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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
Charming Away Wnrt..

The ease with which warts can be
charmed away by suggestion has long
heen known L will quote two cases
saws writer in Popular Science
Monthly" 81 remeber 1t all perfectly.
IT was when e was about six years
old. lust before we went to Boston to
live. She had warts on her hands for
over wear. They had spread until
her hand was not only badly disf1gured,
but very painful, as they were ant to
crack and bleed. Two physicians, both
relatives OF ours. had prescribed for
them. and we had followed directions
without success. We were in Lawrence
at NJ. P.-'s. A lady came to tea.
noticed the warts. and offered to remove
them by a charm AS ! had once or
twice been relieved in childhood in the
same way | was delighted at the offer.
she went through some mummery rub
bling them and mutterinE something. I
think, and then announced that they
would be gone in Il month. They were.
every one In few days they began to
drV up and disappear. SO far as / can
remember. she never had another"
when l was a child there was n
nciehbor of ours who used to remove all
the warts in the neighborhood. / never
heard of his failing, and / know of many
successful removals In our own family.
He used Il piece Of thread. He would tie
IT around the Wart--if he could--with
great solemnity. rub 1t three times, and
very carefully put the piece of thread
In paper in his Docketbook This
made very great impression on us. /
remember. II seemed next to q church
service. having your Wart taken off,"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

C-nsinesring and Mining JournaL)
L = quite true that the kingdom Of
Denmark does not possess a very ex-
tended area, but the government by
ouiiding railroads and buying those
buisi ny private enterprise has now sue
e,eoca ]" living to IL inhabitan a very
cheap means OF locomOtion. and al the
sam- lime owns veTv valuable o:set
lor : itgse amount, of It's national Ieb. q.
me freight ates arc tiyeady The low
e"t known. bili introduced bv inc
Goverrment proposes "a abolish return
5.fke =. aud only 10 Issue d'rcct tcta,s
1etWeeh ~! stations. One Oil be n bic
!" 'raNe! ne whole breadth of pea
mark third-class for sum moi nnrh
exceeding Sl.bo and the distance cover.
20 Is about 200 or 200 miles. This is a
reduction Of so per cent. :"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis.
eases relieved In six hours by the ...New!
Great South American kidney Cure
account OF its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder Kidneys.
back ana every part of the urinary pas.
tcntion OF water md pain ri passing it
almost immediately. II you want quick
RELIEF and cure this Is your remedy, Sold
BY MALKII & WILLIAMS, druggists.
i03 Water street, Norfolk Va q,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
Illuminated Gardenpsrty

A beautiful fete, known as an illumi-
mated garden party was given In the
grand pavilion at the Princess Anne
Hotel a. Virginia Beach last evening for
the benefit of the old Colonial Church in
Princess Anne county.
The party began at o'clock, and wa
literally patronized until IL O'Clock. The
decora tons were very beautiful.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
New Sultan orZanzibar.

Zanzibar. Aug. 26.-Shortly after Said
kalid had seized the palace and pro-
claimed himself Sultan yesterday. he
was advised by the British Consul. i'm
the interest of public order, to disarm
the force Of 700 Askvis whose assistance
enabled him to obtain possession of
the palace. The usurping Sultan re-
fused TO accept this advice. and the
guns in the palace square are trained
mnon the BRUSH warshp; Phlomel.
Thrush and Sparrow. which are 1ving
In the harhor. The warships are wait
Ing orders which will determine their
course OF action.
srNeHest piscouarum
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

II. G. Bonny was arrested last night
bv Officer Sam Luck on the charge OF
running crap joint at the corner of
Reds lane ard Main street. He was
bailed in the sum of 500, with NJ. +.
Moore as surety.
Jessie Everett. colored, was arrested
last night by Officers Arlington and
Freeman on the charge Of beating his
wife
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
Powder VIII Explosion.

Springfield. Ohio, Aug 26-The powder
mills at Goss station. on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, blew up with a terrific
shock at $40 this morning. The report
was heard distinctly here and the smoke
could be sen thirty-five miles away.
Several men are reported to have been
k.l1sd-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
ocean view wnrrnn, wi,hdrovu

1t was reported yeste rday afternoon
that the warrant against John IT. Lewis.
who stood charged with selling liquor /
Ocean View on Sunday. had been dis
missed at the instance OF Rev. ]. w.
Moore, one OF the PROSECUTORS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
The cleveland s,r,,.c Bro,,en.

Cleveland o.. Aug. 26.-The ,lpe.ed
p,il men OF the Brown Hosting and
conveying Company's Works have
voted to return to work, and, the fa-
nous strike. productive Of several bat
Ties and riots. Is broken .s-5, \ "a
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
Thc Monocncx Renor.odr.o.t.

Washington. Aug 26.-It IL reported,
that the United States warship Mon.
ocracV has been lost I'm Chinese waters.
As she was an old hulk and had bean
resting In the mud in the river 1t ID
not likely any lives were lost,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
T.. p. 4. Disruntea.

Pittsburg, August 2G.-The Information
Is Is current to-day coming, IT ,s said from.
NOSE most vitality Interested that the ,Tif,.
Plate Manufacturers Association Iiaa
Deen DISRUPTED; The dissolution is due
teniireiy TO differences and jealousy ex-
istnE within the association and MOI eye
ternnl Influences 80.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

I'll" powager Empress of GERMANY
the limpress Frederick, draws from The
british Treasury as a British Princess
chs gum o! fses.6eo every year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
nnrgninAeeMers Allention.

Our entire stock at manufacturers
prices, TO make room for fall goods.
JOHNSTON CHINA CO.,
90 To q Ora l,Iu b A
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

WANTEb-Position by expert short hand
writer; references. Address TX. Y o."
General Delivery. au27-1ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

WANTED-By a single gentleman, posi-
ton to take charge of farm-one who
FAR SsEsRar Wafer strnet Sorf daor Us
au26-3ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

EOTICE.-Having purchased of the trus-
tee the entire stock, license and assets
of w. S. HILL, ! shall conduct the gro
Gerry and liquor business at the old stand,
No. 226 Cumberland street, on my own
account. l have appointed w. S. HILL
as my agent to conduct the said bust
ness for my account.
au20-2w NJ w, HILL
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BRADFOHD'S DETECTIVE AGENCY,
Offices Moritz Building. Us Main street.
Open day and night. Legitimate Detec-
tive work ATTENDED to in any part OF the
country. Ten years practical expert
ence; satisfactory references furn shed.
NJ. BRADFORD, Superintendent au2S-lin
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

wANTED-An epterprising young man
to. represent old established company:
salary 500 first year: must furnish 500
for sampies. Address II. p. CO, care
of VII L,iuian. ct,ll;.1 NJ.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

ANTED-Rccruits for t,c u s Marine
corps; Nanted-Able boGied. unmarried
men, between the grs OF II and - Years
Food, clothing ard medicai attendance
free. For further parucularS. etc, apply
or. address. the Cornht,n1ips OffCer,
Marine Barracks. Navy-yard. Norfolk,
Va. jvl-sn1
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

Newest Discovery"-Ext, tefeA: no
n.ta- N. z. ID. Rooms. Ennis. 1sa HniE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

FREE-N OSlcGAY-FREE-Do you chew
tobacco? IL So send HE your address on
postal card, and 1 will mail you a SAM
pie of the improves double thick Nose :
gay free. larger piece for the money
and better Quality than ever. T. b.
WADDlLL, Agent, Box %. Norfolk. Va.
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27
HELP WANTED.

WANTED. -Salesman to sell Overalls and
Drawers. Quick sellers. Address,
OVERALLS, 500 e. Pratt street, Balti-
more, Md. au26-Sts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

FOR SALE.-The desirable residence lot
on Cornick avenue, foot of Bermuda St.
fronting on Mahones Lake. Price and
terms reasonable. Apply to c. w
Koolage. 10Slz Bermuda ST. aug5'tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

FOR SALE-A very desirable. well-located
throe-story brick residence on Bank
sonable price. Apply to w. NJ. HAN
NAH, 65le Commerce street. au23-lw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

FOR SALE AT A LOW FlGURE,-Plans
ana specifications for Il brick dwelling,
drawn by one of the best architects i'm
the State. Address PLANS. this office.
ENGINE AND BOILER for sale CHEAP:
also other machinery. Apply to either
W Taylor or G6 Water street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

FOR SALE-A well built residence On
Wood street; sold for no fault; too large
for owners family: eight rooms and
bath and all the modern conveniences.
lot 2hx1l5: a splendid opportunity for
anyone wishing nice home. with on
which can be erected three 90 nice
tenement houses. For terms, etc, an
ply on premises. No. Gu Wood street
my5-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

LADIES - CHICHESTER'S ENGLISl.
Pennyroyai Plus diamond Eiandi.
are the best. Safe, lteiiaOle. Take mt
other. Send 4c., stamps, for particu.
lars, Relief Tor Ladies'" In letter b.
return mall. AT druggists. Chichester
Chemical Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
mh25lftaw
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

BOARD-One or two single gentleman
can be accommodated with a front room
and board at a reasonable figure, at 2S3
East Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

FOR SALE-A heavy 14-karat Gold
Watch, cost SIS; Will sell at sacrifice
or trade for a diamond sold for no
fault; owner has two: can be bought on
easy payments II satisfactory reference
is given. Address GOLD" care Vlr-
gilman. au23-1w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-27

FOR SALE-1l2 shares of stock In the
Tidewater Building Association; seven
sacrifice. Call ut 1870 Church street
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