davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The demand increases for our Patrol
50 Shoe, which Is so well adapted for
the weather we are now having Made
with three solid leather soles in CATERS
and laced.
Policemen, foundry men. blacksmiths
painters. and all kinds of mechanics
wear them.
Those that want an easy, broad shoe
should call at
HTILLER'S SHOE STORE,
46 Bank street, opposite Courthouse.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
NorfoiIs ana western Reorganization

New York, Dec. 16-It has been de-
cided to publish the Norfolk and West
ern reorganization plan early in Janu-
nry. All necessary arrangements for
underwriting the assessments. II is un-
derstood, have been practically COM
pletcd. The syndicate being largely
made up of foreign interests when once
put out. the plan is expected gI
through quickly, as the prior liens earn
ing interest are not disturbed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
Republican Mass.Meetiu~.

The Republicans will hold n mass
meeting at the colored Odd-Follows'
Hail. on Butte street. this evening to
ratify the action Of the State Republi-
can Committee. The speakers will be
Col. VIM. Lamb. eX-Congressman Eow-
den, ]. c. Asbury, NJ. N. Lewis, w. II.
G. Brown and Geo. L. Pryor, the last
four cOlOred
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
rood for Thot1,.h

Think of the wonderful bargains fns
dress goods, holiday goods. Ks New Ind
of plaids. Many lines Of new gpcda
at halt price Art silks, a,nt yooI end
novelties. Call and save money. ssss
r. A. ESAUNDERS3S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
Holiday Excursion Rates ON the Nal.
tfmOrc and Ohio.

In pursuance. OF Its usual policy, stfia.
baltimore and Ohio Railroad Companys
VIII sell excursion tickets betWeshS
all stations on its lines east oSSstha
Ohio river for all trains Decen1bsrE2i.s
%, 33, "a, 25, 81 and January 1st, valid
for return journey until january tn
inclusive, ut reduced rates. sSs5
ARTHUR G.1LEWIS, sSSsS
Passenger Agent, 60 Main streetsT
de17-6t g tt5Ss
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
christmas Gifts.

Messrs. Walter ]. Simmons & Go. asal il
Offering something nice in this. way
Of canes and umbrellas; also Ia1 isssss
fur capes and boas, suitable for Chrfste
mas presents. Their store is large snff,Tf: fs
assortment varied. Call in and xanisI
inc them. s; sg ~ II gaag5Sss
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
Sale OF carpets ANA nugs .ke,

]. III. Valentine, auctioneer, r. II. Nor
ris, assistant. Will sell at their auction
rooms Mt 10 o'clock this morning a large
line of rugs. carpets. and fine line OF
furniture. All these goods are new.
and the ladies are especially invited fo
attend the sale. =
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
r,awnbrorscr,s sale.

Messrs. Jacobs &c Bro, 37S Churclfs
street. advertise to-day an importanki
sale Of forfeited pledges, which begins
on Thursday, December 10th, Tay1oEj
Co., nuctioneers. The Offering iLiS
cludes watches, diamonds, clothinE.s
clocks an organ, etc X lsSIif5 sees
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
Congressman Tyler nj work.

Congressman Tyler introduced four
bills to-day. First for the relief of Irwin
Tucker, postmaster at Newport News,
for loss Of funds and stamps by bur
Elary; second. for the survey of tie
Western Branch of the Eliza beth river;
third, to appropriate si50,O00 for widen
Ing and deepening the channll from
Hampton Roads 10 the navy-yard: :
fourth, for the relief of Il. W. Bailey. of
Portsmouth. to the extend of $4,000
for injuries Of his eyes by target prac,
tice of the United States Marines.
IT T., w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17

Messrs. Horace S. Peed and James
M. Jordan have formed co-partner-
ship under. the firm name of Il. M. Peed
son, to conduct the ship chandlery
and ship supply business ut Water
street and Roanoke avenue.
october 1st. 1894. se30-su, TUT
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
Vermont, was rendered the chairman
ship of one of the committees, and that
he declined to accept.

HS ucSH'iea 10 ucCeptt4s. 10 1sf .i}
The somewhat famous case OF a. w.
Bcllew, convicted In the Circuit Court
OF the United States for the Northern
District OF Georgia and sentenced to
Imprisonment fo. two years for unlaw,
fully Withholding pension money from
q client, and charging an illegal fee,
was decided In the Supreme Court of
the United states to-day. Bellew, re-
ceiNcu S".ih7 pension money for. Lucy
l3urrell, and after IL had been deposited
Ill bank To her credit he took from her
IL check for $l,SS7 for his services as
attorney IN her behalf The indictment
against him was In two counts. the first
charging nm unlawful Withholding OF
pension money and the second chnrg-
Ing an Illegal fee. A general verdict OF
guilty was returned. Upon these cir.
cumstanccs, Mr. Justice White, speak
Ing Tor tho Supreme Court, said the
first count had not bcen made out; that
withholding of money in the meaning
OF the law meant Il failure or refusal to
pay IL 10 the client. which was not the
case here The judgment of the lower
court was, therefore. reversed with
instructions TO the trial court to enter
Judgment upon the second count of the
Indictment that charging the collection
of an Illegal fee -s
The police are confident that the So
called bomb left on the Spanish Min
SNSi o b'oi St'l SuhuuS WIS IL
harmless affair, but they are searching
for the perpetrator of the hoax. The
package was IL common paste board
box partially illled with crushed coal,
some granular substance like sugar and
two worn out zinc sticks from q. gravity
battery. The fuse was merely Il slip
of twisted paper. which was not burn
ing when the butler discovered the
package, Eut which Ind apparently
been ignitcd at one time. While Min
ln1 loI I,
affair was explosive, he Is opposed to
such jokes, and Is anxious for the police
To catch the offenders In order that
there will be no repetition of the affair.
The police place II on Il par with the
internal machine" sent to Chief jus
ticc Fuller some time ago, which simply
consisted Of Illuminating powder and
shoe backing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
IN T.ooking for xmas prcssv, 3, VI, n

be sure to call and see the new gpsotsaa,
received by Frank H. Gale tfiisssS,sv IA
Every day something new q aIi a Siia i5fSi:
prices are low down.. From now ftss
Xmas he will sell fine diamond Z %nsssfl
watches almost at cost.9S Call fons In
e~d save moneV ~,
THE PLACE IS j1b2 MAIN SIRE EETassf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
Useful Holiday Gifts.

Big bargains this week. See lasf
Sundays Virginian 4 gss555sIs S,s
WRTGHT's, 1876 Main etrest Il;
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17

Our novelties in cut gfa sgs s;ISsa
mounted, are all new and low sSA
Chapman Sc JakernaIi. y sssss fssss
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17
Why Don't Y oi, Il /: III III
Why don't8you see DR.. eck :,s

Newest Discovery, & b teal IS
pain 81. I'D Rooms, Enne i'd AsEs ls
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17

THE I'll \ ,vlliFFcialAH;s y ] 81 soirE yisss
ting to- morrow. u avn; YOU saysI
message you wish y eiiyersa alHSt 4
the many thousand homes tnf
which It will be a WeteomsJl
guest7 B
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-17

To make a business grow,
sprinkle It freely with Printers
ink. This wonderful chemical,
compound Is fertilizer found
at the root of every growing
business.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-05-07
he COMMITTED SUICIDE!
The Cause and Its Lesson.

Win did he commit suicide? Oh! for
the same reason that thousands of others are
on the verge Of the same sin, or in imme-
diatc danger OF: insanity, paralysis, ldlocy,
or some other equally unfortunate result OF
any nervous affection. he knew ne was
afflicted with a nervous disorder, but was
careless, apparently Indifferent to the out
come; or he may have lessened his chances
for recovery by treating with physicians
who had little or no knowledge OF such at
fections, or by delugins himself with worth,
less so-called remedies. His case was sad
one, but no worse than That Of any other
nervous sufferer, who h.: nervous or sick
headache, biiiousness, dizziness, irritablllty,
melancholy, fliiing memory, hot flashes,
fain:i;r. sieeplessness, nervous dyspepsia,
sexual i!e5;ii:v, epilepsy, etc. The same or
sin3illr consequences are likely to result TO
any on, WI, las any of these advance
svn3.ons of ar .lwiu! end. Do not hesitate
in getting ril G, them by intelligent treat.
raeat. Dr. Franklin Miles, the celebrated
specio Isl, !.ss stlaie! nervous diseases oTer
20 v.,:,, and has discovered the only re-
liable :cTedy for .h9m. thousands Of vol
uutary testimonials prove the virtues Of DR..
Miles Restorative Nervine.
Aloazo Barker, Of Clinton, n. Y, writes: u
was 81 afflicted with extreme nervousness that
twas o. tnc verge of insanity. Ny hands trem:
bled - that could scarcely feed myself. l useo
twelve bottles Of Dr. Miles Restorative Nerrlne
and was cured. 1t is with pleasure recommend
this wonderful remedy for nervous troubles"
~ had been great sufferer from chronic
headache until began about four months r;;o sS;o
since which time have not had headache
Several or ny friends are using Dr. Miles Rsm
YOU claim for then"-Mrs Mary Kister, Los
Angeles, Cal. =.
". II. Capwe.l. editor Tribune, Plymouth, Pa,
writes "My wife was cured OF sick headache o.
many years standing by the use OF Dr. Miles,
Restorative Nervine. She hasrcco1mended It tc
her friends and they al praise i: highly"
Dr. Miles Restorative NeGv:ar il sold by az
druggists on positive guarantee. or Sciit direci
by The Dr.. Miles MEDICAL Co., E:khart,, Ind, on
receipt Of pciee,.. per bottle. SIX bottles Tor 50
express prepaid. 1t is positively free from oplate
or dangerous drugs. Dr.. Miles Pills, SO doses
S cents Free book at druggists, Or BY mal.
Seld by WINNSBORO DRUG STORE.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-05-07
BLACKSTOCK LOCALS.

BLAcKsTocK, S. c., May 6.-The
Masons bad quite an interesting meet
ing here Thursday, and there were a
nu1aber of visitors from other lodges.
Three new members were put through
the mysteries of the FIRST degree, and
one member received the third degree.
One of the new members boasted that
he would pull the goats tail out, but
when he came out of the hall he said
the situation was reversed; but as l
am not member, I had better not
give out any more of their secrets.
Miss Maggie Connor, most charming
young lady from Orangeburg, is visi-
ting at Mr.. W. A. Morrison's.
Eev. W. X. Beggs has accepted q
call from Waxhaw, S. C., and will
move his family there soon. 1t is
with much regret that Blackstock parts
company with this man of God, and
his many friends here will always feel
al interest in him and his work.
The clerks are still on the anxious
berch in regard to the six O'Clock
closing of the stores, as the merchants
have not vet decided what taey will
do.
Governor Evans, owing to pressing
business was prevented from attending
the picnic at the falls on Saturday.
We suppose Judges Goffand Simonton
are: largely responsible for his absence.
Politics seem to wear a kind of an
uncertain air just now, and nobody
seems to be sure of anything in the
political field. R. E. B.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-05-07

their way homeward. But it is
nearly sundown before some of the
reluctant lovers bid farewell to the
>cene Of pleasure.
The dinner tables are numerous;
they consist of table oths spread out
on the ground and several families
generally "buncl" their baskets. The
repnrter was pressed with many invi-
tations, but observed his rule by eating
with the first man who asks him, viz,
Mr.. Barclay Johnston.
We would like to suggest that some
boards or benches be constructed for
people who are not in love to sit on.
The place is rot an ideal one for COM
fort at a picnic. The hillsides are
steep and the matter of good COM
Portable seat is a rarety. The day
was, however, a pleasant one generally,
but being sufficiently amused by the
hour of four, "we" bade "our girl"
farewell under threats that she keep
the writer's attentiveness matter of
profound secrecy and parted with the
pleasure seekers.
The sun was hiding behind the trees
and hills as our turnout halted at the
residence of Mr.. C.:S. Ford. We saw
a.hitching post and asked no questions,
and with all respect to the young
ladies whom we chatted to and the
falls with all their grandeur and his
torical renoun, We must say that the
greatest pleasure of that day was
found in the big armed rocking chair
in Mr.. Ford's porch. 1t was the first
and only good flat seat we had during
the twelve hours. The young folks
of Mrs. Ford's family soon drove up,
tired and sleepy, but not too much so
to entertain The NEWS AND HERALD
man with some good music and singing,
which he greatly enjoyed. All of
them are children, but the musical
talent is prominent and developed.
The hour of bed time rolled around
and forgetting the scenes and faces of
the day, we slept Ike man with a
clear conscience whose debts were
paid. We bid these kind friends fare
we'll and by the hour of noon were
enjoying that comfort aad pleasure
which surrou rds no place like home.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-05-07
A Household Treasure.

D. ". Fuller, OF Canal joharie, n. Y,
says that te always keeps DR.. Kings New
Discovery in the house and his family has
always found the very test results follow
its use; that he would not be without it il
procurable. C. a. Dyreman, Druggist,
Catskill, n. Y, says that DR.. Kings New
Discovery is undoubtedly the best Cough
remedy; that he has used it in his fap,ilp
for eight years, and it cas- never failed to
20 all that is claimed for it. Why not try
remedy so long tried and tested. Trial
bottle free at McMaster s. co. 5 Drug Store.
Regular IZe SIC. and S1.00
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26

The civil service commission At
Washington, D. c., has ordered that an
examination be held In this city March
10, 1895, commencing at 0 o'clock a. m,
Tor tho grades OF clerk and carriers In
the city post Office. Only citizens Of the
United States can DO examined. Tho
age limitations nro rs follows: For car.
riers not under iwenty.ono nor over
forty years; for all o.hor positions no.
nnder eighteen years.
No application will be accepted for
this examination unlcsa hled with the
undersigned In complete form on tho
proper blanks, before the hour OF clos.
ing business on March II, 1905.
Tho civil service commission takos
this opportunity Of stating that tho ex-
aminntions arc open to all reputable
ci,izons who lnay desire to ontor tho
postal service. without regard to their
political affiliations. All such citizens,
whether Democrats or Republicans, or
neither, ARD invited to apply. Thoy
shall DO examined, graded and certified
with entire impartiality and wholly
without regard to their political viows,
or to any confederation, save thoir eiii.
cheney n. shown by tho grades thoy OBJ.
tain In the examination.
For application blanks, full lnstruc.
tons, and information relative to the
duties and ealarlcs Of tho different posi-.
tons, apply at tho postoillce to Miss
Ella W. Mcclure, secretary board OF ex.
atInners.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26
THE puESo,1Eyah WONDER


Has Arrived at Lust at tho Mcclure.
A Phenomenal Wonder at tho Nc.
Lure House, room al; the only gon.
uino medium. Prot. q. NJ. Montefiore.
Sittincs, ladies 81, gents s.. Beware Of
fraudulent ones. The only genuine
medium living since the\ ago OF four
years Is Prof Mon,ciioro. who can be
consulted on all live points and matri-
mony. win tell you tho names OF de.
parted friends aud living ones. All
diseases, no matter oil what nature, will
be fully diagnosed and immediate re.
lief given. Only such cases taken as
other physicians cannot cure. Deaf
mesa. fits, rheumatic pains, catarrh in
all forms. cancer, consumption, dropsy
and asthma. The separated brought
together; marriage consummatod. lii
fact, tho Professor Is tho strongest
medium tho world has evor produced.
Born in Madras, India, he was tho vice
president OF the Theosophical Society
OF India, and was an intimate friend Of
Madam Blavatsky. whose conversion
no was matrimonial In bringing about,
Professor was born OF Hindoo pnren,s.
Parlor at tho McLuro House l4l,
Office hours from 8 a. m. until s D. IN,
Office hours Sunday from 10 o, III. to 4
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26
w.,lsbnrr jail Breaker, captured.

William Blaukinsop and Charles
Brady. who escaped from Jail a week
ago. returned yesterday. aud were de.
liveted to the authorities by Blankin.
sop's father and George Davidson.
through the boys tho whereabouts Of
Yates WAS learned, aud Mayor Nc.
Cleary received telegram yesterday
morning from Detective Love announc.
Ing his capture at somerdale, Ohio.
Yates was brought back yesterday. Ro.
garding the stolen money, both boys
say Yates preceded them from the jail,
and that he got the money from the
rherit,'s office. Tho prisoners will be
before the grand jury mex. Monday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26

Las. nigh. this interesting drama,
given for the benefit Of the g. A. R.,
had the largest house yo.. Tho per.
formancea improve as they progress.
aud the welcome announcement was
made last nigh. that special arrange.
ment had been made by which the per.
formnnce would be repeated Wedues.
day evening. No amateur performances
seen in several seasons has made q
moro favorable impression on i Wheel.
ing audience and tho remaining two
performances should draw large crowds.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26

TIE Panhandle Dyoing establish.
mont, owned by John lloilmeler, at No,
1881 Market street. Is tho best equipped
house OF its kind in Wheeling. In add.
ton TO tho dyolng and cleaning depart.
mcnts corps OF frst.class ,nilors. aro
employed, who can do repairing rs neat
ns It Is possible. Clothes and ladies'
garments, cleaned or dyed. can DO mado
to look like now. Satisfaction guarau.
fnou -rr H-.sEn 70 %
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26

Yesterday complain. was made 10 the
police that woman who was a visitor
ut lis Seventeenth street had robbed n
male caller OF $50. The man gave his
name as Charles Jones. and said no was
an oil man. Officer Allen arrested the
woman, but the money could not be
found, until Chief Bennett went out
and made thorough search. He found
tho money in the reservoir In a closet.
The man refused to prosecute and the
woman was released Tor want OF eYi.
denca 10 prove her guilt.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26

CIsciSsArI, Feb. o5.-River 10 feet 8
inches aud rising; clear and pleasant.
Tho ice Is moving out Of the Ohio river.
Tho break hero to-day occurred with.
out any damage 10 boats In the harbor.
There are some gorgea that are no. yet
broken aud rivermen are watching their
properties closely.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26

Ths Modern Invalid

Has tastos incidentally. In keeping with
other Injuries. A remedy must DO
pleasantly acceptable in form. purely
wholesome In composition. truly bene.
fetal In effect and entirely free from
pvary Objectionable quality. II really
Ill he oonsults n physician: II conatipat.
ed he uses the gentle family laxative,
Syrup OF Figs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26
Three Runaway boys.

La,t nigh. two colorsd boys and a
small white one were picked up hero.
The white boy turned out to be aon OF
Chief OF Police Rankin, OF Washington,
Pa. They said they had only intended
20 come to Taylorstown, aud had
jumped on freight train with that In.
tentIon. hutwhen 1t passed Tayloratoun
they could not &c. of, and had to come
on here. Chief Rankin was notified
and wired back that he would como
after tho boys at once.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26

O. W. 0. HARnMAN, sliorilr Of Tyler
county, W. Va. appreciates n good
thing and docs not hesitate to cay 90.
lilo was almost prostratod with n cold
whom no procured n bottle OF Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy. Ho says: ut
gave ma prompt relief. I find 1t TO DO
mn invaluable remedy for coughs and
colds."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26

You havo ofton wished for something
to take tho place Of pills. Now try a
% cont package OF Simmons I.ivor
Regulator, powder. Tako 1t dry. on tho
tongue. or mako It into ton. It Ia
pleasant to ,ako, and glves quick reliot
two good recommendations, A.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26

II you want to spend a pleasant after.
noon or evening attend tho entertain.
mcnt to DO given by tho Grammar
Pupils Of Contrc School. Matinee,
children 10 conts. adults Is conts.
Evening, % cents. y.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-26
PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH AND pE
CoMfORTAELE

liy wearing our excellent Underwear and
Cnexcelled hnlf Hose ut Lowest Pricaa
Wa Rro innking TO order, ut n great 70.
unction, elegant OverooatA nj ego 90, and
special limo OF Aii.wooi Trousorinvs ut
5000. @, HESS u sons,
Fashionable Tuiiora ind 0cnts Furnish.
ers, 192l and 1898 Market Street