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said he had received n similar letter
from Mr.. Randolph. but he WAS not
very familiar with its contents. MIR.
hathaway said To Il reporter: 81 have
other letters beside this on the same
subject. L have also talked to MEM
bcrs OF The board Of Visitors OF the
institution. and was told that they have
received like complaints" IL Is more
than probable that Immediate action
Will be taken on these very serious
charges tn determine their truth or fall
sity.
The banquet the citizens OF Richmond
propose giving next Thursday night at
the jefferson In honor of the l.pglsIa-
lure VIII be big affair. Covers will
he laid for about 200 people. In view
OF the Tact that some of the promot crs
OF the banquet are active workers i'm
the movement to have the city char
ter amended so as to place all depart
mentS under commissions Il Is pre-
stunned that the subject Will be discussed
There will be no set speeches. Some
representatives of Richmond will make
an address Of welcome and after that
there Will be some Informal talking.
The affair Will be quite swell one in
all It's appointments.
The matter of Increasing the liuuor
licenses Is II lively topic here now. AL
ready the subject has received consitI-
cradle attention at the hands of Coun-
cilmcn, but no action has been decided
upon. Many Of the most respected bar
Keepers think 1t would be well to make
me license higher, as 1t would tend to
drive out OF business Keepers of dives
and disrcputablc places. There Is now
a bar-room for every 255 Inhabitants of
this city and everybody recognizes tho
necessity of reducing the number
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POF2' 4 sSMOJJ TIL ~ e s

was reported to the Sanitary Inspector,
who in turn reported it to the Mayor,
who ordered the man to have the horse
dug up and removed.
The Fire Committee of the Council
has written several letters to the differ
ent fire alarm companies to ascertain
their price for an electric fire alarm
system for this city. AS soon as they
hear from them all meeting of the
Council will be held and the PROPOSE
tons Will be acted on
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-19
Dcnth of Mrs. virginia.. norers.

Mrs. Nirginin Rogers. wife of the late
+. III. Rogers. died at her late residence
NO. 715 Washington street, yesterday
afternoon.
She leaves three sons and two daugh-
ters, all of whom are married. and are
residing In other cities. Notice of fune-
raj Will appear hereafter.
The funeral will take place Tuesday
the 2lst. at p. m. from the Friends
Church, on Green street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Monumental Rosebud Society will be
held tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock
The following programme Will be car
ried out:
Vocal Solo .......... MIR. l.. =. Martin
recitation .......... Miss Bessie Carson
Vocal Solo Miss Emily Bunting
Instrumental solo ....
Miss Robertson, of New York
Recitation .......... Miss Lucille Kilby
vocal Solo MIR. l.. ID. Martin
Special singing by the school.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-19
In QIticn Times.

People overlooked the Importance of
permanently beneficial effects. and
were satisfied with transient action;
but now that ii is generally known that
syrup OF Figs will permanently cure
habttual constipation, wcll-informed
people will not buy other lnxativrs.
which act for time. but finally injure
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-19
Military Fair.

The fair for the benefit Of Grimes
Battery will be in its height this week.
Various attractions Will be offered
Monday night Grimes Battery, Cham.
bcrs Fire Company and the Mermaids
from Norfolk will be on hand. The
boys anticipate a large crowd and will
make prepare tons for the same. IF
you want to enjoy yourself be sure to
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Accidcntiy Slot Isin,scIr.

esterlay morning ii youth named
Charles Williams while fooling with n
pistol. shot himself through the hand.
making very had wound. He was
carried TO the Office of DR.. AIcMulran.
who dressed the wound and then sent
him to his home, in South Portsmouth.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-19
Organization OF IL Section of Pythiau
Endowment.

Fourteen gentlemen met last night
and organized q section OF Endowment
Rank knights Of Pythias from Seaside
Lodge.
Mr.. II. y. Etheridge was elected presi-
dent: John c. Niemeyer, vice president,
and John Scott. secretary. The section
starts out under favorable circum-
stances
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-19
County Co,,rt.

Notwithstanding Monday will be a
holiday the County Court will be In scs-
sion. the grand jury and witnesses all
having been summoned for that day and
the majority of them have 10 como -
long distance. The Judge Will not re-
lutrc them to come from Washington.
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60 Tell Your Ncirhhnr.

In fact. tell everyone that we are sell
Ing suits that fit. Suits that have n
genteel appearance, at prices what III
hitting and poorly made ones in other
stores will cost YOU
LEVY G. JACOBS,
200 High street
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FROM THE EAST.

"a
FROM THE EAST.
MRS. ]. SPARKS. l7a w. s5th ST., New
York City: 81 have used Humphreys
Specifics for years. | cannot praise them
too highly ~ has proved IL blessing. "
MRS. w. r. HANCOCK. Marlboro,
Mass, 81 used -" with great success. .
FROM THE WEST.
+. Z. PIERCE. Pastor OF Church of
Christ. Clarion, H.. writes:" II" has cured
Il bad Cold In my wife; she only used one
fourth of bottle.
FROM THE NORTH.
w. r.. STEVENSON. Hallomet, Ottawa
Co.. Mich: Il had very bad cold !
used three bottles of III" 1t cured me
quick
MRS. FRED w. GILBERT, Chicago.
IN: II have used your Specifies with
the best results. especially ar for
Grippe"
FROM THE SOUTH.
+. STILLWELL, New Orleans, La: 81
have found 81" very effective"
MRS. HUGH MAYER, Princeton, Ky:
81 used TT for Gripp and Colds; am so
much pleased with the success OF 1t that
/ want some more"
Small bottles Of pleasant pellcts-ft
your vest pocket: sold by druggists, or
sent OH receipt of price, 25c. or five for
Si.0O. Humphreys Medicine Co.. Ill and
il3 William St, New York.
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Sure winners

A splendid all wool. brown mixed
cheviot suit for $3.50. worth $3.50. we
have six lines of the above goods in
dliferent coiors. including black. at
same price.
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY.
ia High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-19
Arrests Last Night.

Constable Anderson last night arrest
ed Sam Marshall for fighting, Sam Evans
Tor assault. two boys for disorderly con-
duct and n white woman for a bus;n~ a
white man. -
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Death Ofn Child.

MIR. and Airs. Edward Overman lost
by death yesterday after n short illness
their infant son, Byron. aged II months
ana 10 days. The funeral will take
place Tomorrow Nlonday) afternoon at
o'clock form their residence in Cottage
Place. -
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<'atarrIi

Is a constitutional disease and cannot
be cured by local applications Hoods
ShrSnrrilia is n constitutional remed-:
Il cures catarrh because It purines the
HOOPS PILLS are purely vegetable
ana 90 not purge, pain or grippe. Sold by
all drugEists.
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Alteration Continued 7

AS wo have a few choice articles on
hand IN Furniture. Household Furnish-
ings, Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods.
Blankets, Quilts, etc, no reasonable offer
Will he refused, as we want room for
the opportunity. S. LASTING. l7'TS
County st. extended. Portsmouth, Va.
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FOR RENT

market. with. room dwellings above.
Several q .sirable dwellings, in good los
mouth. City water and other modern
conveniences. JOHN L. WATSON. -
300 High street, Portsmouth, We 5
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HORSES, HORSES, HORSES.

General Livery. Sale and Exchange
Stables: Good Drivers. WEDDINGS and
Funerals ia furnished. Wholesale and Re-
a tan GGr noS,; Feed, Harness. Buggies.
w. c. PECK, corner South and Grave
ford streets. Horse Shoeing, Blacksmith.
ing - - . -, -. ,1Hti,s -
Soliciting your orders, I am.
Very respectfully, sff$
o. l., WILLIAMS l5
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-19

The Peoples Common Sense
Medical Adviser, i'll plain En-
EliSh, or Medicine SirnpIilicd Ivy
R!.E: Pierce, NJ. D., Chief Consult
ing Physician to the Invalids' Ito
tel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo,
N. y, 1908 pages, illustrated.
Csc. 900 copies sold mt $3.50. Now
sent, papcr-bound. ABSOLUTELY
FREE on receipt of 81 onc-ccnt
stamps to pay for mailing onb,.
Address the Author, as above
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nat street, near County, with five rooms
niu cry water. Apply to e.. w.
CIV EMS, next door 1al9-3t
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Prepnre for the Blizzard.

inc lie cut out of them jackets, capes,
blankets and dress goods at
y. j. PHILLIPS.
Under oxford Hall.
7. S. Crawford will sell you good
goods at the lowest prices. Call and
furnish your house from my Big Fur
nfturc and Carpet House.
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22s High street.
LOOK At THIS.

For the next five days we will sell box
candies for be, 25c.. 35c Soc. per box.
Call early and get the bargains.
The E. c. Brooks Comp'y..
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4 90 bAtitEIS OF EARLY ROSE
,,2 2U AND CROWN JEWEL. SEED
i,,DIlIATofiS for sale. Apply to j. w.
NlNN. Bowers Hin. jul9-iw
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I ooK HERE!-NoTIcE!-W I have
clean fre; burning Nut Coal. clean lump
Thaeksr Coal for CRATES. The best Shelf;
Wood. The best of green Oak Wood: also
the best Of Ash Wood All guaranteed
70 be Of the very best quality at H. B.
sons 800 High street. and SIinter & Bal,
iance.s GA County street, will be prompts
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Hark !! :! :!
To the Voices Of the Grateful.

The greatest OF ull fame spreaders are
the ioosened tongues of those made well
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-19

fu ~, SAi.l;--A Pool Table. In good con.
I'1, ,i9;,. For particulars apply at 20s
Lincoln street. jn1g-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-19

We want to crow over our plush and
corduroy caps.
c. r. wELToN & co.
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TONEWALl, CAMP. CONFEDER-
At. VETERANS! Comrades: You
hrc hereby requested To attend services
70 he held AT Trinity Church THIS (Sun-
n my ArrE:RNooN In memory of the
niftIuny OF our beloved leader, Robert
u. Lee. Assemble ut your Camp room
In uniform nj 800. a.
by order of the Commander.
J. THOMAS DUNN. Adjutant. jais-it
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10 conduct the canvass on different lines
from those Malone laid down.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-10

Washington, January 9.-The ways
and means committee continued its in
quiry into the administrative feature of
the present tariff law today.
MIR. Wilbur F. Lunt, continuing his
statement, said this feature had worked
we'll. He suggested that section seven,
imposing additional du ty for under
valuations, be amended SO as to provide
that such Importation should not exceed
100 per cent. He referred TO tho difference
in decisions of courts in custom cases and
suggested that the findings of facts by
the board of general appraisers be final
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
Hamlin next addressed the committee
Referring to section seven, he said that
in many cases the present law worked
very harshly. He favored provision by
which penal duty would not exceed so
per cent. He did not approve the
suggestion made to take from the Score
tary of the Treasury the power to remit
such duties. Section ten should be
amended SO as to require importers to
show the value of materials in goods.
Two additional general appraisers should
be allowed in order that more time could
be given to protests and fee OF two
dollars charged before case could be
protested. This would in part reimburse
the government and relieve the board of
appraisers of one third of the work.
Mr.. HaInlin thought that under the
systematic work of our consuls and
agents abroad in regard to prices of COM
modities, ,undervaluations would be great
ly checked. The committee adjourned
until tomorrow when further testimony
will be taken.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-10
THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.
Action of the Premier's Resignation De.
Iayed.

Ottawa, January 9.-In the House of
Commos today, Sir Ad ol phe Caron an
nounced that Prmmier Bowel, had sever
al interviews with the Governors General
yesterday which resulted in the premier
Offering his resignation to his excellency
The latter iptimated he was not rea Y
to receive it, because he thought parlia-
ment should first have an opp portunity of
considering and passing an opinion from
he throne, which was now before it.
Under the circumstances, Sir MacKen-
zie Bodwell. considered it his duty, as far
as in him lay, to reorganize the govern
ment. Therefore he (Caronl moved that
the House adjourn until Tuesday next.
An exactly similar statement was read
in the Senate by the premier.
Mr. Laurier, the Liberal leader, object
ed to any adjournment of more than
from day to day, as he constitution pro-
Vided. Besides reading n the Senate, the
same statement which Caron read in the
Commons, Premier Bowel said he was
willing to leave to the good Judgment OF
the people, his own action and that of his
colleagues who attacked him.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-10
cuBA's TRoUBL Es.
Beports of Fight Near Artemisa Were
Untrue.

Havana, January 9-The report circu-
lated yesterday that battle occurred
near Artemisa is untrue. General Parts
yesterday had an engagement with two
thousand rebels near the Lucia Central
sugar factory. The fight lasted four hours
ana resulted in the defeat of the insur-
gents, who were led by Maceo, Miro,
Zaays and Munez. 1t is reported that
Miro was wounded. The rebel loss was
eight killed. Tt is supposed that the
rebels were attempting to cover the land
ing of a filibustering expedition, as a
bark acting in suspicious manner was
seen lowering off the coast in that vicini-
ty. A column under the command of
Col. Molina captured at the point of the
bayonet rebel encampment near Alfonso
Doce. The insurgents retired to Man
juari Their wounded were taken to
Cienega. Their loss is not known, The
Spanish loss is two officers and several
soldiers wounded. The troops captured
100 horses and quantity of ammunition
and medicine. A band of rebels attacked
three forts of Esperanza, but were re-
pulsed by fourteen soldiers commanded
by Lieut.. Navjas. The civil guards who
We're repairing the railway lire a.
Navajas repelled a reble attack, wound
ing the leader, Sanchez and killed two
insurgents.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-10
THE BOND SYNDICATE.
Some Facts Ascertained From Sub
scribing Member.

New York, January 9.--From SUBJ
scription member Of the ]. P. Morgan
syndicate, the following facts were OBJ
tanned: The syndicate expects to secure
the entire 500, 900, 900 four per cent bonds
to be sold by the treasury February s.
Mr.. Morgan was not at all annoyed at
the so-called popular call. !" He knew
all about it and mada his arrangements
accordingly. The syndicate will bid for
the entire ISSUE 1t will take all or none.
The reason for Mr. Morgau's confidence
of entire success is that he will make an
offer so advantageous that no other pro-
position can can stand in his way. This
offer is to purchase the entire 500, 000.
600, paying the principal and premium in
gold; in addition, to furnish an amount
in gold equal to one-third Of the issue
or s33. 1888, 333. SO, in exchange for green
backs. Th government gold reserve will
thus not only be brought up to the recog-
nized limit, but will have large sur
plus for protection. The price the syndi-
cate will offer is not exactly known by
any one beside Mr.. Morgan. 1t will be
considerably more than 104 IA, paid last
| February. This low premium was paid
| because of a provision in the contract
compelling the syndicate to protect the
treasury reserve. No such contract will
be made this time, and therefore high
er price will be paid. The figure is be-
lieved to be l0S. The syndicate is now
accommodating gold from every available
source. Members of the syndicate will
be at liberty to make individual bids be-
sides the syndicate bid. This is the state
of affairs today, and the position will
probably hold until February without
change Of important details. The Presi-
dent and Secretary of the Treasury have
no agreement, public or private with the
syndicate, but they know what are MIR.
Morgan's intentions, and knew it when
the pubic call was issued
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-10
Boston Merchants Act,

Boston. January 9.-The board of di-
rectors of the Boston Merchants Assoeia-
tion today adopted petition to Congress,
asking that legislation be adopted under
which the Secretary of the Treasury will
be authorized and directed to keep the
gold reserve and note redemption transac-
goes of his debt, and never use for appro-
priations and expense the notes which
come into the treasury for redemption in
gold. This is in accordance with the
provisions of the bill introduced by Sena-
tor Sherman.
Also that committee of experts be ap-
pointed to make thorough study of the
banking systems of the world and Of con-
clusions of other experts. and to report in
January, 1897, desirable changes in our
banking laws
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-10
Getting Into Fighting Shape.

London, January 1O-The Daily News
records, activity being displaeyd by mill
tary officers and declares certainly that
complete measures are being taken to Or
ganize military force even to the nomi-
nation Of general to command and a
provisional section of staff. It will add
that urgent haste is not being shown,
and only preparations are being made for
possible emergency.
The Morning Post says that one torpedo
boat destroyer will be allotted to each
battleship and cruiser belonging to the
channel fleet and flying squadron. The
paper remarks with Significance that
Germany has stronger fotilla of torpedo
boats 1t belng believed that she possesses
one hundred and twelve against Great
Britain's ninety five. The Post says it
understands that the cabinet has been
summoned to meet Saturday
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-10
70 Meet Again on Saturday Morn.
Ing.
WHEN THEY WILL SELECT PER-
MANENT PLACE OF MEETING.
Important Papers To Be Placed at Dispos-
al of Board-England's Case Being Pre-
ed-overrun with applications for
Positions.

Washington, January 9-The Venezue-
Ian Commission will meet aaat the State
Department Saturday morning. The
committee will probably select perma-
nent place of meeting, for which build
ing distant from any government offices
will be secured, it possible. The commit
tee expect the State Department. to furn
ish it with evidence both documentary
and graphic, which wills require the COM
MISSIONS consideration in asoertaining
the true divisional line in the disputed
territory. The Venezuelan evidence re-
mains in Caracas and cannot reach here
for at least ten days after the State De-
partment makes a formal request for it's
presentation. 1t is exceeding yoluminous,
including every note in the long CORES
pondence between Venezuela and Great
Britain and the United States on the
subject, as well as certified copies of all
the old documents in the Dutch and
Spanish archives, which exhaustive re-
searches have shown to have connection
countries in South America, before the
British colonists appeared. Fac SMILES
of numerous maps are included, as we'll
as many originals owned by Americans.
Considerable satisfaction was expressed
today at the announcement that all the
British papers in the case are now being
prepared for presentation to Parliament
at its meeting in February. thus ensuing
the presentation of the British case before
the the. commission in The official shape,
or o1, off iDl brr,I l0f
reach the State Department here. Under
such circumstances the judicial decision
reached by the commission is thought
will be too conclusive for further argu-
ment. A map of the main physical fea-
lures of the disputed territory upon an
extended scale, has been completed by
one of the photographic bureaus of the
exact surveys, which will be used by the
commission as base chart during its
investigation. 1t is pointed out that by
photOgraphically reducing this chart, and
various early maps submitted to- the
same scale and superposlng them, it will
be disclosed whether the old maps were
the result of accurate observations or
mere guess work. 1t is thought the COM
MISSIONS labors will not be completed
within three months.
The principal roblem Of immediate
Importance to the commission is the Sc
lection of proper assistance3 The MEM
bers have been inundated with applica-
tions for positions. They have deter
mined to secure as executive officer, a
man of recognized ability, with some in
ternational repute, possessing linguistic
attainments of high order, who will
stand between the commission and exte-
rior influences, and enable the commits
sioners to devote their energies exclusive
ly to the consideration OF the boundary
contention.
The Portland daily press., 1896-01-10
House Proceedings.

Washington, January 9.--In the House
today. Mr. Livingstone asked unanimous
consent for consideration of the. following
concurrent resolution:
HThat the President of the United
States is hereby requested to fort thwith
ascertain whether Great Britain is ad-
vancing her outposts on the territory in
dispute between her colony of British
Guiana and the Republic of Venezuela,
established with troops, police or
ordance, and should the President be-
come oognizant of the fact that British
military or police force is advancing to
invade or reinforce, or since the 18th day
of December last, invaded or reinforced
posts formerly occupied within said dis
puted territory, he demand the Immediate
withdrawal of said soldiers and the re-
ducJions of the police force in said terri
tory to not greater numb than was
occupying the British outposts on the
aforesaid 18th day of December, 1896"
Mr.. Boutelle objected and the resolu-
tion went to the committee on foreign
affairs
Mr.. Henderson stated that the COM
mittee on rules had concluded its work
and would report the new rules to the
House tomorrow for it consider alton.
Mr.. Blue for the committee on appro-
priations reported the general pension
bill for the year ending June 30. 1897, and
gave notice that he would call it up after
the report Of the committee on rules had
been disposed of tomorrow. The House
then adjourned.
The changes in the House code of rules
prevailing in the 51st Congress proposed
by the committee on rules, are few in
number and but one is OF any great con-
sequence, that relates to the counting of
quorum. The method pursued by
Speaker Reed in the b1st Congress has
been abandoned, and the following which