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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10
ATLANTIC CITY.

The Epwo:;h League of Lell!es Mem
oTiai Church wiil be led to-niGh: by Mr..
j. -. c. Andrews
street. who ha: zen quite sick with
Giphthe.Ia, was reported much better
yesterday
Sghoclec Francis Snubari arrived yes
serday Win cargo % =. for Jonn;
Bros
|. YESTERDAY norping whi,a the schoc"c.
Lucy Whea;lcy Was being lowed up the
hlrbor and when abreast of bert's
Point, one of her c:ew, white man
fell overheard and was drowned The
man was engaged in putting a step on
the SlAnker boom when the ac-
cidcnt occurred. AS soon as il was dis
covered that there was n man overheard
the vessel was put back. but the unfor-
;unIte man never came TO the surface
after having once gone down. and cf-
fo.ts 10 rescue him or to recover the
body were vain. His name is Alvin T..
Ellis, and he has a mother residing
near Cleveland. o.
Abou; . O'Clock Sunday night. two
wh.:c meE. Charles G. Bright and Will
liam Wilson. became involved in a diff
cu.;y At Lambert's Point and the latter
was shat by the former. the wound be-
ing near the heart. The Injured man
was carried TO the hospital, and at this
wiring Bright, who was carried before
Justice Lopez. is looking for a bonds
mar. The affair is said 10 have been the
outcome of a game of cards in a saloon.
Bright IS a grocer at the Point and
Wilson is employed in cotton mill
there.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10
BAPTIST nAxAAR.
A Pretty Church Fair Now In Progress
M Masonic TcmpIe.

"A pretty bazaar. under the auspices
OF the Ladies' Aid Society OF the First
Baptist Church, was opened ut the Ma.
sonic Temple last evening at 8 O'clock
1t VIII continue every night during the
present week. the proceeds to go to-
wards the liquidation of the church
debt.
About the hall are arranged gayly de-
corated booths. each In charge of Il fair
custodian. Most of the articles on sale
nave been generously contributed by
Norfolk merchants. All the oysters ana
much of the ice cream served were also
given the ladies.
The supper room and cream booths are
dainty and cozy little affairs.
Last night the entertainment consist
ed of "Topsy Turvey Concert" The
attendance was very large and en-
couraginE.
Tonight n stereopticon exhibition will
DE the feature and Wednesday, night
prof' Hawkes. will give I'VE Deestrict
Schulz"
The ladies in charge of the various
booths are as follows:
Ice Cream Booth-Mrs. Robert Stcv-
ems.
Supper Table Mrs. Audrey busch.
Confectionery Table-Mrs. w. II. Ma
gee.
Fancy Tablc-AIrs. Gillette and Mrs.
Quattlebaum.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10
SABBATH SCHOOL WORK.
The Methodist Association Holds an
Int, Rrsfin. Scasion

The Methodist Sunday School Associa
ZION held an interesting session at Nc
Nendree NJ. Il. Church Sunday after
noon. There was an excellent attend
ance OF Sunday school workers from
this city and vicinity.
Dr. j. n. Webster. superintendent of
Mckendree School, president OF the as
ISOLATION, conducted the opening exer-
cises, after which he called Judge
Whltehurst to the chair.
a very Interesting feature of the OK
ercises was what was known as the
Question Box" questions on Sunday
school work being asked by any one In
the congregation and answered by Rev.
II. II. Bennett.
me banners for the month were
awarded as follows: Attendance and
contributions TO Epworth; punctuality
to Centenary.
The next meeting will he held at I.c-
kles Memorial Church, Atlantic City. on
the second Sunday in December at $3.50
y. IN.
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G t'EsAN-
Sufferers TO be Aided by American
Money.

Philadelphia. Nov. 9.-The Evening
Ieiegranh to-day started n fund for the
relief of Cuban sufferers. and headed
the list with IL 800 contribution. In
announcing the movement the Tele-
graph says: The money will be regu-
larry transmitted through proper and
effective agencies To Cuba. where II will
do It's work under the form of medicines
for the sick, surgical aid for the
wounded, clothing for the naked and
food for the starving
The funds subscribed, 1t Is further
stated. will not be sent to General Wcy-
Ter for distribution.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

The above liberal offer is made to adver-
tise the reliable Diamond Dyes. and to
get their book upon home dyeing into the
bv making their old clothes look like new.
The fact thnt Diamond Dyes have t.sen
the standard home dyes for nearly twenty
wears and that their sale Increases from
wear to year. is proof positive that they
have never had an equal.
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UndircSted Food

stings the upper part of the throa. and
palate. causing ''heartburn." II also
The stomach" and feeling and appear
ance Of distension of that organ after cat
Ing. For both this acidty and swcllinl.
llustcttcr'S Stomach Bittors is a much
letter remedy, than alkaline salts. like
harisnorn ard carbonate of soda a
wneSinssful Of the Bit;crs. after OF. he
fore dinner. Will he found to act as n
reliable carm.native or preventive. This
fine specific for dyspepsia both in its
acute ana chronic form. also prevents
and cures malarinl fevcrs, conslipati ion.
liver complaint. kidney troubles, nervous,
ness and debility. Persons who observe
In themselves Il decline OF v!gor should
use this fine tonic without delay.
IF YOU want good pair OF gla sseo 600
V1r yIvocI, go In sfr,nt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10
Useful Books Given Away
Instructions for Making Art and
Fancy Work.

Mrs. Nellie Daggett. of Boston. has re-
Gently written a book, Fancy Work and
Art Decorations" that gives practical in
structions for making doilies, table COW
ers. scarfs. tray cloths, pin cushions, etc,
together with 'successful Home Dye,ng."
will be sent free to any reader who for
wards the attached coupon and 2-cent
stamp to Well, Richardson IL Co., Bur
linEton VT
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10
A New TENN Nrgunizcd.

The Eagle football team Will play the
Main street team tomorrow afternoon
IN Client. y good game may be expect
ed as the Main streets have a heavy
team and the Eagles are practicinr
daily so rs to overcome them in skill If
not III weight
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

NR. ANNA GIERINCi. REGISTERED
L. PHYSICIAN. Twenty-Five years en-
perience Specialist in DISEASES or
WOMEN ONLY. Private SANlTANltM
+ HIGH ltPtTE Absolute privacy
afforded FEMALE REGULATlNE
PILLS SEQ per box. Advice by mail
1903 T. BALTIMORE STREET,
Baltimore Md.
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FOB RENT.

FOR RENT.-ln West F'recmason street
rooms. southern exposure N CeIy fur
nished gas, bath and heat If required
ut moderate terms for gentlemen. Adj
dress T. Z. +. nolO
FOR RENT.-'rhe newly rcmodeled
MONROE BUILDING" new number
137 CRANKY street. two doors south from
the corner OF Washington street. VIII
he rented either as n whole or for separ-
ate offices. NJ. w. TALBOT. noS-3t
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eepted. and leaves for Ildenton ANS eve

Am entertainment Will he given this
evening In the Sunday-schoolroom OF
the Second Presbyterian Church by the
Young Peoples Society
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

DOG LOsT.-straycd from q Boush street
few days ago, n White Bull Terrier
Dog. named ''IEG." Has TWO long teeth
on ach side imperfect had OF studded
collar when strHycu. Information lead
ing TO his recovery will be rewarded.
MOIST
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HELP WANTED.

WANTED--A reliable woman to scrub
and do general work. Apply at ll3
Church street. nol0-lt
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COUPON NO. ESQ.

This entities any reader of
The Virgin an to one copy OF
Fancy Work and Art Deco
rations" and Successful Home
Dyeing."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

If YOU need something in the fur
nishing goods line come see us. Any
thing you want at prices hard to beat
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
1888 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

Electrical ErgincrG;u"-El.c tricul ilants
CT every description installed. TeS's ana
work. etc. on small scale. Not soii-
cited. II. y. AGELASTO, - Plume II.
ccs9-tf
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

A MARRIED COUPLE or several gentle
men can secure nicely furnished front
home comforts. Address A. care Nir-
gilman. nOlp-ot'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

FREE-rOSEtiAY -iREE-Do yo, chew
tobacco? II SO, seud me your address on
postal card. und will man you u sam
pie OF the improved double thick Nose
gay free. y larger piece for the money
aud better qualtl: than ever r. L.
WNNhlLL, agent. box -, Norfolk, Va
iy93-tf
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Don't forget us when you want under
wear. Our line Is worth seeing
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
100 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10
TO CUnE.. COLD IN oNEDaY.

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets
Ali druggists refund the money If IL
fails to cure. Zoe. sp8-tu thu, SATIN
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DIR. Week. eye expert, is located per-
manentlv. Examinations free. T.. II.
Gale. 1852 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

WANTED.-A married couple or several
gentlemen can secure nicely furnished
front rooms with good board IN private
family. Home comforts. Address "a,
care Nirg.nan. nolO-3t
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WE HAVE THIS DAY APPOINTED
Mr. y. Sillgrman ou: agent to conduct
city Of Norfolk. Va. SELL BROS.
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WANTED. Live people in every locality
at Sl2.OO weekly salary and expenses to
take orders for Christmas goods; per-
munent employment II right. MANU-
FACTuRER, p. o. box 53oS. Boston,
Mass. ocS-2m
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AMusEm ENTs.
ENTERTA1NMEN

ENTERTAI NNHENT.
The Young Peoples Society, OF the SEQ
ond Presbyterian Church VIII give q
evening, 10th, November, 1895, al, s O'Clock,
at tho. sunday School room-entranca
from Bonsh street. Delightful home-
the entertainment. Admission 10 cents
nOl0-1t ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

PARTIES DIES RING BOARD in q pri-
vate family. vino can giys good refer
IN pleasant locality, By applying al 2jS
lkNif street. ilNh-.Me
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

WA TED.-Brambleton shoe work.
Womens shoes half soled, 35c.; chill
dren's shoes half soled. Csc; mems
shoes heeled, zoe; mems shoes half
soled, soc. All good work and best
Leather. Mems shoes made TO order,
$500. Cash only. w. ]. REYNOLDS.
Festival Hail. motif
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

FOR SALE.-The desirable residence lot
on Corick avenue. foot Of Bermuda ST.
fronting on Mahone's Lake. Price and
terms reasonable. Apply to g ~
Koolage, l0sia Bermuda ST. au5-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

FOR SALE-Well established corner gro
Gerry 81 Newport News: reason fer ; HING
has other business TO attend 10. For IN
formation, address "a. i. c." this Of
flee. noiO-lW
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

LADIES - CHICHESTEE' : kNGi.iS2
Pennyroyui Pills NE.aInora rsrau3.
are the best safe. Reliable Take M,
other. Send &c, STAMPS, FOR pf-"Iicls
lars. Relief Cor l.aGioa." III letter h.
return mail. At druggists. Chicheste.'
Chemical Co. Philadelphia. ia.
gnh2sl4taE
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We want you to see our underwear
line Wonderful values to the found
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WANT RAILROAD IRoN-Wanted for
immediate delivery lowest price on 200
tons light relayinE rail. Address III,
box a, postofice Norfolk. Va. noi-1w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10

G EALED PROPOSALS WILL. BE RE-
> ceiyod by the Improvement Board of
the town OF Berkeley, until November l6.
1856, Il; their Office No. 4 Todd Block.
Bcrk!ey avenue. for paving Chestnut
street from the ferry bridge TO Berkeley
avenue with granite paving blocks, ac-
cordinG 10 specifications 10 be seen at
said office. Each BID. as an evidence OF
good faith. must be accompanied by q cer-y
titled check for Sfa0.e0. The right to reject
any or all bids is Hereby reserved. .ssiS
ALVAIT II. MARTIN,
no6-lot Chairman. q
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RUDOLPH G. WALLACE.
SS3 Main street
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FOR SNLt.!--Wcll built residence OH
Wood street; sold for no faui; 100 large
Tor owners family: eight rooms and
lot 2iiaXIl5: a splendid opportunity for
anyone wishing Il nice home. W tn op-
ton on i've lots in rear. - feet %l21 on
which can he erected three tSl nice
tenement houses. For terms, ETC. APP
ply or premises. No. G0 Wood street.
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WANTED-SiX YOUNG men 70 lruVeI ana
sell goods. Call j. JEWELL. iiutel
Norfolk. noi-ot
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FOR SALE.

FOR SAIf.-Bal,cry doing good cash
business: good location. Address fAk-
ERY, Nirg.n:an office. no!1-2w
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FOR SALE.-I have for sale OH easy terms
Il coed farm at the growing town of
WinfnE \. G, on the y. X S. Railroad
oc11-tf
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5000 TO LOAN on long .inc. H. G.
EOGGAltD X co. jGII-tf
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II YOU want a good pair OF gla sseo 500
Dr Week. 152. Main street.
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Hundreds Of Goats

, Hundreds Of Coats
S SET 5S sSA % %$ IAN Mqs oWHk
S SiSRS "a 4N hN duS SlAFYH A ALE
4 and back. buttons HIGH nj r Icy eo aa
n mGmt worth fully $3.50: our speciai
c,d Ladies Jackets OF heavy Black Bou-
eic. Blnck HEAVIER. Tan Mixed Cloths
. Win new, style sbacve and hack. hiGi,
=, p'' ~ o3 nhn large buttons; real bargains
are S priceI I" here rne - popular parments
? 500.
Ladies Jackets OF Black Twill Che
Slnt, hieh neck large buttons, an ex-
Z eeiient garment; our price.
I $50.
ladies Jackets of Black Beaver. Tan
. IRISH F'rcize, panel front, oblonr INF.
,,inns; new collar anu sleeves, half silk
, $50.
ladies, Black Beaver Jackets, shield
front. trimmed with cluster buttOns
half silk lined. a garment worth sI0 90.
, our price,
: $50.
Black, Irish Tr!ezc Jackets. hnlf silk
lined, buttons high. new bnck nn.l
a sleeves, Empire front. trimmed with
. 1000.
e ladies' Jersey Jackets in handsome
y green ana black, all silk lirod, buttons
hiSh, new collar and sleeves our price
q 90.
q ladies' Fine Black Kerscy Jackets.
= tailor made. stitched with four rows OF
silk. new finished cuffs. lapels on pock-
cts
4 Ladies' Green and Tan Kersey Jack
cts, tailor made, trimmed with hand
\ some large and small pearl buttons.
velvet collar; our prize,
. 14.00.
2 Some new Dress Stuns that are ex-
A ccedinply low priced This lotl! 20
y livcly-So be quick.
a q inch all wool Suitings that usually
sell at 2"c. are offered here at
. i7C.
All wool Ottoman Cloth all shades.
a would cost You 39c. all over; our spe-
cial sale price is
! 1GC.
20 inch all wool Diagonal in navy.
4 green ana black, the usual soc. value;
orr price.
Sc.
THESE ARE WONDERFUL VAL
UES AND WILL NOT LAST LONG
AT SUCH PRICES.
! Miller, - ~
!, ~ Rhoads ~
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Any $40 Truss for SIS.
Any SIS Truss for $3.50.
Any So Truss for $3.50.

All our trusseS are guaran-
teed 10 be of the best quality.
Apply at room 9, Moritz Build
ing, No. 358 Main street, Gold
number 1867
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-02
PROCEEDINGS.

Washington, DEC. ol.-N lieh the sen
que met touay ME-. ierkilis lhep') OF Call-
lorLla asheu uhlhinlous CONSENT lor the
coilslueration oI RESOLUTION directing
tHe committee on uHahce 10 report an
amendment 10 lne mousse tarln Dill laying
an auditlohal duty Oh raw sugar equal 10
tAe otlef increases OF the Dill.
MI. Derry lDehl') OF Arhalsas oDJecteu.
IL was agreed 10 Adjourn over tlll ffl-
uay, NY, Motiiii e(hep.) Oh Vernon ; eA-
pialililig that the nlahce committee desir-
cd 10 consider the BOND and tariff bills
on ! hllsuay;
MI. AIpahaler resolution directing the
committee on naval aIlalrs TO investigate
tlc price oi arillot piate ana us 10 Wne!li-
er ahy 0iilcial ol lne government was III,
telesteu Ill patent processes was called
up.
e az n ine suggestion h OIL MI. Gorlnan (Oenl.)
nn"i tniiu .if Morus ulrecills an III
nn,13s ,,,J INV +a if,,;to to 'S Wnetnei 'ne
In,v as MID hW fn'.n,.r Sr"reS mutu a.;
,, 40" , as p"iu w loie'Sh soNcihlilehtS .
Nh Ir s'n Mil in",, Hur. oe ,ro,.,, oo,,,,
,on +hn 49,, ~ ~ ~ ~ S irNuo @ eouiu noI
NIr Corn,nm or'i,; ;'o1 @ th"t y ,,n ou
undlrstond thot nn rnor .nJs ma te ~ c'Su m"9 mui,
hnI i.'1 'l"t ~ Iri2l piate colhpaLy
inc, o,nnr ",, fnr Wxsu unu Ior % iTrnis Eh
n,cos w,oIn lowor thavs ,.nnn;,'nd l., th
iinited Statos trbo n",+,.oot ho a. in Ine
had bean mado ot loss ih,rn m h,S nSG'hsmt, h',a',,
No concnolmon+ ,i'ont l. 'i''u oeen
As to tLn remnindnr of +bo roso,,,+;o,
Mr. Gormon said Il cnnta;nnd an ;nt;,',n'
tion thnt thnrn had not hoon corafnl h,,s;
,,os1, n"n5,,'t f nv an oeitLu a. VI M uuei
dnnortmnnt and frrtbnr tbot of;oors ms W W
the government were interested in ormor
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-02
AN APPEAL TO AUSTRALIA.

Sydney, Dec. 31.-Premier Reed, speak
ing today at meeting at which the gov
ernor, Right Hon., Henry Hampden' was
present dwelt on his belief that the COM
mercial troubles of the last Is months
were over and said that our generally SEN
sible cousins in America had caught the
contagion of universal unrest and he
feared that there were thousands of Amer
leans who would plunge the whole Anglo
Saxon race into the most wanton and dis
astrous war of the century for a few
square miles of fever-breedjng jungle,
whittier rnota sane man in the AZ States of
the Union would send his pet dog 80
bile. The hearts of the Anglo-Saxon race
were too full of kindred blood. There
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-02

YEARLY SUBTREASURY REPORT.
New York. Dec. 31.-The report of op-
erations at the New York subtreasury for
the year 1895 shows:
Receipts $1,230, 204 1903, increase, S21,-
399, 265 payments 81 ,239, 76S,9 ,903. in
crease, $99.364,S77; total $2,519.975, ,307,
increase $170.765,6 ,642. Receipts for Gus,
toms, $115, ,404,373; increase, $23, ,93T. .775.
Currency from Washington, $139, 1856, 500;
increase, $17,217.500. Currency TO
Washington, $110,311 ,419; decrease, $75,-
32S677. Interest payments, $30,720,-
535: increase, $S,069,49S. Pensions,
S72, 11S,033; decrease, $735,52 Gold
withdrawn. $124,396,3SS; increase, ST.
S34 4S5. Silver dollars paid ont and ship
ped, S3, ,O33 200; decrease, $116,6OO. Sub
Sidiary silver paid out and shipped, $S,-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-02
REFLECTS ON j. 5. OFFICIALS
A RESOLUTION PASSED IN THE
SENATE TO INVESTIGATE
ARMOR PLATE PATENTS.
FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED
One by Sherman Restricting Gold Re-
serve to the Redemption of United
States and Treasury Notes-A
Wool Tariff Measure.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The senate held
q two hours session today, i'll the course
of winch Il speech ny AIr. 1Iltcheil on the
restoration OF the Mckinley duties OH
woois was listened To and Il resolution
was passed 1or tie inyestgutlon by the
committee on naval affairs Oh the prices
paIu by the government 1or ship arlnor.
Inc resolution contained broad iutiina-
ton that olncerS of the government were
Interested Ill arnor piate processes, and
Senator Chandler, the author Oh the reso-
luLon, saiu lhe 1acls tnat had come to
his knowieuse warranted Inn III assunl-
Ing the respOnsiDlillyS Tor lhauSurallng
tine inquiry. Inc most important feature
oI lne sessIOn, pei maps, Was Il resolution
OueIeu ny All. ouei man lOr the festOIu-
livl, uI lue sUiu reserve wnlcn hereafter
Should Vt nelu SacIeu lOr lIe reutlupLiOn
OF SIeenUachS and treasury AOLeS, the
IUII.Icr 10 Ue relsSueu only III exchange
Tor gold com and Duihon.
M. sherman Will auuresS the senate
OH nis resolution on trluay.
AIr. Llklns asked for the immediate
Consideration OI Il Iesu.ut.u- up.vpVs u
the DUnu Issue, declaring 1t to De the
sense vi the senate that 40 bonds OF the
ULited States should De sold at private
or Uy private contract, but should De DIS
posed OF by advertisement To the highest
uiuucr.
MI. dill of New York objected.
Mr. Nelson (hep.) vi minnesota made
his hIst speech Ill me senate, advocating
higher uu.IeS as Il remedy tor the pres
eht tnanclal troubles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-02
RAILWAY STATISTICs

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Advance figures fur
nished by the Railway Age of Chicago
show that the railway foreclosure sales in
1895 far eclipsed those of any other year
in respect to mileage and capital involved.
During the year 53 roads were sold, ag-
gregating 13, 129 miles of line and repre-
senting $333 10000 of bonded debt and
SAP 100000 of capital stock, making a
total of S175,776.000 of bonds and stock.
record for 1895 is more favorable than
for the three preceding years. Receivers
were appointed for 81 roads, with 4019
miles of lines involving $221 ,211 900 of
bonds and $147,S5S,000 of capital stock,
or a total of S369.075, 900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-02
BILLS INTRODUCED

washington, Dec 31.-Among the bills
following: ''e
My, Mr.. Mcmillan of Tennessee: To
repeal the law allowing n rebate of the
tax on alcohol. Also to repeal the 10 ner
cent tax on the circulation of banks and
Others than National. anu
BY Mr.. Cummings of New York: Pro-
yiding that there shall be in the ormv Of
the United States 10 regiments of artil.
lery OF II batteries each, 10 regiments Of
cavalry of II companies each, 80 regi-
ments OF infantry of IL companies each.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-02
BATTLE IN A THEATER.

Victor, Col, Dec. 31.-Late tonight a
row occurred in the Union theater, a
men were killed and another mortally
wounded and three others hurt. The
row started by the proprietor,
George Smith, becoming involved in a
quarrel with a man named Ferguson,
whom he claimed was one of party that
had threatened to clean out the place.
Inside of Is minutes fully so shots were
fired and when the fusilade ended Smith
and bystander named Tom Pasco were
dead and Ferguson mortally wounded.
The names of the others injured haye not
been learned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-02
A DANGEROUS STATE HOUSE.

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 2S.-Recent inves-
tigatons of the condition of the State
capitol have demonstrated the fact that
it is in an absolutely unsafe condition.
The tower leans to the south six or eight
inches. Experts who have examined the
building say it is liable to collapse at any
moment. little more strain on the
anchors and they will give way, bringing
down the entire structure. The conf
ing session of the legislature will be COM
PEELED to take steps looking to a new
building or the immediate repair OF the
old one
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-02

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Chairman Can.
non of the house committee on the public
appropriations has appointed the follow
ing subcommittee on pensions: w. A.
Stone of Pennsylvania, Blue of Kansas,
Northway of Ohio, Robertson of Louisi-
ana and Layton of Ohio.
The Republican members are all veter-
ans of the war. The committee expects
to sit through the holidays and report the
pension bill as the first of the appropria-
tion bills. LIN .lgJi