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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-05
SIXTEEN PAGES
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY .. 1899.
A NEW JAIL.

We have frequently called the atten-
ton of our readers to the urgent neces-
sity which exists for new Jail build
ing in this city, and have sought to
enforce our views by publishing from
time to time, the opinions of many Of
our leading citizens.
While Norfolk was q small town the
present building may have been. and
probably was. sufficient for its needs,
but now that 1t is fast becoming a
large city. the Jail is entirely too small.
Not only is it insufficient for the safe
confinement of the large number of
criminals who are always there, but
the keeping of so many together is
a distinct harm--if it does not rise to
the proportions of n crimc--and adds;
to the danger to the community arls-
Ing from the criminal class.
The constant close association of so
many persons convicted of .;undry and
various offenses. and unrestrnincd in
their intercourse as is necessarily the
case in the crowded condition Of this
Jail, only tends to make hardened
criminals worse. to instruct incipicnt
criminals more fully in the details of
crime, and to prevent any possible
chance of reformation, which the young
or those imprisoned for first oifense
might have, if the building were mod
ern and u proper classification and
separation of criminals could he made
In fact religion. humanity and the
good of our community all cry out for
such prison in this city as shall NEE,
present needs and attain the ends
which justice demands, and for which
punishment is meted out.
The great end and object of the pun
ishment of criminals is the PREVEN-
TlON OF CRIME. and to this end il
should not only be certain, but the
confinement should be of such n ma
ture as to prevent others from Offend
ing, and also to hinder the propaga-
ton of crime which comes from in
struction, given to those confined. by
their fellows, and to prevent a rcpeti-
ton of it by them. For such a purpose
a modern building is an absolute neces-
sity.
But, aside from the reasons we have
given and in addition thereto. the
crowding of prisoners together, as they
are in our Jail, is a constant menace
not only to their health, but, what is
of far more Importance, to the health
OF this community. The drainage sys-
TEN of the present Jail is miserable
There Is no hall. or room, for eating.
and 1T must be almost impossible to
Keep the place in the highest state of
cleanliness and order Altogether the
necessity for n new building is not only
great, but 1t is urgent and we call
upon our City Fathers to take this
matter up at once. and to remove from
our fair city. this standing menace to
our morals and our health. They
should supply new building ample in
size and modern in its appointments.
30 that all classes, and both sexes. of
criminals may be confined in such man
ner as to lessen the danger which this
community, In common with all others.
must ever be in from the criminal class.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-05
Every Remedy Had Failed,
But He is Perfectly Well Now !

81 HAD TRIED ALMOST EVERY
CATARKH MEDICINE | ever heard of
and ALL AlL.f.D to cure me. My suf-
fcrings were severe and was miserable
indeed. FELT ALL THE TIME AS
IF THERE WAS a LUMp OF
hawk away. This kept me hawking all
sore and MY N0STRILS FELT STUF-
FY AND CLOGGED UP. MY EARS
KEPT RINGING AND SINGING CON
STANTLY AND MY EYES WE'RE
SORE. WATERY AND WEAK. My APP
Detite was very poor. and | was so bad
off | couldn't sleep and WOULD GET UP
IN THE MORNING AS TIRED AS
WHEN I LAID DOWN AT NIGHT and
didn't feel like working ut all | felt
tired all the time and GOT EASILY FA-
TIGuED; oETEN Hap 4 DULL
MORNING. In this condition A FRIEND
ADVISED ME TO BE TREATED BY
TREATMENT HAS MADE ME FEEL
LIKE a NEW PERSON MY Ape
TlTE Is EXCELLENT. SLEEP WE'LL
FEEL WE'LL LIKE TO WORK, EARS
AND EYES ALL RIGHT, ALL THE CA
TARR!I SYMPTOMS GONE. BREATHE,
FREE AND Easy: IN FACT. ! FEEL
treatment Used TO LIE IN BED AN
BEFORE | COULD co TO SLEEP.
BUT NO TROUBLE NOW. certainly
rccoI; mend DIR. Fircy's treatment S the
best Catarrh Cure. g.
j. G. OVERMAN
Portsmouth, Va.
Residence, Duke street, near Scott, enl-
ployed at Navy Yard.
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Lawrence
and
Melton.
COR SETS.

Not one brand, but many.
CorSets that fit, give comfort
and are indeed a combination
Of ease and grace.
Did YOU ever have trouble
with your corset stretching ?
If so we would like to talk
Corset TO you.
There are a few things we
know about them and it may
interest you.
We sell you one that won't
stretch.
The most pominent brands
we carry are the DR.. Warmers.
P. o., American Lady, w. B..
Her Majesty and the r. & G.
Sc Ws.s LAWRENCE 4 NELTON,
Window. 2iS MAIN STREET.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-05

Life Is largely n swamp. with few is
lands, though with many small and
shaky tussocks. where it is difficult to
keep foothold. But for no reason let
your feet move from the tussocll on
which they stand. until YOU are sure of
reaching another and better one: else
you will fall into the slough and miro.
to founder forever. or perish quickly
II is unfortunate If you are uncomfort-
able. or dissatisfied; but can you not.
where you are, make yourself comfort
able and satisfied? Try. if you have
not. with that distinct purpose; and 1t
is almost magical TO see how things ac-
commodatc themselves and yield to a
steady and resolutc mind. Yet we would
not for moment discourage, or re-
press, that noble discomfort that raises
men and nations to greatness and glory
No! Nor could we. If we would; for
it will do or die! But it occurs in rare
men; and most OF us (perhaps luckily)
are-incapablc either of its sacrifices or
achevcments,-our discontents being
mostly petty and pucrile. arising from
our own defects and Weaknesses. rather
than from great and extraordinary tai
ents or inspirations.
To make the best of your situation is
your duty: and in that duty, alone well
done, have any of us any right or claim
to a promotion. or to any exchange of
position. or detail. Whatever the cast,
act well your part. Never shirk; never
shrink; stand to your post and quit
yourself like man. Never be idle.
Idleness is the meanest of all the sour
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-05
A SWAP OF TUSSOCKS.

knowledge is power: but there Is no
royal road to 1t, although there are
special palace-cars that ease and ex-
pedlate the way nightly. Yet he who
tramps all the way, working where he
can to support himself often makes
more OF the journey than he who
lounges in the palace-car at his ease,
and gets through on fast time. Nor is
Knowledge all. The pursuit of 1t some
times proves a deal more important
than the possession: and he who goes
afoot If equal to the prvations and
hardships of the journey. develops
Character. energy. endurance and other
personal qualities or faculties. that
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-05

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fishing Company is authorized to contract
any obligation in the name of the COM
pany or to make purchases in the name
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
First Tasteless Tonic
ever manufactured. All
other so-called Taste
less" Tonics are imita-
TONS. Ask any druggist
about this who is not
PUSHING an imitation.
coNsUM Err.

wHIrRsBoRo, Tex, Sep. 10, 1888.
PARis MEDICINE Co., st. Louis. Mo.
Gentlemen.-I write you few lines Of graf
itude. think yonr Groves taste aesl Cmai1
Tonic = one Ufthe best medicines In the world
for Chills and Fever. l have three children
that have been down with malarial fever for Is
months and have bought Chill medicines OF Ala
kinds and Doctors bills coming In all the tins,
until sent to town and got three bottles VI
Groves 1anie. My children are all we'll now
and II WAS your Tasteless Chill Tonic that di1
It. saaaot say too much In its behalf.
YVaEs truly,
JAMES y, ROBERTS.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

Some 20 or - years ago gentleman
of this place was elected constable. and
although lie had no opposition his merry
BUSINESS rs To the result was quite no.
ticeable all during the day. After the
polls closed and he was declared elect
ed he hied him 10 the river bank,
In The meantime having armed himself
with an old pepper box pistol, one OF
the earliest patterns of the revolver,
aud shortly after WAS heard TO go
through this colloquy with some one
unseen. Pointing his pistol at a syca-
more tree he exclaimed in dlgnified
aud dramatic style:
Halt. | am constable of this dis
trict and command you to halt. You
won't, Ell? Well, here goes"-bang! Il
hate to do 1t. but it Is In the discharge
of my official duty. Now. | told you
to stop, but you wouldn't'-bang. just
then the old pepper box became I'M
manageable and bang, bang, bang,
bang went the remaining four loads.
The firing soon attracted crowd and
the tree was thus saved.
But, Notwithstanding the episode OF
the sycamore and the scars II still
shows, the gentleman is said TO have
made a good acknowledgement (Ky.
Herald.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

Professor Hiram Corson of Cornell
university, who used TO be a reporter
for the United States senate, tells this
story about Sam Houston: I'VE re-
porters took turn and turn about each
for an hour. One day | was sitting
idly In the reporters gallery, waiting
my turn and looking on. Presently my
attention was drawn by Senator Hous-
ton. Huge Of frame, he was particu-
larry huge Of feet and those extremi-
ties We're rendered the more conspicu-
Gus In those days OF boots by being
lncased in laced shoes. On this oeea-
sion there seemed to he an amount OF
pain In those feet proportionate 10
their size.
1.-THE senator kept one upon his
knee, rubbing 1t, with an angulshed
expression and periodically exchang-
ing for the other foot. After awhile he
unlaced his shoes and drew them off.
Then the nursing OF his aching toes
continued for time as before. But no
relief came, and at last, TO my utter
amazement and amusement, he slowly
Invested himself OF a long blue WOODEN
stocking. aud, taking the huge jack
knife with which he was wont TO pass
the time whiting, he proceeded de
liberately to pare his corns in the sen
ate of the United States"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
wbere Americans Can Learn.

Americana, even though We are as
hospitable as any nation on earth.
might well take lesson from the
Russians in regard to the respect they
pay letter OF introduction. The En-.
glish send word when you can be re
ceiyed. and. you pay each other frosty
formal calls and then are asked TO 8
o'clock tea or some other wildly excit
ing function of similar Importance
The French are great sticklers for Ell
auette. but they are more spontaneous
and you are asked TO dine at once
After that 1t 10 your own fault II you
are not asked again. But In Russia II
is different think the men must
have accompanied my messenger
home, and the women to whom | pre-
sented letters early In the afternoon
We're actually waiting for me when
returned from presenting the last ones
In Moscow they came and waited fol
hours for my return-I was mortified
that there were not four of me to re
spond to all the beauties OF theil
friendship. for hospitality In Russia In
cludes even that.-Woman's Home
Companion
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
A TRAGEDY IN A PICTURE.
His Snap Shot of "a Drink That Killed
Two Men.

1.-THE most remarkable snap shot pie
ture In the world is owned by a friend
Of mine in a town in Georgia" said an
enthusiastic amateur photographer.
Its story Is extremely curious 1t
seems that he went one day to a black
smith shop 10 get shot at the men at
the forge. The smith was engaged on
difficult piece of ironwork and had
two helpers. Just behind them on
shelf was pint fiask full of yellowish
white liquor, evidently the corn wh!s-
Ky for which the native Georgian has
a peculiar liking.
"As my friend WIS preparing to take
his picture one Of the helpers caught
sight of the bottle and communicated
his discovery by dumb show TO his
companion. The smiths Uack was
turned at tie moment, and the first
man reached stealthllg for the prize.
while my friend. unnotleed In the coz
ner, quickly aimed his camera. 1t was
comlcal scene and in his mind he
had already named the photo The
Stolen Drink
The helper uneorked the flask and
took II swift gulp. and his comrade
snatehed it and did likewise. Then for
brief. GREATNESS instant they looked
al each other, and rs they did 50 their
foolish grin gave way to such stare
of questioning horror as | never saw
before upon human face. know
because II was then that the camera
clicked, aud the picture Is as clear rs
crystal The flask contained carbolic
acid Within an hour both men wefc
dead.
"When my friend took one print, he
broke the negative so as 10 make the
photograph absolutely unique. 1t
shows the forward end OF the shop.
In the fore ground is the anvil. with
the smith bending over his work. Be
hind him are the two helpers, one still
holding the flask. looking at each 9th
er. You can see tragedy in their eyes
as plain as print. 1t is frlghtful and
dramatic tableau that could not be
duplicated by any sort of art. "-New
Orleans Times Democrat.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

Save during the rainy season Lake
LEROY. in western Australia, Is quite
dry. But as the water evaporates as
the hot weather approaches a smooth,
CLASSY floor of crystalline salt Is de-
posted. Those living on the shores
have found means OF utilizing this,
All boats which sail on the lake
when possible are, during the rainy
season. fitted with four wheels, and
thus are enabled to continue their
travels. As Lake LEROY has an area
of 100 miles, and the surrounding coun-
try is extremely rough, this means n
great saving in expense. labor and
time. The speed attained by these
wheeled yachts is very considerable,
though not quite equal TO the pace Of
the Ice yachts 50 popular In Canada.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

Ever See cyclone, say? Bite the
world and MUNICH away? Eat up
houses. fences. trees, Just as easy as
you please? Get hustle on its jaws?
Swipe the earth with fiendish claws
Hump its back and take a run through
the orchard Just for fun? From hill
TO hollow fit. seeming to get strength
from 1t? Never seen one? Well,
ling. It's a pesky sort of thing.
Ever see a cyclone. say? Take Its
track and speed away? Switch its tail
and snort and bound, just like light
ming DER the ground? Get a swift move
with It's feet, racing for the winning
heat? Then cayorting up and down,
needing no laws of the town? Pushing
everything aside? Out upon a gayly
ride? As though owning all the track,
ever onward, never back? Never seen
one? Well, | swow! It's a buster,
anyhow .-Kingsley Qa.) Times.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
WHEN LIGHTS ARE Low.

The rooms are hushed. the lights are low.
sit and listen to the wind
That comes from out the distant hill.
Il comes and croons IN an undertone
OF alien regions vast and lone.
on pleasures lost In a land unknown,
Then steals away. and all is still.
IT'S good 10 listen to the wind
When rooms are hushed and lights are low.
When those we love have come and gone,
IT'S weary to be left behind
To miss sweet eyes where late they shone
To look for what We may not find,
Long cherished forms that haunt the mind
Soft voices thst.were once too kind;
To live and miss them one by one
Is weary work. Who'd stay behind
When those We love have come and gomez
New York Times
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
Ink blot. ON Paper.

To remove ink from paper pour
enough water over teaspoonful OF
chlorinated lime to cover the stained
portion AIoisten n clean piece OF
linen and rub it lightly with the mix
ture. II the stain is not of too long
standing. II will disappear. II more
than one application is required, let
the paper dry before wetting the see.
ond or third time. IL the spot is rub.
bed, the texture OF the paper will be
spoiled Dry 1t gently with a piece OF
dry linen.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO, Props, Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
WEST TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o
WALDINa, kINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood aud mucous surfaces Of
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by al
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

An English paper says that the hat
OF certain shortsighted master at
Elton blew on one day, and as he start
ed In pursuit black hen dashed out
OF the gateway. The sehoolmaster saw
the hen and thought II was his hat,
and all Elton was electrified by the
spectacle of hatless and breathless
reverend man hunting black hen
from one end Of the street to the other.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

A little boy named Peter at public
school saw his teacher faint and fall
In the general confusion 1t was i'm
possible to keep so many curious heads
cool, aud the little ones fiocked round
the PROSTATE woman and her SYM
pathizing colleagues. But this small
boy kept both his color and his cool
ness. Standing ona bench and raising
his hand. he exclaimed: please, teach
err can l run home and tell father TO
come? He makes cotiinsr'
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

The smallest inhabited island In the
world is that on which the Eddystone
lighthouse stands. Al low water II Is
30 feet In diameter At high water
the lighthouse. whose diameter at the
base is 2sa4 feet, completely covers It,
Il Is Inhabited by three persons.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
A Midnight Call.

II want something to drink" said
the mosquito to the sleeper; anything
will I'LL the BILL"
You'll find a mosquito bar right over
there" sighed the slumberer only TO
awake and lind that 1t was on him.
Kansas City Star. KS
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

A wede has invented one operated by
invisible rays of light, which enables il ia
explode at will. In like manner Hostel
ter's stomach Bitters conquers all stomach
troubles. When "A sufferer from constipa-
lion. dyspepsia or liver complaint takes The
Bitters he is sure of a cure. A private
Revenue Stamp covers the neck of the
bottle.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
A Reaui.ite Lacking.

Browne-lt seems 10 be the general
impression among our acquaintance
that we didn't have very good time
on our camping out trip.
Towne That's the result of not hav-
ing had a single good liar In the whole
party. New York World.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
FrightfuI Suffering.

The Major-Did you suffah from
thirst, Cunnel. when you were cast
away on that desert island?
The Colonel-Why. aftuh six days of
untold agony even watah tasted good.
New York Journal
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

The Lord High Keeper OF the Seals
He didn't appear to be much impressed
BY the initiation. did heY
The Grand Grinder of the Flaming
Sword What could you expecti He
was stage carpenter for Wagner
opera troupe for three years.-Indian-
apolis Journal
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

let us try to make our lives like
songs, brave. CHEEKY, tender and true.
that shall sing themselves into other
lives and so help to tighten burdens
and cares"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

Prospective Lodger-The main thing
is that | get Il room in quiet house.
Landlady-O. this is quiet house,
sir In the next room u singer lodges,
and IL It were not quiet he couldn't
practice all day long. as he does now
Lustige Blaetter.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
Pleasant TO Know.

He preparing TO leaye)-I assure
you, Miss Sweet, the time has passed
away very pleasantly this evening.
She tabstractedly) Yes, II Is pleas
ant to know that It Is past. Boston
Traveller.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

"Ah,' sald the man who Is some
times morose and visionary. III only
had the wings OF an eagle and the heart
OF lion"'
Another touch OF dyspepsia muir
INJURED the family physician. in tones OF
sympathy. MY dear fellow. what you
ought TO wish for is the stomach OF a
goat. Washington Star
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

J. Shaker-Tell you what, I'm nery-
BUS to-day. I'm to call ON Miss Low
llipz tonight to get her final answer.
I. Baker--You needn't be afraid |
saw her at the statloner's yesterday.
She left an order for visiting cards In
the name of Mrs. ]. Shaker. "-Phila-
delphia Record.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

Wagg-I think that there will be but
little more fghting ut the front.
Wigg-Why, II won't be the fault OF
our soldiers. will IL?
Wagg--Not exactly. but. they are hay
ing a hard time to find the front
Cleveland Leader.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

81 told him that he wasn't my ideal
man, and he told me 1 wasn't his ideal
girl.p
"And them
"Then we felt perfectly safe to &c
ahead and get married. &C Chicago Rec
ord. rs
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

Get out" commanded her father.
"Don't ever let me see You here again"
Very well" replied the confident
young man. "Your daughter can tell
you the nights | am to call. and you
can arrange TO be out until leave. p
Philadelphia North American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
Not Thing of Renutx.

Bootblack- bossf III polish
'em up SO yer kin see your face In EN-.
Grump Get out of here! l don't
want shine!
Bootblack-I don't blame yer. boss.
If had face like dat | wouldn't
wanter see IL neider.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

CrawfOrd-What lesson does this
frightfully hot weather teach youi
BRADSHAW Never TO call a man
fool who goes In search OF. the north
pole.-New York World
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

Mrs. Jackson--Is Mr. White In good
society,"
Mrs. Johnson Mercy. mol Why. she
calls her maid her hired girl.-Somer-
Vile Journal
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

"Did you enjoy the symphony con
certT
mot n bit. A girl right In front OF
me was dressed so loud couldn't heal
any of the soft music. "-Phlladelphia
Bulletin.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease, powder to be shaken into the shoes
II makes tight or new shoes feel easy
gives instant relief 10 eorns and bunions
It's the greatest comfort discovery of the
age. Cures swollen feet. blisters and cal.
lous spots. Aliens Foot Ease is Il certain
cure for ingrowing nails, sweating, smart
ing hot, aching feet. We have 5000 testi
monials. All druggists and shoe store.
sell 1t. 25c. Trial package FREE by mail
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, NY.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-10-05
SUPPOSE WE SMILE.
HUMOROUS PARAGRAPHS FROM
THE COMO PAPERS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the
world Over-sayings that Are Cheer
fuI to Old or Young Funny selec-
lions that Everybody Will Enjoy.