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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
GOT THE Recommendations

When j. w. Sherwood now general
superintendent of the Glover Leaf line.
was superintendent OF the Big Four he
had to discharg= :, brakeman for vio,a-
tion OF the rules. The man hung about
the office asking for q letter of recon-
mendat'lcn. TO get rid CT him. Mr..
Sherwood told w. 4. Sullivan who
was his chief clerk, to write r.., le,tter.
This Mr.. Sullivan did. The man went
out and returned fn n half hour.
what's the matter now" asked MIR.
Sherwood That letter you gave me Is
all right, isn't 0t?" "Of course it IS.
That ought to get you a job any
where" We'll l wish you would read
TINS lettor of recommendation I've got.
MT Sherwood, end give me n Job. .
sherwood took the letter, on which his
own name was hardly dry, read a care
fully and remarked: Il am well az
auatnted with Sherwood. and anyone
he recommends must be all right. You
report TO the train master and tell him
to put you to work.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
Old Vessel Of the Days Of go Now In the
hefChant Service.
THE sTAUACH SCHOONER MAYFLoWEF
she Was Hulit at NASSAU In 1862 md
After Several Successful Cruiscs,
WIS captured by tho FedernI H.ioc>
knding squadron Off CharIoston-
sfiil VOL Preserved.

rev people In this vicinity are aware
OF the fact that there Is still in exis-
.ehce, with II Portsmouth registry a
oiockadc runner OF the late war She
- sun a staunch craft. and although
she no longer fears the round shot
rom blockaGing feet She skins
ABOUT as lively as though she was
seeking to escape from some swift pur-
suing sorrette. The exblockade run
ner Is the schooner Mayflower, Can't.
". L. Taylor. and she Is now used in
the coastwiSe trade. In summer she
carries watermclons TO Baltimore or
Jersey points and also to Washington.
"nere at one Time she was held as a
prize of war.
The Mayilower was built primarily
FOR the perilous work she was put TO.
ana 10 that end she was made exceed
inSly last. Her keel was laid at Mas
sau, West Indies, anu she was launch
cd there In 1862
Inc Confederatcs used her ms a
plockade runner In and out Of Charles
Ton harbor for q, long while, and Shc
was SO swift that the United States
cutters were unable to capture her.
At last. after making a magnificent
uash Tor tn chigh sea, she was caught
III 4 dead calm. A United States gum
BOAT borne down and nabbed her. She
was taken to Washington, connscatetl
ny the Federal Government ana sold
under the hammer. After the war she
was used in the fishing business, ana
finally taken to Norfolk and again sold,
anu Tor eighteen years She has been
known as one Of tho tastes, boats in
Virginia waters
How long is shc?" The Virginian
man asked upon the occasion Of his
visit to the old craft, CHANGING from
bow to stern.
She's got q net tonnage OF 1916 and
IL gross tonnage Of 2.127,- the skipper
replied And she's &c feet over ALL" he
went OIL, and II feet abeam."
Quite large sails?" the reporter re-
marked.
Yes; 500 square yards of canvas"
the skipper replied. land that big
spread of canvas saved her from going
TO the bottom some thirty years ago.
She out1nn many n Federal corvette
and more than one cannon ball has
skipped across her bows in the days,
when she was bringing ncedful things
to the Confederacy. But she's here
yet"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
IN THE POLICE COURT.

Two Men Charged With Larceny-A
Fclonious Assault Case
In the Police Court yesterday JUS
tee Tomlin disposed Of the following
cases:
Charlie Howard, alias Bullock, col
ored, larceny of twenty pounds OF
naint. the property of Mr.. Z. ]. Frost;
fifteen DAYS in jail
Wiley White, colored. fclonious as
sault upon William Fountain, coorcd,
at Goodsons bar, Union street Thurs
DAY afternoon; continued till February
i4th the injured man being unable to
appear.
y. Boyd. coIored. an employee of Mr..
Frank May. larceny OF copper valued
az VII. the property Of the Citizens
Bank: fined $3.50
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
OHIO REAL ESTATE MEN.

They are Here Prospecting and MANY
Purchase Suburban Property.
y wealthy syndicate of Ohio real
estate men will probably shortly pur-
chase suburban property on boiHl sides
OF the Elizabeth for the purpose of
laying out and selling building lots.
Several members of the proposed COM
pany are now in the city STOPPING at
The Atlantic Hotel. They are: Messrs,
y. f. Williams. II. G. Lang. A. NJ.
ATagcen and j. IT. Nercoc, of Columbus,
o., and G. B. Paul, of Delaware, O
SENIOR GERMAN last NIGHT.
The Senior German Club gave lis
regular b!-wcekly dance at Masonic
Temple last evening. The Naval Post
Band was in attendance and about
sixty couples participated.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
Many Matters Of Interest Around About
City Hall Square.
FOR PERJURY IN PENSION CLAIM CASE
Adeinine Vincent HELD for tho Fodor>
nj Grand Jury-Justtco TomIan
Deals wish sIugEers and Alleged
Thieyes-News OF tho Threo Higher

United States Commissioner Ackiss
Yesterday sent on to the Federal grand
jury Adelaine Wick, colored, Of Ports
mouth, on the charge Of perjury in
pension case. The woman had testified
In her application that she was the
widow of Elijah Reed, but it was ad-
duced that she was married to another
man. She was released In 500 bail
Tor her appearance before the grand
jury. The Government was repre-
Sented by District Attorney White
while NIT. Norman Cassell appeared
for the prisoner who is SIS years old.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
MINOR COURT NEWS.

Tus Ordered Observation-Disclosures and
Notary Public Qualify.
In the United States Court yesterday
the libeled tug South Baltimore was
ordered sold to satisfy claims Those
holding the same are Taylor & Lang,
the libelants, and numerous petitioners.
Mr.. Adolph Michelso?ln qualified YES
terday before Judge Hanckel Of the
Corporation Court, as n notary public.
Annie Blackwell colored, qualified as
administrator of the estate Of George
Blackwell, under q bond Of 5000, with
II. G. Miller surety, before Judge Mar
tin. in the Court OF Law and Chan
Gerry. yesterday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.

-Four Deeds of Bargain and Sale Adj
mitted to Record Yesterday.
+. NJ. killam to John C. Gordon anu
Robert III. Gregory, n lot on River
street, Atlantic City Ward, $3.50.
NJ. c. Hathaway to Mrs. Sallie la
Is. Hathaway, OF Pasquotank county,
n. G., lot on the north side OF Dun
can avenue; deed of gift.
Alexander Redd to Pearl G. Burke,
the stock Of groceries, liquors. tobacco,
etc. contained in the store No. 359
Princess Anne avenue; $1,000
NJ. +. Ryan, trustee for W. e. Kelly.
10 John II. Shcehan, the stock OF
liquors, wines. etc. contained in the
store No. POI Church street; $500.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

velop 1t after impor tation Il is con-
tractcd from animals In that country
The statements Of the German Minister
OF Agriculture. Secretary Wilson says.
are unwarrantcd.
The growth in the shipment Of horses
10 Europe In the past four years has
been enormous. These shipments in
1897 aggregated in value $i,T69. 266. as
against s7lS.607 In 1893. The value of
those sent to Germany In 1897 was sS22,-
ESQ. as compared with $40, $50 In 1898.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

boy suffered
agonies; his
appetite was
gone; he was
greatly re-
duced. in
flesh, a n d
T O + two
years he did
not have one
nights rest
f u l sleep.
His mother,
whose o n e
desire was
In see her
llnN lnSINr.fi
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
DRAA1IBLHroN LAND TANGLE.
Effect of Supreme Courts Refusal of
Petition for Rehcarng.

The Court of Appeals having de-
ciined to grant rchcaring of the
noted Brambleton land case. clears UP
the tansle to the extent of giving the
Hcnry Lovitt purchasers clear claims
10 their property, and 1t leaves the
necessity OF settlement to the pur-
chasers of the Robert Iovtt portion.
The successful Levitt heirs will have,
1t IS claimed. to pay the present hold
ers for the mprovements-hou etc.
upon 1t. The heirs, 1t Is said, can
charge the holders rent for the time
the buildings have been on the prop
erty. and at the same time the holders
can. 1t is thought, claim reimbursement
Tor the taxes they have paid on the
land
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
standard watches,

Mcssrs. Greenwood & Bro. are Offering
standard time keepers in gold filed and
silver cases al lower figures than ever
before offered Watches and jewelry
repaired by best workmcn in this section
ana chyonOmeters rated and adjusted,
Messrs. Greenwood G. Bro. having In
their employ the only chronometer ex-
pert In the twin cities.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
TIE TJRAcKIIeAY SOCIETY.

The Poet Longfelow the Subject for
Discussion last Night
AT the Thackeray Literary Society
last night the topic was Longfcllow
Selections from this great poets work
were rendered by all the members.
Mr.. Hugh ] Paylor gave a brief
sketch of Longfcllow's life. Criticisms
We're freely offered after The renditlons
OF the various poems. Rev. DIR. Young
WIFI address the society next Friday
evening.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
FIRST WARD DEMOCRATS.

y New Set OF Officers Elected for the
Ensuing Year.
AT meeting Of the First Ward
First Precinct. Democratic Club the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Mr.. r. Riley. president;
MT w. Curl'n, vice presSlent. Mr.
Joseph Corcoran. treasurer; Mr.. James
Morella. ergehnt-at-<lrms. Meetings
VIII be held every Friday night until
further notice
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05


Immediately,
and continued
until five bot
ties were talk
en-. and 10 our
great JOY Ilar-
vey is now
well and hear
ty, for which
we are truly
thankful to Il
kind P:ovi-
derce which
led DIR. Greene
TO the discov-
cry OF his
" . n d e + ( ul
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

old and another will be awarded to
the finest baby between and years
old.
The programme last night included a
beautiful solo, Dreams" by Mrs T.
r.. Reese. of Hampton. and the clever
little skt. Six Cups of Chocolate"
yesterday afternoon ~ Scene from
Fairyland was repeated. a large
number OF people attended both after
noon and evening
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

Heinrich ii}ctcl, famous years ago as
a Tenor CT tremendous robustness, is still
living in Berlin, and journals OF that
city recently announced his appearance
at three operate evenings, in which he
was to sing In I'll Trovatorc." lie Pos
t.ll!on de Longjumeau" and Fra Dia-
voio."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
CARNIVAL, OF ROSES.
This Popular Entertainment Will BE
Brought to q Close Tonight.

The Carnival OF Roses. which has
held such agreeable sway during the
past week. will be brought TO close
tonight with an attractive pro-
gramme, followed by a general auc-
ton Of all the goods left on hand.
Many bargains Gwil be offered and
the attendance should be large.
This afternoon between $40 and Z
O'Clock there will BIO a great baby
show, and the exhibit Is expected to be
large. ~ prize will be awarded to the
finest baby between 6 and IL months
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
The germs Of consump-
ton are everywhere.

The germs Of consump-
ton are everywhere.
There is no way but to
fight them.
If there is a history of
weak lungs in the family,
this fight must be constant
and vigorous.
You must strike the dis
ease, or it will strike you.
At the very first sign Of
falling health take SCOTS
Emulsion Of Cod-liver Oil
with Hypophosphites.
1t gives the body power to
resist the germs Of consump-
ton.
soc. and s.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists. New York.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

When the social trmcrs get through
with ew York's most exclusive society,"
her "400' probably will consist of four
membcts and two ciphers.-Chicago
Times-Hcrald
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

Family wines that rival the world in
excellence are from Speer's passaic, n,
j.. Vineyards. The Claret. vintage ISL,
the Burgundy and Port are very old
superior wines. The. Port Is especially
for invalds. The Climax Brandy is
very superior.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

NWANTED.--25 reliable colored women to
80 10 all parts North to do general
honscwork: all expenses furnished by
employers. who are sending for help:
tickets ready daily. Call 46S Church
street, Norfolk, Va. fc5-3t+
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

Reports from Georgia are ITO the eff
fe'ct that Hon. TIN Watson wants to
be Governor Of thclt State.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

WANTED. --TRADING STANlIsS-If YOU
have Trading Stamps for sale. address
ut once, stating number, STAMPS
care Nirgnian f,I-3ta
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

MISUNDERSTANDING, experienced In fit
llnG gloves. None but those who can
furnish first class reference need apply.
Sulte experience and salary wanted. Adj
s dress Il. O. Box ZIG tanlS-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

WANTED.-Lady stcnographcr. Address
70. Box u, stating experience and sal
airy wanted. fp5-lt*
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
For rhronl oiscascs ana Coughs

Use Browns Bronchial Troches. Like
all rexlly good things they are mi-
tated. The genuine are sold only in
boxes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

QUESTIONS ANSWERED. by MAIL ON
an subjects business, love, marriage.
speculations and lucky days given En-,
close loc. per question Address AS.
fkS5.i.A'GER. the Nirginian office.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
WANTED.

: w ANTED.-Positfon by Il first class meat
s cutter; understands sausage making
Address BUTCHER, "a Brewer street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
SPECIAL NOTICES

TWO ROOMS FOR RENT AND TcURNI.
1,fc Tor sale at "a bargain If applied for
ut once. Apply to Mrs MORRISoN
ever Wh.tehurst * Bros furni,,lrr
SI9re. corner Holt and Church streets.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05
AGENTS WANTED.

LADY with tact and energy to travel for.
Old established firm. Permanent $40
per month and expenses Il, care Vir-
glnian Office. taI5-sa4t ,Su4t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-05

I5..GIE IaMlIy needs It. IiOUSEHOID
SPECIALITY CO. Bon 42l. cincinnati
-..' t.io. de19-Sa.t If
WASTED.-Opcrator on sowing machine
;hnu D boys, over II years old 10 make
ktSS. can Monday between . and II
Fayette street. iaaoetT'
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-24
THE MARKETS.


London, Jan. 23.-Money rates were
weaker last week than had been expected
but 1t Is. now believed they have touched
bottom and will soon harden again. All
arrivals of gold We're taken for the con-
tinent.
The stock exchange was depressed by
a local cloud. Consols were fractionally
lower, though colonial issues SCENE d
steady. Home railway securities were
weak but the declines were small. The
foreign market was duh on the political
outlook and in sympathy with the Paris
bourse, which was unsettled owing to
the Dreyfus agitation and the threaten
ing position of the ministry. Choice Sc
curities were a shade higher and Japan
csc II shade lower.
American railway securities were mostly
lower in sympathy with Wall street but
the feeling was hopeful. Southern Pacific
preferred fell / point. Central Pacific rose
~ points. Grand Trunks were booming
the rise ranging from y to AZ points,
while Canadian Pacific went ia points
higher. The mining market was inactive.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-24

Jefferson and Edward Cardwel Of this
city, visited Hesper farm last Sunday
Misses Pitcher. Reynolds. earns and
Roeser made a visit on Saturday to
Hesper farm.
Herman Witt. the Roundup flock
master. left on Friday for New York
with the intention of visiting his faith
erland for few months.
Doc and Willis Spear were in from
Sheridan last week. visiting their reia-
tives here.
Senator &. c. Bowler Of Carbon coun-
ty, was visitor from Red Lodge Sat
urday.
The marriage of Conductor j. II.
Clark of Glendive to Miss Emma Van
Alstine of Inkster. Mich. is announced
William Rea, jr., the mutton buyer
was in town this week. loading out Is
600 lambs purchased from Bailey &
O'Donneli.
j. d. Losekamp and l.. H. Fencko
were at Columbus this week. attending
the funeral of their venerable friend
the late Horace Countryman.
Hon. Edward Cardwell. the late SEN
ator of jefferson county, was in town
this week. visiting his nephew Edward
Cardwell of this city, and other rela-
tives. He is contemplating visit to
Ireland
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-24

From the Pittsburg Dispatch
The most remarkable calculation ever
done by a human being Is that attributed
to the famous British astronomer. Prof.
sor Adams. The scientist had observed
certain peculiar perturbations OK tha
planet Uranus. He could explain The pre-
nomenon only by the presence or am
other great planet. unknown tc science.
somewhere in the heavens. Then began
the Figuring referred TO. When the cal
culation had been completed DIR. Gale or
Berlin pointed his big telescope at the
place in the heavens Indicated and thsfa
was the gigantic planet Neptune. 50 times
as large as the earth and 25o0. 10000 miles
away from it. Scientific achievements Iika
this seem to border on the supernatural.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-24
FERGUS COUNTY NEWS.

Great Falls, Jan. 23.-The citizens of
Lewistown are considering the ques-
ton of organizing a local militia com
pany, and have even called a public
meeting for the purpose of ascertaining
what can be done in that line. So far
no decided steps have been taken
Big Spring camp, No. los Woodmen
of the World. has installed officers for
the ensuing term as follows: James NJ
Croft, consul commander: p. c. Nc
Hugh, adviser lieutenant: w. S. Per-
kins, banker; G. w. Cook. clerk; +. NJ
Partridge, escort; ID. l.. Walton, watch
man. Il. q. Worden. sentry.
G. r. LeMunyon. the photographer
formerly located at Great Falls, has
had the misfortune to have his gallery
and instruments partially consumed by
fire. The place was but partly covered
by insurance.
Complaints have been made against
Assessor Croft of Fergus county. 1t is
alleged that when he made the assess
ment for School District No. IS it was
Inaccurate and the district thereby lost
SIS.
Mrs r. S. Hamilton is in Helena Wis
iting her son. Thomas, who is i'll with
a severe attack of the grippe.
B. Fl. Bowman of Castle Butte is
making preparations to sell his ranch
and cattle and 20 to South Eakota for
residence.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-24
she Took the Hint.

AT home stations the private soldiers
washing is usually done by the mar
ried soldiers wives. who are expected
10 sew on missing buttons and do re-
pairs. for which a small sum is deducted
from the priyate's pay.
f. Pat McGinnis had a good deal of
trouble with his laundress: Sunday after
sunday had his shirt come back with
the neck button Off, or else hanging by
a thread. He had spoken 10 her on the
subject and she had promised 10 see 10
IL. but still the button was not on prop
crly.
He got out Of patience one Sunday
when the missing button had made him
late for parade and exclaimed.
Bother the woman, I'll see II | can I
give her hint this time. anyhow"
He then took the lid Of tin backing
box, about three inches in diameter.
drilled two holes in il with a fork and
sewed IL on 10 the neck of the shirt
that was next To be washed. When his
washing came back he found that she
had taken the hint. she had made d
buttonhole TO fiji it,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-24
.LEW|sTOWN IS LIVELY
1t Is Getting to Be a Hotter
Town Than Ever.
FIGHTS AND LAWSUITS
Editor of the Argus Had Fight on the
Street With Schoolboy-Now the
Democrat Brings Suit Against
Him for a Subscription.

Great Falls. JAM 23.-Lewistown has
always been a lively place in proper
tion to its size, but just at present it is
hotter town than ever. A war is be-
ing waged between the different fac
tons of the town and to that war, direct
ly or indirectly, may be attributed four
or hve law suits, street fight in which
at least three persons participated and
considerable bad language, printed and
spoken and more bad feeling.
Just few days ago William Bon
ham. school boy and the president of
the Children's Debating society, had
debate on the street with Halsey r.
Watson, editor of the Fergus County
Argus, which resulted in Mr.. Watson
being quite badly whipped and Bon
hams receiving a fine of SO in the
police court. The Democrat naturally
gives very spicy account of the fight
by rounds and alleges that had not
watson been otherwise defeated he
would have lost the fight on the score
of foul and of interference. The Dem
ocrat alleges that Watson picked up
stone and pounded his adversary on
the head with it and also called his
foreman to the rescue when he saw that
he was getting whipped.
Now the Democrat publishes the fol-
lowing statement, which would seem
that it is going to continue the war:
"A test case will soon be instituted
in our court by the Democrat to ascer-
tain whether or not party who takes
"a newspaper regularly from the post
office can avoid paying the subscrip-
ton price therefor. This case will be
based on the following statement of
facts: In December, 1896. when the
present publisher acquired possession
of the Democrat the proprietor of the
Argus refused to longer send his paper
tfan nffIa ~. nj
adhered up to the present time; the
Democrat was, however, regularly
mailed to the Argus and the proprietor
thereof or his representative regularly
took the paper from the office. At the
expiration of the year a bill was sent
to the Argus but payment was per-
emptorily refused. Hence the proposed
legal proceedings"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-24
CLOSING THE STORES.
The Clerks Union Makes a Contract With
the Merchants.

Great Falls. Jan. 23.-Retail Clerks
union No. 81, has made contract with
several of the merchants of the city
by which the merchants bind them
selves to close their stores each even
ing through the week at p. m. save
on Saturday and Monday, when they
will be allowed to remain open until 10
o'clock. Evenings Immediately preced-
ing legal holidays are also excepted.
No obligations in return are required of
the clerks.
The contract is to take effect on Feb.
Z and to remain in force for one year,
and the contract provides that for each
and every violation by the merchants
the offender shall pay to the clerks the
sum of $50 The contract also provides
that the stores shall remain closed all
day on Sunday and every legal holt
day, but makes another exception on
all Of its provisions for the six days
preceding Christmas.
Some of the merchants have not yet
signed the contract, and it is said that