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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
JAMESVILLE.

GAINESVILLE. N. c., April % (SueciaD.-
Miss Burgess. of Washington, D. c., is
visiting her brother and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. l.. Burgess. at the Mizell House.
The finishing paint Is being put on the
Disciple Church here.
Mr. A. Fisher gave us a very good
talk on Sunday morning in the NJ. b.
Church. He is quaker 1t Is the duty
OF those who object to the bicycle riding
on the sidewalk to keep the streets in
riding order. They are in bad way
when II rains.
The panther" as the people thought
the new whistle on the steamer
Lucy was. created lost of Ok
element. 1t caused three Single MAX
ers to leave their work. They declared
they saw the panther's tracks. They
were In swamp, and one ran to the
river and pulled up the stake his boat
was tied to and left: another man sent
10 the house from mis- farm for his pis-
tol. as he intended to kill the panther
The hands left the mill with clubs In
search for him, but found out later 1,
was nothing but Capt. Jones' whistle
Never before has so small an occurrence
created such sensation. as they had
never before heard whistle like the
one on the Lucy.
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WILSON.

Wilson. N. c.. April 20 (SpeciaD.-
Mrs. B. f. Lane left yesterday fol
Goldsboro, n. c., where she will visi
her sister, Mrs. Judge Faircloth.
Mrs. c. b. Aycock, who for some day:
has been visiting in our city, left yes
terday for Goldsboro.
Solicitor Pow passed through yester
day en- route for Nashville. N. C.
Mr. Haywood Best left yesterday fol
n business trip to the towns on the K
& G. Railroad.
Mr. A. w. Spivey. OF Black Creek n
c., spent few hours in our city yester
day.
Mr.. Pascal. of Black Creek, Is in oul
city.
Our veteran townsman, Howard Rowe
Is In our city. We are glad to see him.
Judge Cannon left Yesterday for Ra
leigh, n. c.
Mrs. E. p. Tines left yesterday fol
Goldsboro. N. c..
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EDENTON

Edenton. April 2S.-(Special.)-A young
white man under the influence of King
Aicohol. created considerable excitement
YESTERDAY on the steamer Plymouth by
using pistol too freely to make n nlea:
ant for those on board. Upon the arrival
OF the steamer he was arrested and wa :
given hearing before Justice Thompson
VINO placed him under a 500 bond for
ms appearance to court this fall.
Mr. l.. J.. Smith, of Gainesville. N. G
Is in town to-day 49, -
Second Assistant Postmaster c,
Nelson. Major Myers, and Mr. Stanhens
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio raiIwav ara
IN the city. the guests OF NJ. K King
gehra4 manager of the Norfolk and
Southern railroad anu
Messrs. William M. Bond, c. 8 vann
ana C sEi,citor Leary are attending court
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PANTEGO.

Pantego. N. c.. April 2S.-(SpecinD-
Potatoes are looking beautiful. The
first shipment of peas was made to-day
Cotton planting Will be over this week
Politics is not raging much yet. lndi-
cations from all parts of the State poin,
TO tidal wave of free silver votes il,
November.
Telephone poles are strewed along the
road. from Washington to Leechville
twenty-six miles. and in a few weeks
we will be able to find how the wide
world is swagging.
Miss Margie Stpron. from Washing
ton, Is the guest of Miss Minnie VII
kinson.
Mr.. Marven Jones IS spending a few
days with us this week.
Mr. Yaekel. from Baltimore, remain
ed all night with us q few days ago. He
was on his way to Norfolk.
Rev. Y. L. Wright gave US u good
sermon last Sunday night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
Labor Sof4l.

In Great Britain alone two train loa Is
OF pills are consumed every year.
The bank statistics OF Ireland for lSg.
are the most satisfactory ever recorded
During the last two centuries the
wealth of Great Britain has increased
forty-fold.
Prince Bismarck derives an annual in.
come Of s22S.750 from the various indus.
tries in which he is interested
Forty thousand acres of virgin forest
In Northern Idaho will soon be turned
over to the axemen of a big syndicate
II Is expected that this area will Yield
more than 400.000.000 feet of white and
yellow pine. red and white fir, cedar and
temarack.
Coal mining is paying one party OF
miners in the Yukon better than gold
mining paid them. A find of excellent
coal was made recently in the Forty Mile
Creek district. and with wood at ST.
to S14 a cord. the coal vein is an excellent
pay streak
A new town. to be occupied exclusive
~ by colored persons, Is soon to be
founded near Tecumseh. Kan, and will
be named Summer. A syndicate of col
ored people have bought 1000 acres OF
choice land. which will be sub-divided
and sold at low price and on easy
terms.
Il. c. Henry will locate 500 people. all
Russian Jews. on his irrigated lands in
Logan county. Col. Every colonist is
given two acres of irrigated land, a
small house. team. a cow, and farm,
machinery. They have 10 years to pay
for their outfits
The most expensive carpet in the world
Is noW on the shelves of the Gobelins
factory. 1t Is worth $500 and was
made during the years 1869 and 1870. II
was ordered for Napoleon III, but was
unfinished when the Franco-Prussian
war broke out. When that war was
finished he had no use for It.
The big sampling works to be erected
on the Portland mine. Cripple Creek.
will have daily capacity Of GOO tons
The cost OF construction will be about
100000. and Taylor & Brunton will have
charge during the erection President
Colbran. Of the Midland Terminal Rail.
way. is one Of the owners of the new
works.
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WINDSOR.

Windsor. N. c.. April 2s.--(Special)-
Windsor will soon boast of two newspa-
pers. Mr.. w. r. Johnson. former editor
OF the Ledger. will be owner and ed!-
tor of the new paper.
Miss Sue Winston, one Of WIndsor's
most charming young ladies', will leave
Friday to take charge of a school at
Roper N. c., the trustees should feel
themselves congratulated upon securing
the services of this talented young lady.
We hear that the gentleman who was
unfortunately cut in the fight on Satur-
day Is improving rapidly under the skill
full treatment Of Dr. H. v. Dunstan. as
sisted by his son H. v. Dunstan. Jr.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
IN BERKLEY.

Rev. DR.. II. K. Basmaiian delivered
his Armenian lecture at the Berkeley
Avenue Baptist Church last night TO u
large and appreciative audience.
The ladies connected with the Pythian
bazaar are requested TO meet Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock.
MT. Alien Jones. OF Newport News, is
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ].
NJ. Jones. on Berkeley avenue.
The remains of Sherman Smith, the
daFkey killed. in Portsmouth Saturday
night, were brought over here and in
tered in the colored cemetery yesterday.
Quite number of people appeared be-
fore Judge Portlock. of The Norfolk
County Court, yesterday to try and get
him not to grant any more liquor lie
enses to A. Berman. who runs a saloon
on Liberty street extended. The Judge
after hearing the objection in the case,
decided they were not sufficient to keep
him from obtaining them, so they were
granted with reprimand.
The case of George Britt WAS the first
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ELIZABETH CITY.

Elizabeth City, N c., April 2:
SspeciaD.-Mr. Percy s. Vaughan, OF
portsmouth, Va, is visiting his parents
MI. ana Mrs Frank Vaughan, of East
Church street.
Mr.. John Wilbur Jenkins, associate
editor of the Raleigh News and Observ-
Ell. Is in the city to-day.
Hon. Theophil us White, State Senator
from this district. Is in the city to-day
civil Engineer d. j. Howell Of Wash
lngton, d. c., arrived here yesterday.
telegram was received here this
morning stating that work was actually
oegun on the Dismal Swamp Canal. 1t
was closed to navigation Ia at week
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Take Them While They Are Going
Special for This Week at Lawrenc,
d Weltan'a.

Special for This Week at Lawrence
& welt0n's.
One case percales. all new styles, at &c.
yard.
Best light calicoes. &C. yard
Yard wide brown cottons, 4c. yard.
Good quality scrim. &C. yard.
Dress ginghams. new spring styles, Sc.
yard.
soc. spring dress goods, now Csc. yard
44-inch black serge. 371ac. yard.
40-inch black brilliantine, plain and
fancy weave, soc. yard.
Twill silk gloria umbrellas. 81 each
only few left.
Ladies guaze shirts at 6. 8. 10. and
12iac each.
Ladies Isle thread vests at Csc. and
soc. each
Mems balbrisgan shirts and drawers
25c. each.
Mems real French balbriggan shirts
and drawers. 371Sc. each. usually sold al
sec.
Imitation fibre channels, 12kc. ward
usually sold at Csc. yard
Lowest prices on all goods at the c,sb
store. LAWRENCE & WELTON&
Kim Building.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29

! 6 - 49,
called In the Mayors Court yesterday
inv. lihg. charged with beating coIored
- vi Liberty street extended Saturday
AFTERNOON. On account of The absence ~
.tai witnesses His Honor continued
me case until this morning. and Issued
rule against the absent witnesses.
rue next case was Bright ys. I,epum
LOT manages to his vehicle by the latter's
n running away and demolishinp the
n liner carriage. 1t was finally with
LAW, u,awn and Il civil warrant issued. re-
'ui haoie on the 7th of Nav
.: outlaw. coiored, was then called
oI wiie-peat!ng. He twas represented
~ Judge George ID. Parker His Honor.
enthe evidence. fined him S. and costs,
wnich he paid and went his way u satder
Out wiser man.
>. henry White by name but very black
III appearance. was then nrraigned for
;,n..sappropriating 81 cents he had been
ih.iusted with to buy beef steak. but
Mnich was not forth coming. He was
gwen hiteen days in the county hotel.
IVY w. Is. Iiolcomb. an evangelist
s wno recently assisted Rev. DR. w. G.
".aIr ana Rev. II. NJ. HOPE. OF Rich
aiohu' III revival services In their re-
Spectife churches In that city, will begin
IL meeting AT Liberty Street NJ. Il. Church
oh sunday next. to be continued two
weeks preliminary services will be held
wednesday, Thursday and Friday Mt
D. M by Rev. X. E. Potts, pastor.
~ bundle party will be given at WASH
ihBtoh Street Hall Tomorrow night
Admission 10 cents
masuue of Culture" q comedy In
Ihree acts. will be presented in the
hyiand chapel Friday night
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A Colored Preacher I'm Trouble.

In December last colored preacher
| named Kent, who had a church in Isle
Of Wight county, had some trouble with
his congregation. Soon afterwards the
church was burned. and Kent was miss
Ing. Suspicion fell on him. His where
abouts Were not known for some time.
Recently 1t was learned that he was
located in Princess Anne county. and
had a church there. A warrant was
sworn out for his arrest yesterday. Con-
stable Branch of Nansemond county,
and Deputy Sheriff SivIson. of Norfolk
county. met Kent on Campostella bridge.
and arrested him. He will be carried
back to Isle of Wight county for trial.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
SPRING HOPE.

Spring Hope. N. c.. April 2s.-(snec,on
The baptist Church is be,ne S asan a.,
improved by the work that is now being
done on it. az" oeihs
There was considerable excitement IN
town yesterday over the kill,ns -, IA II
dog that was thought to be mad
Mr.. j; j. Daniel. Deputy Collector If
Internal revenue. OF Halifax, N. G.. Is
Is here on official business
me contract for the rebuilding of the
Old Webb mill on Tar river will soon
be closed and work commencsa hv on
experienced workman. ~ All
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
Marriage Yesterday Afternoon.

A number Of persons were present yes
terday afternoon at the residence of Mir.
Boushnell. corner of Washington and
Columbia streets, to witness the mar
riage of Miss Blanche Boushnell to Frank
Stephen Watt. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. DR.. A. Z. Owen, after
which they left for northern tour.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
Another Attempt to murder.

Yesterday Edward Morse was arrest
ed, charged with beating a colored wo-
man across the head and back with
club. infiicting serious injuries. 1t
was not the mans fault that he did not
Kill her. as that seemed TO be his inten-
ton. Justice Rutter committed him 10
jail to await the result of the womans
injuries
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
Specials for To-Dav.

, Finest American Sardines. packed IN
o onEe % OIL spice: eatsupaand mustard, at
o oaIiy,, &C., or Tor 25c. Remember we are
ter at only 25c. per pound. Finest oystar
Sraekers, Mic Macs. Ginger Snaps and
d lemon lakes at only &c. per pound. We
Larabee's Fine Cakes and Crackers
c. w. HUDGINS G. Co.
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Taken SuddenIxuI.

Monday night Mr.. T. c. Sykes. a we'll
known liquor dealer. was taken suddenly
i'll. Soon after reaching his home on
London street Drs. Hope and Hatton
were called In. and for some time his
life hung upon q single thread. Yester-
day he was somewhat better. but is still
quite Ill
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Norfolk County Arrests.

Asa Role was committed to Jail for If
teen days for trespassing.
Chris Thomas, twenty-five days for
stealing a watch.
D. s. Coney, ten days for trespassing.
Henry White. twenty days, for steal
ing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
Police Commission Muddle settled.

Some time ago the question whether
three members constituted a quorum of
the BOARD of Police Commissioners was
In dispute. the Mayor deciding that they
did not. and refused to recognize a
meeting held by three Commissioners
during his absence from the city So
Messrs. Robinson. Williams and Bylisoly
left the meeting and would not meet
again until the Judge OF the Hastings
Coura could decide the question. Yes
terday he rendered the following deci-
sion:
Portsmouth. Va. April %, 1896
To w. II. Robinson ard Other Part of
the Board OF Police Commissioners:
Gentlemen: -Section Al. of the amend
ments 20 the charter Of the city of Ports
mouth says:
The Police Department OF the city Of
Portsmouth shall be under the general
control and management of Police Com
missioners.
Any three OF said Commissioners shall
form a quorum flor the transaction Of
business.
know Of no law to alter or amend
this section. and my opinion is that any
three of said Commissioners constitute
quorumtfor business Respectfully,
A. S. WATTS, Judge.
After this decision was rendered the
three gentlemen named above held q
meeting and put several special officers
on duty to-day. The MaYor was not
present, refusing TO come when sent for.
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COLERAINE.

Coieraine. N. c.. April pa fsn,
The pastor of the M. E. Church of III,
place. Rev. ]. c. Jones. was called q , snt =,
yesterday by the death of his fathsr
Rev. T. j. Dayton flied his p,,lnit ana
gave us good practical sermon "0
The Messrs. Weaver end'Gay. OF Rich
62uere, we're tntoHn to-day.
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Under Oxford Hall.

A. ]. Philips,
For One Week Mt Special Sale.
For one week at special sale.
New Laces-butter-co lored.
Beautiful line of Embroideries.
6o-cent. Dress Goods at half price.
Osk to see our Organdies, at 20 cents
solid colors. worth 35 cents
Special bargains in Table Damask
yards wide, worth S100, our price So
cents.
Butter-color and White Kid Gloves
with black finishings. These are worth
$3.50: special price S1.00.
Many other attractions for this week
Remember the place-under Oxford
Hall. A. j. PHILLIPS.
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We Guarantee

Our ready-made London Paris" suits
to fit better and look better than any OF
those cheap. so-called made to order
suits, that others advertise. A word to
the wise Is sufficient.
LEVY & JACOBS
200 High street.
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Interesting Hubiect.

What is most interesting to the ma
5ority of people at the present time? Not
the election. but where the buy the best
clothing for the least money Answer
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY,
ia High street
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oRTsMouTH ADv.s.
What Is Di-Lu-Lu-'Te 4
The following card explains.

The following card explains.
Norfolk. Va, March 18th ,sae
NJ Ic,, L. " Pigott. 22l Butte street. Nor sS,.
,r Dear ar sr,Lt affords me little pleas.
the benefit OF my suffering fellow , ior
ti csI oni or my cqniiidence in the pras.
nepsia, Indigestion. CONSTIPATION q -; p,y l,,
PlSoRDERS Of the Liver and stonaaa,atS. ~.
nave used 1t for more than Stwasy..
months with the most gratifying resi.ita
IN heartburn. headache. fatuiency. na,,.
zen seu,,ir regard Il SPECIFIC. No one SUI
be benefited by Its use. 1 Keep il in 40 30
house all the time s57T iHs- :. ~ me
tSigned) TIA 4 A1tar1
Pastor Central Avenue BAPTIST S!b,.cn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29

Have you seen our $40 blue serge suit
It's all right. We sell good Clothing
cheap for cash
JOHN A. MORRIS & CO.
Cash Clothing Dealers.
So3 High street. south side.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-29
GladneSS Comes

Myth better understanding of tie
transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That il why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by. the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, ono
may be commended to the most slsillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the BEST and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup Of
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
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This week for Bars Hammll1
Suits in Order.

Our spring suitings for Easter al popu.
lar prices; Look at our window display
From $3.50 to $3.50.
NJ. ROSENBAUM,
a1e and 118 High street..
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Vote for Bascom Sykes for City Sur
yeyor.
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Welton s. Co. -''
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Baby Carriages and Refrigerator..
Wire doors, windows, &c. chean at
J. c. Crawford's furniture and carpet
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22e HIGH ST.
FOR RENT

m sTRrss on Crawford street. near the
ca Se1erai .sirabls dwellings. in good 10.
m aThhs' ut ;S 80 SO. $3.50. i21 and ;2s par
Soh'en1enGes. JOHN l.. WATSOE. 80. -
UV9 High street. Portsmouth, Va
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PORTSMOUTH, Apv,s.

FOR SALE-Nine room framed house No.
76G County street, Portsmouth: good
neishborhood: on street car line: els
tern and city water. Now rented to
prompt paying tenant. Cheap for cash.
Apply ut l2 Arlington Place ap29-5t
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True Prophecy

II. B. WILKINS will have plenty OF
the best dry wood, II 1t does rain, be-
cause he has his large shed full of Wood
free burning coal Thaoker Coal a spe.
eialty. just try It. Phone 918. High
street oRics sQp and s1t County street.
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ELMA. THE FAIRY-OPERETTA
Kirn Hall. FRIDAY. May 1st, Acad-
l:3O y. IN. Benefit Norfolk and Ports
mouth hospitals. General admission, 25c
Reserved seats. Soc Tickets on sale
Monday at w. l.. Crump's, Portsmouth
and Academy of Music, Norfolk ap26-lw
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26
(Kennebec journal. J

Mr.. Reeds course in this campaign
will relieve him of any criticism in this
respect. He has attended strictly and
impartially to his duties as Speaker of a
Republican House amid most trying cir
cumstances. He has guided the affairs
Of the House in a manner that commands
the admiration of all parties, without
fear and without favor. The good name
of the Republican party and the success
of its Presidential nominee whoever he
may be, have rested safely under his
mastery leadership. Indeed his record
since last December, were all his brilliant
achievement in the past lost sight of,
affords ample evidence not only of his
eligibility to the Presidency, but his
superior qualifications for it, His repu-
tation rests upon no fortuitous circum-
stances; be is peer among men, he is
The Portland daily press., 1896-03-26

The Mckinley boomer who said it was
first ballot or bust'' had undoubtedly
been let into the plan of campaign. The
way the Mckinley boomers go about the
country antagonizing every other candi-
date and when they cannot down him
jeering at him is certain to create such a
hostility to Mckinley among the adherents
of nther candidates that he can never get
any of their strength. Some If not many
OF the New York delegates would proba-
bly, have inclined toward Mckinley when
it became apparent that Morton could
not be nominated, but they have been
irreyocably fixed against going his way
by the performances of his shouters in
the New York convention. Moreover
even If McKinley's friends feel sure of
his nomination On the first ballot their
course in making themselves unnecessar-
lily disagreeable is exceedingly unwise.
The more bad blood stirred up before the
nomination, the harder to secure har-
mony after-and harmony is essential to
success whoever is nominated. New
York is naturally close state and it is
exceedingly unwise to offend the majority
OF the Republicans there as the antics Of
MoKinley's over Jealous managers have
undoubtedly done.