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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
HOUSE nARD AT WORK.
The Body Gets Down TO business In
Earnest

Washington, Dec. 8 House).-The ses-
sion OF the House to-day was conduct
ed under the influence of the spirit Of
labor which marked the body yesterday.
And. while 1t lasted less than three
hours. nine bills were considered and
two conference reports agreed to, In ad- :
dition to some other business. Such in
dustry at the opening or n session, even
a short one. Is unprecedented I'm the an
nails OF Congress. All OF the days busi-
ness. however, related to States of the
middle west and Pacific coast
The usual resolution distributing the
topics of the Presidents message to the
appropriate committees was reported
from the Ways and Means Committee
and agreed to. At 2:25 O'clock the House
adjourned until tomorrow
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
sFoLK vIRGINIAN: THURSDAY. DECEMBER TO- 1896

dressed to the parents young Maceo
stated he would not abandon the body
OF Maceo. but would die at his post. He
said he had been wounded in two places
and to avoid falling into the hands of
the Spartards he intended to commit
suicide. He asked his parents not TO can
sure him for the act as he did it for tn.
glory of Cuba.
1t Is reported that Maceo's body Is
buried near San Pedro or 1'oturo La
Matilda, both OF which places are
thickly settled. Spanish troops have
been sent out to find the body and
bring it Into the town, ard great con-
fldence IS felt ut headquarters that they
will be successful.
1t is again reported that Weyler is
wounded, but the report cannot be con-
firmed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
HICtltiyv Hale Won.

New York. Dec. 9.-"Teddy" Hale. the
plucky and graceful Irishman who has
fairly ridden his way into popular favor
in the six days international bicycle
race at Mad son Square Garden, at
eleven minutes after O'Clock this even
ing completed 1000 miles. and was sixty
seven miles ahead of the best previous
record. Hale's time was s.Xty-siX hours
and eleven minutes for the thousand, as
against the seventy-four hours and
forty-one minutes IN which that distance
was accomplished by Martin In the 'e3
race.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
Inckson Birthdny speeche.

Lincoln. Neb., Dec. 9-Hon. w. 7.
ihI!dh VIII make TWO Jackson birthday
banquet speeches This was tho cow.
p"omt arrived at this evening after two
ue!ega:!ons-one f:om Omaha, the other
from Chicago-had labored with the Sill
yer champion throughout the afternoon
TO induce him TO be the guest of honor
a. the!r respective celebrations on the
evening of January Sth.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
THE SILVER CAMPAIGN
Democratic Leaders, Including Mr.. Bryan,
Take Formal Action to Renew the Flight.
A BUREAU OF VOLUNTEER SPEAKERS
Organized, with headquarters nt
Westinghouse Is tho purpose of
tho Organization 10 Maintain
Speakers I'm Every County In tho
United States.

st. Louis. Mo-. Dec. 9.-The result OF
a conference between w. ]. BRYAN. SEN
ator Jones. of Arkansas; Gov. Stone. OF
Missouri. and other prominent Demo.
crats, which took place during their re-
zen. huhting expedition In the interior
OF missouri. has been made known by
walter j. Vrooman. of this city, who re-
turned yesterday from q visit to Wash
ington, D. c. When the DISTINGUISHED
party OF hunters disbanded it had been
agreed 10 carry on an aggressive cam
paiGn of silver agitation for the next
four years and Mr.. Vrooman has an
nounccd the programme.
SPEAKERS IN EVERY COUNTY
The National Bureau of Volunteer
speakers is organized with headouar-
tres In Washington. The purpose of the
bureau is to maintain speakers in every
county In the United States. The speak.
ers must pass an examination as To
their fitness. and will be sunplied With
al arguments and statistics obtainabIe
Inc ieid workers will organize free sill
yer clubs and make monthly reports
Oh progress. One of the incentives to
actiVe work is roll of honor. This will
pe made up of workers achieving the
pest results. and u place on the roll Will
De the strongest essential for prefer
inent 10 n successful Democratic candi-
date for President in 1900 w. ] Rryon
mas been consulted In every step taken,
or the roll of honor in the following let
ter:
LETTER FROM MIR. BRYAN.
Lincoln, Neb.. Nov %, 1896.
To the National Bureau of Volunteer
Speakers. Walter Vrooman, chairman.
st. Louis.
My Dear Sir: Yours OF Nov. Is re-
ceived. ] note what you say In regard
TO the plan of the National Bureau of
volunteer Speakers. 1 shall be glad to
receive the honor roll of volunteer
speakers, who, under the auspices of
your bureau. labor to cultivate an in
terest In political questions and increase
the devotion to our Government. You
are quite correct in saying that the hon
ors or victory must he shared by the SOL
diers as well as by the commanders In
fact. 1t Is much easier for soldiers to Sc
cure commanders. chan II is for com
manders to secure soldiers.
Your plan of keeping n record OF the
work done by each In this great contest
enables honor to be given where honor
Is most due. Yours very truly.
?. w. ]. BRYAN.
1t is the intention of the bureau TO
nave 5000 speakers in the field within
three months and to keep the enthusi-
asfn going until election day in 1900.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
DEATH OF MAcEo CONFIRMED.
gpnniards are Searching for His Body
NcyItr Reported Wounded.

Key West. Fla, Dec. 9.-Private ad-
vice, received in this city tonight from
Havana confirm the report of the death
OF the son of Maxine Gomez. and on ac-
count of certain letters found on III =
body the Spaniards report the death
OF Maceo. In letter. which was ad-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
Caught Her Foot,

Last night a little flve-year-old and
her mother were looking in a show win
dow on Main street when the child step
ped on the trap door that goes down into
The cellar and caught one OF her feet
In between the !ron bar:, which caused
considerable trouble to get 1t out, and
might have resulted In serious injury.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10

The ladies of the Montifiore Social and
Literary Association gave a leap year
ball last night at Montefiore Hall. A
very large attendance characterized the
affair, which was most enjoyable. a
supper was served at midnight and
dancing resumed, lasted until nearly 8
a. m.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
Details Of the Battle In Which the Patriot
Leader Is Said to Have Fallen.
TIE FIGHTING WAS MOST DESPERATE
Tho Body of Mncco Found ON the
Field with Tint OF "a sou orGcn-
eral Gomez Mnny Encounters
with Rcbcls-wcyier Heard From
"A Town Attacked by Rebels.

Madrid, Dec. 9.-The correspondent of
the Impartial, the only newspaper rep
resentatiye accompanying the Spanish
army in Its campaign against the in
surge0t leader, Antonio Maceo. sends an
account of the engagement fought on
Dec. z. about fifteen miles from Havana.
between a reconnoitering party of 500
Spanish troops under Mai. Cirujeda, and
about 1000 insurgents, in which Maceo
Is alleged to have been killed. The reb-
els were found In n good position at
San Pedro, sheltered behind stone walls,
etc. though the Spanish troops had
been under fire of detachments of rebels
for some time before coming up TO the
main BODY
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
CONFIRMED from Madrid.

Madrid. Dec. 9.-The Government has
received official confirmation of the
death OF the Cuban insurgent leader,
Antonio Maceo. The details, as report
ed to the Government. correspond with
those telegraphed TO the impartial.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
sprinI Snlcs This week.

Ladies' Jackets and capes, lace cur
tains, chenille portieres and table GOV.
ers, table linens towels, napkins and
drapery goods. Big bargains. Call and
see them.
WRIGHT'S, 1876 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
The Camp then adjourned.

We desire to call the attention of all
our patrons and the public generally
to the grand display OF holiday good
Saturday. December 12th, 1896.
GREAT A. & p. TEA Co, 81
364 Main street, Norfolk, Va.
2l0 High street, Portsmouth, Va.
de 10-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
T.,e Inst Chance.

Large bottles of U-No tonic at ad-
vertising prices, % cents, 2O7 and 2O9
Main stsreet
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10

DR.. Week, eye expert, is located per-
Examinations free. f. H.
Gale. 152 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10
A Reautifuln Display,

of handsome holiday goods Is being
shown at Levy Bros. Goods suitable
for every size pocketb
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10

If you want a good pair OF glasses ssa
DR.. Week. 152 Main street, @
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10

'Newest Discovery Ext. Teeth; no
pain. N. Y. p. Rooms. Ennis. 162 Main
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-10

The most notable social event of the
season. certainly the most unique and
attractive. was the reception given last
evening by the Great Bridge Chapter.
Daughters of the American Revolution.
in honor of the l2lst anniversary of the
Battle of Great Bridge, which was
fought near this city on December 8,
1875.
The annual reception OF the Daugh-
ters in honor Of the anniversary of this
historic event has become fixed social
feature of every season, and Is always
eagerly anticipated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29
MCCu nlPHTNERlA,
Outbreaks Are Reported IN Various
PLACES.

Milwaukee, Oct. ". rhe city
health 5enartment is exercising its
authority and us,ny All the facilities
NJ i,s command to r,,,rsin the a,yNlon.
mpnt of a,nhtb,ria. rt,> nm endemic
and to ennnn, ma, d,A,ase within the
Hmird area wh,r, II is NOW nreyalout
llealth Commissioner Kcmpstvr is CON
hdrnt of his ability ~ pr,yont the
sprta, ~ ths disease. No has autAor-
wed mo s,a,ment that there was no
cause for alarm inc uumb.I 81 eases
b,np insipuidcant :, u,rarvd with chat
of other wears when tho disease was
prevalent Inn fen tay short of nm cps
d,mie The total number of existing
eases an the record Of vital statistics
in his office ON Saturday last was "A.
DIR. Krmpst,r remarked Tint the dis
ease M present WAS almost exclusively
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29
ADDICKS IN CONTEMPT

Wilmington, Del. Oct. - In the
United States court yesterday an order
was granted requiring Edward Adj
dicks, Parker C. Chandler and
Charles H. Kittinger of the Bay State
Gas company of Delaware to appear in
court to show cause why they shall
not be adjudged in contempt. The
allegation is that Addicks and the
others have secreted the books of the
Bay State Gas company. for which
corporation receivers We're appointed
last week.
The Japanese are Iacifying Formosa
by DISCRIMINATING che natives, men,
women and children being hayonetted.
Masked robbers killed Farmer But
ka and seriously injured his wife
some miles south of Toledo. The
robbers got nothing.
Admiral Navarro, president OF the
naval force in Cuba, served notice on
Al flibusters, including the crew and
passengers of the Competitor, that
they must answer the charge of piracy
and rebellion.
The chief of the Yonkers police says
the bomb which killed II. j. Andrus
was not that of IN assassin, but that
Andus met his death while expert
menting with a machine which he in
tended to use on the safe in his office
to kill burglars.
The president has appointed Miss
limo Vowel postmaster at Sidney
Iowa She is the daughter of Post
master Vowel against whom charges
Of embezzlement We're made and who
disappeared some time ago.
A Paris correspondent hears that the
cars visit to Queen Victoria resulted
in Russia, England and France agree
ing on policy in Japan and China,
while the Levantine. Mediterranean
and African questions are being ar
ranged. The sultan is likely to die
hard, but he will be obliged to yield.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29
ELECTION BETS.
\ Few Continue to BE Made in the
Metropolis.

Richmond Ky, Oct. %. Colonel
John r Fellows, the noted Tammany
hall orator, who is touring Kentucky
in the interest of the Palmer and
Buckner ticket, offered to wager five
to one, the limit of the wager to be
$lO0. 600, that Mckinley would be vic
torious over Bryan.
New York Oct. 23 There were
more than the usual number of pro
positions for wagcrs on the election
on the stock exchange yesterday but
few actual wagers were made. +. b
Talcott made two wagers on the gen
oral result on odds of three to one in
favor of Mckinley. One was $1,000
to $33333 and the other $1,000 to $500
Mr.. Talcott later in the day offered tc
put up $500 to 1925, odds of four to
one, on Mckinley. Kilbreth & Farr
members of the stock exchange, put
up $340 to 800 on Mckinley and the
general result.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29

who has made deposit shall, in
stead of paying i'll loo cent dollars
as promised DISCHARGE these
public obligations in so
cent dollars. The people Of this
country love its honor. They loved it
50 that men died for il with the light
OF glory in their faces as the light OF
life went, out. They loved its honor
commercially, and Will not have this
government put il, a position of repu-
tiation of half of its just obligations.
There is another proposition | want TO
say word about Nj Bryan has
spoken in some contempt of those peo-
pie that he says have been thirty years
saving the country, every year at 50
much a save. To whom does he al
Jude" These veterans who escorted
ME to this stand? These veterans
who were recently travelling over the
country speaking to the people and
especially 10 their comrades on these
great. issues? Did he mean that gal
liant man, that heroic patriot Gen,
Howard, who gave his arm to his
country in the war Or did he mean
Corporal Tanner who gave both legs
TO the country III the war?
Those men. their sons, fathers, Moth-
els, all may be sneered AT by the
young man from Nebraska, hut they
do not brighten by sneers the men who
faced the helching mouths of the can
non that the country might live.
Let me say in conclusion that | spent
some time this summer in the east and
bring you the assurance that there
will be no democratic state east of the
Allegheny mountains.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29

lie Was born in Vermont. but went 10
ONO in 1917 and became eminent as
a criminal lawyer. He was in the
conventions vi 1860 and 1864; state
commiSSary general in 1861; and IN
consvsS ISt4, lS6ttS, He Increased
the receipts of internal revenue lu0
per cent, i'll eigh; months and sue
eetded Jacob d. Cox in the interior de-
paumeut uSI0-lSI5l he endowed y
grammar school NJ Kenyon college.
His aged wife broke her hip few days
aEO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29

Washington, Oct >" The names
chosen by the directors Of the Catholic
university "Wednesday to be submitted
to the pope are Father Conaty, preSl-
dent OF the summer school at Plltts-
burg, New York; Father Riordau OF
St, Ehzabeth's church, Chicago, and
Father Mooney, vicar general of New
York. One of these viii be designated
by tho pope as the r. CtoY OF the Wash
inston university. AT O'clock the
ceremony occurred OF receiving the
gift Of $4,000 from the Ancient Order
language, Cardinal Gibbons in re-
spending to the presentation speech.
spoke OF the generosity of the Irish
people. who, while not over-rich and
in time of financial distress, gave this
handsome gift for IN study of the Gel
restore the Celtic to the spoken tongue,
for the English language was the ac-
cepted living language o. this country,
but would preserve the ancient Celtic
from extinction. The cardinal said
that this gift would be recognized by
the pope as response to his wish that
the university receive generous sup
port. After the ceremony the direc-
tors of the university resumed their
private session and at Z O'Clock adj
iourned sine die.
EARLY in the morning the eminen
cCClesiaStiCS began to gather at the
senate chamber Of Mcmahon hall
Cardinal Gibbons. in his long habit OF
black, with cardinal skull cap. cardi
nal scarf ami cardinal cord about his
waist, was one of the first to reach
the assembly room.
The board of directors adjourned al
| o'clock after having selected the
names of three priests to sumbit &c
the pope, from which list Leo Mi
will select the successor to BishoI
keanC as rector of the university
The vacancy on the board of directors
of the university caused by the death
of Bishop Marty was filled by the
election of Archbishop Riordan OF
San Francisco The board refused tC
accept the resignation Of Bishop
keane as n director of the university
and he will continue to serve in thai
capacity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29

San Francisco, Oct. y Details of
Il massacre on one Of the solomon ISL
ands Is brought from the south seas
by the steamer MonOwa, from Aus
traia Via the Sandwich Islands yes
terday The victims Of the blood
parry of Austians which had becu
taken To tho islands by the Austrian
man-uf-war Albatross The party
was under the leadership of Henry,
Baron FOultOn Won NorbcCk, an Aus,
trian scientist and clcr While
travelling with an armed guard over
the mountains Of one of the islands,
he was set upon by bushmcn and
slain together with -four others. Dur
ing the desperate conflict which fol-
the party were dangerously wounded.
Those allied are; Henry, Baron Foul
ton Won Norbeck; Armand dc Beau
font, midshipman Jacob Dokoyic,
seaman, Gustav Chalanpka, seaman.
and II native guide. Those wounded
are; Peter Maras. petty officer, dan.
gcrously; Kolomon Neupob, petty
officer. seriously; Peter Ourcic, petty
officer; Anton Coyaccyic, petty Of
licer; Franz Specie, seaman, slightly
wounded, John paramata, native.
and Baron's servant, Nickel.
The Albatross was commissioned
by the Austrian government to make
scientific exploration Of the Solo
mon islands. During the middle or
last August landing was made on
the north coast Of Guadalacanar.
From there the party started out for
tn purposs Of exploring mountains
in the interior. After two days Of
marching the party campcd at the
foot of Lions Head mountain. Bar
on Foulton Won Norbeck and his ser
wants with native guides set out TO
explore the hill, several natives
being nearby. Suddenly q
native chief appeared on the top OF
the hill and bushmen from a score OF
places rushed out Baron was struck
on the head with a tomahawk while a
crowd Of bushmen attacked the rest OF
the party with clubs. The native who
had cut down Baron was shot by a
sailor. The other sailors were well
armed and the bushmen finally had to
retreat - the woods. many OF them
wounded The sight when the party
returned To liz GanY was bloody one
MidsAipfnan DebcauiGrt had been cut
to death and two sailor and one native
were ala3 dead. Six sailors and ore
guide had been wounded. The newE
was sent to the captain OF the Alba
tross aud relief party soon brought
the survivors on board.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29
WHY WHEAT RISES.
A London Broker Gives an Ex.
paaaioE

London, Oct. pa representative
of the associated press had an inter
view with the broker who does the
largest business in wheat on this side
of the Atlantic, in regard to the
wheat situation. He said in substance:
"lr nall-the natural half of the
speculative course, we have only fol-
lowed the lead set by the United
States, where spectators are very ac-
tive. The years scarcity, in spite of
the fact that England Lad d 1900. Goa
crop, has induced SPECTATORS tc rush
in. Russia's crop is POOR and Austria S
is practically nil. But what Is OF great
moment, consumers having large adj
vance milling contracts also rushed In
to secure supplies, even at top prices,
which today are 20 per cent. higher
than last week The California wheat
sent to India as yet is only drop in
the bucket, but the moral effect of this
movement and the impending famine
in India has been very great. OF
course, if rain falls quantities Of Cali
fornia wheat will no. b. wanted. But
] doubt this and, coupled with the vice
roy's grave kilograms. II naturally af-
fords spectators he real element of
uncertainty they delight in. Still this
does not account for more than half
the rise. The balance Is solid advance
owing to shortness OF supplies. We
shall follow the United States closely,
however, and the spectators who force
the market. A rise il. freights has at
all times been in advance Of rise in
wheat, and the demand for steamers is
most brisk. The closing OF the sea OF
Azov early in December will free num-
bers Of ships TO load elsewhere, though,
at present, the Azov boats are loading
as rapidly as possible"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29
STRUCK IT RICH.

Chicago, Oct 3. it is said that
John Cudahy made 100000 on the re-
cent rise In wheat. Others galns are
reported as follows: W. X. Linn,
100000; w. T. Baker, $4,000; +, Il.
Frazier, $4,000; Y *. Dunn. $4,000;
George r. Smith, So 900; Arthur Orr,
$4,000; G. l.. Raymond, $4,000; ]. a.
Patten, $4,000; Nj. G, Mitchell, $780,
600; John Dupee, $4,000; J f. Rum
sey, $4,000; +. NJ. Baxter, $4,000; w,
c. ComstocK, 100000 John Barrett,
$4,000; c. w. Brega, $4,000; G. a.
Mair, $4,000; G. J Singer, $25,o0o;
John Dwight $685. 600 August Bros
seau, $4,000; Harry Champlin, $500
j. a. Rankin, $4,000; Il. Punglc, $40,
900; John Scott, $40 900
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-29
A SENSATION EXPECTED.
| INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS
MAY ARISE
Meeting win Re Held by Watson
Reed and Washhurn NJ Nashville
SNmn Hlmn EnlnN

Meeting win Re Held by Watson,
Reed and Washhurn nj Nashville
Some Timo To-day.
Chicago Oct %. Chairman George
r. Washburn Of the western branch
or the populist national committee
left for Nashville last evening, where
today he expects to meet Thomas E.
Watson and National Committeeman
Reed Of Georgia. WaHhburn held u
lengthy conference late yesterday ar
tornoon with Chairman Jones OF tho
democratic national committee In II
final attempt TO settle the
dispute over fusion In
Georgia What The result OF
this conference was Washburn abso
lutcly refused to divulgo. II is posi-
lively known, however, that II was UNI
satisfactory to the ropnlistic chair
man. interesting not TO say sensa-
tionai developments are locked for at
today's meeting of the popullst leaders
in Nashville, and II II probable that as
II result Wntson's now famous letter
of acceptance may coon find Its way
into print.