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The advocate., 1897-03-24
The Young People.
ONLY A BABY.

Something to live for came to the place
Something to die for, maybe,
Something TO give even sorrow grace
And yet IL was only baby
Cooling and laughter and gurgles and cries,
Dimples for tenderest kisses,
Chaos OF hopes and OF raptures and signs,
Chaos OF fears and Of blisses.
Last year, like all ears the rose and the thorn
This year a wilderness, maybe;
But heaven stopped under the root on the morn
That 1t brought there only baby
Harriet Prescott SpOgOrd.
The advocate., 1897-03-24
Americas First Paper mill.

Philadelphia Ledger.
Americas first paper mill was at
Wissahickon, Pa, and was built by
Claus and William Rttinghausen, who
we're of Dutch ancestry and went to
Pennsylvania from New Amsterdam.
William Bradford was part owner, but
rented his share to the Rittinghausen
brothers. In the original lease, dated
1897, the rent agreed upon by Bradford
was seven reams OF printing paper, two
reams Of good writing paper and two
reams OF blue paper. The mill was con-
sidered of great Importance, and when
it was swept away by flood at the end
Of the seventeenth century William
Penn wrote certificate urging citizens
to give the sufferers aid in Its recon
struction.
The advocate., 1897-03-24
How Indians are Named.

Frank Terry in Review Of Reviews
AS the Indian child grows he commits
acts from time to time, each OF which
gives him q new name. For example, ne
may see a bear and run screaming to the
tepee. The folks all laugh at him, and
call him Runs-from. bear. Later on he
may become the possessor OF an unruly
pony which he fears to ride, and become
known as Aeraid-of-his-horse. Or, ne
may mount a horse from which another
Indian has been thrown, and he then is
spoken of as Rides-the-horse. Further
on he becomes a great hunter and kills
five bears, and they call him Five-bears,
and when he slays another his name
changes to Six-bears. He may perform
a valiant deed in battle and ride his
horse through the camp of his enemy,
for which he is dubbed Charges-through-
the-camp. During the conflict he may
kill one of the enemy. If his victim is
the only one slain he is called Kills-the-
enemy. But If others fall the one he
has killed must be described, as Kills
the-one-with-the- big knee. II he braids
in his hair yellow feather which he
has plucked from the tail Of an eagle he
may be- called Eagle-tail, Eagle feather,
Yellow.tail or YelIow-feather. II he gives
il to his friend he will be named Gives
feather, but IL he refuses to part with it
his name will change to Keeps-his-feather
Or he may obtain his name from some
other object. III he is accustomed to ride
what is commonly known as "callco
horse he may be called Spotted-horsel
but If his horse has a short tail he will
be known as Bob-tail-horse. The chances
are that he will be known by all the
foregoing names. His enemies in the
tribe will continue to speak OF him al
Long ears, Runs-from bear, or Afraid
of.his-horse, while his friends will cal
him Rides-the-horse, Six-bears or Kills
the-enemy. For this reason it occurs
that if you speak Of the Indian in th'
presence Of certain members of the tribe
and call him Six-besrs they will laugh
at you and say: "That not his name
his name Runs-from.a bear" But i
YOU speak of him to certain others a
Runs from-a-bear they will scowl ant
say: "That not his name; his nam'
Kills-the-enemy"
The advocate., 1897-03-24
High Mountain Peaks in the Northwest.

High Mountain Peaks In the Northwest.
Horace Mcclure in Globe-Democrat.
The height of Mount Rainier has been
the subject of many calculations. The
mountain has been measured repeatedly
by triangulation, and some OF the noun
tain-climbers, notably Major Ingraham,
have given the altitude from readings
of the mercurial barometer. For many
years the accepted measurement was
l4,444, making Rainier but four feet
higher than Shasta; but subsequent cal
culations have increased the figures for
Rainier, and decreased those for Shasta.
The latest measurement Of Rainier was
made in the summer Of 1896 by George
f. Hyde, OF the United States Geological
Survey, who used base line at Elena-
The advocate., 1897-03-24
Charity to Animals.

The American Society for the Proven
tion of Cruelty to Animals recently sub
mitted the following report Of cases acted
on in one way or other during the year
1895; Caaea prosecuted in court, 7o9; diaa
The advocate., 1897-03-24
Drunken Bees.

Mr.. Z. L. Williams, In note in tho
Journal of Botany, points out certain
facts about Dumblebees which will be- Of
interest to some humans. He says tnat
these insects often get drunk. Their In
toxicating tipple is the honey produced
by certain flowers. When the stage OK
intoxlcation is reached it is indicated by
rolling on the back, striking the legs
wildly in the air and general helplasnesa.s
.aN
The advocate., 1897-03-24

gauge Ab lHCOulh, IlS huuOuuCeu bn9
result to be 1l,519 feet. Shasta has been
repeatedly measured by Eugene Rick
seeker, of this city, who makes the
altitude 1880.
Thus Rainier stands peerless among
the peaks from Baker to Shasta. In that
stretch of more than $50 miles, or nearly
s degrees of latitude, are eighteen sum-
mits lifted into the region OF eternal
snow, forming the most wonderful CLAIM
in the northern hemisphere. The noun
talns of the Cascades stand out as
individuals, each peak uplifting it's
snowy sides toward the clouds, and
making q landmark visible in clear
weather from distances Of more than 100
miles. Perhaps the most favored spot
from which to view portion Of the range
is the elevated plateau of Crook county,
in eastern Oregon. After the traveller
has journeyed among the strange mounds
OF the Des Chuttes, and assembled from
the deep canyon cut by that river, he
comes out upon plain covered with
bunch grass, and dotted with tufts OF
sage and little groups Of jumpers. The
eye glances over rolling hills, and off to
the west ia a view unrivaled in America.
Far beyond the Columbia basin, in
Washington, Mount Adams shows the
tip Of his peak much like flecky cloud,
resting lightly on the horizon. Thsn
comes Hood, standing clear-cut against
the sky; then Jefferson, so near that the
timber line is distinct as in a picture and
so wOndrousIy clear that the fifty miles
intervening seem not more than five;
then Three fingered Jack, as curiously
cleft peak ID known; then the Three
Sisters, and near them shapely pyramid
known as Snow Mountain, Diamond
Peak, glistening in the sunlight, is the
last in the chain visible from the point
of view.
The spurs of these vast elvatiOns are
themselves mountains that in most any
other region would be regarded as
marvels. Everywhere one can see .
multitude of peaks, 1000 or8,00O 5000
feet high, thrown about in such 2rofusion
that catalogue OF their names would
fill a book. These same Insignificant
spurs, il placed beside hummock like
Mount Washington, or Little Vesuvius,
would overtop it as Rainier overtops his
companions in the Cascades.
The Cascade range includes Shasta
which is one Of the most imposing OF the
; series. The conhguration Of the range ID
such that the Cascades proper seem 70
break off with Lassen Peak (l0,437 feet
high), in California, and when the noun
tain system is again developed II occurs
under geological conditions SO changed
that the geologists have decided it to De
the beginning Of the Sierra Nevadas.
, Amid the stupendousness OF these
mountains individual man feels himself
dwarfed, made insignificant and infni
tesimally small; but here the true love-
. of the beautiful, and the grand, and the
y sublime in nature can revel to his heart'l
content. Every year witnesses addition
to the number of people who in summel
time press the glacial ice beneath thei
foot and risk life and limb in order Y
achieve the distinction Of having entsreC
the frozen region Of perpetual snow.
The advocate., 1897-03-24

The ADVOCATE will send . aamPla
copy IL you will send the address,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
NOTICE.
Owing 10 tho heavy pressure OF adds
greater portion of tho PortsInouih
local wilt be 1 un,i or the 9th pnwc,

uhe Hotel Madison. Major Davis is
grand secreNary OF the Grand Lodge of
odd Fellows of Virginia, and MIR. Fer
guson lias held the office of grand Sec
rsltary for forty yearss
static Secretary Coulter is IN the city.
He came to make final ararangemeftts
Tor Ithe proposed Improvements at the
\. NJ. G. A. rooms. The committee eX-
peTts to have all THE work done by Oc-
tcber 18th. AT that time they anticl-
rate having s reception for THE mem
bers and invited guests.
In the County Count yesterday Sarah
Il. Smith and her daughter, Annie o.
Smith, were released from THE county
Jail. They were fined $50 by Justice
nilsotson, of South Norfolk, for inlprop-
er relations With u negro man
Judge Portol'k released them OH the
condition THAT they leave THE county for
good.
An interesting entertainment will be
given for the benefit of the orphans to-
night at Glenn Hall, Scottsville The
programme embraces thirlty-four selec-
tdonS of the most popular songs, the
favorite songs, rthe big successes. This
entertainments is strictly first class, and
the ladies hope ITO have u large audi
ence, as 1T lis given for the benefit of (,
most worthy cause.
Nearly every day an accident of some
kind occurs, caused by horses running
away. Yesterday q horse ATTACHED ITO Il
dog cart became frightened at the men
working on County street, and ran away
throwing 1.-THE driver, who was Il color
ed man, out, hurting him quite badly
The horse was stopped in Goodwin
street before he did much damage. The
colorcd man was carried ITO his home by
another colored man, who drove Ithl
horse for him TO Smokey Town.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
BADLY WOUNDED BY 4 MOWER.

Tuesday Mr. Dick King. n farmer liv-
ing near Bowers Hill, was out in his
field using a mower i5y some means
1t got choked UP. He got in front Of II
and stopped down to pull the grass out,
and after doing So before he could get
out OF the way, his horse started up
and the mower struck him across both
legs, cutting them very BADLY. He was
picked up by a colored man and was
carried to his home. a physician was
Immediately summoned and dressed the
wounds, which are considered dan
gerous. IT has been only about ten DAYS
since the same horse ran away with a
wagon In this city anu threw Mr.. King
out. bruising him very much about the
legs and body.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
HarEnfns, HnrGn n.y. Bargains.
Don't Miss the Commentaries

50-inch Suitings. in all shades, Cal
WOODY for 49c.
3G-inch Novelties and Serges (all WOOL
26c.
dO-inch Navy Blue Cashmere for CSC.
Childrcn's Bicycle Hose reduced from
15c. TO 12hc.
Ladies' Ribbed Vests. 15c., worth 25c.
Blankets and Comforts at old prices.
EMMETT DEANS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
POF1TSMOUTEINEYN
sEABOARD AIR LINE. APPOINT
hENTS.

a circular, Is out announcing the ap-
pointment OF Mr.. j. Fl. Flythe' as trav-
elins freight agent Or the railroads
comprising the Seabpatd Air Lime with
headquarters in this city. No partici,-
tar territory will be assigned Mr.. Plythe.
VINO Will act under the Immediate direc-
tion VI the general freight agent This
appointment takes effect October 1, 1897,
Also the following is announted MIR.
Z. a. Holdridge having resigned the
business OF our Pittshurg agency, 1t will
pe conducted by his assistant Mr.. J.
u. Martin, until further notice, Mr.
Marlin's address will continue at room
SVt 1radesmen's building, Pittsburg, Pa.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
RENTS COLLECTED

This office is prominently located, and
secures the first call from persons dcsir-
tenants.
We also make larger returns than any
other agency, ana will submit copies OF
reports Tor the past fourteen years 10
prove this assertion
Place your rent roll where YOU will
get tho largest return
JOHN L. WATSON
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
COUORED NAN DROWNED

George Goodson. colored, employed on
the sloop Alert. which runs on the Al
bemarle and Chesapeake Canal. was
drowned near Great Bridge Tuesday
night. He was walking on the deck OF
the sIoop when he accidentally tripped
and fell overheard He never rose IN
the surface Of the water once. 1t Is
thought he must have been killed by
the force of the blow he sustained when
he fell against the side of the boat.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
ACCIDENT CAUSED BY CARELESS


Yesterday morning a negro man IL, a
buggy was leading horse from
oehihd the buggy with long rope The
horse became frightened at the approach
or car and ran in front of the other
morse. got the rope tangled around the
shaft and broke it off and came rear
causing the other horse to run away.
If the man had had the horse closer up
there would have been no accident
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
Specials for To-Day.

Now is the time for Picking. md NO
have some genuine Old Apple Cidnr Vine
gar, Don't run the risk of spelling your
pickles, but get something that you know
Will Keep them. " -
Our Vermont Creamery Butter is fine ms
can be bought, only 25c. we will offer {,
limited time only II genuine whole Bean
Java Coffee for only 25c. per pound Can
you duplicate the price? Both phones
1870. c. w HCDGINS & co
SO2 Crawford street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
FOOTBALL SATURDAY.

The Portsmouth football team will
meet the eleven from Newport News cri
the gridiron Saturday afternoon. The
line up of the local team will be Sc
cured from the following players, whose
respective weights are: Cox. ITO, centre;
Merkle and Tapp, 1913 and 165, right
guards; Faison and Ward. 1I5 and 10.
eft guards; Judson and Robbie, so and
40, right tackles; Frazier and Parker.
IA and $50, left tackles; Pcckham and
WemDle, ISL and 145. right ends; Par
rish and Hughes, 143 and 165, left ends;
George Parrish, 13S, quarterback and
captain; LanEhorne and Davis, 13S and
100, left halfbacks; Bennett and Lewis,
l62 and 160, right halfbacks; Dashiell,
1885, fuliback. The team Is under the
management OF Mir. +. l.. Gcrke. who so
successfully managed it last season, ana
number of new aspirants will be given
Il chance to show the enthusiasts in this
city what they know about the game.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
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DIR. WOODLEY DEAD

DR.. Joseph r. Woodley, who has ba,n
in failing health for some t.me n,st
died at his home, In this city, at 10
O'Clock last night. He was Us years If
age and during a long professional
career he was known for his integrity
and manly character. The notice or
fucleral will appear hereafter
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
Crash hats, all sizes.
CHARLES r. WELTON &C co,

our opening sale of Underwear will
commence this morning. when we viii
be pleased to show you a selected stock
OF Ladies', Gents and ChIldren's Under.
wear al popular prices. A. j. Phillips
NO. SO2 High street, under Oxford Hall,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30

use. for mosquito nets; SOS for q $500
rattan rocker; dinner and tea sets and
lamps cheap at J. S. Crawford's Furni-
tule and Carpet House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
APPOINTED CARPENTER

MI. George w. a. Bailey, son OF Mr..
=. =. Bailey, who resides at i40 Ran
uclph street. South Portsmouth. yester-
9 u secured an appointment from the
oecIelary OF tile Navy as acting car
penter in the navy. and will renon. FOE.
duty right away.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30

Night school at Southern Shorthand
ana BUSINESS University. Opens Mon
aay, October 4th. Call at University
H2ddins'ton building, for particulars,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30

the fall styles Halves hats car, now
he seen at our store.
w. Il. VIRNELSON G. co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
INSPECTION OF MILITARY.

The Portsmouth military was inspect
ed lasI. nitgl!t by CClcnsl 10 Lame Stern
and Adjutart General Anderson
The Old DOMINATION Guards had IL cut
Of 10 man present, .tlra others being out
OF 1.-The CITY.
The IosEsmouth Rifles had AZ cant OF
90, the three b5ing CiHt nf 1.-THE Oily
Grimes Battery had sc out of 81, one
man being sick.
The companies all presented a fine APP
pearance and were highly compliment
ed upon that fact The Naval Post
band enAvened the occasion with some
OF their choicest selections. A large
number of ladies we're present. AT the
conclusion of the inspection a. number
remained and danced for an hour or
SO
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
PORTSMOUTH, apv,s

FOX RENT-lI House iIS County street he,
tween Court and Dlnwiddic; eight room
n 1ua1 gas. Possession given january Ist
1898 Apply on premises se:;O-ii
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
OYSTERS BY PLATE OR MEASURE.

We have opened the place No DOT COun-
~ street, where Mr.. John Drcwry kept
ana VIII Keep on hand the best OF Lynn
maven, Horn llnrbor and all other grades
OF oysters, which We will supply by plate
or measure.
seo-lm HURST e FASS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
SURPRISE SHOE SALE.
WHERE TO BUY FUEL
II. B. WILKINS

Has the best of Screened, Free Turning
Stove and Nut Coal Also the best of DRY
Pine. Oak and Slab Wood.
l,2lS Washington street or 800 High street
Phone us.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30

by John c. Niemcyer. Auctionecr.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-30
This Store of Ours

isn't n rich mans store IT'S store for
everybody. It's place where the poor
mans dollar Will buy tho biggest one hun
dred cents worth you have ever seen, and
where the stylish mans money will pur-
chase the latest novelties.
Needn't take our word for It, Look
around md convince Yourself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-02

=
ter; but you must give me time he
said. Il will let you know tomorrow
Perhaps you would like to go to your
room now; the waiter might be coming
up with the dinner
Anne complied, thankful to be alone.
and sent word by the maid that she did
not want any dinner, so the bride
groom dined alone under the watchful
eye of the waiter, who formed his own
conclusions on the situation.
Anne was lying on her bed, worn out
With the emotions of the day. when.
about o'clock, she heard rap at the
door, and her husbands voice asking
if he might speak to her.
She got up and went to him, looking
at him with eyes full of apprehension
L am going out for a stroll and
smoke, and l thought l would just
come to see how you were
20! am better, thank you," said
Anne, quickly.
He paused, looking at her with an
expression she could not interpret
Stoutness, a bald head, and q ford
complexion cut one off from much
comprehension by ones fellows.
We'll, goodnight, then" he SAID
awkwardly
Goodnight" said Anne
He held out his and, and she laid
hers in it. He could feel the nervous
twitch in the slender fingers.
Il am going to think it over, you
know. Goodnight he said once
again, and turned away.
He lighted a cigar, and, strolling
along the cliffs, proceeded to think it
over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-02
HOOK FOR THE THEATER HAT

The theatergoing woman has al
ways strongly objected to taking off
her hat in the theater for the reason
that no place has been provided where
it can be slowed away without danger
of injury when it is off, To carry it
on the lap throughout the perform
ance is a more unfeasibIe idea than IL
it were a baby, and to place it under
the seat is only to tempt the fate
which falls upon the unhappy chin
ney-pot of her male escort. A solu-
ton of the difficulty takes the form
however, of a newly invented hat peg,
which is screwed into the back of the
seat in front, and, being telescope in
its formation, is drawn out when
wanted, and forms no obstruction
when out of use, and, joy of joys. there
Is a mirror at the terminal knob
whereby the fair lady may readjust her
tresses and her treasured tile and go
forth again with a clear conscience and
at peace with all men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-02
MINE WORKED BY WOMEN
To be Continued.

1t is an uncommon sight in this
country to see young women mining
ccal from the bowels of the earth
Such sight, however, can be seen
any day in Pennsylvania The Ma
honing valley, near Shamok1n, boasts
of a coal mine worked entirely by wo-
men. There are seven employed, and
they are all related, being the daugh-
tiers of a German miner named Hans.
All of them are over six feet tall,
and although engaged in such labori-
Gus work have very fine figures. Katie,
the eldest girl, performs the duties
usually assigned to an outside fore
man. supervising the running of the
breaker in a highly satisfactory man
ner and selling the fuel to the hun
oil eds of farmers who come to the
mine. The second girl, Mary, has
charge of the machinery which hoists
the coal from the bowels of the earth
and works it as well as any man in
the valley. Annie, who has turned
out very fair mechanic, runs the
pump that keeps the mine free from
; water, and the boilers and engine
that supply the steam for operating
the machinery. The other three girls
pick and sort the coal, and go about
the work in a very businesslike man
ner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-02

What conclusion he came to can
never be certainly known, but the next
day the following paragraph appeared
in an evening paper:
Fatal Accident to a Bridegroom
most lamentable occurrence took
place at Dover last night. Mr.. Rich
ard Thompson, senior partner in the
we'll known firm of Thompson, Good
flch q Co., and who had Just started
on his wedding trip, was found lying
dead at the bottom OF the cliffs. 1t is
supposed that the unfortunate gentle
man missed his footing in the dark
ness. His body was discovered by
some fishermen, and was easily iden-
tined by the papers in his pockets.
1t was nearly year later before his
brlde-Wldow married Charlie Dacre.
His voice and looks, when he had bid
den her farewell at the door of her
room, haunted her. 1t was absurd to
suppose that a well to do British mer-
chant could carry love to such a height
as to lay down his life to make a wo-
man who did not love him harry. and
yet-no! she dared not let herself be-
heve 1t. Such a love would have de-
manded lifelong fidelity to his mere
memory.
So she married the man she loved
with whom she was happy enough:
but the memory of her honeymoon
never faded from her mind.-Madame
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-12-02
CARDS COMMAND HIGH PRICES
Two Packs of the Pasteboards Sold for
$1,000 in London

A pack of cards was recently sold at
London stationer's for $780, 1t was
one Of the handsomest Italian copper
plate card games called "tarocchi di
Montegna,' made during the fifteenth
century. Another pack of cards in
this pack is a masterwork of the en-
graver's art, and all the figures in the
game were historical portraits The
queen of hearts, for instance repre-
scented Queen Anne of England, the
king of hearts being her husband
Prince George of Denmark. The queen
of diamonds was Queen Anne Sophia
of Denmark, the queen of clubs the
then crown princess of Prussia, the
wife of Frederick William L., and the
queen of spades Princess Anna of
Russia, later on the czarina The Jacks
in this deck of cards represent the
most prominent diplomats of Europe at
the same time.-Phiiadelph Record.