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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
LEAVING FEW spoIIs.

1t Is quite evident that II President
Cleveland continues extending thu civil
service there will be little left for those
who are committed to the spells system
to fight over OF course, Mr. Cleve-
land has given no thought to any such
an idea. but all the same 1t is fact. !
The following from the Baltimore Sun
will give some idea of the number Of
people already embraced within the ser
vice:
"By yesterdays order of the President
1889 more positions In the Federal civil
service are placed out of reach of the
spokesman, increasing the number OF
officers in tnu classified service from
55,736 to S5,l35.'
Our contemporary says further that
only as classified places in the civil SER
vice are now excepted from open competi-
tive examinations.
"Thus II long step towards efficiency
in the civil service is taken. The Pen
dleton act. when first applied by Presi-
dent Arthur. protected only some $4,000
places. and was an object of ridicule to
congressman whose hold on patronage 1t
threatened. But the incipient reform
commended itself to the judgment of
the people. and is has gradually gained
In scope.
president Cleveland in his first term
greatlyi enlarged the classified list. Pres
idenu Harrison further increased It,.
During his second term President Cieve-
land has from time to time made new
additions to it. until now he has includ-
ed pretty nearly all the places ii Is pos
sble to bring under the rules. In en-
forcing the civil service reform doctrine
In letter and spirit the President has
allenated the spoismcn of his party.
On this account few Presidents have
been SO heartily detested by Senators
and Representatives of that class OF
patriots. But the public applaud Mr..
Clevelands fidelity to his own maxim
that public office is public trust
The next President to take office,
whether he be Democrat or Republican,
will find little left in the way of posi-
tions for his friends to contend for.
What u hue and cry there will be II
the ST. Louis nominee should win, to be
sure. and how bitter the disappointment
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

Nine thousand maple trees are to be
cut up in Maine this summer TO fill an
order for 100000 shoe lasts.
The st. Louis directory for 1886. just
issued. indicates that the population If
the city IL now Gil, 26S an increase of
l45, 059 since 1890
Ii Hung Chang. in behalf of the empe-
r5r of China has presented TO the Gear
of Russia the badge of the Order of the
Double Dragon.
Ex-Governor Patti,on thinks that Colo.
radios increasing gold output-sl6, 900 600
last Near-will eventually dampen that
States silver ardor.
Superintendent Kimball, of the life
saving service has ISSUED an order direct
ing that hereafter ne member of a
life saving crew shall, during the ac-
tive season, engage in any other bust
ness.
Louis Seize coats are to be in evidence
this summer. One OF chocolate brown
cloth with facings of fine white cloth
trimmed with onyx buttons. a rich
brocade waistcoat of antique pattern
gives q smart finish.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
PROTECT AMERICAN CITIZENS.

The fact that the authorities I'm Ha-
Vana have ordered shot two Americans
captured, or rather taken on board of
the schooner Competitor several dave
since, Is attracting no end of attention
as 1t ought to do, and the opinion Is
general that the United States should
protect them at any cost. The men have
right to be tried by a civil court, in
stead of a court-martial. which later
course has been persued, with the re-
suit as stated above, and unless this
Government lays down it's ultimatum
The Imprisoned Americans will be sac
rificed' to Spanish ferocIty.
1t appears that the condemned men
Were not acting in hostile manner
20 the Government Of Spain; they were
not taken with arms in hand, and save
the fact that they We're found aboard
OF Il vessel held in suspicion by the au
thorii!es of Cuba there was no reason
why they should have been molested at
all. and their conviction and condemna-
non Is ar outrage upon American citi-
2enship which should not rest for a
moment. Ii IS trua that Secretary of
state Olney has demonstrated. but
should this not avail, then the strong
arm OF the Government should he
brought in play and that too at once.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
REBIRTa OF NATIONAL BROTHER
HOOD.

The New York Tribune has the follow
ing to say of the proposition to erect a
monument in Mount Hope Cemetery of
that city to the memory of the Confed-
crate dead:
Nothing could be more fitting. New
England granite on Middle State soil
will pay perpetual tribute to the gal
liant dead of the South on day which
is memorial OF national heroism. The
death and burial Of old hatreds and the
re-b!rth OF National brotherhood could
not be better typihed. The Confederate
veterans will build it. The Union vete-
rams will salute and honor 1t. the stars
and stripes will wave above it. and on
each recurring Decoration day Northern
hands as we'll as Southern will hang
wreaths upon 1t and scatter at its foot
the spr!ngtime emblems OF beauty and
life and love"
This is beautiful tribute to the men
who wore the gray, and when a paper
like the Tribune SO freely pays 1t. as here
appears. It is a sure sign that the coun-
try Is indeed reunited, and that the re-
birth Iof national brotherhood is clearly
at hand.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
A FREE ARMORY.

The petition of the military to the
Councils for free urmory should be
generously responded to. Norfolk should
not be behind other cities of the State
In this matter Richmond and Ports
mouth and other cities. recognizing the
value and importance of their citizen
solidery, furnish armories for them free
of cost. At present the Norfolk military
are under burthen of sl,70O year for
the use of the Armory. They ask the
Councils to abate the burthen or at least
lesson it, and 1t Is hoped that their ap-
peal will be responded to favorbaly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
PERSONALS.

Pitchfork Tillman shouts that the
Populists want more money and are
going to have It,
At the annual meeting OF the Primrose
League Lord Salisbury said he believed
the Uitlanders I'm the Transvaal were
lighting for rightful liberty.
1t seems to Il: greatly believed in
Russia that nj his coronation the Gear
will raise Prince Louis Napoleon. Of the
Russian army. 10 the rank of General.
II. w. ]. Ham. the Georgia newspaper
man, who coined the term ''snolly -gos-
ter" has gone into the lecture business.
and. It is said. Is making $4,000 n year
The Sultan of Turkey, who consumes
n larger number OF cigarettes than any
other royal parsonage In Europe, is
run very closely by the German En-
peror.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
REGISTER TO-DAY.

ncomplIance with the election law the
registrars OF election will sit in the
various wards tof the city to-day from
sunrise TO sunset in order that ALI quali-
fed citizens, who care to do SO, may
have their names registered. Every
Democrat who has not registered should
do so or he cannot vote at the general
election, which takes place on the 2sth
Instant. This is an important duty and
one which should not be neglected
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Cd r.

Finer Suits made from Finer Fabrics in Sacks Square
and Round Cut Single and Double Breasted full lined half
Nobby Mixtures Fancy Paids Beautiful Ovepiads, Light
Dark and Medium Coors. The stock embodes range of
CHOICE Foreign and Domestic Materials covering every con-
cevable size including complete sets of Extra Sims Extra
SoutS Extra Shorts and beyond question the most extern
slye showing of Fine Garments shown by any Clothing Es
ENLISTMENT in the city, These S15 $40, 49, So ST. $3.50
Suits out class in tit and general appearance the ordinary run
OF Ready-Made Clothing about much incandescent
light does a, taloW CANDLE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12


reputation OF the products A
lowest extremity The
and full lined Finer Tailoring
for money to onroL
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

tits said that Harrison considers Nc
Kinley betrayed him at Minneapolis in
1892, and frankly hoped Indiana wouldn't
endorses him; but the Endorsement was
certain. therefore he would not speak
at the convention.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

The Courier-Journal wants to know
what has become Of the great Hawaiian
issue. over which the Republicans few
months ago were thra shing themselves
unto frenzy? The Republican platform
makers this spring do not seem to be
aware that there is any such land as
Hawaii.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

The Philadelphia Record, says that an
effort was made to uncoll large por-
trait Of Harrison in the Indiana State
Convention or Thursday last. but the
machinery banked, and only the left
EAR of the ex-President appeared near
the ceiling. Other booms are still hang
ing by the eyelids.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

The Navy Department has discovered
that cipher was omitted in making up
the speed of the Massachusetts, The
discovery Of the missing cipher means
that the Cramps will get premium OF
100000 in stead of sl25,oOO, says the
Howell News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
EIGHT PAGES.

The textile manufacturers of the South
will hold convention in Atlanta on
tomorrow, the 18th.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

Japan not only had the award of an
Indemnity at the end OF her war with
China, but she has actually got the
money. The snug sum of 10000, 600 was
paid over on Friday. Friday is an un-
lucky day for China, says the Brook
lyn Eagle.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

Nowherein this broad land can these famous Dollar Knee
rants SUITS be excsed for the price The material far from
the trashy sort The pattern isgood. The fabric strong The
value great Another Big Leader in the Boys Department.
solid worth and good service Extra Pants and Golf Caps to
match at the small advance of only Quarter each. Still
Breasted Jackets with Pants double seated double knees
patent bands yeted buttons and tapped seams Note the
materials then the trimmings, make, finish and prce-ony
Two Dollars
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

Tillman declares that he will not Join
the Populists, whatever happens-and
the Populists donir know whether to
take 1t as an insult or a compliment
says the Phlla delphia Ledger
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

Srhefe was Confederate gold, Con
eederate silvet' and Confederate paper
currency, the gold is as good as ever.
ahe silver is worth its bullion price, ard
the paper is worth what It will sell for
at the pulp mill" This is the way a
citizen of Portland illustrated the
money question. observes the Portland
Oregonian.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

The old story of Promcthcus is parable.
an allegory. Promethcus was OH terms of
intimacy with the gods. From them he
stole FIRE, and gave it to men. For this sin
he was bound TO the rocks of Mount eau.
casus, and vulturcs were set upon him.
They only ate his liver This grew again
as fast as il was pecked away Are his sui.
ferings to be imagined? Yes. and realized.
Take modern Interpretation of the par.
able. There is no cooking without fire. In
cooking and eating the mischief lies. The
stomach is overtasked, the bowels become
ciogged, they cannot dispose of the food
that IS given them. The impurities back
up on the liver. Then come the vulturcs.
The sufferings from an outside, visible
hurt, are mere pin scratch to the tormcuts
of diseased liver.
But, moderns are ahead of the ancients,
There is sequel 10 the old story. DR..
Pierce is the author His Golden Med.
ical Discovery" is more than equal to the
vultures of dyspepsia and its kindred dis.
eases. Every atom of the " Discovery" is
an active agent against disease Il flies
like a ferret, wherever il is sent 1t is as
sure as the needle of the compass. There
is no more need of suffering from dyspepsia
than there is of hanging ones self
y, Mr. W; RosERs. Of sez G,gTIlon 81, Louisville,
Medical Discovery: Twas dyspeptic hnd
not had q comfortable night i'll six years. have
taken three bottles of DR.. Picrcc's Golden Med
thirty years younger" Yours truly.
MA,M;e Rgaea~
ical Adviser 1t is book Of zoos pages, profiseiy
illustrated. 1t will give you com pisie enowiedgt
81 the hnnaau system In plain words.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

The letter of Hon. John Goode. which
appeared in The Virginian Sunday,
should dlave been credited to the Rich
nond Dispatch, to whom it was ad-
dressed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

Gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, lead,
mercury, sulphur, bon. anthony, bis
muth and zinc were the only minerals
known at the time OF the discovery OF
America.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

New Haven, Conn. has a girl who
whistle with her mouth closed, says an
exchange. Did anyone ever hear girl
whistle with her mouth wide open?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12


Plates
the
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o the form
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

Utica Observer (before the indiana
Convention): How strange are the re-
1ations that politics bring about. Here
Is REED. who called Harrison an ice
cart; Plat, who was terribly bitter
against him in 1892, and Quay, of whom
he said to Wanamaker that he was unfit
to associate with, all looking toward
Harrison to save them from MCKINLEY.
remarks an exchange.
A Philadelphia exchange says that we
are selling an increase of sixty million
dbllars worth OF manufactured goods to
foreigners, under the operation of the
present law taking the tax off raw ma
terial, with prospects OF still further
increase. The labor expended in produc
Ding these goods is an addition to the
ordinary employment of worklngmen.
This is q matter which It is worth while
tc consider from the labor standpoint.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

One of these Famous Form-Fttng Union Tailored Suits
Placed on man back is worth page of newspaper talk
value for their hard earned dollars Never before were such
vel S,d MADE de- SUITS placed on TING tables at 49, $3.50 $40
the best proof of their strong value IS seen in he
they're being gobbled up every day in the week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
MA,Me R1ae&e

Send III cents In one-cent stamps to DR. r. "
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, and get DR.. Pierce's Med.
ical Adviser. It is q book OF zoos pages profiiscly
illustrated. II will give you com piste knowledge
81 the hnr1au syetem In plain words.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-01

enm,e1n2body converted. NOBODY ohsn..J
In his belief. phahsee
Bryan. Texas, February 2S.-Tbe Nav.
wing Of the republican party ~ ~.
county held their convention at The co,,r,
mouse today TO elect delegates to ihe
smtc convention, which meets AT Austln
March "a. Elias Mays was elected chat
man and A. l.. Adams secretary.
The following committee was an,o,,,, a,
on resolutions: c. Lyons. A. L. Adams
H. 10, uoosby. Gid Austin. John White
and Marion Mosely. D'''
committee 10 appoint delegates 10 s,a,.
con,N9nu9ni r., Is. Goosby, a. L. ADAM
ino committee on resolutions ropor,e1
70 the eject that all republicans ~ H..
county be invited TO Join in AMI M, Si ihe
lale WIN US aud we ask the 20 oner,,,io
aiu hsslstnnce Of the good neopie ~ H.
county 10 the end that our ncttons r,a,.
cunlnllnu the respect and esteem az INA
masses OF the county, win a vlev of
STRENGTHENING and rerfecting the oi'pnnlzo.
on ana thht an active campnign he n,ndn
~ aIi the precincts for the purpose Of
hcuuTIng ihelr support TO the regular r..
publican executive committee snd mo,
Ine county chairman appoint all gib-con,.
mluets. y night arose over the resoiutiona
adopted. ' "pir
Delegates to State convention: II. II
GoosbN. A. l.. Adams. ". ". Pivford
;laJnr Gfcen. j, a, Nichols. NJ. NJ. Nose
icy; 9. Lyons. II. n. Richards. Professor
T.. Landry, A. +. Jones, Elias Nays, ii. y
ieVefly' Ar Williams. Jack Johns Frank
Cooper. Moses Brown,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-01


women Interested In the prohIbitlon
NnihphlSn-Waterworl Matter settled.
Taylor' Texas, February 1.-THE wo-
mans Christian Temperance union an
nounees that u series OF prayer meetlngs
Will he held IN the city next week nightly
THIS action Is anent tho approaching local
option election, The prohibitionists nrc
lahoring earnestly and faithfully and will
make most vigorous campaign during
inc snort interval between now and the
election, which Will occur on Saturday,
March z.
The installation Of Rev. W. II. clarett
us pastor of the Presbyterian church al
ms place was held last Tuesday night
ana was attended with imposing crre-
monies, Rev, u. r.. DimHtcad OF GrIyps-
toh preached the sermon and Roy. \. n.
moray OF san Antonio, moderator OF the
Auhun lreshytcry, conducted tho iu.
sthllauon ceremonies and also gave. the
.haige 10 the pastor, while Rev. T. a
wright or Austin delivered the churgc
Yesterday the city council signed and
delivered the contract to the rayior Water
company for tie litAB water Huplly on IL.
lerhls h"rrtufuro reported TO The Post
ms matter, together with settlement
win me water company for previous ser.
vice, has been IN litigation FOR soma time
which resulted Ia u suit aud then a COM
promise, and this action OF the council
yesterday settles the whole affair and
umcahlc '''''
~ ~ session yesterday the council also
called an election to M municipal Offices
10 be held ON Tuesday, April A MAYOR
ana Two aldermen arc TO he elected
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-01
ORANGE poPuLlsTs.


Opposed to any Fusinn-The Omaha Plat
form Endorsed IN Toto.
Beaumont Texas, February 2a-At n
meeting Of thu jefferson county populst
executive committee called by Chairman
Baxter the following pr.ci,ct chn,r,nen
Were appointed. Precinct / u 4 ii"r-
llorGi precinct ., William Black; precinct
., a. NJ IhNne; precinct l. no npDolDt-
nienl precinct 8, Steve Hatcher; precinct
6, Tom Russell 'i''''e'
Thc committeeman discussed many
questions OF minor Importance and finally
u"clutu TO hold their convention IA So
lect utlegntes to the State and conrrrs.
siolhl conventions on Saturday MAY 10
~ TINS meeting tho committee will ntso
decide whether or not Il popullst ttcEst
fees ~ ''"''F VI
After adopting thu following resolutions
tht committee adjourned;
whereas. the National cxeautivc com
mlttce of the peoples party by lis nction
at It's late M citing In St louis In raii.
ING tho National convention To mssi M
the same time and place with the silver
the populist party and the unity OF the
omahH platform. therefore he II
Rhsolved, That l. We ravor the Omaha
platform In It's entirety without addition
or substrHr.iOn
2. That the finance plank OF the Mat
form contains all Of the rneasurss OF re-,
form needed In finances and that ~
thereof '"''
g.. That we are opposed to any fusion
WIN another political party. except on
ths Omuha platform as IL now ssnnds.
ana We favor u straight out pOpulist Ma
tional ticket OF true and tried men at
the next election.
4. That W. are I'm favor. of IA chs,,s.
In no chairmanshp of the National ex-
ocutive committee.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-01
ny MENEA Al.

wILHITE- 1LSoN-Iolland. Texas,
February 2I,-Marr'ed, AT the residence OF
\, L. Linebough, last sunday evening
MIR. L., W, White to Miss Matte wilson
JONES ACKNOWLEDGMENT, Texas.
February T.-Rev. c. O, Jones was mar
rled today at the residence of Rev j. Il,
Wages 20 Mira. Ida Dickinson. Rev. J. Il,
Wages officlatod.
HYDE-LAAIBERT - Palestine. Texas,
February T.-Mr. John j. hyde OF this
city and Miss Mollle Lambert Of Houston
were married last night In this city a.
the home OF MIR. and Mrs. A. u. Sprith,
Rev, X, $ Stuart OF the Episcopal church
officiating.
NsON-wEATHERLY 80 Greenyille.
Texas, February 3.-At Lone ONls, j. Il.
johnson was married TO Miss Ora
Weathercy by Rev j, NJ Baunun. The
groom was accompanied 10y the Uniformed
Rank, Knights OF Pythihs of this city.
under whose auspices the wedding TOOK
place.
TRAVIS--GoOLSBY - Rogers. Toxas,
February 2G--Mr. Bishop Travis and Miss
Pearl Goolsby were married today NJ
p. M, near this place. II Mud Spring
school house. Rev. q. A. Harris officiating.
quite a number OF friends and relatives
Wee present to witness the ceremony,
and many were the congratulations ana
kind wishes bestowed on the young couple.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-01

vcrsu satisfaction. MIR. NJ imboden rs
rsproscntins the state with his wcntea
Nignr and efficiency. There nave ncen
no felony convictions, hut many FOR inis-
dcmeannr.
The case against Eugcne Nall charged
with murder. & ~ for tomorrow at ~
O'Clock and the vase aguiiht 7. y. Poive-
dorc Is set for Tuesday, March 3. spe-
eial ventre OF sixty men las been sum
inoncd IN each case.
Captain Il. r. Wheeler, ESQ. of Canton
and Hon. Thos X, Jennings were mere
homes Tuesday.
Geo. II, Matthews, Esq, Of Nacogdoches
" attending court and is a candidate for
disuio, attorney. lie is popular with the
people here and Is a lawyer OF recugnizef
ability, and doubtless win have a 5000
Following In this county.
TILES ChnrmEn was In town Monday
and brought In rutalaEa turnip which
measured y inches In circumference auo
weighed l6 pounds He lives near tong
Leaf IN this county, about seventeen miles
southwest OF here
SPRING seems to have opened here. The
weather Is clear and pleasant, but INC
roads are still In had condition.