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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

Had is not been for the efficiency of
the machete in the hands Of the brave
patriots, the cause of Cuba's liberty
must have been irretrievnbly lost be-
iore This time. 1t is this weapon that
Is winning Cuba's freedom. for az the
beginning OF the present revolt there
were but few hundred relies in .,ha
possession OF the insurgents, and until
"he Bermuda landed her cargo on the
Island only an occasional tilibus.er.ng
expedition. and these carrying small
supplies. had managed to elude the Wig
ilanc0 of the Spanish watch Cog.
The ease OF the transmission from an
implement of husbandry 30 weapon
ana .Ae fearful effectiveness of the ma
chete when employed against human
flesh instead of sugar-cane o. lockwood
has made this great cutlass from time
immemor:al an important factor in pri-
vate quarrels in Cuba. and The patriots
were not slow to perceive It's advantages
when they began their struggle for Ill.,
erty. II was the one weapon Win which
every peasant was familiar. Even had
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

ing with him over 2OO. 0bO cartridges be-
sides supply of arms and clothing.
The former engagement took place mid
way between Guiana and La Fee, in the
Pinnr del RIO province. The insurgents
attacked the Wadras battalion, and al
though the Srln!ards were drawn up
In square with protecting force OF
stand the fierce onslaught of the ma
chete-armed warriors. who scattered
them In every direction. using their keen
weapons with fatal effect during both
the fight and the pursuit.
FORMERLY AN IMPLEMENT OF
PEACE.
1t is not surprising that the Cuban
should be SO wonderfully proficient in
handling this weapon when one reflects
what it is to him in times of peace; It
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

Mr.. D. p. Davis, a prominent livery.
man and merchant of Goshen. Va
has this to say on the SUBJECT of rheu.
matism: II take pleasure in recon-
mending Chamberlaln's Pain Balm for
rheumatism. as l know from personal
experience that 1t will do all that is
Claimed for 1t. A year ago this spring
my brother was laid up in bed with
infiammatory rheumatism and suffered
intensely. The first application of
Ehamberlain's Palm Balm eased the
pain and the, use of one bottle com
pletely cured him. For sale by all
drugglsts.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
The Ring. Rule.

ring and to procure the proper thing In
quality and style the proper place is
1.-The Casket." Rings of all kinds. ex-
cept political. Plain rings, diamond
rings. birth stone rings. children's rings.
Rings from Csc. up. For the latest and
best, the up-to-date iewelry store of
G. r. Greenwood & Bro. Is the place.
Prices as low as the lowest If not lower.
Watch repairing by the best skilled
workmen In this country.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

tlfese poor mountaineers been versed in
the handling of firearms the supply OF
the latter was so precatious chat large
proportion of eheir troops would have
been quite useless bu: for the cutlass:
and terrible foe have these machete-
men proved themselves in dozens of en-
counters
CUTLASS AGAINST BAYONET
1t requires sufficient amount of brav-
cry 10 stand up before n line Of guns
belchng out flame and death. but in n
hand-;o-hand struggle. such as becomes
inevitable with these great knives. per
sonal activity and physical strength are
tried to the utmost: and the leaders of
the insurgents are forced to originate
system OF tactics quite at variance
with the rules of military science. There
were few wounded after the bloody bat
ties of Cacao. Tob!te. or San Geronimo
for the Cubans. having crepi through the
long grass, their machetes held between
their teeth. would await in breathless
silence the approach of the Spanish
troops. and the suddenness CT the spring
from the ambuscade left no time TO shoot ;
ii became cutlass against bayonet on the
instant, and the cutlass generally did
It's work better.
AT the battle OF Cacao. Rabi, the insur-
gent leader. found his men supplied with
but two rounds Of cartridges, and the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
To Besin the Work

Messrs. George w. Albaugh and Chas
Fink. of Westminster. Md, officials OF
the Southern States Telephone COMPANY
are making arrangements for the begin
ming 'f work on the underground plant
IN this city. Ground will be broken 70,
the construction within the next ten
days. and the work will be carried rand.
ly forward.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
CRntntn ana Recital.

Invitations are .aut to n recital and
cantata 20 be given at Norfolk College
FOR Young Ladies, Monday evening, MAY
Attn. at s p. m. most entertaining
programme has been prepared. consist
ing of piano and vocal sol9s. recitations
and a cantata for treble voices entitled
Meadowsweet
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

brightest and fullest Of promise They arc
taken away by the disease which causci
over ono sixth of all the deaths in the
~orld--'the disease which doctors call con-
sumption. Consumption has been consid-
cred incurable, and the medical profession
mas never made greater mistake than this:
mere IS absolutely no reason in the world
why consumption should be fatal why II
should be even serious. It is disease of
the blood, and can be cured absolutely and
Away always sy purifying and enriShing TIE
blood. The only exception to ths is the
case where tie disease has been neglected
and improperly treated until il is stronger
than the body-untii the body has become
90 weak az to have lost the ability to reca-
perate. pr. PicYoe's Golden Medical Dis
covery will cure 90 per cent. of all cases of
consumption IL used according to direc-
lions 1t also cures all lingering coughs,
bronchial and throat affections. There
IS no reason why the child Of consump-
tive parents need ever have consump-
ton If it's blood and lungs are strength
ened by the proper use of the Discov-
cry" All who have any reason to fear
consumption, should read the chspters OH
that disease in Dr.. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser. This great medical work
OF 1908 pages, profusely illustrated, has
REACHED a sale Of over $4,000 copiee. II.
Will be sent free of charge on receipt Of Al
one cent stalnp5 to cover cost Of mailing
ony, Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
Cation. 653 Main Street, Buffalo. n. X.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-By house twenty years stan
ding, lady or gentleman, willing to learn
our business then to travel or do office
work. Salary $500 ". fnclos" snlr-n".
dressed stamp envelope to a. r. ELDER
Manager care Daily Yirginian.
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

YOUNG MAN, active. strong. willing,
wants position as salesman, collector
or all around business man: low salary
II chance to advance. Address, care
Virginian. IT. L. j." mal-3t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Good paying business for
party with small capital. No experience
necessary Address W. r. j., Virgin
ian office. up25-lw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
A WEAPON OF DEFENSE
The hachste In the Hands Of the Brave
Cuban Patriots Means Their Liberty.
IS USEFUL IN PEACE AS WELL AS WAR.

with IL the Cuban H. ut Homo From
iealing II stick Of Sugar Cane to
Fciltng I" Trce -Constant Filling
Keeps tho Diade in Razor Like
Condition Does Great Execution.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
Many 4 boy star4

Many 4 boy starts
out in life with the
firm determination
OF conquering the
world. He means
to achieve success
an d wealth and
fame. His intcn-
tions are good, and
his will is strong.
If he has the bodily
strength to carry
him through. his
e forts will b
crow ne d wit h
achievement. Bod
lily strength and
health are his great
est capital. Without
them he can hope
for nothing. How
many young men
and young women
are cut of just when
the future seems
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

WANTED-A good steady, reliable wo-
man to cook. wash and iron Must re-
main on premises at night. Apply at
once to l24 Freemason street. ap30-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

FOR SALE-Three and half shares Of
stock West END News, Norfolk. Va
Apply to JOHN II. WlNDER, Scaboard
Air Line Offices, Portsmouth. Va
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

statesmen: To sell cigars on credit
good pay, expenses and the State Agen-
cy or exclusive local territory given TO
right party. Address p. o. Box 1854.
Now York City. ap2S-we,sa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

SALESMAN: Understanding cigar bust
ness desiring employment answer
Goods sold by sample on credit. Good
pay. expenses, exclusive territory as
sured to proper applicant. Address +.
0. Box so y. Y. City. ap2s-wc,sa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

also other machinery. Apply to either
S. W. Taylor or &c Water street.
ap26-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02
AMUSED ENTS.

ELMA, THE FAIRY CHILD.
A grand spectular operatta in faur
scenes. Academy of Music, FRIDAY
MATINEE go y. M, May I'd. The benefit
OF Norfolk and Portsmouth Hospitals
Tickets, 25c. Reserved seats, soc.
apS0-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

FOR SALE CHEAP-Plans and specifl-
cations for brick residence drawn by
one OF the best architects In the
state. Address. plans" this Office
no17-tf
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BY A CUBAN INSURGENT ON BA-
BIS STAFF

Copyright. 1896. by S. 8. Mcclure Com
pany.)
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

WANTED-Agents can make $50 weekly
in any LOCALITY: failure utterly impossi-
ole; will prove II or forfeit one hundred
dollars Address z. o. Box 5SOS, Bos-
ton. Mass. felt-tu, we, Sa .su-4In
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-02

WANTED-A reliable lady or gentleman
to distribute samples and make house
toulouse canvass for our Vegetable
Toilet Soaps and Pure Fiavoring Elk
tracts. $40 to SIS a month easily made
Address CROFTS IL REED, Chicago,
III aD2g-6is
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WANTED-To sell Waverly Bicycle
in good condition; $4,000 cash. Address
CASH" care NirS!nian office. mh26-tf
$50 PEP WEEK is what some of our men
making We need a few more
This is good chance for teachers and
students. Write for particulars Il. &.
IENnf-ETQN lis Il. Franklin street,
Richmond, Va. ap7-tf
The National tribune., 1896-01-16

York City, within the next few days. The
lady is a niece Of his deceased wife, and spent
much time in the White House during Gen.
Harrison's Administration.
1t begins to look as if the comrades Of the
Department Of Michigan are going to elect Gen.
VIM. J. Shakspcrs. Of Kalamazoo. Commander
by aeelsmation. The movements seems to have
been a spontaneous one all through the Depart
ment, though his own Post-Orcutt. 10
promptly caught on. and gave him it's earnest
Endorsement Judge j. T. Pealer Of Three
Rivers, was in the field with fine promise Of
success bat he saw the trend Of sentiment. and
has withdrawn in Comrade Sbakspers's favor.
Comrade Shskspere has as fine record as any
man. He enlisted at the age Of II, two days
before Fort Sumter surrendered, and was the
first man in Kalamazoo to put down his name
The company in which be enlisted became X
of the I'd Mich, regiment which had no supe-
rior in the service. In course Of time he was
promoted to Sergeant, and frequently COM
manded his company in battle He was in
every Fight and on every march Of his COM
pany, uEsil while leading it in the charge as
Jackson. Miss. July H. 1863 be received seven
wounds, breaking bis left leg twice. and his
right leg once, while hurting him elsewhere.
He has suffered terribly from these ever since,
and been IN receipt Of pension for permanent
and total disability. withstauding his
Affections be bias always been an active, public
spirited man, and deeply interested in politics.
siding with the Democratic party. Demo-
cratic Governor of Michigan appointed him
Northumberland Of the State and he
was one Of the originators and moving spirits
in the work of establishing a State Soldiers
Home. About two years ago he became so in
censcd at the pension policy of the present Adj
ministration that he made a fiery speech in
denuneiation of it nc a soldiers meeting nc
Owosso, Mich. This, from the speakers high
character and prominence as a Democrat, at
tracted National attention. Shortly after he
received notice from the Pension Bureau that
his pension had been reduced on the ground
that he not entitled to the highest rating.
Gen. Shakspero Immediately instituted pro-
ceedings to compel the Commissioners to restore
him to bis former rating. and this case, along
with Justice Longs, is now on its way to the
Supreme Court of the United States. 1t will
be a very fitting thing for the comrades Of
Michigan to pronounce their opinion upon
the matter by eleeting Gen. Shakspere to the
highest Office in their gift.
The National tribune., 1896-01-16
SOBEKING ENGLAND.

TIE English are having bitter
awakening from the delusion that the
New York Times and Erening Post and
the snob Smalley represent the real
American feeling. They are finding
that these are in minority so small that
they cut absolutely no figure. Repre-
sentatiyes of English papers, particularly
the able correspondent sent by the Lon
don Chronicle, have told them so in
words that forced conviction. La
bouchere and Henry NJ Stanley, the
distinguished African explorer, have
added the weight of their evidence. Mr.
Stanley said:
If this unfortunate misunderstanding with
America be not quickly adjusted on amicabie
lines it is likely to cost us dear. Upon the
Monroe Doctrine we heard an expression Of
true American feeling, unbiascd altogether by
Irish faction hatred. Far from the Presidents
message being an electioneering dodge, sud
denly conceived, | AMI satisfied that it had
long been predetermined. and was practically
necessitaied as yocing the loDg-rcstrained ex-
preston of the National expression.
No uttcrance can he too decided, no warn
ing too grave. no action too vigorous to use in
defense of the American right to speak and
act on all aifairs relating to the Northern and
Southern American Continents, and if Presi-
dent Cleveland will but assert this right with
courage and decision the United American
people will stand behind him. Cleveland was
forced into writing his be licose message. He
had no device he was q mere instrument as
the voice of the National will, and it is there
you may recognize the yitally serious element
of this whole quarrel
This is SOLDERING Englishmen down
from their buster.
The National tribune., 1896-01-16
SAVED by A MONEY LENDER

Tn its review OF 1895, the New York Times
said: 1.-The most brilliant exploit of the
year was that of Mr.. j. Pierpont Morgan, in
February, when he restored the surplus in
the United States Treasury, checked gold
exports and saved the National credit.
The ann ouneement Mt the close of the year
that Mr. Morgan has again come to the rescue
of the country's credit X created q feel
ing of hopefulness.
Things have certainly come to a
beautiful pass in this country, when we
have to be saved " every few weeks by
some money.lender, to whom, in our
gratitude, we make personal present of
from S16,OOO,00O to s30,000,000.
1t used to be that the people of this
country thought they could be relied on
to do all the saving" it needed. They
saved it several times, in the most
magnificent way, under such grand
leaders as Washington, Adams, Hamil-
ton, Lincoln, Grant and Sherman. This
having money-lender making business
of saving it several times year at Il
cost to the people of millions of dollars
is an entirely new and very unpleasant
experience
The National tribune., 1896-01-16

THERE does not seem to be anything
in the naturalization laws of the Trans
vaal to give the foreigners just cause Of
complaint. The citizens are divided
into two classes-frst and second class
burghers The first class burghers COM
prise all the white men who have been
residents Of the country since 1876, or
took an active part in the war for In
dependence. in 1881, and their sons on
arriving at the age of 10. Second class
burghers comprise the naturalized for
eigners. These can be naturalized after
two years residence, registration, taking
the oath of allegiance, and paying $40.
Only first class burghers can vote for
President, Commandant- General, and
members of the First Chamber, but all
citizens vote for other officers. Second
class burghers may be raised to first class
by vote of the First Chamber. Mem
bers of Parliament must be Protestants
in religion and own landed property.
The National tribune., 1896-01-16
CEN. FRANCIS C.. BARLOW.
Distinguished Volunteer Officer and Well
Known Lawyer Dead.

Distinguished Volunteer Officer and Well
Known Lawyer Dead.
Francis Claiming Barlow, Major-General Of
Volunteers, and Attorney General of New
York. died at his home in New York City,
Saturday, Jan. IL, aged 81.
Gen. Barlow born in Brooklyn, n Y,
Der. g. 1854. He graduated from Yale in 1850,
and after studying law and practiciag for q
while, joined the editorial staff of the New
York Tribune. When the war broke out hs
was priv in the 18th N. Y. State National
Guard and enlisted for three-mOnths seryice
at the first call of President Lincoln. He was
promoted First Lieutenant and commissioned
on May 3, 1861. He served through the three
months service with the 18th n. Y, being en-
gagged at Bull Run, and was mustered out, Aug.
3, 1861. On Nov. g. 1861, he was commissioned
Lieutenant Colonel of the 6lst n. Y. He was
promoted to be Colonel while commanding the
regiment before YORKTOWN April II, 1862. He
led his command through the Peninsular cam
paign, distinguishing himself especially Mt Fair
Oaks and Savage's Station. At the battle OF
Autietam he was wounded so severely by
eanister-shOt in the groin and by spent ball
in the breast that it was supposed he could noe
recover. While lying in hospital after the
battle he received his commission as Brigadier-
General for distinguished galiaHtry st Fair
Oaks, Savage's Station, and Antetam, bearing
date Sept. 10, 1852. He reported for duty in
4
He commanded division of Towards Corps
at Gettysburg. He was wounded during this en-
gagement i'm the side, il was thought mortality.
Two of his men attempted to bear him through
that shower of lead from the field but one was
instantly killed, and Gen. Barlow told the
other to save himself Here he was found by
Gen. John B. Gordon, whose Georgia Brigade
had Just charged over the ground. AT BIrlOw's
request Gordon read to him one of his wife's
letters. which Barlow carried with him. and
making the supposed dying man comfort
able as possible Gordon rode on. Years after
ward when Gordon had become Senator OF
the United States, he met in Washington q
gentleman named Barlow, and asked him
whether he was related to an officer of that
name killed at Gettysburg. :" 1 am the man."
said Barlow He had been nursed back to life
by his wife, though she herself died of fever
contracted while caring for wounded soldiers.
Gen. Barlow did Court-martial duty until en-
tirely recovered, and then joined the Eleventh
Corps, Army of the Potomac. as Brevet MAJOR
General. command ng First Division. Tie dis
tiaguished himself again in the Wilderness
and around Petersburg. In 1871 he was nomi-
mated for Attorney General of New York on
the Republican ticket and was elected. DIR
ing the Hayes-TiGen electoral troubles, in
1876. at Gen Grants request Gen. Barlow at
tended the canvassers of the Florida vote in
in their work.
The National tribune., 1896-01-16
A JOINT resolution offered by Repr!

A JOINT resolution offered by Repre-
sentative Spalding, of Michigan, and
now before the House Committee on
Foreign Affairs, provides for the annexa-
ton Of Hawaii and the erection of the
country into State. This is going too
far. We all want Hawaii annexed, but
not as a State. The islands have not
now anything like the population nee
essary to form a State, and may never
have. Besides, there are grave questions
in regard to suffrage which have to be
regulated before statehood can be given
them. Let them be annexed as a
" District or Territory, with officials
appointed from Washington, and with
limited suffrage provisions for the
people.
The National tribune., 1896-01-16

Thomas W. Knox, the disti guished war cor
respondent on events west OF the Mississippi,
aud author of large number of story books
for bows. died at the Lotus Club New York
City, Monday, Jan. g. aged 81. Thomas W..
Knox was born in Pembroke, ~ H., June 26,
1885, In 1860 he went to Colorado, and there
became City Editor of the Denver Daiy NeIrs.
At the beginning of the war he went to the
front as q volunteer. subsequently becoming
correspondent of the New York Herald. In
1866 he was a correspondent on q tour around
the world. He went to Ireland in 1879 and
telegraphed the score of the international riAa
match at Dallymount by means of a device OF
his own invention, indicating By the use of the
Morse signals the spot in which each ball struck
the target This be developed into a system OF
Typographical telegraphy, which he sold to the
Government for the transmission of weather
maps In 1871 he made n secoId tour around
the world. He was author of the well-known
"Boy Travellers" series of books for youthful
readers, and of a number of other volumes OF
travel aud biography.
The National tribune., 1896-01-16
MUSTERED OUT.
Veterans of the COuntry's Grande4s Army
Who Have Answered the Last Call.


Who Have Answered the Last Call.
MoEITz.-At Tracy City. Tenn. April z,
1885, Capt. Carl Moritz, Co. b, 37th Ohio aged
SO.
MEAD.-At Dixon. H., Nov. 1S, 1885, W. Fl.
Mead, Co. A, 18th Ill.,, aged 81 Comrade Mead
moved to Dixon with his parents when but
eight years old. When about IA he commenced
to learn the printers trade in the Office of the
Dixon Telegraph with the present owner, Com
rade Mead leaves one son. The funeral serv-
ices were conducted by Dixon Post, of which
the deceased was honored member.
HILL.-At Fredercktown. o. Nov Is, 1895,
Capt. c. @. Hill, Co. III, 142d Ohio aged 75.
Comrade Hill was a charter member of Jacob
Young Post 500. and had been its Chaplain
and Commander number of terms. He held
the former Office at the time of his death. A
widow survives him.
PIERcE--At Rochester. Iowa, Oct 80, 1895.
W. l.. Pierce, Co. ID, Gath Iowa, aged So. The
comrade was three years veteran. Beaver
Post, of which he was an honOred member,
conducted the funeral services.
SHUBERT.-At Hastings. Mimi. Dec. 6, 1895,
of pneumonia. Henry A. ShubeTt. First Lieu
tenant, Co. ID, Goth No, aged 65. He leaves
widow and two daughters.
The National tribune., 1896-01-16
PERSONAL.

Comrade Pingree continues to make things
lively as Mayor of Detroit, a position to which
he was triumphautly reelected last Fall by
an overwhelming majority. He is having a
fight for lower fares on the street railways
and has recently had his veto of an ordinance
too favorable to the roads sustained by vote
of % to 6, though the Same had recently been
passed by good majority in the Council.
1t is pretty yell settled that ex-President
Harrison will marry Mrs. Dimmick, of New