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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
Driven to Revolutionary Acts by Dis
pnir.

London, Jan. 23.-The Standard pub
fishes "a dispatch from Constantinople.
under date of January 20. which says
that the Turkish Ministers. assembled
at a meeting Tuesday evening, the al
legged occasion of which was the re-
ceipt by the Porte of IL telegram from
Shakir Uasha, the Imperial Commits
sioner, appointed to carry out the re-
forms In Armenia, reporting that the
Armenians are reduced to the last ex-
tremity and are being decimated by
hunger and cold, aud are committing
revolutionary acts out of sheer despair.
1t is reported that the Sultan's favorite
lzzet. has been directed to formulate
a reply to the letter written to the Sui
tan by Queen Victoria.
The Porte has given out the informa-
tion that the two Armenians believed
to be members of the Armenian Rcvolu-
tionary Committee. have murdered the
Armenian Bishop of Bogpos.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
Arrival of Cola From E,,rone,

New York. Jan. 23.-Small amounts OF
gold arrived from Europe to-day to be
used In connection with the new Gov
ernment loan, and further heavy re-
ceiAs are likely within the next ten
days. Bullion dealers are still biddins,
B@h per cent. for the metal and are
Offering II at 2, per cent. a rumur,
which was generally credited was cur
rent to-day that certain members of the
old Morgan bond syndicate had reform
ed on different lines. 1t was said that
the new combination will bid for a
block Of from 30,000.000 to 80, 900, 900 of
the bonds nj n stated figure. and that
each individual member will also put
i'm a separate bid at figures To be de-
tsrmined upon by themselves. This
would furnish bids for $50. 900 900 alone.
If by chance the new combination
should obtain the bonds each subscriber
will be apporiiuned the amount he signs
for. Should the individual bidders yet
the full amount OF their subscriptions
or il part thereof. the bonds Will be
divided pro rata. Nothing official could
be had in the matter.
Doubt is expressed whether the
Deuts'cne Bank will be bidder at all.
Another banker states that the great
bulk OF the bids for the issue VIII not
be made before February 18th. at The
time of the previous bond issue bids
even by those who had guaranteed the
sale Of the bonds were not sent To Wash
ington until one hour before the open
ing of such bids.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
supreme Court of Appeals.

Richmond, Va. Jan. 23.-Following
are to-day's proceedings of the Su-
preme Court of Appeals:
The following opinions were handed
down this morning:
Raub VS.. Otterback opinion by Judge
Harrison, on writ OF error from the
circuit Court of Fairfax county, Va. !;
judgment affirmed.
LulieMield VS.. the Commcnw ealth
opinion of Judge John w. Riely, from
the Corporation Court Of charlottesville; !;
judgment affirmed.
West VS.. Adams, from the Circuit
ais opinion by Judge RELY. from the
Circuit Court OF Culpeper. Case re-
manded to the Court with direction to
cause the land to lbe rented for the
payment of the debts until they are
discharged, or to sell the same for that
purpose. If the rents and profits of the
land will not discharge the debts, or do
so within 4 reasonable time.
West vs.. Adams, from the Circuit
Court of Gloucester county, writ of
error and supersedeas; bond $500.
Williams administrator VS.. Walton
ct ais, appealed and supersedeas to the
Circuit Court of Shenandoah county;
no bond required.
Webster VS.. Kempel, appealed and su-
persedeas to decree Of the Chancery
Court CT Richmond; bond $500.
Davis VS.. city of Richmond, ETC. writ
of error refused to a Judgment of the
Court Of Law and Equity Of Richmond.
Weathernlan VS.. Commonwealth pc
tition for writ of error to a Judgment
rendered by Judge Williams, of the
Circuit Court Of Carroll county, refus-
Ing u petition for q writ of habeas
corpus; petition refused.
Walker VS.. Mason, argued by T.. p.
Buford for appellant and K. Turnbull
for the appellces, and submitted.
Tucker VS.. Norfolk and Western Rail-
road Company argued by p. a. L..
Smith for plaintiff. in error and George
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 23.-The Executive
BOARD of the Southern States Freight
Association did not accomplish much
In results at to-day's meeting Vice
President ST. John, Of the Seab oard Air
Line, was absent and the election of
a board of arbitration was postponed
untii February 9TH. when another meet
ing will be held in Atlanta.
The question of Eastern rates came
up on two reports from the special com
mittee which considered the matter in
New York last week, but nothing def
mite was decided on.
The question of giving passes II re-
frigerator car-liues was referred 10
Commissioner Haincs. These car lines
will probably get one pass each for
the man who looks after the icing of
the fruit carried IN It,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

H..
luii couid ieast ,Ntiy OIL all the nations
.. tne curtin opJect TO the assertion
ot the monroe uoctr>ne by the United
otalgs, as II huo oeSn announced not
merely WITH the approval of the British
Minister OF f'ore.gn Affairs. but at his
earnest anu OF repeated solicitation.
1 Aua WIN 10 peller Grace could Great
brl.aiii peIsist IN repeilnE the manifold
1Ntrtures sD,. inhus ~ nsr Tor arbitration.
he iel usai VI 1ie'Ii pllt"ih 10 arbitr,Lt q
sioi,, u,,t,.II. aS one Oh pounGary
,,e us' W. MeSii % Dil.lSil Nu.ai,u anu the Repub-
ny " nelieAusu, ihxoiN,iE many thous-
anu square miies OF territory, had led
10 cou,.loSSIsiai correspondence be-
IMten 'He DIi@iSt government and the
~, UniIgu I| otaees' Ii .nal correspondence
tiie cn Oi'i,ea SUES soNerhmcnt had stood
Iol ustn ueGoiiltieiiueo afpitration but
Wy, ~ inaih a. h.Sh" S'oo,' oul against 1t
aiIu anu repeiisu ~. hl such appeals
NE Gtes't iii,,i, ,iitaii ,.,u turHed deaf ear.
@ ne 80, it's,'oltsIpi'tH .ltU.r VI the ilrsl wrong
"aS tiNeu on Sfrctl bri,aAh. ana Congress
aiiu . 'ue .i.l AeMihI. iS'Lut,nh STOOD out in
.ttti apploP,IE ei 9lttuaes as friends
oi Jus.lcs unu iflsilus ',il Vi pence
.,,s toSecu5"s ~ ,.'ESuss rnr :eWcli reso-
.uttoi, tLllu spseei pese.iN' MI l'"niei s;tiu that
LII, tnG nc, &c @ :" IN, ieSluehi action
peii,s p pieL,tu uie uiiu lihIrnucht IN view
"s ~ .',e pus,,,eSs uIiu ,,n"i,vldl condition of
n,' nv 80, W. ~ y Sup'thciaI' me
,,'a , .,ti ,is. a. 49, '",ie n on iiNe years
nso iis aiiu iisn. ,inst NV or ten years
WnEel. MeaHtlhe WuS 'he United
S.ateS r 70 tnke no coShi%ance of Great
i' ,,ri.a,h "a aiiars' hts p;t, 'o sil hown supine-
~ ~ uta ie' tiie "iuc "o'lo WaE as IL
VIZ, mro, ~,
voetar,1,v NJ. Pa,,,,, "".rnt.s speech
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
manufacturers in Convention

Chicago, Jan. 23.-At this mornings
session OF the National Association of
manufacturers Ii was announced thnt
President Dohn, OF Philadelphia. who
contracted Il cold Immediately after his
arrival In the city. was seriously IN and
confined to his bed at the Auditorium
motel The announcement stated that
he was In "precarious condition." but
this was not confirmed by inquiry al tho
hotel. AS he declined q reelection to
the presidency of the organiza ton.
Theodore Searcay, also of PHILADELPHIA.
was chosen 10 that position for the en-
suing year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
south carolina Economists Mt worn

Columbia, S. c., Jan. 23.-In the House
OF Representatives today the econo-
Inlsls began TO get in their work When
the bill providing for the reorganization
or the State Supreme Court came up
they attacked It, and the salaries OF the
Justices and attaches Of the court were
all cut down. The salary of the Chief
Justice was cut from $4,000 to s., 900
and those of the Associate Justices from
$4,000 to $2,70O each. The Court is also
20 be REQUIRED to hold three instead Of
only two, sessions q year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
A Florida Cypress Lumber Conlpanyi
Formed. sj rs SsesSss

Jacksonville. Fla. Jan. 23.-The AZ
lantic Express Association was organize;
ed here to-day with the following firms
represented: c. r. Tufts Lumber Cons
pany, Mount Dora, Fla; Wilson Cypress
Company, Palatka, Fla; Hodges and
Godfrey. Buffalo Bluff, Fla.; O. N. .TaY5
lor e. Co., Brunswick. Ga: Hilton ss 81;
Dodge. Brunswick, Ga: Gardner Es
Lacey, Georgetown. S. G. .F ts5
Officers elected were a. E. WILSON,
president; Joseph Histon, vice president.
and J. Marsh. secretary and treasurer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
Great Closing Out Sale Continues
with Great Attractions. e = BIS

Ladies muslin underwear at special;
prices, Wool and merino underwearsGts
half price Slaughter sale or ii bbunssa
Ribbon worth 8. TO- 121s and 15e.y go Sat1
&C.; ribbon worth 20 and 25c,s go at Gcsssi !;
linen handkerchiefss wort ii 25 ard ailesl
go at 121ac. Yarn 4 a 6 special ss prlsesg
Zephyr Sc. per lap. Scrap wool RI,
box. Many dress goods at half prtus3
34i 81 3 r.. sAt1NpEHH s
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
For Sale.

undersigned, situated at Franklin, Va.
consisting OF boiler. engine. Henry Mar
tin brick machine, pug mill, crusher,
racks. pallets, shelters and railroad iron
and dump cars. Unless sold privately
before, the above will be sold at public
auction on the 18th day of February,
1896 Clay unlimited. at 15c per 1000.
JACKSON BRICK AND TILE co.
ja1i-we& fr-iw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
Want RelIiGcrent Rights Granted TO
Iubn.

Palatka, Fla, Jan. 23.-The Veterans
Association of this city. composed of
men who served In the Union and Con
iederate armies to-day adopted resolu-
tions calling on President Cleveland
and Congress to grant bclligerent rights
to the Cubans.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Newest Discovery"-Ext. teeth; no
pain. N. Y. D. Rooms, Ennis. 1872 Main
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Horses must eat and that 8 what Guy
keeps on Chapel street--222.'P hone, 7es.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

The bill to give city police jurisdic-
tion over the baseball parks one mile
from corporate limits occasoned Il
most lively debate in the House to-
day. Advocates of the bill did not an
ticipate any serious opposition and
were not prepared for 1t. Mr.. Maupin,
of Hena'ico, made Il splendid fight
against the, measure, and Mr.. Bland, Of
Evening star., 1896-12-17
STIMULATING AND NUTRITIOUS
Horsfera's Acid Phosphate.

It supplies tnt the right element (the phos-
phatesl to repair waste Of bedy and bsslar-a food
Itself, and also helps digest other food.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
THE DAY OF RECKONING.
Unexpected Information About Her
Husbands First Wife's Pies.

From the chicago Daily Tribune.
A little woman wearing 4 last year 5
wrap got on a Wells street car the other
morning. andS as she paid her fare, she
recognized the woman sitting next her.
Il haven't seen you for an age" she said.
That's So replied the other woman.
"and it isn't my fault, either 1 was at
your house last
Kept al home pretty close now"
The children. gless. That's what comes
OF marrying a wtdower."
'Oh. 1t isn't that. They're as good as
eold and they're in school most of the
time. too. No. It's my husband: he Is so
particular about the way the house Is kept.
Why. a speck of dust on a table or chair
almost gives him a fit. and as for his food
well. it's about impossible to please him -
You don't say. Got dyspepsia. / guess.
His first wife"
''Oh. no; he's Just particular. I wouldn't
so much mind. but he's always talking
a aSeut the way his first wife kept house
Seems to me sometimes / wish she hadn't
been such good cook. 1t amt wrong l
hope"
''fiis first wife was such good cookr'
Yes. that's what he always says when
anything goes wrong I'm on my way to
ways makes such good pumpkin pies, and
i want her 10 tell me just how she does II
against Thanksgiving. John nearly had q
Evening star., 1896-12-17
SOR..
AoV,

fit over the last ones / made, and yet most
folks think my piles are good But John
says his wifs's first pies"
Look here. Almira johnson, did you ever
know Johns first wife?"
No; 1 never saw her that l know Of
She must have been f1rst-rate housekeep-
er. judging by the way he, talks. Some
times l wonder how he ever came to marry
ne, after-' 80. a.. s-.s.. .
"Oh, you didn't know her! Well. I did:
lived next door to 'em on Webster avenue
for two years; and II that woman ever
made pie-yes. or a bed, either. until It
was time to get into 1t. I'm mistaken And
the way she did treat him-why,, he was
afraid to call his soul his own!'
The meek-looking little woman gasped
You don't mean to say that-that she
wasn't good housekeeper?"
Not IL 1 know what a good housekeeper
isp'
And she didn't make first class pies?'
Didn't make any at all. Bought 'em at
the bakers! What you going to do"
DO? I'm going to get out and go home
that's what I'm going to do.r guess after
what 1 know now l can make Johns
Thanksgiving pies without any teaching
from my aunt"
We'll, I should think So" said the other
woman. and" she added. you might lust
| mention. while he's eating them, that I've
been telling sou about old times when we
used to live next door on Webster avenuev'
Evening star., 1896-12-17

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no woman likes To- see the love light
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Ill health in women is nine times in ter
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Evening star., 1896-12-17
4 New 'Possum story,
From the Atlanta constiturion

f"m the atlanta Constitution
There ar; possum stories and 'possum
stories. but the following has at least the
merit Of being new:
a Georgia negro caught two 'possums in
a trap He took them home. put them In a
little pen and gave il out I'm the village
that he would have the fattest one for sup
per that night.
He lived alone in little cabin on the out
skirts of the town.
Two boys. bent on mischief overheard
him boasting of the possums and resolved
to play trick on him.
They secreted themselves near his cabin.
and saw him kill and cook one of the pos
sums. When he had placed H. brown and
juicy, Oh the table. he went out doors to get
some wood to replenish the fire, which gave
the only light 10 the room.
Then one of the boys, having previously
secured the live 'possum from the pen in
the yard. climbed In the. window took the
cooked 'possum from the table and left the
living one i'm its stead.
The old negro came i'm singing with an
armful of lightwood knots. He replenished
the fire and then sat Gown to his repast.
In the dim light he reached for that pos
sum. and then, with yell. he jumped back
'Lawd. have mussy!' he cried Il killed
him, en- l cooked him, en- | TUX him up
steamin Ell dar he sets ez .chel ez life
wild not a hair singe, Oh. Lawd. des hep
me ter git way FUN dis place. en- Ill preach
dc gospel de balance er my days.
Then, keeping close 10 the wall, he reach
Ell the door and jumped out. Once. before
he made for the wood. he looked back and
seeing the possum I'm the same position
on the table he SHOOK his fist I'm its direc-
ton, saying:
Hay. dar. you gray devil-you! Yo' race
ain no good nohow,
Evening star., 1896-12-17
At the Track.
From the New York Herald.
They're ofYw

From the New York Herald
They're offr'
The race course was crowded. and but q
lew short moments ago the horses had
thundered down the home stretch with q
nnish SO close as to cause the Judges In
wrangle among themselves
of course there were other horses that
finished at their leisure.
The crowd was silent-au except .uIkins
After elbowing his way to the Judges.
stand and back again .Jilkins continued to
howl frantically. They're offv'
He had the whole thing to himself and
the crowd looked pity1ngly at him rhe
race was over, but still he beloved forth
Guess he's nutty." said the first citi.
zen. -.
Lost all of his money and out of his
head" murmured the second citizen
saw him put his wad on Stringhal.
and the horse wasn't in 1t for a minnie ,;
ventured the third citizen.
And still Jilkins shrieked forth .'Thev.rc
orr Aney re
What the thunder are Won ve,,,po
They're of! fOr?" queried the fourth cifi
zen. The race is over"
Il know it," answered Jilkins, but I'm
yelling because they're on"
Whats orr
Jilkins threw up his hat and then kicked
1t across the grass before replying.
1.-THE bets, my friend; the bets are or
Judges can't agree, and had a big sta ke
on Stringhalt. and he wasn't even a good
sixth"
And tearing up some sod and throwing
| 1t over himself he again remarked In his
excess Of Joy. They're offr'
Evening star., 1896-12-17
tie held in reserve. and the cultivated Z
that we have also established.
Prepa ring for q Long War.

You will see that We are constantly
fighting and preparing ourselves for long
resistance. if necessary, and We are laying
the foundations of the new organization
for the country. so that the day of our I'M
dependence will find us ready to properly
manage the public affairs.
1T is useless for me to tell you that there
is not a single person in our ranks who
thinks of or will accept aught else but the
absolute independence of Cuba, and we will
soon obtain 1t. All our labors are directed
TO place Spain In such condition that she
cannot keep up the struggle, while We are
able to carry on the fight with more
strength and advantages every day.
"Oh, If the United States would recognize
our belligerency, our triumph would be an
immediate one,
This war will not terminate until We
have obtained our independence. and the
longer II lasts the greater will be the loss
and damage that American commerce will
suffer. and also the property of American
owners The Spaniards will continue to
commit deeds of violence and atrocities
against Cuba.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
A Moth sF@pt Wide.
From tie Boston Evening Transcript.

E5Veftfa8
For the second tih{e tfe Denton collection
of butterflies and m6ths is on exhibition at
the American art Ralleaes In New York
Last year this collection attracted much at
tention. and this year 1t feturns nearly dou-
bled In size, and including lepidoptera from
all parts OF the wdfld. idn order to obtain
scme Of these specimens. the collectors
braved the dangers Of exploration in
islands infected by cannibals and threaded
the jungles Of India. One Of the notable
new specimens Is the owl moth of Brazil,
which measures more than a foot from
wing tip to wing tip. Unlike the collections
of last year. this collection IS not for sale
piecemeal II It is not sold during the exhI-
bition. which Will last three weeks, Mr.
Denton VIII take II to London and exhibit
1t there. There are about 1900 specimens
exclusive OF dupicatts.s sAsd.l t.s''-sf57
Evening star., 1896-12-17

on the island Cne man does all the trad
ing, ana then a division is made. No one
on the island is allowed TO get ahead OF his
netghbor. While we fly the English flag
sim We receive no instructions of any kind
from the English government
started ont to make a missionary trip.
and went to Tahiti Island. Raratongo.
Palmerston. Samoa. Tonga, Fiji New He
brides. Banks and Santa Cruz islands I
intended 10 establish a mission at New lie.
brides or Santa Cruz, but ! found the pe-o-
pie there too wild
whole group of Santa Cruz Islands. A Mr.
Forest started a mission, hut he has given
IL up ard has gone into business He has
an assistant, and both of them have had
many narrow escapes from being killed by
the Natives. 1 shall visit i'm Oakland until
our vessel leaves again. aud then ] will re-
turn To my old home and resume my duties
on the island"
Evening star., 1896-12-17
A Gold Cannon.

Gold Cannon.
From the London Spectator @'''f~
A cannon made OF solid gold, mounted
upon carriage of rosewood. inlaid with
costly gems, Is the unique bauble of war
fare that has come into the possession of
the imperial army Of Berlin. AS a valua-
BILE acquisition TO the armament Of the
kaiser's own soldiery this unique field piece
Is. more interesting than terrible No other
army in the world can boast of field can
non so beautiful and so costly. This sin
gular gun was presented to the Berlin
army by the managers OF the Hamburg
museum. in whose keeping 1t has been for
two centuries. Guns OF this sort are not
produced today. and war is made with can
non that Is more effective in It's destruc-
tive powers than pleasing to the esth.tic
taste. The outwatT appearance OF this
monster jewel .iB Hosto deliea.s in work
as a matter Of faS tcouid not be pur-
chased for twice tfat amount OF money.
The liveliest interesS in ,Hhis marvellous mill
tary engine has been eHinced by Emperor
William. and he fas ordered a special
guard to be placed oyef the precious can
non. which for tw9 DAYS in the week is on
view to curious Ber3fIerS and the strangers
within the German capltars gates.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
His IniprOvised Uncle.

From It'd Bits.
This story is told by a German army Of
ficer: .,
1t Is strictly against the rules of the
military academy for a cadet to enter any
of the beer gardens in Berlin unaccompan-
led by a relative. A. friend of mine. how
ever. hoping to be undetected. ventured one
night unattended A gentleman came and
sat at a small table near him and begin
chatting pleasantly, when suddenly one of
the chiefs of the academy passed them.
Sir, whispered the lad, will you be my
uncle?" -. -
Certainly" said the gentleman. smiling
Next morning at parade the unfortunate
youth. who had hoped to escape. was called
by name from the ranks. Trembling he
o6eyed the call and came forward.
'You were in the beer garden last nigh.T'
gruff1y said his captain. =
Yes, sir. but was with my uncle"
Your uncle happened to be the crown
prince. who wrote this morning to ask me
to let you off punishment Never let it
happen again."
The crown prince of this incident was the
late Emperor Frederick
Evening star., 1896-12-17
she Meant Nothiu..

From the Detroit Free Press.
Angry Father-"What do you mean by
being engaged to haif-a-dozen men at
once?"
She--"Nothing."
Evening star., 1896-12-17

The last of the series of Advent meetings
under the auspices of Grace Chapter
Brotherhood Of st. Andrew, was held al
Grace Church last night and was largely
attended. Rev. Charles E. Buck, d. D., OF
st. Johns Church. Georgetown delivered
an interesting address, which was much
enjoyed.