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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

The Washington Post says that It
ssynakes Editor Dana laugh 10 hear n
clergyman telling his congregation that
Horace Greeley allowed no Sunday work
on the New York Tribune. Mr. Dana
says Mr.. Greeley always worked in the
Tribune office on Sundays. and his as
eistants worked. too. and very lively
work 1t was. AS Mr.. Dana was on Mr..
''arssiey's stan he ought to know whereof
The speaks.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

The Charleston News and Courier
says that in the American civil war one
out of every sixty-fve men was killed
and one In each ten wounded. In Ma
poleon's early wars one out of each
twenty1eight was killed. and in the
early British conflicts as high an aver
sage as one death to each nineteen en-
gagged is reported.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

The loss, by death, Of such an excel
lsent citizen and progressing business
man as Mr.. A. a. Mccullough is deep
~ lamented by out people. Few men.
ssil any, during the past thirty years,
nave worked SO INCREASINGLY or so earn
ssl!ty in the promotion and develop
ment OF the material interests of Nor
s5'siK, especial SO in its wharf and ter
niinAl facilities. He was in every sense
i goad eitizen-sturdy and upright, and
s7SSs typs that every community values.
rance % his ashes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

Congressman Cobb. of the Fifth Alaba-
ma district. is the man who asked the
question. Where am at?" This was
answered by the election committee hay
ding in hand the Goodwin Cobb contest
The committee decided that Cobb is no,
s1h II, says the Galveston News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

Philadelphia Republican says
F"ouay Is boss, If you want to use that
word. but any successful man in Penn
sylvania politics must be a boss. The
sBtate is used to it, and, what is more,
IL likes It,"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

8 AT meeting OF the Massachusetts Ii,
bfary Club the other day George Haven
aPutnam said that only about 10 per cent.
or what Is written for publication IL ever
printed, the other go per cent. being
thrown away.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

q Mr.. Quay makes 1t clear that any bur
alar who wants to get in possession of
his political secrets will have to be Il
mind reader says the Washington Star.
IiNYhet,s the matter with the Y ravs?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

The Boston Traveller cruelty asks:
s"can 1t be possible that the Harrison
boom is backed by the button manufac-
tuners who want to sell the leftover
stock of 1892"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11
SATURDAY, APRIL IL. 1896.
EIGHT PAGES.

The Philadelphia Times remarks that
Reeds programme, II not nominated, is
first to stand on his dignity and then
leave on his ear.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11
CORSETS FITTED.

iueSdav, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Miss
Lltchtleld expert filter of the FLEXBONE the Colset
that received the first prize at the Worlds Fair and the
California Exposition, will fit ladies and give them valu-
able hints about the Corset that fits the form and never
breaks on the hips Ladies it will be to your advantage
to visit the Corset Exposition, on second floor Much
will be learned and nothing paid
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

The report that Great Britain and
Spain have arrived a; an understanding
practically equivalent to a treaty OF
4nllIance Is by no means incredible, thinks
the Chicago Record
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

The sugar crop in Cuba will amount TO
only about 10 per cent. of the usual out
put. Last year II was a million tons.
this year ii will not be over loo. 900.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11
9 o. 8 n

and nothing seemed to do her any good.
l happened to read about Hoods sarsapa-
rilla and had her give it trial. From the
very first dose she began to get better.
After taking few bottles she was COM
pletely cured and her health has been the
best ever since" Mrs. adobe PECK.
IL Railroad Place, Amsterdam, y. Y.
81 will say that my mother has not
stated my case in as strong words Nc
would have done. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has truly cured me and 1 am now well.
CORA PECK, Amsterdam, n. y.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11
= PGSIA Lzzzs-:

A whole case Of Slks-Figured Silks for Innings.
Trimming and Waists-25c. yard. Heavy, strong Silk
Rich Black Brocaded Taffeta Silks for Skirts, Dresses
and WAISTS; good 81 value, specially priced 7?c yard
IRISH Point, Applique, Open work Pillow Shams a pair
81, S1.25, $50. S
Shirt Waists Laundered; SOC. ones are selling here
Mems Collars, 1oc.; Cuffs, 1870. finest 2loo Linen.
Watt, Rettew g. CLAW.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11

gong to be sold to 45O good men for 45O good dol
lars IN less than $50 hours This means they're going
to be sold for dollar EACH and there's going to be no time
lost IN cleaning up these 45O Hats and as matter of
course you come too late will be nobodys fault your
own Time and Tide Waits for no Man and if goes WITH
Out saying that values in eadwea of the kind and character
embodied in the assortment OF this Special Sale will not 90
begging Tor buyers Therefore it will not do to delav if in
tereSted in the economic purchase of Hats
The East Window contains fair specimen of the stve
and grade of Hats offered SALE and there is not Hat in
the entire lot but what made to our special order and
bears the BURK CO. stamp it, which alone is positive
assurance OF the satisfactory of the Hats. Dollars will be
dong double duty and over when Hats like these thrown
the retail market Tor the pick and choice at One Dollar
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-11
TALKING TO YOUR HEAD 7.
eee~eeeeeee~e~e~

Hat talk is the theme this
week. By actual count we
find $50 good quality
Mems Hats that are consum.
ing more room in the Hat sec
ton than its limited space will
permit. These have been Gull
ed, assorted and placed in the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
YACHTS AH0Y ON The SEA
Defenders Paint Touched mp and Her
Mast Shipped TO Renew Her Courage.
THE SEASON OPENED DECORATION DAY
whispers that Isclin's Foreign Negotia-
lions Include Defender, and that the
Kaiser VIII Surely Chai-
lenge.
1896. for The Times.)


The gossip in yachtland. ''yachtland'
both on land and afoat, Is that DC
fender, she of white beauty and disap-
pointed ambitions, will take = trip
across the ocean this summer.
Gossip goes on TO relate that foreign
sportsmen are more divided now than
they were last winter over the Defender
racing matter, and that they have been
looking with wrinkled foreheads over the
summary expelling OF their champion
yachtsman from the New York Yacht
Club.
The same tongue goes on to say that
Dunraven has synpathizers in his own
country who were not formerly with him.
and 10 square matters as an evidence
Of good faith, nothing will do but that
Defender must cross the ocean and race
in English waters and that for purposes
of making arrangements for a foreign
racing season of longer or shorter dura-
ton. Mr.. G. Oliver Iselin is now abroad.
THAT KAISER TALK
Gossip concerning Defender and racing
is more laxative than has yet been told.
1t whispers loudly now that the Kaiser
will give the next cup challenge, and de-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

dra winp-room and state-rooms, furnish
era hiring I'm new bedsteads and chairs'
Couches, upholstered seats. divahs' WIZ
err ware and tables are set arouho ~
convenient array all ready Tor the sea
son. Nothing that was used last year IL
brought into commission this year, anu
the old musty, salty smell is Da"'sn.'
from the old boat until IL IL ike nc"
And the same way with other crai~ "Seu
exclusively for pleasure purposes
The shipyards all present very pusy
scene now. The ways are full OF boats
Machinery and boilers are being over
hauled and professionals OF all trades
are at work The shipyard after the :
o'clock whistles blow are like a beehive
I'm which all have separate occupations
and all work contentedly on 10 make
complete whole.
very singular thing about the rig
ging up of a boat, whether 1t be new
one or an old. is the contentedness Of
the workmen. They, too, are sportsmen.
They enjoy handling the high masts and
getting them new and clean for the sails.
They enjoy climbing to the sides of the
hull, with their pots Of paint and they
find dangling from a scaffolding alongside
n boat thousand times more interesting
than painting house.
Should Mr. Iselin decide to race in En-
glish waters THIS year there VIII be at
least hundred new yachts that can fol-
low him over the ocean. And a hand
somo showing they would make at
Cowes.
Our own yachting season will be OPEN
ed I'm earnest Decoration Day. Mean
while the sail industry is over prosperous
and 'longshoremen are overworked doing
their part TO help the workmen get the
yachts ready for sport that has now
the stamp of American supremacy upon
IT,. HENRY SANDERSON
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
Dr Turner and Husband.

OR Francis +. Turner and her ht4-
hands. birmingham" was the lnscripuo''
ulaced on the Great Northern Hotel regis
ter to-day. 49,. ,,,,-
An Egyptian politian who was Just go
inc to sign his particular lever IN the
Marty machine under Or. Turner's name
Stoned short and drove the pen into his
hair. ,, .,
The clerks were all looking askance at
the legend. and wondering If the hotel
was sheitering a medical Mary Ellen.
Manager Eden came and examined the
letters long and carefully. and hdgeted
uneasilv. The man who next wrote his
name showed n tendency TO skip several
lines. During the morning a good many
ellrrentitious calls were made by hotel
attaches and others Of curious disposition
M To the fifth floor. in order 10 see the
new woman" The door OF the room
was usually locked and knocks brought
no responses.
About II o'clock some one found the
husband lie scOrncd the idea that his
wife was a new woman" lie said
that she was a doctor. i intact. that he
also was a doctor and that this thina
OF signing registers was merely little
way his wife had because her husband
was i'll. So long. ne said. as Mrs. Tur-
ner was the robust half Of the family, the
half delegated 20 do ire hustling. sh'
proposed to write, carve, ongrave, anc
otherwise set down the names OF ths
members OF the family according TO their
deserts.
1T IL one OF her little ways" said Or.
Turner in conclusion.-Chicago News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

A Soldier Thought TO Bc Dead Turns Up.
His Pension.

BLUFFTON. IND. April 6.-Lorerzo d.
Foraker, well known In Northern lndi-
ana. more especially to the Thirteenth It.
diana Volunteers, enlisted as a private in
Company f, at Fort Wayne, Ind, early
in the war. under Col Sion S. Bass. Of
Fort Wayne. who was killed at Pittsburg
Landing. in April. 1862 IL was at this
battle that Foraker was taken SICK ana
sent 10 the hospital, where he lay Tor q
month. when the news came to Indiana
that he had died. and was buried ct
stone River National cemetery May ..
1862 His grave was numbered III, Sec
ton y Thus he has been dead 10 all,
and Il was not until last Tuesday, In the
office Of Adjutant-General Robbins, after
a third of a century had elapsed, that
the story of his disappearance came to
light
About twenty years ago there settled n
man at Wooster. Ohio. OF the above name,
and he was afterward mustered in Given
Grand Army Post Of that city. A few
wears ago he lost n leg by accident, and
his many friends set about TO secure
pension for him. His army record was
sent for. and. to the great surprise OF the
most. the record OF his supposed death
and burial was received. A committee
was appointed 10 learn how 1t came
about. and when confronted Foraker
confessed. and told his career for the
first time. saying that he took advantage
OF a dying comrade on an adjoining cot
and hired the hospital attendant to put
his name upon the dead body. and thus
that body was buried as Lorenzo ID. For
aker. lie gave no reason for his actions
but stated that after his death was re-
ported. he deserted the army and se'-
tied at Buffalo. n. Y, and from there
went TO Wooster. Ohio An effort IS now
being made TO find the name OF the com
rade. who has occupied this grave at
stone River cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
PTT POUDER on the STOTE.
Result of an Experiment Made by a Young
Woman.

SOMERSET. PA. April 5.-Norman
Shaner. a coal-miner. employed at the
Listie mines. near hear, and his young
wife. were badly burned yesterday after
noon and their home was burned to the
ground with all Of their househod goods.
ShaNcr was drying a quantity OF rock
powder before a kitchen oven, when his
wife tossed a few grains Of 1t on top of
the stove Disappointed at the result, the
woman undertook to pour some OF the
powder into the fire-boX.
Instantly a bright flame shot up TO the
vessel containing the powder. An explo-
sion followed. and both the woman and
her husband were seriously burned The
hair was singed from both Of their heads.
and the attending physician Is unable 20
say whether or not they will recover.
The building was fired by the burning
powder, and husband and wife fed, not
having time to rescue their infant child.
A neighbor named Oliver Chatter happen
ed TO be passing at the time, and rushing
into the burning building, succeeded in
rcscuinc the child.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

Scarborough had a quarrel over a game
OF cards. since which occurrence the re-
iationS between them have not been cor
cial- This morning at 4 O'Clock they
met I'm the Wigwam saloon. and both
were drinking. Scarborough says that
Selman asked him TO Come out here. L
want TO see you" and that the two walk
ed out into an alley beside the saloon.
and Selman, whose son Is in the JuareZ
Mexico Jail. on the charge OF abducting
? young lady from this side for immor-
al purposes, said TO Scarborough Il want
you TO go over the river with me this
morning. We must get that boy out OF
Jail"
Scarborough expressed a Willingness to
go with Selman. but stated that no bad
breaks should be made in Juarez. sea-
borough says that Selman then reached
for his pistol. with the remark: II believe
IN kill you"
Scarborough pulled his gun and began
shooting At the second shot Selman fell.
and Scarborough fred two more shots as
Selman attempted to rise When Selman
was searched no pistol could be found on
him or anywhere around him.
lie says that ne had pistol. but that !t
was taken from him after he fell and be-
fore the police reached him. He was hit
by every shot Scarborough fired.
Scarborough is about thirty-eight years
old. was born in Louisiana. but was rails
cd in Texas. and was several years sher-
~ Of Jones county, Tex. He IS now out
OF iail under bond.
Seman was raised on tho Colorado riv-
or. Texas lie IS about ffty-eight years
OF age. and has lived a stormy life. When
not drinking. he was as gentle and as
modest as a child. but he did not know
what fear was. and has killed not less
than twenty outlaws. He was dead
shot. and quick as lightning with gun
Last August. in this city. the notorious
John Wesley Hardin challenged him TO n
free fight in the Acme saloon, and Sci
man Killed that dangerous character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

for him will be the racer. This is told
with a pOsitiyeness that Is convincing 10
yachtsmen.
In certain justification Of the rumor
that Defender will race TINS year is the
fact that she is being made shipshape as
RAPIDLY as the work can 80 on. she
has been out upon the ways. going
through with an overhauling from bow
snrit TO sternpost. She has been recalk-
Cd. and her mast. stripped all winter, mas
been shipped and clothed with wAlte
sails. ,,, a.,
masts Of the beautiful white-winged boat
has been going on, and never has TINS
business OF taking rigging on podiu
been as carefully done as now.
pronped I'D by Snoring timbers' she
has been for weeks the centre OF adj
miration in the shipyard, and thousands
have gathered TO admire her graceful
outlines and TO discuss the probabilities
of her being allowed 10 show what she
can do this summer.
The size Of Defenders masts, the COM
plicated arrangement Of the sails ana
the absolute accuracy with whch all
must be done makes II necessary LOT
her syndicate to employ great force
of men and to work steadily from the
time winter breaks up TO get her ready
for spring work She is being touched
up with new paint and though her
steering gear does not need 10 be re-
shipped, since she was used too little TO
affect the old one, still there IS much
10 do upon the cupholder, and many
small improvements to be made-enough
TO cost her syndicate owners fully $4,000
before she Is ready for a manipulation Of
her reef points before the wind.
THE SEASON.
The activity in yachting circles this
year is unprecedented. In spite OF the
fact that there can be no racing for
Americas cup, there will be more yacht
ing in American waters on the ocean
and in the interior than was ever dream
cd of in the old oarsmen days when the
only boating of interest was done by the
college boys.
The great lakes will have their con-
tests ai.d most interesting ones they
will be. There are challenges talked of
between Canada and our own lake cities,
and unless yachting news shifts there
will be a most interesting yacht-race
upon Lake Michigan with features TO
make IL as exciting as the American
races last year and almost as wide-reach-
ing.
People who have never owned a yacht
will own one this year. The first mis-
sion of these yachts will be TO follow the
races. They will join the flock OF water
craft which so annoyed Dunraven. ana
which his lordship designated as rude.
ill-mannered. unsportmenllke nasty
things"
They will gather around the starting
point, sail over the course after the
,SaxAa that the new yacht now building
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07
EJIIED MS SISTERS LOTER.
Charles Castles Act I'm Missouri-Ihen
Killed Himself.

VALPARAISO, IND, April Ga tele-
gram from Memphis Mo, announces
that Chas Castle, a former resident Of
Chesterton. this county, committed SUI
eide Thursday after confessing TO muir
derine his sisters lover. For many years
the family were residents Of this county,
settling here in lSl5. About four years ago
they moved to Three oaks, Mich, ana
there Castle married a wealthy woman
RE squandered her money and left her
His sister became engaged 10 an old'
veteran named Jacob Foster. The FAMILY
about year ago left Three oaks, Mich
giving out that they would return 10
C,hesterton, but instead passed through
The Mace and went 20 Memphis No.
There Miss Castle was about TO marry
a wealthy business man, HerryfOrd, II
Is said when Foster appeared on the
scene. The next day after his arrival ne
disappeared.
Foster owned some property at Ihree
oaks. Mich, and also drew a large pen
sion Davable at the indianapolis agency,
which was never called for His rela-
tives became alarmed, and began Il
search for him. clue was found at
Chesterton. where Foster had come and
went 10 Memphis Upon arrival at Mem
pbis the relatives obtained the aid OF
the officers. and began TO search for
Foster.
Castle heard Of it, and. bidding his sis
ter goodbye. Jumped into a buggy and
drove to a small town. and engaged quar-
tiers at a hotel In the morning he was
found dead. having shot himself. He left
a note. confessing that he killed Foster
bur failed 10 tell what he did with the
body Twenty-Five years ago Castles
father was arrested FOR killing man at
Chesterton. whom he charged with being
intimate with his wife but was acquitted
after a hot fight. The family were pro-
minont anG highly connected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-07

pie wanted fine boats ana now lie" COT
get them.
Early last fall he drew up a pattern
for a model yacht. II was light enough
for a model yacht. IL was light enough
many DAYS out as the owners would care
10 go. II was as swift as a racing cut
ter, yet reliable enough for pleasure par
ties.
This plan was submitted TO yachtsmen
for their Enforcement. With this OBJ
tanned, this yacht-builder began 10 take
orders. His prices ana his plan made tie
new yacht popular. He took thirty or
ders for this particular style Of yacht
and these are the boats now being turned
out. The immensely OF this order can
be calculated by figuring that each yacht
* like an elaborate house, and the OBJ
lection to these in the eyes Of the rabid
sportsman is that all are precisely alike.
a low price could only be set upon these
boats because all were or the same pat
tern. They are macninc-made yachts, ~
chinery all at once. after given pat
tern. They are machne-fade yachts. as
it were. yet put together with the best
workmanship.
Thirty OF the most genuine sportsmen
will sail the ocean blue In these beauu-
ful yachts this year. and will feel no
less pleasure because they know their
boat is exactly similar TO a. least twenty
nine other yachts. Different flags. diff
ferent clubs, different colors and differ
ent management make them lock differ
ent. and to the land-lubber there will
be no dsagreeablc resemblance.
George Goulds boats are being thor
oughly overhauled this year. The Ala
lanta Is getting 4 coat OF paint, and her
masts have been scraped and cleaned un-
iii they are new Mr.. Gould is most par
ticular about the ntung up of his boats
This boat. which is the pleasure craft or
himself and family. and their chosen
shin for crossing the ocean. will be rig
ged from her truck 10 her keel and
new mainmast. complete suit OF new
sails. new running spar, new hooms ana
gaffs added. She will be ready TO go in
commission by the list OF May
one of the greatest OF pleasure craft
IS +. W. Vanderbilt's tonqueror This
boat Is n houseboat within a yacht II
has the essentials OF family living with
ont the Oddly of the houseboat. The
conoueror this year has new planking.
Her woodwork is newly oiled and polish
ed. and her masts will be taken on board.
then scraped and made 5ready for the
great sails.
IL takes a small army Of workmen and
sailors to get a yacht OF the size and ele-
rance OF the Conqueror ready to go into
commission Workmen OF all trades are
employed In a boat like this used ox-
clusivciy for family sailing, and taken
out for months at time without more
than touching land for supplies. as much
attention must be bestowed upon IL as
upon the dwelling-place OF family.
UnhalstsrArA ,azA AAiiA4 N "a RAFT the