY: Earned Runs = Poris
mouth. /; Richmond. 3. Three Base
Hit-Welis. Stolen Bases Tate, Tan.
nehill. Base on Bals-On Braudt. ..
Hit by Pitcher-Foster and Behne.
Struck Out-By Brandt. &; Tannehill.
4. Passed balls-Foster. Time of
dame-1:30. Mmpire-Mr. Mitchell.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21

Yesterday the case of Joseph A. b.
GoodSon was tried in the Hustiug
Court for robbing tue house OF MIR.
Edgar Nash. After hearing the tes-
tlmony tue jury found him guilty
and sentenced hlm to five years in the
penitentisry. THIS gives him life
sentence, he having been there twice
before. The city will now be rid OF n
noted thief.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
Fit Conveniently 'Unft.

A Chicago woman is i'll trouble be-
,ause she persists in masquerading as a
man. III other words, she wears bloom
ers that fit-Chicauo Post
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21

Are you ali tired out: DO YOU hnve tbs,
ured ieeiing or sick headache You can DO
renewed OF all these by taking Hoods
Sarsaperilla.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
~ at to tho PenitcniiHrr Tor Five
Neurs.

James Brickhouse. the negro who
broke into MIR. Woudmau'a store, on
Crawford street, was sentenced to the
penitentiary yesterday by the Hastings
Court for five years. Brickhouso plead
guilty,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
Nmn,InY iknhbern

Sunday between II aud 2 o'olock
some one forced the uansom frnm
over tho side door OF Mr.. Daaarn
body's store on Crawford lstros, "a
entered it, taking out slot msoh,na
N %n.on 'nuS oaliien 10 me yard and
uu'aeu :, op TL 'aAlnS htput Sc in
n ,oIay ou.' NJ ne naohihe was then
,n.%oa "" H. NG.hine else WAS dis
the party was. "No
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21

All the choice fruits with soda at DR.,
l.. A. Bilisoly's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
Wire doors at Crawford's.

a hit, u very palpable chit" has
Deen scored by Our Spring Hats. G. r.
Welton Il Co., Twin Stores.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
Furniture, carpets at Crawford,s.

The purest and best soda alt DR.. +.
a. BiIisoly's, ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
CIV EN- AW AY.

We arc giving away those fine articles of
lurhi urc viii h YOU see displayed in our
window, Tor every cash purchase you will
re elyc coupons, Come in and get our cir
cnlar OF explanation.
We have just re, eived the largest aud
most complete line OF Ladies' Austin I'm
derwear % bo found in either CITY. These
goods are of raie mauutactu ana the cells
lrateh look stitch brand
rench organdies. Ginghams. etc.. White
HooIs OF etery description, Embroidaries.
SHIRT Waists. etc. Full line OF Gents Fur.
nishihss' Gents Black and Fancy Suiiings
me OF Spring Paintings.
w. C. MASH.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21

Shelly Phosphate. splendid drink,
at DIR. l.. A. BiIisoly's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21
For Ihi. Week.

One thousand yards Atwood yard
wide fine serge in black aud colors, at
half price. reduced from soc. to 25c.
per yard. 1 hese goods are limited.
and you must come early to secure
them. We reduce our ladies parasols,
white. black and colors, special line,
regular priceSl.7j and 3l5C, for this
week sl.l9. All new goods. A. J..
Phillips. under Oxford Hall.
leo cream soda MT Dir r. p;l
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21

Baby carriages at Cravford's.
New mattings ut Ciawfurd's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21

Dome Miss Hammili,s spehi.,
T'his week,
800 High strsst
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-21

Ice cream soda at DR.. j.. A. Bill
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