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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
THE WATER Q QUESTION.

b The proposition ,ofthe Hydraulic Con-
Common Council Tuesday evening, to
lease the city water works for period
OF forty or fifty years. and the action
of that body III refusing to adopt the
Water Commissions Recommendation
as to the purchase of Little Creek, have
been The subject of much comment and
criticism. The ownership by munich
palS.ics of gas and water works Is on the
ground that ;he city and it's citizens
shall be the recipients OF all the benefits
presumed to accrue from such owHer-
ship-thc city by reason OF the fact that
II secures its supplies of gas and water
without cost, beyond It's operating
expenses, and the individual con-
suulcrs al the very lowest price It is
possible to charge. If. however, n pri-
vatc corporation can pay the city an
adequate rental for the franchise, supply
free of cost all the necessary demands of
the municipality. agree TO fur
nish the individual consumer at
as low or lower rate than he
is paying. and rid the citizen OF
there could be no objection OH the part
or the municipal authorities confirming
such a lease or granting such q fran
chisc.
But the proposition of the Hydraulic
Construction company does not offer
n hn oil, oJo
tho great privilege II seeks to secure It
does not propose to supply free Of cost
the water necessary for public use, nor
does 1t relieve the Taxpayers from the
infliction of the present water tax
Where, then, is the benefit to the city
or It's ci;izens2 The $4,000 rental pro
posed will not by $4,000 meet the pres
emit interest on our water bonds The
offer is simply preposterous. The state
mcnt of the receipts and expenditures OF
the water department. show that after
meeting all operating expenses. and sup
plying water for all the public needs,
without cost, there Is a balance OF Sd2, coo
from water rents alone. Yet In the face
OF this, the Hydraulic Construction COM
pany makes its proposition OF an annual
rental Of $4,000 for forty or fifty years
lease of our water works
1T will he time enough for the Coun-
ellis to give consideration to q proposi-
lion 10 lease It's water works when the
proposal offers II rental equal at least
10 the amount mt present put to the
credit of the city In excess of all operat-
Ing expenses, and providing for n grad
ual In crease in rcntage, in Keeping with
ehc actual Increase OF the profits of the
company, by reason OF the natural
growth of the city and Increased con-
sumption of water Then, too. it should
stipulate that the city would be fur
mshcd with water free of cost, other
wise the payments by the city for It's
supply OF water for It's needs would
soon swallow up and exceed the rent
received from the company.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
CAN THIS BE TRUEe

There are quite large number of
contests for seats before the present
Rouse OF Representatives, three Of
which are from Virginia-W Repub-
lican, against Young. Democrat; Thorp.
Republican, against Eppes, Democrat
ana Brown, Republican, against Swan
son. Democrat. General Jams H.
walker, of Virginia, is chairman of the
Committee of Elections No. 8, by which
these contests will be heard, and the
washington Post says that "the con.
tcstees feel very gloomy over the out.
look, as they declare that the policy of
this Congress will be to GUST all Demo-
Gratis whose titles are contested"
The Richmond Dispatch, in referring
to this matter. has this to say:
TO unseat any one of the contes-
tees would be an outrage, but the
Republicans are given to outrages of
that character Moreover, one OF
the omissions made in constituting
Committee No. was an outrage.
NOT to have put Hon. William A.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
PERSONALS.

Dr. S. II. Jelalian, who has charge of
the armenian dispensary at Boston, has
been admitted Ito membership in the
Massachusetts Medical society,"
William Sloan Green, of Portland,
Ind. who recently celebrated his 10th
birthday, is the oldest man in Indiana,
and, despite his gpcat age, his hearing
and eyesight are good.
DIR. George NJ. Stcrnbcrg, surgeon gen
eral of. the United States army, was a
guest OF honor in the PIttsburg Acad
envy of Medicine the other evening and
delivered an address on THE Relations
OF Man and Microbe."
Sir Maurice Fitzgerald has purchased
the famous English racing yacht Satan
ita, built by Jay of Southampton for
the Mediterranean. She will be con-
verted into n ketch.
a bill will probably be introduced In
Congress to give Il medal to Mrs De
lima Roberts, OF St. Louis In Septcm-
Der bf 1851 Miss Reader, as she was
then. although only n girl of IL. carried
twenty-five wounded soldiers to Il place
of safety while the bullets OF The Con-
federatcs were whistling around her.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
THE AUTOCnAT OF CUBA,

The Governor General of Cuba has
ever been the autocrat of that country
and the proposition is 10 continue Gen.
eral Blanco as such with full power tic
crush by veto any and every act OF
the Colonial Legislature which does
not meet his views.
The following are the terms OF the
law which makes him the autocrat that
he is:
The supreme authority shall he
vested in the Governor General, act
ing for the Crown, to which he Shall
swear allegiance. AS representative
OF the home government, he shall
have command of the military
forces, and shall act as delegate Of
ihe departments of State War, Navy
and the Colonies. He is empowered
10 suspend the publication of ma
ftonal laws, should he deem such
publication inadvisable. AS cyecu-
tive of Ihc insulur government it
shall he his duty to sanction and
proclaim the colonial statutes.
SHOULD he consider an enactment
OF the insnlar parliament liable to
endangcr the national legislation or
>'f"ih = SoN SlelSn interests IN the
colony, he Is authorized to forward
said enactment before It's approval
TO the council of ministers OF the
Kingdom, who will decide within six
months. Should the home govern
ment fail TO decide within the spcci-
ned time, the Governor General
shali sanction and proclaim the act
OF the insular parliament"
To speak plainly tho Gnvnrp,,. f,o,o
raj can destroy any act Of tthe jnsular
parliament by refusing to Sanction and
proclaim 1t; he can have it destroyed
by Inc ministry at Madrid, of which he
Is Ehe mere agent. The fact that the
members OF such an impotent assembly
are TO be elected is OF no Importance
whatever. Nobody is better aware al
inns fhan the Cubans, and they want
none of it,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
Tho PauIovna Blouse u picturesauo
Russian Sfyle -

Cancels hair plalds In Scotch color
unions and varl-colored checks figure
among the hgh-class teNtiles, but the
smooth fabrics like zileline, dram de
cashmerienne and camcrs hair Of inex-
pensivc quality and solid color are high
~ favored for both waists and SHIRTS
FOR the waist Illustrated violet chshi1iere
was selected and the decoration Is lin
obtruslve, consisting OF braid dis,jbsed
fancifully- The mode Illustrated was
shown In late number or the Deln-
Gator The left front of the waist is
narrow, but the right front Is Vide to
permit the closing to be made In true
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

Jones, senior Congressman Stbsn
Virginia, on the committee was;Ah
outrage against fairness, deesmoy
and courtesy. ~
However. fairness. decenGYl and
courtesy are not to be found iHsthG
lexicon OF Thomas Brackettti Heed
when he has personal f{as1ing
against a. man., and Reed HID IN
tense personal feeling against Cob
gressman Jones. For cause,i the
Representative from the First tNir-
glnia) District scored the khitaht
Maine statesman, exposing Ills, fe-
cord during the trying days 81 1871
Ga and showing that he aslHylI.
chile In peace and invisible til Mat.
lie Inundated Reed, and justlytSihs
that worthy had never been huttili-
lated before, and since Reeds fe-
accession TO the Speakership. Mr..
Jones has had no committee MEM
Dershlp worthy of his talents and
ability. There never was a greatet
exhibition Of pettiness than is III
VOWED In Reeds treatment Of the
Virginia Congressman, but if The
Maine statesman can stand the pub
lie contempt his course In this mat
ter has excited, Mr.. Jones Gun staiid
not being 'honored' at the hands Of
such n vlndictive peanut politician
us prcsidcs over the House."
But about this oustIng OF Democrats
simply to make room for the Republi
cans; VIII that party in Congress dare
to commit such an outrage? is asked
by some, and the reply Is, yes! Whc,
they wish anything they dare any kint
Of outrage and there is the fear in thi!
matter. But there Is day Of reckon
Ing coming, and it is not very far off.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
Two Forty Eight

Strictly ALI Wool Suits, made
up with wear resisting double
seat and double knee Pants from
choice patterns. In oil sizes Of Refers
from to s, and in plain Suits grading
along to age 16. Experienced shoppers
who know a thing or two about Boys
Clothing assert themselves freely that no
such value has ever been shown in Nor
folk in standard Boys Attire for the
Two Forty-Eight.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

Magnitude general are dght Growth u c
lag bigger and greater all the $3.50 100 80 "o"''o 'Up'' ~
years OF continuous successful neutrality-suspicious. garments each
season @ today the Great Store
quaIeu sy and general excellence No produces more accurate
B Banes nan those bearing the Bu Co. label interest
e MASSES serves NE people with better apparel
suC oil lis Big Departments lower cost
possible 10 get - = ~ 80 ~ = = o''
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
Three Ninety

Children's Suits that in many
instances have become broken sets
of sizcs, have dropped from tho
Five Dollar line down TO Three Nine
ty. Parents and guardians seeking big
value at big discount, will want to in
vestlgate the purchasing power of Three
Ninety in the Chldren's Department
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
Ninety Eight Gents

Childrcn's Suits, starting In size
from age 4, in nicely embroidered
Refer Jackets up to age S. and in plain
double-breasted Jackets up to size 10.
Made from durable brownish pattern,
heavy weight. not by far the best Suit
you've seen, but likely the very best
you've seen for the Ninety Eight Cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
Two Ninety Seven

Boys Storm listers, made fun
length to the shoe tops. with
wide collar and storm pockets. from
wcnr-well navy blue Chlnchilla. There
will be no duplicates of this lot at this
price after they are closed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
One Thirty Seven

Fancy Designs in Chldren's Suits.
mado IN Refers and Plain Jack
cts, in sizes up to 16. Keep tho
fact we'll in view that It matters not
how low tho price, tho Pants are made
with tapped seams and strong bands, ana
the Suits will give satisfactory service.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
THE PLAIN TRUTH J!
Three Dollars

Choice Patterns in Boys Suits that
contain all tho strengthening i'm
provements Double seat and knee
patent bands and buttons-hip pockets
tapped seams and otherwise built for
strength and sightliness. The patterns
aro up-to-date. and the crowds in tho
Children's Store seem to understand 1t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
Twenty Five Cents

Knee Pants of Fancy patterns
for boys up to ago 16 inclusive.
Quarters are actually doing double SER
vice when they capture so much value
in cloth and workmanship alone. to say
nothing about choice designs that look
as we'll as woolens that are very much
moro expensive.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
Five Dollars

Mems Overcoats for Five Dol
lars each, In pretty shades Of
Medium Weight Ovcrcoatlngs. Early
callers will have nothing to lose by maxi
ing their selections In advance, MS such
bargain snaps cannot hold good forever.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
One Forty Seven

Nobby ChinchIlla Refer Jackets
for tho little fellows-sizes to s, both in
elusive; made with deep collars. neatly
braided and gilt buttons-an immense bar
gain for the Ono Forty-Scvcn.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
Seven Forty Eight

Stylish Covert Ovcrcoats for
men, made from extremely fash
ionable Ovcrcoatings; tailored in cx-
cellcnt manner and in point of appearance
and service will stand side by side with
nearly half again as much as we arc now
charging.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

5"t earnestly recommend" says the
Presidents message, 'as soon as the re-
ceipts of the Government are sufficient
10 pay ali the expenses of the Govern
ment," etc. And the Hon. Nelson Ding
ley bit large holes in his lips in his eff
fort to look pleasant.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
Two Fifty

ch'ldrens Astrachan Recfcrs In
Sizes from to S. 4 wonderful
bargain creation. Beyond question a
child's garment that contains moro style
and good looks than anything ever shown
in tn" store for the moderate cost of only
Two Fifty.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
One Ninety Eight

Stronger Bargains than ever in
the Ono Nincty1Eight limo of Chill
drcn's Suits. New patterns are
continually taking place OF lots that havo
been closed. and better values than Is
now offered ut One Ninety-Eight was
never placed on clothing tables.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
Seventeen Cents

Knee Pants for Boys, made from
Cheviots. The sizes grade all along up to
age Is, and the pants are made with tap
cd seams and stout bands. Price never
sacrifices quality here. The goods must
have service, matters not how cheap the
price.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

Congressman Evans Is preparing n
blu RduGlng the tax on whisky to 70
cents a gallon. which he will introduce
with the approval Of Secretary Gage.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
One Nineteen

Navy Blue Children's Suits-Reef-
ers and Plain Jackets. in sizes
up TO 1G inclusive Warm, comforta-
ble-good looking Suits that can't be dup
Heated in make and finish without a con-
siderable advance on the Bargain Quo.
tation Of Ono Nineteen.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
One Eighty. Nine

Boys Chnchilla Refers, with
wide ulster collars and storm
pockets, made in the proper manner
from standard blue material One Eigh-
ty-Nlne never owned better Refer prop
erty. Practical economists will want to
make note OF this extraordinary Refer
Bargain.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

~
7 e Z I. 8
$3.50 eT Sa!jd tin value n tells
Suits for only Two Eighty
Nine think of it-Men's full
Suit, consisting Of coat, pants
and vest durably made and
finished from substantial, plain,
solid, good fabrics-not fire
sale, auction sale, fakir sale,
nor any other kind Of hum
buggery, but real, genuine,
good, honestvalue-that most
stores quote for nearly double.
The Big Stores wholesale
price at retail gives the choice
Of all sizes at only Two Eighty
Nine.
00u40 Pin Stripe Cas SSH
mere Suits for men of conser-
vative dress ideas, for only Six
Forty-Eight. There is no
question Of doubt in the minds
OF the average middle aged
man that this is the most re-
lnarkable creation of good, SOL
Id, substantial value ever
brought forward in the history
OF the manufacture of Ready
to-Wear Clothing. The Suits
are nicely tailored-made up
in the latest style and in every
respect genteel, tidy, neat look
ing garments that no man
would hesitate to wear -partic-
ularly if interested in a good,
serviceable outfit on an eco
nomical basis Of purchase.
QR az Single and double
D III breasted Sack Suits
OF handsome patterns of choice
chevlotS and cassimeres, in
plaids and neat mixtures for
men, in all sizes, at Seven
Ninety-Seven. Bear in mind
that the Suits 60 direct from
the makers to the consumers
without middlemen's margins
and the extreme low prices
quoted ought not cast a reflec-
ton upon the quality of the
goods. There is not a single
suit in the Seven Ninety-Seven
line that is not warranted for
genuine satisfaction, and if the
goods are not in every respect
fully up to their representation
the money will be refunded
just as cheerfully as it was
paid for the goods,
go 90 Finer Suits than at
bUuJU any other period of
the season 60 on sale now at
only Eight Ninety-Eight. PIen-
ty of high grade suits that be-
come remnants and broken sets
are taken from the costlier
ranges and placed in the Eight
Nlnety-Eight assortment to
convert them into ready cash.
There is no such thing as stock
accumulation here. Money
talks-only a question Of size
in the Eight Ninety-Eight
range. Some of the suits rep
resent more value in the cost
OF the cloth and trimmings, to
say nothing about the extraor-
binary tailoring features con-
nected with the makeup of
the garments.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

0nlysone language is spoken in Con-
sgress. Therefore Washington cannot
expect to compete with Vienna.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

This from the Washington Post tells
the story: s'It is claimed That the adj
ADMINISTRATION is able to appoint but one
out OF every eighty who apply for office.
For further particulars concerning the
seventy-nine who are disappointed see
next years Congressional election re-
: tu1nsn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

The Salt Lake Herald wonders at the
peouliaritles Of American politics 1t
says: 'tIt is very strange thing that
alt poll where there We're only 245
names on the poll book 253 persons
should have voted" II Is funny, isn't it?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

Twenty-Five Thousand cotton mill
workers in the vicinity of Fall River,
Mass. are to receive a reduction in wa
ges amounting to not less than 10 per
cent.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

s'ssslatiSt;cs prove that 60 per cent. OF
l4ta,e aaarria gcablc men in New York and
4 Mass ehuset,s 10 not marry"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

The Board OF Health OF Atlanta, Ga.
has decreed that every person in the city
white and negro, not recently success
fully vaeclnated, must be vaccinated
forthwith.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

vs. The annual report of Commissioner
iof Pensions Evans shows that there
are 6s.213 pensioners who are paid at
sEhe Indian agency. and that they re-
ceiVed a total of s1O,55O, 900 last year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

a The Chicago Times Herald says: ~
Nebraska paper is trying to decide what
the past tense of the verb 'hood'ao'
should be-" When the question has
been decided There are oootblacks In
Texas, says the Galveston News. who
will ask the same authority to tell
jthem the past tense of the verb shine"
as applied to footwear.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

IS According to the Louisville Dispatch
Speaker Reed says he is no part of the
present administrat ton, and Is not res
;pons.ble for the successes or mistakes
Sof the powers that be-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

Prince Bismarck in his newspaper,
commenting upon 1umors OF the United
States interfering in Hayti, declared 1t
"a political necessity to oppose this
American arrogance"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

We are asked to 5believc that a New
!, York man is turning silver Into gold,
that q Chicago man Is turning the bascr
5fnetals into gold, and that Connecti-
sclst man is turning the sea into gold
II thisStlhing keeps up, the Louisville
;slCouri er.J oiirnai " thinks that genius
rl,ayyet be forced TO ind It's reward in
turning gold back into the common
necessaries OF life. 8
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

A petition Is being circulated at WASH
angton for q conference of those Con-
eTessmen who favor revision Of the
civil service laws.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

4 Premier sagasta, Iof Spain. has ex-
/, pressed satisfaction with the Cuban
portion of Presidents MeRinley's mes
sage.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

Russian style at The left side, where a
knife-plaited frill iof the cashmere marks
the closing. y wrinklcd velvet belt Is
worn, and the front of the waist drops
over 1t prettily. Clusters of downward
turning tucks arranged in the ii. nj
and back alike are very effective, and
clusters Of similar tucks are in the
sleeves, which have mushroom pufrs at
the top. and at the wrist are completed
in the Venetian style--that is, are shap-
ed in a point on the upper side and
finished with a knife-plaited fril TO
match 'that at the neck and over the
closing. y velvet ribbon stock cncir-
cles the collar.
This article was specially prepared for
us by the Butterick Publishing Co.
Uimited)
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11

: 3 IyIFEI !! !!
81 az The reason is plain
DfaJa theirs no money
earned easier than that which
is saved. Mems full suits at
-Four Ninety Seven have
brought to this store thousands
OF good, sensible, level headed
men who fully appreciate
the value Of their hard earned
dollars. The Suits are extra
ordinary for the price charged,
and represent all of the mate
rial, style and workmanship
that it is ever possible to couch
into the moderate cost of Four
Ninety-Seven for a complete
Mans Suit.
$1,000 ea 4SP p3''s srcb meyer yer
traordinary values in Mems
Choice Suits as those now Of
tered, The ClOthinp Window
shows only a sprinkling of the
pretty patterns contained in
this famous Ten Dollat assert
ment. Hundreds of the best
dressed men in and around this
community who never knew
what it was to wear Ready-to-
.put-on garments, are wearing
these Suits with the same de-
gree Of satisfaction in every
detail as the suits they paid
their high cost taiIors double
and treble the Bargain price
that is quoted here.
0H9 I'm Stylish Suits Of
G1AHJU hobby designs in
handsome worsteds, casSineres
and cheyiots, made up in the
very latest ideas Of the most
approved shapes. Positively
no merchant tailor would dup
llcate such garments for less
than double the price, and to
secure such perfect fitting ready
to wear garments within IS
per cent. of the price quoted
here is all OUT Of question. The
concentrated purchasing power
of seven big stores figures the
cost down, and twelve fifty
captures a choice of ready to
wear garments here to-day that
tower far above any grade Of
suits ever offered hitherto for
Tic pllCc'
&gE nm Very fine quality
paJsUU Mems Suits, equal
III every respect to garments
measure made, and fit in every
way as good. The tailor shop
in the annex is at your service
for any changes Or alterations
without one cent Of extra cost.
There is no such thing as a
garment leaving the premises
unless the fit is accurate. Fif-
teen Dollars will do double
duty here when it is consider
ed the quality Of the materials
and the superior order Of the
workmanship. The assert
ment of High Grade Suits is
greater than ever and there is
not a shape on this seasons
fashion plate not represented
lnthls gigantic assortment of
Fifteen Dollar Mems Suits.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-11
SATURDAY, DECEMBER II, 1897.
EIGHT PAGES.

AN elevated railroad from New York
DO Chicago is one, of the lutes suggcs-
ticns.