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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. f.
thompson, No. 1868 Chapel street. was
the scene last evening of a ioyous cello
bration of their golden wedd;ng.
The venerable but happy couple. who
have rounded out their half cent Lry of
married life. We're the recipients of
many beautiful and valuable golden
gifts. Surrounded by n large gathering
of their kith and kin. rein forced bv
many friends. the evening was to them
one of the happicst of their long lives.
AT O'Clock a bountiful repast was
served. and shortly before midnight the
company Dispersed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
GOES 20 TIE WALL,
Baltimore Tobacco Firm Makes an
Assignment.

Bh!tirn0re. Oct l5.--Frederick Becker
Charles w. Becker and Frederick; +
i3ecker, conducting g wholesale cigar
business as the Manchester Cigar Manu-
facturng Company, and the wholesale
leaf tobacco business as T.. Rocker e
Co. nave made an assignment for the
cement OF creditors. The assets are
about $4,000. 1t is said the lIabi,itias
ore heavy. but that they cannot now be
sefin1ated. The assignment Is said to
have been caused by the banks contract
ing thoir credit and their inability to
make collections. The firm also made
On assignment In Baltimore county.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
Gaod rcmr,Inrs Council.

Queen Esther Council No. I of the
Good Templars of America was organ
lied at Williams Hall, Wiloughby
street. corner of Jefferson, with the fol-
lowing officers elected for u term of six
months. with the exception of the sec
rotary and treasurer, whose terms are
II months each:
Thomas {. Skinnar. worthy councillor !;
Victoria Cook. vice councillor; d. G. ia
cox. secretary; Mary l.. Holland, assist
ant secretary: j. Il. Freeman, worthy
treasurer; Martha Davis, conductor;
Lizzie IiEEins, guard; Thomas c. Skin
ncr, temperance chairman; II. II. Fra
zicr, temperance secretary
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
7tcIi,rsn six Kioura

Distressing Kidney anu Bladder dis
eases renewed In sIA hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure
l ms new remedy Is d great surprise on
account OF its exceeding promptncss in
reilevlnS pain In the bladder. kidneys,
sHgcs IN male or female Ii relieves r.,
tention OF water and pain in passing It
almost immcdiately, II you want qtiick
rene; ana cure this is your remedy. Sold
hy Make & WILLIAMS. druggists.
los Water street. Norfolk Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

The Darlington (Wis.) Journal saws
editorially Of popular patent medicine:
We know from Experience that Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrohea
Remedy is all that is claimed for IT, as
On two occasions ii stopped excrucia ting
pains and possibly saved us from an un.
timely grave. We would not rest easy
over nigh; without it in the house /"
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 10 be
needed sooner or later. For sale by all
druggists.
See DR., Week about your eyes. All
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
Republican Meeting In Bcrl,,cv

NJ Market Han. Berkeley. where Dr.
Richard \. Wise, Republican candidate
for Congress. and Col, c. II. Dennisor
OF New York, were appointed TO speak
last evening. there was gathered an au-
dience Of about $40 people. about 100 q.
whom we're whites.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
Conference orr.cndcr..

The District Democratic Executive
Committee met al noon yesterday in
MIR. w. n. ioung's headquarters In con-
ference with number Of city and coun-
" party chairmen. State Chairman
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson. was also pres
ent from Richmond. and presided
Nothing of a public nature was done the
business before the body beint; simply a
discussion of ways and means and plans
Tor the campaign, nor would it be en-
tlroiy guessing to say that the present
changed political situation. as influ-
enced by Mr.. Whaley',, candidacy for
Congress. was gone over and carefully
considered. BE that as 1t may. mos,
encouraging reports were received from
every section, ii was stated ana the
committee was gratiiIed with the spleu-
did work that is being done for Mr.
Young and the national nominees
Messrs. Bryan and Scwall, throughout
the district. Reports, showed. too CON
tinued development in Mr. Young's
strength in the district. and the most
sangune views of his campaign and
election were expressed.
POLITICAL NOTES.
Mr.. James A. Pugh, wcll-kuown news
paper man and staunch Republican, has
lust returned from a tour through North
Carolina, where he has had a successful
business season with his Industrial
paper. the business Winncrand declares
that in the Tar Heel State politics are
simply red hot. He visited Elizabeth
City. Hartford. WILMINGTON. Newbern
GoldsborO ana Edenton. besides other
smaller points and was able 10 form "A
pretty comprehensive opinion. He is of
the opinion that Watson, the Demo-
cratic GuhcrnatOr!al nominee will he
elected over Russell. the Republican
candidate among other easons. be-
cause the latter is not personally popu-
does rplrpSpnt he. ,.ln
mcnt of his party. Mr. Pugh. how
ever. is Of the opinion that ii will he
close fight between Mckinley and Bry-
an and thinks chances are in favor OF
the former.
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, State Chair
man of the Democratic party. was here
for Il few hours yesterday. and so closely
engaged that no extended interview
could be obtained with him. Mr. Ely
son, however. expressed himself as be-
ing Very much pleased with the pros
pect for the party in the State. He de-
clared that The reports he had received
from the several districts led to the
most sanguinc conclusions and that
there was not the least doubt but that
the old Dominion would dn It's whole
Democratic duty at the coming election,
both in local ana national matters.
Mr.. Hugh Miller speaks in COURTYARD
Monday in the interest of the gold
standard. Mr.. John :. Wise, of New
York. speaks there on the same day. in
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
a Successful SnIe

Was inaugurated Monday morning nj
Levy Bros. Sale at bargain prices ali
this week. Handsome y wool dress
goods, l2l2c. yard; all wool dress
goods. 25c. yard: capes, $1.5O'up: coats.
200 up. Ladies', mems. and children's
winter underwear at quick selling prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
Freedmen Eject Officers.

The Sons of Freedmen of this CITY
have decided not TO fuse with the parent
organization. and have elected the fol-
lowing officers: II. S. Primer. President
William II. Selden. Vice President: Jo-
seph ). Hall. Secretary: w. ii. Odum.
ASsis ant Secretary: James Harris.
Treasurer: A. ]. Banks, Sergeant at
Arms
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

and free silver will vote for me and not
fire their guns in the air
IF these Sound money Democrats
are sincere let them vote foi' me and
show that their opposition to the fallacy
of the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver Is not all sound"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
fIirciIbrrg lenses,

y full supply OF these superior lenses
always on hand. Spcctacies OF all kinds
ana general lire of optical goods are
10 be found at The Casket. Kodaks
and supplies and the best lines of silver
and jeWelry. Call on c. +. Greenwood
u.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
a Serious Chnr@e,

officer Calvin late last night arrested
sam Gotten, white man. aged about
thirty-hve years, on the charge of Grim
:nally asEaultlng the l!;tle fiVc-year-old
daughter OF his next door neighbor, Mr..
Fred Porter
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
I.awrcucc-Wcbbcr.

Mr.. Charles j. Lawrence and Miss
Lula 5. Weber We're united IN marriage
IL O'Clock last nigh; by Rev j. H. How
ron, oil the flrst Presbyterian Church,
at the residence of the minister.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
a 100000 Fire.

indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 15.-Pearson
* We eel. big Wholesale queens ware
ADJUSTMENT on Sou:h Meridian street
Ma-' aGst.oyeu by lire early this morn
ing. Loss over 100000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

Remarkable Activity Displayed Last Night
All Along The Line.
LIVELY MEETING AT PORT NORFOLK
Republican Meeting tn BeriIcy-
Gold Men in HIuntersviIic re-
"o"nce 0'FrrrRiI-sIr. Scot Was
Sick = Brambletou Democrats -
Third Ward Gold Men.

Last night was characterized by re-
markable degree Of activity on the part
OF the politically Interested of all faiths
anu . numerous meetings We're held
throughout this section.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

DIR. Week. eye expert, is located per-
manentlv. Examinations free. II. H.
Gale. 152 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

DF.ECHANS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

FOR SALE.-A complete wood yard In a
good location. Pr.ce reasonable. Nd
dress j. b.. this office ocli-lw'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
FOR RENT.

ONE LARGE FURNISHED ROOM in
western part of city, with use of bath:
toin!s moderate. Apply 81 Yarmouth
street. new number. seo0
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Foa SALE.

FOR SALE.-l have for sale on easy terms
coed farm ut the growing town OF
Winfall. II. c., on the N. * S. Railroad
Apply to Ii. S. ELEY. Berkley. Va.
ocli-f
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

FOR SALE.-A heavy "A karat double case
god watch, cost 5000. Sold for no
fault, purchaser may have privilege of
easy payments If desired. provided sat
isfoctory references are Furnished. Price
on ;iine SIS, cash $40. Iaddres WATCH.
care Of igin!nn. ses-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

FOR SALE.-TEe desirable residence lot
on Cornick avenue. foot of Bermuda ST..
fronting OH Mahonc's Lake. Price and
ie"us reasonable. Apply to G. w.
* collage, 1857 Bermuda St. 1uE5'tt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

LADIES - CHlCHESTER'S ENGLISH
Pennyroyal Pills Diamond BRAND,
other. Send &C., stamps. for particu.
lars. "Relief for Ladies' In letter b..
return mail At druggists. Chicheste.'
Chemical Co. Philadelphia. Pa.
mh25lltaw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

y, ,a gFSS f rd,s;',. . Female .,,
81 EuGt hr GEA ~ l5,JSJ ladIvs ',i,SsIs LIN
Z? srfc and cure l.rre all 1thcr
ISs,!aJ rt!.isSlcss Eeys isilct Psr;rtlAfs cents
lssSS Din .. T. DIX, Back Bay BUitou. llsrI
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16

FOR SALE-A well built residence on
Wood street: sold for no fault too large
bath and all the modern conyenlences:
lot 2+laNll5: II splendid opportunity Tor
anyone wishing nice home. with on
ton on two lots In rear 80 feetxl2O. on
which can I've erected three go nice
tenement houses. Fer terms etc an
ply on premises. No. Go Wood street
,nly5-;f
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-13

A special meeting of the board OF d.
rectorR OF the BellRire, Bridgeport &
Martins Ferry street railway was
called to order by the president J. n
Jolly, the following members being
present: ]. X. Jolly, +. l.. jolly, Dr.
], A. HclnieIn. Il. r. barrett, a. NJ.
Jolly. and W. W. Bags md Hon. j. C.,
HeInleln, solicitor The following req
oIutIons were adopted by the board:
whereas, An all wise Providence has
removed our valuable and esteemed
secretary, Mr.. ]. W. Fowler; therefore
be II
many suffeTS the loss OF an efficient and
splendld officer, and that his ever
ready, loyal and Intelligent attention 70
our compnny's interests VIII be sadly
missed.
mont. public spirited and highly re-
spectei citizen, and Ms family an eX.
enpInry, kind and lndulgcnt husband
vs. tender. to his bcrravcd family
our heartfelt sympathy in their ire
parable LOGS.
The temporary secretary is hereby
inEtructed to Include In the minutes OF
our meeting d copy of these rcsolu-
tons. and TO s,nd a COPY to his family
and have the same published In the
leading papers.
he IL further resolved. That the cars
be draped for thirty days In respect 70
our deceased secretary and director
BY order OF the Board OF Directors
WV. BAGGS,
Secretary, pro TEN.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-13
w. c. I. U. REVIVAL:
Miss Dowuey's Meetings at the
Fourth Street. Church
MAKING A WONDERFUL SUCCESS.
For the Last Seven Days She Has con-
Quoted Revival Services with IncreHs-
Ing Interest Yesterdays Services Well
Attended--A Meeting for Husbands and
children OF Christian wives and
Mothers.

The revival services being conducted
by Miss Anna Downey at the Fourth
street NJ. L. church, have steadily In
creased in interest and power III the last
seven days. Each day has shown an
Improvement in attendance and In re-
suits over the day before, Yesterday
Miss Downey was especially forceful In
her appeals to the large audience which
was present. She has won the hearts
Of all who have heard her regularly.
Yesterday the leader was peculiarly
happy In her Bible reading. The con-
grcga alton was greatly In earnest. The
prayers were soulful and the testlmo-
niles were very JOYFUL
Last night the Fourth street church
lecture room was filled with anxious
people to hear the wonderfully gifted
woman, whose clear Scripture eXposl-
lions and eart-Searching appeals
make every one who hears her once
want TO hear her again. Her theme
was ChrIst's miracle OF giving sight to
blind Bartlmeus. Every eye was riVit-
cd upon her while with burning words
she portrayed the condition OF pima
souls and swept away excuses people
theirs. Many were converted al the al
tar and many nquirers appeared.
There will be Bible reading to-day
at $50 and an evangellstic meeting, at
| 1880. The afternoon meeting to-day
! viii be In the interest OF the nnconyert-
ed husbands OF Christian wives and the
unsaved children OF Christian mothers.
Everybody will be welcome to this
meeting, but those women with uncon-
verified husbands and children are eS-
peclalIy invited, on Friday there VIII
be an all-day meeting. beginning at 10
o'clock and continuing until 1850, under
various leaders. with an cyangelistlc
service, as usual, In the evening. A
business mems meeting Will be held at
l2 o'clock. They nre especially invited
10 this service at noon-tide. but also ut
any other part Of the day, convenient to
them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-13
Rscrnlt. for the aPen."

The penitentiary population at
Moundsville has been increased recent.
~ by the addition OF quite number OF
recruits. Following is list of the new
ones received within the past few days:
Wood county sends Patrick MCGOWAN.
seven years for burglary: William
Booth, two years for grand larceny;
Peter Louter, same; Lizzie lichaels,
same: Charles Ball, Cornelius Ball,
jess Ball and Marion Ball, one year
each for house breaking. In this mum.
ber three arc brothers and one son OF
one brother. Mercer county sent JACK
Pennington, two years for incest.
Wayne sent Sam Copley. Jesse Robin
son and Walter Cyrus each two years
for robbery: Hawley Rice. three years
for stealing buggy and harness. Rice
had served n two-year sentence and
had only been released about eighteen
months ago. The number OF iphahl-
tants has now been increased to the
highest notch in It's history, being 56S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-13
J. W. FOWLER DIES.
Death ola highly Esteemed aud Promi-
nent bridgeport Man.

Yesterday morning Mr. J. W. Fowler,
OF Bridgeport, breathed his last. For
two weeks he had been confined to his
home with typhoid fever Mr.. Fowler
came to Bridgeport about twelve years
ago, and was employed as teacher In
the Bridgeport high school under Prof
Orr. For time during his school em-
ploynient ne served as superintendent
OF the new West End school there. He
left school work and engaged In the
shoe business, where his ability and en-
terpriSe won him success.
When the projectors of the electric
street railway came TO Bridgeport they
soon recognized Mr., FOwler's ability
and enlisted his services In securing
franchises and afterwards In the con-
strlctlon OF the road When running
operations were commenced he was
chosen us secretary, in which capacity
he served with marked ability until
his death,
He was frisnd-inaker with all he
came In contact with, by the force OF
his frank. genial and complnionaplee
nature. For a time he was editor OF
the Bridgeport Argus. He was
strong partlzan and possessed the
happy faculty Of differing on political
grounds without personal offense. HIS
outside business ventures during the
past year had been highly successful
and had brought very satisfactory and
remunerutiye returns. He will be
missed by host of warm personal
friends to whom ne had endeared him
self. lie will be missed by a company
he served as secretary with loyal and
Intelligent ability. and he will be miss
cd by loving wife and little ones to
whom he was kind and Indulgent. His
romans will be inferred ut Linwood
cemetery on Friday. The services Will
be held at his late residence at II
O'Clock a. m.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-13
A GREAT NUMBER
To Form the Piece dc Resistance OF the
woman's Musical Club Tonight.

To Form the Piece lie Resistance OF the
Woman's Musical Club Tonight.
The programme Of the woman's Mu-
slcal Club concert. which will be given
at the Opera House tonight, is one Of
the very finest ever presented. Among
the numbers is Saint Saens 'Danse
Macabres." This composition, belong
Ing as II does TO the realistic French
school of the present day, IS vivid
tone picture Of the Dance Nof Death.
II opens with the twelve weird strokes
Indicating the arrival OF midnight.
struck upon a vibrant tombstone by
the impatient hand OF death himself.
Then follows a light stacCat0 passage
suggesting the moment when In re-
sponse to this awesome signal, the
spectres appear from their graves ana
come tIp-toeing to take their places In
the fantastic circle. Death attempts
TO tune his fiddle, as he Is to FURNISH
the music for the dance II has been
lying unused lnsce the last annual fes-
tlval, and refuses 10 come up TO pltch.
In spite OF his best endeavors the E
string obstInately remains nj T. nat.
After repeated attempts. with CROWNS
yeXatlon, he abandons the EFFORT, and
strikes into the dance regardless OF the
dlssonant results. Then follows the
dance Itself. weird. grotesque, at times
almost hideous, growing steadily In.
speed and impetuous power, Its forward
movement broken but once by a slower.
more plaintive strain. suggesting the
sigh OF the night wind through the yews
and cypresses. Then an onward crush
again, more furiously impetuous than
before. ending In nm almost demoniae
climax OF wild hiiartty, then n sudden
hush In which the distant crow OF the
morning cock is heard twice repeated.
n signal that daylight ia approaching,
and the revel must end; then again. n
Wild hurry and scurrry. and the spec
tres 20 10 their graves.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-13
BENwoop REPUBLICANS
Arc to Meet Saturday and susse,t for City
Onirinls.

Officials.
on Saturday evening there will be q
suggestion meeting OF the Republicans
OF Benwood for the purpose of making
suggestions OF names to be voted for In
the town primaries or convention TO be
held later. Tho meeting will be held at
4 o'clock and from the interest already
taken there will no doubt be n large
attendance. The offices to be fitted are
mayor. recorder. sergeant and eight
councIlmen, two from each OF the four
wards. The candidates known to have
annouced themselves are as follows:
4fayor-Thomns Shepperd (prcsent
incumbent). Isaaac Barton
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Cohen, Charles
Morgan.
Town Sargeant-J. w. Meyers, Thorn
rs Sprouts, Charles SeabriGht. Louis
Schad, Frank POrterfcld.
Street Commlssloner-Geo Martin,
Fred Ritter, william Welt1cl, Peter
Aitmeyer. Samuel Welsh. Jack Hughes,
James Tilly.
For council there Is nothing less than
n regiment willing 10 serve the good
people OF Benwood
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-13

DON'T Invite disappointment by nx-
ncrimcntlng. Depend upon one Minute
Cough Cure and you have Immediate re-
lief. II cures Group The only harm
less remedy that produces immediate
results. Logan & Co., Wheeling, w
VA, u. i. Peabody, Benwood. ana
Bowie q Co, Bridgeport, o.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-13

The "Monongah Route" the Monon.
pnhcfn river railroad, is coming Into
ne ,ral favor no the most direct route
between WhoClrE and ClG"hgburg and
to points on the West Virginia q Pitts-
burEh railroad. Including Weston,
Buckhannun, Sutton and camdcn-on
Gauley, -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-13

Money to loan on real estnte-west
virginia Savings and Building Asso-
citation, room Il Masonic Temple. odlce
hours 6:l5 to 1915 p. M. every Monday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-31
HIGHLAND.
Prom tho Weekly Press.

From tho Weekly Press
Supt, Aid, OF the Kennedy mines
at Montfort, reports that he has foul
men at work on nice sheet of sui
phur, and about five car loads of the
ore ready for shipment.
Garrett Cody and John Hudek have
exchanged farms, the latter paying
$4,000 TO boot.
w. w. Livingston has retired from
the hotel business in the village OF
Livingston, and is considering the
ACCESSIBILITY Of opening u barber
shop mt Highland.
r.. Kennedy has sold out his drug
business to Bert Hayes and Harry
Dimock, of Barnayeld. Mr.. Kenndy
has been in the business for II years
during all OF which time Daniel
Ford has been pharmacist in charge
Poor health necessitating change
for Mr.. Ford. led to the sale OF the
business.
Ii Indications count for aught there
are several persons in this village
who may wake up some morning
and find themselves extremely rich
From reports gathered the substance
Of the story runs about like this. A
great number of years ago there died
in Westmoorland, England, a great
grandfather Of the Steeles' of this
city, who left Il large sum of money
to his heir. Since the death of the
heir, the money, amounting to over
c2000,oO0 has been in chancery, and
it is only ut this late date that the
rightful heirs are being hunted up
Those connected with the family are
Louis and Charles Steele, Mrs. Thos
Aid and Mrs. ID. Middlin, Of this city
Mrs. ID. McClimans, of hardwood
Ia. and the children Of VIM. Steele
deceased, OF Red Rock, Wis. The
above named persons are srtting
forth their claims to the estate and
although many persons not con-
nected, will undoubtedly put III
claims, one thing is certain that the
persons claims named are gilt-edged
and can be substantiated.