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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
(CommunicateG)
Complaint About n Conductor.

MIR. Editor-WHl you allow me n
small space In your paper TO call the
attention of the Fort Norfolk authors
ties to the manner in when myselfNlnd
number OF ladies were treated bv II
conductor on the ort Norfolk railroad
yesterday afternoon. /. in company
with several ladies who had several
children with them. went 10 Port Nor
folk to get the breeze. We left tiirrc
on the O'Clock car. and when VIZ
reached the corner nr Green and i.on-
don streets the conductor said we would
have to get off thdrs'. as he could 90 10
further on account of the digging
to lay the sewers. OF course we saw tn
situation and made the best of 1t,
thinking that he could do no better
We started for home. living near Mid
tile street One of the children. being
small, 1t had to be carried but we did
not mind that until after we mad gone
about Il half of IL block. not having
reached Washington street. we saw the
car coming past us. We halted tho ccr,-
ductor and asked him to stop for us lie
pdld no attention whatever To u.s. but
Kept on down to the terminus, passing
the point where we Mautcd to get OF.
and had to lug the c:Iild after rayi.ic
my fare. This so ezra. ID Inc that
Went u the terminus ana demanded /,
Know why the conductor refused To-
take us on again after putting us on
HIS excuse WAS that he did not l,no.;.
We We're the SANE parties; that he lad
put of. Now. If this m.tm i" 80 absent
minded that he cannot remember pru-
pie two minutes h is unii, to be in The
position lie oCCG''l"S, and the sooner
Mr.. Mason Ects rid of hiI.. The bette. i;
Will be FOR his road. for Portsmouth pyo.
PIE VIII MOI submit 10 Sucl, ottra.cS
y SUE t.ltI,E
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
Tic Took An Unexpected Bath

y number of young men are in the
as GoSport bridge nj night and sitting
on the rails and talking for some time
and enjoying the breeze off the water.
On Tuesday Capt. Jack Wood tore the
rails off the bridge ana u portion of the
decking TO repair the same. WcdncS-
day night some Of the same young mon
went there. as usual. and were stand
inG talking with their backs to the
water. one of them forget himself and
attempted To lean back against what hc
thought was the rail and to his great
surprise he took am Involuntary bath
III the river. In coming on top the
water. after recovering from his sur
prise. his first exclamation was. well.
III be - --. He, however soon got
out and made for home. but not be
fore Ii" begged the boys not To give him
away, but it leaked out.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
TiIc Mnnitolpn school CASE.

Ottowa sept. 70 The delay of Premier
Gieenway in replying TO tn" order of the
dominion government of July 27rh ask
ing him Ia state how far ne would 20 in
compromising the Manitoba school cases
has been accepted by Sir Richard Mckcn-
si".
Their" are several members Of the cabi-
act who are now opposed to interfering
%ith the act Of the Manitoba Legislature
iDOlishing separate schools. although they
""re parties to the pledge giving the Cath
1lics remedial legislation. While the cuhi-
net Is divided Sir Mckenzie. supported by
Sir Charles Topper. Ouim"t. Garon. Cos
iEan and Sir Frank Smith. says that n
:"asion must bc called ami remedial legis-
.ation carried If possible.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
I'M BERKLEY.

The regular meeting OF the Town
Council was held las; night with Prcsi-
dent G"orG" w. Jones in the chair
IN" minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The Recorder read his financial rc-
bort showing balance on hand of
$347 20
Nj. Tillcy reported the abatement of
several nuisanccs on Liberty street.
MIR. Graves moved 10 have all the
broken places on the sidewalks re-
moved. Adopted.
Mir. Jones moved To appoint three
members To prepare a city charter. to
act with the citizens committee
Adopted.
He also moved to get the Judge of the
county Court To appoint cnumeratoIs;
10 take the census of thctoTn. Adopted.
Here quite lively tilt occurred be
tween Mcssrs Jones and Miller in re
gard To the naSS-m"ctinG. MIR. Miller
claiming il not 10 be Il representative
meeting. and asking for an election TO
be- held on the third Thursday in Octo-
Der. Aitet a lengthy discussion he
finally Withdrew his motion and a mo-
tion To adjourn was carried
Mrs. George q. Martin will arrive
home from Richmond to-day
MIR and Mrs. Scarboro have returned
from ten days trip to Courtland. Va.
l". j Il. Floyd returned home last
night from Cape Charles where he
went 20 attend the liarnanson- West
Confederate Veterans fair.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
Mrs. SaGe OIL NVoInen's Dress.

eff woman will follow tho pursuits of
man, will become an equal in work and
ambitions, sho must have practical
costume. Sho cannot whit to grasp her
skirts If she must grasp particular car
railing. She cannot wait for her skirts
If she must be ut the Office in timo to
begin work with her brother. Tho wom-
nn Of leisure need tako no part in the
demand for reform dress, only inasmuch
us she chooses to assist her working sis
ter "
So says Mrs, Russell Sage, whose
opinion is not only valuable because she
is Mrs. Sage, but equally so rs coming
from u woman who is a careful reason
CT, sympathizing sister and one capa-
bio of expressing her views in N manner
attractive and logical.
That clock is 10 years old 1t was
my mothers, said Mrs. Sage, pointing
to pretty hanging clock i'll tho draw
ing room. II wind it always myself,
and to do SO must step upon that table
In this effort find my skirts dangerous
as we'll us inconvcnient. Yet 1 consider
woman can only afford to sacrifice tho
grace of skirts at the altar of necessity.
"A woman s dinner party would be us
ordinary rs club luncheon without the
added charm of variety Of costume. But
as a street or walking dress we need q
uniform which can DC worn till worn
out on every outdoor occasion. This
need not embrace coat, vest, necktie,
etc, but should essentially contain all
but only all-it calls for, comforta-
BILE, practical walking costume whether
bloomer, divided skirt or pantalet, with
any feminine variation Of which it will
reasonably admit. On bicycle, Of
course. cannot see how a woman will
attempt 10 ride without the bloomer. I"
New York Herald.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

Washington, Sept. 2e.-'rhc Navy Do
partncnt has been advised of the fol
lowing ship movements yesterday. cas-
tine. from Cape Town to ~. Helena.
where she Will join the South Atlantic
squadron; Alliance. from Fort Monroe
to- New York: Machias. from chin
kiang tn Yang Use ports
Secretary Herbert to-day approved
the application of the Governor of New
Jersey for the monitor Ajax fur the us,
Of The militia of his State. Tho mont
tor. which is in excellent condition.
- battery sufficient for praclic" rur-
Doses VIII hc turned over 10 the state
II an early date.
Tho Official trial trip of the Ammcn
Fam l(atahdin. which was fixed for Oc-
tohc! .. viii bC postponed 10Y two Wcck.;
owing 20 an accident IL was found
when she was placed in the dock that
her propeller blades We're bent. ANA new
ones VIII have tn he substituted.
IN" steam trial of the Texas Will take
place il! a few days. y few alterations
are necessary in her feed and air
pumps.
The mud that had settled and cakcd
IN her condcnscrs has been successfully
washed out and there is now no obsta-
CT" To prevent her early trial
Chief Engineer NIagcc was to-day or
dcrcd before tho Naval Retiring Board
al the Washington NaVy-yard for re
examination. the President having de-
chncd TO approve previous rccommcn-
uat!un for his retirement on account of
neart disease.
The following changes in the stations
OF officers OF engineer corps have been
ordered:
First Lieut.. David Dub Gaillard. from
Fort Monroe 10 Washington: First
lieut.. Clement i. Flaglcr will take sta
tiOn at Fort Monroe as soon ms lrncti-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
POI IS MOUTH NEWS
Are the Sanitary Law. neinr violated

II has been currently rumorcd around
.he streets and Is generally believed
thnt there are several cases OF scarlet
lever In the city. knowing no better
way of getting the correct information
me Nlrginiau called upon DR.. Hope.
Health officer. and asked If he knew of
any cases in the city. His reply was
that he did not know. as none had been
reported to him and he had none i'm his
practice. Said he. III there is any and
no report Is made the physicians arr.
violating the law, for which there is n
penalty. The law requires that all CON
tuEious diseases shall be reported an1
a notice of the same shall bc posted
Therefore l cannot answer you" uurs-
ton; only as said before there is none.
been brought to my knowledge"
The question: now arises Is the law
being violated by the physicians failing
to report them If there are any cases
Such should not be the case and with
out any knowledge except rumors. il
was naturally inferred that there are
none in the city
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

Mr. John y. Morris. who fo. several
years WAS employed as a salesman in
i"o inherent clothing stores in this city.
nut more recently has been in the cm-
pi"y OF odcnd'hal ~ Vicar. OF Norfolk.
mas concluded to branch out for him
self. and has started in the store, re-
Gently !itcd up in the old Central Hotel
next To Hauchcrt'S jeWclry store. No.
523 High street south side. MI Morris
Is a young man. ami is well known in
the community and has q large number
OF young men friends. from whom he
soli'itS patronage He SAYS he will
hay" n iu!l lire OF ready made clothing
gents furnishings and patterns to Sc
loct from for suitinGs. which h" VIII
make up in first class style AT low ii"-
uirS. Remember thai the opening day
VIII b" on Saturday. the 18th, AMI trai
IN" piac" is 2!3 High street, and give
him q call. IL" says hat he will It." the
only clothing house that will I- op"n an
that day all the Others being closed 49,.
account oi holiday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

Take two and one half quarts Of rec
titled spirits, two and one-half ounces
of essential oil Of lavender, one ounce
of oil Of borgamot, four drops of es-
sence Of amborgris and one-half ounce
of orris root digestcd with it. There is
also another recipe quite similar-threo
drains each Of oil Of lavender and oil
of bergamot. six drops each of oil of
cloves and altar Of roses, one dram of
true oil of rosemary, one ounce Of hon.
ey, three scruples of benzoic acid, one
pint of rectified spirits and three ounces
Of distilled water,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

y modern imitation Of Daniel Dcfoc has
''"cn revealed in London Police Court.
one OF the unexplained mysteries Of De
foes life is that for some inscrutablc rca =
son he acted for years a. a man stricken
with dUmbncss, and rcsolutely ahStaiued
rom speaking a word even to his wife
md family y fellow sufferer with Mrs
Dcfoc in this odd calamity has lust an
bcaled for macstcrial help She com
claims that neither by compusion or per-
'iasion can her husband be prevailed upon
% speak to her. So far as the Police Court
: concerned the law has provided no rem
'dy. ana the magistrate" protests that he
las no means of compelling the man to
peak If he prefers to remain dumb
Westminster Gazette.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
A BABE FOR A FATHERS BAIL
Mrs. Frank S"iiG's Novel Way OF So.
curing Her sguSbnmd.s RcIcnsc

Chicago, Ills, Sept. 2j.-Mrs Franz
Selg showed her love for her husband in :.
novel manner yesterday Selg had tecl
incd s. for diSorderly conduct. He had n,
money. hut said he could borrow Ina,
amount if he was allowed to go out an,
sc" his friends. The police would not al
low him to so without the security for lii
return.
Here. take this as security" said Mrs
Selig. as she placed her 3-mOnths- old bat
In the court hailiff's arms.
Mrs. Sclig then hurried out of the couri
saying she would not call for the bah,
until her husband had secured the money
to pay the fine. She did not return. and
AS the baby began to cry soon after sh,
left. II was taken 10 an orphan asylum
Later Selig' fine was suspended. and las
night she Went TO the asylum for thei!
baby.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

Where Ia purchase TO an ADVANTAGE
is the question that troubles most buy
crs at the beginning of the season. We
have mad" Nast Improvements in our
place of business 10 accommodate our
large and increasing trade. and our
stock of mems. boys and children 5
suits can't be surpassed in the two
cities for price, quality and work man
ship. It's 10 the interest of purchasers
to buy carly so they can get the choice
of styles. sizes. etc
We are the only authorized agents
for the celebrated Sweet, orr & Co. :
working pants. ovcrallS. etc.
BRESl.AtER ~ ANTHONY.
ii High street,
Second Door from Crn Mfnrl
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

Or hold up the Washington Monument
ON The pit OF your stomach--in a dream
Did YOU ever wake ur In Il cold sweat
caused by some horrid phantasy? If so
the wiscSt thing you could nave done
To renew your slumbcr undisturbcd by
the nightmare would have been to take
some IioStcttrrS Stomach Bittrrs.
which would have tranduilizcd you and
relieved the indigestion. which was.
pcrahp5. the author of your hidcous
dream. Insomnia, nightmare. indiges,
ton. are easily rcmCdicd by the Rittcrs
Resort to it, also. If you are troubled
with chills and fever. liver on kidney
troubles. constipati ton, neuralgia. or
rheumatism. II you have lost your
appetite don't SO TO the expense of ad-
Nertising for ii. but take the Bitters
Then will good digestion wait on ap,
petite and health on both" Just be
fore retiring Is a very suitable time to
swallow u wineglassful.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

Take an ounce of sal soda, dissolve in
quart of soft rainwater, put the burn
ers III an old can and boil for ten min
ntes, after which take cotton cloth and
wipe them off, and you will find them
just as good as new. This should be
done every month to remove all the car
bon. If you want to keep wicks from
smoking, soak them in strong vinegar
and dry thoroughly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
BISMARCK AT HOME.
How the Ex-Chaucclior Kissed an
American Girl.

There is very inter, sti!,i a"corh. ot
a visit paid 20 the Grand old Man of
Germany in the September No. of the
London Home by Or. Jon StcianSson.
III" conversation turned upon Germany
and her political affairs. II have lost
my interest in politics" Bismarck said.
What is far more important to Inc
NOW is In" weather and the harvest
occupy my time now with agriculture.
This is II far more grateful employment
than politics. In politics ingratltudc is
the rule: in agriculture ii is the "XCcr-
ton" His visitor Vcnturcd To suggest
that tn" great body of his countrymcn
still looked To him for guidance in mat
tcrs of national concern. All, but you
forget am getting old am getting
old" he repeated with emotion.
Or. St"faSson ret"llS the story of q
beautiful American girl from Colorado
who went to kisSinEcn to see liismarCk
who was taking the waters there. HaV-
Ing lasted for some days on the sight
tle great man. she one day summoned
NJ courage. walked straight up to him
AND said: "DUrc!laucht | am going to
Colorado to-day; may shake hanGs
~ it'll you before CO." She took his Of
l"rcd hand ana attempted Ia kiss it
bat ne promptly said: In KiSSingcn We
TO not kiss hands ana then and there
he Kissed her GA tn" mouth SO tcnd-rlv
ana ;IifcctiOnatciy as any lover. And
yet, remarks lDr. StrianSsDn. som, J'cn-
pie Will try To make ont that RtsIau.cr
is blind To II woman's charms,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
Professional hIarlictera.

One Of the most novel and valuable
employmcnts for women in some cities
Is that of professional marlieter. There
can be no doubt that here is genuine
opening for woman who is thoroughly
capable Of fulfilling the requirements ct
the position, for this work is no sine
cure. To become successful marketer
woman ought to have thorough
know ledge of markets and know when
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
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 n perfect lax
alive; cfiectually cleansing the system,
dispcllng colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
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
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will NOT
accept any substitute if offered.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
Telegraph and Electric Poles for Sale.
now TO prevent ..rrostca~ windows.

A very thin coat of glycerin applied
to both sides of the glass will prevent
amy moisture forming thereon and will
stay until it collects so much dust that
1t cannot be seen through. For this rea-
son 1T should DO put on very thin Sur
veyors can use it Oh their Instruments
III foSgy weather, and there is no film
to obstruct tho sight. In fact, it can be
used anywhere to prevent moisture from
forming on Il surface.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

Mir. Marion Lee Mathews and Miss
Blanche Maud Freeman were united
in marriage on "Wednesday at the resi-
t"nc" OF Key j. II, BOSNIAN. who per
formed III" ceremony. after which they
departed Tor their home
m" same night Air. John l.. Bastam
and Miss ic"raia Willburn were united
an tn" holy bonds of matTinuny 10y
itcv Mir. BOSNIAN at the residence of
liz, hriHr.a pArrmt.. ON SiNth strnnt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
unir.rricc snIc of Enbrotderies.

From 10 until 10 O'Clock for the re-.
nainder of this week our entire line of
emhroideries at half price.
Special prices OF all remnants. l2ILc
hose, three pairs for 25c.
y. J. PHILLIPS.
Under oxford Hall.
302 and 30i High Street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
4 Regular Vnnuona,.iur.

Yesterday morning about . o'clock
Tie residents in ia" northwest end OF
Park View We're awakened 10y the rapid
ilrirH al a number of pistol shots
which SuunGcd like a cannouadng No
one seemed IL know tn" cause y mum
hrr turned ont and all that they could
learn was that an attempt had been
MANc 10 rnh Snmln ono ont llnrn-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

in few days will have something i'm
portant to say to purchasers OF children :
Clothing. Wait for their announcement
Remember. they are the leaders in tie
Portsmouth Clothing rnari;ct. and thci.'
line of Clothing is always the largest and
cheapest
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

eStcrday afternoon II colorcd hoy
named Lane, who is employed as u por-
ter AT ifiliSoly's Racket store. while un-
packing some goods cut his arm quite
badly with piece of glass. He, was
carried To the office Of DR.. Bmdcwaid.
who dressed the wound
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
kIad liis Heat Crushed.

Last niaht negro woman named
Daisy Christian had Il row with a negro
man, Gcur2" Copeland. on Cnostuu;
street. ON the county side. who hi; her
on The head With a blackjack. crushing
her skull. and then making his. escape
Copeland is an old Offender, and 50 is
bai"y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

TO order only: A business snit,
$3.50 to SD; dress snit, So TO $50.
from all the latest fabrics, imported
and domestic. That means up to
date IN everything. NJ. RosENRAUM,
JIG and lis High street, Portsmouth,
Va. sel6
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
PORTSMOUTH ADVERTISEMENTS

LoSI Or Srol.EN--On yesterday. II sor-
rcii morse, years old: rather thin. Stray
cd or was stolen form my premises EX-
penses paid IL returned to AMOS RID
LEY. Shell Road near County street toll
gate. s,p,-lt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

Gov. Culberson. Of Texas. says he will
prevent the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight
at all hazards. and viii call out the mi
litia. If necessary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
week of Bargnins We shall
Positively Garry Nothing Over.

u make room for the fall goods to ar
rive in few days. We shall sacrifice
lots Of goods this week. Don't miss
this sale whatever you do. These
prices are for cash. Hammills, 800
High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

a big reduction on carpets, refrige-
rators, oanopies and oil cloth for next
Thirty pays. Buy now and sare money,
apJ. $. CraWford's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27
SPECIAL FOR TO-DAY !

Just roc.iNod-a fresh lot of those fin"
Lemon Cakes. only Gc. per pound finest
Cooking tniSins. So. per pound, New Roll
ed Oats 10. or sis pounds for .6c.: New
Tomato Cntsup. zoe. per quart: llcintH's
Fine Mixed Mustard only 20. pc: quart. y
trial OF our sun Beam Flour viii prov" TO
you that IL is the finest quality. llooT"r's
Fatal Food VIII rid your house OF water
bugs. Give IL II trial.
g. w HIDGINS & co,
So Crawford street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-27

Fall fouman's & Young's hats Just
ont. Priccs low. G. Il. Welton & Co.