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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
Watch tho Toatis.

While you are away this summer go
out aay evening after n rain to the near
est electric highland these are scat
tored now in so many country places
that it will be eusy to find, even in a
small town-and watch the clcverness
Of those apparently stupid, blinking
creatures, the toads They have learned,
since electric lights have been intro
duced, that their strong glare attracts
great numbers of little insects, gnats,
flies and various flying bugs. These are
soon dazzled by the brilliant flame and
fly recklessly into it, when they arc
burned and fall to the ground. In the
circle of the light bolow, on tho ground,
sits Master Toad, with his mouth often
open, and catches his supper without
having to hunt for it. The other even
ing, i'll little park i'll suburban town,
IA toGds were counted, perfectly motion
less save for the occasional snap Of their
mouths, which told of frequent trapping
Of the foolish flies New York Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

The drought of the past 10 weeks, un
precedcnted in the history Of Indiana
has caused n creek near Anderson to e.
dry. 1t was noticed Il few days sine,
that oil was floating i'll tiny stream
down the course. 1t increased somewhat
i'll volume during "a hours and ha.
been traced to a series Of old gas wells
which Went dry several years ago ]
great deal of fear has 0een occasionec
lest the oil would catch fire. The STREAM
Is being guarded. Tho discovery show:
the rapid progress with which the III
diana gas belt is turning into an oil
field
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

Tho following story is said to have
originated somewhere ON that part of
street whore cast of garments enjoy Il
second time on earth as fabrics of tho
finest tissue:
Jakoy's father, who prcsides ovor IN
emporium i'll that locality, secured for
his son position where there was uu-
limited opportunity to advance in his
chosen profession, and where no re-
ceivcd Il salary of 81. 90 week. When
Jakcy had been employed there week,
and Saturday evening arrived, he
turned Ill his wages to the head of tho
family, who, after counting the money,
said:
'Jal'cy, how is this-only II dollar
and fordy-fivc cends. Where is dor oder
nickel, ,Takey?"
Fadcr, tho young man replied,
tho man dot gceps der store don't gif
us no Ice wadcr, and we have to buy
ice for ourselves"
We'll, suppose you have to do like
tho oder boys" said his father reluc-
family.
The following Saturday night there
was but 81. 40 handed in us the week s
wages, and Mr. Holfenstcin wantod to
know the cause Of the deficit.
We'll, fader, they took up n golleg-
shun for boy what got hurt and cfcry.
body put i'll sounding, and / gave 3
ccnds. "
His father said nothing.
Whom tho noxt Saturday came, Jakey
was again cents short in his accounts.
Now, Jakey, where did it go this
timer"
We'll, fadcr, F" began Jakcy, "I"-
"Stob F" interrupted Mr.. Holfenstein,
como with Inc.
.Iakoy followed his father to another
room, where, after carefully closing tho
door, the father said impressively
Now. Jaliey, my son, this is my con-
hdential Office, and ] would rather you
would drop dead whore you stand than
tell me Il lie i'll this room. Now tell me,
Jakcy-tell me--are you going to got
married" --Washington Post.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

MIR. harrington Fitzgerald. editor OF tho
E.nnyon lthucmatism Cure gavo mo i'm
me dis'c relief. and in three days my rieu-
mats II waS gone permanently a 81 Clio
bottle uid II. A,N family Goctor aud other
rome les had entirely failed. All of Mum
yonr iomodics are equally onicacious NV
iamliy ana many friends always MS Thorn
HEUMAIlSM positively cured. Acuto or
muscular rheumatism reiieN ell ut once
shooting pains OF soreness iii any p.la
OF body cured III from ono to three
hours. Chronic rheumatism. ciatica,
OF umbago ban shod permanently.
ChTAhRii, no matter how serious,
guaranteed cured by only .nIc
Treatment. Ill ADACHE from whatever
,auso, positively relieved in from throo to
soven minutes. hIDNBY Trouble III all
forms, LIVER Complaints, III usncBs
Jnundi'o o, Constipation. FILES. always
urcd. DfSt hi STA, Indigestion, ali stom-
ich troubles permanently I, Iioved. COLDS.
Gouu MS. ana imcpiont Lung Trouble, sue
,ossfnly treated. NEKNOuS Disease =
NEUhALGlA: ASTHMA, Diseases OF tho
BLOOD. MAI,AhlAL diseases. FEMALE
troubles, Loss OF over III men, all euro |
by Munyon's HUmu opn,nic emedies All
Drupgt sts, ior mostly % { nis each N ,ou
are i'll do bit As TO your disease, write to
Prof. UNION. No. 1S0j ARCH 81. rHlLA-
rLPHtA, Giving II II description of synp.
toms. Specialists viii diagnose yo case
and give you full boneht OF adyi u ALSO
III ELY FREE. 10 cdieS sent to any II J.
diess On r, CENT of rice
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
Short Intervals or Pencc

Only are vouch ale to nerves woak aulun.
strung. but when 1t is braced up and soo.hcd
by Hostotters stomach Bite s. perfect
out tho nerNou system. Nervousness is
usually a mRnifestat on OF chronic dy,pcp-
sla disorder to the relief OF wnIch the Bit
tors Is peculiarly adapted In the general
Nlgor tegotten OF complcte dig ami
assimil ,tion, two functions n ieA bv III \
auxiliary Oi health the nerves OF course
share. Nervous people ii uli IL it steal.
lily. not { I uncertain intervals. The bilious
ana const pated. ana those troubled with
malaria, rheumatism aud kidney trouble.
also derive unspoakablo benefit from il.
The aged and inirm fnl that it ten !s
greatly TO lessen their physical troubles ana
persons slowly recovering siren 9Th after an
exhaustive illness convalesce more rapidly
wnen 1t IS resortsd TO. 1t is. moreover, u
capital appetizer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
PORTSMOUTHNEW

lodged in jain. They claim to be from
Norfolk and said that they wanted to
get home and got In the car for that
purpose. They will have hearing to-.
day.
Peter Clinch, the negro who WAS ar.
rested for abusing Miss Hayes on
South street on Thursday, aud wus
fined SO and costs, and, after being dis.
charged, no repeated the samo thing,
aud threatened the life of her bus
band. He was arrested again yester
day, and will be- required to give o
peace bond or remain in jail for som 0
time.
The contractor for the sewerage has
a portable engine pumping the water
from the pipes on Washington street.
1t is said that he has drained all the
lots. ETC., IN that locality, and some
who had wells have found them dry
since he began pumping. The pump,
ing will be kept up day aud night for
two weeks, or until all the water is
| drawn out of the creek around them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

Under the Walton law any candidate
who intends running for Office ID re
quired to notify the Clerk of the Court
fhirty days before the election, of his
Intention to run. The Clerk then for
wards the names to the Secretary of
the Commonwealth. The election for
O member of the Legislature falls on
the 9th OF November, and the primary
must be held prior to October 9th. IN
order to comply with the law. So it
as time the committee was taking some
actlon In the matter. The Comfy
COMMITTEE will meet next Tuesday.
Get move on you, gentlemen of the
committee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
Bat4icaoor and shu,tlecoo,,.

The old game Of battlcdoor and shut
tlecock, which is still sold by toy deal
ors, but seldom played, is being revived
as an exercise in physical culture. To
be of benefit it must be played some
what differently from former methods.
The girl should throw the knee we'll for
ward and hold the bat high above her
head. with the arm in straight line up
from the shoulder If the ball be tossed
i'll this way, tho right muscles are
brought into play.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
CLEvELAND's KINDNESS.
Ho Gives helping Hand to an Ambi-
tious Youth.


a gentleman in Baltimore has re.
coived lotter from friend, telling
how young man without political in
fiuence obtained an appointment us
naval cadet from the president. The in.
cident illustrates the manly way Prcsi.
dent Cleveland has of approaching man.
inoss i'll others. 1t also shows that tho
president, although always busy with
the affairs Of state, can still find time
to interest himself in and sympathizo
with young men and help them to
rcalizo their ambitions when il lies
within his power. Tho father of the
young man who received tho appoint
mont from the president wins II chief
engineer Ill the navy and had an excel
lent record. Ho is now dead Two OF
tho fathers brothers were in the Con
federate service. Here is tho Young
mans own account of how he got tho
appointment:
After failing to get political intlu-
ehco TO holp mo secure an appointment
as naval cadet | determined to 20 to
tho president myself and personally law
my case before him. All my friends.
with ono exception, my teacher. Mr..
Blackburn Of Alexandria, smiled Mt this
plan. He gave me letter To Mr.. Clcvc.
land. 1 went to tho White House four
times before got into his Office. The
crowds waiting to sec him can only bo
imagined. Finally my name WAS called,
and l entered with about 80 office sock
erS.
g As soon as possible made my way
to Mr.. Cleveland and told him my namo
aud business. l told him that had no
political influence, and that l only had
four letters from old friends Of my
father, and ono other from II friend of
my own. Mr.. Cleveland took the let
tors, put his hand on my shoulder in n
fatherly way and said, Young man. !
am told that l hnvo no moro appoint
mcnts for this year, but will do all !
can for you. He also said ho would see
that my papers were filed if would
lenvc them with him. My heart was too
full Of gratitude for words, but took
his big hand and squeezed it with both
of mine.
Six months passed, and received
an alternatc's appointment from tbs
president This did me no good, rs my
principal passed tho examination and
WAS enrolled. l again applied to the
president this time by letter, and his
secretary replied saying that Mr.. Clevc-
land would do what he could That was
last fall. In March received my ap-
pointment There never was so happy II
boy as l was when | received that an
pointmcnt. Sixty eight boys took the
examination, and 81 or 80 passed ]
was seventh on tho list and ono of the
10 who passed on tho first examination.
THE president understood my posi-
ton and helped poor boy. / have III
politician to thank, but have written tc
MIR Cleveland. not, however, being able
to tell him what | feel for him.
Tho youEg man is Is years old ant
was born i'll Norfolk Baltimore Sun.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
EDUCATIONAL MATTERS
The School Board Meets in Reg
ular Monthly Session.
Tho Principal of the High School
Asks For An Assistant. There
Are 1859 Children Enrolled In
the Public Schools. New
Fifth Ward Teacher.
The School Board held their regular

The School Board held their regular
monthly meeting Inst night with the
following members present: q. Hatton,
president; d. a. Williams, b. +. How.
ell, 9. @. Peed, w. d. Minter, Robert
Glover, John L. Lawrence. Il. ..
Young.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The Committee ron. Buildings and
Supplies made report III regard to
painting the school rooms, which was
ordered to be placed OH record.
The Committee on School Regula-
tions made report on the recon-
mendation of the principal of the High
School, asking for an assistant tencbor,
which they recommended to be granted.
On motion, the report was referred
to the Finance Committee.
The Superintendent submitted his
report, showing the number of scholars
enrolled at the beginning of the session
Go be- 1859.
He also showed the amount of money
on hand, the probable receipts and ex-
penses for the year, &c.
He recommended that an additional
teacher be employed, and showed why
1t was necessary.
On motion, the report Was ordered
60 be placed on record.
The report of tine clerk WAS read and
was ordered to bo filed.
communication was received from
the principal of the Fourth District
School, asking to be allowed to change
the junitress from q colored one to q
white one.
On motion. the communication was
Esferred TO the Committee on School
Regulations.
Application was read from Miss Mag !
gle Clark, asking to bee lected substi.
tute teacher in the schools. On mo-
1ion 1t was passed by for short
while.
lowed.
The resolution of Mr.. Howell, fixing
the time for the closing OF the schools
20 be on the third Friday in June, and
shat all teachers who attend the sum.
mer normal to receive full pay; those
who do not their pay to cease.
MIR. Young moved that the resolu ton
DE adopted, which was seconded, and
lost.
Mr.. Howell gave notice that at the
next meeting that he would offer a res
CLINTON closing the schools on the third
Friday in June.
On motion, Miss Morris was elected
teacher for tho Fifth Ward.
Applications OF Miss Maggie Clark for
O position Of substitute in whits school
and Susanna Nash in the colored
school was read, and on motion, they
were elected
On motion, the matter of locating
she Park View school was referred to
the Committee on Building with power
60 act.
On motion, adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
Funeral. Tcsrrr,,ay.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Old
took place yesterday morning from her
late residence, in Paradise Creek. The
services we're conducted by Rev. Dr.
a. Z. Owen, assisted by Rev. j. d.
Powell. The remains were taken to
Norfolk and were inferred III Elmwood
Cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Julia d. Holt
took place yesterday afternoon from
the Park View NJ. L. Church. The
services were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Butler, Of the Christian Church. The
remains were Inferred in Oak Grove
Cemetery,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
4 Rich Little Lady.

Lady Mary Hamilton Douglas, the
il-yoar- old daughter of tho late Duke of
Hamilton, will DO ono of the richest
heircsses Of the age. Her father could
not leave her his titles, but left hor
the bulk of his property, including tho
isle of Arran, which is larger than the
isle of Wight. Her income now is $500,
600 year and Will be $3.50, 900 by
the time she comes Of age
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

John and Richard McGriff, tho oldes.
known twins in tho United States, neither
Of whom ever wore glasses or walkoG
with a cane, celebrated their ninety frs,
birthday at Geneva. Ind. recently Three
hundred persons were present. They m,
in excellent health and as clipper a.
bows
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

Never IN the history of Portsmouth
vas our streets i'll the condition they
ore now III on account of the sewerage.
Would 1t not he well for the Strcet
Committee to begin putting these
Gtrc' t. III order when the sewers have
been completed? High street could be
flushed from the fire plugs, which
would settle tho dirt. then the paving
could bo put back where it belongs.
and so on with all the paved streets.
aud let them bcstruig htened up. 1t has
got to be done and there is no need for
deluy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
In Partnership With "A King.

James r. Morse, formerly of San
Francisco, but more recently of New
York and Yokohama, has received from
his royal highncss the king of Korea
control of the richest mining districts
IN the kingdom and has been actually
taken in as partner by tho king himself
For 30 years foreigners have endeayored
to gain foothold in tho rich mining
districts OF the Kingdom. Mr.. Morse is
said TO be tho first to get concession. -
New York Sun.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

Verdi has just finished n mass for the
seventh centenary Of st. Anthony o:
Padua, which falls next month, He is
setting to music number Of hymns to
the Virgin written by Signor Boito.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
A Hser Trust.

Nearly all the old topers are agreed
that II beer trust would DO good thing,
provided they can get trust often
enough. Chicago Times Herald.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
This Reporter Had the Corrected Time

dying about 8 p. NJ. T" says the Ma
rion CO.. Star, speaking Of recently
deceased citizen, "his spirit took itf
tight in good time to attend tho even.
Ing service i'll heaven.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

NARROW Escape srom Browning.
Miss Annie Cosgrove, who had been
visiting ut Cape Henry, had quite an
exciting experience at that place re-
Gently. While III bathing she was sud.
denly overcome by the Tremendous
updertow which makes in thore, and
lad 1t not been for the assistance OF n
number Of picknickers. who were so
3ontnlng at the beach, she would I'M
doubleday have been drowned,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

A big reduction on carpets, refrige-
rators, canopies and oil cloth for next
thirty days. Buy now and save money,
at j. 5. Crawford's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

All parties are war ned against trustiur
any one IN tue name of the sloop JUNlET-
Ia. MAY Y. and OHAS. OWENS, as / will
not be responsible for any tebt contracted
IN lhelr name L. j. OWENS.
duoI-luI Owner
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
Changed Hands.
Special This Week

BOYS SUITS reiute | 10 following nrice.
9Oc Ono hundred and thirty-nVs onJ
|crfoy ul's; Sl;fo; worth 5 All summer
m VI, u. an below cost Special low prices
on mhlto lieu spreads, few OF thoue
mNnuroho MO laett hlgs gong at 80. SEQ
"ihuo"' GEO. ). BELL. a ent,
2l5 High STRAIT
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

We have just received from Marks
Arnheim, New York's famous tailor.
who has national reputation for
square dealing and perfect fitting mer-
chant tailor work. 500 choice samples.
comprising all shades and grades of
Imported domestic cloths. Suits rang
sng in price from S1S upwards, and
pants from So. so upwards.
These snlts are made to order in each
and every Instance, md never taken
srom stock. rs is often done by some
dealers. Levy ~ jacobs. 200 High
etreet.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
MUNYON
REMEDIES CURE.

And MT thrilling GOst-SoId by Druu-
Ctsts at Mostly only = Nventy Five
Cents - munyon's NN:uIde 10
Hcnith." Free ut nruuuIsts. = nii.
You atONv 10 Cure Y0urseiG and
Save Doctors Riii,.-t single Hot
Ito often Guros stubborn Cu.cs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
.Thn Mndcrn Iscnuty

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty OF exercise IN the open
air. Her form CLOVIS with health and
her face blooms with its beauty. If
her system needs the cleansing action
of laxative remedy, che uses the
gentle aud pleasant liquid laxative
Syrup of Figs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

There were SWORDS enougn In Uno
procession to supply New England for
90 years with plowshares. - Boston
Globe.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
latest STYLES For Merchant TniIo.
ing.

Look ut our window display of
cloths and cassimers for fall and winter
suits to order. which we guarantee are
made to your measure at popular
prices, from $3.50 to $50.
nj. RoSESBAUM's,
ZIG and llS High street, Portsmouth,
Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
$3.50 Tor SI.5O.

We have about $50 Boys Suits,
ranging IL size from Is 70 II, TINT we're
closing out at $3.50. worth more than
twice the money. Breslauer & An.
thony. ia High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

Go to b. F. Parker's, No. 3e5 South
street. for new and second hand furni.
ture. Repairing and upholstering q
specially.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

For Malaria, Liver Trou-
Bile, or Indigestion, use
TS20WN'S IRON BITTERS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

j50c. 75c and 81 straw hats now sold
iEr 25c; stiff hats, 81, worth Sl.5O to
ES, G. II. Welton ~ Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07
Gle AIRING SALE
W c. NASH'S, 229 High St

In order to reduce stock and to make
room Tor new goods. We have put tle entire
and winter . stock tabout 5000 yardsl ON
our special sale counter ut leas than half
price. This is II rare chance to eet good
values in fall and winter goods at loss than
half the price OF new stock. The above sac
rihce will be Ter CASH ONLY. We are re-.
ceiving daily great many Novelties in
Plains and other Dress Goods, also Cents
sultings. etc. Come early and you will have
your choice. Don't forget the place.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-07

Our location and address you will
find below.
What We have to say is that we are
showing already quite an attractive
line of fall goods and would like to
have you cal! and examine our stock.
No trouble to show goods and polite
and courteous attention shown to eli.
\. j. Phillips, High street, under OK
ford Hall.
Everything must Go this weok n,
hniDmili's Eig sale. Customers
arc Delighted with tho Mnr-
vicious Hnr.niiIs. Soc sun
days Sirgininn
for Prices.
These prices are positively for cash.
Hammill's 800 High street.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-31

tions of $40 and multiples thereof
shall be issued in their places. All
silver certificates now outstanding,
in denominations more than $40,
shall, when received into the treasury
Of the United States, be retired and
Cancelled and silver certificates in de-
nominations less than $40 shall be is
sued in their stead.
Section 5-That from and after the
first day of July, 1895, all duties on
imports shall be paid in gold only and
all taxes debts and demands, other
than duties ON imports, accruing or
becoming due to the United States,
shall be paid in gold and silver coin,
treasury notes, United States notes,
silver certificates or notes Of national
banks.
Section 6-That all laws and parts
of laws inconsistent with the pro-
visions Of the preceding sections be
and they are hereby repealed; and o
sum sufficient to carry the provisions
Of this act into effect be and the same
is hereby appropriated out Of any
money in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated.
In the house the message and bill
were referred to the committee on
banking and currency, and in the SEN
ate the message was referred to the
finance committee.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1895-01-31
LEFT ENTIRELY DESTITUTE.
A Subscription To BE Taken Up for
Mrs. Kate Chase -sprague.

A Subscription To BE Taken Up for
Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague.
WASHINGTON, jan 90 = A well
known lawyer Of this city writes q
letter to the Post to inform the pub
lie that Mrs. Catherine Chase, the
daughter of the late Chief Justice
Salmon P. Chase, the divorced wife
of Ex-Governor Sprague of Rhode
Island, is entirely destitute. Her
home was sold last week under a
deed of trust for just enough to cover
the mortgage and costs, although it
is worth three or four times that
amount, and is assessed for more than
it brought.
Thirty years ago Mrs. Chase was
the belle of Washington, and without
rival 1t is doubtful If there is q
woman in this country who has en-
ioYed so much admiration and so
many social conquests, but the other
side of her life has been very dark
and few women have suffered as she
has done. 1t is proposed to appeal to
her fathers old friends and admirers
to subscribe q sufficient fund to en-
able her to spend the rest Of her days
in pence.