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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
THE NEW NAVY.
Eight New Vessels VIII re Ready for
SCrHiGe by July

Washingto on. ID. c.. Feb. 14.-According
to reports made TO the Navy Depart
ment with reference to the condition OF
naval vessels now under construction
there is a strong probability that eight
new warships will be ready for service
by July LIST These are the battlcships
Massachusetts and Oregon. sisters of the
Indiana, now in commission; the coast
defense vessels Monadnoci;. Puritan and
Terror, and the gunboats Nashville Wil-
mington and Helena. The Monadnocli
Is almost complete and will be placed in
commission in a few weeks. The Terror
is within two per cent. of completion
and the Massa chusctts within three per
cent. Or the others the percentage Of
work done on them is "A for the Nash
Vile. Wilmington and Helena; 81 for the
Oregon and 81 for the Puritan. The per
centage of completion on each OF the
vessels now building follows: Cruiser
Brooklyn, 20 per cent battleship Iowa.
"a per cent: torpedo boats No. 3, T. and
.. - per cent: No. q, 20 per cent: gun
boat No. 10. 5 per cent: other gunboats
less than per cent: submarine torpedo
boat. 5 per cent; torpedo boat No. 8, ,
per cent; No. Z, less than percent:
steam tug, No. 5. 20 per cent.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
Saved From. ~ wa,ery Grave.

Thursday night two young men visited
some young ladies in Brambleton and
stayed longer than they intended
When they reached the ferry the last
boat had gone and neither had money
enough 10 come over in IA foot boat: so
thcy went round the dock when they
saw small boat and took some planks
ana started across the river. The wind
was blowing lively at the time and be-
iofe thcy reached Portsmouth the boat
was nearly full of water. They saw Il
loot-Doat man passing and called 10
him for help. The man at first paid no
attention TO them. but finally went TO
their assistance and saved them from a
Watery grave.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15

which In time of war is was Intended to
..nhstorm Into swift commerce destroy
ITS, lie referred particularly 10 the
aaris. the New York ana other vessels
~ ~. tnc9r ciass. Unfortunately, he said,
we have no reserve guns with which to
urn urn those splendid nautical creations.
IN, ,,E strongly impressed upon the COM
ee me necessity OF appropriations
~, ,hht purpose He spoke also OF
Of or i,hnor'ance of Increasing the force
,, cnils'ed nen.and also advocated coast
ueithse vessels. Secretary Herbert
r ri' III passing OF the offensive ana de-
IN ' W., Qualities OF the battleships OF
t M inuiana class and showed that as
ms...,h machines they arc not sur
,,"''; ny The battleship OF any of the
iiavles of the world. Class for clnss he
a ,nus.' our ships are the equal OF any
u"uil. lie added that the Navy De-
partmenl would be glad TO have as many
give It, "i'hs "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
I'M ERKLEY.

Elijah Wilson. colorcd. who was ar
rested Thursday by officer HUMPHREYS
charged with assaultinS Mr.. Appleton
ana taking gun from him, was com-
united To jail yesterday by Mayor Nc
COY for ten days for further inycstIgn-
ton OF the charges.
Annie Warren was taken to the county
jan Yesterday to serve IL term OF six
months for stealing S3i from MIR. a. 4 .
Rodgers.
Mr.. John i. Daily was fined 81 and
COST last night by Mayor Mccoy for an
assault on Dave Allen. a little 5-ycar-old
boy.
Mrs. Il. c. Lee, who has been visiting
the family Of MIR. George NJ old, has
returned 10 her home. in Hampton, Va.
MesSts. Herbert, Fistcr and Bernard
Herbert gave walnut social last night
10 u number of their young friends ut
the residcncc Of Capt. John Foster, on
Chestnut street.
y number Of our citizens will go to
Richmond to-day 10 oppose the bill of
annexation to be introduced In the
Lcgisla ture.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15

On Thursday Isaac Edwards, Il col
ored whip sawyer, who was employed al
lioaglands yard. on Crawford street.
met with an accident while saving q
log that resulted in his death yesterday
morning. at his home. No. 419 lart
street. Edwards was "a years old and
had been employed as sawyer for Il
number of years. While saving Thurs
day the trestles on which the log rested
gave way and he being under them. was
struck with the log. breaking his hip
and injuring him internally. lie was
carried 10 his home and DR.. Culpcppcr
sen; for. but could be Of no service
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
Great oaks from, Little Acorn. Grown

Is Il line from the tritc old verse We used
Il forcible application TO those small all
menis which we are apt To disregard
until they reach formidable proportions.
y tit of Indigestion. "a slight" attack
OF constipation. 1t is assumed will soon
pass OFF, but is very apt 10 get worse.
an! In the mean time Is neglected unt,i
the hilment becomes chronic, and then.
II not entirely cradicatcd, is "A constant
annoyance and menace Of worse consr-
pucnccS, Tor diseases, recollrct, hegrt one
Il course OF fioStettcr's Stomach l:iticrs
at the outset of the malady than 10 tenn
with violent remedies IN it's maturity
BE ON time with disease. or ii may fioor
you. Nalarious. rheumatic ana kidney
complaints, dyspepsia, constitution
biiiousncss and nervousness are all dis
orders OF rapid growth, and should he
'ninped IN the bud" by timely resort
to the Bitters.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
PCOFR' SING JJTFI ~ E S

Mr.. Stewart Hopkins rendered very
fine solo, Cast Thy Bread Upon the
Waters"
MIR. f. S. Brockman delivered an ad-
dress. the subject being: Among the
College Men of the World"
DR.. a. Coke Smith, who was to deliver
an address. was prevented from coming
here ON account OF indispoSition, and
the Rev. IL. II. Dadmun filled his place
and addressed the convention on "Op-
portunities."
After another solo by Mr. Hopkins the
convention adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
Justice Chase. Home So,d

washington, d. G.. Feb. 14.-The prop-
erty know as Edgewood, the Washington
home for many years OF the late Chief
Justice Chase, has been purchased by
among the friends Of Mrs.
Kate Chase Sprague. who intend to hold
it I'm trust for her. and upon good oppor-
tunity for its sale to present the nro.
ceeds to administrators for Mrs
Spragues use. AT the purchase sale n
year ago, the property brought 46980
which was only the amount of the mort.
gage upon II.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
THE ELECTION LAWS.
Concluded from rlrs, pagc.)

Concluded from First Pagc)
In the House to-day MIR. Lee moved
TO discharge the Committee on Federal
Relations from the consideration OF the
Suorall free silver resolution. and In
doing so spoke eloqucntly in favor of
bringing the paper before the House for
It's action. Mr. Hundley opposed the
motion. He thought the> body had u
plenty to do In attending to local affairs,
ana should not so out OF It's way to
deal with questions that belong to Con-
grcss. The House. by Il very decided
vote, refused to discharge the commit
tee from the consideration of the re-
solution.
Major w. r.. Foster, OF Norfolk. is
very much grieved ut the sudden death
OF Mr.. Fred. Taylor. which occurred IN
mat city yesterday. Twenty years ago
these gentlemen were colleagues In the
House of Delegates. Said Major Foster,
referring to the death of his friend: "Of
all my friends l would have supposed
none would have longer life than Fred.
Taylor. He was Il man OF exemplary
habits: man Of means and public
spirit. and his death Is II great loss to
our community" Al the end of the coll
versatiuu Major Foster walked over to
the mail rack, and there found a letter
in his box from Mir. Taylor. dated the
18th instant. The Major thinks It prob
ablo this was the last letter the deceased
wrote. and was among the last acts OF
his life.
The Bland Sunday Inv bill Will come
up tomorrow morning before Il commit
tee of the House. a number of truckers
from the Norfolk section will be here to
oppose it.
Yesterday afternoon the Senate Com
NJ
mrnt for ana against the Matipin bin.
but vote was not reached. The COM
mittce met again this morning, but took
no action on the measure. The Hundley
BILL III relation To the granting of new
trials. WAS discussed by Messrs. HuntUcy
and Saunders.
DIR. j. ID. Pendleton and Mr.. j. N. Brcn-
naman are spoken of for the position of
insurance commissioners In the event
the bill passes the House.
The House Committee on Counties
Cities and Towns has decided to report
Mr.. y. y. Powell's bills In relation to the
removal of the court house of Warwick
county, the settlement of the affairs OF
the county with the new city of New
port News, etc.
Here is Il remarkn bic coincidence: On
Tuesday Major Baker T.. Lee received
10 votes for Judge of the County Courts
OF Elizabeth City ana Warwick That
night ia people attended the reception
IN Major Lees honor by Colonel John S.
liarwood.
Mr. Sands introduced In the Senate the
bill to establish the Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
John Deem. the healer. will leave for
I'm ,Isf.
says his mission here has been fulfilled
ana lie VIII resume his work among the
afflicted in his native State. He has
received numerous small gifts from pa
TENTS who were benefited by his treat
ment.
delegation Of Norfolk people head
ed by captain j. w. HIcCarrIck and
Henry kirn, are here to fight the Bland
sunday law bill tomorrow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
Nnyx.ynrd Mates

The Monongahela came out OF the
dry dock yesterday.
Admiral Brown left on the Wahneta
yesterday for Newport News, where he
VIII probably visit the ST. Paul. which Is
now in the dry dock there
Lieutenant l.. c. Helner reported at
the navy yard for temporary duty In
the equipment department
MI. George III. Curtis, clerk to the
commandant, Is confined to his home.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
Tried TO Break Up housekeeping

Yesterday afternoon a message was
received at the station-housc from y
iady living on County street to please
send an officer Immediately to her house
as her husband was craHed from drink
and was breaking up furniture and ev-
erHthing else. Officers Shannon and
Disgs was despatched AT once and
brought the bellgcrent To the city Jail.
where he rested for the night. and will
appear before Mayor Davis this morn
Ing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
Late Arrests,

An ex-policeman and q Portsmouth
man, for fighting at the ferry, were ar
rested by officer Long. They were bail
ed for their appearance this morning.
Wick Perkins assault on Ldia Wilson.
arrested by Constable Anderson.
Willie Jones, for stealing from Andrew
Jones will be tried by Justice Haynes
this morning. Arrested by Constable
Anderson.
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Go TO Man,lniils SnIe To. Day for Bar.
Enins.
VINO would Have rhousht.t.

That at this season of the year. gen
orally dull, we should be busy. IRIS
easily accounted for. however. Large
stock to be reduced. Low prices doing
it and a fair place 10 deal. The public
have, no doubt, caught on.
LEVY 81 JACOBS
200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
A Clothing Store Robbed.

Wednesday night some one entered
the clothing store of Mr.. Morris Levy.
on County street, and carried off four
suits OF clothes. The thieves are un-
known. but it Is expected they watched
for their chance to enter the store when
when MIR. Levy was out. This is a num-
Der of times this store has been robbed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
l,nid tic Penalty.

Atlanta. Ca. Feb. IA special to
the Constitution from Clayton, Ga, says
W. S. kecncr, convicted OF numbering
two young women, his cousins. was
executed there ut o'clock to-day. His
neck was broken by the fall and he
was pronounced dead in twtnty-four
minutes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
Glddness Comes

MJith Il better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper cf-
forts gentle efforts pleasant forts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
case, but simply TO Il constipatcd condi-
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup OF Figs, prompt
~ removes That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due TO the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. Ills therefore
all important, in order to get It's bcnc-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utablc druggists.
II in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need Of laxative,
then one should have the best, aud with
the well-inforincd everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
usedand gives most general satisfaction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
Aeknowicavcn Nv Ey,,y,,,

That we sell Clothing cheapcr finn or,.
other store. and give better values. Wc
are always leaders in everything pcr-
tanning to Clothing and Gents Furnish.
ings. 'RESLAUER Il ANTHONY,
ia High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
old Mnias. s,onxsn,Inn

One of the most novel and laughnb Bile
entertainments ever given In this city
was presented last night at the ISirn
Hall to an audience that filed the room
TO such an extent that standing room I'm
the windows was ut u premium. The
latencss of the hour prevents us from
doing the fun Justice that the enter
tainment deserves. and those who failed
TO see 1t last night missed the effort of
their life but an opportunity will br
given them ut a matinee this afternoon.
The entertainment Is mirth provoking
from start to finish nnd the audience
was kept In II continued roar whenever
the curtain was up.
IL would be unjust to make special
mention of any particular one where all
acquitted themselves In such Il crcditn-
bic manner. Some of the costumes of
the odd Maids" were simply ridiculous.
and can only be seen to be appreciated.
The entertainment Is one that Is sol
dom seen and to miss IL would be II life
time regret. The scene OF the old
Maids" on their way to the convention
nall ana the rough treatment of the in
trudinE reporter! who came upon them
at the picnic, kept the house In an up-
roar. Some of the local hits on the
old bachelors were very suitablr and an
turn III their seats.
The convention was fun OF humor
and wit. being ntersperscd with short
speeches and songs. After the adjourn
ment OF the afternoon session the skirt
dance by Il number of little misses. rang
ing from 10 10 years Of age, was danced
ana was beautifully executed The clos
ing tablcau Is really worth the price OF
admission. Too much credit cannot he
given Mrs. J. Il. Ship for the untiring
effort and careful draining Of Chose
who took part In the entertainment and
il will. no doubt be a source of great
pleasure To her to know that II was not
only Il social success. but one financially
as well. The music of the evening was
furnished by the Naval Post Orchestra
and added much TO the enjoyment of
the occasion. Below will be found the
caste CT characters: also the acts and
scenes:
Act 1--Sccme /: Old Maids on their
way to the convention hall. Picnic
scene. The reporters encounter with
Sister Cross Patch Grcenic.'"
Act Il-Sccne IL: Convention hall
Morning session. Presidents address.
Roll call. Convention song. Reading
OF the minutes. Address Of welcome
Response. Experience meeting in song,
prose and poetry. State nominated
Initiation ceremony. Reporter discover
ed. Three Old Maids OF Lee. Mrs Milf
kin'S address. Specimens testify. Presi-
dents closing address
Noon Adjournment
Act III-Scene III. The Convention
Hall Afternoon session. The r.iuvc-
mating machine Is exhibited. Each old
maid enters is ground nm and r4nnnnnrs
as thoroughly rriuvenatod. the president
appearing as a mere baby-in-arms and
is sure that Now we will All get mnr
ricG."
cAcr
Reporter. Mr.. j. Wilson
DN.,I I'll
nonn.,ri,o cin,i
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rindor,,,,, ,,,,',n, - n 800
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
THE HORSES HOME.

am haze Eve lust rebuilt the stables at cra
where am prepared to take 's eare ~
nor, ut the following prices: Board.
liz IL ,ores, Sl2 per month: ClInpinr.
~ i.orSeS, y per head; Filing Teeth. Ii re
-. ,Medlcimes for horses alWays on
i haiHu,.., Snolit horses broken of ali bad
,,.. ,.i tESrrnnhins AWAY, baking, Kicking.
chunTe always on hand Your Uatren-
age Is cordially solicited. RespectfuIv
l HAVE COME TO STAY. M fei Inn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
THIS Your Chnnc.

For nne week all winter stock, such
as dress goods. men and boys cassi-
meres. blankets, gloves. etc.
A. J. PHILLIPS.
Under Oxford Hall
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]. S. CIawford's Furniture and Garnet
House has added q stock of Gendron
bicycles, and has the 80 wheels in stock
at low prices; guaranteed by makers,
Also tea, dinner. fish and toilet sets.
Go to see him-Prices are low.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
Washington, ID. c.. Feb. - 1896

III
United States Senate
Washington, ID. c., Feb. ~, 1896
c. S. Sherwood, Esq, Portsmouth, Va:
MY Dear Sir--Af,er you and your dele
cation were here Senator Martin and
myself called on Secretary Herbert and
had talk with him about building
q battleship at your navy-yard The
Secretary says he favors the contract
system because 1t Is from 20 to % per
cent less in cost, but that 1t is likely
uhat some of the gunboats would be
built at the Portsmouth navy-yard. This
we think Is pretty sure. The committee
seem 10 be In favor. like the Secretary.
OF the contract system, and If we secure
phe building of Il battlcship at the yard
NJ VIII have TO be done by a fight in
Congress. The lower cost OF the con-
tract system arises chiefly from the
TACT that private contractors can work
InelS employees ten hours a day while
at inc Government yards they arc only
worked eight. So that under this sys-
TEN government shipbuilding is both
SLOW and costly. The Secretary seems
TO nave his mind made up on the sub
teut, and we VIII have hard fight to
gat Congress to build ships In the yards.
out J shail do the best in my power
Oh the line desired
am, very respectfully yours
JOHN w DANIEL
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TO Cure IA Cold I'm One Day.

Take laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure. 25c..
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PORTSMOUTH ADVS.
The Old Maids Convention.

This laughablc farce drew such ~
packed house last night that the man
agrmcnt have determined 10 repeat il
Admission. &c: reserved seats. zoe.
Doors open 2:3n y. III. Tickets on sale
at NJ. l.. Crump's x Co. febI5-It
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15

See our window of ties. The price
will be reduced one cent each day until
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-15
AN ELEGANT LIVERY.
The Finest Horses and Vehicles to Re
Had in this Section.

THE PALACE LIVERY STABLES. To-.
Gated IN Portsmouth, ut COZ and coo Middle
street. phone s23, has enjoyed the reputn-
tion or Keeping the finest stock and incest
vehicles TO be found I'm this section. 1t
mas steadily grown in favor with the Nor
folk people. and numbers among its pat
rons some of the most noteworthy society
ladies and gentlemen, who have found
perfect perfect {, satisfaction In the teams sent
them. Such a. stable us THE PALACE is
a credit 70 any community, and we be-
speak q liberal patronage for them.
MI. w. j. DAVIS, the proprietor Is an
aifable gentleman. and will always be
found TO be oblglng. Polite attendants
20 with each vehicle. and 1t must be said
that he has been successful in securing
those who seem to know every nook and
corner in the twin cities. For the best
service to be had, and at moderate
charges, always bear in mind
The Palace Livery Stables,
ss7 and cOs MIDDLE ST. PORTSMOUTH.
Phone 1928. Vehicles sent to Norfolk
without extra charge a
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Specials for To-day.

r. rihc Table Syrup, only soc. per gallon.
rresi OYSTER Crackers. &c. per pound:
G t!ESn i's s Cakes. &c. per pound: fresh
E,mger snaps, &c. per pound; fresh Sodn
1,,rnckers, nc. rer pound: Leggett's finest
Roiied oats, &c. or six pounds for DC,
sui got the move on It, Give It n trial
You VIII be pleased. 1850.
e. w. HUDGINS &c CO.
500 Crawford street
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senator Dantel Heard From.

The following letter was received yes
terday by Mr.. G. S. Sherwood, chairman
OF the joint delegation from the Board
OF Trade and City Council:
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PORTSMOUTH ApWS
DR.. Gray q. HoIIadax

mas moved his Office 10 ANNEX to KIRM
~ lLDlNG lover DR.. r. II. Psrker.s or.
nee Entrance same as Middle street en-.
trance to Kim Hall. reh1.i,,,, I,
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KERN HAL

FRIDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY (1Ah
Benefit OF Hospital The OLD MoIds,I
GonVcniion, under the direction of Mrs
=: u. SUPP Admission, 25c Reserved
{ ;'o Seats on sale Monday at Crumn's
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Clearing Out Sale.

As carpenters have commenced romo5
uh,lhE our store, we wish to Impress on
Nc pu9iic that we are compelled to sac
luce az goods left to make more ROOM
rurhitnre. Household Furnishings, Cloths
iiiE; Shoes Gents FURNISHINGS. etc Ali
VIII go ut prime cost. 80
S. LASTING nv
County street extended, Portsmouth, VA
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q a. wELToN & co.
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delegation Of Norfolk people. head
ed by Captain j. w. McCarrIclt and
Henry kim, are here to fight the Bland
sunday law bill Tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-07-29
MORTGAGE TRANSFERRED

To the State Universalist Convention
 Fund.
 Pacific lodge, No. ST, I. O. o. F., of Meriden, has transferred the mortgage on it's fine State street building in that city from the Middletown Savings bank to the Connecticut Universalists convention fund, the amount they re- ceived from the Universalist people be- ing $21,000