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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01
a STATUE ron DE l.E>sEpS.

The history Of France presents fewer
grandcr figures that :hat OF Ferdinand
de- Lesscps, and che announcement that
IL statue is about to be erected to his
memory at Port Said. at Il point over
looking the harbor ana the entrance of
the Sucz Canal. is II fitting tribute to the
man whose energy and ability contri-
buted SO much to the commercial world.
France has produced many able men in
its time. but none, either hose of adop-
ton or to the native born. have given
anything SO lasting in it's benefits as the
man whose brain conceived and whose
hand made the Sucz canal an actual
tact. Napoleon. perhaps. the greatest
military chicftnin the world has ever
known but one. by the splendor of his
achievements. gave lustric to the French
arms ami made the First Empire tho
glory of the France: then there has
been lis men of letters and "r. aud
statemenship. all brilliant in their way.
and time. hut not ono has loft behind
him such lasting benefits to the nation
and world al large az q" I.csscps.
The achievements Of hose who went
before him were counted grca. in their
time. but it was only for time. while
the work of Ferdinand de Lesseps will
endure forever. IT Is sad. then. Ia re-
call the end OF this man. whose sun
went down behind n darliened cloud, for
which the periidy of So-callcd friends
and enemies We're responsible. Wen
may the great hear: of France thrcb
over his memory, and most fitting is il
that statue should be erected in his
honor on the site OF his great work
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

! meetings and purtingsApartlnEs. some
I for n day and some forever. To some
the sun will shine brightly-ro others
there will be chilling trost--bu. those
who know what life and death IS are
nearer home to-day than ever before.
Eighteen hundred and ninety-six has
given birth to eighteen hundred and
ninety-seven. and whether veal or woe
shall be our lot. another year Is upon
us. The book of life for 1896 has been
closed-nothing can be taken from Il.
nothing added. and yet there is II crown
of gold awaiting those who so VIII 1t.
Let US then. on this New Years day
strive to live better. to be better. that
we may earn the reward that is sure 10
come. In Gods great world there is
work for willing hearts and hands to
do-let us then do our duty while the
day wanes. and ere night overtakcs us.
Let us arrest the flight of time and
imprint upon It's wings new resolutions
words of wisdom-lct us do something
I'm recompcnsc for the great good vouch-
safcd unto us. Re kind. be just to those
with whom YOU are brought in contact
BE charitable. Hold out Il helping hand
to those who are struggling up the hill
OF life.
Many Of Gods creatures have gone
down because no helping hand was near
and mo fount of pity in the bosom
stirred" Whatever YOU find to do for
the good of man do it with all Your
might-"thc field is white unto the
harvcst'-and there is no better time to
commence this sort of life than on this
New Years day.
Daring the year just closed we have
had much to tie thankful for, and with
hearts full OF thankfulness let us in
woke the Great Father To continue his
mcrc!cs tmoughou, the present year.
7" one ana all The Nirginian wishes a
happy New Year, ana as Joe jefferson
would say, here is To YOU and your
family'-may YOU live long and prosper"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.
Written for The Virgin

written for The Nirginian)
Happy New Year To all, and It's advent
brings
Greetings. calculations. and souvenirs
of sheen
Bonbons, biioutric and the silv'ry toned
strings,
Tender tales that tell of times that
have been;
OF Columbia whose sword now sleens IN
its sheath,
or Cuba. bleeding, battling for Liberty
or Death.
And bells now recall with cadence of
chime.
"reminiscences. again. OF the tender
and true.
With whom we have trod the thoro' fares
of Time,
In periods now past, that naught can
renew:
And eyes oft are nll'd with fast falling
tears.
An In phantom procession, pass ghosts
of the years.
On an UNEMPLOYED path, do we blindly
advance?
Experience do we tax for the knowl-
edge we need?
Shall we trust falterlng feet unguided by
glance.
To bear into by ways. to destruction
that lead?
Shall we follow meath flags. by Satan
upfurled.
Shall we cater to vices of vain, wicked
world?
Far better, years past, had we dropp'd
in the race.
Than toy with temptations. so often
we meet,
Far better, dissolution. than the soul to
dcbase,
BY yielding to Vice, Virtues high
honor'd seat.
When, promptings of passions. we learn
to control,
Smoother, straighter twill be. to the
gates OF the goal.
Tho the race be run on track yet un-
tried
And. altho' the home haven seems dis
tan: afar.
We look to the skies. whence grace
comes as guide
AS the mariner does to his flx'd guild
ing star;
Just as planets DER courses appointed
now run,
Ger the path we press on TIL the home
haven's won.
-WILLOUGHBY.
Norfolk. Va. Jan. /. 1897.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01
THE OLD AND THE NEW YEAR,

Standing upon the threshold of an
other year, with recollections Of all the
goodness and grace and love that have
all these years kept side by side with us,
we rejoice as we turn to each tender
memory on this New Years day, and
once more wonder with thoughtful gray
ity whether the future has in store for
us the same gladstone days as those
which have marked the beautiful past.
Life after all is but a simple story-to
be sure it has its trials and it's sorrows
but then it has It's joys and its pleasures
and is full of hope, and countless mil
lions would gladly turn back the tide OF
time and live It over again If the gift
of new life were possible.
Small wonder it is then, as time with
all it's bright memories crowding thick
and fast upon us tolls the hour of the
departing year. that feeling akin to
sadness comes upon us.
To many this New Years day Is the
last on earth. Then. too, there will be
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01
lIACEO NOT DI:AIs.

Now news comes from Cuba. 10y way
OF Key West, Fla. that General Macco.
the Cuban leader. = not dead after all.
The story runs that the widow OF Colo
mel Miribcl, or the insurgcnt army, ar
rived at Key West Wednesday. twenty
days from Jaruco. and reported that
she was informed hy authority that can
be relied upon, that Macco has not been
killed, but had been wounded She said
further that 1t was reported that DR..
Zertucha shot Macco, the ball entering
the back of Maceo's neck and coming
out of the mouth. The chief was car
ried off by his men and is now attend
ed by four of the best physicians in tht
insurSent army. She states that she
knew of the murder of Charles Gown
and that she was told by her husband
on the day following the arrival of the
Cowley expedition that Gown was killed
In most shocking manner having
been literally hacked TO pieces.
Information from Havana regarding
General Maceo is, that when he was
shot and fell from his horse those about
him thought he had been killed. but
finding that he was only wounded his
followers spread the news that he was
dead in order to carry him To place
of safety.
The report goes on TO say:
Under strong escor; they car
ried him to the Siguanc Hospital,
where. under the skilful treatment
of Drs. Fermin, Valdes. Dommguez
and Panchos Domnliuez the chief is
now slowly recuperating. 1t seems
that only one wound is dangerous
that being in the stomach. Fortu-
nately the bullet did not touch the
intestines 1t was feared that peri
tonitis might set in but he escaped
this. The other wounds are in the
jaw and back, and are only slight.
No bones were fractured Ter
tuchas treachery Is being confirmed
daily. II is said that Maceo's first
words, when he was able to speak.
was to order Zertucha's capture, but
he had already fled to the Spanish
lines. Zertucha wrote the paper
found on Gomez's body. Gomez was
killed by bayonet thrust and did
not stab himself, as the Spanish
say"
This Is interesting news. but like
everything else coming from Cuba re.
lating to the struggle now going on In
the island, it lacks confirmation. How
ever. the friends of the insurgents. both
in this country and Havana. seem 10 be.
lieve the story. and the hope is that it
will be confirmed with as little delay a
possible.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01
PERSONALS.

Miss Jessie Alderman. now In Balti-
more. will soon enter upon her duties
as assistant pastor of the Fourth Zap
fist church of Chicago
William Doroczi Il Hungarian, de-
clares the tobacco plant to be II pcrcn-
NAL. not an annual. and therefore
there is no need of sowing it anew each
year
Sardou is of the opinion that Sara
Bernhardt talks too fast on The stage.
AT the general rehearsal she rccites
dlVincly. at the first performance stu
pendously, but that after that she runs
at breakneck speed"
One of the few women bank presidents
is Mrs. ID. III. Marsh. of Croton, n Y.
who began by being n director and stock
holder in the First National Bank of
that town, ana was, upon the death of
her husband. chosen president in his
plara
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

arizona Convicts have been leased for
ten years ut 30 cents per head day
Their labor is to be used in construct
ing an irrigating canal 10 reclaim 100 900
acres of arid land
The largest bridge in the world is
the Lion Bridge near SanEsang. China
Ii extends five aud Il half miles over
part of the Yellow sea. and is Suppor-
ted 10y 800 huge stone arches
The number of German immicIlnts
Ia America has varied very consilera bly,
IN different years. In 1872 ii was l2S-
l'2; in 1877 only 32.S9S: i'm 1881 it rose TO
.2O.?02. and in 1895 il sank again 10
2Ii9S.
y tree planting association has been
organized in New York and already
numbers over 100 members. The object
of the association is To encourage tree
planting in the residential portions OF
the CITY
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01
our COTTON RECEIPTS.

The receipts of cotton at Norfolk dur
ing the four months ending with 3lst
of December. 1896. amounted to 56l,o5i
bales. as compared with 1S4.S22 bales for
the same period of the year 1895, and
320.$25 bales for the four months ending
with 3lst OF December. 1894.
This is remarkable showing, and the
outlook is that the receipts viii con-
tinue to increase. Norfolk forgcs ahead
right along. and the year 1897 will
be one of the most prosperous In its
record and history.
1t looks like bright New Year
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

grant to Cuba an autonomous govern
1nent Of the Canadian plan
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

The Exchange and Mart, n London
qualification. contains the following ex-
Extraordinary advertisement: Bargain
Lady leaving; England permanently
Srnnst seq family crave holds Ave, mar
aY,ls elafyT, NJ - E.-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

The Washington Post thinks that
there will be most impressive scene
when those 10000 Ohio office seekers
march on to the door Of the inaugural
ball.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01
FRIDAY. JANUARY i, 1897.
LIGHT PAGES.

Those who live for the present lose
the pleasures OF both memory and
hope.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

& 1t Is said that the falling off in the
production of Cuba tobacco will ad-
vance the price of Havana cigars.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

The New York Journal says that it
scosts Mrs. o. II: P. Belmont $4,000 to
Buy her gowns between Horse Show and
Lent, and that this would be enough to
support comfortably 1851 typical New
York tenement house people for one
month.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

The New Castle News announces that
q man doesn't have to ride bicycle to
run down his neishhors.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

"A Berlin Journal asserts that 800 Ger
man factories have resumed work since
dckinley's election. Can it be that
fs,sosperity's advance agents are doing"
sshe Rhine valley, when they ought to
Iste bucaling down to business as COM
an erciai travellers on the home cir
s,pisy aSka the Philadelphia Record.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

First Tramp-"Do YOU expect to go to
heaven. Wille?" Second Tramp-"Cert,
81 amt never done nothin, hev ~
l Truth.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

Mr.. Quay refuses to lick the hand that
amote him. On the contrary. he seems
disposed to rise up and lick the man who
did the shifting.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

The Atchison Globe is reminded that
after a man has finished paying for his
own experience he begins paying for
9hic children,s.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

III An exchange observes that the Hava-
ma tobacco planters are in bad shape
for the New Year. They have very lit
tie new leaf to turn over.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

The New York Times asks If party
sfs to be judged by the character of its
Senator. should Republicans prefer Mr..
PLAT or Mr. Choate?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

1t is said that the rich women OF New
York spend 100000 Il year on their
clothes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

Latest reports from the Atlantic coast
are to the effect that the United States
cruisers were able to evade the flibuster
Three Friends
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

b The Chattanooga Times thinks that
sanoyas is a humorist. He opposes
Cuban freedom, because the Cubans are
Aot capable of self government; but
really, senior. could they make a worse
mess OF II for themselves than you and
your predecessors have made for them
for 300 years.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

II II Is announced on high authority that
president Cleveland will send to Con-
gTess, Immediately after the holiday re-
cess. an emphatic message on the Cuban
question. The Department of Justice is
sbnsily engaged in getting up data bear
Ing on Secretary Olney's position.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

The Louisiana University Is Offering
81 novel course of instruction to it's
&Htudents. In its Audubon Sugar
School" the Institution that gives prac-
tIcat and scientific instruction in sugar
culture. The course extends over four
syeers. and has become popular with
Students from Cuba.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

&If - ~ SSTalA
IItllH Nifog -
FRIDAY, JANUARY /, 1897
~ - - -
EIGHT PAGES.
Those who live for the present lose
y the pleasures OF both memory and
nope
1t is said that the rich women OF Kew
York spend 100000 year on their
clothes.
The New Castle News announces that
Ia man doesn't have to ride bicycle to
cram down his neshhors.
Mr.. Glevelands idea is to have Spain
grant to Cuba an autonomous govern
Inent of the Canadian plan.
1t Is said that the falling off in the
s production of Cuba tobacco will ad-
vance the price of Havana cigars.
First Tramp-"Do YOU expect to go to
II heaven. Willie?" Second Tramp-"Cert.
"a amt never done nothin, hev I?"-
Truth.
The Atchison Globe is reminded that
after n man has finished paying for his
4 own experience he begins paying for
hic children's.
Latest reports from the Atlantic coast
4 are to the effect that the United States
II cruisers were able to evade the filibuster
Three Friends.
Mr.. Quay refuses to lick the hand that
amote him. On the contrary. he seems
disposed to rise up and lick the man who
did the shifting.
Il The New York Times asks II n party
SIS to be judged by the character of it's
+ Senator, should Republicans prefer Mr..
PLAT or Mr.. Choate?
An exchange observes that the Hava-
ma tobacco planters are in bad shape
Z for the New Year. They have very lit
tie new leaf to turn over.
ss The Washington Post thinks that
there will be most impressive scene
sswhen those 10000 Ohio office seekers
march on to the door Of the inaugural
4 ball
The Exchange and Mart, n London
qualification. contains the following ex-
Extraordinary advertisement: Bargain
i Lady leaving; England permanently
Unjust seq famIly crave holds Ave, mar
sble SLAB. ~ go ESQ
The New York Journal says that it
scosts Mrs 9th: P. Belmont $4,000 to
,ssss9suy her gowns between Horse Show and
sent, and that this would be enough to
&support comfortably 1851 typical New
York tenement house people for one
month.
II Is announced on high authority that
81 president Cleveland will send to Con-
gress. Immediately after the holiday re-
cess, an emphatic message on the Cuban
question. The Department of Justice is
y bnsily engaged in getting up data bear
I; Ing on Secretary olney's position.
The Louisiana University is Offering
& novel course of instruction to it's
&Htudents. In its Audubon Sugar
School" the Institution that gives prac-
ticat and scientific instruction in sugar
2cniture. The course extends over four
syeess. and has become popular with
Estudents from Cuba
s. The Chattanooga Times thinks that
anoyas is humorist He opposes
Cuban freedom because the Cubans are
shot capable of self government; but
really senior. could they make a worse
mess of II for themselves than you and
your predecessors have made for them
fcr 900 years.
A Berlin journal asserts that 800 Ger
man factories have resumed work since
SsafcISinleyss election. Can it be that
s,fosperity's advance agents are doing
She Rhine valley, when they ought to
:ssbe buckling down to business as COM
erciai travellers on the home cir
sssspis aSks the Philadelphia Record.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-01

THEwEEE siSvrRG.SIAN ANDCAR.
ssS sOHISlAN, One Dollar Fer icnr.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-08
NEW JERSEY EX-PRIsoNERS OF WAR
Fifty Survivors Attend Annual
tkeUfOu.

ESPECIAL to s.The Jersey City News."]
RAILWAY, Oct. s, 1S97.-The eleventh
annual reunion of the New Jersey Assoc
ciation, Union ex-Prisoners of War, was
held here yesterday. About fifty veter-
ans. many of whom are accompanied by
theiri wives and daughters, were in at
tendance. They formed in line at the
depot, the women having the right or line,
and headed by a veteran carrying a large
American flag. the entire party marched
to the rooms of Barry Post. G. A. R.,
on Main street, where the business meet
ing was held.
The session was presided over by Com
mander w. T. Ackerson, of Railway, Adj
jutant J. A.. Peloubet acting as secre-
tary. Adjutant Peloubet stated that SO
far as he could trace the matter up, he
had only been able to collect the names
Of e21 old soldiers now living in New
] ~ who had been inearcerated in
.federate prisons. He felt sure that
there were more han this and that the
total number might reach 800.
There was quite an animated discus
sion over a resolution introduced by T.
II. O'Neill, of Jersey City. requesting
Congress and the Senate to pass the
Prisoners OF War Pension bill. which
has been introduced in Congress. The
resolution was finally tabled. The re1
mainder of the business transacted was
principally of a routine character.
After the business meeting was ended,
dinner was served in the Young Mems
Christian Association rooms, and this
was followed by a public meeting and
camp fire at the Railway Auditorium.
where speeches were delivered by the
Rev. r. p. Cobb, of st. Pauls Episcopal
Church; Mayor Holmes. General J. Madi-
son Drake and others. Patriotic songs
and recitations were also endered and an
rigina poem by Ed X. Drake.
The following officers were chosen for
the ensuing year:-Commander. George
Oughletree, Newark; Vice Commander,
Ellis f. Moore, Woodbridge; Adjutant. J.
A. Peloubet, Bloomfield; Assistant Adult
TAM. II. G. Myers. Hoboken; Quartermas-
ter. s. M. Long. East Orange; Executive
Committee, w. T. Ackerson, Railway, j.
A. Peloubet, Bloomfield; S. NJ. Long.
East Orange:C c. F.. Hopkins, Boonton;
NJ. S. Kirby. South Amboy; delegates to
| National Convention, P. A. Mashews,
Caldwell; H. q. Myers, Hoboken;4 A.
Husk, Newark; E. II. Williams, East
ORANGE
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-08
ossAOK

A pretty home wedding took place last
evening, at No. 119 Avenue f. Miss
jeanette NJ. White, daughter of Mrs.
Emmat L. White, was married to Mr..
Alexander Hossack of Jersey City. The
Rev. Mr.. Pyle of Grace P. E.. Church
offciated. The decorations we're plants.
flowers and autumn leaves. The bride
was dressed in a travelling suit. After re-
ceiving the congratulation of their friends
the happy couple left for New Haven,
Conn.
Among those present at the ceremony
were:-Mr and Mrs. Leonard. of Railway;
Mrs. Chas. Covert. Mrs. Mary Madden
and Miss Martha White. of Keyport,
Mi Miss Yale Fontana of Bayonne'
VIM. Hossaek. Tarrytown, N. Y; Mr.
1ee. .M%ackenzie. Of Staten Island: Mt
Mr.. and Mrs. Doueherty. Mrs. las. G.
blythe. Mrs. +. E White. Mrs I Lisk
| G. p. Opdyke. Mr.. VIM. Mckinney. Mr.,
| John Hossack. Mr.. Robert Hossack. all Of
| this city. Mrs. Shand and Miss Sadie
Cronfp. of Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-10-08
soHULTE-sOHMIDT.
Pretty Zone Wedding Last Night by
Rev. III. G. Baum.

Rev. III. @. Baum.
Miss Pauline Schmidt and Mr.. BENJAMIN
Schultz, were married last night, at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Schmidt, No. SO zabriskie
street, by the Rev. H. C. Baum.
The bridesmaid was Miss Schultz, a sis
ter of the groom. Mr.. H. Ortlieb was
best man.
The bride was elegantly attired in
white brocaded satin, trimmed with point
lace and pearl beading. Her ornaments
were diamonds, the gift of the groom.
She carried a beautiful bouquet of white
roses. The bridesmaids costume was of
white Henrietta, trimmed with handsome
lace and ribbons. She carried pink roses
tied with flowing pink ribbons.
h parlors and dining room were
handsomely decorated with plants and
flowers. An elaborate supper was served
by Lueper Brothers of Hoboken.
A reception followed, after which Mr..
and Mrs. Schultz departed for an extend
ed northern trip. On their return they
will reside in Paterson.
The groom is the son of the Rev. Mr..
Schultz, Of No. 320ta Bowers street.
Among the guests who attended the
reception and extended their c%ongraula-
tions tic the happy couple were:-Mr. and
Mrs. Theodore Schmitt, Mrs. 6. A.
Schultz. Miss Schultz, Miss NJ. Schultz,
Dir. and Mrs. ii. ID. Scnulte, Mr.. ana Mrs.
Theodore Schultz, Mrs. A. Schultz Jr.,
Miss Georgia Schultz. Mr. H. Ortlieb, Miss
specht, Miss James. Miss M. Rapp, Miss
II. Kline, Mr.. n Mrs. A. Buermann,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. MacMurray. Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Schmidt. Mr.. and Mrs. 0.
Hood, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bittner, Mrs. +.
Nelis, Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Bahrenburg,
Miss NJ. Ziegler, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Leh-
mann. Miss Lehman, Mr.. n Mrs. N.
Leis, Mr.. and Mrs. Sackmann. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Arndt, DR.. =. Adams, Miss
Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Ortlieb.