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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26
CHINESE EASILY ROUTED
len thousand DemoraIized by
Japanese ShrapneI.
ARTILLERY ONLY EMPLOYED
e'eid Marshal General Oyama's
Headquarters. Provisions arc
Scarce at Yung Cheng.
Japanese Transports
Landed.

LONDON, January 25.-A disnotob
TO tho Central News from Toxic
says that under date of HarpIno
january nth, (afternoon), Gen,
ESogle reports US follows: "The
~ 0hinese' 10000 strong, from Tai
h@l- Gu, advanced to our outermoss
lines OF defcnce. Artillery was onlv
employed on both sides. The enemy
WAS soon routed and demora!iZed bv
our shrapnel, and retreated in two
Dodies,, one to the Northward and
tno other taking q Northwesterly,
direction.
a dispatch from Yung Chepr.
dated January 23d, noon, saws tbot
iie!d Marshal Gen. Oyama has es-
uHolished ,r, hls headquarters there,
Inc third fleet of transports arrived
at day break on january 23d, and
the troops they conveyed were sue
cessiul!y landed. Most of tho
clvlhan inhabitants remaining IN tho
yyIlcinity are peacefully disposed,
rood and water arc scarce, En-
gineers are repairing the roads, in
order to enable the artillery to be
moved rapidly.
No opposition to the landing OF
troops has been met with eycept ~,
the occasion of tho landing OF the
lirst detachment of marines, whom
the resistance of the Chinese battery
was very feeble. Tho outposts do
hot hnu any trace of the enemy, who
nave apparently retreated to Wei.
hal- Wen or into the interior.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26
STATE OF THE TREASURY
Natural Anxiety Over Heavy Gold
Withdrawals.
DISCUSSION IN THE CABINET
u otal Gold Taken Out Yesterday
S1'i6O,OOO. Assistant Sccre-
tary Curtis Says There is
Nothing to Cause Any
Oneasiness.
BY Southorn AssocIntnl rrna.

- WASHINGTON. January 25.-rhe
Treasury lost by gold Withdrawals
to-day as follows:
49,, AT New Nov ~ York, Sc, 100000; Mt Bos-
ton, Si5O, 600. Total for day. 81
100, ~'
OF the Sc, 100000 Withdrawn at
New York 5000, 900 was in gold
coin and Sl.50O.0 900 in gold bars.
Ihe gold Withdrawals to-day re-
duced the Treasury gold reserve to
There was natural anxiety all
day III the Treasury Department
over tho gold situation. Assistant
Secretary Curtis was in frequent
communication by the long dis.
tance telephone with Assistant
lreesurer Jordan Mt New York.
During tho Cabinet meeting n
message from New York stnting
that up to ~ m. $4,000, 900 in
gold had already Withdrawn with
moro Withdrawals in sight, was de-
iivered to Secretary Curtis mt the
White House. 1t was laid before
the Cnbihet and formed part OF the
general discussion OF the financial
discussion Which was i'll progress.
After the Cabinet meotine Score.
tary Carlisle WAS for somo time
closoted with Assistant Secrotnrv
Curtis. MIR. Curtis stated after
wards that there was no public an.
nouncement To bo made. Tho gold
drain, he said, had been heavy, but
thero was nothing in the situntion
TO cause uneasiness. The general
Treasury condition was good and
the receipts continued heavy.
1t Is animated that the President
may consider it proper within few
days to officially call the attention
of Congress to the continued drain
on the Treasury gold reserve and to
submit (outslde of any financial
measure dealing with tho currency
question) certain suggested methods
of providing remedy to meet the
existing conditions.
During tho day Aasayer Mason.
nt New York, was authorized by
telegraph to sell gold bars for ex.
port at an additional charge of ! of
| per cent. over the weight value.
rms was done under section 3 of
the act of March 0, 1891, which ON
powers the assayer to sell gold bars
with the approval of the Sec
rotary OF the Treasury, but
not otherwise" Tho extra OF
one per cont. covers assay cxpenses
aud was fixed by Secretary Carlisle.
The purchase of gold bars by ex-
porters at premium is explained as
evidence that gold coin is OF such
light weight, but still standard
weight by law, that gold bars, even
ut the slight premium, are more
profitable for export purposes than
the gold coin.
If Congress does not become ac.
quainted with the true condition of
the treasury, 1T Will not be the fault
OF Secretary Carlisle. Tho new
daily statement of the treasury's
condition, is by direction of Secre
tary Carlisle. sent daily to the Pres
ident, cabinet officers, and to eacb
Senator and representative.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26
EsriducS the iosOmuc.
LIZ S0uthorn Assoclatel presa.

WAsnlNdroN, January 25.-The
House Committee on Inter State
nud Foreign Commerce to-day took
favorable action on the bill provid-
ing for memorial bridge across the
potomac between Washington and
the Arlington Cemetery. Tho bill
was amended SO rs to require the
Government to boar the entire cost
OF the structure, $500, 900, of which
amount 500, 900 was appropriated. :.
1t was first proposed to mnke the
District of Columbia government
pay half tho cost OF the structure.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26
An Episcopoi college at Bedford
BY Southern Associated Pross.

BEDFORD OITY, Vn., January 24.-
A committee empowered to repre-
sent the Southern Diocese OF tho
Protestant Episcopal Church in this
State on January Sth secured sixty
days option on the Hotel Bedford
property. If everything can be
satisfactorily arranged this diocese
expects TO establish college for
young men. While it is proposed to
have curriculum especially adapted
to the needs of theological students,
the school, il established, will afford
tho Same libornl education to all
comers rs is offered by other COL
legcs. Bedford City is the choice of
tho committee, on account of it's
possessing so many advantages in
location. climate, and, in fact, in
overy way.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26
For sugar BOUNTY.
by Southern Associated Pros

NEW ORLEANS, January GA
big delegation OF business men of
this city, headed by President Hay
den, of the Whitney National Bank,
arc trying to arrange to leave hero
tonight for Washington by special
car, To endeavor to have u personal
Interview with President Cleveland
on tho sugar bounty question,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26
Dicd "u the street.
by Southern Associated rreas.

BALTIMORE, Nd, January %.
Miss Mary Smith, 30 years old, of
Newport News, Va, who was visit
ing relatives in this city, was taken
Ill on the street this afternoon and
died in n few minutes. 1t Is thought
pieurlsy was the cause of the young
womnn's death.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26
Farewell Dinner.
| by Southern Associated Press.

tby DUuVHUTH AsSOCIateu ProsS.
- FORT MONROE, W., January 25.-
The officers of the garrison gave u
farewell dinner to Admiral Meade,
Oapt. Evans and the officers of tho
lieet at the club room this evening.
The New York ana Cincinnati OK.
pect to remain here until Monday,
a few of those tailor made over
coats still left. We are selling them
at cost for cash. Nichols & Wallace,
100 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26
LAST CHANCE

At the Great Clearing Sale of Dress
Goods, Goats and Capcs,
Ladies' and Boys Shirt Waists.
The inducements offered will
close ont the above goods this week.
II. A. Saunders, 172 Main strest.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26
Revolution Pending IN 1,,,,.or,.
ny Southorn Associnto1 pro,. $50

IrN99
BERLIN, January 25.-Tba st. Pa.
iefsDufR correspondent of the
Irankfurter Zeltung says q revolu.
tion is impending ia Bulgaria. The
movement, which aims at the depo.
sltlon of Prince Ferdinand from tho
bulgarian throne, is under the con.
certed leadership of ex-Promior
Stambnloif and NJ. Xankoir, tho no.
torions ngitator, who recently re.
turned from exile by virtue of n
grant of amnesty by the govern.
ment.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26

Jowelry. cut glass, silvorware and
oric'a-brac at reduced prices. pre-.
vious to inventory. Chapman a.
Jakeman.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26
E.nce Curt,lins.

Genuine Brussels, lovely patterns,
S5.5 per pair; Irish point, 50 per
pair; prettiest Nottingham ever in
the city. Special one week. Creecy
A Dill. ISS Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26

"ce DIVERS leaders III umUrollas.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-26

Caps of all kinds at the louost
price,. l.: Jack Oliver K Co., hat.
teres III Main street.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-06-21
THE FACE OF THE WATCH.

We believe it was George Augustus
Sala who once said he would think
himself safe in betting tiVe-pound
note that not more than one person
out of a score could tell correctly, off
hand, in what way the four is repre-
sented on q watch or clock-dial.
Most people, without looking, would
say w instead of IIII. And why
should it not be W? Well, here is
the story. The first clock which kept
anything like accurate time was con-
structed by a certain Henry Wick, in
1870. 1t was made to the order of
Charles V, of France, who was called
1.-The Wise" Wise he certainly was
in some respects, but he did not know
everything, though he liked to pre-
tend that he did. When Wick brought
him his clock, he looked closely at it's
movements for sometime. "Yes, it
works very WE'LL" he said at length,
"but you have got the figures on the
dial wrong" "Surely not, your maj
esty," said Wick. "Yes, that four
should be four ones" You are wrong,
your Majesty" 81 am never wrong"
thundered the king. "Take it away
and correct the mistake" Wick did
as commanded, and so to this day we
have IIII, when we should really have
w. 1t is not generally known that
watches may be used as compasses,
yet such is the case. Point the hour
hand to the sun, and the south is exact
ly halfway between the hour and the
XII on the watch. For instance, sup
posing that it is 4 o'clock. Point the
hand indicating 4 o'clock to the sun,
and II Oh the watch is exactly south.
Suppose that it is o'clock point the
hand indicating 8 to the sun and the
figure x on the watch is due south.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-06-21
GAS AT Is CENTS PER 1000 FEET.

A test of acetylene, the new illumi-
nant, which, it is claimed, will be
largely used in place of ordinary gas,
was recently given in Washington in
the presence of large number of
spectators by DR.. J. ]. Ruckert, who
entered into history of the discovery
and the characteristics Of the new
product. Mr. T. L. Wilson, of Spray,
n. c., the inventor Mr. E. y Dicken-
son and Mr.. l.. Payson, of New York,
were also present. Several chemical
experiments were made, showing that
the gas has pungent odor, and that
it burns with clear, steady and pene-
trating flame. The four burners used
gave sufficient light for the large hall,
and the audience greeted the exhibi-
ton with cheers. The calcium carbide
which contains 621 parts by weight of
calcium and 374 parts of carbon: made
by combining the two in an electric
furnace, is porous substance, dark
brown of color, and giving off a pun
gent odor. Coal dust and other waste
products of coal mining are used for
obtaining the carbon.
DR.. Suckert in the course of his lee
ture, stated that in unfavorable loca-
tions the carbide has been produced
for SIT ton, but it was believed that
upon a larger scale and in suitable
location the cost can be reduced to IS
per ton. At an assumed cost of SIS
per ton an illuminating power equal to
the city burner can be procured at a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-06-21
3S.

cost of Is cents per 1000 feet. OF the
two methods of producing the gas in
residences, one is by adding water to
the carbide and conducting the gas to
large tank, where it can be stored,
but the method employed by the COM
pany is the reduction Of the gas to a
liquid form under pressure of 40 at
mospheres into steel cylinders with a
capacity of three pounds weight, or
431 cubic feet Of gas. With the pres
ure used in the hall, each burner would
consume 1.2 cubic feet per hour of 60
candle power. The tanks are adapted
for attachment to the service in the
cellars of structures, and can be chang
ed at will.
The manufacture of this compound
will form new industry which may
be established throughout the South
Manufacturers Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-06-21
pmdon


moved his cap ana stood at an arren-
tion.
"What is it, sergeant?" asked Ray
mer.
'There is a Mexican boy outside
wants to see the commanding officer,
answered the sergeant
Bring him ill.,.
"That's not so easy, sir. His leg is
broken, and he appears to be badly cut
up in other ways. He fell from his pony
as he entered the parade.
"I'll 60 to him, sergeant" said the
lieutenant, rising and throwing on his
cape. HAS he said anything?"
Nothing, except that he wants to
see ell comandante immediatamente.
TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEDNESDAY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-06-21
Misttllaneous 8eadina.
HAPPY ACCIDENTS.

Some of the most celebrated discov-
cries in the world of science and art
have been the result of a happy ac-
cident. The worker striving earnest
ly for one thing finds that, while fail
ing in his original quest, he has attain
ed another and far more wonderful
one.
The discovery of steam was one of
these "happenings," as we all know.
The boy Watt, always thoughtful and
planning, sat one day by his mothers
kitchen fire. There was the teakettle
swinging from it's hook, and the steam
violently lifted the kettle lid. As it
arose and fell, and the boys eyes fol-
lowed the motion, his brain was fired
with the thought: eff this small puff
of steam can move the iron lid, why
would not a larger amount move q
larger object ?" and the whole subject
of steam navigation was there in a
nutshell.
The quick wit of woman discover
ed the strange force now known as
galvanism. The wife of a celebrated
savanti, Galvani, of Bologna, Italy,
one day idly looking at some dead
frogs, just skinned for some purpose
of scientific investigation, when sud-
denly the legs moved convulsively.
She called her husbands attention to
the phenomenon, and soon from that
one small starting point he evolved
the wonderful theory and principle of
the galvanic battery.
Glass is made from melted sand, as
all schoolboys know; but the discov-
ory was one of merest chance. Ac-
cording to history, a number of sailors
were ship-wrecked upon the coast of
Spain, and building a fire upon the
sand to- dry their dripping garments,
found, after the fire died down, crys-
talline substance, which was the first
glass known to mankind.
The pendulum of our modern clock
was the result of a chance look of
Galileo, as he stood in the cathedral
and saw the chandelier oscillate back
an forth. He had the genius to apply
the discovery, and thus clocks were
invented in the year 1859.
The beautiful gloss and smooth sur
face of our satin fabrics are all the
lucky find of an ordinary weaver.
One day, when trade was dull, this
man walked back and forth before his
loom, thinking how be could increase
his business. Each time he passed the
machine he pulled short threads from
the work, and carelessly placing them
in his mouth, he rolled them over and
over, and finally spat them on the
floor. After awhile he picked up one
of these balls of silk thread, and upon
unrolling it was astonished at its bril-
liancy. Catching the idea, he made ex-
periments, and finally produced the
beautiful satin.
Many more of these happy accidents
might be mentioned-th fall of the
apple that led Newton to the theory of
gravitation; the flying kite of Benja
min Franklin that drew down light
ming from the skies the bit of silver
wire that suggested to DR.. Marion
Sims his great surgical theory the
discovery of modern porcelain, and Of
lithography. History abounds in these
incidents, and no doubt the world will
yet be enriched by many more bene-
factions resulting from happy acci-
dent or careless suggestion lodging
in an earnest thoughtful mind, prepar-
ed by deep study over other problems
to receive it.-Onward.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-06-21

chimney to prevent draft, and, the be-
sieged having closed doors and will
dows, the interior was soon filled with
sitting smoke.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-06-21

THE MAJORS DEER HUNT.-Major
Champion, in his book son the From
tier" describes a deer hunt, in the
course of which he found his dog
astride the body of the deer, while an
Indian stood little way of, bow and
arrow in hand. BY sign he made the
white man understand that he had
wounded the deer, and the dog pulled
it down. Then he cut up the deer,
tied the forehead Of it up in the skin,
and placed it on one side. The other
half he laid at Major Champions feet
delivering himself of a speech in the
Ute language. The white man under
stood his meaning, but not a word of
his address. The Indian and the dog
had killed the deer together, and the
dogs owner was entitled to half the
game.
The major was equal to the emer-
gency. He rose and delivered in full
the classical defamation, "My Name
is Norval," with appropriate gestures,
just as he had many times given it at
school. Nothing could have been
better. The Indian and the white
man shook hands with effusion, and
each with his share of the venison
rode away.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-06-21
HOW A SERMON WAS MADE.

The preacher was out of money and
out of meat. He would not 90 in
debt. He was depressed. He could
not study. From Monday morning to
Saturday afternoon he studied and
prayed, but could not even choose
text. AS he stood at the window, book
and pencil in hand, and pondered the
question, What shall I preach about
tomorrow ? a colored man walked past
the window toward the back door with
a quarter of beef on his shoulder.
The preacher answered the knock at
the kitchen door, when the following
dialogue took place:
Colored Man-Heahs quarta of
beef fur yo'.
Preacher-There must be some mis-
take, 1 have not ordered quarter of
beef.
Colored Man-Dars no mistake, sab,
dis is yo' beef sartin and shuah.
Preacher-Well, sir, am glad there
is no mistake, but who sent it ?
Colored Man-Wall now. boss, was
jist tole to fetch it to yo' and answer
no questings.
The quarter of beef was put away
and good steak cut to broil for sup
per. As its savory odors penetrated
the room where the preacher sat and
pondered, his heart grew tender and
his confused mind cleared. He con-
cluded that God had not forgotten him.
Without effort he selected a text. and
prepared sermon, which he preached
with so much effect the next morning
that an old brother in the congregation
said, 81 believe our preacher has been
converted over. He has certainly got
more religion" The fact was he had
only gotten quarter of beef.
A quarter of a century has passed
since that day, and the preacher don't
know where the beef came from, but
when money and meat are scarce, he
whispers to himself, Trust in the Lord
and do good, so shalt thou dwell in the
land and verify thou sail be fed"
The herald., 1895-09-01
BEN Z. WA.
123 West Third street.

FOR SALE = $500; INCOME $3.50 !;
new double house, barns, Nos. 779 and
ISL Merchant ST., near cor. Eighth and
Central ave.; fine income investment.
$900-New house, 8 rooms. hard fin
isbed, rented $12; $l44 year. 792 koh-
iicr st
s6s0-Corner Wilmington and Florence
sts., 2 blocks west of Central ave; electric
cars 135xl50 feet; so fruit trees, full
bearing. Makes grand home.
500 each-Iot 30x135 feet; $40 cash, $40
monthly; 2 blocks west of Central ave. f;
electric cars. Florence st-$10 cash. $40
monthly, buys lot Kohler tract near
Seventh ST.. cement walks, curbs, street
graveled; Sl4 front foot.
2 10 acre lots. 704 fruit trees on each /;
$1o0 acre; years time.
5000 acre liz acres; So full size lots !;
near University electric cars.
$3200-3 new bouses; income 1904 year.
779 and 781 Merchant st. rents $50; $1,000.
70 Kohler ST.; rent $l2; 5000; one
third cash.
W. j. FISHER, 227 W. Second.
FOR SALE-NICE NEW s-RoOM HOUSE
With ali modern Improvements; good
barn; large lot, 73x137 to alley. located
in southwest, near COR, and all f)r the
sum of $4,000.
Also beautiful house and grounds on
corner of ". Beacon ST., lot I14x160 to
ailey this is something fine. ready for
occupancy. See me and get price.
Also a comfortable 7-room house in
Harper tract; lot 50xl41, and only $4,000.
L. A. MILLER,
237 W. First st.
The herald., 1895-09-01
FOR SALE...REAL ESTATE
Houses and Lots

Houses and Lots
FOR SALE-BY
| HINTON & WHITAKER,
1913 W. Second st.
Beautifulglot Oh Burlington ave.. South
Bonnie Brae tract, 50xl53 to alley, for
only $1,000.
s225o-Lot 75x15o on severencs st. A bar
gain.
$90o-A lot 5ox15O feet IN o. W. Childs
tract; east front.
s2ooo-1o5xloo feet on southwest coz. of
Eighteenth and Cherry SITS.
Lot 60x190 feet to alley west side Flower,
near Adams st., having the best sur
roundings, only $4,000.
Hoover ST., on corner, IN swell neigh bor-
hood; lot 5sxl4s; owner must sell !;
cheap.
$l200-Chioce lot on Maple ave., bet.
Eleventh and Twelfth sts., west side.
Lots having 40 feet front, within 300 feet
OF Nentral ave. anu Det. oeventn anu
Eighth sts., for 1878 each; cheapest
lots in the city considering location;
terms 10 suit.
$l250-Alvarado. east front. midway bet.
Sixth and Ocean ave. magnihcent
view; lot 50x150 feet.
Near Seventh St, bet. Vernon and Union
aves., FaiIview tract; lots 60xI35 feet,
only $3.50.
S4500-Dot 1o0xl50 on Figueroa ST., near
Washington st.
S2250-Beautiful lot, 75x15o feet. on Sew.
erance st. bargain.
Hill ST., southwest corner Eleventh at.
go. 40Il25, for $1,000 also so feet adjoining
on the south, with improvements, at
bargain.
Southwest cor. OF Hill and Eighth sts.;
must be sold; promising corner;
price ress enable. If you want TO
make some money call and see us
about ii.
Csventh st.. choice business corner, at a
price which will insure handsome
profit.
HINTON & whitaker,
1 123 W. Second at.