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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24
No secrets About Our special seiiins.

Last week was one of wonderful btiy.
Ing. This week one of the most won-
and prices can possibly make q won
derfui special sale this Will be THE
greatest special sale ever held I'M Nor
folk. Seems IL dry goods prices will
never reach bottom, but you will think
they have, NOW when you read abotit
our prices and see the goods Monday.
remember we always have the goods
FOR you when you call, but we ;caa.h
prevent the early customers from buy-s
Ing, and the largest lots sell out quickly
sometimes. Be sure you be one OF the
early callers, as they usually get choice
styles. ,'7s5S. ,I5
1ac. % pieces Turked red, fast
The Yard color. table Damask, 50-inches
wide VIC at lie. the yard, worth
Clear white bleach damask. 5s.!nchas.
at % c., worth 37c. s1 1Ss
Silver bleach pure fax linen datnask,
sesmenes, pss,,a ,s special price Monday 5ocs
100 dozen fine Irish linen doylies, goo.
dozen, regular price 75c,
&c, 25 dozen heavy bleach Turkisfs
Each. bath towels, 1sx46 inches. sale
price &c., worth zoe. eachs
100 dozen pure linen huck towels 2Sx
46 inches. sale price 121sc. worth 20c
SIC. 1000 yards "A bleach Fruit
The Yard. OF Loom cotton. at 6hc.
1880 yards A bleach Monroe cotton.
1000 yards 1o-4 pepperel sheeting. 1sc.
a yard. q ~ S
19c. 10 pieces navy and black all
The Yard. wool serge, cheap at 35c., sale
price Monday 19c. yard
25c. q peir. 25 dozen pairs ladies'
Just Half Price. Pure gause plain Isle
thread double heel
and toe. positively q
SOC. hose, Monday sale
price 25c. pair.
B3c. Chenille table covers. one yard
Each. square, are cheap at Acc, fon-
day sale price 33c.
25c, Hassooks of mouquet and Brus
Each. sells carpet. usually sell at soc. and
75c,, Monday sale price 25c. ss2s
| Csc. so twill silk gloria. 26-tnch
Each. ladies umbrellas, paragon frauie,
| fine celluloid, DRESDEN anr matt
| ural handles, not one in tffe lot s
| worth less than $3.50, sotriea
more Special price Mondays
| csc. choice. 3. 5
100 gents umbrellas, para gon france
olive. congo and natural sticks, clotk 4
cover and tassel, 81 90 each. ~ sss q
low. 15e,, CSC. sse., SOC. escs &C.. ssc.
EACH II s. s's 81 q
s7c 80 more large fine NJ arsei|les he'd I
Each. quilts, worth 75c., aai ie price Mons.
day 37cs Eetter qua lily a9c.sss
8ac., &c., III 2. ses sts ;xsS
Headqnartefs for lSd dies, ,launIrtss
| shirt waiHtz. gs ~ ID
.Isyg 3. . I, \ f.ts i q 3 l
NorfoIk s. rs ioGefn sGash Bargain & f9sss 81
,,tSsWast Disco I, test ltysS
!, ,nnan. N y. % Rconla ennis 3. 1Sg
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24
To Award % Contract.

Bids for the new Methodist Church
building to be erected ait Lambert's
rosnt were opened Friday at the office OF
the architect, Mr.. H. /. Dwyer. The fol-
lowing were the bidders and their p,ice:
j. II. Pierce, s4,950; JARVIS & Clubb.
S5.113; NJ. V. Beale, $5,l6O; Butt
& Heath s5.192; Steele & Dun
klee. s5,2O0; Murray G. Valentine, 81, $50.
Hanberry & Capps, 1854; Dykes e. Wei,
land. S5.621; Powers & Banks, s5.655; w.
+. Taylor S5G63; +. N. Wllber SIS. .893
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24
British Steamship stranded.

Cape Henry, Va, May 23.--The Brit
ish steamer Glanoyean, bound from Fer
nandtna To Rotterdam via Newport
News with phosphate rock, stranded
on the outer Diamond Hatteras shoals
at p. m. on the 22d inst. The crew
were texan off this morning by the life
saving service, and the vessel was
abandoned in bah condition. It will
be total loss.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24

Illinois. In reply to Secretary Carllsle's
Sound money" speech heretofore pub-
llshed). and after considerable colloquy,
Unanimous consent was given.
At $3.50 the ce1President announced
his signature to tie river and harbor
Eill, and It was Immediately returned to
the House, SO astoebe presented to the
President this eSatting
AT 5:45 the Senate adjourned till Mon
Qay. filI
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24
Row Among Women.

a row among number OF negro wo-
men occurred on Avon street about 8
o'clock last night, and as result Beu-
lalh Poole and George Williams are
locked up at the station house, the form
er charged with assaulting and cutting
fhe latter, VINO was charged with drunk
enness and dlsorderly conduct. The VIII
liams woman had cash over her left
temple. which was dressed by DR..
Spe.yht.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24
pnyn,aater wcbstcr to nernyes.,en,,,

Washington. May 2S.-The Secretary
of the Navy to-day appointed a court
OF Inquiry to meet at Mare Island Navy
Yard. Cal, May 30, to inquire into the
allegation that Passed Assistant Pay
master EDWIN ID. Webster had not made
restitution OF $500 alleged to have been
attained by him as security for his clerk.
William j. Tobin.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24
IIot yNcnther Cominr

The coming summer as predicted will
be the warmest for many seasons. n
would be we'll to prepare for it by having
electric fans placed in your store and
dwelling. The latest designs and loves,
prices at K. r. COBB'S,
No. 100 Main Street.
Head of Commerce. over Western
Union Telegraph office. -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24
Call and See the New Ideas, Waists an a
Novelties I'm JacExOucta.

New line OF 1ackonets, worth 121Ac.,
60 at &c.; new line of waists. A lovely
line OF spring and summer dress goods
New monairs and Siciliians.
n. A. SAUNDERS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24
Drive Out

the impurities from your blood and build
up your system by creating an appetite
| and toning the. stomach with Hoods
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24

HOODS PILLS are the best nfter-din-
ner pill; assist digestion, cure headache
MT
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24

Mr.. C. Whltue Sans presided at Inc
Citizens Reform" meeting alt Armo,y
Hall last night. Rev. Mr.. Bennett made
the opening prayer The first speaker
was Mr.. ]. A. Helvln, whose talk was
brief and general, rather than local. Mr.
l.. j. Beauchamp followed in an address
OF about an hours duration. The Bever-
idges were present, and entertained the
audience with some good singing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24

The Chase Bros. Pianos are strictly
high grade, and have stood the test TO.
over thirty years. Sold and guaranteed
by the manufacturers
CHASE BROS PIANO co,
sos East Main street.
my 24-lw Richmond, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24

Cut Glass Bowls. $3.50 each: regular
price 1880 EACH.
JOHNSTON CHINA CO.,
70 and 81 CRANKY Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24

Cut Glass Tumblers. $3.50 per dozen;
regular price $3.50.
JOHNSTON CHINA CO.,
20 and 81 CRANKY Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24

\ You wili.find the original telegram and
letter In our window at
TIUE EXCELSIOR OND ERIOE
CLOTHING HOUSE,
1884 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-24

Cut Glass Water Bottles, s2.4s; reguiai
price s4.60.
JOHNSTON CHINA co,
so ana q Grnnby Street.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
THE sNARLEYoW BEATEN.
sailed Against the New Scorpion in the
Penobscot Club Races.

Rockland, July 1s.-The Penobscot
yacht clubs series of club races began
today. But for the fact that there was
an occasional gust of wind 1t would
have been drifting match, for at times
almost dead calm prevailed
The conflict between the Scorpion and
the Snarleyow, between which there is
a strong friendly rivalry. was feature
of the race. The Snarleyow was winner
last season, and it has been commended
ever since the Scorpion was rebuilt dur
ing the winter season that the latter
would be winner.
So she proved, but it was anybody's race
to finish and the finish was sufficient
~ close to exotic more!interest than any
thing during the regatta. Yachts Ida.
Comet and Ethel had been entered, but
withdrew from the class race and sailed
over the course by themselves. the sum-
mary;
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20

The Portland Street Railroad Compa-
ny'a beautiful park on the Presumpsoot
was visited by thousands on Saturday
and Sunday, and although nearly every
car that left Preble street in the after
noon and evening was filed there was
no perceptible crowd at the park. as
there is room enough there to give the
whole population Of the city an outing
with room to spare.
Many who went out Saturday were
mothers and fathers with thsir family
of little ones and how the children did
enjoy the dayi The swings were in con-
slant motion all the afternoon. the mer-
ny -go-round had aid it could carry. the
rivera delightful place to while away
the hours-was dotted with boats and
the steamboats, took big loads of passen-
gers down stream to enjoy the beautiful
sail And there was the free exhibition
of the Marionettes and the juggler |
These people amused big crowds at the
afternoon and evening performances and
everyone is sorry they are going.
But Manager Newman says that
this weeks show Of Japanese jugglers
and athletes will be the finest thing ever
seen in Portland. And Mr.. Newman
knows what he is talking about, for he
has to pay for them,. and money talks,
as the old saying is.
Riverton has another attraction besides
it's green fields, shady groves, free shows,
merry go-rounds, beautiful views and all
that. 1t is an attraction that the bust
ness men Of Portland cannot well resist
and that is "Dan" Smith, as everyone
calls him, and his restaurant. Here
yesterday afternoon were seated at one
time about 30 of the most prominent
business men of Portland, eating one of
Smiths famous dinners. And after it
Game a smoke on the piazza, while they
| watched the red sun sink behind the
hills across the river, and saw their chill
dren romping on the grass about the Pa
yilion.
Riverton has its attractions, but Dan
Smiths famous dinners is not counted
among the last of them.
This evening large party chaperoned
by Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore G. Woodbury.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick #. Talbot,
will go to Riverton for sail on tho river
and dance in the hall, which has been
chartered for that purpose. The party
will leave in special oars. and the eve
ming will be spent in sailing, dancing
and enjoying the open air performance.
There is no place around Portland better
adapted for private parties, and good
time is anticipated by all. Should it be
found necessary to postpone the party be-
| cause of the weather, notice will be given
| in this evenings papers.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
Matt Adams BaiIed.

1t will be remem bered rhst Matt s.
Adams, formerly of Portland, but Of late
years clerk of the District Court in Dem
yer, some time ago resigned and fed to
Europe. After he had gone it was dis
covered that he had en- bezzled funds to
considerable amount. Two officers
were sent to Europe after him and he
returned several weeks ago in their cus-
tody. Denver papers have just been re-
ceived, giving full accounts of his re-
turn to Denver in charge Of the officers,
his imprisonment there and his release
by Pat fancy, a hotel keeper, who did
not know Adams, but who went on his
bond in order that he might have fair
play. His bail wasfxed at $40, 600.
There are three indictments now pend
ing against Adams, charging him with
the embezzlemens Of $61. 10. $63. 80 and
SO, 800 respectively.
At last accounts Adams was still out
on bail, and tho indictments were pend
ing against him.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
Argus Picnic.

The employees Of the Argus and inyit.
ed guests went on their annual outing
Saturday to the Sea View hotel, on the
Cape. They spent the afternoon with
footballssand baseball, whist, music and
singing. and Cat O'Clock sat down
to an elegant shore dinner and returned
homs about 6.45 O'Clock. Those who
were present were: George W. St. John,
Edward E. Somers, Robert Pearson,
VIM. Il. Mcdonald, Charles B. Libby,
Vim. H. Somers, Geo. W. Fenley, John
F. Haley, Frank L. Ilsley, Herbert e.
Packard, S. A. Packard, Oscar r. Wish,
Geo. o. Gosse, I. f. Burke, Jere f.
Boyle, j. H. Armstrong, John NJ. Boyle,
A M. Samson. B. o. Turner, E. H.
Hatch. "Ted'' Kent M. A. WEIGH, J.
H. Wish, Jr., R. II. Haskell, J.H. How,
George E. Rines. Il. L. Haskell, Frank
L. Towle, Charles L. Gill
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
Balloon Ascensions.
PORTLAND WHEEL CLUB.
Saturdays Race for the Challenge Cup.

The Portland Wheel club was recon tly
to be used as trophey for riders making
the best time On the run from Saco to
Portland, q distance of 10 miles. Satur-
day afternoon, the first attempt was
made and Lawrence Dunlap, member
of thesclub, pedalled in from Saco, MAX
ing the Is miles in Al minutes and 10
seconds, fast time. He was unpaced
Mr.. Duniap's name will be engraved on
the cup and will be the only one there
until some rider succeeds IN making bet
ter time over the course. The challenge
CUP honors may be competed for by any
member of the Maine Division, L. A.
W. Captain f. e. Davis acted as starter
at the Saco end of the line..Saturday and
the time at the finish was taken by j.
Harry Lamgon and Leon r. Lord. The
committee in charge of the cup trials are
Captain Davis. Edward Il. Tuttle, Leon
II. LORD, 3. M. Brown, and j. Harry
Lamson.
There wns also tandem dash against
time from Saco to Portland Saturday.
George Stevens and Edward Tenney Gov
ering the distance in SO minutes, 80 sec
onds.
Mr.s o. II. Grimmer will ride against
time and for the cup from Saco to Port
land week from next Saturday.
Messrs. Tricky and ellison will prob
ably make this ride in few weeks.
Tho committee of the Portland Wheel
club which has in charge the making
of arrangements for the bicycle parade
which is to occur sometime during the
New England fair week, held well
| attended meeting Saturday night
at the club rooms. The com.
mittee will have about 500 to work
with, one half Of which amount has al
ready been, raised. With this sum
the committee will offer large list OF
prizes, open to riders all over the state.
Special inducements will be offered for
finely decorated wheels and tandems
| and special features. Many wheelmen
and ladies will probably appear in COS
tune and every effort will be made to
have at least $50 wheelmen In line. An.
other meeting of the committee will be
| held in a few weeks and more definite
nlpnG mazda
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
A. o. H. Field Day.

The A. O. H. of Maine will hold g
union picnic and field day at Lake
Maranocook Wednesday, July 20. The
affair is under The management of Di-
visions / and of Portland,ss1 of Ban
gor, / and of Lewiston, of Biddeford
and Of Rockland.
Following is the list Of sports for
which $500 in prizes have been offered
Batteau race, $50 to LIST, s25 to I'd. Ju-
nior single scull race, amateur, gold
watch to LIST, Tgold ring to I'd. Novelty
boat race, gentleman with lady captain,
prize, opera glasses to lady, Foot race,
100 yards dash, professional, $40 to LIST,
IS to I'd. Foot race, 100 yards dash,
amateur, gold watch to LIST, gold chain
and charm to Cd. Hand ball contest.
All the aboyeEeyents are open to residents
of Maine.
The Bangor Military band will fur
nish music. The general committee of
arrangements is as follows: NJ. J. Fin
negan, W. F. Curran, e. ]. Gallagher,
N. J. Cullinan, j. s. Butler, ]. H. Sui
livan, Geo. Neville.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
SECOND GLASS.
Prosperous Deering.

Augusta, July 18.-When the state as
SCISSORS will place valuation on bicycles
will depend on the returns from the
towns and cities. II a majority of the
local assessors return valuations on bicy-
cyles, then the state board will probably
assess them, towns NOT returning them
being doomed their proportional part.
But If a majority do not tax wheels then
all will doubtless be exempted from the
state tax.
One of the largest increases in valua-
tion returned to the state comes from the
city of Deering and amounts to $44S, IT'S.
1t arises from the large plumber of new
buildings which have been erected. The
assessors of the town Of Brooks have sent
In valuation on 1000 hens at 90 cents a
head. AS no other town returns a valu-
alton on hens Brooks will be exc mpted
from this tax by the state. The asses.
sors will meet the wild land owners Of
Hancock and Washington counties the
last of this and the first of next month.
Prof. Robinson Of the State Board Of
Health has under instructions from the
board been experimenting for several
months with the manufacture Of the new
disinfec tant formio aldehyde. He has
invented lamp for generating this gas
which is pronounced superior to any
thing now in use. AT the next meeting
of the board in Augusta, he will give an
aooodnt Of his experiments and exhibit
this new lamp. A young son of Secretary
Young, of the board, recently had slight
touch of diphtheria, which it is supposed
he contracted while swimming in the
river.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
Naval vessels to Be Maased at New York.

Naval Vessels to Be Massed at New York.
Washington, July 18.-The navy de-
parsment has fixed August / as the day
for the full available force, now attached
to the North A tlantio station to assemble
in New York harbor for naval evolu-
tions. The whole squadron is expected
to put to sea and cruise between Sandy
Hook and the Virginia oapes, carrying
out the manoeuvres and engaging in
Target drills and other exercises or
dered by the admiral. New York will
continue to be the headquarters of the
feet and the cruiser New York will be
retained as flagship. The present pro
gramme of the department does not CON.
template a visit Of the squadron to the
northern summer resorts.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
Wheelmen at skowhegan.

Skowhegan, Me-, July 1s.-The fourth
annual wheel meet of the Skowhegan
Bicycle club was held today. One hun
dred ATTENDED and there was big field
of starters. In the half mile, Pike Of
Norway was first; Stearns, Norway, seo-
ond; time, 1.11h In the quarter mile,
pike was first, Stearns second. time 1917
seconds; one mile, Pratt, Skowhegan,
first, Oliver, Madison, SECOND, time $50;
ond, time 1906 referee W. E. Robbins.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20

teresting and exciting yet held OF tina
famous track. 1t is the regular circuit
meeting and will occHr July S8 TO 81, in
elusive. A great string of horses has
been entered and all the noted stables
will be represented. There will be four
RACES each day.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
He WAS FROM wEsTBRooK.
The Invention of New Motive Power
from Electricity.

Railroad Commissioners Chadbourne
writes to the Westbrouk Chronicle TO
say:
In the development Of electrical force
as a motive power, new discoveries are
being made almost daily In the line OF
It's application. The latest is the install
latlon of q third rail instead of tFoliy
ON the New York, New Haven q Hart
ford RAILROAD from Nantucket Junction to
East Weymouth.
This line is part Of the Old Colony
system of which E.G. Allen, formerly OF
Eaocarappa, is the general superintend-
Unit.
Mr.. Allen is gentleman of whom the
city Of Wesbrook should feel proud. Com
menoing thirty years ago as section
hand on the Portland & Rochester. py
reason of bic energy and always recog-
nizsd ability he has worked his way up
TO the position he now holds, where he
has about 765 miles OF line with over IL,
GOO men on the pay roll beside many hum
bred men engaged IN work for, contract
ors doing the work of improvement now
going on involving the outlay of mil.
lions. The lines have an immense traffic
and are being improved and brought up
to the highest standard Of modern rail,
roading.
On the electric limo from Nantaskei
Junction to Pemberton there is much to
interest the thinking man. 1t Is double
tracked, of thoroughly good construction
and equipped with every convenience.
The motor car I rode on was an open cal
similar tosthe open ears on the Westbrook
line, except that 1t sets high on 36 ORA:
inch wheel and had IS seats. The motor
was of 100 horse power and it easily drew
Mr.. Aliens private car which weighs
about the same as Pullman parlor car,
and ran with 1T a speed Of a mile In 6
minute. 1t has an electric air pump fur
nishing compressed air for the Westing
house quick action brake which is fully
as we'll If not better regulated than the
steam pump used on. the locomotive. The
whistle blown by air was i'll all respects
as loud and easily operated as the steam
whistle; in fact, the sound is rather more
pleasing to the ear.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in six hours by the NEW GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE.'' This
new remedy is a great surprise on account
of its exceeding promptness in relieyino
pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and everS
part of the urinary passagesain male OF ' e r..
pain in passing it almost immediately r. r.
you want quick relief and cure this IL vo,,1
Iemedy. Sold by C Fl. GUPPY co H STo.
gist 46S Congress st. Portland, Me-.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
enforcement League in Politics-Joshu.
Hollands Will


Biddeford, July 1S.-The York County
Enforcement league ia to put in the field
an independent ticket for sheriff and
county attorney. Signatures to doc
ument pledging support to the temper
ance nominees are being solicited.
A hearing has been in progress for two
days on the contest of the will of Joshua
Holland, wooden manufacturer OF
Limerick, who died recently. The value
of the estate is estimated at $50, 600. The
will allowed the widow one third Of the
estate during her life and make an equal
distribution of the remainder of the es-
tate among the sons and daughters. The
will was contested by tho widow and
several of the children. Probate Judge
Hobbs today rendered decision sustain
ing the will.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
A. Young Couple Who Had Apparently
Lain Down to Die.

Lawrenceburg, KY, July 1s.-On the
Bergen branch Of the Southern railroad
were found this morning the mutilated
bodies of a young man and a young
woman In cut ten miles south of here
Both heads were severed, the mans from
the mouth and the woman's diagonally
across 1t was said that the couple had
laid down their heads on the rail. At
the inquest it was developed that the
bodies were probably those of Joseph
Hopper and his wife Of London, KY. A
pistol was found near the bodies and the
ooroner's verdict was suicide
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
Senator Jones Goes Home.

Washington, July Ex-senator James
z. Jones, the new chairman of the Dem
ocratio national committee left this after
probably ten days. Regarding the re-
ported transfer of committee headquart-
ers to Washington the Senator said that
while the subject was discussed. so far as
he knew no selection had yetsb been made.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-20
The Death Rate.

There were II deaths in Portland dur
ing the week which ended Saturday
noon. The deaths were due to the follow
ing causUs: Cerebral paralysis, /; cere-
bral throm bosis. 1; cholera infantum, 1;
diphtheria, /; gangrene. l; gastritis,
heart disease, 3; marasmus. /. lneningi
It's, 5; senility. /; septioaemia, 2; tuber
oulesis,sr1