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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
STATIORHoUsE NOTES
Henry Campbell, a Negro Janltor at Bar
ber's Social Club, Drops Dead.
DORA CURTIS TRIES TO KILL HERSELF
She Drinks n Bottle Of Cnmphor, But
Her u.ire Is Saved-Aiicged nur.
Eiar Arrested Richard Langley
Pulled by PnIley--pnn'i Thomas
and q. Fisher Behind The Bars.

Aithough 1t was extremely quiet else
where last night in police circles there
was unwonted activity.
About $3.50 O'Clock Henry Campbell.
colored man about IS years of age,
who for the past eight or ten years has
been acting as janitor for jim Barbour's
Norfolk Social Club. fell dead at that
organizations quarters. The police s.a-
tlon was notified and Coroner Newton
summoned
The latter made superficial examina-
tion and reported nothing, postpon.ng
further invest cation un III to-day The
dead man has been In bad health for
some time and had had hemorrha sc
early In the day. His death was due to
natural causes.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Dora Curtis. keeper OF q house at No
so avon street, attempted TO take her
own life las; night about o'clock by
drinking bottle OF camphor.
DR.. Spe.ght was quickly summoned,
and by the aid OF stomach pump soon
saved the unfortunate wonan's life.
She assigned no reason.
IMPORTANT ARRESTS.
Sergeant Hcppel made two important
arrests last night. One of them was
Sam Freeman. North Carolina negro,
who Is charged viii burGlariz!ng the
store of Mr.. ]. G. Perry, In Brambleton,
the other night. and stealing $50 worth
of merchandise. The other was James
Allen. also colored, suspected of robbery
Officers Robert Ruddick and Snowden
assisted In the latter arrest.
CONSTABLE INQUIRE.
Deputy High Consta BILE Mcclure las.
II Sht arrested Charles Fisher and DAN
lei w. Thomas, both colored. on war
rants shaIsing them with stealing u
push cart valued at $40 from Moses
Tynncs.
Richard Langley, colored. was pulled
by officer Pulley on suspicion of steal
ing number of barrels from the Stand
ard Oil people.
All of these individuals will explain
their positions 10 Justice Tomlln this
morning In the Police Court
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

i have taken number OF bottles of
Paines celery compound" says Mis- L.
warren DAVIDSON, OF S02 Warren ave-
nue., Chicago, and con s.tler II l.he best
or remedies IN case; of insomnia, arising
from torpid liver, neuralgia, rheuma-
tism, etc. 1t has done for me all that
It,"
We all know women who are living on
the ragged edge" of nervous exhaus-
ton.
They c1t their food without relish.
sleep without rcfreshment and worry
along day by day half Sick but refu:-
Ing 20 believe 1t.
These women, who are farther along
In poor heal n than they think. are the
very persons who would find an aston
tshing help In Pline's celery compound.
It's regulating seton on their jang' ed
nerves. and its re-viv!fy!nE action upon
digestion and assimilation are just what
their system Is In need OF. Why should
any one not Try Il?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
HEALTH HINTS.
Truth Tritely Told Without Var
nish or Word Painting.

Stomach deranged, system de-
ranged" Physicians affirm IT, facts
prove Il. The sufferer from s.omachic
trouble prove: The TO- egoing statement.
The .'.omach Is the m. that grinds the
food that sustains .he body. The slight
est a.lment interferes with It's workings
and all becomes wrong. It's the imme-
date ailments that one must guard
egatH.t. The most common forms of
stomach troubles are wind On the stom-
ac1. Indigestion. collie. sour stomach,
etc. Lightning Hot Drop: is remedy
that imm ed.ately and absolutely affords
ae tef, and in every case effects a perma-
nent and la ting cure. Where L:gh.n ming
Hot Drops Is found, stomichtc troubles
cease TO exis:. 1t has cured thou and.s
OF obstinate and unyieldiIg cases, and it
will cure o.hen;. II has never, in any
instance. failed. lightning Hot Drops
stands TO- day without peer a priceless
lemeiy for sufferers from al .toa ach
troubles. L; IS put up and sold in 25
and so cent sizes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
STATE OFTRADE UNCHANGED.
The Tendency ofSome Prices IL Coz
spicnous'y Downward

New York, Dec. ll.-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say There has been no
Improvement In general trade this week.
except In holiday spcc!alties. At Au-
gusta. Louisville, Nashv..lc, Charleston.
Chat anooga. Cincinnati and Memphis
the condition of business is unchanged.
Like reports come from Cleveland,
Providence. Chicago. Omaha and Du-
luth. where activity Is confined 10 the
retail demand for holiday goods. and
requests for staples continues mode
:ate. The situation nj Milwaukee Gal
weston and Birmingham. Ala, is char
&C erizcd as disappointing, but at St
Paul and Minneapolis there is more ac-
t,ce demand for drugs. groceries, shoes
and hats, and at jacksonville, Slvan-
nah, Atlanta and New Orleans for sta
pie goods. Distribution OF merchandise
in Texas has been checked by those who
have held back Gotten awaiting higher
prices. Unreasonable weather has aga n
delayed demand fO, winter goods. and
the approach of the period for stock ak
ing will prolong the season of du.lncss
well Into next month.
The tendency of prices Is more con
spicuOusly downward. notlceably for
Bessemer pig iron. steel b.llets. rails.
hides. leather, flour. wheat, corn, oats,
lard cotton and petroleum. Compare
lively eady quotations arc reported for
raw wool. prin; cloths, lumber, pork and
sugar. Coffee Is higher. ss
November gross railroad earnings, as
expected. are the poorest for over two
years. Total November earnings OF liz
companies aggregate 800. i5,. 762, de-
crease of 10 per cent. from 1895. when
there was n gain of G.3 per cent. over
November. 1894.
Bank clearings show the expected
falling off, amounting to s11 ,085. 700. 900.
or Is per cent. less than in The preceding
week.
There were ISL business failures re-
ported In the United States this week,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

The fact that Paine'z celery compound
is to-day relied on and recommended,
both In public and In their own family
circle, by so large a portion of the most
prudent and thoughtful people in every
community, should not be overlooked
In determining ones choice of a remedy
Paine's celery compound is the most
successful, the most warmly p.al:ed
remedy-just as IL was, ut the time of its
d. covery. the most talked of-ever Of
fered by a physician 20 his fellow prac-
tit.opers and TO the pubic. Paine's
celery compound has more thln fulfilled
the great things that were expected
OF IL when 1t was first announced to
medical men as the discovery of .hat
distinguished scientist, Professor Ed
wa:d Il. Phelps, NJ. D.. LII. y. 1t IS the
grandest invigorator and stremg. hener
in the world. IT offers an escape from
nervous exhaustion. neuralgia, sleep
le5;ness and dyspepsia to every man and
woman who Is robbed of health.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

climate not necessarily unhealthy Of
ten provus so to those unaccustomed to It,
The accl,Tnating process seems unusually
slow In some constitutions. There Is. how
ever. medicinal means of acclimat!ng II
customed or nlalarlous climates have not
been slow to avail themselves. Hostet-
ters Stomach Bitters IS medicinal safe.
reputation. which travellers. EN-! era MS.
tourists. mariners. and others whose
tastes and pursuits entail exposure, sub
lection to changes of temperature, unus-
ual or unwholesome diet or, water and
the fatigue attendant upon long Jour
ing IT. reliable, agreeable and safe. AS a
remedy for disorders of the liver, stom-
ach and bowels. very prevalent In malar-
ious regions and the tropics, as q preycn-
tat!ve Of fever and ague. rheumatism and
kidney troubles, and as a restorative Of
ylgor. it Is also held in the highest essima-
ton. s 81. &
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
LOCAL nIsEvITIEs.
Minor Matters Gathered from Many
Points iIl the CITY.

Mr.. G. II. Dewitt, of Chicago, is u
guest at the Atlantic.
Hon. CASTOR Mears. of Asheville, N.
c.. was In the city yesterday.
The work OF paving Cove street has
been finished as far as Avon.
y supper was served at the Church Of
Christ's Disciples last evening.
Mr.. w. L. Bilisoy and bride. nee FL.
lis. have returned from their honey
moon.
Mrs. DR.. Morgan and daughter Miss
Lizzie Morgan. Of Suffolk, are visiting
In Norfolk.
The girls of the Catholic schoo, In
Portsmouth attended the St. Mary's
matinee in body yesterday.
The damage done by the recent storm
to the various overhead telephone and
telegraph systems Is being rapidly re-
paired.
Mr.. Alfred Skitt. president of the vir-
ginia Beach Railway. and party. arrived
yesterday morning on the Washington
Mr.. w. D. Aydlotte. of Falkland street.
was severely paralyzed yesterday in
the right side. Drs. Schank and Leigh
are in attendance.
The Sunday address of Prof.
II. NJ. Hammill. of Illinois. will be de-
livercd at Freemason street Baptist
church Thursday night, and not at Ep-
worth. as announced
Miss Elizabeth Taylor, OF Norfolk. has
been elected nm honorary nonresident
member OF the Wednesday Musical
club Of Richmond. she being the first
person thus honorcd by the club.
Charley Johnson.thc well-known pupt-
LIST who spent several months in III $
city some time ago. IL matched to box
Sam Lankins. of New York at the Phil
ade!phia Athletic Club December 18th.
George Judk:ns. employed on the At
iantic and Danville railroad tug, slipped
In front Of the Imperial saloon. on Main
street yesterday. and cut MS head very
severely, being knocked UNCONSCIOUS
Or. Newton attended him at the police
STATION. where 10 was tnken
Mr.. Henry Mills and Miss Grace
Pump were married at the Third Pres
byterian church. Richmond. Thursday
evening. and left at once for this city,
where it had been arranged that they
should be terdcred a reception by the
Sroom's sister. Mrs. S. w Burnett.
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a RANKS DOOR. CLOSED.
There Was No Money in the BUS
iucss.

Duluth. Mimi. Dec. 1.-THE National
Bank of Commerce failed to omen for
business this morning. a notice posted
on the doors stated that, owing TO the
inability 20 make any money in the bust
ness, the directors had decided TO stop.
The notice also stated that the bank ex-
pected TO pay dcpositors AT an early date.
The bank Is capitalized at 5000. 900 and
has $4,000 surplus is depositors have
been gradually but steadily drawn
down since the failure of the Security
Bank and II has been unable to make
any profit for some time. Collections
were hard and could not keep up with
the withdrawals. The bank owes East
ern banks as red.scount something like
$4,000. Z. w. Mater Is cashier. The de-
posi- $ OF the bank four months go were
100000. At the tine of closing last
evening they were only $4,000.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

Major c. T. Picton is manager Of the
State hotel. at Denison. Tex. which the
travelling men say is one Of the best
hotels in that section. In speaking Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and D!ar-
rhoea Remedy Major Picton says: 81
have used It myself and In my family
for several years. and take pleasure in
saying that ! consider II an infallible
cure for dlarrhoea and dysentery. I
always recommend ii, and have fire.
quen,ly administered 1t to my guests In
the hotel. and In every case II has
proven itself worthy Of unqualified en-
dorsement." For sale by all druggists
Always IN season. Hor,sins' Steam ed
Hor-'ny CHu'l.5 CrrrN Elegant 1un en-
In Milk. Quart can. 10 cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
For Chnrics Williams.

Mr.. Hugh Miller. Of the Counsel for
CHARLES Williams, colored, under SEN
tence to be hanged here on Jan. 5. Is
circulating petition asking Governor
O'Feirall to commute Williams SEN
tence TO life imprisonment He has so
lar obtained the signatures Of FIVE of
the Jurors who tried the case
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
A Last LECTURE on Jrp,u.

Kew James G. Amber. Episcopal mis-
sionary to Japan. closed his series of lee
lures ON mission work in that country
at St. Luke's parish house last evening.
lie nai made ve.y favorable impress
SION here. beth as an eloquent speak
er and profound scholar. and also as an
earnest man, thoroughly In ent upon
the great work in which he Is engaged In
the Sunrise Kingdom.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
COURT oF APPEALS.

The following cases Were disposed of
before the Safe Supreme Court of APP
peas to-day:
Mccartney vs.. Tyler and others Ar
Sued by Judge John Cr.tcher ro- appel
liant and William Il. King for appellee
and submitted.
Piedmont Bank W. Ha, cher. Argued
by John 6. Williams for appellant.
The next cases to he called after con-
c'us!on Of the case at bar. Will be Wlnta>
W. Southern Loan and Insurance Com
many, No. II, and Turnbull vs.. Mann,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

Mr. J. Il. Harris. Harris Springs. S.
c.: Will say that in my opinion the
Harris Li.h!a Water is by far the bel
Iithia Water ] ever used 1t has done
me great deal of good. and think il
a most valuable remedy" Sold by NJ. I.
Dodson. Druggist. Atlantic Hotel. and
Burrow, Martin d Co
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

But business is lively. Our Wood and
Coal Company. with plenty of teams and
men. are able to fill all orders promptly
both with wood and coal The manager
Mr.. r. l.. Walters. Is determined that
by strict attention and personal super
vision the business shall be run on
strictly business principles. Two thou
sand and two hundred and forty pounds
of coal Ia ton. and l2S cubic feet of
wood is cord with US. So with honest
measures and prompt delivery we ex-
pect and hope to share q liberal portion
OF the patronage OF our citizens and
friends generally. Our family wood al
$500 per cord, sawed. split and delivered
Is moving off lively. Large store wood
at s. per cord. We think 1t is the best
in the city. All grades of coal at rock
bottom prices. Phone 1922 or write q
postal to Our Wood ard Coal Com.
pany, corner Henry and Chapel streets
viii receive prompt attention
OUR WOOD AND COAL COMPANY
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Religious,

Rev. NJ. B. Wharton. d. D.. the pastor
or Freemason Street Bapti:t church. will
preach al Burrows Memorial Baptist
church OF Lambcrt's Point Sunday af-
ternoon al 1920 o'clock. All are invt.ed
First Pre- sby;erian Church-Rev. j. r.
Howerton, ID. D., pastor. will preach to-
morrow at IL n. III. and 30 p. M. Sab
bath school a. $50 4. m. Young Peoples
meeting at Gas D. M
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

The children OF st. Luke's and St.
Pauls p L. churches will give an old
folks concert at the Y. NJ. c. a. hall
at p. IN. to-day for the benefit of the
Reid memorial cot. 1t Will be. 1t Is prom
ised. most enjoyable affair, and will
doubtless attract a large AUDIENCE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

The ladies of St. Lukes church will
hoid their Christmas sale of fancy ar
ticles and homemade candy to-day.
saturday. Monday and Tuesday at the
store formerly occupied by the Adams
Express Company. The charitable en-
terprise will doubtless receive liberal
PATRONAGE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12


Things new in Applique?
Table Mats and Squares.
CSC, SOC. 69c. and $l.19. Size
and elaborateness govern
prices.
Scarls at almost any reason
able price.
Pillow Shams at such figures
as will interest.
Chenille Covers GA big
at so cents.
And what about the little
things for Sunday
Joseph Brown, 30 Church
street, Norfolk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

San Francisco. Dec. 1l.-Marshall 7
NJ Her. who on May /. 1895. with Stewart
a. Green, murdered and robbed Julius
Pier, an old pawn broker a: Marysville
Yuba county, was hanged at San Quen-
tn prison at 10 O'Clock this morning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
Charged with oxcr,ond,,r

Special Officer Moore yesterday arrest
cd colored driver for Gwa thmey &
Powell, wholesale flour dealers, charg-
ing him with overlooking. and impound-
ed the team. He gave bail for lbs ap-
pearance at Police Court to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

We desire to call the attention of all
our patrons and the public generally
to the grand display Of holiday goods
Saturday, december 18th. 1856.
GREAT a. G. p. TEA CO.,
364 Main street, Norfolk, Va.
2l0 High stree. Portsmouth Va
de l0-3t
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At Auction Tn.,iny.

Messrs. j. T. Jones G Son will sell for
d. j. Turner. High Constable all the
stock and fixtures contained in store No.
81 Church street, known as the Guaran-
tee Tailoring company Sale will take
place q 1890 a. m.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.--ln West Freemason street.
looms. southern exposure, n cey FUR
nished: gas. bath and heat IL required
at moderate terms for gentlemen. Adj
Dress T. T r. nol0
ONE LARGE FURNISHED ROOM In
western part Of city. with use Of hnth:
terms moderate. Apply 81 Yarmouth
street. new number. SEQ
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
E'Ofl SALE
Seeee aeee eeee Q eeoo Q 90

tOR SALE.-Ihe Grs.Iauie Iesiuencc loo
Oh LCiltk aNeH4e, Loot OF B,Iniua 81,
fronting OH AIahone's Lake Price and
terms reasonable. Apply TO c. W.
koo,age. lUsla Bermuda st. nu5-tf
FOR SALl:.--Wcli built residence on
Wood street. sulu for 10 fault: 100 large
for owners family: eight rooms and
bath and All the mouein convcnIences:
lot zil3SlI5: a splendid opportunity for
anyu:..f wisn;ng nice home. " IN OPP
ton on two lots in rear, 10 feet xl2J on
which can he erected three To- nice
tenement hou.ns. For terms. etc, APP
ply or premises. No 90 Wood street.
my5.ff
FOR SALE Il have for sale on easy terms
good fam a the growing town of
Nin!nl.. y. C.. on the y. g. s Railroad
Apply TO ii. S. ELEY. 3erkley. Va.
oc14-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

John Reid an old fisherman living on
Chapel street. was robbed one night last
week of $780, the savings of many toll
some months. He suspects the thief
but no arrests have been made
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
WEATHER REPORT.
Eorecas, ana General Conditions For
To-day,

Washington. Dec. ~. 1896.
Virginia.: Fair weather.;
FAIR warmer in che nor.hern por-
ton; va:ia bic winds.
North Carolina: Fair; east
erly winds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
PORT CALENDAR.

Sun rises, 7:Oe a. M: sets, 1850 p. m. |;
high water. S:09 a. m. and 3:lS p. m; low
water, S:14 a. m. and $40 p. IN.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

Everything marked dcwn for the hoi-
days. such as suit: made to order and
neck and underwear
r. d. NICHOLS. Agent,
Merchant Tailor and Furnisher.
New No. 225 Main street.
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BcnmiIrui Flowers.

made into bouquets, designs, or clusters
Niolets fresh every day.
LEWIS. II CRANKY street.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

of handsome holiday goods Is being
shown at Levy Bros. Goods suita Bile
for every size pocketbook,
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Met.oroiogicai pnta

". .. Department. OF ARrIcuIture,
weather Bureau, Norfolk. Dec. 10.
The following observations are record
ed for the past "a hours:
Maximum temperature 65
Minimum Temperature ............. "A
Normal temperature .. 46
Departure from Normal plus 8
y parture since January H.. Plus 3o5
Rainfall in "a hours o
Rainfall since Dec. 1........ Ito
j. j. GRAY. Observer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
crnEA cos.n o,ED.Y.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If IL
fails TO cure. 25c. SpS-tn. thu sat, I'm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
I.FLP WANTED,

WANTED.-A la2ge unfurnished be DIRE ON
convenient to Market Space. Apply to c.
b. BEALE & Co.. 81 Market Space.
del2-2t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

WANTED.-Partles desiring to invest ut
Primers Point to call on HART & HAIR
PER, Primers Point for a free return
t.clEt to those points. del2-3t
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WANTED-A position as stenographer
by young lady with considerable expe-
rienc,e. Add ess A.. care Virginian office.
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FOR SALE.


OK SALE.-Four desii able residence and
business lots at Port Norfolk and ln-
ners Point. Apply to HART * HAIR
PER. Primers Point. del2-3t
FOR SALE.-An almost new Domestic
sewing machine. with full set of Tx
lures The machine was taken for
debt and owner has no use for II: cost
$50 and cen be bought for $50 spot cash.
Call At GsS Church steret. (old number.
In1n-if
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
PETITION FOR PARDON.

4 motion was made IN Inc Court OF
Appeals to dissolve the injunction pro-
hib.ting the Traction company from
going on First $ rect 1t will he argued
Monday. The decision of the Norfolk
street railway case practically settled
this one. in the Traction company's ia
Vor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12

WANTED-to know some one who under
stands uph olster ne and repairing of
fun niture: applicant must be willing and
come for some time. Give full name
and address by letter to FURNITU RE,
care Virgin an office. dc9-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-12
SPECIAL. NOTICES

RUBBER BOOTS HALF SOIED AND
heeled with leather: cement patching
and machining. Repairing OF all kinds
to boots and shoes. leather and rubber.
WoiK good and cheap. w. j. REI-
NOLDS. Festival Hail. Brnmbleton,
lnl1