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Stubborn Facts.

The Graphic last week, in com menting on an article written by Mr. Fred Fox for our Christmas edition, in which the latter asked, "Why are not our Taxes Reduced?" suggested that it was largely due to the present fee system Tn vogue in Jefferson county, and advocated the abolition of the fee system and the establishment Of salaried sys- tenn, such as is in vogue in Sebas- tian and Washington counties.
 To enforce our argument and to illustrate how the people Of the county are feeced by the fee system, the Graphic said that the Sheriff Of Jefferson county received 75 cents a day for feeding and keeping prison CTS in the county jail; that they are fed at an expense of 15 cents each per day; that the cost of prisoners was over SC, 900 a year 10 the coun- ty, and that the Sheriff pocketed the difference between 75 cents and 15 cents, or 60 cents a day on each prisoner confined in the county jail,
 Anything suggestive Of economy in the administration of public af- fairs in this county, especially when it interferes with the perquisites of any officer, arouses the irascibility of the aforesaid officer and all of his hirelings and mendicants. It was not surprising, therefore, that this illustration should bring the male diction of the hirelings aforesaid up- on the editor of the Graphic. The public has been told tkat the Graph ic was making all warranted at tack upon a public officer, and was maliciously mistating a fact, be- cause the Sheriff receives only 50 cents 8 day instead of 75 cents a day for feeding prisoners.
 An investigation reveals that this fact IS true-the Sberiff receives only 30 cents instead of 75 cents 8 day for feeding and keeping prison CTS. But the reduction is of recent origin, of which we were not advis- ed. The price formerly paid was 75 cents day, but within the past year has been reduced to 50 cents per day. The fact, however, that the expense for feeding and keeping prisoners is oyer $6,OO0 year, as heretofore stated, is not nor cannot be denied.
 It is denled thaf the prisoners can be fed on 15 cents day. The Graphic, upon the authority of two former iailers of this county, and the County Judge, can state posi- lively that the average expense of feeding prisoners is from 15 to IS cents per day. according to the number confined therein,
 But it is Assertrd that there are other expenses a'tacssd 10 keeping prisoners aud that these expenses are paid in scrip, at present worth 90 cents on the dollar The Graphic stands ready to buy all the county scrip that may be presented to it within the next ten days at 90 cen ts on the dollar. It is well known fact that present owners.of scrip
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ood's sq%san nstiil.

Is the kest-ia fact the One True Bloed Purifier. sola by ak druggists. S1; six for ss.
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We will say, however, that we do not believe in low salaries.to officers. We are tn favor of large salaries from governor down to constable and we have always advocated this. It is impossible to get good men to accept offices unless the compensa- tion is good, and we believe that from governor down every officer should have at least a decent salary. In fact, we had rather that they be paid @ little too much than a cent below what it requires to get sg0od men to hold responsible positions. We shall have more to say on this subject in subsequent issues. Sat urday's Commercial.
 So are we in favor of good salaries "from Governor down to Con stable. But why should the sheriff of Jefferson county get $10,000 a year in fees and the Governor of the great State of Arkansas geta salary of s, ,000 a year. It requires more study and ability to become 8 Gov ernor than Sheriff, yet it is fact that there is scarcely an officer in Jefferson county, from the Consta- bic of Vaugine township 10 the Sheriff of the county, but what re- ceives greater remuneration from his office than the Governor of the State. Why not equalze things by increasing the Governors salary and decreasing the emoluments un- der the fee system of county offices? Put them all on a salarled list.
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WARNING ORDER.
In the Chs

In the ohancery Court of Jefferson county,
 Arkansas,
 Bryden ". Williams, plaintiff, vs. Dena Williams, defendant Defendant, Dena Will liame, is warned to appear in this court with Tn thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Bryden W. Williams.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of Dec. A. D.. 1898.
 47w J. A. LANGFORD, Clerk,
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fore tax paying time 1t will bring 98 cents.
 As to the assertion in regard to other expenses of keeping and feed ing prisoners, let us inquire into it bit. The County Judge furnishes the bedding for the prisoners. The Sheriff feeds and keeps them. I0He hires a jailer at an expense of $75 a month, or $500 a year
 He buys on an averages of three tons of coal a month, moaths Tn the year, at a cost ot about $90 a year.
 He feeds on an average of 20 pris- oners Q day at a cost of 15 cents each, or $3.00 per day. Multiplied by 365 days in a year amounts to $1, 095 per annum- The following is recapitulation
 For feeding and keeping prisoners, ac- cording to the financial statement. the 1 sheriff receives over S6000 year. COST OF KEEPING PRISONERS ONE YEAR. Salary of jailer, one year ..--.......8 900 co Coal for heating purposes-...-............ 90 co For feeding an average of 20 pris-
 Oaers one year r.....--s.---- 1 u99 UO ineidentals s.--.-.-.-.-.....-- 100 OO Cost to Sheriff of keeping prisoners .S2 1s5 % Cost to county ty--..--.....--.--.--.. 350 ID Excess received by Sheriff over expense, about. .... ..-.-------. s4 145 10 Less one-t6lrd. the difference be- tween present and former price
 for keeping prisoners .--.-....-......... 351 70 Net gain for Sheriff from keeping
 Ib5 4U
 The above is one of the many un- answerable arguments to show why the fee system should be abolished in Jefferson county and it's officers placed on Q salaried list.
 Facts are stubborn things, and all the denunciation and vilhication of the hirelings and benefeiaries of the Sheriff's office cannot overcome them.
 Abolish the fee system and taxes will be reduced.
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MT. A. II. Key, of Hope. Ark. is spending the holidays with his brother. Dr. ". G. Key, of the " ak CT Drug Co.
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Bad, Bad Blood

Et CauSeS Painful Sores and Great
 Suffering -- Hoods SarsaparIlla
 PurIfies the Blood and Cures.
 "I had sores on my limbs that troubled me very much. took Hoods Sarsapa- rilla, which purified my blood, and there has been no return of the sores since" MAGGIE DEARING, Moffit, Arkansas.
 My father was afflicted with sores on his feet and limbs which gave him much pain and disabled him from work. No medicine did him any good until he began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. A few bottles of this medicine cured him and sincethen we have always kept 1t on hand" IDA BLooDwoRTH, Nodena, Arkansas.
 1T was troubled with that tired feeling and loss of appetite and could not rest well at night. Hoods Sarsaparilla has given me relief from those troubles" JOSEPH BReeKs, Lesser Cotton Co.,, Helena, Ark.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
CAlsn DG1,ssrrssbD.

Austin Davis. colored, In the County
Court yesterday charged Justice Of the
Peace George w. ID. Ainsworth and
Sonstables J. L. Anderson and Daniel
II. L!nehan with unlawfully arresting
MIN for owing man q small sum Of
money. Davis, In his declaration,
stated that no was put In Jail, but was
afterwards released by Justice Aims
worth on payment Of the amount Of
the debt. :.
A rule requiring the officials to show
cause why they should not be removed
from ofilce for misfeasance and mall
ieasance in office, for gross neglect and
incompetency. was returnabIe yester-
gay and was answered by Capt J.
w. HAPPIER for the defendants. Capt.
Happer demurred to the charges on the
ground that they were Improperly
specified, and the demurrer being sus-
tanned, the rule was dismissed.
Ihe prosecution was conducted by
commemorative Attorney r. C. Mar
snail and Mr.. William H. Parker. The
latter gentleman declared after the
dismissal that the charges will be
Drought again at the next term OF
court.
Davis, the chief witness, was not
IN court and his charges were In the
form OF n written declaration.
Justice Ainsworth declares that a
warrant Is out for Davis arrest and
thus accounts for his not putting In
an appearance when called as q wit
ness.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
NAVAL NEWS.

The Secretary Of the Navy has re-
oeiVed telegram announcing that the
cruiser Raleigh has sailed from CO.
lombo for Singapore, on her way to
Commander Charles T. Hutchins, Of
the Saratoga, has registered at the
Navy Department. He is here on leave
OF absence.
Commander A. s. Snow has been de-
taohed as Inspector Of the third light
mousse district, and ordered to the
portsmouth Navy-yard.
Lieutenant N. j. X. Patch has been
ordered to the office Of the Fish Com
missioner.
Lieutenant Commander G. c. Corn
wei, to be assistant to Inspector of the
seventh lighthouse district, March 1st,
ana TO be inspector In charge about
April LIST.
Lieutenant v. L. Cottman has been
detached from the Monterey and order
ed to the Alert
Passed Assistant Surgeon 3. r..
ward has been ordered home to await
orders.
Chief Engineer A. Kirby has been
ordered to the Washington Navy-yard
Tor examination for promotion.
Passed Assistant Surgeon l.. H.
stone has been ordered to take en-
animation for retirement and then to
await orders
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
PU,RIFTCATION.

To-day will be observed in the Catho-
lie churches IS the Feast of the Purl-
fcation Of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The day is also called Candlemas on
account of the practice In Catholic
congregations OF presenting to the
church the candles to be used on the
altar. The observance of this feast has
two-fold object in honoring the pre-
sentatlon of our Blessed Redeemer in
the temple, rs also the ceremony Of
the publication which, according to
the law Of Moses, occurred on the for
tieth day after the birth of Jesus. 1t
was on this occasion that Simeon de-
clared the Saviour to be a light to
the revelation Of the Gentiles Masses
at st. Paul's chapel will be at $50
and 8 o'clock a. m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
FUNERALS SUNDAY.

The funeral Of MT. Henry Flemming
took place Sunday afternoon from his
late residence, No. 721 Bart street The
cervfces were conducted by Rev Mr.
Waterfield, assisted by Rev. DR.. Ray.
The remains were inferred in Cedar
Grove Cemetery
The funeral of Mr. w. ID. Bidgood
TOOK place Sunday afternoon and was
one of the largest funerals ever held
IN the city. There were SO vehicles in
the procession, besides a number on
foot. The services were conducted by
Rev. Mr. Savage
Miss sophronia Stevens died at her
residence. Front street Atlantic City
ward, Norfolk. Sunday morning ait 6
o'clock. In the 73d year of her age. Miss
stevens was the aunt of NIessrs. John
A. and Walter Scott and Mrs. Dutton,
OF this city, The funeral took place
Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
her late residence. and was conducted
by Rev j. HI. Maxwell. The interment
was IN Cedar Grove Cemetery, this city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01

The Misses Bette and Minnie Roger
son. who had been visiting the family
of MI. Hodges, in South Norfolk, left
yesterday for their home In Peters
burg.
Mrs. J. w. Simmons and Miss Lille
Wyatt, who have been spending several
days In Philadelphia, have returned
to their home on Pearl street
Mr.. II. F. MoGraff. who has been on
an extended Northern trip. has re-
turned.
Miss Risa Whitmore Is quite sick at
her parents home on Pearl street.
The offer to the first ten ladies who
would call at the bank this morning of
free subscription to ten of the best
magazines was meant for only one
month.
Mr.. r. f. Steel arrived from New
York yesterday. He will leave to-day
for North Carolina, where he will re-
main for several days.
The funeral of Mrs Isabella Bacon,
who died in Norfolk Sunday night, will
take place from the residence Of Capt.
w. H. French, her brother, 50 Pearl
street, at II O'Clock this morning.
Mrs. Elmer Thomas, of Suffolk, spent
last week at Ryland Institute. She Will
return this week for the purpose Of
taking music.
The Lilllputian wedding will take
place tonight at Ryland Institute Hall.
Miss Mamie B. Gnliam of Ryland
Institute, who has been sick for several
days. is convalescent
a mule belonging to Mr.. William Ia
tenn, near Tunis' mill, fell in a ditch last
Sunday and was disabled for service.
a few days ago horse fell In tho same
ditch and was badly Injured. The ditch
was dug by the Tunis Company and
was ordered by the town to be filled up.
Mrs. Colver Is very sick at her home
on Main street.
Edgar Melvin, the two-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Dashiell at
their residence on Middleton and Null
berry streets. was badly burned Sunday
morning, which resulted in his death
yesterday evening at 4:15 o'clock 1t
caught from the CRATE.
Yesterday evening at the residence of
Mr.. Dallas Williams, on Mulberry street
a social was given for the benefit of
Chestnut Street Methodist Church. The
attendance was large. The music was
furnished by the Klondike quartette, Of
Norfolk, under the direction Of Mr.. John
I. Hammer. The quartette sang three
selections, among which was the new
piece Just introduced: "Since You
Spu-ned My Gold" which was very
much admired The guests were also
favored by recitations by Miss Hettie
Hammer and Mr.. Portius Deming, of
Norfolk. who recited a selection from
Shakespeare. Mr.. Hammer furnished
guitar music. Refreshments were
served.
Councils Nos. 30 and 100, Jr. o. U. A.
M. attended services In body Sun
day evening at 7:30 o'clock at Grace
Baptist Church, Norfolk
]. w. Pickett. colored. who broke jail
in this place some time ago, was ar
rested Saturday night. He had a hear
Ing yesterday morning Before the Mayor
and was given sixty days. Action was
then taken against him for carrying a.
gun. He will have the second hearing
this morning
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
Special Notice.

All liquor dealers are cautioned against
purchasing the celebrated Gibson Wits
key unless the names of MOORE g.
SINNOTT are inserted In the United
States government stamp. which is at
tached to each package.
Many unreliable dealers are purchasing
our empty barrels and rehlling them with
spurious whlskcy under our brands and
name. All such persons will be prosecute
cd to fullest extent Of the law IL they con-
tinue their dishonest practices after this
date. MOORE & SINNOTT, 8S3S
Successors to John Gibson's Son s& co. IL
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 20. 1893 ja2sT1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
HE PULLED A RAZOR

Sunday night a negro barber named
John Avant and another negro man was
having some words on the corner of
Washington and Columbia streets. The
language used was terrible A citizen
called Substitute Officer McCann's at
tention to it. The officer spoke to them
Doth and said: UNLESS you stop you
VIII nave to go to Jail" Avant said:
You can't carry me-" at the same time
pulling out a razor The officer blew
Tor assistance, which soon came, and
the man was taken to the station house
and the razor was taken from him,
Yesterday he was fined $40 and costs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
Observation-Disclosures FIJND.


me fund to send Miss Maggie GIL
lespie and little Willie Emmerson, who
we're bitten by supposed mad dogs, to
the Pasteur Institute at Brooklyn, N.
T.; IL IL meeting with the success that
!. deserves, and the people Of this city
shouid contribute to It. If nothing but
d small sum. The subscription re-
ceiVed by the Times Is as follows:
The Times & M
mos. SCOTS Sons s. Co. ........ ESQ
$1,000 '......, ...'.......... %
Last night collection was taken up
~ the dliterence churches and the fol-
lowing sums realized:
Wright Memorial church ,s12.67
central church ...... TO- ga
Sourt Street Baptist church 49,. 500
81. Pauls Catholic church ......, 2O.60
O"ens Memorial church ......... 654
nourth Street Baptist church -. 1877
trinity p. e. church ~ II. 30
FRIENDS church .... 700
court Street Presbyterian church 3.35
There are several other churches to
be heard FROM
MT. Biiisoly, treasurer of the fund,
mas received the following contribu-
lions:
vlrginius Butt ........ 100
Ge,t ...''' ...... ................. S.25
Fark View Methodist church 49,. 500
Ihere was no collection taken up at
M monumental or ST. Johns churches, but
the congregations were requested to
contribute and hand their money to
the treasurer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
WILL TAKE 1T UNDER CONSIDER.
ALTON

On Wednesday night last Rev. P. S.
G. Davis. pastor Of the Calvary Baptist
church, rendered his resignation as
pastor OF that church, and asked that
some action be taken. On Sunday a
meeting was held IN accordance with his
request. There were eighty persons
present. and considerable wrangling
was done, after which a vote was taken.
90 members voted not to accept the
resignation and ID for acceptance. 1t
seems thtat the church is behind about
800 and the members think that It is due
10 Mr.. Davis. The gentleman has been
informed OF the action Of the meeting,
and will take the matter under consId-
GRAFTON. and If there Is any prospect
or bringing about harmony he will re-
main, otherwise he will not.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
SONnI0 SPEEDY ACTION SHOULD
BE TAKEN

That there Is fear Of dogs at this
time and especially among the ladies,
and that 1t Is not doing business any
good, no one will deny. and for that
reason, If no other, the City Council
at lis meeting tonight should take
same action requiring all owners of
dogs to keep them on the premises for
ut least thirty days, or else REQUIRE
them to be muzzled, and that would
have a tendency to alay the fear.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
CUTTING AFRR,AY

a cutting ARRAY occurred yesterday
morning about 2:S0 o'clock on the Ital-
ian bark Arenlca, lying at Peters &.
Reeds wharf. between two sailors.
One of them was cut, but the extent
OF his injuries could not be ascertained,
as the captain of the bark refused to
make statement to n reporter
The Lieutenant of Police was notified
and sent man to DR.. Hatton's home
after him, but when they returned the
man who did the cutting had made his
escape.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
MORTUARY REPORT

There were only IA deaths In the city
during the month of January or that
number N2re whites and colored
There Is no city In the State with the
same population that can compare
with this. With Portsmouths low
death rate and increase Of population
these things are bound to tell. If our
streets were kept in better condition
there would be no deaths, except oc-
casionally some old person, who had
lived so long that he would want to
get out Of the way
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY

by direction OF A. e. Warner, special
commissioners, John C. Niemeyer will
expose to sale by public auction. in
'front.' OF the Courthouse door, in the
City Of Portsmouth. Va, on saturday,
the 18th day OF February. at IL O'Clock
M, the following property, to-wit: Be
ginning at point on the east side Of
Dinwiddie street 70 feet south from the
southeast intersection OF Dlnwiddie and
Glasgow streets, thence running north
along Dinwiddie street 80 feet. thence
east ~ teet thence south 30 feet, thence
west 30 feet
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
AN ACCIDENT.

Yesterday afternoon a white man
named Lamb, who Is employed as a
laborer at the Seaboard Air Line
shops. pulled stake out of a car load
Of small lumber. In doing so the lum-
Der tum'bled over on him and mashed
him quite badly. He was carried to
his home. on County street. near Wash
ington, where medical aid was sum-
moned. No bones were broken.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
CITY SURVEYORS RDpoRr

During the month ending yesterday
the lines for the following new build
ings
Mrs. Irene IIewter, two-story frame,
double, on the north side of Glasgow
street, near Emingham street.
The Park View Home company, two
story frame. single, at the northeast
corner of villa and Cooke streets
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
HAD HIS EYE TAKEN ONT

About three days ago a young man
named Wilks, while at work at the Sea-
board Air Line Shops. got 4 piece Of
steel In his eye which gave him con-
siderable trouble. Sunday DR.. a. Bill
isoiy. OF this city. and DR.. Driver, of
Noriolk, removed the eye to save the
sight or the other one. The operation
was very successful one, and Mr..
Wilks is doing IS we'll as could be ex-
pected.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
MAD DOG VICTIMS.

a little son of Mr.. John c. Sands was
badly bitten by a bull dog belonging
TO Mr.. Willie Wilson Sunday morning
in the yard at Mr.. Wilson's store, on
Fourth street. Mr. Wilson killed the
dog Immediately. The animal was a
fine one and was valued at 500.
Mr.. w. IT. Shea, Of ScottsviIle. was
badly bitten by dog yesterday when
near his home. He does not think the
dog was mad, but simply vicious.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
DEATH or MRS, CRIIMP

Mrs. India Everett Crump, wife of w.
r. Crump, died yesterday morning at
the residence of her husband in Scots
ville in the 2Sth year Of her age She
leaves husband and three children.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at O'Clock from Calvary Baptist
Church.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
A DISTINGUISHED yIs1ron

Governor Bushnell. OF Ohio, who has
been stopping at Old Point for some
time past for the benefit of his health
came up to the yard yesterday after
noon on the steamer Fern and paid an
onncial visit to the commandant and
officers Of the station. A saluto wo .
fired In honor of the distinguished
visitor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
SENT TO JAIL FOR SIX MONTHS

The case of Major Evans, the negro
boy who stole groceries from the Mad
ison Hotel, came UP for trial yesterday,
He admitted having stolen lard, fish
and potatoes, but claimed that a man
named Jones had sent him there. His
Honor did not believe him and sent
him to jail for six months. This Is
about the third time the boy has been
caught. He will go on to court the next
time
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
YOUNG MFRS. WINTHROP"

The above drama was presented fast
night ut Elks' Hall to a large audi
ence 1t was we'll received. 1t will be
repeated tonight for the benefit of the
hospital fund and Kings Daughters.
reserved seats on sale at Anderson &,
fhompson's this morning without ex-
ira charge. Admission 35 cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
I'M BERKELEY
YIRGlHlAH LETTER BOX n BERKELEY.

ALI communications. advertise-
mems, orders for tho paper, or Other
business, left in tho letter box of tho
Norfolk Yirginian I'm the Ofico of the
HANK OF Berkloy, Ii berkeley Ave-,
Will be promptly attended TO II put In
by sig o'clock.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN COL
ORED MAN

Gus Elliott, a well known colored
man, who has been a runner in the
yard for about thirty years, died at his
nome on Pine street, Sunday. He was
about as we'll known as any colored
man In the community. He was a
member Of the G. "A. r,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-01
SPECIAL GRAND JURY.

Judge a. S. Watts has selected the
following gentlemen to serve as spe.
cial grand jury for the February term
Of the Hastings Court, which convencs
on Thursday, the Sd Of February: l..
G. Brooks. A. j. Phillips, A. A. Mar
tin, Sam p. CAST James n. Peed, Lloyd
n. Patten, George q. Beatty, L. c.
Browne.