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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
Az 10 FREE WoOS..

In 1856 Mr.. Charles r. Davis, of Phiia-
delphia, asked Mr. Mark oldroyds, an
extensive WOODEN manufacturer o.
Leeds, England. what he thought would
| be the effect if the United States should
allow It's WOODEN manufacturers to i'm
| port wool free of duty, and that gen
tieman replied as follows:
You would ruin our wooden trade.
you would be shipping wooler
into England. But J do net
think your Congress will ever have the
good Sense 10 remove the duty, and
that is what we are banking on" He
then took me into the weaving shsd and
said: You see in this shed three thous-
and looms. We are taking out five nun
drcd looms OF English make and re-
placing them with five hundred Ameri-
can looms, and when we are through
we shall take out five hundred more
looms, and so on until we are through
with our entire three thousand.
But when we have done this we are
not on q par with the American manu-
facturcrs, for they can count on a full
days work six days il tho week, while
we cannot count on more than three
and half Our men will not keep
sober. They get drunk ut noon on Sat
urday, and do not recover themselves
until Tuesday, and then they are quar-
relsome and more time is lost in petty
strikes all over the works.
NO. America is better fitted for n
WOODEN manufacturing country than is
England, and if Congress ever has the
good sense TO allow its wooden manufac-
turera, to buy their wool on the same
terms as do English manufacturers.
then 1t will be only little. while before
you will have the whole world for
market"
The foregoing is from a letter Of Mr.
Davis to the New York Herald. and
the Philadelphia Record, from which II
Is taken, adds that Mr.. Oldroyds' words
gre coming true.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
mot THE SAME NAN"

1t Is generally conceded In Washing
ton that Speaker Reed is not the same
man as Speaker of the present House
as he was when Speaker of the Billion
Congress. The PittSburE Post says
that the car quality seems TO have
departed, and with it considerable OF his
influence and power. The Speakers
courage has ooZed out. lie Is many
things to many men. AS n result of a
loss of prestige leading members on the
Republican side are disposed to take
issue with him on many things. His
bond bill barely got through the House
and his committee assignments are much
criticised. This was to be expected but
not for the reason that they were ar
ranged to further his own Presidential
ambition. This Is boldly alleged by
Republicans. McKinley's friends on
the floor, 1t says, are disposed to make
1t uncomfortable for the Speaker, and
before the session is over an open feud
is expected. 1t is cropping out now.
Can II be, asks our contemporary. that
| the Speaker all along was some other
kind of animal, merely wearing the
| Ions skin rs q disguise and bluff?
| 1t appears that instead of Mr.. Reed
having made friends through the Speak
ership, he has made n number OF enc
mics. mainly owing to his unfortunate
selection of the committeeman of the
House. 1t is also believed tina, his
chances for the nomination of his party
| for the Presidency has been lesscred
since lie assumed the Spcakership
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
PERSONALS.
Senator Allison, of Iowa, has been
renoninated for a nth term as q repre-
sentative of Iowa In the upper cham

Senator Allison, of Iowa, has hcen
renominated for a NTH term rs q repre-
sentative of Iowa In the upper cham
Der.
The nrt OF descending Russian ice
mountain was taught to III. Laboucherc
by no less al exalted parsonage than IN"
late Gear of Russia.
Prof. ven Trletseka, the most eminent
German historian, IL stone deaf, and
when he lectures ut the British Univer-
sity pianissirno and fortissrnmo tones
succeed each other regardless of sgnifl-
canoe.
Lord Wolseley, who may have to face
the whole German army as commander
in-chief of the British forces, cannot
enter q room where Il cat IS without un-
comfortable sensations, remarks the
Washington Post.
Kruger, President of the TranSvaal
Republic, said wheln he was travelling in
Holland, in 1855: You may protect
yourself against cold air with weather
strips, hut there is no protection against
British innltration."
The people of Valley Field, Canada.
were so indignant at the Communication of
the sentence OF murderer Shorts by
Lord Aberdeen that they organized and
destroyed every picture I'm the place of
the GoVernor-Gcncral, says an exchange
The Washington Post says that n w,,-
man will be drafted fer service in the
French army next year for the reason
that nj her birth she was erroneollsly
registered as II male child. Though the
officials are cognlZant OF the blundcr
red tape makes 1t essential for her To
present herself for military duty
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
Every Dry.


Amid the tumult of tho street
And ccasclcSS tread of restless feet,
What varied human forms We meet
Every dayi
Some burdrncd with unwhspcrcl woe
Sad secrets God alone can know;
We see them wandering to and fro
Every day.
Some scared by times decay or blight,
With furrowcd brow and fading Sight,
Who haunt our feet from morn till night
Every day.
Some swnyed by passion deep and strong.
Enliindlcd by some burning wrong,
Unheeded by the listlcss throns
Every clay.
Tho lust of power, the greed for rair-
Twin t%ran;S Of the heart ana brain
We see the ruin Of their reign
Every day.
The crafty knavcs that throng the street,
Robcd in the garments OF deceit
Who breathe 10 lie and 1--we 10 cheat
Every day.
And some aspiring to bc great,
With hcanins eye and hc::r; cl"tc,
Scoriinc the tlioray thrusts of fate,
Every Gay
Tho youth cmthrallrh Ivy sorac ford dream.
Or borne along on .gmcy's stream.
Believing I'll things what they seem
Every day
Tho aged lettering toward the tomb,
NO hgEt I" lift their raylc:ss glonin,
Nor hope ;hcir weary way Hume,
Every ,."y.
The rich arll roor. the old ana you::c,
With silent liz an l.uurt tongue
And Gr!cis rninid OF JOYS unsuns,
Every G.y.
Th;;S III thr drama of the town
Suinc bear cross or wear u crown
Until death rings the curtain Gown,
Every Gay.
David Banks Sickcis.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

SsSThe st. Louis Globe Democrat Gays
that Japan has ordered the largest bat
sfleship in the world, and 1t will stion be
Slaunched in England. 1t will be paid
ssfor With Chinese money, which illus
strates the fact that a nation without
IsFSr ships must build them for some
.otlAr country.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

& 1.-THE Charlotte IN. CO Observer says:
sssIsn't II a pretty spectacle that North
sEaEolina's Populist Senator is making
sspfS himself! Though seated as Sena-
!t snr only about six weeks ago. he is maxi
ling an average Of two speeches day
i Ssor, rather. is making the same speech
twice O day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

issssf Tho Charleston News and Courier
q rays chat the war in Cuba, 1t is report
! so .sfhas thus far cost about 100000 600.
NV hich is about what this country rays
Sput in pension bounties every five
4laonths. Fighting comes cheap down in
the tropics"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

'ss marriages are made in heaven,
|Issyyhere are divorces manufactured? asks
1.-THE Newport News Press. and the Pc.
ssstersburg IndeX-Appeal replies, princ.-
gpaliy In Chicago, Oklahoma. South Da.
skSta and hi.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

Vow thai the Red Cross has been for
sbidden to enter the Turkish dominions
Eon8aa errand of mercy, how would i,
do Ito allow Russia to descend into the
land of slaughter with fire and sword,
tasks the Lowell News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
SATURDAY. JANUARY is. 1896.
Il Gilt PAGES.

lN Henator Allen. of Nebraska. says that
the private soldiers, not the brig
Sadiers, who won in the late war, and
syes few of the privates get the plumbs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

80 An exchange says that Mr. Barney
sf3arnato is only about two-thirds as big
s So 3She was sixty days ago, and he Is
SUI sst shrinking 1t is quite possible
ssSeths at5 py spring the King of the KaTlrs
ls s'sllIsS be only about the size of an ordl-
nary coal baron or beer knight. This is
] herd on Barney
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

Itgs MIR. Arthur ]. Balfour made a speech
sat Manchester, Eng, in which he de-
sfendsd England's foreign policy abroad
says an exchange. But could anything
selsek be expected.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
CLOTHING

from the largest to the smallest, ns ell
our heavy weight Suits and Overcoats
must 80 at any price to make room for
spring trade. This is positively the last
chance to get at these bargains from tho
greatest Clothing sale ever held in Nor
folk. This
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

sssSi Henry Henry Norman. the correspondent
Scf the London Chronicle whose dis
E9e'2 aEoh ts' nave been feature of the Ven
eH 99slelEli dispute. sailed FIR home on The
saleaEner Majestic Wednesday. Raf,re
4 staaNhg ne said that the Americans have
me pest case in the Venezuelan dispute.
ssshis country is rigat and England is
wrong.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

sESs The little Orange Free State can sym
thize with the Transvaal Republic.
doesn't care to have slice Of Orange
scuts Off 1t by Great Britain, says the
philadelphia Record.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

The force of the Big
Stock Relief Unloading
Sale has proved to be
a Wide Spread Trade
Gathering Event. The
greatness Of the Big
Bargain Values have at
traCted careful eCono-
mists from every con-
tributing trade section.
The news of the Mar
Vicious Price Reductions
have been heraIed forth
with lightning rapidly,
and every mail brings
along responsive com
mands for various spe-
Gifted articles adver-
Used in the Great Stock
Relief ljnder-Price Sale.
Bonfires On a thousand
hills could not have
carried the price news
more effectively.
The people know the
standard Of the mer-
c|Iandise kept here.
that every announce
ment is always com
piled with. Every price
quoted true to The
penny. Every article
enumerated is honestly
represented, and that
every quality is clearly
and accurately defined.
<STyyEsssTEySSGSss,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

sl2 Mems Cashmere Suits for. ..s4.9s
% Dung MenS suits for. $50
s so Mems Oyercoats. Melton. Kersey.. 9.4G
~ importeq Germania Ovcrcoats.... 7.iS
III frencn itiack Cheviot OvercoatS. $50
Sio CN[oru Mixed OvercoatS... 4.73
Mcn s 0dd Cashmere Coats............ La
wen ) SnsSimerc rants. ............. Las
Mems Blnck and Blue Pure Wool Che
Niot 5ants .:.........: ..... l.57
Pants ,......................... l9s
Sawyer's Cassimere Pants. 2.3S
Mems Clay Worsted Suits, strictly
Young Mems Single and Double
Breasted Suits ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $40
~ Mems suits Tor. Observation-Disclosures. 3.gS
S2O Childrcn's Suits. ....................l.l9
SW Childrcn's Suits. Observation-Disclosures. LIS
Ch.ldrcn'S Cashmere Knee PantS.... %
Chtluren'S strictly ATWOOD Suits.... 1.5S
Children's Deep Cape Ovcrcoats. -. 1.39
1t will pay you to come n hundred miles
to secure some OF these Bargains.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

S & newly married wcalan's dinner table
always looks ptstty, but the A.chhson
sISilobejsoys IL takes an older housekeeper
her bcst wedding china smashed
by time, to get UP dinner that tastes
,ECod.. ss1
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
COMPANY

intends to close out nll heavyweight
SUITS Ovcrcoats and listers and Chill
drens Clothing at prices that will suit
anybodys purse. as you will see by the
following rare values:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

a. The British Authors Society has de-
not to sanction the peace address
ITO America. o. well. II makes no diff
SSerencc We can stand it II they can,
sfe;Earks the Philadelphia Ledger
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
CANNON

with Mems Suits in Black and Blue Chew
lots. CaSsimeres and Mixed Tweeds.
ranging from $3.50 and upwards Then
we Will start the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
BALL

rolling In Mems Black and Blue Kcrsey
overcoats and listers: also Boys Suits
ana overcoats and listers, from 81 up
In fact. anything in
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

sssfhle report OF the New York Yach.
sE s,lllls Regatta Committee gives q SAT-
ssssassatory account Of the Valkyrie-De-
L s stsa9aer races. including the foul. The
S3sASIai kyr!e would have been convicted r.
sstIse senmmittee had taken no otaer doe.
i t tla'. ny than that OF Lord Dunraven
ia$ the laws of the dynamics says the
philadelphia Record.
me Atlanta Constitution has sent a
rondent. its MIR. p ]. Moran.
s sss13 "a. The people OF the United
les are very much interested in Gu
Essfsan war war, and news from that source
could be considered reliable would
ssss pTeciaised, Mr.. Moran Will get the
Fit Is to be lad. sayE an ex-
ange. and 1t Is right.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

II will pay you to come n hundred miles
to secure some of these Bargains.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-30
His PrlNlleRe.

ut must be great privilege 10 rep
resent a good constituency in a political
convention" she said, admiringly.
ut is" he replied, his bosom swelling
with pride.
"You must feel that ii is great honor
To be chosen as a representative man to
grapple with the great problems OF
state" she continued.
II do" he admitted
II suppose you have given great deal
of time and thought to the great prob
lens of the day." she went on with in
creasing admiration for the man whose
ability was so highly priced by his fei-
lows that they had bestowed this honor
upon him, land know you must feel
that when you cast your vote in the con-
vention you are exercising the supreme
right of a free-born citizen of the United
States"
"Of course"
How will you vote on the money
question:" she asked, abruptly.
"0h- all can't exactly say" he an
swered, obviously. II haven't received
my instructions from the man who con-
trolls our delegation yet."LChicago
Post
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Exocn. OF Art,.,s.

This is the season of the year when the
artist. amateur or otherwise, goes forth 70
see nature as she is and try to depict some
OF her many beauties. With folding easel,
camp stool and sketch box complete, hs
seeks out hooks which appeal to his fancy
and provides himself with sketches to work
up during the winter. The most attractive
field for the artist is along the line of the
Saint Paul & Duluth railroad, which rlus
through the most beautiful portion OF the
Northwest, where infinite variety Is pre-
scented. The Duluth Short Line, as this line
Is generally known, Is noted not only for its
picturesque region and its countless sap
phire lakes. but also as the peoples popular
route between St Paul, Minneapolis, Du-
lnth. West Superior, Saltwater. Taylor's
Falls and other prominent Northwestern
points. Its facilities and characteristics
are such as to appeal 10 the business man,
the tourist and the homeSeeker. Its finely
equipped trains leave and arrive at convent
ent hours and run swiftly and smoothly be-
tween the haudsomest of terminals, where
close connections are made with trains and
boats running in all directions. With these
signal points In its favor. 1t is no wonder
that the Duluth Short Line always enjoys
heavy patronage and holds its patrons.
Ticket agents viii always be glad TO furnish
inQuirers with maps, circulars, time tables,
and general information, or they may DO
ha0 by writing direct 10 W. A. Russell.
Geoeral Passenger Agent, ST. Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-30
NIGHT IN THE REcwooDs.

The eyes that all day upward look to feast
On slOping bOughs. nor yet at twilight
ceased.
Now see In trunk and branch and leaf and
spray
Diviner meanings than were felt by day.
The trunks that tower high look up AMI
out
Like Faith above the underground Of
Doubt:
The lately boughs. the sprays so far
above.
Encompass Faith with arms Of tender
Love.
The little leaves are servants fond and
true,
Cup-bearers Of the summer sun and dew
These giant Limits. each spangled with a
star,
Seem spirit steps TO heavenly lands afar.
And those wide-spreading arms held high
in air
In quiet wait the answer TO a prayer
How still the scenei A century OF calm
Lies wrapped within this night OF blissfUl
balm.
All still. save in the soul a breath. a call.
A thrill that holds the heart In solemn
thrall.
One swelling pulse. one mighty undertone-
Gods voice down through the redwood
branches blown
Clarence Urmy. in Century.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-30

ingS: they had enough for every room
in tine house only. they never had a
house; they have boarded ever since
they were married. Finally the climax
came, when my old Uncle John sent us
a solid silver tea set. hadn't expected
anything from him. unless perhaps a
Ejble or Webster's unabridged, for he
didn't enjoy giving anything away.
Aggie was getting too tired To be very
enthusiastic, but her mother was de-
lighted. and il was no use thinking That
1 would Just as soon have had the
money.
This makes IO3. dear-nine more
than Susie Fish had.' said her sister.
One hundred and two said Aggie.
"'No. dear, 1O3-1O2 came this morn
ing
oh. I know I never shall get this list
right exclaimed Aggie, diving for her
blank book.
look out. or you'll be handing thnt
book to the parson for prayer book.
said /.
Wouldn't be a bit surprised she
answered. smiling; Aggie could smile
when she was tired.
well, we were married. A man
oreuthes easier when it's over with.
But. Aggie.' said. as the carriage door
slammed on us. If it ever happens 20 US
again let's leave ont the heather super
stitions'
al know st. said Aggie. 4 begged
them not. but they would smuggle
some In. See any In my harp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-30
AMONG THE POULTRY.

Healthy fowls pick up their food
quickly and relish it.
There is no gain in keeping roostcrs
after the Matching season is over.
Generally the more active the breed
the less liability to fatten.
Ducks and geese require little grain
when they have plenty of grass.
Many poultry disorders are caused by
alternate gorging and starving.
Early layers depend upon the stock
and upon the way they are raised.
1t is a good plan when feeding whole
grain to fowls to scatter it out well.
Geese are at their best for breeding
after they have passed their third year.
Success in the poultry yard is not
so much in the Matching as in the feed
ing.
Ducks do not have the cholera, Group
or gapes, and hawks do not bother
them.
Young chicks have every little stor-
ing capacity. They need to eat fire.
quently or they will suffer.
Late Matched chickens should be well
fed and kept growing if possible. Un-
less this can be done, they will never
make large birds.
Little chicks require almost twice as
much food as little ducks, but they
grow very rapidly. They should be fed
four OF five times day, especially when
the growth is TO be pushed.-St. Louis
Republic.
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boring the woman's Relief corps In that
state, but the latter are much stronger
numerically throughout the United
States. Both organizations promise to
hold interesting meetings and to carry
out varied programmes.
The present officers of the Grand
Army of tie Republic are Ivan N.
Walker, commander in chief; Irwin
Robbins, a,ljutant general, and A. j.
burbank, quartermaster general; and
these officers are kept busy arranging
for the coming gathering, Quartermas-
ter General Burbank, whose headquar-
tiers are in Chicago. is especially active
in promoting the work and giving his
attention to its details.
Naturally enough, and as always is
the case in advance of the encamp-
ment, greatest concern focuses about
the selection of a successor TO COM
mander in Chief Walker. Three candi-
dates are i'm the ield nd nominations
would seem to have closed. The aspir-
ants for the plac, are +. S. Clarkson, of
Omaha; Daniel X. Bcllou, of Rhode
Island, and JOIN Linehan, of New
Hampshire. AL of these men have ex-
cellent war records, and are worthy and
good citizens.
Mr. GARRISON was originally from
Illinois, from which state he entered
the array in 1861. Going west after the
wa. he has prOspered in business, he
being very successful and astute
broker of Omaha. He would seem to
be the most formidable candidate for
the position. At last years enoamp-
ment he was candidate for command
err in chief. but the sentiment for Mr..
Walker was so strong that in the in
terest of harmony he withdrew. There
is a widespread feeling among his COM
rades, especially in the west, that this
action, together with Mr.. Ciarkson's
record as soldier and citizen, entities
him to the distinction. All that milf
tates against the success of Mr.. Clark
son is the fact that those of the past
five commanders in chief were western
men, but as an offset to this the ives ;
is the great recruiting ground of the
grand army. In this portion of the
country is greater enthusiasm. and the
preponderance of acquisitions to the
order is from the geographical region
which Mr.. GARRISON represents. He is
man about SIS years of age, is affable
in manner, makes friends, and holds
them, and possesses in strong degree
those qualities which go to make up
the successful leader. lie has courage,
tact, organizing qualities and knows
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-07-30
IndIscreet Kindness.

Miss Peggy Watson, a village notable
In her day, always tried to say the pleas
ATTEST things she could; she admired
and praised, and did all In her power
to make people happy.
She was afraid that Mrs. Berry felt
sensitive about being deaf. SO when
she sat near her one day at the sewing
society, she said, smiling:
Il don't think you're very deaf. Mrs.
Berry"
what did you say?" asked Mrs.
Berry.
Il don't think you're very deaf" re-
peated Miss Peggy, somewhat louder.
II don't understand you." said Mrs.
Berry, becoming nervous.
Il don't think you're very deafi" cried
Miss Peggy, in loud, high voice.
"Please say that again." urged poor
Mrs. Berry.
And then Miss Peggy, with the kind
est of intentions, had fairly to shout
in her friends ear:
81 don't think you're very deaf!"-
Youths Companion.
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FIG. 2.

to the bottom, and b. gathered up as
often as necessary. The feeding square
is filed with sharp sard, and grain is
given to the flock in this inclosure, ex-
cept cooked food, which should be
placed in troughs to prevent them slop-
ping it about the floor Of the coop.
The house is ventilated by the small
holes bored in the side which consists
Of frame or trap DOR. This is placed
O. hinges, being raised and lowered by
means of a strong cord when it is nee
sssary. An upper story is reached by
ladder froI4 the coop below, and is
found very useful for a storage room
for grain, shop to work in or be used
for keeping pigeons or labbits in. This
is also ventilated we'll through the
upper cupola, which has similar win
dows on hinges, as described for the
main building.
The dimensions of Ibis building can
be made to meet the pee DIS of the build
er; this one is 35 feet Iong. "a feet wide
and 81 feet high. The small cook house
lie 10 feet long. feet high, and Z feet
wide. The yard is 80 by IS feet wide,
and constructed of wire netting or lath-
ing fastened to locust posts.-John w.
Caughey, in Country Gentleman.