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

Ocean Council. Royal Arcanum, held
very interesting meeting Wednesday
night ~ team has been organized to
give the work from memory and was
present and performed the work in a
beautiful manner. every officer being
thoroushly up in his part. 1t is the
only team in the State. Ocean Council,
therefore, feels proud of 1t. This is an
other step forward to keep her in the
front rank of the order in this State,
where she has been for the last five
years. The membership has reached $50,
which is the largest OF any Council in
the State. One OF its members now
holds the chair of Grand Vice Regent
OF the State, which honor was bestow-
ed on the Council in recognition OF it's
grand work. Al the next meeting OF
the Grand Council she expects TO show
a membership of 400. There were five
new applications received for member
ship, besides several approvals by the
examiner. One applicant was given the
degrees. The next meeting is looked
forward to with much interest, as there
Will be social given. followed by re-
freshments. There are already several
applications in sight for that meeting.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
I'm BERKELEY.

Mrs!aW. S. Saunders died Mt the resi-.
uehce Of her husband. on Eleventh
street yesterday morning ut 1885
ociock The remains Will be taken to
ohowan county, N. c.. this afternoon via
me Norfolk and Carolina railroad.
III our Nashville. N. c.. news yester-
"as our correspondent stated that that
towh iiad the prcttiest girls on earth.
~ our brother Is II single man he has u
mover way iof telling his best girl that
nne " pretty. If he Is married lie should
80 VISITING and see some of the girls
ou.siue OF his own town before COM
inning himself In the above manner.
WIN. Cobhs, colorcd. had one OF his
nhhds badly mashed At the guuno fac
t"rs III Montalant yesterday afternoon
~ a. ~ Norilcct was sent for and dress
ed the wound
MI. MT. George w. Simmons. representing
ueWa'tr Council, Jr. .. u. \. NJ, left
ias' night for Baltimore. to attend n
''. ,s "i the order In that place.
Mr. @, H. DiEgs' little child Is quite
SICK III ms residence, on Pine street
Mts' ELIZA Smith Is quite sick at her
'eS''ehcc on Middleton street.
IN consequence of Indictment weather
preventing r"hcasrais the Washinpton's
nir'huay entertainment by the Liberty
street NJ, i: Church Sunday School has
nccn postponed to "Wednesday evening
February %. 1896
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Epworth Lcnrne RnlIx.

Notwithstanding the extreme cold last
night there was large attendance pres
ent al Monumental NJ. T.. Church to the
grand Epworth League rally. All the
leagues of the two cities and B.ritley
had representatives. The exercises
were opened with singing. after which
Il prayer was offered: then there was
more singing, led by Mr.. John n. Hall
Miss Carrie Dill Hudgins. one of Ports
mouths old favorites. sang d beautiful
solo. Rev. DIR. Young addressed the nu-
dience on the objects ana work Of the
leagues. He gave some excellent adj
vice and was listened To attentively
He showed what Il help the League was
to the Church and urged the necessity
of building up the leagues. At the con-
clusion there was excellent music. after
which the benediction was pronounced
number went to the Colonial Tea
while others went home. Such meetings
will result In much good and should be
held often.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
The Presidential s,cccs,,o,.

ne presidential and Vice Presdcn-
~, 80 "i''crS nave never In our history
n'tn pcr"ihc vacant during IL presiden-
~, t"'a ,erhn' Several Presidents have died
,. o,,,Ic~ harrison, Taylor. Lincoln. and
GARFIELD, but the Vice prnsIdnn, tnot,
W me Office and survived the term
w residents Clinton. Gerry, King,
WE H. ana Hendricks, have died i'm
oi'ice. John c. Calhoun resigned 10 hn.
, ,Sa, senator from South Carolina. In
100" INV statute was passed by Con-
III thc event Of the death nr rnmovnI
- BON The President and Nicc-prcsi
uei'; me succession dcvolves upon The
h'e,iipers OF the Cabinet In the following
oruSr' Secretary of State, Secretary Of
ras treasury, Secretary of War, Attor-
-, ''"st",' fuSimaster-Gcncral, Sec
relary of the Navy. Secretary of Inc
interior In President Harrison In
February Ladies Home Journal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Navy.yard Notes.
II y.

In order to give the men money on
payday the paymaster will pay the en-
ploycs to-day instead of the 25th
The Montgomery left the yard yester-
day and went down TO Old Point 10 join
the squadron.
Thirteen apprentices of the crew of
the Baltimore left the Franklin yester-
day on thirty days leave of absence
The majority OF them will report aboard
the receiving ship at New York upon
the expiration cf their leave
The money required for TO nav off the
crew of the Baltimore was wired to the
Norfolk National Bank yesterday, and
the paying off of the men will be begun
on the Franklin this morning Ar
engagements have been made to take,
the men direct TO the trains and
wharves from which they will leave foe'
home
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
The Largest Forest.
(From casselrs Family Magazi

From Cassells Family Magazine)
Canada has n forest in the Labrador
and Hudson Bay district which extends
at least 1000 by 700 miles: South Amerl-
ca has one in the basin Of the Amazon.
which is 200 by 1900 miles: Central
Africa has n forest region 1900 miles
north and south. and of unknown width
east and west Perhaps, however, all
these are cast in the shade by the ST.
berian "urmans" or "targas," which are
vast woods of pine. larch ana cedar at
least 5000 miles from east to west. and
1000 miles from north to south They
are so thick and gloomy that the ma
tives call them places where the mind
is lost"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
The Lone Jmrymnn MOI Unanimou.

In the trial of q case In Powell county
not long ago the attorneys objected to all
the jurors who had been summoned save
one. As no others We're at hand. il was
agreed that the action should be tried
by the one remaining juryman After
the evidence was heard. the Judge told
the lone juror to retire and make UP n
verdict. He retired, and after stay-
ing out for over an hour. came back and
reported solemny that the jury had
failed to agree upon verdict-Louis-
vile Courier-Jourr.tl.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
PORpies the Vogue.

The poppy is to be the favorite flower
of the spring millinery. 1t will be seen
large ana small and In almost all the
colorS OF the rainbow. One of the new
spring turbnns Is n closc-flttinE little
hat made of rough orange colored straw
and trimmed with peoples shading from
pale orange To brown. All the poppies
have silkcn petals. and the only other
trimming which adorns the turbun is an
alsfet'c-shaped ornament OF plated
brown tulle.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
El0I,cIileIlt,

Yesterday morning Mr.. Charles John
son, a clerk in Mr.. Samuel Burroughs
grocery store. and Miss Bessie Pace, 4
resident of Green street. left i'm a car
riage for South Mills. They were &C.
companied by Mr. Harry Culpcpper and
friend OF Miss Pace. whose name we
did not learn. ON arriving at South
Mills Miss Pace was made Mrs. John
son. The entire party returned last
night and received the congratulations
of their friends
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Death of Con,tn,,Ie I.nnm

Constable John w. lsham died at his
late residence, on Green street extend
ed. In Brighton, yesterday morning, af-
ter a long suffering OF consumption. Mr.
lsharn was just IL years of age, was a
most excellent officer and rendered good
service to the county. He leaves wife
and several children. His funeral will
take place this afternoon from his late
residence
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
a Narrow Escaps.

Yesterday morning small sail boat
capsized off Primers Point. The occu-
pant had quite narrow escape from
death. He remained in the water for
some time. until he was picked up by
the tug Primers Point. Capt. Morgan
commanding. The man was numb with
cold and from exposure
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
To EdoIh joint Services.

The rcctors of St. Johns and Trinity
Churches have determined. since the
Lenten cards were printed to have
union services on SATURDAYS and Mon
days throughout Lent On Saturdays,
at I 80 II. m. the united services will be
held in St. Johns; on Mondays. at 4:30
d. NJ at Trinity Church
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

T.. l.. Portlock, county Road Commits
sioner, opened bids at noon yesterday
in the office of the County Treasurer for
the building of Il county bridge at Great
Bridge. u. w. Butt was the successful
bidder ii $500. j. Il. Hall was the next
lowest ut $40. The structure is 10 be
Of heart cypress and pine and will be
across the Southern Branch.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Fucker-NI ears.

Mr.. Charles Tucker. well-known en-
gineer on the Seaboard Air Line, and
Miss Lilly y. Mears were married last
night at the residence of the brides
parents. in Park View. Rev. Mr.. Proc
tor performed the ceremony, after which
reception followed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Acknowledged Eyerxhnax

That we sell clothing cheaper than any
other store, and give better values. We
are always leaders in everything per
taining to Clothing and Gents Furnish
ings. BRESLAUER Il ANTHONY.
lii High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
VINO wouid Have Thoueh,t,

I'hat at this season OF the year gen
orally dull, we should be busy It's
easily accounted for however. Large
stock to be reduced. Low prices doing
IT and a fair place to deal. The public
have, mo doubt, caught on.
LEVY & JACOBS
200 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

j. S. Crawford's Furniture and CARPET
House has added IL stock of Gendron
bicycles. and has the '?6 wheels in stock
at low prices: guaranteed by makers
Also tea. dinner, fish and toilet sets.
tio TO see him-Trices are low.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
"ONE CASE"

Apron Check GiuShHns-Just lie.
ceived-Wili He Sold This Week ut
Four ma Three.QuRrter Cents "a
Yard, worth Sc. AT HanimIIl's.
Together with the rest of the adyer-
tised bargains. 500 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

In Egypt the natives believe that GRO
coolies cry and moan like men I'm dis
tress. In order to attract and make q
prey Of the unw'ary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

We have lot of odd sizes in 50
$3.50 and 50 hats, which we arc cIn.;n-
OUT nj 81 to make room for spring goods
we may nave your size. Chas. r. We'll
ton & Co., matters and mems furnish
angs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
This i. Your Chance.

For one week all winter stock, such
os dress goods. men and boys cassi-
Ineres, blankets, gloves, etc.
A. j. PHILLIPS,
Under oxford Hall
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Movements of Naval vessels.

Washington. ID. c.. Feb 2O.-The Al
lance sailed yesterday from ST. Thomas
for Santa Cruz The Detroit arrived al
Shanghai to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

y delegation of fifteen or twenty c;;i-
Zens OF Norfolk and Berkeley, headed
pS ron. Barton Myers. appeared before
the House Committee on Counties. Ci-
lies. ana Towns this morning in the
interest of the bill 10 annex Berkeley to
Norfolk. Colonel K. {. Marshall. reprc-
setting the opposition 10 the bill asked
TO have the subject passed by until
Saturday, which was done. much To the
regret OF those who We're here to show
why annexation would be n good THUS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
AN ELEGANT LIVERY.
The Finest Horses and Vehicles to Be
Had in this Section.

THE PALACE LIVERY STABLES, To-
Gated in Portsmouth, at GOT and G09 Middle
street. phone 1923, has enjoyed the reputa-
ZION of Keeping the finest stock and incest
vehicles to he found I'm this section. 1t
has 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 Satisfaction III the teams sent
them Such stable as THE PALACE is
"a credit TO any community, and we be-
speak q liberal patronage for them.
afinble gentleman. and viii aiWays be
found to be oblising. Polite attendants
70 with each vehicle, and 1t must be said
that he has been successful I'm securing
those who seem to know every nook and
corner In the twin cities For the best
service to he had. and at moderate
charges. always bear in mind
The Palace Livery Stables,
COZ and Cog MIDDLE ST. PORTSMOUTH.
Phone 923. Vehicles sent to Norfolk
without extra charge.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
True Prophecy

the best dry wood. If 1t does rain, be-
cause g; sen. he has his large shed full of Wood
TO- keen dry; also the very best clean
cialty. Just try ii. Phone 9iS. Hfgh
street Office 300 and Gl4 County street' ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

To Curea Cold In One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure. Poe.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
Clearing Out Sale.

As carpenters have commenced remod-
DING our store. we wish to impress on
Ne public that we are compelled to sac
Come early and secure big burEafns in
FURNITURE, Household Furnishings. Cloth
inE; SHOES, Gents Furnishings, etc All
Will go ut prime cost. -
s. LASTING,
County street extended, Portsmouth. va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

Gymnasium Rubber Tennis. Hellcr's
Shoe Store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
THE HORSES HOME.

have just. rebuilt the stables at GIG 1
and GlS Middle 81. street, PSortsmouth;S
horses at the following prices: Board
ing Hores. sl2 per month; Clipping
So Medicines for horses always on{
hand. Spoilt horses broken or all bad \
soaring, etc Horses for sale or ex.
change always on hand. Your patron
age Is cordially solicited: Rsspeetfullyf5
HAVE COME TO STAY. feii-sn, 81
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21
he E. G. Brooks Comply,
AGENTS FOR
TIE TODDY CIGARETTES.
TRY THEM.
Specials for To-day.

Fresh Soda Crackers, &c. Fresh Mic
Nae Crackers. &c. Fresh Oyster Crnck
Irs. Gc. White Heath Sweet Picked
teaches. zoe per quart. Fine Table
syrup. JUG. per gallon. Fine Carolina
hlce, &c, or pound for 25c Fine TIA
nle reaches. l0c. per can. Our Cracked
Grain Java Coffee makes the finest
drink Tor the money. Only 23c per
pound Give 1t IL trial Pet
G. w. HUDGINS e CO.,
S02 Crawford street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

One more effort is being made to con
solidatc Richmond and Manchester. y
bill for that purpose Is being prepared
by City Attorney Clopton. OF Munchcs
ter. There may be Il meeting of the
Board Of Aldermen In Il day or two to
reconsider the adverse action.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-21

The fight over the Bland oyster bill
commenced yesterday, ended i'm IN
House to-day, and the bill was defeated
Mr.: Island made the final appeal TO tn
dy 10 pass the measure. The vote q,
81 TO pass It,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-23
=
Rather Cool About IL.

New York, May 23-William Graves,
promoter and organizer, was examined
In supplementary proceedings yester
day before William Erdman, referee, in
the suit of Henry u. Terwilliger a judg-
rnent- creditor for S1050.S0 and interest.
Graves was not represented by counsel.
Ia 1890 he made an agreement to con-
struct the San Diego and Eastern Ter
nlinal railway, and made a contract with
the New York Equipment company for
rolling stock, etc. This store was sent
to California, and for services in this
connection judgment was recovered.
THE road only exists on paper" coolly
remarked Graves, adding: II have no
business, no money. no property. I'm
broke and that judgment is not worth
anything"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-23

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-23
ONLY AN AGGRAVATION.
Assemblymen Don't Want to Bother With
Providence Committees.

The Aldermen have passed a resolution
to apoint joint special committee to at
tend the May session OF the Legislature
aud look after the interests of the city,
and Aldermen Pierce and Reynolds were
appointed on the part OF the board. Now
there Is an effort being made to prevent
the Common Council at its session Mon
day night, from concurring in the passage
OF the resolution. Ii is claimed that the
City Solicitor and his assistants are ap-
pointed for that purpose and need no as
sistance and that appointment OF Coun-
cilmen only means the useless expendi-
ture of $500 for juuket
A member of sthe Assembly said this
forenoon ~ feel sorry for the city Of
Providence and hope its Councilmen
won't do anything more foolish right
away. If they send special committee
down 10 Newport IL Will only aggravate
the Assembl men and there. is no tell
ing what will hapren."
Judge Blodgett, chairman of the
House judiciary committee, said to5av
that the police commission bill would
not be touched at the May session, as
there is difference of opinion among
the Councllmen themselves and there will
be no time for hearings.
Senator Freeman says that the Assem-
bly, will adjourn on Thursday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-23
FINANCIAL NEWS
Stock Market Opened Firm
This Morning.
Professional Influences Are
Buying Sugar.
The Short Interest In Sugar Did Not
Seem to Have Covered.

NEW YORK, May 23.-The short interest
In Sugar did no: seem to have covered,
judging by the borrowing demand Thurs
day night. 1t was supposed to have COW
cred yesterday but in the absence of a
loan market conjuriDg has to take the
place of certainty. Some operators, after
the close talked in way to lead to the
belief that there is still outstanding a
considera Die short interest.
There Is no Canadian Pacific for sale
and 1t can easily be put above 80.
There are good reasons for expecting
quite an important advance In Reading
as and Incomes. The Drexels OF Phila-
delphia are more bullish on these securi-
ties. When business Is resumed in Lon
don on Tuesday next Reading securities
are expected to be quite a factor.
1t is certain that the market for stocks
and bonds want to improve, the buying
OF Changers is excellent while Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy, Rock Island, ST.
Paul, North West and Missouri Pacific
promise TO go higher.
Some powerful influences are buying
Tobacco whenever IL is forced for sale.
Insiders in Chicago Gas are seemingly
satisfied to let these stocks drift with the
market. Raw Sugars are quiet owing to
the difference eiween the views OF the
holders and refiners.
The GOLD shipment on Tuesday Will be
about s1,500,O00. The exports for the
month 80 far show 10 per cent. increase.
Imports have fallen off per cent.
Considerable gold has been deposited at
the u. S. mints lately for coinage. The
fact that we are mining a great deal of
gold this year is telling on the gold re-
serve.
The Liverpool Cotton market reports as
follows
l2:30--Middings, 4 9-32 Sales, 5000
bales. Futures, q down from yesterdays
close.
Joseph says; "a bull movement is
impending. Wall Street feels confident
that Mckinley is sound on the money
question. Bull Z. Il. O."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Road Master Richard Hapgood OF the
West End Street Railway COMPANY, came
TO town last night. in company with two
ot her officials, 10 look into welded steel
rails, used bv the Union Company. Prom
Inent arrivals follow:
Narragansett-R. Hapgood, Cam bridg ge,
Mass. A. l.. Plimpton, =. =. Sergeant,
W. III. Lowe, Boston; George A. Stantcn,
II. l.. Moyle, New York; John a. Fritz,
Trenton, ". j.; j. q. French, ID. &.
Shuil, sioux City, la.
Dorrance--w Walter v. Smith, Alatama /;
Neil 4. Poisson, Meoins, n. "; &. a..
Yale, W. N. Cook. X. ;. Macarthur, n.
X. chase, New York.
City-C ID. y. Gibson, John u. Finn,
New York: W. G. Herbert. &. r.. i~tch-
rm, BroOklyn, George &. Townsend VAL
ham, Mass. Il. Courtney, Mouth Adams.
Mass
PERRIN. Howard, New York; A.
Hancock, Newark, Ohio; j. 4
Amesbury, MasA