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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
vnnderbiIt's Check.
(New York Journal.)

Washington. September Sit was re-
ported to-day that Cornelius Vanderbilt.
has given 100000 to the Republican
campaign fund. What he did ii for OF,
what he expects in return Is not made
clear, but the assertion Is made that
Cornelius Vanderbilt contributed $780,
Ooo TO the Mckinley fund, that the check
was on exhibition TO the favored gilt
edged few al the Hanna New York
headquarters. Mr.. Thompson, treasurer
of the Republican Congressional Com
miitee of Washington. saw. handled and
was duly thrilled by said check only the
other day While in New York.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
Italy's Bloody Record.

Italy probably holds the record in tho
number Of murders committed Recently
II murders were committed inside of Is
hours during the night from June to
noon OF June 10. At Bramadano q man
was killed by his wife with hatchct. tho
reason being jealousy. Near Treviso a
merchant stabbed his wife and 1--WE other
people in IA 1T of insanity. At TRAM a
priest was shot by his uncle in "a parish
church because he would not lend any
moro money 10 his relative and WAS ad
dicted To drink. Near Cascrta q peaeant
woman killed soldier who lad insulted
her. In Raguso, Sicily, three persons
were killed in fight between peasants
anu attendants of cemetery; near by. at
Granmichel. peasant killed his brother
in-law on account of triflipg differences.
and at hontcrosso another peasant woman
Killed boy with Il large stone because he
had stolen two oranges
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
NORFOLK ACADEMY

Is PRIVATE school for boys and young
men. Last session our students ranged In
age from 10 to q years. Distinctive fea-
lures OF the school are
!. It's modern spirit
Z. Its broad curriculum
.. Its JudiciouS discipline
g. the social standing OF its pupils
o. ne community of its instruction
uary grades without change of teach
=. It's college-bred teachers Gall menu
& Its moderate charges.
It's two-acre playground.
:. Its success.
10. local sentiment
Fifteen years ago 1t was said that the
people OF Norfolk, Portsmouth and vicin-
ny womb not support Il modern school for
poys or q grade above the grammar
school. The Academy has disproven the
charge U.asf years graduating class
was the largest In fifteen years. In the
two highest classes there were twenty-five
students.
Catalogue ready August 10. The APP
pllcaton blank in each catalogue should
he filled out and returned to the under
signed without delay. Seats not re-en-
gagged by former pupils on or before Sent.
1 VIII he open 10 new applicants.
On the opening day, Sept. %, new pupils
Will be examined for classification Back-
ward or difiident pupils may consult the
Principal privately at his residence, PIG
FreemaSon street.
ROBERT w. TUNSTALL. B. A.,
JyA-i'Susw-lVW Principal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
EVER VICTORIOUS ARMY.
Foreign Legion Organized by An Amer
lean Sailor In China.

With q spirit OF liborality and quick dis
comment little characteristic OF his coun.
trymen Ii Hung Chang carly recognized
tho fact that tho methods and weapons of
Chinese wnrfnre woro nntiquatcd and III
suited to tho work in hand, and he wei.
coined tho opportunity Afforded by his stay
at Shanghai to Introduce into tho oam-
paign modern military appliances. A for
etgn legion, enlisted from the unemployed
and adventurous Europeans who frequent
cd thnt port, wns admitted into tho Chi
neso army under tho command OF an
American sailor named Ward, and which,
on account OF its brilliant successes, and
following the Chinese practice Of adopting
high sounding titles, was called the lever
victorious army" Ward, after thorough
organization Of his foreign contingent and
series of triumphs over tho rebels, was
killed In an assault upon the cncn,y, and
the command Of tho corps devolved upon
Coionel Gordon, who WIS detached from
tho British army for that purpose.
This foreign contingent was tho most
trustworthy ally of tho Chinese generals in
tho suppression of tho great rebellion, and
much fame has Justly como to Gordon for
the part no bore In the contest. But there
Is general disposition on tho part Of Brit
lsh writer's to belittle the services md
slnirch tho reputation of the American,
ward, who is always styled by them an
adventurcr. How he differed from Cor
don In that rospeut is not apparent But
certain 1t IS that no is entitled to tho credit
OF having Displayed marked military abil-
ity both In organizing his forces and in
leading thcm in battle, and he demonstrate
ed tho wisaom OF the Chinese commander
III onlisting tho corps and it's utility as Ii
means OF putting down tho rebellion No
creator Endorsement OF his military genius
could have boon given than by Gordon
himself In adopting his organization and
following his methods to tho smallest de-
tails.-John ". Foster in Century.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
THE SHAM DEMOCRACY
Concluded from First Page.)


to be put on the outside of Hanna's side
show to attract the unwary info the real
Dahomey circus of Mckinley. II the
candidacy OF the boilers meant any
thing, young and write men would
have been named as the standard bear
ers instead of men who count their
lives by days. But. knowing 1t is
sham, conceived more in spleen than in
genuine concern for Democracy, no
young or virile man could be induced
TO destroy his future by taking a nomi-
nation. These generals are well versed
in strategy. and they will lead that part
of the Mckinley army that will make
the flank movement on the Democratic
party.
Baltimore American: The convention
at indianapolis in nominating Senat tor
Palmer and General Buckner has chosen
Two men who viii probably command
the support of as large number OF gold
democrats as any two men who could
nave been selected.
Baltimore Herald: While there Is no
rational prospect that this ticket can
be elected, 1t Is altogether probable
mat 1t will attract a formidable army
OF votes, and Il may be tina. its influence
WI nave the 80, Of decidirr the CON
test between Mckinley and Bryan.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
u YOU MEET EARL Il
Some Facts Worth Knowing About the
Great Chinese vlcsray.
CERTAINLY a AOsr REaARKABlE MAN
Don,t Invite Kim to Wait You On.
Isl less fon Keep a Hotel. for he
travels with N HsE suit-Per.onni
re euliarities nnd Traits OF tho
Distingaished Foreigner.

The man of the hour Is undoubtedly Ii
HNng Chang lie Is the most distinguish
ed AMI powerful foreigner who has visited
& America in many years, and in many ways
no Is the most remarkable man of his
times. While perhaps only few thousand
OF US will have the pleasure Of even seeing
htm, no Is going to circulate around tho
& country quite extensively within the next
month or two, and it Is possible that you
may meet him. II you do, you will want
5 TO know beforehand Just what sort of q
man he Is and all about him.
no Is "a years old, but Ia as vigorous MS
z man OF 30. He stands 6 feet and inch
! in his stocking feet md wears shoes with
soles an inch thick. so he is a commanding
figure when he stands upright. Ii is his
family nnrno, but 1t Is written first because
the orientals do everything in what seems
4 to us the reverse order. Ho does not like
4 to DO called Ii Hung, because there was
famous Chinese rebel by that name, and
3 Lii is patriotic man.
LII is the most powerful man in China,
hardly excepting the emperor him self, and
he Is said to be the richest man in the
world. His wealth must be something
s enormous, for he owns vast manufacturing
industries in China and has palaces by tho
dozen He Is the only man in China who
has an army of his own, and It is said the
li,NHoiesoLic lear VI Gne lU,UUU Well drilled
and well armed troops whichLi can put into
Tho field has more than once saved his hend
from being sacrificed to satisfy the hatred
of his Manchurian enemies, who have great
influence with the emperor As viceroy of
one OF tho richest provinces in tho Chinese
empire no has introduced cotton manufac-
tories, railroads, telegraph and other prod
ucts of modern civilization, much to his
own pecuniary benefit, but greatly to the
disgust of the conservative Manchurinns.
Iii, by the way, Is of pure Chinese blood
and is proud OF the fact. He Is n self made
man and hns risen from among the COM
mon people.
LII Is n widower and greatly mourns the
loss of his second wife, who was an cxcep.
tionally competent business woman and
took entire charge of tho affairs of his ex-
tcnsiye household. It was no small task,
as the yiceroy has moro than 900 per-
sonal servants But the late Mrs Ii was
said to have been n person Of most luxu-
. rious tastes, having q wardrobe which con-
sisted Of more than 500 fur robes, 1000
coats Of the finest silk and IL, 900 trouser-
cites of the costliest materials and most
elaborate designs. Mrs LII evidently felt
her position and tried to dress the part
La comes to America with tho same big
retinue OF servants which followed him
during his visits to oil the capitals of Eu-
rope, so do not invite him to stay over
night at your house unless you are pre-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
AUCTION sALEs-FUTURE DAY,
TRUSTEES SALE OF yALI1nTns
PROPERTY IN SOUTH NOR
FOLK. NORFOLK
COUNTY.
VA.

RY VIRTUE OF THE FOLLOWING
fron sSe t Ss se e pnns in
the 18th day Of septem NIB r." isss. S at Il
M lne r lGcT'4 GE PRrTaafITsy' P sGSf
OR PARCEL OF LAND, with the build
s ngs and imPr,oveme e theron situated n
Va, designated as Block IA on the plat
of Parke L. Poindexters land, duly OF
lows: Bounded on the north by Ohio street,
on the east by Decatur street, on the south
by Jefferson street and on the west by
also THAT PIECE OF LAND do
signated as Block p on the same plat,
nertheast At of s ReRa a a Ind
Ohio stsTeets: thence extending northerly
served for The. Belt Line Railroad. thence
southern Lire of the reservation for said
rTss na 2la feet. more or less. to D. E.
E ~ airscpa roperfg thence in sontheaster
LIE feet. more or less. to Decatur street;
thence Thence along the western side of Decatur
along the northern line Of Ohio street 400
rect 70 tlne point OF BEGINNING.
LANp hT as orb HER R!EcG or OF
as follows: Commencing at a point 'e at
-,
oecatur streets; thence extending north
eriy along Decatur street about 800 feet,
in a. southeasterly direction. and along
me line Of ID. f. Frost's property $50 feet,
more or less. to Ohio street and thence
the the above described property being por-
Iarke L. Poindexter hv the deed Of NJ.
S. fHtt and TX o detcd March lst. 1883
thereon. pI in
state (also in South Norfolk5 described
as as follows; :, Commencing, at point on
tant 4f5 feet from the Intersection OF
OHIO and cambridge streets; thence ex-
tending northerly along said street 40 feet
reserved by said Parke L. Poindexter in
his deed to the Elizabeth Land and I'M
easterly. direction along the centre OF
said strip, of land about 429 feet, until it
along said centre 40 feet to the north
western corner of said lot - in said block
southern line of said reservation I2e feet.
m more or Less s, to the point of beginning:
Bainbridgc street. another lot is on the
the west side of Perry street. another is
other Is on the. west side OF Porter
street. the said strip of land is
p rSid parS OF the po same reserved BY
said in his deed to the E!lizaSe,h
Land and Improvement Company. Ref
ercnce Is made to thu plot of the said
Elizabeth Land and Improvement Com
pany for a further description of said
property. Deed of trust made hy PaTke
l.. PoindeXter. dated the 2ith day of DE-
csmber. lS9i, and recorded in Deed Book
lS'. page $40. Clerks office of Norfolk
County Court, Va.
y portion of the above described prop
erty has recently. been laid off into lots.
and the same will be sold separately and
not as whole $3.50
Terms made known on day of sale
FOSTER BLACK,
AI-NAH II. MARTIN
FRANKLIN ID. GILL.
GEORGE C. MARTIN. Attorney.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05

sense OF relief. 1t ls not thought that hin
visit here is madc with my important dip.
lomatio negotiations in view, although he
comes with u big yellow silk envelope nd
dressed to President Cleveland Curiosity
is said to be Li's strongest mental chnrac-
teristic, and 1t is to DO hoped that those
who have charge OF his reception can give
satisfactory answers to all his guilcless
questions. FRANCIS B. TALBERT.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
SHIPPING NEWS.
Concluded from Seventh Pageo

schr. James G. Beecher, Dunn. Balti-
more.
Tug Sea King, with barge David
crockett in tow, from Norfolk
BRISTOL, Sept. 3.-Arrived, stmr. Or
plngton (Br). Swlnbanks, Newport
News.
Butte of Lewis. Sept. s.-Passed stmr.
Leith.
Greenock. Sept. 2-Arrlved, steamer
county Antrim (Br.), Pascagoula via
Newport News.
Hull. E., Sept. 2-Arrived stmr. Che
niston (Br), Smith, Newport News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05

Trom . photograph taken In St. Petersburg.
pared to furnish chambers to about 14O
persons You need not be afraid OF invit-
ing him home to dinner with you without
letting your wife know, for no only pre-
tends to cat Mt the public banquets which
he attends and does not really touch any
Of the various dishes which arc put before
him. He Is a great smoker, but you need
not lny In a supply of cigars Ii would
not know what to do with them. His
smoking is done by means OF big silver
water pipe, and one attendant devotes all
his time to keeping this prirned and loaded
When attired in full court dress Ii Is a
gorgeous figure. His official hat looks
like mn inverted bread bowl, and from the
top Of 1t, secured by big yellow diamond,
streams the famous three eyed peacock
feather. The equally famous yellow coat,
which has twice been taken away from
him and twice restored, forms q striking
part OF his costume, decorated rs it Is with
black dragons with jewcled scales. When
not on dress parade Ii wears on his head
black skullcap of stiff silk decorated by
big diamond sewed into the front.
Ii ID an educated man, but no linguist,
and there is no use in trying to make him
understand pigeon English. In his staff,
however, he has Interpreters who under
! stand all sorts of languages. He is great
student OF Chinese literature and history.
Among other members of LIS suit are
TWO European physicians, ono of whom
administers daily electric baths to the
great yiccroy S face as precaution against
paralytic stroke from which Ii has al
ready suffered twice. He also has his coffin
along with him, and two attendants have
this as their special charge. 1t Is a mahog-
any casket, deliberately carved and deco
md a 49,.
single log.
III has been public official Of more or
less Importance for half century, but this
9 ~ his first visit to the western world, and
he Is seeing many new and strange things.
lt LIZ reported that he took the flattering
rssepfions and attentions which were show
sfod upon him by European nations rather
cynical y, and thar he looks forward TO his
trascls In America with sonethips at q
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
Tnrheels for BRYAN.
Nlchmond DisnatchN

a train from Goldsbogo n. c.. reach.
cd Richmond yesterday. having on
board quite a number of merchants and
citizens from the old North Safe. While
en- route MIR Edward W. Gregory, OF this
city, who represents Roheits & Hoge
TOOK Il vote TO ascertain the polit.Ca,
sen iments Of the passengers. The bal
loi resulted as follows: Bryan, 90; Nc.
kinley, 2; lowering. l.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
Demands tho Detectives Di.csnrr..

A notorious countprlcitor imprisoned Mt
columbus, o., has offered to disclose the
hiding place of $lCO, coo OF couitcricits
and the location of ten couuierfeiting
plants II the government will discharge
the secret service agent who brought about
his arrest.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05

never saw more perfect fit than
'hat dress. Miss Flashley"
did. when papa got the bill for IT,
Detroit Free Press.
her-"What Is the matter, my
dear? Why are you crying?"
Harry between sobs)-"I left my
m Iasses candy on that chair and the
deacon's a-settin' on it."-Harpers Ba-
zaar.
Is Mrs. Rash pleasant neighbour"
Unusually so; / hadn't known her
her husband had glass eye."-Chicago
Record.
Are you going to the Undertaking
seahce tonight, Jones?" asked visitor
OF commercial man who had lust come
on to the ground at Lily Dale
wen. guess, not much" replied
.oiieS' Whlie baleful light shown H.
ms ewes DO you know that | have
got three wives I'm spirit life ?"-Buna,o
Times.
Her ewes were red with weerirc.
How can You be cross when you
promised always tn think more of me
IMAM YOU did yourself?"
on that's easy enough" replied the
unteelinE husband. Since / married
VnN don't think very much of my
self. New York Press.
Clerk-"That young Binks is outside
SIR who made application. Shall I put
him to work?"
Emplover-"Yes let him begin at 50 a
week"
Clerk-"But he's college graduate"
Employer-"Well. in that case star.
him at S3."-Commercial Advertiser.
The King OF Aragon once said: "There
are four things in the world :worth liv-
fnn to t1,.f,, ~.
nnrn. Old books. to read AID old friends
TO converse with"
me King was satisfied with any old
Washington Times.
"Jehicl seems to be kinder breal,in,
dont YOU think?" asked the neighbor.
He's lostin' sleep is what's the mat
ter with him." Mrs. larson explained.
ne insists on settin' up every night
tlil sixteen minutes to one Jest TO show
MS devotion to the cause"-Indianapo-
lis Journal.
only the forgetfuI girl neglects to
rearrange the parlor chairs after the
Young man has called before she goes
TO bed.-Somerville Journal
maiden stood upon tile sands
or Narragansett Pier
Her lover held her by the hands;
Her papa wasn't near,
And must you go?" she cried. "Alacki
fear j must" quoth he.
And then he took little smack
And went away to sea.
-WaShinrton Times
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
One Way to surpress old stvles.

One Indiana man shot and killed an.
other the other day because he persisted in
sticking to the old style OF waltzinH
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
Norfolk College for Young Ladies

Next session begins SEPTEMBER 30.
1896. The courses of study are thorough
ana practical, including English, Mathe-
MATES, the Languages, Science. Arr
Music. Elocution; all taught by competent
instructors Primary and intermediate
college grades.
charges as low as can be afforded for
me advantages given. Catalogues may
jy22w. f.sutoOctl
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
BY the :Wnxsidc.

never saw a more perfect fit than
that dress. Miss Flashley"
did when papa got the bill for it,
Detroit Free Press.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
SIDE FENALE INsrIrUr.

BCRKEVILLE, VA
The session will begin SEPTEMBER o
anu Will continue nine months, with
thorough instruction in literary, classical,
business. art, normal, musical and other
departments. Parental discipline; com
from malaria: free access to Harris Anti
Dyspepuc Springs: only four hours from
NorIoik Terms very moderate. Special
advantages IN music. Send for Catalogues
REv. Il; w. CRIDLIN, Principal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05

No. Is Water Street. NorfolK. Va.

ENGINES. BOILERS, sAGM1La ami
all KINGS ~ machinery OF the most i'm
prnved patterns Also repniiipg az ths
enoTtrtt notice IJtti.uaI attention
20 stcauboaE acrk bIiVAi's rATIsNT
bpilEE TUBE TERHJ LES are Inc
only perfect remedy Tor Ieaky boiler tubes
HeeY c4a 10 sua"tai 10 few ,nfnutss NJ
kzsSs- 49,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05

only the forgetfuI girl neglects to
rearranEe the parlor chairs after the
Young man has called before she goes
to bed.-Somerville Journal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
1875 Suffolk Military Ac0demu. -l89I

over eco young men have been educated
wholly or In part by the principal of the
honorable positions in twenty States. II
You nave son TO educate consult tho
principnl, or write for catalogue
JOSEPH KING, A NJ, Principai
aucG-su. w, fr&wk3w SufTolk Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05

her-"What is the matter my
dear? Why are you crying?"
Harry (between sobs)-"I left nv
m lasses candy on that chair, and the
deacon's a-settin' on it."-Harper's Ba-
Zaar.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05

Us Mrs. Rash a pleasant neighbor %
unusually so; / hadn't known her
zen zen minutes before she told me that
ner husband had glass eye."-Chicago
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05

me King of Aragon once said: There
are four things in the world ;worth liv-
ing for-old wine to drink old wood 10
nIrn ola books. to read and old friends
to converse with"
me King was satisfied with any old
Observation-Disclosures Times.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-29
DIR. CARVER AND HIS DIVING
HORSE.

DR.. Carver, the man TO whom the break.
ing Of glass balls with a rifle is childs
play, has introduced new and novel
feature into the exhibitions he is giving
throughout the country. Since he intro
duced shooting at flying targets with y
bullet eighteen years ago, shooting from
the ground has become so easy that he
has introduced riding into the sport SO as
10 add u greater element of difficulty
using six horses IN his eXhibitons-not all
for shooting, however. as VIII be seen. Or.
Carver's name Is a weli-knOwn word in
every country Where sport Is recognized
In any degree. for he has shot in cxhlbi-
lions all over the world Rifle shots that
are the baue OF other professionally lives
are made by him with the greatest ease.
Trick shots that require the incest of cal
cu!atiOn and the utmost steadines5 OF
hand. are performed in a manner so easy
that half the difficulty OF the shot is not
| apparent except 10 the expert. The old
trick of merely hitting glass balls that
| are thrown into the air is made new by
substituting an orange. Ii the bullet strikes
/ the orange fairly In the center the OBJ
| ject viii disappear in mist and when
wrapped in PAGER and struck win me
| nutters to the ground. with shotgun
| the doctor gives greater evidence Of his
wonderful skill
| He has recently demonstrated that ms
| ability az a horse trainer Is second only
10 his skill as marksman, and the sue
cess to which he has attained proves tha
patience ana klhuNcsS VII tlai" "a ~ "
| 10 nearly human perfection lie ma
taught one OF his horses to make head
long dive like human being from th'
top of a tower forty feet high into lax
of water twelve feet in depth AT It's base
This Intelligent animal requires no urg
ing. but ascends at a run from the groun'
at an angle of forty-tve degrees to tn
top OF the tower. losses her head aroun'
to look at the crowd as much az TO "a,
~ ook at mel am the only horse in th
world that can perform this fcat" Al tn
word "Go" she leaps out into spase, Dow
swtr,ruine 10 the shore leaps up smoni
he crowd Of cheering spectators, a glossy
black. beautiful animal. DR.. Carver ha
another horse which he Is training 20 q
| a toF,opsan slide from high elevator
into the water and ne expects to be anl
in the near future to add THIS new an
| startllng feature 10 his exhipiuonS'