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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-24
NEW CENTURY.

CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-Charles o. Las
ley has established new century
record by riding 102 miles in seven
hours fiat over a country dirt road
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-24
THE BEST is THE CHEAPEST.

Some special brands of lager are
To connoisseurs most dear,
But one that eXcels the rest by far
That's "Rainier" Lager Beer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
Biographical.

William Jennings Bryan is a resident
OF Lincoln, Nebra ska, ans is SO years old.
He was born in Salem, Marion county,
Illinois, March 10. 1860; attended public
school until 10 years of age, spending his
vacations on the farm; in the fall of 1915
entered Whipple Academy, at JackscAr
Vile, ILL.,; entered Illinois College, Jack
sonville, in 1877; completed Il classical
course and was graduated with the high
est honors in 1881; attended Union Col
lege of Law, Chicago, for two years, dur
ing which time he was connected with
the office Of ex-senator Lyman Trum-
bull; began the practice of his profession
at Jacksonville: removed to Lincoln.
Neb., october /. 1857. and became a MEM
Der of the firm of Talbot & Bryan; never
held an elective Office prior to his cleo
ton to Congress; was elected tot he Fifty
second Congress as Democrat, receive
ing 32,3I6 votes against 1868 votes for
William c. Cornell, Republican, 1906
votes for Allen Bot, Independent. and
1910 votes for L. II. Chaplin. Prohibition
list. He,was reelected to the Fifty-third
Congress, but was defeated for the pres
ent Congress Fifty-fourth) by Jesse b.
Strobe. of Lincoln. When first elcted to
Congress he was next TO the youngest
member of the lower house
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

Lord Leighton's house in London
which his administrator wished 10 turn
INTO museum after raising the So, OOC
asked for it by the family was bought
In for 9l2,00O when offered at auction the
other day.
The Emperor of Austria likes spaet-
Hle, a kind of macaroni. and apple wine,
while the food of the Empress consists
OF cold meats, fruits. the juice of raw
beefsteak and tea. She is very careful
OF her diet, as she is solicitous to pre-
serve her figure.
Major Won Wissman, In order to con-
serve the big game, has set aside n nor
ton of German East Africa, within
which no shooting will be allowed with
out a license from the Governor of the
colony.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
PROPOSALS..

p PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR
the Navy-yard. Norfolk, Va, July 3,
lSs6.-Sealed Proposals. endorsed "Propo-
sails for Supplies for the Navy-yard, Nor
folk, Va, to be opened July q, 1885,. will
be received ut the Bureau OF Supplies and
Accounts, Navy Department, Washing
ton. d. c., until II o'clock noon, July q,
1876. and publicly opened Immediately
thereafter, to furnish at the Navy-yard,
Norfolk. Va, quantity OF piles, cement,
gravel, sand and hardware also the nee
essary labor and materials to remove by
dredging quantity of mud silt, etc. The
articles must conform to the navy stand
ard and pass the usual naval inspection
Blank proposals will be furnished upon
folk, Va. Tie bids, all other things being
equal. decided by lot. The Department
reserves the right to waive defects or to
reject any or all bids not deemed advnnta-
geous to the Government. EDWIN
STEWART. Paymaster General, u. s. N
with saw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
hour 10 O'clock Governor Stone accept.
ed the amendment.

hour 10 O'Clock. Governor Stone accept.
ed the amendment.
Mr.. Rhea, OF Kentucky, made the poin,
of order that the motion lad not been
seconded, but tn chair disregard.ng the
point, ordered the secretary to call the
roll.
The first open revolt in convention
against the domination of Governor
John p. Atlgeld manifested itself when
the Governor, In his capacity, as chair
man of the Illinois delegation, announc-
ed the forty EIGHT votes of the State for
adjournment. Mr.. Harry Donovan, OF
Chicago, who has been a Boies man
from the staut, jumped up to challenge
the accuracy of ,:he count. His note Of
defiance was received with applause
from the Chicago crowds In the gallery,
who understood the situation and
cheers followed each negative vote.
Metropolitan and country delegates
who had been luKewarm In their obe-
dience to THE Governors will and rest
les on numerous occasions. voted
against adjournment. The vote was
"a ayes, IL noes, Is absent.
Under the unit rule this vote was
made As ayes, but Donovan and others
ulspWted its correctness, shouting chat
1t took 20 votes 20 make majority
What's the matter with Illinois
now?' inquired the chairman good
naturedly, and closed THE incident by
ruling In favor of the Governor.
The audience followed the taking of
the vote with quite as much interest
as 1t had shown in the qeustions that
preceded, and whenever any delega ton
Noted No on the question of adjourn
men't the vote was greeted with loud
cheers. However. when the roll call
mad proceeded far enough to show that
the motion was 10 prevail, the crowds,
lt1tr fn 1,
the vote determined to stand not upon
the order of their going, but to go at
once" and so they began am informal
and rather tumultuous withdrawal The
clerk went OH with the roll call and did
not always walt for n reply but set
down the State as voting aye" and in
this way the result was arrived az and
was announced as carried in the affirm
alive.
The chairman then stated, at $3.50 p.
m, that the convention was adjourned
till 10 a. III. tomorrow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
SHE WILL HELP MIN.
Mrs. Bryan says Her Husband May
COnnt ON willy Aid

Convention Hail. Chicago, July 10-Mrs
small, modest looking woman, had seat
In the gallery TO the left of the Speakers
stand. When II was positively known
that her husband had been named for the
Presidency, she was surrounded by nd
miring friends and heartily congratula-
ted. She thanked each one pleasantly and
throughout maintained quiet demeanor
that impressed those about her.
To reporter OF the Southern Associated
Press, she said:
Il think my husband will try to deserve
upon him. l appreciate IT, assure YOU
II his wife's aid is OF value in the endeayor
10 elect him, he will have all possible as
sistence from me-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
SibIey Declines seconaplnee

Chicago. July 10.-When the nomina-
ton of Bryan became an assured fact
TINS afternoon representatives of various
STATE delegations called upon Hon. JOS.
c. Sibley, of Pennsylvania. and offered
him their support for the nomina ton for
wee President, assuring him that If he
would accept the position there would
be no contest against him. Blu. I told
them,' said Mr.. Sibley, that 1 felt |
could not do the same good cause for the
service at the foot OF the ticket as at the
head. or as a private in the ranks, and
declined TO let my name be used"
Mr.. Sibley left for home on an evening
train.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
Positive Reductions

on an OF our New Spring and surnrer:
oio.hihs that'l set all the town a talkiiix:
anu make us hundreds of friends. TKlnI
Sio'hing was not bought for the occasion.
Out from our regular stock The hand;
soonest patterns, the best styles and best'
makes OF both cloth and workmansliiss'
Oh this seasons Clothing, which we qua ~
antee to be the finest that is or can ia
mace, and our guarantee is your money
back IL such is not the truth. &
we lose money during this GREAT
CLOTHING REDUCTION SALE. But
we've lost sight of that and even though
we DO we VIII have made hundreds ofs
friends, disposed of a stock. part OF wtich
might Ire carried over. ~ ss
Not single size that isn't here, ana wa
guarantee the fit. y7s
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
Repudiate the Platform.

Washington, July 1O.-Among the
Democratic newspapers so far heard
from as repudiating the Chicago plat
form are the New York Sun and Times,
Brooklyn Eagle. Philadelphia Record,
Buf1alo Courier, Chicago StaatS-Zeit-
ung POSTMASTER Washington Messing
paper and Louisville Post. The New
York Herald also denounces the platform.
The Louisville Post and Chicago Stats
Zeiiung bolt both platform and ticket.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
A Bryan Banner TO the Breeze.

Franklin, Va, July 1O.-(SpeciaD-Th
Democracy Of this town unfured a ban
ner this afternoon bearing the name of
bryan. the peerless champion of Dem
ocracy, as candidate for President of the
United States. His nomination pleases
our people here and will be received with
great enthusiasm by the Democrats of
this county.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
TO THE PUBLIC.

The Southern States Telephone Com
pany has contracted with the Standard
to lay the necessary subway pipes, cables
etc, and will be in readiness early in
August next to commence furnishing
phones 10 subscribers at the rates author
lied by its franchise from the city.
All subscribers are requested to note
this fact. Those not having yet sub
scribed, and wishing any information on
lhe subject are requested to call at the
Company's office, over the City National
Bank, Main street
Rates for telephones are as follows:
one year, s3S; three years s35 per year:
1--WE years. S33 per year; nine years, $50
per year.
Residences. $50 to $2S per year.
sO0TiiERN STATES TELEPHONE co.
iy9-th, sa, tu.1w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

wANTED--A reliable lady or gentleman
to distribute samples and make u house
toulouse canvass for our Vegetable
tracts. $40 to sT5 month easily made.
Address CROFTS & REED, Chicago, Ill.
jy7-lw'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-A large handsome store
room ON Main street, suitable for any
business. Possession on or about Sep
TENDER lst For any further informa-
tion apply at THE HUB, 20T and 20g
Main street. ivbtf
FOR RENT-Part OF comfortable DWELL
street. Address COMFORT, Vireinian
once jeH-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

WANTED-An industrious man, one who
has had some experience as salesman
in this section preferred, with $500 or 500
to invest. and is willing TO work the
trade in wholesale business. Horse
and wagon will be taken as money, ac-
cording to value. Address at once, u,
t." III Church street. jy4-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

Idaho ranks fifth in the productio,
OF precious metals. s35. 2Ol, 629 of GOLD
and 81 ,960,3S3 of silver.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

Misunderstanding men to carry our
I.ubricating Oils as side line or eX-
dress Immediately. AUSTIN x MCGEE.
Cleveland, O. jy7-7t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

WANTED-One unfurnished room in nice
private family by young man; can give
first-class references. Address ~"
care Norfolk Virginian. jy10-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
HELP WANTED.

NOTWITHSTANDING 200 salary and
expenses to a good man to introduce our
wines direct from vineyards; opportu-
nifty for advance: commission If prefer
red no experience necessary with our
complete Instructions: enclose two
stamps. CAYMUS VINEYARD, Gel
lars 123 to 127 Eddy street, San Francisco,
Cal. jyll-lt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

WANTED-Men who will work for s75
month salary, or large commissions.
selling staple goods by sample to deal
ers: experience unnecessary. HOUSE,
HOLD SPECIALLY CO., 79 w. lith St,
Cincinnati, Ohio. je20sa2Gt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

SALESMAN: Understanding cigar bust
ness desiring. employment answer.
Goods sold by sample on credit. Good
pay, EXPENSES, exclusive territory as
sured to proper applicant Address z.
o. Box 400 n. Y. City. ap2S-we,sa
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

WANTED-By young man Just gradua-
ted from school, position as stenogra-
pher, typewriter or bookkeeper. Address
YOUNG MAN, this office. jyl0-3t'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

6ALESME;N-One in every State to sell
our cigars on credit Samples, good pay.
expenses and exclusive territory to pro-
per applicants. Address p Q. Box 1854,
New York city. je2S-sa 12t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

BOARD-One or TWO single gentleman
can be accommodated with front room
and board a II reasonable figure. at 2S3
East Min street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

WANTED-Recruits for the u. S. Marine
corps. Wanted-Able bodied, unmarried
men, between the ages OF II 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. jy4-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
REMEMBER.

We have made sweeping reduction ON &
all Oh our Mems Furnishing Goods ana
Hats Original prices. Tickets attached
on all OF our goods, same as you saw then,
last 80 81
THE GREAT REDUCTION SALE
GOING ON NOW. rs;
The earliest here will be the best serve,
because there'll be an end of them soon,
too. s ! - -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

$50 CASH buys Waverly Bicycle worth
$50: machine can be seen at Nirginian Of
flee. jyl0-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

Is REWARD-Lost on the road between
Ocean View and Norfolk Ferry Satur-
day afternoon, u pair of Cuffs with
cameo cuff-buttons. Five dollars will be
paid for their return to l.. NJ. TILLEY
2i2 Water street, Norfolk. je2l-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

Bacon, Ham: Sausage. Corned PORK
Gorned Reef. Corned and Smoked
proportionately low. Quality and quanti nil
ty guaranteed.
Our branch store at 226 Cumberland
street Is well filled with the finest Gro
ceries. Smoked Meats. Imported and
Domestic Wines and Liquors, Cigars and
Vegetables and Fruits from the country.
Orders callsd for n requested by Mr..
ROLAND II: Bland and Mr.. Marshall Free
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

WANTED--FOR LASH BUYERS-Gro-
Gerry stores. lunch rooms. saloons. drug
stores. coal yards. etc. No publicity
BUSINESS EXCHANGE, West Build
ing Main and Church streets. 1e24-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
LOVES 70 U N T Al N,
81 GRANNY STREET,

CORNER CITY HALL AVENUE.
Ice Cream Sodo. Ice Cream Jem, 1resl,
Country Butter Milk. fresh Country Sweet
MILK, Lemonade, Peach Bon-Bon, Rasp-
berry Tot, Pine Apple Glace, Straw-
berry C9rnade and all the latest drinks for
&c. Soda Water box containing vickets
good for p drinks. Just the thing Tor q
present and only $l.oo. A TRIAL WILL
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-One share of stock in n plea
ure club at Ocean View can he had
cheap. Address STOCK, this office
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

LADIEs : CHICHEsTER's ENGLISH
Pennyroyal Pills Diamond Brand,
are the best Safe. Reliable. Take no
lars. Relief FOR Ladies'" in letter by
return mail. At druggists. Chichester
Chemical Co.. Philadelphia. Pa.
rnh2514tav
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

FOR SALE AT q LOW FIGURE-Plnns
and specifications for q brick dwelling
Drawn by one of the best architects IN
the State. Address PLANS. this office
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11

FOR HIRE-Two Double Drum Double
Cylinder Mundy Hosting Engines and
Room No. !, Business Mems Association
Building. je20-tf
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-06-22

Canton. Ohio. June 2f.-Among the let
ters received by Major Mckinley to-day
were the following: Mansfield. June 20.
To Hon. william McKinley-My Dear
Sir: I have not hurried In sending you
my congratulations for your nomination
as the next president OF the United
States, but they are not less hearty and
sincere. I will gladly do all I can TO -
cure your triumphant election. Very truly
yours, John Sherman"
Senator Cushman X. Davis Of Ninne-
sofa wrote from 81. Pan. Permit me to
add my congratulations TO the many you
are receiving. Your nomination II full
fillment and realization OF republican
principles decreed by the people them
selves I feel sure that history will date
from that nomination the greatest epoch
OF prosperity for the American people
they ever enjoyed. Sincerely. c. K Da-
Wis"
The son of Abraham Lincoln's political
opponent In olden days In Illinois.
Stephen A. Douglas. wired: Mckinley
ism originated as a term Of reproach, has
become the only slogan Of success"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-06-22
THE FIRE NJ EN-.
international Fire brigade Tournament
In London Americans Not In IL.

international Fire brigade Tourns mont
In London Americans Not ia IL.
London, June 2i.-There was q large
gathering OF firemen and the public to-
day 20 meet the foreign Populations TO
the International Are brigade tournament
which Is being held In London. From the
Charing Cross station they were con-
Quoted with bands and a banner to the
tournament hall. France. Portugal, Italy.
Germany and the United States are rep
resented. The tournament Is held under
the auspices of the National Fire Brig
ades' union OF Great Britain and Ireland.
II was intended to have the New York
fire department represented by q picked
team. The drill and work with the appa-
ratus, II was expected. would be u prin-
cipal feature of the tournament. The
Americans. however. will not take part
in the tournament, and much dissatisfac-
ton Is expressed on this account. COM
missioner Louth, who went to America to
arrange for the Canadians and Americans
to take part, said on the matter: 81 am
sorry to say that. through no fault OF
their own. the Americans have not come.
their reason being jealousy on account OF
q breach Of etiquette on the part of the
London fire department. who prevented
the Americans from having space for
their apparatus for their particular work.
cannot say more except that all the
best fire companies regret their absence" /"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-06-22
THEY'RE In CHICAGO
THE BUTTE CONTINGENT OF
SILVER ORATORS AT WORK.
six wesks VIII Bs Devoted to Educsting
tho Masses Ia this Windy
City.

Chicago. June si.-Western silver men
are organizing n propaganda movement
for work among the laboring people of the
East. The first delegation has reached
Chicago and Will give six weeks to tho
agitation among the trades unions of the
city. II was sent out by the Trades and
Labor assembly OF Butte. Mont Its leader
is NJ. J. Elliott. a member OF the execu-
tive committee OF the American Railway
union. who spent three months in jail
with Debs and his fellow officers at
Woodstock. The other members of the
propaganda are Daniel Mcdonald. N. NJ.
Lindsey and NJ. ]. Geiger.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-06-22
DOOMED In CHURCH
THE APPLICABLE TEXT OF Nc
klNLEY'S HOME PASTOR.
- Make Your Calling aud Election Sure
for " You DO 1hess Things Ye
shall Never BALL."

Canton. Ohio. June H.-Sunday has
brought temporary peace and quiet to
the citizens of Canton. Aside from the
profuse decorations that greet the eye
on every hand there has been no sign of
the stirring scenes OF the past week.
This morning Governor Mckinley and
Mrs. General Russell Hastings. accom-
panied by Captain Heisand. drove to the
First M. Il. church. The church was
crowded and Governor McKinleys fellow
church members gave him a warm greet
ing. Fifty newspaper representatives
were present. The pastor. T. =. Edmunds.
chose for his text. Make your calling
and election sure. for II ye do these
things ye shall never fall" DIR. Edmunds
made his sermon personally applicable
and he referred In a happy manner to the
result Of the St. Louis convention last
week.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-06-22

Is that this fee coinage by the United
States alone will not give us gold and
silver money on a parity with each 9TH
er. which Is the assumption upon which
II Is taken. but will bring US to silver
monometallism and change OF our
standard Of value. and that change. II
Is believed, means immediate ruin to
our industries. and no permanent good
to any one.
whether these differences can be re-
conciled. II Is impossible to anticipate.
The democratic party stands for prin-
ciples to be maintained for the good OF
the country. Most any sacrifice might
be asked Of democrats for the sake OF
the party. and they would cheerfully
make 1t. But IL the delegates from this
locality should go to that convention
and represent that the rank and file OF
the party would follow the lead Of our
Southern brethren and vote for the free
coinage OF silver by the United states
alone. they would be misrepresenting
the state Of public opinion here. And
the same feeling of indisposition TO
compromise with the matter for votes
or anything else is as active and domi-
nant here in our party as 1t was found
In the republican party when II bore
down and overpowered the Mckinley
machine.
Personally. II Is my opinion that II
the democratic party goes on that plat
form at this time. II will meet the most
disastrous defeat that any party has
ever had In this country. ! understand
II Is honestly believed in. and people
think 1t will bring relief from their
present troubles; but between now and
election day II will be pretty thorough
ly sifted and the people Of the country
will not face the disturbance Of values.
the losing Of confidence, the general dis
tress and ruin which would come to
their business interests with such
change In their standard of value as
would arise from such change. 1t VIII
overwhelm the persons who undertake
II.
II find myself spoken Of here as
possible candidate; not very seriously
or prominently. but sufficiently to at
tract attention IL should fail to notice
II. 1t sometimes affects ones influence
In cases like the present. have no
personal motive In entering this fight.
l have said that would not be candi-
date. ! add, copying the emphatic Ian
r''age once used by the late General
Sherman q think remember It cor
rectly) 4 will not run IL nominated, nor
serve IL elected I am not foolish
enough to suppose that any Eastern
man could be nominated by this con-
vention, much less that could. SYM
pathize with the feeling in the South
that has caused this uprising and will
find its expression at Chicago, but as
to the principles which the uprising
has brought forth and the issue being
framed, entirely disagree.
civilian c. whitney"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-06-22
tsuoming Thurman.

Wichita. Kan. June 1.-David Over
meyer. democratic candidate for governor
OF Kansas two years ago. arrived here
tonight. lie is delegate-at-large to the
Chicago convention. AT q meeting Of DEM
oorailc lawyers here attending the fed
eral court he sprung the names Of Allsn
". Thurman and John r. Mclean. both
OF Ohio. as available candidates for vice
president. The suggestion was 20 well re-
celved that II was tacitly agreed that en-
influence would be brought to bear on the
Kansas delegation to 20 to Chicago -
boom Thurman.