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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Prof Langtry's Flying Machine.

Nfrom the 81. Louis Globe Democrat)
Prof. Langtry's machine measures but
fourteen feet from tip to tip, weighs com
plete. twenty-four pounds Is solidlv huiIt
or steel, and, compared with the air,
winch supports II, has Il weight of 900 to
i. IL mas no balloon arrangements of any
sort and instead of trying to build u YES
sci lighter than the air and filling II with
gases TO make II rise. Prof. Langley has
practically built machine as heavy as
lie likes and relied upon its shape and
power for successful flights.
rms Is just the opposite of what almos [
every other experimenter in this field has
trled to do, although ii was apparent to
every one that flying machine. to be of
any commercial or practical value what
ever. would have to be heavy enough and
powerful enough TO drive straight against
or across and In and out of the stoutest
gale that blows. Otherwise IL would for
ever be at the mercy of the element. What
was necessary was Il ship which would
ride storm in the air the same as a preut
ocean liner rides a storm at sea.
Prof Langley has been very careful to
say that he never expressed his opinion
that man could fly by his own strength
But he has demonstrated that powerful
machines, thousands as heavy as the air
itsen, can be built to navigate the air. AS
10 JUST tho measure of his present sue
cess the Secretary of the Smithsonian Ia
exceedingly reticcnt. in fact. as Prof.
Bell is enthusiastic. The latter saws tint
he entertains no doubt whatever that n
practical airship for use In war is but a
very. short way Off.
iHuccu, ITol BEL lHcllneS to the idea
that within five years his friend Lang
leys invention will have absolutely
changed the face of warfare will have
made armies an impertinence, and our
Si,VV.OW prize battle ships so much useless
junk. Just so soon, he thinks, as il is
possible to build n machine that Will carry
half II ton or II ton OF dynaminc through
the air, nobody will want TO fight An
army Will not care to rest under the CON
slant apprehension OF having a ton of
high explosive. sufficient 10 blot II out i'm
second, dropped down upon It, Nor will
a battle ship be OF any avail against a
similar ATTACKING force
1t is agreed now that Ii is practically
impossible to hit swiftly moving war
ship with the speed OF twenty knots or
more with a land sun-that ia. at any CON
siderable distance. How much more inn
possible VIII 1t be TO hit u compact mass
OF steel lowering SO high over head as TO
seem dwarfed TO spect and circling Il
rate of fifty miles an hour,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Eeats of fIcn,ory.


From Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
case of an unusual memory which is
attracting much attention is the recent
achievement of Secretary Carlisle i'm
Chicago. Mr.. Carisle's speech on the
finances. which would ill eight or ten
columns of the Democrat and Chronicle.
was delivered without manuscript and
the speaker referred to his notes only two
or three times during the whole of his ad-
dress AS he gave many figures and sta
tlcttCS referring to this and other conn
tries, the performance must be set down
as noteworthy one. 1t has, however.
been epualled or surpassed by other
men prominent in our public life, Edward
Everett. Charles Sumner, Roscoe Conk-
ling and James G.. Blaine were famous for
orutorical efforts which had all the force
ana attractiyenGsS OF eNtempore deliver
pared and memori2ed. MIR Conilinc had
special gifts I'm this direction
II was often difficult for his hearers to
persuade themselves that his Nights Of
eloquence flashes of wit volleys of inyec-
tive and appropriate gestures were not
inspirations of the moment. when in fact.
Gus preparations. and in some cases or
private rehearsal His great spcech IN
New York I'm the Garfield campaign was
wonderful achievement in memory ana
in the oratoricai art that conccais arr
Mr.. Blaine also generally knew preciselv
what he was going to say, and Just how
ne was gong 10 say IL. before delivering
an important speech Ii long ago cea se3
to he secret that on the occasion of his
last appearance in Rochester he secured
the attendance OF an expert shorthand re-
porter In his private room The reporter
seated himself at table. with paper and
pencil, and Mr.. Blaine, slowly pacing the
room, deliberately thought out a dictated
speech. typewriter copy of the re-
porter's notes was Immediately taken TO
the newspaper Offices, and few hours
later Mr.. Blaine delivered the speech
word for word. to large assemblaFe ~;
people. Between the dictation and tSa
delivery Mr.. Blaine had many callers. and
by the events of the day. but his memny,,
did not fail him. Although this was ~
no means one of the most important neG,
impressive one anu
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
PORTSMOUTH NEWS
Naval MnnoeuYrcs.

Washington, June 1.-THE Navy De-
partment has informed Rear Admiral
Bunce, commanding the North Atlantic
station. that i proposes. IL practicable.
not to interfere In any manner with
the movements and exercises of his
squadron during tie present season.
with this view, Secretary Herbert has
peen Obliged to decline the numerous In
Vitations for ships to visit certain places
ana take part in local celebrations and
festivities. The feet will crut.e AIT sea
between Nantucket and the Capes of
the Chesapeake. 1t will leave New York
about July 18th, provided It's duties with
the naval militia are then completed:
Will cruise to the Southwark. and enter
Hampton Roads; thence to the north
ward TO GARDENERS Bay, Fishers Island
Nantucket Island. and back to Hampton
Roads early in October. The manoeu-
vres will consist of the various squadron
movements and formations necessary
for fleets and yquadrons in time of war;
anchoring and getting under way under
different circumstances. signalling tar
get pr1ctice, with main and secondary
batteries and small arms; landing the
naval brigades: and boat drills and tor
pedo boat attacks Secretary Herbert
is making every effort to collect large
teet OF battleships. monitors and cruis-
ers to take part In these exercises The
vessels now under Rear Admiral Buncc's
command are the battleships Indiana
and Maine, the monitor Amphitrite the
cruisers New York Qlagship), Columbia,
Newark. Cincinnati Raleigh, Montgom-
cry, and the ram Aatahdin and the dis
patch boat Fern.
The battleship Massachusetts, and the
Monitor Terror will join the fleet before
1t leaves New York and the Texas will
soon follow.
This will be the Ia rgest ever assembled
by the Navy Department for instruction
I'm fleet tactics. and it is said there THAT
the experience that will be gained will
be of much benefit to the service
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Stole All His Money.

Mr.. Joseph Richardson, an employee
of the Seaboard Air Line. was robbed of
his entire weeks wages yesterday morn
ing by some one entering his house and
stealing 1t from his pants pocket
About o'clock yesterday morning he
was aroused from his sleep and got up
and lit a lamp and looked around the
room. He discovered that, his clothing
had been removed from where he usual
ly kept them. A search was made and
his pants were found some distance off
One window was up and the back door
OF his house was open, showing conclu-
sively that the thief had entered
through the window and gone out
through the door. Nothing else was
missing. Mr.. Richardson says that it
was evidently some one who knew that
he had just been paid off.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
NORTH CAROLINA

Messrs. 5. w. kenney ana Reg. Ses-
SONS went to Coleraine Sunday on par
ticular business" They returned home
Monday We learn that they will repeat
the "trip coon.
MI. j. n. Brett and wife. of Lewiston,
spent Monday In town with their son,
Mr.. George II. Brett
me town constable Is filling in the
washed places TAT the intersection OF st.
hlino street with the Lewiston road. Ut
was needed very badly
We learn that there will soon be an
entertainment given for The benefit OF the
Confederate Monument.
Messrs. Johnt b. Gillian, Jr., and
Rhodes Taylor left Monday for Ashe-
vie. N. c., To attend the meeting of the
Teachers Assembly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
yiuxzIe the Dogs.

The Virg!n.an has been persistently
calling upon the Council To muzzle all
dogs that are allowed TO run at large,
and Kill all that are not muzzled unless
attached TO chain and are being led by
some one. Those who are out early in
the morning know how many dogs are
running around and how dangerous
some OF them are. The little boys who
bring you your paper can tell how many
times they have had nagroM escapes
from being badly bitten On Tuesday
one of our route boys was bitten by one
of these worthless ours and but for the
timely aid rendered him there is no
telling what the result would have been.
If the present Council falls TO order all
dogs to be muzZled 1T is hoped that the
incoming Council will take the matter
up night away.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
I'M BERKELEY.

A white man was locked up at the
station houSe by Special Onicet White.
hurst last night on complaint OF his fam.
lily. He appeared to be demented and
talks at random: He will have hear
Ing before justice this morning.
DIR. w. l.. Cowell. of Currituck coun-
ty. N. c., Ia visiting DIR. +. NJ Morgan
on Berkeley avenue
A delegation from the Epworth Lea
que will go over TO Epworth Church IN
norfolk tonight to attend the meeting
or Seaside Union, which will meet there
Addresses will be made by several inter-
ested In the work and the trip to Lynch
burg will be discussed.
Lee Lodge K. of p. will have n
public installation at their hall on July
7th. Wy
Berkeley Lodge, No. 27s, b. p. o. e.
VIII hold a lawn party on the lot cor
ner or Berkley avenue and Main street.
belonging to MIR. NJ. Miller, beginning
with Monday night, June 22d.
MISS Francis Wray. who has been
teaching at the public school the past
session, will leave for her home in
Lynchburg, Va, this morning.
A number of summons were dsstIed
yesterday for the arrest of persons who
nave not paid their town license They
VIII nave hearing before the Mayor the
first of next week
Mrs. G.. *. Baker. moved I'm her hand
some new residence, on Main street yes
terday.
A special meeting of the w. c. r u.
VIII be held this Thursday afternoon at
O'Clock sharp, at the residence OF Mrs
". ,. Baker, Maple avenue Choice mu-
SIC Is expected, and refreshments will be
served free to all who attend.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
roIephonIng by water.
UtaIlway Review. May 16)


The United States Lighthouse Board
mas demonstrated that tfiephonlng at
sea can be carried on w;.h vessels near
shore An iron-armored submarine
cable was laid from Sandy Hook, at tho
power station OF the Gedney Channel
electric Buoy system, out to the Scot
iand Lightshlp, five miles distant. A
copper wire gIidlron arrangement was
liked 1.-THE end of this cable, and by this
ana other methods. an electrical poten-
tiais sufficient for practical purposes.
peihs round at any two points 100 fec,t
or so apart on the waters sur
race was secured. The lighthouse
tender, Gnrdenia. suitably equip
PED with Transmitting and receiv-
ing circuits, found that there were over
stXtten acres of water around the light
snip through which dhe telephone con
rersntion could be carried OH with SAN
ay Hook, and also willie under finn
steam. AS the Gardcnla has a wooden
null without shea,hinE. two plates OF
sheathing metal, seven fe,h by threo
Feet. were attached to the bow and STERN
ana wires from them TO the p!lo, house
me plates werc about ll3 feet nnn,t
ana sufficient potential difference exist
ell 10 operate the telephone well.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Meeting of stouewaII Camp, 4. ". :

Stonewall Camp, Q. ". met last nigh.
and transacted considerable business
The camp decided to visit Richmond
In body on July I'd.
a committee was appointed to select u
suitable route.
"A committee was appointed 10 get up
the history of State flag belonging to
the camp, which Is said to be the first
nag that was raised after Virginia Sc
coded. and to carry ii to Richmond
with the camp. and loan it to the Memo
rial Committee, provided the history is
such as to warrant IT.
All members were requested to pur-
chase badge and hat from ,uhe quarter
master as soon as possible.
Considerable business of general ma
tuie was transacted, after which the
camp adjourned
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
EDESTON.

Edenton. n. c.. June 17-(SpeclaD-
After spending, several days here with
friends and relatives the Misses Leaiy
left yesterday for Virginia.
Rev. w. Il. Watson. pastor of the Ed
enton Baptist Church. has been spending
the week in Virginia
Mr.. X. L. Badham has returned from
William and Mary College, in Virginia.
An excursions Will leave here Saturday
night on the steamer Martha Dickerman
for Nays Head.
Messrs. l.. NJ. Wocten. of North Calo-
lima: w. l.. New. of Norfolk. and E. G..
Potter, of the Norfolk and Southern rail-
road. are In town this morning
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
6IO.3l0 Raised

The above amount has been secured
toward the $4,000 needed TO erect the
building for the Young Mems Christian
Association The board OF directors
have taken hold with determine ton
to secure the amount. 1 Is very graft
flying, indeed, the way our citizens have
responded. If those Yet to be seen will
do as we'll in proportion to those who
have already given, the canvass is an
assured successs and Portsmouth, will
be another city added to the list with
an association building There are now
1886 buildings owned by the associations
in this country.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
An Accident.

Mr.. Louis Barclay. a well known resi-
dent OF the county. met with a painful
accident Wednesday while chopping
some wood at his home on the shell road.
He accidentally chopped one of his fin
gers off. Drs. Butt and Bindewald were
in attendance, and had to cut 1t off high
er up. He. was suffering considera bly,
yesterday from It,
He seems to be a lather unfortunate
poor man. About two years ago he had
one of his eyes put out by an accident.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18

MFs. cara Foltz. New York law
yer is 'the first Convention 49,,
TO reach ST. Louis. She Is n rabid silver
re ana IL s'crong aEtl- McI<in,eyita
though firm Republican. she nrcfn,o
the Al'as tariff to the MCKINLEY TN .jfr
and stunped the state of California IN
Vhe last campaign In its advocacy
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Run Away aud Snaal,-Up.

Yesterday morning a son of Thomas
Davis, colored, who lives in Lincolnvilie.
came down town after some ice in a
wagon. After getting his load, he start
ed for home. The horse became fright
ened at the slipping Of seat. and ran
down High street at full speed running
into large truck, smashing the wagon
up pretty badly, and cutting the boys
head severely. The horse was stopped
and the wagon put upon a truck and
carried home
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18

Mr. James Perdue, an old soldier re.
siding at Monroe. Mich. was severely
afflicted with rheumatism, but received
prompt relief from pain by using Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. He says: "At
times my back would ache so badly that
could hardly rise uD. If / had NOT
gotten relief would not be here to write
these few lines. Chambeilain's Pain
Balm mas done me great deal of good,
and / feel very thankful for IT," For
sale by all druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
ERTF0HsD.

Hentford. n. c., June l7.-(SpeciaD-
Mr b. #. Peterson got his nand cut with
one of the saws in Major ~ LOOMS box
factory. 1t is not very serious
a vessel loaded with corn sank near
the mouth OF the river yesterday morn
Ing. The tug Mollie and steamer Nellie
are at work getting her up.
Master James .Shannonhouse return
ed from Edenton yesterday
1tev. Josiah Ellioas is conducting pro-
traoted meetings at the Baptist Church.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Coming Marriage.

The Virginian ACKNOWLEDGES the receipt
ofian invitation to attend the marriage
of Miss Ada Navclla Cotton. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Cotton, to Mr..
Ezra b. Rodman. The ceremony will
take place on Wednesday. June %, at
4:3O p. m at the Calvary Baptist Church
in Scottsville, Norfolk county
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
WINDSOR

Windsor, N. c.. June 17-(special1-
Mr. Richard w. Askew. Jr., returned
home from Trinity School, Chocowinitz
last Saturday. Ss5hs1
Mr.. w. +. Jueocks. who has been at
tending school at Chocowinitz, returned
home Sunday.
Mis-. c. L. HaTlee is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. L. w. Pugh.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Specials for TODAY.

our special Blend Tea at 25c. Der hound
makes most excellent drink. One-pound
cans Corned Beef. Toe. per can: 2-pound
S ,. orlieu Beei, 2oc. Per can: fine French
Sardincs. Toe. per can: fine Columbia
flver Salmon. Zoe. per can: Grated Pine
apple. 3-pound cans Toe. or three cans for
zoe. just receiVed-a fine lot of new Honey
IN comb at l5c. per pound. This Is elegant
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
PORTSMOUTH ADvS.

FOX SALE C1EAP-A house and lot on
LONDON street. near Goodwin. belonging
20 samuel Whites estate. For particu-
Goodwin street iei7.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Lawrence & we,ton. 20, u,p, s,

&c. Percales sc. yard.
12i2c. Lawns &C. yard.
White and colored Parasols at COS, 20
close. ~
100 genuine Glazed SILK Parasols 81
each. ~
LAWRENCE & wELToN.
231 High Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
PORTSMOUTH ADvS.
GRAND MOONLIGHT EIgJRS0IT
Old Point 0ld The gaDss,
ON
Friday, June 10Th, 1896.
FOR
Benefit Third Battalion, yirainia
Volunteers. of Portsmouth.
ON THE
STEAMER PocAHoNTAS.
STEAMER PocAHoNTAs

Nh n' r. excursion Is given to assist in PAY
No SOLDIERS TO RICHMoND a.
J iT.rI laylbs v OF the eorner-stone OF the
tbosa ,,,i "a Wis MONUMENT. Let ali
the cause by going a help
cureS P Pa tbass of the Hygea has been se
REFRESHMENTS on steafner ~ ,.,.
prices. Ut city
: steamer }, leaves Glyde's wharf. Norfolk
Southern Railway wharf NorSo,tp M m.
p n m -, returning leaves Old Point a; at
Tickets can be secured fror, IN
anu anu members OF the Battalion. or Fl ~
rnearsoh, G: NJ. Reynolds & Co G, -
Weltoh d. Co., and at the stenmer ~.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Our All Wool suits

ior Ut. 81. IS and $40 are beauties. Call
and examine them.
LEVY & JACOBS.
200 High Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
SyuItum I'm Paryo.

We are the lowest price clothing house
In the two cities for we'll fitting. nicely
MADE clothes. This Is a pretty bold as
0ertion. burt we can prove II.
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY.
11A High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18

When In want of crockervwore s,o,
ware, Woodenware or tinware of the hest
quailty and at the lowest prices call on
" j Bllisoly, 522 Middle street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Gladness Comes

Myth u better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gcntlc cirorts-pleasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort i'm
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply TO constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why il is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due TO the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which il acts. 1t is therefore
ull important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, laXntives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, ono
may be commended 70 the most slSillful
physicians, but If in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-18
Go To EammfII's Advertised Sale Tbi.
Week TOR BargaIns, $40 MighSt.

One of our 81 umbrellas to protec,
yourself from the weather.
CHARLES r. WELTON n m
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DHDy ChrFtNEes and KefriReratora
WIRE doors, windows, &c. cheap nj
:. 5. Crawford's furniture and carpet
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fire You SeekiDQ a H0mpp

A consult James A.: Mulyey, Real Estate
mouth, W.; Prentis Place. Park Viaw
t tort Mortoik, Client and East Bramble.
@'' 'o'' ior ssie on easy terms mys-lm
Money to Loan,
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c. w. HUpGINs & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-07
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

Schedule in effect December 1. 1895.
Leave washington from station corner of New
For Chicago and Northwest, Vestibuled Limited
trains u 80 am, $40 pm
buled Limited 345 pm, Express 12:O1 night.
For Pit'sburg AID Cleveland. Express daily II 80
For Lexington and staunton. II 30 am
Fer Winchester and way stations, $50 m.
Memphis BF hhS Nea oeans
Pr For daily I,,:,, Sleeping e Cars 18th through
100 17:1S 1s sSs. $50 1899 1000 .llso
az, 15o5 i5I6 1 $50 5s; 5s5 $50 s 1865
s:15, 1890, x10oo, l1:15. I'll: 80 pm. and x12Oi
AN. 1iS:io ii2 % Zoo. 1900, s25 as, 49, sos
1910, $3.50. 1s:O0, 1900. 1000. ALSO pm.
For Annapolis. 7:1o and $50 a,n, 1915 and 4:2s
For FEsSsfisk 1870, $3.50. :sii:so am. HIS.
lag Hassfs d% 20 am an and ;s:$s
2 Rs'ssa:s 'aa Say e9s5.s !os .siS
eas Esy Po Slipping soS
PHILADELPHIA
an train Illuminated With pintseh light
East. week d5ys Il co. Dining Car. 500 1890
am, Dining Carp. ll,SO u2:20, Dining Carr, 300
e OPEN p at SEQ SeE sGsdlgs 5 se Bs
g CAD eco ali pDI Dining ts ca Zoo u9s9 Dining otas
ssspns open for @ 100 JPN PM n'sh
Buffet Parior Cars Cars on an day trains,
Except pah saudas o !aDay. '0 P Sundays only.
Baggage called for End checked from hotels and
residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders left at
ticket Offices els PsDnsyvana avenue northwest
r B. CAMPBELL IN ciIAs. o. s Gfc
Gen Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt.