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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

Lancaster has released pitcher John
Dolan.
Tom Turner is playing first base Tor
Galveston.
Pickering is hitting far below his last
years record with the Colonels.
The ball player who hits TOO many
balls at night hits the ieust the next
day.
Harry Mace is running q team in
Washington which he calls 4 local pro
fessicnal team"
Rothermel, who played for Norfolk
last year, has been suspended indefinite
~ by Houston for Indifferent work.
Oh the Brooms, SO error haunted:
Oh, the hits, that come no more
Oh. the dreary, drcary tidings,
Oh, the barren. barren score.
Pitcher Al. Ortiz had Ills arm blistcred
the other day. 1t Is in bad shape, and
he will be out Of the game for some
time.
Tom Turner has been dubbed Homer
turner down in Texas Tommy is los
Ing the ball over the fence most every
session.
The Cherubs, who couldn't win on
their home grounds, have twice driven
Denny Longs crew to the woods in
their own country.
take off my nat and make the
atnende honorable" to Sammy Leevcr.
Ills Gllt-edeged work in Yesterdays
game and uhe support accorded him by
his mates deserves canonizine in tuneful
metre, such as once perpetrated upon
the occasion OF the disaster which befcll
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

Your throat is weak. ANY
unusual exposure or quick
change III temperature causes
roughness and uneasiness.
Sometimes you have feel
ing Of tightness as if some
foreign body were there.
You can treat it with troches
and washes, but you don't
reach the scat of the trouble.
Throat weakness is a syrnp-
tom Of more general disturb
ance. SCOTS Emulsion Of
Cod-liver Oil does cure weak
threats by healing the in
fammation and nourishing
and strengthening the system.
For salo by all druggists at 50 cents and $500.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists, New York.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
CnI,pbeIl's Free Ticket,

Bring this ad. with you any day this
week, commencing June 18th. and for
S1.eO Will make you six finely finished
Cabinet Photographs and one large pic
ture. or with this ad. and S1O0 will make
you six handsomely finished Cabinet
Photographs Remember only for this
week, commencing June 18th
Z. S. CAMPBELL,
je15-tf 34O-344 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Property 'l'rn,,sfr,.a.

ID. y. Reid g. Bro. TO G.lzella Wcinfcld,
certain personal property, s16l.T1
William Lauder to John T.. Thomas,
lot on the southcaSterly side OF Clark
street, Atlantic City ward, 5000
William II. Wales, Jr., trustee. to
the Merchants and Mechanics Savings
"'Lnk, property Nos. G2 and G. Mariner
street, $4,000.
The Merchants and Mechanics Say
inSs Bank to James l.. Barry. the same
property, $1,000
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Standing OF tho clubs.
Boston uu,plnycd tho Reds.

Boston, June l5.-Boston clearly out
played Cincinnati at every point to-day.
Ehret. the visitors star pitcher. was
batted for eight singles and a double.
when Brown was substituted he prov
ing more effective. Score:
r. II. i;
Boston ;. .I . / 9 3 90 l 90 is 9
Cincinnati Il 0 0 . 0 , 0 0 If II d
Batteries: Lewis and Bergen; I1hrct.
Brown and ReitZ. Umpire, Mr.. Lynch.
Time 1:i2
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

SUMMER Corsets, four styles, cool
easy fitting, comfortable the *propefS
thing for SUMMER weal-tllefe' saflSl
round satisfaction in them, for tlEeA
wearer at least--styles shown, Il 3 5e.iss
37I3c., Soc, ST 90. 5 sis 81
Ladies' Ferris Waists, 500 u i5s{
Misses Ferris Waists, 75c. and 81 co. M ...
rlexlbone Moulded Corsets, perfect form
fitting, $3.50, $500 and s. 90 4 pair,
American Lady Bicycle Corset, 81 CO
T.. y. French Imported CorseS, S1.7S So.5oS9
anu S5.25 pair.
Several styles in Warmers, w. B., r. & GU
G. b., McGraw's and Tllonlson's Glove fit-ss
ting Corsets. :fs :E$f
An extraordinary saleSSs asiIiS'
Dress Goods tile best possible FyiaIlIass
obtainable await those who make parss
clases early from this vast stock sS ais
otfereing Of such values as will eclipse;
any sale every il1augurated.
t2Hc. Percales for Sc. yard. s$s5Ss
All Linen Hon,espun for / SC. yard. III
Usual 1910. lawns and Dimities, &C. III; EsHs5
5ox4O-inch Sheer Summer Lawns ,for&S 2c.1s
Regular 25c. Lace Striped Grass. Linens;
i7c. III IL i5Iy. t.sissS s8S
Gents I-aulldered Negligee sl1irtt s sos.
OF Percale, with two pair reversible
link cuffs, stylish effects for present.;
si.00 values fol 75e. .,gS s;siIsssE
there's not another such shirt offer&siii iSs
Norfolk.
Gents Blue, Tan and Balbriggan8 Under
wear, nicely finished, perfect in fit, ~ oftI ,S1
81. 90 suit, our buying makes the garments
75c. each. IsS
Gents Fine Balbriggan Underwear; Woftiilt1
SOC. at most places here 8 garments for S. DO
Gents Fast Color Negligee Shirts with tWfsH
collars and one pair detached reversible links
cuffs, SOC. each, all sizes. y. .55 ssss
Gents Percale Shirts, all fast colors, willis
two pairs reversible link cuffs, our pricsS
75c., worth $500. s$Ssss
Gents Fine Madras Negligee Shirts, With
? collars and one pair detachable reYersib u
link cuffs, our price 81 CO. sc -
Gents Bicycle Underwear Of light we;ehtss
Balbriggan, double seat knee drawers, shirs
open all way down front, 500, sui.
Come and examine the ERlE',
wleel--s75.oo worth of actual bicYsals
Gle goodness Ladies' wheels, s37. OH
Gents wheels, $500. AnotIler3shipss
lnent ready for immediate delivery ss:l
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Dodgers on Tf.cir 7ro,lv

Colts turned the tables on the Brooklvns
this afternoon. For eight innings the
game was close and Interesting. In the
slow shoot, and with the aid Of rank cr-
rorS by Dunn and Soch scopcd four runs,
which proved more than enough to win
Score:
Brooklyn -. .....ao10000 % . &
Chicago 80. ......D . . 0 0 ! 10 A. 10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Smith: Crit
fifth and kittrcdgc umpirc-O'Day.
TimC--l ~;
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
AGENTS WANTED.

RUGBI'S PERSONAL ADVENTURES
IN the Sandwich Islands. Brand new
\ rare musical program. COURT ST.
BAPTIST CHURCH. FRIDAY, June IS,
$40 D. H. Tickets. 25c. Children (under
~ l5c. julG-3t
WANTED-By Il lady with Il number Of
years experience, q position in a fnni-
~ or as assistant in school to teach
intermediate classes In English and mu-
sic If desired: references exchanged. Ad-
dress {. G., care The VirginIan. jul3-3t~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
United Stntc. Court.

Judge Robert W. Hughes, presiding
in The United States Court Yesterday
ordered Il new sale of the burned British
steamship Clintonih fixing next Monday
as tho day OF sale and assigning as
Il reason for again selling the steamer
The fact that the price brought a, the
first sale was low ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Getting Ready for summer outing.

Hosiery, 1oc., l2hac., 15c., csc, a pair.
Dlmity Lawns Ghc., worth 1Oc. Scotch
Lawns, dc, India Lawns. &C., up. Sum
lner and Nursing Corsets soc. =" Summer
Vests. BE-, &C., 1oc,, 12lAc.. best values.
putting skirts 19c Bathing suits. mems
ladies' and children's, at low prices.
LEVY BROS.
344 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Athletics Won Easily.

Hartford, Conn. June 15.--rhe Athlc-
ties won easily from the local team TO-
day. Amcs put up All excellent article
Of ball. Score:
r. H. +;
Athletics % s 0 OIL x-1O 10 1
Hartford 20 D 0 o O 1 % 4
batteries: Ames and j. Schaub; Fry
and Roach
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

Summary: Three base hits-Madison.
Shaffer, Henry. Stolen bascs-L.eidy
Wente, Leahy, Buttermore. Left on
ba ses-Lancas ter, 10; Norfolk, 5. Struck
out-By HOPPING, 3; by Pfanmiller, .
Double plays-McFarlnn, Snyder and
Wcddige: Wentz and Shafrcr First on
crrors-Lancaster 3; Norfolk, .. First on
balhs-Of Pfanmiller, .. Umpire-Wcid-
man. Time-One hour and foMy-tive
minutes
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Two.Bnrrer tho Tcn,,

Paterson, N. j.. June 15.--Pitchcr
flaherty, Of Patterson won his game
against Newark to-day with u two-bag-
ger In the tenth inning: Score:
r. II. T.
Newark ;. @ l / / 90 l 0 0-6 9 !
Batteries: 1T!aherty and WcStlakc:
Cogan and A. Rothfuss
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

Do your eyes burn or hurt? Are you
troubled with headache? The proper
classes In most cases, will afford relief
See DR.. Week
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
FikE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Games.

Pittsburg, 10; Washington, s.
Cleveland, i; Philadelphia, g.
Baltimore. Z; Louisville, 5.
Chicago, S; Brooklyn, 4.
New York. 9: st. Louis, 3.
Boston. 10; Cincinnati, 4.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Giants Take Three.

New York, June 15-New York made It
three straight from the Browns to-day
In tho fourth inning, With the score tied
the Giants got onto Hart and pounded
out seven runs. Score:
New York 49, III 07oo1ox-0 i
St Louis -. 80 0 010O1-3 8
Battcrics--Clarke, Sullivan and Wilson:
Hart and urphy. Umpire-Emslie. Time
1865.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
LANCASTER FINDS PFANNY LUSCIOUS
And Ills support Was Not vir<inaI
Either-Richmond Keeps IL Climb.
Ing aud i.cever Makes u Record
Hartford Gives UI, 80 Athletics
Hits Hero and There.
Yesterdays Game.
Lancaster, S; Norfolk, 9.
Athletics, 10; Hartford, 2.
Richmond, 3; Reading, 2.
Paterson, Z; Newark, g..

Where They Play To-day.
Richmond at Reading.
Norfolk at Lancaster.
Athletics at Hartford.
Newark at Paterson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Richmond Keeps Moving.

Reading, Pa, June 15.-Richmond de-
1eated Reading to-day in a we'll played
game. Both pitchers We're effective.
Rain stopped the game at the end Of the
seventh inning. Score:
r H. t.
Reading -. 80 0 0 - 3 2
Richmond ....1 0 0 0 g Ks S /
BATTERIES: Lucid and Barcl1ley; Lever
and FOSTER
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

DR. Week, eye expert, Is located per-
manantly. EXa limitations free. F. II.
Gale. 162 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

strengthen the team in The Dositlons
Where It is admittedly weak. I'liey
should take this step nnd without de-
Jay, not alone because the public de-
mand 1t. hut because their own interests
are at stake. a team that loses a game
or Two at home is easily forgiven, be-
&luSe the circumstances in detail which,
were responsible occur in the view of
the public, and are checrfuliy condoned
Tor that reason. II the team PLAYS losing
l,ll away from home the attnnda rre
when they return will be eloquent evi-
dence or the dissatistion Of tho s,,p
portcrs or the game. have endeayored
ut all times to be fair and impartial and
70 accord each player OH the team his
Just deserts. but ] am at last forced.
not alone by my own convictions mi
Dy the loudly expressed views or tho
Warmest adherents or the Brooms. to
mo disaEreeable necessity OF voicing tie
complaints OF the public. IT Is now al
most universally conceded that the
Brooms arc weak at first base. ShaCrer
may be capable OF better work than he
has shown since the season opened, but
we nave waited long enough for him to
demonstrate It, Sentiment is all won
enough. but sentiment don't win ball
games or infuse strength into u team,
II the management expect to profit
financially 1t Will be the easiest policy
to at once accedc to the wishes OF their
patrons Pitchers are also needed and
should be secured without delay. The
records Of the men are here given, and
It is obvious that q vital element OF our
weakness IS IN the box:
Won Lost
SiauSen -. ........ ...4 Z
illnmlller -. 80. 100 Z
NIilfoS ......J !
Newton ...... ...... ...5 3
1t will be seen from the above that
Newton IS the only effective man in the
sta1f, not taking Gilroy into cons:dcra-
tlon, who will not again be available
TINS season. Pfanmillcl. is Il youngest or
who will eventually become valuable
put has clearly demonstrated that away
from home he is Il frost At homc he
is inVlncible and he should be kept for
use In home games only Clnuscn has
been tried and found wanting For
some uraccountablc reason while he
usually does good box work, he is; not
given the support necessary to win
games. Judging from what have Eea I'd
here and there this is partly his own
fault. for 1t is said his amiability with
his fellow players it often such as to
make them unfriendly. Without the
moral and playing support of his team
q good pitcher is worthless It Is with
IL great deal Of regret that these strict
ures are published but the public de-
mand change and some assurance that
the admittedly weak spots in the team
Shall be strengthened and am forced to
voice their sentiments.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
ClNSIIlG EEcrclscs.

The closing exercises OF St Mary:
Academy will take place at 7 o'clock TO
night al the hall or that institution
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Standing Of tIse clubs

BrooMs Couldn't Kit tic Bail.
Lancaster. Pa, June 15.-Lancastcr
defeated Norfolk to-day by better hit
ting. Score:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Big Y.cn.ue Games .ro.,,nv.

plttSburg in Baltimore.
Cleveland III New York.
Cincinnati in Brooklyn
Louisville In Washington.
Chicago in Boston
st. Louis in PHILADELPHIA.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
i'oIicc court.

>, IN ohe Police Court yesterday Justice
iolnlln sentenced Harry James, II High
lanu avenue Sroccrynlan, to pay Il fine
OF $3.50 fer cruelty TO n horse.
The evidence showed that on last Sun
DAY ne hired Il team from Davis livery
Slu3lc. tnioIi street. and rode SOME
iWehty-ilvc miles out in PRINCESS Annc
county When he returned in the even
ms the Horse WAS almost dead from fast
driving. AS the result OF Sundays trip
The animal is IN q very bad condition.
MI James Is now being sued by civil nc-
'ion, Nh Davis claiming $50 for iniu-
rieS 10 his horse
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.


s. REWARD for tie return If a Blacl,
has q large lump the size or a mans
list on right side, on stomach Return
Tor reward 10 l6 Cecilia avenue, BRAIN
bleton. j. S. MORGAN iulG-Sts
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NORFOLKs.

SCORE BY INNINGS.
Norfolk :. :. .........0 Q l 0 0 l 0 %
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

best location; nioely furnished large
rooms. Apply early at 2S7 CRANKY st.
julG-lw
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THE CHARGE DISMISSED,

The continued case OF the young man
formerly employed by Mr. A. ". Kemp.
and charged with tho larceny or bills
and accounts to the amount OF S275 from
tnal gentleman, was dismissed by Jus
ticc rGnlin yesterday nnornins.
MINOR CASES.
Charles II. Johnson. colored bicycle
stealing; held for five days for the New
port News authorities
sam Daniel. coiol'ed riding n Dicyclc
without Il. lamp; fined $3.50.
omega Wrenn, nuisance; fined 81.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS, WITH
nrst-class table board. 100 Holt street
jul3-3t*
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BOARDING. single gentlemen or gentle
man and wife can obtain large, airy
front room with board. also one single
room By addressing "PLEASANT," this
office. = 49,
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WANTED.

WANTED.-Good experienced stenograph-
ian Office. jul3-3t@
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MAN AND WIFE OR YOUNG MEN
can secure nicely furnished rooms and
board IN private family; western part OF
Clty; references exchanged. Address
this office. mn20-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

The fans are not in a joyous mood and
81, cir muttcrings OF discomfort are being
loudly voiced. Not without cause. either.
Some Immediate action should be taken
nv MessrS. Broom and O'Neill 70
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

The CherubS, who couldn't win or
their home grounds, have twice driver
Denny Longs crew to the woods in
their own country.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
Tim upon his first appearance here, but |
the muse won't respond Just now. Our
hearts are not attuned to joyousness.
A dirge BELTS our mood

Berkeley defeated the All Americans
yesterday by a score Of Is to G. Bat
teries: Tatem, Dashiells and Rudd;
Lynch and Whitehurst
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

The ball player who hits TOO many
balls at night hits the least the next
day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

as E6R CHECKS IN SIN HOURS;
ASb m,~r,CURES IN DAYS. At
4o tsi D. a&Drug store lS3 Church street,
Norfolk, Va. 1.ir2-Gm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16
HITS HERE AND THERE.
{By Bat n. Ball.l

Lancaster has released pitcher John
Dolan.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-16

Manager Stallings spends his Sundays
watching minor league games and look
ing up promising young material. Yes
terday he was at Paterson. N. J.. Wit
Messing an Atlantic League game.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-03-06
CII.AI,TI-I, vi

Al the -oItly-ut cred words. aal fla
pressure III Eric ll~ve)lyu'S arms around
her. Nuriel stops suddenly for a moment
or TWO il frightened abatement. and then
Wrathtully tries 10 wrench herself away
from his clasp; her fair face. one burn
Ing crimson blush NJ t. he masses of hcr
sikon curling hair. which j almost black
IL III" shadow. but full uf rich GOLDEN
lights in the sunshine.
Major Lleweliyn, how dare YOU she
pants. her purpie-gray eyes flashing
through angry tears. Lot ne 20, You
have no rieht-you have no right. How
dare you hold me-
My darling my darling" lie says.
drawing her closer. VIII you give me
the right. sweetest: VIII YOU marry LIE.
Nuriel: | want YOU - much in my lonely
life, my darling" he whispers.
And Muriel-the temple Of whose limo
cent heart is full Of his image. the harp
of whose being thrills in every chord be
meath the touch of the master hand
takes these words of Eric Llewellyn's in
fullest, sweetest faith TO mean nothing
else than an ayowal Of yearIirg love for
her
I did not think-did not dream-you
cared so much-in that vay-for me. =
she falters. not venturlnc TO look UP at
him who is as q demigod in her eyes
this man so much her superior even in
age as we'll as all else. gifted. handsome,
we'll educated. we'll bred. well born, a
gentleman in mind. manner and appear
ance, and in fortune and position a. well.
wealthy, according to Muriers simple
ideas.
Il cannot live without you he says.
holly, with an ungovenable impulse, and
his own words send a thrill Of surprise
and 4 species Of shame through every
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-03-06
4 BARREL FIDDLE.
lander to Provide Himself
with Music.

i fiddle made from an ordinary barre
ana few odd pieces Of lumber has just
been constructed by a Massachusetts
genius, and. greatly to the surprise OF
all. himself included. it is a success.
H. II. Hcustrd is the name of this Ell
tCTprisiHg amateur instrument maker
who. however. i no amateur musicilI
but. on the contrary. Il ylOllnIst ana ceIlc
PLAYER of 10 mean order.
IT was the lack Of Il cello which was
indirectly responsible for the production
of this unique instrument. Although IL,
enthusiastic player. with abundant umt
at his disposal. he had no instrument witt
which he could hcguile the long and mo-
notonous hours Of his work as assistant
station agent al Prospect Hill, East Som
crville, Mass.
The station is in the residential portion
of the city. ana throughout the day there
are long hours when the station agent haS
practically nothing 10 10. lie often
thought Of the amusement - he derlN%a
from the possession of Il cello. ana the
more he thought Of It the more he want
ei one SO he finally decided t. make
one for himself. and after much planning
selected barrel as the most promising
thing for the purpose
The specimen chosen was what l.
known AZ half barrel It was OF elm
wood which from long standing in tLc
garrut If the Hcu>tpt household had be
come thoroughly seasoned. In the middle
Just between the hoops. the cello maker
cut an uhlong opening about four inches
i'll length and three III width. me naffyl
WAS then scrapyd and sandphpcr"t INSIDE
ANA out. after which it WAS securely head
"a up and treated to Il double coaf OF
the hest yaruish The body was then
complete. and after being Thoroughly
dried was ready for the finishing touches
which were To transform = sugar bafFrt