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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-19

e., Frederick Abel. the inventor Of the
much talked-of eordits. comes OF family
really E S.i.aaa II Hssa ar. st assi
~, and brilliant tAlker. aud Is NUMBERED
among the ipumsts. Of The Prince Of ws!ss
IA t6s Duke u xeTk
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-19

Professor Fab OF Vienna announces tAss
the earth will collide with q comet on Nov. II,
1899 Tho Garth itself will survive the shock,
but. thu professor says. every living thing viu
be chokcd with poisonous gaseu and 10 nnally
cYomntcd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-19

chiffon are the finish for tho top. Ruches
of narrow satin ribbon set in lengthwise
trim some of the thicker sleeves.
One pretty dress of white canvas grenAdine
is made over mauve silk with yoke of
guipure and wide belt OF mauve satin.
and another more novel race gown is Of
fine white Powered bauste over blue silk.
with bodice Of blue chiffon and lace inser
ton and the frill OF the chiffon edged with
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
AMUSENE NTs.

DRAMATIC RECITAL.-Too much
cannot be said in commentator of the
great moral and dramatic worth of Il
play like the tragedy of "Virginius, the
Roman Father''-the story of a father
taking the life of his own daughter to
save her honor. is told in so beautiful
n fashion that ii never fails TO impress
the nearer with it's wealth of poetic SEN
timent and wide range for effect in
dramatic oratory.
On Thursday evening. October Sth, at
Y. NJ. c. \. Hall Mr.. Portius DeminG
will present an adaptation Of the above
Introducing the entire cast OF twenty
one characters.
WALKER WHITESIDE.-Ther is
nothing in the line of high dramatic art
that holds the place of tragedy. for in
this line. and this line only, Is true arts
tic worth and genius made demOnStra-
tive. There are few actors to-day who
make an effort to be the successors of
Booth. McCready. Mccullough and For
rest and succeed, but Walker Whiteside
is said to be one of them. Mr.. White
side will be the attraction at the Acad-
envy OF Music Monday, September 18th.
presenting a scenic production OF
Shakespeare immortal creation.
Hamlet" Among the names in Mr..
Whiteside's company that are familiar
to Norfolk theatre-goers may be men
toned Miss Lucia Moore. Miss Jose
Dnlne Morse, ST. 1ndTicS -. tieTrndn.
John Sturgeon and John l.. Sapliorc.
"ONE OF THE FINESr"-Gus Will
iiams. supported by a company Of clever
comedians. will appear at the Academy
of Music Tuesday night in the great
New York police play. "One of the Fin
est" This piece has been on the road
for the past ten years and has met
with universal success wherever it has
been produced. The comedy element in
this production Is very strong, the play
is interspersed with numerous new
songs and dances. The company carry
their own special scenery. which is used
for the East River pier scene, with
boats. etc, crossing the stage con-
tinualy.
CORINNE.-At the Academy of Music
Thursday night the popular and ever
welcome Corinne will appear under
new management IN the new "Hendrick
Hudson. Jr.." supported by an entirely
new company. Messrs. Howe & Berry.
whose good fortune 1t was to secure
Corinne for a number of years, with a
lively appreciation OF her talent, de-
cided no matter at how great an ex-
pense to provide the clever young wom-
an. whose winsome manner and great
talents have made her famous, with
the company of which she might be
proud.
JOE HART.-"A Gay Old Boy" the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

Lead Pencils, Sc. dozen.
Lead Pencils. rubber tipped, good ones,
Zoe. dozen.
Colored Drawing Pencils, half dozen col
orc to box, &c. box.
School Companions, Sc. and Sc.
School Companions, hard wood, Zoe. and
y lie.
Composition Books, good backs, DC.
Com position and Exercise Books. with
good stiff board backs for &c.
Pencil Tablets, 100 sheets for &c.
Pencil Tablets, $50 sheets for Sc.
Pencil Tablets, 200 sheets for DC.
Percil Tablets, 800 sheets for Sc.
Iallner's Combination Carry All, 1ec.,
(Which includes oen.iI box, book, strap and
ruler). cheap at 25c. vanished.
Embroidered Flinncl School Bags, SIC.
Waterproof School Bags for 19c.
Excellent School Bags at rs. and $I.O0.
Slate Pencils, &c. box, ready sbarpened.
Good Slate Pencils, 7c. per hundred.
Carriers Writing Ink for Sc. bottle.
Nice Wood Rulers at Ic. each.
One pound Berkeley Note Paper, was
l7c. pound, sac price lie. pound.
Large box fine all Linen Paper with En-
vclooes 10 match, this weeks special price
y lie. box, cheap at TIC. box.
Ext-a large size Ink Tablets, Sc.
All linen Tablets to so at &c. each.
Two lots Envelopes, Some ali linen, to 90
this week at Is for le.
Monday, tuesday and Wednesday sp.-
eial sales days in this department.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
Exeursion to wnshinrton.

The Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company will run an excursion to
Washington to give the Norfolk public
a chance to hear the address of William
Jennings Bryan, which will be delivered
in that city at p. IN. on Saturday, Sep
TENDER 49, Tickets will be sold Friday,
So round trip. good to return on Sunday,
the goth. The statement made in yes
terday's issue that this company would
run an excursion to Richmond on the
18th is incorrect
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

new musical farce. to which .Ioseph
Hart date Mallen and HarU. scored n
decided hit" last season. will b., nj
the Academy of Music on next Snt,ir-
dav night only. MIR. Hart is a familiar
nSure To theatre-%oers throughout the
county. and especially so 10 lovers az
comedy farce, and will be welcomed I'm
this city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
welded Eighteen years

The spacious parlors of Mr.. and Mrs.
b. Kahn. 305 East Main street, were
turned into n bower of flowers on Fri
day night. the occasion being the eigh-
teenth anniversary OF welded life. SIR
rounded by their friends the toasts
drank were many.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

Ge 1r-'c'S Common Sense
'ttt : N-i,T, i'll plain En-.
'.,..., ~ A.c.,c,:ic Simplihcd by
--,N. i'.cTSe ". D., Chief Consult
- ar: s.v.ar 10 the Irvalids' Ho-
i-a,. Sir .cal Institute, Buffalo,
81. v, los pages, illustrated.
tHnoco coHiss sold at $3.50 Now
rciJ pSper-bound, ABSOLUTELY
4 ~ ,'T!" on receipt of Il one-cent
ISL - ] sta'',rs 10 pay for mailing only.
- Address The Author. as above.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
Proposals for Uniforms,

,,od RoposALs TO FURNISH THE POI
be :, + S a. my office until SEPrFsssiil
Der 10Th The outfit consists, Of I'LL fsSi
and DARK Cloth Helmet Hats fs ,n5s
seventy outfits VIII be required. Pron an4Sl
must must be accompanied by samples Of fhs
name the price of each article - = liis'
,,, t. T.. DORNIN. g
stpIi-lIiisu,lu Weu Chief of hIooJfoa ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

WANTED.-We want several competent
organizers for city and state Proper in
ducements TO the right parties. Call
or address AMERICAN MUTUAL BEN
EFlT SOCIETY, lll5 East Main street,
Richmond Va se6su-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

MAN AND WIFE WOULD LIKE situa-
ton taking charge of gun club house; up
in the business; good shot and able to
take charge of guns and boats. Address
English INN, 269 Main street. Nor
folk, Va. sel1-3t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

trade: STEADY employment, experience
Unnecessary: S75 monthly salary and ex-
psuscs or com. If offer satisfactory ad-
dress with particulars concerning your
sclC. CONSOLIDATED CANDY CO,
Chicago. se131-te
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MILLER, Rhoads 81 Co.
MILLER, Rhoads & Co.
Miller, Rhoads & ca.
NORFOLK, VA, SEPT IA, 1896 81
SPECIAL FACILITIES TO MAKE THIS
~ ~ he Greatest Of all Great Weeks! ~ 81

non@ e oppsnS tor you bly, greater OPPORTUNITIES tor Us
tonic who pronze this great
week The proofs
something all "smnma Man
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

AGENTS make s. n day. Marvellous in
vention Retails % cents. Two to. six
sold in u house. Sample mailed free
FORSHEE G. MAXIM. Cincinnati, o.
sc3n-Su.lY
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
lamp Sale.

This week at Johnston China Co.'S.
One hundred lamps at and below cost.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

WANTED-A white girl that is willing TO
cook and do general homework for small
family in Berkeley; good pay and per-
manent home for right party. Address
Vlrsin!an, Berkeley, Va. sel2
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
Nothing better. U-No.

Have you bought your heavy weight
underwear? If not, just look over our
line. me prices are sure to catch you.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
169 Main street,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

Buy the celebrated Chase Bros.
Pianos. j. Levy. Levys Music House,
1913 Church street. sep13-1w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

MADAM uOYTS SELECT SCHOOL
for Dancing will reopen October 18th.
Private lessons this month (September)
reasonable. Particulars 6l3 East Bran
Dlgtuu avenue. Sel3-lt%
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

TAKE NOTICE-AlI persons are hereby
notified that | VIII pay 10 debts con-
traCtcd by my wife. Elizabeth DeBaum
or my sons. Peter and Jacob DeBaum or
Norfolk. Va, sept }. 1886 sei-2w.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

WANTED.-A position as miliner, with
SIX years experience and good refer
ence; Address M. "" care of Norfolk
Ntrginian se9-lw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

LOST.-ln CroGkers barber shop, Church
street, Saturday afternoon, mcmoran-
dunn book. Finder will receive liberal re-
ward by leaving same at barber shop or
al Q. h. Scott Il co.'s office.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
II A Good B1eached Cotton 81

az low price, this week only,
fuii yard wide bleachcd cotton
win very little or no dressing, f3a
will be 4lt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
Newport News, Va Sent ,sa.

NEWPORT News. Va. Sept. s. fsav;
PIDS DESIRED-THE BITJf.n1s,1.
i - ,Committes of the First Baptist ChjlrsS
!coioredl OF Newport News Is now 3rsssjuts
brick church All contractors who dS sf
to bid on the plans are requested tn Ely
closed on and after the first iay az 2ts
her, 1875 Committee: G. w. Barra,i,as iisS
VIM. Washington. Fred Carter yy " W..
Lee. Chairman PAT ROANE. SeSerastsa, i.ss
REV. W II. DIXON. Pastor. j., 1; sgttss,sS..
Committee hereby reserve the RICH * LIS LIS
1ect any and all bids sell an III ~ ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

Manitoba young lady with Office ex-
rerence desires position as stenogra-
pier and typewriter. Address tx. T..
n" se13-3ts
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be warranted sound. without blemish
and gentle, for lady to drive. Address
particulars, ~. r." se13-1ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

WANTED.-At No. 2s3 East Main street, a
woman cook. None but flrst-class need
apply. se9-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY to become
lawful physicians MEDlCO, 1901 West
Congress street. Chicago. Sel3-lt'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

The Cigarmakers' Union, of Norfolk,
attended the funeral of the late James
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
:: ELla WANTED.

y ,\$Ti3D -OcCiipants for large front
iuuiI w,th board. also table boarders.
!itw number 2CS Butte street; references
required. Sel3-lws
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

Mrs. w. S. Sears, after several weeks
so1ourning in the Catskills, has returned
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

BOARD-One or two single gentleman
can be accommodated with front roon
and board At II reasonable figure, at rs:
East Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

WANTED.-An active man In every local
ity to represent us, mo fortune hunter
and ali EXPENSES. InvestiEate at once.
Box sos, Boston. Mass se4-1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

$500 free samples of U-No.
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It's good, U-No.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
81 Misses Vest Item.

Misses Jersey Ribbed Vests, silk
finished, fall weight, long sleeves,
pearl tuttons, all sizes, a eteap
vest for 25e,, but instead, this week
we'll make the price
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
CITY IN PARAGRAPHS
Brlefest Possible Mention Made of Many
Matters or Interest 10 All Readers.
OCCURRENCES NOTED WITHOUT DETAILS
MOL Much About Anything But
something About Many Things
photographic View of Life In
Norfolk In Its Many and Vary
Ing Phases-Brier. Faithful, Vivid.

Norfolk Y. NJ. c. A. has COS members.
the largest in it's history.
Rev. DR.. Hall will speak at the Y NJ
Z. a. this afternoon at o'clock.
Dr. Driver has returned from Hot
springs after an absence of two weeks.
w. A. Brown, McDonough, Ga, reg
iStered at the Cotton Exchange yester-
6av
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

WANTED-Rccr for the u. S. Marine
corps. Wanted-Able bodied, unmarried
men. between The ages nf 81 and 30 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?, 1896-09-13

Mr.. Jacob Esbensen. who is in the
employ of the Chicago Lumber Com
panv at Des Moines, Iowa, says: II
1aVe luSt sent some medicine back to
INV mother in the old country that T
Know from personal use to be the hest
medicine in the world for rheumat ism.
having used it in my family Off seVe-
raj years 1t is called Chamberlain
ram Sam. 1t always does the work. &"
h0 cent bottles for sale by all drug
gista.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

WE TELL YOU HOW TO SPECULATE.
safely in Wheat, Pork and Stocks. Send
FOR our book and advice free 10 any adj
dress. COMACk X CO, - Broadway
New York iyl9- suo6i
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

flEE-NOSEGA 4-FREE--Do you chew
tobacco? If SO, send me your address on
pie OF the improved double thick Nose
gay free. y larger piece for the money
and httter quality than ever II. Il.
NADDll-L, Agent Box 20, Norfolk, Va.
iy23-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

WANTED.-Au active woman at 5000
weekly TO represent us. Address Box
5S0S Boston, Mass. se5-lm
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5000 To LOAN on long time. II. G.
HOGQARD G CO. ial4-tf

HOGGARD & CO. tal4-tf
LADIES = CIIlCHESTER'S ENGLISEi
Pennyroyal Pills Diamond Brandt.
are the best. Safe. Reliable. Take no
other. send 4c.. stamps. for particu.
lars, "Rclcf .or Ladies'" In letter BIZ
return mail. AT druggists. Chiches ter
Chemicsl Co, Philadelphia. Pa.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

FOR SALE AT a Low TlGURF.-Plans
anu specifications for n brick dwelling
urawn by one of the best architects in
the State. Address PLANS. this Office
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

FOR SALE.-Thc desirable residence lot
on Cornick avenue, foot Of Bermuda ST,
fronting on Muhonc's Lake. Price and
terms reasonable. Apply to c. w.
KoolaEe, lONia BGrmtidn st. aur5'if
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

Rev. w. ii. Mitchell will to-day be
installed as pastor of Bank Street Bap-
fist Church (coloredl
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FVK SAI.E-A We'll built residence on
Wood street. sold for no fault: too large
Tor owners family: eight rooms and
path and all the modern convenicnces:
lot 2l1@Nllb; a splendid opportunity for
anyone Wishing Il nice home with on
uon on two lots In rear, 10 fectxl2O. on
winch can he erected three (O nice
tenement houses. For terms, etc, ap-
my5-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

Hand-iinishcd hath Black. Cedar.
Steel, Golden and Seal Brown, Blue
mixed and Otter silk-trimmed. and In
any block that Is fashionable This is
the Hat that matters get S. for. and you
save $500.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-A heavy IA karat double case
gold watch, cost 5000. Sold for no
fault. purchaser may have privilege of
easy payments If desired, provided sat
iSiQCtory references are furnished Price
on time SIS, cash $40 Addres WATCH,
care of NiTGinian. seg-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-13

Street car traffic was impeded on West
Main street yesterday at noon by cot
ton truck breaking down.
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What do you think of that? Not us a
specinl-but n regular grade. Nobody's
got 'em for less than $3.50. That's an
indicator-so all along the line.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-24
Assessment District No. Z, City of st.
Paul-COntinued.

Underwood's Second Addition to St Paul
Taxes and
"a 1rn vrvr1 M
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-24
Assessment District No. z, City of st.
PauI-COntinued.
Taxes and
Penalty
Name of owner and

George J. Anderson's Midway Addition to st.
Paul.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-24
Assessment District No. 2, City of st.
PauI-Contfnued.
Taxes and

Lee Halls Rearrangement of Lots II and 13,
Block Ii, Manchester Park.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-02-13
Crime of II Desp0ndent Barber

Newton, Iowa, Feb. 11.-R. T.
Smith, jeweler of this place, was
mortally wounded to day and his
wife was killed by his son-in law,
Charles Phares, who. with his wife
and child came here from Atlantic,
Ia, four weeks ago. Phares is a
barber and has appeared despondent
over poor business. At noon to-day
Phares went to Smiths home, and
when Smith entered the room drew
a revolver and fired, the shot striking
Smith near the left ear and coming
out at the right eye. Phares then
met Mrs. Smith in the kitchen and
shot her through the mouth, causing
instant death, after which he fired a
bullet through his own brain, dying
soon afterward. Phares is believed
to have been temporarily insane.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-02-13

on investigation, turned out to be 4
fellow with his head in a barrel saying
Grandpa, Grandpap, Grandpapaw
Cattle and hog buyers are thick in
this neck Of the woods.
The Christian church has received
q letter from Rev Miller, of Alma,
Neb, stating that during 4weeks'
meeting at Republic, Neb, he had
baptized 1873 people, and so of them
in 80 minutes; 1865 were added to the
church, and he organized q church
with 120 members. He is now holding
a meeting at Stanford, Neb, and will
come here to preach al soon rs it is
closed. AARON.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-02-13
Wreck at Hannibal.

Hannibal, Mo-, Feb. 9.-Fifteen
persons were more or less seriously
hurt and one can not recover, as a
result of a collision at 12:40 o'clock
this afternoon between an east
bound Wabash stock train and St.
Louis, keokuk and Northwestern
passenger train coming south. The
collision occurred near a tunnel one
mile north of this city. The stock
train, which had just emerged from
the tunnel, struck the passenger
train, crushing in the side of the day
coach and throwing it over an EN-.
bankment, almost in the Mississippi
river There were fifteen passengers
in the coach and that none were
killed is miracle.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-02-13
SUICIDE OF A GAMBLER.
II. NJ. Cummings, Failing to Hang
Himself Takes Poison.

~ -h' W
Himself. Takes Poison.
Fort Scott, Kan, Feb. 9.-Hcw.
ard NJ. Cummings, gambler, of
Clinton, Mo, and widely known in
Missouri, Kansas and Texas, com
mitted suicji in his room at the
Huntington hotel in this city this
evening By taking morphine. He
first attempte to hang himself by
suspending a trunk rope from the
bedstead, but failed. He was dis
covered By the ci ambermaid at 6
O'Clock and died shortly afterward.
Cummings is brother-in law of r.
f. Larimer, tailor, of Clinton, Mo,
for whom he left letter. He is a
son of Judge J. r. Cummings, de
partment commander of the G. A r.
of Oklahoma Territory, and the pro-
bate judge of King6sher county.
Cummings was known as one of
the most daring gamblers of the
three States, having operated in all
the large cities. He recently came
here and won $4,000 from the king
gambler and then went to Houston.
Tex, where he operated until few
days ago. He returned here last
Friday and has been complaining of
sickness. He went to his room be-
fore noon and was found by the
chambermaid at supper time. He
left letter giving directions as to
the disposition of his body. He ask
ed to be buried here, and that none
of his relatives be notified until after
the funeral. He demanded that his
money be given to his parents and
that he be buried in pine box in
cheap lot, adding that he did not
believe in "giving a $50 man $500
burial"
Cummings was recently employed
as agent for Pete Golden, the Atchi-
son, Kan, gambler at Weir City,
Pittsburg, Kansas City, Clinton and
other places. He was about 2S
years old. He directed that there
should be no funeral. no display;
and ordered his body be hauled out
in a dray wagon.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-02-13
CORTLAND Items.

John Irwin was visiting at home
Saturday and Sunday.
w H Caswell, of Rich Hill, was in
our village Friday, and reports the
grade from this place to Shobe is
almost impossible. This road should
be fixed at the expense of Bates Co.
Mrs Louisa Stephenson, of Lane,
Kansas, is visiting her mother, who
has been quite sick for some time.
w Cooper was on the sick list last
week.
l. l. Garner and Geo Lawrence
have returned from their trip to
Hickory county and report a pleas
ant trip.
Who said the democrats had all
left Cortland? Cortland is demo
cratic by large majority.
Miss Fraty Irwin was on the sick
list last week, but she is better now.
Rev Tommie Blue has purchased
the property belonging to II E Down
ing, and hereafter will live in the
city of corn and wine.
Willis Floyd was called to Arthur
Thursday to see his daughter, Mrs
Andy Ray, who is quite sick.
Miss Nettie Lutes of Arthur, Mo-,
was the guest of Mrs Thos Floyd last
week.
The CORTLAND school will close
March IA, with dinner for the chill
dren and an exhibition at night.
Grandma Spice is visiting her son,
Philip.
John Spice and daughter, Miss
Maggie, were the guests of Mrs EN-
ma Morgan last week.
Wonder when Chas Irwin became
Mr. Warren's son-in-law, and which
one of the daughters is the bride?
w NJ Smith, mayor Of Nyhart, wa
in our city on business last week; h'
and w NJ Dibble went to Butler Sat
urday.
Mrs Jas Morgan was on the sicl
list last week.
Prof Frank Mccoy and Scott Hav
erfield visited the Cortland schoo
Friday eve.
We see Cornland items in five o
the leading papers of Bates county
Miss Anna Dibble of Butler, wa
the guest of her Uncle, w nj Dibbl
Sunday.
HH Maggart and wife returne'
home Saturday after an extenslv
visit with relatives and friends a
Appleton City.
Rev Henry Allen preached at thl
| place Sunday. CYCLONE.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-02-13
A Hog Sold for $500.

Paulina, Ia, Feb. 10 Probably
the largest price ever paid for a sin
ole hog in the United States-SS0O
was brought by king Medium
at the recent sale of the famous
Tally Ho" herd of Poland Chinas
on J. B. Benson Norwood farm
in Submit township, O'Brien county.
The balance of the herd, forty in
number, brought total of $4,000,
or an average of $40 head.