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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28

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~ = = with the wo.
man of his choice
will always linger i'll
Ia mans mind. It is
IA pity that the sweet
Y meinory should ever
be poisoned by the
faint of ill-healttl and
consequent nnhappi.
ness, 1t is sad that
the flower OF a happy
! remembrance should
be obscured and kill
ed by the noxious
weeds Of sickness and
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
AUCTION sALEs-r. u Ii il mi nay. 8

BY inc Norris Auction House, Ct and &c.
New Market Place. sss n
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION
W w. on WEDNESDAY,. Doc. y ed. fratf ID
q et SaGek e., M that fine ana well selected
: es. kaufman, Alp Main street, CONSISTING;
y: nottlea Goods, all kinds Canned Goods
,rs hns. , ,Soltee, Cigars and Tobacco, ETC.;
AT PUBLIC auction. Fixtures, / HIPS Auto;
MAY refrigerator, Enterprise Coffee,
4 ni sb,o,I ~ G riatform Scale. small Scales,
Eorse, Wagon and New Buggy. i a IL
doom r. Il. Il, MORRIS, Manager. Isl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

richmond, va, January IL, 1881.
No sales on Change at auction to-day.
Private sales are light to-day. but large
sales will probably be reported in the
next day or so.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigar
cites. s3,57S.74; tobacco. S2,90i.12 Total.
$5.579.S6.
Moderate sales at Shockoe and Cren-
shaw's warehouses to-day. No fine grades
offered Prices very firm on common and
medium grades. Several lots sold at 81
per hundred A goodly number of buyers
were on sale.
Planters and Shelburne's warehouses
had very good breaks to-day, though il Is
too cold to put out fine tobacco. That
which was offered in medium to good
brights sold at fully satisfactory prices.
Mr. r.. VI. Williamson, Of South Carolina,
being among the prominent sellers.
Sales tomorrow at all the warehouses,
and with warmer weather there will be
both larger and better breaks.
Private sales In the past few days are
probably much larger than has been re-
ported. consisting mostly Of bright. medi-
um-grade filters of the 1895 crop and some
older, not all of which represent profit.
The Trade is advised that the Rich
mond Dispatch IS ready to make its pre-
MUM offer of 800 good at any time. The
sales should be advertised several weeks
ahead 10 give planters plenty Of time to
get their tobacco in order. The warehouse
men and Buyers Committee should ar
range the matter at once Papers are in
the hands of Mr.. Il. r. Crump.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
Houdon's statue of Washington.
Harner's WeeklyD

One Of the most valuable and interest
ing collections OF Colonial relics In exist
ence is now in the new State Library, az
Richmond. Va.
Is the marble statue Of Washington, by
HOudon. IL possesses the merit OF BE-
ing the only effgy that remains or WASH
ington that was actually taken from IRE.
The statue conveys very distinct ldeh
OF Washington. different In many re-
spects, however, from the familiar por-
traits which for the most part are copies
OF the same original In l7ei hve years
before the adoption OF the Federal Con-
stitution. the General Assembly of VIr-
ginia ordered this statue.
When the statue was provided for,
Thomas Jefferson happened to be I'm Paris,
and he engaged Houdon as the sculptor,
because. as he afterwards said, HE -
without a rivalship the first statuary OF
his age as the proof OF which he received
orders from every country for Things III.
tended 10 be capital Houdon receiver
900 English guineas, tribe over So.oD.
Besides. the expense Of the journey from
France to Virginia was paid, and his life
was insured during his absence from
France at the cost Of the General As
sembly. UOudOn left Paris IN august,
l7s5. In October he reached Mt Vernon.
He was treated with great consideration
by Washington until the Formally or
his first meeting wore away. hou-
don made known no desire 10 get 10
Washington's hospitality grew trine
cold before the sculptor really set aDouf
the work for which he had come over the
sea. one morning. while the family, or
which Houdon had become temporarily
member. was seated at breakfast. mes
sage was brought TO Washington, inform-
ing him that pair OF carriage-horses bad
been brought for his inspection, he having
made known his desire TO purchase
team. Washington left the table present.
lv and went outside. Houdon followed.
After moments close inspection, Wash
ington asked the price OF the animals,
lone thousand dollars" was the reply.
zone thousand dollarsp said Washing
ton, IN amaZement.
"Ah, / ave him, ave himv broke In
Uoudon, gleefully He hurried away, and
began work on the statue industriousiy;
and so II Is supposed that the expression
preserved on the statue at Richmond ~
the one that appeared on the face or
Washington when he learned OF what ne
considered an exorbitant price for the
span OF horses. With the knowledge OF
this little incident In seeing the statue. II
is NOT hard 20 believe that Houdon had
him" In truth and kept him. for there Is
an expression OF surprise on the face and
the lips are compressed. IL seems that
Houdon. after he got the inspiration he
had been waiting FOR. pursued the work
faithfully, gaining Washingtons interest
and goodwill by his perseverance and In
dustry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
NOMINATION or FRANCIS.
Favorable Report Ordered by Com
mittce--Opposition OF Vest.

WASHINGTON, January l2.--The Sen
ate Committee on Finance this morning
ordered favorable report TO be made on
the nomination OF David II. Francis. TO
be Secretary Of the Interior, sent TO the
Senate December 9Th last. Mr.. Vest was
present. and opposed the action of the
committee, but none Of his Democratic
associates joined with him, and the
recommendation was ordered without the
formality OF a vote
MIR. Vest said that he had no personal
grievance against Mr.. Francis but he be-
ieved that he ought not to be honored
with this appointment after his conduct
in the recent campaign.
MIR. Francis, Mr.. Vest said, had accused
the National Democratic Convention at
Chicago Of being a dishonorable body,
and had repudiated the ticket nominated
there and antagonized the platform adopt
ed by that convention. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Vest will vote against confrma-
tiOn in the Senate, and may make
speech on the subject. He will not have
the support of the other silver Demo
Gratis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
THROUGH THE STATE.
NEWS NOTES or INTEREST FROM
THE PENINSULA.
a Merry Party of Horseback Riders
Arrive I'm WilIinmsburg-Au the
Way from GIOucester-Other Vfr-
ginia Matters.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. January r.
(Special.)-A party Of ladies and gentle
men on horseback arrived here to-day
from Gloucester. and registered at the
Colonial Inn. In the party were Messrs.
+. p. Dabney. Alfred w. Withers, James
l.. Talaferro; Miss Annie Vsndergrift,
and Miss Blanche Dimmock They cross
ed the York this morning at yorktown.
where they spent a short time visiting
the National Cemetery, the monument,
and Cornwallis's cave. After visiting
the many places of interest in this old
town the party will tomorrow morning
return home.
Mr.. Hartwell Macon returned this morn
ing from a visit to Hanover and Rich
mond.
Mrs. i. w. Morris and Mrs. Robert
d. wilkins were called by telegram yes
terday to the beside Of their sister. in
Staunton, who is not expected to re-
cover.
Mr.. Josiah Ryland, Of Richmond exc
cutor OF the late w. w. Vest, Of this
place. was here yesterday 20 petition the
which, he claims, was enormously as
sessed on State-Bank stock of Richmond,
and held by him as trustee for Eliza
Baker. The motion was dockcted, and
the Commemorative Attorney. Commits
sioner, and Treasurer ordered to be sum-
moned for the February term of court
Judge Sydney Smith has appointed r.
T.. Gatewood Justice of the Peace for
Powhatan District, TO FIJI the uneXpired
term of J. G.. Carlton, removed 20 an
other district
Mr.. Frank Wolfe, who has been sick
for the past six weeks, with n severe
attack of the grip. is much better to-
day, and was sitting up for awhile.
Mr.. Henry Armistead who lost his
wife about a month ago. and was left
with three little girls, has decided to rent
his farm, and locate in Hampton.
Mr. James r. Norment, who was con-
nected with the hospital during the adj
ministration of DIR. Harvey Black, was
here yesterday, and during the evening
went down to visit his brother, Mr.. ID. X.
Norment, at Hills, on York river.
Mr.. Lemuel f. Barnes, chairman Of
the Democratic Committee Of New Kent,
was here to-day, and called on num-
Der Of friends.
Miss Marion Jones will have as her
guest this week her friend, Miss Mary
Howard Walthall, of Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
New York Dry-COOds Market.

NEW YORK, January 1.-THE Journal
of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin. in
its weekly review OF the dry-goods mar
ket. says: 1.-THE week closes with a large
~ increased attendance Of buyers in the
market. and although the majority OF
these are likely to be seen rather In the
jobblng and specially houses than In the
general commission market, yet the latter
can hardly fail TO show some improvement
as a result OF the spot business. In the
way OF mail orders there has been some
expansion In the buying at first hands In
staple lines OF cotton goods and spring
fancies not of any pronounced character
nor calculated 10 give more than very
mild en- ,ouragement at the moment. The
tone OF the market In all lines OF domes-
tics IS easy. Since yesterday there has
been more business doing In the print
cloth market than for some time past
and at steady prices. There has been H.
tie I'm the woolien-g goods division I'm the
way of new features Collections are re-
ported fairly regular"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
NEWPORT NEWS.
Trial of the Sunday Liquor Cases
Brief Mention.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. January r.
(Special. 1.-THE hearing of the liquor cases
began in the Police Court this morning
before Justice Brown, but as yet only one
verdict has been rendered, and that was
against Jacob Krebes for selling liquor
on Sunday. He was fined $25, 1t being the
first offence There are several other
cases vet to be disposed Of These cases
were reported to the Chief of Police by
two special policemen. who were detailed
some time ago to watch the bar-rooms.
These officers of the law, according 10
their own testimony, dressed in citizens
clothes. went TO several bar-roOms ON
Sunday and obtained liquor.
The case of the Commonwealth vs. J.
IL Bocock indicted for killing a negro
named Lewis Cheek. Will not be tried at
this term of the Corporation Court. 1t
will be remembered that the Coroners
iury in this case rendered a verdict or
unsuitable homicide Bocock, the evidence
showed, killed the negro in self-defence.
However. Bocock was indicted. but was
released on giving satisfactory bail. 1t
was rumored Yesterday that the Common
wealth's Attorney would enter a nolle
prosequi in the case when 1t is called,
but this is a mistake, and Bocock will
have to stand trial.
The members of Newport News Council
No. c. Junior order United American
Mechanics. formally received tonight the
handsome silk flag they were recently
awarded by the State Council. An en-
tertainment was given in the Opera
House and interesting addresses were
made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
DICKENsON COUNTY.
4 Raid or MOonshiners-New School
House.

DWALE, VA, January 12.-(Special)-
Your correspondent learns that eight de-
puty United States marshals from Wise
county, accompanied by Marshal Albert
Hackney, of this county, made RAID
into the moonshine district of Cumber-
land mountain on Saturday. One of these
officers, who, by the way, was not known
TO the sinners went TO that place Few
days ago, and represented himself as
being in sympathy with their cause,
and said that he was unusually dry, ana
that pint or two of their elixir Of life
would be very acceptable at the rates OF
81 a gallon, leash up, and no grumbling.'
Then these usually wary sinners took
him into their confidence, and the result
was that he located their distilery. resi-
dences. etc, and reported this fact; and
the posse set out on a raid. They went
direct to the distillery, which they de-
stroyed, and then captured a sinner,
named Robert Stone, whom they took
before Commissioner Rush, of Clintwood.
He was there bound over to answer an
indictment in Federal Court. Some OF the
sinners got news of the intended raid
about an hour before the officers reached
the point where the distillery was To-
Gated, and moved everything away that
they could I'm that short time.
Mrs. Samuel Fleming. Of near this place,
is seriously i'll, and il is said her doctor
has lost hope of her recovery.
The new school building at Ciintwood
is nearing completion. 1t will be by far
the largest and best building of the kind
in the county.
Mrs. William McFall, of Freezing, is
confined to the sick-room, and II Is
thought her recovery is a matter Of I'M
certainty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
THE MAGIC CITY.
A Firc-Progrnmme for Lees Birth
day Celebration.

ROANOKE. VA. January R.-CSpeciai)
Fire was discovered about noon In some
hay AT the feed-store Of W. Il. Daniel in
the old electric-light building, on Henry
street and but for the prompt arrival OF
the fremen and their energetic efforts in
suppressing the flames the entire block
Of framed buildings near by on Salem
avenue would in all probability have been
DESTROYED. The damage from water
amounted 10 about $50. The fire Is sup
posed to have originated from defective
flue.
In the Hastings Court to-day In the
case of Robert Conner, charged with
stealing a watch, the accused failed to
nut I'm his appearance for trial. Judge
Woods declared his bond forfeited and
ordered a capias for his arrest TO be Is
sued.
At a meeting OF Watts Camp, Con-
federate Veterans. here tonight. 1t was
resolved TO celebrate General Lees birth
day. January 18th. Ly a special meeting
To raise funds for the Memorial Abbey.
Judge Blair, Of Salem, will be invited TO
deliver an address The Veteran Camp
AT Salem. the Sons of Veterans here, and
Roanoke Grand Army Post viii be IN
yited to participate in the exercises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
THE RICHMOND Observation-Disclosures. JANUARY 10. 1897.

night at the Mansion Inn. In this place.
was a decided success In every way.
splendid feast was spread. and the
''toasts'' were responded to by various
members and guests In speeches spark
ling with wit and wisdom. number
Of ladies graced the occasion with their
presence. and added much to the enjoy
ment OF the occasion. 1t was early morn
ing before the assembly dispersed,
and sought reposc in slumber.
Lafayette Lodge of Masons OF Luray
will hold their annual banquet In their
hall. on Water street. on Friday evening
pext. There will be large attendance
of members. accompanied by their wives
and sweethearts, and the event Is looked
forward TO with pleasant anticipations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
THE STEAMER DAUNTLEss.
Official Report ON Recent Alleged
FiIibuSfering Expedition.

WASHINGTON, January 12.-The Col
lector of Customs at Jacksonville. Fla,
reports to the Treasury the result Of his
investigation Of the recent alleged filibus-
tering expedition of the Dauntless. He
says the captain Of the Dauntless states
that December 18th, while steaming up the
inside channel, he saw a flag of distress
floating from No Name Key. and out or
humane motives he Immediately headed
for the island. He found thirty-five men
there, with a large number of boxes ana
other baggage. He had no Curiosity as
to what the boxes contained, and simply
shipped them as he would any ordinary
freight. After all were aboard, and the
Dauntless had sailed for day. Vessel
was sighted. and the head of the rescued
party expressed a desire TO be trans
ferred with all their luggage, to this YES
sci. which was done at sea. The captain
thought the occurrence of so little mo-
ment that he did not remember the name
of the vessel. The Dauntless has been
refused clearance papers. and is detained
in the custody Of the United States au-
thOrities
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
burg. is here, stopping at the Hotel John


burg, is here. stopping at the Hotel John
son.
VIRGINIA At THE INAUGURATION
IL ~ expected that quite n number OF
civil and military organizations from yir-
gina viii come TO Washington on the 4th
or March next 10 participate In the lnau-
guration ceremonies. and Captain Frank
Cunningham. who is here tonight. thinks
the First Virginia Regiment will be here
TO swci. the grand parade on that day.
TOM WATSON MAD.
The Wardell statement IN reference to
Tom Natson's deal with Hanna has great
~ exasperated Watson He has kept the
wires hot to-day. comforting with Popu-
list leaders here and elsewhere. He saw
agely denounced Butler and Wardell and
says he win 80 TO Raleigh ind make open
war on them, IL his presence there Is ne
cessary TO thwart Buffers scheme TO de-
stroy the Populist party in North Caro-
Ina. He says three fourths OF the Popu-
list committeeman support his position,
and repudiatc Buffers leadership. IL is
stated here tonight in Populist circles
that Butler is already defeated. and that
Watson's presence in Raleigh can do no
good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
MASSACRE OF BRITISH.
Military and Consular officials We
Tins of Wild Africans.

LONDON, January 12.-Dispatches re-
ceived at the Foreign Office this morning
confirm the previous reports Of mas
sacre by wild tribesmen in the territory
Of the King of Benin Of the members of
the British expedition which left the
coast of Upper Guinea January lst, in
tending to proceed TO Benin IN the
Niger Coast proteciorate. The coniirma-
torv reports say that all of the whites
comprised in the expedition, together
Win 2i3 native carriers, were killed, and
that only seven Kroomen escaped. The
expedition consisted of Acting Consul
General Phillips, Major Copeland Craw-
sor1. Cantain Boisragon. who was com
mandant of the forces OF the Niger Coast
nrotectorate; Captain Mailing, belonging
10 the same force; Messrs. Campbell and
Locke. consular officials; Or. Elilott,
Nessrs. Powis and Gordon, civilians, and
a large number of Kroomen and native
carriers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
ROCKBRIDGE.
Death of Mrs. David Firebaugh from
Pneumonia.

LEXINGTON, VA, January l2.-(Spe-
cial. Mrs. David Firebaugh. of Rock
bridge Baths, died Of pneumonia yester-
day. at the residence OF Mr.. John Me-
Cowan. Of the Barrens. near the Baths.
she had gone there several days ago
IN nurse her sister. Mrs. William Miller.
relict of William Miller. of Denmark, who
died Saturday. Both ladies were over 70
years of age.
News has been received here OF the
death of Philip Shafer at the residence
of his son. IN Toxic Mo. Mr.. Shafer
was a highly-respected citizen OF South
RufYalo. in this county and had been on
a visit TO his sons in the West for some
time past He WAS aged 81 years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
THE HILL CITY.
The Coming Sunday-school Conven-
fiona Physician Ill.

LYNCHBURG, VA, January 12-(Spe-
cial "A meeting of the pastors and sun
day-school superintendent of the city
was held at the Young Mems Christian
Association tonight for the purpose OF
making preliminary arrangements for the
State Sunday School Convention, which
meets I'm this city on February %, Sd,
4th. and 9Th Rev. Il. c. Mcconnell. pas
tor Of the First Baptist church, was Sc
lected TO deliver the address OF welcome.
An executive committee and committees
on entertainment. singing, and programme
were appointed.
DIR. T.. +. Snead, a prominent physician
of the city, g extremely i'll, ana no hope
for his recovery is entertained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
Tremendous Crowd Marks First
Lndies'-Day of Meeting.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. January ia
tremendous crowd marked the first
ladies' day of the meeting, the attendance
being between 5000 and 10000. One favo-
rite won. and the public lost money.
First race-six furlongs-Minnie Murphy
Nl Clay. ? TO u won, Irish Lady second,
Gismonda third Time, l15 Ia.
Second race-for 2-year-olds. three fur
Iones-Millstream Q1S, Grief, to u won,
Georgia c. second, our Lizzie third.
Time, 81 ga
Third race-selling, mile and a quarter
Constant go. Barrett. 10 u won, Billy
Mckenzie second. Fasig third. Time
2I Ia
Fourth race-handicap, seven furlongs-
Paladin O12. j. Hill, 6 to 81 won, Maggie
( second. Marquise third. Time, LIS Ii.
Fifth race-hurdle. mile and furlong-
Mr. Dunlap $50, Pinnegan, TO u won,
Brakeman second Folly third. Time,
2:O5 S-4.
sixth race-selling, half mile-Little
pilIv 1O6 Hart. u to u won, G. Rumrill
second, Lightfoot third. Time, 40 II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.
BugIer Who Blew "Taps" for Jeffer-
son Duvis Takes Morphine.

MOBILE. ALA, January 12.-Thomas
\. Sappington, a former bugler in the
United States army, who was stationed
at Mount Vernon Barracks at the time
the late Jefferson Davis died, and who
blew taps" over the grave of the ex-
President of the Confederacy when the
remains were laid to rest in New Orleans,
took morphine with suicidal intent this
morning and was found in his room I'M
conscious about noon. He was removed
to the city hospital, and is now out of
danger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-13
Warm Springs Valley.

WARM SPRINGS, VA. January r.
(Special.)-R. X. Burns, Deputy-Sherin
of Pocahontas county, w. Va, has de-
lvered into the custody of our jailer
Mason Green, an ex-convict, VINO was
indicted some time since for steal
ing a mule from one Of our negroes.
Green served several years i'm the West
Virginia penitentiary for stealing bacon.
Before that he had been convicted OF
stealing a Bible from a church. He Will
probably spend some time I'm your city.
The steeple of the Presbyterian church
was blown off to-day. 1t had been struck
by lightning some time ago.