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The morning times., 1897-02-06

last she thought of Sam Wells and Serena
AIMS valentine. Her grandfather shook
the envelope when he came in, discovered
the valentine in it, took it out and returned
it to its old place.
1t was not sold again until after school
that night, and then Johnny Starr was the
purchaser He had shaken the iron savings
bank, In which he had deposited his
money, earned by selling berries the sum
mer before, until he got 52 cents, all in
pennies he gave them to Solomon Ba dyer,
for the valentine and an envelope, and
watched anxiously while the old man
The morning times., 1897-02-06

Halo, Sophia" said he, ever see this
before?''
Sophia bent her pink face over the valen-
tine, then raised it. mo. / guess not
said she, looking up in Sans face.
Look sharp and see"
Il did look sharp"
mo, you didn't. You were looking at
me''
You great, conceited boy. you, I'll never
speak to you again"
We'll, you did, returned Sam, hon.
estly. did you ever see it before, Sophia?
l thought if you knew anything about it,
The morning times., 1897-02-06
CHIMNEY SWEEPS APPOINTED.
The District Has Been Divided Into
Three ubdiStricts

The Commissioners have divided the Dis
trict for the benefit Of the chimney sweeps,
making three divisions instead of two, as
heretofore. The first division embraces
all OF ftheterritory lying west of Rock Greek;
the second, that part OF the city lying be-
tween Seventh street and Brightwood
road and Rock Creek, and the third includes
the remaining portion OF the city and Dis
trct east of Seventh street and Bright
wood road.
James TwIne was assigned to the charge
of the first district, James A. Nelson to
the second, and Frank Boyden to the third.
The morning times., 1897-02-06

AT the village school Serena Ann Wells,
who has always been a model scholar, is
caught by Miss Little, the teacher, COM
municating with another girl. Serena Ann
has never received a valentine, and asked
berfrend if she mad done SO. Serena Ann is
made TO stand on the floor, and is very much
grieved, as she has never been punished
before, and as her Grandfather Judd had
promised her book if she gets through
the year without being disciplined. On
reaching home her grandfather comforts
her, and promises her that she can begin
the year anew. He decides to get her a
valentine and starts for Solomon Badger
Store
The morning times., 1897-02-06
NOT AN OFFICIAL JUNKET.
Members win Gp as Individuals to
Inspect a. Site.

Inspect a Site.
Members of the House Committee on Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds will leave here
on Sunday evening to inspect the sites
proposed for the appraisers warehouse in
New York city. Last weekthe committee
decided to accept the invitation OF the
New York produce exchange to visit that
city for this purpose. Yesterday the mat
ter was reconsidered and it was voted not
to go as a committee, but as individuals
The reason for this action vast hat Chair
man Milliken and one or two other mem
bers OF the committee have already eX-
amlncd the proposed sites and did not
think another necessary. They dId not
wish to prevent other members OF the coiii-
mittee from making the trip, so 1T was
agreed to accept the invitation Of the pro
duce exchange, supplemented by that OF
the chamber of commerce, and go as in
dividuals.
The morning times., 1897-02-06
Mr.. Richa rdson's Work Commend

Mr. Richa rdson's Work Commended.
Representative Richardson s Messages
and Papers OF Presidents las met with
such favor that it is now proposed To print
an additional edition Of $4,000 copies
A bill for the purpose was introduced by
Mr.. Bartlett yesterday OF the number
5000 are for the Senate and 10000 for
the House. Superintendent Crandau is
to distribute them and copies left over
are to 20 to Mr.. Richardson.
The morning times., 1897-02-06
Finest N. Y. Beef Always on Hand.

Fresh stewing Beef ................ 4c 10
Sugar Corn can
Lima Beans Observation-Disclosures. &c can
String Beans. ......-.........--:o DC can
Apple Butter . los loc
Fab Peaches and Pears .......... SC can
The morning times., 1897-02-06
The dreamer

The dreamer
finds himself a,
the edge of a cliff.
He stunbles, falls,
, and grasps fran.
tically at a rope,
which breaks use
lessly, letting him
fall straight down
the precipice. He
a w a k e s with a
start and a strug-
gle. If he has a
little spot of su-
.a.e
The morning times., 1897-02-06

her own She borrowe pen and ink of
Solomon Badger, and carefully directed
the envelope which was to hold the valen-
tine, to Miss Serena Ann Dodd. Riggsville,
n. Y.
Dodd was the name of the young man
who was waiting upon the school teacher,
and when she married him she was to go
to Riggsyille, N. Y, to live.
After the envelope was directed, Miss
Little gave Solomon Badger penny to buy
The morning times., 1897-02-06
THE END,

MY Comradc Thompson or, Cuba Libre, -
BY owen Hall, will begin next Monday.
The morning times., 1897-02-06

Buying as we do, in immense
money-saying to our patrons. III
'Tis the & reat lever by which we
our stores. Not alone do we BU u
enables us To sell at the LOW ESI
goods ever "on the move, thus
~oIute FRESHNESS and newness" in
in your purse To trade at any Oh
The morning times., 1897-02-06
ENRICH BEEF co.
LARGE QUANTITIES
MEAN LOW PRICES.

les, means a great deal OF
,and secret of our success.
your money go farthest at
our quick-selling
possible, and keeps our
ng for our customers abb
hing we handle. Ills money
ores.
The morning times., 1897-02-06

Fresh Eggs today ..........-.......16 &c doz
Cfedm tneeSe --...-....-.......-. IDS IoC
Choice y. Y Potatoes .-..-...l2 1-2c peck
Canned Salmon :. :. :. 1Cc. can.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
A NEW

Colorcd People Go Into the Hotel Bus!-
ness Near Old Poin..
The Chesapeake Beach Hotel company
was chartered yesterday by Judge Han
excl. of The Corporation Court. 1t is q
colored enterprise and will be conducted
in Elizabeth City county, near Fol tress
Monroe. The officers are: The Rev. \
l.. Gaines, a. NJ. B. D., Portsmouth,
president: G.. J.. Pryor. Norfolk. sccrc-
tary; the Rev. II. II. Mitchell. Norfolk,
treasurer: the above and Matt N. Lewis,
Norfolk: w. NJ. Reid, Portsmouth,; S. Il
Tucker. Norfolk: ]. II. Cooper, Hamp-
ton: N. b. Clarke, Newport News. d.
rectors.
The prospectus Just issued by the new
company states the following facts:
The property consists OF ten acres.
fronting $50 feet on Chesapeake bay.
There are Two neat two-story, hvc-room
cottages, an auditorium with dining
Room and Kitchen; n bath house contain
ing fifty rooms. The price to be paid
for this resort is $4,000. and the capital
stock OF the company is to be $50. 600,
in shares Of $40 each.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
N. BROWNS BILLS PAID.

Yesterday Chief Dornin received a let
ter from The attorney OF Mr.. Gerger,
trustee for Mr.. c.. N. Brown, the
stranger who died at St. Vincent's Hos
pital severe Gays ago, saying that n
clothing bill, which had been contracted
by the deceased. and Undertaken Hallt
bill will be paid. The hospital bill and
DIR. Elliott will be paid by money "ias
the gift of n relative" but hat the
county will have 10 bcar The expenses Of
the Coroner, etc.
1t Is stated that the dead mar was
Indebted to the trustee and that the
estate. from which he derived his living,
revcrts at his death. lie also states that
Browns marriage with n woman in Sa-
varnah Is null and void. as he has n
wife now living in New York, whom he
married several years ago.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
The True Remedy.

W. NJ. Replne, editor Tiskilwa, Ill,
Chief" says: I'VE won't keep house
without DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs, and Colds. Ex-
pcrimcntcd with many others, but never
got the true remedy until we used DR.,
Kings New Discovery. NO other RENE
dy can take It's place in our home. rs In
1t We have have a certain and sure cure
for Coughs, Colds. Whooping Cough.
etc." 1T is idle to experiment with
other remedies. even IL they are urged
on o as just as good as DIR. Kings
New They arc not MS good,
because this remedy has n record of
cures and besides is guaranteed. II
never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles free
at Burrow, Martin s. Co.'S drug store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Meets in Regular Session and Transact
Considerable Business

Meets in Regular Session and Transacts
Considerable Business.
The Board Of Health met yesterday in
eSula session, with DR.. Chiles in the
chair, and present also Drs. Mccormick
and Rlddick; Health officer Shepherd.
and the inspectors.
NO report was made on the subject of
the examination Of the source Of the
Guys water supply, and the committee
OF the whole was continued, as was also
the committee appointed to Inquire into
certain reported n%uisances In the Sixth
ward.
action on the undated nuisance Mt
Sl2 Highland avenue was also
until next meeting.
DR.. Riddick reported n row of old
houses on Riley street, Nos. 149, 151 and
loo. as IN very bad condition from stand
Ing water under them-had found bad
cases Of dlphtheria. In them.
The nuisance was ordered abated in
ten days. under supervision of the san
itary inspector of that district.
The cutters at the B%allantine market
were reported in bad condition. The
street Inspector stated in rcply that
these cutters are to be taken up and re-
laid. the work OF Improvement having
commenced.
Sanitary Inspector Bell called atten-
ton to the bad condition Of the catch
paslns about the c:ty market, caused,
he thought, from fish cleaning about the
market. He was directed to keep his
eye open as to this matter, and to make
further report to the board if he thinks
necessary.
DR.. Hiddlclt called attention TO The
fact that yellow fever has broken out
In the South. and suggested that some
prudential action be taken to protect
Norfoik. 1t was decided to ask the
quarantine officer of the port to meet
this board at IT'S ncNt meeting.
a communication was received from a
party in Pennsylvania asking how MANY
veterinarians the city OF Norfolk en-
ploys, and as TO other sanitary matters.
DR.. Rtddick move that the letter be
courteously answered and then for
warded to the Councils of the city of
Norfolk. DR.. Mccormick moved as an
anendmentthat the letter simply be an
swered. Dr.. Itiddick accepted the
amendment and 1t was carried.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
STRANGER SUICIDES
An Unknown Man Shoots Himself Through
the Head Yesterday M1rnlng.
DIED THREE HOURS AFTERHE WAS FOUND
A sister I'm Norfolk Conn > Said to
Have Bccn ma InmRte or the SOL
diers' ~IIono-IIis Mind Thought
10 IInyo Been Dcrauged = Tho
Inqcust ana Autopsy.

About six O'Clock yesterday morning
O oolored man named WASHINGTON Ded-
man discovered an unknown white man
lying under w. D. Mason's real estate
Office, next to Brambleton Hall, In q dy-
Ing condition. He reported the fact the
officer Gwynn, who Immediately phon-
ed the police station for the patrol wag-
on.
The man was holding n 32-calibre bull
dog revolver in his hand. a ball from
whlch a entered his mouth and rang
Ing upward. had struck the skull, max
Ing u CHASTITY and fatal wound.
The dying stranger was taken to the
station house, where q superficial exam
ination of the wound was made by DIR.
Schanck, n arrangements were made
to send the sufferer to st. Vincent's hos
pital, but It was decided later that his
condition was too critical and he was
kept at the station house, where he
died at 9:45 o'clock, some three hours af-
ter he was moved.
THE INQUEST.
The body was removed to the morgue,
where %coroners Charters and Newton
performed an autopsy, after which an
Inquest was held resulting in a verdict
to the effect that the deceased came
to his death from u wound In the brain.
The name of the dead man has not
been ascertained, but some facts are
known concerning him. He was be-
tween fifty and sixty years OF age and
is thought TO have been in the city
about 4 week, but had disclosed his
name to no one. It i7 said he stopped
at a hotel when he first came here, but
for the past week he had been hanging
around Brambleton Ward In the neigh
borhood of the intersection Of Park and
Bramblcton enu
He had been kindly treated by the
people OF that vicinity, who gave him
food, lie was permitted to sleep in
Brambleton Hall. The mans mind
seems to have been dcranged and he
talked ramblingly Of orange flowers In
Florida int positively refused to give
any information about himself. lie had
been heard to speak of committing sui
eide and carried n bottle Of lauuanum
about with him to reliVe pain, he said.
He has a. sister, Mrs. Eva Lowe In Nor
folk, Conn.,, and wrote to her Tuesday.
1t is also said hat he has a nephew In
the United States navy.
Chief Dornin, of the Norfolk police.
telegraphcd to Mrs. Lowe in care of the
Norwalk, Conn, police. when the dis
patch should have been sent to Norfolk,
Conn. This mistake was corrected as
soon as discovered. The only articles
found on the body were q box Of cart
ridges, a laudanum vial, pipe and bag
| of tobacco.
Late last night Chief DornIn received
a telegram from one Mr.. Lowe, of Nor
folk. Conn, stating that he had teie-
graphed to Mr.. George Meredith. OF
Brambletcn, requesting Mr.. Meredith to
take charge of the remains. The body
was turned over to Undertaken Smith
and prepared for burial. The telegram
to Chief Dornin stated also that n let
ter Of explanation would follow and that
all expenses would be met. The I'M
fortunate mans identity Is yet unknown
bprn ...
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
CAPE LIGHT.
Lightship No. 80 Will be Stationed at
the Diamond Shoals.

For a long time the Government has
been e~ndeavoring to put q light off OF
Cape HatteraS that would stand the
rough weather. but so far have been
unsuccessful. Several lights of different
descriptions have been placed Mt this
dangerous point, but In q short time
they were dashed to pieces. 1t will be
remembered that 4 c%aissce,, costing $780,
600. was built in Atlantic City Ward
some time ago. This was placed in a
position of Hatteras and in less time
than 1t took to build It 1t was dashed to
pieces.
The Government is now having BUILT
at Tompkinsville. Staten Island, 4
liGhtship which will roe known as No.
GO and as soon as she is completed and
fitted up she Will be anchored at Cape
11atteras.
Mr.. l. z. Blow at present assistant
lighthouse keeper ut Cape Henry, has
been appointed Captain OF the new
lightship. The No. GO IS q sister ship
to the Fire Island, New York. light
ship.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
KING COTTON's REIGN
An Exhaustive Report on the Crop In
the United States.
ACTUAL GROWTH WAS o,775,oOo BALES
Some Interesting Figures Co,isumip-
tton by American Mills-Net Re-
ccipts ut United States Ports
Cotton Consumption I'm tho South
Passed tho M~iiiion.bslc Mark.

Mr.. Horny G. Hester, secretary of the
New Orleans Cotton Exchange, has just
completed n very comprehensive report
on the cotton crop NJ The United states
for 1S95-97. The report also includes
much other valuable Information in this
connection.
The report is too long TO be publish
cd in anything like its full length. Fol
lowing are some Of the most interesting
points noted:
The cotton crop OF the United States
FOR the year ending August 31st, 1897,
amounts to 1851 .964 bales. showing an
Increase over the crop OF 1S95-'96 of
l,600,6lS, Il decrease under that of 1884,
20 of 1.143.2S7, and an Increase over that
OF 1S93-'94 Of POS, LAT bales. Flve-siXths
OF the excess was in the groups known
ms the other Gulf. and atlantic
Stutes," Texas Qncluding Indian terri
tory) showing an Increase In round
ilgures OF 2aS, 600. the Gulf States Car
Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Ten
.nes5ec) of GG9. 900, and he Atlantic
SKATES (Al0bama. Georgia, Florida.
North Carolina and South Carolina) of
Ga. 600.
In the absence of much of the usual
speculative influences the range OF val
ues has been lower, but this has been
partly offset by the fact that perhaps
no cotton crop yet grown has been
raised at such small cost. and 1t is safe
to assume that it has nctscd the pro-
queer more than any previous one. It's
actual value has been about $25. 060, 900
more than was realized from the 9, SCI coo
ale crop of 1S?i-'95, but this repre-
sents much less than the net gain to the
grower. considering the difference in the
cost Of raising the two crops.
No unusual or startling features have
Deen Gereloped in the course of the
market, and although the years pro-
auction was larger than generally ex-
pected after the disastrous results of
the extreme hot weather aud drought OF
July and August; the trade.and iinan-
cial outlook in this country were gene
rally unsatisfactory, these were offse,
ny the strong statistical position which
kept prices unusually steady. Based or
Il lair average for the United States the
highest point touched was SIC, mel
pound, ana the lowest 6 1l-l6c., the aver.
E for the season being I 32-l00. Boil
the extremes noted were exceptional
Inc general range having been between
&c. and IAc. per pound. The ayerag,
commercial value of the croD has beer
Sa6.fh per bale, against $i1.0g last year
$50 year before last u $3.50 In 1898
81, and the total value of the croy
compares with the pnst five years d.
| follows:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
sNoIsFoLK VIReTNIAN hTHURsDAY sEPTEMBE s. 1890
Texas City. Texas $50 54,245 54,019
Other minor points .. CLASP 42,S83

Total Port Receipts
Bales $780,. -. 6. 1929. 100 $40, 246
COTTON CONSUMPTION soUTH.,'
Speaking of cotton consumption in the
South, the report goes on 10 say:
For the first time In its history the
cotton consumption Of the South has
passed the million-bale mark, the re-
tuicls by Southern cotton mills. for the
year just closed showing as the total
number OF bales consumed 1902, GIL, an
increase OF 137. $40. This Is the largest
yearly gain made, except that of 1884,
1895.
As usual within tho past year or two
reports have been conflicting. some con-
Germs doing better tina II others, and while
1t is certain that the cotton manufac-
turers OF the South. as a whole. have
Jared better than those of other sections,
an analysis of the mill letters indicate
that with even fairly good trade their
aggregate consumption for the past sea-
son has been due to the introduction OF
new spIndles.
Inability to dispose of goods at re-
munelative prices and consequent over
accunlulationS of stocks, have caused
more or less short time, especially with
many of the smaller mills. Ind toward
the close Of the season there were ex-
ccptional cases Of partial Interruptions
on account of the scarcity OF raw mate
iihl. ~ IL Tuie, however, IHoSC OIL lne
mills had secured their supplies for the
summer months In advance, facts show
Ing that fully so per cent. OF lastNyear's
supply was taken during the first eight
months Of the season.
AS u whole there Is Il cause for sat
isfaction at the general results of the
years showing. In face of two succcs-
sivc seasons OF trade depression acld un-
certainty, the cotton spindles of the
South have increased IN round numbers
6I5.OO0. or say 81 per cent, while the
aggregate OF the bales consumed Is
greater by $50, GoO. equal to % per cent:
and the tendency Is toward n further
material increase IN the immediate flu
turc.
It's progress during the past eight
years Is shown at q glance as follows:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
ANNUAL

The Norfolk W. C. T. u. Elects Officers,
superintendent ard Delegates.
At the annual meeting of the Norfolk
W. G. ". u, held In the roc, rs of the
United Charities, Masonic Temple, ut
noon yesterday, the following new OIL
GERS we're elected: Mrs. r. II. Jones,
president; Mrs. L. a. Hallct, of the
Presbyterian church: Mrs. X. Noting
ham. OF the Methodist church; Mrs. NJ.
+. Parker, OF the Episcopal church:
Mrs. ]. c. Haynes, of the Christian
church; Mrs. @. w. Kcllingcr, of the
Baptist church. and Mrs. p. A. New
stead, OF the Catholic church, vicc-prcs-
idents; Mrs. J. II. Weniple, of Ports
mouth. corresponding secretary; Miss
Lena Shepherd, recording secretary, and
Mrs. w. J. Shepherd, treasurer.
superintendent of departments were
chosen as follows: Loyal Temperance
Legion and Unfc?mented Wine, Mrs. NJ.
j. w. White; ColOred Work, Mrs. ]. c..
Haynes: Scientific Temperance Instltu-
ton. Mrs. II. II. Jones; Sunday School
Work, Miss Tucker Nottingham: Lite
nature, Mrs. NJ. +. Parker; The Press,
Mrs. j. II. Wemple; Medal Contest. Mrs.
c. Odell: A~lmshousc, Mrs. Woodward;
Prison and Jail, Mrs. T.. a. Hallett. as
sisted by Mrs. v. Webb and Mrs. r. Y
Zachary; Work Among Soldiers and
Sailors. Mrs. Zachary; Parlor Meetings.
Mrs. +. Francis; Flower Mission, Mrs.
6. w. k~ellinger; County Fairs, Mrs. X.
r. Gallup; Temperance Temple, Mrs. c..
~. Bew.
Delegates to the State w. c. T. u.
Convention, TO be held In Danvillc on
October 9Th to 10Th: Mrs. NJ. i. Parker
Mrs. X. Y. Zachary. Mrs. J. G.. HAYNES
and Mrs. *. Nottingham.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
A QUIET WEDDING.
Mr.. c. NJ. Miller md Miss Julia NJ. Bear
Married Yesterday.

MI. -. NJ. Sllller anu VI ISIS julia NJ. Beol
Married Yesterday.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Miller and Miss Julia
NJ. Dear were yesterday afternoon, al
$50 o'clock Joined I'm the holy bonds al
wedlock at tho home Of tho bride, or
North street. The Rev. w. II. Edwards
pastor OF Centenary NJ. j.. church, per.
formed the ceremony. In the presence OF
n few Of the most intimate friends oil
the contracting parties.
Immediately after the ceremony was
performed a reception was held. during
which the happy couple received the
congratulations Of those present.
Captain l.. r.. Dear. a well known
oyster planter Of this city. md the
groom. also OF this city, Is a successful
contractor. The presents were hume
rous and very handsome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller left on the Bay
Line steamer for q Northern tour.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
COMMERCIAL CROP.
The actual growth for the SC
put down at S,775.00O bales.
AMERICAN MILLS.

The actual growth for the season Ia
put down at S,775. 900 bales.
AMERICAN MILLS.
The season has not been favorable 10
American mills, but final results inul-
cate that the extent of the depression
mas been decidedly overstntcd in the
public prints and otherwise. Their talk
ngs. North and South. practically all
OF which were consumed, have been OK
ceeded but twice in the previous seven
years. that is, In 1922, and In 1885,
10, and the difference in one OF those
years llS9l-92( was not quite 80, 900 bales.
Notwithstanding the narrow margins
for profits the mills of the North have
worked up rs much cotton, and those
OF the South $4,000 bales more than last
year. 1t Is true, as stated in nv com
incnts on Southern consumption, some
OF them have done little better than ex-
change an old dollar for q new one
ana Il might be added that in the North
some have worked at Il positive loss.
lheSe II IONS, however, can not be
ascribcd altogether no bad trade. They
are the inevitable result OF the sharn
competition between the two sections
ana the certain and Step ly removal of
the cotton manufacturing Industry near
Or I'D me source OF production OF the raw
material. 1T is an economic struggle,
with The odds in favor OF the South
anu tln superiority OF capital with thc
North. The final outcome. as foreshad-
owed by WHIT has already taken place
Is certain. The natural protection Of To-
cation must in the end triumph over tho
constant drain necessary to maintain
competition under less favorable condi-
lions. This, in fact. is Il trulisn. ,,d
lhc statement Is made IN no sectional
Spirit, nut as a self evident proposition.
COTTON CONSUMED BY AMERICAS
MILLS.