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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23

The Boston News says that Senator
John w. Daniel, Of Virginia. sailed for
Europe Saturday. He will return about
the first of September to do campaign
work for Bryan and Sewall. He said,
lust before leaving New York, that he
was confident that Bryan would carry
every State south of the Potomac and
west Of the Mississippi.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23
339C,

MOTHERS FRIEND. PATENT
BAND. LAUNDERED, FANCY PER-
GALE WAISTS FOR BOYS. ALL
SIZES TO ID, REGULAR 75o VALUE.
THE STOCK RELIEF SALE MAKES
THE BARGAIN PRICE NOW THIR-
TY-N1NE CENTS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23
81, Is

ALL WOOL CHEvIoT KNEE
PANTS SUITS, EXTRA BIG Val
UEs, PANTS DOUBLE SEAT AND
kNEE, PATENT BANDS, RIvETED
BUTTONS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23
81, rs

FINE ALL WOOL KNEE PANTS
SUITS, SIZES SLIGHTLY IRREGU-
LAR, ACTUAL VALUE HALF AGAIN
AS MUCH AS NOW CHARGED.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23
SI.l3

DRESSY KNEE PANTS SUITS.
OARk BULE, TWILLED DIAGONAL,
WEAR LIKE LEATHER.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23

nueu o 9y me magnitude OF rare saving chances
worth and S 6ojs i ~ ene y activity and nspan sash Prices
Gu lie ea announcements and the nconese REPRESENTATION con-
"pu 10 make THIS mighty buying event nimiabIe " w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23
8)99C

ALL SIZES OF STRONG KNEE,
WANTS SUITS FOR BOYS ANY
WHERE UP TO AGE 16.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23

Nothing can help or hinder any part
OF our Union says the Springfield Re
publican, without affecting every other
part" There may be something in this
contention after all. The Republican
policy Of protection has "hindered" the
South and West very materially. 1t an
pears now to be affecting" the "other
part" In turn. suggests an exchange.
The Chicago Convention and its work
Its platform and candidates-havc had
at least one good effect. They have
made the leaders of political thought
and the moulders of public opinion
among our Northern neighbors far more
careful of the wishes and feelings of the
Southern and Western people than they
( nave ever been before, remarks the
Charleston News and Courier.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23
THURSDAY. JULY 30. 1896.
EIGHT PAGES.

After q struggle of fifty years in the
British Parliament the bill lcgalizing
marriage with u deceased wifes sister
has passed the House of Lords.
1t is not probable that Mr.. Mckinley
Will meet Bryan on the stump. lie
possibly does not think it digniiled for
Presidential candidates to meet in joint
discussion, and lie knows that it is not
safe. Besides Mckinley knows that
what Bryan would do for him is n
plenty.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23

This is the complaint of EFaH
thousands at this season. Ha q n
They have no appetite; food IA Gss IN
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-23
The Norfolk ViTgIBIal.
PUBLISHED cRily ARD wEsgly.
TERMS OF tbs vIRclMlan.
THE WEEKLY sIssGINrASaSnc
OMINIAN. SlMN ESoIimrpc:. Nrnr.

Remit,snces. Drafts. Chccks and Post
office Ot'ie:s Should be made Payable to
the order OF
Evening star., 1896-08-12
DEATH OF wAsHINGToN F. pEDR1Cr
A Brilliant Lawyer Formerly in tn,
state Department.

Brilliant Lawyer Formerly In the
State Department..
Mr.. Washington F. Pedrick died Satur-
day in Philadelphia at his home, 2036 Arch
street. and his funeral took place yesterday
He was born in that city in 1s46, graduated
from the high school there and was ad-
mitted to the bar. In the impeachment
trial Of President Johnson he was secretary
of the Presidents counsel, and, the senior
counsel becoming Ill, he read the closing
argument before the Senate. After the
trial William NJ. Evarts became Attorney
General. and appointed Mr.. Pedrick his
private secretary. He was afterward ap-
pointed by President Grant one of the
American secretaries to the Geneva arbi-
with Mr.. Evarts. When the whisky ring
prosecutions were begun in st. Louis MIR.
Pedrick was made assistant United States
attorney. He afterward became private
secretary to Levi P. Morton. Upon the or
ganization of the international French
claims commission he received the joint
appointment of secretary from the Presi-
dents Of the United States and the French
republic. In 1884 President Arthur selected
him as secretary of the international
meridian conference. He was next secre-
tary to the Haytien claims commission. In
1887 Mr.. Pedrick went to New York and
resumed the practice Of the law in the Of
remained until failing health caused him
to retire lrom active professional work.
He was scholarly man Of brilliant mind,
and admirably fitted by his manly courtesy
for the public positions which he filled so
we'll He was a member of the Metropoli-
tar Club Of Washington and the New York
Bar Association. Mr.. Pedrick leaves a
widow and one child.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
DEATH OF CAPT. RYAN.
A We1I-KnOwn Veteran and Ohlci,
at the CaISftOl.

A We1I-Known Veteran and Official
at the CAPITOL.
The funeral of Capt. John A. Ryan, one
of the members of the soldiers roll of the
House Of Representatives, who died at his
home, 211 4th street southeast, Monday
afternoon about 4:3O o'clock, aged sixty
years. took place this morning at st. Pet
er's Church.
Capt. Ryan was born in Columbia county.
Pa. His early boyhood was spent in New
York city. He enlisted in the rebellion
while living in Pennsylvania and rose to
be captain. He was captured at Gettys-
burg and held nine months in Libby prison.
After the war Capt. Ryan returned to
Pottsville, Pa, and while in the employ
of the Reading railroad lost his right leg.
In 1876 he was appointed to his position
under the House Of Representatives. He
was prominent in temperance work, and
was member of Spartan Council, No. 5,
Sons of Jcnadab. and past grand sovereign
chief. He had also held offices in the Union
Veteran Union. Capt. Ryan leaves a widow
and six children. One son, Joseph Ryan,
is employed by Mum G. Co. as draughts-
man; Martin A. Ryan, the second son. is
a New York attorney, and John A. Ryan.
tr, has charge Of the pattern shops of the
Newport News Ship Building Company.
Francis Ryan, the youngest child, Is still
attending school. One daughter, Mrs. Mel
son Guenther, lives in Corning. Ohio. Miss
Catherine Ryan still attends school in this
city.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Recorder Taylor Resigns.

c. H. ]. Taylor, recorder of deeds for the
District Of Columbia. sent his resignation
as president Of the Negro Democratic
League when he received letter from A.
E. Manning Of Indianapolis, chairman of
the executive committee. intimating that
the league would declare for Bryan and
free coinage.
The league met yesterday at Chicago Mr.
Manning was chosen temporary chairman
and H. Clark of Illinois temporary secre-
tary. j. Milton Turner, ex-minister to
Liberia; c. A. sidout of Seattle, Charles F.
Olmstead, West Virginia, and Charles c.
Curtis Washington. are among the dele
gates. After the temporary organization
and appointment of committees the con-
vention adjourned until today. to give the
committees time to prepare their reports.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
ROYAL ARCANUM SUED.
Charles F. Smith Died Insane an,
His Wife Wants the Insurance.

Charles F. Smith Died Insane and
His Wife Wants the Insurance,
From the New York World
The widow Of Charles F. Smith, who died
last April. is suing the Supreme Council of
the Royal Arcanum for s., 900. the amount of
benefit certificate issued to her husband I'm
1887.
The suit Is brought in the supreme court
In Westchester county, and it's decision will
be Of paramount interest to all members of
such secret organizations. Members of the
Royal Arcanum, who number 80 900 in and
around this city, will be specially interested
as the court will determine what rights they
nave under the elastic forms Of application
Tor membership which they have to sign.
MI. smith was member of Alma Council.
K A.. OF this city. When he Joined he was
thlrty years old. and a well-to-do builder.
But IN 1894 there came business reverses,
the burden of his affairs and, among Other
things, kept up his assessments in the RoyaI
Arcanum until August, 1896 She was not
familiar with all the regulations of this
order. or she might have compelled the
council to carry her husband on its books
free OF charge until his recovery or his
death But she looked for no assistance of
ments as required.
In August. 1895, she had difficulty I'm find
ing the regular collector to whom to nav the
asses, assessment OF s44 for that month. Several
address
given on his official notices. but could never
catch him in, and no one else would recent
for the money. The collector, she alleges.
held that the council room was the only
official place In which assessments could he
paid, and suspended Mr.. Smith. The Sn
preme Council ratified the action.
Meantime Mr.. Smith had been pronounced
incurably insane and his wife had to nav
$3O week for his care. She made a formal
appeal to the officers Of the Supreme Coun
ell, but 1t was dismissed. When Smith died
his wife went to considerable expense to
submit. proofs Of his death, doing this she
says. at the request of the officials. but they
refused point-blank to pay the claim. Con.
sequently she has brought suit.
The Royal Arcanum officials contend that
the council room is the only legal place in
which to pay assessments, and that Mrs.
Smith should have known this Further
more. they say that under the application
signed by her husband all of her Widows
rights have been forfeited. Nevertheless.
in the constitution Of the order there is this
paragraph:
In the proceedings of the Supreme Council
of 1885 1t has been held to be the duty of the
collector Of a council to receive and receipt
for assessments and dues outside the council
room at any appropriate time and place.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
BUT SLIGHT HOPE.
Not So Warm is Predicted for TomOr
row, But

Not So Warm is Predicted for TOmOr-
row, But
Forecast till 8 pm. Thursday.-For east
ern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and Delaware, increasing cloudiness,
possibly local thunder storms Thursday
cooler; northerly winds.
For the District of Columbia and Mary
land, not SO warm Thursday and fair
weather. probably followed by local thun-
der storms; northerly winds.
For Virginia and West Virginia, local
thunder storms tonight; Thursday, fair;
variable winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The barometer has risen rapidly over the
lake regions and upper Mississippi valley;
it has fallen slightly In the east gulf states
and in Florida.
1t is cooler in the upper lake region, the
upper Mississippi valley, Indiana, Kansas
and Nebraska. The temperature has re-
mained about stationary on the Atlantic and
gulf coasts and In the lower Mississippi VAL
ley.
Thunder storms are reported this morn
ing from the lake regions the Ohio and low
er Missouri valleys. The weather is clear
generally throughout the southern, middle
and New England states.
The indications are that slightly cooler
weather will prevail from New England
southwestward to Tennessee, with local
Evening star., 1896-08-12
SILVER AT AN INQUEST
Some of the Things Said Over the Body of A
q. Pile.
The Jury Unable to Decide the Ques-
siasm intoxicating in It's Eject.

Today at noon, in Lieut.. Kelly's room at
the sixth police station, there was a gath
ering Of six citizens composing q Jury Of
inquest in the case of A H. Pile, whose
dead body was found in the river, Coroner
Hammett. and several silverites, friends of
the dead man, who had been identified with
the national committee of the silver party
Several persons had been summoned as
witnesses In the case, and besides these,
several silverites, including A. j. Wedder-
burn, Mr.. Devine and H. D. Carouthers
A. L. Grimes and Precinct Detective Bur-
rows told the jury of the finding of the
body and its condition. Their experience
had shown them that suicides usually re-
move their shoes, was done In this case
Friends Of the deceased told of his visit to
the Falls Church silver demonstration last
Tuesday, on which occasion his hilarity at
tracted attention on the train. On that
day he was to have had an interview with
senator Jones, but as he was too much un-
DER the influence of liquor to understand
this important matter, he was persuaded
to get "bracer'' in a drug store ana go
over to have an "old Virginia time"
Mr.. Wedderburn and File went together.
them were well under the influence. and he
succeeded In persuading Pile that he was
drunk enough to need the "bracer."
om Meorge J; Mallory Of the general land
the baggage car and came near falling out
the door.
He was very hilarious" said Mr.. NAL
Tory, "and he was making silver speeches
He seemed very enthusiastic.
And had he been drinkng?"
he wouldn't have had to DC drinking
to have become enthusiastic over the silver
question, volunteered Mr.. Carouthers of
the Silver Knight" Senator Stewards
Alexandria paper.
When questioned concerning Piles condl-
ton the witness answered, Pm as sure of
1t as am Of Bryan's election"
Ihe question at issue, whether death was
accidental. suicidal or the result of a hon.
dead man saw no reason for suicide. as he
had bright prospects before him. OF
course. he was certain Of Bryan's election
and had told friends what he intended to
saa 90 after S the the election Tuesday of last
seen coming from questionable locality.
so the jury was told, he had leaves on his
hat and dirt on his clothing.
Precinct Detective Burrows had been un-
able to locate his shoes and hat on the
r.ver bark nor could he find that he had
visited any of the gambling places across
the river. Mr.. Mallory, who had witnessed
the mans narrow escape from death on
the train, said he saw Pile Wednesday
morning asleep on a cable car going in the
direction of Georgetown
There being no direct evidence concern
Ing the manner in which the deceased got
IN the river the jury returned a verdict
giving no cause of death. A dispatch re-
ceived from Piles brother at Los Angeles
.hls morning said he was not sure of iden-
tity and could not defray the funeral ex-
penses Deputy Controller Coffin said to-
Gay that Pile was a member of Chi Psi
CoHeSe fraternity, and he had received a
request from the officers Of that society to
burial.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

thunder storms Thursday or Thursday
night.
The following heavy precipitation Qr
inches) was reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Raleigh, 1.O2; Louisville
200; Erie. 1.34: Kingstree s. c., 1.7s; Allen.
dale. S. c., 1.S4.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water at
am: Great Falls. temperature, 81; condi.
ton, 36; receiving reservoir, temperature
81; condition at north connection, 36; con-
dition at south connection, SO; distributing
reservoir, temperature, So; condition at in
fluent gate house, 36; effiuent gate house, 36
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 400 am. and 4:21 pm.
high tide, 9:5S a. m. and 1923 pm
Tomorrow-Low tide, 4:57 am and 5:O7
pm; high tide, 1914 am. and 11:16 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Sun rises, sill; sun sets, 6:5S. Moon sets
9:15 pm.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 7:b4 pm.; extin.
gushing begun at 80 am. The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named. Arc
lamps lighted at 1851 pm; extinguished al
435.
Range OF the Thermometer,
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today
8 am. 50; 2 pm, 93; maximum, 94; min.
1mum, 76.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
National Editorial Association.

81. LOUIS. Mo-, August 12.-The execu-
tive committee Of the National Editorial
ASSOCIATION met at the Planters Hotel
last evening. with President R. H. Thomas
OF Mechamcsburg. Pa, in the chair. and
transacted some routine business. 1t was
decided to hold the next annual conven-
tlon at Galveston, Texas, Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday, February 8. 4 and 8.
1897. One of the features of next year S
convention will be a trip to Mexico, for
which the railroads promise to furnish
every possible comfort and convenience
The matter of establishing a home for
writer's was Informally discussed. Some
plan Will be decided among the members
OF the committee before the convention
meets and a report will be submitted to
that body to act upon.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
To Release the Fuller.

The district attorney at Boston has asked
that instructions be sent to Halifax to
have the American barkentine Herbert
Fuller released. She has been detained
there ever since she put into port with the
bodies Of the murdered captain, his wife
and second mate. in the expectation that 1t
would be necessary to take her to Boston
during the trial of the suspected murder
ers. The Boston legal authorities, however,
appear to have decided that the presence
of the ship at Boston is not necessary SO
United States Consul Ingraham at Halifax x
will be telegraphed to surrender the ships 8
papers and release her.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Acting Secretary McAdoo has remitted
the sentence Of one years Imprisonment
imposed upon the machinist, Dunphy, Of
the ram Katahdin. and has ordered his dis
missal from the naval service. 1t was Dun
ply who brought charges against the off,
GERS of the Katahdin Of illtreatment of the
men. which led to the court of inquiry
which acquitted the officers. IncidentaIly
1t was found that Dunphy had himself been
guilty of fraudulent enlistment and after
the conclusion Of the court of inquiry, he
was himself court-martialed on that charge
and sentenced to a years Imprisonment
and dismissal
Evening star., 1896-08-12

SAN FRANCISCO, August l2.-The bay
conference of the Congregational churches
has been rebuked by the Dubuque con-
ference for espousing the cause of Rev. DIR.
c. o. Brown, late pastor Of the First Con-
gregational Church Of this city. Brown
was deposed from the ministry by the bay
conference the result of charge of
immortality brought against him by Mrs
Mary Davidson. The Dubuque conference
at once ador ed a resolution restoring
Brown to the ministry and censuring the
hay conference The bay conference now
asks that its Iowa brethren rescind their
action.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
> Death of Major worthington.

LOUISVILLE. KY, August 12.-Major
James c. Worthington of the United States
army has died at the home Of his mother
in-law. Mrs. Harriet Osborne, 80 West st.
Catherine street. He had been down with
acute rheumatism since last December.
PREVIOUS to that time he was surgeon in
charge Of Fort Thomas. He was con-
years. His old home was at Baltimore
He stood high in military circles. Major
Morthington was forty-three years Of age.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs
osborne. The interment will be at Cave
Hill.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Sued for the Family Jewel.

LONDON, August 12.-At the Birming-
ham assizes yesterday, Viscount Hill, who
was formerly engaged in farming near
Florence, Kan, and now of Burford, On
tario. sued the Dowager Vicountess Hill.
his stepmother, to recover the family dia-
monds and jewelry, which he claims as
heirlooms under the will of his grand
mother. Judgment was rendered in favor
Of the defendant
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Only Fourteen Copies Out,

1t Is stated at the Treasury Department
tLat a count has been made at the govern
Ment printing Office, and it has been found
that only thirty-one Of Senator Stewards
silver speeches are missing, and as seven
teen were found in the treasury, II is
thought that the circulation of these
sIee.hes, as part of Secretary CarlisIe's
circular Of information on the money oues-
uon, has reen limited to fourteen copies.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
FREE TO ALL,

FREE TO ALL!l
WATCHES. KNIVES, RAZORS, PICTURES
PIPES and other valuable articles In exchange for
coapons with ~
MAIL POUCH TOBACCO.
CSold by all dealers.) One coupon in each 5-cent
(2-ouncel package. COUPONS EXPLAIN HOW TO
SECURE THE ABOVE. Packages tnow on salc)
coraibing coupons i'll be accepted as COZ lions-
''2-o1:" empty bag ss one coupon. Send for Illus
trated catalogue giving complete list and descrip-
ton OF all articl IS: also tells how TO get them
THE BLOCH BROS. TOBACCO Co., Wh.eling W
Va. nc - IN. WIZ
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Congressman DOckery RenOminated.
CAMERON, No.. August 12-Congress-
man A. M. Dockery was renominated by
the democratic congressional convention
which met here yesterday. This is his
eighth consecutive nominate by the dem
ocrats Of the third district
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Pavements Ordered.

corner of 18th and L streets northwest;
northeast corner of Florida avenue and U
street.
Pavements Ordered.
The Commissioners today directed that
the unpaved space in 10th street southeast
between Pennsylvania avenue and G. street,
about 400 square yards, be paved with as
phalt block by the Washington Asphalt
Block and Tile Company at $1.SO per square
yard. Also that a cement sidewalk be laid
in the parking in front of $50 18th street
northwest, and at the northeast corner Of
18th and E streets northwest, under the
provision of the permit system, at an esti-
mated cost Of $44572.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,

Uifce OF ContrOlIer OF the Currency,
Washington, June 80. 1895.
WHEREAS by satisfactory evidence presented
TO the undersigned. 1t has been made to appear
that The Riggs National Bank Of Washington
D. c. in the city of Washington and District of
Columbia, has complied with all the provisions of
the statutes of the United States, required to be
complied with before associa tfon shall be au-
thOr!zed to commence the business of banking;
Now THEREFORE i. James II. Eckels. Con-
The Riggs National Bank of Washington. D.
c. In the City OF Washington, and District OF
Columbia. Is authorized TO commence the busi-
uess of banking. provided in section ffty-one
hundred and sixty y-nine of the Revised Statutes
of the United States.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness my hand
and seal Of ofice this thirteth day of June, 1895
GSegD JAMES H. ECKEIS,
Controller Of the Currency.
jy1-6Ot No. bo46
Evening star., 1896-08-12
CoRsoN & NACARTNEY,
MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK
EYCHA HANGE

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Correspondents Of Messn Moore 3 Schley, 60
Broadway, O.. n.,.
Deposits Exchange. Loans.
Railroad stocks and Bonds and all securities
listed on the exchange OF New YORK. Philadelphia,
Boston and Baltimore bought and sold.
speciality made of Investment securities Dis
trict bonds and all local Railroad Gas, INSURANCE.
and Telephone Stock dealt IN.
American Bell Telephons Stock bought and sold
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