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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
IS PEACE TO END THE WAR;!
Advices that Japan and China May
Soon Proclaim 1t
EXPECTED BEFORE MANY DAYS
Official Advices at Washington Say
Japan Has Withdrawn Certain
Requests and The War May
Have Speedy Ending. On
to Pekin the Word.
By Southern Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. April 12.-Of1icial ad-
Vices received here to day from Japan
Indicate that an understanding has
been reached between the Japanese
and Chinese plenipotentiartes, and that
aews of the definite CONCLUSION Of
peace may be expected at any moment.
/. The exact particulars OF the terms of
settlement could not be learned, but it
IS understood that IL respone to urgent
and repeated requests OF the Chinese
plenipotentiaries for IN abatement of
the demands originally made, the
Japanese pleuipotentiarIes have grant
ed important concessions.
LONDON, April 12.-The Morning
Post learns from Yokohoma that unless
peace be concluded during the present
armistice the Japanese armies will I'D
vance upon Pekin as soon as the
armistice shall expire.
a dispatch from St. Petersburg says:
"Chiua regards Jnpnn's conditions of
peace as impossible, and is again taking
diplomatic steps to obtain European
intervention. She will make special
appeal to Russia, aud it is slated upon
excellent authority that Russia is
firmly resolved to oppose ,Iapnn's plans
40 annex territory on the Aslatic CONT
nent. The increase of Russia's naval
and military forces In the East was
made to enforce respect OF this deter
animation"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
THE COCkADE CITY.
Many Matters TO Interest Petersburg.
ers in Norfolk.
Special Dispatch to Tho yirsiniau.

special Dispatch to Tho Virsinau.
PETERSBURG. Va, April 12.-The
Democrats OF Ettrick, Chesterfield
county. held II meeting last night and
elected delegates TO the convention to
po held ut Chesterfield courthouse on
next Wednesday, which will nominate
candidates for the different county
Offices. These delegates are all sup.
posed to he for MIR, Robinson for
County Treasurer.
learn that freight trains will begin
running through over the belt exter
ION OF tic Atlantic Coast Line around
petersburg abont the 10th inst.
Judge Hives, of the County Court of
Prince George, has overruled motion
for new trial for Joe Knight, the
negro who wns convicted yesterday of
making felonous assault on Mr..
WIckstrom and his punishment fixed ut
ten Years III the penitentiary.
Pitcher Thomas, of the Petersburg
baseball team, has gone to North Caro-,
INA to pitch III college baseball con.
test. Foster, the new pitcher signed by
the home team, has arrived here.
Mrs. Nj. L. Knock died at the rosi
denoo of her eou, MIR. Thomas T..
Knock. on high street, at an early hour
this morning, after protracted illness.
lhe entertainment for the benefit of
tho Second Baptist Church will bo
given at the Academy of Music next
Monday night under tho management
OF Mrs. q. A. Fittz.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
BY Southern Associate / Press

BY Southern Associatel Press.
OTTAWA, Ont, April IA cable
dispatch reports Sir Edward Gray ms
muking the statement in the House OF
Commons that the Imperial Govern.
mcnt had received no proposal to ad
vance tue mouey 10 pay the damages
awarded TO Canadian sealers under the
award Of the Paris tribunal, pending
the settlement OF these claims by the
United States. Government officials
say that ii Sir Edward is correctly re
ported he must have been mislnform.
ed. as the proposal Of the British
Columbian senlers along TINT liue was
cabled TO the British Government
March 18th, and few days later their
petition to the same effect was mailed
TO England. AS yet no official answer
has been received.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
Tho Ada Cotton ,IilI. burned.
BY Southern Associated pres..

CHARLOTTE, N. c., April J2.-This
morning at II O'Clock fire was discov
cred in the warehouse OF tho Ada Cot
son Mills. There were SiS bales Of
cotton in the warehouse. The building
WAS brick, S0x40 feet, with corrugated
aron roof. a truckman gong III for
cotton discovered tho fire. For two
hours the fremen fought the fire,
Keeping 1t in the building. The end
walls were then pulled down aud as
much of the cotton as possible rolled
out. The amount of los. is about
E2T, 900, fully covered by insurance.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
A NUISANCE IN POLITICS.
e,nator Bill Chnndier OF the Party of
Great Moral Ideas.


Great Aioral Ideas.
When vituperating his fellow sena-
tors. it is prcsumable that Mr Bill
Chandler keeps snfe arm s length
away from Senator Blackburn twitch.
ing fingers. Without any artificial
lengthcning his ears arc sufficiently
elongated to classify him i'll the animal
kingdom.
His gall, however, deserves even more
stinsing rebuko than he received from
Senators Hill and Martin. He should
bo made to realize that, charactcrloss
as the United States senate is, his pres
ence there is an aifront to deconcy.
He typities tho worst abuses Of Amer
ican politics, and tho gulf that yawns
between Sumner and Chandler star.
tlingly exempltics tho decline of the
party of great moral ideas.
His steal of FIoridas s vote from Til.
den in 1876 was tho most brazon and
shameless Of tho frauds through which
hayes was seated in "a usurper chair
His administration of the navy de.
Pea N'''e' ''t Va 80 ''4S Clah Vi EOOt sltll'
ing made even Robson respectable by
comparison.
His contest with Gallinger for the
control of New Hampshire has been
marked by every crime that can bo per.
potratcd against an honest ballot, IN.
cludins false roll of membership con.
cocted by clerk and legislature or.
eaniAed by constables.
Ills relations with tho railroad inter.
estS OF his state account for many things
that 80, 600 salary fails TO explain.
In the senate he is a scolding Thersitcs
whose venom, within tho safe precincts
of senatorial courtesy " is poured out
upon Democrats not to accomplish any
pubic purpose, but simply to crafty
malignants ut home
lie is one OF the chronic nuisances of
American politics and should be abated.
st. Louis Post. Dispatch.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
our NcNt snocinI snIn

Takes place next Monday, April 18th,
when we Will place on sale several OF
fhe most surprising bargains ever
offered the public Of this section of the
country. For the balance of this week
Re will continue the sale of cheap and
fine dress goods aud silks at cut price
sale. If In want of anything in the
dress goods line this week be sure to
call at the money saving store OF Levy
Bros, Ia Main street,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
Burruss, Son & Co.,
BANKERS

Commercial and other business paper di5.
counted.
Loans negotiated on favorable terms
ity lOnds and other secur.tie bought.
aud sold.
Deposits receive! and accounts invitei.
Interest ALLOW ed on M deposits,
sltc Deposit Foxes Tor rent Charges
moderate.
Draw Il lis o: Exchange ana mako cable
transfer to Europe
letters OF credlt issued to principal cities
OF the world. oc1I
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
scicmri,,c v"rn n,It,chmona.
BY Southern Associated Pres.

Richmond. Va, April 12.-The Bal
iimores concluded their engagement
mere this afternoon and again defeated
ahe Richmonds, this time by score OF
II .. Both Clubs worked hard, and
abe game was Il scieuiilic and interest
Ing one throughout. Score:
Il. II. f.
s,ichmond 40 OOOO0n- 3
baltimore ......0 u q U i 3 320x9 II =
Batteries-Flynp, Dismore and Eos
ter; Esper, Hemming aud Robinson,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
A Candidate r,rom m.nrssnts.

Cushman X. Davis, senator of the
United States, or. as Senator Morgan
would phrase il, ali ambassador from
tie sovereign state Of Minnesota accred-
tied to the government of the United
States, is q bona tido candidate for pres
idont before the Republican national
convention. st. Paul Globe.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
\ ntHt Ein,.
By Southern Associated Press

LITTLE Rock, Ark, April PA
fatal riot occurred last night ut Sloan
Springs, near here. among the railroad
men employed on construction work.
Two of the riots were killed in self.
defense by Deputy United States Mar
shal Proctor and two men who mad
previously quarreIled among them
selves were fatally wounded by each
other. There has been trouble for
some months on account Of the laborers
being divided as to nationality
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
" hisAcv srnst Reorganization.
by Southern Associate Prass

CHICAGO, April l2.-The frat decid
ed step, showing the plans of the re.
organization committee of the MhIskey
Trust, was taken this afternoon When.
on its behalf, Gen. McNulta was an.
pointed receiver with extended powers
and with instructions TO bring about q
Judgment snIe of the property of the
Disiilllug and Cattle Feeding Com.
pany. 1T il said That the sale will be
made ut an early day; that the proper.
ty VIII be bough; IN by the reorgnniza.
tlon committee and that new stock viii
be Issued by them aud dealt out pro
RITA shares.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
Naval scHervc Cuurt Martial.
BY Southern Associatel pra5,

WILMINGroN, n. c.. April 12.-The
court martial of Lieut.. Frank Wilkes,
of the Charlotte division, naval re.
aerves, began yesterday in the United
States Court room in TINS city aud will
continne several days. Tic charges
are disobedience OF orders and conduct
nnbecomlng an officer and gentle.
man.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
Steamer Crouia.n oif.


BEAuroRT. N. c.. April 12.-1ho
steamship Croatan at . o'clock this
Morning proceeded south without as
sistance. making about live knots un
hour. If good weather prevails she
Eill arrive about noon tomorrow. But
sittle other jettisoned cargo was picked
mp. Most all OF 1t went across tie
ehoals
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
G.yuch burg's En!c Of NOc.
By Southern Associated Press.

LYNcuBURG. Va, April 12.-The
Nashingtons defeated the Lynchburgs
30 day by score OF - OF in five
snnings. kngey was in the box for
4he home team and gave fifteen men
bases on balls, which tells the whole
story. The Lynchburgs will open tbs
Heason at kOanoke ON Monday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
REPORT OF TRADE CONDITIONS
Bradstreet and Dun Sum UP the
Week in Business,
IMPROVEMENT STILL GOES ON
In Spite of Many Obstacles, Business
Continues 10 Revive Slowly. The
Heavy Rise in the Price of Cat.
tie and Petroleum. High
est Quotations.
By Southern Associated Press.

NEW YORK, April l2.-R. q. Dun
" Company's Weekly Review Of Trade
VIII say tomorrow: Progress toward
better business continues, but it is
slow and meets many Obstacles. In
speculative aspects and in wholesale
demand for goods. the week shows i'm
provement.
Money markets are undisturbed and
little more active. Bat among the
chlet oostrcles is the anxiety OF the
operators to secure better wages, even
while mauy manufacturing works are
running without profit and others at
I he risk OF loss. In number of estab
lishmenis better wages have been con.
ceded, thus increasing the purchasing
power OF the people, but strikes have
largely overbalanced settlements.
Netall trade has improved on the
whole since March, but Distribution to
individual consumers still lugs behind
purchases OF lobbers aud such demand
Tor product ns springs from bnilding
and other Investments looking into the
future.
New YoRK. April 2.-Bradstreet's
to morrow will suy:
lhe feature in trade circles is found
IN the prices movement, more particu
lariy those for cattle. dressed beef aud
petr oieum. Dronth, low prices aud
'hard times" within two years have
resulted in shorter supply OF cattle,
prospectively 80 per cent. less than
last year. Live cattle are 81. 60 higher
per 100 pounds than last year aud 81
higher than the lowest point last year.
Dressed beef is y cents higher than
The average last year. the highest since
1888. The comparative scarcity OF
nigh grade cattle is emphasized by the
Tact that present quotations, when
made IN previous periods of scarcity,
nave never failed TO bring "a supply
when one existed
Petroleum sold at Sl57i on Thurs
uny. 62 cents higher than on January
aud % cents higher than year ago,
which Is more than three times the
lowest price in 1892, and the highest
quotation since 1878. Reduced pro
ductlon aud increased consumption In
dlcate the former has been overtnkeu,
which, with reduced stocks, produces
excitement IN the market.
among more important Southern
cities reporting actual gains IN the
movement OF merchandise are Atlanta.
Augusta, Savannah and Galveston, but
Improvement there is slight. The out.
look is regarded more cheerfully at
New OrleaDs, where sugar bounty dis
Dursements are expected soon, but Mt
Jacksonville and Birming ham trade is
quiet, and IN some lines slow. Nash.
vile and Memphis retain improve
ment previously recorded. Improved
weather helps trade at Charleston.
At Chattanooga dry goods and hari
ware are relatively most active.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
Safo For rwn Ycars.

Happily our big Grover will remain
seated on the Mckinley iniquity for two
years or more. st Louis Post Dis
batch.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13

Bouillon spoons are the latest fad. In
size tho they are betwecn a tea and an
after dinner coffee and have round
bowls.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
Campbell's Easter Offering.

Silks. vevete, linens, napkins. dam.
asks, towels, laces, embroideries aud
hosiery from Jafiary's stock at less than
cost. Sec sundays papers for special
prices. r. A. Saunders, 172 Mann
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
Cause For Congratulstion.

Governor HoSg says that Texas is all
tight. With so authoritative nn assur-
snce tho country can breathe freely
eyRin. Now York Tribune.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
stn,. ssny. EPu,.

Choice Michigan Hay in lots to suit
the trade cheap. D.P. REID & BRO,
aplO D& WIN 800 and 2TO Church St,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
Buttermilk and leo Cream at Macs
Gale extraordinary Enstcr Monday
April 15th.

r. A. Saunders purchased from the
receivers of T.. 5. Jaiiray Il Go. i'm =.
gnense stock of goods of yarous kinds.
which we will offer in many INSTANCES
Ness than wholesale cost. See Sundays
papers for special prices. II. a. Sann-
Aers, 172 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13

IIooD's PILLS for the liver and bowels act
easily yet promptly AMI effectively
Our better halves say they conld not
keep house without Chamberlain's a
Cough Remedy. 1t is used in more
than half the holmes IN Leeds. SIMS
Bros, Leeds, Iowa. This shows the
esteem in which that remedy is held
where it has beon sold for years and is
we'll known. Mothers have learned
that there is nothing SO good for colds,
Group and whoopiug cough, that it
cures these ailments quickly and per-
manently, and that it Is pleasant and
safe for children to take. % and SO
cent bottles for sale by all druggists,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13

Buttermilk aud Ice Cream at Macs.
Constable Bros. u Wall hare removed
to Academy Musio building.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13

Newest Discovery"-E teeth no
pain. n. Y. ID. Rooms. 1862 Main,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
NEW A"rh Nnvs-N pry Dock.:E
Bv Southern Associated Press.

WAsHINdrGN, April 12.-Secrotarv
Herbert this afternoon annulled the
contract made with John Gillies, of
Brooklyn, for the New York Navy.
yard drydock and advertised for pro.
posals to complete the work. The cou.
lruct was made November 18th, 1898.
the dock to be delivered to the Govern.
ment IN thlrty.two months. The price
to be paid WAS S4G2. 6l9; and up to date
nhyment to the amount OF about Sl66,.
0Oo have been made TO Gllies. 1t has
been ioregone conclusion for some
time that the contrnct would never be
completed and several days ugo the
department permitted other builders
to make measurements with n view to
estimating on the remaining work.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
rmn,"ps ssnsy Wimn.rs.
special Dispatch to the virginian

Special Dlaphtoh to the VirgInian
UNIVERSITY or FIRaINIA, April l2.-
Pantops defeated the Miller School
team in baseball on the University Y
grounds this evening. Score: Pantops,
%; MIller's school, &.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13
Attcr ti,e Erln.

diphtheria, pneumonia. sscarlet fever. ty
phoid fever, etc. iiouds Salsaparilla is o
wonderful benefit II imparting the strength
and yigor so much desire 3.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13

~ CampbciI'. f:ms:cr offering.
All ordering one dozen cabinets ut
~ VIII be presented with one of my
carbon aristos with handsome gilt
frame. This offer is only for Easter
week. 172 Main street.
Don't fail to see Frank II G.Ias, ,da
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13

CsDpbelps Easter Offering.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13

llooD's PILLS for the liver and bowels act
easily yet promptly AMI effectively
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-13

Don't iail TO see Frank II. Gales add.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-23
A GALE ON THE LAKE.
Fears Entertained for the Safety OF
Steamers.
spacial to THE HERALD,

Fears Entertained for the Safety OF
Steamers.
Special to THE HERALD.
CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-The steamer
Ohioora. which left Milwaukee on Mon
day morning before the great gale set in,
had not reached st. Joseph, Mich, at .
late hour tonight. kilograms to every
point along the shores Of Lake Miohi-
gan from which the Chicora might be
sighted brought out but one reply: mo
sight of Ohicora here"
Ats. Joe friends Of the crew on the
missing boat stood on the bluffs eagerly
scanning the lake for . trace of smoke
which might mark its location. They
bscame anxious toward night when they
saw that q northwest gale which had
been sweeping In from the lake all day
was not to 60 down with the sun. In-
stead the mercury dropped ominously
and fears for the missing steamer were
greatly increased.
John Graham, president OF the line
to which the Chicora belongs. protested
the utmost confidence in the steamers
safety, relying on its power and strength
to buffet successfully the furious gale of
Monday. He believed the boat had
bsen caught in a fee and would free
itself and be in port by morning. She
carried one passenger and crew OF rs.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-23
AN ICE OUTER.
succsssfui Trip of New Lake
steamer.

successfui Trip of New Lake
Steamer.
Special to THE HERALD
MENoMGNgE, Mich, Jan. g. - Car
ferry No. of tho Toledo, Ann Arbor
and North Michigan railroad made this
port last night al few minutes past 10.
Great anxiety had been felt for its
safety. 1t left Frankfort at 40 O'Clock
on Friday morning, January 18th, and
nothing more was seen or heard OF her
until her arrival here except here smoke
was seen 20 miles northeast. This was
Saturday, but heavy fog set in and all
was lost to view.
Captain Alderman says his trip to
Menominee did not occupy over 36
hours running time. He made no at
tempt to run nights and stormy weather
caused him feel his why more slowly
than would otherwise have done. Ice is
far more difficult to run through than it
would have been had the bay been
frozen solidly.
The bay was frozen up in spots, and
vast fields OF ice have been jammed to.
gether in such manner by high winds
as to form heavy foes, which in some
instances are fully 10 feet thick. Cap.
tain Alderman also says he could plow
through 20 inches of clear ice four miles
an hour. As to how it affected the bow
OF the boat when ii entered the ice, the
captain said it would climb up on q
windrow, shake itself little and then
settle down and run through it with
ease. The forward wheel proved great
success, and would crumble 20 inches OF
ice without difficulty. These boats are
strongly built, ironed with boiler plate,
and have powerful machinery. When
entering the slip. where the ice ia two
feet thick. it chopped it without. difii>
Guilty and in abort time the whole
mass was ohurned into small pieces.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-23
NEEDED REFORMS FOR ARIZONA.
Message of the Governor to the
Legislature.
Appeal for Economy In Public.
Service.
The Penitenttary Can be Made self-sup-
portIng-Othsr Matters fer the
solons to Consider.

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 22.-Governor
Hughes message was sent to the legis-
lsture at 2 O'Clock this afternoon. 1t Is
an executive document covering . wide
range Of subjects. 1t makes a strong
appeal for economy and rstrenohment
in the public services by abolishing all
unnecessary Offices and consolidating
others; recommends that the legislature
make appropriations for all public in.
situations and to prohibit any greater
expenditure than the amount appro-
priated; dwells at length upon the
prison and retrenchment during the
last two years; recommends plans by
which 1t can be made nearly il not
wholly self-sustaining; discusses arid
lands and urges o joint resolution to
congress to adopt an amendment max
ing the Carey act at once applicable to
Arizona; suggests remedies to sec ure
the great reservoir sites of the territory
in perpetuity to the territory; recon-
mends more stringent laws requiring
irrigation companies to suppl y waters
uSa0 VI Pbi0 Lok VI Al WV ASAhuAs
OF such payment to REIN burse purs
chaser thereof; recommends congress.
sional enactment allowing the territory
to lease and tax school lands which will
give q large amount to the school fund
annually; calls attention TO non.en-
forcemsnt OF number OF laws for the pros
lection of the people and conservation OF
good morals; declares that the class and
scope of legislative action may be taken
by the people OF the states as an index
of Arizona qualification for admission in
the family OF states and that the enact
ment of laws for good, pure and econom-
ioal government must tell in the terri
tory's favor; refers to the rsvages OF the
liquor traffic in the territory urRea
law prohibiting gambling and traffic in
lottery tickets; the enactment OF law
in the interest OF purity in cleo
tions and against the pernicious
practice OF candidates being required to
make the saloon an important factor in
elections and disqualifying any candi-
date guilty OF treating or dsposising
money in saloons for free drinks" from
holding the offics for which he may be
elected; recommends that q law be
passed giving the women OF Arizona the
right to elective franchise. Owing to
rapid immigration and Investment OF
capital in the territory the governor
recommends that the term of residence
necessary to become an eector be
changed from one year to ak months.
He also recommends that q joint legiB-
lative committee be appointed to ex-
anime into the condition, management
and needs of the territorial institutions
with a view to public information.