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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28
IN A PREDIcAMENr.
a Newly Purchnsrd Polly Causes u
ScnsRtiou iu Il NJ Ministers laouschoId.

The wife. of Il prominent minister
In the city. desiring to purchase u parrot
which she could train up in the way
1t should go. came down town the other
day for that purpose, and approaching
n stand where number of the birds
were on sale, saw one of particular
beautity, which attracted her attention
Immediately. She inquired OF the sales
man If Polly could talk. and was inform
ed that the bird only spoke n little
ing lady bought the parrot on the spo.
and had 1t sent home.
few hours later the colorcd racto-
tum entered the porch where Polly
was summing herself. Imagine his sur
prise when he found himself greeted
by Get out of here you =
= and tring of Anglo Saxon
oaths as long as Il mans arm and seven
times as big around
He Informed the new owner of the
freak OF the episode. and the question
now is, What Is TO be done with the
bird?' The minister can't keep 4 live
cussing machine around the house:
nor will his conscience permit him to sell
or give II away to any OF his friends
Ii would seem that the only end that
awaits Polly Is death
Petersburg. Va. Aug. o7.-(SnpciaN-
There was conference of Republicans
held n this city tonight which was nj
tended by General S;ith Boiling. Hon.
W. vi. tlan!gan, Colonel j. D. Brady
Hon. b. s. Hooper. Hon. Charles Gee,
Hon. A. W.-Harris and Hon. X. II. Thorn,
It being distinctly announced that M
National Republican Committee had not
considered or passed upon the question
OF candidate for Congress In THIS DIS.
trlct, between Messrs. Thorp ana Gee.
after full consideration, Mr.. Gee. in tn
interest OF Mckinley and Hobart. ana
for harmony, withdrew as a candidate.
BY this action Mr.. Thorp is the only RE
publican candidate for Congress in this
district.
The Democratic Executive Committee
OF Petersburg held a meeting tonight for
the purpose OF opening the active work
OF the p nding political campaign in this
city. "A resolution was adopted urg-
ing the Democrats OF Petersburg to eX.
ercise their political rights in the pend
Ing campaign. Ward meetings were call
ed to be h Id on the 9TH of September TO
effect a plan of organization and to select
ten delegates from each ward to attend
a Democratic city convention to be held
on the Sth of Septemb T. which will
choose 26 delegates 10 represent the CITY
OF Petersburg in the Democratic conven-
ton of the Fourth Congressional district
of Virginia.
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HE WAS RAGGED AND DIRTY.
But They Pound $4,000 worth of
Jewc1ry in His Trunk

New. York, Aug. 27.-The details of a
big seizure of jewelry were made public
IN Hoooken to-day, although the seiz-
steamer Ems on Tuesday evening. Among
the passengers in the steerage was an
Italian who had registered as Michael
Bariatti, of Mulberry street, New York.
he was ragged and dirty, but had a
Europe learned that he had a large
quantity OF jewelry with him and Chief
customs Inspector Donohue received a
cable dispatch to this effect. When the
Ems arrived the trunk OF the italian was
searched. 1t was found to contain foIsn
sides and false bottom. When these
were taken out 696 pieces of jewelry were
disclosed. The collection consisted of
gold and diamond pins. bracelets. car
rings ana brooches, etc. and was esti-
mated to be worth $40, O0O The italian
refused to say anything as 10 whom the
1ewelry belonged to or where he got Il.
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Law Rates 10 baltimore.

Commencing Monday. August 2ith.
and un:il further notice, the Baltimore
Chesapeake and Richmond Steamboat
Company baltimore and Norfolk .Line)
will sell tickets from Norfolk and old
Point TO Baltimore at the following
rates. viz:
First case. one way tickets. $l.OO
First class round-trip tickets s1.50.
Round trip tickets good returning ten
days from date Of sale. The steamers
of this line are first class in every
respect. Excellent passenger accommo-
dations.
Steamer leaves Norfolk (wharc foot
Of Fayette street at $50 u. m. daily
except Sunday. passing Old Point ECO
p. m: arrive Baltimore at n. m For
tickets. state-rooms and information
apply j. N. SMITH.
Ticket Agent, Old Point.
WILLIAM HENRY TAYLOE.
District Pass. and Ticket Agent.
5S Main street. under Atlantic Hotel.
Norfolk, Va.
REUBEN FOSTER.
General Manager.
L. j. CHISM.
General Ticket Agent,
T. 4. LAMB,
u23-f Agent.
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GEE COMES DOWN
And Thorp VIII Make tho Race I'm the
EOurtn

The annual rec ption of the Petersburg
Greys and the colored military compa-
MES of this place will take place on Sep
TENDER g. The inspection will be made
by Inspector General 10 Lane Stern.
Rev. r. r. AGREE. formerly pastor of
the Fist Baptist Church in This city,
now of Knoxville Tenn, who has been
spending some days in Petersburg, will
leave for Washington tomorrow. Mr..
AGREE is now supplying the pulpit at
Calvary Baptist Church, in Washington,
of which Rev. DIR. C. a. Staklcy Is pastor.
DR. Stakley il off on a vacation.
The trade excursion from La Cross and
stations on the line of the Atlantic and
Danvile Railroad, arrived here this
morning. The excus!on!sts numbered
betwt en- three and four hundred.
The ION dts" have 1t that a wealthy
gallant from the Southland will soon car
~ with him to his home one of our fair
blondes
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white organdie, and the groom and
best man, conventional black. Presents
were handsome as well as numerous.
A reception was enjoyed by the guests
from to 12 p. m.
Mrs. III. Proescher. of South Clay ave-
nue., returned yesterday from a visit to
friends and relatives at CORTLAND. Va.
The game OF ball played in Client
Wednesday between the Brambletons
and Atlantic City Clubs resulted in
favor OF the former by the score of 81 to
16.
Master Aaron Buckingham. OF Kelley
avenue extended, has returned home
after about six weeks spent in York
county, Va. He was accompanied by
Master Timberlake.
The Bpworth League OF Trinity M
%. Church will hold its regular meeting
tonight. with usual interest.
Rev. r. A. Compton, of Mathews
county, Is welcome guest to his many
friends in the city.
Master Randolph Russell has been
confined to bed at the residence of his
parents on Maltby avenue, extended,
for several days.
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rIIE SILVER SIDE
Will be Presented by Hon. u. Gardi
nor Tyler Tomorrow Nirht

Newport News. Va. August 27.--(Spe-
cial)-Following upon the heels OF
Judge ]. Kemple, of Wheeling. w. Va,
who spoke here in the interest OF
so-called sound money this week, Hon
ID. Gardiner Tyler has accepted an in
vitation of the Bryan and Sewall Club
to address the people on the issues of
the campaign Friday night. 2Sth in
slant.
II the weather is fair this meeting
will be held on the public square If
unfavora BILE, at JOhnson's Opera House.
POLICE COURT.-Samuel r. Ayers.
whose place on Twenty-third street, was
raided Sunday night, was given trial
by Justice Brown to-day with the fol-
lowing results. He was found guilty
first of selling liquor without n license
Tor which he was fined S25 and costs
In this case bond of $3.50 was required
for future good behavior.
on the second charge S. II. Ayers was
found guilty of selling liquor on sun
day for which he was fined s25 and costs.
Cally Hatton. colored, petty larceny
thirty days in jail.
Lewis Morton, colored disorderly
conduct, gave peace bond and paid
costs.
John ], Vaughan. drunk, 81 and costs.
j. i. BRAKEMAN, w. II. Robinson and
James Weber, jumping board; each re-
quired to pay his bin and costs.
PERSoNAL.-Mrs j. Il. Williams
after an extended visit TO friends al
Portsmouth has returned to the city.
Professor w. s brewery is the guest
of DR.. Il. r. Gary.
Messrs w. a. Livezey ]. l.. Marye.
j. w. Foley. T. j. Ford. and j. L.
street, attended the convention in Rich.
mond to-day as delegates.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28
MEN AND AMsIUNITION
Landed I'm Cuba, Possibly From tho
DUuntlcss

Key West, Fla. August 27.-General
Rolotf. Colonel Nunez. and fourteen
others. landed on the South Beach this
afternoon at about O'Clock. II Is ru-
mored that they We're landed from the
steamer DAuntless. General Roloff
states That he has landed three of the
largest expeditions in Cuba during the
past twelve days that ever landed on
that island. BESIDES the men they
landed successfully. 1000 stands OF
arms. two million rounds of cartridges
iour cannon, three thousand pounds of
dynamite and plenty OF medicine. Ro-
loft states that he expects to land four
or five more eXpedi ions. but as none
OF those recently landed were organized
in the United States, ne will pursue Inc
same course in relation to those hera-
after. ~
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THE WARD MEETINGS
Concluded from First Page.)


The vote resulted in the election of
Messrs. hamburger, Jacques, and Kelly.
The election was then made unanimous
A little wave of excitement was caused
by the election OF a disorderly man
A half hour was consumed by this meet
ing.
MIR. JOHNSTON WOULDN'T RUN.
The Sixth Ward meeting was called
together by the Superintendent. Mr..
=. Brooks Johnston who was elected
chairman. Mr.. w. w. Degge was nomi-
mated for secretary, and withdrew in
FAVOR or the press.
The following named gentlemen were
nominated for committeeman: Messrs.
w b. Goodwin, r. V. Hitchings, r. NJ.
Dozier, w. I. Anderson, and G. Brooks
Johnston, the latter's name being with
drawn upon Mr.. Johnston's request.
captain Smith, Captain Conklin, and
Mr.. Herman were appointed tellers. The
result Of the ballcttng showed the
following vote: Anderson, %; Goodwin,
%: Dozier, 81; Hitchings, 10.
The first three named were accord
ingly declared elected
Mr.. w. T. Anderson offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That in the event OF a va
cancy in the Committee from this ward,
the two remaining members be en-
powered to fill the same
This was unanimously carried, and
the meeting adjourned, after having
been in session about a half an hour.
There were 80 present by actual count.
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commission. and thought he should
nave 1t. He had handled for the town
S60SSo.l2. and claimed n commission az:
s3.Oii.2S Some small sales OF pronartst
he did not charge for. A number az
errors In the Balm report were claimed
and he did some figuring on the stand.
He did not admit the correctness OF the
OASIS on which the Balm report WIS
calculated. He made some calculations
however. and the result was that he
round alleged errors to the amount OF
sh,5S156 or S37.Sl more than the balance
oil So55l 90. which the report alleged
was due the town by him. Adding sftIes
s3iSl difference to the S6.412.S5 which
nc paid the town In settlement, he now
claims that the town of Suffolk owes
him s6.45O.G6. which is over $4,000 raise
on the last figuring done by Balm under
Col. BoYkln's direction yesterday. I'm
During the cross-eXaminat.oH, which.
was begun shortly before adjournment.
Mr.. Holland peted the witness with
questions. to many of which he answered
II don't know. He had never made q
statement showing the amount or taxes
with which he was chargedable, as the
town ordinance did not requite It. He
said In some instances on account of
raised and unassessd taxes, he was
| chargeable with a larger amount than
the books indicated. The committee
which audited the accounts had at
hand every book necessary with which
| to examine the transactions for HIS
entire term. Taxes were sometimes paid,
by farmers, the banks and railroads be-
fore the commissioners books were COM
pleted. ~ go
Major Wright will likely be on ths
stand all day tomorrow.
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PTTIfIAN OFFICERS
Elected by the Supreme lodge I'm
Cleveland.

Cleveland, o.. August 27.-The Su-
preme Lodge knights of Pythias. ut its
session today. elected the following
officers: philip T. Colgrovc, of Michi-
gan, Supreme Chancellor; Thomas n.
Sample. of Pennsylvania. Vice Supreme
Chancellor: Albert Stcinhart, Of Aiaba-
ma. supreme Prelate: II. l.. c. White.
of Tennessee. Supreme Keeper of Rec
ords and Seals: Thomas ID. Meares. of
North Carolina. supreme Master of Eek
chequer; James II. Moulson. OF New
Brunswick. Supreme Master at Arms.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28
RcIicrin Six slours

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
account OF it's exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidLevs.
back and every part OF the urinary bias,
sagcs in male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention Of water and pain in passing It
almost Immediately. If you want Quick
relict and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by WALKE & WILLIAMS, druggists,
LOB Wster street Norfolk. Va.
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Assignments.

New York. Aug. 27.-White G. spoto
CARPET dealers on West Twenty-third
street confessed judgments to-day for
s'io.s"5: Liabilities. 100000; nominal as
sets. $4,000. The failure was caused Il,
is said. by the failure of a carpet manu-.
facturer of Philadelphia The senior
mariner. S. n. White. is also a mann
facturer of carpets in Philadelphia.
e Co. have announced their suspension
at the Stock Exchange. John u. Slay-
back was the board member of the
firm. and the late John Rloodrood
was the senior member. The troubles
of the firm are supposed to have grown
out of the Lattimer estate scandal
John Bloodgood was one of the trustees
and the husband Of one of the heirs
accused him of bankrupting the estate
1t Is stated that John d. Slayback and
his wife have put 81, 200,0 900 into the
firm OF John ID. Rloodgood e Co. in the
past two OF three years to keep 1t going.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

Mr.. Smyser of somervlle, Ga, In HIS
97th year. has put seven bullets into e.
two-inch bulls eye at range Of sixty
feet.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

Delegates from Norfolk to the State
sound money convention left for Rich
mond yesterday morning via the Ches-
apeake and Ohio.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

The Democrat who Is TO run for Con
gress against Tom Reed in the FRS,
Maine district has come out squarely for
free silver.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28
Political Notes.

The Bryan and Sewall Free Silver
Club will meet at Richardson's Hall to-
night at o'clock. Important business
will DE transacted and some prominent
speakers will deliver addresses.
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HELP WANTED.


wANTED-Occupa for large front
rUGm, with board. New unmber 2GS Butte
street; references required au2S-lwa
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to sell Overalls and
Drawers. Quick sellers. Address
OVERALLS. 500 e. Pratt street, Baiti.
more, Md. au26-St'
WANTED--By a single gentleman, a posi-
tion to take charge of farm-one who
has several years experience. Address
FARMER. 142 Water street, Norfolk, Va
au26-3ts
WANTED-An enterprising young man
to- represent old established company
salary $500 first year; must furnish 500
for samples. Address II. p. CO., care
of Virginian. au2G-lws
WANTED-Recruits for the u. S. Marine
corps. Wanted-Able bodied, unmarried
men. between the ages of 81 and 80 years
Food. clothing and medical attendance
free. For further particulars, etc.. apply
or address, the Commanding Officer,
Marine Barracks. Navy-yard. Norfolk,
Va. jy4-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

DR.. a. Week has ;rft the city for a
few weeks only. Notice Of return later.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

Congressman Jones. of the First dis
trict OF Virginia, will deliver free silver
speech at the Academy OF Music, this
city. one night next week
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

The Third ward Colored Protective
League is organizing for active work In
the interest of Candidate Dyer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

Congressman Tyler speaks in Newpor
News tonight.
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To the Editor of the Virginian: Thank
Ing you for the general fairness OF your
abstract of remarks made by me at the
sound money me- ting, may 1 ask you
to publish this correction?
I did not say "confiscate the estates of
men who corner the currency under laws
of seignorage."
said this: LAS in treason. felony, inn
prison the traitorous wreck5r, and confis-
cate his entire possessions, upon proof
of the crime, and start the prosecution
with an attachment of his estate as if
operating by attafnder. Blood-letting Of
the pocket nerve will deplete his fatal
energy and make him as good man as
an ordinary felon. That is not all. 1t
will thin out the vulgar Jim Fiske gang
that makes countless 'thosands mourn "
Respectfully,
CHARLES SHARP.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

FOR SALE-A very desirable, well-located
three-story brick res dence on Bank
sonable price. Apply TO W. NJ HAN
NAH, 551a Commerce street. au23-lw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

FOR SALE-1l2 shares OF stock in the
Tidewater building, Association; seven
months paid in: will sell all or part at a
au26-3t
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FOR SALE.--The desirable residence lot
on Cornick avenue, foot of Bermuda St,
fronting on Mahone's Lake Price and
terms reasonable Apply to C. w.
koolaEe, lQSh bermuda St auH5'tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

Major Wright will likely be on ths
stand all day tomorrow H9
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

FOR SALE AT A LOW ElGURE-Plans
ana specifications for n brick dwelling,
draWn by one of the best architects in
the state. Address PLANS, this Office.
ENGINE AND BOILER for sale cheap;
also other machinery. Apply to either
g. W. Taylor or &C Water street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

FOR SALE-A heavy 1l-karat Gold
Watch, cost SIS; will sell at a sacrifice
or trade for q diamond: sold for no
fault; owner has two; can be bought on
is given. Address GOLD" care Vir-
Ginian. au23-lw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-28

FOR SALE-A well built residence on
Wood street; sold for no fault: too large
for owners family; eight rooms and
path and all the modern convenences:
lot HRXll5: a splendid opportunity Tor
ton on wn InSs, h roor H0 5a e %Im op,
which can be erected three (S) nice
tenement houses. For terms, etc, APP
ply on premises, No. 60 Wood street.
my5-tf
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTWITHSTANDING purchased of the trus-
tee the entire stock, license and assets
of w. S. HILL, shall conduct the gro
Gerry and liquor business a the old stand,
No. 226 Cumberland street, on my own
account l have appointed w. S. HILL
as my agent to conduct the said bust
ness for my account
nu2O-2w NJ w. HILL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-14
RIOT AMONG STUDENTS.

The Display of an Umbrella Bearing the
Colors of a Rival College, Started the
Row.
indianapolis, Ind, March 13.-At
the Indiana Collegiate oratorial contest
tonight there was something of a riot
among the students during which three
were injured and a number of chairs
were broken. During the exercises and
while the immense crowd was waiting
for decision from the judges, the But
Ter students lowered from the proscen-
ium arch an immense umbrella covered
with their colors. This was fiared in the
faces of the other college for a few
minutes and the rope supporting it
broke, letting it fall to the stage.
One hundred students from Earlham
were seated near the stage and made a
rush for the umbrella. Butler, two
hundred strong, was seated back of the
center, and with a wild yell arose as
one man and started across the seats
and the heads of them in front OF them
after Earlham. The two colleges came
together in the midst of the hall and
fighting began, but the police officers
rushed in and separated the combat
ants Three students were badly hurt
by being thrown against the chairs,
and the umbrella was torn to pieces.
Wild tumult reigned in the hall for
several minutes and the excitement
continued the rest of the night among
the students.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-14
THE LATEST FROM CUBA.

Movements of the Insurgent Forces, SO
Faras the Havana Press Censors Will Al
low Them to be Published.
Havana. March 13.-Advices received
here from the province of Santa Clara
say that the insurgents forbid the cOun-
try families from going to the towns in
accordance OF the orders Of Gen. Wey-
Ter.
Gomez is also reported to have de-
clared it to be unnecessary to baptize
children or to perform the ceremony
of marriage. and it is stated that there
are no priests in the camps Of the in
surgenJS.
Confirmation has been received OF the
reported death of the we'll known in
surgent leader Barilie Guerra. lie was
shot i'm the forehead with rifle bullet
and died instantly.
Zavas. another leader of the insur-
gents. is suffering from serious rlHe
shot wound in his face.
AT Guaracabulla and Placetas, the in
surgents are concentrating their cattle
and provisions, and it is reported that
Gomez will try to pass out Of the prov
ince of Santa Clara, where he IS now
said to be hiding in the swamps.
Col. Hernandez being informed that
the insurgent forces under FREDERICK
Nunez and Lucas Martinez were camp
ed at the plantation of San Leon and the
farm of La Tuz. near Artemisa, in the
province of Pinar del Ro, went in pur-
suit of them and encountered their
rear guard at the farm of Travejoz.
soon afterwards the enemy advanced
on the positions occupied and attacked
the Spanish troops.
Some lively firing followed and Col.
Hernandez tried to turn the flank CT
the insurgents. This brought the full
force of the Spaniards and insurgents
into battle at long range. a company OF
the Alfonso XIII battalion of Spanish
troops particularly distinguishing it.
self. The Loria battalion also display
ed considerable gallantry and eventual
ly the insurgents were compelled to re-
treat leaving five killed and nine
wounded on the field. The troops cap
tured the arms of the latter and on the
government side eight men were
wounded, of whom three were serious
ly injured.