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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

and Emily Wilson, OF Norfolk; Miss
Olivia Wilcox, of Newport News; Miss
Sallie lEley, OF Smithiield; DIR. Harry
Ctley. OF Baltimore; Mr.. Arthur Hall. of
New York; and the Messrs Landlord of
Norfolk. The chaperones were Mesdames
a. s. Eley and Frank II. James.
NANSIIMOND COUNTY COURT
To-day was the first Of Nansemond
County Court, but no business was trans
acted. The grand jury convenes to-mor-
row. when petty jury will also occupy
the box. and try the indictments found
10 be true bills.
CLOSING EXERCISES NIGHT
SCHOOL.-The night school. which "a
run under the auspices of the Kings
Daughters, being taught by Miss Settle
Harrell. for the benefit of children who
work all day. tonight had their closing
exercises in the old town hall. The two
dozen or more children who acquitted
themselves very creditably on the stage
were at the conclusion taken to Hol-
lands ice-cream saloon, where refresh
ments were served.
HIS FIRST ARREST.-Police Officer
w J. Sullivan to-day made his first ar
rest since being appointed. He found
Il white man, who gave his name as
Peter Cassidy. bathing in nude state
near the foot OF Main street, and took
giveR a hearing tomorrow morning
VETERANS GETTING READY
The members of the Calcote-Wren Camp
and other Confederate veterans of Isle
of Wight county will have meeting at
the Court House on Wednesday, May
20, for the purpose of perfecting ar
rangements preparatory to attending
the reunion at Richmond on June 80.
Col NJ. j. O'Brien, OF New York, vice
president and general manager of the
Southern Express Company, and Mr..
w. ]. Craswell of Wilmington, NJ c.,
SUPERINTENDENT of the same company.
are the guests of Mrs. 8. r. Golibart
They will leave to-morro for Rich
mond.
A w Ballard, trustee, to day conveyed
to NJ. H. Holland, ST.. So acres IL, Chuck
atuck district for $il5
A. j. Brown to-day received telegram
announcing the death of his sister.
Mrs. Mary Watkins. at IL a. m. in Jel-
lico, Tenn.
Smoke was this morning seen Issuing
through the outside Of Brady and Rob-
erts' drug store, and the alarm was
turned on from Box No. IL, on Wash
in ston. Square. Investigation proved
that the smoke proceeded from stove
in which paper was burning.
The teachers and officers OF the Chris
tan Sunday school will have an i'm
portant meeting Tuesday night.
A young couple from CORTLAND this
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Among Our Cotton Men.

Liverpool future contracts closed quiet
and steady, TO l1a points decline. Spot
market declined l-32d.
Bar silver 3ld.-unchanged
Consols ll3sd.-advanced lid
New York future contracts closed
steady. ( to 9 points advance. Sales,
900 bales. August. SIP TO S.I3; Octo-
Der, 7.35 to 1856; December, 7.2l 10 7.22.
Spot market unchanged.
New Orleans future contracts closed
steady, to points advance. Sales,
IS. 400 bales.
Receipts at New Orleans for to-day are
estimated at from 5000 TO $500 bales.
against 1926 bales last year and COS bales
in 1894.
Weather throughout cotton belt very
favorable for the crop.
The Agricultural Bureau report. show
ing Increase in acreage of only l4.S per
cent. over that of last year, was SUI
prise TO many Of the cotton traders
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
HUNTERSvELIE.

Mrs. H. r. Gornto, of Con street. has
returned from Petersburg. Va, where
she spent some time with friends and
relatives
Mr. Jephtha Dawson, of INDIANAPOLIS
IND. is visiting his daughter, Mrs j. c.
Titus. Avenue c.
Miss Lula Allen. OF Virginia Beach,
Is the guest of her uncles family, Mr.
Allen, OF No. Johnson avenue
me temperature yesterday reached 90
degrees on Johnson avenue.
The Sanitary Inspector will visit all
premises In this town after the Goth
instant. which is the limit given by the
Board OF Health for residents 10 clean
up their lots.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
HOW TO Treat a wife.

(From Paciiic Health JOurnalD
First. get wife; second, be patient
You may have great trials and perplex-
itiea in your business. but do not there
for. carry to your home cloudy or
contracted brow. Your wife may have
trials, which, though OF less magnitude.
may be hard for 'her to bear kind
word. q tender look, will do wonders
In chasing from her brow all clouds
OF gloom. To this we would add al
ways keep bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in the house. X is the
best and Is sure to be needed sooner
or later. Your wife will then know
that you really care for her and wish
10 protect hei health. Fec. sale by ALI
druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
ARE FOR SOUND MONEY
Suffolk Delegation to Democratic State Gen.
venton Have a Majority for Gold.
UNANIMOUSLY AGAINST THE UNIT RULE.
A Supposed TbiefShot At-Ladies and
Gentlemen Enjoy AN Outing at
lake Drummond-His First Arrest
The Night School CIasses-vet-
Grams Getting Reudy for Richmond

Suffolk Va. May 11.-(SpeciaD-The
Democrats of Nansemond county as
sembied at noon to-day in the County
Courthouse TO elect eighbeen delega ties
to the State Convention, which meets
In stanton on June 4. The gold PEG.
pie easily controlled, and while as a mat
ter or policy there were no financial in
sTuctlons, the Delegation Is practically
Solo Tor sound money, as forecasted in
Inc Nirginian few days ago a con,
Servative estimate is fifteen for gold and
three for silver.
Mr.. j. Il. West, county chairman
called the meeting to order, and afte,
announcing its purpose made a very
appropriate address, urging harmony
and counse!ing the selection of true Dem
ocrats as delegates He said that anglo
saxon supremacy and the defeat of the
Republican, party in Virginia over
shadows all other Issues. 1t was no
time to desert the Democratic shin q,
State. whose history is the nations his.
tory. and which Is identified with ma
tional progress under the leadership Of
Democratic statesmen
On motion. the temporary chairman
was made permanent, with j. E. Booker
and other representatives of the Demo.
cratic press present as secretaries.
The several maglstsrial districts were
assigned positions din the building TO
choose delegates When the convention
reassembled the following selections Of
delegates were announced and notified:
At LARGE. Il. West.
Sutfolk-W. N. McAnge, Can't r. p
Britt. Hon. j. e. Booker, Col. II r
Smith. and p. L. Pruden. Each deIagota
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
ATLANTIC CITY.

A large number were present at the
roll call of the members at Colley Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church Sunday
morning.
The concert given at LeKies Memo
rial Church last night for the benefit
OF the church was q very enjoya BILE
affair The Beverages sang several of
their songs.
There Will be an entertainment given
at Lektes Memorial Church next Thurs
day night under auspices OF the musical
and literary department of the Epworth
League. No admssionl fee will be
charged, but refreshments Will be for
Gale.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

morning about l o'clock boarded the
Seaboard train at Franklin and pro-
ceeded to Weldon with the supposed
purpose of marriage.
Suffolk, Va. May (SpeciaD.-The
schooner Moonlight, Capt Cranler,
which is at the wharf loading lumber.
was robbed at an early hour this morn
ing Of gold watch, lot of wearing
apparel and other articles. Suspicion Is
attached to member of the crew, who
was missing to-day, with no clue as to
his whereabouts.
The largest woman in Rhode Island
was Mrs. Ann Fox, of Central Falls,
who died last week. She weighed a lit
tie less than 400 pounds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
Imrpovca Service atI.swe,s.

Mr.. Charles a. Turner. of Richmond
an expert syrup-maker. drink con-
FOUNDER. and soda dispenser has taken
the management of the soda fountain
al Mr.. John u. Loves fine grocery house,
on CRANKY street. corner Oily Hall ave
nue., and patrons Will find the service
greatly improved. "a large throng of
thirsty ones beseiged the store yesterday
and the new drinks were being dispensed
freely. The VIrgnian man tested these
and thor roughly approved of them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
STEAMBOAT FOR SALE.

The new steamer AURORA is offered
for sale. She was built in 1884. and her
hull and machinery are in excellent con-
dition. Length. 1913 feet breadth, ~ and
S-lO feet and depth $40 feet; gross ton
mage, IS 72-100
a fine bargain is offered to a cash pur.
chaser.
For further particulars. address.
JNO. II. SMALL. Attorney,
myI-2w Washington N c.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

FOR SALE A well built residence on
Wood street: sold for no fault: too large
Tor owners family: eight rooms and
bath and all modern convenienccs
lot As2Nll5; splendid opportunity for
anyone wishing nice home, with OPP
which can be erected three (3) nice
tenement houses. For terms. etc, APP
ply on premises. No. 60 Wood street
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
OVER
FORTY
MILLION
DOLLARS

Of Surplus is back of the Guarantees new GUARA NTEED
CASH VALUE POLICY Of the Equitable Manv mporant
new features privileges and guarantees them embodied in
the policy and guaranteed by Society with Surplus of
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

FOR SALE-The wholesale and retail
condS '' Saciorv stoak zee cream and
wagon and carriage Very low rent
A great bargain. Reasons for selling
My store in Philadelphia requires my
entire time. Established ten years. APP
ply at store. No 1872 Church street. A
DASCAI-OPtI-O. ap30-lm
ENGINE AND BOILER for sale cheap;
also other machinery. Apply to either
s.. w. Taylor or 66 Water street.
ap2e-tf
FOR SALE-Three and a half shares of
stock West End News, Norfolk, Va
Apply to JOHN H. WINDER, Seaboard
no8-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
FOR SALE.

PIANO FOR SALE-A party will sacri-
nee splendid new Upright Piano for
cash Address "MAHOGANY." care
Virginian. myl2-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

WANTED-A young lady graduate in
stenography and typewriting desires a
position In an office for the sake of get
ting the office experience; salary not
important Address TX. e. k Vir-
gilman office myI-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12

WANTED-Several trustworthy gentle
men or ladies to travel for established.
reliable house. Salary $3.50 and eXpen-
seS. Steady position. Enclose refer
ence and self-addressed stamped enve-
lope. THE DOMINION COMPANY.
BIG Omahah Building, Chicago. Ill.
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

LOOKOUT FOR OUR BIG AUCTION
sale of Atlantic City lots at the Real
Estate EXehange. THURSDAY. MAY
18th. BYRD, BALDWIN Il co.
my5tu, tn, Sutomy1i
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-12
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Four Ship Carpenters at w
A. GRAVES Ship-yard, adjoining N
& w. r. r. bridge, Berkeley. myl0-3t..
The Forrest City times., 1896-04-24
WONDERS OF SklAGRAPHY.
An Invisible Power That Can Work in
 the Dark.


 Now that it IS has been shown that it is possible to take photographs with dark light" it is obvious that we must attach deeper and much wider mean ing to the word light than has hereto fore been ordinarily understood. The fact is, the eye is able to see very lit- tie. It can appreciate and turn to ac- count in producing an impression upon the retina but very limited portion, barely more than an octave of the waves or vibrations that may actuate the ether or medium which peryades all space. The ear is a more sensitive in- strument for sound vibrations, since most people can appreciate the notes within the compass of piano, but even here there must be a limit. Some persons cannot recognize the extreme top notes or rapid undulations until the tension of the strings is reduced, when the note is appreciated, having been brought down to the level of the ears capacity and the vibrations reduced in frequency. In the same way the pho tographic plate has brought within our vision countless stars which the eye. even aided by the telescope, fails to see. The sensitive plate, in other words, records infinitely more than the eye, and this property is utilized to bring things within the range of hu- man visioh. So it is with the K" or Roentgen rays, and doubtless there are other rays which have greater pene- trative power. Opacity is, indeed, phenomenon existing merely for an eye like ours, which, if constructed little differently, would enable us to see easily through walls. Perhaps it is wise provision that it is not so.
 The fact that photographs have been taken with no apparent source of light, appears to be due to the property of probably most things, of absorbing cer- tain rays and giving them out again in the dark. Thus, if a transparent pho- tograph proof has been freely exposed to the light and then taken into the dark room and placed over a sensitive plate for some time the plate on devel- opment will give a distinct negative image. The same thing is illustrated in a stronger manner in luminous paint, which absorbs light and gives it out again so that it is visible to the eye in the dark. We have heard some people assert that on reading a paper closely in a railway train which is just rapidly entering a railway tunnel they are enabled to read on for quite few seconds or so in spite of the darkness. It is quite possible that it is due to the paper giving up the light which it has absorbed.-London Lancet.
The Forrest City times., 1896-04-24
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

The sum of $60,000 is annually paid by the gambling institution at Monte Carlo for the support of the clergy of Monaco.
 A Mohammedan congress is soon to be held in Cairo for the purpose of unit ing Moslems all over the world to re. store the solidarity of Islam."
 Prof. Henry Jones, upon whom the University of Glascom has conferred the degree of IL. D., began life us shoe. maker in small village in Denbigh- shire, England.
 The first prize in the freshman ora torical contest, some days ago. at EarI- ham college, Richmond, Ind, was won by fuil-blooded Indian girl. Miss Ger trude Simmons, of Deadwood, s. D.
 The time-honored custom of hold- ing "shirt-tail' parade on St. Patrick's night was observed by Williams college students. The freshmen, clad in night robes, marched through the quiet streets of Williamstown and then around huge bonfire indulged in such antics as only college men enjoy.
 It is said that the new bonnet which Mrs. Ballington Booth has designed for the fair American Volunteers" will make the girls look much prettier than did the poke bonnets of the Salvation Army. In thus selecting an attractive uniform for recruits Mrs. Booth shows how well she understands human na- ture.
 Miss Sarah Dennis, colored woman, occupied the pulpit of the First Methodist church in San Francisco, Cal, two Sundays ago and preached an ex- eellent sermon. She prefaced her ser mon by leading the congregation in singing a hymn. Her home is in Los Angeles, where she does mission work in the slums and prison.
 Prof. James Seth, of Brown uni versity, who has been appointed profes- sor of ethics in the Sage school of philosophy of Cornell university, was born in Edinburg in 1860. He was graduated at Edinburg university in 1881, carrying off all honors in philos- ophy. after which he won the Ferguson philosophical scholarship, which is open to graduates of all the Scottish uni- versailles.
The Forrest City times., 1896-04-24
THE OLD GARDEN SEAT

stand beside the yew tree fence.
 Mid gayety of blue-eyed May. rose perfumes hit my sluggish sense Ahc human accents to me stray. urandrather tells his old world tales Ahu granny smiles her hundredth smile N'uunu me each eve the nightingales "ith song their nesting cares beguile here happy lovers seek the shade
 Ahu rest them in my ample seat, Joy Tn the future hope has made. Ana hear the far-off lambs faint bleat hoio-alas! in cast-iron arms SWeethearts for whom I'd gladly die. eaten their soft whispers, weigh the
 charms
 For which the enamored suItors sigh. maid here. pink and white. loves rose. Drank In yestreen gallant's praise; ne piucked for her each flower that blows what time they paced those lonely ways Ihey rested here; l jealous heard Each murmured answer mid their bliss. And tried to blush-'twas too absurd When troth they plighted with kiss Loves gauds laugh at, honeyed speech. Hyberboles of ali that's sweet l scon when softened accents reach The coldRess of a garden seat And yet old wisdom still can see That naught excels the married life: Wisest of mortals, blest is he
 -Gentlewoman's Magazine.
The Forrest City times., 1896-04-24
The Story of a Hatfield Picture.

On the grand staircase of Hatfield house is portrait of the fourth earl of Salisbury, to which curious story att taches. A casual glance at the picture gives the impression of a man with two heads--behind the features of the earl peers another face in much fainter out lines and of quite distinct type-the face, in fact, of the unfortunate duke of Monmouth. It seems that the duke, when favorite at court, was a friend of the then earl of Salisbury, and as mark of his esteem presented the earl with his portrait. After Sendgemoor, however, it was not safe for the earl to keep the picture on his walls, and it was accordingly hidden away in the lumber-room. Years after. the dis carded canvas, from which the features of the rebel duke had entirely disap- peared, was found by the fourth earl of Salisbury at time when he was about to have his own portrait painted. and in a spirit of economy he resolved to uti. lize it for this purpose. When this portrait came to be cleaned up some years ago the face of Monmouth ap- peared, to the confusion of the person engaged in the task. This, at any rate, is the explanation of the mystery which Lord Salisbury himself has accepted, if only for want of better.-Cassers Magazine.
The Forrest City times., 1896-04-24
FOkREST CITY ARK, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL A. 1Se6

Hams, who had been with his master since he was a boy, don't hurt the man, he's native. and these natives are sometimes very clever with medi- cines; perhaps he can do something for my mistress!"
 God bless you for thinking of it. Williams" he said, in broken voice: 'you tell him, you can understand his Jargon," and he went down again to Molly.
 Williams explained as we'll as he could what had happened; and the tnan, with giimper of understanding. thought he could see what kind of a snake it was from the wound it had in- hicted. He was accordingly shown into Mrs. Astley,s cabin, and after locking at the punctures, at once hurried away. saying he would bring something, but he was afraid, he confided to Williams, that it was too late.
 Most Of us can call to memory some time in our lives, some special hour. when every moment seems year, and though a suppressed excitement fills us, yet We seem unnaturally quiet. waiting - waiting we know not whether for life or death, for happi- ness or misery to fall to our lot
 If Harry Astley had been asked which was the supreme hour of his life he would without hesitation have said this one-when he sat beside nis wife's bed in dumb agony awaiting the return of the man, wondering if he would be in time, for poor Molly seemed to be losing strength with every breath, and wondering, too, if he could do aEy good when he did comet
 At last, after what seemed to the worn-out man a perfect eternity of waiting, the native returned. lis method seemed to Harry alarmingly simple for such an extreme case, as 1t merely consisted in putting a few drops of particular juice into the three punctures the adder had made, but to his delighted astonishInent, as we'll as the doctors, in half an hour Molly was sleeping quietly, and the swelling was already greatly decreased. while Mahomed Mani, the African medicine man, left the yacht consider ably richer than when he came on to it!
 It was very pale little Molly who was sitting a week later at the same breakfast table, opening little pack age her husband had just given her. It was bracelet in the form of tiny gold adder, with gleaming eyes of emeralds; and on its quivering tongue lay crumpled roseleaf of rosy enamel.
 'How beautiful! Harry" she said. Thank you thousand times, and ara they actually clever enough to make such a thing i'll that bazaar in Algiers ?"
 'These eastern people are consum- mate masters in the art of jewellery, dearest" he answered.; "and now, when my little wife wears this, may it always be the only crumpled roseleaf in her happiness-the solitary serpent in our Eden !"-Madame
The Forrest City times., 1896-04-24
How Japs Launch Their Ships.

The Japanese apply one of their pretty ways to the launching of ships. They use no wine. They hang over the ships prov large pasteboard cage full of birds, and the moment the ship is afloat man pulls string, when the cage opens and the birds fly away, making the air alive with music and the whir of wings. The idea is that the birds thus welcome the ship us she begins her career as thing of life.-Utica Observer.
The Forrest City times., 1896-04-24

Cooper produced his best tales when a young man. He always be- beved his first, written when he was about 20. was his best
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-05
IN KANSAS
The Democrats 10 Surrender Their
Souls TO the Pops.

Hutchinson. Kan. August 4--The
Democratic state convention today en-
dorsed the Chicago platform and In
conclusion demands the re-submission
Of the prohibition question TO the peo-
pie OF the state The report Of the
committee on order OF business had
been delegated by common consent to
the work Of planning the means Of
effecting a fusion with the PopulIsts
who meet in Abilene tomorrow.
This committee reported that the
convention should select Its presi-
dental electors. though not formally
nominating them. and that a special
committee Of FIVE should be named 10
wait upon the Populists at Abilene and
effect a fusion Of the two parties in
Kansas. In a word. the report recon-
mended that the Democrats should
agree to surrender everything but the
electors TO the Populists and to en-
dorse unequivocally the state ticket
nominated by the Popullsts, including
the congressman-at-arge. in return
for the endorsement by the Populists
OF Bryan and Sewall electors.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-05
MATHEMATICS.

IF this Misther Hanna gets to be
the great man he promises now" said
Mr.. Dolan, "there'll be twice the num-
ber av babies named afther him as is
named afther most celebrities" "Oi
see no raysen fur It," replied Mrs,
Dolan. ITS plain as day, though,
He's naturally qualified fur the dis
tinction. They kin name all the by
babies Mark" an all the girl babies
Hanna an there y'are."