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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

Liverpool future contracts closed
steady. with / point advance; spot mar
ket unchanged.
Consols. ll1As. advanced a.
New York future contracts closed
steady. TO q points advance SAILS.
1880 bales. Spot market unchanged.
August 9o-91; October. 26-27; Decem-
Der. 17-lS.
New Orleans future contracts closed
duil but steady. to points advance
Sales. l2.6O0 bales.
Receipts at New Orleans for to-day
are estimated at from 1000 to ], 500 bales,
against 3.26s bales last year and 2,SOS
bales in 1894
Receipts at United States ports yes-
terday were 6,202 bales. against 5, SSs
bales last year and 1855 bales in 1885,.
The receipts Of cotton at Norfolk for
the eight months ending April 30 are:
Bales.
From Sept. l. '95, to Apl. 80, SO. ZIG. 963
Same time last year ........ 45b. 1874
Same time, 1898 to / 1894 4s2, $50
Same time. 1892 to 1893. PSI, Ss2
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01
Second Day ofthe Primary.

The polls in the several wards of the
city VIII be open to-day from sunrise to
sunset, for the second days contest in
the iegaliZed primary The following
are the candidates TO be voted for:
CITY Collector-William L. Baker and
James T.. Reid.
Sealer of Weights and Measures
horace Bluford and a. w. Grandy
superintendent OF CemCC eries-John
NJ. Hroughton and G. c. Lee
Clerk OF the Marketable Moses and
John Walters.
Keeper of Almshouse-P NJ. Mordica
and James e. Parr.
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HEARING CONTINUED.


w. e. Wyatt. white, was charged with
assaulting Branch Fccd, living In Brain
bleton, and w. M Mott. employed on
the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Ford failed to appear to prosecute. and
Mott was inclined, toiHtop proceedings,
when he suddenly changed his mind
and charged Wyatt with assaulting him
In Il Main street saloon, The case was
partly heard and then continued until
to-day to summon Ford and other wit
nesses to the alleged assault,
AN ELECTION SQUABBLE.
Bad feelings have for some time e4-
listed between Harry Ellingsworth and
j. G. Pfeifter. and when the latter
bumped against the former around the
polls Tuesday, he was picked up and
thrown on the ground. This WAS the
evidence which was introduced yester-
day in the trial OF u warrant which FL
Pfe!ffer, charging him with assault.
Justice Burroughs was satisfied that the
dumping" was the result of an acct
dent, and dismissed the charge.
THE THIRD oFFENSE.
For the third time Rufus Moore, u
colored bootblack, was arraigned,
charged with ioafing In the neiah3nr-
hood of Main and CRANKY streets. He
was brought In by Officer Snyder. who
Salu tnat he fe1uSeu 10 move on Wncn
ordered to do so. The Justice gave him
n reprimand and warned him against
another offense of the kind. and then let
him go
a PUGILIST IN TROUBLE.
Charles Jacobs, an ebony-hued sport
better known as Snowfall" wa!
charged with threatening u young white
man, who failed to appear however
The explanation SNOWFALL gave OF
the trouble was that he had been ar
rested In Huntersville and fined ST. by
Justice Hawks at the instance Of tn,
young man in question, who also wanted
him punished in the city. lie will ap.
pear when wanted.
Pat Dempsey was arrested WEDNESDAYS
night at Main and Commerce streets by
Officers Hampshire and Palette charg
ed with being drunk and using profan,
language. The Justice fined him 81 ant
costs on each charge. but the prisoners
persuasive eloquence 40 impressed tn,
court that he was allowed to depart II
peace. with many promises for his fu
ture good behavior.
MINOR POLICE COURT CASES
w. r. Jackson. L. lGslick. Franl,
Joynt. white. drunk; fined 81 and costs.
William Downing, colorcd. unlawful
trespass; 81 and costa.
William Brown. colored nuisance
dismissed.
Frank Ioynt, white. profanity; 81
and costs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

as to erect saw mill on the southwest
corner OF Park and Claiborne avenues.
Referred TO special oommittee-Meszrs.
Spann, Jones. Jernigan and Gale.
The petition to change the name OF
Reservoir avenue TO Madison, was on
motion recommended To the Councils
Properly approved bills were allowed.
and the Board adjourned.
Little Miss Bessie Forbes celebrated
her eleventh birthday last night at the
residence of her mother OH North Reser-
vo.r avenue, where many Of her young
friends enjoyed a delightful time. She
received presents and congratulations
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01
Property Transfers.

Edward Spa!ding. ct Tx. TO Townsend
d Joynes. lots on PULASKI street: $3.50.
T r. Borland. trustee, to Thos. II.
Wilcox. house and lot No. l2l VIII
loughy avenue; S2025.
Mary and l.. Jackson to Thos w.
Hughes. house and lot on Marshall ave
nue.; 81, $50.
Same to Mary S. Dowdy, house and
lot on Marshall avenue; $500
Spencer b. HOARD to Sadie NJ. Yer
dier. lots No. 3 and 10 and part OF 10;
No. Is In block H. OF plat l. of Nor
folk Co: s., $50.
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I.nWn PnrtY.

On Monday evening, May 4th. a lawn
party will be given at Fort Norfolk,
The grounds will be lighted by Chi.
nese lanterns. and refreshments pro.
vided by the ladies Of the w. c. II. u,
Candy In May baskets will be for
sale. 1t Is doubtful whether historic old
Fort Norfolk will soon again be the
scent Of festivities of this sort. Those
VINO wish TO visit the beautiful grounds
VIII DO we'll to avail themselves of this
opportunity.
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ATLANTIC CITY.

Owing to the death of Colonel C. b.
Llewellyn the Local Board transacted
no routine business yesterday. but viii
hold an adjourned meeting at 10 Il. m
next Monday.
The Loyal Temperance Legion had n
soap bubble party at the w. G. Il. "
Hall yesterday aft,Tnoon. which the
young folks enjoyed very much.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01
LagiglIH Adyertfses.

Something Hew in Ladies'" Ricycle
Shoes. with tops fourteen inches high
Is advertised by S. Lagigla. No. ia
Main street. few doors from The Vir-
ginlan Office. Excellent work is done.
there. "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01
The Ring Rule,

ring and to procure the proper thing IN
quality and style the proper place ia
THE Casket." Rings OF oil 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 or
c. F. Greenwood & Bro is the place
Prices as low as the lowest IL not lower,
Watch repairing by the best skilled
workmen In this eopatrB,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01
NOTICE.

At the Democratic PrImor, .,,
held April 2sth. 1886. no one nerson ei hon,
ing ing RECEIVED Gee majority of The votes cast
n ror Inc ioi E,g Offices respectively
and Measures. Superintendent of GEMS
or A daSs P,i, there will be held sec
hces on FRIDAY, May ist, 1886 '"'' VI
me SAID second days Primary Flee
ann VIII ne subject to the same rules
u ,:ii primary. and the polling precinct
Viii be the same as those on said tirst
The Judges and Clerks. who oc,od an
saia nrst lays primary. will please be
present TSs I, tor said second days primary.
ed to perfect all ARRANGEMENTS fer y "a
second days primary i'' s"'o
JOSEPH II. ALLYN.
RIeuAPD r,,,,.n Chairman.
MALI - ioRSIALL, Secretary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

ROANOKE RED SULPHUR SPRINGS
com yia salem Va. win open for the ac :2
valuable curative properties OF the ryat ne
Is weli-kniown to the public. High and
Sa nSy., ioca Ts being 2:26o feet above sea
railroad and telegraph once. 'h TERMS %,n,s
im inc, Descriptive pamphlet contain
nns,r a,laiystS OF waters. certificates from
mailed upon application to j. Fl. CHAT
aye su,I s,tr,2m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

George w. Taylor & Co, VS.. D.
Hodges & Co., assumpst; damages
500.
II. Harvey Daughtrey VS.. ]. B. Will
kins; debt. 500; damages, 500.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01
Marriage Licenses.

Herbert Peterson Guy and Daisy May
ROLAND, white.
William Lawrence Willis and Della
Virginia Johnson, colored
John Davis and Dollie Williams col
ored
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01
baltimore Cream delivered

Anywhere in the city. 1920 per gal
Ion. Served 10c. per saucer Rerna1d;s
Dairy Lunch. 1o6 Church. next REFS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01
X TIE GAME.

In this case is no draw. but a walkovei
Tor our low shoes. which are a guarantee
OF ease and GOODNESS to all who wear
mem: liahusomcr or more delightfully."-
satisfactory Summer footwear could nj
be imagined. and certainly duplicates OF
our shoes won't be seen in other stores
inns season. It's low shoes for summer
anu our low shoes in preference TO all
Others. You must wear shoe TO know
JUST why you wear II. Our shoes and
shoe prices are tempting
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

$50 PER WEEK is what some OF our men
are making. We need few more
This is a good chance for teachers and
students. Write for particulars, Il. C..
PENDLETON. IT'S L. Franklin street.
Richmond. Va. Qp7-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

MARY CORPELL, colored, wants u stu
alton as chambermaid or nurse. WIN
go to sea side or travel Has first-class
reference. Apply Saturday at No. 232
Charlotte street. myl-it'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

WANTED-A reliable lady or gentleman
to distribute samples and make a house
toulouse canvass for our Vegetable
Toilet Soaps and Pure Flavoring EX-
tracts. $40 to 375 u month easily made
Address CROFTS 81 REED, Chicago.
ILL., ap26-6ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

WANTED-To sell Waverly Bicycle
CASH." care VirGinian office. mh2t-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

WANTED SA acknowledgements men
to sell goods by sample at home, or
salary or good commission. Address
p. Q. Box ii0S, New York City.
MARI tu, fr-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

SALESMEN-Fiye canvassing statesmen
wanted at once to sell fancy household
novelties on easy payments. Good pay
to right parties. STAR NOVELTY CO,
BAT Church street. apz9-3t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

pICJIApn ID u,,,>,on Chairman.
NALL -. iCRoIALL, Secretary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01
HELP WANTED.

IOUNG MAN, active, strong. willing,
wants position as salesman, collector
or all around business man: low salary
II chance to advance. Address. care
Virginian. ct. L. j." mal-3t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-01

man to cook. wash and iron. Must re-
main on premises at night. Apply at
once to 124 Freemason street. ap30-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-08

Potomac Va. J. w. Norris. and ouantico
Md, H. s. Johnson.
Rev. DIR. w. s. Hammond goes from Al
mutt Memorial Church. Baltimore to GEORGE
town. ID. c.. where he succeeds Rev. W. n.
Graham, who goes to Westminster. sue
ceeding Rev. A. ID. Melvin.
Money Received.
The report Of the conference steward pre-
scented statement of the money received
during the year. as follows: For the Bible
Society. $4GI: for the Maryland Tract So
ciety. $3.50: for the Theological Seminary,
N4oS: for ministerial education $Ni4; for
the superannuates. 81. 7sS: for church ex-
tension, G,9@; for general home missions
<o,o: for foreign Missions, S6,32I Total
Tor beneficial purposes. SIG, 105. For presi-
cent salary. $2,311: for pastors salaries.
$66,S4o; for rent of parsonages SII,:SJi; for
current expenses, $s0, J,2; for building i'm
provements. $42,376; paid on debts, sI3 ;sSg.
special contributions. s1,6I3 Total amount
Tor local purposes, $16S.S22. Total for all
purposes $lt',a2S, being an increase over
1895 Of $lO.679.
The resolution of J. r. Cation of Alex
andria, Va. that the superannuate fund le
increased from $4,000 to s1O00UO was taxi
en- up. discussed and passed
Three ballots were required TO elect the
last or the general conference representa-
tives. Rev. David Wilson, Md, chaplain Of
the United States army at Washington
was the successful candidate on the third
ballot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-08
Why Suffer From Nervous
Debility When Others
are Surely Cured?

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peysla. exhaustion, nervous rheumatism, spasmodc
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Ing A sure specific is offered you in DIR. Charcots
Koia Nervine Tabets- Read the following let
fers the authertic originals Of which are on file:
Prof NJ ]. Cramer. East Orange. N. j., Feb.
II. 1896: ..For years I have suffered from Neural
gia. which affected ley whole nervous system. A
friend recommended Dr. Charcot's K0ll Nervine
.1 as. a.. nav, ne. been x xkas 70 rsts NV NV
WHOLE NERVOUS SYSTEM. 1 consider them
In eficis mt remedy for neryousness.
]. c. NordIins, Asst. Cashier First Nat. Bank.
DIR. thatcot's kola Nervine Tablets. THEY ARE
GOOD
james F. Courtney. 10 Court street. Boston.
ni..'siaton for giving suffering humanity Ir.
tlifrots kola Eervi,.e Tablets. They HAVE
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SOMNIA, WHILE NOTHING ELSE AFFORDED
RELIEF. ONE BuX OF THE TABLETS
BROUGHT SOUND AND REFRESHING SLEEP y
Henry y White. 43 Somerset street. Boston.
Mass. M:ireh .. 1896: Some weeks ago had a
severe attack OF Uiinsy sore throat. which left
me weak AID enaciaiSd. I using DIR. Char
cots k,sLi Ncrvine D,5icts. THEY ARE MAR
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Send foT free booklet containing scores Of testi-
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Fifty cents and s1.OO per box Zone month s
Koia booklet free. All druggists sent direct.
EUREKA CHEMICAL & MIG. CO.. La Crosse.
's. d BOSTON,. Mass apS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-08
HE IS NOT A KING KILLER.
Mr.. schyke DisDoses Of a Large Fairy
Story.

MI. Schyke DisDoses Of a Large Fairy
Story.
Mr.. H. w. Schyke Of $685. Indiana avenue.
Chicago who, 1t was alleged, had sailed
from Philadelphia in the steamship Bel
genland for Liverpool, on his way to Rus
sia, Is In Washington. It was stated that
while known in Chicago as Schyke, his real
name was Gregor Kras now, and that he
was a RI ssian n.hil.st, alleged to have
been implicated in the plot that resulted in
the assassination Of Alexander II, Car of
Russia. 1t was further asserted that he
had been pardoned recently In cons.dera-
ton Of giving informat ton as to others
concerned In the plot, and that a fortune of
6,ouo.WO roubles awaited him in Russia
Mr. Schyke was very much surprised at
the reports, and said: II know of no such
man as Gregor Kresnow. and have 10 idea
now any OF came to make such a mistake
as to my identity. 1 have lived in Chicago
since 1888, have always been q good, law
abiding citizen. am a member of Dearborn
Lodge ard Lafayette Chapter of Masons
and never have belonged to any Russian
society whatever. l pt sitivcly never knew
there was any such thing as Russian socie-
ties In this country, and know only two
Russians In Chicago. No Russian patriotic
societies have ever aided me in any way.
nor am 1 king killer. If any one is trav-
cling under my name 1t is a surprise to me-
and or such person as Krasnow / never
heard, nor any such circumstances as are
related concerning him. My business is
that OF clothing salesman and l went to
New York and Baltimore to see business
houses there. and, never having been in the
national capital, came tc Washington to
see the city and here heard Of the Kras-
now public ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-08
AIDING THE CoLoRED PEOPLE.
Proposition to Help the Aged and In
firm md to Educate the Young.


firm md to Educate the Young.
Mr.. Burrell has introduced a bill in the
House ito aid the coIored people of the
SOUTH" Itprovides that all money and ac-
counts held by the United States govern
ment derived from the crops of cotton, to-
bacco and other produce which were cap
tured during the late war. from 1861 to
1855, be appropriated for the purpose Of
aiding the aged and infirm, those who were
slaves and to aid In the education of the
youth, including industrial and primary
schools in the poor school districts through
out the south: Provided, That no school
now existing which has been running for
seven months shall receive any aid from
this fund until all the schools are made
the same proportion as to the number Of
school months, with the exception of in
dustrial schools: Provided further, That no
school that Is sectarian shall receive any
aid from this fund.
Sec. =. That one-half of the amount ap-
propriated shall be for the aged and intirm
to be held In the treasury of the United
states, to be distributed through the as
ISOLATION known as the Home for Aged and
lniirm Coiored People and other similar
associations now existing, or that may
hereafter be organized: Provided, That all
such associations receiving any aid shall be
non-sectarian, and that the proportion of
this fund to be distributed for ed,Ica t;nn a 1
purposes will be distributed through the
state board of education in each state; and
that the Attorney General of the United
States and the Secretary of War and the
Secretary of the Treasury shall constitute
the board, which shall have power to pro-
portion and distribute this fund among the
states: Provided further, That this shall
only he distributed among the states ard
territories where there were slaves in 1861
Sec 3. That the Attorney General shall
have certified that the organization ard
constitution of the association afford rea-
sonable security that the money hereby ap-
proprated will be fully wisely and eco
nomicaily expended for the purpose above
set FORTH and that the associations and
state boards of education shall make re-
ports of all their receipts and expenditures
to the Secretary Of the Treasury, 20 he by
him communicated to Congress; and the
Secretary shall have and exercise the wish
torial powers over all associations and the
expenditures of this fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-08
AUTOMATIC MAIL BOX WATCH.
Scheme to Keep Tab ON Letter Col
1ectOrs.

There are 1.400 men in all parts Of the
country said Postmaster Willett, this at
ternoon, "all lying awake nights trying to
think of something to make the life Of mail
carriers little more pleasant. Every body
is solcitous about the spry man in gray
They look after his moral as well as his
physical well-being. The latest thing is this
riers, who collect mail from the letter box
es"
Here Mr.. Willett showed a bright red mail
box with little black square Of iron holted
on the upper right corner of it's front In
this bla TX square was narrow slot half
an inch wide.
THAT is the instrument Of torture" con-
tinued Mr. Willett. at Is an automa tic
conscience: Do you see this little book of
slips? Well. there are seventy-five or a
hundred of them. Slip one in that slot.
Now lift the hasp and open the door. Let
go of the little book. You don't need to
hold 1t. It'll stay there all right Use both
hands to take out your imaginary bunch of
letters, If you want to. Now shut her I'D
again. Pull out your little book Slip Eli?
What's that? F F n" Double F-2l!
We'll. the F +" stands for the man. The
"a is the number of that box. Dye sea
the idea? When F + comes into the office
he turns that little book over to his ehief
who, In turn, gives 1T to a clerk who goes
through it to see If he has skipped a box.
Talk about your watchmcn's clocks and
all that! This scheme simply beats eyery-
thing. We're going to have 'em on every
route. Got 'em now on two, and are maxi
ing test for the department. They're o.
K! They'll be put IN all over the country"
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AS PASSED BY THE SENATE.
Amendments Made to the Post OMcs
Appropriation Bill.

The Senate yesterday afternoon passed
the post Office appropriation bill, with the
New Zealand subsidy clause retained and
the post Office consolidation provision as
proposed by Mr.. Wolcott rejected. The
vote on the latter proposition was taken
shortly before $3.50 O'Clock, the hour set
for the close Of the general debate, and
resulted in an overwhelming majority in
favor Of tatling the amendment. The
ayes were forty-eight and the nays seven.
These voting in the negative on Mr.. ALI
soI,' motion to table We're Senators Chana-
Ter. Gray, Hear, Lodge, Villas, Wetmore
and Woicott. This amendment provided
that whenever. by order Of the Postmaster
General, any post Office is consolidated with
any Office, so as to become station or
substation of the same, the salary Of the
superintendent or clerk in charge of such
station CT substation may then be paid out
OF the appropria tiOH.
A Five-Mile Limit.
Mr.. Pasco offered an amendment in these
words: THAT nothing herein contained
shall authorize the establishment or main
tenaDce of ally station, substation or
brar CHI post Office beyond five miles outside
of the limits of any city or town" This
amendment was accepted, SO to 25 All of
those who voted in behalf of Mr.. Wolcott's
ar endment voted against this one.
Mr.. Butler offered an amendment setting
aside a fund of $50,00O to defray the ex-
ptrses OF experiments in rural free de-
livery, and this was carried. q to Is. There
were no party lines drawn ON this vote
TIE provision for special mail services
from San Francisco to Australia and New
Zeaisnd by way of Honolulu was accept
ed, 90 to 81.
The Negative votes were cast by Sena-
tors Bacon, Bate. Blackburn, Chiffon,
Cockrell, George, German. Gray, Harris,
Hill, jones Ark.), Lindsay, Martin, Mills,
Turpie. Vest. Villas and Mitchell, demo-
Gratis: Butler and PETER, popuiists, and
Pe.tiGrew, republican.
The Printing of Stamps.
Senator Hawley offered an amendment
providing that the bureau Of engraving and
priI ting should not be allowed in the future
to do the work of printing the postage
stan ps. but this was ruled out on a poin
of order that it changed existing law.
Mr.. Villas moved to strike out the pro-
vision for special mail facilities between
Boston and New Orleans, and this motion
was defeated ID to 80. lie next moved to
reduce the amount to be paid for this sery-
ice from slG614.22 to $4,000, and this
was also defeated, 10 to 49,
This ended the efforts to amend the bill,
and it was then passed without division
Mr.. PETER endeavored to obtain Unanimous
conseT for the fixing of a time when his
resolution providing for an Investigation of
the oond sales should be considered hut
Mr.. Hill objected to farming out the time
OF the Senate SO far in advance" Mr.
FettlSreW then gave notice that he shouId
next call Up the Indian appropriation hill
ana at o:47 O'Clock the Senate adjourned.