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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
STOPS At THE WATERS EDGE.

Daniel Webster is credited with hav-
ing said on one occasion that politics in
| this country stops at the waters edge.
| That is to say that, whatever may be
the political differences OF parties, or In
dividuals, in this country upon home
affairs, the very moment there is danger
to us from foreign foe, the political
differences are, for the time being. laid
aside and the people join hands that a
solid front may be presented to the
threatening foe, and men vie with each
other in their patriotism.
Mr. Webster never made a. truer ut
terance than that with which lie is
credited in this connection, and how
well the statement has been verified
the instances OF the past few days fur
nishcs proof In abundance. We have
seen within the week a perfect exempli-
tication OF this. In the midst OF party
strifa and contention the Executive
sounds a note OF warning OF posi-
bic foe without, and that moment the
patriotism OF the country rises above
party. Men of all shades of political
| opinion declare that in the controversy
between this country and Greut Britain,
| arising out of the Venezuelan affair.
politics does not enter, and with n uni
ninty almost without n parallel Demo
Gratis and Republicans are Joining hands
to preserve the integrity OF a principle
dear to the American heart, proclaim
| ing that the principle of American in
dependence Of monarchical aggression
is one which must be maintained. and
maintained it will be as long rs the
Republic of the United States shall last
The Virginian does not believe that
there will be war between this country
and Great Britain. because of the Ven
| ezuela dispute. John Bull will count
| the cost, and when he does he will
find the affair too EXPENSIVE for his un-
dertalling. War with the United States
will be runious to English interests.
| With complications In almost every,
| quarter Of the globe, internal dis
orders at home and jea!ousics
without number in Continental
Europe. England could Ill nf-
| ford to so to war with this country, and
no one is more mindful OF the fact than
| Lord Salisbury himself. 1t may be eX-
pected. however, that there will be n
great deal of buster in English circles
before the controversy is brought TO an
end, but that Lord Salisbury will find n
way out of the difficulty should rot be
| doubted In the meanwhile. let It not
be forgotten that in union there is
strength" and that in the face OF a
foreign foe the people of this country
are united.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
NOTES AND OPINIONS,

1t may not I've generally known that
Du Maurier, the artist and the author
of "'rrilby." made the fantastic and
lnartistic drawing upon the labels of
Apollinaris water bottles.
The man who made the first car AK
les in the United States died Sunday.
aged 81. His name was Enoch Robin,
son. and he was superintendent of the
Old Colony Iron Works AT East Taun-
ton. Mass.
The Monroe doctrine seems to be n
very live issue, indeed, notwiths,and-
ing the British premier's iEtimation
that 1t was inappicabie to the state
OF things in which we live ut the pres
ent time" remarks the Chicago Rec
ord.
The Republicans in Washington mus,
do something beside attacking the
President. AS q rule the Representa-
tive Barretts must be held i'm check.
No party ever won confidence by sim
ply assailing their opponents To re-
tain an advantage they must do some
thing worthy Of 1t. remarks the Indi-
annapolis Journal (Rep).
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
{. then, indeed, has our

neglected ruins. then. indeed, has our
glory departed.
To enable the cities of Norfolk and
Portsmouth and the generous hearts
Of this whole vicinity to participate In
the tribute of our respect. and to aid
the good work, the ladies have devised
means which must appeal TO every
sentiment Of our duty. The entertain-
ment to be given ut the Academy Of
Music tomorrow evening, December
23d, will afford an opportunity to listen
to the sweetest and best music Of our
talented singers and accomplished mu-
siclans, whose generous hearts have
prompted them to this free will offer>
ing. To our people let us say: Stand
| by the highest and best OF Virginia g
| jewels. and hasten TO the work OF re-
| deeming her loss.
HE gives twice, who gives quickly"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
THE ASNExArIox OF BERKELEY

.sf "A great step forward towards the an
Gnexntton of Berkeley as q ward of Nor
" oilS was made at the conference of the
members OF the Councils and committee
8of citizens of Norfolk and Berkeley Fri
day evening. The unanimity of SEN
timent on the subject of annexation was
s remarkably gratifying to every we'll
swisher of Greater Norfolk. The mn
apointment of IL committee consisting of
I Councilmen from Norfolk and citizens
from Berkeley to frame an annexation
1 Dill, to be presented to the General
Assembly, after consideration by the
Councils, was the right thing. Let the
Dill be framed and reported upon
promptly, SO that 1t may speedily
come before the Legislature for adop-
tion.
s The Virginian has time and time
again urged the Importance of annexa-
ton. Norfolk has witnessed the splen.
did results that have accrued towards
the growth and development of the
city by the annexation of the Bramble-
ton and Atlantic City Wards. and these
wards have been the recipient of great
benefits in return, by reason OF being
part and parcel of the city. The active.
progressive business men of Berkeley
realize that like results. only to q
greater extent, will follow the annexa,
ttion of Berkeley to Norfolk. and Norfolk
reels confident that the success of tho
proposed measure will be of incalcula.
pie advantage towards her future de-
SEelcpment as great commercial city.
Let the measure be pushed to success
Sful conclusion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

TO the Philadelphia Record Is due
Ethe discovery, says the Boston Herald
that Mr.. Clevelnnd's remarks on the
+ Monroe doctrine are in no wise to be
4confoundcd with the jingost clamor
Tor the reaflirmatton OF certain man
$festo issued by the fifth President OF
the United States
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

M The Baltimore Herald says: English
men comfort themselves with the reiiec-
Stton that the Presidents vigorous mes
sage is merely bluff. In this they
ARE mistaken. 1t was their BLUM and 1t
has been called.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
EIGHT PAGES.

The best way Tor this country to
i maintain its peaceful relations with
England, or with any other European
power Is to be always prepared fer
War, thinks the Atlanta Constitution.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22

5ss The Chicago Dispatch says: Some
cheerful imbccile the other day tried to
lind out what Speaker Reeds financial
views are. Just as If any Presidential
candidate ever had any views on any
subject.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-22
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-27

city at a glance. The towers are l72 feet
above the Main-street level. and by rea-
son Of the emincnce on which the hotel
is constructed. attain an altitude Of ten
feet higher than the City Hall tower.
Each has an observatory. which Is ac-
cossible by flights Of steps from the roof
garden. In the easterly tower is the
master clock, which is synchronizod 10
the United States observatory time, and
which regulates all the other twenty-four
clocks scattered through the building.
This massive clock has a pendulum fifteen
feet long. The two towers are surmount-
ed by flag-staffs where the national
and State colors are displayed. The win
dows are shaded on the outside ~ at
tractive striped shades.
A very interesting feature of the hotel
Is the large and extensive plant in the
basement for the furnishing Of power to
run the electrical attachments Of the
house -Four large dynamos are to be
seen. from the General Electric Com
pany, having direct connection with ideal
engines. and here is the principal
switch board. from the Weston Company.
which board controls all the lights ond
power of the huse together with the
four elevators and two refrigerating
machines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-27

cheers from the passengers through the
front door Of the forward car. a speed
of over siXty-three miles an hour had
then been reached. and II was the begin
ing OF the best part OF the road between
Chicago and Elkhart. Ind, a distance
OF S.4 miles. Mr.. Webb was hoping that
the pace would keep up and possibly
increase. II did increase n little. but
not sufficient TO break a worlds record.
for the train stopped I'm the ElkhaTt
station at 45453 A. NJ making the run of
Sl.4 miles IN eighty-five minutes and
twenty-slx seconds. On this section OF
the Journey tie average speed was 6l.g2
miles an hour
The engine made a flying switch. The
brakeman brought the cars TO q stand
still In the rear of another engine.
which was waiting tc clip minutes of
the worlds record on the next section
OF the journey. 1884 miles, to Toledo,
o. Two minutes and eleven seconds
were lost In making the change. Nc
body was blamed for 1t. and with
repetition Of the Chicago cry, "Seven-
teen hours or less TO New York; the
train started again.
Daylight had now frightened I'D the
passengers and breakfast was sug-
gested. As the sun climbed higher and
banished the frost and dampness from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-27

Chicago to New York, $50 Miles, In II
Hours A. Minutes 90 Seconds.

Two men left Chicago yesterday morn
ing and attended five different theatres
in New York last night. Old Father
Time. who has been demanding Tor
many years that travellers spend at
least tWenty-four hours on the journey
between these two cities, received a
severe shock yesterday morning when
Third yice-Presldent II. Walter Webb.
OF the New York Central railroad;
Arthur Leonard. his private secretary;
two newspaper correspondents and sew
er.l officials OF the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern railroad boarded n
train in Chicago and left the Lake
Shore Depot with the cry, Seventeen
hours or less to New York.
This shout was supplemented with the
explanation that old Father Time was
only 10 be attacked on the run from Chi
cage TO Buffalo.
Exactly at 3.29.E o'clock A. NJ. Chi
cago time, this enterprising little party
left the Lake Shore depot In Chicago
on their exciting contest against all
previous records. The two Wagner
drawing-room cars, Madagascar and
Esmeralda, with Mr.. Webb's private
house car Ellsmere, made up the train.
These are three of the best equipped
cars and heaviest of their kind in ex-
istence. weighing in all about 30i,500
pounds, or over 1852 tons.
The engine which carried the expe-
dition over the first section OF the
record-breaking tour. together with its
tender loaded with coal and water,
weighed about one hundred and eighty
four thousands pounds more. making
the total weight OF the whole outfit about
two hundred and forty-four tons.
The start was made In the dark. The
myrlads of red, green and white sig
nails in the depot yards were passed at
a lively rate. and before the members
OF the party had time TO make many
remarks the outskirts OF the prairie
metropolis had been passed. Vice-Pres;-
dent Webb was the most anxious OF
the party regarding the success OF the
tin. and when the first little suburban
sta 81 was passed at a speed OF about
fifty miles an hour he mad grave doubts
as TO the success OF the attempt At
first no one had any explanation to
MAKE why higher speed hal rot been
attained. but soon volunteer, In the
person OF Arthur Leonard. Mr.. Wsbbs
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a Nn 4

y
Sense he lef hum wild young Mars Tom,
at the 'ginnin' OF de wah.
So / hooked up Ole Abe, my mule. TO Dc
two-wheeled kiycred cart,~
Den Lie an me, we boz clum IN. an
was rcdy fur de start.
Back i'm dat cart dar WAS apples. taters.
simmons an pie.
Den dar WIS ash-pone an possnu, an a
ticker wild red eye
An fur dat mule dar was fodder-ole
Abe wus as full OF FRANKS.
An had bout es many notions as de
Whg platform he'd planks.
We drive long down de big road. do sun
was a shinin' bright.
An de bulrs-eye watch in my veslNt Gin
me jes' eight hours fore night:
So we logged long kinder slow like. an
ajoyin' of de breeze.
Listnin' to de birds a-singin', long dc
road up in de trees.
We wade fru de Big Lick ribber. den
started long up de hill.
Whar de road ben like hoss-shoc JUS
dis side ub Dover MIL
Bout dat time | hearn Il ringin' like ole
Mssus silver bell
Ding. ding. ding-ding. ding. ding-a-
ding" but what twas I couldn't tell
I squint one eye long de road, an clar
| like ter bust.
When | seed dat thing a'comin' all vel
ped in de dust.
Seem like a man straddle ub wheel.
settin' dar square and lebel.
De fust squnt dat | got ub him, I frot
IL wus de dcbil.
ole Abe. he stop. rared up I'm front. den
he buck and jump an pitch.
"Woh, woh. dar Abe, you blame ole fool
fob you drop us in de ditch;
Woh, dar Abe. Ding. ding. ding. ding
ding" dat thing was gittin' near me.
But, FUN De shines dat ole Abe cut
don't b'lcve dat he hear me,
Fur bout dat time his hine feet riz an
hit dat klvered wagon.
IN out de shafs dat ole mule cum Wild
not a blessed rag on.
He went down fru dem scrubby pines foh
l could lay my han on.
An knocked dem saplin's right ana lef.
like ball out de cannon.
De cart went backwards down de hill.
pinted straightway fur de ditch,
An chasin' us fur cherry jump was dat
debil. ghost or witch;
An bout de time he grabs my wheel dc
cart. she turn Jam over:
IL flung dat debil, ghost or witch bout
half way down ter Dover.
I picked myself up out dc dirt, an my
licker was all split;
Lie scrapcl a pie from or her ear. an
she 'clared dat she was kilt
l started OF TO kotch dat mule. es / went
long fru de fields
Bout dc fust thing dat KUN cross was
dem dar same two wheels;
An bout dat time dat man kim up. look
in sour as a pickle
An aXed me wild sum few cuss words,
HAS you seen my bicycle?'
/ answ'd back kind sassy like es didn't
kno what war ment,
Told him look hind dat sas'fras bush.
he'd find some kind er varment."
/ den hooked up and driv down here,
whar things change every mint,
An fur gittin' dar wild boff yer feet,
Goochan' county amt I'm IT.
Il. PLuRlBUS.
Barton Heights. Oct z Is9l
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private secretary climbed over the top
Of the coal on the tender and askee the
engineer II anything was wrong.
Il was n dangerous undertaking for
Mr.. Leonard, but after an absence OF
ten minutes he returned. looking rather
pale, although much besmearcd with
coal dust and smoke. He reported that
everything was in good working shape
on the engine but the heavy frost had
made the track so slippery and damp that
the engineer himself had many misgiv
ings about making a worlds record on
his section OF the run.
AS the train sped on, its pace gradually
increased. till the passengers timed IT
between stations an hour after starting.
at about hfty-eight miles an hour. This
announcement cheered tina recoul -chasers
up somewhat, and they, one by one, went
TO sleep.
The engineer and fireman stuck 70
their work and their energies were later
rewarded with encouraging calls and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-27


garden. and to the front, are two hand
some losglas.
The roof gardens win accommodate I.
900 people. Concerts arc TO be given free
TO guests. and there is a separate pas
senger elevator and entrance for outsid-
ers. The management contemplate hay
ing later on first-class vaudeville enter
tainments after the New York roof-garden
fashion.
THE MASSIVE TOWERS.
On either side Of the Franklin-street
side Of the building are the two massive
towers. At first II was decided to have
only one tower, but afterwards It was
seen that two would have a more striking
effect and serve to relieve any sugges-
ton Of monOtony. The two towers make
a pleasing variety. and greatly embelish
the Franklin-street portion of the struc-
ture. al the same time adding to its
stateliness and permitting the hotel TO be
located from almost any portion Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-27
THE rIMEs-R1cHMoND. VA. SUNDAY OCTOBER r. 1895.

by expert judges the best specimens of
| workmanship they ever saw. They are
| supplied with all the latest improve
\ ments for safety and service. The Hart
| ford Boiler Insurance Company's inspec-
| tor examined them carefully, and pro-
nounced them model achievements in
| boiler-making. They control the hydraulic
| pumps and elevators. the conpressors
and small motors for the artesian wells,
pumps for hot and cold water for the
house, and the tanks on top OF the hotel.
The size and extent of this great struc-
ture may be imagined when the figures
for its length-340 feet from Main TO
Franklin street, and width 40 feet, and
height five and six stories-are given, yet
these form scarcely any adequate idea OF
the space covered by 1t. Its appearance
at night. lighted By the thousands OF
electric lights. which illuminate 1t from
top to bottom. is a wonderful sight.
THE MasAGERs.
The gentlemen who will run this great
undertaking are chosen for their long
experience and capability in the hotel
business They are Messrs. Allen Ainslie,
late of the Drummond House. Boston.
and the Glen House, White Mountains.
n. H., and Mr.. William III. webster. late
OF the San Marco Hotel, 81. Augustine.
Fla. and the Maplewood Hotel, White
Mountains.
They viii be assisted by an able corps
Of clerks, book-kecpers. and assistants.
In the dining-room will be seventy-five
walters. all colored men. There will be
TWENTY-FIVE bell boys (colored). Four
white men will run the elevators, and
there will be four colored front-door men.
Twenty white chambermaids will be
brought from the North, and six house
keepers and assistants. all white, viii
also be brought here. The kitchen and
pantry will require the labor or at least |
fifty people, and IN all 80 people will be |
needed to keep this great institution !
moving every day. While the majority |.
OF the accommodations FOR travellers is |
en- suite-parlor bedroom. and bath |
there will be kept many desirable single |
rooms for commercial travellers.
THE RATS.
The rates for guests have been fixed al |
s. per day and upwards. according 10
location, and for commercial men 81 per |
day: a limited number at $3.50 per day.
These rates are for the American plan.
The prevailing rate per month VIII be
500 and upwards Tho grille and ladies
cafe will be upon the European plan ex-
clusively.
The new hotels omniDuscs, made after
handsome and unique design, with drivers
in appropriate livery, are already TO be
seen at the doors Of THE Jefferson"
Flowers and palms and evergreens will
wave their welcome 10 visitors and guests
on Thursday. Music Will enliyen the &C.
casion and every one win congratulate
Major Lewis Ginter and his associates
for having given Richmond a palatial
hotel, OF which any city in the world
might justly be proud.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-27

/ was bon up dar in Goochlan'. an Use
libed Gar all my life.
When boy, wild my oiG mudder. es a
man. wild Lie, my wife
AN | amt ben out dat county for gwine
on thirty year.
It'll tother day. l said 10 Lie. Il b'licy-
ed I'd drive down here.
An go to see my brudder Jack, dat lei
der un us had saw
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-27

'aphed by j.. van den Burg, with Campbell
on Ghosts" This is Or. Laiterty's new
lecture. and Tuesday night Will be the
first time it has been given I'm this city.
Dr. Lanerty is too well known in the
lecture field TO reed any praise, and his
new lecturs will doubtless be great
success.
The Atlanta Constitution has this TO
say Of Or. Lafferty: Everybody VINO
heard him will make affidavit that there
is nothing finnier in Cervantes. Marx
Twain. Bill Nye, or any humorist. hVlns
or dead. \ more amused or Interested
or dead. A more amused and interested
audience never heard more Original
man. When they were not Laughing
tbev were applauding, and when they
were not applauding they were listen
ing as il their lives depended on
what was said. lie is rare. unique. IN
im.table
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Justice John. Court.

The following cases were disposed OF
I'm the Police Court yesterday:
Lonn.e Terry, who is charged with
shooting Lewis Loney. was admitted Ia
$500 ball. as he. through his counsel Mr.
ID. G. Richardson. established an abb.
Mr. W. 5. Gum. Terry's employer, went
on his bond. Loney was reported much
worse yesterda
William A. Kemp. charged with the
murder Of Morris Boyd. was sent OH TO
the grand jury.
The case OF lobe johnson. charged with
!il-treating TWO kittens, was continued
until next Monday.
Harry a. Fossett. charged fifth entering
the store og A. Gisnnotu, with Intent 10
committee larceny, was sent on to the
grand jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-27
THE ROOF GaRDTNs.

To have the palatial hosiery complete
throughout, roof gardens have been con-
structed I'm a particularly attractive way.
They are reached from the ladies' billiard
parlor on the fifth floor. overlooking JEFF
fersOn street. The Main-street garden is
a beautiful spot that will IN summer at
tract the guests during the evening hours
especially. IT is 40 by IS feet. and com
mands a magnificent view OF the country
for miles around In every direction.
Beautiful landscapes on the Chesterfield
side and No and down the historic James
will be heartily enjoyed by every one who
takes a view from the roof gardens. The
floor is of slate blocks some twelve inches
square, and the garden is surrounded by
a terra Gotta balustrade with handsomely
moulded iron Orders reaching sixteen feet
from the floor and extending out eight
feet into the garden surrounding IL. These
will be used for spreading an awning for
shutting off the rays Of the sun when
necessary. The centre Of the garden is
not so protected
A stage g feet vide and 20 feet deer
has been erected at the east end Of the
garden. This is arched over with papier.
mache finish of a classic design. ana adds
much beauty TO the garden.
ON tho hrankln-streot side OF the
building is another roof garden, smaller
than that on the Main-street side, but
none the less attractive in appearance.
II is almost entirely covered with trellis-
work, along which vines are trained so as
to shade the roof. The principal vines
are clinging roses and wisteria, adding a
rustic touch Of nature TO the high class
of art displayed. On either side Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-27
YOUR IMMENSE poILrns.

The boilers, four of them, Of 13-horse
power each. are the output OF the Rich
mon1 Locomotive and aAlchine Works.
They are the first Of the kind ever seen