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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
CYCLE Cl.un's SMOKER.
Fusiitst Champion Corbett and the
"enibcrs OF His Company Prcscnt.

me Norfolk Cycle and Athletic Club
ipS. niEht introduced n genuine novelty
III lhis city. 1t was q smoker So call
ca smokers have been held In Norfolk.
neioit, put they were nothing to COM
pure 10 the one given last night by the
wheelmen ana their friends. or pipcS
thcic We're plenty--.rcal corn-cobs fmS
ported specially n1r this occasion from
Nofth Carolina, ~ one or the members
pun II. OF tobacco there was a biz
bowlful-of the best =
IT was about o'clock when tho
members and their guests began mr.
rNihs. ana II was midnight before the
iast OF them entered and began smok-
ing Vhc pipe '2f peace. Everybody
SMOKED. SMOKED. even the champion pugllist OF
'his country, james J. Corbett.
~ WIS about 30 O'Clock when Mr.
Corhett arrived With him wcro ali
lhe male members Of his company. Rn
iorc lhcE came number of amateurs
entertained the club members with
musical selections. both vacal and in
strunrntal. After the arrival OF the
riOlrs.
Dr. Powhatan Schanck welcomed the
Sisltofs and PuEil!st Corbett made q
SNORT speech, In which lie said that he
h'hu hhaily adopted the stage and would
pay no further attention to FitzsIm-
mons or Mahcr until they had walked
Ol1lCp ana deposit
ed their cash. He was tired of talk.
nut would cover any amount they would
put up.
And Norfolk Is with you," shouted
all present in chorus
Then followed Il programme OF music
ana rccitatiOns. In which Mr. Murphy
sang several Irish songs Messrs. John
Okccfe and John Fletcher told How
Corky Struck Out" and Valley and Will
bll' rendered instrumental DUETS.
Ihat the cyclists were hard to please
was illustrated when the American
Comedy Quartettc, of the Corbctt Com
phny, were called upon. These gentle
men sang several popular songs, but
those present did not seem to like them
because they made them sing them over
ana over again. Eventually. when the
club men had seemingly tired themsel-
YES ont with applause the members Of
the qunrtctte were allowed to take their
seats. ~
The Diamond Quartette. OF this city
NlcsSrs. Parsons, Bulloch. Jacobs and
Crocker-also rendered several selec-
tons In pleasing manner. Tt was a
great night for the young men Of the
Cycle Club. n
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
A Florida Girl Brings nn English.
man 10 Book.

Jacksonville, Fla. Jan 27.-In the
United States Circuit Court to-day Miss;
Mary j. Bennett secured "A verdict OF
$1,000 libel against John Il. Walker
Walker is a wealthy EnGlishman whc
has large property interests AT DE lie n
Springs. Fla. at which place Miss Rem
nett was FostmiStresS. Walker spent
much of his time at De Leon Springs,
and while there suspected that Miss
iicnnctt was opening letters, directed to
MIN. Walker went to WaShlilston and
complained to the Postmastrr-C;rnara
about Miss Bennett. When he returned
Walker asserted that the Postmaster
General said: II believe that woman
Miss i3ennetU is opening your letters" Z"
Whlkef- frequently repeated this
statement about De Leon Springs
creditinE ii TO the Postmaster-C;cner
ANA 1t is claimed emphasized ii by add
ing, And / believe so. TOO" On this
MISS Bennett sued for 10000 for libel
ON the trial Walkers attorneys admit
Ted their client had repeated what the
PoatmaStcr-General is alleged 10 hav.
said about Miss Bennett. but claimed Il
was privileged. Judge Locke ruled that
wnai the Postmaster-Gener.ils said was
privileged so far as that official was
concerned, but that Walker had no
fight to report what the official said to
the hurt of Miss Bennett The case
hinged on this and in consequence, Miss
tennctt got verdict for "a, 900. Miss
l'chhctt is now employed in the Tampa
postofIice. as clerk
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
An Evening with Tennyson.

The literary department of the Ep-
worth League of Centenary M E.
Church last night enjoyed IAN Even
Ing with Tennyson" In the lecture-rcnnn
of the church, a large number of mem
bers and friends being present. After
the doxoloGy and prayer by Rev e..
Fl. Rawlings. the pastor of the Church,
the following delightful programme was
rendered.:
Sketch of Tennyson's Life ......
Mr.. Wade Hayes
Trio, Break, Break, Break" -. -
Misses Richardson, and Brickh.ouse
and Mrs. Rives.
Reading, selected ...
Mrs. w. G.. Fearing
Ceuartette, Sweet and Low"
Misses Richardson and Grandy, Messrs.
Orr and Moore.
Reading and Soprano Solo, 1.-THE
Miller's Daughter"
Miss Mary Lou White and Mrs NIcIIan
Criticisms on Tennyson's style.
Mrs. Rawlings
al the conclusion OF the exercises tho
pas'9r explained the plan of the course
of reading adopted by the league. and
an oyster supper was served to all pres
cut
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
WHITE METAL CONFERENCES.
a Solution OF the Problem Reiur Div.
GuAScu.

Washington, Jan. 27.-During the ses-
sion of the Senate to-day there wore
numerous conferences between silver
and anti-silver Democrats and Repubii-
cans and Democrats There was every
evidence of a desire to get together on
the financial question. Should there be
any compromise II can only come after
the silver men have put the Senate on
record by a yea and nay vote on the
free silver substitute now under debate
Ihe compromise can only be effected In
the conference committee
As n means for arriving ut some solu-
ton of the problem through the instru-
mentality OF that committee. the situa-
ton Is being canVassed in the Senate
The proposition discussed to-day came
from one OF the most prominent anti
silver Democrats in the Senate, and its
character, unfolded by the author him
self to prominent Republican Senators.
is such as has occasioncd considera BILE
surprise among those who have been
taken into the conference. This plan
contemplates the retirement of green
backs and Treasury notes by the issu-
ance of $500, 600 of gold bonds. a de-
clai'ation that all outstanding bonds OF
the Government shall he paid in gold
regardless OF the language used, and
the opening of the United States mints
to the free and unlimited coinage of
silver This scheme, which apparently
gives the gold men all they ask and the
silver men all they have been demand
ing, is meeting with opposition, especial
ly among the ranks of the sound money
men on the Democratic side of the cham
Der and the silver Republicans. OF
course. II is tentative proposition. as
are many others that are being broach-
ed. The belief is strong, however, that
whereupon the contending elements can
stand.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
Cuhnn Rebellion nv Viewed VIII,
American Eyes

Philadelphia. Jan. 27-A gentleman
who has arrived In this city from Cuba
gives a graphic account OF the state OF
affairs on the island. ~ number OF
prominent Spaniards," said he. ARE in
sympathy with the Cubans. and the
residents OF Havana look for a revolu-
tion almost any day.
1t is the general impression tfut the
appointment of Gen. ,Weyler as Gov
ernor of Cuba Will be the downfall OF
Spanish domain on the Island.
The Spaniards are said to have sent
some of their officers 10 San Domingo
10 raise a band OF murdercrS to inau-
gurate n guerrilla warfare against the
Cubans They promise these men 81 a
day, and all they can obtain by murder
and theft. 1t is expected that 200 or
300 of them will he secured
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
Randolph Charges Reins substnn.
tiated.

Richmond, Va. Jan. 27.-Thc special
iesisiatiVe committees appointed 10 in
estisate the charges of deaf mute. Ran
Ioiph. against the authorities of the
pear, Dumb and Blind institution at
"taunton. met to-day and organized
some difhculty has been experienced i'm
securing an interpreter and the exami-
nation OF witnesses Will not commence
untli tomorrow. The charges Of Ran
dolph were read and are very sweep
ing. lie alleges intenperate use Of
ilquor on the part of Principal Doyle,
together with neglect of duty and gross
immortality with the pupils on the part
OF tutors Bear and Yates. the latter now
oi some institution In the West Filed
with Randolph's charges are letters
from fromcr pupils of the institution,
making similar allegations. Randoiph's
charges go much into detail. giving
names and dates and circumstances.
one letter filed by one of the former
female, pupils charges that one of the
tutors ruined her. Names are given In
every case: Most of the details are un-
llt for publication.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
National Democratic subcommittee
AppOInfeG.

Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 27-In pur-
suance of a resolution authorizing the
appointment of a. subcommittee of the
Democratic National Committee. which
will have charge of the arrangements
of the Democratic National Convention.
Chairman Harrity to-day appointed
the following members of the National
Committee to constitute this committee:
W. +. Harrity, Chairman. Pennsyivan-
ia; S. p. Sherin Secretary: Indiana:
p. German, Maryland: Ben. r. Cable
Illinois; Edward G. Wall. wisconsin,
John G.. Prather. Missouri: and Thomas
II. Sherley. Kentucky.
1t Is expected that n meeting of the
subcommittee will be held ut Chicago
at an early date.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28

Naval Committee, will attend. Repre-
sentative D. Gardiner Tyler will accom-
pany the party.
PERSONALS nnd Notes.
The reports that the Fish CommIs-
San,,oiersnip Sn,' would be accepted by Mr.
Ihomas i; Ferguson. of Baltimore,
present pre-. Minister to Sweden and Nor
not single applicant for this place from
virginia, and therefore the Virginia
members, or number of them, have
gwen their influence to Mr.. CG.uehart.
ol North Carolina. and ut present he
seems 10 nave the best OF the situation
On Friday next the House committee
VIII give public hearing to the officers
or the Pilots Association on the bill to
apoiish compulsory pilotaSe OH coast
wise vessels.
The Virginia contested election cases
nave been set as follows: Thorpe US.
Mckinney, February 5th: Cornet VS.,
swanson. February 9th; Hoge VS.. Otey,
February 18th; Yost VS.. Tucker, Febru-
ary 18th. Of course. il cannot be said
that these contests will result In the
unseating of any of the incumbents, but
the Republicans OF the State are claim
Ing one. and possibly two of them
Mr.. Tyler has introduced n bill for
the relief of the First Baptist Church
of Suffolk. for damage to property by
Federal troops. 1SG2-'65.
Colonel w. W. Ashby left tonight to
attend meeting OF the State commit
tee called by Colonel Lamb ut Norfolk
Tomorrow. The object is supposed to
be In reference to the State Conven-
ton electing delegates to the National
Convention.
Adjutant General Charles J. Anderson.
of the State Militia, was In the city
yesterday. The same old element that
were opposed to General Mcdonald seem
to hc on the warpath now for General
Anderson. While there IS no foe in
sight, the Virginia soldiers seem to de-
light in the active practice for warning
on each other.
The infant daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
ID. Gardiner Tyler has been very sick
Tor several days, but is reported bet
ter to-day. H. L, W
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
American intere1ts in the Trnpsyanl

Washington. Jan. 27.-The cabled re-
quest of the American residents Of the
Transvaai that President Cleveland
send diplomatic agent here to look af-
ter the interests of the American citi-
zens arrested for completely in the late
alleged Uitlanders' conspiracy has been
received at the State Department No
action has been taken but Secretary
Olney Is said to have talked il over
with the President at long conference
between them this morning. There is
a somewhat delicate question involved
In app2inting representative with
diplomatic functions TO State over
which Great Britain claims suzerainty.
1t was recently scmi-ofiicially announc-
ed fi.m London that if Emperor VIII
liam sent a diplomatic officer to Preto-
ria Great Britain would regard it as a
declaration of war
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
Comn,andcr wInsIow VIII contest.

Raleigh. n. c., Jan. 27.-Notice is
given by Francis Winslow, United
states Navy. retired. that he will con-
test, In the Civil Courts, Governor Carr's
power to revoke his commission us
Commandant of the North Carolina ma
val reserves. Governor Carr acted un-
der section S26S Of the State Code, which
is as follows:
The Commander-in-Ch shall have
full power and authority to revoke any
commission, whenever, In his Judgment.
1t shall be necessary for the public good
or the good of the service
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
England and America Ia Join Hands
In Turkey

London. Jan. 27.-The speech made at
birmingham Saturday evening by the
Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain. inviting
inc United states to cooperate with
England III Armenia. strengthens the
report that Lord Salisbury has asked
president Cleveland To Join in Il ,otr To
the powers protesting against the Porte
and asking that united action be taken
TO thd end of obtaining genuine, re-
forms In Armenia, and has also ask ed
stratton Of the English and America n
flectS In Turkish waters
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
who,IITnkc the Cnko,

This momentous question will be set
tied for all time tonight at Monteflore
Hail when the young ladies of the
Frances Barnes Will give their de-
liEhtful concert, to conclude with an old
time cake walk, In which sixteen young
men dressed as ''cullud ladies and gen
men," will contest for the honor. There
is no doubt that "A large crowd will be
present. as the fun moneys worth Will
cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28

Washington, D. c.. Jan. 27.-Chief En-
gineer Herman Hcrwig. United States
Navy. Captain Samuel Mercer, United
States Marine Corps. and Carpenter
-. w. Nash, United States Navy, have
been placed on the retired list. The
President has approved the recommen-
dations of the Naval Examining Board
for the promotion of Assistant Paymas-
ter II. u. Jewett, Lieutenant Command
crs ". IT. Swinburn and G.. j. Hutchins
and Ensign Volney Chase.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
40 Oygnnize Oy.tcrmen.

Mr.. Charles j. Cannon will leave to-
day on visit to Back River, Back
Creek. and Poquosin. where he will or
ganiHe branches of the Oystermen's Pro-
tective League. There are said to be at
lease one thousand oystermen in those
places who will affiliate themselves
with the organization
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
The order of B,Nai HRi,n.

New York, Jan. 27.-Thc convention
of the Improved Order Bnai Birth Was
ended In Webster Hall to-day. \ rcso-
luton was adopted increa sing the salary
of the Supreme Secretary and making
additions to his regular duties. The
principal headquarters of the Secretary
are to be in Baltimore. with n branch
office in New York After a few unim.
portant matters had been considered the
convention adjourned
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
Great Closing Ont snle Continues
with Great Attractions,

Ladies' muslin underwear at specia1
prices. Wool and merino underwear at
half price. Slaughter sale of ribbons
Ribbon worth 8. 10, 12M and 15c. no at
&c; ribbon worth 90 and 25c go at 1Oc. !;
ribbon worth 30 and 3bc. go at 15c. Mems
linen handkerohiefs worth 25 and 3Oc
go at 12kc. Yarn at special prices.
Zephyr &c. per lap. Scrap wool 25c. a
box. Many dress goods at half price.
r. A. SAUNDERS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
Creedon Knocks Out smith, Al Bovs1ss
Minutes. g9sss s 81 s.

London, Jan. 27.-The fight between
Dan Creedon and Jem Smith for az
purse OF 400 pounds. took place to4nights
at the National Sporting Club Crss
don easily defeated his. opponent In the:
than seven minutes. Ted PritchardN
challenged Creedon to fight for Geo
pounds q side. IS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
Atthc Union Mission,

Rev. T.. B. Hatcher, of the First Bap-
tist Church, will speak at Union Mis-
sion tonight at o'clock. You are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
Washington. d. c., Jan. 27-The Span-
ish Minister has received the following

Havana, Jan. 26, 1896
General Gonzalez Munos overcamc the
united bands of Fruncisca Ttabi and
Rios, who were trying to cross the
Cauto river by the Mula Pass. In the
province of Santiago De Cuba, forcing
them to retreat aud dislraud. The Span
ish troops had one killed and sixteen
wounded: the enemy suffered severe
losses. Lieutenant Colonel Pudron, OF
the Cuban Provisional Battalion of tho
spanish army. defeated the enemy Mt
Nueva, capturing some arms Lieu
tenant Pagiler, with Il company of
Civil Guards and others of the San
Quintin battalion, and forty guards by
the Fort Column, defeated In SANTA
Rosa the band OF Eusebio Vega. captur
ing nine horses with their saddles and
number of arms. Lieutenant reio
took one prisoner with his arms and
horse.
Captain Sosa. of the Tallevera Regl-
ment, defeated the band of Dclrnle in
the plains OF Maysi Santiago DE C,nbn
The enemy lost six. killed. and nine
horses. The Spanish losses were one
killed. and four wounded
(SigneD MAPJN
Havana. Ian 81 1896.
The columns of the Seamora Regi-
ment and the Cuban Provisional Bnt-
TALON defeated In the Sierra cattle
ranch the band of Octavio Ilcrnandpz
Major Perez Blanchn defeated the day
before yesterday I'm Bouia. Santiago De
CUBA. an lnsurgent band. and yestor-
day CAPTAIN Mancello defeated the enc
my In San Murios, Camaguy Yestcr-
day Colonel Molina had an engagement
III the coffee plantation "Calderon." !" with
the band of liienvenido. of about 600
men. taking his enclmpment killing
four and capturing horses and arms.
Ihe column Martin. Of the Aizpurts
Brigade, which was conducting n con
voy TO CabiEuan. in the district of I.as
NiilaS. had an engagement with band
OF 20O men. capturing the cncamDment
of Lomn I'amienta, killing four and
woundtng several of the Insurgents.
and taking several prisoners
(Signed) MARIN
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28

Hoods Sarsaparilla, taken at this
season Will make you feel strong and
vigorous and keep you from sickness
later on.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28

Newest Discoyery'-Ext. teeth; no
pain. N. Y. D. Rooms. Ennis, 1S2 Main
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28

naval Committee. will attend. Repre-
psiny the party.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
BY AUTHORITY
NOTICE TO TAN PAYERS.

Tax Payers of this District are here
by notified that all Taxes are now due
and payable at the office of the Tax
Assessor and Collector, at the Gov
eminent Building, Honolulu.
The office will be open from a. m
until p. m, daily, Sundays except,
ed) to receive payment of such Taxes
"All taxes which shall remain un-
paid after the 18th day of December
GO) ten per cent shall be added to
such Taxes by the Assessor, and shall
be collected as part of such Taxes"
WILLIAM IT. WRIGHT,
Deputy Assessor, District Honolulu
Island of Oahu.
Approved:
JONATHAN SHAW.
Assessor First Division.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07

Good beer builds up both bone and
Drawn. It's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ing. The Germans are the greatest
beer drinkers. Where is there hard
Ter or more stalwart race of men?
Pure beer is beneficial to invalids,
bracing to the weary, refreshing to all.
Rainier" a class by itself. Kept
freshly tapped or in bottles at the
Criterion Saloon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
THE PARTY PLEDGE.

The Annexation plank in the plat
form of the Republican party is not
to be forgotten. \ dispatch from
Washington gives the views of a num-
Der of prominent men on this live in
ternational question. 1t has been ac-
cepted long since that the incoming
administration will have a vigorous
foreign policy. Under that head the
Hawaiian question will he second to
no other matter. The comment
brought out by the questioning of
correspondents indicates that there is
a general understanding in effect that
the Islands are to receive attention
dition to holding all her old friends of
power and influence, gained new per-
sonal allies. This is due to two
things. The first is the interest eX-
cited in the Monroe doctrine by the
Venezuelan affair. The second is the
demonstrated capability of the Off
cials of the Hawaiian Republic. De-
tail has not yet been reached. But
the inclination appears to be to take
up the negotiations just where they
were broken into by the Democratic
administration. This means, it is nat
ural to presume, that the treaty of
1898 will be taken from the table for
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07
WV. DIMOND,S

We have been sitting on the
ragged edge of damp cloud
for the past two weeks con-
templating the result in the
event of the non-arrival of the
S. G. Wilder with our Cut
Glass Ware and other articles
which we had selected for the
Holiday Trade. At last the
tension on our nervous system
relaxed; the Wilder has arrived
and we have on our counters
a display of fine goods such as
never was seen here before.
The additional space requir-
ed has been obtained 10y doubl-
ing up on our show counters,
making new ones and chang
ing around some of the old
ones on the second floor. We're
ready for business, and the
number Of sales Of Holiday
Goods we have made during
the past three weeks constrains
us to believe that business is
ready for us.
BY the Wilder we have re-
ceived all kinds Of things suit
able for Christmas Gifts.
Many of them are in Cut
Glass, and they comprise
Saucers, Salad Dishes. Rose
Bowls, Pickle Jars, Butter
Tubs and Plates, Ice Cream
Trays, Decanters, Lemonade
Sets, Tumblers, Creamers, In
dividual Oils, Individual But
tiers, Smelling Salts, and half a
hundred other things.
Then there are Chatting
Dishes in more than a dozen
styles; Literary, Hall and
Piano Lamps, Crepe Paper
Shades and Silk Shades, and
Onyx Tables.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07

1t may safely be added
as an assumption that there will be
more deliberate negotiations than be-
fore, not unlikely to include the visit
of an impartial, non-partisan commits
sion of the Congress. All-the news that
there is, which unhappily does not yet
reach the announcement of definite
policy, is most encouraging to the An
nexationists here and to the country
at large. The statements are good as
preliminary advices could be expected
to be. From the record of the Repub-
lican party, from the known character
of Maj. Mckinley, from the attitude of
ex-President Harrison, and from the
situation and outlook generally, it may
be taken that the issue is almost at
hand. The only but to be entertained
at this stage is as to time. If it be-
come evident that the question is not
to have a determination till the end
of 1897, or in the earlier months of
1898, it will become imperative for
this Republic to open its japanese
treaty. If there is decisive word from
the other end sooner, the duty of the
hour in the Islands is simply to adj
Just local differences of opinion to the
extent that the best minds deem essen
tial
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-07

The scholarly letter of Judge
Charles F. Hart, published today, is
somewhat upon the ethical order, but
upon that account is all the more
worth perusal and attention. AS the
contributor says, he has been here
nearly half century His high per-
sonal character, his ability, his love
for Hawaii nei and her people and his
property interests combine to make
him one whose comment upon any an
nexation document or internal or for
eign issue should be carefully
weighed. The Star feels safe to say
to Judge Hart that much for which
he contends will be readily and con
sistently granted by very large por-
tion of the annexation body.