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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17

Inmates are better satisfied than they
hareSb'een for years. ihis speaks wel
awhile! has =.
There VIII be no more. meetings this
month unless there should nc u special
Fort Norfolk railroad indemnifying
bonds Tor damage. etc., that might
ARISE while building their road through
the city. "
In our yesterdays issue a statement
was made that Old Dominion Lodge. T.
-. - T., had lost fifty-four members Inv
death this year. That was n terrific
mistake. They have lost nut six. Therf.
nave not been fifty-four white deaths in
this city this year
In our Thursdays issue mention was
made Of the restitution OF q family, M
Cnestnut street and asked the good pco-
PIE to help them. That day the Bene-
Voieht Christian Union called Oh them
anu rendered some assistance On
Thursday night the l1pworth League OF
central NJ, IL. church helped them out.
inc ladies who visited them say that
INC description was not half as bad as
inc case was. The family was even
worse off than they were represented to
pe: There is still room FOR help.
ihe route boys have had considern.
PIE trouble with some Of their customers
rarely who make them call several timcy
pclore setting on Saturday. which
makes them iatc in getting through
these boys do not have much time on
Saturday TO themselves and unless they
are accommodated by their customers
paying when they call they will have to
all the week in bringing Your paper
early, SO hclr them by leaving your
money at home if you arc not there or
else pay when they call.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
VARI ETIES
cause.

In France when a railway train is
more than ten minutes late the com
pany Is fined by the government
The proposal was seriously made In
south Africa to make Cecil Rhodes
the namesnke for every baby born there
during the great mans period OF trial
before the Parlaments committee.
life size portrait Of Henry w.
Grady has been unveiled in the library
or the University of Georgia. at Athens
This tribute is from the students Of
the university. Mr. Grady was born and
reared al Athens
Fhe old Washington hall in Durham,
which Is supposed by some to have been
the seat OF George Washingtons ances-
to!s. has been bought by an American
Tor only $1,000. 1t is described as pic
turesque and full of rheumatsm."
Emile Arton has admitted that he re-
ceivcd 100000 francs to use in lobbying
for the Panama canal project and has
handed the books containing the ac-
counts off, his expenditures to NJ lc Poit-
tevin. the JUICE d'instruction In his case.
The German Empress Is DESTROYS of
becoming small by degrees and Deauti-
fully lean, as the Emperor has q great
objection to portlincss, and, by her doc
tors advice, she has taken to cycling
as the best preventative against the
enemy.
Norway's Storthing has voted a lump
SUM Of 1000 kroner Csl,0G0) each to
Nunsen'S twelve companions, and 5000
kroner year for five years to Captain
Svendrup, who Is TO command the next
expedition in the Fran, planned for
1898
DR.. Won Stephan. the imperial post
master general, who was to be the chief
representative Of Germany at the Wash
ington Postal congress. is dying Pro
lessor Bergman recently amputated his
right leg below the knee ana Dir.
Stephan has been gradually sinking
ever since.
Isaac B. Allen. the negro OF Boston.
who was elected a member Of the Gov
ernor's council, thought he would make
lot or money by lecturing on How
Got There" in the towns Of AIassa-
chusetts. He began with IIavcrhill, but
as the receipts footed up only 50 he !c-
rused TO speak.
The King Of Slams name will be a
great feature Of the Queens Jubilee
procession, If they can get il all in
Here it is in full ''Somdetch Phra Par
amindre Maha Chulalongkorn Patindr
Debia Maha Monghut Purusiaratue
lta1a IA wongse Warutma brongse Pa
rabut Warak hattiara raja tria gasang-
kas Parumad harm mika Maha rujad-
hiraja Para manarth Pabite Phra Chu-
la Cromklow Show Yu Hua.'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
A Truthful Statement.

An exccllsntand invaluable remedy,
for the cure Of cough, cold and hoarsc-
ness, is DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, and
Mr.. Jas. Hadfcld, $50 West St.. New
York City, verilies this statement.
He writes "Dr. BulI's Cough Syrup
is a most excellent remedy for cough,
cold and hoarsencss, and 1 take great
pleasure i'll recommending it to all.
who require such valuable household
medicine DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
is sold everywhere for IS cents.
= Sold by
CANNON'S PHARMACY, 1870 Butte street
ALERED T. WEST, ZIG Main st. a.
fSEl,. F. H0LMES & co. &c Main st.
HEISTAND'S ATLANTIC CITY DRUG
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
Sent 10 Jail for Ten Dny.

for several days a mulatto boy, about
- years or age, has been prowlinE
around number OF persons lots In
south portsmouth. and on several occa-
sions he has stolen clothes lines and
other small articles. Yesterday Mr.. Pat,
casey caught him III his lot and chased
nun over several fences before he caught
nm. lie finally captured him and
brought him to the station house. where
ne gave his name as Albert Jones' His
Honor concluded that ten days would
do him no harm. but would learn him
some sense. SO he committed him for
that time.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
"PriYlcesS RoI,liIe.n

This clever and tuneful creation of
Willard Spencer is in active rehearsal
under the able and interchangeable dircc-
ton or Mrs. i. b. Shipp, whose last
venture. "lolanthe," as given in Norfolk
recently, but added to her we'll earned
reputation as n musician and q director
or force and talent. prince Bonnie"
Will be most deliberately staged, both
Sccnically and in costume, tho two sets
for the promised production having
been specially painted by Richard
son. of Norfolk. The leading roles are
in the hands OF competent and well
Shrimps. which will be esSayed by Mr..
J. n. Anderson. or Raleigh Mr.. Ander-
sons clever comedy work in "Iolanthe"
IS still fresh in the memory OF Norfolk
and Portsmouth play gOcrs, and it may
be inferred that his assumption Of the
role OF yShrimps foreshadows Il finished
portrayal of that character in voice and
action Miss Matte Boswell Is cntrust-
ed with the title role OF Princess Bonnie,
and all who saw that lady's rendition
of 1olanthe know that in personality and
ability she Is we'll fitted to give the
charming Princess n life like and riantc
portrayal.
The chorus is large and competent
anu under the sharply accurate baton Of
Mis- Shipp are cvidencing that even to
the minutest detail the presentation will
not be lacking in verVe and harmonious
ensemble. With an orchestra OF twelve
pieces under Mrs. Ships guidance and
Mr.. Il. NJ. Isaac on the stage, as stage
director, the presentation should I'M
doubtcdly prove the most successful OF
all Mrs. Ships previously brilliant
affairs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
a RcltEhtfssI Time NJ Port Norfolk
Ensfer Morning,

a unique entertainment In the pavilion
now lifted up for the purpose will be
given for the benefit OF Port Norfolk,
and Primers Point Methodist church.
Egg and peanut hunts for children from
5 to p. M Supper. TO s y. m; Ice
cream, lemonade, chicken salid etc.
Music and rccitations from to 10 p. m
by some OF the best talent OF South
anpton, Suffolk, Norfolk and Ports
mouth An opportunity to spend a de-
lightful evening and help on u good
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
To GOto RicI,I,,oud.

At a meeting Of Ocean Council. held
Thursday night. the following gentle
men were elected to go to Richmond to
attend the session Of the Grand Council
OF Royal Arcanum in the interest Of
Oceon Council. Royal Arcanum: Messrs.
Thomas Briggs, John +. O'Connor, S. c..
Brown, w. II. Gayle, Charles Owens
and w. l.. VirnclsOn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
BER KI-4E Y

n special meeting OF the City COM
Gil was held last night 70 ratify the
sale OF $4,000 Of S per cent. city bonds.
me committee reported that ii has re-
celVed an offer with premium
from Farson, Leach & Co, Of Chicago:
Z. III. White &; Co, Of New York. offer
ed JOB 21-100 for 6 per cent bonds The
Council decided TO accept the offer of
the Chicago firm.
Mr.. J. l.. Oliver died at his home, on
Virginia street, yesterday morning at
o'clock. The deceased was member
of NiemeyerShaw Camp, c. v. OF this
this place. The funeral will take place
this afternoon at 4 O'Clock from his late
residence, on Virginia street. 5
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
IbRnuaar Prices.

We've made specialties this season of
$500 and $1,000 suits that can't be beat
IN the two cities. These goods are we'll
made. strictly wool and fit just the same
as custom work. We have also the
prettiest line OF shirts and neckwear
that can be found at unheard OF low
prices.
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY,
ia High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17

5 The Minneapolis Journal remarks: "If
one or the United States Senator'S fell
into the Potomac the rest Of that hon
orable body would rush to tho capitol
and refer his case to the Committee on
Rivers and Ha;bors before violating
courtesy by pulling hisS aassse. :.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
THO abandonment

line 0: necliwear ever exhibited in
Portsmouth or vicinity Is now on exhibit
ton al our stores.
Lew & JACOBS. Gents Outfittcrs.
Under Madison 200 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
Egg Hunt.

me Following programme will be rem
aered at the egg hunt to be given by the
laulcS or the Central NJ. T.. church Mon
uaS afternoon at o'clock In the lecture
room OF the church:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17

See our new line Of Straw Sailors.
w. l.. VIRNELSON & co,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17

2bc. Straw Sailors in all styles
w. L. VIRNELSON & CO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
500 Gendron Ricyclc for se5.

i2eSt Wheel made for the price. Seven
t!-!ive baby carriages IN stock cheap at
J. S. Crawford's Furniture and Carpet
House. -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17

Mr.. X. Brescia, first violin: Mr. G..
Berardinelli, second violin; Mr.. 4
III Stefano. viola: Mr.. j. I.erler.
cello: Mr.. N. Brescla, flute; Mr..
NJ. Huntington, clarionet; Mir. J.
Man2iOne, baritone
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17

New Straw Sailors for children from
25c. up.
". T.. VIRNELSON G. co
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17

Get under Stetson spring hat. light
weight.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
Why Paw Fancy Prices Rs

When YOU can buy Rumford' SIS astS
re" at &c; per bottle; all Be-. grades #sf
&C.; Octagon Soap &c. per-! barr OctaEo1is
shape soapz bars for. a25c. II T oeE Cake Soap
bars for 25c..;; all grades Nv ashing Pow
New & ork State Butter zoe pesHs nosiId.
Best Fest Fresh. Elgin Creamery 25esper5 poUnd: Il
Balt!mofe Lard &c. Ell, pound nd ON q Ifadas
dozen box dloba Mate es
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17

Sopranos-AIisses Virgie Griffin, Benny
Bilisoly, Mamie Schroeder, Maggie
Blamirc and Clarine Brown.
Altos-Mrs. y. Rddick, Mrs. W. Murphy
and Miss NJ. Brennan.
Tenor-Alr George w. A1cDermott
Basso-iM ~. Kiley, Thomas Nc
Hugh and William 4. Daughtrey.
Orchestla-AIiss NJ. McHugh, organist;
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-17
Easter Music nj 81, r,nu,,s.

The following programme will be rem
dered at the 1890 a. M. mass at St
PauFs chapel, King street, on Easter
Sunday. under the direction Of Rev.
Frederick J. Iuckc:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-07
Visiting Cards. p p'as E %ss.ss's
BRENTANO'S,
81 Union Square. New York.

catey enamclled edges. presenting, even under the
microscope. roughness OF surface In any part
The most favorable condition Tor the use OF a glass
eye Is that In which the organ still remains In the
socket, although shrunkcn and destroyed for all
purposes of sight In the majority OF cases the
ocust tries upon the patient first eye smaller
than the size required TO mate with the sound eye.
This Is especially necessary when the parts
still tender. In n short time this may he removed
arrived at II there be n sufficient portion of the
natural organ remaining II Is impossible to distin-
guish the glass eye from It's mate.
The remedyng OF defOrmity Is among the
slightest or the advantages resulting from the
OF the glass eye. II the organ be lost before the
patient is fully grown, an artificial one will pre-
vent contraction OF the eyeliis 1t obviates the
discomfort and irritation produced by the turning
In Of the lashes. 1t guards against the of
tears in the orbit. Great care IL required by any
one wearing an artificial eye. II must be removed
frequently and thoroughly cleansed and then dried
with lint or soft cotton. II II IL placed I'm cold
water, the change In temperature IL very apt to
crack ana roughen the enamelled surface. After
being worn some time. particularly II IL be sub
Jccted 10 anything which approaches careless han
liable to njure the inner skin OF the lids and either
a new one must be procured or, when possible the
old one repoished. This latter may be often done
at slight expense. and the eye be put In good
condition as when first purchased. The cost OF an
artificial ey" varies from 80 to Sl5. This may
a high price, Dut II Is rendered necessary by the
varied and extensive stock the ocullst Obliged
by color. formi tlon and cause OF destruction to the
eye In so great that. even with thousands of glass
In stock, II H. often manufacture
one expressly TO suit patients needs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-07
SOLID SILVER,

We have few pieces 81 last years silver LEFT
on hand that We will sell al cost ~ production
OF the best quality. heavy weights. made for the
most critical trade but must now give way 10
newer goods.
Sterling silver Butter Dish. with silver
drainer worth 80 FOR SO.
Sterling silver Bonbon Dish richly embossed
good size artistic design. worth 80 now S6.oO.
Sterling Hat Brush, made to sell for -. our
price 81.
sterling Salad Fork and Spoon. small size.
Si.75 pair.
Best Ivory Handle Table Knives. plated
blades worth SIS per doz.. for S12.
Sterling silver Chain Purses. heavily gilt, for
1910.
Genuine Sheffield TRAY heavily plated on cop
per II inches diameter. rich raised border. feet
and handles worth sol for S1G.
our selection ~ rich cut glass pieces mounted
in sterling silver Includes many beautiful and
not too expensive pieces In Water Pitchers
Claret Jugs. Vases. Berry Bowls and Whlskey
Jugs.
English Glass Whskey jug. solid silver stop
per 80.
Rich cut glass Low Bowl Q inch. with heavy
silver band worth $40 FOR $40.
Cut glass jug. quart very plain ana rich,
with wide silver band At top. H12.
Besides these novelties We have a fun selec-
ton 81 tn. popular -Four Leaf Clover Charms.
thp natural leaf mounted In crystal with gold or
silver rim from IL cents To 80 each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-07
WHAT A WORKING CLERGYMAN THINKS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
the opening o; Mills House No. In this morning =
Tribune The building OF these hotels marks an
epoch in the solution OF some o. our social prob
lens From a somewhat intimate experience with
single rnen--honest. scg-Tespccting. righi-feeling
men-ln downtown New-York. who are earning a
small wage or who are out o. work | believe that
Mr. Mills IN establishing these houses. has done an
act that enros him among that select company OF
New-York citizens who have devoted. not money
only but brains and heart to the good Of their fell
low-men Let me call attention 20 what he does In
"A social way:
First by a great object lesson he emphasizes the
Importance OF mot offending the pfaiseworihy indie
pcndence" Of fellow-me In oar philanthropic
schemes
Sccond-He teaches others who swell with altruis-
til sentiment the alysabiity Of using common-sense
ln their Efforts
Thirl-Ilc shows that problems sometimes thought
90 be- too complicated for solution may De solved ~
the union Of "ferycnt desire 10 benefit their f"l-
low-mcu" with those qualities which MAKE men sue
cessful IN solving problems which arise IN business
in government.
The man who can successfully conduct business
enterprise In which millions Of money and hun
cerned Is the man who by steady look and oarnes
action can solve the social evils which ainct those
people.
Mr. ANllss address eloquent in It's simplicity
and straight forwardncsS. How fully he "a master
% the subject will he recognized by all those who
have attempted 10 study IT, A. j. KERR.
Broome Street Tabernacle. 39j Broome-st.. Oct. 2s
1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-07
THE WRONGS OF NoN-sMoKERs

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Allow me 10 thank you for the editorial In
to-day's Tribune Smokers Rights and
Wrongs" II seems TO me. however. that the smok-
possess the rights and the non-smokers the
wrongs resulting from the practice Of smoking but
when persons pay special price for immunity
from discomf)rts. would suppose they would
secure IT. MAY ! call your attention TO the fact
that upon the Erie Railroad those who use the
seeping-ca arc subjected to an annoyance that
would not for moment be allowed in n day
coach? IL is probably true OF other lines OF rail-
road. The cars have saloon at end where
male passengers allowed 10 smoke thus nlliny
the air with the vile doors OF cigar and pipe and
cigarette. This. occurring at night. Is excessively
dlsagreeable AZ the air is vitatcd for the entire
night. and many a passenger has been rendered
sick and thoroughly uncomfortable for hours to-
gether For my part. the fumes Of tobacco
bring a distressing headache. even when in the
open cir, and in close room the ordinary tobacco
is almost uncomfortable
Ought not something 10 be done al once 10 cor
rect this evil on our seepinS-c3rs? On the cabe-cars
IN New-York city the only place secure from this
imposition Is the front seat. Last summer ! rode
up Broadway with a man on my left, two men on
my right. In front and others back all smoking
Are these cars designed alone for men? Formerly
II considered necessary for who
smoking 10 remove his cigar Qor pipes were seldom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-07
CHAOS IN REAL ESTATE RECORD;

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir Now that lawyer has been elected Register
Il would be well for him 10 consider certain chaotic
condition of affairs which exists In the Hall Of Rec
oris as tho result either OF incompetency studied
intention TO keep certain OF the records In such a
condition that TO the ordinary legal mind seems
absurd
In 1890 laws passed creating what is called
block index system by which all instruments affect
ing any particular block required to be in
dexed under thPt block. and il was also required
that an alphabetical chronological index he kept Of
each instrument recorded.
The Interpretation put upon this last provision
that the thirteen sections into which the city
had been divided were each to have name index.
thus making 1t impossible for any TO search
chronologcally and alphabetically against any per-
sons name.
1t was also provided that instruments not directly
mentioning real estate should he placed in books
separate from instruments mentioning real estate.
The Interpretation put upon this that wills mis-
celaneous instruments etc, should have their
each book. and tina; general index should be kept
of the
The above recited condition is very acceptable 70
title companies. and lawyers have no interest in
the matter for the that most OF the search
ing is done by title companies. whose systems
the result OF long study by painstaking and com
petent men
In comparing the system Of record in this county
with that OF Kings County. is Immediately
struck with the high degree OF proficiency which
obtains in the aforementioned county a. compared
with this INVESTOR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-07
WEARING GLASS EYES.
SOME or THE GREAT ADVANTAGES RESULTING
FROM THEIR UsB-REpRoDrCTIoS OF THE
NATURAL ORGANS OF SIGHT
From, The Philadelphia Times.

From The Philadelphia Times.
Many Of you have known men for years VINO car
rlcd glass eyes. and you never suspected that they
had any visual trouble except a slight optical de-
feet until they have voluntarily told you the truth
Bu nowadays this IS not considered strange The
duplication Of the human eye In form color mo-
lion in everything except the sight itself r. one
Of the great trunphs OF modern art From all
time men who have lost one OF their organs Of
eipnt seem TO have made some attempt to remedy
tho dcformity. Efforts were made to improve
the appearance OF the human corpse. j. shown
bv some of the Egyptian mummles. Among vari-
Gus pcoples use has been made OF gold, brass and
until the early portion ~ the eighteenth century
their Wearcrs must have found them very unsatls-
factory. About that period the French found that
by 4 combination OF glass and enamel the requisite
lightnoss and finish could be secured From that
discovery the manufacture progressed gradually
until II attained i'a prcscn, state OF perfection.
To-day no one need be seen with eyelids sunken
I'm and wearing that totally blank expression Of
cOuntenancc which is the inevitable accompan-
mont OF an absent eye.
The popular idea IL that the artificial eye 10 In
the form Of sphere and completely fills a cavity
after the removal or tho natural organ. In point
OF fact, the glass eye has about the Same shape
as a portion % an eggsholl cut of very close to
the smaller end The sccrotlc part or the white
Of the glass eye. Is Onc-fOrteth of nm inch thick
while the cornea. or the colored portion Is one
twentieth OF inch thick. The use OF the
enamel gives "A perfectly smooth surface under
which are made, IN exact reproduction Of tho
white portion. The cornca has very slight Gle
walton. and in color can be made to match any orb
The edge OF the glass Is some times ground and
used without any further finish Ground edges
are liable TO produce irritation.
The best glass eyes are those which have deli
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-07
THE CHINESE WOMEN DOCTORS

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Allow me to correct an error which appears
I'm your issue OF this mornings date. In referring
to Dr. Fu King Eng. who was recently appointed
physician to the family OF Ii Hung Chang you
state that DR. Iiu is the only female native OF
China who has been graduated from an American
medical college This is not quito correct. About
n wear ago two other Chinese young women. named
Miss Ida Kahn and Miss Mary Stone. were gradu-
atcd from the medical college at Ann Arbor Mich.
and have since returned 10 their native land where
they have already begun TO do dispcnsary work
among the poorer classes In the city OF kewklanH.
on the Yang tie River They have also begun prl-
vate practice among the we!l.to-do classes, when
bids fair 10 become successful An cnOrt Is being
made among the foreign residents Of China To pro-
vide hospital building for these two doctors IN
which a permanent work can Ice carried on unneE
the direction Of the missionaries. ..,
Rrooklvr oct q $50 JAMES ]. BANBuRY