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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-17

The Portsmouth Cycle Club gave their
annual EanGuest last night in their
rooms, in the Central House. About
forty members were present and spent
most delightful evening. There was
good music and singing besides other
enjoymen.s. A charming and tempting
table was set. with the following menu:
Turkey. Oysters. Raw. Fried.
ana Picked.
Ham. Beef Tongue.
Roast Beef
Wines. Beer. Punch.
y number of impromptu speeches
were made by some of the members of
the club About midnight all retired
to their homes with plea memories
Of the evening.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-17
PORTSMOUTH Apv.s.
Specials for Davs

per can pound cans stansd Hes on ny Co.
p tsss po oS per san sSoSd Ten IS
OIL, spice, mustard neS packed in olive
IT, or cans for 25c. Mrs. iohS SAUCE
tIe ome MADE Sweet Pickles loc per Bot
we have just received a new IL, p 70 mo.
me cracked Java Coffee at sse. 1 per
c. w. HUDGINs 4 ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-17

Suits In Order.

Our spring suitings for Easter at popu-
lar prices Look at our window display
From $3.50 TO S22. so.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-17

OPEN FOR THE SEASON. HAVE
- opened my, Soda Fountain for the
season and Will dispense Pure Soda with
Ice Cream Soda and Whip Cream, Lem.
onadc, Milk Shakes and Coca Cola. a
choice drink. delicious and appetizing.
L. A. BILLIsoLY,
marGo-lmo 3l4 High Street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-17
FOR RENT.

Stores on Crawford street. near thu
markct, with room dwellings, above.
several q :sirable dwellings, in good 10.
cations, at IS. 81. $40. Sl2 90. 81 and SIS per
month. city water and other modern
convendenees. JOHN L. WATSON,
Se9 High street. Portsmouth. Va.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-03-05

Work is still continued in the
vineyard when the weather permits,
although it has been d,sagreeable,
the late cold snap we think is Of
great benefit in keeping the fruit
trees back from budding too early.
The News is the recipient Of
consignment of grape cuttings and
strawberry plants from Washington
through the courtesy of Hon. J. H.
Gal!inger. The Senator, as an ex-
newspaper man carefully looks after
the interests of the craft at that end
of the line, and we appreciate the
gift,
The carnival of King Goat is about
to commence. Friday the agile, the
irrepressible, the omnipotent goats
were set loose again to sweeten the air
with their beautiful favors, and
make night miserable for those who
would like to sleep, with their riot
Gus conhits. 1t seems to be self
evident truth, that the goat has come
to stay.
Mrs. Norris and Mrs. G. G. Houts
are gong to compete and see who
will have the best flower garden this
year. For judges they have decided
upon the four prettiest young girls
and the two homeliest young men
in this city, said decision to take place
next fall. As the committee to de-
eide upon the merits of the gardens
may be non est at that time, we re-
frain from publishing their names.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-03-05
ANNUAL MEET INGS.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Sequachee Valley
Coal and Iron Co., was called at the
Hotel Marion, Monday, March 2,
1896, at 10 a. m.
Mr.. Robert Foster was chosen
chairman and Thomas H. Hill, Sec'y.
A Committee reported 6997 shares
of stock represented. On motion of
w. L. MeIcher, the meeting adjourn
ed until Monday, April 9th, 1866, at
same time and place,
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Town and Improve
ment Company was called to order
Tuesday, March 3, 1896, at 10 a. m.
Stock represented 1896 shares.
Mr.. We L. Melcher was chosen
Chairman, and Mr.. Thomas II. Hill,
Secretary.
On motion adjourned until Mon
day, April 6, 1896, at 11:0O a. M,
at same place.
The object of adjourning these
meetings is in order that a party of
gentlemen from New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, and other states, stock
holders who propose to come to Sc
quachee in April, may have an OPP
portunity to take part in the deliber-
ations Of the annual meetings Of the
two companies.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-03-05
The Saw and Planning M i'll.

A visit to this new industry shows
a sign of activity which we are glad
to notice, the revival of this plant is
an encouraging sign and a great
help to the town. Mr.. Brown in
forms US they have now fourteen
men employed, all Sequachee people.
J. Chas. Wagner is running the edg-
er and Henry Kent is attending to
the stacking of lumber for drying,
while Gabel and Brown attend to
tie saving. w. S. Pryor does the
equestrian act of head blocks. Mr.,
Gabel tells us that they Lave several
car loads of lumber engaged and the
out look for business is quite en-
couraging, what pleases Us is that it
means support for sixteen families
and we hope it will be not only con-
tinuous but very profitable. The
News had the pleasure of supplying
this firm their stationary outfit with
Rhich they are much pleased.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-03-05
Victoria Waits.

Victoria, Tenn, Ma. 4.-Mr. Ed
itor:-As alcohol has an affinity for
water, so have wO Victori lns for
your paper.
Miss Sarah Ables visited Mrs. J.
B. Martin Saturday last.
Mr.. Mark Brown passed through
this city Sunday en- route for Sequa-
chez. Mark goes to Sequachee very
often lately.
Miss Eta Cannon is very ill. She
has been confined to her bed for the
vast week, and we are glad tc. hear
that her condition is greatly improved
Mrs. DR.. Barnett and daughter
Mrytle, of Pikeville, passed through
here on the train Monday last.
Mrs. Minnie Farming, of Chatta-
nooga, is visiting her aunt, Mrs Luke
Davenport this week.
The seml-monthIy ball which was
given by Messrs. Mortal Layne and
Bruno Pool at the Opera house last
Friday night, was well attended.
Rev. Jim Hart was floor manager.
What may we expect when preach
er of the Gospel is numbered with
the participants in a sdance? Rev.
Mr.. Hart returned from the dance
about $3.50 Saturday a. m.
J. Houston Harris spent last Sum
day evening at Sequlchee. MI.
Harris refuses to tell the why and
wherefore of his trip.
/ A box supper will begiven by the
I Websteriln Literary Society the last
4 Saturday night in March. A pro-
gram Will be arranged Wednesday
night.
Success to THE NEWS.
Katrina Voughsfordstatler
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-03-05
Roasted Alive.

Chattanooga, Feb. 28.-Mlss Ell
len McCorn, pretty and attractive
young woman, daughter of an en-
ploye OF the Nashville & Chattanoo-
30 Road, was burned horribly o-day
at her home, at Hookers Station, on
the Nashville & Chattanooga Road.
Her dress caught fire from CRATE,
and before assistance could reach her
she was fairly roasted alive. She
cannot live.
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-03-05
LOCAL

Look out for wedding.
New shoes at Davidson's.
New prints at Davidson's.
New stock of Dry Goods at Da-
Wilson's.
James Thornton went to Jasper
Tuesday.
Mr.. H. E. Tate visited Jasper
Saturday.
Mrs. Mark Martin was on the sick
list last week.
Call and examine goods and prices
at Davidson's.
Robert Foster Of Tracy City was
in town Monday.
Who is the young lady that has a
church going cat?
Miss Bertha Alder was visiting
Miss Pryor Sunday.
Mr.. Eugene Smith and brother
was in town Friday.
Mr.. Buffoloe says he is the poor
est man in Sequachee.
Trustee Tate was IN Mont Eagle
last week collecting taxes.
q. H. Davidson and R. J. Brown
went to Jasper Wednesday.
Miss Nettie Clnnon, of Victoria
is very sick with Lock Jaw.
Mass Meeting OF Democrats at JAS
per Monday, March, 9. 1896 at p
m.
Remember we do good neat job
work at this Office. Give us an. or
der.
S. P. Pryor spent Saturday tn
Jasper, the city of churches and
schools.
Sunday last w. G. Hill gathered
and brought home some buds azalea
nearly open.
The rain storm which set in or
Friday morning caused the Saw mil
to shut down temporarily.
Democrats aud Republicans alike
of Bledsoe Co. had a grand pow
WOW in Pikeville Monday.
Mr.. Dubary OF Chattanooga repre-.
sentiug lumber firm was IN town
Tuesday looking for lumber.
Mr.. M. Pryor has organized a So
ciety of his own, not admitting am
one, meets every Friday night.
Hon. w. L. MeIcher, of Laconia,
N. H., arrived Saturday t. attend
annual meeting of the S. V. G. g /
Co.
Fitzgerald Ga. seems to be on
boom with corner lots selling at 81
600. Look out for a grand craEh il
the course of year.
Col. S. H. Melcher and daughter
Nina, of Mentone, Ala, arrived here
Monday to attend the Annual meet
;no of the Seduachee Co,
The Sequachee news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 189?-1896, 1896-03-05

-
tombstone-man an who used to travel in
this section, died in Chattanooga Sat-
urday week.
From the way Mr.. Vollie Lasater
goes to mill some girl will do we'll to
get him as he goes every other day.
Girls, here is chance.
The Literary Society is making
great preparations grand public de.
bate week from Friday and of
course we expect something good.
From the way two young ladies
talked at the sewing party Wednesday
there is going to be some weddings
in Sequachee soon. Wonder who?
Soon will be heard the merry
crack of the bat as it whacks the
ball in the neck, and the player will
turn gra yer as he wonders where it
is at.
]. c. Clark, of Blue Ridge, Ga,
recently discovered gold quartz rock
in railroad cut near that place.
ne of the rocks was almost covered
with gold.
c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
are now among the advertisers in the
NEWS and more to follow. The
| News is becoming appreciated as a
| good medium.
Our friend, Mr.. j. r. johnson
writing from Viola says his company
has changed managers and business
is rushing with him, which we are
glad to hear.
1t is surprising how school teach
er can swing a gate on Sunday morn
ings and one young lady goes AZ far
as to say papa says he wishes they
would just come tar as the gate
Miss Ova White returned to
Sequachee with the family of Henry
Kent This caused feelings of exquis-
ite Joy In the heart of Mr.. Valentine
Lasater, and there is no reason to ask
why.
This is the time Of the year when
every body is looking out for seec
potatoes to plant, Mr.. G. Sherman
has got some that will produce az
we'll as any northern seed and are
cheaper. See "ad /"
A Mr.. Houts of Kelley's Ferry
who was to have occupied a house
here has gone up the Little Sequa
chez Valley and rented one there
He is going to cut timber for Mr.
Cunningham of Chattanooga.
The ladies of Sequachee met a
Mrs. Hammock's on Wednesday af
ternorn and had a sewing party TO
the benefit Of Mrs. Mills. who is un
able to work. All had merry tim
and quite lot of sewing was done.
Gus Daffron saw a fox In the real
of Mr.. Owens barn Saturday. Th
dogs were put on the trail and IL tn
melee lost the scent and took u
that of oHe Of DR.. Buffaloe's giganti
cats, exciting that worthy gentle
mans ire to such degree that b
cleaned out the VIII ole business.
The herald., 1896-02-29
A FAMILY ROW
The Suttons Have a Honkey and Parrot
Tina

The Suttons Have a Honkey and Parrot
Time
The battery case of Mrs. Amelia Sutton
against her husband, M. Sutton, an ex-
pressman, was heard and taken under adj
visement by Justice Owens yesterday. The
Suttons live at 920 Claiming street and
have two children, one feeble-minded
boy nearly 20 years of age. On the even
ing of February IA Sutton came home and
found his wife lying down, as she was not
feeling we'll, and also found the boy in an
advanced state of intoxication. His
wife upbraided him and charged
him with inducing the boy to
drink and with having supplied
him with liquor. This he denied. The
boy, at this stage of the proceedings. took
a hand in the fuss, and mutual recrimina-
tions were in order. Sutton slapped the
boys face, at which the mother took UNI
bragg and went for him. In order to disci-
plne her he slapped her face also. She
rushed to the door and began to scream, at
which he grasped her and threw her with
violence across the room and then sat her
heavily down upon the bed.
After ordering the boy to leave the house
and, the wife upholding her son, proceed
ing in the same manner with her, he finally
reented and allowed them to stay that
night. Since then separation has taken
place and the end will probably be found
in the divorce court. The adjudication of
the matter was taken under advisement by
the court.
The herald., 1896-02-29
AOUATICS LAST NIGHT
Jack Williams Benefit at the Natatorlum Was
Successful

Jack Williams Benefit at the Natatorlum Wes
Successful
A benefit for Captain "Jack" Williams
drew full assemblage of ladies and gem
tlemen to the natatorium last night. John
Williams was born at Oporto, Portugal, on
All Fools day, 1S49. but his nativity on
that day has not debarred him from max
ing wonderful record as saver of hui
man life, no less than 122 persons having
been rescued by him, including even an
editor and his wife, which goes to show
that there is nothing mean about "Jack. y
The chief excellencies among so many last
night was the beneticiaire IN his floating
and fishing while floating business; the
pyramids by the club, the fancy swimming
of Frank Hartley of Oakland, which was
the treat of the evening, if the carniyerOus
alligator and the Kelley Irishman be ex-
cepted.
Captain Williams has done much to cul-
tivate love. not fear, of the water, and
among his many pupils are dainty dam
sells who would scream at the sight of a rat
but would plunge head first into rolling
they would alight from carriage or car.
The program was as follows:
Overture; pyramids by the club; Cap
tain Jack Williams; fancy swimming, by
Frank Hartley, of Oakland; overture; car.
niverous alligator and the Keeley Irish.
man; overture; club swinging, by w. E.
Dampf, of the Young Mems Christian as.
ISOLATION; diving, by Maxey and W. Sheck-
les; swimming race, two lengths, r. Wig
nola, H. Jordan and H. Sheckles; music
changeable race, r. Vignola VS.. Maxey !;
wrestling match, Ben Bogner and W.
Sheckles VS.. j. II. Sheckles and H. Jordan
music; tug of war. Maxey, w. Sheckles
and vignola; r. Sheckles, Jordan and
Bogner; porpoise act.
The herald., 1896-02-29

no Work Among the Masses. Rev. Elsing
has for thirteen years been a mission
ary among the masses in New York
city. He spoke of the difficulties
and disbursements of the work
and on the fact that no remedy
great multitudes outside the church.
He remarked that one of the greatest
difficulties in looking after the poor and
caring for their bodies, as well as their
souls, was that very few who raised up
their hands in acknowledgment OF such
watchfulness ever found their way into the
Christian life. Many others who seemed
ready to accept Christ are swept away and
the churchless masses are not reached. DE
said, ''You can scarcely conceive how igno-
rant these people are of the simplest be-
lefs of the Protestant religion. There has
been no revival in the city of New York in
the years have lived there. 1t would be
impossible to get revival. Revival means
living again in its day; a great religious
awakening. But there must be something
to awaken. Christian work there Is so difn-
cult, SO discouraging. There are no feel
ings to awaken; no memory OF anything;
no Rray-haired mothers.
The reason the masses are Indifferent is
because they cannot see how the church or
religion can be of any use to them; they
do not see that Christianity can bring them
any higher wages or any better homes.
lHoy are tD6roIOr6 uOC l1terobteu. we
must have different methods. Nothing
can be done by holding evangelistic serv-
ices for the working men and laboring
classes.
The large churches are crowded every
Sunday morning. In the evening they are
empty. 1t must be better to omit that
service or unite about four of them with
one minister and let the other three go to
those labor meetings that in all large cities
are held on Sunday nights, and come in
contact with the people.
What can Jesus Christ do for the working.
men? Should they remain ignorant it is
our fault. 1t is the fault of the largest
churches and the most influential minis
ters. 1t is everyone's business, mems
business and women's business, to be in
sympathy with the masses and teach them
and show them what Jesus Christ can do
for the working man.
DR.. Alexander Patterson also addressed
! the meeting in the same practical lines,
making the third speech for this speaker
yesterday. Mr.. and Mrs. George Stebbins
conducted the music, singing number OF
duets, the most beautiful of which was
Whittier than Snow.
Today's order of exercises is as follows:
Morning session-SuDject, The Holy
Spirit; o'clock, devotion meeting; 9:3O.
the Personality and Deity of the Holy
Spirit; 1O:l5, the Holy Spirit in His Rela-
ton to Bible Study, Rev. A. e. Bane;
IL, the Relation of the Holy Spirit to the
Christian Worker, Henry j.. Pierson; !;
1880, Being Filled With the Spirit, Mr.
j. HI. Dou las.
Afternoon session. 80, praise and
prayer; 2, address, DR.. j. II. Brookes; g.,
quiet hour.
The herald., 1896-02-29
HIS NIGHT OFP
James Brown Smashed q Lamp and Got Int
Trouble

James Brown Smashed Lamp and Got Into
Trouble
With great emphasis and much gesticu.
lation Mrs. Eliza Fisher, the proprietress
of lodging house on North Main street
yesterday told on the stand the story OF
how James Brown had disturbed her peace
1t seems that Brown came to her establish
ment late on Thursday night, drunk, and
asked for a room. Having no money about
him to pay for it he was refused, when he
announced his intention of camping all
night on chair in the hallway. She at.
tempted TO eject her unwelcome guest, and
to further emphasize her remarks seized an
iron bar two or three feet long and be-
labored James over the head with it. After
one or two blows Brown succeeded in de-
priving her of the weapon and with il
struck the lamp hanging in n bracket on
the wall of the hallway. completely de.
molishing it and saturating himself with
The herald., 1896-02-29
MUST STAND TRIAL
q. B. Bryant Held to Answer for the Truman
Burglary

g. b. Bryant Held TO Answer Tor the Truman
Burglary
Justice Rossiter of Pasadena, sitting for
Justice Morrison, yesterday heard the
plea of G. B. Bryant, alias johnson, to the
charge of burglary. Bryant is accused Of
being the party who some time since went
through the residence of Maj. Ben Tru-
man, during the absence of the latter, and
distracted therefrom eight or nine Brace
lets, the same number of diamond rings, a
gold watch and various other articles of
iewelry. j. j. Lonnegan and w. Il. Smith
were put on the stand and testified to the
defendant having sold them the old gold,
and to his statement that he also had some
diamonds for sale. Bryant had likewise
uone to an assay Office and offered IA lot of
old gold and broken jewelry for sale. He
was told to return the following evening,
when Detective Goodman was on hand and
nabbed him.
Bryant told the people at the assay office
that he was gambler who had gone broke
and was compelled to sacrifice his jewelry
To other parties he claimed to be rail-
road man. After hearing all the testi-
mony Bryant was held to the superior
court to stand trial, bond being fixed at
$4,000.
The herald., 1896-02-29
Best Seen Quickest Seen

All of Southern California by the Orange
Belt line of the Southern Pacific company.
Luxurious and convenient train service.
Low rates.
The herald., 1896-02-29

Notices OF deaths, without comment, inserted
under this head free Funeral notices 10 cents per
line. '." 4lf
SCIINABLE-February 2Sth, at residence, Ills
1ngraham street. Los Angeles, Cal, Emma
Schnable, beloved wife of Edward c. Schnabe,
aged % years months.
Funeral from residence, Sunday. 10:3O am. In
terment private; no flowers San Jose, Sacramen-
to and SANTA Barbara papers please copy.
BAXTER--In this city, February 2s, 1896, Mrs.
Ellen l.. Baxter, aged 40 years.
The funeral services will be held Mt the parlors
of Kregelo d Bresee, corner Sixth and broadway,
tomorrow Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Friends are invited to attend.
The herald., 1896-02-29
AN IMPORTANT CASE
Suit to Condemn Portion Of the Providen'
cia Rancho TO the City

Suit to Condemn Portion of the Providen-
cia Rancho TO the City
A most important case came up in Judge
Shaw's department yesterday and will
probably occupy the attention of the court
for week. 1t is the suit of the city of Los
Angeles VS.. j. ID. Hooker and A. E.
Pomeroy, and was filed in 1898, and has
been pursuing it's devious course of running
the gauntlet of demurrers, cross-com-
plants, amended answers, etc., ever since.
The suit has been brought to condemn
certain property for the city's use. The
first tract is part of the Providencia park,
and the second 10 part of block 65 of the
Providencia and Scott tract. the defend
ants to the action being owners of the en-
tire parcel of land, of which the portion
sought to be condemned is part. On
March %, 1943 Manuel Micheltorna,
governor of both the CALIFORNIA; granted
the Providencia Rancho to Vicente de la
Osa. On September IL, 1852 David w.
Alexander and Francis Mellus succeeded
to the interest of Osa and filed petition be-
fore the land titles commission for settling
titles in California. A decision was given
in his favor October 18, 1853, confirmed
by the United States district court and APP
peaied and confirmed by the United
States supreme ,ea 70 court course IN 7soo ana
This land is sought to be condemned in
order that an extension be made of the city
water system. 1t is contended by the city
that the Los Angeles river is fei by springs
in the river bed, and that sub-streams rise
to the surface before reaching the city and
becoming part of the surface water, and
flow through both tracts sought to be con-
demned. Most of the surface water flows
below and to the east of these lands and
comes into the river beneath the surface on
the north line. The river is the only source
of the city's water supply, and as it shifts
from year to year one tunnel is not to be
relied upon, and others are made neces-
sary.
All the allegations of plaintiff ara denied
by defendants, and they ask that the
prayer be either denied, or 81 800, 900, the
alleged value of the lands in question, be
awarded them.
City Attorney Dunn is assisted in prose-
cutting the case by Lee & Scott as associate
counsel, while j. S. Chapman, ESQ.,, X. H.
f. Variel, esq.,, and j. q. North, esq.,. rep
resent the defendants.
The herald., 1896-02-29

the fluid it contained. Mrs. Fisher then
raised an outcry, when Brown attempted
to escape. Officer Matuskiewcz came to
the rescue and captured the fleeing lodger.
Justice Owens had hard time in restrict
ing the torrent of elimination and recrimi-
nation that poured forth when Brown at
tempted to act as his own counsel, but fin.
ally succeeded in shutting off the flow OF
words and gave Brown $40 or ten days for
his night off.
The herald., 1896-02-29

Be good to yourself for once, if troubled
with a bad cough, cold or lung affection,
and use promptly DR.. ID. Jayne's Expector-
ant, safe remedy for asthma and pleur-
isy, as we'll as all throat complaints.
The herald., 1896-02-29
THE HERALD
Is the Only Daily Newspaper

OF It's political faith within hve hundred miles {
ands Of merchants, bankers, lawyers doctors,
chanics and politicians who take no other daily
crowding the advertising columns OF The II erald
the only medium through which they can reach
The herald., 1896-02-29

NorwaIk Ostrich Farm
200 birds of all ages. Ten day round
trip, 80 cents; Sunday, so cents. Take
Santa Ana train. Southern Pacific time
table this paper.
The herald., 1896-02-29
BIRTHS
Notices under this head free
MARRIAGES
DEATHS

Notices under this head. without comment free.