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be acknowledged as having been most
reasonable. The possibilities of further
development of Norfolk Harbor are al
most unlimited.
Large Water Front.
No less than twenty-five miles of water
front are available on the Elizabeth
River and its various branches, all of
which can be improved TO accommodate
public docks. shipping. and manufactur-
ing Of all kinds. But the story of Nor
folks harbor would not be complete with
out some reference to the contributing
and tributary water routes. Immediately
to the south Of Norfolk, in the eastern
part Of North Carolina, lies an area of
some 1000 square miles of territory
traversed by natural inland water routes
extending in all direction and rendering
accessible this large extent of territory.
The whole of the Albemarle and Pam
leo Sound regions with their numerous
tributaries, were originally cut OF from
Norfolk by water except by the way of
Beaufort and oracoke Inlets, and thence
by the Atlantic Ocean to the Capes, a
route both devious and dangerous for
the shipping Of the class employed on
Inland waters. This fact was early ap-
preciated and led to private enterprise
among the foremost movers of which
was George Washington. constructing a
system Of canals through and TO this re-
gton. by the means of which these inland
waterways were connected with the
Elizabeth River.
Many Streams and watercourses.
This is only one of NorfoIk's water
ways that afford her connections with
tributary territory. In every direction
there are smaller water courses along
which are located rich and productive
agricultural and trucking land. the prod
uce of which is carried by the means
of them-to Norfolk for trans-s shipment
To the west lies the James River, navt-
gable for 100 miles, and to the NORTH
lies Chesapeake Bay. with all her inlets
and tributaries, which. with the Chesa-
peake and Delaware Canal and that Of
the Delaware and Raritan. afford an out
The Washington herald., 1912-08-05
BY EDWIN WALTER.

For Industrial Commission Of Norfolk. Va.
ut IS related that once upon a time
a man set out to build a city. It
was to surpass anything ever un-
dertaken in the. choice Of location;
on the laying out of her streets
and boulevards; in the number,
extent, and charm of landscape
effect of her parks and play
ground: in the grandeur and beauty of
architectural perfection of the public
buildings: in the arrangement and loca-
ton of her railway and other terminals;
in her facilities for handling freight,
either by rail or by water; in fact, 1t was
to be the model city, possessed of ev-
cry known advantage commercially and
one to the assets of which nature con-
tributed no small part
Thus he builded and when all was COM
pleted he cast his eyes about and was
well content. He said unto himself that
soon now would the whole world know
of what We have to offer and would
hasten to embrace the opportunities Of
forded. No invitations were extended to
the l0uSeWAfminS nc poi SiSeAN4
ly concern himself IN enlightening the
people as to what he had done or re-
gerding the wonderful opportunities af-
forded by that which he had created In
fact, it appeared, that having a full
knowledge himself of the value of all he
possessed, and that which lay at hand.
he believed that, in some mysterious
manner. and through no particular ef-
fort on his part, the whole world would
likewise become cognizant.
The City by the Sea.
/ need hardly go further with my mar
rative, for the history Of this city is
written as well in the records Of many
an institution that had failed because Of
the belief that a really good article Of
merit would sell itself.
Far be 1t from me to compare the his
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are as follows: Her interesting history.
her waterways. and water courses. The
great trucking and fishing industries.
The military and naval activity and op-
Grafton in this vicinity. The Belt Line
Railway" which affords the advantages
for freight handling. to industries To-
Gated thereupon. that they would have
II each of the eight great trunk lines en-
tering this port had sidings into their
freight yards. Her immense coal ship
ments and her peanuts. and the re-
sorts and places OF peculiar and his
toric interest near by to visit
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Produce Business
Totals Millions

The annual shipments of fish. oys-
tiers. and crabs from this port have a
value of s2,SoO.O0O and it is one that is
carried on at a good profit. Norfolk
is peculiarly fortunate in this respect,
for her waterways and the ocean at
hand TEEN with the choicest specimens
of the fnny tribe and from the bottom
of these waters are taken the luscious
Lynnhaven oyster, of world renown.
Continued on Page Seven.
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let for the farm product Of all this won.
derfully rich section through Norfolk
ard this water route. safe from the
storms and dangers OF the Atlantic, clear
n New York. BY its situation Norfolk
lies at the practical center of all these
inland routes and is thus afforded the
most accessible means and facilities for
trans-shipment: and yes, for that mat
ter, also manufacturing and commerce
OF all kinds.
Have Commercial Value.
Thus 1t can be seen what the water
ways and water courses OF this section
mean to Norfolk commercially. But In
addition to all Of this there are the wa
terways that go to make the city beau
ti<ul and this, TO my mind. is the great
est asset of the City by the Sea- for
by improving and beautifying these Wa
ter courses. as she has. with sea walls
and ornamental landings and enhancing
their attractiveness by the means of park
places and shaded driveways following
the course of their windings, and estab-
fishing harbor of refuge for the fleet Of
yachts and motor boats Of all descrip-
ton. that claim this port as their home,
Norfolk becomes one of the most at
tractive abiding places in the whole world
and city of striking individuality.
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tory of this dream city with that Of Nor
folk, vet there are features of similarity.
for too long has this 'city by the Sea"
hidden her light under a bushel, and
while she has developed and grown and
expanded in a manner most satisfactory
to those concerned. yet never has she
really come into her own simply because
never been issued. Now, though. she
bids you welcome, and in extending the
glad hand of good fellowship offers TO
share with you in the bounty Of her
blessings. to which Nature and the whole
universe has contributed most literally.
Now. while do NOT wish to weary by
tiresome and uninteresting detail in tell
ing the story OF Norfolk. the Sunrise
City by the Sea-" yet would that I
might be able to establish a comparison
between this and other, or even some
one other. place in telling Of her unique
ness, but it is impossible. for there does
not exist a prototype in this whole wide
world of ours. She is the only one Of
her kinda city different, but not apart.
distinctive in all she is and has, and now
will tell you why.
In her location. with great arteries for
water transit radia:ing out in every
direction, bringing her in close communi-
cation with the great centers Of activity
by the means of a cheap form of trans
portation, and with eight great trunk line
railways that, with their connections. af-
ford the city quick and direct service to
and from all parts of the country, having
their terminals at this port, Norfolk pos
sesses an asset which no other city in
the universe can so successfully lay
claim TO.
Center of Cobweb.
By means of these many water courses
and waterways and the railroads that
radiate out like a cobweb, Norfolk is
enabled to reach out in every direction,
tapping the inexhaustible coal fields of
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City by Sea Has
Interesting History

1t is related that with a few paltry-
pounds OF tobacco did they buy the site
where stands the ''City by the Sea"
acres involved. but with 1t there went
what, to those wise and far-seeing old
! settlers, was of much greater value. and
| that was the rivers and ccves, inlets
and bays, creeks and even the sea that
surrounded and incompassed it in every
direction; this to their minds was where
lay its great commercial possibilities. and
to q very great extent such has been
proven true.
Bought with Tobacco.
After the ten thousand pounds Of to-
bacco. the amount agreed upon, was paid.
Norfolk blossomed forth as a borough,
the history of which has been full Of
stirring events, in which strife and bat
tie, progress and downfall. royal pomp
and gayety. pestilence and destruction
cut no small figure. But it was the sur
vival of the fittest. and they could not
keep her under, for directly after the
charred embers of destruction and the
wreckage of warfare had been cleared
away, she straightway began a career
of thrift and activity that soon placed
her among the important centers Of ac-
tivfty in this part of the country.
All about her. though, history has been
in the making all the while and some Of
the most important and decisive battles
have been fought within sound of her
gates. Cape Henry. the point Of land
upon which the eyes Of the first Eng
lis colonists first rested, is right at
hand. Roanoke Island, upon which was
torn the first white child upon Ameri,
can soil, is just of in the other direc-
ton. And to he who is SO inclined,
study OF history of that chain Of parishes
and their churches, that were located at
intervals of some twenty miles or there
abouts, in a straight line across the State
of Virginia from Cape Henry. would be
most interesting. for their history was
the early history OF the country. They
were the centers of social activity and
the seat of government. The walls of
the churches were OF massive brick con-
struction, erected SO to Withstand the
attacks Of the Indians who were none
too friendly. Many Of these churches are
still standing.
Site of Naval Battle.
Then, at the mouth Of her harbor. right
where 1t enters Hampton Roads, was
fought the first battle between ironclads.
various accounts Of which have been
written. all Of which have been some
what colored by sentiment, as is natural.
Then there is still to be seen in Norfolk
many scars Of battle sustained when
Lord Dunmore bombarded and nearly
DESTROYED helpless city. simply out of
pure spite. There is much Of interest
that might be told. but space and time
forbid. and I will go on to the other
features wherein Norfolk is unique.
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Beautiful Streams
and Waterways

In her deep water harbor and its
tributary water routes as we'll as the
waterways that permeste and pene-
trtte the city in every direction. beau
tifying and making more healtnful,
Norfolk possesses a commercial asset
the Atlantic or Gulf coast has been
more favored by nature or holds in
store greater possibilities for the fu-
ture.
straight. and deep channel. with a low
water draft of thirty-hve feet. leads
to the ample anchorage grounds %
Hampton Roads. afording shelter anG
merchant fleets of the world. Here
nature has undoubtedly dons her part.
for not one dollar has ever been spent
for improving this natural waterway,
which has few, IL any. equals In the
world.
Was Natural Channel
hhc wafer VI ptOn
Roads to Norfolk there formerly ex-
listed natural channel. up the Eliz-
abeth River, affording twenty feet
draft: a depth considered ample for
the largest vessels of half a century
ago. and which early induced the ma
tional government to establish the
navy yard at this port. With the ever
increasing size and draft OF sea-
going vessels, the natural depth of the
Elizabeth River has been continually
improved. until thirty-ive feet can be
carried to the navy yard.
The improvements of the Elizabeth
River by the national government have
extended over period of more than
thirty years, and with those now In
progress. will have entailed total ex-
penditure of about 100000. Considering
the result obtained the expenditure must
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" The Eastern Gateway and
N Connecting Point for the
Panama Canal. The Con-
vention City of the Atlantic
Seaboard. The Home Of Thriv-
ing Industries and a Prosperous
and Contented People. The
Truck Garden Of the United
States =. :. :. =. ..
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-12

Portable chair facing the door,
and waited, wondering if his
heart beats didn't outsound. the
loud ticking of the grandfather's
clock in the corner.
Would it be Margery? Would
it be Mignon?"
At last he heard sound with
out. His heart almost stopped
beating. Would it be Mignon?
Would it be Margery? For an
awful three seconds he held his
breath expectant1y. Then Mig
mons laughing, dimp1ed face
came into the range of'his vision,
His heart gave a bound that
outdistanced all. its previous eff
forts. And Billy Abbott knewi
IF it had been Margery! But it
was Mignonl
Emotion sent him to meet the
vision in white. Enthusiasm and
positive infatuation brought the
words. to his lips most men halt
over in the saying. .o.5
rMignon! Darling l love.your
/ Certainly Mignon could be for
given a start Of surprise and a
backward step, since she had only
been expecting a conventionafly
friendly greeting. Then she
laughed.
Y on foolish boyP' s7.E
But there was something in the
tone that told Billy the foolish
ness was not wholly. objection
able. f.igf.a.a .sa
His next act was certainly logi-
cal and circumstantially exeus-
able. He put his arms about that
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-12
WHICH GIRL?

Wf11CH G1KL!
= Fate Answered the Question,
But It Was Good Fate =
#** 1919 *** ~
Billy Abbott was puzzled.
Generally, a man knows when
and with whom he is in love.
But the Morrison twins were so
distractingly alike land yet I'M
like - Margery was quietly
dreamy, Mignon fascinatingly
vivacious. Otherwise, they
we're as like as the proverbial
peas. So it was no matter of
wonder that Billy Abbott was
puzzled.
However, the affair must be
settled one way or another.
Accordingly, he stepped brisk
ly to the phone and called up
their number. SIS that you,
Margery! On, nelio! MlSnon-
Will you two go to the theater
with me tomorrow evening?
Why, anything you care to see.
All right. I'll call for you about
ESQ. Goodbye
"The one who enters the room
first is going to be, it I'm
weary of shilly-shallying."
Which remark did not neces-
sarily mean coneeit on the part of
one VIM. Abbott. Unquestion-
ably, the Morrison twins were
fond of him. Andl other than
that, man, iInasking, can never be
certain of the view of woman
kind.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-03-12

It was 7:50 to the very second
when the neat, white capped maid
ushered Mr.. Abbott into the cosy
little Morrison reception room.
The chronicle=news., 1912-11-30
WHITE AFFINITY OF
JOHNSON DISAPPEARS

Chicago. Nov. 3o.-Lucilc Gamer
on. former sweetheart OF Jack John.
son. negro puEil!st. has disappeared.
Her mother. Mrs. I. Cameron-Falcon-
ct. into whose custody the girl was
given by the federal court has re-
turned to her home in Minneapolis.
erieving for her daughter.
The girl IL believed to be hiding
In Chicago. but 10 far no trace has
been found Of her. She was last seen
Wednesday night In downtown ho-
tel. where she and her mother had
been living very quietly since Lucille
was released on bond from the Rock
ford county Jail. where she had been
held as q witness.
Upon her release the girl was un-
derstood to have said she would
never return to johnson and hsr
mother believed her.
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CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE

Chicago. Nov. 3o.-wheat saEEcd
today on account Of peace reports
being more definite and because OF
continued big receipts northwest Of
here. Opening prices were IA.
lower to advance. May started At
90ldi. q shade off TO like amour;
up. touched soa d7. and then fell to
So q 30.
The close was firm with MAY 1c
net higher at 90363.
May corn opened 1-i6 lower to a
similar gain At &1sI&S to +S1 and
held at AL.
The cio.c was firm, Sc up for
May. at &S8.
May oats. which started un.
changed At 32e. rose to 3:S6..
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KANSAS CITY GRAIN AND Hay

Kanusas City. No.. Nov. 3o.-Cash
Wheat unchanged to lc higher. No.
9 hard sl6S7: No. 3 7s0sll: No.
9 red s7G1.00; No. 3 ss9ssl.
Receipts: Wheat los cars.
Corn unchanged to Bc lower. No
2 mixed 4sA645: No. ) 42A@2:
No. 2 white 46i i64S: No. 33 44i.
Cash corn: No. new 4slR46a:
No. 3 white new 466Ash; No. 3 yell
low. new 46AGi7l: No. 4 new 449
~: No. 4 white new i4645A.
Oats unchanged. No. . white
32A q 80: No. 2 mixed 311632.
Rye and hay unchanged.
No. 2 rye So.
Barley 45I75
Timothy seed so $50.
Clover seed 10@1S.
Kansas City. Mo-. Nov. 3O.-Close:
Wheat. December S7s: May s4A;
July s2l1s.
Corn, December 432; May 49,
July 461@47.
Oats. December 32i62; May 33l.
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START WORK ON TARIFF

washington. Nov. 3O.-Senator
Simmons of North Carolina who had
charge of the Democratic tariff bills
IN the senate last session and who
may be chairman of the finance COM
mittee until March 1. said today he
would urge that Democratic members
OF the finance committee and COM
mlttee on ways and means get to-
gether early next week and begin
work on the tariff measures to be
considered at the extra session of
congress-
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0NEIL JURY DlSAGREES

Couer D. Alene, Idaho. Nov. 3O1-
The jury In the case of Bernard +.
U Neil. former banker of Wallace.
charged with making false report
OF the condition Of the State Bank
or Commerce of Wallace. after more
than twelve hours deliberation. in
formed the court this morning that
tney were unable to reach n verdict.
Ihe jury was discharged by Judge
Flynn.
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Bonds wer irregular.
THE MONEY MARKET

New York. Nov. 3o.-Money on
call nominal. Time loans strong: so
days 81 per cent: 30 days 81 per
cent: six months sac.
Close: Prime mercantile paper
per cent.
Sterling exchange easy with actu-
for 60 day bills aud At +.s46 for dc.
mand.
Commercial bills +.s0s.
Bar silver 63l.
Mexican dollars 49,.
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds irregular.
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WE MAKE BLOCKS AND CASTS

Building, II 1t is cement, call us
up. Blocks, casts, specials, we can
please you. Edwards metal roofs and
ceiling agent. Paint and painting,
best made. made daily. Repairing,
small jobs speciality. excavating.
Phone Red 1914. p. o. Box IT'S
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MINERS AND PR0SPECTORS
OPPOSE U. S. INTERFERENCE

Bishop. Calf, Nov. 30.-Fivc hum
dred miners and prospectors banded
together in the Prospectors' Alliance
OF America forwarded to the COVER
nors Of eleven western states today
a memorial asking their assistance In
combating Government bureaucrat-
ic Interference with mining opera
tons"
The chronicle=news., 1912-11-30

7.ss: heavy 7.4od7.9O; rough 74O
q 100: pigs $500 $50.
Bulk OF sales 1865 al $50.
SHEEP: Receipts 1000. Market
strong.
Native 3.75 @ AS; western 40
4.G5: yearlings 5@6.35; lambs. ma
tive 7.75; western j.S5I 7.7J.
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THE LIVESTOCK MARKET
Chicago Livestock.

VuV1BO AIV0BIVCK.
Chicago. Nov. 30.--Cattle receipts
1900. Market steady.
Beeves 5.65 % II; Texas steers 40
@5.75; western steers 5.5069.2O:
stockers and feeders ABS a 7.65:
cows and heifers 2.7517.65; calves
6.50910.25.
HOGS. Receipts 10000. Market
strong.
Light 7.4097s0; mixed 7.45@
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PH0vrsl0Ns

Chicago. Move 3O.-Provisions
showed firmness In consequence Of
an uptourn In the hog market. First
transactions ranged from 2lc lower
to an equal advance with May 1856
for pork: 1914 for lard and $50
for ribs.
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Kansas City Livestock.


Kansas City. Mo. Nov. 3O.-Cattle
receipts 1900. no southerns. Mar
ket steady.
Native steers G.5O4 1915: south
ern steers $500 1926: southern
cows and heifers 3.50mG: native
cows and heifers $50 a $50: stock
ers and feeders i.75 $50: bulls
4. Gp6.25: calves $50 a. $50: west
ern steers 5.5OmS.5o; western cows
3.7507.
HOGS: Receipts 1000. Market
steady to strong.
Bulk Of sales 7.50I 7,75; heavy
100 $50: packers and butchers
7.70d7.SO; light 7,i5G7.70: pigs
G.:5T7.25.
SHEEP: Receipts zoo. Market
steady. Muttons 3.75 $50; lambs
5.75 q 7.6O: range wethers and year
linEs +GG2j: range ewes 3H5.
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THE WOOL MARKET

st. Louis. Mo-. Nov. 3o.-Wooi
steady.
Territory and western mediums 81
q csc.
Fine mediums lST e0c.
Fine - lie.
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Only rhlnn LeN.

ANY yacht racing this year!"
"Ought to be some soon. Now that
the pole has been found. those fel.
lows will renew their efforts to lift
the cup"
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Hew York SUGAR,

New York, Nov. 30.-RaW sugar
firm. Muscovado 80 test 357: Gen.
trifu9al. ss test %05: Nolssses sugar
80 test 33n: refined quiet: crushed
$50: sranulated fine $50: powdered
s.
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New York. Nov. 30.-Cotton. fut-
ures closed steady. December 1856 !:
January 1866: Fcbrary l:.so:
March l27s; April l2.1o: May
1870: June l2.ss; July 1866: Aug
usi l:.5l: September 1872: October
il.S2.
Spot closed steady. Mlddl!ng up
lands l: 10: m!ddl!ng Gulf 1895.
Sales none.
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New York. Nov. 3o.-Ths metal
markets were. dull and practically
nominal. Lake and electrolytic cop
per 17.62lGi7.s7i: castings 1925
617.31i.
Iron unchanged.
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DAILY MARKETS
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

New York. Nov. 3O.-The stock
market closed firm.
In the belief that the bulge In
money rates and the high recent av-
erage for day-to-day accommoda-
tions had been the result OF tenn
porary commitment commitment cir
cumstances from which some degree
OF relief may be expected with the
turn OF the month trades today took
q more hopeful view Of the imme-
dlate outlook. Stocks were bought
on the rising scale and tho move
ment In certain issues showed con-
siderable breadth. Encouraging
ltradc advices better foreign news
aud excellent railroad reports In
sisted In spreading q more cheerful
sentiment. Trading. however. was
on u smaller scale.
Bonds wer irregular.
New York. Nov. 30.-AmalEamat-
ed So. Sugar l.l: Atchison 1919:
Great Northern l3so: New York
Central ll3: Northern Pacific l2%l:
Reading l7l1: Southern Pacific
lll3; Union Pacific l7s; Steel 75S;
Steel preferred lle.
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Denver Livestock.

Denver. Colo. Nov. 3l.-Cattlc re-
ceIpts 90. Market steady. Beef
steers 5.75Ts: cows and heifers I a
6: sfockers and feeders 5M 6.i5:
calves GGS.
HOGS: Receipts 100. Market
stronKl Top 7.90: bulk OF sales
7.S0T7.Sj.
SHEEP. Receipts G,000. Market
strong. Yearlinss 81 5.25; wcthers
40: lambs $50 az: ewes 3.e5 q
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THE COTTON MARKET

Galveston. Texas. Nov. 50.-Cotton
unchanged lls.
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THE METAL MARKET

t .SI.ouis, Mo-. Nov. 3O.-Lead dull
4.25 $50.
Spelter slow. 7.30.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-09-24
Reiss' Ginger Ale.
Sarsaparilla, Lemon
and Club Soda

Made from the best srteslsn
we'll water ana the purest In
gredlents; sold nearly every.
where at ~ q dozen; special
fos this sale, barrel Of 10
dozen bottles, Ss.25; 21c
dozen bottles ..,.... O1S