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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
BRAIN BLETON.

All the public schools OF the ward
marched own 10 Armory Hall yesterday
10 join In the exercises of the preparn-
ton for the George Washington day.
Members of McKcndrec Epworth
League left the church at 7:30 last night
to attend the annual meeting al MOnu-
mental NJ. l.. Church. Portsmouth.
The "lnasmuon Circle" Of Kings
Daughters met with Mrs. Or. Meredith
yesterday afternoon. The great cpn-
Germ with the ladies of this organization
Is to provide relief 70: the suffering
poor in the ward. The severity of wea-
Their this ninth has increased the de-
mand for help. ana applications for fuel
and food and clothing are pouring in.
Now is the time for contributions To be
sent in that there may be supplies for
all that are in distress. The King $
Daughters now visit such as apply for
help and Investigate each case before
they make appropriations. But the sad
fact Is they find more in restitution
cold and hungry-than they can posi-
bly, care for What an appeal is this
TO the ability and generosity OF the good
people of the ward For particular RS
see at once Mrs. Thomson, 200 North
Park avenue.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
puI,Iic Schools.

Nearly 1000 school children were in
Armory Hall yesterday rehcarsing for
the entertainment in celebration of
Washington's birthday. which will be
held at the Armory next Tuesday after
noon nj . o'clock. under the auspices of
Great Bridge Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution. which organiZa
ton will then present 20 each of the
public schools q. large ana handsomely
framed portrait OF Washington. Prof.
Hopwood was In charge of the singing
yesterday and the young people were
accompanied By the Naval Post Band,
under Prof. j. NJ. Price. The songs In
be sung ut the celebration are Hail
Columbia" Columbia Gem of the
Ocean," America etc. The address of
the occasion will be delivered by Judge
ID. Tucker Brooke, on George Washing
ton" 1t VIII be Il great occasion In
the history of the schools. and will teach
the patriotic lesson of the 22d of Feb
ruary with better effect. probably, than
II was ever taught in Norfolk before.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
MARRIED ON A TRAIN.
How Cupid Dnnced 90 the whistle Of
locomotive

runaway couple were married on a
railway train near Shelbyvillc last week,
says the Indiana polls News The girls
parents opposed the match and watched
iier closely to prevent her giving them
the slip and getting married The young
man learned that the squire was to
travel by certain train one day last
week, and arranged with the girl to meet
him at the station. He went to Column
bus and got the license, met the girl ut
the station as the train came in and the
bair boarded 1t and We're married by the
squire before the train had gone many
miles. and before any stop was made
where they could be intercepted by u
telegram from the girls parents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
The Annexation of ItcrkIey.

The committees appointed by the
presidents of the two Councils of this
city. the Central Labor Union, aud the
Berkeley anneNa tionists to go TO Rich
mond in the interest of the annexation
of Herkley TO Norfolk as the Seventh
Ward of the city. returned last night.
much pleased With the prospects oil the
success which they believe ultimately
awaits the measure. The Joint commit
tee on Counties, Cities and Towns was
10 have given the committee Il hearing
yesterday morning, but when the meet
ing took pace Capt. r. G. Marshall. on
behalf of Norfolk county. begged that
the hearing he postponed until Monday
In order to hear other representatives
from the county. who could not he pres
emit Delegates Cooke and Foster were
both present yesterday ready 10 urge
the annexation scheme and those who
returned last night are positive that the
measure will go through.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Mr.. Rider mngsard-s "sess."

Mr.. Rider Haggard has gone to South
Africa in search. II Is said, of fresh
material for fiction. The original Of
Rider Haggards Jess" by the way,
is said to he n lady OF Pretoria She mar
ried young man. who at the time of
the marriage was quite wealthy, who Is
now forced to leave her husband, who is
now roamer, picking UP odd news
paper jobs in Johannesburg He went
through the whole of his fortune in a
short time. and like all others Of his
class. began to depend on his wfe's
earnings After leaving her husband,
Jess" became member of South
African Opera Company. which failed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
The French Ministry.

Paris. Feb. 20.--Thc consensus Of OPP
inion expressed in this mornings news
papers is that to-day's debate in the
Chamber of Deputies will decide the
conflict between the Government and
the Senate. NJ. Chandey. who is TO
speak to-day, will confine himself to an
attack upon NJ. R!card. Minister OF
Justice. but Premier Bourgeois Identifies
that whole Cabinet with u. Ricard, the
Ministry assuming full responsibility for
NJ. Ricard's acts.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Snticcto ,lnrir.crs.

Notice is given that on or about March
., 1896. IL bell buoy. painted red, will be
substituted for the present Turning
Point Buoy No. 2la. red second-class
nun, in twenty-seven feet of water at
the intersection OF the range lines ma rk-
ed by the lights OF the Hilton Head and
Paris Island ranges. in the southeast
channel, between northeast Breaker and
Martins Industry Shoal.of the entrance
to Port ROYAL Sound. South Carolina.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Harris. IitI,la water.

Received the highest award at the At
lanta Exposition. Contains one-third
more Lithia than any other natural
Lithia Water on the market To any
physician who Will prescribe this water
if it does not receive better results than
any other Lithia Water on the market
we will refund the money.
NJ. /. DODSON, Agent.
Atlantic Hotel Drug Store.
HARRIS LITIIIA WATER CO,
Harris Spring, S. G.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
silver Bill.

"A bill to regulate the sale Of silver
ware, presented by c. Il. Greenwood &
Bro. and fostered by our delegate, has
passed both houses and Is now a law OF
the land. Messrs. Greenwood have al
ways handled sterling silver only and
deavors TO have the above bin passed
Anything offered as silver at Green
woods Is sure to be sterling. A very
large and varied stock-the largest in
the State--is always to be had at The
Casket at bottom prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
4 Successful Etrikc.

Berlin, Feb. 20.-rhe $4,000 strikers
in the mems clothing trade have been
successful in effecting a settlement with
their employers upon basis of an
advance of 12E per cent. in their wages
1t is expected that the workers in the
women's clothing trades. seamstresses,
etc, will be able to make similar set
Element Popular sympathy has heen
with the strikers from the first.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
REATIs FROM OPIUM
A Washington PugiIist Hits the Pipe
ana Dies in GOnvuIsious.

"Billy" Mcmillan, a local light weight
pugilist. died in this city early this
morning from opium poisoning. McMil-
Ian. with two friends. was indulging in
opium smoking at the room OF one of
them. named McGovern. After smok-
ing for several hours illan laid the
pipe aside about midnight and was soon
taken with commissions. Physical MS
Were summoned. but at 8 O'Clock this
morning Mcmillan died.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
The shaker. Aren Happy community

II Is said but the shaker who shakes he
cause he can't help il is by no means n
happy individual So shakes the person
quivcring and shuddering sensation Is
followed by no less a plague, namely.
burning fever, which is followed bv ~
Precipitation bath that leaves the un-
happy sufferer 'as weak as Il cat 81
most unfortunate simi!e. by the way. as
the cat. for it's size, is 0 particularly
Gums tanccs vital stamina is soon uspd
uo. What will recuperato IL? Hostet
malarial disease in every form and re-
pairs its terrible ravagcs upon the sys
tenn Deranscmcnt of the liver always
relief of this complaint, as well AS con
stipation and dyspepsia. the Btters is
and thorough is 1t for kidney trouble
nervousness. rheumatism and neuralgia
y wineGlassfuli three times day
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
The Modern Way.

Commends itself 10 the well-informed
to do pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ncr and disagrccab bly, as well. 70 cleanse
the system and break UP colds. head
aches. and fcvers without Unpleasant
after effects, use the delightful LIQUID
laxative remedy, syrup Of Figs Manu-
featured by California Fig Syrup Com.
Dany.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

The travelling public will be pleased
10 know that the libel recently placed
on the steamers Poolhontas and Ariel
of the Virginia Navigation Company,
were yesterday raised, the accounts
against the two steamers having been
satisfactorily settled The suits pend
ing IN the United States Court against
the two steamers have been dismiss
Of
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Wreck Snte To-Day.

To-day at u o'clock M. at the wharf
of the Merritt Wrccking Organization,
Atlantic City Ward. Valentine * Stev-
ems. auctioneers. Will sell at auction. all
material saved from schooner Caroline
Hall-ancho:s, chains, rigging. eli
also the hull as il lies on the beach
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
DO YOn Mnnf S'nnl.

office is at No. AZ CRANKY street. has
just received fresh supply OF every
grade and kind The firm guarantees
fun weight and satisfaction in every
particular. They also have on hand
a fun supply of dry oak and pine wood.
Give them call. Phone 81
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
PROPOSALS

p ROpOSAl.S FOR COAL FOR THE Il,
> NAVY. February nth. 1896 Sealed
pronnsaiS endorsed Proposals for coal
! sH@ viii be received at the Bureau OF
supplies and Accounts, Navy Depart
intnI, Washington. -. G.. until u o'clock
immediately thereafter, To Furnish 25(N
tons OF bituninous coal The coal must
conform to the Navy standard. and pass
the install naval inspection. Blank pro-
posals Will be furnished upon appllca, ion
to the Bureau. The attention OF manu-
tacturcrs and dealers Is Invited Tie
bids, all other things being equal. decided
by lot The Department reserves the
risht to reject amy or all bids not
deemed advantageous to the Government.
EDWIN STEWART, paymnStcr Gen
nrnl. L. S. y. feh2l -Iu fr-2w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
bananas at Auciiou.

Valentine & Stevens will sell AZ Ia
o'clock this morning at their auction
house, 3S Bank street, one thousand
punches Of bananas. all in first rate
condition.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Impoverished BLOOD

causes that tired feeling. Hoods Sarsa-
parila pur.ies. enrichcs and vitaXZcs
the blood, giving new life and Increased
Vigor ana vitality.
Hoods pills arc easy to take, easy 10
operate. Cure indigestion. biliousness
headache
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
To l.urn ni,nItl.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money If It fails to
cure IS cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

we have crMnb, brush and mirror
sets. uuardruple plate. at $3.50 It's our
leader. and many other goods propor-
tionately as cheap. 1t will pay you TO
learn our prices.
FRANK II. GALE,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Carpets and Furniture nj auction.

=. j. Morris, the trustee, Will sell at
auction on Friday and Saturday. Fcbru-
airy 2lst and ed, the entire stock Of
Creecy & Dill, ISIS Main street
feb lS-At
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
wpl,er IsInt,o-

~ fine Weber upright piano can b,
bought extremely low far cash
THE HUME-MINOR CO,
104 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR I.EASE--A fine boarding
aud sale stables; also carriage factory
and shooting shop. Room for IS horses
make a fine carriage and horse Bazaar
Address PARK STABLES, Pcnnsyl-
vania and North avenues, Baltimore
Md. feb2l-lw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Tire QuCstiOn.

TO see, or not TO sce-That is tn
question" DR.. Week can answer it.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

FOR SALE-A splendid square grand
Piano. four round corners serpentinc
moulding. a tine instrument in perfect
order ana tone. Sold for no fault
whatever. the owner having left the
city. AT a sacrifice. Apply at 60 Wood
street fcbll-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

BUILDING LOAN STOCK COMBINED
with Life Insurance offered by the
SOUTHEASTERN is superior to any
Endowment Policy ever issued. In
vestigate. Agents. we Gun better your
contract. SOUTH EASTERN BUILD
ING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION,
HnddinEtCn Building, Norfolk. Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DIR. w. l.. HARRIS wishes to offer his
his professional services to the people
Granny street. Residence. 12l Granby
street. fcb2l-2t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Notice.

l have bought the stock of FIxtnress
and MERCHANDISE in the store near
Ocean View, formerly owned by J.. a.
ed by me individually $500
] have appointed Mr.. r. C. POOL my
manager TO conduct the business at fhe
old stand, and desire to notify the epubsl
lie that all purchases made by him must
De tor cash. or bills must be endorsed by
me Oefore goods so purchased will ba
accepted Respectfully, -
lelo-lot w. II. SMITH. SSS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Notice to the Public.

January LIST. 1885. l8S
, l have accepted a position with the wen
Estae Agents and Gent Auctionesrs. ii;
Bank street. and I would say to my
friends that any Real Estate or General
Auction business intrusted to the firm
or to me will be promptly and satIsfecs,
torily attended 10. 57lSsT ~
JAMES Y. LEIGH, q
ja1-tf ~ 75STFsts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

TEN DAYS NoTlCE!-l will make to
your order for the next ten days ms
regular 81 Shoe for 1851 All who have
ton guaranteed. This offer positively
for ten days only. NJ. SORNEk, No.
81 Bank street. fel6-lw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
SOLID, SERVICEABLE FOOTWEAR
HAS WON THE CONFIDENCE g
OF THE PEOPLE. ;SSB

AN shoes guaranteed as represented"sS
is the foundation on which our businesns
has grown to It's present large proporsf
ton. and now we can properly be called
the LEADING SHOE DISTRIBUTORS
OF NORFOLK. n
Mems French Calf Skin Shoes. all
styles and sizes. hand made. at s3.0e;i
other stores consider them cheap at 81. e.
Our ~ Button Shoes for ladies wear
are wonders. Twelve new and distinct
styles just In.
Boys Water Proof School Shoes. 81. IS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

JUST RECEIVED-A car load OF white
beans. VIII sell cheap to close consgr-
ment. c. Is. BEALE & CO, AZ Market
Place. fcb20-Gt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

Roof Painters Tennis. Heller's Shoe
Store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
REGlEF in SIX HOURS.

$1,000 TO LOAN on long time. II. c.
HOGGARD y CO. jali-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
FOB RENT.

FOR HENT-rwo nice desirable rooms
with heat, gas, bath and all convent
rnces; location Wet irecmason street.
Address HI" Virginian office.
FOR RENT-Housc 81 Yarmouth street,
with all modern improN ements; possess
sion can be givcn by the lst of Deem
Der Apply to 81 Butte street. no2S-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

FURNISHED ROOMS-Good location:
furniture: all modern cOnVen-
fences: llg Bank street. feb2O-3t1
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

FOR SALE-rhree and n half shares OF
stock West END News. Norfolk. Va.
Apply 10 JOHN IL. WlNDER. Seabourd
Air Line Offices, Portsmouth. Va.
no8-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

FOUND-A COW. Owner can get 1t by
paying charge and proving property
=. RODMAN, Holman, Va. fel3-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

Extra thick feet fitted by ZEE, l. and
G lasts. IIciler's Shoe Store. 40 Bank
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

NIGHT SCHOOl-NORFOLK BUSI-
NESS COLLEGE, Hnddington Build
ng.-Stcnugraphy anI BOO kkeeping.
>MondH''. Tuesday ard Thursday even
Sings of each week from Z to O'Clock.
Terms reasonable. Students admitted
at any time. fclS-lw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

DIR r. l.. PAYNE respectfully offers his
professional services 10 the citizens OF
Norfolk and vicinity. Office 1876 Main
street. Phone %. Residence l07 York
street. Phone. - ja2l-lm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

FOR SALE-500C0 James River Paving
Bricks: 4Ou.0 600 Building Bricks In lois
To suit. MuRDAUGH * MAYO, Of
flee 5l3 Columbia Building de29-tf
FOR SALE CHEAP.-Plans and specifi-
cations for brick residence. drawn by
one of the best architects in the
State. Address. Plans" his office
no1T-tf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09

conscious since the accident. and. al
though an operation has been performed
10 remove pieces of bone, no hope is
entertained Of the lads recovery Ac-
cording TO fuckers story. he was told
that the weapon was not loaded. and
so believing he playfuliy pointed Il at
Fcnnell and pulled the trigger. the first
time without result. but on repeating the
experiment the rifle exploded with the
eject above mentioned.
FRACTURED HIS HIP.
John Aiken, about 20 years old. fell from
"A wagon this evening while returning
from the stone quarry in the northeastern
part OF the city and fractured his right
hip at the joint. lie was sent TO the
city aimshouse.
Ambrose Houston (colored) was arrested
here this morning by the police on the
charge Of numbering negro named
Snow. Of Winston. y. c.. ten days ago.
Houston will be held until North Carolina
officers come for him.
At the annual meeting Of the Board
OF Directors OF the Roanoke and Southern
Railroad Company held here to-day the
following officers were elected +. II.
Fries. Of Winston. n. c.. president; IL.
:. Trout. Of Roanoke, first vice-president;
John GIL Of Baltimore. second yice-presi-
dent. and j. II. Spencer. Of Martinsville,
Va. third vicc-president.
POLITICAL.
4 Bryan and Sewall club has been or
ganized et Washington Heights. in Roa-
noke county. three miles west OF the
city with forty-two members. 5. a.
HUBERT was elected president, and II.
F. Hauser. secretary.
Congressman Peter j. Otey will address
the voters Of this city at the Opera-House
next Thursday night. The political cam
paign is waxing warm here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
Rlchmond. Va. September 3

lNlcUtlOnus d., september ., 1876.
No auction sales to-day.
Private sales: Filters, IA; wrappers, 10;
dark leaf. 5. Total, 80 hogsheads
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cites, 1929; tobacco. S.S076s. Total.
Shelburnes Warehouse was leased to-
day to the American Tobacco Company by
Major Fred. X. Scott. The lessees, after
fortifying IT, will use it as a storage
warehouse, which they will need i'm add
ton to tire many buildings in use in this
city.
Mr.. Silas Shelburne will run Stonewall
Warehouse, next door, as manager with
special sales on the 10th and 18th instants
Planters Warehouse will open sales
here next Thursday. Bogdon & crute,
proDrietors.
Captain John A. Hutchinson. Of Daven-
ports Warehouse, has been confined 10
his bed with fever for two weeks, and is
still quite I'll.
Messrs. John Meadows, Of Oxford. N.
c.; Henry Strause, and w. Fl. Jenkins.
Of Henderson, n. C., were visitors here
All of our commission houses report
sales of 500 hogsheads within the past
three weeks, with deliveries made OF
same.
If our Tobacco Trade could but appre-
clate the Importance OF cooperation in
building up our market, In increasing
our warehouse sales, and in improving
our market, there would not be an idle
factory in Richmond; hundreds OF small
houses now for rent would be rented.
hands would be at work, and the grocer
and every merchant would experience a
revival OF trade. Tobacco is by far our
comparison the most important, the one
that we have no substitute for. and should
not be allowed, as we can least afford, to
languish, and ii should enlist and en-
brace the hearty and quick cooperation
of every citizen, which II would If they
realized the extent they were dependent
on its operations, its strength. or its
weakness, its activity or its dulness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-09

duty I'm the terrible struggle. DO not
wait for somebody else to move. What
ia everybody's business IL nobodys busi-
ness. Make this your business. At once
see several OF your neighbors: try 10
Get each one to contribute at least 81.
N come cannot do this. then get each
one TO give as much as he can. In short,
take ND a subscription In your community
at once. and forward the amount with
the names OF the contributors to Hon.
NJ. c. Rankin. Terre Haute, Ind. our
national treasurer. Also. al the same
time notify your national chairman at
washington. y. c., Of the amount thus
forwarded.
.'There Is no time 20 lose. II Is now
only eight weeks until the battle will
hs Won or lost. Be the first i'm your COM
munity to forward subscription. We
must win this fight. Let each do his
duty. and victory awaits US.
-. a. EDGERTON. Secretary.
"Marlon Butler. Chairman National
People's Party Committee"