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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
WllSHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
AT THE PRINCESS ANNE

Elaborate preparations will be made
at the Princess Anne Hotel, Virginia
Beach, Va. on WashinGton's birthday
Manager KrunrbholZ has arranged for
4 special dinner al the Princess Anne
Hotel at noon on WaShngton's birth
day. The ho;el is rapidly filing w
with guests. y special coach contain
ing largz party of New York people
arrived yesterday, and the West Shore
excursion Will arrive via Washington
on the morning of the ODD. "A delightful
time is anticipated, and doubtless many
people will spend their holiday at Nir-
gin!;L Beach.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

Miss Edith Garter, Of Baltimore, IS
the guess of Miss Chambcrlaine, in
Duke street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

For North Carolina: Rain, probably
clearing by Sunday noon; colder at
night; variable winds, becoming west
crly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
OLD VIRGINIA SECURITIES

The General Assembly of Virginia has
enacted Il law, an fuVcd January 25th
1898. allowing the holders of her old secIIi,
tics. not funded uId9r act OF February
lith. 1852. or February Goth. 1872 unit
July list, lSgS TO fund them, ut the same
rates as provided in the act of Fchrutry
Goth. 1892. except as to the time The new
bonds shall carry interest.
This is probably the last time that. this
opportunity will he allowed. and parties
holding any of the securities mentioned
should avail themselves of il Without de-
lay. For particulars address
JOSIAH ItYLAND, Jr,
Second Auditor ana President of Commits
sloncrs of Sinking Fund OF Virginia,
Richmond, Va. fe20-guxt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

The engagement of Mr.. ]. I. jenkins
TO Miss Dobic, both OF Norfolk, is an
nounced. April 18th being appointed for
the wedding. Mr.. jenkins is a rising
young merchant Of Norfolk and presi-
dent of the jenkins Paint and OIL com.
pany
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

Miss Katharine Brown, of Baltimore,
is visiting friends in the city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
TINE CHAAnBERLIN's

It I"IrTN OENIN1 bENIIIJ.
The grand haM at the Hotel Chamber
lin Monday night will he one OF the
most brilliant events OF the season 4
special tug will leave the Bay Line
wharf for the accommodation of Norfolk
guests at p, m, returning about
o'clock. Many Norfolk people will
doubtless avail themselves OF the oppor-
tunity thus afforded
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

MI and Mrs. John Nj. Broughton have
ISSUED invitations for the marriage
OF their daughter, Miss Emily Brough-
ton to Mr.. Victor w Caffec, ~. Queen
street NJ. Il. church, Tuesday evening.
February odd.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
MRS. BARTON MYERS

1NllIDAY AT HOME"
Mrs. Banton Myers entertained a num-
Der of her friends at IL charming tea
Friday evening, given at her home, in
frcemaSon street 1t was IL lovely af-
fair, and was most heartily enjoyed by
those who attended.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

WEDDING DAYS.
Captain Robert w. Tomlin and Miss
Nina Wicliham Taylor will he married
at Christ church next Tuesday evening
reception will be held at the resi-
dcncc Of Colonel w. II. Taylor, father
of the bride, Immediately after the cere-
mOny.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

The affair was given in honor Of Miss
Browne.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
WEATHER REPORT.
Forecast aud General Conditions For
--L wv TO.InY.

Washington, Feb. 10, 1898.
Tl ------ For Virginia: Rain; probably
n RAIN clearing Sunday afternoon;
colder Monday morning; east
erly winds. shifting to south
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

The Atlanta Journal says: "A pleas
ant gathering of we'll known young
people are assembled at the beautiful
home of Col. G.. w. Scott. Gulf Haven
at Clearwater Harbor. Fla, the guests
of Miss Bessie III. Scott" Among the
guests is Mr.. c. Il. Williams, of Ports
mouth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

medium OF as many stcnoEraphers These let
tiers are received III the str:ctrst confidence and
promptly answered with the best medical adj
vice oDtsnablc. No effort will be spared to
see that each case is thoroughly diagnosed
and the proper remedies to effect II cure are
prescribed. For these services fee is cx-
pccted
y separate cure for each disease. At all
druggists, mostly ss cents 4 vial.
Address Prof. Munyon, 1906 Arch Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

Hugh Gordon Miller returned ycstcr-
day from Il visit to rhc home of his ,In
clh. the Hon. William K. Gordon, Il
prominent member of the North Caro-
lima bar Colonel Gordon lives near
Cdrrituck courthouse, and though near
ly so years of age, is still engaged III
the practice Of his profession.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

Mrs. Laura Dcltussy Berry, Il native
Of Virginia. burt who has been for some
years past resided in California, has
returned to make this CITY her home in
future. Mrs Berry is Il musician and
singer or note, and will sing at ST
Paufs church on Sunday morning, and
on Sunday Afternoon at Christ church
IN this city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20
MIR. AND MRS. OnEND'HAI,'s
SLAYER NSIEDDI Nh

'''i' ' Elk NIf.l)Il NNi.
Mr. and Mrs. Fortune Odcnd'hnI colo
pr"lc" their silver wedding a. their
nome on plney Road. in -c'hcnt Tucs-
DAY evening. The reception was from
) 70 u o'clock, ana nearly two INN
nrca friends called 10 pay their re-
Spccts to the happy couple. VINO were
assisted in receiving By Misses Eliy,-
heth odend'hal, Mamie Elcv, Kntn
Times, Eva kirl;hun and Grace
Odend'hal
y large number of kilograms con-
Sfaiu!ai"ry were received ana tho prns-
chtS were numerous ana handsome
among the visitors from abroad were
NJ; and Mrs John IT, Glider ST. Mr
ana Mrs. John H. Glider. .Ir.. Mr. -
~. Little and Mr.. Simon Grief, Of BnI
limorc; Mr.. George D!vcrman. MIR ~
T. Terry and Miss Eirkham, Of North
Caroilna. The handsome parlors were
beautifully decorated with paIme
irrnS, carnations ana roses from oak
Lawn Gardens. which were art;stic1lly
arranged by Mr.. O. ]. Newton. tho
owner Of Oak lawn. One Of tho nIene
ant features OF the occasion was ,I,a
presence of all the ladies and gentle
men VINO were attendants at the wcl-
diMg OF Mr.. and Mrs. Olcndhal TWEEN
'E-hVc years ago Refreshments were
served IN the most elegant style.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

Miss Virginia Cooper who has been
the charming guest of Mrs. George w
Taylor. has returned 20 her home, in
baltimore.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

Miss Leila Sinclair, OF Baltimore, is
the guest of Mrs. Talbot, on Frccmason
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

Miss Rodman, of New York, is visit
ing tn" Misses Taylor on York strec.
She will be one of the attendants at
the Tomlin-Tayior wedding ncXt Tues
day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

Miss McClannchan, of Roanoke, is the
guest of Miss Susanna Payne. III Free
mason street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-20

Mrs. Jennie I1argrovc. Of Washington,
y, G.. Is visiting the family OF DIR. II. L.
Payne, 200 Frccmason street
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-05-17

Consists of Bayaderes, Eamines Vigeroux, Whip Cords
Cheviot Popns Fancies at SOC 65c and SIC
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
nnw tn Test pnrln Green.

Paris green is generally favored as an
arsenical poison by entomologists in
preference to London purple, because
it is Of more even composition and easily
tested. Pure Paris green when dropped
into common ammonia will entirely dis
solve, leaving clear, dark blue liquid,
not green, like the color of the powder.
If any sediment remains, this is some
form of adulteration, and therefore
represents an impurity. Chrome-green,
which might be used to adulterate
Paris green, will give the liquid a
dirty green color, and will deposit a
bright yellow sediment in the bottom
of the vial. London purple is just as
effective, provided it is of good quail
ty, but its quality can only be de-
termined by chemical analysis
Farm and Fireside.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10

not be overtopped even by the most eK-
pert poker fend In America. They're
proverbial all through Germany for
that. Often. very often, they play for
such high stakes that not alone the
proceeds of the crop just sold are lost
at d protracted sitting, but thousands
Of marks besides, When they play
they always have the cash piled up ON
the table, gold aud silver, and for new
resources they go to those ine%hauStl-
BILE bags of theirs. A week ago read
of case where one OF these Alien
berg peasants, u wealthy one, lost $4,000
marks tor about 100000 at one sit
ting lasting from Saturday noon until
the following Monday. And they never
funk" these fellows. Never case
known where they have appealed to the
courts or to the police afterwards. The
game played all through Altenburg al
most exclusively is "skat," the most in
terestlng Of all card games. They are,
in fact, the inventors of the game OF
"skat," and such is its hold on those
once acquiring a knowledge of it (for
it is as difficult to learn as 1t is varied)
that they are hardly ever known to
abandon or forswear it again.
To-day "skat" has spread all over
Germany and wherever Germans re-
side in other countries, National con-
crosses are held to fix or alter the rules
of the game from time to time, and the
man who is known as the first inventor
of the game will have monument ris-
ing in his honor on the city market
square of Altenburg itself before long.
as the money for the purpose is already
collected and the sculptor is now work.
ing on it.
Queer, isn't it?
Another odd feature of Altenburg
life is the costume of the peasant
classes. From the accompanying pic
lures an idea may be gained. But
few words in further explanation may
not come amiss. There are visible dis
tinctions in the get-up of the married
and unmarried females, OF the peas
ant owner class and of the mere farm
ers or rural laboring masses, these dis
tinctions consisting in the hue of their
apparel, in the form and numbers of the
buttons, and in the hendgear. The lat
ter is, perhaps, the oldest feature, for
it consists of three parts-two gayly-
colored silk scarfs worn round the head
itself, and high turban-like arrange.
ment, made of stiffened gold brocade,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10

If there is a circus going on in here
should like to inquire the price Of ad-
mission"
"sirl What do you meant" she
haughtily demanded.
"Just what said, madam. From the
prancing, galloping and jumping
around, accompanied by thumps and
bangs on the doors and walls, should
Judge that circus was being held.
What is the price for reserved seat,
please?"
I'm soon tell you the prlce!" she
shouted, as she hooked her fingers
ready for his hair. "Who are you, l
want to know, and has 1t come to such
q pass that can't whip one Of my
children without some one coming to
interfere with mel Get out of this at
once!"
Mr.. Bowser do for heavens sake
come awayl" called Mrs. Bowser over
the banister.
Just whipping one Of the children,
cH nc Vuelleu VI ING mug ldHb Ncih-
an before him. well, why don't you
take an AK or crow-bar and kill him
all at once, instead of by inches? 1t
seems to me"
She slammed the door against his
toes and sent him against the railing,
and then putting herself at the head
Of her half-dozen children she went
galloping back and forth in defiance.
Mrs, Bowser kept pleading with Mr..
Bowser to come up, and after couple of
minutes he assembled the stairs and
said:
"You have heard all that's passed,
and l want you to witness that I'm be-
ing driven to desperate deeds. There's
that woman above still bowling and
humping, and I'll go up and strangle
her!"
"Mr. Bowser, don't you see that the
tenants are all looking and listening?
I'll be so ashamed tomorrow that /
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
BEST SOIL FOR PEARS.
Grow Nicely on CIayey Ground and
ON II Hillside.

NEOW NlCely Oh CluFtE NEOuhu anu
ON II Hillside.
Clay soil is considered best for pear
culture, and still it should not be too
tenacious and sticky. A pear orchard
will not thrive so well, says Green's
Fruit Grower, on any soil that has not
u clay subsoil. Next to friable clay
loan, a gravel loan is most desirable.
A light, sandy soil is the least desirable
Of any, and yet pears can be grown N
sandy soil. Standard pears can be
planted 20 to 30 feet apart, according to
circumstances and habits of growth.
If planted 80 feet apart, dwarf pears
can be planted between the rows each
way | prefer standard pear for gen
eral orchard culture, for the reason that
they require less fertility and cuitiva-
ton, and for the further reason that
they are longer lived and make larger
and more permanent trees. When the
question came up for vote, however,
before the Western New York Horticul-
tural society, we found that the dwarf
pear was the favorite for orchard plant
ing or for garden. Dwarf pears have
the advantage of coming into earlier
bearing. The dwarf pear is not short
lived. 1t requires more pruning and
more attention than the standard pear.
Many varieties do better on the dwarf
pear than on the standard. | should
not locate pear orchard or any other
orchard in low piece of ground. L
should locate on hillside. The pear
is easily transplanted. L transplant
several thousand every spring, and they
do not lose on an average one out CT
one hundred trees. Pear trees come
into bearing earlier than the apple.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10

amused one to listen to the comments
of these blase Parisans anent these
aforementioned pictures.
They're Turks" said some.
mo, they're a wild tribe from the
Caucasus" said another.
You're mistaken, monsieur, those
are natives of Holland" quoth third.
And so the guessing went on. None
of them guessed Alright. None knew
the truth. said nothing, though did
know. For these pictures showed
types perfectly familiar to me, since I
had once been in the little country they
hail from. The pictures are not those
of Turks, nor of anything like them.
They were, on the contrary, the faithful
reproduction of the features and cos
Tunes of small people domiciled in the
very heart of Germany-a duchy OF
about 400 English square miles, called
Saxe-Altcnberg, highly civilized at
this present day, though it is inhabited
by an alien race which has preserved
many odd customs as well as their pc
culiar dress.
Curious Altenburg! Its population
is purely Slav, as much Slav as is that
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10

won't dare show my head. Do, for
mercy's sake"
Never! Never! I'll have peace and
harmony in this fiat if I'm the only one
left alive in it! That woman is shrek
ing and humping just to spite me.
Don't try to stop mel"
He was on his way up the flight when
the ianitress came flying up the stairs
below and shouted for him to stop.
Now, then, it's you, and you are at
it again!" she said, as she got her
breath. 81 was thinking it was about
time for you to break out and get the
whole place in row. What's the mat
ter now?"
MADAM, are you addressing me?"
demanded Mr.. Bowser, with awful dig
nifty:
I'm not addressing anybody else, Mr..
Towser, or Wowser, or Bowser, or
whatever your name is, and you'd bet
ter listen to what say! It's not enough
that all of us hear you upsetting the
furniture, smashing the crockery, and
dragging your poor wife around by the
hair every evening, but you must go
cunning after the rest of the tenants.
It's got to stop"
"Why, woman, if you talk"
81 say it's got to stop! You either
get back into your rooms or I'll call
the police, and it's me own brother
who's on this beat, and he won't stand
any nonsense!"
Mrs. Bowser got him by the arm and
drew him through the door and closed
and locked it. Then she fell into n
chair and wept. At the end of an hour
she looked up and Mr.. Bowser was glar-
ing at her--a cold, cruel glare which
told of murderous thoughts behind it..
She crept away to bed, but his glare
followed her. She awoke from n doze
at midnight, and he sat in the same
place, and still was glaring at her.
Better men than Mr., Bowser have
tried to reform fat-life in New York
and made dismal failures. However,
he isn't going to throw up the sponge
until he has further excitement and
adventures.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10

of Poland and Russia, yet 600 years of
German domination has driven out the
Slav tongue once universally spoken
there. The soil of the little land is ex-
ceptionally fertile, so much so that all
the dire oppression of centuries ago by
the then autocratic lords of the manor
has not been able to destroy the prop
crty of the peasants of this region. who
count among the wealthiest and most
purse-proud of all Germany. On mar
ket days, when the peasants flock to
the big square at Altenburg or Ron
neburg, it is sight to watch them.
They came driving four-in-hands, or
notwithstanding coaches, drawn by
horses that show coats shining as silk.
They sell their wheat and rye, their fat
ted oxen and calves, their pigs and their
wcol at prices over which they never
allow any haggling. Then, business
concluded they repair to the beer
houses and old-fashioned taverns close
by. carrying their bagfuls of gold and
silVer-they never take paper-with
them. And then you may see the an
cicnt Slavic vice, if gambling is in
dulged in-with a passion and persist
ence, q cold-blooded daring, which can
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10
HINTS FOR DAIRYMEN.

When the spring comes remember
that there is not much nutrition in the
new grass.
Ice will keep piled on top of the
ground if you will cover it deep enough
with saw dust.
A kicking COW and swearing milk
err make bigger nuisance than skunk
under the barn is,
Better pay good price for good
cow than small price for poor one.
In fact poor COW is not worth having.
A subscriber has two cows that give
bloody milk after calving. This is
caused by blows or commencing inham-
nation from other causes; local con-
gestion, with increased flow of milk.
Give a dose of salts, restrict the diet
and rub daily with compound tincture
of iodine with three times its bulk of
water.-Western Plowman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10

etc, worn over them, with long, fine
ribbons to tie around the chin. Then
all the women, too, wear not skirts, but
a blouse and knickeTbockers in one,
fastened in front by buttons, and AN
apron, usually of striped silk, hangs
down from waist to knees, but not COW
ering the back.
1t cannot be truthfully maintained
by the present scribe that, judged from
the aesthetic point of view, this is a
very becoming costume, and have
often seen the small boy following such
Altenburg women (who are much
sought after for wet nurses by the
wealthy merchants Of Leipsic) in the
streets of large cities, hooting and yell
ing at the droll aspect. Nevertheless,
it is true that many of the Altenbnrg
girls are quite pretty, despite their
dress. The peasant boys and men OF
this part wear costume which is very
much like that of the well-to-do Polish
peasants, with curious little, round
felt hat and a long coat nearly always
in black or brown.
He who thinks that these Alten-
burg peasants are fools--perhaps be-
cause they sometimes look lit
tie that way in their strange gear
labor under misapprehension.
On the contrary, they are shrewd-
err and brighter than the aver
age peasant in Germany. Many of
them take course in the higher schools
of Leipsic, or perhaps year or two
at the university, and then they content
eddy return home to till the paternal
acres for the rest of their days, as their
forbears. have done for lol these many
centuries back But in their bones,
old-fashioned and rustic as they look,
you will miss few evidences of higher
civilization, and while their daughters
often play the piano to perfection and
sing we'll, their brothers and sons have,
in the library or in the parlor, store
of good books to inform their minds,
and politically considered, the little
duchy is among the most progressive
and liberal in Germany.
WOLF Won sCHIERBRAND.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10

'acvOss che hall started topical song
and pattcd his leg and kept time with
his heavy foot.
by the whiskers Of Cato, but they've
hegun againl" exclaimed Mr.. Bowser,
as he sprang up. do you hear that
and Chat-and that"
ives, but it's nothing-they'll soon
stop" answered Mrs. Bowser, as cold
chill crept over her. "You see, my
dear
ats nothing, ehl It's nothing when
L6 different families begin to whoop;
and yell and thump and explode
Gniues and shoot off fire-crackersl You
bet they'll soon stop-you bet they will!
Ef they think I'll put up with any such
9luIIabaIOO over ten seconds, they don't
7SnOw met"
Now. then. for heavens sake, don't
raise any row! These people are in
their own rooms and can No as they
wish. You can sing and dance if you
,Wvlnt 60, or I'll put on my hat and we'll
VGaISe a walk for an hour"
~I'U take walk by myself" replied
MIR. BOwser, in the most determined
snAnuer, as he started for the door, eff
CHS Is a dime museum, circus, or u
.sEafing rink, want to know it,"
Tie Aung open the door and crossed
0he hall and knocked on his neighbor's
a&Gs0r. who was now shouting at the top
uof his voice and bringing his foot down
Nvjth sim enough to jar out gas'light.
The song and the humping ceased, and
tho man opened the door and said;
-G'wan with you! amt got no
umbrellas to mend at this time O.
night"
Sir! don't make any mistake!" said
Air. Bowser, as he drew himself up. II
RaVe not come to mend umbrellas, but
your manners. If you want to whoop
fiECe an Indian and kick like q horse,
VUhy don't you go down on the streetP'
oh! it's my singing you don't like"'
No, sir, don't. You are making q
nuisance of yourself and disturbing the
NUhOIe house."
And can't do us like in my own
-ROnulS, I'd like to lnow!" shouted the
Indignant tenant. "Who are you that
Tive got TO sit down and fold my hands
and whisper my words? Get back to
yOUr own side and mind your own bust
alesS!"
MIR. Bowser might have laid hands
.oU Chr man If the door had not been
s-E,trf a, t,is foca Mrs Rnyvser had over.
'ElenFd all, and she appealed to him tc
como in and sit down and calm him
self
Newer! Never on the face of this
-ssarthI~ he shouted, as he started down
stairs. do you hear that row dowr
NSleUc? I'll put stop to it or throw
Chr folks out of the windowl"
The door below was opened to hi
ESuuck. and woman who was flush
-esced and breathing hard inquired
~arhat he wanted.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-03-10

piece of plank two feet in length and
saw notch close to each end of the
upper edge. In these notches firmly
stretch No. 16 wires and brace back
the end posts, The accompanying il
Illustration makes perfectly clear this
simple and effective way of doing the
work. The advantages of keeping rasp-
berry and blackberry vines from
sprawling all over the lot will be best
appreciated by those who have tried
this method.-Farm and Home.