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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
handkerclliefs for Holi-
day Buyers, &c.

Many bought at low values ana to be
sold as bought.
&c. each. With colored borders.
&c. cich. For men, women and chill
dren, 80 styles.
10c each. Ladies' and Gents Linen,
bems;itched, Colorcd and mourning Dor
ders.
i21Gc. Fine Swiss Embroidered and
Scalloped Handkcrchiefia l5c., 1ac., &c.
SIC, zoe. y fine line, will suit the most
fastidious tastes.
Sc. each. y special lot Ladies' Fine
Swiss Handkcrchicfs, with Irish Point
embroidery borders, sold carly IN tho
season at 19c.
75c. Il box, q dozen in fancy box. la
dies Embroidered Initial tlandker-
chiefs. y bargain.
zoe. each. Mems Japanese SILK Hem
stitched, large embroidered initial; also
colorcd border Tlandkerchiefs.
SOC. Gent'seNtra fine Initial SILK Hand
kerchiefs 22-inch square.
69c. and upward. Cents fine silk Neck
Munle.-s.
&c. each. Gents Hems;itch and coTnrcd
border Handkcrchiefs. Value 1oc.
12iac. each. Gents White Hemstitch.
fine Handk erchicrs, small Embroidered
Initials: worth l9c.
25c. each. Gents Gne Linen Initial
!Iandkerchlefs. Extra nice quality.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Story of Her Great Fight Told by Her Con-
SruCtOr and Engineer.
Ten GUNS AGAINST THREE HUNDRED

Especial CDR. OF The virginion0

Baltimore, Dec. IS, 1897.
Jus; thirty-ilve years ng', this month
tle $ atcs Of the North and East still
loyal 10 the Union were thrilled to
their Very core by thc startling iniclli-
.ancc that the Confederate Govern
ru"nI WAS building in the old navy yard
Mt Norfolk on irOn-ciaa monster which
W0uld In all probability destroy seria
tan every Union vessel. lay New York
Ihiladciphia> and BOSTON under heavy
contribution, have Washington at its
mercy and change the entire tenor OF
Ehe war. Lincoln called 4 special meet
Ing Of the Cabinet. ut which Stanton
rnjIGcd the future in the most dismal
cnrlrs, and Seward. usually so hope.
full, sorrowfuliy admitted the truth OF
the picture.
The North tremhled but, strange 10
say, the South took very little stock
in the experiment.
This vessel was the Merrimac, call
81 by the SOutherncrs the Virginia, and
was constructed on lines unhcard of in
naval warfare. ancient or modern
The engineer who built this rcmarka-
le and now historic craft. is Colonel
H. Ashton Ramsay, a consulting engi-
n"pr III Baltimore. formerly a chief en-
isincer In the Confederate navy and
was IN officer on the Mcrrimac when
she was Il United States war vessel
pack III Tie JpS. AS an assistant engi-
ncer. he converted her from q wreck
burned to the waters edge by the re
treating T'Gdcrals. into the most for
lnidabl2 war engine OF modern times
lie was aboard Of her when she RAM
med and sunk tho Cumberland, can
turned and burnt the Congress. and
engaged III her desperate six hours
Fight with t'r!csson's famous Monitor.
For his services he was elevated p
the rank Of chief engineer in the Con-
federatc navy, and received the thank.
OF Congress ut ;hc instance of Jerfer-
sou Davis.
For thirty years Colonel Ramsay has
i'ecn urged to write an account of this
famous ram and her cvcntful career
and while he compiled with the re-
quest Of The Secretary Of War to fur
nsh an account If the engagement for
the stuprndous work now being issued
ny the Government. he declined ,he
oher OF the Century Company TO CON
tribute To their war series. ana has
returned the same answer 10 MANY
other periodicals. He did this he
cause he was engaged in writin:, a ly,ol,
on the subject. This work is about dous
and when l called on him at his Office
III Baltimore a few days ago he will
inS'y consented to tell me the Story of
the battle for The Virginian:
After our sanguinary encounter with
the Monitor said Colonel Ramsay.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19

linhtinr y Cir1r k1n,i,.,l T-,rr,cr,
was frank euougi, 10 tell Admiral por
tel. that the Nicrrimac was ihr mos,
remarkable naval craft ever Coatca ana
thc results of her successor, hattIs
with the Cumberland and CONGRESS-
would rcyolu;r,ni2. the royios If tha
world. and would be fell fo,. centuries
10 come. Like All nhOrhacips mad. Ia,
grand old Tarras,,t. il ,yas rorro,.;
The moment the MCrrinir rnmued Tho
Cumberland and sent hor ia The bu--
tom with Csllors nvinc. and nurs frir,.
the navics of EarGpc, rcnr,.nntin,
an Investment OF billions of money
were rendered vaiuelrss. To-day
wooden vessels are only used for nrison
ships ana training ships for cadets ana
our naval militia.
cr,,, r,r;.,i ~, 49,,
irr ms nrn,rrns, w.. ,oI,i,,,r =,
building thn Ncrr;,noc ~, nr.a,.
frs, in,.,. Grl,t ,,.nn,, 49,
on s,,rCase thn 1890
| ondon iu.tnntnr M; ~ ,I,,,im,,.,
Office tho vcIv d,y ,hn ,,as..,rr, -.
received bn,,nu ,r,,,a,., -. -,
nndeIlinr The Erniish na,.,.
was chosen Inv S"rrSi,,y nc ,,,o
Navy Mallory to wnrl ON The Mcrrimnc
because | was one of her engineers
when she was in the United States
navy. and Mad made a number Of
cruises on her prior to The war
knew her. every timber by heart. You
will remember that when Tho FrlnraIs
evacuated Norfolk. they burned the
GCsport navy yard destroyed all sun,
plies ana applied the torch ~ all Inc
shipping nhey could no; take away
with them. One of these vessels de-
Siroyed was the Mcrrimac. she could
not lie moved on account of a defect in
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Holiday Silverwarc.

15c., he. &c, SOC, SOC. Picture Frames
in 20 different styles.
Soc, I5c., Soc, $500, si.25 Jewel Cases.
satin lined. in iiligrcc and plate glass
covers.
l3c., DC. Pin ana Souvenir Trays.
SOC, fac.. Sl.0p New handsome designs
In French Plate Mirrors.
S9c. Childrcn's Knife, Fork and spoon
Sets.
Zoe. Glass Perfume Bottles, covered
with silver filiSrcc.
5Oc. Extra large size Perfume Bottles,
pressed cut glass shoppers, silver iiigrco
covering; worth T9c.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Dress Goods as Gifts.

d2-inch. silk mlxca ottoman plaids
zoe. the yard. Regular $3.50 kind.
VIII open Monday.
% pieces new English Covert suit
inrgs. 39-inch, all wool; worth G9c. Spe-
cial, 39c. the yard
pieces Heavy Black Crcpon Suiings
29c. the yard. a special
r25 pieces Stylish PLAID ana Mix Dress
Goods. Special l2lac.
l9c. the yard; worth 25c Pure WOO,
Mix Armurc SutinE.
2'e, the yard; worth 800, al Woo
Serge, 3G-inch, black ana stylish colora
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Holiday Silks and Velyets.

Csc. the yard: worth s1.25. BLACK
Fable Dress Silks. M = J,
C9c. The yard wacth SIPS Black
DucheSe Dress Silks. 3 h!
69r the yard: worth s1.Oa. Black Bros
cidc Grns Grain SILKS. 4.
2gc. the yard; worth soc. 90 new; pieces
Double Warp Surah, ali fashionableS
colors & ~ Al II
zoe. the yard. > leading colors Silk
Nclvcts; worth $l.25 3
71c. me yard, all leading colo-s silk
Face Velvet; wGr;h 75c. ,s$5 .45
The above are all special prices for
Christmas trade Z
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Plush Capes.

s$75 Nicely braided and jetted, tl,ib-i
ct FUR trimmed al d SS54I
800 10 $3.50. a beautiful line ON plush
Sapes' any one of which will make ap-s
pr"D!lato Christmas presents. III & rs ~
S"."5. $3.50, $500, $3.50. Balance OF our
fine Jackets for Ladies and Mise y AZ
big redtrctian. a ST IS! s}sS s
''c, iloin Eiderdown Dressing ia ck.as
e:s, crochet edge. III Y
Sl;2@ \ fine Wool J1lderdown Jacket.
Stylish and neat u Ri h
$l.75, 500. $3.50. $500. $3.50 children'sS
lteetcr Jackets, in Navy blue, brown,
green and fancy coating effects. Ali I
stylish ana neat !3s
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Leather Goods.

Seal, Morocco. Alligator and other fan-
cy leather Purses and Combination; Card
Casese, 2"c.. 5tc.. zoe. q beautiful line
for your selection. 5t!$ e
lHc.. &c, Soc 75c,, s1.o0 ChatelafneS
Bags ana Shopping Bags, % different
styles. .5y 81
Leather Writing Tablets. with ink
well. SOC. 75c. $loo. s1.25. ii3i&
Solid Grain and Dongola Leather Col
lar and Gun BOXES, q 90 q set. &. .l.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Cclluloid Fancy Goods.

our line never so large on so hand
some MS this season. Alln;ha ncwcs. tints
ana finest iinlsh. ThsSine ia an exhi-
billion in Itself
Work Boxes, 25c. soc. G9c., 75c.. $l.oo
to $3.50.
Dressing Cases, 6oc, Zoe. 500. $3.50,
$500 to $I5gO
Manicure SETS, roc. sl.Oo, .Sl.5O, SEQ.
shaving Sets, $l.25. $500. 81 80 $3.50.
Collar and Gun Boxes zoe, $i.O0, 81 $50,
500
Jewel Cases. T5cc;. Sl.25, Sl.75. $500.
Neck Tie Cases, T5c. $lCo. $1.aV. 50 90
photograph Albums, soc. zoe. $l.OJ,
$l.50 SEQ
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Stamped Linens.

25c. Fine Monte Lincu Tray Covers.
2Jc., SOC, soc. Linen Bureau Scarre:
also fine line Irish Point Emhroidc,y y.
Tray Covers, Bureau SCarfs and Pillow
Shagns. Surprising low price
Zoe. u pair, Good Muslin Pillow
Shams. stamped.
pc. each. Satin Covered Pin Cushions.
All kinds Embroidery Silks and Gro
Chef Silks.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Holiday Linen Hints.

y half dozen nice Linen Towels. 4
snowy white Table Set, or Il dozen Lin
ell Napkins make acceptable gifts.
Zoe. each. Large, fine Colosed Border
Damask Towels.
Iec. dozen. Fine DamlSll Doylies.
$i.00 dozen. Extra large Linen Dinner
Napkins
25c. 10 soc. Several styles of Table
Pamlsk. Special values
sI3c. yard. Fine German Damask
extra wide: now worth $l.Oo.
$3.50 set. Large Fringcd Table Cloth
and one dozen Fringed Napkins to
ma ;ch.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Christmas Hints,

Zoe. SOC. G5c., TIC. Breakfast Shawls.
25r., Soc, 75c.. $l.oO, Hand Knit Easel
majors.
Doc 5oc Zoe. pair. Children's and
Ladies' Wool l.cggins
NC, Zoe Ladies' outing Cloth Skirts.
5oc Zoe, $l.Oo Ladies' Knl; Under
Skirts.
I5c., $l.oo. Ladies' Flannclcttc Wrap
pcrS.
2'c 5OC Beautiful New Atomixers.
I'c bpHle. Best Triple Handkcr-
chief Extracts.
2oc. II bottle. Large size, Fay Rum.
Zoe. and 50c. Chldrens Em'Oroidcrcd
Silk Caps
25c.. Nurses ana Maids Aprons.
2"c' DOC. Childgen's Zephyr Knit
Jackets.
l9c. Boys SILK Windsor Tics.
2'c. Mems Outing Cloth Work shirts.
2oc Mems Heavy Winter Gloves.
b?c. 4 pair. Heavy Cotton Blankets.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Holiday Pictures.

We are selling beautiful new Pictures
at half their actual value.
25c. large Handsome Pictures, white
frames gilt mounted corners.
igc. each. Artist Proof Feelings.
Homes OF the poets, views ana historical
scenes, oulI flames; worth Sl.00.
zoe. each. Large Dining Room Pic
lures. heavy oak frames, subjects game
and fish, on Imitation wood panels.
5cc. beautiful Photo Mountlngs, on
~goil frames
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Opal Ware, HAND! Painted.

Pin Trays, Ice, l9c. 25c.
Ash Receivers, Iac.. Zoe, SOC.
Pin Boxes and Puff Boxes. 25c.
Toilet Bottles. 59c.. CSC. soc. each.
Tooth Brush Holders, 25c each.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
SIN Oiiers' Tables.

An appropriate sift for a gentleman.
all imported goods. Prices never cquall-
cd, Sl.50. $l.75. 500 $2.50
Smokers Stands, beautiful designs,
25c.. soc. zoe, 500
Smokers Sets. in cclluoid boxes pipe,
cigar ana ciga cite holders and match
box. $l.00 to 500 a set. y beautiful gift
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Imported Japanese Goods

Glove and llandiicrchicr Boxes, 59c. to
SEQ each.
Writing Desks soc, 75c. ana sl.5o
each.
Crumb crush ana Tray Sets. 25c
Beautiful japanese Cabinets, S9c. to
$3.50 each
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Muslin Underwear, 3
Specials.

$l0O Ladies fine lace trimmed
Gowns,
59c. 4 pair. Ladies fine lace trimmed
Drawers.
slice n pair Ladies' fine wide lace trim
mcd Skirts.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19

prosperity comes quick 1 tto III rs
Wits Little Early ~
ilttie pills for
an tsiiaa On Is Mi
tIs
. v Sorfol and ru. II
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
CloallinGs for Jackets
and CaDes.

$l.oo yard, 54-inch Beaver; worth 50 0O.
Si.00 yard up 10 $500, Astrachun
Cloaking.s; worth double the price.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Gents Furnishings.

25c 100 dozen Gents Scarfs, Tccks,
4-in-lland and Bows, all silk lined RI
val some soc. kinds.
soc. p dozen holiday Scarfs, new
styles. equal any 75c In this city.
l2lsc. 4 pair. Gents Black, Tan and
l'atbrisgan SoX. Cost now more to i'm
port.
H. a pair. Gents Natural Wool Sox:
worth 25c.
soc Mems White Unlaundicd Shirts.
an we 'sk Is a trial OF these. We posi-
lively assert they are the best goods
ever sold At the price.
'1c Mems White Laundricd Shirts,
pain shield: alsi pleatcd bosoms
MUD. Mems Fine White Dress Shirts,
best ever a)ld in Norfolk.
Zoe Mems Natural Wool Double
l'rcaN, and back Undcrshirts, Drawers
to match Manufacturers now ask SIC.
$l.2a. Mems Double Brcas; and back
scarlet Shirts. Medicated Flannel.
loo Mems Suspcndens; the regular
25c. kind
2Ne. Mems Fine HOLIDAY SIISpcn1cr
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19
Lace Curtains.

Always have n tendency make n
room y ore chccaful ana cheerful home
Ia usually a happy home.
Si'5 the pair Irish Point Lace Cur
tains. full length.
1913 the pair. Irish Point Lace Cur
tatns, reduced from $3.50.
@,I5 the pair. Irish Point Lace Cur
tainS, reduced from $500.
$2.39 the pair. Fine Nottingham Lace
Curtains, yards to the pair; worth
$3.50.
SLIP the pair. Beautiful New Not
t'nEham Curtains, Z yards to 4 pair;
worth $3.50
$l.oO the pair. Nottingham Lace Cur
tains; worth Sl.49.
25c each. Opaque Cloth Shades wide
fringe on end, best spring rollers and
brackets.
59c a pair. Lace Curtains, 6 yards to
pair; worth Toe.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-19

39c Silver Candleabra.
3Jc. Pepper and SAILS.
,9c. Nut Picks ana Crackers.
65c. Il dozen SILVER Plated Tea Spoons.
$l.i9 u dozen Silver Plated Table
Spoons.
Ss."' each Sugar Bowls. Cake Fruit
ana 3utter Dishes, Casters ana Pickle
stands. Every piece warranted
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-20
THE INDEPENDENT
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 1897.
HoRsELEss CARRIAGES.
They Were Common in London
Sixty-five Years Ago.

1t is interesting to-day to remem-
Der that nearly sixty-fve years ago,
horseless carriages showed every
sign of being the common method
Of travelling in London and the sur
rounding neighborhood, for al.
though at that time restrictions had
been put upon steam carriages in
the country, these vehicles we're
quite familiar sight in the metro
polls, says the Westminster Gazette.
The inventor was Walter Hancock,
Straightford man, who in 1881
brought out an omnibus of his own
design, which was both elegant and
in accordance with the comfort OF
travellers. Companies we're soon
formed to work the "new idea" the
object of one being to run from
Paddipgton to Brighton, and Han
cock contracted to supply the neces-
sary rolling stock
In few years coaches were re-
gularly running from the city to
most of the important suburbs, but,
owing to poor management, the con
Germs did not last very long. In
1885, the journey from London to
Marlborough (seventy-fve miles) was
performed at the average speed of
seven and one-half miles an hour,
and the journey to Birmingham was
accomplished in much faster aver
age time (about ten miles). This
was not the highest speed that
could be attained, however, for tho
records state that vehicle carrying
a number of passengers travelled a
mile along one of London's princi-
pal thoroughfares at the rate Of
twenty-one miles an hour. 1t is
we'll perhaps that this speed was
only maintained for one mile, for
even in 1886 it was dangerous rate
OF travelling, No fewer than 1900
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-20
Japan's Big Canal.

The scheme is under contem pla-
ton to dig big canal between
Abeya and Otsu, a distance Of about
ten miles, in the province Of MOTTO.
This scheme was once proposed in
the clan of Kanazawa half a CEN
fury ago, but fell through, as the
clan could not afford to pay for the
works, then estimated at $3,000,000.
If this canal is actually opened all
vessels which have now to go round
the peninsula province over dis.
lance Of more than 100 miles can go
directly from the coast of Kaga to
Nanao through the much shorter
route Of only ten miles. Nanao will
then become prosperous port and
great economy be effected to the
navigation OF the west coast.-Nichi
Nichi.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-20
Breathing Through the Nose.

Why is it that the Indian squaw
thinks to look more after her pa
posses physical training than the
American mother does OF her baby's
development? So many infants
breathe through their mouths, and
sleep with the mouth open, and yet
the mother does not seem to notice
or correct the bad habit. Nature in
tended that the breath should be
drawn through the nose. This pro,
tects the lungs, since the hairy
lining OF the nasal cavities arrest all
foreign matter that may be drawn
into them, The squaw frequently
holds together her infants lips for
five minutes at time to compel it
to breathe through the nose.-Es,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-20

The famous pianist, Anton Rubin
stein, left voluminous book to be
published as "A Basket OF Thoughts"
The following extract, under the
head of Religion" will give some
idea of its character: -"There are
two Kinds of priests-honest and
dishonest. The honest ones deceive
themselves; the dishonest deceive
their fellow-men,"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-20

passengers were carried over 1000
miles by steam in the last few
months OF 1886.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
DENOUNCED THE
PRESIDENT.
Pension Agent Skinner Rap
ped the Chief Executive.

Pittsburg, Pa, January g.
Hon. George w. Skinner, pen
sion agent for this district, was
the unexpected orator of the
occasion tonight when the Ran
dali club very brilliantly COM
memorated Jackson day at the
club house. Though holding
a commission from Grover
Cleveland, he raped the presi
dent in a manner that was lib
orally applauded. In the
course of Mr.. SINNERS speech
he predicted that Mr.. Bryan
would be the next president.
IF the politicians do not nomi
nate him the people WILL" Mr..
Skinner said. "While | will
say nothing more against the
president, to whose favor owe
the office of pension agent l
will say that Mr.. Cleveland
has misinterpreted the feeling
in the minds of the masses of
the democratic party. The
trouble with too many demo-
cratic leaders is that they were
reared in a bad atmosphere.
The fault with New York dem
ocrats is that they were brought
up too near Wall street.
The remarks created a pro-
found sensation, and there was
a moments quiet only before
the shock broke out.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
DISTRESS IN ILLINOIS.
Farmers in the Flooded Dis
tricts Living on Parched
Corn.

Quincy, ILL.,, Jan. 8.-Farm
ers who have been down from
the Indian Grove district re
port that the water in the
flooded portion, fifteen miles
above here, in subsiding very
slowly and that there is much
among the water bound families
and their stock. Several men
went to the aid of the sufferers,
and after cutting their way
through the ice, reached four
families who had been calling
for help for two days, and part
of whom had lived on parched
corn for three days. The
Quincy Humane society is
also taking an active part in
relieving the washed out and
water bound families.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12

bans and their openly display
ed antagonism for resident
Spaniards. Leading Cubans
here consider Professor Starr
of Chicago as prejudiced in his
views on Cuban independence,
and ask why, if Cubans are not
in Stars opinion, fit to govern
themselves, autonomy should
be for a moment considered by
the Spanish government. Gu
bans here do not believe Spain
intends to carry out her pro-
gramme of reform. They are
practically unanimous for in
dependence, and then annexs-
ton to the United States.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12
CHOC TAW TREATY.
Governor Harris Is Opposed
to the Dawes Commits
sion Plan.

Ardmore, |. T., January s.
Governor Harris has delivered
his message to the Legislature,
which is now in session at fish
omingo. 1t deals entirely
with the work of the Dawes
commission, and is in part as
follows:
Owing to the fact of the
great uneasiness plainly mani
tested by the people through
out the nation, you are called
to determine what is best to be
done in the matter of com
mon defense and protection
of our National and proper
ty rights and the maintenance
or surrender of our tribal
autonomy and present condi-
tons. The Dawes Choctaw
treaty does not suit. Such an
agreement is not the best for
our people, and unless prompt
action be taken that treaty
may be ratified and the same
made applicable to us. We
have two courses to pursue
treat with Dawes or do nothing
and take the consequence"
The governor then says:
GAS an Indian, | must prefer
to remain as we are, yet my
better judgment teaches me
that this is impossible. We
are the weak in the hands of
the strong, and while we
should conmadd we are only
begging for our government,
our property rights, our lands,
and. o, God, our nations
home"
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-12

An ordinance to provide for the levy
and collection OF City occupation
taxes for the year 1897.
Be 1t ordained by the city council
Of the city OF Brownsville -
Section That there shall be-
levied and collected for the year and
for the use and benefit Of the city
from every person, firm or associa-
ton Of persons pursuing within the
city limits any Of the occupations
taxed by the laws Of the State Of
Texas, one half OF the state tax inn
posed on such occupation subject to
such Limitation and restrictions az
may be imposed by the laws Of the
state.
Section 2. That each and all Of
such taxes shall be payable in Unit
ed States currency or in duly regis
tered city warrants.
Section 8. That the said tax here.
in provided for shall be required by.
the city collector to be paid before
any person, firm or ASSOCIATION shall
be allowed to engage in any occupa-
ton coming under the provisions of
this ordinance.
Section 4. That any person firm or
association of persons who shall
pursue any occupation taxed by this
ordinance without first having paid
the fax herein provided for and re-
quired, shall on conviction be fined
not less than ten dollars nor more
than one hundred dollars.
Section 5. That all ordinances or
parts Of ordinances which conflict
with this ordinance are hereby re.
pealed.
Section s. That this ordinance
shall take effect from and after it's
publication as required by law.
Adopted IN open session of the City
Council Dec. 3Ist 1896 by unanimous
vote
Approved Dec. 3Ist. 1896,
TRoMAs CARSON, Mayor.
Attest
NJ B. KINGsBURY. Secretary.