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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
She Lnyr and the EsooKmnitcr..
by Southern Associate / Pros.

CINcGNSATI. July 27.-It became
known to-day that ninety.two men
were arrested at Oakley race track late
yesterday afternoon.
The men arrested include every
hookmaker, sheet writer aud oil other
employees of the bookies. The warrants
were sworn by Rev. J. j. Hopkins.
pastor Of the Norwood Presbyterian
Church, aud Or. j. Weycr. The
charge Is that Of receiving bets on the
speed Of a horse, which is contrary to
the law of ONO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
An Insane Asylum SIrucn by Light
ming.
BY Southern Associate / Pres,

MADISON, Wiz, July 27.-Nows came
here last night That the county poor
house aud Insane asylum, located about
eight miles southwest OF here, had
been struck by lightning, aud the
morning paper reported the loss at
81, 900, 00O. The sheriff has lust re.
turned from there and reports as fol.
lows The tire began between the old
and new building, the windmill beng
struck by lightning.
From there the fire spread TO the
two buildings and the new brick one
constructed last year, was consumed.
The Mad son fire department re-.
sponded to call for hslp aud saved
the old building from serious damage.
Tue new building cost only 5000,
no Insurance. Tho 100 Inmates were
all COTTON out safely with their cloth
ing and are beng cared for in the old
building. The only casualty was to
the superintendent, who fell twenty
feet from the root and broke his right
arm.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
KILLED HIS HALF BROTHER,
q QuarreIsome Drunken Man With a
Knife, Followed by a Funeral.
by Southern Aggocist,d Pra,s

BY Southern Associated Press.
SAvASSAH, Ga, july 27.-A special
to the Morning News from Way Cross
says:
Horny G, McVeigh, of Bragauza, in
this county, WAS here II few minutes to-
night aud gave parties particulars of
the killing OF Robert Carvor hv Simon
Howard this afternoon, at Braganze.
Howard wns engaged in quarrel with
man aud the two men were drunk.
fight became immiuant mud Carver
led Howard, his half brother, awaya
Howard drew his knife aud stabbed
Carver several times. The wounds
were ugly ones. Carver only lived a
few minutes. Howard soon sobered
after hs lad killed his brother, and his
griof was great.
lio cried bitterly and tried to kill
himself. He cut in several places with
the same knife with which he had
killed his brother. and Ind not per
sons present iuteriGrred he wonld hnve
committed suicide. Howard ana Car.
YER were always great friends. aud tho
murder is sad one. Mra. Carver IL
nearly prostrated with griof. Howard
VIII glvo himself! up to tho Sheriff.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
COTTON THE KING STAPLE.
The Production and Price of Cotton
During the Last Century.
By Southern Associutei Prs..

WAsHtNGToN. July 27,--Au interest
ing feature of the latest bulletin of the
Agricultural Department ou "ths pro.
duclion and price Of cotton for 100
years" is u chronological tablo giving q
summary of events relating to the
growth and CONSUMPTION Of Cotton. 1t
appears from this record that the first
cotton mill in the Uulted States was
built at Beverly, Mass. in 1887, aud
eight years later n good quality of
Georgia cotton was offered III New
York mt ls, I'D aSponud. When the
nineteenth century began there WAS
live cotton mills In the United States
aud it's mRnufacture had been bsgun
in Switzerland and Saxony. In 1905
dnty OF Is, I'd pound was imposed in
Great Britain on raw cotton imported.
Cotton was In great demand during
the last ten years of the eighteenth
century aud prices were consequently
very high. In 1888 occurred the loug
drought and cotton worm both tending
to shoi ten the crop. Tho famous cot.
ton planters convention was held at
Macon IN this year and led to annual
conventions at other places.
Speaking Of the prices for the decade
ending with 1850, the report says:
'p ihl aS PRICES are conccTnCu tD16
was the most remarkable decade in the
history of cotton planting in this coun.
try. Not only were the lowest prices
ou record reached III tho United
States, but it Was the longest known
period of continuously low prices. 1t
was markable also for tho unprece-
IDENTIFY large crops with one or two cx
ceptions, aud OF the enormous accumu.
lation of stocks in Great Britain"
Tho reverse is true OF the succeed
ing decade:
Both planters aud manufacturers
enjoyed period of unexampled
prosperity during this decade. AL.
though there were wars and other dis.
tuEba nces in Europa and tinanciul
panic both at home and abroad (ls5Sl,
with suspension of specie payments
In New Inrk, consumption Increased
greatly III Europe America. keeping
far pace with the increasing crops
and thus maintaining unusual prices
with unusual uniformity aud prolific
planters and manufacturers"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
WASHINGTON NEWS NOTES.
The Red Men OF the West Causing
Trouble. MiIiken Arrested.
BY Southern Associated Press.

Dy Southern Associated Pre6a
WAsulSGToH, July 27.-Com mission.
er of Indian Affairs Browning received
Telegram this afternoon from Agent
Teter stating that man had come in
direct from Jackson's. Hole and re.
ported oil sale there when he left.
The commissioner says he is in no
wise alarmed at the report from Ore
gon that trouble similar to that with
the Bannocks will be had with the In.
dians IN Oregon IN regarding bunting,
unless the department takes i'm mediste @
action III the matter. He says that
complaints nre often made by various
communities against the Indians hunt.
ing, and the Jacksons Hole episode
only furnishes food Tor story IN this
connection.
WAsulNGroN, July 27.-A telegram
from Capt. Beck. L. S. A.. Indian
agent OF the Omaha and Whine lingo
Indians at Fender, Neb., was received
Today by Commissioner of ludiau
Affairs Browning, stating that the pub
licstions OF trouble between him and
the Nebraska Congressional dele zntlop.
in the Sioux CITY, Ia. Journal. were q
tissue of faIsehoods. Capt. Beck stated
that the delegation was furnished with
all Information asked for. The paper
quoted nothing, he said. correctly. lie
feeling on his part whon the delega.
tiou left. he said. was amicable and ap.
parently 80 on theirs.
-
The news OF the arrest of BENJAMIN
Harrison Miiliken of LaGrange, Tenn,
this morning caused no surprise
among his friends in Washington, who
knew his whereabouts, and were aware
that he would have returned yolun.
tarily to meet the charge against him
Us soon IS he arranged certain busi
moss matters. Everything is IN readi.
ness for his release on bond as soon as
he reaches Washington. Prominent
Tennesseeans in this oIty have signi.
fled their willingness 10 become sure
ties for alim.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
rb, yl.t,inu u,lt,,,x

Capt. Freemun's soldier BOYS from
DanvilIe, who have been enjoying
themselves at Virginia Bench, broke
camp yesterday aud returned homo
via the Atlantic and DenvilIe. While
at the View they had delightful
time.
The company marched through the
city and presented fine appearance.
The Hornets Nest Rinee. of Charlotte
\. g., are still in camp.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
LAST CAST THIS WEEK.
Embroderes, Laces. White Goods
Dress Goods and Silks.

Line OF embrolderies and houncings
at half price, striped aud check mus
lin ut oc. &C, lOc; india linens, from DC
up; colorea lawns, worth Sc, now DC;
hue colored lawns. worth l.! and ljc,
go while they last ut SC; French ging.
ham, worth l6c, now Sc; crepe de
felne, worth i2!c, now SO; nli-wool
dress goods, worth Doc, now 25c; all.
wool batistc ana nnn's yelling, worth
900, now 25c; elk mixed dress goods,
worth 81. now I0c; silks, worth 50c an 1
h0c. closing price DOC; plaid giugbams,
worth Sc, now ! C; muslin underwe rear
at special prices; duck suits from 81. 25
up. h. A. Saunders. 172 Main street
Shirt waists ut cut prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28

Yesterdays tissue explained the
reeaon Tor such tremendous slaughter r
OF prices It's reasonable, too.
Over 800 pairs mems nue patent
leather, tau aud general style shoes, ul
broken lots, Sl.95.
Samples displayed on first table,
Sl.95.
Mems fine low cuts, 81, 81. so and So.
Every pair taken from stock to close
out on this bargain rack.
Mems slippers, 80 and 95c., worth
donble.
luiants' slippers, % and 15c.
Children's fancy slippers, 5pc.
Ladies' tan and black ties reduced 30
per cent.
see our windows and displays on the
inside, Inviting prices, too.
HoFHEIIEK's
lGi Main street, Norfolk.
HoFHEIMER'-,
30 High street. Portsmouth,
All trw >hnp...si . a...t>.
beautiful null bats. all shapes in
chips and Leghorns, n full line OF ,nili.
merry at Mrs. p. Ries. lUl Church
a.rest.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
Tho usrcss CItiI,,

An important meeting of the Norfolk
aud Portsmouth Press Club will be
held tomorrow, Mondry evening, at s
o'clock. Every momber is earnestly re.
questod 10 be present, as business of
importance will be- LAID before the club
for action.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
Prices That Talk

Palmer Than Arguments.
Fret como get choice of the special
bargains We advertise. One great fea
tiiro OF our seles is no one gets dlsap-
pointed, as we often give moro for the
money than we promise.
ic the yd, ixi unbleached cotton.
4c the I'D, unbleached canton tlan.
nels.
4c the yd, fast color calicoes.
DC the yd, 41I bleach cotton.
he tue yd, best dressmaker cambria.
IL! C the yd. red twill flannel.
loc the yd, 27.inch cream white Han.
uel.
l2!c. large linen crepe towels.
2lc, large linen damnsk towels.
3tc yd, bleach twill towel crash.
&c each. silk Wiudsor ties.
TIC pnir, ladies 25c hose.
Sl.50 large mosquito nets with patent
turn over oauopy france.
l9c the yd, plisse wash silks, was 69c.
19c each, ladies outing flannel skirts.
l5c the yd, wool, black and navy
serge.
25c the yd. all wool black serge.
33c the yd, all wool black storm
serge.
soc the yd. all wool black storm
serge, was Zoe.
65c the yd, all wool silk finish Hen.
tietta.
25c each. boys calico shirt jackets.
iIc each, mothers friend shirt Jackets.
SOC each, ladies laundried big sleeve
waists.
Sheets, pillow and bolster cases of
best Androscoggiu sheeting, nt lets
thnn cost OF material.
Lace curtains ut half price. Half
dollars does the work of dollars here;
73c. SJc. Sl.l9. $l.29. S1.39, S1.40 up
to Si.SJ pair. The last chance Won
will have to buy such bargains this
season. Cnt this advertisement ont aud
take 1T with you whom you 90 shopping.
LEVY Bros
ia Mnin Street.
The Great Modern Bargain Store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
. he Merchants aud M,n.ra, Rate
War.
by Southern Associated Press.

SAVANNAH. Ga, July PA rate war
between the Ocean Steamship Com
pahy and Merchants and Miners
transportation Line goes into effect
Monday. The cut on all classes Of
freight is so per cent. The cause OF
the fight Is claimed to be that the lat
ter line has been giving rebates 10
shippers for the last. six months or
more,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
Spccini NnIicn

Col. A. Q. Boykin, Deputy Collector
of Internal Revenue, wishes to call at.
tention TO persons liable to special tax
unless tho same Is paid hy August lst d
penalty OF 90 por cent. will be im
poSed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
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SHE SOLD THE MACHINE.
Arrested Charged with Embezzie.

ment.
coored woman named Marion
Thomas was before the Police Justice
yesterday charged with unlawfully dis
posing OF q sewing machine valued at
500, tho property OF the Singer Sewing
Machine Company.
The machine was bought by the
woman some months ago on the install
ment plan. She made one payment of
81, and III @ short time became pushed
for funds and pawned the machine to
n man named Jacobs. The money.
lender, after holding the machine for
some time, sold it.
The Singer Company hearing of the
facts secured warrants for the arrrst of
the woman. She Was before Justice
Burroughs yesterday, who Looked into
the affair, md some complicated oues-
tlons were brought out.
The contract which had been signed
by the accused was produced, but
there was no mention in it OF the
amount to be paid before the woman
would become the owner. Justice
Burroughs took the matter under ad-
visement and committed the accused to
Jail in default of bond
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
Death Of lErs. %nsnu tS. Anthony.
BY Southern Associated Pres,

FORT WAQNE. Ind, July GA
special to the News from Lakeside, o.,
says:
After addressing an audience with
the Lakeside summer resort this after
noon. Miss Susan b. Anthony, who
has beon indisposed for some days.
was taken Suddenly worse and expired
in u few moments. She was here to
take The place of Rev. Anna Shaw, who
WAS i'll. She was 10 years of age.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
WHAT MIR. woMAcK SAYS.

WHAT MIR. woMACK SAYS.
He snid he had just returned from a
business trip TO New England aud did
not hear the argument Hs said
further: "While ] think the Jury
ahould have mulcted tho Pilot people
III n larger sum, | agree with the uni.
vorsal sentiment here that the verdict
is a complete vindicntion of the Amorl-
can Book Company. and OF Mr.. Mussey
aud the State Board of Education"
1t has been snid that you desired to
go on the stand for tho plaintiff. Is
that true?
"ies, that is true, and l was here for
the purpose OF testifyiuR. / felt it
would be the opportunitytof my life to
vindicate myself i'll the eyes, not only
of my friends, but of tho entire
country. However, | am now prepar
ing "a statement for publication which
will refute oil the foul slnnders that
have been uttered against me. 1t will
appear IN the daily papers of Virginia
In the course of three or four days.
This will not he merely an unsup.
ported personal statement, but will be
backed up by sworn testimony such as
VIII carry conviction to every man vino
reads it.
reporter of The VIRG1SIAN made
an effort last night to find out exactly
how the jury stood and was informed
that they had taken piedgo not to
;;ive out the individual votes Of any OF
the members.
The public is much divided in opin
Ion as to the result. 1t is generally
agreed that tue verdict stamps the
Pilots article as libel on Mr.. Massey.
hut 1t is alHo said that tho verdict
shows that the jury did not believe
that he had been injured much.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28

MIR. j. W. Womack, the agent OF the
American Book Company. bias been
almost as much discussed as Mr.. Mas
sey. He has been in the city much
sluce the case was called and would
have been witness for the plaintiff
but for the reasons assigned by Mr..
Thorn some days ago. Mr.. Womack
was seen yesterday auI asked what he
thought OF the verdict.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28

Ophtba!mogis;. What is it? II
relates to the eye. See DR.. Week, at +.
II. Gales.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28

Choice Michigan hay, timothy and
mixed on track Will be sold cheap. d.
=. 1ieid Y Bro.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28
SPECIAL SALE
Mosquito Canopies. Wrights. Iet
Main Street
and pulley complete.

Palmer's Patent Turnover Top, cord
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-28

Newest Diseovery"-Ex teeth: nc
pain. n. Y. ID. Rooms, lO2 Main.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-11-01

Worcester, Mass John G. Decker, South
Deerfeld, Mass. II. f. Colburn, Rutland !:
and F. j. Washer, Rochester, N. Y.
The festival of Halloween was observed
in the vestry of the Congregational church
Wednesday evening by about 70 young peo-
pie, who bobbed for apples, extinguished
candle flames and went through all sorts of
ludicrous movements, whose significance It
would be useless to attempt to set forth
here.
John Underwood says he will start his
perpetual motion machine in few days.
If 1t works, The Phoenix readers are to
have the benefit of the first description
of it. SO be on the lookout, Phoenix
readers, for two-page (more or less) de-
scription of machine which has baflled
the most scientific mechanics for hundreds
of years.
The four-act comedy drama "a fisher
mans luck" presented in the town hall
Tuesday evening by the Young Peoples
Christian union Of the Universalist church
of Bellows Falls, proved to be an exception
ally strong play, introducing temperaments
so widely different as to satisfy the desires
of all. In point of dramatic ability it
would be difficult to discriminate in favor
of any individual member Of the cast. All
were thoroughly prepared, and merited and
would have received large audience but
for certain unfortunate circumstances.
The Relief corps is preparing a feast of
drama which will be presented in the town
hall in the near future. II is entitled
''Newberne, or, the old flag" and is an
intensely interesting drama of the southern
rebellion in prologue and three acts, and
requires over 20 characters. 1t was found
ed on actual facts and occurrences in and
around Newberne, n. c., during the Civil
war, particularly at the time the city was
captured by Burnside. 1t is a copyrighted
play written and for many years managed
by Edwin A. Lewis. a journalist. Since
Mr.. Lewis's death Mrs. Annabelle Lewis
has continued its production. 1t will be
presented two nights and will undoubtedly
draw large audiences, as it has always been
enthusiastically received,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-11-01
JAMAICA,

Mrs. c. S. Clark is quite i'll.
Mrs. Charles Howe Of East Jamaica is
very i'll with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Frank Mclean of Springfield,
Mass, is with friends here.
The hills were little gray with snow
Wednesday morning for the first time.
A. E. Shumway is absent on a business
trip to Springfield, Mass, and vicinity.
Alvin Frost and daughter have just re-
turned from weeks visit with relatives at
Ludlow, East Wallingford and Rutland.
The Baptist society will furnish baked
bean supper at the Baptist vestry Friday
evening, Nov. l. The invitation is gen.
eral.
The young ladies' aid society will have
an entertainment and supper at the town
hall next Friday evening, Nov. 8. An en-
joyable time is expected.
Sylvester Rawson's barn, back in his
meadow, was burned Monday morning with
a horse rake, moving machine, and an
evaporation. There was a small insurance
on the barn. The conditions point to the
cause as incendiary.
Mrs. A. F. Smith, president of the Ben,
nington county W. c. T. T., will give an
account of her recent trip to Europe, in at
tending the worlds w. c. T. U. conven.
ton, at the Congregational church We'd
nesday evening, Nov. 6.
Clarence Torrey's new steam mill or
South Hill was burned to the ground last
Thursday night with about all of its con-
tents and some 1000 feet of lumber. There
was no insurance. Mr.. Torrey, in trying
to save his tools, got his face and hand.
quite badly burned, but it is hoped not Sc
riously.
Michael Hamburg, Swede, "a, and q
very industrious farmer on South Hill, dice
Sunday morning of Bright's disease. HI
has been unable to work for some time
His father and two brothers of Canadf
were here with him before his death. HI
leaves a wife and one child, who have tn,
| sympathy of the community. The funera
was Tuesday at the house, Rev. G. F. Rog
| ers of Wardsboro officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-11-01
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lawton are visiting
friends in Springfield this week.
II. q. Skinner is receiving a visit from
his brother, who is accompanied by his
bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Greeley of Chester,
former residents of this place, are visiting
among friends here.
The Baptist ladies' aid society met at the
pasonage Thursday afternoon and evening.
There was a good attendance.
The Epworth league held proverb and
ten-cent supper at the town hall on We'd
nesday evening. The event was very en-
joyable.
Mrs. Julia French sells her property at
auction, Nov. 5, preparatory to leaving
town to make her home with her daughter
in Fitchburg.
Mrs. c. W. Sherwood mas returned to
her home in Port Henry, Canada, after
spending several weeks with her sister,
Mrs. A. E. Cudworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Shattuck have re-
turned from their visit to Springfield. Mr.
Shattuck has taken a short, but much
needed vacation from his duties on the
railroad.
Mrs. Della Needham, the department
president of the Woman's Relief corps, ac-
companied by Mrs. Hugh Henry of Ches-
ter, former department president, inspected
the corps of this place last Friday evening.
Their words of encouragement and com
mendatiOn were much appreciated by the
ladies of the corps and will prove an incen-
tive for more and better work in the flu
ture,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-11-01
NEwFANE.

Miss Cora Miller has been on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. Gertrude Benedict has come from
South Carolina to New York.
Frank Sherman of Leominster, Mass,
has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Frank
Whitaker.
c. K. Skinner has bargained his place,
formerly known as the Brigham farm, to
Jas. F. Howe.
S. G.. Brown tried his hand at shingling
on the roof of Pratts Inn the other day
Just to see how it seemed to work on the
same spot where he was engaged 80 years
ago. Mr.. Brown is so years of age.
The w. c. T. U. and Loyal Temperance
legion of Dummerston Hill, and a few
other friends, took a moonlight drive TO
the home of Mrs. Butter6eld and Miss
Chamberlain of this place on Tuesday
evening. There were 45 present and an
oyster supper was served.
The Miller auction on Wednesday had a
large and a more varied attendance than is
usual at sales here. The well preserved
collection of antiques drew relic hunters
from surrounding towns. The silver can
dlesticks and some other articles were
brought from st. Louis by Mr.. Miller 40 or
more years ago.
A lecture course is a matter for con-
graduation in the community. Rev. Mr.
Norton assisted by Mr.. Kilburn, has made
some arrangements for free lecture course
to open Nov. Is by a lecture from Judg6
Carroll Of this place on "Reminiscences of
the war;" and TO be followed on successive
Wednesdays, excepting Christmas and
Nan Vao,fe 1,,,n HOIfnp Pow M Tam
Pile, Rev. Mr.. Hough and Principal Bever-
age of Brattleboro, and others whose names
will be given later as the lectures are ar
ranged.
Miss Fanny Cheney of South Newfane
closed satisfactory term of school in dis
trict No. 4 last week. The record for at
tendance is exceptionally good. List of
pupils having no absent or tardy marks:
Guy Z. Grout, Raymond S. Grout, Harry
H. Edwards, Seth II. White, Grace NJ.
Bracket, Kitty l.. Lowe and Lillian NJ.
Chase. Ethel G. Eddy had no absent mark
and but one tardy mark. Those having
no marks last term were Z. Jessie Howe
and Lillian Chase. The last named pupil
had no marks for year. There was but
one tardy mark in the term just closed.
The novel experience of having county
court adjourn for session of an anticipated
fortnight at least will afford occupation for
dull month. 1t is said that the grand
jury will be called out again, which seems
very desirable on account of the unusual
number of persons in the Jail. The young
est person is lad of about II, who cannot
be legally locked into the regular quarters,
| but is under watch of the Underwood
family. The unusual number of youthful
persons and the serious nature of their
crimes give rise to grave questions as TO
the moral condition Of sections in this
county, the home influence, and what ought
to be done in the way of enlightenment
and home missionary work.