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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31
cnAIRMAs rHoM RESIGNS.
He COngratuiatcs she People Upon
Ehursdny'h NiCtOrI.


msttee met at the Real Estate Exchange
las, evening, when Mr.. C. Brooks John
ston was called to the chair.
The following letter was read and, on
motion he resignation was accepted,
ana a committee was appointed to draft
sustable TesolutionS to present to Mr..
Thorn;
Norfolk, Va. May 30 1896.
To the Democratic Executive Commit
tee, of Norfolk Va.
Gentlemen.-I hereby respectfully re-
s!sh my position IA chairman of the
Democratic party in Norfolk
This Is In accordance with my express
ed purpose when l accepted the place.
! ielt tnat u was my plain duty 10 take
1t under the circumstances then exist
Ing feel impelled now by regard for
uu,.es ot an imperative, but pers onal
and professional nature. to resign
In doing So l wish to congratulate @
the people upon our great victory and
TO express to this committee my high
appreciation of their earnest, united and
intelligent efforts In behalf of the party
and my own acknowledgements for their
pe;sonal courtesy and supper, OF myself
Very truly yours.
ALFRED p. THOM.
Ward meetings were called for TO NOR
row night ITO elect delegates to the
Staun;on Convention. These meetings
VIII be held as follows:
Fir&t Ward-John S. Barbour Club. -
delegates.
Second Ward-Courthouse delegates
Fourth Ward-Armory building, o dele
gates.
FouttA Ward-Stonewall Club. 2 dele
gates
Fifth Ward-Festival Hall, II dele
gates.
Sixth Ward-Odd-Fello Hall. dele
gates.
The delegates elected Will appoint their
own aiternates. They Will meet Tues
day night at the Real tIz'sa.e Exchange
TO elec: delegate-at-large
Mr c. Brooks Johnston was elected
temporary chairman, and the meeting
adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31

Free concert by Naval Post Band ir
fun uniform. under direction OF Prof
Price. at Ocean View Sunday
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31

Notaing in these Sample spus bu,
WOOL Goods. Silk Innings, Ivory But.
tons. Complete for sS75.
IfffSSioT H0IlSn ,0s oSE-PRIcE CLOTHING
Ao1 Ehdin street. 1T
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31

An TX" Ray could find nothing +, o,,r
sample SUITS but Pure Wool--sl.75
ENCELSlON ONE-PRICE CLOTHING
HOUSE, lS4 Main street l.,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31

Newest Dfscovery"-Ext. teeth: no
rSn- N. Y. D. Rooms. Ennis. 1872 Ma,s-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31

Free concert by Naval Post Band In
lu full uniform. under direction of Prof.
Price: at Ocean View Sunday.
My28-4t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31

Cut Glass Water Bottles. 81. 40. repu,o,
price $3.50. 'es uiai
JOHNSTON CHINA CO.,
29 and 81 CRANKY Street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31
CONTINUES.

Tho OrRnndIeE. Gr,tss Linens md
Lawns We Arc Making Are Perfect
Drenma.
In order to keep busy through the sum
mer we have made the price TO sui. she
season. Beautiful crash linen outing
suits. ready made Cicilian mohair skirts:
also handsoms silk petticoats. HAS and
bonnets at half price.
ARTHUR MORRIS.
Columbia Building,
Up Elevator. CRANKY stree.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31

Cut Glass Bowls. sS so each; regular
price $3.50 each
JOHNSTON CHINA CO.,
20 and 81 CRANKY Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31

Collector Of several years experience
desires position as collector (onlyl or
VIII collect accounts on commission,
Address T. ]. NJ. Vigginian. myl6-1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31
Special sale Indin I.,ne,.

SIC, 71ac:; shc. 11kc., 1910, wer
l0c. 121Sc,; 15c., 1Sc. and zoe.
WRIGHT'S, 1856 Main stree,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-31

regular price. s12.50.
JOHNSTON CHINA CO..
~ and 81 CRANKY Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
For Marseilles, the

OF its greatest attraction. For Marseilles' the
jovial and world-renowned Hercules, so long the
most familiar figure at all these SHOWS, mas
passed over into another world, where his talents
the greatest wrestler Of his day WILL IL Is 10
be feared. carry no weight. He has been peloIe
the public champion OF his art since the year
1867, and leaves behind him a national reprta-
ton not only for excellence in his procession.
but for good nature and big heartedness. lie was
everybodys friend. the principal attraction III
every show, while his conversation was OF most
entertaining character his profession, IN spite OF
the whole Of his long life having been spent III
one Of those gypsy carts or caravans mat FORM
the basis Of every travelling show. having brought
him into contact with distinguished people OF all
kinds. classes and nationaities.
Among the visitors here during the last week
has been the Empress Eugene. who spent sew
eral days at the Hotel Continental while on her
way to her villa at Cape Mart In the South
Of France. She lived quietly and unosten'a-
tously taking her meals in the public dining
room. keenly observing and manifestly ENJOYING
the animation and the vivacty that prevailed
among the big crowd of guests present not one
OF whom seemed to be aware of her identity.
She dined twice with her cousin, Princess Ma
thilde, with whom she was scarcely on speaking
terms when Oh the throne of France, ana ike
wise spent an afternoon at the magnificent new
mansion of Roland Bonaparte, who acted as heI
escort throughout her entire stay here as II
oblivious of the fact that she had closed the doors
of the Tuileries against his father. the sangul-
rary Prince Peter. and by refusing 10 recognize
his mother TO permit the late emperor 10 give
legal sanction to the union between the plump
er's daughter and the Prince. had branded him
that is, Roland-with the stigma of illegtimacy'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16

open to his music. It ended dramatically with the
brief paragraph:
"'Pauvre Berlioz"
80 there was good result OF our visit at any
rate Fredrichs had distributed some more leaven,"
this time Unexpectedly in France The achieve
ment fred him to project letter Of his own to
accomplish similar work In New-York; but other
matters claimed him, and like some other Of Fried
richs's projects this never came to realization"
Talbot regrets that he was recalled 10 America
before FriedrIchs had made the complete round OF
the arts before his eyes; but he was obliged to
miss his friends devotion to painting He has
heard from friends. however, that he has taken up
his abode In Florence and has devoted himself 70
art criticism with astonishing persistency. He
fell in with dominating mind with new theories
about old masters a who had gathered Z
small group Of disciples about himself and with
them Fredrichs haunts the galleries studying can.
vases by the square inch and acquiring an exact
knowledge OF different styles OF brush marks. Of
media pigments and gazes. Friedrlcns, 10
understood, is an authority on Botticelli, though
nothing from his pen has been seen upon tnat suo-
ject.
His friends are awaiting the day when Friedrche
shall have finished his self-cultivation and shall
return his native land to leaven its intellectual
life. VIII that day ever come? with the men o.
Trledrichs's type that day seldom comes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
ALASKA'S LAKE WITH GOLD BOTTOu.
From The Portland Oregonian.


Edwin Hofstad, a mining man. OF Alaska. VINO has
been spending several days in Portland has left for
his far Northern home 10 continue work on his
claim en- the shores Of the famous god lake, near
Sitka. This mysterious lake was known to the
early Russian settler in Alaska. but was jealousy
guarded by the Cars officials. and but little OF the
gold taken out. According to the traditions
OF Ska. several enterprising miners in early days
established camp near the lake and secretly mined
quantity Of the precious metal, which they disposed
Of in S!tka. but they paid dearly for their venture.
being arrested ana imprisoned for long terms In a
Russian prison. Miners paid no more attention TO
the AXE until after the Seward purchase, and then
the location Of the mines was forgotten.
OF late years Alaskan adventures have been
Industrious In searching for this Ell Dorado but their
efforts rewarded with success. 1t re-
NAMED for Mr.. Hofstad. who is connected with
the Sitka custom house. TO find the wonderful lake
An aged Russian shoemaker OF the town put MIN on
the right track, but 1t only after weeks of
shoemaker's soc guide the knowledge that the
gold lake lay Immediately beyond another lake of
similar Size and that both were within twelve miles
of Sitka. When Mr.. Hofstad was assured OF the
value of his find he returned 10 civilization and
bonded ha,f-intorest in the mine TO an Eastern
syndicate. The gold is washed with little trouble
from the sands the shore OF the lake and as
says all the way from 81 % to SIS per cubic yard,
according TO Mr. Hofstad. This. II will be SEEN Is
exceedingly rich. when 1t Is remembered that the
best California hydraulic mines pay but few cents
per cubic yard During Mr.. IIofstad's stay in Port
land he became engaged to Miss Andrea Nilsen. OF
this CITY, and the young miner viii return to Port
and early in April and be married.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16

7 looks az n II belonged TO bygone era, hangs on
wires from the centre Of the ceiling The Seventh
ave front has ono large window across It's entire
length and the passerby the opposite sile 81 me
street easily look into tn rooms at night ana
the checker men In active competition across
their bCard-
Tho window itseif Is VOL worth especial men
ton In large rcd letters IL bears the following
legends. Visitors Arc Welcome "Thr New YORK
Chsr club" --latest Checker Books FOR Sale.
Above the litter reproduction OF a checkerboard.
with ia men placed ana the game hlli-p.ayed Is
painted on the glass
III sorts ana conditions OF men dr!t into these
dlnfy rooms ana al any moment IN tho az ,rnp"n
or evening thu tables may b. found occupied. ana
tournaments OF single matches going on. The cup
tss thirty-s"vcp members, and strenuous el-
forts being made 20 Increase this number. IL IS
interesting fact that much more interest Is be
ing taken this winter than for several years ana the
at'enIin Is much greater. The rooms are bare
ami undocorAt"l. The players, * a rule. are not
rOu--looking. ami the most or them kN" evil
dencc Of being men u toll. They are horny hands
that stretch over these boards q move the men, nut
n can b. seen that behind th"sc hands there are
good checker brains and an astonishing amount or
sk!ll.
Here a.~~ The clever checker players Of the coun-
iry are frequently 10 d. found. and whenever
notable expert lands IN New York b" ~ at once
seized upon by the club ana made L. play for an en-
tir" evening against its most skilled members
Though san Francisco. chicago. Buffalo ana Ne"-
Orleans all possess strong checker organizations
tho New-York club ia said 20 have, on the who'll
the best general set of players and the best facli-
ties FOR tournaments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16

here ard so when player from the west or Gass
eat into New-York short trip, ne wa 81 mo- 20
Than likely TO turn up in East TWenty M 90, ~
see what news of the game he coud hhu anu .o,ni
q hand at the board If anybody was atou nno
Tournaments began to follow, ana tHeIe 10 49, ~
memory of New-York checker playing, sonie ,ir
or four wears ago, when, at great tourney int
in this little shop six boards were kept gohs ns en-
af.er night three on tables out In front OF the
caurte the other three the counter, tne
payers on these having to stand up 10 cot ~ Nc
their games The room during the progreS % 9l ine
tourn 1ment was so filled that 1t was win diincul.,
that the door could be opened and great excitement
regned. 80, o,,,,o ~ activelv
and II Is almost impossible to find an nour OF lne
d. and night when there not half dozen OF
n,ore erlzzled old checker players, with perhaps
xnmnpster or two beginning to make reputation;
actively fighting out games. These men are cieSa
er-nlavers OF the country crossroads type tnat
T. their whole soul and nearly all their WORKING
hcurs are bound up in the game. TO pc quite nap
nv tbev must play day and night, and it h' an IN
,cresfinp fact about them that few care TO WORK,
az viii do II unless necessary Day In ana day our
some ~ them will spend all their time moving PACK
and forth across the board caring neither 70 eat nor
slecp if they can only keep on figuring out the
- Almost equally picturesque the rooms OF the
Network Checker Club. in Seventh-st 1ney are
annroached by a curious stairway that runs up OUT
s'do Of the building. the way then leading through
a dark hallway into room or fair SIZE put an
ticue-iooklng and quaint There IS big barpers
chair In one corner. for this Is also parDer
agency and the of the space Is nled WIN three
tshl.s each of which contains two checker-boards.
A great swinging lamp giving brilliant isht that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
CHECKER PLAYERS HAUNTS.
QUEER RESORTS WHERE EXPERTS PLAY
GREAT GAMES.
PoLLAK'S LITTLE TOBACCO SHOP ONE OF THE
PRINCIPAL ONES-TIE CHECKER
CLUES ROOMS.

One OF New-Yorl,'s most curious phases Ii the ex-
pert checker playing that goes on day ana night IN
out-of- ;he-way corners of the metropolis. Trough
checkers has long been known as a ''cross-roads
game there Is yet a great amount OF testing the
strength Of ambitious players that spring up on
every hand. and not a few little tournaments that
are entered into with much zeal and excitement
as II they were international chess matches Inc
"orackajacks' from all the suburbs dfiit mo tHe
city frequently to compare their prowess "i'n 'h'l
of PLAYERS of reputation. and men from far distant
cities come 10 New-Yorx whenever they can for the
mere purpose OF sitting the drauGhtsooard with
the men they have heard about for years
The number OF experts is not large. 1t Is true
but those who have obtained rank in the game know
each other well and contr!ve to meet frequently
Though there are thousands OF checkerboards to be
had for tho asking if 4 game Is desired in the var.-
OILS hubble houses of Ncw-York, the experts pass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
QUEER BRIDAL COSTUMES.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
A singular marriage custom prevails among the
French Canadians in Quebec After the morning
marriage service in the church the bridal party,
In calechc or cabrioct, make tour OF calls upon
relatives and friends during the day, and then re-
turn again to church for vespers.
Before the evening dance at the brides new home
comes the supper. When the company rise from
the table the bride keeps her seat. and one
asks with great dignity: Why does madame wait?
Is she so in bad grace
She replies: GONE enc has stolen my slipper; l
cannot walk.
Then they carry her. chair and all. into the mid
die OF tire room, while a loud knocking announces
a grotesque ragged vender OF boots and shoes. He
kneels before the slipperless bride ard tries on a
long succession of old boots and shoes OF every
variety and size until at last he finds her missing
shoe.
The groom redeems 1t for n good price. which is
spent In treating the company II the groom Is
not watchful they steal her hat and cloak which
he redcems in the same way and they have been
known to steal the bride. for which there must be
liberal pay. The church forbds round dances The
event Of the evening Is Jig. In which a guest
volunteers TO Guidance the bride. IL successful
the visitor demands prize from the groom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
4 DOG EXECUTIONER.
I'm The Spectator.

From INC Spectator.
went. He specially fond of following our trap
and nothing not even doggie friends could divert
him from his faithful attendance at our wheels
One summer were staying at the west coast
village OF Saltcoats. where the sands are broad
and fat, and often drove along the road skirt
ing the bay. Nelson followed. Of course. The dogs
of the village seldom moles,ed or interrupted him.
but one rash little terrier repeatedly rushed OF
his garden gate as we passed and bit at Nelson S
heels. Time after time Nelson declined 10 notice
came exhausted Turning around he caught the
unhappy terrier by the back OF the neck. carried
him down the sands and into the water chest deep
put his paw on him ana drowned him. and then
carried him back 10 the dry sand and LAID him out
there. One crunch of his Jaws would have done the
deed and more quickly: but 1t seemed as 4 Nelson
had personal an.mosi.y to the dog. al least
had suppressed It, but had concluded tina, The world
was better wanting such a snl.ins curs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
BTOY TO MARK HIS GRAVE.
"CHARLIE" SHARP, FISHERMAN. WANTS TO
BE BJ-PIED IN PORT JEFFERSON HARBOR.

CHARLIE" SHARP, FISHERMAN WANTS TO
REQUIRED IN PORT JEFFERSON HARBOR g.
There are few men along the north shore Of Long
Island who are more widely known than Charlie
Sharp. Charlie" be it known. is typical Yankee
fisherman. Everybody l.. the vicinity of Port Jefer-
son knows or has heard of him. He recently came
more prominently into public notice by happening
TO be the husband of Mary Sharp. who on bitter
cold night in January herocally saved two men from
drowning. His daily occupation as fisherman has
made him one of the most expert of waermen. while
his knowledge of jefferson Harbor and It's con-
fuents as well as the neighboring waters OF Long
Island Sound is unsurpassed 1t has been said that
he knows more about the bottom OF the harDOr than
most men know about the roads In that part OF
Long Island
Charlie in the years he has scratched the bottom
Of the bays adjoining Port Jefferson Harbor with
his eel pole and clam scrape has become so familiar
with the underwater part of the harbor that he
has formed n lasting attachment for It, He has
death he wants his body buried in the soft mud at
the bottom of Conscience Bay, where, instead OF a
tombstone mark the spot where he lies. he would
have a buoy firmly anchored over his head, with
such inscription as this on it.
Here are the mortal remains OF Charles Sharp.
Water never hurt him when alive,
And II won't now he's dead.
This within is one of the many eccentricites Of
Charlie" He Is in thorough earnest about the
mode of his burial and talks about the details Of
with much interest. Charlie has saved many
people from drowning that he has come TO regard
him much real delight as hooking some city sum
mer boarder out of the water by the seat of his
trousers with eel pole and quietly landing him
in the bow of his boat. So many people have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16

taken out Of the waters Of Port Jefferson Harbor
by Charlie" that he has come to be known as "a
fisher Of men" One Of his rescues was accomplished
with much difficulty. drunken man who had gone gone
rowing fell into the water one night. Charlie
was nearby and with few strokes of his oars was
alongside the unfortunate man, whom he hooked
into the boat AS the drunken mans skin had sunk.
Charlie started to pull toward shore. The fellow
had not been sobered by his ducking. and soon
showed disposition 10 get out and walk. Charlie
tried to persuade him that walking In that part OF
the bay particularly bad, but the man calmly
stepped overheard. Charlie got him out again,
TO be sure but the wanted 10 try IL once more.
"Charlie" finally placed his eel pole along the man
back and wound yard after yard OF fishing line
around him until the fellow could scarcely move a
muscle. He then placed his passenger. sim as a
mummy, in the bottom OF the boat and in a few
strokes landed him safely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16

IL 50 popular In English society. much more so than
any other Of the younger members OF the Royal
family. that her example Is quite extensively fol-
lowed by young matrons and unmarried girls.
though not many OF them succeed in using IL with
out twisting their faces into unlovcly contorton.
Princess Afaule's monoce IS I'm Keeping with her
somewhat boyish face. True, she does not ride a
bicycle nor she shoot but she rides drives and
skates to perfection and is particularly clever in
stufiing and mounting birds and small animals. In
wood carving and IN the working of iron and copper
She IL A particular favorite of her father. who APP
preciates and admires above all others. her Wit.
readiness OF reparcc vcrve and chic which she has
certainly not Inherited from her mother and which
noone OF her relatives. perhaps her aunt, the
Warehouses OF Lorne. shares. Like the latter. she
Is disposed 10 coqueter!c. prizes more highly her
pre-eminence the score OF charm and fascination
than OF that of her royal rank. and does not dis
da,n 10 nlrt sometimes IN a most outrageous man
House has she been allowed freedom and she has
been permitted to travel about everywhere and to
STAY at all sorts Of country houses without the
slightest fuss. Indeed she - never so happy as
when thus able to lay aside the prerogatves and
surroundings OF her rank, and 10 give free scope to
her strongly developed spirit for fun and mischief
The latter has led her to inspire many susceptible
Youths with grandes passions, which she has, how
ever soon dampeaci by means OF her sarcastic
tongue and the qui2Zica .ook in her eye especially
when she has the inevitable moroce screwed into IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
cUlyGING THE NAMES or CITIES.

j.
This Democratic Administration Is playing hob
ylth the nomenclature OF Nontana'G towns and
cities. First IL Iigtimbcr that cot punched up
next Horse Plains has its horses stolen and is plain
Plains. and now Great Fails loses IS cap T. and goes
as Grcatfalls. Pretty soon II will DO MeGcity. we
expect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
pOpTLtR PRINCESS MATDE.

Princess Maule OF Wales IL tho only royal lady In
Europe who ls addicted TO the use of a monocle or
single eyeglass She carries II In her eye without
the slightest distortion OF her face. and In conjunc-
ton with her rather piquant style Of comeiiness 1t
locks very knowing and dashing. Princess Maude
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16
AN INTERNATIONAL EPISODE.
From The San FrancIsco Argonaul.

An "Argonaut" contributor writes us from Lowe,
California that he has just been down on the Gulf
Coast where he went in Chinese junk commanded
by a Dutch captlin to examine "A Mexican mine for
an English company. AMI that on the trip his Irish
cook drank up all the Scotch whskey.