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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-21
publication. Received

GODEY'S MAGAzINE-The leading
article in Godey's Magazine for May is
Seeking Both Ends OF the Globe" The
troubles of the ruling house of Italy give
timeliness also to an article on the per-
sonality of Queen Margherita Finally
there Is a stirring piece OF fiction called
"A Bciligerent Cuban" Other articles
and good assortment of stories, al
most all illustrated. with the Fashion
department, complete the number
LIFE AND WRITINGS OF AMELIA
BLOOMER-The Virginian has received
from the American Publishing Company,
Boston. this work. by ID. C. Bloomer.
Her recent death opens the way for her
biography. which her husband has sup
piled In very happy manner The vol
ume contains n full account of her life
Copious extracts from her writings are
given. showing how this pioneer In
woman's acknowledgment ought to er-
feet her purpose by advocating woman
suffrage. wotnnn's rights to an enlarged
sphere of employment. and consequently
To wear dress that would give her
greater freedom Of movement. The book
Is storehouse of information and anec-
dotes concerning temporary reforms and
reformers of the last fifty years Price
cloth, 81 20; paper, SO cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-21
ScHocLS--COLLEGES.
uUNTERSVII.LE.

Mr. w. f. Moore. of Johnson avenue.
recently visited hi. old home. Elizabeth
City. n. c.. where he lived before the
war and built some OF the first brick
buildings in the city.
Mr. Richard Glenn. of Middlesex coun-
~. has been visiting his friends in this
town:
Mr.. and Mrs. a. V. Prince, Of No. 10
Avenue {, have returned from plea san,
visit TO Intends la Middlesex county.
Va.
Mrs. Captain Homer and children. who
were visiting the formers mother. Mrs
Reynolds, on Avenue c, have returned 10
their home on the Eastern Shore.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. q. Baker, who
reside a: No. 727 Central avenue. lcst by
death one Of their children, twin in
FAINT of tender age Sunday night. 1t was
deemed advisable by outsiders that legal
process of inquiry INTO the matter be
Instituted. whsreup1n Justice 4. II.
Hawkes.. ordered jury OF inquest to
be summoned, which was as fellows:
Mcssrs w. II. Stevens. X. H. Stevens.
George Robinson, j. j. Ransone. G. Mo-
r!e;y, and NJ. G. Lennon. The verdict
was death by accidental smothc,ing.
The Sewing Circle of the Huntersvilla
NJ. l.. Church. South, met with Mrs.
Pearce, on Outten street yesterday after
noon.
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Corporntion Court.

The Country Club" was chartered yes
terday by Judge Hancllel. 1; is an or
ganizaiion to which no stock or property
rights are granted, formed In the In
terests OF bicycling. driving and other
outdoor sports. The officers are a. H.
Grandy. president: Mrs. Caldwell Har-
dy. first vice-president: John Graham.
Jr, second vios-presdent! Mrs. A. r..
Hanckel. treasurer, and j. Saunders
Taylor. secretary. The above officers.
with the following. compose the Board
OF Governors: VIM. c. Dickson, Frank
Mccullough w. II. Kennedy, George
f. Moss. Mrs. Fergus Reid. Mrs w.
r. Mayo, Mrs. George Mcintosh. Mrs.
Hugh y. Page. Miss Eliza Bell and Miss
Bessie Allyn.
Bertha S. Sherman. white. obtaining
goods under false pretanses, bailed in
the sum of $780, with Jacob Hecht as
surety.
Two children were sent by the court
TO the Baptist Asylum Orphenage OF
Virginia until December "a. 1899.
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Laura O'Neil, white. breach OF the
peace, two warrants; fined 81 and costs
in each. N~N I
Roberta Fields. colored, breach OF the
peace; fined 81 and costs
Joseph Nay, white, drunk; fined 81 and
costs; as:aulting officer l.. o. Moore,
SIS and costs. Nsp'
Sam Harris, colored. nuisance; dis
missed.
William Brown. colored, vagrant;
sent TO jail.
Daniel Carr, white, lighting: fined
$3.50 and costs.
Frank Carney. James Johnson, James
Jones. colored. nuisance; dismissed.
Florence johnson, colored, drunk and
suspicious character; dismissed.
Willie Wilkins, colored, stealing; con-
tinued one day.
Bessie Russell, colored, house of III
fame; fined $50 and costs: appeal.
Leonard Green, colored. larceny; con-
tinued one day.
Andrew Smith. colored, assault; dis
missed
Estelie Copeland, white. drunk; fined
81 and costs; breach of the peace. two
warrants. 81 and costs each.
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POLICE COURT NEWS.
Several Offenders Receive the Penalty
r.he Inv for MINOR NMemses.

Newport News. Va. April 90, 1886
The following is the ticket nominated
by the Newport News Democratic Club:
For Mayor. a. A. Moss; City Sergeant,
T. w. Milstead: Commonwealth Attor-
ney. l.. $. Robinson: Treasurer, j. NJ.
Curtis: Commissioner. Rev. T. c. Pow
ell; Clerk OF Court. ID. G.. Smith High
Constable. II. II. Gaines; Council. First
Ward VIM. Mcdonald. G. w. Lowman;
Second Ward. +. G. LenZ. l.. Nachman;
Third Ward. A. T.. Burcher J.. s Davis:
Fourth Ward. W. Il. Boyce, w. S. Boy
entoni: Fifth Ward, ID. b. Chandler, w.
w. Faulkner; Sixth Ward. J. NJ. VIII
son. NJ. B. Herman: Seventh Ward. Jas.
Maloney. s. j. Wright; Justice Of the
Peace-First Ward--F f. Thai; Second
Ward. j. NJ. Griffin, Third Ward, Wal
ter Plucket; Fourth Ward. j. +. Ford;
Fifth Ward. Mr.. Nolan: Sixth Ward.
l.. b. Thomas: Seventh Ward, Frank
Gallagher.
POLICE COURT.--The following cases
were disposed Of by Justice Brown yes
terday: Hattie Winston, colorcd. assault,
s5.25: was committed TO Jail in default
of payment.
Isaac Jones, colored, assault, 1925:
committed in default.
Martha Collins. colored larceny; was
dismissed at the defendants cost. Sl.7j.
George Brown, colored. assaulting a
colored boy with case knife: SL75.
Thomas McIlwain. drunk; S3.15.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-21

Isy direction of l.. c. Barley, receiver,
and l. *. Nj. Norton, attorney, Messrs.
Byrd Baldwin & Co. will sell at II m.
to-day at the Real Estate Exchange all
that piece or parcel of land situate and
being in the city OF Norfolk. with inn
provements thereon. bounded and de-
scribed as follows: Beginning on the
north side of Queen street, at point 81
feet easterly from the northeast inter
section of Queen and Brewer streets;
thence north IL degrees. east 80 feet
thence north &c degrees 80 minutes east
6S feet to n point As feet east of Brewer
street: thence south 63 degrees 80 min
utes east. - feet; thence south IS feet
inches to the northeast corner of the
store of the said Willis Hill; thence south
along the east wall Of said store 80 feet
9ls inches to a point on Queen street so
feet inches from the east side of Brew
er street. ard thence west a 'ong the nor tn
side of Queen street ~ feet inches to
the point of beginning.
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I'm ,hc CLERKS Onicc.

At $40 o'clock Saturday night deed
of assignment was entered in thu Cor
poration Court Clerks office from James
w. Balm & Co.. TO y. l.. Warner. trus-
tee. transfe. ring all the stock OF goods
and fixtures at Nos so and 81 Plume
street. accounts lseses. etc.
After the payment Of rent on the build
ing and other claims preferred by law.
1t is ordered that note of 500 ag2ins,
the firm and held by Elizabeth Holden,
be discharged. The entire liabilities OF
tt,a firm. as included in the deed, In
Guiding preferred claims approximate
Ea.7I1.07: assets, about S4'S7S.6o
Thc Client Company, TO John H
Drugee, three lots, Nos. -, - and IA
on Graydon avenue; *2,40O.
Il. L. Christian TO Mary T. Christian
q lot on Levitt avenue $1,000.
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Strictly Reliable

II you want a thoroughly reliable ar.
.,cae IN the 1ewelry line cali at the thor.
Greenwood e. Bro, No. 185 Main street
where you are sure to get strictly VIVA
you pay for and prices the very lowest
possible.
watches of all sizes and grades at
positively the lowest possible prices
consistent with a legitimate business
Sterling Silver Teaspoons at "a: Sugar
spoons, sl;za; Butter Knives. s1.5O: Ladies'
for plated goods. fN'
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Among our COTTON Men.

Fine weather throughout cotton belt.
Liverpool contract market closed dull,
2 points decline.
Consols in London declined 1-16--3
SIG.
New York contract market declined l
to . points, closing steady; sales. 50 600
bales; May. 7.GI: August, 1T0977t; Au-
gust. 770@I71: October, 72lG722
Contract market in New Orleans closed
dull, 2@l points decline; sales, IL, 800
bales.
New Orleans receipts to-day estimated
at from 5000 to $500 bales, against 5.Ol9
bales last year. and Psi bales last year.
United States port receipts yesterday
Were 1853 bales. against 1889 bales last
Year and 9,2G7 bales in 1893.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-21
NEWS.

T. G. Barr. drunk committed in de-
fault of payment.
REAL EISTATE.-Transfers admitted
to record Monday: George Il. Clarke ct
uX.. 10 w. l.. Cottrell: consideration
$500.
John A. Vandergrift to N. A. Cottrell;
consideration $40.
Jacob liemelHnger ct ux. to l.. Dabney;
consideration SIZE.
l.. Dabney ct ux. to Charles Heffel-
finger; consideration $3.50.
Old Dominion Land Company to c. A.
Malone: consideration $3.50.
a building permit was Issued yester.
day TO J. II. Edwards to erect a frame
dwelling house on Thirty-frst street
between Roanoke and Norfolk avenues
PERSONAL AND notes.. c.
Smith, clerk Of courts; j. NJ Curtis
County and City Treasurer, and ]. X
Newton. County Attorney for the
county. were in attendance at tn,
County Court at Warwick Courthouse
yesterday.
Thirty-seven cases were disposed Of
In the Police Court last week, but onl,
a limited number of the fines imposed
were collected. Those collected amount
TO $1,000.
The street sprinkler operated by tn,
citizens proved u great boom to the
business men, and source of comfort
to all who frequented the streets this
hot. dry weather of the past few DAYS
The originators of this scheme merit un
limited thanks. and should be encour
aged.
DR.. Samuel Hobson Is quite Ill at thu
Pocahontas Club.
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POLICE COURT DOCKET.
Unusually large Rocket Disposed oi
by Justice Burroughs Yesterday.

4 case that occupied considerable time
was that of Sam Burgess and Ed. Low
lit. two colored boys, charged with steal
ing trunk valued al 500 from a. b.
Camp. II appears that the owner OF the
article was going - New York and that
Burgess. being in the employ of trans
fer company. was sent for the trunk.
watch he got with Instructions to take
the same TO the Old Dominion Steamship
Company's wharf. The trunk has never
been seen since Burgess declared that he
had delivered 1t. but had failed to get a
receipt. His Hon.r after hearing all
Inc evidence. continued the matter for
investigation. Mrs. Sarah Maher, white,
who was charged with purchasing the
trunk knowing 1t TO be stolen, was per
nitted to go. her case being taken un-
der advisement.
THAT INVARIABLE RULE.
William G. Kener, white man having
i'm his possession papers showing him 10
be a member of the Fire Department cf
Washington, d. c., was arrested Sun
lay by officers Fentress and Holiday
njr being drunk. He was fined 81 and
costs. but upon the request OF some of
the local department laddies. Justice
Burroughs allowed him TO go upon hi:
promise to pay the fine herslfteh It
being the invariablc rule of His Honor
drunk on Sunday.
WILLIAM \. MARS IN COURT.
William A. Mars. white. was before
His Honor yesterday on three charges
felonious assault; on Officer Hobbs, sell
ing liquor on Sunday, and selling liquor
without license. Justice Burroughs be-
ing Informed that the grand jury had
already indicted Mars in the first case.
took no action in the matter, and con
tnued the other two until Thursday.
HAD MORE EVIDENCE.
Isaac Smith, colored. appeared before
His Honor In the role OF complainant.
charging that John T.. lBv.nes, whi:I.,
who keeps store on the corner OF
Church and Nicholson street, had as
saulted him by drawing a pistol and
pursuing him down the street with in
tent to shoot, main and iniure. The ac-
cused had two witnesses to contradIc,
the charge against one Of the complain.
ant. PrSBonderence OF evidence carried
the day and the case was dismissed.
MINOR POLICE COURT CASES.
Thomas Fitzpatrick. Charles Know
Charles Gilly, a. Mattson, white, drunk
fined 81 and costs.
Robert Barnes Thomas Jackson
Mamie Gilmer. James Hudgins, colored
drunk; fined 81 and costs.
Joe Hanson. white. drunk; fined 81
and costs: breach of the peace, 81 anc
costs.
G.. S. Young, colored, breach of the
peace; fined So and costs
j. Perry. white, drunk; fined 81 and
costs; concealed weapons. $40 and costs.
Mary Hawkins. colored. house of III
fame: fined $50 and costs; profanity. 81
and costs.
Is. r. Walden. colored, fraudulently OBJ.
tanning money; dismissed.
w. f. Lintz. J. NJ. Garrett. white
Keeping gaming house, dismissed
selling liquor on the Sabbath, continued
to 25th inst.
James w. Barber. colored, selling
liquor on the Sabbath and keeping a
gaming house; continued two davs
bond 500.
George Ransom. colored. selling llauo,
on Sunday. continued two days; bono
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-21
Republican Convention Stanton
Sncclnl Nntes, q. a D.

For the benefit of delegates and Others
who wish TO attend the Republican State
Convention. which Is to be held in Staun-
ton. Va. April 23d, the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway will sell special round trir
tickets at low rates. For schedule rates
and other information apply to r. f
Curd. Ticket Agent. Is CRANKY street.
Norfolk. Va; w. V. II. Williams, No
Eli High street, Portsmouth, Va.
r. Il. BROOKE,
Passenger Agent c. & o.,
Under Atlantic Hotel.
np18-2t
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Silver Wedding.

Mr. d. j. Martin and his wife cele-
brated the twenty-fifth anniversary of
their marriage last evening at II York
Place. and AT the same time the christ
en!ng of their two little daughters. Bes-
sic and Pauline. took place by the faml
ly pastor Rev. Il. H. Rawlings of Cen
tenary Church. The gathering of the lit
tie folks of the neighborhood. ard the
god wishes that went out 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin made the home scene truly
!nteres ting.
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Two Inanests Held.

Coroner Charters held two inques SITS
Sunday, the first on the body of Louisa
Allmand, who was so seriously burned
Saturday night, the second on the body
of Louisa Roberts. colored. who dropped
dead at her home. No. PA Queen Street,
Sunday morning. a verdicJ of death
from accidental burning was rendered in
the first case land death from natural
causes In the second.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-21
Ice Crenm For AL

Rev. w. S. Lacy. D. D.. of.the Second
fresbyue.:iar Church. will deliver lee
ture at the Union Mission, on lower
Church street. tonight, after which ice
cream and cake will be furnished free
by the ladies Ito all who attend. A big
crowd and pleasant evening are anti.
cipated.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-21
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent, or business.
take on every trip bottle of Syrup of
Figs. as it acts most pleasantly and
efectually on the kidneys, liver and
bowels. preventing fevers. headaches and
other forms OF sickness. For sale in SO
gists. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Company onlv
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A VERY LARGE DOCKET
Considered and Disposed Of In the. Police
Court Yesterday.
LAW AND CHANCERy COURT CONvEaES
Judge HonckeY Calls tho Motion
Docket -'s'rhe Country Club Char.
ered-Di"misscd. OF Cotirsc-wm.
A.. Minrs I'm COurt-That InvnrinbIe
RuIc-An the Clerks Onioe.

The Court of Law and Chancery con-
vened yesterday In April term. The
only business transacted was the calling
or tEa docket. which was done by Judge
Hanckel, of the Corporation Court who
was on the bench for Judge Martin, who
Is III
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-21

During the winter of 1893, +. NJ. Mar
tin of Long Reach. West Virginia. con-
tracted sever cold which left him with
a cough. In speaking of how he cured
It he says: II used several kinds of
cough syrup but found no relief until
bought bottle, of Chamberlain's Couch
Remedy. which relieved me almost in.
stantly, and in a short time broueh,
about complete cure" When trn,,.
bled with cough or cold use this rom
edy and you will not find It Necessary
to try several kinds before you get relief
1t has been in the marke. for over TWEEN
~ years and constantly grown in favor
cents per bottle by all druggists.
Ice Cream Soda5c.
Bernard's Dairy Lunch, next Rles',
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A sudden nentl,.

IT seems inhuman to desire the intro
duction of anything which produces sud
den death. Quaratol is. however. well
coined by sufferers in that II DESTROYS
al once all inflammation
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baltimore Cranm DeIiyered

Anywhere In the city. s1.20 per gal
Ion. Served 1Oc. per saucer. Bernard's
Dairy Lunch. 100 Church, next REFS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-21

Marriage Licenses.
Richard Jones and Jennie Peyton, col
ored.
lobe Young and Almira Jones, colored
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Warm Weather ~
x y :. Readiness III
z MILL Err, ].
Z y RIIOADs j
! J. J. ~ eco.
Wehave anticipated yolrI
needs !; and are prepared to-
meet all demands. i -.

l meet all d demands. ~ ~
20 inch Corded Dinaities, printed IN
\ Beautiful designs, 7c. =
50 inch Siriped and Figured L w.s
IN mat effects, unusual value. g.. - -
80 inch Lace Striped Organd:es IN b.as,-
tiful designs, ice. = = ~.
* inch Sheer Lawns in neat flosas
designs, very dainty, Zoe. -
81 inch Corded Dimities IN clam.
gfoend and Persian figures, I2.I2c. "a
:. 81 inch Dresden Figured Dimities Ia
light and dark effects u f-1e. - :.
b u lie. ~ = ''en'
81 inch Linen Cofored Striped Lawn.
ana Dtmities in neat stripes, u lie.
:, Plain Linen Batiste, I0c., r. re. I5c.
Zoe, 2Sc., 33c. y - = : - - -
} small checks, y lie. ''''> !.
and I8e. yard. IS q a
French Dimities and Orpandiss. In
plain eolors and printed, 25c. 3
Laundried Shirt Waists of f;ne M..
} dras and Percale, that 75o. Waist on
which we are having such rr,f,. Isl, -
they last, BE. ~ - &. !
We are showing a beautiful In. os
Silk Taffeta Underskirts. - 4,
Fancy Silks in beautifu! Dresden pat..
4 terms, the 81 kind 75r. - 3
Eerg Silk Batiste, jos. the thing for
Shirt Wais's, and aie in great dsInand
Csc and 33c. - 1'1 -
y Special Gents Flowing and silk,
Scars, worth 5oc.-Spcciai, Is.
B Gents Fine Madras Neelieee Shirts.
all fast eolon, wetth 75c., our price SOC.
, Special for Tuesday or
as long as they last. All
the Handkerchiefs used IN.
Our Easter decorations.
, Plain white hernstitchedl
and with insertion, the Sc.
|, ones 3 for Zoe.
White embroidered and
) scalloped, the 1Oc. for 7 1-2c.
!, White embroidered and
, scolloped, the y Lie. ones
; 1Oc.
o%DsD&DsDsDs..D
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Clothing Sales
man. Address BUSINESS. this office
ap16-tf
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co Cream Soda5c

leo NFeHIb SOUN DC.
Bernard's Dairy Lunch, next Rles',
1QS Church street.
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$50 PER WEEK Is what some of our.men
are making. We need few more
This is II good chance for teachers and
students. Write for particulars. e. c.
PENDLETON. IT'S Il. Franklin street,
Richmond, Va. ap7-tf
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. waist hand.
price no object to right party. Apply
ready to go to work. ARTHUR NOR
RIS. Dress making establishment at
Columbia Building, CRANKY street.
upl4-tf
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WANTED-Agents can make $50 weekly
In any locality; failure utterly impossi-
Isle; will prove 1t or forfeit one hundred
dollars. Address p. o. Box sos. Bos-
ton. Mass. felC-tu.we, sa, su-4m
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BOARDERS WANTED-Large second
story front room and one connecting,
167 CRANKY street apl9-3t'
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HELP WANTED.

BREAD AND CAKE BAKER--A man OF
Is years experience wants position.
Address f. M, this office. ap21-lt
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EXPERIENCED Saleslady wanted None
other need apply. Nj. WEINBERG, 252
Church street. np2l-3t'
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WANTED-An to know that Madam,
See, the noted Clairvoyant, is at Is
Church street. where she gives sitting.
daily. Diseases Diagnosed. ap19-1w
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WANTED acknowledgements men
TO sell goods by sample at home, OF
travel; easy seller; staple goods, liberal
salary or good commission Address
p. .. Box ll03 New York City.
mar3-tu, fr-5n
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-21

WANTED-To sell II Waverly Bicycle
In good condition; 5000 cash. Address
CASH. care Nirginian Office. mh26-tf
The Arizona sentinel., 1896-07-11
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN TICKET
FOR PRESIDENT;

Vim. MCKINLEY Of Ohio
 EG1s FzCEE-E7Es ESszDEET; q. Ks HOBART Of New Jersey
The Arizona sentinel., 1896-07-11
ABOLISHED.

The office of the Customs Collec- tor at this place has been abolished and the Custom House closed. The Customs Inspector received notice from headquarters some time since to hold himself in readiness to he removed.
 If the United States officials who have been instrumental i'll abolish ing this office were acquainted with thls section they never would have issued orders to do away with the Customs officials stationed here.
 At no other point on the frontier between here and Nogales is Gus tom House in so much demand as right here in Yuma and there is nc other place along the whole bound ary line between Mexico and the United States that affords sucf opportunities for carrying on ex. tensive smuggling business al Yuma does today.
The Arizona sentinel., 1896-07-11

THE Lend of Sunshine for July IS one of the most interesting numbers yet issued by this representative mag azine of California and the South west. Charley Warren Stoddard con tributes a charming "Open Letter. Richl- illustrated articles on Mt. Whitney, by Howard Longley; the "Gold Placers of Los Angles" by J. NJ. Quinn; the remarkable silversmith- ing of two Southwestern Indian tribes by Charley F. Lummis; and the al- ways picturesque and vigorous editor ial department, ,.are among the chiel attractions. The summer outing pleasures of Southern California. the Chautauque Assembly, mining in the Southwest, etc, are also handsomel, portrayed. Land of Sunshine Publish ing Co.,, Los Angeles. $l year.