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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

]. II. U. BANJO AND MANDOLIN
CLUBS.-A very enjoyable concert viii
De given at the Academy Of Music or
next Monday. the 9th, by the Johns Hon.
klhs banjo and Mandolin Clubs, which
have visited Norfolk every season. Tho
many friends of this time-honored in.
stitution will hail with pleasure the
announcement of their return her.
again. and no doubt they will get the
same financial support that has charac.
terized their former visits. The two
clubs have been carefully coached and
trained by Mr.. Perc L. Weekes. If
class OF "a. who was leader OF the for
mer banjo and mandolin clubs for sey.
eral years.
y very artistic programme has bee,
selected and will be liven in fine style
Seats now on sale. Prizes as usual
IMPERIAL JAPANESE TROUPE
one of the most pleasing performances
of its class ever seen here was that OF
Is. Fukino's Imperial Japanese Troupe
at the Academy last evening Some OF
the acts are certainly amazing, especial.
ly when looked at from the standpoint
OF an American audience Especially
good was the contortion act. posturing
and tight-wire walking, including a
daring slide from the gallery to the foot
lights, on an inch rope. The tumbline
was not only clever but possessed the
additional and unusual charm OF novel
ty. The house was so we'll pleased with
the show that Mr.. Fukino announced
before the curtain that the entertain
ment would be repeated at a matinee
on Saturday, the performance begin.
ming at 2:30 o'clock.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
POLICE BOARD MEETING.
Much Time Consumed with the Dis
eussiOm OF officer SmXder,s CnAe.

The Board of EsDlice Commissioners
met yesterday afternoon in regular SEES
sion. with all members present and the
Mayor in the chair.
The first matter before the body was
the case of officer Snyder. who had been
suspended several days before by the
Mayor for the nonpayment of IA note
held by Mr.. Leo Judson. a debt which
he was charged with refusing 10 dis
charge. though ordered by the Board
two months or more ago. to do so with
in sixty days.
Officer Snyder declared that he had
offered to pay the judgment In install
ments. After Il thorough examination
of the matter by the Board. Mr.. Judson
agreed to compromise the debt by uc-
cepting Ufty per cent. OF the original
amount. Mr.. Snyder was restored to
duty.
Capt. Bolton moved that he receive
pay for the five days he was suspend
ed. This evoked some spirited COM
ments. the Mayor declaring he would
never vote TO give the officer the five
days. The motion was lost, Mr.. Verd!cr
and the Mayor voting against 1t.
Burnham. charged by Mr. Ben Myers.
reporter of the Portsmouth Star, with
O leaving his beat. (2) profanity. GU
"damning his uniform" 90 abusing a
citizen OF the Commonwealth. 1t was
continued until next meeting for the
purpose of allowing both sides TO pro-
duce witnesses.
The Board then adjourned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
WEATHER REPORT.
Forecast and General condition. For
To-day.

Washington. D. c.. April 2. 1895.
Virginia: Fair; decidedly
FAIR colder: northwesterly winas
The temperature will fall to
about freezing In the morning
North Carolina: Fair, freez.
ing In the morning, with frosts: north.
erly Winds nv ga
The weather is generally clear. ex-
cept In the Lake regions and on the
view england coast, where local SHOWS
anu showers are reported
1t Is decidedly colder from-the Lake
region southwark to the east Gulf
coast ana Florida. the temperature hay-
ing fallen 20 to 80 degrees in the Up.
per Ohio Valley, Georgia and North
ern Florida. 1t is warmer to the west
or the Mississippi, the temperature hav-
Ing risen about twenty degrees in the
Rocky Mountain districts.
The two depressions shown on the
morning map-One central north of
Lake Ontario. and the other apparently
FORMING east Of the Middle Atlantic
coast-now form disturbance of con-
siderable energy on the New England
coast.
Generally fair weather Is indicated
from southern New England and the
Lake regions, southwark to the Gulf
coast. 1t will be decidedly colder on the
Atlantic coast. with brisk to high north
westerly winds. The temperature will
rise slowly in the Central valleys. with
fair weather
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
No Poison Found.

Some weeks ago a young white man
by the name of Edward w. Leatherby,
of Northampton county, was arrested
at Eastville upon the charge of poison
ing colored man by the name OF John
Watson. The stomach of Watson was
sent to DR.. Taylor. at Richmond, State
Chemist. for examination. DR.. Taylor's
report has since been received by Mr..
Ohio f. Mears. Commonwealth's At
torney for Northampton county, In
which the statement Is made that no
signs Of poison could be found and that
1t was the opinion of the State Chemist
that Watson died Of apoplexy. Young
Leatherby has been dismissed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03

On next Tuesday evening Colonel John
]. Garnett. of New York. VIII deliver
his famous lecture. "a Confederate's
Recollections # Gettysburg" under the
auspices of Pickett buchanan Camp. c.
V. and for the benefit OF the fund for
the South's Battle Abbey. The lecture
will be given in the Y. NJ G. a. Hall.
and 1t is anticipated that it will be
filed. Colonel Garnett Is a speaker of
rare eloquence, and possesses IA remark
able gift for graphic description that
charms his audience. and carries them in
ina Sination - those tumultuous, brave
days when Pickett stormed the height
with such marvellous daring. He takes
HIS hearers with him among the dead and
dying, the fighting and faintiug, and
shows them the spot where in one brief
minute the tide of war turned, and the
cause was lost. Those who do not hear
him will miss treat. The lecture will
be- illustrated by numerous stereOptic5n
views, which are said TO be very fine.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03

~ was there, In q 'back-room closet that
GERS Russell and Curtis found on sat
n ~ lot OF liquors. including wifIskey
gin ana beer. A charge OF selling IIo,,or
without license was made and the ase
came up for investigation last Monday.
out was continued until yesterday. One
Dt ths Commonweafth's witnesses swore
that he had bought whiskey of Teamer
on March %. and q warrant was ac-
coroihgly made out for that ,date The
accused claimed that he was a member
oI a ciuD organized for social PURPOSES
ne was sent on to the grand jury. There
wa, was also change against the accused OF
keeplns gaming house. which was dis
missed. Mr.. w. A. Stokes became his
oondsman In the sum of $3.50.
THE CHARGE AGAINST CRANK.
The secontbcase of the sort in the Po-
nee Court In many months was tina. Of
John L. Crank, white man. charged by
waiter >. Hughes with keeping house
OF ill-fame at'No. 40 Princess Anne ave-
nue.. Owing to the absence of the COM
plainant 1t was continued one day,
bond of $50 being required. which was
furnished by the accused. The last man
Who'was tried In this court on similar
charge was sent or to the Corporation
Court and there sentenced to q year in
jail.
a FISH PEDDLER'S TROUBLE.
MUSES. bdSklH an Olu COlOTed man, who
peddles fish around in a. basket. was
| arrested by officer Sanderlin on the
charge of violating a city ordinance re-
curing n license in such cases. Justice
| Burroughs decided thar the process
should Sentrely civil one and dismiss
ed the case. suggesting that the usual five
| days Slotice be served ON Moses, who
| declared that he had been selling fish
| In small way from house to house
| for long time and never knew he had
to have n license.
| MINOR CASES
| John Ryan, white. drunk: dismissed
| FLORENCE Coleman. colored. assault:
| fined $3.50 and costs.
Ida Thoroughbred. colored, breach of
the peace; fined 81 and costs
| Mamie Harris. colored. assault; fined
$3.50.
Rufus Scott, colored. nuisance; fined 81
and costs.
James: Swift. colored assault; fined S.
and costs.
| u. l.. Dunbar. white. cruelty to ami
mails, two charges: fined 81 and coats in
each case.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
SOME BASEBALL POINTERS.
TWO Games Scheduled for the He
mining hays of the Week

Now that the late unpleasantness be-
tween the elements has in n measure sub
siued the erstwh.le long faces of Eans
cracks and inhabitants of the baseball
world generally are beginning 10 assume
look pleasant. please" EXPRESSION that
would satisfy the soul of the most ty
ranical camera munipula;or
Inc disappointment at having missed
go with the havN hlttars from the CITY
OF Brothe:ly Love. is obi; IA led by the
anticipation Of two crack games Sche-
d'i,cd for this.afternoon and ;u-morrow.
The first date Will be filed by the Biiou
team. of Baltimore. one of tn stronges,
amateur asgregations in the country.
The game will be called a. O'Clock
sharp. and those who go may look for
some work that will fill their hearts with
JOY and their eyes with diamond dust.
McFarlanfs boys, impatient at the loss
of several possible. not 10 say proba-
bic. victories. occlsioned nv the afore-
said interference of the Weather Blu
ceau man. will bc out for the blood
and nothing weaker will satisfy them
In view of tn recent good work the
home team has done. 1t is no foolish pre-
diction when ii is announced that fea-
lures will be the rule instead of eNcep-
tons.
Tomorrow afternoon Norfolk en-
thusas;ics will have an opportunity to
hlNitSS IL game b'ANEt'Il inc nome aSSTp-
cation and the Baltimore League team
which, by the way, is looking for every
thing in sight this year and. 1t Is said
Gas already discovered the pennant wav-
ing dimly from the flag pole of the flu
ture planted somewhere .on the myste-
rious horizon Of hope. II will be ,grea
chance for Mae 10 ehow the metal OF
his men, ant hooters may rest assured
that there will be nothing one sided
about the game
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
WILL MEET in NORFOLK
The Church Congress of the Protestant
Episcopal Church TO Gather Here,
AND MANY BISHOPS WILL Be PRESENT.
The Invitation of Bishop Randolph
and the Local Clergy Accepted
An Outline OF the Plans of the
COMMUNICATIONS of the Pro-
ceedinGs-Committe Appointed.

The Church Congress of the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church in the United
States has accepted the invitation of the
Bishop of Southern Virginia, the Right
Rev. "A. NJ. Randolph, ID. D., and the
clergy OF this vicinity. and will hold Its
next session In Norfolk This session
viii be held next fall. 1t will be q nota-
BILE event in the religious history of our
city. 1T Is the second time the Congress
has met In the South. The Congress is
voluntary organization. modelled after
the Church Congress OF England. which
has long been potent influence IN the
religious life of the English Church.
The members Of the Congress are
among the Most distinguished church,
men OF America. Nearly all of the sixty
six Bishops are members, and many will
be here next fall to speak and take part
in the deliberations OF the body.
The Executive Committee appoints the
place of meeting. selects the topic for d4s-
cussions. duly engages for the conside-
ration of each subject two writer's and
three speakers.
The topics cover the widest range-the
great questions of Church. State, Sociol-
ogy, &c. in fact all that bears on the
wo!k of the Church in the nineteenth
century are considered in f7rcible and
impressive way by the great leaders of
thought chroughout.vh c country Many
eminent statesmen and writer's are men,
Ders OF this body. Its principal proceed
ings are valuable dispositions of infor-
nation on the great topics of the day.
the first day of the Congress Holy
Communion will be administered in one
oil the churches. and there will be an
address by the Right Rev. A. NJ. Ran
dolph. who will preside over the meet
lhgs The opening of the other meet
ings will he inf9rmal-a few prayers and
O hymn. and then the discussions.
The addresses are all limited The
congress passes no resolutions and
makes no laws. The Bishop has al
ready called the clergy together. and
with their help has appointed local com
mittees. and II is hoped that all will be
done to make the Congress a success.
ana send the members away with agree
able impressions OF Norfolk and her
people.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
Accidentally KILLED.

Yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock
Sylvanous Turner, of Roxobel, N. c.,
employed on one Of the New York
Dredging Company's pile drivers at
Primers Point. while on platform
some fifty feet high, and arranging a
pile to be driven. fell to the deck be-
low and was almost instantly killed.
Death resulted from crushed skull
and broken neck. Coroner e. v. New
ton held an inquest at the Atlantic
and Danville railroad wharf, in this
CITY, and the verdict was the deceased
came to his death through an accident
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
.n.I.ct Bau Tonight.

A match game OF basket ball will be
played at the Young Mems Christian
Association tonight at $50 by the Reds
and Blues. The contesting teams will
be as follows:
Reds-Nye, Morser. Wegster. Marks
and Anderson, with Butler and Bracey
substitutes.
Blues-Jackson. Foster Cory, E. L.
Guy and Robinson. with Moreland and
Butler substitutes.
An admission fee OF ten cents will
be charged.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
Target PRACTICE nt ocean view.

About fifty members of the Norfolk
City Guard, under command of Capt.
Terrall and headed by drum corps.
went to Ocean View yesterday and held
their annual target practice The
prizes were gold medals. the first being
won by Private w NJ. Murphy, who
scored is points out of d possible 20.
Private C.. c. Lovette won the second
prize. scoring II points. The members
also enjoyed an oyster roast. They re-
turned to the city last night, and re-
port having had huge time
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03

Professor Dan DAILY. and his sparring
partner, Mr.. Fl. c. Latin. are in the city
and are endeavoring to organize classes
in boxing and physical training If Pro-
feszor DAILY can interest enough men in
the enterprise. he will establish rooms
and will properly fit them up for such
sport. 1t IS not proposed TO hold prize
fights or anything OF that kind, but
simply teach the art OF self defense and
muscular DEVELOPMENT.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03

The set of chime bells which have been
placed in Epworih NJ. Il. Cslurch
through the beneiicence OF Mrs. LeKies.
VIII be tested between and 9 o'clock
this evening, IL no accident should
occur IN the construction of the ringing
apparatus. Mr.. Frank II. p. Staples,
VINO came here with sir. Lane to n ii,si
the bells, Will ring them this evening
and on Sunday, for which a special pro,
gramme will be prepared
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
Meteorological Data.

Q. S. Department. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau. Norfolk. April Q.
Local meteorological data for the "a
hours ending at p. m. last night:
Maximum temperature .. Ga
NJ minimum temperature .. w 45
Normal temperature deducted from
n years observation ..- /
departure since Jan. LIST. 1o7
Haihlaii lor u hours .............. .05
Rainfall since April 1st.. SIS
J. ]. GRAY Observer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
Wants II Back Here.

sir. G. NJ. Dillard. of this city, Will
I IN about two weeks ask the United
States Court. In Richmond, to remand
back TO the Court OF Law and Chancery
4 mere the case Of McHugh 6, Co., liquor
sdeelers Of Norfolk, VS.. Internal Revenue
+ solicitor Ryan and Deputy Collector
s i5oykin. which case was removed from
! the Norfolk court on writ of certiorari
'Spy Captain f. r. Laseiter, of Peters
s. burg, counsel for the defendants Mr..
& I}tIlard represents the plaintiffs in the
Scasc who were allowed $500 when the
Scee% was tried here come time ago.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
AtAuction To-Day.

d. r. Creecy & Co. will sell at No. 142
Church street the entire line of spring
mattings. oil cloths, linoleums, hair. felt
and shuck mattresses. pictures. Also
the remainder OF goods of the Creecy
& Dill stock. Ladies especially invited
to attend.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03

It will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious COL
ic to learn that prompt relief may be
had by taking Chamberlains Collie, Cho-
lera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In many
instances the attack may be prevented
by taking this remedy as soon as the
first symptoms of the disease appear.
% and 80 cent bottles for sale by all
druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
DIED.

BIDGOOD-At her residence near
TIA SUMNER BIDGOOD, the beloved
VIE, wide OF Cornelius Z. Bidgood. aged g.
The funeral will take place from
Shurchland Baptist Church THIS fFri.
Friends and acquaintance Invited to
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
Suits Entered.

j. n. Winston VS., w. b. Brown, r. G.
Brown and G. j. Jones. in chancery
Rock Hill College vs. Mary S. James
assumpstt; damages. $500
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03

The best authorities on skin diseases
now believe they are Invariably caused
by germs or microbes. Quratol il the
most powerful germ killer in existence.
rs cents. All druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
Zephyr GInghnn,s Ua,,p.

Levy Bros. ia Main street, Will place
on special sale Monday, April 9Th. {, 600
yards tine zephyr dress ginghams.. See
Sundays paper for prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
PORT CALENDAR

sun rises. SAG a. m: sun sets, 6:s1 p. m
Hieh water. l2:46 a. m. and I'LL p. m.
low water. 712 q. m. and TIA ID. m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03

When we tell you that we will give
you the best service II is possible 10 get.
w trv mean n1rnI Just that and nothing else. we
that Will make tender meat We dom
charge cent more than a thing IS
Worth-sometimeS not as much-and we
have the ncatest, cleanest Mace IN ,hn
city. When you want II good article cbcn ~
for cash come or phone to us. we viii
please you. "'
Best Brands Tomatoes &c nor ~ n
Best Brand Sugar Conn loo nor ca ~
Very Good Sugar Conn.,. &c ner on n
Finest French Peas lSc ner ga ~
Extra Sftcd Peas.. lSf nor 90 :,
Early June Peas........, &c nor can
Finest Bartlett pcars 2Oc ner 90 -
Plat Il Cos. Best Pine Apple
pound Can Asparagus 25c ner 90 n
3 pound Can White Succotash Zoe her ca n
pound Can White Cherries l3c ner ca n
=, Absolutely Pure Cane Sugar ALWAYS
the lowest ""s"
Finest Beef. Mutton. Veal Shrine,
Lamb. Pork. Ham, Bacon. Sansa,"ae
Gorned and Fresh Tongues, corn iedd" Beef
Corned Hams. Corned Pork about > Sh;
pounds. We are selling at rock bottom tom
:, Our branch store store at 22s Cumberland
ceries, Fresh and Smoked Meats I'm
ported and Domestic Liquors and Wines
for family use. "e'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03

Walter Armstrong Bloxom and Grac,
Indiana Murphy, white.
James Fl. w. Scott and Mary Simp
son, colored
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
NObby Hats.

NObby Hats.
For Spring. Caps. Umbrellas and Canes.
Lowest prices.
L. JACK OLIVER, Ag't,
Ill Main Street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-03
Sailor Blouse Suits

Sizes to 10 years. Pretty and
dainty effects. Novelty DESIGNS. eX.
ciu5iVeiy our own original ideas.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-02
HINTS TO WOMEN.
what Two Ia..,e. HAD to s.y.

7 wish I couli only DO something or
take something lnas wcs1l3 make ne feel
strong ard weff.. said q tired. wcra-
ioe5iag woman recently. can eat ncssh-
fro-a indigestion ard ti-ed, miserable feel-
iIgs- I can get 70 relief
There ere thousands or woman who IND
themselves n exactly the same condition
as this lady. They are feeling cut OK sorts
and under the weather" They seem 20
require sarrthlng to stimulate ther- renew
shsar vitality ard give them rev lie. The
Question IS what ought they 20 do IN order
% feel weng
The best answer 20 this question is 20 be
found "a the following opinions Of some
rsl4asae people. wao speak from sxpsri-
= Mrs. Ella Fed5er-nann. al W. Fayette
81. Bal s2ascre SAYS. Sometime assrI suffer
Ell from terrible sinking spalis and head
aches as the result OF a rundown system
ana extreme nervousness. | obtained 10
relief until a friend persuaded IRE 10 try
LlreysS pure malt whiskey. After using
TX Tor only a short time. l became 1u2ly
restored 20 health"
Mr.. John kelley Chase, OF Ane-bury.
Ms = A. SAYS For SIX years past, my
lrcstraton- Her physicians recommended
the use OF q gentle stinulant- She has
lately tried D1Ney's pure malt whiSkey
with excellent results II has induced
sleep. -aad is building up her health.
While Mrs Chase has always been
has no hesitation in recon- men3iag Duf-
fey's pure malt 70 every one who needs
the help % a heaithfui stinaulaat-"
Livery person who has ever tried Dur
fey's pare malt wl1iskey fnis thar il has
a wonderful effect IN promising health.
There IS nothing like II FOX driving away
blue. Respondent feelings and making
weak, ssckly people strong and vigorous
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-02
What Kruger VIII Demand.

London March "A johannesburg dis
patch to the Times says: When President
Kruger visits England II is stated that he
viii stipulate as his conditions for grant
ing to the UitIsnders the franchise, first.
tho abrogation of the convention Of 1884
and the substitution Of treaty OF COM
merce and amity. recognizing Great Brit
ain as the paramount power In South At
RIGA; second, the inclusion OF Swasiland In
the Transvaal; third. the guarantee of the
independence OF the Transvaal: fourth.
that a pre-emptive right TO Kosi bay and
Delagoa bay be accorded the Transvaal.
The extravagant demands are far In ex-
cess of what the government really expects
to obtain. but they wIll be made in order
to appease the burghers. who oppose Pres
ident krugers visit to England.
London. March 1.-Sir John Willoughby.
who was In command OF the Jameson raid.
publishes the correspondence which was
exchanged on the field OF battle at Kru-
gersburg with the Boer commandment, ac-
cording TO which the sparing of the lives
Of the captured was the condit ~ upon
which the surrender was made. The Beers
offered 10 spare the lives OF the raiders IL
Sir John willoughby undertook TO pay the
expenses Of the cost TO the Transyaal.