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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Educational worn iorYoun~ Men.

Arrangements are being made for
starting classes for the teaching of
shorthand. commercial. arithmetic and
other useful subjects d''ring the even
ings this winter, and To aio this the ser
vices of MIR. George g. Hodges. the in
ternational secretary. have been sccur-
ed. and he will be i'm Norfolk next Mon
day and Tuesday and will bring with
him an exhibition of what has already
been accomplished in this line in other
cities. This exhibition will be on view
on Monday afternoon and all day Tues
dav. On Monday evening MIR. Hodges
will speak at the meeting of the Lite
rary Society and on Tuesday evenin.,
at the members entertainment The
public is cordially invited to attend
these meetings.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
THE COURTS OF LAW
The Punlshments Melted Out to Offenders
at Yesterdays Sessions.
THREE LIQUOR DEALERS ARRAIGNED
For Keeping Open After Midnight,-
Wns Fincd-Thirty.dny Jail SEN.
fences Given Two Thievos-Corne.
Illus Morgan Sentenced.

The most interesting case among the
batch slated for Justice Tomlin's atten-
ton yesterday was that OF CorHSiius
Morgan, colored, who is president of the
Norfolk Social Club. In which the row
that was the origin Of the shooting affair
In Cove street few weeks ago occurred
over game of craps. The place was
subsequently raided and Morgan was ar
rested on the charge OF maintaining a
gambling house. In the Police Court
yesterday he was adjudged guilty and
given fine of s25 and 30 days in Jail.
An appeal to the Corporation Court was
noted and Morgan was released on ball
in the sum of 500.
The case OF David Parker, who is
charged with cutting John Welsh. was
continued and the accused was bailed
for his appearance to-day in the sum Of
500.
Claude Ryan. a young white man. who
was sent to jail on July q for six months
In default OF 500 bond for his good be-
haVior. was brought into court and upon
his promise to leave town the Justice dis
charged him from custody.
Mary Booze, alias Turner, a colored
woman who was charged with the theft
of s2.lo from Mary Hawks. was sent TO
Jail for thirty days.
William Ssflly. colored. was given thir-
ty days In jail for the theft OF a coat val
ued at SO cents, the property Of T. w.
Lowery.
The cases OF George w. Camp, Joseph
Seelinger and George w. 'Goodson, liquor
dealers. each charged with violating the
Goodridge liquor ordinance by keeping
their places open after - o'clock at
night on Wednesday of last week, the
night of the big fire, were disposed of.
Messrs. Camp and Seelinger proved that
II was due to the great excitement of the
night that their places were open after
hours. and they sold no liquor. The
Justice dismissed the warrant against
each. 1t was proven that Goodson's
place 1t No. ~ Union street was not
only open UP to 2 o'clock in the morning,
but that quantities of liquor were sold.
In this case the Justice imposed the min
imum penalty and fined the defendant
s2l.50.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Celebration orperry,s victory.

Cleveland, Ohio. Sept. 1O.-As prelm-
nary 10 the celebration to-day or the an
niversary of Commodore Perry's victo-
ry on Lake Erie in 1913, the marble statue
OF the naval hero in Wade Park. first
erected In 1861, was decorated yesterday
afternoon with ildwers, and ex-senator
Butler. of South CAROLINA, a nephew of
Perry, made an address, the subject of
which was the era of peace and the good
VIII between the North and South. Gov
ernor Iippitt, OF Rhode Island, which
Is the native State of Perry. spoke
briefly, thanking Cleveland and Ohio for
honoring its distinguished son.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Death of Mrs. james F. Lynch.

The wife of Captain James i. Lynch.
of the barge James Wilson, died ycstcr-
dav afternoon about + o'clock Mrs
Lynch had for considerable period
suffered with heart trouble. and This
malady caused her death. Mrs. Lynch
was a lady of most estimable character
ana wide circle of friends will extend
their sympathy to her bereaved family.
The funeral arrangements will be an
nounced
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Men and Ladies'.

This morning all the soc and Toe shirt
waists for ladies will go on sale at 25c.
All the sl.0O and slips ones at SOC, and
the 25c ones a, loo. There are about 300
all likely Ia so out to-day and to-
morrow. Buyers had better come early
this morning, IL possible, say Watt. Ret
tew & Clay in their advertisement in the
Virginian this morning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Literary and Debating society,

The annual meeting Of the above So
ciety Will take place on Monday even
ing, when important changes will be
The an1ual election of officers will he
held and arrangements made for a Joint
debate between Norfolk and Richmond.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
account of Its exceeding promptncss in
relieving pain in The bladder. kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary pas
tention of water and pain In passing il
almost immediately. II %ou want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by WALKE e WILLIAMS, druggists
10S Water street, Norfolk Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Marriage License.
Dunbar Phelps and Amy Cranberry,
colored
Property Transfers.

Andrew S. Martin ct ux. to Cornelius
M. Cruiser. land on Duke street extended;
$1,000
Six lots on Twenty-second street, At
lantic City word, were transferred from
the Park Place Company TO Margaret
). Cannon; consideration, S6,2l0. The
deed stipulates that the property is not
TO be transferred to persons of African
descent and that no liquors are to be
sold upon it.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

John Hay, who was sent to Jail by the
Po!lce Justice for failure to furnish a
$500 peace bond, was released.
John Smith released from payment of
fines and cost.
Sarah A. Powell qualified as guardian
OF uearl Powell. Ernest, Linwood and
Bessie Berry.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
GREAT UNLOADING SALE.

This Week at Wright's, No., 100 Mn;,,
street.
Every item advertised in last Sundays
Virginian and hundreds of others viii
hold good for Every Day this Wcs.k
Call and see them.
WRIGHT'S, l96 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
WILL BE HELD IN NonroLK.
Episcopal Cohgrcss of tho United
Stntes Aeets Ed orc In Noxcnhcr

me episcopal Congress of the United
states will hold it's next session in this
city 1t will be the most important
ecclesiastical gathering ever held i'm
Norfolk and preparations are actively
on loot to make it n most memorable
occasion. poth in the history OF the
church and OF the city.
The session will be held in the Acad-
envy of Music beginning November nth
and continuing for four days. Promi-
nent clersymen. including Bishops and
other diSnitaries of the church. will be
present to the number, OF several hun
dred.
The discussions will be of the highest
Importance and will embrace subjects
of Worldwide interest and moment.
The local committee is hard at work
arranging the preliminaries.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Neurological nnta.

u. S. Department OF Agriculture,
Weather Bureau. Norfolk. Sept. TO-
Ihe Following observations are re-
corded for the past "a hours:
Maximum temperature. :. . 81
minimum temperature. -. :. 80. GO
Normal temperature ........... 73
Departure from normal. . .plus /
Departure since January l.. plus 299
Kalnrall in "a hours ............ 0
Rainfall since September I.42
j. j. GRAY Observer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

Breakfast or supper. Csc; dinner, soc.
flne service Fine wines and liquors.
IMPERIAL CAFE. ia Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

Judge a. w. Teuny. OF New Yorl,
State. will address the voters of Norfolk
on Thursday. September "a. Il, s u. III.
The Judge Is on. Of the most prominent
speakers in 'ha Republican ranks ami
will be remembered Us having siumped
the country, for Blaine In 1884
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

Remnants of dress goods. lawns.
white and cottons. Great bargain in
damask. napkins and towels. black ana
colored silks. worth 81. now 69c. Cal!
and save money. as all goods must be
sold.
w. n. PORTLOCK, Trustee,
For r. a. Saunders
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
PoLITICO PoTP0URI
Where Some Prominent Democrats viii
Speak In the State This Campaign.
DYER-WISE FIGH1 NOR EASILY SETTLED
IL lans nccn Referred TO the National
Republican Colnmfttse-A Rev NC.
Rinley md Hobart Club-Judge
Tenney TO Speak lIere-Perxonals
ofPopular Party Hen.

The Mckinley and Hobart Club Of the
Fourth ward was organized last night
at Excelsior Hall with 164 members and
the following officers: President, Frank
Pierce: Vice President, Lawson Scott
Secretary. Joseph r. Grey: SeIgeant-at-
Arms. Robert Holmes. The club will
meet every Thursday right. Colonel
William Lamb. Mckinley and Hobart
and the Republican platform were en-
dorSed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
WEATHER REPORT.
Forecast and General Conditions For
To-day.

Washington, d. c., Sept. II, 1896.
For Virgin!a-Fair; westerly
\ FAIR winds.
For North Carolina-Fair;
= variable winds.
Generally fair weather may
pc expected in the Atlantic States
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Summer Excursion Ticke,..

are now on sale via Washington or Baltl-
more to all mountain and seaside resorts
Apply for tickets and further informa.
ton to Arthur G. Lewis. Passenger
Agent 60 Main street
je 9-Tu&Ftf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

we have for your inspection a large
line OF genuine Scotch suitings. Let us
show them to YOU
RUDOLPH G. WALLACE.
1853 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Il. +. ROGERS.
ROOMS I'll AND PIP COLUMBIA BUILD
ING CRANKY STREET.

FOR RENT.
& Dwellings Nos. and Shields street.
Dwellings Nos. lGi and III York Place.
Dwellings Nos. l20 and III Duncan ave.
/ Dwelling No. 2l3 Windsor avenue.
Dwelling No. IS Freemaso,i street.
Dwelling No. So Charlotte street
Dwelling No. 249 Freemason street.
Dwelling No. TaZewell street.
I Dwelling No. Brown street
& Dwellings Nos. 1874 and 1856 Duke street,
Z Dwelling No. 100 Bank street.
+ Dwelling No. l60 Boush street.
Dwelling No. 81 Cumberland street
Dwelling No. - High street, 50 per month
Dwelling No. 222 Main street.
& Dwelling No. 109 Chapel street.
Lat No. % CRANKY street.
aOHcee on PUNE, Bank, CRANKY end
Commerce streets.
Z Stores Nos. Ii5ia and Id7 Church street.
Stores Nos. IA and AZ Commerce.
! Stores Nos. l25 Water street.
Y Store No. if Roanoke avenue.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

II. Wirtheimer, manager, 1856 Church
street. have just received their fan line
OF Carpets. Draperies, etc, comprising
the latest and neatest designs of the
season.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

We have some new shapes in Earl &
Wilson's cuffs at 25c. pair.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
leo Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
PORT CANENDAR

Sun rises. 5:44 a. M: sun sets, Cos p.
m; nigh water, Hal n. M. and 6:1S p.
M: low water. see u. m, and 6:O6 D. III.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
e1Iadness Comes

IAJith Q. better understanding of the
transient nature Of the MANY phys.
\ eat ills. which vanish before proper ef-
. forts gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
y the Knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis.
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt.
Nv removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
Everywhere esteemed so highly by all
swho value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, TINT it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
Hcial effects, to note when YOU DUR.
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
scle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
NIL reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
AFFLICTED with any actual disease, ono
may be commended to the most skiliful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well Uniformed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfactio1.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Mouest silver and Cola

And honest dealing are the features
OF The Casket." receptacle for live
stock and not dead issues. Avail your-
selves OF the midsummer special low
price sale and bring In your silver dol
lars for over 100c. values. Silver ac-
cepted. but neither gold or greenbacks
refused. For best goods. lowest prices,
pest work and general satisfaction cali
on the Greenwoods, No. 1853 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

Our stylish. well made garments at.
tract attention wherever seen. Let us
make you a suit and select it from the
largest stock in the city?
AsUDOLPHI & WALLACE.
169 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
MA RiED.
W :l:'E'I>t:S,

Norfolk. Va, Sept II. 1896.
TIFF. MEMBERS OF NORFOI X
! LODGE No. 30. ]. O. O. l.. are hereby
notified that the Grand Master viii MAKE
an official visit to said lodge THIS ITri-
day. EVENING. 4 full attendance is de-
sired. Members OF sister lodges and tran
silent brethren are cordially invited to be
present.
BY order OF the lodge.
sell-lt G. W. TOMS. Secretary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
Feed tI,e Sorrou

upon pure. rich blood and You will M,
be nervous. Pure blood comes by taking
HOODS Sarsaparilla which Is thus the
creates and best nerve tonic.
Mood Pills cures nausea. sick headache,
indigestion. biliousnes. All druggists. csc.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
A Rub or Two.

Every day with Flashskin will keen
everything in the house bright as a
dollar.
Flashskin is m especially prepared
cloth. half 4 yard square, WHICH will
polish everything made of wood. metal
or glass. WEI not scratch or iniure
anything. Is effective-old or new. soiled
or clean. Price, two for a quarter
PETER SMITH & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

DR.. y. Week has ieft the city for n
few weeks only. Notice of return later.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

1t is said that Sound none" organ
ization will be effected in Norfolk er,
long.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

Inc friends or MIR. w. A. Young de-
clare that he will carry a large part OF
the Southampton and Isle of Wight DEL
egations. They also claim that the Tan
ner's Creek delegates just elected are all
for their man.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

Down in Southampton county the New
SONS District Democrats enthusiastic
cally endorsed Bryan, Sewall and the
platform. and instructed their delegates
to vote for no candidate not in sympa thy
with free silver
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

The Bryan AMI Sewal Free Silver Club
aill meet in regular SESSION this even
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11

Mr.. Joseph T. Dake. chairman CT the
District Democratic Executive Commit
tee. was in the city yesterday ami had
situation.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-11
IS Several Pieces Crash

All linen, all SORTS of checks.
some olain; it's excellent crash at
y )-2c yard-we've seen it sell
Tor that, still the special price for
orc weeks
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-16

II reports are true We may truthfully
call the California Sea Lion tho cham
pion jumper and climber Of all the p.n-
nipods In the world. Captain Seam
mon states that on Santa Barbara Is
land the old male sea lions are In the
habit Of climbing TO the tops OF the
bold rocky cliffs that abound on It's
coast, and lying there for days at a
time-to enjoy the scenery. perhapsi
What Is stranger stlli. these wonderful
creatures, when attacked or thorough
iy alarmed, VIII take flying leaps from
the TOPS OF those same cliffs into the
sea. Captain Scammon relates how
he and his crew once cornercd a herd
OF about twenty old male sea lions,
who were collected on the brink Of a
preclpitous elf. AZ a height OF at least
sixty feet above the rocks, which
shelyed from the beach below. Our
men were sure, In their own minds.
that by surprising the animals We
could drive them over the cliff. This
was easily accomplished. but to our
chagrin, when We arrived NJ the point
below where we expected to find the
huge beasts disabled or killed. the last
animal Of the whole rookery was seen
plunging into the sea"
The California sea lion Is found only
on the coast Of California and the pen
insula Of Lower California. and It's
two ceniors OF greatest abundance are
the Farallonc lslands near San Fran
cisco, and Santa Barbara Island. In
former years immense numbers were
killed for their oil. but that has ceased
to be paying industry. owing TO the
fact that they are protected by law,
they have become so numerous around
the Clld House. the Heads. and In San
Francisco Bay. that their wholesale
destruction Of valuable food fishes Is
bitterly complained OF by the fisher
men Of San Francisco. or all mimi.
peds, this species Is the most noisy
"On approaching an island or n point
occupied by a numerous hord." says
Captain Scammon. "One FIRST hears
their loBg plaintive howllngs. as II In
distress; but when near them the
sounds become more varied and deaf.
enlng. The old males roar 80 loudly as
TO drown the noise OF the heaviest surf
among the rocks and caverns, and the
younger Of both sexes croak hoarsely,
or send forth sounds like tho bleatlng
Of sheep, or the barking Of dogs. In
fact their tumultuous uttcrances are
beyond description" In the water. the
body Of this creature appears to be
shiny dark brown. but when the skin
Is mounted and dried IN a museum coll
lection. the hair Is found 10 be thin.
coarse. very stlfI. and OF a dirty brown
sh-voliow folor
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-16

with some Men n DriRhtena the a..
teiiect, While others Are stupc'
ned.
The power Of rapid action differs
enormously IN different lndlylduals-
more especially In sudden danger
With some men, remarks a writer In
one OF Cassells publications. immi-
ncnt peril seems % brighten the intel
lect, quicken the power OF decision
and Increase the obedience Of hand or
limb. 20 eye ana ear. In others the
sharp shock OF sudden danger rclaxes
the viii power. stupencs rather than
stimulates, and changes capable and
energetic man into monument Of IN,
capacity and surprise.
In the Red sen. one burning hot
morning, / was reading quietly on the
taifmll of AN outbound L. aud q. huai
One Of the sipari young cavalry officers
CA the way on te join his regiment
was playing with \. little girl ~ six.
She was running aAay from him.
shouting with mcrrimcnt and Needless
VI Consequences ~ ANNih ~ ~ 49," u Il
from her pursucr. The sllFlpg n1f
wark surrounding the tanrail rp~hot
two feet high, hui n railing Of iron
etanchiOns with two horizontal chains,
forms protection against ordinary
danger Little gunhcam. M she was
called. rushed past me. laughing loud.
~. lcaped through the lower chain Of
the sianchlon railing aud was Ia the
boiling wake OF the steamer before
any one could apprchcnd danger |
rose suddenly as ! saw he child gain
the hulwark. and two curious things
happened
4 form rushed past me and before
the child had struck the wafer tho
young cavalryman had lung himself
over the railing and was In the air.
The two bodies struck the water with.
in a second Of each other, anh when
both rose they were not thrc' yards
apart. The nearest life buoy that hung
on the hulwark was thrown overheard
50 quickly by the qulriermaster that u
iloaied not thirty yanls from whore
the two bodies were floating. and the
order 10 stop the ship was given with
In four seconds Of the occurrence, the
whole scene being observed 10y the off
Ger ON watch, and the rapidly with
which he stopped the ship and gave
orders lot the boat 10 be- lowered was
happily rewarded by rescue.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-16

Early next morning two cyclists
might have been seen Wheeling nm
Clarence avenue. The one In front was
n man, biz aud distinguished looking;
q man whom o. see was 10 remember
The second cycllst was a young girl,
who kept always about the same dis.
lance from the man In front
After q while the man turned from
the main avenue into rad which led
Into The country. The glrl followed.
and when the Few houses ln the rad
were passed she began Il scorch and
was snnn ahead Of the man. who no.
uccd with admiration the erect way IN
which she sat Ia spite " the speed nj
which SHE was going She wore a
dark skirt, and pale pink blouse. which
made a pretty biz of color IN the land.
scapc. the man thought. as his eyes
Travelled from her 20 the far blue dis.
lance.
When his gaze sought the fair cycllst
again D. found that she was seated on
the road the wheel lying beside her.
The man wondered how she had man.
aged 10 fail Tor The mad was good.
and she had srcincd 10 be- perfect mis-.
trees Of her hlcy,lc. NJ one else was
IN sight 80 he must pcrforcc dlsmount
aud 20 10 her assistance. Il hope YOU
arc not much hart" he said with grave
sollcltude.
"oh, | hope not" said the Girl with
n smile which SIR managed 10 make
pathetic. II feel very much shaken
and think have sprlincd my ankle
little. hut II I REST fos few minutes
! shall BE- an right"
SO With the mans asdsiailee SHE got
m and seated heself on a ,rcc trunk
lying nraf.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-12-16
Two Girl. freed by a r,uii.

The proximity OF a friendly tree IN
which they took refuge was an that
saved Violet and Louise Jordan from
being gorcd to death By q bull al Gro
ton. n. Y. the other day. They were
riding their bicycles through neld
ia which cattle were feeding when q
large hull gave chase. Just as the ami.
mal was about to overtake them they
spTang from their wheels and scram.
hiod into a large tree. The bull raved
frrlous'y about The tree for a f,w min.
ulos In an attempt 10 reach them. and
then tossed the wheels about until
they were badly wrecked The animal
finally lay down underneath the tree
and the frightened young women were
compelled to remain among the
branches for several hours. suffering
severely from the cold. They wcr,
rescued by their father.