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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
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FOR a CHOICE OF THE REMAINDER
or THE BOYS REFER SUITS OF
STRICTLY ALL WOOL CASSIMIIEcS
AND CHlINIOTS-NICELY MADE AND
FINISHED WITH WIDE, HANDSOME
LIZ BRAIDED SAILOR COLLARS
CHOICE PATTERNS-SIZGS RANGING
FROM 4 TO S. THESE ARE BANG UP
SUITS FOR THE PRICE, AND BEYOND
QUESTION by FAR THE BEST
VALUES WE'VE EVER OFFERED.
LET 1T RE UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS
ENTR SCALE OF PRICES
WILL NOT HOLD GOOD FOR AN IN
DEFINITE PERIOD, AND DISAP-
pOINTMENT IN SIZES MAY BE EN-
pECTED, If BUYING is DELAYED
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
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NOBBY BLUE BEAVER AND TRICOT
OVERCOATS. WITH DEEP VELVET
COLLARS. FULL BOX AND HALF BOX
BACKS, SOLD FREELY FOR TWELVE
DOLLARS WHEN SIZES WE'RE IN
BETTER SHAPE: BUT WHAT'S LEFT
GOES, AND SEVEN TWENTY-FIVE IS
THE PRICE THAT OWNS THEM NOW
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
E. iCSttl PAGES.

the mortgages on Ohio farms last
year Increased G770 in number and
So. 100000 in amount
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

President-elect and Mrs. Mckinley Will
be the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland
at Washington on March g.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

me Philadelphia Times has an article
quoting IAN cx-membcr OF the Cabinet"
as predicting that Mr.. Cleveland will be
4 candidate for the Presidency four
years hence
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

me st. Louis Globe Democrat says
'hat me person who stole Benedict Ar
nold's autograph from the Congressional
Library can hardly intend to carry It in
his pocket rs a taisman.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
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Il PLENTY OF STORES WOULDN'T
DREAM OF SELLING THESE SIGHT
LIZ BLACK CllEVIOT KNEE PANTS
FOR LESS THAN TWICE THE PRICE
CHARGED FOR THEM Rear IN
MIND, THEY HAVE PATENT BANDS,
TAPPED SEAMS, DOUBLE SEAT AND
DOUBLE lSNEI3S. SIZES UP TO AGE
l6.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

Although settlement Of Cuba began
NY years before that Of the United
states. the Island has still $4,000. 900 acres
"l primeval forest where the woodlands
AK has never been heard.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

Japan has made u contract with Var
rows, England, for the construction Of
two torpedo boat destroyers OF thirty
one knots guaranteed speed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
BOLD SLASH IN PRICES !!

NOT STAND FOR APPEARANCE,
WEAR AND FIT EQUAL TO SUITS
THEY'VE PAID DOUBLE THE MONEY
FOR, AND THEN DIDN'T GET
CLOTHES TO PLEASE THEM, BETTER,
NOR DRESS THEM ANYTHING LIKE
SO WELL.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

One great argument in favor of the
good roads movement is that in those
States in which the reform has been
tried the people pronounce 1t good.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

/ AN exchange says that Minister De
LONE. who transacts SPANS business ~
"ashington, spends. It is said. $4,000 n
month in the Capital City-not all of it.
OF course, for his household expenses.
Spain evidently thinks she is getting
the worth OF her money.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

The World laracterizes the annoint-
ment Of John J. NicCook as Attorney
General as the suicide Of the Mckinley
administration" having been dictated
as 1t alleges, BY the trusts. to prevent
the enforcement of the laws against
these trade conspiracies
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
Cut Prices in Boys Attire !!

NOTHING LARGER. THOSE THAT
DON'T PUT OFF BUYING TOO LONG
GET THEM AT NINETY-EIGHT CENTS.
REMEMBER. THERE WILL BE NO
MORE AT THIS PRICE AFTER THE
QUANTITY IS SOLD Eff
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

me annual report of the Sheffield
chamber or Commerce asserts that 90
Per cent. OF the razorS used in the Aus
trallan colonies are supplied by Ger
many and the United States
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24
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THE CUT QUOTATION OF CHILL
DREN'S NOBEY BLACK AND BLUE
CFiEVIOT KNEE PANTS SUITS, OF NO
MEAN QUALITY-SIzES FROM NINE
TO 1G ONLY. NEEDN'T IMAGINE Be
CAUSE THE PRICE is CHEAP THAT
THE SUITS ARE NOT GOOD. PLENTY
OF PLACES WOULDN'T THINK OF
QUOTING SUITS OF THIS QUALITY
FOR LESS THAN a CONSIDERABLE
ADVANCE ON OUR BARGAIN PRICE.
CLEARING UP TIME is AT HAND.
LOW PRICES MUST DO THE WORK.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

A bill has been introduced in the New
York Legislature to compel street rail-
ROAD companies to furnish n seat for
every fare paid. and providing that pas
senSers Who are not supplied with seats
shall have their fare refunded to them
upon demand
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

st. Louis has Il scientific genius who
insists That he can make gold out Of
plain, ordinary mud, and the Mail and
EiXpress thinks to give that man a brick
YARD and sound money" platform lie
could set up the greatest mint on earth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

Last year 100000 song birds were de-
stroyed in this country that women
might wear them OH their hats. On Cane
Cod 10000 tern were killed for this mn
pose. In pennsylvania, the slaughter Of
honolinks Is said to have mounted "a
100000. and in parts of Florida the her
ohs were nearly cxterminated Now,
ASKS the i'Tooktyn Eagle, can so cruel
a creature IS woman ask for the right
TO vote?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

THE CUT PRICE OF CHILDREN's
SUITS OF SLIGHTLY BROWN, NEAT
WINTER FABRICS, IN SIZES FROM 0
TO l6 ONLY-NOTIIING SMALLER,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-24

The Washington correspondent OF the
A'HzSn0ria Gazette of 22d says: '.Mr
Jphn N!Sc,WAn passed through here last
SATURDAY on his way from the Norrolk
district III Virginia, where he is conduct,
!HG the case OF his h-6ther, Dr. Wise. who
IS .con'estins the election Of Air Young,
tseaDemocrat tic. Congressman elect from
that district, says there is no possible
doubt Of The fact that his brother was
cheated out Of nvc, and Mr.. Mckinley of
aght. Thousand votes. in that district
alone, Unfortunately for Nj. Wise, his
assertions. as q general rule, do not
cnfry conviction With them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13
TO RESIGN AS SECRETARY.

Charles p. Welch Tired of His Position
in the ChI1dren's Society.
When the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children meets to-day Secre-
tary Welch will present his resignation.
He says he is weary of the criticisms tn Mt
have been passed upon him, and he thinks
it better that he step out HIS resigna-
tIon is as follows;
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April 5. 1897
To the President and Beard Of Directors Of the
California Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty 10
Child en-GENTLEMEN 1t must have been ap-
parent 10 you during the past few weeks that
united effort had been made by certain per-
sons to obstruct me in the performance of my
duty as your secretary and to place me in
false posi- ton before the people. Had you not
conc uded that the society could get along, as
1t had for mtny years, without the services of
a certain subordnat te. one whose former en-
ployment was not in line with the work tnat
he was required to do in your society, anc
whose so-called wonderful efficiency was only
society and working under the orders of his
superiors, these abusive attacks would not
have been made.
have been annoyed great deal by the un-
solicited advice OF a lot OF meddlesome people
who are not members OF your society and who
have never contributed one cent 10 its sup
port as 10 the manner in which should con-
duct the Office and provide for the unfortu-
nate children who are brought under our
notice. This annoyance is and has been so in
tensely disagreeable to me that ! have con-
cluded TO step out and make room for some
one else. ] therefore beg TO tender my resig-
al ton your secretary, TO take effect on the
first day OF May next. In doing 80 permit me
TO thank you for the courtesy you have ox-
tended TO me and for the honor of having re-
elected me unanimously your secretary in the
face OF the unjust attacks made upon me by
the malicious persons who seem disposed to
thwart you in successfully carrying out the
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13
Map of the New Route to the Yosemite Valley.

In speaking of his paper he said that it
had given surplus of $4,000 to the
church during the last year.
A committee consisting of Rev Drs.
Masters, Harris and DilIs were appointed
to call upon the new Chinese Minister to
Washington and express their interest In
him and the welfare of his nation.
Mrs. Mines invited the ministers and
their friends to visit Fruitvale on the first
Friday in May.
DR.. Harris and DR.. Smith returned yes
terday from Honolulu. They report the
work among the Japanese as being very
favorable
Mrs. Lake OF The Methodist Mission
Home had a most exciting time last Sat
urday afternoon, and if DR.. Masters had
not come to her rescue there is no telling
what would have happened. The rescue
OF a slave girl, Choy Sing, had been ar
ranged TO take place at 2 o'clock that
afternoon. According to prearranged
alley and by the den where the girl was
confined. The signal was given and Mrs
Lake took the girls hand and started to
lead her from the place. Instantly all the
inhabitants of the vile alley broke loose
The lady look ed for the police that had
been promised her, but not one of the
blue-coated guardians of the peace were
IN sight. Walking as rapidly as she could,
she blew her police whistle loudly, but
still there came no help. BY this time
there was an angry crowd at her heels,
threatening and trying to tear the girl
away. Finally DR.. Masters. attracted by
the crowd, quickly gras ped the situation,
and after hard struggle they finally sue
ceeded in lodging the poor, frightened
but willing captive in the kindly shelter
of the mission walls.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13
CLERICAL GATHERINGS.
Transactions at the Ministers Monday
Meetings.

transactions at the Ministcrs' Monday
Meetings.
At the Presby terian Ministerial Asso-
citation yesterday an interesting paper
was read by Rev. ]. A. Mitchell on He
redlty and the Use the Pulpit May Make
of It."
DR.. Berry, editor of the Epworth Her.
aid, addressed the Methodist ministers
meeting on 'The traits and characteristics
of the newly elected officers and Bishops
of the last general conference" H. spoke,
too, of the necessity of having a Jew large
churches in city rather than many small
ones. He also spoke of the need OF loyalty
to Methodism and spirit of unity with
other denominations. He made some
very apt remarks regarding amusements,
wisely suggesting that the church rather
than the self-constituted leaders of So
ciety lead the young people in social recre-
alton. In advocating clean literature ne
said that even the so-called theological
novel should be thrown as de, as it only
served as cover for great, deal that was
not theological.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13
At the Baldwin.

1t seems pity that but SO slim an audience
should have witnessed SINNERS admirable
Interpretation of Richard III. Inclina ton or
demand of tickle public TO the contrary
Skinner is before all legitimate actor.
His Richard III proved this 1t showed care
full study and the rare gift of intelligent read
ing. While not great characterize ton,
there is much promise in the interesting
handling of the role as TO make the lovers OF
the legitimate hope that the young actor will
persevere in the line to which he is so admir-
ably fitted
SINNERS Richard is above all a crafty,
mockiug fiend. He is more cunning than
cruel. His desire seems more 10 deceive and
gain fair-spoken regard than to boast OF his
many murderous deeds.
He would INSPIRE devotion rather than
dread, and by hypocritical benevolence gain
the confidence that permits OF bloody, fiendish
acts.
In his scene with the poor sorrowing Anne
he was at his best. The strange wooiIig was
handled most cleverly and earned for the
young tragedian several recalls.
Like the star, the supporting company ap-
pears more at home with the works of the
immortal bard.
Maud Durbin looked and played the fearful,
vacillating Lady Anne perfectly.
Frank l.. Sylvester made splendid royal
cousin, the Duke OF Buckingham, and the
young priuces.
Skinner will repeat Richard IIP' on Satur-
day evening, and should draw q crowded
house.
A special attraction at the Baldwin tonight
viii be the presence of the Chinese Minister
to see "Ihe Lady of Lyons" The attendance
of Mrs. WI Ting Fang is specially notable, as
IN her own country he was not permitted by
custom to witness public plays.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13
Figures on the Cost of the
District Attorneys
Office.
Fewer Cases and Much Greater
Expense Now Than Ten
Years Ago.
Supervisor Rottanz 3 High Hat Ordi.
nance Receives Another Severe
Setback.

Mayor Phelan delivered scathing criti-
cism on the manner in which the District
Attorneys Office is conducted in a veto
message that was read at the meeting of
the Board Of Supervisors yesterday Some
weeks ago when the board appointed Jo-
seph J. Dunno as an assistant to Attorney
Barnes the Mayor objected on the ground
that Auditor Broderick had announced
that the special counsel fund was e1.
hau9ted, ana, that as Mr.. Dunno was EN-
ployed on pure-food cases, he was doing
work that should be performed by the at
torney of the Board of Health.
Since then he has been quietly inuuiring
into the methods OF the District Attor.
ney's department, and the result came out
as stated. The message was as follows:
April 9, 1897.
To the Honorable the Board Of Supervisors OF
the City and County Of San FTdnciSco-GENTLE-
MN: 1 herewith return to you, without my
approval, demand on the treasury OF Joseph
j. Dunne, appointed by you as assistant coun-
sci to the District Attorney, for twenty-three
days salary during the month OF March, ag-
gregating $19l 66.
The reasons for my objections to the pay
ment of this demand are:
First That the special counsel fund OF
$1,000 authorized by the law OF May 6, 1861,
Is exhausted, and this is the only special
COUNSEL lUuu at your us pOS6l
SecOndly-Its payment out of the urgent
necessity fund is unlawful, because the law OF
March so, 1878, creating such fund provides
that The Supervisors may "order paid out of
the urgent necessity fund not TO exceed
$4,000 per month for objects OF urgent neces-
sity not otherwise provided for by statute, in
lieu OF the amount now allowed by law" AS
seen above. special counsel is otherwise pro-
vided Tor by law and allowance for it under
urgent necessity would be illegal.
Thirdly-Because the District Attorney has
no urgent or other need for special counsel.
a special counsel was given to the District At
toruey during the Durrant trial for obvious
reasons. When the necessity ceases the Office
should also cease. The District Attorney has
three deputies, CHIEF clerk aud TWO assistan
clerks, provided for by statute, and the last
Legislature passed no law increasing his force
The Legislature, and not the Board OF Super
vsors, was the proper body 10 which he
saould have applied tor additional assistance,
II such we're necessary. The following Stats
ticai Information, however, as TO the business
and expense OF the Office, shows no such neces.
sity. 1t reveals the TACT that there WAS no in.
crease in the number OF cases received during
the past ten years, while the expenses nave
riScn from $16, ,416 in 1896 TO $25, ,564 in
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13
DESIGNS HAVE
BEEN ASKED FOR
Donahue Memorial Foun-
tain to Be Built
Soon.
Plans to Be Presented for Adop-
tion Within the Mkt
Thirty Days.

monument worthy of the subject, as
we'll as beautiful and appropriate, will
shortly be erected in this City dedicated
to the mechanics of San Francisco in
memory of the late Peter Donahue, the
pioneer citizen and banker who founded
the Union Iron Works. Designs have been
called for and must be submitted within
thirty days.
The donor, his son, James Mervyn
Donahue, who died several years ago, left
ZOO for the purpose indicated, and
charged his friends, Peter j. McGlynn and
John +. Burgln, with the carrying out of
the trust. The monument, in accordance
with the wish OF the deceased, will be a
drinking fountain, and Will be erected in
the heart OF the business part of the City
on lot formed by the intersection of Bal
terry, Bush and Market streets, and do
mated by the City foI that purpose.
The piece OF ground is amply large for
the fountain, being 81 feet or Battery
i street, 125 feet on Bush and 105 feet on
Market street, and when the fountain
asked to build sidewalk and curb around
it, so that grass plat may gladden. the
eye of the passer-by.
The executors of this pleasing trust have
just issued circular to artists and sculp-
tors asking for designs for the fountain.
The contest IN this regard will be confined
to California.
peter Donahue came to California
when he was poor man." said Mr.. Nc
Glynn last night, ''and he made all his
money here. He loved California and so
did his son, and for those reasons we have
decided to have the design made by
Californian. We have been urged by
many people to open the competition TO
the world in order, as they say, we may
be assured of a high work of art, but 1
think we have sufficient talent in Califor-
MA TO furnish Us with the design. We
want something not only artistic but at
tractIye, so that tourists and other per-
sons coming into this City cannot fail ito
notice and admire it."
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13
BURGLARY AND ARSON.
An Unusual Raid on the Resi-.
dence of Isadore Good.
man.
Valua bles Were Taken and Then an
Effort Was Made 10 Obliterate
Evidence BIZ Ere.

The Fire and Police Departments have
a my stery on their hands.
Last night at 8 o'clock one of the bed
rooms on the upper floor OF Isadore Good.
mans residence at 1917 Geary stree: was
found ablaZe.
In response to still alarm chemical
engine and the tre patrol was soon on the
scene and what had promised to be dis
astrous fire was nipped in its incipiency.
Then an investigation followed which
brought forth strange results and puzzled
the firemen. 1t was of such nature thai
the police were notified, and shortly after.
ward several detectives were nosing
around the house.
The room where the fire had been for.
tunately confined bore evidences of hay.
ing been visited Dy burglars as well as by
fire. 1t looked as IL the unwelcome visit
ors had planned to burn the building. in
order to cover the traces of their thievery.
A quantity OF silverware, that had evi.
IDENTIFY been thrown aside in the hurried
search for articles of greater value, was
found strewn about the floor. and quite a
lot Of jewelry andcosrly orna menls were
missing altogethe
This is the third time within two
weeks that my house has been visited by
marauders," said Mr.. Goodman last
night "a week ago last Saturday they
got into the place and turned on eyery
gasjet in the several ROOMS.
None of them were lighted and con.
ceive of no reason for this unless it was a
hope that we might all be asphyxiated or
that fire could be started. Fortunately
however, we discovered what was going
on in time to prevent the Carrying out OF
the fiendish plot.
again last Tuesday the house wa,
visited once more, and it must have been
by the same people or person, for the gas.
jets were all turned on again. How they
got in to the house tonight l am at a loss
to know"
Some of Mr.. Goodman's neighbors saw
a strange man dart out of the house inst
before the fire was discovered and the
officials are satisfied that he, either alone
or assisted, was the would be incendiary
and burglar.
Mr.. Goodman's eldest daughter was re-
ceivng company last night and says she
gave orders to The seryant-girl to lock the
rear doors early in the evening. This
was done, but when the fire broke ont il
was found that all Of the doors had been
unlocked.
Several mysterious attem pts have been
made to rob houses in the neigh bor-
hood of Mr.. Goodman's residence of
late, and his is not the only one
in which the gasjets have been
found turned on. The police are workin q
hard on the case. and are confident that
burglars or a crank.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13

noble work for which you are orga nized. ]
feel your action in re-electing me is a condem-
nation of the course pursued by these unchar-
ltsb BILE and vindictive people.
In severing my official relations with you l
must admit do SO with feelings of regret l
think 1t is best for your society ana best for
my family ana myself that / should pursue
the course in this matter that do. If you
gentlemen did not feel disposed to create a
the entire work for The preven,ion ns oo,eItu
to children and to animals and giving that
family a III the emoluments that might be de-
rived from such syndicate l certainly am
not to blame. l believe that time will show
that your action in regard to this subordinate,
although too long delayed, was wise one.
With feelings of respect and esteem for ch
and every one of you, gentlemen, l am yours
very truly, CHARLES p. WEIGH, Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13
TixoIi Onara-House.

The romantic opera, "The Lily of Killar-
ney," founded on "The Colleen Bawn," was
very prettily mounted at the TIvoli last night.
The scenery was especially good, particularly
the different views OF the lake.
Rhys Thomas took the part OF the passion
ate, impulsive Hardress Cregan very effect
i've; and as there was one woman he wished
to get rid of and another he had no wish to
marry, he was spared the task of making love,
which is the least congenial of his roles.
Miss Millard as Lily O'Connor sang the
mourn full solo sweetly. One of the best ch or
acters was Maurice Darcy as Myles. He looked
as well as acted the part of the Irish outlaw.
Miss Intropidi had only small part as
Sheelah, but she made the most of it.
Ferris Hartman had an uncon gen ial task in
Mr. Corrigan, the middleman, for it afforded
him no opportunity of showing the comic side
of his character,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13
The Orpheum.

There were lots of new people at the Or
pheum last night. Some of them made unde-
nable hits. but-there were others The
Kronemann brothers act was perhaps the best
one on the bill. This house seems to be hay.
ing run on the 'three sisters' act which
acts have not been entirely successful. The
three Merriees sisters do their little best to
be excessively "naughty." After singing a
French chansonette and dancing bit they
make lightning change, after which they
sing about the "nanghty continent" iu exas-
peratingly shrill voices. Then they shake
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-13
CHAMPION FLY-CASTER.
Attorney Mansfield Is Confined to His
Home With Scared
Face.

Local anglers will regret to learn that
Walter Mansfield, the champion hv-caster
and president of the Fly Casting Club, is
confined to his home, where he will re-
main for some days. the result of an acci-
dent on the Sutro line last Friday evening.
Mr.. Mansfield was riiing in from the
beach with his wife, and when the col
lision occurred he was sitting near a
stanchion which was struck by the car
that had dumped" the track, with the
result that Mr.. Mansfield's face was badly
disfigured by the flying glass.
He carries deep cut on the forehead,
another across the nose, and deep cash
in the cheek, besides several small pieces
Of glass i'm bedded in the skin of his face.
The physician states that he will carry
the marks of the scars for several days.
but Mr.. Mansfield is very well satsf ed
that his injuries are not of more severe
nature.
His wife, who was sitting next to him,
escaped without scratch. The Fly Cast
ing Club will meet this evening in the
Flood building.