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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Tie Parent orInso,nuin.

The parent of insomnia or walleftlncss
is. in nine cases ont OF ten. a dyspcptic
sleep. indigestion interfelcs with II The
brain and stomach syInpathizc one OF
the prominent symptoms of Il weak state
OF the SraStric organs is u disturbance of
the great nerve cntrcpot, the brain. lnvi-
Eoratc the stomach and You restore cuui-
nbrlum 10 the great centre. y most re-
liable meiiicnc for the purpose il Hos
letters Stomach IIitto which is far pre-
icruble 10 mineral scdativcS and powerful
narcotics which, though they may for n
time exert II soporilic influence upon the
Dram, soon cease 10 act and invaruh bly,
IMPURE the tone ofrthc stomach. The Bit
lcrS, OH inc contrary, restore activity to
Tie operations Of that all important or
gan. ana their bcneflcicnt influence is H.
nscted IN sound sleep ana Il tranquil state
petus Is likewise given to the action of
the liver and bowels by its use
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Searching for the Ghost.

On last Friday some one started The
yarn That man was seen coming ont
the Old cemetery on Glasgow stree; he
tween Dinwiddin and Court streets
ABOUT o'clock ut night with n coffin on
MS shoulders. and that he was wander
ing around all up. town. and when he
passed any one he would push the COT
nm IN their face The story spread like
wild fire and the superstitious were not
long in declaring that they had seen him
The colo;ed people as well as the whites
became very much alarmed, and num-
oers OF them would not venture out.
The story has had bad effect on up
town stores. 1t has caused the colored
trade 10 fall off. The story has been
exaggerated. and on Monday night full
~ three hundred people, white and col
ored, went ont 20 Cedar Grove Cemetery
to watch for the ghost, but he failed to
appear. 1t is decidedly wrong 10 keep
up the rumor, especially when Il is in
Juring business. 1t is dull enough any
how The colored people are very SUI
perstitious anyway, and such things
make them worse. The Virginian as
Serts positively that there Is no founda-
ton for the report, and as we before
stated. 1T was started by a gentleman
on Green street as joke, and when he
found what excitement II caused he
kept IL ND.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
IN BERKELEY.

The usual Christmas pounljpm ro, th.
poor VIII be held nn Xmas eve from q
II, III. 10 p. M in Miss .Tlliey'S school,
room. on Chestnut street. While pro
Nluins Tor The comfort and happiness of
sour own families do mot forget ut the
same time those who are LOGS Tnr,,,rnio
ana 10 whom. except for your reInom-
perance OF their needs. Xmas is n time
OF suffering and discomfort Groceries
meats. vegetables. fruits. fuel. clothing
ana toys Will be- gratefully received
fleaSe let Your donations come as early
IN the day as possible All the Kings
Daughters are asked 10 come and holp
during The hours named.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
A nRYAN DEMONSTRATION.
i"o"Th Not Candidate Flo Is Given
an Ovation ira .Atiansn

Atlanta. Dec 22.-Hon. William len
ninEs Bryan arrived here at II o'clock
.o-hlght. An immense crowd waS watt
ING 10 greet him. There were erie. for
Il speech. and rush for him when he
stepped from the train. but he was l.ur-
ried mo carriage and driven To the
hiiloail House. The crowd followed
ana insisted on speech. y german
was being danced in the ballroom hy
one al Ehe swell clubs. Before he knew
what was happening. the late candids;c
was surrounded by the fair dancers in
evening drcs :. The german was aban-
oohed Tor the time, ana the band PLAYED
on.
In response To continued cries for n
speech Mr. bryan appeared on the first
arcade ana spoke very briefly. thanking
his friends foE their welcome to him. Mr..
iSrEan came from Chicago direct AT
liarriman, Chattanooga. Daf,on. Rome.
anu other points large crowds were OUT
10 meet him. Large crowds assembled
IN Chattanooga and Atlanta at an ear
Her hour. under the impression that he
would come by n route othe. Than tn,
one he travelled. He said that he did
not want demonstrations. and came
by line othcr than the one over which
he was looked for.
He declined To discuss the cuban oues-
ton. u Chattanooga. In the course of
a speech. he said that he would do all
lie could 10 make the silver cause
stronger in 1900 than II Is now. MIR.
Bryan speaks here tomorrow night ana
leaves for home Thursday morning
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
NAVAL Mates.

Washington, Dec. 22.--Lieutenant j .
r. Meigs' resignation has been accepted
to take effect Immediately instead of
June 30th. as desired.
Assistant Paymaster BonafJn. detach-
Pinta.
Assistant Paymaster G. G. Rogers.
from the Pinta, home and settle ac-
counts.
commander f. NJ. Barber, granted
one years extension of leave OF absence
abroad.
Surgeon Charles +. Hiblet ordered 10
the Norfolk navy-yard.
the Norfolk navy-yard to prepare for
sea.
En- sign l.. S. Distcener, from the
Michigan 10 the Eatahdin.
The gun boat Machias arrived at Hong
Kong to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
PORTSMOUTH NEWS

morning to spend the holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Il. Town
send, Of South Portsmouth,.
a party of Philadelphia newspaper
men passed through here yesterday en-
route to Southern Pines to attend the
Southern convention.
EXeler Brown, Il lad about wears
old, was before the Mayor again yes
teraay FOR stealing oysters. He was
sent to jail for one day.
Ladies should be careful how ,La,
carry their pocketbooks now. Sneak
lnleVes are numerous and are watching
every opportunity to grab them.
inc Underwater Union Of Epworth Lea
SutIa neiu very pleasant meeting last
night at Awen's Memorial church. A
most excellent programme was rem
dered.
Portsmouth "Y's" and honoraries are
requested to meet their district superin-
lendeht at the rooms. 305ls London
O'Clock. Az
INC police have been instructed to ar
rest al nurses who roll their carriages
more than two abreast. For some time
.hsS nave been occupying the whole
sidewalk, and the above order is to
break up the nuisance.
Inc Union Central Life Insurance
company, Of Cincinnati. o.. yesterday
paid TO Mrs. Cathrinc Rodman, widow
OF the late W. II. Rodman, the sum of
So'oVo; mat being the amount of policy
held by her In the said company
Yesterday gentleman who is employ
ed IN the yard and owns Il valuable dog
mad the phone placed To the dogs ear
and called him Il half mile off. The dog
recognized his masters voice and tried
10 go to him, but was tied and could
not go.
a colored woman living OH Glasgow
street in the Fifth Ward made appli
cation to Justice Nash yesterday 10
nave her dead child, aged . years
buried. his father refusing to bury her
An order was sent to the undertaken TO
bury the child and a warrant was is
SUED Tor the arrest of the man To COM
pei MIN to pay the bill or go to Jail
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Badly Frightened.

since the ghost story was started there
there has been considerable excitement
among the people. Monday rwo boys
got linen buster and stood in the road
way on Glasgow street. and when a
certain young man started for his home
IN me county they jumped i'm the road
puiled their coats over their heads. and
then si:sed a pepper The young man
;aw the object and the flash at the
same time: the thought OF n ghost came
before him. and II ever a horse ran he
made his run as hard as he could go.
Yesterday when he learned the true
story there was fire in his eye
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
THE RECORD OF A DAY
A Summary of Happenings Worthy Of
More Space Than That Given.
PARAGRAPHS, PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE
Mention of the Comings ana Goings
of People You Know-Accounss OF
Events of Interest to Mauy Read.
ers-Topics Discussed on the Street
aad In Offices and Homes.

Tomorrow will be Christmas Eve.
The freight over the Southern road is
immense
The employees in the yard were paid
yesterday.
The travel to Norfolk yesterday was
immense
The Hastings Court has adjourned for
the term.
All the trains are coming in full Of
passengers.
There has been very few marriages
this month.
All the schools will close to-day until
January 4th.
Business was decidly better yesterday
than 1t has been.
The negro boy Stratten is still unable
to appear III court
There was but little stirring yesterday
In the way of news.
The tin horns were heard a little on
the street yesterday
The holly and cedar men are doing n
thriving business now
Mr.. Luther Boole is in extremis. His
family are apprehensive.
Attention is caI.l tn advertisements
or w. e. NirnelS1n & Co.
Miss Mary Rennard. of Baltimore. is
in the city visiting friends
Emma Butt was fined $3.50 for using
obscene language on the street
The Republican Club held a meeting
last night at st. Joseph's Hall.
Mr.. Thomas Carr and wife have gone
to Washington to spend the holidays.
seven tramps were accommodated
win lodging last night at the station
house.
1t Is said that work will commence
on the Belt line soon after the first OF
the year.
The choir of ST. Paurs Catholic church
will have excellent music Christmas
morning.
number of persons will leave here
tomorrow night for Baltimore to spend
Christmas.
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of c. w. Hudgins &. Co. in an
other column.
Four persons We're discharged from
the county Jail yesterday, their term
having expired.
Treasurer George Tabb will in ac-
cordance with the usual custom pay the
children to-day.
The Old Dominion Guard held n meet
Ing last night and appointed non-com-
missioned officers.
The navy-yard cars run down Court
street while the sewers are being fixed
on Crawford street.
There was a general free fight yes
terday morning among colored people on
King street extended.
The boys are practicing for the foot
ball game Christmas morning between
Norfolk and Portsmouth
The fylks' entertainment was not as
much of a success financially as they
Woulu IKE TO nave naQ 1t.
The estate of the late II. L. Culpepper
was divided yesterday between the heirs
under the provision of his will
The children connected with Central
Sunday School will have their Christ
mas tree on the night of the 30th
The negro Tucker arrested for MUIR
der In Wilson. n. c., was returned to
Wilson yesterday, the Sheriff having
come for him.
The linemen Of the Southern States
Telephone company are making connec-
ton with the central office as fast as
they possibly can.
Messrs. w. Z. Eirnelson & Co. have
The original yellow kid in their show
window, which attracted considerable
attention last night.
Mr.. George H. Townsend, Of Wash
ington. D. c., arrived here yesterday
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23

The Georgia Legislature has ounro-
pf'aied $lOOo.OOO for her schools.
The Japanese Government bos nr,ntcd
tl'Wo'ooO and scent stamps to COM
memoratc the Princes Arlsugawa and
hfitsharhkawa. who fell in the war with
~ woman at the Brooklyn meeting OF
, me brooklyn Health Culture Club said:
Inns crusade Tor short skirts is only
II fad. Ii won't last. for women haven't
courage enough to follow any style but
the prevailing one"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
The War with Cuba.

$1.00 dress goods shot down 10 soc.
soc. dress goods shot down to 25c
&c. bouc!c cloth dress goods moved
down to 39c.
If YOU ever wanted a dress at less
than ii cost TO manufacture this is your
chance. We make war on IL few very
stylish Jackets. one-third of the regular
price. In handkcrchcfs our stock is
great, but we only make mention of one
very special. all linen, gents hemstitch-
ed, reduced from &c. To l2i9c We have
a splendid line OF mems and boys cas-.
smere suitinSs. Just think of ia nice
all Wool tailor-made suit fit guaranteed
at $1500 and $500. All goods marked
down to- the lowest point and satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
= A. J. PHILLIPS.
! TTn1ar nyfnty1 Hall
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23

lnreshcr Is used. the straw will he broken
ncnce, advocate the Use of improved ma
cnlhery, and In this case IL self-bintiing
rNe tnrcShcr should be used This moi
o ,y threshcs without injury to the straw
n ,n, also cleans the straw from dust and
,ncLNsrs IL, thoroughly threshed and re-
"pnnu' really FOR marketable purposes
farmers should consider this matter
'tmu ns y tx an opportunity to greatly in.
not too soon discard old fogy methods ana
MW!nistciui plans.--John Buttcrworth in
wisconsin AgricultuiIst
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Navy ynrd Notes.

The men who were put out for ten
days returned to work yesterday
The employees We're all paid yesterday
The New York passed in the Capes al
1920 yesterday.
The officials have hopes shat the def
cheney bill will pass before Congress ad-
journs for the holidays.
An additional appropriation of $4,000
has been made for the Construction De-
partment of the navy yard for the pres
ent month.
The steam engineering survey on the
Castine has been approved
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Display of Holiday GootIs nj
Lawrence IL WeIton.s

Whatever you do, don't fail 10 see the
display OF Bric-a-Brac, Fancy Goods,
HandkerchiefS. Silk Scarfs and Pillows
any OF them an ideal Christmas gift.
Largest assortment ever shown In the
city a rccord-breaking prices.
Don't forget the place.
LAWRENCE Il WELTON,
23l High Street,
Kim Building
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
GEORGIA LCNBEEs,rES
Decide TO Ask for Protection
Tariff

Savannah, Dec. GA meeting of the
manufacturers of yellow pine lumber of
this section, was held here to-day for the
purpose Of taking Steps 10 present tho
views of the lumbermeT to Congress
with respect to the tariff on mmbc.
strongly worded resolutions were Idop-
led. asking for the rc-enactment OF the
tarin duties on lumber represented by
the nariT bill of 1892, $. per Thousand
feet.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
GONE WITH DEPOSITS.
an atnlfnn Bnukcr Absconds with
$4,000.

New York, Dec. 22.-Marcllo III. Bar
ralat, an Italian banker, has dlsap-
peared, leaving several hundred deposit
tors and ccrditors to mourn his depart
urc. The Sheriff is now in charge.
The absconding banker conducted two
houses. one at 80 Mulberry street and
the other at 337 East One Hundred ana
Thirteenth street
1t is said that Rarralati has decamp-
ed with anywhere from $50 900 10 500 600
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Roland ii. Kirk wanted.

Chief of Police lyman has received the
following telegram, which explains it
self:
Washington, D. c., Dec. %. 1896.
Chief of Police, Portsmouth. Va:
Inquire among hotels and lodging
houses for ROLAND II. Kirk, a drum
mer for medicines. Notify him that
wanted at home. VIM. G. MOORE.
Superintendent of Police.
Dillgent Inquiries We're made. but
nothing was heard of him in this city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Specials for To-Day.

Finest Leghorn Citron, 1lIIc. per 10.
New York Creamery Butter, DC. per ill.,
Just received a fresh lot OF our cracked
the finest drink on tho market for The
money: only 23c. per Id. we have n fine
lot OF Candies, MINED Nuts, Raisins.
iiunu-Packcd Dates In PACKAGES Malaga
Grapes, Etc. Don't buy before seeing our
stock. Phone 1910.
c. W. HUDGINS & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
MOI MucM for ssisIsoncs,y.

Pittsburg. December 90 - I.vndolo
Palmer. agent, who recently brought snit
for dama.es against about on. hundred
newspapers in the United States charc-
Ing libel in having published an article
Alleging dishonest transactions OF his
part, to-day received Il verdict Of GU
cents against the Leading Publishing
company. His suit was for $4,000
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
For The Week.

Our specialties are in Feather Boas.
Handkerchiefs and Windsor Ties.
Dress Goods lower than ever; also IL
few more CapeS and Jackets will be
sold at one-third Q-3) off their regular
price. A. j. PHILLIPS.
3Gi High ST., under oxford Hall.
Portsmouth, Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Funcrni of Mrs. ain,,nn

me funeral of Mrs. Emma j. Bay
Ton Ton took place yesterday afternoon
d dronn me Scottsville Baptist church.
Mr.. Davis. assisted by DIR. a. p Owen
= me remains were inferred In oak
Grove Cemetery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
A. j. PHILLIPS.
Under oxford Hall.

The Boston Transcript says: From
the top ofthe Cathedral spire in Mexico
striking feature of the view is the alb
sence of ,chimncys. There is not a
chimney}ip all Mexico, not a gate. nor a
stove, ndrl furnace. Allthc cooking is
done with charcoal in Dutch ovens, and
while the gas is sometimes offensive one
soon becomes used 10 it,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Grand Glowing out Sale OF Ladies',
Misses and thiIdren.s Coats.

Lawrence IL Melton will sell their en-
tire line OF Coats and Capes at one third
off regular price from this date until
entire stock is closed out
Remember the place
LAWRENCE e WELTON.
23l High Street,
Portsmouth, Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Fifty Years Ago.

This Is the cradle In which there grew
That thought Of philantliropic brain;
ATemedy that would make life new
For the multitudes that were racked
with pain.
Twas sarsaparilla, as made, you know
By Aver, some 80 years ago.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Sent ON 10 Cart

Antonia Gordon. the negro who snatch
Miss Diggs' pocket-book, had A hear
ing yesterday and was sent on to the
Hastings Court upon the charge OF rob-
berry from the person. He was remand
ed to Jail.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Don't Buy nm Minus presen,

Don't buy an Nmas present until you
have seen my stock. Onyx tables,
lamps, rockers, clocks and everything at
j. S. CRAWFORD'S
Furniture and Carpet House
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Ayers Sarsaparilla

was in its infancy half a GEN.
tury ago. To-day it doth "be-
stride the narrow world like a
colossus" What is the secret
Of its power2 It's curesi The
number Of theml The wonder
Of themi Imitators have fol-
lowed it from the beginning of
its success. They are still be-
hind it. Wearing the only
medal granted to sarsaparilla
In the Worlds Fair Of 1893.
it points proudly to it's record.
Others initiate the rom edy;
they can't initiate the record:
So Years of Cures.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Fairy Land.

to children when they see our line of
fancy hats.
W. L. VIRNELSON & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23

Beginning Monday. Dec 81. we will
give With each purchase a toy free of
charge.
HOFHElMER'S
New Shoe Store,
230 High Street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23

Nobody denies that our Umbrellas arc
the best and cheapest. c. r. WEITON
& co. New silver trimmed one in to.
day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Admiral Bunce or Fort Monroe.

Fort Monroe, Va, Dec. 22.-Admiral
Bunce, with the flagship New York and
battleship Maine, arrived mere at 9 D.
m. to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
$40 Suit SnIe.

We have the best $40 suits in either
city. Our $3.50 line has been reduced
10 $40 To make The line still better and
larger. JOHN y. MORRIS q co,
BOB High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Don't PUTT OFF.

any longer. Come buy your Christmas
goods before the rush. while we have
a full line 20 select from, as 1t is getting
very thin in spots.
j. j. BILISOLY,
80 Middle street,
Between High and King
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Onr Xmas HATS.

Hats and Caps at cut prices Only
best makes sold. c. X. WELTON & CO
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
yrinS Gifts,

Canes and umbrellas.
w. L. NIRNELSON & CO,
304 High street. Oxford Hail.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23

John "A. Morris & Co.'S $40 suits are
the best III either city.
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I,ngrnSiIt. Free.

on each cane or umbrella.
w. T.. NIRNELSON & co.
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are something new and novel.
w. l.. VIRNELSON & co,
204 High street. oxford Hall.
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VIII pnxXan

to look at our suits from $3.50 upward
They are great"
LEVY & JACOBS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23

Swell Ties and Handkerchicfs c. r.
WELTON & Co. For Chrislmas.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
.stfeuffOu. RIVERS,

An all-wool suit at $3.50; a still bet
ter one at $1,000, that are really won
ders. BRESLAJER t& ANTHONY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23

Fine Kid Gloves for men, sl.0O and
1.50. c. r. WEITON & CO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
Our Holiday Caps.

are of new and assorted styles.
w. Il. NIRNELSON X co
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
silver Hint NLnrI1

given with every hat
w. l.. NIRNELSON G. co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23
PORTSMOUTH apvs

IL practically costs YOU nothing to have
H w., mi, rents collected by. this uIency, as
more than you can collect
Many landlords will vouch for this
statement iS
send for inc ana make ARRANGEMENTS for
next year. DO not delay, II causes you to
lose money. JNO l. WATSON
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-23

WOOD AND COAL.
Why not buy DRY sHELTGREn
WOOD. which you can get at III I3yt
WILKINS Mt the same prices you payl
for wet wood elsewhere; also the BESfs .
OF COAL. Phone 91S. - >4'-,issz
~. q. WILKINS.
nol0-tf 1913 Washington street.