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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
BRYAN'S ROMANCE.
story OF His First Meeting with Mrs.
Hrynn ma Their Marriage.

There is a romance connected with the
early acquaintance of William Jennings
Bryan, which has never been published,
says the Kansas State journal. Only II
number is II Topeka man, who relates II.
student In the Jacksonville f'emaln College
tending the illinois COLLEGE at the same
place. After Il certain hour In the after
noon the young ladies of the college were
FREQ to promenade about the college
grounds, and while enjoying this reccra-
, ,i, took the opportunity to .'iiirt" with
were Invariably on hand.
II was during these promenudcs that
Miss Baird attracted the attention OF
menced. This led to an ncquaintancc,
and meeting. was arranged nj the home
urbs OF Jacksonville. The first meeting
was but tho fore-rnnner of n Series OF
weekly visits by both parties to the same
But the enjoyment OF the young couple
was not allowed TO proceed without inter
The president of the female college. and he
nj once called Miss Baird to him ana qtics-
TONED her concerning 1t. She acknowl-
meeting young Bryan, and as such con
duct was distinctly against the rules Of
the college, her sentence was expulsion
She was ordered to be in readiness To leave
the college at n certain date.
rho news of Miss Bnird's expulsion
waiting to map out any plans OF procedure
he FASTENED tn the presidents Office
Young Bryan was even then the prize ora
tor of the Illinois College, and he started
IN 10 convince the president that he had
taken The wrong course, and that the cx-
pulsion was unmerited.
y Few days prior 10 this event BRYAN had
written TO the parents of Miss Baird ask
ing their consent to visit the young lady
Although he had not received n reply ne
presumed on an affirmative answer. and
told the president that he had the consent
of the young lady's parents, and that his
intentions were entirely honorable lie
also presumed upon the affections OF the
young lady, anu stated that their formal
weeks.
At the end Of an hour young Bryan had
the president of the college looking nj Tho
matter in an entirely different light Nor
ohl% was the sentence Of expulsion re-
penlcd, but Bryan obtained consent to visit
Miss Baird nj the college weekly
Although II was not until after the
young couple had left their respective. col
legcs that their engagement was nnnoun-
ced, IL was while at school that they be-
came fast friends. Both graduated at the
same time. and few years later they
were married.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
BkAMNI.ETUN,

, Miss Courtney Drummond, of III Ea
brown avenue. has gone to Cape Henry
10 spend two weeks with friends and
relatives.
Mr.. o. J. spann, OF East Brambieton
avenue. left yesterday for Mathews
county Va. where he Will spend some
time for his health by advice of his
physician. DR.. ]. G. Riddick.
MISS Anna Long, of South Park ave-
nue.; has accompanied her aunt. Mrs.
e. j.. Anderson. in trip to Cleveland
Springs. n. c.
News comes to the city concerning the
death OF Mr.. Jesse G. Brown. of Wood
STOCK. near Whitehurst's Landing
rrlncess Anne county. Va. This gen
tlcman lived to the good old age of IA
years. and though married five times,
has left only one child to survive him
Years ago he adopted as his son Mr.,
T. c. Hampshire, ex-policeman of this
ward. ''''"
Mrs S. E.. Rhodes. of 2lS Windsor
avenue. has gone TO the county to visit
parents and other relatives and friends.
CAPT. VIM. Samuel Staples, who was
down under n malarial attack some
DAYS ago lis convalescent at his home.
on East Brambleton avenue
Mrs. Emma Wood. sister of Mrs. Geo.
IT, Hancock. OF Sheldon avenue, has
gone on trip to Baltimore and other
points North
SoDt' d. VI. Lakeland, OF ~ Wind
Sor avenue. who spent some time at st.
Vincents Hospital. is now at home on
the upgrade in health
Mr.. and Mrs. Ricardo Frenceschi lost
bV death their little son. Herbert aged
wears and months. Funeral was con-
Quoted from their residence 405 Sheldon
avenue. Yesterday, nj p. M. Rev. w.
y. Smith officiating. Interment was in
Elmwood
Mrs. Augustus Burkhart and son.
Henry. of Petersburg, Va, are visiting
the formers sister. Mrs. John Roberts.
East Brambleton avenue.
Mr.. Tally Dozier, of 500 East Bran
bieton avenue. has been very feebly for
some time. He is somewhat advanced
IN age and the extreme temperature
makes II much worse for him.
To-day is the time for travel to be
resumed over Campostella bridge and
the public receive the news gladly.
MIR. j. d. Lownesbery, Rose avenue.
who has been i'll at his home going on
two weeks. was found TO be suffering
less fever last night than he had done
for several days.
Mrs. ID. Corprew, of Claiborne avenue.
ieft Yesterday for Fa!rquer county. to
spend some time with friends and rela-
lives. She was accompanied by her sis
Ter. MISS Robinson, and her daughter,
Lois.
All the members of the Loca! Board
were at a special meeting called last
night by Chairman l. p Jernigan, ESQ.
me CITY Attorney, Mr.. Taylor, also was
present. But nothing was done for pub
LEGATION
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
SOME CITY GLIMPsEs
The Sun ana Substance Of the Less In
porlaat Events OF Yesterday.
FAITHFUL SUMMARY or THE DAYS NEWS
Nos Much About Anything But
Something About Many Things
photographic View of life In
Norfolk I'm ITS Many aud Vary.
Ing Phnses-Brier. Faithful, vivid.

The Y. M. G. A. wheelmen enjoyed
run last evening.
MIR. w. w. Degge Is out after an i'll
ness of several days.
DR.. John w. Lawson, of Smithfeld,
was In Norfolk yesterday.
The new Methodist Church at Lam
eerts Point now In course Of erection
VIII be completed early in the fall
fhe reflection from Tuesday nights
llre, could be seen from Suffolk. The
glow was intense on Hampton Roads.
Mrs. Nj. w. Mason, accompanied by
her daughter. Miss Nellie, left last Mon
day evening to visit friends in Beverly
Ohio.
Repairs to the draw OF the Campos-
tella Bridge have been completed and
traftio will be resumed over the bridge
to-day.
Mr.. James H. Corbitt. of Newsom,s
southampton County, q member of the
faculty of the University of Virginia,
was In the city yesterday.
MISS Lillian and Lucie May Jones, two
Oh Suffolk's most accomplished young
ladies, passed through the city yester-
timore.
The hearing of the temporary injunc-
ton, granted against the Seaboard Air
Line by Judge Simonton, will take place
IN the United States Court at Green
vile. s. c., Tomorrow
ii'SCl GeoTge u. MOSer is preparing
plsns Tor two new school houses. one
20 pc erected at Lambert's Point and the
other In Huntersville. by the County
School Commissioners.
MT. CHARLES +. Collier, the noted vocal.
ISL. OF petersburg, will sing at Epwortl
M. p. church Sunday night. Mrs. Col.
Tier has given the Norfolk peonle a ~ re-
treat during her visit.
me street. Sewer and Drain Board
invites invites. bids for furnishing and con
strucslng the pile and timber work In
the foundations of the new CRANKY
street bridge over Smiths creek.
large rock about a quarter of a
,nile from shore at Ocean View which
mas peen a great obstruction to seine
iishermen for a number of years. has
been removed by drawing It ashore
MANY young men are enlisting every
oaN at the marine barra cks at the navy
YARD. Their pay is good; they are wei
red and clothed and after they learn
sneir drill are given an opportunity to
see the world on board of some of
our new cruisers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
A Big Undertaking.
(Philadelphia, Press \

Judge Simonton has apparently taken
large and varied contract in proposing
to control Southern Scaboard freight
from Baltimore South, SO as TO protect
ITO miles of road under his judicial pro-
uectlon. Judge Simonton enjoined the
Traffic Association involved: but n
steamship line from Savannah has
stepped in with cut of its own This
has led the Norfolk and Western, also
in the hands of a Federal receiver. TO
cut rates to all Mississippi points. Judge
Simonton will have to be active with his
iniunctions Moreover, ought n road in
the hands of Federal receiver to step
in with cut rates when a Federal Judge
is sustaining them to protect TIE Port
Royal and Augusta bondohlders?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
THE nOLTERs. CALL
For the Convention TO he lseId IL,
Richmond.

Petersburg. Va. Aug. 13.-(SpcciaD--
The following is copy of q circular let
ter which Is being sent through the
malls here:
Richmond, Va. Aug. H. 1896.
Dear Sir:-In view of the reputation
of the cardinal principles of the Demo-
cratic party by the Convention recently
held at Chicago, steps were immedlateiy
taken by the Democrats. who remain
true to the principles OF the party, to
organize for the preservation OF those
PRINCIPLES for which the Democrats
have commended for more than n cen
tury.
In this behalf provisional executive
COMMITTEES. REPRESENTING thir,y-three
States. met at indianapolis, Ind. on the
9TH OF August. and issued n call for a
National Democratic Convention to be
held at indianapolis. Ind, on the 20
day of September. for the purpoto of
adopting q platform which should re-
affirm the doctrines of the party, and
of nominating candidates devoted to the
doctrines.
In pursuance OF this call IL has been
deemed advisable by friends OF the
movement to issue cell for IL State
Convention of Democrats who reject the
Chicago platform and will not vote for
nominees who accept and approve It,
to be held In the city of Richmond on
Wednesday. August eth, at IL u M,
ipi lliC pui ppSS VI ScIlulnE uCIcHatpS 10
the indianapolis Convention, and for
such other business as may come be-
fore the convention.
1t is understood that you are n Demo-
crat OF the old school. and In sympathy
with the purpose To maintain Demo-
cratic principles and the existing stand
ard of order. and we desire. with your
permission To append your name to the
call for the State Convention. This call
will be numcrously signed. but IT is
deemed best to have n Eoodly number
of representative men from every sec
ton OF the State. Should YOU give your
assent to this request please Indicate
1t ut YOUR earliest convenience. and give
the names of any other Democrats in
your vicinity who are OF the same mind
Very respectfully.
JOSEPH BRYAN,
E. II. GLASGOW
l.. G. NENABLE,.
WYNDHAN II. MEREDITH.
AUEN. HAMILTON.
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wnur silver Mon on s:uur,.

Now Haven. Comm, Aug. l4,-The
Democratic state Committee met here
TODAY and decided to hold the State
Convention Of the party i'm the Hyperion
Theatre. this city. September l6. A re-
solution endorsing the action of the
Connecticut delegation To the National
Convention was adopted. II is under
stood that some members OF the state
Committee who favor the Chicago tick
ct thought that Chairman Davis should
resign and give way to q man who
could heartily support the national
ticket and platform, and so expressed
themselves in the committee meeting.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
FLOOD FINED; FLANAGAN FREED
The Celebrated Encounter ia Done
Wilh-R Richmond Nnten.

Richmond. Va, August l3.-SMecal.-
Tho case of State Senator Flood. charged
with making an assault on State Senator
Flanagan. was disposed OF In the Police
Mr., Flood knocked Mr.. Flanagan down
with a stick In the Senate Chamber du-
ring rms thG Closing h99 m OF the session Of
that the blow was not struck from behind
but all the witnesses agreed that Mr.. Elan
gave as mn explanation for using the stick
that he knew Mr.; FLANAGAN to be an ath-
posed Mr.. Flanagan would be armed for
The trouble after having charged him with
simply one OF criminal assault and fined
MIR. Flood f25 and costs. The fine was
promptly paid
The general committee in charge of the
Republican campaign in Virginia met here
Mr.. Scott, Of West virginia. %, Col Lamb Lamb
presided. The session was an executive
one. and those present say perfect harm
once headquarters I'm Fords law building
on Ninth street. Five fine rooms have
up. Considerable time was consumed in
discussing plans for the campaign. Just
what was decided upon is known. only TO
those In attendance. II looks as if Lamb
and Waddiil had buried their Ratchet for
the present
clans from various parts of the State were
here to-day. Among them were Mr.. +. b.
Watkins, ScrRcant-atArms of the State
Senate, and MIR. Miles NJ Martin, who are
Just from Charlotte. They say there is
only one .goid Democrat in that county.
Senator Flood. the Democratic nominee
In the Tenth District, states that he ha s.
been engaged In his canvass for ten DAYS
and believes he will defeat Mr.. Yost by a
very largo majority He estimates that
ninc-tenths of the Democrats of that dis
trict are for silver
In addition to canvassng his own dis
trict this year, IL is understood that Con-
gresham Jones VIII make speeches in
every section of the State. He is going to
he a candidate for Governor next year and
naturally is DESTROYS of making the ac-
quaintance OF as many Democrats as nos
sible. Mai. J. lloge Tyler, anothre guber
Material aspirant, will soon lie home from
Europe TO take the stump.
There were number of visitors from
out of town at the Democratic headuuar-
ctrs to-day; All brought cheering reports.
Chairman tllyson expects to have a SIM
ply of literature here tomorrow ready for
distribution This first supply will proba
bly, include Mr. Bryan's Chicago speech
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
PERTINENT REMARKS
Concluded from FIrs. Page,


and other matters, pertinent to the COM
ing election. geti
livery member present declared that
there was remarkable unan!mity on
the currency question In his respective
section. Every district in the county
was reported as being for free silver al
most to a man.
II never saw anything like it," said
one of the members after the meeting.
THE people are a unit on the question
Some OF them may be n little mixed
on the tariff. and some others have
varying views on this and that issue,
but YOU can bet your last cartwheei
they are his all going to vote for Billy
BRYAN and his side partner Why. L
know men who have been political enc
mics ever since before 1 was old enough
to know the difference between clans
and oysters, who are going to vote
the same ticket this year IL they never
do again. It's the same way all over
the country. and from what hear
nearly everywhere else. If YOU get
BRYAN in Norfolk for a speech there
wont be enough of us left at home to
Justify mentioning them. You would be
surprised to see how wild the ladies'
are to see Bryan and his wife. Some OF
them talk about 1t in their sleep, and
IL they should come, 1t would be 4 case
of carry all, or carry nothing with us"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
To Cleanse the systen,

Emectually yet gently. when costiye or
bilious. or when the blood Is impure,
or sluggish, To permanently overcome
haDitunl constipation. to awaken the
Kidneys and liver to healthy activity.
without irritating or weakening them.
TO disDel headaches, colds. or fevers. use
Syrup of Figs. rs
NV little boy, when 2 years of age,
was taken very III with bloody fiux. I
was advised to use Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. and
luckily procured part of bottle. care
fully read the directions and gave 1t
accordingly He was very low, but
SLOWLY and surely he began to improve,
gradually received, and is now as stout
anu strong as ever. ! feel sure 1t saved
his life. never can praise the Remedy
half its worth. ] am sorry every one
In the world does not know how good it
Is. as | do.-Mrs. Lima s. Hinton. Graz
Evansville. Marion county, Fla. For sale
by all druggists. f
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
Book Reviews.

Regeneration is the suggestive title
OF neat little volume from the pen of
MIR. Herbert Baird Simpson, a younf,
Southern author. The tale is one of
Southern life in those trying DAYS d.
Fectly succeeding the surrender of the
confederate forces, and it breathes
throughout noble spirit of vindication
OF the South and of the methods found
necessary for her preservation in those
oerk DAYS. In the midst of the turmoil
Va the conflicting passions and the
cnaotic conditions accompanying the re-
construction, the hero grows from boy
nooo 70 youth. and In following the pas
SLOTS. ambitions and endeavors of the
young man. the reader gets IA better
idea of the struggle Of the South, under
post-bellum conditions. than any mere
history could give. Through all Is
woven the sweet suggestion of n love
tale. Whlch Keeps one on the qui vive of
expectation. Because the climax in this
cart OF the story Is not reached the
average reader will no doubt say that
,ne ehdlng OF the book is unsatisfac Glory,
strength of his promise to publish an
early sequel to Regeneration.
new edition of Fernando DE I,emas
an historical novel by Charles Gavorre
has lust been issued from the nrees ~
K. j.. Fenno & Co. and MANY new
friends will be made for the well-known
and interesting tale. The plot deals
Win Creole Ire. manners and super
stition in olden time Louisiana. and "a
prolific In interesting situations In
fitte. the, pirate of the bayons. is intro
duced and here, as In all other resbfcta
the story Is true to the kind of iife ~
deals with. Both OF the above voliinas
are for sale by Nusbaum, newsdeajer
Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
With Literary People.

When Mark T'NI!n req ches America
again he Will find ahead of him CON
siderable hard work liz catching up with
his fame. y clippings bureau has been
making collection of tho newspaper
items which have appeared about him
of late and the number of extracts Will
keep Mr.. Twain busy for weeks If he
reads them all
The late Sir Richard Burton's trans.a-
ton of the Arabian Nights" was sold
out in ten days and brought in $50. 900
uron which he and his wife lived
royalty for five years. AT his death but
81 remained OF this sum and Lady Bur
ton deposited it in the poor box of her
church.
At a recent meeting of the Omar I<bav-
yam Cub in London letter was read
written by Swinburne. IL told of his
earliest acquaintance with the peers
works a 5 translated by Fitzgerald The
first edition of the translation was unsaI
able Al shilling copy and Swim
burne and Rossetti bought six hooks
at penny apiece. On returning next
day they found the price had been boom
ed 20 twopence. This edition Is now very
valuable
The manuscript of "Trilby" is nre-
served in n locked glass case i'm the
rooms of the London Fine Arts Sociatv
1t is said that On Maurier sold il for q
sum larger than most authors get ro,.
Inc serial rights Of a novel. The story
Is written In little exercise books. but
in various handwritings. Du Mauricr
mas q pct theory that all members Of
mis- family must take part in the pro-
duction of his works and each one wrote
nj his dictation portions OF the remarka-
BILE story.
Mrs. Stuart. the Louisiana woman
VINO has written so many charming
stories. does not believe i'm realism. She
claims that the most interesting paris
OF her stories are the parts she makes
uD and in proof of her theory quotes the
story of the editor who wrote to a con-
triDntor saving mat, while certain por-
tons of n contribution We're natural aud
good other parts We're stilted, unreal
and poor. The contributor wrote back
to saw that the parts to which the edi
tor had objected were the only portions
of the story which had really happened.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
Baltimore SUM-

Hon. Walter Hill, of Macon, was
prominently mentioned for the Popu-
list nomination for Governor of Georgia,
but ii seems he was knocked out be-
fore he knew where he was at" When
the convention met at Atlanta the in
formation was circulated that Mr.. Hill
was an attorney for the Southern rail-
road. and somebody fired in n resolution
dcnouncinG the Southern railroad as a
gigantic monopoly seeking TO control
and dominate politics. Mr.. Hill did not
figure in the balloting.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
AnInovalion IL. to Employees.

over a year ago the Minneapolis. st
Paul and ST. Saut Ste. Marie Road tried
the plan of allowing each locomotive cngi-
neer TO hire his own fireman. The plan
has worked so well that the managers of
the road propose to let each conductor hire
his own brakeman. Other roads inchld-
ing some of the most important i'm the
country, have been watching the plan with
great interest and it's general adoption is
under discussion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14

Six weeks ago | suffered with a very
severe cold: was almost unable to speak.
NV friends all advised me to consult a
physician. Noticing Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy advertised IN the ST,
Paul Volks Zeitung / procured a bottle.
and after taking 1t n short while was
entirely well. / now most heartily re.
commend this remedy TO anyone suffer
ing with a cold. VIM. Keil, CTS Selby
avenue. st. Paul, MINI. For sale by ali
druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
HUNTERsviLIE.

Miss BERTHE WARMER. of Richmond.
Va. Is visiting Mrs. C. A. Jones, Chapel
street extended.
Wednesday night the little daughter
OF Mr.. Samuel Shane. residing on Out
ten street. was painfully burned by her
clothes taxing fire from a Chinese lam
tern which she was CARRYING in her
hand. Her fathers hands were also
burned In extinguishing the flames.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. S. O'Neil had the
misfortune to lose by death yesterday
az a. m. their infant son, william
The funeral took place from the resi-.
dence. 696 Central avenue, at 6 D. m.
last evening.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
To Succeed Meredith.

Alexandria. Va. Aug. 13.--At the
Democratic Congressional Convention
of the Eighth District of Virginia,
held in this city to-day, Judge John NJ.
Rixby. of Culpeper Courthouse, was
nominated on the fifteenth ballot to
succeed r. Il. Meredith. who has sery-
ed in the last three Congresses.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14

-Four boys. each aged about 1e years.
the world. One is son of Mayor Taylor
ana another is n son of MIR. j. II. Drake.
SsS:Stnnt General Freight Agent of the
southern railway. 1t Is reported that they
ran away, but the parents say that they
gave their permission for the boys to no
they were In Baltimore 1''
;, Willie Sanford. the young man from
ii,,eterSburg. arrested here yesterday on
tne charge OF stealing money from his
parents. was to-day turned over to PEE
inere Is nothing like the interest I'm base
ball here there was this time last veer
me attendance Is falling off, and II is
feared the league Will not be able to hold
together next year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14
Exenrsion TO Ningara rnIIs.

The Baltimore and Ohio has arranged
a series OF personally conducted en-
cursions to Niagara Falls Rochester.
Buffalo, and Watkins Glen from Nor
folk. The last OF the series is announced
for Wednesday. August 26th. from Nor
folk and vicinity via Washington, or
Baltimore steamers. connecting with
train service as per schedule below.
A special express, with Pullman cara
attached. in charge Of an experienced
tourist agent, will leave b. 6: o. station.
Washington, Thursday, August eth.
$40 n. M: Baltimore, 9:05 a. m, arriving
at the Falls IL p. m. Round trip ticket.
good twelve days, inclusive. sl3.
Don't forget the dare, Wednesday.
August 26th. For tickets &C, apply 10
ARTHUR G. LEWIS.
Passenger Agent,
(Under Atlantic HoteD. No. 60 Main
street. au l4-bt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14

wANTED-Recruitsf for the u g. Marine
corps. Wanted-Ab1e bodied, unmarried
men, between the ages of q and 80 years.
Food, clothing and medical attendance
free. For further particulars, etc., apply
or address, the Commanding officer,
Marine Barracks. Navy-yard. Norfolk.
Va. jyi-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-14

The funeral of n working1nan in Ia
pan costs SO cents. unless the family
wishes TO have it especially fine, when
1t Will cost as much as Sl.25. The price
of coffin is 20 cents, and the rate for
cremation Is from 40 to as cents. Re
freshments figure up from IL to % cents.