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The morning times., 1897-02-21
THE WHITE CROSS SOCIETY.
It's Work Described by Mrs. Mabel
COnk1in

Mrs. Mabel S. Conklin, OF Brooklyn, n Y,
national secretary of the White Cross So
ciety OF America, lectured on The New
Chiyalry," yesterday afternoon, at the
Young Mems Christian Association Her
audience was Composed exclusively Of men,
some of whom were regular members OF
the Y. II. c. A.
There are 100000 fallen women in this
country" said Mrs. Conklin, leach one of
whom is mothers daughter or Il brother's
sister, and it is the duty of every man or
youth to extend TO such unfortunates the
helping hand instead of aiding in keeping
them i'll their state of degradation. Fully
80 per cent OF these women could be re-
stored TO lives of virtue if men would
accord them the chivalrous treatment that
each man or youth would have other men
accord his own sister,
1t was To bring about chivalrous coniuct
on the part OF men toward womankind in
general-those 10 whom respect should be
accorded by reason OF their virtue and
those who have fallen and need mans
sympathy andhelp the most that the White
Cross Society was started. 1t had it's ncep-
ton in London.
Mrs. Conklin took hold OF the work in
this country, having devoted herself to'the
organizing of societies throughout the
United States The societies have mem
bership OF about 80 900.
AT the close of the lecture a local society
was organized with Mr. Herman Metcalf
as president The new society win hold
its first meeting this afternoon, at clock,
at the y. nj. c. A. parloss. 1t viii be
addressed by Mrs Conklin.
The morning times., 1897-02-21
Charced with Neglect.

Sarah A E. Gessford yesterday flied a
petition against Edgar W. Gessford, the
administrator of the estate of Thomas
c. Gessford, against whom the court is
asked to pass an order directing an i'm
mediate settlement Of the estate. The
deceased was the father of the defendant,
the latter being the stepson of the.oom-
plainant. She states that the probate
court made Edgar Gessford the admins
TRAITOR November 2, 1894, and that last
June he was ordered by the court to rem
der an account, which showed balance
on hand of 81, ,499 10, partly in notes.
1t is charged that because of the absence
from the city of the administrator he
has not paid attention to the collection
OF the notes and has therefore neglected
his duties
The morning times., 1897-02-21

Don't put too much in an advertisement
The American Storekeeper makes the
suggestion that "a window should te
trimmed with central idea, and the at
tentioa OF the public should be focused
upon one thing" With some possible linz
itations, this hint is as applicable to an
advertisement, which, after all, is but a
larger show window Neither should look
cluttercd; but either VIII stand a great
many frills, provided they trim the central
thought instead Of smothering it. The Oh
ject is clearness, not confusion; results,
not rhetoric.
The morning times., 1897-02-21
The Gift to Aiexandria.
,litor of The Times:

To the Editor of The Times:
i notice in your Alexandria news q
reference to a gift to the corporation
of Alexandria city and county of certain
lands for the use Of the city and county
for building purposes. There is no further
mention of the donor. These lots, in
cluding the land where old Christ Church
stands. and the market square, were given
by John Alexander. for whom the name
OF the city was changed from belle
Haven" He also namedthe streets, whose
quaint-sounding titles carry one back to
anti-Revolution and Colonial days. Alex
ander Island is part OF the same tract,
being part OF the grant to the family
by the English government, and much Of
the territory is owned by John Alexander's
descen dants today. having never been
bought or sold L. A. L. p.
Washington, Feb. 10, 1897.
The morning times., 1897-02-21
A Family Reunion.

Major Henry Brock, proprietor of the
Congressional Hotel, and Mrs Brock
celebrated the twenty eighth anniver-
sary of their marriage last Friday even
Ing, when there was family reunion,
relatives being present from New York,
New Jersey and this city. Major Brock,
although not very old man, is forty
miner, having gone to the Pacific coast
when he was quite boy He returned
East twenty-eight years ago, and set tied in
Newark, N. j., where he was married.
Major and Mrs. Brock have resided here
twelve years. On the night of the ami
versary formal announcement of the en-
gagement of Miss Emma, second daughter
of Major Brock, to Mr.. Elliott Wood, as
sistant architect of the Capitol, was
made
The morning times., 1897-02-21
Opposed to the Bill.

Attorney s. T. Thomas, in an opinion
handed to the Commissioners yesterday,
takes the ground that House bill 10, ,26O,
which requires all partner ships under
which business is being carried on in the
District to be recorded in the office of
the recorder of deeds, with a statement
of the full name OF each of the partners
engaged, is not worthy Of favorable con-
sideration. Mr.. Thomas says he knows
of no demand for such legislation, and
the effect of the bill if it becomes law
viii be TO unnecessarily incommode trad
ing partnerships, will outany corresponding
benefit to the community.
The morning times., 1897-02-21
One.
To the Editor of The Times:

To the Editor of The Times:
Will you please answer through your
paper the following question. which arose
in game of railroad eucherf last even
ing, viz: "A and B''''C andD" are partners.
.'A'' orders up CO. and calls for partner
f.B'') best: goes alone. &c" calls for
partners c'D") best, goes alone "A''
only gets three tricks. Now, how many
point can .'A' count.
EUCHRE.
The morning times., 1897-02-21
Place for DR.. Hamilton.

DR.. John b. Hamilton, for many years
supervising surgeon general of the marine
hospital service, and now the editor of
medical paper in Chicago, it is said, is to
he made superintendent of the insane
asylum at Elgin, Ill.
The morning times., 1897-02-21
EUCHRE.

This is Just the weather for Grip. If
you have the least indication step in Wash
ington Homeopathic Pharmacy. 1907 II
street northwest. and buy preventive
pellet Full line remedies.
The morning times., 1897-02-21
Grippe Preventive.

Good as a cure-the equal of the best
whisky is Berkeley Pure Rye whisky
Mellow and fine; it's palate ticker.
JAMES THARP, S12 F st.
The morning times., 1897-02-21
Modern Homes at Bargain Prices.

$3.50 uptodate house.
of material labor, and
gives you good idea of the exeriors
the picture will following
The morning times., 1897-02-21

These of brick have rooms and BATH verandas
sanitary plumbing gas porcelain lined bath
bells hot and cold water speaking tubes
southern pine floors earth and repaces handsome
tells beautifully papered
erected terraced lots with substantial copngs
steps and walks wide by 100 feet DEPTH
15foot alley shaded by beautiful grove The
Soldiers Home and Brghwood Avenue,
the Brghtwood Electric subdivision
Petworh. For further information apply to
Edwin A. Newman, OIL 9TH St. NV.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
a Talk With a PawnbroLcr.

There are two points of view TO be taken
OF everything, even in pawnbrokcr' g
dealings. y woman went into u well kept
establishment the other day and asked for
loan OF $50 on marquisc rin,. of dia-
monds and cmeralds. That amount was
given me at Blanks. she said, ''the 9TH
or day" II will give you SIS" said the
Pawnbroker That would not do From
little bag concealed in the folds Of her
dress they woman brought out another ring
"A circlot OF diamonds, with half dozen
stones. Twenty five dollars" said Tho
plwnhroker, and she took it 81 woatier
Ii they could have changed the stones, {"
she said, referring to the nlarquiso ring.
lit would not be worth while for any
one to change such small stones, - sad the
pawnhrokcr TO the Interested visitor
There il possibility that some one
might have given her the SUM she men
toned for that ring, but L doubt it. She
was probably telling an untruth. You can
buy such Il ring rs that for $40 or al2 at
pawnshop. II nun should make Il prac-
ticc OF giving out as much money ms she
says oil such n ring, he would be loaded
with them. Every othor pawnbroker in
town would pass off their rings on him.
The ring took is worth perhaps $50, not
more. New York Times
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
AN Idcni Route 10 An IdcnI Resort.
(INrnnn RniIr.n,- A.

Inc Chesapeake ana Ohio. with its ad-
mirable through service. brings the Hot
SPRINGS of Virginia within nights ride
OF New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati
or Louisville, and eight hours from
Washington. a special Pullman com
partment car leaves the Pennsylvania
railroad station. New York. Tuesdays.
thursdays ana Saturdays at 300 D. m
attached 10 the Chesapeake and Ohio
r.. i. V. Limited and runs through
without change via Washington, arriv-
ing at the springs $40 next morning.
This train has daily connection at Gov
ington. Va. for Hot Springs, twenty-five
miles distant on Il branch line.
THOSE VINO have been charmed with
NE beauties of the Hot Springs valley in
the summer and fall months. will be no
less delighted with the subllmity of its
environments ana it's delightfully."- rare
atmosphere during the winter and
spring. While IL great deal of intercs
AT Hot Springs centres In it's bath
mouse, which has no equal I'm America
ana In the flowing springs of natural
not water. the curative qualities of
which are phenomenal the high class
CT IT'S patronage renders the place at
tractiNe to those who do not visit il
SIMPLY as sanitarium. The New Home
stead, the finest hotel In the mountain
regions. is admirably adapted TO all
Seasons. The heating arrangements arc
perfect, completely in control, and :hc
ventilation of the rooms and corridors
Is IN thorough command
The ne!ghborhood of Hot Springs. en-
bracing thousands of acres of wild
mountain lands, offers paradise to
the hunter. Riding. driving, cycling
goif, billiards, pool, music, dancing ana
thentricals. which are features of the
place. add greatly TO the enjoyment of
the guest. Indeed. it is seldom that the
opportunity to combine treatment by
thermal waters with pleasure and cXcr-
else exists as IL does at this ideal resort
In the mountains OF Virginia.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
NUMEROUS SHOOTING
Men Who Tried to Clean up the Town"
Meet with a Surprise.
ONE OF THEM KILLED IN THE STREET
Another rcrri,sly wounded But May
Recover Those who Had Suffered
at Thei: Hands Composed the
crowd that DId the Shootiug-Si X
Arrests Envc Bcrn Made.

Newport News. Va, Jan. 4.-(SpecilD
In the quiet village of Murrisctt tuck
ed back in the SecluSiou of the wood.
eight miles beyond the hustle and tur-
moil of the city. Il bloody tragedy was
enacted last night. The victims. Jake
and John Miller. were the aEgressors,
and by their quarrclous jncinations.
brought on the crisis. which ended SO
traeically for them.
John and Jake Miller, cOlored broth
ers. who came down to the peninsula
from Gloucester county TO celebrate the
new year by a glorious booze, were
very thirsty. Since the enforcement of
the prohibition law in Gloucester il has
been very difficult TO get the where
withal 10 wet the whistle to the salts
faction of those who are inclined to
worship a lSacchus' altar. Thcrcupon.
to overcome the effects of n Suinptuary
law which imposed high society To The
chaGrin OF fast thereof. John and
lake hied themselves away 10 land
that to their thinking flowed with milk
and honey, i. -. beer and whiskcY. Dur
ing the greater part OF the day those
men were in that state known as well
loaded. and. nerVed by this artificial
courage. they INDUCED in number Of
alterations which brought OH some
fstic contests. in which the Miller boys
were victorious. Thus clatad by sue
cess they We're encouraged 10 clean up
the town. and In fact did hurt two white
men auu several cOlOrcu men. But as
the daylight died out OF the west some
of those who had been i'll used by the
Millcrs prepared for revenge, and be
tween > and o'clock rcVolvcrs were
brought into play and the victimized
became the assassins Of the victora
Jake Miller was shot to death. he died
in his tracks. while John received
enough lead to weigh down his buoyant
spirits for a time. John Nlillcrs wounds
VIII not prove fatal, so it is thought
One bullet took effect about his eye and
another in his cheek: The shooting took
place in front of w. Nj. Peters house.
jury was summoned and an inquest
VIII be held tomorrow morning. Six
negroes have been taken into custody
and warrants are out for the arrest
of several more.
PLuNDERI1D a STORE HOUSE.
The shop of \. Greenspand. Ivy nvc-
nue., was broken open about O'Clock
saturday morning and the place plum
uered. but the robbery was not n sue
cess financially: only about Sl5 worth
of goods was carried away. No clue
has been obtained as TO the pcrpetra-
tors
Thomas Waters. drunk, fined 81 and
costs, committed In default
A. Sinton. drunk. fined 50 and costs
Joanna Johnson. assault. dismissed
sophia Brown. colored, assault. fined
81 and costs
%. j. Bethel ana Jessie Daily. Illicit
.cohabitauon. dismissed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
PORTSMOUTH NEWS
Naval Notes.

Washington. Jan. "A telegram to
the Navy Department announces the
death this morning at Fort Hamilton,
y. T.. OF Lieutenant John III. G. Coffin.
or pulmonary heart affection. contracted
while attached to the cruiser Alert in
the Boring sea patrol fleet. from which
DUTY he was recently detached. His
father was the late Professor Coffin. or
the Naval Academy.
Commander j. c. MoronE is ordered
to Mare Island. Cal, as senior member
OF The board of inspection. Lieutenant
G. J. Dyer will he detached from The
battleship Massachusetts january 9th.
ana Join the Nesuvius as executive Of
iicer. three days later. when that vessel
is expected To leave Philadelphia for
hiibustercr patrol duty on the Florida
coast. Passed Assistant Paymaster IL.
a. Dent will be relieved from the Cas-
tine by Passed Assistant Paymaster L.
Is. Webster. January nth, when thai;
vessel will be ready to leave Norfolk
ana return to the south Atlantic sta
tion. Assistant Engineer j.. T.. Dis
mukes Is ordered to the Norfolk yard
January 18TH
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
The Greatest Monarch

* a fit subject for pity IL he Is troubled
VINO diGests properly may well be cny!ed
ny Il prince thus afflicted. The dyspcptic
OF every Cline and nation owe a dobt of
gratitude TO HOstctteT's Stomach Ritlcrs
which rcscuos them from one OF ths. most
obstinate and troublesome complaints
against which medical skill is directed. ON
this continent. In Europe and the tropics
ms startling remedy Is pre-eminently and
Justly popular. not only as a stomatlc, but
sls0 as means of preventing and curing
nervous disorders, it improves appetite
and sleep, 1astcns commissioners and tho
acquisition OF ViSor after exhaustinE naIa-
dies, and counicracts tho infirrniSiea of
age. a w.ncglassful taken before retiring
has tendency to promote tranquil heaItS
nervous tnyalids
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
THE TOBACCO TARIFF
Concluded from first noee,


duty OF 80 cents n pound ana none
other on ali imported leaf tobacco.
j. /. Ellerson, editor of the United
states Tobacco Journal desired 10 cor
rect the statement made heretofore
mat Sumatra tobacco was raised by
pauper labor. He asserted that tla,
cost of raising this tobacco was 24H
cents per pound. The laborcrs who
worked the tobacco were hired by the
season and were housed, fed and
clothed.
George Nicholson. n grower of Con-
necticut tobacco. advocated a dutv of
80 per pound on Sumatra tobacco. 1t
was, he said, an interlopcr and did not
belong here and he wanted TO see II
kicked out. If It could be kept out the
growers of this country could make
husiness pay. They made money and
were prosperous before Sumatra was so
generally used. In his opinion its ex-
clusion would advance the price OF the
domestic product to 30 cents a pound.
The committee adjourned till to-mor-
row. when the agricultural schedule
Will be taken up including live stock.
dairy products, fish. meats and salt.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05

milinr also with the modern classics and is
the only singer who is allowed to Rivo In
public tho works of DR. Grcig, the great
Norwegian composer, before they have been
published. Whenever she appears she is
always enthusiastically received
Mrs Manson is also n devoted wife and
mother. During tho three long years of
waiting which were iyGoutly ended by the
return of Or Nunscn from the arctics she
was told many times that her husband
would mover he able to return, but she ncv-
or FOR minute lost her confidence or her
hope, aud when word was finally received
that tho commander nf the Fran really
was returning she was ehowcrcd with CON
gratulatory messages from all parts of tho
country. Norway Is very fond Of the Nan
pnne
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
Iue Gould MOI move Him.

Yesterday morning an old gray-hairctl
white man named William Clarke, who
llNcs III the county. was before Justice
kutter upon complaint of his Wife
charged with being an habtunl drunk
ara and for ill treating her. A number
OF witnesses were examined. testifying
10 ms conduct, some swearing that they
We're actually afraid of him and he
lleNSd him To be dangerous. Justice
tutter committed him to Jail for thirty
days. and at the expiration OF his term
To give bond for his good behavior. Vrhe
o'd man plead hard for the justice to
make ii ten days. but he could not he
moved. The old man then kissed his
wife's hand and in solemn tones bid
her good bye forever. When he was
locked NJ he laughed and said: 81
expected In get sixty DAYS"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
ANNUAL MEETING.
Gratifying Report or the Court stree,
baptist Church.

The annual church meeting of the
Court Street Baptist church was held
Sunday after the morning service.
DR.. ~. Il. Owen presided and read his
annual report. The spiritual state OF
the church. he announced while good
was not fully up 10 the high mark mt
which they aimed.
The treasurer's report showed that the
collections during the year had amount
ed TO $2.I29S1. and the amount was
slightly overdrawn in meeting the OK
penses. There are $3.50 of liabilities
against the church.
The report of the superintendent of
the Sunday school showed it to be in a
fiourishing condition. with 3l9 scholars
enrolled and an average attendance Of
10 There had been 80 conversions
among the scholars during the year
Encouraging reports were received
from the various societies and the treas
urer of the poor fund. which at this
time has six beneliciaries.
1he Following officers were then elect
ed: w. A. Fentress. church treasurer:
John n. Morris, clerk; DR.. H. o. Ducr-
son. treasurer mission society; John d.
New. financial secretary: T. J. Barlow.
o. l.. Williams. and w. c. Corbctt were
elected finance committee, The old
standing committee were reelected
Messrs. Williams, Colona and Crismond
were elected q committee on buildings
and grounds.
sunday was reorganization day at
South Street Baptist church.
In the Sunday school the following Of
iicers were elected: George w. Bal
lance. superintendent: Thomas King
secretary: Luther Harrall. treasure.
Frank King, librarian: Mrs Aldmond
@rsanist: W. Is. Johnson. chorister.
The annual conference of the church
was held in the afternoon
The reports showed that the pastor
had preached los sermons. conducted IS
prayer meetings and made $50 visits
During the year there We're "a addi-
lions to the membership, and the church
now has Il total enrolment of POI. Th"
total amount given by the church and
sunday school for all purposes was
A.liS.2G
The officers of the church for the
present year are The Rev. J. w. Nit
cheil. pastor: George Fl. Balance, clerk
II. II. wilkins. treasurer, and w. D.
robertson, George w. King, J. C. Full
ford. y. T. Trotman, II. r. Wilkins, j
X. jenkins and q. II. Balance. dea-
cons: Mrs. Lucas. organist; Miss Rid
dick. chnrister. Mission society-NIrs.
Lucas. president; Luther Green. score
tury; G. w. King treasurer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05
EXPLORER NANsEN's WIFE.
sho Is Norway's Most Popular Singer and
M Attractive Young Woman,

Mrs. Manson, wife of the arctic explorer,
Is q famous opera singer and belongs to
ono of tho best families in Norway Her
maiden name was Lars, and her mother is
u sister OF the poet, JoliGn Sebastian Cam
mcrmyer Welhnvcn, who was Il contoIn-
porsry Of Vcrgcland. sSho IL an intellcc-
tual, vivncious and cheerful young woman
who, although not exactly beautiful, IL at
Yeast very attractive In appearance She is
Ii scnibrunct;o, with dark oycs, light hnir
nnd II graceful figure
Mrs Manson Is tho most popular CON
cert singer in Norway, and willie her voice
does not iqu&l those OF several other Nor
wcCian singers OF note ID has n wonderful
sweetness and purity of tone, 10 well fitted
for tao rendering OF thosr old Morse bal
inds which her county, people love so well
nnd which eho so often sings. Sho is fu.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-05

Many merchants are well aware that
their customers are their best friends
and take pleasure in supplying themwith
the best goods obtainablc. As an in
stance we mention Perry e Cameron.
prominent druggists of Flushing Mich
lgan. They say: we have no hesitation
in recommending Chamberlain's Cough
Kennedy to our customers, as il Is the
best cough medicine we have ever sold
and always gives satisfaction" For
sale at 25 and 80 cents per bottle by all
druggists.