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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10
A Bird's-Eye View.

From the Detroit Free Press.
what is a decadent?"
"a decadent? Well, he is a man who Dor
rows money to pay his board while he writes
morbid poetry that he can't SELL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10

And SPANS dogs Of war were mere
puppets.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10

Miss Hopes Juvenile orchestra gave
studio musicale last evening in the Chamber
Of Commerce building. A programme of
solos, trios and quartettes was given and re-
freshments served
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10

The marriage of Miss Cornelia Belle Officer
to William Winfield Brown takes place this
evening in Christ church. Only Intimate
friends have been invited. Rev. C. D. An
dreWs will perform the ceremony. Later
tha<e will be an informal reception at the
Officer home, on st. Peter street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10

The young people of the First Christian
church give concert week from Thursday
evening In Conover hall. Miss Hopes orches
ira and the Eldredge zouaves will contrib
ute to the programme
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10

The Mise Plechner, of Westminster street
gave dancing party last evening for the
Misses Heineman. Of Milwaukee. The guests
were entertained both within doors and out
decorated and lighted with japanese Ian
terms. $500
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10

The Christian Endeavorers of First Chris
tan Church were entertained last evening at
the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Harmon.
Japanese lanterns added to the attractiveness
of the occasion. and there was a programme
OF music by Grace Showers. pianist Mrs
Hep, pianist; Miss Horsch pianist, and
Prof. Gibbons. vocalist. The rooms were
decorated with sweet peas. Leslie Gadd, pres
ident Of the social committee, was in charge.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10
STATE FORESTRY SCHOOL
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL a
PROMOTER OF IT

oeI FIRE Warden Andrews Tells
now Minnesota Happened to Be
the First So Far as He Knows to
Establish Such a Branch 90 S.d
what the Two Courses of
Study Include.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10

Miss Patton, Of East Fourteenth street.
enterta1ns the Guild of the Church of the
Good Shepherd - -o
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10

The Ladies' Aid Society of Clinton Avenue
M. e: Church meets Friday afternoon with
Mrs. Kendall. OF East Isabel street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10

Division No. g. Ladies' Auxiliary A. o. H..
day evening, Aug. "a, In Central hall.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-10

The Epworth League of Clinton Avenue
NJ e.. Church gives an ice cream social
Thursday Mau evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. j.. H. Wood, on Prescott street. The
committee is composed of Miss Elsie VII
llams Mrs. J.. H. Bell. Miss McDaniels Miss
Rothauser and Miss Hattie Brown,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
PORTSMOU TIL ~ EMS
DOES SIlE KNOW nHE MUIR
DERI0R

The latest development in the Quong
Lung murder was the arrest Monday
OF Della Stancel, a negro woman, on
q warrant sworn out by Common
wealth's Attorney K. r. Griffin, charg-
Ing her with knowing the murderer of
the unfortunate Chinaman and refus-
Ing to tell. The woman Is supposed
to be the wife of Charles Williams,
who Is a brother of Rag Sam" Will
llams. the negro charged with, The
crime.
1t Is said that Williams went to her
mouse at Q o'clock that morning look
Ing for his brother George, who at
the tune was out searching for him.
1t is said that Sam remained at the
house for several hours, and the Com
monwealth expected to prove that he
had arranged for the safe keeping of
the money stolen from the murdered
Chinaman, but he changed his mind
and had the woman dismissed, and
he will use her as witness to rebut
Williams statement hbout being in
Suffolk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
A HANDSOME PARLoR

IN this issue Mr.. John, T. Lassiter
gives notice that he has moved his
barber shop from the corner of Coun.
ty and Middle streets to Pythian Cas-
lie. on Court street where he will be
Pleased to see his old customers and
as many others as may see fit To call.
ms shop is the finest in the two cities,
having been fitted UP at a large c,ost
ana has all the modern conycniences.
including baths, etc. His cabinets are
the largest and fineet that have ever
Deen brought to this city. They are
mace or oak. with barber chairs to
match, and handsome mirrors in each
one. Inc room is light airy and at
tractlve and would please The mast
fastidnousl He will have on hand
nNe hTst-class BARRIERS who will strive
TO please the public. If you want to
see hrst-class place and get well
treated give him Il call
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The Board Of Supervisors Of Norfolk
county held their regular monthly meet
Ing yesterday afternoon with the fol-
lowing members present: G. r. Nimmo,
chairHan; John A. Codd. George T..
wood, j. G. Lynch and w S. Johnson.
The minutes OF the last meeting were
read and approved.
The application of the Norfolk, Will
roughly Spit and Old Point Railroad
company for permission to run their
track on Maltby avenue, between Cor
prev and Princess Anne avenues, was
granted, to take effect upon said COM
pany executing an agreement 10 be
prepared by the Commonwealth's At
torney.'to place in good order the Dor
ton OF said avenues used by said rail-
road, and two feet on each side OF its
track. and to keep the same in good
order, with proper drainage, etc
lowed.
On motion adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
CHARTER GRANTED

Judge n. S. Watts. of the Hastings
Court. granted charter yesterday TO
the Brandt company, of this city.
whose object is 10 conduct a genera
merchandise business in all of its
branches, Wholesale and retail The
capital stock is 10 be not less than
$1,000 nor more than $4,000, to be di-
vided into shares OF 500 each. The
real estate to be owned must not ey-
coed in value $4,000.
The officers of the company for the
first year are: Adolph Brandt, presi-
dent: Maurice a. Brandt, secretary and
treasurer The above and the follow
ing constitute the Board of Directors
Harry NJ Brandt, Addie Brandt ana
Irwin NJ. Rosenbaum.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
TRIAL OF RAG" SAM BEG,,N

lhe court room was literally packed
Yesterday with people anxious to hear
the trial of Rag" Sam Williams who
charged With the murder of Quony
lung. n Chinese laudryman. Williams
- aeiehded by William Parker, assisted
~ MI. .tlchard Cox Barlow, who APP
peared for the first timc in n crjn;nn,
case. The Commonwealth Is ranrnsont
ca 10y Colonel X. Il. Griffin, assisted nv
I"lonel John r. Nicely, who is EMPLOYS d
oS 'he chinese TO assist the prosecu-
non. There are quite q number r-r
Wv nSsSes' and the case will no doul,
continue at least two days, If not more
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
NAVAL NEWS.
The Maine Will Not Go To Ncw Orleans
Brooklyn Leaves Hampton
B. +.

The .battleship Maine, NOW at IIn-
vana, is not to go 10 New Orleans dur
ing the Mardl Grns, rs has bean re-
ported. Secretary Long has been ar
ranging u programme for the particpa
ton OF some of the wafshtps In the sea-
sons festivities in the South and has
assigned some OF the smaller craft 10
me service, deemlng them much bet
Yer adapted for. such service than the
Dig and unwieldy battleships. Accord
ing ITO orders sent MonIty TO the com
anandcr in chief or the North Atlantic
squadron, Admiral Sicard. at Tor,ugas.
ne VIII send either the Detroat ~ Mar
biehead, cruisers, to New Orleans
ihe Texas. second class battlsship or
the Nashville, .!unboat. Is to 20 to Gal
weston. Tex. and one rf the torrCdo
boats is ITO so TO Mobile. 1T may he that
some OF the remainder Of the lnrpe do
boat I!otilla will also go 10 tho places
named in company with the llrrcr
craft. The admiral is left 10 select the
most suitable AID availl ble.9f the craft
named
The detaile7 rapo-t from Admiral ST.
card OF tho recent movements cr The
shlps OF the Ncr,h Atlantic squadron.
Just received at :hc Navy NerartIne 1T .
clears away the reports that have found
circulation OF damage sustained by the
IN Florida The admiral says thar the
iowa and the Texas touched an un-
known shoal in the harbor OF rortugas
While drilling, burt came Off with out, any
damage whatever. The Indiana had
aiilde some repairs 20 her tubes, but
was In perfect cruising condition.
Naval movements wsre reported Mt
the Navy Department MS follows: Raj
eSh arrived at Sinirnoora; Ncw,ort
arrived at l,imon; Ma:'bleheal sailed
from Ncy West FOR Dry Tor,ugas
Nashville arrived at Key West; Mar
letta arrived at La Libcrtal; Vicksbure
arrived at st. Thomas; roo:e arrive j
at Portsmouth, Va; San Francisco ana
a5ancroft sailed from Genoa for I.ishcn.
Chief Engineer ]. Lowe has been Or
dered to the Continental Iron Works
at Brooklyn, relieving Chiaf Engineer
q. Il. Dixon who has been ordered to
resume duties at the New York navy
yard.
Ensign p. N. Olmstcad has been de-
Eached from the Iowa and ordered to
the Indiana.
Assistant Engineer S. S. Moses has
peen ordered to this yard.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
BANNER GLASSES

The following classes We're awarded
the banners in Monumental NathnSict
Sunday school for the month of Ian
uary:
For Punctuality-NIrs. S. t. Dickin-
sons class, percentage 90.
For Attendance-Mrs. T. C. Ovens
class, percentage 10O and w. H. New
ellis class, percentages 100
For Contributions, Male Classes-A1r.
George a. G.. SCOTS class, average nor
member. Si39
FOR Contribution, Female Classes
Miss Frances Whito's class average
per member, 301a cents
The total basket collections for Jan
uary were 5000
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
ROBBERY

Some time during Monday night
some one entered the dwelling house
or l.. Shrier. corner of High and Green
streets. and carried off a quantity of
wearing apparel, bed linen. table
cloths. silver-warc and everytbinr Of
any value around the house that was
easily moved Besides this they went
IN the store on the first floor and got
SHOES. etc. 1t seems that Mr. Shrier's
1amlly are in Baltimore and he was
sleeping at the Madison, leaving no
one at home. This gave the thief or
tnieNcs as long as they wanted to take
off what they chose. Mr.. ShrIer cam
not estimate his loss
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
CAME NEAR BEING DRowN1,17

Yesterday morning during the heavy
ioE Two gentlemen started to cross the
iNer IN Il INV boat. When about half
WY across The boat was ruin into by a
"uSDoat ana was cut half in two. Tho
men jumped overheard 10 save thrm-
serves. They We're picked up by tho
tug atter some difficulty. and were
nearly exhausted and chilled by rho
cold wafer. They were put In the fire
room, where they were 'thawed out and
were drought to this city. TIL, boat
wac notal loss. Their escape from n
MhterE grave was almost Il mira Gle
Neither OF them could hardly be induced
to SO out INTO fog again.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
FOR SAI.E.--A Fine Mich Cow. Apply
WM BARKER, Port Norfolk. IcS-at
NOTICE
To my customers and friends and the
public generally:


public generally:
have moved my Shaving and Hair
Cutting Saloon from the corner OF County
and Middle streets where ! have been 22
ycarS-cver since 1916. am now occupy
ing the store under the "Pythinn Castle"
next door 10 j. j. Cars drug store. |
have furnished it M TO date, in lirst-class
style. Everything new and of tn, latest
improved BARRIERS style| Nothing left
undonc for the cunvcnicnccs of my GUS
toners and the public generally. All that
may see fit TO call on M. will have prompt
attention and the best work that can he
given I'm II hair cutting and shaving sa-
loon. Nothing will be left uudonc for the
comfort and pleasure OF those who may
favor me with their patronage. Thank
ing all who have favored me with their
patronage for the past % years and hop
ing for tho continuance of theirs in the
future and Of all that may call on me
in the future.
Special attention to ladies' and chill
drcn's hair trimming and shampooing,
boys and girls hair trimmed and cut
on every day in the week except Satur-
day for 15c.. and on Saturday they will
pay the same as an adult.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
CHARGED WITH STEALING A
l3ICYCNI II

Deputy Sheriff Adams Monday night
arrested negro man named LEROY
Snlith upon information which charges
him with stealing a b;cycIa from n
man named j. Johnson, who lives in
Sm1thtield. The man was found in an
Old shack at West Norfolk. The bjcv-
Gle was In bed between the mattress
and the Stats. The man and wheel
both We're brought TO the county Jail
ana the owner of the wheel was noti-
fled and will be here to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
TAKEN VERY SICK

eSterday morning Mr.. pugh, city
editor for the Pilot in this civ w.,s
taken suddenly sick with the ynr,i~n
on the street. He was assisted 10 his
oiiice by brother reporter. DR. Il. III.
Parker was called in and relieved him
10 some extent after which he went
10 his boarding-housc. on Court street
ana remained for a few hours ana then
returned to work
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
AN ATTEMPT TO DESTROY PROP
EIISTY

:, esterday morning n negro bow do
nperate!y stood in front of Pytblan
Gastie, and With an air rife. shot eeve-
RAJ tlmes at the plate glass windows
In the stores. A nolirem,n 49,, ,
along and the boy dropped tbn a,n
ana ran for his life The gun M
conllscated, but the boy Is stiIl nt
large. Had not the glass been extro
thick he would have broken both Of
lhem. They cost several hundred a
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
THE MENocAL CoURT-NAprr !,

Inc civil engineers of the navy have
requested That the corps be not rep
Ia, ',eoh OF, inc coult-martial which
WIFI be ordered for the trial or NJ
Menoeal on his return home from Mic
arasua. There are but two civil enri-
neers senior to Menocal who could bn
assigned to the court ana neither of
these wishes To serve. The court will
PROBABLY comprise officers exclusively
OF the line, with a lieutenant of mar
ines as judge advocate.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
AETER A RORRER

Yesterday morning about O'clock n
police officer from Norfolk came OYER
in q f0ct boat after marine, who had
been to house on Washington stree:
and while rhcre had robbed one of the
women Of her jewelry and a number Of
other articles: After the man got them
ne came TO Portsmouth in a foot boat
not ten minutes ahead Of the officer
70 to late hour the man had not
been apprS'henued.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
MISSIONARY SOCIETY ORGAN
TIED

y missionary society was or,on;yod
at Owens Memorial church on sunday
last. The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: Virginius
Grimes. president: Mrs r. It. Water
held Vice-prcsident; II. NJ. Lucas. sec
retafy; Miss Blanche Moore. treasurer.
Mr.. c. Fl. Sturtevant, chorister. The
ofGahists and entertainment commits
zee are TO be appointed by the officers
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
III I2jIT,.

An alarm OF fire was sounded from
box SO yesterday afternoon about 40
o'clock. caused by a bundle OF rags; in
II house on Queen street. near Wash
ington, being on fire. The strauccst
part of the thing was that there was
no one at home and the house had 10
be forced open. The damage would not
amount to anything outside of the
forcing of the door.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
A1aRESTEID FOR STEALING 4
IVATrJJ

a white man named Kidd was ar
rested last night for trying to sell a
watch for SIS. He was suspected Of
having stolen the same. The Norfolk
authorities were asked If watch had
been stolen and replied yes. The owner
over and Identified the watch as his
property and Kidd, the man who offer
cd It for sale. was turned over to thnm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
FUNERAL or MIR. RHODEs

me funeral of Mr.. Rhodes, the print
or who died here on sunday, was CON
Quoted from d. V. Gaskin's undertake
ing Establishment yesterday afternoon.
Key Mr.. Ray officiating. The remain;
We're inferred in the lot OF the Typo-
graphical Union, in Elmwood Cemetery
Norfolk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
FUNERAL OF MIR JAnvIs

The funeral OF Mr.. Nathaniel James
will take place this afternoon at 3
o'cloc!: from CGntral NJ T. church.
The :ntsrment will be In Cedar Grove
cemetery. The remains will be follow
ca to the cemetery by the Cigalmakers'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09

Bonds issued to administrators ou,r
dams, collectors, cashiers and others
occupying positions of trust; also to re-
sponsible contractors at reasona bio
rates: JOHN L. WATSON.
de19-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09

TO make room for alteration of store
great bargains In dry goods, notions
and underwear at
A. J. PHILLIPS.
800 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
Time. Tinto Keopers and Time In.
sneGaOfg

We are Time Inspectors Cor the Sea-
board AIR Line, Norfolk and Carolina
and Southern railroads, and headquar
tiers for Time Keepers and fine Watch
repairing. C.'S. STERWOoD
FOG High street, Portsmouth. Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09

SENT TO JAIL FOR FIVE MONTHS
Yesterday morning Justice Ainsw1rIa
tried negro named Louis Fitchett for
stealing clothing from man named
Henry Anderson. and having proven II
he gave Fitchctt five months in iai1
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09

To sacrifice 100 pairs ia all wool
Blankets. worth $3.50, now $3.50; SOC. ana
Coo. Dress goods at 39c.; 85c. quality, 69c
Cloaks at half price. at w. c.. NASH
229 High street. fe2-1m :
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09

Cut prices on all stiff hats. Soc fba
kind we sell for $3.50. Chas. r. Welton
& Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09

To Cure Gold In one Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL II
fails to cure. % cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
The Home Permanent
Building Associations
No. 800 HIGH STREET.
PORTSMOUTH, VA,

During It's eight years Of life has never
lost a dollar. Pays largest dividends OF
any assoca ton in the State Allows all
dues and 8 per cent. interest to withdraw
ing members. s4
Makes liberal loans on It's own stock as
collateral security. Costs nothing to make
n collateral loan and less to make q real
estate loan than most other associations,
Stock carried as an investment in this
association has many, advantages. 1t helps
working man when sick or out Of employ
ment. the young man to accumulate cap
come saving; IN fact, 1t Is q good thing
for anybody and everybody.
You can suit your ability by paying
from twenty-five (25) cents to $50 per week,
and 1t will surprise you Low soon twenty
five (25l cents per week will turn into 800.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
Special Notice.

All liquor dealers arc cautioned against
purchasing the celebrated Gibson Wits
key unless the names of MOORE e
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 rcfiliing them with
spurious whiskey under our brands and
name. All such persons will be prosecut-
cd to fullest extent of the law If they con-
tlnuc their dishonest practices after this
date. MOORE & SINNOTT, i
Successors to John Gibson's Son & Co.
Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1885, ja23-1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09
PORTSMOUTH ADV'S.

FOR RENTING. 211 Crawford street 7
fireplace heater. range, gas. city sewer,
age; everything modern, $500 per year
No. 2l2 Crawford street. G rooms and
kitchen. bath, sewerage, gas excellent
condition. Either house within two
minutes walk of the ferry, yc. in best
residential section of the city. Apply
tJNO. L. WATSON, 800 High street,
Portsmouth. Va, ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-09

Ensign p. N. Olmstead has been de-
sached from the Iowa and ordered to
the Indiana.
Assistant Engineer S. S. Moses has
been ordered to this yard.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-08
NOTICE TO TOURISTS.

Beginning April the M. & P. and s. P. railroads have arranged to sell tickets to parties holding excursion tickets from eastern points to Phoenix and return. Phoenix to Los Angeles and return, $30 each; Phoenix to San Diego and return, $36.5O each; Phoe- nix to San Francisco and return, $50 each. This is done in order to give eastern visitors an opportunity of sec ing the various points of interest on the Pacific coast without great ex- pense. Tickets are on sale any date, and are good for stop over at any and all points, the final limit being gauged by the limit of the round trip ticket held by the passenger. For further information call on or address M. o. Blcknell, G. F. and P. A.
 The Maricopa & Phoenix railroad has arranged with the Southern Pacific company, the Gila Valley, Globe & Northern railroad and a irst-class stage line running between Geronimo and Globe, for greatly reduced pas senger rate. As soon as tickets can be printed they will be placed on sale between Phoenix and Globe for $1650 each. The regular rate has been $26.15. For further information call on M. O. BICKNELL,
 General Passenger Agent.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-08
yOungStr0In
 THE TINsMITH AND PLUMBER

\AIo~+e to trade a twenty acre tract, locat w dIIlS ed at Glendale, for rentable house
 and lot in Phoenix.