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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
IectrcnI for the sick

At the ninth annual meeting Of tho
managers Of the Retreat for the Sick.
Mr.. w. w. Old, presiding. the reports OF
the Board Of Directors, Board Of Lady
Managers, physicians, ETC., showed that
great progress Of the work and were
highly encouraging. The reasurers re-
port showed that the Retreat is in q bet
ter financial condition than it has ever
been, and that the change in location
has proved u great advantage In every
way. The only drawback to the worl,
is the want Of a larger building.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
Elegant silver.

More sterling silvevware and cut glass
silver mounted, have been received al
ihe Casket. The line is now The fines;
ever offered in the city and variety thn
greatest. Prices unusuallv attra ctivr
More Eastman Kodaks films, tripods
mounts, dry plates, cts, etc; also just
to hand at strictly popular prices. See
the 81 Kodak, which Is the best Cor the
money ever Put on The market For the
best In watches and jcwciry lines cali
on Greenwood.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
Bnrn,Irll nnu Hniley.s <,irc,a

among the wonderful attractions AT
oainum & Bailey's Circus IS the grand
equestrian tournament. This is q rreo
feature and contains all Kinds Of riding
exhibitions. A thrilling and per;IouS;
hcadlorcm0st dive is made from the roof
OF me canvas into q net and The .urn-
ihS OF a triple Somersault in mid air
CAUSES every one to wonder at each
performance why the daring diver is MOI
instantly killed. And comic episodes
are enacted in the three rings and upon
.ne threc stages With great rapidi1y
"hich IN turn are succeeded by trained
ANIMALS. Twentyf0 elephants are in
me menageries with fifty cages Of wild
Dcas's ana the giantess gorilla Johanna
ne eNn.Dition in the menageric tent
contains giants. midgcts, the Orissa
t"!hs ana lots of magicians. jugglers
dancers, musicians and specialists II is
grand and glorious exhibition ana win
come mere on siXty-four railroad cars
WIN 40 horses. p elephants, II tents. 5
advertising cars and stupendous nj
vance corps, and vii! cxhibit. its thou.-
ana novel features in 8 rings. 3 eIevat-
eu stages and hippOirome race tracks
or what IS equivalent to 7 rings. The big
parade Will take place on the morning Of
| ohtutday. May Sth, the day the show
| cNMbits here. VIXEN a i0-horse team and
J christopher Columbus and his con
'e'Ht'o!a!lcs Will be seen on The streets
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
q HANDSOME SHOWING
The Twin City Building and Loan Associa-
tons Report.
STRONG USEFUL LOCAL INSTITUTION.
II Has 1.oancd NenrIy IsnIrn Million
Dollars on Renl Esiate-Thc Asso.
ci"tf"" ~ Run IN nn Expense Of
Duly Fen Cents per Shnre per Year
Association Officers Elected,

;. one OF the strongest Of those useful
a investment institutions in this city-the
VIII Clty permanent Building and Loan
Assocfatton-held last evening Ire cav.
enteenth annual meeting at Monteflore
hall. ''"N'- 80 :
Mr James -O'Rourke, the president.
presided over the meeting and MIR. S, c..
Phillips acted as secretary.
The reports Of the secretary and irons
urcr were the first order OF business.
ihey were read and referred to an audit
ing committee. consisting of Messrs. NJ.
=. ferrebee, T.. D. Lowell and T. X.
Carbon - -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
FREQ, n0ublc after HIny 9Th.

The last chance on Will have TO consult
Professor Pasco, the cIa!rvoyant at the
reduced prices Of 50c and 81 is this week.
A5rter May Sth the fee Will be 50 to all.
Hundreds testify to the wonders he has
revealed to them. GO Bank street, new
number.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
& business S,l,n1,me,

There has been a change in the firm
OF Aif.:end & Murray, The Virginians
neighho"s across the street and the old
lahlilir bookeEy will be conducted in
future by j. Y. Alfricnd & Co, which
ilrm, with increased capital. will strive
Tor mO!e bus mess. it is said
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
~ t:f:'aI YES.

- -
T HE ELEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING
Or tlM. stockholders OF the BERKELEY
i'ERM ANlINr BUILDING AND LOAN
iin An . OF Berkeley, Va, will be
DAY NIGHT, May nth. 1857. at 7:2o
CLOCK. JNO. NJ. BERKELEY.
c,Eo ~ President.
EEo. 1. TlLLE9. Secretary. myG-td
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
Az ..It

EAl-l--At the residence OF his parents
a!hN, Ma? 9TH. 1897. at 2 4. M, RAYMOND.
i'i BAIL son e or 0 ySa n d. r. and Roberto
uaN AFTERNOON AT ! O'Clock, at the
residence. Cottage Place. Friends and ac-
lua.n noes respectfully invited 70 attend.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
y. &. ~. I.:II.ililina

ConD!rollcr Jameson, Of the .orfolk
4 Western Railway company. announces
maj inc gross earrings of his line last
month We're $93S.5l5Si. with operati IL
expenses Of $G19,23iOS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
'ft,rGt.Ii Sirt.s,rTs.

Norfolk, Va, .tpril Goth lS9;
iiSSinnng May 81 the Southern Rail-
way company viii operate Pullman
sleeping car line from Norfolk to NASH
vile, Tenn, !hus enabling passengers ~
make the trip comfortably and without
change Of ears.
j. II. WlNGE'IHLD.
Passenger Agent,
ap2o-rf 1G2 Main ST.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
dInirvoynnt increases price

Professor Pasco, the clairvoyant at Go
ba1ik street, can he consulted for bal
ancc Of this week only at soc. ana 81
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
PORT CALENDAR.

sun rises, 5Q9 q. M; sun sets. $3.50 p.
M: high water AT a. III. and midnight
D. m: low water, Col a. m and 5:51 y. IN.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
WEATHER REPORT.
Forccnst nnd General Condition.. For
To-day.

Washington, D. c., May S.
4 For Virginia: Fair, except
1 FAIR / showers near the coast in the
early morning; warmer; north
- erly winds becoming variab BILE.
For North Carolina: Fair,
except showers near the coast in the
early morning; warmer; northerly winds
becoming variable
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06

Hoods Sarsaparilla is known to b. an
when all others fail. Take it now
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
A SPLENDID SHOWING

me secretary's report showed an I'M
eNpenued cash balance OF s1,22S. 80. The
association mas made loans on real es-
tate amounting to S44S,27S and If holds NJ
lhis tlme *3,o2S.S5 i'll realty. The Il. .al
assets reach the handsome figures Of
There are 1,104 shareholders and IL
S64 shares OF stock have been disposed Of
to date. -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06

DO your eyes burn, or bur, > Ar, rou
troubled with headaches TN prGnr"
glasses. in most cases. viii afford RELIEF.
See DR.. Week. $500. 49,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The Board Of Directors elected last
night is as follows: James ORourlSe, 3.
A. richardson, James w. Long, George
-. Nhitehurst, John J. Burke, r. D.
Parrot. Samuel c. Phillips. p. O'Connor,
John f. Lawler. r. w. McDonough. P
Hart and j. V. Kiernan.
The association then reelected it's old
officers as follows: James O'Rourke.
president; George L. Whitehurst, score
tary; Is. y. Richardson, vicc-pres.dent.
James w. Long, treasurer; James A.
Kern. attorney; John j. Burke, Robert
ID. Parrot and Samuel c. Phillips. mem
beers OF Finance COMMITTEES: George ".
Gilbert NJ Glennan and w. w. Vicar,
trustees.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-06
COMMEND MIR. HARE.

The following resolution, offered by
Mr. James y. Kern, was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved. That it is with unfeigned
regret that we note the absence from
among us of Thomas u. Hare, who was
Tor so many years our most efficient and
faithful treasurer. That we earnestly
hope for his speedy restoration TO per-
feet health and for the prosperity Of
himself and his family in their new
home.
That without hesitation we do cordial
~ commend him to those among whom
he has cast his lot as one Of sterling
integrity, high moral chara cter, untring
energy and marked capacity as a bust
ness man.
The times., 1897-04-06
THE RETROACTIVE CLAUSE.
Secretary Gage Anticipates It's Pos
sible AdoDtiOn.

Secretary OF the Treasury Gage yester-
collectors and officers of customs:
Under the authority conferred upon the
Secretary Of the Treasury by section 249,
Revised Statutes, chief officers of customs
are hereby instructed TO delay. until fur
ther orders, final liquidation Of entri es
made at their respective ports of any mer
chandise arriving thereat after the first
day of April, 1897. But liduidations may
be tentatively made, and such liquidations
shall not be closed and stamped, but shall
be held open during the pendcncy Of this
order, so as to be amended or corrected,
if necessary.
These directions shall not be applied,
however, to any entries made after April
/, 1897, of merchandise which was pur-
chased and directed, by the owner, to be
shipped for import into the United States
by any person, prior to April l. 1897.
Hereafter all entries for consumption,
except those specified in the preceding
paragraph, shall be stamped in red ink by
the clerks respectively passing the same,
under the direction Of the collector
'Appraising officers will, whenever prac-
ticable, retain such samples of imported
merchandise as may be necessary to de-
termine any question hereafter arising
relative to the proper identification and
classification for duty of such merchan-
iise''
The times., 1897-04-06

burg, and David Martin, of Philadelphia, a,
IN conversation with Times reporter
Mr.. Robinson said
Instead OF withdra wing, I have only
begun my contest for the position. My
friends are determined, and 1 have the
whole State of Pennsy ylvania back OF
me-"
President Mckinley, accompanied by Mrs
Mckinley, Secretary and Mrs. Porter, and
a physician, will leave here tomorrow
morning Tor a brief recreation The party
will take an ocean sail ON the Dolphin as
far as the Capes. 1t is more than prob
able that the President will spend short
time at Old Point Comfort, although this
has not been definitely decided upon. Mr..
Mckinley feels that the rest is necessary,
owing to the great strain he has been
under ever since his nomination. He will
leave business and official cares behind
until he returns To the White House on
Friday in time for the regular Cabinet
meeting.
Secretary Porter has determined that
unless the rush at the White House dinin-
rules will be necessary to abate the
nuisance. Secretary Porter estimates that
over 10000 officeseekers have called 10
see Mr.. Mckinley since his inauguration.
THE President is not able to stand the
severe strain Of seeing all these people,
said Secretary Porter yesterday afternoon,
land some steps may be necessary TO limit
the number of callers"
The times., 1897-04-06
Peace or War.

Doubtless under Russian dictation the
Sultan has addressed note to Greece, de
mandng the withdrawal of the Greek
troops from Crete This may be consid-
cred as the Cars oounterplay to the
proposition, believed to originate with
England, to have the Turkish troops go
first. At present the Russian influence
appears to be the most obstructive factor
in the peace problem; and her action may
result in war all along the line. The only
question is whether Nicholas is ready to
try conclusions with the ancient enemy OF
his house
AS this journal has before remarked,
Russia is the only European government
not more or less dominated by the great
financiers. It is in their rower to shape
the policies OF most of the other great
states. If, as we suspect, they are now
in accord with the policy and program of
Lord Salisbury, there win be a peaeeable
adjustment, outside OF possible localized
trouble between Greece and Turkey, in
case Russia does not see fit to force a
fight.
That contingency is among the possfbil-
lties of the situation, and then there
would be such a war as modern history
knows not the equal Of
The times., 1897-04-06
CHICAGO BANK FAILURE.
Globe Savings Concern Did Not
0pen 4ts Doors.

Chicago, April b.-The Globe Savings
Bank did not open its doors this MORN
ing Later the Chicago Title and Trust
Company was asappointedrccelver. The cap
ital stock of the bank is $500 600
Most of the bank stock is held by East
ern capitalists. BY permission OF the State
auditor and at the suggestion of Examiner
Jones. who went over the books short
time ago, and assessment OF so per cent
was levied on the stock OF the bank.
This levy was objected to on the part
of some Of the stockholders residing in
New Hampshire, and they have appointed
a committee to come to Chicago and in
yestigate the cause OF the assessment
The committee viii also advise as to the
legality of the assessments.
w. Berry Erwin, assistant cashier of the
bank, says much smaller assessment
would have been all that required,
but the larger one was made in order to
guarantee a larger working capital. This,
he says. will make itpossible for the Globe
Bank to compete with the larger institt-
tions.
The announcement Saturday of a protest
being made among stockholders against
payment of the ass seSsment, led to the sus-
pension Publicity served to start run
on Saturday, and demands aggregating
5000 were made by depositors before
the day closed.
This run, together with the appointment
of committee of Nashua, n. II, stock
holders to test the legality of the assess
ment, led to a meeting of officers Of the
bank yesterday, when it was decided to
close. The application for receiver was
made to Judge Tuley, OF the circuit court
this morning by Charles Z. Churchill, a
director, and cashier of the bank.
Cashier Churchill, in an interview, said:
"The assessment was made by order of
the State bank examiner, who thought
that some Of our assets were not very
good He objected to items amounting
to S1O3, ,324, and ordered the same charged
up to profit and loss, and an assessment
of 100000 made to cover the deficiency
According to our last statement our
assets are over $130,000, and our liabili-
ties about S64O,0o0, and consist of our
capital stock of 100000, paid up; saw
ings deposits, 1916, 900: and checking de-
nosits, ST $4,000. There is no doubt Of
our ability to pay in full, but it may take
some time "
The times., 1897-04-06
WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 6.
A Deserted House.

The Autocrat OF the House of Reed viii
be without Congress on his hands until
tomorrow, and then he viii meet only to
adjourn himself for further period of
three days. unless he should possibly re-
lent sufficiently to allow something in
the way OF action for relief of the Miss
issippi flood sufferers.
The fact that import ant public as we'll
as business interests demand legislative
consideration does not appear to cut the
least figure in the situation. The reor-
the fortfication of our coasts and new
demands upon its service generally, viii
not be allowed TO modify the current fit
of sulks. Nor will any other Of the meas
ures needed or demanded by the country.
The people are taxed to maintain the body
of men known as Members of Congress, but
the latter might as well desert in body
and go home, as many already have done
They will not be allowed to do anything
The utocrat will not have it SO, and they
may explain their resi signation of consti-
tutional rights and privileges into his
hands in any way they please when their
constituents cut up rough on the subject,
rs they are quite sure to do.
A general cry goes up from the East,
begging for some consideration OF the
currency question. 1t will have no effect.
Perhaps that is just as well. The coun-
try need not expect any intelligent Amer
lean view Of that question from the House
of Reed, even if he were willing TO turn
it loose for tile purpose. But about the
remedial legislation demanded by the
railway interests there may be a shadow
OF hope Its exponenJs are not the kind
of stuff that easily is turned down. There
Is possibility, TO be sure, that he may he
able to oppose his powerful bulk to the
combined motive power OF all the con
iinentaI railway systems Nobody can tell
what the result win be until it is fully
tried
The times., 1897-04-06
Thomas, the Jammer.

As former leader OF the opposition
in the House OF Representa- tives,. the pres
ent Autoerat held strong views on the
subject OF parliamentary oppression by
the Committee on Rules. and on the evils
and dangers OF legislation damned
through without Constitutional considera-
ton. On November 2. 1898, from bis place
on the floor, he spoke as follows:
The idea that we are going to commence
the discussion OF the tariff hill at the
very beginning OF the next session, and
have 1T put through the House without
the country being heard on 1T, is per-
rectly absurd. it would not be wise
even IT the gentlemen had the power to
do SO, for the suggestion that it is 10 go
through the committee stages in vacation
and then be rushed through the House at
the beginning of the session of Congress-
fiil the country with an increased horror
ana q larger dissatisfaction.
AN increased horror and a larger dis
satisfaction is good, and entirely de-
scriptlve of the opinion which the coun-
try entertains concerning, respectively, the
ailabsoibing Autocrat and the Dingley
bill
The times., 1897-04-06
Hanna and weyler.

In press interview, in Cleveland, on Sun
day, Senator Hanna is reported as saying:
"You cannot tell about Cuba. A spark might
drop in there atany time and dprecipitateac-
tion At this time, however, 1 consider
Congressional action on the Cuban question
improbable"
What kind of a spark does Senator Hanna
think might drop in there?" If it is
spark of American manhood, or a spark
sf Christian indignation, and there is any
way for it 90 reach the Congress naturally
there will he an immediate explosion and
action; but probably the Ohio statesman
conceives that the forces of sugar and bonds
have too shrewdly prepared for the ex-
tinguishment of any such spark, to render
thkely that Senators and Members are in
any danger OF ignition.
In this connection the letter Of Mr.. O.
E. Aker, commissioner of the London Times
krGuba, addressed to the New York World
Is interesting and important lie makes
the condition of affairs on the 'sland as
plain as the words of an able, trained, and
experienced mental observer, after two
years observation and study, can make
ihem BE tells us how Spain made Mr..
cleveland and Mr.. Olney dance TO the
tune she piped," and that IF the wfles
of the Spanish minister are as successful in
sntrapping Mr. Mckinley and Mr. Sherman,
then Eood-by to any hope for Justice to
American citizens or protection to AmeIi-
can property in Cuba"
There is a grave question of state policy
contained in the foregoing statement:
Which is of the greater Importance to our
Government and people; the matter Of Jus
ice to American citizens and protection Of
American property: or, the interests Of
British holders of Spanish bonds, and OF
the New York Sugar and other trusts, and
she stock brokers? We feel sure that upon
the decision Of the Administration in this
dilemma VIII rest the immediate Cuban
policy of the nation.
Mr. Aker writes: AS for the foreigners
resident in Cuba, they hare bat one feeling
with regard TO weyler's methods OF con-
Quoting the military operations. They con- |
slider Weyler and his actions as q reflex |
The times., 1897-04-06

teliigent local exponents We are heartily
glad to see this evidence of good sense
and appreciation of high national effort
of progress, and especially at time when
can be found who would turn the country
back TO the scandals and corruptions Of n
detestable past
The Columbia Union has done good
and, we are sure, an acceptable thing, in
holding up the hands of the President
in his efforts to defend, main tain and per-
feet the merit system, the only conceivable
one under which American boys and girls
without wealth and political Influence in
portunity To serve their country in its civil
service as those have had In the past
who enjoyed such advantages, This initial
action comes almost as a benediction after
Mr.. Mckinley had shown his faith by his
works in appointing as Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury a man who entered
the department. as q messenger, anu III
making a similar appointmentin the State
Department
As The Times has constantly represented
to its readers, the transition Of q ration
from a settled policy and vast evil sys-
tenn to a condition of scientific and Ter
fected reform and readiustment cannot
be accomplished in day, or without in
cidental abuses and individual hardsbips.
But the principle of the civil service re-
form is fixed and unalterable in the wish
and faith of the people Its progress has
been encourag ging, if not always satisfac-
tory in detail, and / is perfection and final
capitalization into complete, harmonious
and equitable system and practiceis shown
to bc feasible and in sight
All elements of American society hav-
ing the interests of good government at
heart should heartily join in helping the
President in connection with this particu-
lar task, which he is undertaking against
On adverse partisan pressure that would
overwhelm u man of less conscientious
purpose and backbone.
The times., 1897-04-06

OF the worst barbarities Of the middle ages,
far more brutal, indeed. than many OF the
most severe means employed by the Holy
lnquisition to attain it's ends He con-
cludes his communication with these perth
nenU words: If l may be permitted to give
one word OF advice to the people of this
great country it is to leave Armenia and
the Turks to be dealt with by the European
powers and attend to their own Armenia,
that lies but a stones throw from th-ir
own shores
What have our representative" to say
to this? is there any American blood on
the Republican side OF the Senate? Is
there anything within the popderous bulk
of the House or Reed that can be stirred
oy the fiendish butchery of prisoners and
of helpless women and children in our o wn
Armenia but stones throw from our
shores?
The times., 1897-04-06

An open letter from President Gisnelos,
of Cuba, to President Mckinley, on the
occasion of the latters Inauguration, is
printed in the New York World OF yes
terday. In fine and forcble language
it recites the sad story OF Spanish wrong,
oppression, barbarity, torture and butch
organization of our sister republic with
settled government, deserving recOgni-
tion by ours. Perhaps that recognition
may come before long. Who know ows?
The times., 1897-04-06
FOUR VICTIMS OF GAS.
Men Entered an Empty Beer Vat
and Three Are Dead.

Montreal, April 5.-Shortly before noon
today Joseph Webb, an employe OF Dows'
Brewery, went into an empty vat for the
purpose OF cleaning it out. He neglected
to take the proper precautions and the
carbomc gas, which Is always present
in newly-emptied tanks, overcame him.
John Murphy, who went to rescue his
fellow workman, was also overcome by the
gas third employe, named Bannigan,
in attempting to rescue his two compan-
ions, was likewise overcome. Still an
other employe, named McCabby, rushed
into the dangerous receptacle, but was
taken out before the deadly gas got in
its full force upon him. The other three
men, however, could not be resuscitated
and all are dead.
The times., 1897-04-06
Standing for Civil Service Reform


Every true friend Of civil service re-
form will be pleased ard feel new en-
enlargement in view of the action OF the
Columbia Typographical Union at its Sun
day meeting. Nothing could be more
evident than that the element OF skilled
labor in the country is quite as much inter
ested in the movement to withdraw the
public service from the evil influences of
partisan politics under the old and OBJ
noxioEs operation of the spoils system
But it does not necessarily follow that
organized labor would at once take the
advanced and scientific position on the
question that now appears to have been
assumed by one Of its chief and mostin-