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New Fads In skirts.

The new skirt is quite CONSPICUOUS for
a feature which common sense aud the
first principles of hygiene-that is,
their trailing length-show even for
street wear. This was clamored against
yet the fashion potentates built the
models, the devotees purchased them
and sit follows as the night the day
that all dressmakers insist that your
skirt must fit like a sheath in front and
sweep in slight train. Overskirts as
we'll as skirts trimmed to simulate them
are seen in many of the new importa-
tions. In apron effects there is new
double skirt made with an apron quite
separate from the lower skirt, and not
attached to it except at the belt. This
is not more than ten inches wide at the
back, where it opens, hooks together
for the entire length and rounds down
to nearly double the width in the front.
1t fits the hips very closely, and is
trimmed all around the edge TO match
the lower skirt. In spite Of the new
fads in skirts many of the sensible
round lengths of five or seven cores,
plain, or neatly trimmed, will still find
fashionable adherents. It was pre-,
dicted that the terms Spanish" would
be eliminated from the vocabulary o.
fashions language, and, sure enough
the whim originally named from the
donnas is now known as the 'Dewey.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-01
SAYINGS
And Doings of the Old Iron Chancellor.u


"God made man in His own image
and Italy in the image of Judas"
OF universal suffrage he said: "It is
the government of a house by its nur-
sery."
eff Austria has astonished the world
by its ingratitude England will aston
ish it by its cowardice.
Radicals" said he, "are forever
wanting the unattainable, like the Rus
SLAMS, who crave cherries in winter and
oysters in summer.
"When l wish to estimate the danger
that is likely to accrue to me from an
adversary, 1 first of all subtract the
mans vanity from his other qualities.
On one occasitn of obedience to his
wife Bismark remarked: "It is surpris-
ing what man will do to enjoy peace
in his own house after having had a
thorough taste of war"
OF himself and his relations with
Frederick William, BismVrk once said
'"The king regarded me as a kind of
egg out of which he might be able
some day to hatch minister. 1t was
a long time before my poor mother
could be persuaded that in Matching me
she had not produced goose"
At banquet given by the English
ambassador in Berlin, Bismark, speak
ing of peace and war, remarked "'Why
after all, Attila was a greater man than
your John Bright. He left a greater
name in history. The duke of Well
ington will be known in history as a
great warrior and not as pacific state
man."
Bismark was showing friend round
his house some time ago, and as he
laughingly pointed to the ponderous
and forbidding iron safe in his wife's
bedroom he said: 'You see my wife
acts as my cashier, and let me tell you
that man who trusts his wife with his
financial interests has discovered an in
falliblc way to save money"
After the day on which Bismarck was
shot at MAY Z, 1860 by Karl Blind,
his wife said: eff were in heaven and
saw the villain standing ON the top of a
ladder leading down to hell l wonld
have no hesitation in giving him q
push"
"Hush, my DEAR" replied Bismarck,
"you would not be in heaven yourself
with such thoughts as those"
When his son was married he kissed
his daughter in-law's hand and to a
friend who remarked that he seemed to
| find great pleasure in kissing young
women's hands he said: "My old mas
ter used to say that when a lady kisses
ones hand it is an official intimation
that you are an old man. AS long, how
ever, as you are allowed to carry the r
tiny hands to your lips, depend upon
it there is a drop of young blood some
where in your VEINS
He was caught in a storm as he was
strolling through the woods near Kiss
ingen and servant girl ran out of a
restaurant and offered him an umbrella
He thanked her courteously and, TAX
ing her arm, escorted her to a place of
safety. Then he gave her kiss, which
she accepted with good grace, saying:
"You have done me a great honor,
prince" To which he replied: "On
the contrary, it is 1 who am in your
debt, for believe, my dear, you have
given me great pleasure
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-01
A Healthy Man

Until the Grip Broke pown HIs
Health = Hoods SarsaparlIIa
Cave Him Appetite and Sleep.
"Up to the time when had the grip
was strong, healthy man. After that
had no appetite and was not able TO
rest well at night. decided to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla and purchased q sup
ply. 1t has done me q vast amount of
good. l have a good appetite and can
sleep we'll" JOSEPH M. WARDLAw,
Rome, Georgia.
az have found Hoods Sarsaparilla In
valuable for purifying the blood and loss
OF appetite. 1t cures all eruptions and
makes me feel better In every way"
J. A. CRoEL, Brunswick, Georgia.
Wonderful cures OF ,Scroiula, Salt
Rheum, Ulcers, Sores, Dyspepsia, and
other diseases, prove the great curative,
blood purifying and enrlching powers OF
Hood S sa1snI ps2i1ia
The best = in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Insist upon HOOPS; take no substitute.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-01

There is more prose than poetry in
the statement that year Of Joy fades
Iike the crystal rain, but a day of sor-
ow seems like an age of pain,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-01

have used Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
and it has made permanent cure.
MRS. WIN. PURYEAR.
Jonesboro. Ark.
For sale and guaranteed by local druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-01

country on the face of the globe could
have successfully managed such her.
culean task.
THE UNGRACIoUs PRESS.
''It is at least ungracious for the
press of the country to attack me,
when have given all my time and
what ability l possess to bring the war
to q successful conclusion. Orders
have been promptly sent to correct all
abuses, and can no more be held re-
sponsible for the failure to execute
these orders than a commanding officer
can be for the remissness of his subor-
dinates. There have been charges
made against the Surgeon General,
Commissary and Quartermaster Gen
erals departments, which are equally
untrue.
eth ee harder-worked or more com
petent officers can not be found in the
service than these men. They have
worked long and faithfully, and have
done their duty, and are not RESPONSE
BILE for any neglect which may have oc-
Cured. Five hundred tons of Quar-
termaster's stores and four hundred
tons of Commissary stores are being
transported each day.
WHERE HE PLACES THE BLAME,
"lf any one is to blame for not sup
plying the soldiers with. rations and
taking sanitary precautions, it is the
commanding officers in the field
"Only one complaint has come direct
to the department, and this was receiv-
ed in letter from O man at Tampa,
who claimed that his brother was starv-
ing to death. 1 Immediately ordered
the case Investigated, and three officers
were appointed for the purpose.
"Upon investigating, the soldier il
question asserted that he was comfort
able and had proper food, He was i'm
mediately discharged.
''Sinks at the camps are responsible
for much of the sickness among the
troops, but when it was found that any
of these camps were unhealthy they
were ordered changed. The camps a
Miami, Tampa, Camp Alger and Chick
amauga were found to be unhealth,
and orders were Immediately given tC
remove troops to better and more
healthy camps.
"I deeply regret the Concho anC
Seneca affair, and great suffering wa
endured by the men on these trans
ports. There was lack of medicine
and surgeons and some overcrowding
but; this was partly caused by tn
anxiety of the men to get away from
Cuba.
General Shafter is not responsible
for conditions which existed on thes
two transports.
''AN IDEAL PLAcK."
''Montauk is an ideal place. Tn
bos,,;tels era somewhat crowded I
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-01

and strengthens.
DR., Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
ease , OF tho heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICI
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-01

"Montauk is an ideal place. The
hospitals are somewhat crowded. In
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-01

The last of this week will see the de-
parture of nearly all the volunteers
now at Chickamauga Park. The last
regiment of the First army corps, the
First Pennsylvania, left yesterday for
Lexington, and the Third corps will
begin to move to Admission, Ala. to-
day. Gen. Breckenridge will proba-
bly, move his headquarters to Licking
ton September /.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-01

The natives of Manila are returning
to peaceful pursuits The seat Of Agu
inalo's, government" has been re.
moved twenty miles north and the in
tervening territory is free from insur
gents. Trenches are being torn away
and the fields are being cultivated
again. t.fs
Maj. Gen. Merritt will sail tomorrow
from Manila bound for Paris to be
present at the meeting of the FeacC
Commissioners.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-09-01

Gov. Hastings of Pennsylvania, is
taking 99l sick Pennsylvania SOL
diers back to their ihomes in the hos
pital tain. which he equipped with
IS, 900 raised in half an hour at Phila-
delphia. He rescued the suffering fell
lows from the Chickamauga hospital in
spite of the protests of the officials
against such shipping of red tape.
The train was fitted up with every lux
ury.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
Household Gods.

Pcnatcs were the gods who attended TO
the welfare and prosperity Of the family,
They were worshpped as household
gods in every home. The household god
of to-day is DR.. Kings New Discovery.
For consumption. coughs, colds and for
all affections of the Throat. Chest and
Lungs it is invaluable. IT has been
tried for quarter of a century and is
guaranteed to cure. or money returned
No household should be without this
good angel. 1t Is pleasant to take and
a safe and sure remedy for old and
young Free trial bottles at Burrow,
Martin e Co.'S Drug Store.
Regular size soc. and Sl00.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
A New Hebrew Congregation Which Has
Been Chartered by Judge Hancke!.
LOOKING FOR A PLACE OF WORSHIP
my Purchase the ola First pop,ts,
Churci,-Its Pastor Is Rabbi Joseph
schiT-It Is IL Separate orsnniza.
ton from the Chcyro Ahnvas
Achim Congregation.

The "Chevro Bnal Isrear' or Society
OF the Children of Israel" has been
chartered by Judge Hanckel. Of the
corporation Court, with the following
officers: President, NJ, Frivel; Vice
Presidents N. Segcl; Treasurer a.
Goldstein; Recording Secretary, H
Sugerman; Financial Secretary, NJ
berg and L. Seagul. All the above
compose the Board of Directors.
the purposes of the organization are
10 gather together the isolated mem
oers OF the Jewish faith who desire to
form an alliance with the incurpora-
tors. to the end that they may employ
their own rabbi, build and own a syna-
Sogue for the worship of Jehovah after
the Fashion of their fathers, and own
a place CT burial consecrated to the
dead OF their congregation and belief"
rms new congregation. the members
Oh winch are what Is known as "Ortho.
doX, is now composed of SiXty-nine
members. These formerly belonged to
me Chevro Ahavas Achim congrega-
ton which worshps ut the corner of
Church and Butte streets. The separa-
ton was caused by difference of
opinion as to church management
The pastor of the new congregation
is Rabbi Joseph Schin. formerly of
Lancaster, Pa, who recently secured
the privilege of performing ceremonies
according to the Hebrew faith
committee has been appointed to
report on what it considers the best
plan for obtaining a place of worship
THIS committee has as yet made no
report. and, indeed, arrived at no con-
clusion, though, 1t is said. PROPOSE
ton to purchase the old First Baptist
church. on Cumberland street, has
been favorably considered
This property may be acquired If
reasonable terms can be obtained The
present Chef Sholcm Temple, on Church
street. will be vacated as soon us the
proposed new edtice is erected, but the
price that would be asked for this
property is probably too high TO be con-
sidered as the new congregation is not
a wealthy one.
This now makes four Hebrew con-
gregations in Norfolk. They arc the
Chem ShOlem. Of which Rev. DR.. Eber-
son Is pastor, and which is composed
Of the reformed sect; the Bethel con-
gregation, worshipping on Cumberland
street, with Rev. Ben Mosche as pas
tor, and the other two mentioned, Rev.
NJ. Snron being the pastor Of the
AhavaS Achim congregat: ton
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
Avn USEil E.NTS.

THE HEART OF CHICAGO"-
The Heart of Chicago" which was
successfully launched at che Lincoln
Theatre in Chicago last season 10 the
largest house in the h.:rory of that
theatre, will he the attraction at the
Academy OF Music matinee and night
to-day. Il. is said IL he one Of the best
sensational melGGramas produced in
years and 20 contain some absolutely
and startling mechanical effects The
chicago newspapers pronounce the new
railroad effect TO be an absolute novel;
~ and claim for +. superiority over
anything OF cha KIND ever attempted.
The Interpreting company is said to
be very strong. Prices at night as
usual; matinee. so ccEcs to any seat:
children. % cents.
"A MILK WHITE T'LAG."-This
was the attraction at the Academy OF
Music last evening, and the audience
was not only so large as to tax the
capacity of the house, but it was IN
exceedingly enthusiastic one The per-
Torrance was capital. The Colonel
raj Hurle!gh Barley of Mr. ]. j. Low
ing, the Undertaken of Mr.. John S.
Marble, ,ne hereavcd Wife by Miss
Lansing Rowen. ana the Private Foote
of Frank Camp were all excellent i'm
presentations. The spccialties of Miss
May Marble were simply great. and
the little lady made n host of friends
by her clcvcrncSS. In 4 word. the en-
tire performance was excellent and
every one present enjoyed 1t heartily
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
NORFOLK PRINTERS.

Some Interesting Business to he
Transacted at Their Next Meeting.
The Norfolk Typographical Union
NO. 50 will hold an Interesting meeting
next Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock ut
its hall, No. 156 Cove street Some of
the business that will come up for con-
sidcration follows:
AT the January meeting n resolution
was introduced by Mr. Rolfe providing
that on and after its passage the dues
OF this union shall be . per cent. of
the earnings Of members, per cent.
OF which shall he RENTED for attend
ancc at meetings.
The Standing Committee ana Board
OF Trustees will submit reports. In
stfuctions To the Standing Committee
Will be issued and the president Will
report actions taken since the las,
meeting.
Important cspondcncc from /. ~.
u. headquarters relating to nomina-
ton and election of international oHi-
GERS and The result Of the recent
amendment TO the constitution
circular from the American Fcdc-
ration II Labor asking cndorsation of
the cight-hour law: law 10 abolish
the use of The writ of injunction in
LABOR disputes; the repeal of the exist
inG statutes under which scamcn are
unde! perpetual injunction not ii uui,
work and under which they may be
compelled To labor for an Individual on
corporation against their will: law &
! prevent the transportation and sale OF
! prison made goods from one State on
| TERRITORY into another; law to re-
strict undesirable immigratiOn
| an appeal for assistance from tho
| widow OF a deceased member.
/ REPORTS Of cha!rmcn and other cor.
| respnndencc Of an interesting nature.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
NTARDI GRAS FESTIVAL AT NEW
ORLEANS La

The committee on arrangements are
using every means in their power to
make the festival this year the grand
est ever held. The manner In which
the trip 20 New orleans is made will
play no small part in making the visit
an enjoyable lOne.
Tine Ssaboard Air Line offers tha
choice of two daily trains. the schedule
by either of which IS very good. They
leave as follows:
Norfolk. 9:0S a. IN. and $50 p. m, ar
irving at New Orleans $40 n. M. and
$40 y. M. From Norfolk and roints
south, by she train arriving at New Or
leans at $40, only one night is spent on
the road. See agents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
ALPHABETICALLY DENIED.
The Rumor That the Electric Company
Of Virginia Has Been Sold

The Rumor That the Electric Company
OF Virginia Has Been Sold.
~ rumor has been circulated to the
effect that the City Gas company had
purchased the stock Of the Electric
Company of Virginia. An investiga-
ton yesterday showed that this report
was without foundation In fact IT
was flatly denied by the officers of the
two corporations. Mr.. W. II. White,
counsel for the Gas company, when APP
preached on the subject. said:
Il desire both personally and OFF,
cially to state that there is not one
word Of truth in the rumor. The City
Gas company has neither bought out
the Electric Company of Virginia, nor
ever contemplated doing SO, nor does
1t contemplate doing so now"
Mr.. White said he was free TO state
that there were parties contemplating
such purchase, but very cmphatically
declared that these gentlemen had any
connection whatever with the City Gas
company. nor have they as yet effect
cd any purchase
X will be seen that If such n deal
goes through the purchasers of the
electric company's stock, when there
are any purchasers, would form an
organization which would retain neces-
sarily the same attitude toward the
City Gas company as the present or
ganizat!on does.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
THE WEIGHT SOCIAL.
An Interesting Entertainment to BE
Given Tuesday Night.

An Interesting Entertainment to BE
Given Tuesday Night.
Next Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. kell!nger. No. 153 Duke street, the
Frances Barnes Y Will give what prom
ises to he one of the most charming
ana interesting socials Of the season
The young ladies, as they come Will
be weighed, and the result will be
written upon separate slips of paper.
The young men will draw these slips,
pay one cent per two pounds and take
the young lady whose weight CORES
ponds with his slip down to supper. pr
winch ne Will be provided with tickets.
y very clever programme has been ar
ranged. and the young ladies hope and
expect to meet with much success. rs
the revenue to be derived from che So
cial IS badly needed to meet cer.ain OBJ
legations now almost due
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
ALTA Sl'lC CITY.

The Earnest Workers of the Central
Avenue BAPTIST Church met with Mrs.
j. w. Whitehurst las; night Th!e, So
cicty promises much 10 the welfare of
the church. and will be great aux
larry as il has in the past
The installation of the new pastor of
Cooley Memorial Presbyterian Church
Thursday night over which DR. ". S.
Lacy presided. was an impressive ser
vice. Rev. w. y. Slaymaker, of Berk-
ley, made the charge to the pastor and
Rev. Edward Mack. of the First Pres
bytcrian Church, delivered the charge
To the congregation. Mr.. Maxwell will
enter upon the duties of his Office at
once.
~ valentine party Will be given Mon
day evening by the ladies of The w. G.
II. L.. ut their hall on Collcy avenue.
A'ulding operations continue quite
active throughout this section of the
city. Nj: G. r.. Townsend will shortly
erect a two-ts:ory frame dwelling on
Poole street south Of Avenue III one
two-Gtniy frame dwelling house on
Camp avenue, east of Poole street
four frame dwellings, on North street
east Of Duke street extended. Mr.. II
S. Herman has begun making cXcava-
lions for two handsome ihccc-story
brick and stone dwelling houses or
Colonial avenue. Client. and Mr.. Claude
Northern will build handsome three
story dwelling house on the corner OF
Colonial and ltedEatc avenues, Client
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
THIS is CERTAINLY 4 WONDER
I'GL CHANCE

We arc aware that our people who
suffer from nervous, chronic or long
standing complaints do not have the
same opportunity to he cured as do the
residents of the great cities. where the
most eminent physicians and special
!sts reside. DIR. Greene. Of 35 West
i1th ST., New York City. who has the
largest practice in the world. ana who
Is without doubt The most successful
specialist in curing ali forms OF ncr-
vnus and chronic diseases. offers Ia
give free consultation by mail to all
sufferers. Write to him ut once about
your case. He Will surely cure you.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
For singers ana pnbItc sn.s,,crs

Use Aunt Rachael's IGlecampane and
Hofehound. 1T is known that clear
white rock candy is the most healing
of all substances, and ihorehound and
elccampane the very best throat rene
dies; combined we have Horehound.
Elecampane. Grape Juice and Rock
Candy. one of the best pulmonary rene
dies known. Singers and public speak
ers should carry bottle in they pocket
For sale by druggists. Price % cents and
10 cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
A CENTURY OLD.

While cXcavating for pathway in
CITY Hall square yesterday Jr'n We'll
don, q colored laborer. turned d with
mis- spade copper cent of the safe of
lt'S Just one hundred gears ago, or
one year before the Father of His
Country passed away. Just how long
the coin had been buried it is impossi-
Die to state, but probab bly,, for a long
time. Weldon thinks he has made a
Klond!ke strike
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
CITY IN PARAGRAPHS.
Bricfest Possible Mention Made of
Many Matters of Interest

BriCfeSt Possible Mention Made OF
Many Matters of Interest.
Rev. j. S. Hunter returned today
to his home, in Charlottesville.
Mrs. Edward Spalding returned home
Yesterday from Buffalo, where she has
been spending some time.
The next regular social of the
Frances Barnes Y will be given in
March at the home Of Mrs. Trower, in
Bramblcton.
The remains of Mrs. Margaret Bayne,
who died yesterday morning We're
taken to Essex county yesterday for
intcrmcnt.
DR.. Angus Crawford will lecture here
on the 23th instant under the auspices
OF the Southern Literary Lyccum on
~ Trip Up the Nile" DR.. Crawford
is said to be n very interesting and
instructive lecturer and will probably
be given warm greeting.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
CHURCH NOTICE.

FIRST Presbyterian church. Rev. Ed
"ard Mack, Dastor-Divine services TO-
morrow AZ ii a. III. and 80 D. m.
sunday school II 9:SO a. m Wcstmin-
istrr League meeting at Gas y. m.
second Presbyterian church-Tho
pastor. Rev. DIR. w. S. Lacy. will
preach tomorrow at II n. m. and ut
t:"o p. m. Sunday school at $50 a. m.
\ Dung peoples prayer meeting At
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
FOR THE MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL
AT NEW ORLEiA Ms

The Southern railroad announces n
rate of one first class fare to New Or
leans. Us schedule leaves Norfolk at
OPS a. m. and arrives at Now Orleans
at $40 r. M the next day. Through
sleeping cars and dining car service pro-
vid. d. Tickets for sale February 18th
to 2lst inclusive. with final limit 10
March 9TH. Soc agents CT ',he road for
particulars. The festival, it is said will
be the finest ever held
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-12
CONFIRMED IaY THE SENATE.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 1.-THE Sen
ate Co-day confirmed these nominations:
j. II. Thereof, OF New York, consul at
Lisbon.
j. G. Rancy. Of North Carolina, col
lcctor of customs, Wilmington, n. G.
\. G. Yates, OF Virginia, consul at
Pa,ras, Greece.
O. l.. W. Smith, OF North Carolina, to
be minister and consul general to LII
IBERIA.
Ethan \. Hitchcock. of Missouri. to be
ambassador to Russia.
Iostmasttrs: Virginia-N. c. Nichols,
Lecsburg.