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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
Fusion Agreed To.

Spokane, Wash, July 3o.-After one
Of the most spirited political conven-
'tions in the history of the country the
Populists last night agreed to fuse with
the Democrats in the Coming campaign.
The Democratic State Central Commit
tee and the Free Silver RepubHcan n
State Genital Committee will an
point joint committee to con-
fer with the Populist State Central
Committee on the question Of fusion.
a.. last nights session majority and
minority reports were presented to the
convention and provoked Il warm de-
bate. The middle-of-the-road faction
threatened to bolt If the majority report
tavoring fusion. was adopted. After a
debate of three hours vote was secured
and the resolution in favor Of fusion was
carried by n majority of forty-seven.
q n adjournment. was taken until to-day
wnen nominations will be taken up. The
nddle-of-the-road men are not fully
decided upon their plans, but are still
talking of boiling.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
For Sick sailor Roys.

Washington, July 30.-The latest con-
trivance Of Surgeon General Tryon, of
the navy, who is continually working to
ameliorate the condition of our sailors,
is a novel cot for the sick boys" of war
ships to replace the ordinary canvas
hammocks that are so little adapted for
the use of men in the long stages OF fever
common to many ports and which are
useless when operations have to be per-
formed for gunshot wounds in time of
battle. or fractures in time Of peace.
The new cot Is of iron with a sensible
mattress and canvas sides. provided with
numerous devices for the comfort of the
OCCUPANT and convenience OF the at
tendants. 1T may be swung from nova
bic stanchions or moved to either deck.
Secretary Herbert has directed them to
be included In all the ships now under
construction and as rapidly as possible
they will be placed on all naval vessels.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
A $4,000 Fire.

Montreal, July 30.-The Montreal Tx-
nloition buildings were almost totally
burned this morning. The flames first
broke out in the power house of the
montreal Park and Island Railway Co.
at the north end of the exhibition
exhibition IbuNding, "a large wooden
STRUCTURE, with a glass dome, and other
buildings were reduced 10 ashes in a
snort time. The remaining buildings
quickly followed. The total loss is es-
Hinaueo at 100000. The work of re-
ouiioins the structures will be com
menced Immediately. 1t Is not believed
that the confiagration will retard the
opening OF the exhibition, which is sche-
uuled Tor September next.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
THIRTY KElLEu
BY the cslllslan Of An Express end ESs
curslan Train Near Atlantic eIiY,
THIRTY-sEvEH MORE BADLY iaIusrr|
offhose Hurt arc Reported sa|
DO In a Dying gcondltion-The H.fao
Oh the Dead Includes tho Harnes
OF Twelve Women, Two Girrs
T"enty.sne Mon and Two Reys. s;

Atiantlc CITY. N J.. July so.-TtSrs 4 .xo;
1al,se Eapress Train from Phnadclphia fors Az.
struck an excursions train on the 49,
Jersey Railroad at 6:l5 this evening a.
1he pofnt ON the Meadows, lust n,Itstssa
'nlS rs CITY. where the two tracks cross.
ime express plunged THOUGH the ex.s
cursion train, killing from twentx 5tfsl
ioIty people. the exact number befrrrs NOT
ser m, kho"n, and maSntng flfty or sixty.
were killed on the express train yssra y ,.,s. -.
engineer anrf fireman. : SO.
ne excursion train was filed with pass
pc from Br.dseton, N. j., and left hers
at GAO for that city. Z q ~ n
this city. - io"ssh ny - ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
Scared Before He was Hurt.

Euffalo, N. Y, July 30.--State Com
mitteeman Cunneen became convinced
thls morning that his scare OF yesterday
ABOUT the probable inability of Buffalo
10 take care OF few hundred delegates
ana visitors to the Democratic State
Convention on September 16th had no
louhualon and will not press his appli-
cation 10 have the date changed rho
hotels report accommodation for fully
l'uVo euests, Notwithstanding that two
other large conventions will meet here
on me same date. and there seems no
reason 10 rear that the delegates will
not receive Droper attention.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
GAVE ELLETTTME CORY.
Third District silver Hen Barely Cen.
slider His Claims.

Richmond Va. July 3l.-Special- con-
1erenGe birG OF leading silver Democrats in the
the office of Mr.. Isaac Dlggs to-day. DR.
B Il. winston, of Hanover. presided. The
and particularly those of Messrs HaW and
Gregory were considered. 1t was finally
voted to endorse Mr.. Hnw's candidacy and
put forth every effort to secure his noml-
nation. 1t is said that HON. Ta1eoweIii Ell
letts name was only given passing consid-
Senator James N. stubbs, of Gloucester.
was IN the city to-day. He says that
everybody down his way is for silver:
a well-known Republican said to-day
that the proposition OF the Allan -WaddiiI
Republican faction to vote for Cap. Geo.
did not suit the Lamb faction They are
determined to have no one but Judge L. l..
The movement to bring candidate BRYAN
mere Is assuming shape.
Washington man was In town TODAY
was turning them into gold and would
make a stake in the event of q silver
Mr. L. Heath, well-known citizen of
fulton. has been committed to Williams
his wife, for a dollar. and when refused
tired to kill her with a butcher knife. She
ran from the mouse and was saved from
harm by pedestrians. Heath has an halIu-
cination that he has recently fallen heir to
Mr.. George Il. Williams, a prominent
cltizen OF Powhatan county, died yester-
day.
The funeral service over the body of the
lato Gen. Raleigh Colston, who died at
the Soldiers Home yesterday, was held Mt
the Home Chapel this afternoon There
"a "a Mt do
cadets of the Virginia Military Institute.
interment was In Hollywood. Rev L. II.
Mason officiated.
A well known Richmond man announced
to-day that he had $1,000 to wager thai
Bryan would be elected. He wants the
best odds that he can get He intima tes
Nebraskan.
Charlie Meade, II years old. while riding
wheel to-day. was run down by Ephria m
Beasley, Il colored wheelman, and badly
blame.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31

vailing Mot wave, but east OF Atlanta
the journey was again pleasant and en-
joyable. The special had the right OF
way the entire distance and all regular
passenger and freight trains were side
tracked ITO make way for the sailor
transcontinental train.
When compared with the time made
across the continent but few years
ago, 1t Is a creditable reflection upon
our great railroad system of to-day that
the United States government is now
enabled to transport its navy and army
troops between the Atlantic and Pacific
within the almost incredible time of i've
days. These quick transfers, valua BILE
in times of peace. demonstrate how In
valuable they would become to our
nation in times of war.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
Raising Money for Gun..

Jacksonille. Fla, July 30.-Gonzalo de
Quesada, secretary OF the Cuban Junta,
and Benjamin Guerra, treasurer, arrived
in the city this morning from Tampa
They at once went to the Ell Modelo
cigar factory. where they addressed the
Cuban cigarmakers at work in the faoto-
ry for the purpose OF inducing the men
to contribute the price OF a rifle apiece
towards the freeing of Cuba Their
speeches were greeted with cheers, and
every cigarmaker in the factory prompt
ly signified his willingness to give gun.
In Tampa and Key West these gentle
men raised three thousand rifles, and at
no place have they met with a single re-
fusal from a Cuban TO contribute for the
cause. They expect to raise at least 4
thousand rifles i'm this city. if
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
Movements Of Naval yesseIs.

Washington. July 3o.-The torpedo
BOAT Gushing, which. has been at the
washington Navy-yard, for nearly q
year undergoing extensive repairs. sail
ed last night to join Admiral Bunce's
fieet at New York. She will proceed
by the inside canal and river. route.
me triple screw cruiser Colum bia,
which left Boston the 22tl Instant. bav,
Ing In tow the Monitor Passaic, which
Is to be loaned to the Georgia Naval
Militia arrived Mt Brunswick yesterday,
and having completed the duty, will
at once come North to join the squadron
evolution.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
Rurncd BY strIkers.

Sullivan. Ind. July 3O.-At 2:30 this
morning body of strikers went to the
Hvmera mines. Covering the three
night watchmen with guns the strikers
marched them TO the woods, half q mile
distant. and while three stood guard the
balance of the crowd set fire to the
plant. II was totally destroyed Burn
ing timbcrs fell into the shaft and set
fire to the mine below. Their work done
the mob left and went east toward Clay
county. The mines belong to the old
Pittsburg Coal Company of Chicoga,
and were probably the best equipped of
any mines in this country. The loss Is
estimated at nearly $4,000
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
Southern Dental Ar.ocint,on

Asheville. N. c., July S0.-at the ses-
sion this morning of the Southern Den
Va. Assoclation the election of officers
was neld with the following result: w.
Fl. richards. Knoxville, president; 10. p.
beadies; OF Danville, first vice-presldent;
a n. =. Johnson. second vice president
II. =. WSloh. Of Pensacola, Fla, third
viGS'e-president; VIE f. B. Brabson, of Knox
SGharlotte. corresponding secretary; S.
w. Foster. OF Atlanta, recording secre-
tary; w. r. Clifton, of Waco, Tex, III.
~. Heach. OF Clarksvillc, Tenn, exccu-
i've committee. The next meeting of
the association will be at Old Point on
the frst Tuesday in August, 1897
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
A warship struck by lightning

Rome. July 3o.-During the prevalence
OF thunder storm lightning struck the
coast defense warship Roma and set
fire to her. The flames spread rapidly
In spite OF the efforts of the crew to
subdue them. and her commander, see
ing that they were approaching the pow
der magazine, gave orders to attach q
torpedo to the hull of the vessel and then
for all hands to abandon the ship. When
the small boats containing the crew
were at n safe distance the torpedo was
discharged. tearing n great hole in the
hull and causing the Roma to quickly
sink. Nobody was hurt.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
BARGAIN DAYS.

Friday and Saturday, JuIy aIst apA,
August ist--Extrn Special Barsaira3s
LISTS for These Two Days Only-s
WriGht's, HOG Hain Street.
1c. a yard, extra fine narrow Cotterfsa
Torchon Lace, worth &c.
1c. each, best Satin Palm Fans, large
or small. .3 35, Iss3
&c. each, Gents and Boys l-ply Liner
Collars, slightly soiltd, all sizes exceptS i
No. 10 standing, were 10c. to- 2ec
&c. for three papers enamel Hair Pins
Sc. a cake for Glycerine Soap, worth Sc
Sc. each, Ladies' RIBBED Vests, worhis
Sc. 81
&C.. Ladies 2-inrh Silk and Ieahhen
Belts, were 25c.
Sc. Ladies' White and Mourning Ror-N
dered HandkerGhiefs, worth 10c
&c. pair. Ladies' and Children's Sus-
pender Gauters. black and white, worth
15c. SSa
&c. box three cakes good Rutternaills
Soao. s IS
Ice. Gents pure Lsnem tnped BoriiereH
Handke;chiefs, were 15c. and 2oc
10c., Gents Silk Ties, were 25c.
loc., Ladies Isewn Bows, with stock
collar, were csc.
1oc. 5s4nch Turkey Red Damas9s
worth CSC M
&c., Ladies Pure Silk M1tts, black ana
celors, were 25c and soc. "a
2sc, 5S-inch Cream LINEN Daa:pasks
worth soc. s
39c e4-nch ivcsy bleached eesn,n
Linen Damask, worth CSC,
&c., Gents Night Shirts, nicely tri.ss. Z:
med, wo.t th SOC.
Soc, Gents Unlaundered White Shftss
worth soc. ss
75c., choice of our Cent? ssa1i,sd crcffl
Shirts, white or colcred, were s.. s3S
Soc,, extra size White Quilt, worth ST. sd
s1.49. Genuine Marse.lles Quilts; wos,tH
$500 ssS
sl.ss, LADIES' Maciintosh Gessasn ers
worth $500.
Remember, these prices ars eood Nj
Friday and Saturday Only. 7sss 81
WRIGHT'S, 1855 Muan greet 81
s7Sewest Discovery 0sss5gyIleS essS :
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
News from The Field.

Jacksonville, Fla, July 30.--A Times
Union special from Key West says:
Private adrices received in this oily last
night by steamer Mascotte state that
Augustin Cervantes, an officer in the
insurgent army. was killed in the battle
at Sarasota, in the Province of CANA
guey, between General Gomez and 10.
vellanos. II Is reported that the instir-
gents under the command of Zayas, Cos
lazo. Acosta, and Valencia, about 10000
strong, are in the neighborhood of Ha-
vana.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
An Ocular DISCRIMINATION,

Washington, July 30.-The Democra tic
Congressional Campaign Committee has
issued as a campaign document a map
showing all the States of the Union
with the electoral vote of each. The
letter press explanatory OF the map
claims that free silver Will carry all the
States South and West of Pennsylvania
with total of 800 electoral votes. New
England, New York, New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania, with lit electoral votes.
are claimed as doubtful.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
Thfrtyosevcn K,tIe,I

Phila'delphia, July 3O.-Genera1 Mana.
teL teia a aweisard, OF the Reading railroad.
,,.lt, .GiI,sraphed from Atlantic City late to.:
might ~. that as far as could be ascerta ine,E
thlrty-seVen people were llilled snTtl,is8
evenings evenings accident on the Meadows. ana
are dying. - "tiont s'
,-,ris IN the a net OF killed are 12 women, two
eHis' l"ehV9-one men, and two BOYS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
Trustee's sales of stock OF Dre.s
Goods, white Goods and Ectton.

Much interest Is being manifested in
the sale of r.: A. Saunders stock. Ths
store is packed each day with customers
eager atter the great bargains which
are offered in dress goods, white goods
notions, dimfties, lawns, shirt waists
muslin and cotton underware. All coods,
must be sold at and below wholesals
prices. Call this week and save money.
WILLIAM N. PORTLOCK,
,,o 49, Trustee.
172 Main street, Balentine BuiIdinr
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
Internal Revenues.

Washington. July 30.-Joseph S. Mill
er, Commissioners of Internal Revenue.
has submitted a preliminary report tn
Secretary Carlisle of the operations of
his office for the fiscal year ended June
30. 1885, He states that the receipts from
all sources OF internal revenue for the
year aggregated s146,SS0615 being an in
fiscal year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31

ance issued to-day, cordially endorses
the Chicago platform and nominees. Mr..
BloXham. who has been considered a
gold standard man. says: THE Demo-
metallism and the declaration in our
national platform of ''unalterable oppo-
sition" to monometallism is but In ac-
cord with the past record of the party"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31

The reported liberating of prisoners
on the Queens birthday proved q. farce
only few Spanish soldiers who had
committed some min,r ofrenses, were
iloeratcd and these few were sent back
to the army, worse punishment thsn.
being in the Cpbanas.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
MANGLRD AND scALpED.
BY the Terrific Explosion or n shaua
gle BIfII Roller. sssi

Traverse City. Michigan July so..-Tha}
boiler in Suliivans big shingle mill at1
Cedar, burst at o'clock yesterday az!
ternoon. The engine-room boilers andS
engine were completely ruined and the.
mill badly shattered
lGngineer Walter Scott was badfyr
mangled and scalded, and lived but twus
hours. Ten othe. employees were more
or less seriously scalded and, bruised ] ,4e
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
Assignment. A

New York, July 30.-Dreyfous, Cohen
& Co, importers of silks, velvets., rib
bons, and millinery goods, IS and 81 Mer-
Ger street. assigned to-day. Liabilities
s350C00.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
China dinner sets at cost.
JOHNSTON CHINA COMPANY.
20, 81 and 80 CRANKY street

Chamberlain's tCough Remedy cures
colds, Group and iwhooplng cough. 1t is
pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale by
all druggists. - Gi
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31

$50 decorated toilet set at cost.
JOHNSTON CHINA COMPANY,
%. 81 and 33 CRANKY street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31

Bridal presents a speciality.
JOHNSTON CHINA COMPANY,
20, 81 and SO CRANKY street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31
He's Strong for si,ve,

Jacksonville. Fla, July GOV. D.
BioZham. Democratic nominee for Gov.
ernor Of Florida, in his letter of accent
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31

n man was arrested in New Jersey
the other day for digging his own grave.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31

Always in season. Hopkins Steamed
ifominy CHulled Corn). Elegant lunch
In MIX. Quart can, 10 cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31

M . man wsnts ~ espsrsassrs
@ sleye are hundreds or wsy1 IN
scn Ss,,. ne may, but IL no uaHfssrG-
.n ss from his advertising, if yfs
$3.50 70 put his money whese ft 10 =
Ss,,. 70 90 good, there Is d me-
On without moving ouf - 80 ~
tracks which no had better ,,ss. uss 3
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-31

s.HSewest Discovesy'-.ssxx 0gssyyyy.,Ge ~
roin. N. Y. .. Sccns. Ennia le2s 3kt s
The morning times., 1896-05-06
City Brevities

The Misses Weaver will be Of the party
attending the Morton Cadets to Savannah.
One of the latest improvements on Penn
sylvania avenue is the rustic bridge be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth street
The Treasury gold reserve at the close
of business yesterday stood at S121,617,-
S66. The days withdrawals were $145,-
400
Capt. Warren s. Lurty OF Harrisouburg,
Va. elector-at-large from Virginia ou the
Republican ticket, was at the Capitol
yesterday.
Andy Gleeson of No. 335 street north
east. is not the Andy Gleeson whose name
appeared in the police court report in
Monday afternoons Times.
The lady barber idea, which was i'm
ported here from Chicago, has proved %
be failure. This is not the first time that
people who 'scraped acquaintances' failed
to ma ke lasting friends.
A report of the examining committee
on the specimen work of the dental faculty
of the Washington Homeopathic Medical
College, under DR.. c. J. Lindsey was
made yesterday. 1t was to the effect that
the work was above the general run in
medical colleges.
The popularity of the Leap Year Fes-
ival,' given under the auspices of the
Washington Sangerbund, at the new music
hall, No. 314 street northwest, was
manifest last evening by the attendance
OF another large and brilliant audience.
The regular meeting OF the East Wash
ingtOu Citizens Association was postponed
last evening because of the absence from the
city OF several of the Officers aud members.
special meeting TO consider matters of
interest to residents east OF the Capitol
will be called in few days.
Mrs Agnes Macbeth, OF St. Louis, who
has been attending the recent session of
the Daughters OF the Revolution in New
York, is visiting Mrs James l. Fair, 943
L street northwest. Although now of
Missouri Mrs. Macbeth was at one time
one Of the most charming and popular
members of society in the Palmetto State.
The Mozart Chorus Club and the Ladies
Aid Society OF the Ninth Street Christian
Church, corner of Ninth and ID streets
northeast gave pleasing and successful
musical and literary program last evening
i'll the audience room Of the COW little
house Of worship. The proceeds of the
entertainment will be devoted to the bene-
fit of carrying on certain lines of church
work.
The Cantata BelshaZZar was presented in
q very creditabie manner last evening be-
fore large audience at Odd Fellows Hall
for the benefit or the Epwortb League OF
Grace NJ. E. Church The young ladies and
gentlemen taking part in the performance
rehearsed faithfully and last evening hat
the satisfaction OF knowing that their la bors
had not been in vain. Every part was
rendered smoothly and with excellent in
| terpFetation, and justly merted the hearty
applause received After the performance
refreshments were served,
The morning times., 1896-05-06
READY FOR LIES BATTLE.
Columbian University Dental students
Receive Their Diplomas.

Colum University Dental Students
Receive Their Diplomas.
The annual commencement of the dental
department OF Columbian University at
tracted u large and distinguished audience
TO MetZerott Hall last night TO witness the
triumphant close of the class OF SO and
the coufeTriIg of their degrees.
In the center of the stage, a gsnnsta back
ground or towering palms sat DIR. Whit
man, president of the university, wearing
a Iaortar board cap.
Ranged on his left were J. Hall Lewis. d.
D.S., dean ofthe faculty; HeuryC Thompson,
u. d. s. president of the faculty: D.
Shute. 4. B. NJ. D.; Emil A. DeSChweuitz,
Ph. d. NJ. D.; William p. Carr. NJ. D.,
while on his right the seyni-circle of
gradutes made an effective picture in
their caps and long silk gowns
Banked around the footIights were
ma guiTicent floral tributes, from which
flutteFed dainty streamers of satin and
suspended from the middle of the ceiling
directly over President Whitman's head
was a pennon bearing the figures SO
composed OF immortelIes-
Upon the conclusion OF the overture rem
dered maGnificentIy by an orchestra Sc
lected from the Marine Band prayer was
offered by Rev. ID. W Skellenser, after
which DIR. whitman, In a brief but clo-
quent address 10 the graduates. awarded
the diplomas they had 80 ;trduOusly worked
FOR and so nobly won.
The formal address 10 the class was
delivered by Prof. L. c. F. Hugo, %. ID. s.
who received al the close from the students
large and beautiful bouquet.
The vaIedictorian of the occasion was
Joseph L Egan, D. ID s.. who was also
the recipient of an exquisite floral evi
dence of the admiration Of his fellow
graduates of the class.
Prof II. C. Thompson, u. ID. s.. broke
open the sealed envelope containing the
name of the winner of the prize. a nd al
Edward F CoRckiin. of Rhode Island wa.
called to the platform TO receive S25 In
gold, shout OF jubilant appreciation wen
up from all parts of the audience voiced
by junior students wearing the college
colors OF orange and blue.
Honorable mention was also made ol
James l. Wbitesifie of Maryland aud vii
nler S. Hall of Alabama.
The names at the fourteen graduates 0i
the class CT go are: Richard V. Barry
, District of Columbia; Edward F.-CCDck
| lin, Rhode Isla I'd; Wilmer S Hall, Alabama
uel c. Luckett. Texas; Harry B Moor-
District OF Columbia; Robert E. L. Wilt
berger, District of Columbia: L. ice
| Hrougbton. North Carolina: Joseph L. Egan
Connecticut; Harry A Jelly, Maryland
Hubert L. King, District of Columbia
| John A Moore. Indiana; J. Reverdy Stew
art. Virginia; James L. Whiteside, Mary
I land.