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

HEREFORD, NJ c.. Feb. 2O.-(SpeciaD-
several of our townsmen were out gun.
ming yesterday and to-day. but they
find game very scarce.
MI. Elesberry RediclS died at his home
In this county, Monday night last. He
served this county several years as
commissioners He was mach beloved
by all who knew him. as was shown by
the large attendance at the burial.
We are glad to know Mr.. Redick
Chappell is much improved from his late
illness
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
SPRING HOPE, N. c.

Spring Hope, N. c., Feb. 2O.-(speciaI
The snow is fast disappearing and our
streets are very muddy.
Miss Florence Collins, of Nashville,
Is visiting Mrs. Andrews.
Miss Yetta Ellis, of Louisburg, Is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. II. L. Bobbitt
Quite Il number of our sporting men
are out chasing the cotton tails to-day
We had quite a lively political tail;
from Uncle Ned. Rice to-day. Ned. Is
politician from his heart. on the Re-
publican side
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EDENToN. N. c.

Edenton. N. c.. Feb. 2o.-(spec,an
MI. 1. J. Pruden. OF Norfolk. is in tow
this morning. 40 Town
~ a sarge vessel loaded with fertiIizar
LOT several OF our farmers is at tha
Mr.; %. c. Potter. of the Norfolk and
Z day on business
tsg clouds and snoware with us again this
morning after the warm sunshine Of
yesterday. "a
owing to the cold weather our carpen.
s 9i nave not been able to do but very
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
AULANDER, N. c.

Aulander, n. c. Feb. 20-(Special)-
Mr.. Harrell, section foreman OF the Nor
folk and Carolina railroad was killed
yesterday near Iobgood. N. c. Himself
and one of his hands got in n dispute
over some provisions, when the negro
killed him with bar of iron.
To-day Is fair. and very cold,
Don't forget the Daily Virginian will
be delivered to you for only ten cents
q week, payable weekly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
HALIFAX, N. c.

Halifax, N. c., Feb Decentralization
ert Moore. of Scotland Neck, N c., is
here. In the county jail. for the killing
OF Samuel farmer, at the knitting mills
at Scotland Neck. The people of this
town sympathize with Mr. and Mrs
Jnrner very much
The weather is much warmer to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
DIVIDING some Good THINGS.
eeesesseeoeeesseeeee

Not greedy. Buy them cheap, sell them cheap; that
IS the way here. Ladies Shook Undressed Kids,
tans, 81, 5A, 6, OK, 81. Seller said they cost
$14 dozen to land, and we believed him.
Half ounce spoos of Comet K,,itting Silk all
Golors, same quantity as on the CSC. spools. This
bought OF failed firm and sold below cost Of
production
White Marseilles Bedspreads, bought of the
same poor fellow-his price, and it was fair,
was $1.2S.
One case Muslin, small checks-this we have
sold always before at Sc.
Ladies fast black, fine gauze Stockings, lace or
open work ankles and instep Importer expected
50 or ,7Sc., but failed to realize
mid e t fast black doube-kneed Stockings all
sizes. We do this sort of thing occasionally.
Colonial after-the-b ball Gowns, of new cut and
style. About three thousand other pieces of
LADIES Muslin Underwear here Is per cent. be-
low the usual.
Watt, Rettew & Clay.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

medium in the South, so a young man
Raid this morning.
Little Greyhounds are in great de-
mand here by some Of our young Ia
dies.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
AUCTION SALE OF CARPETS Avn
"a FURNITURE
WRECK SALE,

We will sell by public auction, at
False Cape" Life Saving Station on
FRIDAY, the 2lst day OF February, 1896,
at IL o'clock Il. M, 10000 feet Of ono
inch plank one yawl boat. sails. anchors
ana other tackle saved from the
9th instant.
TERMS CASH.
W. W. CASON,
felA-tds W. o. EWELL,
Wreck COMMISSIONERS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
CHINA DECORATORS

MRS. JENNY DELONEY RICE
teaches all the latest Partisan designs in
emma Paintings, Tapestry. Pastel, Water
Soi9rs and Oil Paintings. NORFOLK
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

mon and Select Councils or the City OF
Norfolk That no person, corporation or
firm shall unnecessarily consume any
city water by careless and extrnva-
i:ant use OF the same. nor permit the
%Ater TO run from any hydEent cock or
waste, and II any hydrant, cock or other
fixtures BE found leaking the owner or
occtnier of the premises shall have the
necessary repairs made upon receipt OF
due notice.
Sec. :. Any person violating this ordl-
nance, upon conviction before the Police
Justice Of the City. shall be lined not less
than $500 aud not more than 5000 in tho
discretion of the said Police Justice, ono
former upon the. recovery of the same,
provided the informcr is not a City
See 3. This ordinance shall he in force
from and after its passage
Adopted by the Common Council Feb
lsignsD LUTHER SHELDON.
Vice President Common Council
Adopted by the Select Council Feb.
(sisneD pr.s; JAs l /, W;INsToN.
fe iS' '" cc.ty Tr'MnnE;
by vIETuE OF, a DEED or AS
Oagnmcnt made by the Norfolk Fruit
a,nd Produce 60 to, ne as. trustce ana
hnIy rcrorsiII IN ,t@ Clerk piiiae Of
February, !S:"'. ! SHALL InHr charge OF
,H'r atS'SS hNu nnnh acc.!n'S az said
u5cH iii litrsons aTc htiobs 'i MS!'iSi
To present their claims against ,h.. Nor.
folk tlHi aGd .Nooucr Eo.tn me pro,lcyly
3p!ruVns, ;;UG those iuGeh.su IL, naid
Norfolh r'rui' ana Produce 90. viii n.case
JAS. y. Tii:KNHy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
AN ORDINANCE

TO PROHIBIT TIE UNNECESSARY
CONSUMPTION AND WASTE or
CiTi WATER, AND PROVIDING \
L'ENALTY FOR THE BREACH OF
THE SAME
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
BY Pannill Bros, Real Estate and Gen.
eral Auctioneers. lis Main street

TRUSTEES SALE OF STOCK OF
Drugs. SODA FOUNTAIN, SHOW
virtue Of authority vested in me by two
deeds Of trust TO me- as trustee, dated
ruary Z, 1886, l shall ut the request of
the party therein secured, sell by public
AUCTION. on the premises, OH FRIDAY,
suit or as n whole, the entire stock Of
Drugs. Apparatus. five Show Gases,
attachments, AS contained in store No.
90 New Market place, formerly Wash
inSton street, between Brewer and
TERMS-lf sold as n whole, $500 cash,
balance In terms soma BILE to be ar
cash.
I. w. EASON,
Trustee.
PANNlLL BROS,
1ebll-tus Auctioneer.
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AUCTION sAMEs-TuIs DAY.
valentino & Stevens, Auctioneers. 81
Bank street.

ny tl Vatensine 81 Stevens, General Auc.
eers' T. r. Norris Assistant
SO Bank street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

9Th. 1896.
tSigncD LUTHER SHELDON
Vice President Common Council
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26
THAT LITTLE ROOM. TOP FLOOR.

Our dream came true. and we own-we
two
The beautiful home we planned
In the old glad times of the sweetest
rhymes,
When sought your fair. white hand
When my hearts request was to build a
nest,
Next thing to Heavenr' 1 swore:
And 1t was. for oh. Love dwelt. you know,
In that little back room. top floor.
II secmeth well we here should dwell,
And settle US down and sup.
And sing our. lays to the good old days
When we could not settle up.
with thanks'' came back my rhymes,
a1acki
And our hearts were sometimes sore
When the landlord sent for his past due
or the little back room. top floor.
Like q feeting year II seems. my dear.
But I know 1t was long ago,
For your tresses rare are now more fair
Than they were nj the time-you know
CThc months my brain in q wild, deep pain.
Refused to servo us more)-
They were sold to stay the wolf away
From tho little back room. top floor.
The gods hnvo brought the gifts we sought
For we own our vine and roof:
But my heart still strays to the strange,
sweet days
When the Muses. held aloof.
And my thoughts feet ship makes many
To a far-on golden shore.
While I steal the themes for all my dreams
From that little back room. top floor
Nixon Waterman. in L. A. w. Bulletin
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26
A secret worth Knowing.

When one observes the addressed
women to be seen on the streets daily q
person is led to think that their most
common fault is carelessness in match
ing shades. Better take a contrast If
you cannot get an exact match, but in
London, at least, patience will always
secure what is wanted; if one shop
does not have it, another will Har-
monies in dress are more effective at
all times and in better taste than con-
trasts; thus, if you have a pink even
ing dress try rather to get gloves of just
the same pink than of white kid or of
tan. Again, if you have a hat with a red
or blue flower, and are buying dress
that you are likely to wear with it. get
something with a spray or line repeat
ing that very tone of red or blue; this
applies to every color. Strike a note in
each costume, however, simple, and
keep to it. The cheapest gown, if all
the details are studied, will cost no
more and will surpass in effect some
thing at thrice the price - Chicago
Chronicle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26

ing of approaching HIP" 1 verify be-
ieve girls under such circumstances
like to be frightened. 1t makes such ali
excellent excuse for smuggling closer.
There must be a rat in the case"
was the rather commonplace reply,
''we will investigate and see.'
Well, they both approached, opened
the cover of my case, and Inez reached
in for me. Much to her surprise 1
seemed caught in corner of the box,
and she had to pull gently to loose
me. Little did she think, my brown
eyed darling, that chung on purpose
The case was old, one that had de-
scended in the family with me, and as
she pulled the bottom came up with
me and revealed to her astonished gaze
IL cavity packed with papers, yellowed
with age, some covered with writing.
Oscar was quick to pounce upon them.
And what do you think they were?
Bonds, dear reader, bonds; together
with Bank of England notes and other
documents representing solid values
They were counted up and amounted to
nearly 1000. With them was a docu-
ment, written by the great-grandfather
of IEez, willing all these TO his only
daughter, the grandmother who had
lived and died in poverty before these
things came to view. They belonged to
Inez, of course, and made her quite an
heiress- You should have seen the hap
piness in those two young peoples
eyes. What do you know of JOY who
never plunged suddenly out of the
gloom of poverty into the light of what
was by comparison unmeasured
wealth? Heaven that evening had
dingy walls and bare floors, and just
two angels Inhabited it as monarchs
of all they surveyed And the golden
harps" had been transmitted into an
uque violins. But assure you golden
harps never made happier music
All this happened two years ago or
more The poor lover became Prof.
Oscar Hammerstein, and a year ago
Inez became his wife. They were mar
ried on New Years eve, and happi-
ness reigned supreme Better still. it
was made SO warmly welcome that
it has remained with them to this day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26

senses safely back. was trembling
myself, time-hardened antique. as she
raised me to her shoulder and with her
bow invoked my aid. Then she played
as had never heard her play before,
until felt myself lifted above this mis-
cradle world, and her voice a little later
broke triumphantly into song 1t was
a revelation and n surprise. Together
we scared or sobbed, rang out in heav-
emily harmony OF murmured as softly
as the rustic of dying roses We closed
with a grand, vibrant flourish, and for a
moment you could have heard a thought
unfold itself. Then the audience
broke into tumultuous applause
again and again, and the battle was
won. We were recalled again and
again, and each time seemed to charm
them more. heard laughter from hun
dreds when we laughed, and tears glis-
tened when we sobbed. Our inter
probation of the soul-song of the dead
masters had awakened the souls of the
living from sleep. 1t was a resurrec-
ton, a revelation and a victory, all COM
bined.
Well, hard times for Inez ended then
and there. She was petted, caressed.
fattered, but, thank heaven, could not
be spoiled. Her prosperity was shared
WIFI oscar, ana LOT TOO, she won
the encouragement and opportunity to
make the best of himself and of the di-
vine gift of song. The strangest thing
happened next evening, New Years
night. Oscar had spent the evening
there, and we had helped them in a lit
lie home concert, such as we had often
joined in before. They were supreme
ly happy, for the poverty they did not
fear was ended, its lessons only to
remain, lessons good and wholesome,
too, for hearts like theirs which had
the gift of seeing and did not care to
forget.
I had been placed in my old glass
front cabinet, and had been listening to
their rapt conversation, sharing its hap
piness, when suddenly the spirit moved
me, as Quaker might say, to speak.
I had a secret, and did not care to con-
ceal it any longer. So began to muir
muir on my own account, and it
sounded SO mysterious to them, SO
much like ghostly manifestation, that
both stopped talking and gazed at me
aghast. kept buzzing like an inspired
bum ble-bee, and even tried a rap or
two by way of experiment.
'.How strange" said Inez, nesting
close in his arms. 81 do believe the
Amati is bewitched. Can it be a warn
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26

heaven. the flashes of inspiration, the
goodness of God?
He proposed to her in a palace beside
which those of European kings were
dull and lusterless. They had strolled
to grove some distance from the great
city, browning a hill which overlooked
Lake Michigan. 1t was mid-October,
and the grand transformation scene
with which nature closes her summer
dreams was at its height. Over them
were the forest arches gorgeous in
crimson and gold; on either hand
stretched aisles festooned with drapery
such as no loom ever produced, each
aisle ending in glorious vista of earth
or sky. Leaves softly fell in golden
gifts about them, and sunlight of rich
gold sifted through traceries of branch
es interviewer above and wove patterns
of gold lace on embossed carpets of
moss. In the haze over the lakes deep
blue there was royal purple. and in the
sky tints innumerable, mingled with
opal, amethyst, amber and pearl. They
were n tune with the scene, and
coaxing us violins to join them we four
united in a song of jubilant praise
Their eyes met, their voices changed to
a love song which we deepened and pro-
longed; then the lad. in simple words,
declared his love and was, in as simple
words, accepted. She nestled in his
arms, and after they had murmured
few caressing phrases, punctuated
with kisses, they invoked our aid again
and we all rejoiced together as true
friends should. That was little drama
and concert worth seeing and hearing.
I am hollow, but it warns even nv
heart to think of it, though nobody is
by to wave the magic wand over me and
charm me into song. What do those
rich only in lands and money know of
such happiness that shabbiIy dressed
couple felt that autumn afternoon?
Thank God Cupid IS not a time-server
or worshiper at merely gilded shrines.
"We have nothing but ourselves and
our beloved violins, dear Inez," said the
sturdy youth, ''but we will compel hap
piness yet and conquer success, will we
not ?"
''Of course, Oscar" was her prompt
reply, "and whether we bave success or
not, we have each other and our instru-
ments- Poverty is an old friend of ours,
too. Why need we fear that together
which we have survived apart?'
We all went home in the glory of the
sunset together, heaven in our hearts
and hunger keeping it company for the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26

two human members of the tuneful
Quartette.
On New Years eve, thanks to some
kind ladies who had interested them
selves, Inez was to ''come OUT at one
of the large churches, the result to de-
termine whether they should aid her
in studies for a professional concert
career, or set her aside for some more
promising protege. Some of them had
promised even to lend her clothing for
the occasion, and were really learning
to love the shy, but true-hearted girl.
The days sped, happy for the lovers,
though often touched with the want
which keeps poverty company in tho
alities did not erect barriers between
them, SO they spent nearly every even
ing together, talking lovingly, or play
ing softly and singing in the twilight
We were always with them, and they
made true confidants of us, letting us
hear echoes from their hearts in addi-
ton to the intuitions which always in
terpreted to us the impulses of their
souls Talk of love laughing at lock-
smiths! It does better than that, for,
when properly understood and well
coined. it laughs at poverty and sings in
want, makes rags into royal robes, mag
mites pennies into fortunes. Better
Inez with dowry of naught but the
gift of song and of hope, than a purse
proud princess pearl-bedecked.
New Years eve came, and with it the
expected debut. The great church
was crowded. Oscar in the front row of
seats. that he might not lose tone OF
look There were organ preludes which
shook the massive building. choral
numbers by trained clioirs, soloists at
whose shrine the great metropolis had
long worshiped. and then came the little
girl who was to win or lose that night
The great crowd frightened her, and
she looked a very little frail mite as
she stood there facing the multitude,
dressed in some simple material, and
looking pleadingly around. But her
beauty pleaded for her. and the audi
ence. though critical, was not unkind.
Suddenly she began to feel faint. her
eyes met those of Oscar, beacon lights
of love which guided her wandering
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26
APRICOT Toast,

A good way to make apricot toast is
to slice down a milk roll about one
half inch thick, and fry these slices in
butter till of golden brown; mean
while turn the liquor from a tin Of
canned apricots into a delicately clean
pan, add one ounce of powdered sugar
and wineglassful of sherry or liquor,
as you please. Place a half apricot ON
each slice of fried toast, cup side upper
most, place a. kernel in each cup, pour
the strip, etc, which should have boiled
up, over the apricots and toast, place q
teaspoonful of thick cream into each
apricot and serve hot--St. Louis Re-
public.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26
q BID you welcome,

Beneath your shining wing?
o, Will your skies be always fair.
Your seasons always gay,
With not single cloud to mar
The brightness of the day?
And will you tell the springtime
Her favors we bespeak.
When we in sylvan giades and glens
Her earliest trophies seek?
VIII March forbear TO fiout us
With clustering jibes and jeers.
And April show her sunniest smiles
In place of frowns and tears?
Will summer bring her roses
To deck the woodland bowers,
With not a single cruel thorn
Concealed among her flowers?
And will she ccyly 1inger
When harvest songs go round,
Till all the cleaning swaths are cut
And golden sheaves are bound?
O. tell US, happy New Year.
Will all our friends be true,
And will each cup o'erf1ow with joy
Unmixed with taste of rue?
VIII every heart be joyful.
And every eye be bright.
With not single tear to dim
The ulster of their sight?
"Ah, no." the New Year answered.
such gifts promise not,
For joy and sorrow mingled
Must be each mortaPs lot.
But if you heed them rightly
Life's clouds and thorns and tears
Then not single vain regret
VIII mar your future yearsi'
Helen W. Clark, in N. Y. Ledger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26
Her Little sorrow.

'tOf course, shouldn't want to stand
in the way of anything that you feel
like doing in the way of New Years
reformation" she said. But it does
seem too bad
.sWhat seems too bad, my dear 2" asked
her husband
'sThat you should feel obliged to stop
smoking just after I have given you
those lovely Christmas cigars."-Wash-
ington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26

Cobwigger-Women are incompre-
hensible.
Merritt-What put that into your
head?
Cobwigger- wife spent SIS for a
smoking-jacket for my Christmas pres
emit, and on New Years she was crying
her eyes out because didn't swear of
smoking.-N. Y. Truth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26
One obtectton.

Salesman Ito prospective buyer)-
Yes, madam, this carpet is fine goods
and it can't be beat in this town
Lady-Then I don't want it. We can't
afford to send it out of town every tina
we wish it beaten-Up-to-Dat
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26
ans Thourhtless Answer.

sYou didn't receive calls last New
Year?" said the leap-year girl.
'sNot as many as usual" replied the
thoughtlessly candid young man. The
bill collectors all had q holiday."-Waah-
iugton Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-12-26

AM one of the an
clients, an antique
of sober hue and
homely a p p e a T.
a n c e. Shapely
enough, for was L
n o t formed by
Amati, the master,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-15
WITH THE FIRST REGIMENT
SCORES MADE By THE SHOOTERS
FOR BARS UP TO DATE
Monthly Inspection Tomorrow
Drills Tonight II Had a Good
Turnout -Californians Now to Aver
age Only Forty-One.

Company II had Il large turnout
Monday evening for drill under Lieut..
Carlisle. Capt. Murray was not pres
ent. being detained at the meeting of
regimental officers. The drill lasted
over an hour.
j. f. O'Connor, former private in
ID and crack shot, who has been in
California eighteen months, returned
by the Australia and has enlisted in
company f.
Company b will hold business
meeting and will have drill this even
ing.
If any of the volunteersh ave such
things as Kodak views of Hawaiian
scenes or cigarette pictures they will
confer favor by presenting them TO
Janitor Lang for identifying the walls
of his quarters.
During his inspection of the regular
troops tomorrow Acting Minister of
Foreign Affairs Smith will be accom-
panied by Col. Mclean. The band will
play on the occasion.
Minister Smith returned the call Of
Capt. IIanford on board the L. S. S.
Alert at . p. m. Yesterday.
/ \ member of the First Regiment in
/ fantry, y. G.. c., who arrived in Homo
lulu by the Australia says that the
/ California team will average Al in the
/ coming match with Hawaii. THAT
beats us puts in Bill Charlocll, but II
/ is noted that the figures over there
are coming down.
Capt. Icigler had it all by his lonely
at the butts yesterday afternoon, Mon
day being an off day with the marks.
men. Bar shooting win be resumed in
earnest this afternoon and will con
tinue without interruption the balance
of the week. Following is the record
! to date:
Company A-Corp. w. Peterson. 81;
! Mirts Fetter. 80: Private Fitzsimmons
81; Milton. 2G: Rrede, 20; Wilson, So;
| Bolster, 20; Lehman, 20.
Company C-Private Meliia, 20.
Company D-Lieut. Bergstrom, IS;
Corp. Mott, 30; Private Butler, So; c
Charlock, So; Harris, 81.
Company G-Lieut. Wilcox, 40:
Lieut.. Morse, -; Sergt. Rose, AZ;
Sergt. Nalluina, Al: Private Rose, So:
Kulike, 43; Morse, 81; Karratti, "a:
| Devauschelle, 26.
Company H-Lieut, Carlyle, Al;
Sergt Tavins, 20: Private Souza, 81.
Little was done at the meeting OF
regimental officers last night beyond
discussing the hundred-man shoot
with California. IT was decided to de.
clare a two weeks vacation in military
circles, beginning with the week pre-.
ceding Christmas.