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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
NORFOLK lVIRGINIAN: WEDNESDAY,. JUNE 80 Is
VIII Have Opnos,s,o,,

At a meeting Of the City Council.
which will be held next Tuesday night
will be the first meeting OF the year
The following officers will be elected
City Clerk, City Attorney and Chief En-
Kineer Of the Fire Department, all Of
which will have opposition. The pres
'ent clerk Is e. Thompson, Jr., who has
held the position for about eighteen
years. He will be opposed by Mr. X. D.
Guy. City Attorney Is Capt. John w
Harper. who will be opposed by Mr.. q
G. Irving. Chief Engineer Of the Fire
Department. w. Il. Robinson, who has
held the position for about eighteen
years. will be opposed by Capt. It.
Weirsdorf, Of the Independent Fire com
pany.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
LINN GETS FIVE YEARS.
And Signs nn Agreement Not to he.
turn to tho city for Nine Ycurs

Yesterday morning the case Of Frank
Linn, charged with burning an OYSTER
mousse on the northeast corner of North
ana Dinwiddie streets, was called In
Inc Hastings Court. A venire Of sixteen
men from Norfolk were present, and
chosen. to whom the Indictment was
read After the reading. etc, Linn plead
guilty and asked the court to give him
the full penalty Of the law for burning
the oyster-house, which Is five years
the house being valued ut less than 500.
me commonwealth then produced the
following agreement, which was signed
BY Linn and witnessed by j. w. ABBOTT.
Deputy Sheriff; Col. VIM. H. Stewart
and Major j. l.. Croker.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
1t Begins 10 Look Like Business.

MI. Williams. one OF the men connect
ed with the Portsmouth street railroad,
said yesterday that the iron for build
Ing the electric road Is on Its way here
and that 1t was due at any time within
a day or SO. RIr. v. 0. Cassell Is en-
gagged in laying OFF a park with forty
acres at Burton's Point. Trees are be-
Ing planted and quite q number Of at
fractions have been added. The route
down Dillingham; street has been sur
veyed Mr.. Cassell says he expects to
commence work In the city right away
and that there Is 10 doubt but that
Portsmouth will soon have first-class
road.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
J The Same.
| Old Sarsaparilla.
% %

That's Ayers. The same old
sarsaparilla rs it was made and
sold by DR.. J. c. Aver so gears
ago. III the laboratory it is
different. There modern nppli-
! ances lend speed to skill and
experience. But the sarsapa-
rilla is the same old sarsaparilla
! that made the rccord-6O gears
Of cures. Why don't we better
it? Well, we're much III the
condition Of the Bishop and the
raspberry: " Doubtless, +" lie
said, Good might have made a
better berry. But doubtless,
also, He never did. " Why
don't we better the sarsaparilla?
We can't, We are using the
same olI plant that cured the
Indians and the Spaniards. It
has not been bettered. And
since ace make sarsaparilla COM
pound out Of sarsaparilla plant,
we see no way Of improvement.
Of course, if we were making
some secret chemical compound
we might. -. But we're not.
We're making the same old sar-
saparilla to cure the same old
diseases. You can tell it's the
same old sars0pa rilla be-
cause it works the same old |
cures. It's the sovereign blood {
purifier, and-it's Auers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
Commencing Mou,iny Morning, June


Linen homespun suiting in navy blue
and linen shades, just the thing for BIZ
cycle suits. at TIC. per yard richly
worth 12lac. Viola crepe cloth in light
shades, regular price 15c.. our price 6A C..
Just think. all silk fouard, 19c. They
are worth zoe. a new lot polka dot per-
Gales. This week will be our banner
week for low prices
a. J. PHILLIPS,
302 Oxford Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30

Good bicycle suits for $3.50. one at 81,
and one at $3.50 that are worth from
$1.60 to 81 more suit. AN $3.50 dress
suit for S. \ $40 suit for $3.50. These
are a few specialties picked up by chance
on our trip North the early part OF this
week. Breslauer & Anthony
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
AN AGRlOEAIENT.
Portsmouth, Va lime DC 1so.

l. Frank Linn. in consideration of SEN
tehce Tor live years in the penitentiary
on the Indictment against ME for firing
Jones ysterhouse; and the dismissal
or all other indictments except one. that
Tor houscbreaking of Goodman's store,
on High street, agree not to return to
the city of Portsmouth within nine years
from this date; and in default Of this
asreement the Attorney for the Com
mOnwealth shall prosecute me on tha
said indictment Of housebreakinE. And
| hereby request the court to continue
the trial on said indictment until the
July term, a. D. 1902, and from that
term to such other term or terms, from
time to time. as the Commemorative
Attorney may desire: but to be finally
dismissed In the year 1906 ~
Given under my hand and seal the
day and year above mentioned
FRANK LINN
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
JOSEPH w. ABBOTT,
i. F. CROKER,
VIM. Fl. STEWART,

Don't nauseate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs, but regulate your
liver and sick headache by using those
famous little pills known as De Wits
Little Early ltisers. j. AZ. Il. Trotter,
Truitt & Smith and r. L. Wilson,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
Special Sale at Lawrence weiton,s

Special Sale at Lawrence d. wefton's.
20 pieces Scotch lawn, 31ec. yard.
10 dozen shirt waists, 26c. each, were
soc.
10 dozen real seal belts, 25c. each, were
soc.
Fancy paraSols at half price.
New styles in white RiIue. at 12hc.
yard.
Terms cash to ALL
LAWRENCE e. WELTON.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
a Slash tH Prices.

We have reduced prices Of men and
childrens clothing to such an extent
that you cannot help but buy If you see
them. Go they must and 20 they will.
LEVY & JACOBS,
200 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30

Wire Doors ana Windows in stock
Odd sizes made to order and hung. Re-
frigeratorS, mosquito nets, at j. S. Crnw-
fOrd'S Furniture and Cnrpct House
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
Specials for To-Day.

Fine Honey in Comb. lb. packages, 15c.
7c., or four for csc. fine Fat Mackerel. I0c'
per lb.; finest imported Ginger Ale. Look !!
than our Vermont Creamery Butter. il
you have not tried 1t come and get one
pound, and be convinced Only 3bc per
pound. Now is the time for Ice Tea. and
our special Blend at 25c. makes a 1ino
drink. Just reccived-a fresh lot Of SUN
beam Flour.
c. W. HUDGINS &. co. 3
SO2 Crawford street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30

Commencing June 18th we Will close at
y. m. Saturdays excepted. Chas r..
Welton & CO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30

Crash and white duck hats soc.
w. e. .VIRNULSON s. co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30

Bicycle hats in crash and white duck.
w. Il. VIRNELSON & CO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
Why Pay Fancy Prices !?

When YOU can buy Rumford's Yeast
Powder at &C., per bottle; all &C. grades a
shape Soap :! bars for 25c.; Hoe Cake Soap
bars for 25c.: al grades Washing POW
New York State Butter 20c. per pound;
Best Fresh Elgin Creamery Csc. per pound !:
Baltimore Lard &c. per pound: Nome Made
dozen boxes Globe Matches &c. ~ 4. NJ
8 i5a' Il H. PEARSON $$ :SsS
Phone No. 9ss. Nd S.Tg$$55::
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Continued on Sixth Pagel
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-30
4 QSGW Painters.

LAWRENCE e. WELTON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Among the Catholics.

~, children OF Mary viii cell
-. The Golden Jubilee OF the 49,
.ta,tor ~ the children OF Mary ~"
,.,,,,te,I feast OF the Miraculous "'N
ar November 2lth a. ,bo 81
There was retreat held a. VIC ~,
rosenh's Academy 10 which an INC ne, ~,
6ers we're invited. which commence
Thursday. November -'In, ,,o Chill
NJ, refreat for the Jubilee OF the ChlI-
a., 20 Mary has been attended by l"'
numbors. and its success Is qu''' e'''
flying. ,.s.~o,,,, for the
nriests of this section Of the diocese ooi.,
vened at the Bishops resluehoe w
wednesday. November Ntn' at MI III
Questions bearing upon 'heoo'5y ~
Holy Writ were treated o'"'y anu 49,
writing. -,o.,s ot the
,onference. Father Doherty. OF NOT
folk read a fine paper on "Divorce'
Father McGurk. Of Lynchburg' one Oh
..Ntvtbical Scriptures which was spe-
cially commended. -,,...
The bcvs Of the Sacred Heart Soudh'y
will 20 10 holy communion IN a oouy IL
7 o'clock mass to-day.
There will be 10 high mass NJ clooh
this morning at the Cathedral. Ihs
holv hour will be observed by the guard
OF honor a.,
The bishop has been absent from the
CITY attending the ceremonies OF bishop
Haid's celebration.
There are extensive improvements be-
ing made in the Sunday-school room OF
the Cathedral.
A mission for the young people OF 81
Mary's parish will be commenced on the
5th Of December and continue until the
12th. The mission will be- conducted by
Rev. Father Gregory, Of St Joseph
Passionists Monastery. Baltimore. Nd.
ST. Mary's church and priory are un-
dergoing renovation and when complet-
ed will look very handsome In their new
coat OF paint.
Rev. Father Regis Canevin was ac-
companied by Ri Rev Bishop Van de
Vyver and Very Rev Father Willibald
from Richmond 10 Belmont y. c.. 10
attend the silver Jubilee of Bishop Haid.
On next Monday evening. the 10Th. the
McGil Catholic Union will have .
Smoker" for the members and their
gentlemen friends.
A pleasant evening will be spent In an
informal way. Music. rectauons and
humorous readings. etc, will also be
among the evenings entertainment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
DR.. Hiden,, Bible Glass 10 Resume.

The Bible Class which is studying the
origin and History Of the New Iesta-
ment' under the leadership or Rev. DR..
]. c. Hiden, of Grove Avenue Baptist
church, will resume the study on next
Tuesday night at o'clock.
This class has not held meeting Tor
three weeks owing to the revival meet
ings IN progress at Grove-Avenue church.
The study OF such an important theme
under the capable leadership OF Dr. III
den has been the source OF great pront
and the announcement OF the resump-
ton of the class will be good news 10
many. The classes are held In the AS
sociatior rarlor en- the first floor ana are
open TO both ladies and gentlemen anu
while profitable to all interested IN tne
study OF the Word, is especially 80 10
Christian workers and Sabbath-school
teachers.
The study begins promptly at T. NJ
and all are cordially invited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

Mr. ]. J. English. Jr., has accepted the
position Of manager OF the Richmonu
branch of the j. =. Bell Company OF
Lynchburg and he will enter upon MS new
duties on December LIST. For thirty-slx
years Mr.. English has been connecteu
with the book and stationery firm OF KAN
dolph and English and lis successor, d.
w. Randolph q Co., on Main and Ihlr-
teen streets.
During that time he has by his strict
attendance to business and his high
qualifications in his line of mercantile
enterprise attained the highest esteem OF
all who have come in contact with him.
The fact that the firm OF j. w. Randolph
& Co. went into the hands OF receiver
and will likely he dissolved within few
months, made Mr. English look into some
other direction for a livelihood.
lie will be found hereafter at No. 7ls
east Main street, where the new firm will
have its headquarters. Mr.. II. o. Bell, of
Lynchburg. will be the treasurer OF the
branch house Of one Of the largest heck
and stationery establishments in Lynch
burg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

Tho Rest Shredded Cocoanut. only l5c.
pound .-
pounds only Zoe. pound.
Cod Fish. by the box GO pounds only
4l-4c pound.
Anchor soap (by the box. 100 cakes''
only S3.3J.
2-Hoop Wooden Buckets by the dozen
5.fIoop Wooden Buckets. by the dozen.
ot 2o nackares Of Chcroots in a box Dor 81
Irish Potatoes, large, by inc uu9'''' '''''
A Fine Mixed Tea. for 25c pound all
tea stores sell the same ior @c
Fine Green and Black Tea 10y the ~
for 20 and 25o. Your joooer sel's i' io'
Arbuckle's and Lion coffee. lie. pound.
Fair Green coffee. ~. pound. nm,
Pretty Good Ground Coffee. 9c pouhui
VINEGAR. nothing any better FOR taDle
uses only Zoe. gallon.
Bread Soda only 80. pohuu'
> mounds Bread Soda. for r. -
Washing Soda &c. pound. 3 pounds ior
'New crop New Orleans Molasses. only
Genuine vanilla Drip. only 3oc. gallon
4 zoe. syrup IN all stores. we sell Tor
Porto Rico "a dark molasses). for l5c.
gallon. it's fine
A zoe. Gunpowder in all tea stores; We
sell IL for 20c. pound.
7Sc Movune Gunpowder Tea for 40c.
Good zoe. Mixed Tea for l5c. pound.
Patapsco Flour. the best on earth, Tor
only a.. bag: per barrel only 500.
4 Flour for &c bag. We guarantee
white and good: sell i, for s. per barrel
5i-4 pounds GRADUATED Sugar for only
25c.
oats. good and heavy, 29c. bushel.
corn. best. only 43c. bushei.
Best City Meal. 45c. bushel.
Same per bag. g0c.
same per peck, only re.
Reans and Peas only &c. per quart.
Old Virginia Buckwhtat. Sc. per pound'
Home-M Made Mince Meats, only and &C.
pound. -
A 5-pound Box OF Caramels. assorted
Fern Brand Condensed MIX. for &c. per
Rival Brand Condensed MIX Sc. per
can. ,,
Butter. best. l5c. pound.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Coming Concert .

One OF the best concerts which VIII he
given during the season. will take place
next Thursday night at Saenger halie
under the auspices OF the German Ameri-
can Choral Association. Professor Charles
f. Mutter. director Of the organization
has arranged an excellent musical pro-
cramme. in which some OF the best local
talent will participate In solos, duets ana
recitations. Mr. G.. a. Thilow's JEFFERSON
Orchestra has been engaged lot iour Or
ohos,raI numbers OF the best selections.
Resides. the orchestra will accompany
the choruses, which will be rendered by
the Choral Association The concert
PROMISES to become a very successful
musical affair. and should he well patro-
nized by the music-loving people OF Rich
mond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

The c. and O. Railway Company will
open the first OF their series OF hospitals
for the care OF their employees on Decem-
her LIST, at Clifton Forge. This hospital
is \ magnificent building. II was former
IL the GLADYS Inn. and will be fitted up
with the most improved modern hospital
furniture.
DR. John G. Wvsor. will he the surgeon
in charge. nj Clifton Forge. and he will
he ably assisted by large stan OF con-
suItants and trained nurses.
The institution will be thoroughly up
to-date.
The surgical department or the c. ana
q. Railway is under the general supefvl-
e,on Of DIR. c. w. p. Brock. chief surgeon
OF the road.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

the discovery Of smart boys. I once heard
n very distinguished man say that he
was earnestly engaged In studying some
nhotographs in the Congressional Library
IN 1870 when the director looked over his
rhoulded and asked his name. AFTER
moments consideration the director gave
the youth a card 10 Professor Henry,
who started him on a course OF study that
made him famous. professor Ne"como'
now perhaps the greatest living astrono,
NOR narrates that ne was keeping school
IN Tho Eastern shore Of Maryland, and
hoppened 10 refer mathematical prob
lono IN Professor Henry. This disclosed
him and soon made him head OF the Maui
teal Almanac. A boy in a country store
In Pennsylvania wanted 10 learn how 10
poison bird skins. and wrote To Professor
Baird in such intelligent fashion. Illus
trating his letter by means ot'sketches
made with cheap crayons, that the Pro-
fossor AT once set his heart and eye on
him. This man Is now one OF our most
distinguished ornithologists.
I have lust heard OF antoher delightful
finding Of this kind. In 1871 n bright boy
from Ohio. on his way to Salem, Mass,
10 complete his normal school training.
stopped over in Washington Instead or
fooling his time away he took his color
box under his arm and went 10 the Smith
sonian. While obSorbed in trying 10 copy
the delicate tints of a South American
bird. Henry Elliott looked over his shout
der and said: you do well: would you
like to get employment? ] am called 20
Cleveland. and DR. Meek has some draw.
ing fossils 70 he done. Come with me.
This was William II. Holmes, long time
associated with the Hayden and Powell
survey. lately head - the anthropologi-
cal department Of the Field Columbian.
and now one of the three head curators
Of the National Museum. 7 notice this.
however. in all cases. nv boys none OF
these youth was waiting for things 10 turn
up. He was discovered In IN inquiring
state OF mind. The Waterman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

The committee charged with collecting
funds for the Jefferson Davis Memorial
Window" 10 be placed in ST. Pauls
church, desire 10 sign the contract with
Messrs. Tiffany & CO., without delay in
order 10 have the window in place for
Easter Sunday. They therefore respect
fully request all who have promised sub
scriptions TO send them in at once 10 Mrs
Dr. George Ross l0l east Franklin street.
chairman OF the committee. as the order
will not be given for the window until
they have the necessary amount Of
money in Bank to meet their obligations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
MINT Shall We Do About II ?

II was our intention TO publish all the
Thanksgiving compositions sent in by our
juniors. but many Of them are so long that
we cannot. we are very sorry to say, give
space to them. We should particularly
have liked 10 have published Miss
Veughan's. entitled Thanksgiving at
Crandpa's:" Florence Magins. entitled
"a THANKSGIVING Story" and that by
Miss Elsie Deltrick. All OF these were
particularly clever We publish Jacob
Bilikopf's contribution. because tits well
written and because II is not too long for
the space that we can spare.
THE TINES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
The Next Postmaster.

Judge Edmund Waddill. Jr., was asked
yesterday whom he would support for
the posmastership OF Richmond TO sue
coed Mr.. William II. Culllngworth.
Il don't know myself" he replied. Il
have purposely abstained from having
anything TO say about the matter. A lot
OF trouble has been caused heretofore by
crossing bridges in advance. This is a
friendly fight. you know. and hope when
the time comes that all will be able TO
unite on one man. Who Ia will be can't
say now"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Tea and Gossip.

III have three sugars. IL you please
And hall a cup Of tea,
With Just a teenty bit OF cream
Don't make it strong for me-
Your tea Is so delicious dear,
How do you make II so?
i always use the English hnd'
It's quite the best, you Know
Nov only fancy what I've heard
Ills really true. they say.
FOR Fred told Hcss. an Bess told JIM
An Jim told me to-day!
From "Old Youngsters
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Should Re Investigated.
ne Valley Herald saws :

The Valley HcraId SAYS.
Under some circumstances there may
be some eXtenuation for a man who ac-
cepts bride, but the whep who offers IL
is entitled to neither respect, countenance
or commiseration. and certainly should
not be recognized as an honorable COM
petitor. in legitimate business. IL these
charges against the American Book Com
pany are true. they furnish sufficient
grounds for the cancellation OF all con-
tracts the State OF Virginia may have
with II, and furnish sufficient proof that
II Is a rotten and corrupt concern and I'M
worthy OF the patronage Of our people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
The New Umbrella.

oh. Ellai
with her first umbrella,
She walked abroad like any queen.
She held IL proudly for display.
Admired its handle. stroked It's sheen,
And never little girl more gay.
Dear Ellai
Such wee umbrella.
One day upon the market-place
met her: dripping were her curls,
She looked. despite her sunny face.
The most forlorn Of little girls.
-
'Why, Ella
Where's your new umbrella"
Said /: THE storm has drenched your
hair,
Just see your frocki just see your hat,
And what is this you hug with care?
A broom, fiddle, or a cat?"
Oh. Ella,
With her first umbrella
She looked at me and shyly spoke.
The rain-drops pelting on her yet;
81 have it here beneath my cloak,
Because, you see, II might get wet,'
Agnes Lee in st. Nicholas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

The bakers always a well-bread man:
The carpenters ways are plane.
The grocer works on the green-eood.
plan.
And the glazier works with pane.
Inc pickpocket has a taking way:
the policeman's on the beat;
1ne musicians work is always play.
Ana The Doctors plan is treat
Inc me coooler works In half-soled way:
Inc pawnbroker works on time:
ane "sa,ner mans work is vane and gay
The eootblack works TO shine
PHILADELPHIA Cali.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
Remember the Saui.rsi.

Now just a word TO the boys and girls
the boys especially: When YOU are omt
nutting. do not be greedy: leave some
nuts for the squirrels. and. above an
things. II yoY happen to come upon a IN.
tie store-hosse flled by one OF these little
ienows IN tne noiiow OF some tree, do not
labor and patience II represents. Thess
brtsht-eyed little fellows have had 10
place each nut there for their supply OF
food. and II must last through the LONG
cold months Of winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28

Messrs. r. s. Packard, George II. p.
Martin. +. u. Lawrence and r.. john
sion are authorized 70 canvass for sub
scribers for The Times. in Richmond.
Manchester and the suburbs Of both cities
and TO collect and receipt for three
months subscription in advance. The
Time guarantees the prompt and careful
delivery Of the papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-28
This Weeks Contest.

TELL TEN PLACES OR BUILDINGS
IN OR ABOUT RICHMOND WHICH
ARE HISTORICALLY FAMOUS AND
TELL WHY THEY ARE so. PLEASE
DO NOT FORGET THIS-TO WRITE
ON EVERY OTHER SIDE OF YOUR
SHEET OF PAPER. NOW FILL THIS