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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29
TURN OF THE TIDE.

Commenting OH the actively displayed
by the immigration societies OF the
South, the Chicago Inter-Ocean sounds
II note OF warning to Its friends In the
West, and tells them TINT they nave
cot TO wake up or be left in the lurch
II SAYS that the Immigrant societies of
the South were never before so alert as
now. and that, "if the rich acres OF the
West are TO be titled the people of the
West will have to do better work than
they have been doing of late. Except
ing California and Utah. the States Of
the West. as far as regards encourage
ing immigration by the best methods.
have been TAX Ing profound sleep. Mil
fions of acres in the Dakotas, in Utah.
Idaho. Washington and Oregon are yet
unbrokcn. and will remain so unless
those States bestir themselves"
This shows that the situation in the
great West Is not at all satisfactory to
It's friends, but whether the alarm
sounded by the InterO Ocean will do any
good is 4 question yet to be determined
The tide of immigration has turned
however. and something
greater than the wall of our contempt
rary Is needed TO stay It's flow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29
a BRIEF 1,lsrnnY OF cUpA.

Anything and everything concerning
Cuba Is OF interest just about now and
Knowing this fact. the Chicago Times
history OF the Island:
Spain colonized the Island in 1911.
''fn 1884 and again i'm 1854 Havana was
destroyed by the French
Matanzas was the first city to fall
into the hands OF the Insurgents
Cruelty and injustice to the native
has always been the creed of the Span
iards
The present revolution began Febru-
airy Zlth, 1895, when the Republic was
proclaimed by Marti
In lS4S President Polk offered Spain
million dollars for the Island, which
offer was refused
The Constitution OF Cuba, modelled
on that of the United States. was adopt
ed September %. 1895.
The revolution of 1868 lasted ten
years before Spain succeeded in com
promising by promising reforms
a triangular blue union, having Il
single star and five stripes, three of
red and two of white, Is the flag Of the
Republic.
Very little reliable news of the pres
ent insurrection can be obtained, owing
TO the censorship of the press and the
menuacitY of tho leaders of both sides
rhe first serious revolution took place
In lS4S, under the leadership of Mar
ciso Lopez. who in 1851 repeated his
attempts to free the Island from Span-
ish CONTROL
Inc scenes In the Queen of Antilles
at the present time are of the most
stirring character. but what the next
chapter promises no man can fore
tell.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29
PERSONALS.

Mrs: Lease, the Kansas woman suffra-
glst' Is seriously III with pneumonia.
Secretary Morton tells us that the
dogs killed s35,O00.000 worth of mutton
last year.
The Cincinnati friends of Senator
elect Foraker are arranging TO give a
big reception In his honor
Bronson Howard Is a great student of
the drama and Is one OF the mos,
scholarly of living playwrights.
Prince Bismarck drove in an open car
riage In the Sachsenwuld on Saturday
Tor the first time since October.
Edna Lyall states that the original
Tor her patriotic "Dorcen" was the pop
ntar Welsh cantatricc, Edith Wynne
They tell of Il directory man I'm La
Crosse, Wis, who turned in the name
of Carrie c. Noylc. a widow, as Iiero-
sene OIL.
Jules Cherets posters have procured
for him the commission to decorate one
OF the committee rooms of the Paris
Hotel de Vile.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29
And Knee Pants

A. lower prices than we would otherwise
to'a aiEht statement of straight goods.
i ~ I'm IN stEnight way. and VIC don't want
so, iooi uryDody; don't want to misrepre-
our OUT ioous into cash, and are willing TO
Sl oe.. l., for considerable present money
these goods they are not up TO YOUR eSe
pectaiions, don't buy them: or If YOU
rnn DouEht and don't like them for any
,' ciS9 Pm Drlng them back and your money
miii ne refunded without d question or
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

III The New Orleans States says that
O. company Of New York colonists have
purchased 1900 acres of pine lands
In Cumberland and Harnet counties. n.
c., and expect to locate 1900 families
the present year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

Sir Philip Currie was kept waiting
/ in q cold room AN hear to deliver
Queen Victoria's letter to the Sultan.
"A kind OF freeze out. this
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

ISL The Ex-Governor of Texas has re-
snounced his adherence to the Demo
cratic party, says an exchange; but it
Z as thought the Democratic party of
Texas Will survive the shock. At least.
% Is hoped so.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

& 30 far the English have only grabbed
at the ia therland of the Africans. but
after awhile they may get their de-
sserts, thinks the Philadelphia Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

The Sultan Of Turkey has finally con-
scented to allow Miss Clara Barton to
distribute relief In Armenia, but will
not recognize the Red Cross Society.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

Slt Unser Willie wants 1t understood
that when a popular demonstration
takes place in Germany he himself is
tine populace, suggests the Memphis
Herald
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

Any garment unworn can be returned
or exchanged at the option Of the pur-
chaser within ten days after the date Of
purchase. ANY alterations required will
be made by skilled taiors free OF charge
The thousands of ONERCOArS. SUITS
ana Il.STESS and ClIlIDREN'S
cl.OTiliN are too many to catalogue
The above is merely a hint at prices and
values ut the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

1t would be really interesting 10
know whether there are people in this
country who think that Lord Dunraven
Is a gentleman and that Benjamin
Franklin was not, says the Washington
Star.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

81 Turkey is said to be in need Of mon
BY. If that is the case 1t might be
well for the subjects of the Sultan to
sctop killing Armenians long enough to
go TO work and earn some money,
thinks the Chicago News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

81 The Americans in the Transvaal have
sent n letter to Secretary Olney asking
that a diplomatic agent be sent to that
country to look after their interests.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

Turkey denies the report that trea.
9ty with Russia has been concluded
But Turkey also denies that there have
i been any massacres in Armenia, sug-
gests the Philadelphia Ledger.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

n; ne Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain's
speech Of last Saturday night on the
Venezuelan affair." which was on the
J.i OF arbitration and a feeling Of
Goou fellowship between England and
s 3,'I United States, is being generally
approved by the British press, asserts
the Augusta Chronicle
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29
I WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. 1896.
EIGHT PAGES

The Chicago Record says that the
thing which most needs twisting at the
present juncture is the tassel on top of
Abdul Hamid's fez
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

Ihe New York Mail and Express
says that Italy and Portugal seem TO he
ABOUT the only friends that England
mas among the nations of the world
saiid ~ the event of great war they
sWonld be about as useful TO nor as n
sreir OF tack hammers would be 4, a
blacksmith who was suddenly ordered
go forge new anvil.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

M II the women who take their hats
en- IN the theatre could see the plea
5Hare they give to those behind them,
5Hney would never be guilty of again
- constructing the view, remarks the Au-
aEusta Chronicle.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

Il The Kansas City Times says the
brightest gem in the American crown of
human freedom would be the rescue Of
the Armenian race from its imminent
terrible doom. 1T is not far from right.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

S5j,s Ilhey have gotten Gomez "in tray"
:again; and that's sure pointer on his
turning turning up few miles fl,.m Havana.
& less than week, to the awful scar
slns Oh the Spaniards. The more they
40" Gomez the mere formidable and
'astive he becomes, remarks the Chat,a.
snooga Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29
L0OKy LooK!!

* mems Mems Sassinere Suits for....sl.os
500 ME- f ,re.i . .ouilS ior. $50
SIT I,,r :, ~ h,t',S,odtS melton, kcrScy.. g4j
Si3 t'rsnch Black Cheviot Overcoats. Ga
SiU OXFORD Mixed OYcrcoats .... STS
No., rui.n ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2iS
Nio. ShhSSsi.ncre rants. ................ LIS
i,t, Suu EHSsihSre Coats. ........... LIS
Sim , SS,hS5SincrS TahtS..... LIS
riot Pants Observation-Disclosures. ~
Mems Edward Harris Cashmere
pants ....;..................l .99
SaWycr'S Cashmere Pants. .....,. 23S
Mems Clay Worsted Suits, strictly
iHpoiltu .......... Observation-Disclosures. $50
Young Mems Single and Double
;, ,lfrcaStcd suits ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $40
=, McnS SUITS lor: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3gS
-" Hnildfcn suits. ..............l.l9
:,,:W Ihiidrtn suits. .............. lis
Childrcns Strictly All-Wool Suits. :. LIS
Childrcns Deep Cape Ovcrcoats...... l.3y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

$500 $ %:s: , ; E; , sS + +
good fabrics that will give good
wear, and we can confidently
state that there is not a Suit
IN the entire lot but what is a
Bargain and a Big Bargain for
anybody's Five Dollars.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

The force of the Big
Stock Relief Unloading
Sale has proved 10 be
a Wide Spread Trade
Gathering Event. The
greatness of the Big
Bargain Values have at
traCted careful econo-
mIsts from every con-
tributing trade section.
The news of The Mar
velOus Price Reductions
have been heraIeG forth
with lightning rapidly,
and every mail brings
along responsive com
mands for various spe-
Gifted articles adver-
tised in the Great Stock
Relief Under-priCe Sale.
Bonfires on a thousand
hills could not have
carried the price news
more effectively.
The people know the
standard of the mer-
cIIandise kept here---
that every announce
ment is always COM
piled with. Every price
quoted true to the
penny. Every article
enumerated is honestly
represented, and that
every quality is clearly
and accurately defined.
ogTEMRTr
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-29

ISL at the ia ttlerland of the Africans, but
s3 after awhile they may get their de-
SIS serts, thinks the Philadelphia Times
ss4 The Sultan Of Turkey has finally con-
S scented to allow Miss Clara Barton to
an distribute relief In Armenia, but will
9SE not recognize the Red Cross Society.
The Americans in the Transvaal have
sSs sent letter to Secretary Olney asking
81 that a diplomatic agent be sent to that
Il country to look after their interests
g3SF Unser Willie wants it understood
8 that when popular demonstration
sS takes place in Germany he himself is
S tine populace, suggests the Memphis
81 Herald
Turkey denies the report that a trea.
asSl ty with Russia has been concluded
~ But Turkey also denies that there have
Re been any massacrcs in Armenia, sug-
4 gests the Philadelphia Ledger
rs The Kansas City Times says the
sgbrightest gem in the American crown of
sa human freedom would be the rescue of
the Armenian race from its imminent
terrible doom. 1T is not far from right.
1t would be really interesting 10
& know whether there are people in this
81 country who think that Lord Dunraven
b Is gentleman and that Benjamin
4 Franklin was not. says the Washington
Star.
s The Ex-Governor of Texas has re-
" nounced his adherence to the Demo-
D cratic party, says an exchange: but it
IS Is thought the Democratic party of
Texas Will survive the shock. At least
i q Is hoped So
a8 The New Orleans States says that
X a company of New York colonists hove
]. purchased 1900 acres of pine lands
4 in Cumberland and Harnet counties. n.
Y c., and expect to locate 1900 families
the present year.
ssi3 Turkey is said to be in need Of mon
Icy. If that is the case It might be
sS well for the subjects of the Sultan to
Is stop killing Armenians long enough to
go TO work and earn some money,
I thinks the Chicago News.
If the women who take their hats
stfszNNssfA AZ tiie tHedtre COuiu see the plea
Hare they give to those behind them.
fney would never be guilty of again
sss opstructing the view, remarks the Au-
eusta Chronicls.
Ss3a The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain's
~ speech Of last Saturday night on the
IS enezuelan affair, which was on the
Sine of arbitration and feeling Of
u good fellowship between England and
;#stne United States, is being generally
@ approved by the British press, asserts
the Augusta Chronicle.
Ihey have gotten Gomez "in tray"
RI aalgaln; and that's sure pointer on his
up few miles fr,m Havana
III n less than week, to the awful scar
OF the Spaniards The more thew
100 Gomez the mcre formidable and
ia fotive he becomes, remarks the chatta.
nooga Times.
The New York Mail and Exnross
Is5a says that Italy and Portugal seem to no
III ABOUT the only friends that England
~ mas among the nations of the world
'sS And IN the event of great war tho,
TasEoShld be about as useful 10 ner as
~ ppeir OF tack hammers would be i,
~ piacksmith who was suddenly ordered
90 fosge . nsw anvil
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08

dred and twenty-five scholars at Clear
Greek. said that | am satisfied that
You are getting good education. | told
them that if be younger as you would
be study. They was given study ut
O'clock [till o'clock at that school
house by orders. That's what orders at
Stewart Institute. That's what make
ien learn SO fast. think him treat
him kindly. Yes sir, that was.
"Reason why | was Peaceniaker my
brother great soldier. He was the as
sistant OF Major MeDermott down here,
Fort Churchill, he was his name MAS
Captain Charley. He told me not to
drink whiskey if you do you spoil your
self; that's what. Better live in your
neighborhood along with your raise to-
gether; be kind to your neighborhood ,
that's what he said.
"Live under the Government under
Uncle Sam. That's how. That's reason
| see everything not wrong. / wished
everything to go in good shape; not
wish to put up job on neighborhood not
wish everything 60 wrong. You sign
my name. United States Peacemaker,
JOHNSON SIDEs.-Va. Chronicle.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08
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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08

II you are in need OF wall paper, win
dow blinds, curtain poles, .lineoleums,
carpets or anything in the house fur
inshing line, call and see Griswold g
new line. Remember l am agent for
w. P. Fuller & Co.'S. pure prepared
paints. -
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08
Reduced Rates

Will be made by the sOUTHRN Pa
CIFIC COMPANY for all the brilliant
events. Arrange your programmes ac-
cordingly, and call on agents for particu-
lars.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08

THE CARNIVAL OF ROSES. to make
place in San Jose, May 9th to 9th, inclu-
sive, though more recent candidate for
favors in the fuh-loving World, yet be-
cause of the limitless possibilities of the
Garden City for anything that is made
of roses, is quite as full OF promise.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08
WadsWorth Fire Alarm.

South of railroad track, nine long
blasts, thus, - =
North OF railrod track, twelve long
blasts, thus, ---- ---
And repeat at short intervals.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08

LA FIESTA DE LOS ANGELES, now
fixed in the chronology OF California
feasis, and not less illustrious than its
older prototypes, commences April y,
and the riot OF fun will spread over
days.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08

SANTA BARBARA FLOWER PESrf-
val, the fame of which is worldwide,
and the glory of which, like that of Solo
mon, is not told, opens April 10. Queen
Flora will reign days an arbitrary and
absolute despot.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1896-04-08
Festivals,
FIESTAS,
Rose garrsiva1s.

And the like, will be the delight of Cal
ifornia for the next two or three months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-09

All railroads running into Portland
have kindly offered to run for re-
duction of fares on the follow ing days
Maine Central Wednesday and Thursday
and the following Monday; Portland 4
Rochester, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday
and Monday, the 16tn Boston & Maine
Friday and Saturday and Monday
Grand Trunk every day except Saturday
| but will sell on Monday, the 10Th.
| Notice the cabalistic Ietters in the ad
vertisement and get your answers ready.
There will be Rebekah at the Well,
| "A gypsy queen and everything shat goes
| to make fair a grand succeas.
| Mrs. Narcissa S. Kelsey, H. W. A. c. A.
B. c., cashier Of the dining room, re-
ports that the donations, both cash and
food, have been very liberal.
| The following additional donations have
| been receiVed: Highland Grand stove
with upper shelf. from o. NJ. & d. W.
Nash; Fred N. Dow. Portland, S. Q. @.
| Elwell. Portland, l CASE peas; Caleb
N. Lang, Portland case tomatoes, case
corn; Simeon Malone Portland, So;
D. Fl. Partick, Portland, S.; W. W. Ma
son, Portland, S.; G.E. Sawyer, large do
| nation of fancy candy; W. ]. Kerrigan,
Portland. dozen fancy soap; Mrs. +. o.
Bailey. Portland, one dozen hand paint
ed plates; Dean Brothers, pair pink
satin slippers.
Mr.. E. J. Skillin reports these addit-
ional donations: Milliken- Tomlinson
Co., 300 Paul Kauvar cigars two boxes
figs; Twitchell Champlin Co., rs pounds
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-09

Java coffee; Thompson & Hall. two cases
corn: Souls & Robinson, one box or
anges; Hannaford & Co., 10 baskets
grapes; J. J. Libby, 25 pounds mixed
nuts: Haskell u Adams. Boston, one box
Malagar raisins; American net and
Irvine Co., Boston, one lot shopping
bags; Standard Oil Clothes Co., New
York, one suit fancy oil clothing; Foster
Brothers, assortment OF pickles.
These donations were received from
Frank M. Floyd: Melville N. Eldredge,
IS; Roland Kent, S.; Albert Bragg, So;
cash 81; John Trefethsn, one barrel
flour; Alfred Fl. Haskell, confectionery
Albert Dirwanger, potted plants and cut
flowers; John Burr, Freeport, potted
plants and cut flowers; VIM. A. Ramsey,
Deering, potted plants and cut flowers.
All donations should be handed into
the hall this morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-09
The Theosophists.

The regular meeting of the Portland
Theosophioal society was held Sunda,
evening at it's hall, Room 80, 5491z Con-
gress street. The subject, "Reinoarna
tion," brought ont very interesting dis
cussion.
Wednesday, from to 6, and from tc
9 p. M. the room and library will b;
open, as usual, to readers and enquirers
Next Sunday, November Is, at and
7.so p. M. George D. Ayres, A. B., LII
b., Theosophioal lecture for New Eng.
land, will lecture on subjects to be an
nounced later. He will also speak Mon
day afternoon and evening, and Tuesda,
evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-11-09

They have no appetite; food EM a&
does not relish and often fails to digest.
causing severe suffering. Such people
need the toning up of the stomach and
digestive organs, which course of Hoods
Sarsaparilla will give them. 1t also puri-
fies and enriches the blood, cures that dis
tress after eating and
Internal Misery
Only dyspeptic can know, creates an
appetite, overcomes that tired feeling and
builds up and sustains the whole physical
system. 1t SO promptly and effectively
relieves dyspeptic symptoms and cures
nervous headaches, that it seems to have
almost " a magic touch"
Distress After Eating.
ssI have been troubled with indigestion
Cor some time. After eating anything
that was sweet was sure to experience
great difficulty and distress. Last fall I
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and am
glad to say that my stomach trouble has
entirely disappeared. can now eat a
hearty meal of almost any kind OF food
and have no trouble afterwards. Hoods
Sarsaparilla has also cured me OF nervous
SMELLS" JOHN H. HoMRIaHAUsEN.
Wheatland, Iowa. Such cures prove that