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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1897

Page

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Tariff Debate Divides House Over Cotton and Silk

Washington March 2 The second day of debate on the tariff bill featured lively speeches. McLaurin urged a duty on cotton and rice while defending southern interests. Dolliver drew cheers with free trade rebuttals as Newlands and others urged silver restoration and protective aims. The Senate discussed war tents aid for Mississippi flood victims and civil service reform amid partisan exchanges.

Washington Marah Dockery Dolliver Ife Gibson Tennessee Lacey Wewlands Ann Dockery Mr. McLaurin McLaurin Linney North Carolina Swanton New-lands Cochran Senate Mississippi River

The Daw in the Senate Desribes Civil Service Debate

In Washington March 23 the Senate denounced civil service issues as a focus of debate. A resolution by Mr Allen urged the Civil Service Committee to investigate dismissals of about six microscopists from the Ames Industry in South Omaha Nebraska, alleged for political reasons. Gallinger opposed the probe, Moor opposed it, arguing it would reveal many grievances and be a heavy task for a special session.

Afr Troward Alabama Hoe Adamson Georgia Millon Kelly South Dakota Clardy Kentucky Europe Samelee Gallinger Government Printing Office Wilson Lodge Allen Committee On Civil Service Qir. Turple Indiana United States Progress Turpie Senate Washington, D. C Civil Service Bureau Seo Ames South Omaha Neb Moor

Kentucky Senate Ballots For Senator Lead to Joint Session

In Frankfurt Kentucky today the Senate and House concurrently balloted for United States Senator. Senate totals show Hunter 12, Blackburn 14, Davis 6, Boyle 3, needing 19 to win, while the House results list Hunter supported by 63 votes and Blackburn by 54, with several Gold Democrats and others voting differently. A joint session is set for tomorrow with expected 69 votes to decide. observers note rotations and possible defections among Republicans, plus a bet on Bradley's victory.

Vwrankfort Senate Iouse United States W. G. Hunter W. CG. B. Blackburn George M. Davis St. John Boyle Mousa Sunter Blackburn Davis K. Buckner James T., McCreary Hoyle L. T. Tyler W. J. Stone W. A. Baird Hunter Stout St. John Doyle Bogilla P. S. Johnson Silver Democratic State Central Committee State House Bradley Slunter Ilness Ogilvie Iunter Vax MD. Parker

Levy Brothers Adman Budget Lace Goods Sale at 444 Main Street

Advertisement for fabric and laces including Firbroider on and ineos 10,000 yards, Torchon Valenciennes and cotton laces with prices stated as cheapest ever voiced on high class goods. Sale listing Wen York Levy Brothers, 444 Main Street.

Hamburg Valenciennes Sik Levy “Bros

Petersburg Fight Over Depositions Sparks Mayor Hearing

In Petersburg on a Friday morning, R W Allan Jr of this city and Aly Edgar Allen Jr of Richmond fought on the second floor of the Odd Fellows building over depositions in Prince George county. Both were summoned to appear before the Mayor next Thursday morning. The incident accompanies local notes on sports and business.

Prince George County

Richmond man recounts street fight details

Allen Saye fire Whipped. iehmond, Va., March 23. Special Mr Edgar Allan, dr, who had a fight With Mr. Richard H. Mann in Peters hore hit night, came over to Richmond this morning and at first refused to discuss the matter. Finally he related the story of their diferences and told about the fight. According to Mr. Allan she got decidedly the better of his opponent.

Allen Saye Iehmond Edgar Allan Richard H. Mann Petershore Richmond Allan

Confederate Veterans Hold Pickett Buchanan Camp Meeting

The Pickett Buchanan Camp of Confederate Veterans met in its Soclock hall last evening with officers B. A. Marsden and G. M. Todd in command. Members discussed approving minutes, committee reports, and planned Comrade William Whittle’s Shenandoah address for the April meeting, inviting families and friends to attend.

Pickett Buchanan Camp of Soclock B. A. Marsden G. M. Todd Fred Greenwood W.B. Brown T. B H. Jackson J. W. Wilson I. P. Jacobs Whitle

Central Labor Union Holds Enthusiastic Meeting

A large Central Labor Union meeting in Tameraid Hall, with President Lyons presiding, discussed funding for entertaining delegates to the State Federation of Labor convention this June. Patrick, general organizer of the Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders Union, attended and planned a talk on his branch. An open meeting will be held at Emerald Hall next Saturday evening to attract interested unionists.

Central Labor Union Tameraid Thall Lyons Committee On Ways and Means State Federation of Jaber Tie Emperald Hall

Our greatest efforts put forth In the solo dion of our spring stock

Rudolphi and Wallace announce their spring stock line at 983 Main Street. The note invites customers to review offerings and show appreciation for the efforts behind the collection.

Dion Rudolphi & Wallace Main Street

Fragmentary Goods List Touches On Market Items

A partial OCR shows scattered items including milk, a quart can, and small prices listed as ten cents. The text is fragmentary with odd spellings and unclear context. No full events or names are discernible.

Art Lecture Exalts Old Masters vs Modern Decay

A formal Art League reception in Haddington building preceded Rev Dr Barten’s address on art. He argued art is the reflection of the soul, warning modern Europe and America drift toward secularity, cynicism, and flashy technique while urging truth beauty and elevation as guardrails for enduring masterpieces.

Art League Haddington Indies Otton Dbanrten Awliente Hush N. Page St. W. Hughes Gordon DeCordy Miss Gray Dr. Barten Barten Europe America

Local Brevities and Public Notices

Mrs J C Prescott resides at 26 Williams Street. Boys Home children attend a matinee at the Academy this afternoon. Street paving along Main Street above Church is under repair. J W H Masten and Carrie M Jones wed at 7 p m Monday. The flag at Odd Fellows hall stood at half mast for T S Saylor Supreme Secretary. Warry C Kilmer from Baltimore arrived for a multi day visit. A second rehearsal of the Mindro was held at Professor Borjes studio with strong turnout. Eyworth League of Monorth Church planning a unique social with a study of Tennyson next Tuesday. A Granby Street electric wire last night caused a brief streetcar blockade and frightened a negro man who was stunned but not seriously hurt.

J.C. Prescott Williams Street Academy Ween Main Street Church J. WH. Masten Carrie M. Jones H H. Jones Odd Fellows’ Hall Tt. S. Saylor Order of Columbus Warry C. Kilmer Baltimore Tennyson Granby Street

Victory in Armory Hall Athletic Night

Large crowd witnessed four events at Armory hall. Bicycle polo saw Anderson and Shamadine beat Sale and Vanderberry 6 to 1 in two halves. Mr Nye performed poorly on trick riding. Basketball finale had Whites win 20 to 18. Scoring included Anderson 4, Trenry 4, Shamadine 11, Jacobs 3, Nye 1, Russell 4. Lumter injured earlier. referee W Simmons. Scorer R P Griffith. Timekeepers J H Hannan and W J Rogers Jr.

Armory Hall Mrr. N. Jacobs Messrs Anderson and Shamadine Sale and Vanderberry Mr. Nye Anmerson Jacobs Jvlony Williams Our Speeres Vet Russell Shuimadine Murguson Anderson Trenry Jacobs Nye Russell Lumter R. P. Griffith W. Simmons J. H. Hannan W. J. Rogers, Jr

Greece Stands Firm In Parliament On Crete Question

In the House of Commons Mr C M Curzon said Britain had received no Greece proposals beyond its supplementary note. He added Turkey does not participate in the Crete blockade and Turkish ships entering Crete will face the same restrictions as other nations.

London House of Commons C. M Curnon Charles Dilke Greece John G. S. McNeill Curzon Turkey Cretan Crete

Rheumatism Quickly Cured by Pain Balm Claim

A Sault Ste. Marie resident, after eleven days confined and paying 25 bills, says one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured his rheumatism for 26 cents. It is claimed to be sold by all druggists. Buckingham Lithia Water advertised, 20 bottles for $1.00 at 614 Church Street. Also notes a shoe sale crowd at Hoftheimer's and Mendell's.

Frank Dolson Sault Ste. Marie Mich Chamberlain Buckingham Church Street

Rudderless at sea on Niagara during stormy voyage to Charleston

The Ward Ling steamer Niagara with 52 passengers on a voyage from Nagasaki to New York lost its rudder after leaving Nassau. A jury rudder was rigged. aid from the British steamer Caledonia and the Danish ship Calexsia helped tow her 200 miles toward Charleston bar. Passengers are awaiting rail transport north. authorities suspect tampering but offer no proof.

Charleston SL. Co Niagara Crocker Charleston Bar Nag- Su New York Cracker Sapelo Rotterdam Caivnesia Chanteston Bar Nassau

Commissioners discuss fund for exhibit at Atlantic hotel

Mesdames Gordon Shields and Lee Judge Hanckel and Mr Nottingham Tennessee commissioners met in Atlantic hotel parlors last evening to discuss how to raise a fund for an exhibit at the exposition. Mrs Lee cited an offer from Mr McDonald to stage the kissmiss and the idea was favorably discussed though no action was taken. The commission adjourned to Friday evening awaiting decision.

Mesdames Gordon Shields and Lee Judge Hanckel Mr. Nottingham Tennessee Atlantic Hotel Lee McDonald

Gontrods Offer Cash Gift for Portmouth Hook and Ladder Fund

Mr N D Van Wyck owner of the Academy of Music offers his house free for any entertainment to raise funds for a Portsmouth hook and ladder truck. He has notified Mayor Baird of the plan and pledged $100 in cash to the fund.

N. D. van Wyck Academy of Music Portsmouth Baird

Norfolk and Old Point Parlor Car Service Ad

Norfolk and Old Point. The old reliable. Quick time. Parlor car service to Old Point is yn Norfolk and Ocean View railroad.

Norfolk and Old Point Old Reliable Norfolk and Ocean View Railroad

Where Men Got Stylish Clothes From Douw & Co

The Virginian shows imported woolens for men by Douw & Co of Granby street now arriving. The shipment includes premier cloths offered below previous prices as Douw & Co expand business. Also noted are tea, dental ad, and other local ads including Ennis Dentist and Buckingham lithia waters with sale details.

Douw & Co Granby Street Fim Virginia

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