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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
1T WILL NOT DOWN.

Some how the opponents of the pen
sion frauds are determined not to let
the matter of reform In that life rest
until something Is accomplished, and
We should not wonder II in the end they
succeed. The latest Is that a woman
who has never been in this country,
has been granted n pension of $4,000
back pay.
The woman lives in Norway, and
her husband, one Knudson, came 10
this country in 1861 and hired himself
ito the Government to do some fight
Ing, but whether he did any or not is
not stated. However, the pension Office
makes this statement on the case:
"On August Slst 1894, thirty-one
years after the soldiers death, the
widow, who has never left Norway, ap-
lied for a pension. Under the present
laws she has title and the claim must
be allowed, granting arrears of pen
sron from the date OF the soldiers
death, making the first payment
amount to between $1,000 and $4,000 In
an claims filed subsequent ITO july
ISL 1851, and prior to June eth, 1883.
pension, If allowed, would begin from
uate OF hllnS the application. On the
latter aate, however, an act was passed
when provides that all pensions grant
eu 10 Widows hereafter Shall commence
''o'ii 'he oate OF the soldiers death"
Ihis pension business, rs worked, is
nard TO understand, except to the in
itiated.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
d DEMOCRATS SHOULD
,.i.f', s1g,f A HO0E, n
STAND

The Washington Sentinel Is eVSlently
opposed to the annexation OF HatsNii.
Il sounds more 5sgenteel to speak of II
as annexation, but some people call NJ
% Job. However, this is the way the
Sen tsnel treats the question: THE Dem
.ecrats act wisely in, standing aloof
from the Hawaiian job. From, its in
j ception," it says. :" by a little band Of
i 'aoown East buccaneers, made up in
about equal parts OF missionaries and
4 mercenaries. this annexation scheme
i hos hos been essentially a Republican con
( epiraey Adventures from New Eng
4 land with the, can't Of Salvation on
y their tongues and tile gieam OF sugar
b t'pes'tla ton "A in 2th Ell eye. are ambitious
s3o E.lls ;t,,e ISLANDS end come to Wash
& tisgtoIi % nSators from che newest,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
GOVERNOR rYl.En's ADDRESS.

n The inaugural address OF Governor
/ tyler before the General Assembly yes
terday will well repay n careful read
ing. 1t has healthy ring in every SEN
tcnce, and is alive with the spirit Of
patriotism. His strong, noble words to
Che young men Of Virginia, to uphold
? the old time honor and dignity of pub
Nc station, free from the taint of barter
and debauchery, are timely and whole
come. Right he. iis In procloiming that
the gravest menace to our republic is
the bold effrontry of those who would
debauch the peoples suffrage and pre-
vent their will ny the use OF money
and the power OF combination inllu-
ences. He appeals to the Legislature
TO dense measures to see that the voice
OF the people and not the mandates of
combines are spoken at the polls.
The Governor proclaims himself a
bold advocate OF ecoHomy. The burth-
ems of taxation, he asserts, are excess
sive and unequally. distributed. He
earnestly urges, the cutting down of
the expenses. He points to the fact
1 that the peop.s are hampcred in the
conduct of their business and are in
despair at the constant and steady de-
nline In the value of their property,
and are FESTIVE under the oppressive
burthens of taxation they bear. He
points out that the, revenues OF the
State are now barely sufficient to meet
demands and that soon we will have to
provide for an increase rate of interest
on the public debt. The cutting down
OF expenses. he considers, is the only
line in which hope Of relief can be
based, as far as the subject can be
viewed at present. Virginia, he asserts,
IS to-day an ofTlce-ridden State and
this evil can be, to some extent, lesson
ed by consolidation of the offices. lie
/ hopes the Legislature will press the
measures now being considered TO Sc
cure fuller returns of personal property
for taxation.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
Furniture.

Wicker and Upholstered Seat Rockers,
pretty, neat and desirable.
Fancy Tables. Tabourettes. Palm
Stands etc.
Some OF these came too late for the hol-
iday trade ard we intended to return
them, but rather than have n fuss with
the manufacturers, we have accepted
them, and will sell them at half their
value.
Some FANCY DESKS in oak and ma
hogany We will sell at great reduction
from real value.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
Closing Out Sale of Pictures

We have nearly sold out our Holiday
stock OF Pictures, and in order to make
Il clean sweep OF them to make room for
other goods. we will sell the few we have
left at about one-third off and have
marked the reduced price in plain figures
OH each Picture
Those which We're $500. are now $500
Those which were $3.50, are now $3.50
Those which were 9SC.. are now G9c.
Now is The time TO buy ORNAMENTS
FOR YOUR NI.NN'TEL AND PARLOR
as You can get the few choice, Handsome
pieces that we have left a onc-th.rd less
than former prices.
Slo0 Ornaments reduced to 50c. and $50
Ornaments to so. and n similar reduction
between those prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02

,"one of the most important Leagues
get formed in this country" says the
Chicago Tribune, lis that OF the master
plumbers of Texas. Louisiana, Miesis-
sippi, Alabama. Georgia. Tennessee.
Kentucky and Kansas, who have orr
sanized for tho prevention of disease by
sanitary plumbing and the dlsscmina-
tlon of a knowledge OF scientific sani-
cation throughout the South"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
Wall Paper.

Tho work of our Wall Paper Depart
ment has given unqualified satisfaction
this season.
The designs of our Wall Paper are the
very latest, and many Of them sold by
us alone here. Our i.incruSia Walton and
Plastico Relief are in beautiful effects
Our wOrkmcn are skilled in their handi-
craft, and our prices are reasonable and
moderate, and we chcCrfuiy furnish cs-
Inmates when desired.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
Toilet Sets.

One lot odd Decorated Ewcrs and Bas
ms, soc. each.
One special lot OF $500 sets at $500.
One special lot of $1,000 sets at $I.i9.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02

Mrs. Mary p. Lease announces her
intention to seek the P5puilst nomlna-
Sson for Congress IN the Seventh (Nan-
sas> District, now represented by Jerry
Einpson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02

s The poet Keats. In 1918, made the
following predictions: Russia may
Dpread her rconqnests even to China
u think It a very likely thing that
China itself may fall Turkey certain
~ will. Meanwhile European north
Russia will hold Its horns against the
rest OF Europe, intriguing constantly
with France
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
.E s. I &. A.G.sES s.

- Spanish papers are again making
n'srlike assertions because OF Iinis,er
'Woodford's second y note. which has
caused some surprise and displeasure at
Madrid. q Il So sgtt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
Many Thanks the Kind Public Who Favored Us With Their Patronage


u Hap
konhu
prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02

The New York World says there are
100000 persons out OF work in that city.
How is that for a merry Christmas
under, Mckinley prosnerity, asks the
Augusta Chronicle.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
Special Sale of Oriental
Rugs.

The largest line of real Turkish and
. Persian Rugs ever exhibited in the
! South, under the special charge of Mr.
, j. MICHAELIAN. of Armenia.
There are about 200 Rugs In all sizes
. In this collection, and the prices will
be less than the usual wholesale cost,
and about onc-third less than retail
Nhouscs North charge for them.
We invite an inspection of them free
Of any obliga ton TO purchase.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-02
A BOLD STROKE in PRICES y e |
@ g FOR IMMEDIATE RESULTS! |

Beginning this Saturday. morning. Jan ISL The Great Store opens
p its New Years selling with another siege price sasg and
Sale 70 convert the surplus Of The Winter Weights into ready cash be-
fore the close Of the season. This phenomenal moneysang SALE
a8h win It's mads maCu |ous prceWondes must stand in
sooner that the importance realized thai demands imperative al
enon the better the chances the choice OF patterns and
SIZES standard apparel that guaranteed every respect for the
best Of service and satisfaction just full price were paid for the
goods in the earlier period Of The you are moey=sayer
seeking the best that be had upon the lowest possible basis Of
cash that money will command this Manufacturers Stock Relief n
loading Sale brings form thousands OF C bargains high grade
Apparel and forces down the prices lower ihan usually charged for
the low grade inferior SORTS
Bear in mind there will be nothing Resered-Every Garment
in the Winter Stock matters not how fine costly shows edc
ton and big and further let be understood that mai
not how Low the prices quoted the goods are thoroughly deDend
able and represent the Buk Co.. Conscientious business Dov Of
only selling Reliable Goods guaranteed for genuine service and war
ranted in every detail exactly as represented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14

Annexation was best both for the people
of the islands and for this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14
PRESIDENT DOLE COMING
TO United States 10 Consult with PRS.
Mckinley Regarding Annexation.

Honolulu Jan. 6.-Via San Francisco.
Jan. 13.-President Dole will leave for
Washington. Jan. s, for the purpose OF
consulting with the administration on
the subject Of annexation of the Islands
to the greater republic. During the
Presidents absence. Minister OF For
eign Affairs Cooper will act as the chief
executive. The departure Of Mr.. Dole
was unanimously decided upon yes
terday, at special meeting OIL the
counsel of state. After Inc meeting
President Dole said: 1T has been con"
sidered best that | should so to Wash
inSton to meet the administration upon
the matter Of pending annexation he
gotiations. Immediately upon arrival
in Washington | shall consult with
members Of the Hawaiian legation
A member of the council of tsat"
said: I'VE decided 10y a unanimous
vote that it was wise fer Mr.. Dole TO
Pre- ceed to Washington at this time ana
meet President Mckinley ana ms I'M
mediate advisors and perhaps some ol
the United States senators and fore
most American advocates OF ahneNh-
ton. 1t is proper and dignitied and
patriotic that the head Of the nation
alists here and the head Of the wen
established permanent government OF
this country should appear IN Wash
ington at time when the treaty Is be"
fore Congress and when the citizens Of
the great republic are interested IN the
annexation question. We believe THAI
this policy will result in material gain
for our cause.
}. O. Garter a great friend Of the En-
queen. will leave, today, for Washin
ton. to work against the annexation
treaty The anti-anneXationists here
rely good deal on Mi Garter. He VIZ!
undoubtedly he the worst enemy of The
treaty sent from Hawaii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14
LEWISTON weAveRs
Continued from page H.

beid " lioston. on Sunday last IN cc,,
''"i me request of several dist ricts Co.
hlsf ioIi 20 leave work rather tban
N'1'.ut =" me reduction in wages. Afte,
-. ~ fofs derin& the various reui,ests
sie executive council decided ia 800.
N1id permission 10 the districts ~ o.,,
NJ sew BEDFORD. II is not exnected
however that Lowell will begin tho ft,,t,
iitli lhe trouble in New Ypdford is 80
-, NJ s2inners in New BEDFORD have
.,'.,,., - Stfike ~ vote of 3s2 to 4: The,
"eaVfia oy q vote Of $50 to ; The c.,a
eiS ana loom hXers will also vnto -
7iikc. ne Spinners here have ms, N
H'hu!hethf"is twice, once with Tho sta,o
'P"iH on arbitration. but the sIttiatlon T.
unchanged. The executive. cnunoii 80 -
Is cided to assess each member ~ ~, ~ tas
u1hai Union as follows: 80
'2t'i''i"IS' u cents per week: doffers IN
w pei week per member The nu,nher
~ hnemhcrs now on the books must bn
a I,'t li.l Tor The levy must be forward
ga every week and first collected ana sa,4
oh saturday. the I'D inst The cxecntiva
.ou'''1i ADVISE a continuance of the fgbt
~ some one or other district until the did
price has been restored in every dis,r;nt
- ghed' SAMUEL ROSS. Secretary
IN me city council. tonight. Councilman
q. 7, Smith introduced the following
ordered, that a joint special commit
III 81 the TWO branches of the city conn
81 10 consist of the mayor and the nres
,peht 81 the common council, with power
- ehidfee the committee as they deem
eApedIent. be appointed to consider tba
matter of the impending trouble repard-
Ihe Inc mill situation and to co-operafc
win a view to making some arran~c-
iheh's which will avert so serious a mat
ter as a strike"
The order was adopted ana the com
mittee appointed N''''-
secretary Samuel Ross of the SINNERS,
I mon, stated, tonight, that the pronosi-
non which he made 10 the manufacturers
= uesaay conference. when the state
board Of arbitration was present wa ~
I ne erect that the strike could be averted
ny the taking down of the notices of re-
auction, and thus transferring the scene
OF the resistance To the cutdown Ia Fall
indicated, rejected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14
MAINE SPIRlTUALlST CONVENTION.
Largest Meeting In History OF Association In
Session at Skowhegan.

Skowhegan, AIc.. Jan. r. Special
The annual meeting OF the Maine state
Spiritualst convention u being held here
today and will continue. tomorrow. The
officers Of tho association arc Rev. a. j.
Weaver Of Qua Orchard. president; y. II.
Blackington Of Rockland. ist vice presi-
dent: Mrs 5. \. clifford 81 Wateryille.
ID vice president, Mrs -. \. Il Rand Of
tIartiand. secretary. l.. &. Waterman Of
Dexter. treasurer. D. carver. Augusta.
Rucl Woodman Westhrook Benz. Brad
bury Fairfield. 4. +. Small Bangor Mrs.
$ +. Ward Portland. $ A. Miller. Au-
burn. Mrs. s. r, Durham. Belfast. a. 9.
Smith. West Iiampdeu T. $. Rand, Hart
land Mrs Helen Neil Howard. Skowhe-
gan. II. Huunewell. Madison directors.
The programme FOR the afternoon was
as follows: Opening ny the president.
singing: prayer ty Mrs. VI. J. Wentworth
II Knox; singing. address 10 the Maine
State Spiritualtst Association by the
president singing: address by Mrs VI.
}. Wentworth of Knox. singing. address
by Mrs. u. \. Il. Rand of Hartland: sing
ing. remarks ana tests rs Mrs. Nettic
Holt Harding of Somcrvilie. Mass.
The programme Of the evening was
repetition Of that al the afternoon with
the exception that \. c. Smith of Newry.
followed Mrs. Rand it is the largest
meeting in the history 81 tho association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14
RlCBY PARK DIRECTORS
Select George N. Ssanwood 10 Handle the
Track Next Season.

Portland, Me. Jan. 13.-The new board
If directors of Rigby Park met. Thurs
day ana elected these officers: President
Geo. Burnham, Jr.: vice presidents. Wes-
ton F. Milliken. James 5. Sdnborn, Chas.
K. Millikcn: secretary Dr. +. W. Hunt
ington manager, Alonzo Libby, West
brook: committee of appeals, j. :. Head
George NJ. StanwoOd, AlnnZo Libby; cX-
cCutiVc committee. AlonzO Libby, George
NJ. Stapwo0d J. $ lIcald, John e. Small.
H. T. Farnham; track superintendent.
George NJ. Stanwood.
The executive committe" IS understood
to he in the nature Of an advisory board
TO aid the manager.
George NJ. StanWoOd was elected super
intcndent OF track. This is a new Office.
The care of the buildings and the GROUNDS
all fan within the duties of this officer,
thereby relieving the manager of great
mass OF work.
Mr. Stanwood has practically attended
to this matter for the last few months:
and his efficient management has received
the cordial thanks of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14
A SOLDIERS MONUMENT
TO Be Erected al Damariscotta Harlow Post
in Charge Of Matter.

Damafseottu, Me. Jan. la.\ hand-
some soldiers monument will probably
be erected in Damariscotta during the
coming summer. Harlow Dunbar Post
has charge OF the matter
Large subscriptions nave been offered
by natives of the town, especially army
men who have settled in other states.
capt. Thames Woodward Of New orleans,
is specially interested.
The site proposed is in front of the Hap
fist church, on the spot now occupied by
the band stand. Under this is reservoir
but with the new water works the reser-
voir is a back number.
Active steps wait only for the action OF
the Baptist Society. which no doubt will
be favorable Plans and specifications
have been submitted by the iiallowvll
Granite Co.
Damariscotta and Newcastle have n
long roll of soldier dead, among others
Gen. James Hall. who commanded the
artillery that did such good work at Get
tysburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14
TAYLOR is lHDlGNaNT
That Administration Should Allow Cuban
Struggle TO Longer Continue.

New York. Jan. BIN compliance
with a request made by VIM. O. Nc
Doweil, chairman of the organization
committee of the Cuban American Club
in this city Hannis Taylor. form u
United States minister to Spain, has
written letter from Mobile. Ala. in
which in part he says:
The Cuban patriots have So COM
pletely broken the military power III
their oppressors that the independence
of the island in the neart future is now
hardly problematical. The empty
sham of autonomy by which the SagaS-
Ia ministry has attempted To disarn
triumphal force in the very hour Of
victory has failed of its purpose
BY the resolute craftsmanship at
Gen. Gomez, the effort to corrupt his
followers has been put aside as a poo:
comedy. And thus has persisted the
last pretext seized upon by the govern
ment al Washington as an excuse Toy
the criminal, cruel. short sighted poic5
through which it is now aiding and
abetting Spain to the prolongation of
scene eff death and destruction that Is
shocking the civilized world.
y large portion VI the f'U"plt p4 "
la are now either starving or dying Of
disease at our very doors and Spain is
preparing to send 23.0oo more soldiers
to Cuba who are to renew the horrors
of war. And still the present timid ana
irrcsolutc administration by its non
action is doing all it can to prolong tn"
present situation.
Spain has hurled in vain against The
insurgents host over 200. 600 men and
has expended in vain over $500 900 o09
resources twice as great as those en-
ployed by Great Britain in our Rcvu-
lutionary war. SPANS military power
in Cuba is nearly at an end While tn"
army under Gen. Gomez is in posses
sion of nearly the entire portion of the
island"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14

yesterday, with troops to engage them
today.
AS several chiefs of Spanish columns
have burned farms and cane fields and
have shot prisoners of war. including sick
and wounded men. Gen. Blanco has
issued a new decree prohibiting the de
struction of All kinds of property and for
bidding the shooting of prisoners who are
sick and wounded. The latter in the fu
turc. must be well cared and sent to the
military hospitals.
The captain general ALSO issued decree
supplying the planters and farmers for
their defence. With the rifles which be-
longcd to the invalid soldiers sent back
to Spain.
The correspondent OF the Evening Star
of Washington, u. c.. Mr. Charles Pep
per. gave SIS to the Guinness authorities
for distribution among the concentrates.
Gen. Mach has been transferred to San
Diego de Cuba for having. as chief of
column of troops. ordered the shooting of
prisoners OF war.
Eight important political prisoners from
Santo Domingo are expected here shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14
SSH CONGRESS.
CONTINUED from page -

upon the country. The battle over free
seed distribution continued for the re-
mainder of the session Ii was asserted
Dy the opponents of BromweIis motion
that the opposition TO free seed distribu-
ton came from the big seed companies OF
the country. The amendment was de-
featcd, 19,155.
On motion of Ellis. Rep, Ore. an
amendment was adopted emitting live
horses and the care asses thereof 10 the
same Inspection as cattle and other
animals
Wadsworth. in charge Of the bill said
horse meat was now recognized az food
and he had no objection to the amend
ment.
Clark Dem, Mo. moved an amend
ment appropriating $l05 900 for the publ
cation and its distribution of 10000 copies
Of the horse book, which was adopted
H. lG2
The bill was reported to the House
without further amendment. Whcreupon
WadsWorth moved an adjournment in the
hope Of securing a reversal Of the vote
on he horse book proposition, tomorrow.
Those who favored another edition of
that piece of agricultural literature re-
sisted the motion, but on an aye and nay
vote. 1l7-1li. the House adjourned at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14
OUR NAVAL FORCE.
Sec Lodges Bill 10 Increase the Efficiency
OF the Navy.

Washington. Jan. 1S-Secrctary Long
today. submitted t. Chairman Charles A.
Hout"lie Of the House committee on ma
val affairs. copy of the proposed bill 10
combine the line and tine corps Of thu
navy ana increase the efficiency OF the
naval service. which was prepared by
the special board. headed by Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt
Secretary Long says: Il can add moth
ing - the force Of the report. with the
spirit ana general tenor Of which. and Of
the bill accompanying it, am in hearty
accord
Therefore ne recommends the passage
Of the bill with some slight notifications
which ne suggests. The most important
OF these is a change in the sections re-
firing officers with the rank and three
fourths pay Of the next grade above.
Secretary Long says: "He should he
retired with the rank ana three-fourths
pay III the grade held by him at the time
Of his retirement. and this is specially
desirable in the section providing foI vol
untary retirements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-14
Congressional Notes.

Representative Bland of Missouri in
troduced a free coinage bill in the House
Thursday.
The interstate commerce commission OF
the Senate continued its bearings on the
scalping bill. Thursday. with George W.
Boyd of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad as
tn" principal witness.
The House committee ON Indian affairs
by vote of six to five. Thursday. re-
stored the item for the maintenance Of
the board of Indian commissioners to the
Indian appropriation bill.
The pension appropriation bill reported
to the Senate, Thursday. is practically in
the same form when it passed the House
except that 1t carries an amendment APP
propriating $4,000 tdr clerks at pension
agencies.
Senator Morgan. Thursday. introduced
a bill providing for the construction OF
four coast defence monitors of the class
of the Terror. Four hundred thousand
dollars is appropriated TO commence tho
construction Of the vessels.
The nomination of Attorney General
Me kenna to he justice of the supreme
court of the United States was reported
to the Senate. Thursday, and Genato.
Hoar sought to have it acted upon. Oh
lection was made. however, and il went
over.