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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27
HEAVY INCREAsEiN VOTES.
&c Looks as IL Negroes Have Been
Brought In. D

Newport News, Va, Oct. &c Especially
-Ihe BOOKS which were closed by the
registrars in this city Saturday evening
show heavy Increase in voters. who
Will register their views at the ballot
box week hence. There are about
1000 more names on the books than there
were at the time of the May election
Notwithstanding the fact that a number
OF men, presumably voters, have left
the city In the meantime.
1t Is impossible to account for the in
crease of 200 colored voters in the Sec
ond Ward. except upon the hypothesis
that that section of the city has been
colonizcd for the coming election. In
support OF this hypothesis q number of
colored men, whom the citizens OF the
Second Ward don't recollect to have
seen in that vicinity before. were con-
spicuously noticeable about the drink
ing dives and on the streets Saturday
night.
IN THE COURTS-tIustings. Judge
Barham prcsidng-During the morning
session. only one case. that Of V. Ber-
nard. for contempt OF court. was con-
sidered. This cause grew out of sale
OF certain property after q restraining
order OF court had been served upon
the party. Defendant was fined $50 for
contempt. but an appeal was noted
POLICE. Justice Brown presiding
nj. Oser, obstructing street; continued.
Thomas Poe. colorcd, carrying con-
cealed weapons: fined $40 and costs.
John c. Boyer. drunk; fined 81 and
costs.
John Allen and James Robinson, both
colored, drunk; fined 81 and costs.
John Page. colorcd. assault: continued
Sue Cunningham. disorderly conduct;
dismissed at costs
M. II. Scott and G. W. Pratley. both
colored. disorderly conduct; fined 50 and
costs.
DEEDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NJ.
BraXton, to S. j. HARDWOOD; considera-
ton $500
Thomas Livesey ct ux., to A. S. Sigar
trustee: consideration 1920.
REMOVED TO NEW QUARTERS
The Daily Press of this city began To
move to It's commodious quarters In the
Jones building, next to the Postofiicc
this morning. The Press new home
has been fitted up with great care. re-
CARELESS of cost. To-morrow's paper
VIII be gotten out ut the new quarters
1t Is said that larger propeller blades
are being made for the Grand Duchesse
In order to increase her speed
PERSONAL-Mr and Mrs. j. d. c.
Brown returned to this city yesterday
after an extended tour North.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Warren have re-
turned from their trip North.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27
CATHOLIC BOYS LEAGUE.
The Youths of 80. Mnry.s Parrish
Form n Large Association.

The Catholic youths of ST. Mary,
Church, have formed 4 league for soc!a
ana phy"lcal culture, which will prove OF
great beneff. to them. The old s;
Mary's Academy building will be g.ver
them Tor club rocms, and they eXpecI
20 have fiouri:hing association.
A meeting was held Sunday afternoon
and the following o gan!zation was per.
fected: Joseph c. Carroll, Jr., President
y. Is. ID alton, Vice Presidents J. ]. Cal
lahan. Financial Secretary; Frank Nc.
kenna, Recording Secre ary
The offices of librarian. assistant H.
brarlan. treasurer and sergeant a: arm;
VIII be filled a. meeting next Sun
day.
There have already been enrolled for.
ty-one members
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27

of yioiets."- 1907. facslmiler of water
color designs. by henrietta d. La
Fraik. are both very beautiful.
LITTLE KEEN AND MAIDS."-
This is charming book for a gift to the
little ones. 1t contains numerous full
page color plates after paintings In
water colors, by Francis Brindage. with
decorative borders and other designs,
and new stories and verses by Eliza
beth s. Tucker 1t is American print.
1t Will he taking present. Price 81. %.
"ST. NICH0LAS."-The November
number of this delightful publication for
young folks has been received. Its con-
tents and Illustrations are profuse and
entertaining. The new stories are
Master Shylark," "June's Garden, I"
An Old Time Thanksgiving" "The
Kings Castle In No Mans Land" and
others. Published by The Century Com
pany. Price % cents; subscription SO. 90
year.
ETH LADIES' HOME JOURNAL
The November or Thanksgiving number
OF this popular monthly is to hand from
the publishers, The CENTS Publishing
Company. Philadelphia. 1t is full Of
bright and interesting matter and hand
somely illustrated. Its leading articles
embrace when Jenny Lind Sang in
Sastle Garden" THE Assistant Libra
rian," THE Picnic Tet' and 1.-THE Truth
Above Marriage" The cover Is very
striking. Price 10 cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27
AN EN.aU ACME .ETTEs
From nh Unknown Friend or the
Florence CrntcntOn Home.
Editor Norfolk Virginian.

Editor Norfolk Virginian.
Sir: The following is q letter received
and reaed before the Florence Critten-
den Home Board at it's last meeting.
1t was appreciated not only on account
OF the amount enclosed, but for the en-
couraging words it contained we have
NJ present In the home II girls and II
children, all to be fed and clothed. If
our friends have any cast-oR clothing.
they VIII be gladly received. We take
this opportunity of thanking the kind
people of Norfolk and surrounding
country for past favors:
MRS. q. NJ. Thompson. Secretary.
My Dear Friend-I exceedingly regret
the small amount enclosed Is all can
send at present When heard Mrs. Ed
Holm lecture last winter. | have not
forgotten she remarked Five dollars
VIII save one girl" How small the sum
but how infinitely precious the soul Il
would aid In saving. | have heard of
your earnest efforts in behal If of the fall
len in our midst. MAY God bless all
your labor in that direction My heart
felt sympathies are extended to these my
erring sisters. whose lives are so replete
with sin and misery. God grant all
VINO seek refuge In the Florence Critten-
Den Home In this city may find the
pearl of great price" vouchsafed by
our compassionate Master whose intIn-
tie love can cover q multitude of sin.
May you and all united with Won I'm
this Christian work be successful i'm
winning many souls to Christ is nv
earnest prayer. Sincerely yours.
a FRIEND TO THE CAUSE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27
Bnptizing Tonight.

An interes ing incident occurred a.
the FIR: baptist Church Sunday night
After the Sc men gcntleman-cap all
of one of the vessels that touch a. .h.s
hirbo:-arose and told of his conversion
.~st waek. II. spoke in q simple bu,
earne.,; inanr er. and made profound
impression or The congrega ION. After
the zary!ce he stated that he desired o
Va baptized. and the ceremony will be
held at that church tonight This SER
vice will he held in the main audience
room of the church and will be nd
dressed by Rev. DR.. w. j. Young and
others
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27
Department stores.
Journal Of Commerce.)

retail merchants cannot . expected
IN reason TO regard the department
stores with very cordial sentiments.
and whatever legitimate business re-
prlsals their feeling of antagonlsm may
prompt them TO would not bring upon
them any adverse comment But com
mercial rivalry does not justify social
discourtesy, and to invite an opponent
10 speak and then to refuse to listen is
not only discourTesy. but an act of
timidity that is quite inconsistent with
dignity. The Jersey City Journal
says that the Jersey City Merchants
Association invited q member OF a firm
that carrier on department store in
Newark to address them on the subject
or the relation of the department store
TO the public and 10 the ordinary stores
Ihe gentleman attended the meeting he
mad been invited to address and then
the Merchants Association voted that II
would not listen to the address because
II disapproved of department stores.
The incivility is too marked and too in =
excusa bic to require any comment but
il Is possible that the Jersey City mer-
chants do not realize that their act looks
like the pettishneSS of childhood or like
a confession of fear that the department
store would be able to give too good an
account of itself; an account which, re-
ported in the papers, would serve as n
valuable advertisement. In either case
ii was painfully unGignified AS the
journal says, the department stores
continue to do business, so that there
Is not much reason for opposing il. es-
pecially when the opposition is quite
useless.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27

federate grand camp meeting. which
Will be In session tomorrow and We'd
ne:day. They go by Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway.
CALCULATIONS
Rev. Frank Rideout. assistant rector
OF ST. Paurs Church, will become n
benedict this week. The fortunate
young lady lives in an adjoining county.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27

The Darlington (Wis.) Journal saws
editor!ally of a popular patent medicine:
we know from Experience that Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and D,arrohea
Remedy is all that is claimed for IL. as
on two occasions IT stopped excrucia ling
pains and possibly saved us from an I'M.
timely grave. We would not rest ca ~
This medy undoubtedly saves moe
pain and suffering than any other medi-
cine In the world. Every family should
keep It in the house, for 1t is sure to he
needed sooner or later. For sale by al
druggists. "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27

Atlas Turenne. a, Frenc, Canadian,
has just brought on a book In Paris "a
which has been given as title that nm
translatable phrase, lie Cow Boy
The Figaro says that at is n NEST pic
turesque and trustworthy account OF
prairie life; book interesting and
amusing, In which are allied. i'm a most
piquant manner. Gallic humor and
American wit"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27
4 Fine Hall.

The new kim Hall. in r"aml'at"n. is
now very near completion, and the lodge
room will be occupied on the 1st proXiIno
by the various orders that have rented
1t. 1t is already booked for six lodges.
and one other is negotiating for it--one
for every day in the week. The fur
n:shings of that and the entertainments
hall! ON the second floor, will cost 81 900.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-27
WHAT MORE COULD Be DESIRED :?

I Elevated, breezy, cool hcalty, perfect
drainage, excellent location, good sur
roundngs, boating, salt water bathing,
fish, oysters, crabs, the Park, beautiful
water front, electric cars, quick and
pleasant transit, six minute service and
five-cent fare to and from the city, low
prices and easy terms to buyers. Such
is the combination offered to home seek
ers and investors in NorfoIll's latest and
prettest addition-NILLA HEIGHTS.
Map and full information at Office, 4O7
Columbia Building.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
An Important Discovery.

Who can question the value of vivi
section in the face Of discoveries sucf
as this:
Seventh experiment Large fe'
male dog. proceed this time with
out anesthetics, thinking that they
have nullified previous experiments
The animal is fastened on the vivisect.
ing table. 1 dislocate successfully
both her shoulders, doing it with some
difficulty. The animal, which appears
to suffer much, is kept in condition
of dislocation for about half an hour
1t struggles violently in spite of its
bonds.
Here is conclusive evidence procur-
ed by Scientific" experiment that a
dog suffers the most exquisite agony
when both shoulders are dislocated.
Those of our readers who are famil-
lar with the sensations ola dislocated
joint will not doubt the conclusions
reached by this eminent vivisecto.
Let the noble work go on Life.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
The English Farmer.

The position of the British farm er
to-day is anything but enviable, and
he is seeking relief from burdens
which in their way are far more
grievous than those borne by our own
agriculturists. This has been recent
ly emphasized through an exhaustive
inquiry instituted by William Cooper
of sheep.dip fame, who sent circular
letters to 100000 English farmers. 1t
appears that during the past five years
farm rents have been reduced 5 per
cent, and further reductions are asked
of an average of ID per cent. more.
More than 10000 replies demand that
taxes TO support the established church
be abolished. II is generally agreed
that railway rates are too high, that
bicycles should be taxed, and that tax
es in general are unequally assessed,
Sixty per cent. favor protection in one
form or another against the increased
and oppressive competition of farmers
in other lands. The currency ques-
ton evidently has not been keenly
grasped by the English farmer, for 65
per cent. of the replies maintain that
International bimetalism would bring
no relief TO English agriculturist. In
America and Europe, on the contra
ry, international bimetalism is gener-
ally regarded as most hopeful aid to
the return of permanent good times.
Public opinion in the United States is
all one way on this point, except that
a very large body of our people want
the United States to have free coinage
without waiting for other nations to
cooperate. This last is the vital is
sue of the Presidential campaign -
American Agriculturist.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
Dairy Rules.

An exchange gives the following
rules for milking:
l. Work rapidly; slowness causes
loss of cream.
2. Milk thoroughly, to the last
drop, because the last milk is the best
3. Milk at the same time every
day.
4, Milk crosswise, that is to say,
one fore teat on the right and hind
teat on the left, and wise versa; the
milk thus flows more copiously than
by parallel milking. ~
5. Milk with four fingers and moi
with index and thumb, fault too
common with mixers. y
6. Do not employ any kind of
milking machines. ~
7. To milk young, restiye cows,
raise one of the fore feet. Never
strike them.
8. Always keep the hands clean,
and also the cows udder, and dairy
utensils.
8. During milking avoid distract
ing or disturbing the cows.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
THAT AWFUL THREAT
Of the Gold Bugs to Be Carried
Out.
The Boilers will Call a Con
vention,
Out.

Chicago, July "a AT IL 80 O'Clock
this morning the conference of gold
standard Democrats that had been in
session at the Auditorium Hotel since
s o'clock last evening, declared in
favor of calling another Democratic
Convention and placing in nomina-
ton candidates for President and
Vice. President of the United States
on gold platform. The decision was
embodied in the following resolution :
That it is the sense of this confer
ence that there be a Democratic Ma
tional Convention held, Democratic
platform enunciated and Democrat
ic licked nominated for the offices of
President and Vice-President of the
United States, said convention to be
held not later than September 2,
1896.
The resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted, was presented by w.
r. Shelby, of Michigan. A committee,
consisting of one delegate from each
state, was appointed to arrange de-
tails of the time end place of the con-
vention.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
MOulting Time.

Now moulting time is approaching
and Matching season is over, let us
suggest that you sell off or pen up
your cocks, says Poultry Topics. The
males are positive nuisance in
moulting time, and very often do con-
siderable injury. Sell them or cook
them at once and get rid of them
that is, all but one. l would keep
one in, an open pen where the hens
can see him and hear him crow. If
you have no male on the ranch some
ofyour hens are likely to wander
away to your neighbors and be lost /.
One cock will keep flock of hens to-
gethsr through moulting time if be Is
kept where they can see him plainly.
1 am not great advocate of extras
and etceteras, but know tn at hens
are very fond Of lime during the
moulting period, and plenty of it
should be furnished them. Limestone
grit and crushed oyster shells is the
best form in which to supply it.
With plenty of lime, grit, pure W alter,
good food aud range they have no
need OF tonics or condition powd ers.
They will come through all right and
begin laying before winter sets in. If
you find it necessary to feed them If
there is not enough grain scattered
about the yard to keep them in good
condition, feed them only once q day,
and always just before they go to
roost. Never feed in the morning if
they can gather fair breakfast about
the yards and fields.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
Notes For Women.

Ripe tomatoes will remove almost
any kind of stain from the hands, and
they may be used to great advantage
on white cloth, removing ink spots
rs we'll as many others.
Hives are due in the majority OF
cases to improper diet, says writer
the foods that ought to be avoided by
those subject TO this unpleasant dis
order of thesskin are fish, cheese, pick
les sauer-krautiand strawberries, par
ticularly when they are stale.
1t is said that water bugs dislike the
cucumber, and that If the Feelings
from cucumbers are kept in water,
and at night scattered around the
pipes and places where the bugs are
seen, after two or three nights the
bugs will disappear. The plan is
worth testing.
A writer says: An sppetising and
healthy "good might" lunch for the
children may be made of the scraps of
nice, clean bread. Put the bits both
thick and thin, in baking pan in the
oven where they vii! brown evenly
and lightly clear through. When
lightlbrown and crisp to the center,
roll on clean table or cloth with
rolling pin until it is fine "grit.
Bottle and keep dry. A teaspoonful
or two in good rich milk makes
light, palatableaand digestible supper
for ANYBODY.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
Married or Not.

They were coming away from the
theatre, and they fell to discussing
the young couple who sat in fr,nt o.
| them.
"They are evidently married." said
the girl in the Persian waist; ~ no.
ticed that they did not exchange q
word while the curtain was down."
Nonsense they are merely engag-
ed," said the girl in the black gown
~ heard him tell her that he did not
consider the leading lady even pretty"
Perhaps they are only brother and
sister," suggested the young man Of
the party.
mo they weren't" said the girl in
the Persian waist; she'd have gone
out between the acts if he were only
her brother, while an engaged man
would not want to leave her, and"
"a newly married man would not
dare to-" broke in the girl in the black
gown.
"She took off her hat as soon as she
came in" remarked the young man.
'That looks as if she was married and
in the habit of consulting the feelings
some one else"
"Or that they were not really en-
gagged yet and she wanted to show
him how considerate she could be-"
said the girl in the black gown.
"Or that she was merely conscious
of having pretty hair" said the girl
in the Persian waist. "Will you
wager box of chocolates that they
are married ?"
"I-I'd rather you ladies would
settle it between YOU" said the young
man hastily. "You have SO much
more insight in such matters, you
know"
"There they come now," said tie
girl in the Persian waist, "Let us
notice what they do and perhaps we
can decide. If they are merely
friends they will stop for cream soda
aud"
off they are engaged she will tell
him how hungry she is and they will
stop for supper" said the young man
bitterly.
"While if they are married." went
on the girl in the Persian waist, Che
there, what did l tell your"
The couple paused before cigar
shop and he went in while she waited
at the door.
"You were right" said the girl in
the black gown. "They are mar
ried !"-Chicago Times Herald.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
Horticultural Notes.

Decaying treesshave been wonder
fully stimulated with healthy growth
says writer, by digging four or five
inches deep around the base of the
stem, scraping away the worms and
filling the hollow Ethus made with
freshIashes.
Seedlings and other small plants,
says an exchange, are much benefited
by mulchiug of grass clippings
those from a lawn mower being in
fine shape for the purpose. For larg-
er plants, pieces of sod packed round
them, grass side down, will be found
useful.
The small trees should have shall
low cultivation during dry weather.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
Poultry and Bee Notes.

Oats are good feed for hens thai
are too fat.
Poultry like apples, and they are
good for them.
The advice of duck raiser is to al
ways feed ducks and turkeys where
you want them to roost.
The possibility of profit in raising
turkeys comes largely from their abil
ity to pick up good part of theil
living.
When chicks droop and appear sick
without cause, especially in summer
an old poultrvman advises to look fol
lice, not the little red ones but the
large grey bodied lice on the heads
and nesks.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
Stock Notes.

A stockman's advice is to keep a
stock scrapbook and paste into il
items that will be useful for you to
remember. 1t may save you many
dollars.
Dehorned cattle, says writer, look
better, feed better, are better behaved
and sell better than cattle with horns.
If you can't breed 'em without horns
take the horns Off after breeding.
A superb hog feed, for any age and
almost any conditions, says an ex.
change, is corn, wheat and oats Of
equal parts, coarsely chopped and fed
any way the hogs like it--cooked OF
raw, soaked or dry.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
Stocking Fish Ponds.
Syphilis Cured

This subject was quite popular eight
. or ten years ago. AT this time the
carp was much talked of, and many
ponds were stocked with this third
rate fish. When it was found that
the carp raised in muddy pond was
inferior to catfish in flavor, besides
being more bony, the pond builders
became disguised and let their ponds
and carp go together. The fact is
that when raised in cool, pure water
and fed on water cress and bred
crumbs the carp is fairly palatBble
fish.
AS to the cost of making ponds and
protitableness of the business so much
depends on the water supply, the nat
ural facilities of location, etc., that no
dEnite reply can be given.
r. If the cost of making and protect
ing the pond is rendered light by a
convenient lay of the land, and if you
have full supply of pure water there
is no reason why you NAV not raise
good fish, like bass, cheaply and pro-
ftably. We spoke of protecting the
pond. BY that we mean protection,
against overflow by floods or heavy
rains. This is very important con-
sideration. The pond must be so sit
uated as that flood water will pass
around and not through it.
Alarge natural pond, unless strong
spring flows into and drought il,
would hardly be the place for raising
anything better than carp or catfish,
and these would not be fit to eat, ex-
cept in cool weather You had better
locate near the foot of hill on which
there are more good springs, but
above reach of high water from
creeks or rivers, and carefully guard
the pond, by running deep, wide
ditch on its upper side, to carry off the
heavy rains.
We should like to see more interest
taken in fish culture, and we arc sure
there are thousands of places within
any state where good fish might be
grown successfully, with a very little
care and attention. Indiana Farmer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28
When Prosperity Will Return.

The business depression which first
struck the farmers, has gradually, but
naturally, crept up through every
form Of industry till the country is
full Of calamity howlers. Prosperity
to the 100000 cannot return until
the products OF 100000 people on
the farm sell above cost journal of
Agriculture,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-07-28

The Southern Pacific Railroad,
which passes through the rice section
of Louisiana, has furnished figures
showing that it shipped in the rough
state in 1886 10 the amount of 2,000,-
900 pounds in 1887, 100000 pounde
in 1888, 100000 pounds; in 1889,
100000 pounds; in 1890, 6p,000,O0O
pounds; in 1891, lSO,00Q,OO0 pounds
IS92-lS9S, 3o0,00o,0Q0 pounds