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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
CONFECTIONERY IN THE ORIENT.
She Chinese Conrectioner, His Product
and His Shop.
Especial corrcspondence.]

Especial corrcspondenceI
HoNGKoNG, April lit was n Cor
man cynic, wass it not, who said that
the first thing asSavage did i'll becoming
semicivilized was to invent something
to make him drunk? Next to that, SO
far rs can SEQ, he invcnts or discovers
some form of candy or sweetheart. In
the earliest history of our race a sweet
tooth was rs common as today
The far east is, if possible, more de-
voted to the confectionery than the west
His stand is always attended if not sur
rounded by street urchips. His wares
are purchased by child and graybcard.
by women of fashion and street labor
ers. Though his profits are small, SO
small rs to seem ridiculous, his trade is
SO large that he nets fair income and
lives comfortably and we'll What he
sells for cash costs him cash, which,
III American currency, would be seven
twentieths of cent and five twentieths
of cent. A finer margin than this
would be hard to imagine The confcc-
tlener, or, as the circus people ut homo
style him, tho candy butcher" is ON
nlpresent III China. He has large stores
and little shops, big factories and tiny
ones, stalls, booths and stands, gocarts
and pushcarts and sometimes a chair
and table. or oven II pan tray about his
neck. All sorts and conditions of men
arc i'll the Observation-Disclosures and
manufacturers, who AFRO the aristocrats
OF the trade; old men and old women,
too weak to do moro than attend n
counter; stalwart fellows, who carry
around NIL day with case an outfit of
stand, stool and stock i'll trado that must
weigh 100 pounds; little boys not yet in
their teens, in whom tho commercial in
stinct is potent. who start their career
on capital of few cents.
At Swallow, in tho pleasant gloom of
street arcade, / ran across two rival
merchants in the. business. The one was
little boy of about 3, who had high
stool and bnmboo table, on which were
his wares. Tho other was an old man.
who had seemingly passed his three
score years and ten, and who had. like
wise, stool, table and ous,it of goods.
Neither one had probably more than 25
cents worth of goods all told, but they
kept up noise that was almost dcafen-
ing, Sometimes the cracked voice of til
old man took the lead, but generally the
shrill treble of the child was in the as
cendant. They hailed every one who
went by and left no stone unturned to
sell something. 1 watched them five
minutes and saw that youth was dis
tancing old age, and then went Oh.
The candy market of the east is larger
and more varied than that Of home, al
though the workmanship is unspeakably
inferior and the artistic effect compare.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
RODE ON AN AVALANCHE,
Victoria Merchants Pcrilous Adventure
and Fortunate Eseape.


Henry Saunders, prominent mer-
chant of Victoria, b. c., has Just re-
burned from Alberni, where no has been
inspecting various gold quartz proper
Ties in which he is financially Interested
On his honcward journey he decided To
take short cut across tho mountains
the snow apparently Offering better
road for walking than the trail
Some few miles were made safely
and comfortably, and then a soft spot
was struck III which Saunders struggled
to regain his foothold At the same
tlmo giant bowldcr detached itself
aud went tunbling down to the canyon.
Released suddenly, the entire snow COW
ered side of the mountain commenced to
sllde. Saunders saw nothing but imme-
date and awful death before him, and
in desperation cling to tho side of the
avalanche, which, gathering momentum
us 1t progressed, soon had developed ex-
press train speed and power TO sweep
sown giant trees of conturies' growth
Is though they were matches.
The trip of the avalanche and its in
voluntary passenger was about four
miles altogether, and it was accom-
pllshed in less than Il quarter of an hour.
Saunders, ut tho foot of the noun
tain, found himself hurled into tho AL
bcrni river and against saltwater
bowlder with such force as to partially
stun him. He mechanically exerted him
self to reach the nearest shore and did
so. Afterward soon rs his strength had
In measure returned, no returned to
Albcrni in time to catch the stage for
Nanaimo, from which point he returned
homo. San Francisco Examiner.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
FOR CAPITALISTS.
a Tacoma Man Has Great Discovery, but
Wants Money.

To the Editor Of tho New York Sun:
siR-I sincerely believe that I hayo discov-
cred aprinciplc in light by the application Of
which IA machine may be constructed That will
transmit visible images, SO that person look
ing into tho receiving Instrument Will see
whatever is exposed before the transmitting
instrument, the DISTANCE between tho instru-
ments making no difference. Tho operation Is
somewhat analogous TO that Of the telephone
as the principle Tint have discovered is tho
magnetic property OF light comfortable by
electric exhibition. My discovery is for wide
OF all lines heretofore explored and bears not
tho slightest resemblance To any announced
conception. It is not dependent upon differen-
tiai or separated currents, bnt is SO simple that
this greatnst wonder will be that IL was not
found before.
Thirty years OF study of the physical sciences
assures ina that am not mistaken aud con
vncos me that can produce practical. sim
pie machine TINT viii do what claim, but I
am nrccluded from determining tho best form
Of machine by lack Of funds with which to
complete experiments Who will help me2 I
will share the value of my discovery with the
right person. FRAEK NJ CLOSE.
Tacoma,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
Choate,s Fec on saoo.ooo.

A group of members of the legal pro-
fession were talking about the income
tax decision, when some allusion was
made to the size of the fees that were
paid to counsel employed to fight the
tax.
II have it OH the best authority, &"
said an eminent lawyer from New York,
that Joseph Choates retainer in the
case was 500, 900, with the understand
ing that If the decision of the court was
favorable to the opponents of the tax he
was to get 800, 900 additional Wash
iugton Post.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; etiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyeFs
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction TO millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by oil drug.
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but 1t is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of FE1S
and being we'll informed, yon viii ssc
accept any substitute II offere&.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

Germany's imperial standard Is go
ing to mako mattefS unpleasant for the
French visitors at Kiel. It is of yellow
silk, with black Maltese cross bearaug
the imperial arms in the center, and ON
tho arms the words, "4ott NIT uns,
1870" tho date Of the establishment Of
the empire and also of the taking of
Alsace Lorraine. When the emperor yis-
its the French men of war, as matter
of etiquette they must fly.this flag at tho
mast head.-New York,5un.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
AN OSSlFIED BOY.
Peculiar Mslady Resulting From o Bruise
to the Feet.

Six years ago the l4year- old son of
John Trimble OF Anderson, Ind. became
afflicted with malady that grew out of
u bruise on the feet. The flesh began to
shrivel away, and ossifsoation began to
set IN. This has been spreading ever
since and went over his entire body
with the exception Of the head, which
was the largest part Of the lad, his whole
weight at last being less than 20 pounds.
A few days since he died, the ossifica.
ton reaching q vital point and causing
death. Few knew that such a case exist
ed in this part of the state, for he has
been kent confined all Of the time. and
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

Mr.. j. Fl. Cobb, publisher OF tho
Mirror, at Brocton, N Y. says: "For
nearly two years the Mirror has been
publishing tho advertisements of
Chamberlain's Remedies. A few DAYS
ago the writer WAS suffering from
bowel fronble and resorted to an old
remedy which did not prove effica-
cious; finally he tried Chamberlain
Cole. Cholera and Diarrhua Remedy
and two dos0s did the business. check
1t completely" For sale by all drug
gis6a.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
Theory of n Broken Devil.

The story goes that when tho devil
was cast ont of heaven he fell to earth
and broke into several pieces. His head
rolled into Spain. his heart into Italy,
his stomach into Germany and his feet
into France. This is why, says the leg
end, the Spaniards are SO naughty, the
Italians SO amorous, the Germans so
gluttonous and the. French SO fond Of
running after women. -Ohips.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
A Problem In Kansas pol,t,os.

Here is problem for some of our high
school scholars to exercise their brains
over. If it takes 10000 early tomato
plants to secure the nomination of Joe
Kitchen for the office of county treasurer
and 5000 celery plants to put Fred Bills
on the Republican ticket for sheriff,
how many sound catfish will l. L. Die
sem have to scatter around among the
people for similar position for the of
flee of register of deeds?-Garden City
Sentinel
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

An Iowa physician hired a tramp for
$40 to punch the head off, rival doc
tor. Tho tramp gotlicked, gavo the CON
tract away, and his employer is in Jail
in default of 200 bail. Justice seems
to be spending her summer vacation in
Iowa. Chicago Dispatch
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

customer; Insects come ana go III the
most sociablc manner, aud IL beggar los
Ties you ut the door, and cody elbows
you at the counter. Nevertheless the
goods, whether candy, confectiop, CON
serve or preserve, are fresh, well made.
clean and palatablo. The wonder is that
they produce such praiseworthy results
under such wrotched surroundings.
f. 5. NORTON.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
A Great Crlsketer,

Harry Wright played baseball when
no was we'll on i'll years, but it is impos-
sible to find a ball player of the present
day to compare with the veteran cricket
er, DR.. Grace, who seems to bat better
every year that passes. Although ~
years old, he defended his wicket for 2SS
runs last week, scoring more than Il
century" for the hundredth time
New York World.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
Suit over 2 Ia Cents, Worth.

A queer suit in the circuit court now
In session at Hodgenville, KY, resulted
i'll hung jury. 1t was suit over one
two-hundredth part of an acre Of land,
which was valued at So per acre. Felix
Ash and William Devers were the par
elephants i'll the suit. The cost has al
ready amounted to over $500, while the
land is valued at 21G cents.-Philade.-
phia Press.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
Peap,cucr. H.,mru.n. ..nme.

A large number of peapickers who
come here every year to work in the
strawberry ana pea fields, returned
home yesterday, the berry and pea
crops being about over and beans will
not be ready for shipment for about ten
days. After this follows cucumbe
aud potatoes. but there are plenty of
old hands here to do the work, so the
extra hands were shipped home.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

a new idea has been struck as regards
church weddings. 1t is for each guest to
present with her card Of admission her
own visiting card. 1t is really an agony,
but it has the virtue Of letting those
most interested know who honored the
ceremony with their presence.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

nothing was SAID OF tho case until deaBn
relieved him. All of tho doctors in the
locality have called on him, and ho was
quito an enigma to theih. The family is
well known. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
Don't Yon ReIinyn IL.

The New Yorl, World wants to know
whether the new woman will hold pins
in her mouth while she is dressing the
baby. She will not. The new woman
will have no babies to dress. -Detroit
Sun,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
Portsmouth's Summer Resort
PORT NORFOLK.

MIR. MATT J. MGLVEY, tho we'll known
caterer OF this city. has leased the HOTEL
" hNoN Cars will run every half hour on
Saturnsy ana sunday. Everything iirst-class
For enjoyment, comfort and pleasure come
NJ all times 10 the Hotel Vernon. where
everything WIN be kept in season 70 supply
tho 'Rbl.s. tho bar aud aud to tho comfort
OF visitors and guests. Hotel is now open.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
Must Have necn Redhot.

The building where the Chilean con.
grsss meets has been burned up, presum.
ably as the result of an unusually ardent
debate Chicago Record.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

Inls afternoon at 3 O'Clock the cor
ner stone OF the new Baptist Church,
corner OF South and bingham streets,
will be laid with Masonic ceremonies,
There will be other services at the
same time.
everything Nu>I t:O-Uustnmcrs are
Delighted with the nIarveiIous
bargains. nnd We Win tho
Volume of snics-Can
Nou Hcsist hese
Tempting Of
fersl--Como
Early So
BAY.
$50 yards English outing cloths, reg
ular price l0c, clearing price 7io a
yard
375 yards crinkle stripes. new spring
styles. regular price l5c. clearing price
IU!c yard. These are imported goods
and the very best quality.
700 yards Highland zephyr cloth,
regular price l2lc, clearing price 7lc q
yard.
300 yards spring dress goods, regular
price 25c. clearing price, 1850 yard.
go yards spring plaid dress goods,
regular price, 1910, clearing price, 7!c
q yard.
All 4Oc and SOC spring dress goods
will be sold for 29c yard.
% inch wide exquisite style) drape.
RIGS, regular price, l5c, closing price,
9ic a yard. All spring styles.
300 yards figured satin, regular price
15c., beantifr. patterns, clearing price
sc. n yard.
One lot kid gloves. regular price
81. clearing price 53c. pair. (Fosters
PATENT
One lot chenille covers, regular
price Sl.25, clearing price 63c, each,
One lot lace collauttes. regular price
Sl.25, clearing price S3c. each.
One iot ladies' handkerchief, regu.
lar price &c., clearing price 100. each,
One lot linen table napkins. regular
price l24c, clearing price re each,
beautiful patterns.
One lot towels, regular price Sc,
clearing price pc each. One lot table
linen. regular price Coo, clearing price
40 yard.
One lot white spreads, regular price
81 80. clearing price CSC each. and the
100 quality will go at 59c.
Sale begins promptly at o'clock.
HAMMTLT's, 800 High street.
Cbildren's white duck hats TX oanfo
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

which we have experienced the past
week has been quito n drawback to
business generally, but we've been kept
ausv nevertheless. Its those rldlcu-
aonsly low prices that attract the PEG
pie. The idea of selling $40 suit for
So; Sl2. 80 suit for 800; a SIS suit
for 81, aud so on all through our stock.
But the goods have to go. We have to
make room for the workmen, who com
Mence remodeling our store about Juno
list. Its to your interest to purchase
from us if yon want to save dollars.
Breslauer Il Anthony, ia High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

LNoR RENT-No. 523 First street, saloon.
II $50 per month; 40. 22l Crawford ST.,
s22. 90 per m onth: No. 500 High st.. dwelling,
$40 per month: No. 800 Einwidde st., dwell
ing -25 yer month: No. II Dinn id:le st.
dwelling. :21 per month; No. ~ Lincoln
street, dwelling. $40 per month. Several
nico htoees ana some sma dwellings, Mt very
reasonable rents. Ali are in good order ana
nearly all have city water P.rti q desiring
good houses must call carly. JNO. l.. WAIT
son. Portsmouth, Va.
I osr-EITHER OR HIGH OR WASIIING-
\ ton street, Monday night, Il fet ring
with initial TX on it: xix diamonds and set.
Reward if lett ut Gl2 County st. my29.3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

SUMMARY: Earned Runs - Ports
mouth. !. Home Runs-Tate. Stolen
Bases-J Games, .. Base on Balls-Om
Mckenna, 3; of Brandt. 9; off Foster,
?. Struck Out-By McKenna, 7; by
Brandt. 1 by Foster, I. Passed Balls
Quinn. =. Wild Pitches-McKeuna,
l: Brandt, /. Time of Game-Two
hours. Umpire-Hoggins.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

One hundred rolls new mating re
ceived to day. Neat, handsome patterns
very cheay. Call to see it. Carpets,
Eugs, oil cloth, ETC., at J. s.. Crawford's
Furniture House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
PORTSMOUTHNEW
he Cotton Factory Leased b. Ports
mouth SIen,

mouth 2pen.
The cotton factory about which so
much has been said has been leased by
Tue gentlemen whose names were mem
TONED yesterday, with few others
added. MIR. john Il. Hume has been
made president of the new company,
with DR.. V. G. Culpepper as vice.
president Samuel p. CAST, w. G. Par
ker, John 4. King, L. ID. Gill, Chas.
Gone board of directors. The terma
upon which the lease was made are that
the stockholders are to equip the mill
at cost OF about $40. 600 ami lease it
TO tho new company for O term of ten
years Tor per cent. Interest, payable
annually, upon capitalization of $780,
OoO, and the said company is to keep
the mill in good running order for the
term OF years, to pay taxes, insurance.
etc., aud at the expiration of this time
to return 1T in good condition.
Ihey will make yarns from raw ma
terlal. aud then make the yarn into
cloth, which they will make up into
shirts, underwear, etc. This will give
employment to about two hundred
hands, among which will be men, wo.
men and children. There will be a
large number of machines of the most
modern style In operation. The pay
role will amount to several thousand
dollars a mouth and this amount of
stock made up will be about $3.50, 600 a
year.
They expect to find ready market
for the goods, and shonld it prove to
be "a paying investment, other mills
will follow.
The Stockholders in order to raise
funds to equip the mill. will borrow
money on it and pay the same out Of
payments made to the company aud
the interest paid in 80 that at the time
the lease expires, the entire factory
will be paid for and will BIZ free from
debt.
The Equipment Committee have
commenced work already and expect
to have the mill ready for operation by
January LIST, 1896. A gentlemen of
twelve years experience has been SO.
cured to superinted the mill and is
said to be q thoroughly competent
man and all the, committees will pro.
coed to work Immediately.
ihc street Commiitce and tho Elec-
tric ItOnd.
AS was stated in yesterdays VIRGIN
IAN, the Street Committee held meet
ing Tuesday night with closed doors
for the purpose of formulating a report
to make to the Council on Tuesday
night next. Nothing was given out,
but it was learned yesterday that they
decided to telegraph to the purcb asers
OF the street railrond to meet them in
a meeting Friday night, when they will
bring their report before the railroad
men, and if satisfactory to all parties,
1T will be submitted to the Council. 4
| number OF changes have been made in
the proposition made by the road and
the committee feel satisfied that they
will be able to satisfy the railr DAD and
the people generally.
Upon the meeting Friday night
hangs the destiny OF the road. What
ever plans are adopted will be sub
mitted to the individual members of
the Council before they meet, so that
they can fsmiliarize themselves with
the report OF the committee and by
TINT means they will be able to vote
intelliigently when it comes up on
Tuesday night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

The purest and best soda at DR.. l..
A. Bilisoly's,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
We Can Save You

Something on every purchase. Goods
well bought are half sold. therefore
take advantage of our well selected
stock. which cannot help but please
you, If you care to be treated Justly
and get your moneys worth. Cheviots,
ferges, worsteds, dlagonals, at reduced
figures for the balance of the season !.
Our large stock must he cut down and
II prices are any Inducements for youto
buy we sell you yonr clothes. We
mean business, do you? Levy Il
Jacobs, 300 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

Cbildren's white duck hats Is cents
Q. X. Welton d Co., umbrella man.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
RosEMBAUM, I 6 ard 11e High St.. Porterout,, I

OK REwARD-LOsr. ON TUESDAY
hpc night, about y O'Clock, near Pig
Point, opposito Newport News. small
skin or battow II Get long, 4 feot wide.
painted dark crab Had small pix iron and one
! mir oars and scoup. Finder will he rewarded
by notifying CAPT. JOHN WHITE,
mH3U-kt Norfolk, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

Yesterday afternoon youth named
Earnest Cherry. who lives Gu Middle
street. while getting down off the
blenchcrs Mt the Baseball Park, ncci.
dentally fell aud broke his arm. He
walked to his home and DR.. McMurran
xyne sent for and set tina lin,I
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

Japanese Liver Pellets are small and mild
easy 10 take; no gripping the most pleasing
s"ects atten their use. Fifty doses. ,: q
For sale by W. Il. Martin.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

Shelly Phosphate. a splendid drink,
at DR.. l.. A. Bilisoly's.
All the choice fruits with soda at DR.,
L. A. Bilisoly's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30

Ice cream soda at DR.. l.. A, Bill
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-30
LAYING of, the corner Stone.

This afternoon at 3 o'clock the cor.
ner stone OF the new Baptist Church,
corner OF South and Eflingham streets,
will be laid with Masonic ceremonies.
There will be other services at the
same time