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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
Two Hundred sen,s Taken.

AS announced OH Monday, the SUBJ
scription list for seats to the Young
Mems Christian Association Star Course
has been opened and already two hun
drcd seats have been taken. This leaves
two hundred seats unsold. and the COM
mlttee expect to finish the sale by the
first of next week, after which no more
seats will be for sale.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20

Miss Dorothea Klumke, the California
astronomer. who. when she was scarcely
out of her teens. won the 5000 francs
offered by THE Paris observatory for a
treatise on comets, Will be one of the
British expedition to Norway. She Is
wildly enthusiastic a the idea of observ-
ing the eclipse of the sun on its native
heath a ii were
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
CAUTION.

II has come to the knowledge OF the
officers of this company that certain par
ties have solicited persons to have their
premises wired for electric lights or cleo
trio fans, and have made promises as
though they are authorized to speak for
this Company. and in several instances
have made clandestine connection with
the wires OF this Company, and taken the
electric current without our knowledge
and consent. The public are therefore
representations of such persons so far as
the Electric Company of Virginia IS con-
thority from this Company. signed by the
President and Superintendent. Parties
making or using clandcstine connections
with our Ines Will be prosecuted
THE ELECTRIC co. OF VIRGINIA.
au20-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
Msteroloxfcal Dnta.
U. s. Department OF Agrioult,

U. s. Department OF Agriculture,
Weather Bureau. Norfolk, Aug. 10.
Inc Following observations are 70.
corded for the past "a hours:
Maximum temperature 70
Minimum temperature GO
Normal temperature .. 76
Departure from Normal plus Q
Departure since January $500. plus 81
Rainfall for "a hours ........ o
Rainfall since August ......... 1.O2
]. J. GRAY. Observer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
Laid TO Rest.

The funeral of Percival Clifton Hicks,
the l6-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Hicks. took place yesterday
morning at $3.50 O'Clock from st. Mary's
Catholic Church. and was conducted by
Rev. Father Doherty. The interment
was in Elmwood
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
Cestasniy. This is the Las, Month.

That You can get such big reductions
en- pictures and frames as we'll as
chance TO get q high grade bicycle free.
ID Cabr Life Size Portrait, $3.50; frame
for life size picture. 75c. Every $1.00
gets guess at Bicycle. Campbell's
4,hotograph Gallery. 112 Main street,
EailtntIne building. au4-1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
TO Cleanse the system.

Efectually yet gently. when costive or
bilious. or when the blood is impure, or
sluggish. to permanently overcome hab-
itual constipation, to awaken the kid
neys and liver to a healthy activity
without irritating or weakening them,
to dispel headaches, colds. OF feVers, use
Syrup of Figs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
WEATHER REPORT.
Forecast and General cenaieions For
To-day. .

Washington, Aug. 10 1886
- Virginia: Fair and continued
far cool weather; northerly winds,
shifting to easterly.
F. North Carolina: Generally
fair; northeasterly winds.
Cool generally fair weather will con-
tinue from.the New England and Middle
Atlantic States westward,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20

Since 1878 there have been nine emf
denies of dysentery in different parts of
the country in which Chamberlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
was used with perfect success. Dysen.
terry. when epidemic. is almost as severe
and dangerous as Asiatic cholera. Here
tofore the best efforts OF the most skilled
physicians have failed to check its raw
ages. this remedy. however. has cured
the most malignant cases. both of chill
dren and adults and under the most
trying conditions. which proves it to be
the best medicine in the wrold for bowel
conplainsn. E1s eahs ~ NJ druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
Right and Left

Paraliz'ng blows are being dealt ut dis
case by the great tonic and regulator Hos
general debility. rheumatism. nervous aiI
ments, constipation and dyspepsia are
among the maladieS for which experience
has proved 1t a specific. Its work is
thorough. Its effects are prompt II Is not
however, advertised to produce immediat e
cures. even though 1t affords speedy relief.
and will, II given a reasonable trial, such
as any standard remedy deserves, root ont
the maladies to which 1t Is adapted In
emergencies arising in families II is mar.
ticuarly serviceable. and II is esteemed
throughout the land as medicine OF com
prehensive uses. wholesome Vegetable
composition and unobjectionable flavor
1t has risen 10 popularity by purely leri
innate means. and only well substantiated
systematically. -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
Washington Knights reupiar comipr

About 100 members of De Molay Com
mondery. Knights Templar, Of Wash
ineton. d. c.. will arrive here on the
steamer Newport News next Sunday
rcrning. and will spend the day at
Virginia Beach. They will return to
Washington that evening.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
The Bancrors in Lynhaxep Raw

The United States warship, the Ban.
croft. anchored in Lynnhaven Bay yes
terdav with the cadets from the Naval
Academy on board.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
For LocaiOpttou.

An application signed by 149 voters of
the Seaboard District of Princess Anne
county. asking for local option cleo
ton. will shortly be presented to Judge
Woodhouse. OF the County Court. The
Princess Anne Hotel is In this district.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
MOONS PHASES "A,

MOONS PHASES Last
quarter, 1st 1:S4 p. M; new moon, 9Th,
ia;9z a. m; first quarter, 18th, 4:O3 p. IN. !;
f21st, 5.25 a. IN.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
PORT CALENDAR.

sun rises. 5:26 a. M; sets, 6:50 D. m.
High water. 6:56 a. m. and 7:25 d. m:
low water, 12:56 a. m. and 1855 D. m.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20

when you go 20 buy Hoods Sarsapariile.
the One True Blood Purifier and nerve
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
Its Money that We want.

and the many bargains we are selling
are bringing 1t to us. Prices advertised
Sunday hold good for balance OF the
week. LEVY BROS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
Martiage I.icepse.

Henry Bryan and DorasFelton. color
ed. Norfolk.
John Owens and Victoria Deans, col
ored. Norfolk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
rsse Isnpersni'a Reduced Tariff.

Breakfast or supper. 25c.; dinner, 600.
Zine service. Fine wines and liquors.
1MPER1AL CAFE, ia Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20

50 Bargains this week. Wrlght'e, 1875
Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20

~. "A. Week has ie9t the city Tor q
1 % weeks only. Notics OF return later.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
Property Transfers.

w. l.. Wiginton. eft. ux., to r. II. Nor
gan. lot No. l01 Mariner street, 81 400.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
II. T.. ROGERS.
BLOOMS ~ AND al2 COLUMBIA BUILD.
"A. ING CRANKY STREET.

FOR RENT.
q Dwelling No. l67 York place.
Dwelling No. PA Butte street.
Dwelling No 2lS Windsor avenue.
Dwelling No. SO Brewer Street.
Dwelling No. % Freemason street
Dwelling No. 50 Charlotte street.
Dwelling No. 249 Freemason street.
Dwelling No. Tezewell street
!, Dwelling No. Brown street
Dwellings Nos. 134 and 136 Duke street.
Dwellings Nos. SO, Il and 43 Butte street.
Dwelling No. l20 Bank street
Dwellings Nos. 222 and 2s5 Main street.
Dwelling No. 6 Shields street.
Dwelling No. 265 Main street
. One fiat In "Alhemarle building.
Fiat Nc. 10 QNanby street.
Omces On Pune. Bank. CRANKY and
Commerce streets.
Store No. 46 Roanoke avenue
B Gtores Nos. IS and AZ Commerce.
Stores Nos. 125 Water street
4 Stcres No. IS Roanoke Dock
Store Water street and Commercial
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-20
GladnesS Comes

sSAIiths better understanding of the
: tsanaisnt nature of the many phys.
{ .ssi Ills, which vanish before proper ef-
\ sorts-gentle eforts-pleasant Efforts
Rightly directed. There is comfort in
4 shn knowledge, that SO many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
i ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
!, II removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and fs
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
oHects are due to the fact, TINT it is the
anS remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It is therefore
4 ali Important, in order to get its bene-
acfal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
esc, which Is manufactured by the Cali
aerria Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
q all reputable druggists.
II in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular. laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. II
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skidful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
8ell-informed everywhere, Syrup Of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
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Personal Notes.

Miss II. Myrtle Malehorn is visiting her
cousin. Mrs. Charles Manahan, near War
Miss Rosa Weaver, of diminishing, is the
guest of her brother, Mr.. John Weaver, this
city.
Mr. Rodger Vanfossen, of Baltimore, is
visiting his parents here.
Miss Carrie and Blanche Byers, of Emmits-
burg, Nd. are guests at Mrs. Nelson Gilbert's
this city.
Mrs. William H. Vanderford has gone to
Baltimore to spend week.
Miss I.ockard, of this city, is visiting friends
Mt Sykesville. i.
Dr.. ]. B. Gilbert, of Farmersyile, Ohio,
who graduated on Wednesday at the COLLEGE
of Physicians aud Surgeons, Baltimore, visit
ed his uncle. Mr. Nelson Gilbert, this week.
Mrs Charles H. Vanderford spent several
DAYS this week with her mother, Mrs. Mills,
Washington. d. C. Mrs. Mills arrived here
Yesterday to spend few days
Miss Bessie Bennett went TO baltimore last
Saturday to spend week.
Mr.. Herschel Lamotte, near finksburg,
started Yesterday for Cuba. He goes on a
business trip.
Mr.. George W Albangh arrived home on
Wednesday night, from h's trip to oh'o' IN
diana and Kentucky.
Rev. VIM. IL. oeaDrooh' vi "Sheo'eii
Va, visited bis parents here this week.
Mr.. E. J. Await, of Baltimore, spent sew
eral DAYS this week in Westminster. :.
Mr.. Writ Yingling and wife and Mr.. Joseph
Grenadier have removed from Westminster to
Coalport, Pa
Ms. Geo. c. Wedderburn, of Baltimore, is
a cuest of Mrs. C. H. Vanderford.
Rev. Reeves Hobbie, of New Jersey, visit
ed his mother this week.
DR.. ]. W. Herring was in Pittsburg, Pa,
several days this week.
DR.. ]. II. Gardner will remove to Harvey
soon. -.
Mr.. Charles Roop, Of Baltimore. visited
his mother here this week.
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Easter Service at the Aims House.

Easter was not allowed to pass without car
rying some of its brightness to the county
poor, and on Sunday afternoon last beanti-
ful Easter service was held at the Aims House,
which was not only enjoyed by the inmates,
but also by number Of ladies and gentlemen
from town. Programs, containing the entire
service, which had been specially arranged,
were kindly printed and donated by the AD-
voCATE office. so that every one present was
enabled to take part and enjoy the pretty
service A room was recently set aside by
the Steward for the purpose of holding the
Sunday services, and has been provided with
comfortable seats by the County Commits
sioners. Pretty colored Scripture pictures,
donated by Linwood Union Sunday school,
adorn the walls, and a sweet toned Estey or
can accompanies the singing, and is the pride
and ioy of the inmates, Although not suffi-
GENTLY large to accommodate many visitors,
the room is large enough TO comfortably &C.
commodate all the inmates and those who take
mart in the work, and is sufficient for all pur-
poses. The conservation of this room to the
service of God formed an impressive feature
of the Easter service, which was as follows
HYMN. HThe Strife is Ger, the Battle Done !;
PRAYER. Rev. William Grouse; responsive
reading, led by W. E. Pettet, President of NJ.
C. a. Of W. Md. College, John 20, l-lo;
Gloria Patr; Apostles Greed; hymn, lie IS
Risen; address, Rev. a. D. Melvin; anthem,
"Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead !;
soprano, Miss NJ I. Buckingham; alto, Miss
NJ. B. Shellnan; tenor, Mr.. Lane, and bass,
Mr.. W. Mather of W. Nd. College. Easter
greetings and words of cheer. from members
Of the Aims House Committee, led by n. ..
Gibson, chairman; hymn, "Christ is Risen :;
Lords PRAYER. led by Mr.. G. Mather, Presi-
don't V p :. G.. e.: hylnn, Grown Hin" !;
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-18
Death of Mrs. Mary Hicks.

After short illness Mrs. Mary E. Hicks,
wife of Isaac Hicks, died in Baltimore on
Thursday morning of last week, aged IS years,
months and IA days. Her remains were
brought to Carroll last Saturday morning and
inferred in Bethel cemetery near Sans Creek.
Services were conducted at the church by Rev.
T. NJ. Long, the new pastor Of New Windsor
Circuit. The deceased had married twice,
her first husband being Jacob Eisenhart. Of
Emmitsburg, Nd, who died at Sans Creek
in 1888, and from which marriage four chill
dren survive her. There were no children
by the second marriage. She was daughter
OF John and Susan Cook. Her father is a
brother of Rein Cook, of Westminster, and
resides in Baltimore; and her mother died in
1879, while living near War6eldsburg. The
deceased from aer early childhood was q de-
voted and consistent member of the N. E.
Church. She was a faithful wife, a kind and
loving mother and true and sympathetic
friend. Her sudden demise creates an ach-
ing void that cannot be filed.
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selves into club, called the Cycling Ram
blers, with William L. Seabrook captain, A.
H. Wentz bugler and each of the other fouI
was an officer This was in 1888, and in 1884
the club took its first excursion, going up the
Valley of Virginia to the Natural Bridge in
Rockbridge county, about $50 miles from
Harper's Ferry. The club was the third or.
ganized in the state, the first being in Balti-
more and the second in Frederick.
''The ''sky-scraper" had short career.
The popularity of bicycling was apparent
but the necessity of insuring greater safety
was also apparent, and American ingenuity
almost impossible.
The first wheel of this kind owned in West
minister was one of the "Facile" pattern,
brought here by Charles Z. Fink. The wheel
looked odd alongside the sky -scrapers, and he
was subjected TO many jeers and taunts. Be
fore year rolled around every bicycle rider
had ii .'Facile' or similar bicycle, and the
sky-scraper went rapidly out of use. They
could not be given away, for with the coming
of the safety wheel the danger of the high
wheel became more apparent,
The bicycle was put on the market as a
vehicle of utility, but they were mostly used
as a pleasure machine until the American pat
terms were put ON the market. The safety OF
the domestic machines at once made them
popular, and the sale of them has become
enormous and is constantly increasing. Last
year the manufacturers of the most popular
machines could not supply the demand. They
are used nearly as much for business as pleas
ure, and their use is destined to annually in
crease.
The first bicycle agent in Westminster was
Charles E. Fink. The second was John H.
Cunningham and the third was Jos. L..
Krichton. Mr.. Krichton has the field now
mainly 10 himself, as he has an exclusive
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-18
An Enjoyable Entertainment.

The first concert by the Lillian Chandler
Concert Company, at Odd Fellows Hall this
city. on Tuesday night, was most enjoyable
affair, and it is regretted that the hall was not
filled. We feel certain that had the citizens
been aware of its high character there would
have been no vacant seats.
Miss Chandler is the star of the company.
and is violinist of great skill. Her playing
was most charming, and particularly did she
enehain the audience, when, at her last ap-
pearanee. in response to an encore, she rem
dered 'sThe Last Rose of Summer.
Miss Sophia Church Hall has deep, rich
contralto voice, and sang with skill and ex-
preston that has rarely ever been heard here.
Mr.. Albert Hildebrant appears to be mas
Ter of the violncello, and played two solos
with fine effect.
Mr., William Hart Alger as dialect i'm
personater is great His sketches produced
roars of laughter and his limitations of the
telegraph ticker, the saw mill, the railroad
engine, the sewing machine, the puppy and
the dog were roundly applauded.
The concert opened with charming tro,
for piano. violin and cello, by Miss Chand-
ler Mr.. Hildebrandt aud Edwin J.. Walker.
and the whole made up most pleasing even
ing's entertainment.
The second concert by this talented com
pany will be given at Smith Hall. Western
Maryland College, Friday evening, May LIST,
and all who enjoy a high class entertainment
should attend
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recognition at waterloo Farm.

Despite the sprinkling rain and chilly winds,
quite a number of friends and relatives gath
cred at Waterloo Farm, near Winfield, on
Saturday afternoon last, to welcome home
Mr.. Charles Crawford and his bride from their
wedding tour. After congratulations all pro-
ceeded to enjoy themselves in various ways,
and the genial hospitality for which that old
homestead has been noted, was again scene
of pleasant time, and one that will live In
the memory fall participants. A sumptuous
dinner was served at O'Clock, which all
heartily enjoyed, and this was followed later
by refreshments.
Tie Taylorsville Orchestra soon arrived and
the sweet strains of music could be heard
through the home. However more greater
surprise was in darkness, for after nightfall
the house was surrounded by crowd 100
strong, and soon nothing could be heard above
the roar and din of horns, bells, etc. As the
crowd continued the serenade, Mr.. Charles
Crawford and his smiling bride on his arm.
stepped forth and received congratulations
from the new corners. After cake, lemonade,
ETC., were set before them all departed, wish
ing him and his bride much happiness through
the journey of life and that their joys may be
many and sorrows few. Through the after
noon the favorite kennel was not forgotten,
and the distant bark of the hound could be
heard resoundng in the air as the chase con
tinued At late hour all babe adieu and in
the wee sma hours of the morning some
could be seen vending homeward Those
present were Mrs DIR. Crawford. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Crawford, Albert and William l.. Craw-
ford, Frank Davis, Mr. and Mrs. X. 0. War
field. DIR. Cronk and son, of Winfield; Harry
Davis, Misses Minnie and Ruth Davis, Miss
Myrtle Devilbiss and A. Q. Wilson, of Balt-
more; Misses Annie Raust, Annie Shaw. and
Messrs. James Deyilbiss, Snader Devilbiss
and family, b. l.. Cookson, Howard Devil
bliss, and Guy Cookson, of Uniontown; Mrs.
Myers, of Taylorsville; Miss H. Prough and
W. Clinton Brandenburg, of Freedom.
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orphans, Court.

Monday. April l8th.-Leiters Of admins
tration on the estate of Howard L. Hosfeld,
deceased. were granted to George I. Hosfeld
The last will and testament Of Josiah L.
H Bringman, deceased, admitted to probate.
jesse A Flickinger. executor of Henry NJ.
Fiickinger, deceased, returned inventory OF
goods and chattels
Elizabeth WiIlet and Frank H. Willet, adj
ministrators of Abraham, Willet, deceased,
returned list of sales of goods and chattels.
Lydia M. Hawn, executrix of Rebecca
Hawn, deceased, returned list of sales of goods
and chattels.
Julia Ann Sullivan, executrix of David
Sullivan, deceased, returned inventory OF
goods and chattels.
Barton W. Taylor, executor Of Mary A.
Taylor, deceased, returned inventory Of goods
aud chattels and received order to sell goods
and chattels and order to notify creditors.
John L. Davidson and Mcclellan Davidson.
executors of James Davidson, deceased, set
tied first account.
j. Oliver Wadlow, administrator of Viii
liam H. H. Baker, deceased, returned list Of
debts and inventory of money and settled
first aud final account.
Report of sale ofleaseholdproperty of Julis
A Wells, deceased, was filed.
Report of sale of leasehold property ot
Henry L. Rohrbaugh, deceased, was filed.
Letters of administration on the estate Of
Hannah E. Horn, deceased, were granted tc
Morgan G. Clary.
Letters of administration on the estate o.
Ella Wadlow, deceased, were granted to j.
Oliver Wadlow.
John Gait and Henry Gait, executors o
Sterling Gait, deceased, settled 9Th account
George A. Davis, administrator Of Lewis /
Johnson deceased settled second and fna
account.
Ann L. Fowble and John G. Parker, ez
eentors of David Fowble, deceased, returned
list of debts.
Miles l.. Long, guardian of William H
Long, settled first and final account
Tuesday, April 14th.-Isaac Killer, admin
istrator of Jesse I. Bond, deceased, settlet
first and final account.
Thomas L. W. Condor, administrator 0
Richard U. Condor, deceased, returned ad
ditional list of sales and settled first and fina
account
Report of sale of real estate of Jane Merrick
deceased, was finally ratified.
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MIller,s Items.

On last Friday night an Evangelist, P. w.
Mcdonald preached here in the church. He
had gotten the consent of the trustees, who
have the management of the church, and was
giving an introduction of himself to the audi
ence, when the minister in charge interrupted
him and commanded him 10 vacate the pulpit.
After being interrupted the third time, Mr..
Mcdonald started up the hymn, "Wbat a
friend We have in Jesus" after which he
preached one of the best sermons that was
heard within the walls of the q. B. Church for
number of years Mr.. Mcdonald preached
ON Sunday morning and evening also, to a
large and attentive audience, after which a
collection was taken in his behalf and quite a
sum of money was realized. He has made
many friends while here, and is fine speaker,
using neither several sheets of paper to read
his sermon from or some other mans sermon.
Billy Ehret will move to Sherwood, Md.
Grass is looking promising, but wheat is not
looking so we'll.