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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
CARD OF THANKS.

MI and Mrs. E. L. McCleary and Mrs.
Clarence McCleary desire to return their
sincere thanks to their ~neighbors and
friends for the many thoughtful and
kind courtesies extended them tbrourou,
the illness of their beloved son and aus
band. Clarence. and to express TO all
their heartfelt appreciation of the SYM
pathy so generously extended them upon
The occasion of their sad bereavement.
mylG-lt Ledger and News copy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
Special Schedule OF G. g. o, steamer
Louise.

Commencing Monday, May 18th, the
Chesapeake and Ohio steamer Louise
will make a third trip daily between
Newport News. Norfolk and Portsmouth.
The following will be the schedule:
Leaves Portsmouth for Newport News
$3.50 a. m. 9:35 a. m. 300 p. IN.
Leaves Norfolk for Newport News
ZOO a. m, 9:45 q. m, $3.50 p. m.
leaves Newport News for Norfolk
and Portsmou.hV:20 q. mn, IL :05 a.. m,
SOS p. m. myl5-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
WEATHER REPORT.
Forecast. and General Conditions For


Washington. D.. c.. May 16. 1896.
E Nirginia-Fair; no change
FAIR in temperature; northerly
winds shifting to easterly.
F. North Car0lina-Generally
fair: light variable winds.
The barometer has risen over the
northern States east of the Rocky
Mountains and over the southern
States. 1t has fallen to the westward
OF the Rocky Mountains and in the
southwest.
The weather is generally clear to-
night in all districts east of the Mis-
Generally fair weather will
continue on the Atlantic cast and in
the lake regions.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
THE BAPTIST CONVENTION.
Considerable Routine ana Important
Business Transacted Yesterday.

The third morning session of the col
ored Baptists OF Virginia was held yes
terday in Bank Street Baptist Chuer,
with Moderator II. Fl. Mitchell in the
chair. Rev. R. c. Yancey II j. f.
Brown conducted religious exercises.
Hymn, No. G2S. "Oh, For a Heart to
Praise My God" was sang.
After the reading and approval of the
minutes. the report of the Committee
on Subjects and Speakers was heard and
adopted.
After q brief discussion. pal tlcipa:ed
In by Rev. Messrs. Voss. Holland. Bow
en-. and Green. the report OF the Commit
tee on Sunday Schools were also adopted.
The Convention received a communlca
ton from Rev. b. =. Watkins. Of East
Radford.
The report OF the Committee on Place
OF Meeting next year was recommitted,
after which the following resolution,
offered by Rev. r. Il. Morris. was adopt
ed:
Whereas, this convention voted that
the Spiller Academy shall be one Of the
affiliated academies with Virginia Union
University to be established at Rich
mond, Va; therefore be it
Resolved, That a committee of five be
appointed TO look into the deed n act
of Incorporation and TO nominate a Board
OF Trustees. consisting of nine members,
w "bo's NH% 'SPN'N va a'N hSobCIiiS
shall be deeded Ia be held in trust by
said trustees for this convention"
Sptler Academy was organized several
years ago by Rev. Richard Spiller, for
merly pastor of the Bank and Queen
Street Baptist Churches. of this city,
and now located at Hampton. The fol-
lowing committee was appointed by the
Convention to carry out the purpose OF
the foregoing resolution: L. +. Morris, r.
Spiller. D.. n. Nassar. NJ. NJ. Moss. and
II. p. Weldon.
The State Board made its report, which
was discussed by Rev. FoX OF the Gene
raj Association and w. Fllyson.
DR.. Morehouse, who Is Field Secretary
of the American Baptist Home Mis-
s!onary Society, delivered an instructive
address explaining the plan of co-opera-
ton for the State of Virginia. His re-
marks We're punctuated by applause. Mr..
Ellyson is a prominent layman in the
Second Baptist Church at Richmond. His
remarks created considerable enthusi-
asm.
Rev. Richard Spiller spoke next and
advanced the idea that the best way
to build up the State would be to build
up the colored people who are here to
stay.
The Finance Committees report of
collections was next presented. as fol-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
Anti-Rhcumatic Rings.

The genuine Anti-Rheumatic Kimball
Ring has been on this market for years
n have given relief to hundreds. High
ly recommended by the best people In
this country and Europe. For all kinds
of rings call on G. F.. Greenwood & Bro.
who carry a full line of the genuine ar
ticle. Prices at THE Casket" are an
attraction. More belts. more silver and
gold jewelry received there of the latest.
the best and the most reasonable prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16

DR.. George w. Lee. of Washington. d.
c. advocated cooperation. In the course
or his address he deprecated Iynching.
put admitted that thElonly way to wipe
II out Is to stop murde ne and outraglng
women and children, ma II lynching Is
carried on for any Other cause he knew
low to defend himself
There were loud cal for Editor John
Mitchell. Jr.. Of the Richmond Planet.
VINO entered the church III this point, and
while he was looking 'or d seat Rev
MIR; Walter. of North Carolina, spoke
and the report of the STATE Board was
adopted.
The Convention ad. rned to meet
this morning, DR.. Moreh .se u~ronouncIn~
the benediction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
Meteorological Data.

U. S. Department OF Agriculture.
Weather Bureau. Norfolk, May Is.
Local meteorological data for the "a
hours ending al s y. III. last night:
Maximum temperature .............. 81
Minimum temperature .............. 70
Normal temperature deducted from
"A years observation .............. &C
Departure from normal ....... plus. IL
Departure since January / $500. plus SO
Rainfall for "a hours ............... 90
Rainfall since May l ............... 1.72
j.. J. GRAY. Observer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16

The rolling stock at the close of the
year. consisted OF 4l5 locomotives, 253
passenger coaches. and 17,2ls freight and
other cars. t
The traffic and revenue were seriously
affected by u strike of the miners In
the ~Pocahontas Coal Field. which, begin
ming May list, continued In Its effects for
at least five month
During the -four months January to
April .inclusive) prior to the strike, the
coal and coke traffic increased as COM
pared with the corresponding period OF
the previous year $3.50, SIS tons. and the
gross earnings during that period in
creased S2l3,l63.39. During the five
months of the strike (May to September,
inclusive), the coal and coke traffic as
compared with the previous year fell off
9l9, 977 tons. and thegros 8 earnings de-
creased $94O, 965. so. After October 1st and
during the remainder of the year 125, 1853
tons as compared with the same period
OF the previous year, through the in
crease Of other traffic the gross revenue
increased S49,4S7.l4. For the whole year.
as compared with the previous year, the
gross earnings decreased -s67S. 365. 81. the
operating, expenses decreased $40, 26s. "a.
and the net earnings decreased $685.
096. 03.
The income of the property and the
Interest and other charges for the year
ending December 81, 1886, are, for COM
parison, stated in similar form to those
In previous annual reports.
THE EARNINGS.
The results of operating the lines for a
series of years are shown by the follow
Ing comparative statement:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
COAL. AND COKE TRAFFlC

The coal and coke transported over the
Inc during 1925 O%ncluding 5T7 900 tons
used as fuel supply for the railroad) was
AJAX 37 tons, az against 1904, 90S tons In
the previous year. the decrease OF 762, 81
tons being due to the strike in the Poca-
hontas coal field.
A comparison of this rattle with pre-
vious years is SHOWN in the following
statement: :
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
TO whom II May Conccrn.

The rumor atloat that 1 endorse r q
Stith as candidate for Street Inspector,
is absolutely and entirely false. l knew
nothing of his being a candidate until II
appeared in print. Respectfully.
IL w. H. THOROGOOD
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
DIED

TiIOMPSON-ln this city. ct The rest
dencc OF parents, No. 300 East Main street
Friday. Nav 18th. 1896, at $50 o'clock a.
M. L CANNON. only son of r.. S.
and Mamie T.. Thompson. aged IL
months.
The funeral will take place from above
residence THIS Saturday MORNING
at II o'clock. Friends of the family in
vitcd 10 attend.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
TONS OF FREIGHT CARRIED.

The following table shows a steady
growth in the freight department Of the
road. a little more than one million
having been hauled in 1885, while In 1894
nearly seven millIons We're carried:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16

extraordinary offerings OF handsome
Persian Petcale Wrappers, made with
large full BiShoo, sleeves, full length
and width skirt. The kind you usual
ly cay $3.50 for, Our price, ST.. Fine
Lawn Wraorers at $I.25, $3.50, SI.75
to $3.50.
Laundried Shirt Waists, with de-
tatched collars. Special offering, 75c.
and 89c. The 81 kind.
Children's White Dock Hats, zoe.
Children's Duck Tam O'Shanter
Flats IN white and tan, I9c.
Children Lace Caps, a splendid show
ing IN all grades, &C., Il tie, Zoe, &c.,
3Sc., &c., Soc, &C., 75c, to SIPS each.
Embroidered Tam O'Shanter Hats.
Soc. and Use.
Fresh shiomcnts Of E~mbroideries
have been received in Cambria Main
sock and Swiss edges, beautiful effects;
also insertions to match.
Laces in Net Tops, white and bot
teri lint. Val Laces and white butter;
lorchon Laces and Insertions; Silk
laees, cream and black.
We still continue our great offerings
tn Hosiery. Ours are bargains, quick
sellers. Never before had the trade
such a grand opportunity to purchase
Hosiery at such ridiculous prices as we
are quoting during our sale.
Those who have failed to visit Our
Hosiery Department will be doubly re.
paid by giving it your personal exam
nation.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
The Churches TT Morrow.

Second Presbyterian e
>. Lacy, ID. D., pastor
tomorrow at II q. m.
Sunday school at $50 a.
pies prayer meeting at
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16

iurch, Rev. w.
Divine services
Id at 8 p. m.
Il. Young Peo-
$50 p. N.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
PASSENGERS CARRIED.

PASSENGERS CARRIED.
From the following table 1t will be
seen that the largest lumber of passen-
gers carried by the road was in 1892, the
year Of the boom along the road. while
1893 vas a close second. In the latter
year the Worlds Fair was the induce
ment offered 10 travellers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-16
NORFOLK AND WESTERN
A Fine Shelving Made In the Annual Re.
port Of President KimhaIl.
THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
An Enormous Increase fn Freight
i'm u Few Years and e Steady
Growth In Ii Finances OF the
Road-The Number of Passengers
Carried During the Year of sos

The annual report of President F. j..
Kimball. OF the Norfolk II Western
railroad for the year ending December
81, 1895, and which has just been made
public. contains much information of
interest in this section:
At the close of the year the length of
line in operation was 1870. 35 miles, as fol-
lows:
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-02

property, that Is reversing the condl-
tions under which we now live. By an
error which we inherit from monarchial
England, we tax people for improving
their property, instead Of taxing them
for not doing so. For instance, have
lot worth five hundred dollars and my
tax Is two dollars year. put up a
house for eight thousand dollars, the
tax gatherer Immediately assesses me
for my enterprise. The next year in
stead of paying two dollars taxes, pay
from fifty to seventy dollars; that is
what I get for making improvements.
"Put all the tax on the vacant prop
erty and very soon you will see no
more vacant expanses Of prairie In
the center Of Chicago, or held for ille-
Ultimate speculative purposes. Owners
of such property would be anxious to
sell so as'to get rid Of the taxes, and
the property would be so cheap as to be
within the reach Of all the people. All
OF us could then have homes.
"In Detroit, Mayor Plngree, as the
chief executive Of the city took oc-
caslon to advocate tax reform in this
direction, and to accomplish his purpose
he has found that 1t will be necessary
to change the constitution Of the state
OF Michigan, and 1t Is not improbable
that legislature favorable to his views
will be elected in November next.
"In the meantime, all the vacant
property OF Detroit is being made use
Of by the poor for the purpose Of rails
ing vegetables, hence we have the
vulgar newspaper appellatlon Potato
Pingree." The experiment has proved
so entirely successful that 1t has been
taken up in other cities throughout the
country.
But the people should not lose sight
of the fact that the abolition of land
monopoly is one Of three great prob
lens to be solved by the will Of the
American people at the ballot-box.
"As an indication of the fact that
Mayor Plngree's views are popular with
the common people, we need only look
at his several Endorsements at the polls.
In 1889 he was chosen mayor by a mn
jority of over two thousand; in 1891 by
a majority of five thousand; in 1893 by
majority Of eight thousand, and in
1895 by a majority OF ten thousand.
At convention soon to be held in
Michigan, he will be nominated for
governor Of that state. 1t may happen,
however, that he Will not remain
candidate for that office, for even now
we hear the voice Of the people Of this
nation calling him to a higher destiny,
and for one would nominate for presi-
dent of tho United States, Hazen S.
Pingree, the abolltionist Of 1896.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-02
Tho People May Interfere.

Here Is a peculiar feature Of modern
politics, for the unregenerated Of both
ole parties to study. In 1892 the ex-
pert politicians Of the republican party
conceded the presidency to the demo-
Gratis long before the campaign opened.
In this year Of our Lord the expert
democratic politicians already coneede
the presidency to the republicans.
By expert politicians" is meant those
who are on the inside, close to the top,
where they can catch the inspiration
from the very sanctuary; not the ward
politicians or the county bosses Of the
two parties; these are expected to have
faith at all times, to never for minute
doubt that their party win succeed
this year." They are supposed to
keep the herd together, and to inspire
1t with courage.
The democrats who put Up the
money to run campaigns, the rich man
ufacturers, the railroad owners, and all
the princes" Of the democratic party
are willing to concede the presidency
to the republicans this year. OF course
they want their own party to make a
hot campaign; it must do that or it will
die Of ennui. They are wilhag to put
up money for both sides, If necessary,
to keep up the mock fight between the
twin parties; then, If the people remain
as stupid as they have been, In 1900
the republicans may let the democrats
wiz again.
But there comes a time when the
best laid plans fail; when confidence
games are exposed; when forbearance
ceases to be a virtue; when circum.
stances force people to rise In a move
ment of self-defense. And who knows
but that time Is very near at handP Il
is at least time to hope.-Topeka Ad-
yocate.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-02
DEBs AT ST. LOUIS.
LnrGeSt Hall In tho City Packed to
Overlooking.
Evening Journal.)

evening Journal9
Take heart, said Mr.. Debs, tho
midnight watch Is over.
Defy public opinion and take your
stand with men like Jackson. The
world, as yet, Is neither just nor gen.
erous. Still there is room for hope in
this line. Free government can dem
onstrate itself. The forebodings and
advance objections of Macaulay count
for nothing as against honest attempts
to establish justice among men.
organized labor Is not understood.
It Is not the produce of a cline or sea-
son, but is born Of oppression. While,
OF course, there are honest and even
generous employers, they ever find
themselves short Of quorum. They
stand simply as honorable exceptions
to an otherwise monotonous array of
forces adverse to the welfare Of the
wage worker. The overwhelming
range Of machinery is constantly rem
dering more difficult the application Of
arbitration in the settlement Of disputes
arising from It's use.
Machinery Is everywhere and is
everything; man has become mere
attachment. For instance, men in Kali
amazoo, Mich, operate machinery fol-
five cents an hour. This service brings
reward of fifty cents a days O
week. Such pay for intelligent effort
is so palpably inadequate that strikes
follow sooner or later. They do moi
come by chance or by choice.
Frances q. Willard, that sterling
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-02
AltreId,s Opinion of oln.r.

Springfield. ILL.,, Feb. ga Boston
paper this evening wired Gov. Altgeld
the following query:
win you kindly telegraph US your
opinion on the possibilities Of Secretary
Of State olney, Of Massachusetts, as a
democratic candidate for the presi'
dency?"
The governor replied as follows:
"Inasmuch as Mr.. 0lney has never
come any nearer the democratic fold
than to play hide-and-seek In a mug
wump alley, and lnasmuch as the great
trusts have not driven him out Of their
rear yard, his chances should be very
good, especially In the light Of the last
three democratic conventions"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-02

They sold these to tho bankers for
SIC, 0O0, 200 less than their actual market
value.
But this did not satisfy the bankers.
In consideration Of the $10.000,OO0
bride, they agreed to keep their hands
off the treasury Cor seven months-to
October, 1895.
When that time expired they again
raided the gold reserve. and in the
February following 1896) Cleveland
and Carlisle issued s1OO,OOOOOo more
bonds.
This was all a part Of the conspiracy.
The next step is the destruction Of
the greenback.
Cleveland and Carlisle have already
recommended that, and are constantly
giving the country object lessons about
the "endless, chain" which depletes the
gold reserve.
Now, If Cleveland and Carlisle vera
patriotic, what would be the proper
thing to do?
The law says the notes which tho
bankers present at the treasury, for
which they demand gold, can be paid In
coin.
Let the secretary pay in. silver rather
than deplete the gold reserve and the
raids would cease at once.
This same scheme Of raidlng tha
treasury was attempted In Mr.. Cleve-
lands first administration, when Dam
lei Manning was secretary Of the treas
ury. Mr.. Manning went to New York
and called the gold raiders together and
gave them this plain democratic talk;
Gentlemen: The treasury Is willing
to furnish gold for any legitimate de-
mand, but II you attempt to draw upon
the treasury gold after to-day as you
are now doing. Sor boarding OF specula-
ton. shall adopt an effective remedy
for the protection Of the governments
reserve. We have cash balance Of
over S15O,OOOOOO Not one Of you
doubts for a moment the ability and
purpose Of the government to maintain
specie payment. But II You continue
to withdraw gold I shall at once order
that you be paid 10 per cent in silver
coin the first day, the second day You
will be paid 20 per cent in silver. and
the third day 80 per cent. and so on
until one-half Ia paid Won in silver"
But" exclaimed the astonished
bankers. this IL In violation Of the
implied obligation that the government
will pay in gold"
MAKE no mistake about that, gen.
tlemen," replied Mr.. Manning, "the1a
says COIN and the treasury will exer'
else its undouhted prerogatlve."
That put a stop to the gold raldlng.
In 1868, when Fisk and Gould cor
nered the gold market. and caused such
an extensive strlngency In money that
panic was preclpitated, the govern.
ment stepped in and threatened 10 issue
$50 0O0,O 900 additional currency II the
conspirators did not let up.
That threat broke the panic. In 1873,
during the great panic of that year, the
government threatened to buy $4,000
900 Of It's bonds, releasing from the
treasury that amount Of money for cir
culation II the bankers did not cease
their operations against the public In
terests.
That threat brought them to time.
But what does Cleveland dor
He puts out bonds and takes the
money in from circulation, only aggra-
waiting the situation.
If ever a president deserved mpeach-
ment he does.
But both old parties have supported
him in his policy, and both are equally
guilty with him in this foul conspiracy,
W. s. MORGAN.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-02

The republicans gave US John Sher-
man. and the democrats gave US Grover
Cleveland-two bricks Of the same
color.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11

Tho regular meelns OK tle Methodist
sunday-scuOOl Society obi Richmond was
held al Denny-otieet church Sunday al
tcruOon al 4 o'clock o.. "A. Nslen-
the. president. Cuas. j.. ltaly secgeta-
~.
Tho meeting was opened with singing
by the school and prayer by Rev. ".
r.. McSparrsn, OF Uniol station Mission
church.
Ar. Geo. II. Rogers. superintendent
Of Deunv-streot school. mndo good re-
port-sy5 on roll aud o. per cent of at
tendance. This school has hal the larg
est attendance for two consecutive
months.
The following programme was excel
lently rendered.
Rcci,atlons- I'VE Are Buillcrs' Josie
Rogers. 1--WE Must Forslfe.' Alice
Co~hul Love Lighters Labor" Kate
Williams. Have You Taken Time %
Pray" Lucy Merldow. Solo. by MIR.
Thompson. and singing by The infant
class.
Rov. Geo. c.. Vanderlicc then made a
very Interesting ard instructive address.
The next meeting viii lea held ri Broad
street church on The second Sunday in
September. q special meeting wi'l ho held
M rpworth chapel. corner o. Wluder and
Washington streets, or the ffth Sunday
m his month Board meeting at BROAD
street church on the fourth Sunday 20
this month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11

southeast corner Seventeenth, 81 ret on
south s,de Main street between Fifteenth
and shockoe creek. and u l-6 feet on
Goose alley near Poplar street. subject
20 liens. ss,lCc25.
Z. ". Christian, special commissioner,
70 Warno. Moore. q feet on north side
Main street 5000.
Same 20 same. q l-2 feet on north side
Main street between Fifteenth and Shoe
koe creek 5000.
Warner Moore and wife to- c. E.
wexford. 10 feet on same between same.
30 feet on same near Fifteenth street, q
feet on south side Franklin street be-
tween Fifteenth and Shockoe creek, Il
feet on north side Franklin street. ana
p - feet on rorth side Main street oe-
tween Fifteenth and Shockoo creek SUD
ject to liens. sl2.ess.50.
Same 10 same. p feet on Cary street
northwest corner Seventeenth, Il feet on
north side Main street between Fifteenth
and Seventeenth. q Ia feet on same be-
tween same and IS feet on south side
Pine alley. subject TO liens. sli.5oe.19.
Charles T.. Rufiin and wife 10 same. 81
feet on north side Poplar street between
Rockets and Ash. subject 10 lien, sGls.
Fritz. Sitterd.ns and wife to same. IS
feet on west side Rockets street near
Ash. l-2 aero en- Ninth street. and James
river. and % feet on north side Cary
street between Seventeenth and Shockoe