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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
Gludness Comes

NAJith better understanding Of the
w transient nature of the nany phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper eff
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
case, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is 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 arc due to The fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by tho California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sl1illful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the wc.l-informcd everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28

We want to crow over our plush and
corduroy caps.
c. r. wELTON g. co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
Prepare for the RIizznra.

The life cut out of them jackets, cares,
blankets and dress goods at
a. J. PHILLIPS.
Under Oxford Hall,
I. S. Crawford will sell you good
goods at the lowest prices. Call and
furnish your house from my Big Fur
niture and Carpet House
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28

"MNI'D-A situation as hoiisekeeper
W nnrSc TO nm invalid: would assist In
~, care Rev. w. III. Edwards, washing
Ton street iaoS-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
Alteration Continued =

AS we have few choice articles ON
hand in Furniture. Household Furnish
inss, Clothing. Gents Furnishing Goods
will be refused. we want room for.
carpenters to start at work. DON'T miss
the opportunity. s. LASTING. tI.S
County st. extended. Portsmouth, Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
FOR RENT.

Stores on Crawford street, near the,
market, with room dwellings above.
Several desirable dwellings, in good To-.
cations, at IS, 50. $40. $3.50, s2l and s25 per
month. City water and other modern
conveniences. JOHN L. WATSON. So
300 High street, Portsmouth. Va. *
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
HORSES, HORSES, HORSES.

General Livery, Sale and Exchange
Stables: Good Drivers. Weddings and
Funerals furnished. Wholesale and Re-
tail Groceries; Feed, Harness, Buggies.
w. c. PECK, corner South and Craw.
Ing. &. ~
Soliciting your orders. I am.
O. L. WILLIAMS.atH
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-28
EAGLE BICYCLES SIS.
COME AND SEE.

Those who want lirst-class BEEF.
LAMB, VEAL OR PORK would do well
70 cal at my stall at the West End Of the
harriet House and they can be supplied,
SntiSfa ction guaranteed. - -
jal-tf CFIAS. CODD.
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AN AWFUL CONFESSION.
4 Murderer Says He wept While His Yio.
 tim Prayed.

tim 9r3yeus
 Jose Ebanks, who is under sentence to be hanged June 19 for the murder of Mrs. Harriet Stiles and her aged father, John D. Borden, near Oceanside, Colo, on Sept. 10 last, has made full con- fession of his crime. In the presence of Assistant District Attorney Uttley, Sheriff Jennings, Deputy Sheriff Fred Jennings and stenographer Ebanks re. lated the story of the murders, which was both pathetic and revolting.
 He told of his journey down the rail- way track near the mussel beds, of his picking up an orange by the wayside and eating it. The fruit made him i'll, and, spying a tent near the railway, he visited it in quest of medicine Borden and Mrs Stiles greeted him, and the former promised to find the wayfaref something to relieve him. The old man observed the muzzle of a revolver pro- truding from sack carried by Ebanks. and he made 8 motion as if to secure his own gun. Ebanks surmised that Borden was going to attack him and bIindly fired at the old man, who fell to the
 
 asked Ebanks why he had shot him, and informed him that Borden was unarmed and had no hostile intentions
 Realizing his predieament the mur- derer bade Mrs. Stiles kneel and pray, telling her that though life was sweet to both he preferred liberty to hanging. and so she must die to insure his safety. ''She knelt by the cot, '' continued Ebanks, land wept while she prayed. l told her did not want to kill her, but it was my only refuge. When she finished praying, she arose from her knees and faced me without saying word. Closing my eyes, I shot her. where, do not know. The first bullet did not kill her, and I fired a second time. After satisfying myself that Bor. den had no gun, walked to the door of the tent and made three attempts to shoot myself, but the shells would not explode. I then noticed what I thought was movement of the old mans body. and to make sure shot once more. Re turning to the railway track I tried to shoot myself again. but could not pull the trigger, so l threw my gun away. ," ---Exchange
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An Intensified Slight.

He had presented his petition at the back door, and, though repulsed, was not Respondent. It had been slammed in his face, but he knocked again
 eff you don't get away from here, ]" the woman said. it'll be the worse for you "
 ''I'm goin away, ma am. " he replied. ''I'm goin away. I jest wanted ter bring somethin ter yer mind. ?
 Well, I don't want anything brought to my mind !"
 'I can't help that. I ain't a-goin away tell I've awakened ye ter full sense O what ye're doin. Ye read bout what a wrong thing it is fur ter hey a man ask. fur bread an ter give i'm 8 stone?"
 .'Yes. D
 Well, that's purity bad. But ter hey a man ask fur bread an givin i'm 8 stone pales inter insigniticanoo along side O the onoharity ye're guilty of when he asks fur custard pie an ye give i'm the marble heart Detroit Free Press
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United States Civil Service Ex
animation


 The United States Civil Service Commission has ordered that an ex- animation be held by it's local board in this city on Saturday, December5, 1896, commencing at o'clock a. m., for the grades Of clerk and carrier in the postal service. Only citizens of the United States can be examined. The age limitations for this examin- ation are as follows: Clerk, Is years or over; carrier over 21 years and under 40 years. No application will be accepted for this examination unless filed with the undersigned, on the proper blank, before the hour of closing business on November 2l, 1896. Applications should be filed promptly, therefore, in order that time may remain for correction if necessary.
 The Commission takes this oppor- tunity of stating that the examina- tions are open to all reputable citi- .zens of the United States who may desire to enter the service, without regard to race or to their political or religious affiliations. All such citi- zens are invited to apply. They shall be examined, graded, and certi- fed with entire impartiality, and wholly without regard to any con- sideration save their efficiency, as shown by the grades they obtain in the examination.
 For application blanks, full in structions, and information relative to the duties and salaries of the different positions. apply to-
 C. X. ILLING, Secretary Board of Examiners, Pc stal Service, Address at r. o
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4 Juvenile Diagnosis.

Children are, after all, your true im- pressionists, with undim1ned perspicaeity in taking original views of things Small and hungry Julia climbed to her seat at the tea table the other evening and exclaimed in most eager, delighted, tones: ''Oh, gelatini We are going to have gelatin-I just love gelatin. But, mamma, what makes it so nervous? ?''-Indianapolis Journal
 Mattress Factory.
 FoRr WORTH, Tex. ssys. ,n-The mattress factory on Fifth avenue and Jackson street was totally destroyed l. hre Tuesday night. The fire originated from the excelsior machine. The plan ; was the property of the Fort Worth Furniture company, and valued at $40 900. No insurance.
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Jimmie Portis says he never won an election bet in his life. He has figured out that Bryan will have 1l3 votes in the eleetoraleollege still, on accout of his bad luck heretofore, he advises his friends to bet on Mekin- ley, and if they wish to follow his adyice he stands ready to wager small sums with them.
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. dwarti F. Elliott.

He will be at Merrill Institute to- night, November ?. He will im- personate the play, Dollars and Sense, or the Gilded Fool" The speaker will be introduced promptly at S:15 o'clock, and those who come later will be late. Admission, 9 cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02
our Now County Treasurer.

This morning, Mir. J. Y. Saunders, the recently elected Treasurer of Jef- ferson county, was sworn in and as- sumed charge of his office. Mr. Saun- ders is SD well known and highly esteemed by all our people that for Us to attempt to speak in his praise would be as foolish as to attempt to gild virgin gold. He will make an excellent official
 Mir. R. T. Kendall, the retiring Treasurer, who served our people so faithfully the past four years, has the good will and best wishes of everyone, in whatever line of busi- ness he may engage in.
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LIST OF EVENTS
FOR THE GRAND BICYCLE TOUR,
 NAMENT.
To Be Given in This City Thanks giving Day by the Pine Bluff
 Cycle Racing Association.

A list of the events, together with the prizes for the grand bicycle tour nament to be given in this city on Thanksgiving Day, under the auspi- ces of the Pine Bluff Cycle Racing As sociatiop, has been prepared by the committee and the entry blanks are now being sent out.
 The list of prizes are as follows:
 Race No. Lone mile, novice. First prize, SEQ gold medal; second prize, $10 bicycle suit; third prize, $5 bicycle lamp.
 Race No. 2-One mile open, ama- teurs First prize, $35.00 gold medal; second prize. $15.00 overeoat; third prize, S5.00 silk umbrella.
 Race No. B. Half mile open, pro- fessional. First prize, $25.00 cash; second prize, $15.OO cash; third prize, 5000.
 Race No. 4-One mile, 2:40 class, amateurs. First prize, $25.00 tailor made suit; second prize, 5000 pair NJ. X ". racing tires; third prize, $5O0 sweater.
 Race No. 5-One mile, amateurs, (boys under ID. First prize, $l000 hunting jacket and boots; second prize, 5000 lat; third prize, one-half dozen silk handkerchiefs, value, S2.50.
 Race No. G-One mile open, pro- fessional. First prize, $500 cash; second prize, $2O.OO cash; third prize, 5000 cash.
 Race No. Two mile open, anna teurs. First prize, $35.0O diamond; second prize, $l5.OO stop watch; third prize, $5,00 pair shoes.
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Mir John U. Foster, of Memphis, who has been in this city for some time on visit to his brother, Mir. H. k. c. Foster. returned home last night in order to east his ballot for Bryan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

A few days ago Treasurer J. Y. Saunders wrenehed his hip very badly, since which time he can scarcely walk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

Conductor P. D. Atwood, of the Valley Route, is taking weeks Hay off'' and is spending the time with his family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02
The Great Parade Starts from the
 Theatre ae II a. m.

will arrive in Pine Bluff in few days with a car load of the best horses ever brought to Pine Bluff. If you are thinking of buying call and see the horses. at Brewster's stable. I will have some splendid bargains to offer.
 10 30d&vtf W. L. ToNEY.
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tio to the polls tomorrow andeast yoar vote for Bryan and Sewall, and agniLst the candidates of the trusts, corporations and combines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

Business has been dull today. 1t has apparently slaeked tip until after the election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

Judge W. D. Jones and County Clerk Flanders are at Lake Dick to- day, duck shooting. They will re turn home tomorrow in time to east their ballots for Bryan and Sewall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

The Entre Nous Club will be enter tained at the home of Mrs. l.. A. Samuels this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

MT. J. W. Bunch, of Swan Lake, is in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

Katzenstein. the exclusive shoe dealers. are offering 300 pairs of ladies dongola button and lace shoes this week at S1.50 per pair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

Col. E. A. Bothe. the well known and popular representative of the Wm. J. Lemp Brewing Company, is here calling on his numerous friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

Oysters-the finest in the world served in all styles at A. J. Mitehell's Pal ace Confectionery, No. POS Main treet. 10 dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

Mir. W. E. Jackson, of Toronto. is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02

Not single case came up before the.Poliee Court this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-02
CITY ITEMS.

The City Council meets tonight.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17
THE HEATHFIELD.

The British ship Heathheld Captain
.P. Mckenzie from Kobe. Japan. arriy-
ed in the hArbor yesterday after hav-
Ing had an uneventtul though very
stormy passage. Captain Mckenzie has
his daughter with him. and reports
that he sailed from Japan November
H.
I'VE had rough weather all the way.
Income storm our ballast was shifted,
and in another our maintopsail was
blown to blazes, and Is probably flying
yet. When carried away It made re-
port like a shot frUm a gun. and you
may be sure that the gale was bad
one when / tell you that my canvass
was the best | ever saw put into sails
since the beginning OF my career on
the ocean"
The Heathneld is not chartered and
will probably remain in Astoria some
little time.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17
TWO DRY DOCKS
FOR THE PACIFIC
CONTINUED from ria, rnEol

Puget Sound and the other In the
Inrlghborhood of san Francisco II tho
lcongr,asional representatives from
these sections make the right kind "
an effort, they are likely to secure the
selection OF the points named Tor the
rrcat work A naval officer connected
with the docking service said. In speak,
ing Of these needs 20 your correspond
ent today;
This dock question ought to be- sct.
tied right away, The corroslon of steel
plates IL NJ rapid that injury results
to battlcships unlcsss they are docked
on an average every six months II
takes now four days or more 10 dock.
clean and paint vessel. and at this
rate only rorty-hve veAsels could be
taken carp of every six months at one
dock. to say nothing of tho moro cx-
tcnsIve repairs which frequently have
to be made The experience OF the
Texas shows that a single vessel may
occupy dock FOR weeks, II We are
TO have II feet ~ from axty 10 seventy
war ships, and this now seems n mod
crate estimate. and thcrr arc to be three
auxiliary vessels In the shape Of trans
ports, tenders and collicrs for every
war vessel, the government will have
to dock nearly threc hundrd vessels
every six months, and our present pro
vision for that work Is simply trihlng
with u great need The fastening ot
the work on a hattleship by a single
day may decide an encounter between
ieets. When Il Is considered that the
armoryd cruiser New York requires an
outlay OF Il hElr-milllon dollars year
fo- maintenance. coal. crew. etc. Il viii
BE- seen that any delay In Its repair
when lncapacltatrd Is pretty expensive
while Il IL not probable that any one
congpvs will authorize ~ extensive
work as has been outlined II II time
work was begun. and II IL better that
an elaborate and comprehensive system
should be- planned and carried out by
p.cC smcal"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17
CAPTAIN DAVIS DROWNED.
Master OF the DeIcalrnie Missing since
Last Monday Night


Captain Davis. Of the British ship
Dvlcalrnle. who came ashore last Mon
day, has been missing since early Mon
day evening The police authorities
and others have made careful search
through the city. but failed to ind the
captain. At o'clock last evening II
was reported that Mr.. Wright, OF the
Occident, had seen and talked with pa
Wis within half an hour Later investi-
CATION, however, proved that he had
mistaken another captain for Davis,
From the best Information produced
up to 2 o'clock this morning the evil
dence seems to show that Captain Da-
Wis Tuesday night was seen to pass the
Parker House by the clerk and II is
supposed that he went on board the
Empire to signal his ship which lay In
the stream opposite. The next morn
ing a'hat was found and thrown onto
the dock. which corresponds to the de-
scrlption. even to the lining to the one
worn by the captain. one OF the men
about the steamer is said to have re-
ported that he heard splash In the
water during the night but paid no par
ticular attention TO IT, The whole cir
cumstance Is u peculiar one. and II the
captain has not been drowned acct
dentally, as is the suppositIon, he has
been foully dealt with. or Is taking a
rest where no one can find him.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned have duly qualified in the
county court Of the state OF Oregon
for Clatsop county. as executors Of the
last will and testament Of John Hob
son, deceased, and all persons having
claims against the estate OF said de-
ceased must present the same, duly
verified, to such executors at the office
Of Fulton Brothers. Attys., in the city
Of Astoria, Clatsop county. Oregon,
within six months from this date.
Astoria, Dec. 18th, 1896.
c. w. FULTON,
G. c. FULTON,
Executors
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17
THE FINNISH woMEN's FAIR.

The Women's Handlwork Association
OF the Finnish Church intends to hold
a fair for the benefit OF the church on
Saturday the 10Th inst. at the Finnish
Temperance Hall. in Unlontown. This
fair promises TO be one ofs the most
enjoyable events OF the season. There
Will be speeches In the Finnish, Swedish
and English languages, besides songs,
declamations. etc. The many articles
of useful and fancy work made by the
ladies will be put up at auction, and
this will be one Of the most entertain
Ing features Of the occasion. The doors
will be open at 1880 O'Clock, the ad-
mission will be free, and cordial in
vitation Is extended to all friends OF
the church to be present.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17
VOLUNTEERS CALLED.

Topeka, Kan, December 16.-Richard
Talbot, claiming 10 be the authorized
agent Of the Cuban junta, today opened
an office here. unfurled the Cuban flag
along with the stars and stripes, and Is-
sued a call for 500 volunteers to take
the field for Cuban independence. A
citizens mass meeting, at which Gov
ernor-elect Leedy will preside, will be
held here Friday night to manifest sym
pathy with the Cubans.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

In the recorders office yesterday u
lowing deeds wers flSd for record;
Sarah BYRD 10 Hanna Cairns,
tract OF land described by
meets and bounds. SS acres.
section 10. township 6, rangs 10
west ...... ..,.s,.sssss,,.. y
United States to Harry Ander-
son southeast quarter of south
east quarter. section IS: and
northeast quarter OF north
west quarter and north half
OF northeast quarter, section
80. township I north, range 6
west. 100 acres. patent ....,,..
John NJ. Crcs and wife to X. Il.
Narroway. south half OF south
east quarter section 6; north
half ~ northeast quarter sec
tion Z and northeast quarter
sectSion is. township north,
range west, 800 acres, ,.,...,...
Geo. BARLEY to p, O'Hara. undl-
vided one-half interest in north
half southeast quarter, north
east quarter OF southwest quar-
ter: Lot 6. except certain por-
ton, section 6, township 4
north. range 10 west ......,....
Mary Casarigola to T. S Cornc-
Illus. north half Lot 3. BLOCK
80, Adalr's Upper Astoria ...... 20
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17

could get her nose pointed toward the
shore there was tont NJ water In tho
hold The Mllkmald was run under the
net ricks, and high up on the beach,
and by the time she arrived there she
was ruu VI water and the fires out SUI
perintendcnt Lyman and Proprietor
Wilson were passengers on the boat,
and the latter gentleman picked MIR Ly-
man up and carried him to u place OF
safety, Repairs were Immediately com-
mcnccd, and Il is thought the Mllkmaid
viii be ready FOR her regular run today
or tomorrow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17

Whatever else you do between now
and Christmas, be sure and see our
beautiful novelties In perfumes before
buying any gifts for your friends,
Mind you, we do not say buy OF us,
We merely say. see what We have be-
fore you buy, and then do as you choose
about the place you purchase. OF
course we have an idea about what
the result will be after having exam
ined our varied stock. but that need
not in any way influence your choice.
/ We are showing our goods with the
understanding that we wish no one to
purchase unless We make II their best
interest to do so. We have in stock
an elegant line OF novelty perfumes In
cut glass bottles. all new styles. never
put on the market before. and flied
with the choicest perfumes made by
Adolph Spieler and Solon Palmer. the
best manufacturers OF perfumes In
America: also a full line OF imported ex-
tracts by Lubin. Roger and Gallet, Ed.
Pinaud OF Paris and the Crown Per
fumery Company OF London. who are
known to be the leading perfumers OF
the world, and some OF their entirely
new orders In our stock are Metsukita,
Orchida, Peau de Sprague. L. Iris
Blanc, Bouquet des Amours. Vera Vio-
letta, Violet de Parm, Parquinta Lilly,
Aurora Lily and QUEEN OF VIOLETs.
We also carry the largest line Of toilet
soaps OF any house west Of the Rocky
Mountains Chat is not q wholesale
house) We have forty gross ranging
in price from 10 cents per dozen to 81
cake, 12 gross OF tooth brushes at
from cents to so cents each. Our SOC
brushes generally sell for 75c. "a dozen
hair brushes at from l5c 10 81 each:
bath brushes from soc to 81 each; also
an endless variety OF lather brushes
and shoe brushes, and hundreds OF
other articles too numerous to mention,
and all at the lowest cash prices. We
take pleasure in showing goods. wheth-
er you buy or not. knowing, after ex-
our stock and prices. you will
call when in need OF anything in our
line.
CHARLES ROGERS,
Druggist.
Odd Fellows building, Astoria
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17
SHIP AGNES OSWALD.

WARNING To MERCHANTS AMI
OTHERS-The captain " the above
named ship will not be- responsible fol
any debt or debts contracted by an,
member OF his crew except upon his
written authority,
Astoria, December i6, 1896,
=. MCKENZIE. Master
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17

To cure all old SORES, 10 heal an lndo-
lent ulcer. or 10 speedily curv piles, YOU
need simply apply pcwiu's Witch ha-
Hei salvo according to directions l'S
magie-ilke action viii surprise you.
Chas, Rogers,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-17

The old way OF delivering messages
by postbOys compared with the modern
telephone, Illustrates the old tedious
methods Of breaking" colds compared
with their almost instantaneous cure
by One Minute Cough Cure. Chas. Rog-
res.