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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
PERSONALS.

Belle Boyd, "the Confederate Spy"
lectured one night last week In Louis
vile, Ky.
EN-Judge Samuel Hepburn, of Car
Isle, died on Monday night, in the 9lst
year OF his age.
Colonel John S. Ford, who recently
died at San Antonio. Tex, was n native
or South Carolina. and in his day was
one OF the greatest Of the Indian fight
ers Of the West.
Frederic NIlstral, the poet. has pre-
sented to Provence a museum designed
to represent the manners and customs
OF the people Of that country. The
museum Is to be located at Allies.
Mr.. Charles Broaday Rouss, the
blind millionaire, has presented to the
City Of New York for erection in one of
the parks a bronze group of Wash
ingtom and Lafayette, by Bartholdi.
Mr. Rouss will make the gift in mem
DRY of his son. Charles II. b. Rouss,
who died April 15 1891.
jacques Nicholas Seger, the new
Hayticn Minister to the United States,
is described as a fine looking man OF
about IS, with refined manners and a
very Intelligent face. He was educat-
ed in Paris, where he was member OF
the Hayden Legation. and afterwards
returned TO Port Au Prince where he
made an enviable record as II lawyer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
ment OF the American. the Charleston
News nnd Courier has this to say:

ment OF the American. the Charleston
News and Courier has this to say:
THAT this 10 not the first nor ye!
the hundredth sale OF Southern cotton
goods In foreign markets scarcely re-
qu!res to be noted, except for the instruc-
tion of the Philadelphia paper, as the
fact Of many and large shipments d.
rect from Southern mills TO the foreign
markets during the past decade 10 matter
OF very general knowledge. 1t was the
knowledge OF this f1ct. indeed, we be-
lievc, and the recognition of Its signlli-
canoe that prompted the Boston cap
ital!sts to build their 100000 mill at
Cordova, and other New England cap
itallsts to build other large mills al,
other places IN the South. the purpose
OF such ventures hclng, as has been free
ly stated TO enable the New England
cotton manufacturing interest to retain
the foreign market for certain grades
of their goods. by competing with the
Southern mills, on their own ground, In
the manufacture of such goods
In proof that the South has been SELL
Ing cotton goods in foreign markets TO-
some time our Charleston contemporary
cites number of cases to which It
calls the abortion of the American, and
n correction by that Journal OF It's state
ment would not be out OF place.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
Two Forty Eight

Strictly All Wool Suits, mado
up with wear resisting double
scat and double kncc Pants from
choice patterns. In oil sizes of Rcefers
from TO S. and in plain Suits grading
along to age 16. Experienced shoppers
who know 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 tho
Two Forty-Eight.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

] ml means mastery when conditions right Growth proof con-
lag bigger and greater o oo w o'o"6'A sops ~
lu years or continuous successful manuMngbung garments better each
seasun l day me
HWY se 1 ana general excellence more accurate
6aa1eS n 0S bearing Inc Buk Co label
eto asSGs SeIv me people with better shows greater
possIhe 10 get ~ ~ : 800 80 "'' : = o'0
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
Three Ninety

Childrcn's Suits that In many
instances have become broken sets
of sizes, havo dropped from tho
Five Dollar line down to Three Nine
ty. Parents and guardians seeking big
value at a big discount. will want to in
vestigate the purchasing power Of Three
Ninety In the Childrens Department.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
S1O,1SS.OOO

The statistical position OF cotton and
prices Tor Dec. for tho past four years,
as the Chattanooga Times already dis
closes the fact that middling upland In
New York on December 4, 1897, quoted
at l3-l6c., against 3-4c. In 1921, and
Lad. at Liverpool in 1897 against
3 5-32d. In 1924, showing thatHhe curren,
prices are q triflc above the prices on
the corresponding day three years ago.
Tho total visajblc supply in the United
States. Europe and at sea on Dec. a.,
1897 Is given as 3.70S,436 against 4,235,-
Ss4 In 1891.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
The Greenwny Coat ana EzIOnttyke
H00H, Made up In Brown Plush.

The "Greenaway" styles as they are
called display q picturesque quaint
ness that accords We'll with the undc-
fined figure of childhood. in the cut is
pictured a charming outdoor toilette
made of plush: 1t is taken from q late
number OF the Delneator and Is no,
difficult to make, and no decoration is
necessary unless an elaborate finish Is
desired. The short body OF the coat is
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

81 The Journal yesterday ma dc known
the astounding fact that when Prcs!.
$dsati McKi niey wrote his message he
3h9sd III his possession a consular report
Starving that 100000 Cubans-onc- third
$ lif ssse T77rila ton Of the island--had per-
I issssad gh Spanish Dlrbarities in
4 nine sTl:S>ntf,s. Let the Senate demand
the prpdurtion Of shat document y
2afk q tfslynai b e
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
One Ninety Eighf

Stronger Bargains than ever in
the One Nincty-Eight line OF Chill
dren'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?, 1897-12-14
Ninety Eight Gents

Childrcns Suits, starting In size
from ages !, in nicely embroidered
Refer Jackets up TO age S, and IN plain
doubie-brcastcd Jackets up to size &c.
Made from durable brownish pattern.
heavy weight, not by far the best Suit
you've seen. but likely tho very best
you've seen for the Ninety Eight Cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
One Eighty Nine

Boys Chnchllla Refers, with
Wlae ulster collars and storm
pockets. made in the proper manner
from standard bluo material One Eigh-
ty-Nine 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?, 1897-12-14
Five Dollars

Mems overcoats for Five Dol
lars each, I'm pretty shades Of
Medium Weight Overcoatings Early
callers Will have nothing TO lose by maxi
Ing their selections in advance, rs such
bargain snaps cannot hold good forever.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
Seven Forty Eight

Stylish Covert Ovcrcoats for
men. mado from extremely fash
ionable Ovcrcoatings: tailored in en-
ceilcnt manner and in point Of appearance
and service will stand side by side with
nearly half again rs much as we arc now
charging.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
IS THU PLAIN TRUTH !?
Three Dollars

Choice Patterns In Boys Suits that
contain oil the strengthening i'm
provements Double seat and knee
patent bands and buttons-hip pockets
-taned seams and otherwise built for
strength and sightliness. The patterns
are up-to-date. and the crowds in tho
Children's Store seem to understand It,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
Twenty Five Cents

Knee Pants Of Fancy patterns
for boys UP to ago IG Inclusive.
Quarters arc actually doing double SER
vice when they capture 80 much value
In cloth and workmanship alono. to say
rs well as woolens that arc very much
moro expensive.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
Seventeen Gents

Kncc Pants for Boys, made from
solid patterns and neat striped
Cheviots. The sizes grade all along UP to
age 10. and the pants are made with tap
cd seams and stout bands. Price never
sacrifices quality here. Tho goods must
have service. matters not how cheap the
price.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
One Nineteen

Navy Blue Children's Snts-Recf-
ers and Plain Jackets. In sizes
UP TO l6 inclusive. Warm, comforta-
ble-good looking Suits that can't be dun
Heated in make and finish without a con-
siderable advance on the Bargain Quo
tation Of One Nineteen.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

4 The Portland CIe.) Express says:
The sight of a young man going to
sclpoi these mornings with his books
under one arm and big bulldog pipe
projecting from his mouth is one of tho
notwithstanding incidents that teach
people That the youth of to-day is some
what different from the one of we olden
times. Right
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

Bank clearings in the United States
during the past week increased 16 per
cent over the corresponding week last
year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
Two Ninety Seven

Boys Storm listers. made fun
length to tho shoe tops. with
wide collar and storm pockets, from
wear-well navy blue Chinchilia. There
will be no duplicates OF this lot ut this
price after they are closed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
Two Fifty

Childrcn's Astrnchan Rccfcrs In
sizes from to S. y wonderful
bargain creation. Beyond question n
chiid's garment that contains more style
and good looks than anything ever shown
In the store for tho moderate cost of only
Two Fifty.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
One Thirty Seven

Fancy Designs III Childrcn's Suits,
mado in Refers ana Plain Jack
cts. in sizes up to 16. Keep the
fact we'll in view that it matters not
how low the price, the Pants are made
with tnred seams and strong bands, and
the Suits will give satisfactory service.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

Chairman Dingley has at length leak
ed out. says the Philadelphia Record, the
date on which theTreasury's embarrass-
ment OF riches Is to set In, he having
conhded. under pressure. the .mportan,
fact to the House on Friday last tina.
the tariff deficit will be ended by May.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

= feature az Society journalism" In
Kansas rs the publication. along with Il
list of wedding presents. OF a list Of the
young mon whu have been refused by
the bride.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

y According to the report of the Secre-
tary OF Agriculture the increase in the
value of cotton seed for the ten years
ending with June &c. 1897. was the diff
ference between S741..0 and $40. 900, 900.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
EIGHT PAGES.
The cotton milling Industry of Mas
sachusetts seems to be in q bad way.

The chioaso News says 'age makes
some people wise md others only stub
born"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

GrosVenor, of Ohio, is still doing his
successful best to convince the spols
men or the country that he is the loud
est'tongued and longest-wlnded OF the
whole army OF anti-clvil service reform
ers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
THE COTTON cn0r EoR 1907. ms,

Latham, Alexander & Co, or New
York. estimate that the c2tton crop OF
lS97-S will aggregate 1o.lSS,O0O bales.
The following Is their table OF estimates.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

1t Is now reported that China has
ceded to Germany the territory occupied
by the latter.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

Tho cost OF the last census as far ms
computed IS stated at an aggregate of
81, $685. 1890.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
One Forty Seven

Nobby Chlnchilla Refer Jackets
for the little fcllows-sizcs to s, both in
elusive; made with deep collars, neatly
braided and gilt buttons-an immense bar
gain for the One Forty-Seven.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

"A Cleveland Councilman has been In.
duced to pledge himself against voting
away city franchises by midnight cal
from several hundred constituents, bear
ing tar and feathers, who reasoned will
him effectnally upon the subject.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

A learned physician in an address be-
fore ehe British Medical Society, OF
Montreal. says the coming man will he
phenomenon of brain power.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

George Gould attended a banquet
given by the Board of Trade Of New
York and he wore pistol as a part OF
MS evening dress. That must be q bad
crowd George goes with.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

a man In New Haven has been sent
TO jail for three months for shooting a
robin on Sunday. 1t was lucky for hin,
that he didn't shoot a turkey, as, In tina,
case, he would likely have been subject
ed to lifelong Incarceration.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

possible 10 get al any {
T r. n Z. I Is,
S2,29 .S Solid ~, value ,, 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
bugger.y, but real, genuine,
good, honest value 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.
&c 40 Strictly All Wool
1UHfD Pin Stripe Cassi-
mere Suits for men of conser-
vatlve 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-
markable 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
III the latest style and in every
respect genteel, tidy, neat look
ing garments that no man
would hesitate to ear-partic-
ularly if interested in a good,
serviceable outfit on an eco
nomical basis of purchase.
QT7 or Single and double
~ ~ { breasted Sack Suits
OF handsome patterns of choice
cheviots 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 renec-
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
1OaJU any other period of
the season 60 on sale now at
only Eight Ninety-Eight. Plen-
ty of high grade suits that be-
come remnants and broken sets
are taken from the costlier
ranges and placed in the Eight
Ninety-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?, 1897-12-14

The battleship Kentucky should be a
swift boat. If II is true to the state
whose na,re It bears it will spurn the
water, says +he Chicago Record.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

Once more Japan has decided not to
protest against the annexation OF
Hawaii.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

closed In double breasted style. and at
the top Ii IS reversed 10 form lape!s
that extend in points beyond the ends
of The rolling collar; the skirt is gather
I'd at the trent and boNplnjtel at the
back
The quaint bonnet, fashiOnahly known
rs the "Kiondikc," - shaped 10 rise high
in 4 point al the top after The man
ner CT the brownie bonnet, ana revcrs
turn back from the from: edge and Hare
in points. SILK velvet, plush ana cloth
will ac used for It,
Specially prepared for us by The
ButtericiS Publishing Co. Nimi,cd).
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14

I & { J I Z / Z
ga az The reason is plain
ID TsJ 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 HsP p2''s saeb never yer
traordinary values in Mems
Choice Suits as those now Of
fered, The Clothing Window
shows only 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 tailors double
and treble the Bargain price
that is quoted here.
Sl2,5() n stY,iSh d: Suits e e
handsome worsteds, cassimeres
and cheyiots, made up in the
very latest ideas Of the most
approved shapes. Positively
no merchant tailor would dup
licate such garments for less
than double the price, and to
secure such perfect fttingready
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
the price.
SIG mn Very fine quality
pHJsUU Mems Suits, equal
in every respect to garments
measure made, and fit in every /,
way as good. The tailor shop
IN the annex is at your service
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-14
@05 mn Very fine quality
pHJsUW Mems Suits, equal

= 8DsgU wen 5 OultS, equal
in every respect to garments
measure made, and fit in every
way as good. The tailor shop
in the annex is at your service
Tor any changes or alterations
without one cent of extra cost.
There is no such thing as a
garment leaving the premises
unless the fits accurate. Fif-
teen Dollars will do double
duty here when ii 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
inthiS gigantic assortment of
Fifteen Dollar Mems Suits.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-17

making an early display of their
wares those in search of goods
are enabled to procure what they
want before the holidays begin,
There are these, of course
who by reason of circumstances
are compelled to delay purchas-
'ings, while the majority are
those who buy during the few
days just proceeding Christmas,
out to those who wish to buy
now the columns o. tie + suER-
MAN & FARMER may help them.
The holiday advertisements in
The Fisherman & Farmer are
got the least interesting of its
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-17
Prof. Hinton Will Lecture.

\ poor lecture is the greatest
of bores, but all orator with
something to say is Il blessing
to mankind. The Fire CONS
pany has laid us all under obi
cations to them by securing
Prof. w. NJ. Hinton consent to
lecture week after next on The
Powers of the World" Prot.
Hinton is always a magnetic
speaker, and what is far more
he never speaks
without having something to
say worth Tearing aud worth
remem boring.
Someone has said that an ora
tor is a com bination Of poet
and philosopher and such
Prof. Hinton IS. The lecture
will be Cor the benefit OF the
Volunteer Fire Company, and
the date will be announced by
hand bills.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-17

;. r. A. Dudley and J. S
Rogers, conducting a bushes:
under the style of the Albemarl'
Fish Company, have desolvet
copartnership by mutual consent
Mr.. Rogers having withdraw
from the business leaving same
under the entire management O.
Mr.. Dudley.
We hear the sermons delivered
by the Rev. A. P. Tyre, at the
NJ. E. church Sunday righh.
spoken of very highly. Mr..
Tyre is preacher of exceptional
ability, and his people are 10th
to part with him. He goes
from here to Wilmington.
| DR.. Penick being absent at
the State Convention III Oxford
the Baptist pulpit was filled on
Sunday by Rev. Charles Over~
man, of Delaware; i'll the even
ing by Rev. J B. Ferebee. Miss
Goldie Kramer sang a very sweet
solo at the evening service.
Be sue and go to the Old
court room Sunday afternoon at
2:3o to hear the explanation on
the International Sunday School
lesson. Ancient of days did
sit on the throne, whose garment
was white as SNOW, and the hair
of his head like pure wool.
This will be a rare treat to all.
The usual Christmas enter
tainnents will be given by the
Sunday Schools of the city.
Assiduous practice has been 60
ing on for several weeks, and
we can promise that they will
in no way tall below the excele
lent standard set in former years.
Under the direction of Miss
Kramer, Mrs. DR.. White, Miss
Bell and Superintendent Ayd>
lett, the practices of the Baptist
Sunday. School Cantata are pro
crossing most favorably. The
music Is catchy and the move
ment never lags from stalt to
the good night chorus. The
Cantata will be given on Tues
doy, Dec. 2S.
Our subscribers are coming to
time and paying what they owe
quite rapidly but those who have |
forgotten all about that little
amount | owe the printers"
need not be afraid of eInbarrass
:ng us with too much wealth if
they pay up. We need it all and
more too. Some mighty good
men owe us for subscriptions
we will he surprise if they don't |!
pay us during the next few
days.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-17

open about February. Thi:
store will be fitted up with al
the modern Improvements, in
Guiding electric cash carriers,
electric : lights. &c. There
will be no partition in the stores,
making three stores under one
roof. 1t will be arranged in
sections and aisles, So that YOU
may stroll all through the store
and get a full view of every de-
partinent. The Bee Hive"
will be run ON strictly business
principles, and will sell goods at
positively one price to every
body. A child can trade with
safety, getting the same price as
a grown person. There will be
none of the jewiug, or asking
can ! on do better. The goods
will DC sold on their merits, and
not marked up, with the view of
waiting for the customer to ask
you 10 take less, as the custom is
now. You can at all times re-
tuln any article and get your |
money back if you are not salts
fed. Mr.. Mitchell proposes to
establish the "Ree Hive" store
upon those principles that will
make the store a pride Of the
own. He is now Offering some
Big Inducements at his present
store, in order to sell out his
'tock, in order to open the New
Bee Hive" with everything
banking new. Go and see his
show windows-they
ire beauties. Valuable holiday
presents in everything i'll dry
foods.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-12-17
TO OUR BUSINESS MEN.

1t is at considerable expense
that We issue this special Christ
mas Edition. and we were ena>
b!ed to get out such a mammoth
paper only by the liberal adver.
Using of our business men.
They are always to the front of
every enterprise, AMI no CITY in
the world can show more accom-.
odating or oblising statesmen.
We appreciate their enterprise.
and we feel SIRE the readers of
this paper appreciate ours,