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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16
Had a Right Tn.

Office Boy-Jimmy. listen to the ed.
itor! He's swearing like a sailor.
Stenographer-He's got right to:
Mr.. Longhair, the poet, was in here and
left q lot of "blank" verse a minute
Commercial Tribune.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

One cannot move step without
meeting a duty; and the fact Of mutual
helplessness is proved by the very fact
Of ones existence. No man liveth to
himself, and no man dieth to himself.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

"Did 1t ever occur to you," asks the
Nelson (Dak.) Independent, show ridic-
ulous 1t Is, the way railroads are man.
agedT 1t did; 1t did. Do you recall
the lines from "Excelsior:" "Try not
the pass, the old man said?"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

The rumOr that George Gould has
squeezed $780, 600 out Of Russell Sage
undoubtedly Is canall, for the old
man Ia still alive
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

One day last week New York report
ed seven suicides and six attempts at
self destruction. High railroad rates
probably are responsible for this show
ing; it's long walk to Chicago.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

II to make two blades of grass grow
where only one has grown before Is
commendable. how much more SO il 1t
to discover and exemplify and teach a
virtue lost sight Of or before unknown!
Equally commendable Is 1t to brighten
up old and accepted virtues and to
place them in a better light that they
may appear more attractive.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

Madrid, July l2.-The government ''''
decreed quarantine against vessels a,
irving from Costa Riea ports OWING '"
the prevalence of yellow fever there.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

After holding it's own for hundred
years the stOvepipe hat Is threatened
with extinction. 1t Is the plug OF
the century. Let 1t go.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

A New York boy stole a steamboat
at Louisville the other day and ran
sway with 1t. Fortunately the Ohio
River happened to be In use ut the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16
With NOn-UniOu Men.

Cleveland, July l2.-Work will he II,
sumed this morning at the Crescent u"
plate works with non union men. i"'
company says it is willing to pay .h'
wages fixed by the scale but will not sig"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16
Extensive Fire i'm Berlin Mills.

EXpeNstVe Fire IN BerIlh Ni'"'
Berlin, N. H., July l2.-Fire yesterday
destroyed a large saw and grist mill ana
their contents, connected with the plant
of the Berlin Mills Company, entalllng \
loss of 100000. Five hundred men are
thrown out of work.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

If q woman cooks to please her hus-
band, his wedding suit 10 90 tight be-
fore the year 10 up that he can't get
into it
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

Urbana, Ohio, july IA I. LEVI
the famous bond forger, pleaded gum
today and was sentenced to three years
in the penitentiary.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16
An Old Acquaiutance

AN OIu ACQu01nt0nC0s
II didn't know you We're acquainted
with old Moneybag."
'Oh, yes"
How long have you known him?~
about three years at 10 per CENT
Fun.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16
Killed nv LiHhtn ing.

Delphi, N. v, July l3.-Edwin j. be'.'
and wife, who resided on a farm near th''
city, were killed by lightning SUNDAY
night. They had taken shelter under i
tree
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

Says the Philadelphia Ledger: 'We
will not purchase Cuba" Neither will
we; this may as well be understood
now.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

A Berlin scientist cables over the in
formation that he has discovered the
prime cause Of badness Absence Of
hair, probably.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

If Greece ever goes to war again she
probably will first take the precautlon
to roll up national debt OF $SUO,OOO,-
GOO and pawn herself to the other pow
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16
Smiths Sentence COMMITTED.

Smiths Sentence Committed
Boise, July l3.-The sentence OF FRANK
Smith, to be executed at Moscow Jul!
%, for the murder of Emmett FOX az
Genesee, in January, 1896, has been CON-
muted to life imprisonment.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

II it Is feasible to insure residences
against burglary why shouldn't bank
presidents be insured against type
writer's?
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

Wise men are instructed by reason
men Of less understanding by expert
ence, the most ignorant by necessity.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

Gradually the terrible truth Of the
Paris fire horror Is coming out. The
construction Of the building made it a
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16
GRANTS SADDLE AND BRIDLE.

through his father from his grandfath-
err. Israel Washburne, Of Maine. who
was a great admirer Of the General and
his prowess in war. At the close Of the
war Eihu b. Washburne. father Of
Hampstead Washburne, was a warm
personal friend Of Gen. Grant. This
bond Of friendship grew out Of Elihu
Washburne's efforts in Congress, Of
which he was a member In 1854. in
behalf Of Grant. 1t was bill intro
duced by Washburne In the National
Legislature and afterward passed that
created the rank OF lieutenant general.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

Says the Scranton Truth: "rhe earth
revolves on its axis once a day" Truth
Is mighty and will prevail.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

A woman in Little Rock the Other
day shot four men. Wonder what she
was firing at?
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

Whenever We look at girl up a
cherry tree. 1t is to see II cherries arr
plentiful
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16
TOPICS OF THE TIMES
A CHOICE COLLECTION OF INTER
ESTING ITEMS.

Comments aud Criticisms Based Upon
the happening Of the Diy--Histor-
ical and News Notes.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

II you owe man, don't imagine thai
he will keep the fact to himself.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-16

That Grecian war already is finding
great difficulty in keeping on the first
page.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
vEI.sAN CoussG sssofIaR.
Z Delightful Affair ut the Hrn,nry
inSI Nitrhs.

One Of the most delightful events the
military gentlemen Of this city have en-
ljDyed in years was the smoker Of the
Veteran Corps OF tho City Guards, at
| the company's handsome quarters in
the Ai'mory building. last evening.
The occasion was the celebration OF the
anniversary of the organization
The meeting was presided over by Mr..
W. l.. Allen, while eX-Sergcant John l..
Degge acted as secretary.
Colonel William Lamb. known TO cv-
cry military man of Norfolk by the Az
pellation Of the Hero of Fort Fish
err was present, ana III response to an
enthusiastic call for I. speech he enter
tanned the meeting for twenty minutes
with some intensely interesting rem
inscencaS Of the defence OF Fisher
Entertaining addresses were also de-
liEercd by Colonel Harry Hodges, Cant.
iTarrall Lieut. 6. l.. Wright. Sheriff
John f. LAWYER Mr.. w. II. Jacques and
others.
Mr.. John Milan rccitcd some delight
full Irish selections; MIR. George Garter
recited in fine style ''Woolscy's Farewell
to Cromwel;" the City Guard quartet,
consisting Of Mcssrs. jenkins Linn.
smith and Morris, sang. and Mcssrs.
=. L. Rosson and Abe Moses all contrib
utcd 10 the enjoyment Of the evening
Refreshments were served, cigars We're
nnStlnted, and the evening will long
linGer in the memories Of all who al
tended
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
4 NEW TEST.
aini@hia OF The l1nccnarr. Instituted
l.n.I ki..ht

Deputy Supreme Commander s. S.
Foutz instituted Il Norfolk Tent.
knights Of the Maccahecs, last evening.
The new organization starts ont With
q membership Of about 100 among Which
are some OF the leading business and
professional men.
The following officers were elected
and Installed: Past Commander John
j.. small; Commander, James l.. Belot g;
Commander. James r. Pow
ell; record keeper j.. w. Reid; chaplain,
Rev. y. $. Lloyd; sergeant, H. H. Dom
son; r.aster-at-alnS +. - Lowell: first
master Of the guard, S. y. Eppcrly: sec
ond master Of the guard, f. c. Cheshire:
sentinel. 5. Brown; picket, II. H. Bell;
physician, DR.. II. r. Allen
After the appointment of several com
nittees Commander lToutZ explained
the objects Of the order, the principal
one o! which is insurance. The new or
der meets again next Tuesday night TO
complete he organizations and the char
Ter iisi Will DE kept open until that time.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
LNCAs. IsEsEvITur:S.
Minor sicniion or snrious natter. Of
Interest. "

Judge prcntis. of The Circuit Court
WIS here yesterday
yesterday WAS the a.nd anniversary OF
Lees surrender at Appomnttoy.
tMr. Jones. or Blackstone. Vo is v,s-
ting Mrs, Wright, ON Main street
Ihr non. Richard y. WISE has been
Hppn!nted on the STAFF of General q.
Al. iiodgcs for the parade h, New York
on the 27th OF Ap:n
trade excursion will probably be run
TO this city from Lawrcncevillc over
.ne y. X y. Il, t. about May 10. Rep
iesentatlNcs OF the movement are i'm Tie
ely making ARRANGEMENTS for It.
mere VIII be large and attractive
sale of fancy articles, candy, Easter
eSss, etc, by The ladies Of ST. Luke;
ofilcei on Frcenason street.
mere Will be large and attractive
safe OF fancy articles. candy. Easter
Church Guild to-day, under Or. Novh,s
Office, on Freemnson street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
! I'SIyY ESTS.

seats FOR this we'll known company com
menccs at the box Office this morning at
o'clock The prices have been arrang-
cd loo, 25c., SIC. and zoe, which certain
~ is very reasonable for this company.
The Will be only one appearance, next
Monday night The 18th inst. The great
quartetie ana various artists Will SING
their sweetest songs. and old time min
streisy will be presented in the happy
manner that makes plantation songs
and dances. piclianinny and old-tim
melodies, suCh as the reader has heard
50 much about, and seen SO little Of
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10

i'ei"rc going TO DR.. Frey suffered
very much with the HEADACHE AND
ScfE THROAT, and not only that but I
was constantly HAWKING AND SPIT
Ting the mucns that kept falling i'm nv
throat. EVERY MORNING I WOULD
Find THAT MY THROAT AND NOS
TElIS WE'RE; DRY, and II was 4 hare!
task for me 10 breath through my nOstr:ls
ana would have to breath through ny
mouth. IN this condition ! called on Dr.
flrcy and took treatment ,nicr him, and
now ] never suffer enough to amount 10
anything with any Of these symptoms. ana
take great pleasure in telling how much
better feel since cured. used to dread
my work. but ROW | feel 50 stron. and
well that working is one Of my greatest
pleasures. ] advise amy Who may suffer
from any Of the iOrcnamcd troubles to
consult Or. Frey, ana am sure Ii, will
be of much hcnciit 10 Them
WM. r. l.. SHEPPARD
With ". a. Fiskc, printer Portsmouth
Residence, Scottsv!llc, Portsmouth, va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
Blt.as: sts.f; sU..

The Rev. Dr.. and Mrs. Hairs dau.h-
ter. Miss Fos:c. is i'll at the Baptist
pas:Orum on north Park avenue.
MI Crittenton will preach at NicKen-
dree tomorrow night. 1T is hoped he
will have great multitude 20 hcar
him.
Mis- Pattle Sykes, n graduated nun sc
for the sick, has had bell telephone
placed in her house. AIS Sheldon ave
nue.
AIRS. Jennie Richardson, beloved wife
or Mr.. James i. Richardson. died at her
home. on east Brambleton avenue, yes
tcrday at 2:l0 p. m. aged 10 years. She
leaves an infant boy Just two weeks
of age. Her tcm1ins will DE taken to
Waverly, Va, via Norfolk ana Western
railroad to-day at $40 a. M for inter
mcnt
Mrs. K:nner, Of 315 west Maltby ave
nue., has been Very Ill FOR the past sevc-
raj days and IS now unuc- treatment Of
DR. Meredith.
Mis- =. T. Baton, Of Perch street.
mas haan under treatment OF Dr.. Gii,ne
for several da,+s. and she il; Thought to
be dangerously III by he: attending ply
stefan and members Of he family.
There will be n concert and lecture a;
McKendree NJ. Il. church Tuesday night,
Ap:!l 18Th, at Sp. III. :Suhisct OF lecture,
Your WIFE" Come and hear come
thing about her, whether you a:e mar
mental and vocal programme h2s been
arranged.
LOCAL BOARD MEETING;
The Local Board was called in special
mee;ing yesterday Il & o'clock, Nj. J. T..
Jernigan being in the chair, and the
following members rrcrent: Me:sr;.
Gale. Jones, Spann, Sterling. sccresar
and Whi:ehurst
the chairman introduced the matter
IN hand. viz. examination Of the plans
70" the passenger depot to be bull. IN
the ward by the Norfolk and Virginia
Bcach and Southern Railroad company.
Mr. Holland. superintendent. was
present with the plans, which were pro
nounced satisfactory by the several
members Of the board
Mr. Gale gave ii as his opinion that
BICYCLES intr9duced into the police sys-
tenn of the ward would be Of decided
service 70 the officers on duty having
50 much territory 10 so Over.
After some views, both pro and con.
motion Vas M de by Mir. Sizzling and
seconded By Mr.. Jones. and Was cav
RED. that a committee Of three be APP
pointed TO look into all the de.ails of
The matter and report At the next meet
Ing. The chairman appointed the fol-
lowing committee, Meas!s. Gale, White
hurs: ana Banks.
y communication was received from
the CRY Treasurer, W. W. Hunter call
Ing attention 10 the matter Of pub i,:h..
Ing The notice Of the election ia decide
the question Of sewerage otr. 70. the
ward, 10 come off next MONTH
On motion The board left the matter
with the treasurer 10 do what he deem
"a necessary in the premises
The board then adjourned
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
Will Sneak 10 E.n,,jrS.

Mrs Kate Waller Barrett, widow Of
the late Dean Barrctt. OF Atlanta, and
national organizer OF Florence Crittcn-
ton missions in the United States. will
speak 10 ladies only in the lecture room
OF st. !-uke's church this afternoon at
Q Clock. Mrs. Barrett is a rarely gift
ca ana highly cultured lady, and is a
native Fir&inian, whom il is a pleasure
10 near. No lady is moro pleasing and
effective as speaker than Mrs. Barrett
ana her theme is one that should enlist
the Sympathes of every true woman.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
Electric Differs

for any season, but perhaps more gene
rally needed when the languid, exhaust
ca feeling prevails, when the liver is
torpid and sluggish ana the need of a
tonic and Alternative is felt. a
prompt use Of this medicine has
often avcrted long ana perhaps
fatal bilious fcvcrs. No medicine Will
act more surely in counteracting and
freeing the system from the malarial
poison. Headache, Indigestion, C'onsti-
patton, Dizziness yield 10 Electric Bit
ters Doc. and Sl.00 per bottle al Bur,ow,
Martin e Co.'S Drug Store
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
fn,;miu CoSfcr Drowned.
baltimore SUM

Captain S0mnorVille J.. Coster, OF the
schooner Nellie, was drowned al Beach
ANS ship-yard, on the south side Of The
basin. The dead man is we'll known in
shipping circles III Baltimore, Norfolk
and New York, 10 which ports he trad
cd for many years He was 81 years old
and was born in Calvert county. III
one time lie was employed in state
Tobacco Warehouse No. and was n
member Of the order OF Odd Fellows aud
United Workmcn. \ widow and one
daughter survive him.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
l.0nl.s that Way.
ENNa Shinrinn Post }

The President is said TO have made
q clear statement 10 II number OF dele
cations who have called upon him re-
.GardinG patronage TO those States. OF the
South where there are no Republican
Senators. that in every such case the
National Committeeman would be look
Ell TO as authority in the distribution Of
offices, and that no candidate need hope
FOR any great amount Of conS!dcrn ion
unless he could secure. along with his
other endorsements. that of the National
Committeeman from his State.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
Y. N. 4. -. Debate.

The debate last night At The Y. NJ
&. y. Was success The decision Of
the judges gave the victory az il the
merits OF the debate 10 Hampton, ana
IN" audience gave bslligercnt rights .c
cuba by vote of 10 10 6. The speakers
were y. &. Jones, i. II. Cnwics ana
John Weymouth, from Hampton. and J.
H. Neal. j. ~. Moreland and H. Hoff-
bauer for Norfolk. The judges were
Mcss:':. j. l.. Bunting, j. c. Martin anu
stewart Washbhrn. y return dchat,
VIII he arranged in the nelr future.
Inc following programme VIII b,
given by the association a; the enter.
tainment Monday night:
Baritone solo, Answer Robyr
NJ. j. Iiedell jenkins
impe'sonation The Tiger I.ily"....
Miss Irene Rowland
Contralto colo. sunset" Dudley Buck
Miss Alice Jones
Violin solo, Mendelssohn's Concerts.
Ny. Charles Borjes
Recitation, "Rhymcs OF Chldhood"..
ta) Tho Boyle Man"
tb) ''Pcrvrr:ity'
'c) Ills First Appearance" .....
Miss Rowland
Piano due ........ 49,. ...... Selected
Improvisation, THE Tcil-lale Heart"
Nils Rowland
Contralto solo. AN Old Fncncn Song
Al=s Alice Jones
Recita ton, My Last Waltz. Perry
Miss Rowland.
Reserved seats - cents--now on sale
Members can reserve two sea Il: 10 cents
each.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
E.uW ana Ghanccry Court.

This court was engaged yesterday
hearing The case OF josephine Sykes vs.
Charles II. Todd. ii being IN effort on
the part OF the formc:' 20 set aside the
VIII or the mother Of ihc plaintiff ana
defendant, the plaintiff contendinG tina;
!. was the intention OF The mother 10
leave half of the estate 10 her iustea 4
Of giving Il all 10 her brOther
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
CITY GUARDS SIsOGT.
Soldiers Contest for Medals Tor Ac
curacy OF A inn,

me City Guards, fifty strong went
10 the Government range at St. Helena
yesterday afternoon for target practice.
Some excellent shots were made and
the prizes were carried Off as follows:
Corporal {. W. Wood won the first
medal, with total of 10 points.
Private kernS carried off the second
with q total Of 13 pOints
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
NOt on Siintiny.

1t is not possible Mr.. Allen, of the
Mettowec Diary. says, for him to accent
orders placed on Sunday, to be filed on
that day. He wishes, he says TO ex-
tend every courtesy to his patrons. bnt
Is unable to fill orders for Sunday de-
livery unless same are placed not later
than Saturday night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
E'rODHriY Tr;,l,SIrrs

jackson II. Ralston and T.. Qu!ncey
Smith, OF Washington. u. c.. trustees,
% the International Building and Loan
ASSOCIATION, three lots with improve
ments Oh Fool street, near Central ave
nue., Atlantic City ward: S5,T0O.
Intern at!onal Building and Loan as
socatlon 10 Alexander Bonnet, ,rus tee
Tor GRACE Ferguson, one of the above
lots 25GO
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
THEY LIKE MR. vEAI.E.
H"s'n"ss Wen Protest a gninut express.
Company Rr,nuyinw Him.

Mf. samuel Fca!e, who for more Than
.wth.S-ilVe Years has been the agen, Of
~ tuI,hE, iiNpress company in this
citN. VIII shortly retire
w men IL became known that this ac-
non would be taken by the company.
Il number OF representatives cuisines:
men, friends OF Mr.. Vcalc. entirely
W.,hnu' MS knowledge. circulated II pc
titloh a:kinE for his retention. and
stating In tho event he was rrmnynd
.nt'f patronage would be withdrawn
from the company
MS paper was largely Gigncd by pa
irons or The express company. ana short
~ ioiiowing It's presentation Mr.. Vcale
vvNn,,ra an oiier or the Old Point Office
whether he VIII accent or no, l. ,,,li
unknown 49,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
Worn All the Yenr

Around, even in very warm weather,
because the feet will not perspirc so
freely, and again You do not feel the
neat that arises from, the heated bricks
and stones, therefore the Justly cole
brated 81 Patrol Shoes are the shoes for
those that walk and stand great deal
and railroad and steamboat men. as
well as policemen, machnlsts. carpen-
ters, painters and every class Of me-
chanics ma more comfort and wear in
them than anything they can get
HELLER'S ONE PRICE SHOE STORM
"a Eank Street. opp Court House.
See DR.. Week about your eyes. All
ibnI
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
FOR SALE.

" tAMl LIES WANTED.-F.vc 10 fifty
acre TRACTS already plated Of choice,
nGh, well drained land: finest OF soft wa
ter; 30 minutes drive on Princess Anne
Sheli road. On easy terms to improvers
Apply ~. Gheht of tho owner, G. Il.
--iiOoSNlAN. aprS-1m 3
FOX ALI--Nice new residence Cooke
street, Park View: 10 rooms; ali modsxn
cqnventeices: also truck, diary and grain
Ia i, near city. Apply to II. G. PRiTCH-
ARn. corner Cook and Holiday street,
PORTSMOUTH, va. lna2S-1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
NHter kictiiS Arc Ahuc.

An appeal which Will open every
houscholder's purse appears elsewhere.
1t is the. same old story though" water
rents are now due and ten per cent. viii
be added to all bills after the 18th inst .
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-10
SERMON TO THE YOUNG
Remember Now Thy Creator. In The
Days Of Thy YOUTH"
AN EXCEEDINGLY IMPRESSIVE DISCOURSE
Service rhl. Afternoon tur the Ch.B.
siren Mrs Bnrrett. Nntiounl Or
annizer 0s iIarrncr Criltcntnu
MISSIONS, to speak ~ NJ. LuKc'.
lecture Room

The auditorium Of the Academy or
Music was filled last night Il large
percentage or the congregation being
composed Of young people, to whom Mr.
Crlttenton especially directed his SER
mon. His text was "Rrmculher Now
Thy Creator in the Days OF Thy Youth. >,
1t was one of the most forccful of all
his discourses, perhaps the most strIk
inS portion being where he quoted sta
tlStlcS showing that thrcc-,Iuartcrs of
me Christians or the world were con
verified at revtvals; thrce-u,,urtcrs Of
TINS number were converted under tho
age of 20; only one in 400 IS converted
between the ages of 10 ami 80, ana artcr
that the percentage is only about one
in COO
lie narrated Il number OF pathetic in
cidonts In his large experience III which
people had put OFF protcssin;: CONVEX
sion. though they knew it VAS The thing
l" do, and then met death before thcv
had another call.
TIE GREAT QUESTION.
When Il person comes to die said
lie, he always asks himself Where
am | going to spend ctornitv?' and This
IS thc great question that follows us All
through life. We can't set rid Of il
II Is COD warning YOU. The devil never
makes Il man ask himself that question. !"
~ the conclusion of Mr.. Crittcnt on $
sermon large number stood llD for
prayer, and number OF others pro-
ieSsed conversion, remaining 10 tho ar
ter meeting. which was held after Rev
j j. KAN dismissed the congregation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The meeting this afternoon will be cs-
pccialy for the benefit OF the children
ana all parents are asked to bring or
send their children.
Another meeting will be held nj IN,
Academy tonight, ana again to-mor-
row afternoon, when the work Of the
flnrcnce Crittenton missions will be cy-
planned. The services tomorrow even.
ms will be at McIicndrcc Methodist
church. in Bramblct on