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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
Whit Hind NInn On

Ono Is sometimes almost inclined to
doubt If seeing is, after all, SO necessary 4.
sense as 1t seems to us who enjoy it, Blind
people can, II they will, do so many thing.
Which we are apt TO regard as reserved fo,
mon and women with eyes
One of these is II blind gentleman of
Paris, who has taken 10 riding tho bicycle
He does not, indeed, attempt to ride en-
trely alone, but is accompanied by !,
friend, who touches him or his wheel from,
time to time in such way rs to ussur,
him that Lc is getting in no ones VA,
and that his way is clear.
Other blind persons have done things as
remarkable as this Nj. Edgar Guilbe;lu.
blind man who founded museum io,
the blind, was able to ride horse, swim.
In the river, go about alone through the
streets OF Paris and oven 10 explore with.
out u guide through the prccipi .ous noun.
tain region about Cautercts, in the Pyra
nees. lie also wrote aud published TWO vol.
umes OF poetry-not SO remarkable nm
achievement for blind lcrsOn, since poet.
ry and blindness arc often found in com.
paDy.
a still more remarkable blind man was
Vidal, tho sculptor, who, indeed, lcarncu
his urt while seeing and lost his sight n,
the age o! 20. Ho was not discouraged by
this calamity, but became successful
sculptor of animals He was so proud oi
his triumph over misfortune that lie signed
all lis works, Vidal, aveugle"-Vidal
the blind man.
John Marchant Mundy, an American
blind sculptor, Is tho author OF u Statue u
Washington Irving ut Iurrytown, y. Y.
which las been much admired. Youth,
Companion
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
Young Wild EirtlS.

The thickness of the foliage on the trees
tho high vegetation of the cultivated land
and the natural tendency of young birds
To Keep quiet and still, mako the study of
them II inuttcr of some difficulty. In tie
Indigenous and Ivy tic wOodside uniamil-
lar notes and calls of birds are constantly
hcard-the notes of young birds, Which
cannot Eo identified wing to the thick aess
of the foliage, and though in tho large
woods tic try of tao young sparrow HAWKS
ana tho fight OF the pigeons and wond-
pcc!iers bctrLy their presence, it is almost
impossible to watch them or to ascertain
their way of Procuring food. Probably
most OF tho larger species are fed by tie
old birds long alter they leave tic nest.
or gaIno birds, young partridges are the
most self reliant, and young phelsants the
least able to take care Of themselves. The
present writer has mover seen young quails,
but rs those coveys which are matched in
iiagland often number rs many birds rs
tho quail usually lay eggs 1t may be pre-.
sumed that those, the smallest of all the
game birds, are not less active and pre-
cocious than the young of the partridge
The latter nro almost ns active upon land
rs young wild ducks are upon the water
They run swiftly and without hesitation,
even among thick vegetation whom they
arc no bigger than wren, and follow or
prccedc their mother through moving
grass, hcdgcrows or tho sides of furxe
breaks and copses, seeking and catching
insects all the while, and neither losing
themselves nor bctraying their where
abouts by unnecessary noise or excursions.
London Spectator.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

Of himself. When the man who runs an
engine hcars an unusual sound about il he
stops immediately and looks it ND. If he
mas little looscness, or little crack. il
Is iemsalco immediately. If it isn't, there
WIZ come break presently - a break
mat VIII wreck the engine. Likely as NOT
TINS same man will totally ignore the call
tor help. from some one Of his own organs.
he VIII let tn" trouble grow and grow until
II lays him out, in bed. If lie keeps on
wear it out. The strain on his nerves viii
tell Oh his constitution. He will not be
hearty when he is old. The chances are he
never will be old at ALL DR.. Pierce's Gold.
en- Medical Discovery r7storcs health. II
Is NOT only cure for disease, it is a pre-
not quite as we'll as he ought to be, when.
ever he is listiess, without energy and with.
ont vitality whenever he finds that he ia
losing weight and that his ordinary work
gives him undue fatigue, he needs the
Solden Medical Discovery" No matter
now his trouble shows itself, this wonder.
sul remedy will cure him. We saw il ia
wonderful because of its wonderful results.
ana not because there is anything super.
natural about it-not because it does anv.
t!hinG that is unexpected, or anything which
\; Us aiseoverer did not mean il to do. That
u cures many different SO called diseases
IS the most natural thing in the world
when you understand that nearly ali die.
cases spring from the same thing bad
digestion and consequent impure blood.
an. Inc discovery" makes the appetite good,
INC a,gestion strong. assimilation easy, and
me blood rich and pure. No disease Of the
blood can withstand its action.
Learn more about !, from DR.. pierce's Com.
mon Sense Medical Adviser, 1908 pages nrofus..
~ illustrated. which will be sent free on recent
OF twenty-oHe (7i) one-cent stamps 10 cover cost
Aedicai Association. Buffalo. N. 4.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
HE WAS CoLlolNe.
The Sheriff Did the Fair Thing and he
Returned tho Favor.


When the sheriff went over from Golden
City to Lucky Valley after Jim Sandcrs,
who was wanted for shooting Dan vii.
liams in I; quarrel over n game Of cards
he didn't c,cn take gun along Ho
found his man i'll II saloon and asked him
To step up and take II drink. Jim com.
picd, but kept u hand OH his gun When
they had drank, they SUIT down and the
Sheriff told three or four funny stories
by AID by tho puzzled Jim broke out with:
See, here, Joe, did you como over after
me-"
"Wual, thought you might want to jog
along back with me-" wins tho reply
mot much! I'll never be taken aiivcr
81 hen that settles it. Let's hev anotii.
or drink"
They drank again, and the officer told
very funny story about IL tcndcrioot's ex-
rcrencc in Golden City. Jim laughed us
loudly as tho Others, but presently grow
serious and said:
Say, Joe, you can't take me alive"
WAL, we won't worry about TINT,
JIM" WIS tho reply. Lets hev another
nip and then game of cards.
1ho game lasted until the sheriff had
lost about $50. Then he ordered drinks
and sang Il song. When tho song was fin.
ishcd, lie said to Sanders:
Jim, hcyn't nude things pleasant fur
you to;lay?"
You hcv, Joe, and no mistake"
treated you like n gentleman, hcyn't
Y'
"You certainly hcv"
81 mats my way OF doing things Now,
l want you To treat mo like u gentleman.
Go b..ck TO Golden City with me. "
"Lut shot Dan Williams over thar.
"Of course you did"
"And they want to hang mo-"
"Ol course they do, but that's nothin to
mo. don't make tho laws was sent
out alter you, and want to take you back
coIld icv sneakcd in and got tine drop OH
you, but knowed 'twould hurt yer pride
Haven't kin tender with you limp
You hev, Joe, but don't want to bt
hung"
sposc not, but SEQ how nice I've used
you Would any other Sheriff hev done iL?'
No, reckon not"
"Of course not. And If you arc hung
won't loss tho job and mako it MS cas-,
az possible? Just como right along t.
oblce4e me, Jim.
Would IL he IL great favor to your"
ut would, and it would show mo that
you was gentleman to boot. I'm gen
t!cman myself, and l Kin appreciate a gen
tlemun'
N"al, Joe, " said Jim after moments
thought, II did say wouldn't go, and !
ulu tninH uidn' want to be hung, but t.
oOlcege you and To show these critters tina,
know what good manners is III so ulonu
with you
And ten days later Mr.. Sanders attended
necktio social and was lett behind whcI.
tho others started for hOme-Dallas News
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
'RFoLK vIRGINIA:aTUEsDAY.D DECEMBER %. 1sea
A cLERaYMAN's CURE FOR LOVE.
Advised the Young Woman to Take to tho
Bicyclc-She Was Cured.

hnvo been told that great many clcr-
Ryincn arc much troubled by the mcm-
bcrs OF their congregation conilding to
them their love troubles. One we'll known
ard much admired prophet and evangelist
Is SO much bcwildercd by the quantity and
qinlity OF these condolences thnt no now
makes 1t II rule not to SEQ any member of
tho fair sex in tho vcstry unless she states
beforehand what sho wants to consult him
about. One day, however, when he had
preached very eloquent sermon, n sad
eyed lady memhcr OF his congregation
forced her way into his houie on tho plea
of urgent business, and In spite of his
most uiscotlragiug manner insisted On in
forming him, with tears and sobs, that she
had fallen hopclcssly in love with q certain
gentleman Of her acquaintance and that
sic did not know what woald become of
licr In life unless he could be persuaded To
return her affection.
hc reverend gentleman rose Impatient
~ and exclaimed TINT he should advise the
lady to buy bicycle and go out for a long
riue every day until she was cured The
Ganscl went away weeping and saying
that, alas, Inc did not understand that her
love fever was incurable! The clergyman
thought no moro about this interview,
which lie had looked upon as being ono OF
tho disagrceablc details of his Profession,
but month later, us he was walking
nlorg the street, he net y pretty, blooming,
bright eyed girl, who stopped him and OK.
claimed, with enthusiasts: II can never
DO sufficiently grateful TO you for your ex-
ccllcnt advice. l hnvo acquired n bicycle
and go long rides every day, and now
have 10 timo to think of MIR. - and
don't care for him Mt all. T"
Loyclorn damsels please n. b, for l
think that the Rev. Mr. Astutc was IL wise
ANA wholesome minded adviser. If he had
taken her confession seriously, she might
still lave been suffering from an unrcquit-
cd attachment instead of being u huppy,
merry girl. 10 mo 1t is only one more
proof that there is no cure like outdoor ex-
ercso for II bruised Lcart.-London Cen
tlcwomnn.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
CURES THAT ARE CURES (!
THAT'S TIE KIND!
No Patchwork!
PORT NORFOLK. VA,
DECEMBER c, 1896.

o.
20 THE PUBLIC:
WISH TO INFORM THE CATARRu
INFLICTED PUBLIC THAT THERE
a PLACE IN THIS VICINITY
WHERE y CURE CAN CERTAINLY BE
GOTTEN IF a CURE is POSSIBLE AT
NIL HAVE FOR a LONG TIME
HEEN y SUFFERER FROM CATARRH
MD RECENTLY y PATIENT OF DIR.
"lkEf. WHOM I CAN RECOMMEND
rs ~ FlEST-CLASS CATARRH DOC
FOR. WHEN l BEGAN HIS TREAT
MENT MY NOSE WAS COMPLETELY
STOPPED UP AND HAD TO BREATH
ALMOST ENTIRELY THROUGH MY
MOUTH. JUST COULD NOT BREATH
AT ALL UNLESS MY MOUTH WAS
OPEN AND THIS CAUSED A VERY
SEVERE THROAT TROUBLE. THICK.
STRlNGY MuGUS WAS ALWAYS
FALLING IN MY THROAT AND KEPT
ME HAWKING ALL THE TIME. MY
HEAD WOULD SWIM AND MY EARS
WOULD SING AND BUZZ FEARFUL
LY. l WENT TO DIR. FIREY IN AL
GtST AND GOT HIM TO TREAT ME
SEVERAL MONTHS AND 70 ALI,
WHO ARE AFFLICTED AS l WAS. |
WOULD SAY HE CURED ME AND HE
CAN CURE YOU.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
Great Force Sale!

Prices no object, goods must be sold
realize one-half the actual cost to man,
and avoid our everyday rush. Great Ia
CSC.
Mems fine All Wool Pants, worth $500.
now sliS
Mems fine Dress Pants. worth $500. now
sl.gS.
Mems fine Worsted Pants. worth $500.
now S29S
Mems Imported Worsted Pants, worth
5000 and S700, now s39S.
Mems All Wool Suits, worth 5000. now
si.SS.
Mems fine Dress Suits. worth $500. now
s6,aS.
Mems Ane wors.ed Suits. worth 5000.
now S99S.
Mems Impott ed worsted Suits. worth
s2H 90. now sl2.aS.
Mems Hne Beaver Overcoats. worth
sl2 on. now s6.eS.
Mems fine Kersey Overcoats. worth
SIS. 90. now sS.98.
Do not let this once in q life time cha
Ing at extraordinary low prices. Great S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
Didn't Meet His Idea,

Father" said tbeyoung man who was
home from school, you must not take Of
Tense If the farm docs not suit me. l feel
that my talents drmnnd broader field"
That's lucky, my boy, an to yer credit
ez well. Ye'll be tickled to know tibet I've
bought an adjoinin section Of Ian, mn or
soon ez git the fences moved, every field
on the place'll be half ez wide agin. Then
ye kin turn in an hustle ter yer heart S
content. ''-Washington Star.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
OWN or SUFFOLK
s. Piano Duet-"Parting March"
Nfdm Lenore Symphony ...Rarf
Misses Quimby and Urquhart.

County Clerk Robert Il. Smith is hay
ing sport with his gun ut Ragged Island.
II. w, Bradshaw and a. Il. Cramer
eft to-day for "Trip TO Philadelphia
Miss Mamie Lee, OF benefits Creek.
was this afternoon the guest of Mrs T..
+. Holland
Rev. and Mrs. j. f. Love. with their
sister. Miss Gregory, of North Carolina
visited Norfolk to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

AS division of time the week has been
used in the east from immemorial ages
1t does not seem to be natural division
of time, though several periods of animal
economy, such rs the incubation of eggs,
correspond with weeks.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

The irst patent was issued to Samuel
Hopkins in 1890 for making pot or pearl
Ashes"
There arc s.5se.oo grown women In
France
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

Fine clothing almost gwen away II vo
IaGture, we are satisfied. Come at onco
gains 10 be had. We quote few Of them:
SIS 10. now $9.oS
soA Mems I.astcr Beaver Overcoa,s, worth
Mems imported Kersey Oyercoote
worth So. 90, now Sl59S '
QUO pairs Boys Knee Pants, worth 5oc..
500 par Boys Knee Pants. worth $780,
500 pairs Boys Knee Pants. worth $500,
800 Boys All Wool Suits. worth $3.50.
400 Boys All Wool Suits. worth $500
200 BOYS All Wool Suits. worth $500
sHn Fo"s' ~" ovcrcoats. worth $500 to
&c pass at these hard times. Fine cloth.
lie now going on. Remember the place.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

Gladys-Shall you marry Jack If 1 re-
fuse him?
Mnud-Ycs, and If you accept hint
picl, Me Up.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22

Goods delivered every day (Sundays fn
l}erEley. Brambieton. Atlantic Civ. etc
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-22
1i,u SUITS ...lant.l:.s.

"Why do you wear that suit? You don't
ride bicycle, do you:''
No. But the bicyclists naturally think
that play golf -
why, you don t know golf linl, from
II vacant lot.'
"Of course not, but the golf players all
think ride wheel. Chicago Post.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-17
THE MARKETS.
PIrrsBURo. Dec. rs.

PITTsBUR0. Dec. Is.
wHEAT--No. red e6C0g7c; No. 2 red, o56n
oec spring wheat. 96096c.
CORN-No. yellow ear old, 2919Oo; No.
2 shelled, 2slD2sl6c; old high mixed shelled,
27G2716c; mixed ear, 26d27c new No. 2 yellow
ear, 26d1281Sc.
oATS-No. 1 white, 25t4a251Sc; No. do, "a
024Ifc; extra No. 3 white, 22lf923c; light
mixed, 2lGD22c.
HAY-No. 1 timothy, s11.25611.5O; no. 2,
$1,000 100; packing, s7.OO07.5O; No. 1 feed
ing prairie, ss0O9s6O; wagon hay, $1,000
1900 for timothy.
POULTRY-Large live chickens, 4505Oc per
pair; live chickens, small, 250b35c; dressed,
sdDec per pound; live ducks, 6O17Sc per pair
dressed, 1lGl2c per pound; live turkeys, G19c
per pound; dressed, l20l3o; live geese, 81 700
les per pair.
GAME-Pheasants, s4.5O65.00 per dozen;
quail, sl.256l 50 per dozen; rabbits, 2O12jc
per pair; squirrels 101l5o; wild turkeys,
S1.50; prairie hens, S7O007.50 per dozen;
whole deer, l00l2o per pound; saddles, IL
0l6o.
BUTTER-Elgin prints, 23c; do creamery,
22023c; Ohio fancy creamery, 10000; fancy
country roll, l69l6c; low grade and cooking,
S1l0o.
CHEEsE-Fancy New York, full cream
1lA@llIfc; new Ohios, full cream, late make
91S0lOc; Wisconsin Swiss, In tubs, llIf0l2c
limburger, new, l01llc; Ohio Swiss, in tubs
lllfc; Swiss, in square blocks, llIt@12c.
EGGS-Strictly fresh Pennsylvania and
Ohio, in cases, 20d2lc; Southern, 10000; stor
age, le1l8c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-17
FREE CURES.
A Multitude Of People Cured Of Chronic
Catarrb by DR.. Hartman's Free
Home Treatment.

II Pe-ru-ns will cure case of catarrh
Of twenty years standing, it surely ought
TO cure more recent cases. We receive
many letters in which people declare they
have been cured of oatarrh that has
defled all treatment anywhere from ten
to thirty years. These people have no
motive whatever for writing these letters
except gratitude. They receive no psy
before or after writing suoh letter. We
offer no reward for testimonials, nor do
we give any reward. Our testimonials
are far too numerous for publication,
even among those who would be perfectly
willing for us to do so. The fact is, that
DIR. Hartman's free treatment is curing
thousands Of people. The following Is q
specimen Of the letters we receive:
H. W. Hopkins, Ironton, Ohio, writes
ALLOW me to say word for Pe-ru-na.
For twenty years was afflicted with
oartarrh; at times / was so offensive
that my little children would complain Of
it. tried patent medicines Of all kinds,
also some Of the best physicians, but re-
ceived no relief Finally, after reading
about Pe-ru-ns, I concluded to give 1t a
trial. Like all others, had no faith Ia
it; but after taking one bottle 1 was en-
titely relieved. Two and half bottles
gave me permanent cure. Three years
have now passed and no symptoms Of any
return. You may use this as you desire
for the benefit Of those suffering with tbi.
terrible dhease."
An instruotively illustrated, 84-psge
book on catarrhal diseases vii bs sent
free to any address for short time by
The Pe.ru.na Drug Manufacturing Com,
psny, Colum bus, Ohio. The book wat
recently written by DIR. Hartman and II
Of great interest to people who have
| oatarrb
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-17
RARRYVILIE

Henry Brown, Jr,. who has been work
ing near Canton, has returned home.
He will attend the Marlboro high school
this winter.
Miss Jennie Haidet, OF Alliance, was
here few days this week, visiting her
sister, Mrs. Ed Frank.
Miss Lucy Lone, of Randolph, is spend
ing a few days with her friend, Miss
Rosa Caohat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Frantz, Of Louis
vile, were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Louis Grispou on Sunday.
Miss Dellie Frantz has returned home
from pleasant visit with New Balti-
more friends.
Mr.. Cbistian Sohmuoker is shipping
apples to Massachusetts, and is at present
In that state making deliveries.
The latest arrival is q little girl at the
home Of Mr.. aud Mrs. J. Il. Balmat.
st. Joseph's church choir meets every
Friday evening to practice. Miss Lizzie
Duprez has charge Of the instruction.
Mr.. Amos Haidet Is attending busi-
ness college at Canton. He will also take
instructions III shorthand.
Rev. Gwin, Of Fairhope, Is holding a
series Of meetings at the chapel, to be
continued the coming week.
| David Maurer died at his residence
two miles east Of town on Saturday after.
noon at the age Of S3 years. Mr.. Maurer
was an old resident. He was loved and
respected by all his neighbors. Hit
funeral took place on Tuesday morning
from the Amish ohutoh near Rome.
The little girl of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Vintz Is very sick with Inflammation o.
the bowels.
The David Cutler farm was sold al
public sale on Thursday to a Mr.. Royel
from near Canton, for $50 per aore.
M. H. Hahn and family went to Parii
on Sunday to visit their parents.
Frank Caohat and family of New Balti
more have removed to their old home al
this place, where they will permanent,
reside.
The Deloys blacksmith shop that ha
been vacant for some time, Is now ocou
pied by Mr.. France from Alliance. W,
wish him success.
The butohering season is now In full
blast. On Thursday Peter Linder killet
sixteen hogs some of which weighed 40
pounds
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-17
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved In six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure
This new remedy is a great suprirse on
account of It's exceeding promptness In re-
lieving pain In the bladder, kidneys, back
and every part Of the urinary passages
In male or female. 1t relieves retention
of water and pain in passing It almost
Immediately. II you want quick relief
and cure this Is your remedy. Sold by
Durbin, Wright g. Co., druggists, Can
tnn Ohm
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-17

returned In the wee hours Of the night.
NEW BERLIN.
Mrs. s. Shriver is visiting her mother
and sister In Cleveland.
Mrs. Rough, who has been suffering 9
from a stroke of appoplexy for two weeks,
Is still confined, without any change
for the better.
The family Of MIR. Will Hershey are
sorely afflicted by the illness Of the father,
mother and son George, the recovery of
the father and son being doubtful.
The Hoover shops will hereafter be II.
Illuminated with electric lights.
The Frantz carriage works resumed
operations on Monday.
Mrs. John Holl, who has been siok the
past two weeks, is slowly improving.
Papers are afloat for signatures for the
postoffioe position. There might be O
surprise In store for some one.
Pearl Coleman has returned home after
visit Of three weeks with friends and
relatives in Talmadge, Freedom and
Akron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dehoff, of Canton, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Dehoff's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Shaffer.
DIR. Steele and family spent Sunday In
Mogadore with their parents.
Rev. Father Burkel, of this place, is con
fined to his home with rheu matism. HI
has been unable to attend to his minis
terlal duties for the past two weeks.
We regret to learn that Rev. Cummins
who has been pastor Of the Disciple churcl
will leave in he near future. He has
been in our midst for six years.
The Pocahontas Circle met at the hom
of Mrs. Fannie Evans. The following
program was rendered: Piano solo
{" Message Of Love-" Miss Mary Hoover
{" Mothers Meeting" Miss Bertha Lesh
"How Henry Ward Beecher Sold Slaves,
Miss Letta Mead; Quartette The Dea
Old Rooster" Mrs. Ida Riley, Mrs
Maud Price, Misses Mary Hoover ant
Maggie Evans; Cork" Mrs. Su
Hoover; re citation, How Happy III
Be" Miss Pearl Shook Coleman; duett
"Jaun VITA" Mrs. Sue Hoover and Mrs
Kate Coleman; Rose Bonheur," Mrs
Amanda Snyder; "Angeline," Mis-
Maggie Evans; poem, Mrs. Louise Steele