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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12
Perisous Riding by n bicycle Girl.

(From the st. Louis Globe Democrat)
Ever since Joe Henley made his peril
Gus sprint across the ties Of the Mil
waukee bridge on the bare rims Of his
bicycle n number Of ambitious cyclists
have prOfessed q willingness to equal the
performance. But until the other day
none of them had gone further than to
ride out and view the bridge.
THE other day. however, q woman
Dora Dewitt, equalled Henley's feat and
went him one better, for she rode along
on the outside Of the rail in q space
only eighteen inches wide. It was a
hair-rasing performance, and one that
Is not likely to be equaIled soon. Miss
Dewitt rode a light racer. The tires had
been removed, leaving only the bare
rims to ride on. She started at fast
clip. knowing that in no other way could
she get across a Single mshap would
have hurled her into the Missouri river
ninety feet below. Once, near the CEN
ire OF the bridge. she swerved slightly,
and for few feet the wheel rushed
along within an inch Of the edge Of the
ties. but the girl was cool, and In q
moment She was in control Of her wheel
and finished the trip without further
danger. The greatest peril was In the
depressions two feet wide which exist
at regular intervals from one end Of the
bridge to the other. But she crossed all
OF these firmly though the shock each
time seemed as If It would throw her
from the wheel
At the close Miss Dewitt's arms were
so numb that she could not lift them.
Several well-known wheelmen witnessed
the feat
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12
Around,hc M.or,lin u Cart.
tFrom the Springfield Republica,

tfrom the springfield Republican,
A novel expedition is that planned by
Jonathan Olson. of Altoona, Penn. who
is going around the world in a cart. He
starts TINS spring and expects to com
piete ms journey by June /, 1899 His
route. as planned, is South to Texas.
across N1eNico to South America. thence
by steamer to Spain and so on HE va
hcle is home made, twenty feet Jor,r ,nd
seven wide, and consists of four parts
praced together SO as to endure any
strain. Olson has finished tho inside in
ponShed maple and adorned it with hand
carvings or his own design. He is a for
elgner, and i'll the course Of an eccentric
lie has picked up many beautiful pieces
or brlc-a-b rac, which he now turns 10
the adornment Of his wagon house. The
interior besides having three rooms. IS
cnarm1ngly conceived IN point Of con-
We, Sen'ence. IN one room they cook. and in
PAD weather dine there also. But the
dlninE-room is out of doors where the
wagon can be pulled up in pleasant eat
ing places. Five days out Of the week
IL is Planned to halt where the cloth can
Oe spread under the trees and a good
cool drink obtained from a spring.
! The second room has q couch and
small table. The table can be used for
breakfast tray or can be cleared at
night and used for parlor games. 1t,
also does duty as writing table or for
| books and smoking set On one side
OF the room there is a dressing table
| mat takes up the entire wall It has
| twenty drawers, a broad shelf and a
| mirror, with shelves overload Here
the entire winter and summer ward
robe IS stored. The third room is a
trunkroom. Here trunks are stored.
tables piled UP and hammocks kept for
unpleasant Weather--the plan is not to
sleep IN the house, but In hammocks
Sung from trees. Anything that is
wanted can be brought from the trunk
room at minutes notice. There is one
chest devoted TO dress goods, calico,
bunting, denim and useful articles for
wear anu for fancy work. The wagon
can stop at town any time to rcplcn
ish supplies, but the owner plans it so
carefully that, except for food, there is
no malt for a month ut 4 time Pro
visions are to be bought Of the farmers
SO Tar as possible, who are expected
10 supply butter, eggs, vegetables and
chickens chcaply in return for the priyi-
legc OF looking through the novel house
Ihe Kitchen is the most admired room
OF all. 1T IS arranged shipshape. Cups
/ are hung from hooks, and plates set in
little grooves. Pans are on the walls
! all is polished as bright as hands car
make 1t. The floors are plain boards
laid nicely and oiled, so that the rooms
! look as neat as those In any house The
cabin or living room has much the an.
pearance OF stateroom on q night boat
and this effect is heightened by some
very clever wall decorati made from
simple pieces OF wood skilfully inlaid
!, The most ingenious arrangement Of al
is sliding door by which the whole
side OF the house" can be opened The
doors slide TO one side and finally come
D completely off and may be laid under the
cart or used for q table under the trees
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12
BKANBI.ETON.

After a lingering fitness, extending
over many months, Mr.. John Turner
dled yesterday t 9:4o u. m. at his home,
on nose avenue. He had done all he
could by employing skilled medical aid
and seeking restoration Of health abroad
vet ne passed away at the age Of 81
years, leaving a devoted wife and
daughter to mourn his death He was q
man Well known in business circles and
active in deeds Of benevolence and Chris
ton obligations His funeral Will take
place tomorrow afternoon at O'clock
from Park Avenue Baptist church.
Friends and acquaintances are invited
to attend
a good crowd turned out last night
at the corner Of Corprew and Reservoir
avenues to hear DR.. w. ]. Young's SER
| mon. the occasion being an opcn-air
meeting under auspices Of the Union
Mission. and was assisted by the Ep-
worth League of Trinity NJ. e church
MIS-. w. II. Winborne and her grand
son. Roy Savage, returned from Buena
| Vista yesterday and left to- day for her
home at Como, n. c.
The following programme. which will
| De rendered at Kern hall next Tuesday
| night, promises much pleasure The en-
tertninment is given by Sunday school
class No. 10, Of Trinity NJ e. church:
l. Piano Solo Observation-Disclosures Selected
Prof. j. c. Yarbrough.
:. Iehor SOLO ......... Selected
Mr.. r. c. Tupman.
3. Recitation-"Soul Of the Violin
Margaret Mantel Merrill
Miss Louise Gale.
a. Baritone Solo .............. Selected
Mr.. Terry b. Gordon
o. Piano Solo-"Marche TImpana"
.'.'.; .'........ ...... Blind Tom
Mr.. James w. Casey.
| D. lass SOLO Selected
Mr.. Harry Butt
Z. instrumental Selection Comprising
five different pleces) ...... Selected
Gill Brothers Club.
s. a Debate-Subject, TAX on
Bachelors
Resolved. That all bachelors
should be taxed"
Affirmative John Weymouth
of Hampton.
Negative-Dr. L. B. Firey, OF Nor.
= folk.
Time of debate fifteen minutes tc
each side.
Judges-Rev. r. H. Bennett. Mr.. j
Edward Cole. Mr.. w. P. Ernest.
9. Judges Of Debate Retire.
10. Piano Solo ........ Selected
Miss Irene Towns bery.
IL. Judges Render Decision.
IL. Tenor Solo .................. Selected
Mr. l.. Frank Jordan.
13. Presentation Of Medals by Mr. Hugh
G. Miller.
IA. Refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs ]. D. Downsbery OF
Rose avenue, celebrated their fifth an
niversary Of married life with q wooden
wedding last night. They had a beauti-
full assortment of useful and valuable
| presents as tokens OF friendship from
their guests and friends and relatives
abroad. All enjoyed the occasion very
much. Mr.. Lownsbery received a beau
tiful table which pleases him and his
| lady very much. They would like to
| know who sent it. as there was no card
attached to 1t when delivered
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12
ED e'a

Identon, n. c., June 11.-(SpeciaD-
Mr.. VIM. J. Leary, Jr., purchased of MI.
VIM. III. Bond yesterday his fine driving
horse
CLAIMS and mullets were for sale at
the dock yesterday
The nights being pretty, a number Of
young ladies ana gentlemen so out rid
Ing on their wheels.
The first excursion to Mays Head Of
the season will leave alere next Tues
day on the steamer Haven Belle.
There will be several sof our young
men before the Mayor this afternoon for
fast driving.
+. w. Waldrop, passenger agent Of the
Bdy Line, was at the Bay View yes
terday.
Tomorrow will be payday at Bran
ning's mill.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12
EVERY HOUSEKEEPER,
ECONOMIST

And especially all SUFFERERS from
INDiGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, NER-
NOUS AND GENERAL DEBILITY,
INSOMNIA, ETC., should realize that
the everyday beverage. COFFEE is
not an Ailment. but q Medicament. IT con-
tains 4 poisonous Alkalod, CAFFEIN,
which produces arrangement of the Diges-
tive Organs and the Nervous System. To
tile lover OF coffee
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12
Nothing Succeeds Like success.

The success Of the Speer N. j. Wine
GO. IN producing an extra quality of
alone OH the grape for body and flavor
and hence there Is a wide and growing
demand Tor this Brandy which rivals the
Grape Brandy Is marvellous. They RELY
Old brands OF Cognac, France
Nothing IS finer Or richer than Speer's
Old Climax Brandy and his Old Port
i've to fifteen years old. For table use
their Clarets, Sauternes. Bureundies
ana +. j. Sherry are unsurpassed. For
the Sick room. hospital and Sacramental
purposes their Unfermented Grape Juice
Is recommended and used by both ply
sicians and divines. Sold by druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12

All having an idea Of purchasing a
bicycle should examine the "ERIE"
wheel ~ strictly high grade, highly
polished enamel, handsomely nickeled,
Vim, Newton Or Morgan & Wright
quick-repair tires, two styles of sad
dles-for ladies $3.50; for men and
boys, $500.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12

Silks and Sheer White Goods for
commencement dresses China Silks
III Plain and Brocadc 1T smallest prices.
Din1tieS, India LinonS, MullS, Swisses,
&c, i'll white and delicate shades suit
able tor evening wear White Fans,
Gloves and Dainty Flandkerchiefs so
suitable for The occasion near at hand.
Summer Corsets are comfortable during
such weather-four StyIes-25c., size, soc.
and sl.oo-perfect fitting, cool, comfortable.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12
~ ElsEEUIsD.

HEREFORD. n. c.. June n.-(SpecaD-
GeH. Il. l.. Rosser exhibited Edisons
wonderful invention, the kaleidoscope, to
q large audience in the Courthouse last
night. 1t was highly enjoyed by all.
The weather is @ great deal warmer
to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12
II CAROLINE

The fire company was not long in re-
spending to the alarm in the Third Ward
this morning. Their services, however,
were not required. ns "a bucket brigade
had eXtinguShed all fire. F
The people of Elizabeth City have
'been investing 4 great deal in refrigera-
tors lately and are preparing for hot
weather
The weather to-day is slightly cooler
and clear. Moonlight nights
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12

12Ec. Lawns for SC. yard.
All Linen Homespun for SC. yard.
Summer Lawns for dc. yard.
Usual 12Hc. Dimities for Toe. yard.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12
AUCTION SALEs--TIrs DAY
By The Morris Auction House, 81 mud "a
New Market Place

IT RUsTEEs SALE OF A LARGE;
- stock OF Household and Kitchen Fur
mture. Carpets. etc.-NNe will sell for &c.
COUNT Of trustee, at our auction house on
SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE the l2th.
room Suit. Walnut Wardrobes. 3 large
Pier Mirrors. 3 large Mantle Mirrors {
brussels Carpets, 1 Extension Table !
large Sideboard, ! Cooking Range Par
ior Suits Couch. Time Pictures, pih-
lows, holsters. Mattresses, Wire Springs,
Crockery, etc.
jul2-1t r. r. MORRIS, Manager
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12

Gents Brown and Blue UndershirtS, sum-
iner weight sc. Babriggan garments, CSC.
Gents Fine Bahriggan Underwear, worth
Soc, here garments for 81 90.
Gents Linen Collars, all styles. ST LOO doz.
Gents Madras Neg!igec Shirts, new color
lnss, very stylish, Two collars and one pair
cuffs, worth Sl.25, here 500 each.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12

It has been decided to erect a club
and reading room at Breads irs, in
memory Of Charles Dickens, who wrote
many Of his books there. a Dickens
fete' Will be given there In the first
week IN July. to raise money for that
purpose
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-12
EsizSssEgsz
TKTASH Goods Sale this week

kTASH Goods Sale this week
w each day finds it more interesting
lois of new wash goods ideas are
exhibited, besides your choosing isn't
limited to a few sorts, but your selec-
tons may be made from one Of the
greatest wash goods departments in
the entire South. The prices are
right.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-11
Ayers Cathatic Pills.
SHORT NEWS STOKES.

| NEW YORK-Chinese have purchased
land near Philadelphia and propose to
erect joss house and establish a National
| burylne ground
KANSAS CITY--(iood rains In Northern
and Western Kansas have broken the hot
spell aud prevented the absolute ruin Of
CROPS
| GUTHRIE, o. T.-Chcyenne and Arapa-
hoo Indians aro holding big council TO
discuss the anti bigamous law. They are
| talking over various plans to retain their
| plurality of wives.
CHlCAGo-Wholesale lumber dealers
will protest against any lumber product
being exempted from tuty under the new
tarin.
NEW YoRK--Jack Burke and Jack Nc
Auliifo have signed articles to fight at 1856
pounds for purse of $4,000 before the ST,
Bernard club at New Orleans.
WESTINGHOUSE is probable that tho
president will take about 500 Offices from
tho civil service
NEW YoRk-A World special from
London Gays Senator Wolcott Ia very hone
ful OF attaining the ends sought when
President Mckinley appointed the none
tary commission.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. The fight between
Carl Hanson OF Arkansas and Fred Nc
police
SPRINGFIELD. Mo.-Dr. Roswell ID.
Valentine. one OF tho best known physi-
clans In this part of the State. committed
suicide at his home by shooting on ac-
count of i'll health.
MACON. Ga,---The dismembered remains
of young girl were found packed in a
barrel by a pnriy OF fishermen. There Us
no clow TO her identity.
HARRISBURG. Pa.--Senutor Quay au-
thori2es the announcement that ne will be
n candidate for the United States senate
to succeed himself
MEHlCO CITY.-lt Is now said that tho
entire amount Of money required for the
new bank of the State of Mexico can be
had here. without calling on English cap
ital The organization will be soon effect
Cd
MILWAUKEE,. visa terrible wind
storm struck oak Grove, WIS. leyelline
the buildings and destroying crops.
LoNDON.--The condition of Nine. Lii
Ian Nordca' the prima donna, who has
been seriously ~ at the Hotel Savoy for
some days. lis grave.
KNOXVILLE. Tenn.--At Flouryille. ten
miles east of Joncsboro, negro named
Sims shot and fatally wounded Walter
o. Galloway, prominent white man.
DETROIT. Mich.--Tom Cooper shaved
40 seconds from his mile worlds rec
ord made at Racine one week ago, at the
cycle park track here. Tie rode mile
OH quarter mile board track In l;44 LIS,
TORONTO. ont.-Dcspte the intense
heat. the members OF the conference OF
charities and corrections. were hard at
work
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal--Colonel Charles
r. crocker, vice president OF the Southern
Pacific company, who was stricken by apo
plexy at his San Mateo residence, is re-
ported to be much improved.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-11
AGAINST GREAT BRITAIN.
Russia and Germany Are to Come to
an Understanding.
BOTH HAVE TERRITORIAL AMBITION.
Car Wants Help in Gaze He decide,
TO Try to Take lndin--Wiiiiam
Wants Samon.

| Berlin, July 10--tSpecial Cable letter.
me main business OF serious import TO be
transacted during Emperor Williams visit
| 10 the car, the correspondent of the AS
ISOLATED Press here learns, will be the
| formation of distinct understanding be-
tween Russia and Germany in regard to d
frankly anti British policy In the Orient,
especially in connection with Japan and
China, and, in the event Of possible COM
plications arising from the critical situa-
ton in India, Emperor William will pledge
himself TO Systematically support Russian
interests in that part of the world. the
policy which in the main is approved by
Prince Hohenlohe. the imperial chancellor,
and which It is hoped will further isolate
Great Britain.
Russia, on her part, is to promise the
weight OF her influence in favor OF Ger
many in the event of annexation plans In
Samoa and elsewhere maturing
The emperor hopes, Notwithstanding the
natural Jealousy of France growing out
oil the programme, that an entente with the
French republic In most cases will be also
possible II was owing TO this outspoken
anti-British programme. the outlines OF
which were siSetched at the meeting be-
tween Emperor William and the czar at
Breslau in 1896. that his majesty deemed
1t best to show a great deal OF reserve in
regard to Queen Victoria's jubilee: the
retiring attitude OF the German embassy
in London during the festival was due to
the same cause. II was OH this subject, too.
that Emperor William and Baron Marshall
Won Bieberstein. the minister for foreign
affairs. differed for some time, and this is
said TO have hastened the barons desire
to retire. On the occasion of the recent
visit of Prince Hohenlohe and Baron Won
Bulow to Prince Bismarck this matter was
discussed at some length and 1t is said that
the ex chancellor in reality indorsed the
programme.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-11
MAY TIE UP THE ROADS
THE RAILROAD ORGANIz ATIONs
TAKE A HAND.
A. n Final Resort They wul n,
Asked 10 Refuse to Haul
Any CORi.

Phtsburg, Pa, July TO- The minere'
leaders Will leave nothing unhone to aid
them in any way in bringing tho great
struggle TO II successful termination. AZ
last resort the RAILWAY employees will be
brought into the fight II possible The
heads Of tho various railroad organizations
have been appealed tn for assistance. II
needed. and 1t is said they VIII render ali
aid possible.
President Ratchford was asked as to the
truth of the report and said: we bavo
been Keeping that feature OF the strike
from the newspapers Tor several days.
will say. however. that we have communi-
Gated with tho heads of nil the railway
organizations IN the country. nnd believe
we Will have their support in this struggle.
Aa to asking them TO cull ON the railway
employees TO refuse 10 haul coal until this
trouble is settled. ! viii say this will only
be done after we have exhausted all other
monrs. II would hardly be fair to expect
this until we had used every effort TO close
every mine in the bitnminous coal fields.
! do not care TO discuss this subject any
further. We are certain OF succcsB and tho
situation today is more encouraging than
at any time since tho strike began. Or
ganizers Will be sent into vest Virginia.
but how they Will 80 win not be known FOR
IL few days.
"The district officers will make n deter
mined effort tomorrow to bring out The
Now York and Cleveland las Coal com
pany's miners, Arrangements have teen
made for II march on the mines OH Sunday.
Secretary Warner says four brass bands
have been engaged and with number of
mon move Will be made on the mines on
Turtle. Plum and Sandy creeks.
1--WE are not afraid OF the Injunction
against us, ns we viii keep on the public
highways and VIII nave iield on which
to hold a meeting"
The latest accession TO the ranks OF the
strikers was the miners employed Mt
Smorks mines on the Reistuhe branch Of
the Pennsylvania railway. The coal from
these mines has been going 10 The Eastern
markets. Efforts will le made Ia bring
out all who arc loa ling coal fnr the Fast.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-11
TENNESSEE EXPOSITION.

Cbi1drcu's Day One Of the big Sue
cesses of the season.
Nashville. Tenn, July 10.--A successful
conclusion to a day of unalloyed pleasure
to thousands of children and their adult
friends was prevented by a heavy rainstorm
this afternoon between and o'clock ana
the continued rain for several hours IN
tcrfered with the carrying into effect of
the night programme, which had been es-
pocially prepared to give pleasure TO the
several thousand children Who had delight
ed an immense audience in the Auditorium
with their singing
Up TO the hour of the rainstorm the pro-
gramme had been perfectly carried out and
most successfully. Thousands OF children
throngod the grounds They We're every
where They came early and intended TO
stay late-until the last rocket had burst
and the last bomb exploded. The Oriental
parade with the queer hut gorgeous cos
tunes and the odd decorations captured the
young people and they were supremacy
happy.
The exposition grounds. the buildings.
the advertisements. were theirs-they were
in supreme control and were happy.
At o'clock the auditorium was Janmcd
with an audience that fully appreciated
one of the most charming events ever Wit
messed. A chorus of $500 young voices.
assisted by Innes' band and directed by
Innes in person, gaze concert which VIII
not be soon forgotten 10y those who were
present 1t was unique, pleasing, captiv-
ating, grand. and hines. who trained the
chorus prepared special music for the
young singers. and all the yonng children
made decided hit and this performance is
admitted 10 have been the greatest event
in the history OF the exposition. II is
probable that the carnival Will be re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-11
EMIGRATION IN SIGHT.
~. coIooics Want Representa-
tioa in the Government
Eu,rps IN LONDON TALK PLAINLY
.,.,u,s Plan Was Not Ac-
=. Either the English or
10 the Colonies

= ,o,v 1o.-(spec!al Gable Letter.
'N' .',.rsran premiers are gradually
., the cat out of the bag in regard 10
He ,ar.ncs they have had with the sec
wa -, tina colonies, Mr. Chamberlain
y. the absolute failure OF Mr.. Cham
a,ns ne, project for colonial represen-
westminster. one who was pres
i :. ,,.se conferences said to repre-
alive o, the Associated Press;
|yheo Joe embarked en- this scheme as
ana great step toward imperial fedora
~ WAS not aware probably that Eng
s.n,,mept is by no means ready for
drastic change as to permit colonials
1, narlIament. Joe thought some sort
colonial distribution of stars and or
would satisfy the colonials and pre-
any tendencies to cut loose from the
|ber country, and that was the only
m why the scheme was attempted at
rneland is satisfied with her relations
no colonies, but she not satisfied
such relations can stand the strain
N Tho colonies become OF age and rise
thdr strength. Laurier put our views
Night 10 Chamberlain when he said In
conference:
Canada Is satisfied now with her rela-
Is with the motherland, but we arc
idly approaching the parting of the
Is, When Canada has Il 1000 GOO Of people
will have attained her strength. and
ess she has then direct voice in the
erment governing her. she must seri-
Nv consider whether or not she would be
her off as an independent nation
Thls is the same thought and conclu-
b reached by Australia, To put us IN
house Of lords Is simple negative
D to put us in the house of commons is
possible In the present temper OF the
ghsh people. To be shut up in a room
an ornamental lot OF counselors, 10
BIN nobody listens. is what we won t
.e at any price. You may have noticed
/ Mr.. Chamberlain scheme was Just
ched on in his speech ON Thursday last
the banquet at the Hotel Cecil respond
! to the toast The British Empire when
| referred to the desire to witness the
Grafton OF the British empire and the
mediate reply of Laurier that the COL
Pcs should either draw more closely to-
fher or should separate: then when Can
b has her strength nothing else will sat
n her but imperial representation.
II am sorry to say one thing developed
h Of the conference and that is that Aus
plan federation seems as far off as ever.
|ery Australian premier thinks only of
|nseli Every imperial question he an
lers by asking himself: Well, II that
(nes Of. what will be done for me and