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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08
Town OF SUFFOLK

paisn music weeks before the election.
COMING CONFEDERATE RE-
UNiON.-In delightful anticipation are
the Confederate veterans OF Isle OF
Wight and their friends looking forwait q
to grand reunion at the courthouse on
August 10Th. Che affair Will be con
Quoted under the auspices of the Call
coteWreR Camp. whose committees
will have absolute control OF the ar
engagements. Historical and reminiscent
speeches will be in order. Among the
speakers are Colonel ]. $. Garnet. of
Norfolk. and Mr.. George S. Bernard. OF
Petersburg. The latter Will recount
some incidents OF Il fight near Peters
burg, which occurred on August 49,
1854
PROPOSED TEL .EPHONE LINE
The proposed telephone connection be-
tween Smithlield, Windsor, Suffolk and
Norfolk Will likely meet with some
financial ENCOURAGEMENT In this town
The establishment of such line Will be
great convenience. and 1t Is hoped
that the movement will matcrlalize,
STREET. RAILWAY RATES.-The
management of the Suffolk street rail-
way has decided to issue monthly tick
cts which will be sold at the low price
OF 81. The holders of those tickets can
ride an unlimited number of times
during the month.
Professor Jesse u. Daughtrey is con-
yalescing from protractcd Illness
Schooner Moonlight. Cramcr. is at the
wharf loading with lumber.
Rev. II. c. Chcatham. pastor of Main
Street NJ. r. Church left to-day for
Buffalo L!thia Springs. where he will
rccupcrate.
Gaskins Mason made an assault on ]
]. Smith. He was to-day taxed 81. 90 by
Mayor Brewer. and In default was com
mitted for twenty days.
The funeral Of the late H. Q. Rogers
took place this morning from his late
residence on Primer street.
The Tigers and Magnolas will play
II match game at West End Park Satur-
day afternoon.
Messrs l.. w. Jordan and II. D. Thom
as have been on fishing excursion for
three days. They will return to-mor-
row.
Rev. j. X. Joliff, of Portsmouth. will.
In the pastors absence, preach at the
Main street Methodist Church Sunday
morning ana evening.
Circle No. |. Kings Daughters. will
suspend their meetings until September
owing TO the absence from town OF seve.
raj of its members
William II. Briggs. IS, and pstsev
l'riggs, 80. colotcd, were married yester-
day.
Misses Claudia and Katie Seay. of
richmond. are being entertained by
Suffolk friends.
Sunolk and Hampton play next Mon
daE' Sy an arrangement of game for
game The home team gets all the re-
ceipts. anu large crowd should go
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08
HIS First plea.

In Southern city few years ago.
says fonth's Companion, young law
yer undertook the defense of an old
darky who had been arrested as a chick
en- thief. ana who In the days of slavery
had been owned by the lawyers father
1t was the young mans hrst plea. and
was not brilliant in either construction
or delivery. The darky received pretty
severe sentence. his guilt beingq we'll
proved
Thank you, sab" said The prison
en- addressing the Judge cheerfully.
when the sentence had been pronounced
"dats mighty hard. but /, amt any
whar near what | expected Thought
san DAT between my character. and
pore Mars Franks speech, dey'd hang
me, sure"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08
BRAMBLE'rON.

Mr.. G.. w. Wright, chief engineer of
the city water works, has taken his
family to lib West Brambleton avenue,
to reside.
very enjoyable time in hay ride to
Guys farm, near Ocean View. Thurs
day evening.
Mr.. A. l.. Harwell, OF 200 Clay avenue.
left Yesterday morning to spend some
time visiting friends and relatives In the
vicinity of Petersburg, Va.
Now Is the time 60 embrace the first
opportunity of getting rid of weeds in
back wards and vacant lots.
All the material is now on the spot to
build a new draw on Camposteila bridge
and the work is progressing fairly we'll
There is n nuisance on Hansone ave-
nue.. which extends from Corprew ave-
nue. to Calvert street in the shape OF II
pond of stagnant water which is well
calculated TO produce sickness in that
community.
Now that Reservoir avenue cannot be
named Madison avenue, as there is an
other street of that name in the city,
why not have it called Hemenway ave-
nue. in honor of the late Mrs. Hemcn-
way. who formerly owned much of the
real estate adjacent to this avenue and
who was both u lover and promoter of
education. There are situated on 1t
three educational institutions viz: The
High School and Grammar Schools Nos
l and ?. The name proposed would
suggest always something both pleasing
and commemorative.
Mr.. Lemuel Barnard, of Chicago, has
come to Norfolk to live and made his
family residence at No. 30S South Clay
avenue.
Miss Grace Garland Whitehead Of
Lovitt avenue. has returned home from
Richmond. where she spent very
pleasant time.
Mrs. l.. H. Batten and daughter Lot
tie. left last night to visit relatives in
Baltimore. Md.
Il. II. Rabbits excellent stereopticun
exhibition drew about 1000 people to
the corner OF Park and Hamlin avenues
last night.
BRAMBLETON LOCAL BOARD
The Local Board ON Improvement held
special session last night with Mr..
l. p. Jernigan. president, in the chair,
and other members present as follows
Messrs. Bunting, Hancock. Jones,
Spann and Sterling.
The object of the meeting was to pro-
vide for the disposal of garbage of the
ward-closing contract with Mr.. Caleb
Hodges etc. The matter Of discussion
pertained TO the question of n place to
dump the garbage, objections having
been raised to depositnG 1t in the ward,
and no definite place designated in the
vicinity TO put it. thus affecting APP
parently the contract TO be signed by
-ir. Hodges. After a lengthy discus
sion of the matter on motion of Mr..
Sterling. seconded by Mr.. Spann. the
following was adopted: That the Street
Committee be authorized to make some
temporary arrangements for the diSpoS-
al of the garbage on the best possible
terms. and IL necessary to make a new
contract.
The board then adjourned for n spe-
cial meeting Monday night of next week
to hear the report of the committee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

spite their professions of patriotic high
inlndedness. the Opposition are swaVcd
DS more mingled and more selfish CON
slderations is more than possible. It Is
extremely probable; that the result OF
lneir action will be to allow for the first
,ime me british nation to express.
through their representatives their i,un
leeling upon the subject and that that
feeling VIII be strongly aversc to allow
ing this trivial boundary dispute To be-
come under any consideration. n casus
n','ll WIN the American people. those
who have closely watched events for tho
last few months cannot for one single
instant doubt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

When Tennessee entered tho I,rior
ms state ii had about 10000 poplla-
ZION. or an average of less than one nor
son To each of its 1850 square miles of
territory In 1890 ii had J. lG7. SIS inhabi-
tants. or an average OF nearly forty
persons To square mile Nearly all
This Increase Is from the native stock,
ONLY 2O.O2S being foreign born and ONLY
3".25I of The native born being of foreign
born parents
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To Cleanse the System,

Effectually yet gently, when costivc or
bilious. or when the blood Is impure
or sluggish. to permanently overcome
habitual constipation. to awaken the
kidneys and liver to a healthy activity
without irritating or weakening them,
to dispel headaches, colds. or fevers, use
Syrup of Figs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

Il. T. Rabbits Grand Free Stereopti-
con Exhibition and Musical Entertain
ment will be given this evening at $50
o'clock. on Commercial Place told Mar
ket Square). The entertainment Is very
refined and no one need have the slight
est hesitation IN witnessing H. In case
of rain the exhibition will be postponed
until the following clear evening. Mon
day evening an entertainment will be
given in Portsmouth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08
l. Fire nna An Arrest.

a gasoline stove ut No. 2S4 Church
street exploded at 1916 O'Clock yester-
daH ana the department responded to
an alarm. Before they arrived. how
ever. the fire was extinguished by citi-
Zens.
John Ferrebee. n colored truck driver.
was arrested at the instance of Chief
RYAN for blocking the progress OF the
dennrt mont
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08
HEART DISEASE RELIEVED IN 80
MINUTES

DR.. Agnew's Cure for the Heart gives
perfect relief in all cases OF Organic or
and speedily effects n cure. 1t is a peer
less remedy for palpitation. Shortness Of
Side and all symptoms of a Diseased
Heart. One dose convinces. Sold by j.
W. Burrow, Main street; d. G. Cannon,
Butte street, a. b. Heistand. Atlantic
City. myt6- sa-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

Two churches in London that have
been open every day in the week. so
that people might go to rest and pray.
have found. TO their cost, that many
went IN To prey in another sense. Orna-
ments We're stolen. and. as the authori-
ties could not afford To provide n rcgu-
lar attendant. they found 1t necessary
TO close the churches.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08
Sunday Excavations old po,,,

The Old Dominion steamer North
ampton" or "Accomack" will leave Bay
Line wharf every Sunday for Fortress
Monroe at 10 a. m. and p. m. Return
ing Will leave Fortress Monroe at 10 m
and 6:15 y. m. Fare so cents round trim
au6-qat gll.tf -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

The steamer northampton" leaves
Bav Line wharf at p. m. every Monday.
Wednesday and Friday for delightful
evening excursions to Old Point. Re
turning leaves Old Point at 10 D. M
Fare 80 cents round trip. an6-tIl31
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

SEGAY-FREE-Do you chew
tobacco? If So send me your address on
postal card, and will mail you a sam
Pile OF the improved double thick Nose
gay free. larger piece for the money
and bettcr quality than ever. T. b.
WApDILL. Agent, Box 92. Norfolk, Va.
jy.3-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

Bargains this week. Wright's, 1856
Main street.
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Fresh Michigan Hay Just arrived
Choice stock cheap. d. P. Reid and
Bro.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

WANTED-Recruits for the u. s. Marine
corps Wanted-Able bodied, unmarried
men, between the ages of Fl 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. jyI-Sm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

TYPEwRITERS AND SUPPLIES
Have you money to burn? If you have,
pay sl05 for Il trust" typewriter Send
for a sample OF the work done on a
$500 Blickersderfer. and compare. *.
NJ. TURNER, General Southern Agent.
Baltimore, Md Representative now in
city. Address l32 CRANKY street. au7-1w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

WANTE D-Every one to read the follow
ing letter: July 18th, 1896. | most hear
t!ly commend Compheid's Iitha Water.
believed the health of my family du-
use of this water. J. J. HALL, pastor
Park Avenue Baptist Church For sale
by c. L. TOWNSEND, 1lS Main street.
au6-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

SALESMEN-One in every State to sell
our cigars on credit Samples, good pay
expenses and exclusive territory to pro-
per applicants. Address Z. o. Box 1884,
New York city. je2S-sa,l2t
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WANTED-Agcnts-s2 q week sure to
workers. No capital needed. New
goods New plan. Sells at sight Every
family needs 1t. II. s. CO.. Box 424 Gin
cinnati, Ohio. ie-oOaa26t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

WANTED Solicitors for campaign book
Bryan. Snwall and Free SILVER" au-
thorized by. Bryan. written by r. L.
Mctcalf, Editor Omaha World Herald.
appointed author by Bryan; contains
speeches and platform; bonanza for
agents: free silver mine for workers:
only si.5O; the only authorized book; 50
per cent. credit given freight outfit free;
begin now with choice of territory: per-
nont, profitable work for '96. Address
THE NATIONAL BOOK CONCERN,
Star Building, Chicago. aul-2lt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

SALESMAN: Understanding cigar busi-
ness desiring employment answer.
Goods sold sy sample on credit Good
pay. expenses. exclusive territory as
sured to proper applicant. Address Il.
o. Box APO. n. Y. City. ap2S-wesa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Part of comfortab bile dwell
ing; all convenienceB: West Of Duke
street Address CONFRONT. Vireinian
oAice 1eN-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

LOST-In the theatre platform, Ocean
View, silver match box, initials on both
sides. Liberal reward VIII be paid II re-
turned to MIR. LOWERY'S RESTAU-
RANT, at Ocean View 6-3t
LOAN REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY-s20
until the 26th of August; lender album
dantly secured: s35 willingly paid for ac-
commodation: unreasonable security
deposited Address ALPHA, care of Nir-
gilman office nugS-lt
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WANTED Dan experienced Trucker or
Market Gardener; reference required
Address r. D. ARMSTRONG, rocky
Mount n. c. jy3l-2w'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

LADIES = CHlCAESTER'S ENGLISH
Pennyroyal Pills Diamond BRANDY,
are the best. Safe, Reliable. Take no
other. Send &C., stamps, for particu.
lars. Relief for LADIES' in letter by
return mail. At. druggists. ChichestaR
Chemical Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.
Hah2h1itaM
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

WANTED-A colored woman for service
as nurse and light house work at Vir-
E.nia Beach. Apply at Virginian Of
flee au5-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

WANTED-A first-cless Bookkeennr i'm
Wholesale house In Richmond Va would
like to remove to Norfolk. and desires a
similar connection with some responsible
house here. Al references. Address W
H. w.. P. o. Box 226, Richmond, Va
au5-1w*
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BOARD-Ore or two single gentleman
can be accommodated with front room
and board ct reasonable figure, at 2s3
East Main street.
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John w. BurroYsx
DRUGGIST,
1Ag MAIN 8
HEAD OF OLD MARKET sQUARD.SS
AND NO. 9 HILL STREET.
PHONE 3i6.

Good delivered every day Sunday In
GUIDED GUIDED for the SICK; also In Pertsriouth.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

FOR SALE-At a sacrtice-A small COIL
dictionary business stand very desira-
money, needed. No better chance can
be had to engage in a paying business
with small capital. Terms easy If de.
Church street ieostSV
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FOR SALE AT A Low EI91IRB-PIon.
and specifications for brick dwelling
drawn by one OF the best architects in
the state. Address PLANS, this Office
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

ROOMS WANTED-Three or four nicely
furnished rooms in pleasant location:
state terms. Address "a. b. II" this Of
flee. auG-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-08

FOR HIEE-Two Double Drum Double
Cylinder hundy Hosting Engines and
Room No /. Business Mems Associa ton
Building. je20-tf
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ai3o other machinery Apply 10 eithpp..
s " Taylor or es water street.
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HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Salesmen to sell complete
lire Of lubricating oil. greases. varntshes
Specielies, etc. Good opportunity for
the proper party. GARLAND REIN
ING CO., Cleveland, Q. augS-6t
The National tribune., 1896-11-19
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.

THE Knights of Labor have taken up
one pet idea of The NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE, and will urge the Government to
establish Postal Savings Banks. We
have been harping Oh this for years 1t
is the truest way to put the money power
in the hands of the people. The biggest
reservoir of capital in this country are
the wages of the wage earners. In good
times more than S20O,O00,000 passes
through their hands every week, or the
enormous sum of about s10,000,000,000
year. Everybody's little" is more
than any one mans or set of mems
"much." The true solution of the labor
problem is cooperation and proft-shar-
ing. Postal Savings Banks will lead in
evitably to this by famIliarizing every
body with investments. If the Govern
ment establishes Postal Savings Banks, it
will have to invest the savings in small
bonds, and we hope to see the whole
debt funded in this way, and held by
the wage-earners of the country. This
is what helps most to give stability to
the Republic of France. From invest
ing in Government bonds workingmen
will speedily get to investing in the
shares of railways, factories, and other
enterprises, and secure control Of them.
This is what ought to be and what will be.
The establishment of Government Postal
Savings Banks will be long step in that
direction, and the Knights Of Labor will
receive the powerful assistance of THE
| NATIONAL TRIBUNE on this part Of
their program.
The National tribune., 1896-11-19
ARTICLES FORTHCOMING.

TIE VERMONT BRIGADE IN THE
WILDERNESS. By Brecet Maj.-Gem.
L. a. Grant, commander Of the brigade,
and late Assistant Secretary of War.
THE BATTLE OF Fair OAKS. Or
SEVEN PINES. By Maj.-Gen II. III.
Plaisted, formerly Lieutenant-Colonel Of tie
llh Me-, and attencard Mejor-GeHerSl Of
Volunteers.
WIRING ON FORT SUMTER. a thrilling
story of young Ohio mechanic ,cho acds
in Charleston at the fine, and scas compelled
TO Join The rebels but acho afterwards escaptd
and served three gears ia Union regiment.
IN AND OUT OF CHARLESTON. By
r. o. B., young Connecticut man, aeht
scos caught an Charleston at The opening o
hosfilifios
"REMINISCENCES OF GETTYSBURG
By Jas Fulton, III. d., Neso London, Pa.
The National tribune., 1896-11-19
WAR W4EM SPAIN.

A SILLY, scare I,eyailed rin1 certain
circles last week as to Spain's intentions
to declare war on this country. The
basis of this was that Spain, finding that
she could not conquer Cuba, had de-
termined to make a "retreat with
honor" by declaring war against this
country, under cover of which she could
yield up the island, under the stress of
Overwhelming force against her." The
Spanish Government is a worm-eaten
absurdity, and little but absurdities can
be expected from,it, but it is hardly
likely to be guilty of such transparent
folly. Spain has shown her inability to
conquer Cuba when her hands were free.
Since the war for Cuban independence
has begun, still larger war has devel-
oped in the Philippine Islands, whose peo-
pie are much more numerous and stronger
in every way than the Cubans. The
mere thought Of declaring war against
great power like the United States
would instantly destroy whatever shreds
remains of SPANS credit, her Govern
ment would fall, and chaos once more
reign in the Peninsula. It would be
equivalent to committing National
suicide, and the Spanish Government
is not quite ready for that
The National tribune., 1896-11-19
/" TExas sIFTIHGs," Is CTS.

We have made arrangements with the
publishers of Teras Siftings, the famous
Humorous illustrated weekly, by the terms
Of which we are able to send it for five
weeks to any address, together with any
one number of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
LIBRARY, postpaid, for only 20 cents for
both publications In another place in this
paper will be found the titles Of the various
numbers of the LIBRARY. Any six num-
bers of the LIBRARY, together with Icros
.Siftinqs for five weeks, will be sent postpaid
for only 40 cents, or IL numbers of the
LIBRARY, together with TEXAS Siffings for
Eve weeks viii be sent postpaid for only "a
cents. Address
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, u. c.
The National tribune., 1896-11-19
THE NAMED SOLDIERS BILL.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: What will
become of the Manned Soldiers bill which
the committee reported favorably last Spring
Just before the close of the 54ih Congress
viii the coming session of the 44th take up
the report of the committee for action; or, in
other words, is it not the proper work of The
coming session TO act upon the committees
favorable report of the bill for MANNED pen
sioners?-W III. WEBSTER, 61S Second Ave-,
Lansingburg, \. Y.
We cannot say at this early day what
action will be taken. The bill ought to
pass, but whether it will depends largely
on the condition Of the revenues This
was what sat as damper on pension
legislation last Winter. 1t made an ex-
cuse for all who were Iukewarm on
further pension legislation, or. actually
hostile to il, to vote against it. If the
Dingley Bill is promptly passed, as il
should be, it will put the revenues in
better shape, and we can hope for adj
ditional pension legislation.
The National tribune., 1896-11-19
SONS OF VETERANS.


Sons of Veterans should not look
upon the sum total of the membership
given in the Adjuant- Generals report
with dependency, but with bright hope.
They should feel highly encouraged that
they have passed through such season
as the last four years SO successfully. 1t
has been a very trying time for all or
CARNATIONS, even the Oldest and strong
est. Few have felt pecuniarily able to
join any organization very many have
felt that they were carrying more than
they could stand, and have dropped out,
and while the incomes of all organiza-
tons have diminished their burdens
have increased. They have had to
carry more of their unfortunates upon
less resources. This has discouraged
many members, and driven them out.
The Sons of Veterans have had the
additional Encouragement of passing
through the ordeal that comes to every
association after the first flush of enthu-
siasm has died down, and the difficulties
and disagreements of the practical work
ing develop. No association ever formed
has been exempt from this trying period
The Sons of Veterans can consider that
they have emerged triumphantly from
it. They have much larger member
ship than had the Grand Army of the
Republic when it reached its turning
point, and began to grow rapidly and
strongly upon the solid basis of those
who had been tried by adversely and
stood firmly by the Order. We think
the same can be said with equal truth
Of the Masons, the Odd Fellows, the
Knights of Pythias, and all other organ
izations. We know that it is true of
the various church denominations
The Sons of Veterans have now a
solid, substantial membership of over
$4,000 well-tried brothers This is a
splendid foundation on which to build
up great Order. The men who have
stood by the Order through these years
of external and internal stress can be
relied on. Every Division has its nucleus
of these, upon which to build in the
brighter day that is now dawning.
The thing to do now is for every one
to resolve that the Order shall have a
membership of 100000, and go to
work, not with rush, but calmly and
considerably, to build it up to that
figure. Let every brother charge him
self with the duty Of bringing in one
good, desirable recruit before the end of
the year, and start will be made.
We want to hear from every Camp
that they have begun recruiting, quietly
and thoroughly, by getting the very best
men in their neighborhood into their
ranks.