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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18

James Kirk, Of Piqua O., who strung
the FIRST telegraph line between Pa,,is
more and Washington. in 1914. has been
stricken with paralysis and is In crit
ca condition. IN the early days Of
telegraph construction he was nro7ni-
nently Identified with several companies.
he was broker for many years.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
charged win Fi,th,.,o,

NeW YORK March l7.-George Now
pray was arrested to-day on the charge
OF having aided and allotted q ,iIib,,stnr-
ing expedition to Cuba. which ieft Bal.
Imore on the steamship Wuc,ifl IN
June, 1888. He was arraignca before The
onlled states Commissioner on $4,000 f3r
examina ton Friday ;norninr AZ
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
DRESS GOODS,

- . = IS g s + . 3 f F.. (
Goods. just received: viii b be sold at ice
: 9 XII, pieces d E" Plaid at 90 yaraaouols
About 5000 yards Of Dress Goods plain
eolorsi were sold at 1oc. and i21sc.Ewiii
Figured Mohair brilliant, in black ana
co1ors, Si-inches wide, al lSc. a. ward anu
or rig 81 ia. MRoha:r brilliant 6laek ana col
,All Wool Checks, choice coiors and
styles 26c. yard. .'e,, -
Black Inquired Serge, 46 inches wide, s7Mc.
yard. III = '.'H'
WASH GOODS,
NeW lot OF yard Wide Percales just re-
Choice Pattern lengths. 2 to 0 yards, SC.
q y YARD I'd 4. j,
Shirt,ng Cnl;coes. &c. n yard. =
standard Shifting Calicoes, 3,ac. a yard.
hams fey 1eit o r. pieces e Of the zenhyr Gng
lengths. to IL yards.
D0MESTICS.
lUnbleached Cotton, yard wide. at 3,Ac a
1000 yards of ap Un5 sEa {. &C. cotton
EXTRA heavy unbleached Cotton, yard
'A,ndroscoggih Bleached Cotton. at 5Ac.
= Fruit Of the Loom Bleached Cotton, ut
Good quality Bleached Cotton. yard vide,
al &C.. yard. '1H7 ''7I0|-'
Yard wide Bleached Jeans
yard wide, extra heavy Bleached Cotton
LOT walters and butchers aprons.
Bleached sheeting. 1o-i. good quality. at
Tnbleaehcd sheet:ng, 1914, at l2Mc. a
=, Sheets and Pillow Cases. hemmed, ready
LADIES' SKIRTS,
Ladies Skirts In the new spring checks
and PIN ds. full yards wide sl25 T
Ladies Skirts, figured Mohair, yards
Ladies Skirts, black NIoha.r, brilliant.
f!Hll yards w!de-a special for this week,
Lad 'es Skirts. black and co,ored bril-
lEint!ne, . yards wide, 81. 90, 50 SO. $780, So SO
ladies' Skirts. all wool, fancy checks,
g yards wide, $3.50
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
HOW GIANTS FOUGHT
Concluded from Fifth Page.)

| hooked his left on the jaw. but Fitz.
simmons retal!ated with q heavy right
on the same spot and they clnched.
They broke clean.
,Fitzssmmons, made. q fake lead with
his right. Instead Of Keeping his Body
rigid and throwing back his head, rs
| wa: his usual custom In allowing blows
/ Of this kind to slip by his Race, Cor
/ bctt, Understanding his opponents
cunning, contempsuously threw back hls
head and chest, thus throwing hts
s,omash forward.
The Australians small eyes twfnkled.
and with panther like speed he drew
back his left with the forearm rigid
| and ripped 1t up into the pit OF Jlm's
stomach, d little under the heait. Cor
bett was lifted about \ foot off the
ground, and as he pitched forward Fitz-
sin.mons swung his right on the Jaw,
and Corbett came heavily down OH h!s
| knees.
and Fitzslmmohs retired to his corner,
wkelc Referee Siler slawly announced
the fatal seconds. Reaching the last
| COUNT he threw UP both hands and left
| the ring.
Corbctt Dcmcnicd.
! a second OF indescribable confusion
followed. Cries OF foul" were repeat
ed throughout the arena. and the crowd
cnmbered through the ropes and sur
rounded both men. or course. there was
no foul, rs Corbett was knocked out
fairly, and no notice was taken Of the
clamor When Jim rose to his feet
with difficulty, he seemed about to fall
prone on his face again, but he steadled
himself with n desperate effort, and
White and Mcvey came ON either side
OF him and threw his dressing gown
over his shoulders and SUPPORTED him
until he recovered somewhat. When he
got his senses back partially lie worked
himself into state OF hystertcal mania.
, He broke away from his seconds and
rushed al Fitzsimmons, who was stand
Ing at the side of the ring, opposite his
own corner.
| When FitZ. saw the haif-demented
pugilist coming at him he dropped his
hands by his side and stood upright
Corbett swung at hin wildly. md Fiiz
without raising his hands. ducked the
blow. and Corbett clinched him, strik-
ing with his right hand back OF the ear
as he did so. The blow was not hard.
rs the unfortunate Californian was very
weak. Fltz. took no notice or 1t, and
! Billy Brady and others of Corbett's
seconds dragged him away from Fitz-
simmons He was naCified and taken
10 MS dresslnE-roon shortly afterwards
File nnd Ivis Wife.
Fitzsimmons started dance Of VIC
Tory when me saw his opponent down
and stepped lightly down the ladder
and into the arms or his wife, who snt
awaiting him In q box right behind his
chair. Mrs. Fitzsimmons kissed her
husbands face, taking no notice Of the
biood which was trckling freely from
MS nose and mouth. Martin Julian
headed the procession to the dressing
room followed BY FHtz.. with Mrs. Fitz-
simmons ut his side, the crowd cheering
| the victor heartily.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18

and Fitzslinmons retired to his corner,
WHILE Referee Sler slawly announced
the fatal seconds. Reaching the last
count he threw UP both hands and left
tho ring
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-18
Nhem,nnaisln 0uickry <,nrc,Y

After having been confined to the
S2o In doctor bills without benefit. Mr..
frank Doison, OF Sault Ste. Marie, Mich,
was cured by one bottle Of Chamber
iiain's Pain balm costing 25 cents and
mas not since been t:oubled with thai
complaint. For sale by all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

Forceful Arguments by Bishop Caper
Dra,sgfs.


In a discourse I'm Charleston on sunday
last on murder. Bishop Capers said:
There was "a time la the history ~ our
state when good citizens were Justlhed
the supreme duty they owed 10 their de-
fcnceess families, 10 go armed when they
went abroad. and even on their own prem
isos. But that time Is happily past long
past. ana 10 the iaw-abiding ciuzen VINO
respects himself and respects the life and
property and rights ~ his ncighbor there
Is perfect safety ana peace IN our dear
old mother state. Personally | feel as
slfo in any one Of her counties as / 40
In my own house. And 80 ought every
Carollnian 10 feel.
There Is no excuse for the practice OF
carrying charged pistols on the person.
II is prima facie evidence against the
spirit OF a man, and SO becomes a wrong
which he does 20 himself ] believe that
many thus wrong thems. YES careiessly
and without thought, eIecially youhS
men and boys. But they should be taught
10 remember how they misrepresent their
characters by such a practice and risk !
terrible offence against the highest and
best interests Of themselves and their
dearest friends. Those who wilfully go
armed threaten the safety OF their neigh
bOrs and are dangerous 10 good society.
A mans personal self-cOmmand and MS
personal courage, under provOcatiOn. or
the severe trial Of insult. ought 10 be 50
dear 10 him that he would spurn prac-
tice which bctrays his moral ana INTEL
lectual strength In the time Of the trial
OF his manhood. by transferring them TO
mere material weapon. I'm the use or
which he can only be successful as no
becomes brutal and reckless Of human
life.
THE habit OF shooting upon some gall
ing prOvOcation offered Is as untustihable
I'm law as Il Is murder0us IN fact. In tho
moment OF an excited passion or resent
ment, hard 10 control under the most
favorable circumstances. the loaded pts.
toll ~ at hand. and, quick as the lash o.,
passion. II dOey IL fatal work.
THAT pistol was the mans worst fos
and gave him a deadller blow than II
gave his enemy II robbed him In mo-
ment Of the nobler attributes or the
soul. and gavo him up 20 passion or IN
cowardly fear
II can imagine how such man must
feel. standing over the PROSTATE form OF
an unarmed Zoe or iieeing from its accua-
Ing presence. The return or reason. the
coming back 20 the human heart OF tho
sense OF true courage and sei,-comnand.
and OF patience and ~ justice and OF
mercy-not TO speak OF the awful power
OF an awakened conscience 10 condemn
Without pity-all insure the mans misery
Of mind. / well understand how. ~ an
hour like that. such man would cnrsS
the presence and the power OF his pistol
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

4 private car has been engaged. The
funeral party will consist Of about thirty
persons. ..,.. .,.,. g.,
The final ohsoquies will take place In
this city Friday at noon. IL was htst
intended 10 have the Richmond services
tomorrow but as delegations OF True ke-
formers from several States arc 70 az,
tend. II was decided 70 put II on until
Friday .b.
The remains will be accompanied BY mo
family. II. Il. Hill, cashier; J. II. Carpe,n,,
Ter. business manager Of Retormer. ,, W.
Rutherford deputy general OF Northern
A. the Richmond depot they will be met
Nv the following committee. Rev; W. J..
TAYLOR w. Il. BurreN, Or. ,. n. DIS i
mond. Rev. Il. Wells. A. W. Holmes; 10
ward Ellis. Jr, Giles Il. Jackson. X j.
Kyles and John IA. BraNton.
The committee will escort the remains
10 the Hall on Second street, where they
will lie In state until the funeral.
Al "A meeting Of the executive othcefr
last evening II was decided to invite az
pastors OF churches in Richmond 20 at
lend the funeral The leaders OF all or
gssiizations both business and beneNoicnl
are Invited TO attend the funeral.
A meeting Of the True kcformers VIII
be held tonight at their hall 10 complete
arrangements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

the protection Of assignees OF debts Sc
cured on real estate by mortgage deed
OF trust. vendors or mechanics lien.
Mr.. William II. Duke. OF Albemarle,
introduced a bill providing that the Gov
ernor may appoint notaries for the va
rious counties and cities, who may be
either male or female
Mr.. A. Alaupln. OF this city. offered a
bill to require telephone companies 10
pay a tax OF per cent per snnum on
their gross receipts Instead OF N.O on
each transmitter. as al present
Mr.. James Mann. OF Nottoway. intro
duced a measure providing that a minis
ter may qualify before a judge In vaca-
ton 10 perform the marriage ceremony
Mr.. r. II. Hicks. Of Roanoke. intro
duced n bill. the object OF which Is 10
preveut violation Of the Virginia home
stead law" by the garnlshment OF n
mans salary I'm another state. This Is 20
cover cases where corporations have Of
fees not only IN this Commonwealth. but
also other States. when a creditor Sc
cures his debt by the punishment OF the
employees salary IN one Of the latter
Mr. Louis c. Barley. OF Alexandra. Of
fered a bill 10 increase the Governor 3
staff by the appointment OF eight aides.
who shall rank as colonies OF cavalry.
THE WHIPPING POST BILL.
Mr.. Thomas y. Murphy Of this city,
introduced his whipping post bill yes
terday. The measure provides that all
persons convicted Of petit larceny shall
instead Of being punished as now pro-
vided by law. be punished with not less
than ten nor more than thirty stripes
In, I'm cases OF convictions Of females,
or male infants under the age OF hiteeh
wears. il shall be optional with said fe-
male and parent or guardian or sald IN
FAINT whether they shall be punished Win
stripes or according TO statutes IN iorce
at this time and II there be no parent or
guardian competent. In the opinion OF me
trial Justice or court. 10 choose Tor sala
infant. then the sold trial Justice or court
shall choose for said infant. and In every
case where any person convicted Is Or
dered 10 be go punished with stripes. the
court may i'm its discretion. order any
norton Of the stripes 10 be given al the
time and require the convict, on his own
recocnizance. 20 appear before the court
M some future day 10 receive the renal NJ
der of such stripes. provided that TINS
act shall not apply 70 persons over sixty
FIVE years OF age.
All stripes imposed shall be administer
"a nv the officer into whose custody the
marty convicted would have been COM
mitted IN sentenced 20 be confined In jail,
under section 8707 Of the Code and acts
amendatory thereof.
All persons sentenced 10 be punished
with stripes by q police Justice or justice
~ the peace under this section. SHAH
have the right Of appeal and trial by
Jury
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

a commission OF three members, with
board powers. 10 have general super
vision over railroad. steamboat or canal
companies. and express companies, tele-
phone and telegraph companies doing
business in Virginia.
The second bill makes the commission a
board of appraisers for railroad property
and the third constitutes the commission
court OF record.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
The following were introduced and re-
ferred;
BY Mr.. Flood: Defining what shall con-
stitute a lawful fence in Fluvanna county
nv Mr. Barksdale: Defining and de-
ciaring what shall consuutute tele-
phone, telegraph. express company etc,
being a copy OF the Hill offered In the
House by Mr.. Saunders.
BY Mr.. Eggleston: For the relief OF
John J. Dickerson, a wounded Confede-
rate soldier.
BY same: For the relief OF Miles Carey
and his vendor from an erroneous as
sessment OF real estate In Charlotte
county.
BY same For the relief OF G. r. CHM.
A. p. Mcnamara. Mrs Laura Thompson
and Annie r. Fair from erroneous as
sossment Of real estate I'm the town OF
Keysvile.
BY Mr.. Clayton: For the protection OF
partridges in the county OF Roanoke.
BY same: To repeal section 1919 OF the
Code relating 20 gambling.
BY same A resolution 10 appoint
committee 10 ascertain what funds have
been turned into the treasury by rail-
roads and express companies in comph-
ance with sections 1921 and 1922 OF the
Code.
PLACED on THE CALENDAR.
BY Mr.. Jamcs-To amend and re-enact
section Ga Of the Code In relation TO the
compensation Of county and city treas
urers. Placed on the calendar.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
To amend the Code IN relation 10 when
capital is not 10 be withdrawn or divi-
dend declared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22

THE readers OF this paper will De pleas
ed To learn that there Is at least one
dreaded diseose that science has Leen
allie 10 cure i'm al its stages. and that
Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh cure Is the
only uogitive cure known 10 the medical
Fraternity. Catarrh being a constitution
al disease. requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally. acting directly upon The blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. there
IN, destroving the foundation OF the dis
- So and giving the patient strength ~
building up the constitution and assist
ing nature IN doing Us work. The Tro-
prietors have so much iaith In its cura-
live mowers, that they offer One Hundred
pollars for any case that II fails 20 cure.
send Tor list OF testimonials.
Address. , -.
Sold by Druggists. 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
MINISTER TO liberia.
John II. smythe, Formerly OF This CITY
Receives the Appointment.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 2l-special
The appointment OF j. II. smythe. OF
wilson. " c., for the Liberia Mission
was agreed upon to-day. This will be a
disapnointms 10 Burren. the colored
Baptist minister OF Clarke county, va
Who was irving 20 secure the appoint
ment.
The new appointee 20 Liberia Is not
new hand at the bellows. lie has been
there before.
He Was minister 20 the AFRICAN hepuD-
ration. IL is well known In this city.
having been connected with the True Re
formers organization here for several
wears up TO a few months ago. Recently
he has been AT work In the interest OF
the proposed colored reformatory IN 'hiS
city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
To Reduce Salaries.


Mr.. Ben. Tuthil. n well known and
popular theatrical man, is In the city ar
ranging for the production Of a series Of
frst-class comedies In the cities OF Viz
glnia for the remainder Of the season.
Mr.. Tuthill's idea Is 10 M IN the open
and other cities and he will have an cx-
celient stock company headed by Ted
Henley. one Of New Hork's favorite ac-
tors.
Ills headquarters will be Richmond.
and Mr.. Tuthiil has already secured a
number Of subscriptions. which guaran-
tee success 20 his scheme.
The idea will he looked upon favorably
by amusement lovers as II will give
them an opportunity to see some Of the
best comedies by q first-class stock COM
pany.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Liberty Coming.

As IS usual each Christmas. Justice
Crutchneld will order the release Of a
number of prisoners now confined in the
city jail for petty offences. There releases
will be made to-day, and great re-
joicing is now going on al the jail in an
tlclpation.
Most OF those who will be released will
find their way back IN a short while. but
Justice Crutchneld has established the
custom and he takes pleasure In carrying
IL out
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
The Cnnte.t Goes Over.
For Vestibule Fronts.

The House Committee on labor and the
Poor met Yesterday morning for the pur-
pose Of considering and taking action IN
the bin insiructing the railroad companies
10 providc their ears with ycstibule fronts
during the winter months In view OF
the small attendance. however. IL was
agreed 10 postpone the discussion until
January 4th al u. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
Sumntuou. Dinner Await, Him.

Officer German. OF the Third District.
arrested a colored youngster named w
III. Jones. charging him with being sus-
picious character and unless Jones can
remove the suspicion before Justice John
he Will eat a sumptuous dinner with Mr..
Claiborne Epps on Christmas Day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-22
TO TuPROTE THE CELLS.
The Committee visits tho PenitentlarN
and Makes Recommendations

| The Committee Visits tho PenitentlarN
and Makes Recommendations
The subcommittee OF the House Com
milttee on Prisons and Asylums. appoint
cd TO visit tho pcnitentiary and examine
Ms present condition, has completed It's
work The committee consists OF Messrs.
Clarke. Of Dinwlddie. Wilson. Of Pittsyl-
vania. Churchman. Of Augusta. and
Gwvn. or Smythe. The report prepared
| bv this committee IS as follows
We the undersigned committee. APP
nolnted to visit the penltentiary. respect
fully report that we nave performed that
duty.
We carefully examined every depart
mcnt. We find that the cells in the male
department are wholly insufficient 20 ac-
commodat. the PRISONS with any degree
Of comfort in some cells fifteen or TWEEN
~ bclne crowded in. with hardly room TO
stand. The female department is ln goo"
condition and not overcrowded, each one
having separate cell
The culinary department is wholly m
sufficient TO properly prepare mo 1000
for such large number or cohNlc's.
The food is sufficient IN quantity ana
oualitv. but its preparation Is not alto
uovc. entirely 20 the limited facilities for
| that purpose.
| Quoted ON strictly business principles ana
we would recommend an Immediate enc
larremont OF the institution under the
eupcrvlsion of competent architect ln
making this enlargement the convict
labor should DE utilized as far as prac-
tcablc. II might be well IN buy another
| farm. This. however. should be left 10
tho Judgment Of those who are appointed
under tho law to govern the Institution.
We would furthermore suggest that all
convicts should have separate cells.
The Contest GOES Over.
Tho House Committee on Privileges ana
| Elections met Yesterday morning Win Mt.
| Parker i'm the chair Tho object or the
! gathering was 10 take mp tho contest OF
lie Swcur against Blanton for the seat In
| the House from Cumberland ana Buck
| inpham counties Senators Flanagan and
Flood. appeared for tho two interested
In view Of the fact that both sides were
| not yet ready 10 go on win the case. IL
| was agreed 90 postpone the cohslueId-
| ton OF the case until January 4th.
For Vestibule Fronts.
The House Committee on labor and the
| Poor met Yesterday morning for the pur-
| pose Of considering and taking action IN
/ the bill insiructing the railroad companies
| 10 providc their ears with Vestibulc fronts
| during the winter months. In view OF
| the small attendance however. IL was
| agreed 20 postpone the discussion until
| January 4th 40 j. NJ.
10 Reduce Salaries.
| The House Committee on Finance. with
| Mr.. Cooke ia the chair, met yesterday
| morning. and discussed number OF bills.
| Ii was decided tO report lavOrdblV bill
| which repcals the section Of the Code fix
| ing the salaries OF what IS known as the
| basement officers
| The object Of the measure Is 20 enable
| the Legislature 20 cut down the salaries.
| IL this should be deemed advisable.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-27

s. c. No. 5, of ]. NJ Barker and others,
the same being a petition for the amend
ment of the laws of this state concerning
the payment of the costs of criminal
prosecutions and for reimbursing Uintah
county for &. 600.60. costs paid by that
county in prosecuting Coleman, Warner
and Wall. and to report that the board
only considered that part of the petition
relating TO the reimbursement of said
costs. and that the same was rejected
by the board for the reason that. under
the laws of this state. the said costs are
expressly made a charge against the
county where the offense is committed.
and is. therefore. not legal charge
against the state.
To the Senate:
1 am directed by the board to return
s. c. No. Is. of T. B. Lewis. for $500 for
balance claimed for salary and travelling
expenses as territorial commissioner OF
schools from August 81, 1894. to January
q. 1885, and to report that the item for
travelling expenses has been rejected by
the board for the reason that one year
ago Mr.. Lewis was allow ed. and paid by
the state, for all travelling expenses
actually paid out by him. The item of
s666.66, for balance claimed to be due as
salary. was rejected by the board for the
reasons stated in its report on similar
claim made March q, 1895, and appearing
on page 497 of the senate journal of 1896.
Both reports were referred to the COM
mittee on appropriation