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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
Another Trick on ola MOL.

Science has played another trick on
cd Sol for the benefit of humanity. The
prism has been so constructed. says the
Chicago Times-Herald, as to catch n ray
of sunshine and by it's mystic powers
transform 1t into flood OF silveryN light.
The discovery holds the promise of ban
ishing dark rooms and Easements into
the realm OF memory, where they will
figure as the marks of an uncivllized
age. The Prismatic Glass Company is
giving an exhibition OF it's remarkable
product i'm n darkened store-room at
40 Lake street. Two small openings in
the front permit Il pale. sickly light to
struggle into tile dim interior. When
the openings are closed with the pris-
matte gas the big room is instantly
filled with a light as bright as though
scores of incandescent lamps were burn
Ing. An even more wonderful transfer
nation is made In the appearance OF the
basement. The glass Is smooth on it's
outer surface. but has semi-prisms on
It's inner surface. y cross section would
Look like the teeth Of II saw. The glass
polarizes the suns rays and diffuscs Il
white light. II also dcstroyes the glare
Of the sun. One of Chicago's new sky
scra Ders Is TO be fitted up with the pris-
matte glass.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
KILLED THInTY.Two SNAKES.
A Farmer Near BeIvidcre is the Chan
pion Reptile Destroyer.

:, Belyidere, N. G.. Sept. lG-srecIal-Mr.
Rufus White. while going over his swamp
farm, pushed over log. under which
We're 81 snakes. one four feet long and
thirty one ten inches long. They were the
singing snakes.
cord, n. c.
Mr. Henry White Will leave tomorrow
to take u higher course at college
MIR. Josiah Nicholson and MIR T.. A.
White. both of whom have been i'll for sew
erai weeks, are improving.
gon.
Miss Eunice Darden is visiting relatives
In Shurchland and Suffolk. Va.
The school at this place will open on
Monday next. under the management OF
Misses NJ j. and A. l.. White. both OF
whom are experienced and efficient teach
ers, Mrs; j. II. Darden. who msitics next
door to the academy, Will give music les
sons on piano to all who may desire IL
Or. Il. N. White has added much TO the
barn painted.
Mr.. II. II. Nicholson is putting I'm n harm
and stables on his lot
,Planters are cutting rice. not u full crop.
quality generally good and we hone re-,
munerative prices will be realized
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
EDENTON.

Edenton. N. c.. Sept. 16-(SpecaD-
a much needed rain visited us last night
MIR. VIM. Badhom is having his resi-
dencc on Broad street repaired.
MIR. NJ. ii. Dixon and family have re-
turned from Nays Head.
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Bond has purchased of
Mr.. Il. l.. Woodward his fine driving
horse.
Work on the new church at Macedonia
VIII be commenced now In short time.
Our sportsmen are enjoying them
selves now shooting squirrels.
Messrs. Makey. Brinkley, Coke and
Burton have returned from Roper City
and reported fine time
Mr.. a. {. Mitchell has accepted the
agency for the Norfolk Steam Laundry.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
The Coming Place.

The population of Primers Point Is
growing to such an extent that the de-
mand Tor number of houses is great.
In another column an advertisement
from Mr.. c. F. Harper, n land agent at
this point. appears in which he says that
II some one who is in the position will
build fifty houses there that they could
very easily rent at n good profit. MIR.
harper Is in position to know what he
is talking about, and those who have
capital would do we'll to consider the
proposition made by him, or consult
him in person at his Office. See adver-
tisement. In short while, if these
houses arc started, a small town will
be built up which would add much to
the population of this county and in
time would become a part of the CITY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
Aches mud Pnlna.

All manner of aches and pains, external
and internal. yield 10 the healing and
soothing qualities of Lightning Hot Drops.
whether OF sciatic. neuralgia or rheumatic
origin. Toothache, earache, faceache and
headache can all be quickly cured by the
use of this wonderful remedy. II MISC
cures corns. bunions. chilblains and frost
bites
Lightning Hot Drops is certainly n
grand thing to have in the house 1t is n
pleasant remedy to use, and is wonderfully
effective In al the minor ills OF man and
beast II is always ready for external and
internal use, and when sweetened the rio
folks like 1t. And it affords such a uuicI;
and complete release from the pain and
misery OF wounds and acute disorders and
all sorts of aches and pains that after we
have once got acquainted with its work
we buy 1t again and again. Briefly sneak
Ing, Lightning Hot Drops prevents or
cures oil disorders of the stomach and
bowels. "i'o
Lightning Hot Drops kills any ache or
PAIN. external or internal.
Lightning Hot Drops heals any kind NJ
flesh wound. old sores etc
Lightning Hot Drops neutralizes the moi
son of the bites of animals, snakes. in
sects. etc. ~
Lightning Hot Drops cures corns. bum
ions. chilblains, frostbites, etc
And then lightning Hot Drops only cost
Csc. bottle.
HERB MEDICINE CO,
Springfield O.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
ELIZABETH CITY.

Elizabeth City. n. c.. Sept 1G.-(Spc-
ciaD-The Elizabeth City Division of the
Naval Reserves have at last received
their new dress uniforms. They will
now look something like soldiers, as
they have heretofore been wearing their
old white suits. The company will now
make n fine appearance. as there are
about sixty men. Of whom fifty should
be at every parade.
Mr.. Mac Sawyer is now having the
Allen cotton gin repaired, preparatory
to the seasons crop. Mr.. SAWYER has
been running this cotton gin for some
time.
All of the schools will begin Monday.
September q. The small boys that
have been idling all the summer will
have something to employ their minds.
besides running in the streets, The large
bows will not have such a fine time
either.
Prof. j. II. NJ. Butler. instructor of
the colored Agricultural and Mechanical
College. at Greensboro, left last night
for Newbern on the steamer Neuse.
Mr.. Reubern Davis. superintendent of
the Elizabeth City Telephons,Company.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
PORTSMOUTHNEWS
Became suddenly 1n.nne.

Yesterday morning q rumor was cir
culated THAT Mrs. Leggins. who resides
with her husband, at 5o2 County street,
had attempted to commit suicide by
taking laudanum, but such proved to be
untrue. 1t seems that Mrs. Leggins Is
subject to nervous prostration and mel
ancholy spells. and yesterday morning
about $3.50 O'Clock she took dose OF
lavender. The colored girl saw her and
imagined that it was laudanum, and ran
10 some or the neighbors and informed
them That Mrs. Leggins had taken Iaud-
anum. DR.. McMurran was sent for, and
In company with DR.. Bendenwald, de-
cided that she had not taken any poison,
but that she was suffering from acute
INSANITY In q violent form, she being
very violent. tearing her hair and acting
IN other strange ways. DR.. McMurran
visited her several times during the day
and administered opiates until he got
her quiet.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17

has force of hands at work adding
new phones to the plant. The plant now
has about 100 phones
Messrs. Il. r. Aydlctt. ]. Haywood
SAWYER and several other lawyers of
TINS town left to-day for Camden Court.
where they will represent their several
clients.
Mr.. Aydlett has very important case
to defend. being murder in the first de-
gree charged against n man by the
name OF Cooper. Cooper killed Mr.. A.
T. Stafford some time ago I'm Pasquo-
tank county and is now awaiting his
trial In Camden county. which will
come or Friday or Saturday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
BUT A GLANCE NEEDED
To Get the Gist Of Several Items Of News
Interesting to Portsmouth People.
FAITHFUL SUMMARY OF THE DAYS NEWS
IN order to Get in All the News 1t
wns Necessary to EconOnize Space
by Applying the Condcnser-Many
Items Worthy of Much More Eek.
tended Notice Than that Given.

The Democratic Convention Will be
held to-day.
There will be circus in town to-
morrow.
The stores keep open now until 9
The Salvation Army was out last night
preaching on the street.
The Democratic campaign Will open In
Portsmouth next week.
Miss Mary Rinfellow, Of Lancaster,
Pa. is visiting in the city.
The Republicans will have speaking
at oxford Hall tomorrow night.
Mrs. VIM. Outen is critically i'll at her
husbands residence, on Henry street.
Rev. Mr.. Moggs is meeting with much
success In his meeting at Deep Creek.
A negro named Jackson was arrested
railroad. He is also waited for robbery.
The sewers are not YET ready for use
in the western and southern portions of
the city.
Peter Jordan. colored. had his hen
house robbed of fourteen chickens Tues
day night.
1t is said that Brandt and Hargrove
will play with the Washington team
next season.
A number of persons will go to Rocky
Mount tomorrow to hear Hon. w. J..
Bryan speak.
The shooting case of Applebee and
Hughes will be called in the Mayors
Court this morning.
Pat Rollins is still confined to his room
and only regrets that he cannot be in
the wind up of the season.
The Virginian is again requested to
call the attention of the authorities to
the careless manner in which COWS are
driven through the streets.
Grasshoppers are playing havoc with
the kale and spinach crop in the county.
1t is said that they are more numerous
than ever was known before.
~ colored man who was arrested.
charged with cruel treatment to his
horse. was discharged, he having shown
that there was no violence used.
Mr.. Everett Eastwood has gone back
to the University of Virginia. to take n
post graduate course. He graduated at
the last session with high honors.
Payton Ross, the colored man who
was arrested upon charge of stealing
$3.50 and a ring, was honorably acquit-
ted. there being no testimony TO con-
Wet him.
There are 10 people employed at the
cotton factory. One lady made SOS
there In the past two weeks. The force
will be increased from time to time until
there are several hundred at work.
The ferry boat made an extra trip at
2 o'clock Yesterday morning to carry Il
colored excursion to Norfolk that came
in on the Scaboard Air Line. There
were several hundred of them.
A horse attached TO a delivery wagon
that was at the train when the colored
excursion came in yesterday morning
became frightened and dashed through
the crowd. knocking some of them down,
but not hurting any of them.
Mr.. Samuel Jarvis, of Cottage Place.
was robbed of $50 Tuesday. A servant
and who was suspected OF the theft,
was arrested and brought before Jus
tice Rutter. The case was continued till
some future day
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
I'm BERKLEY.

Marie. the interesting little daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Bailey, Jr.,
Is quite SEX with malaral fever.
Tonight at the residence of Mr.. G.. d.
Williams. ice cream and cake will be
served by the young girls of Mrs. Craw-
ford Rodgers Sunday school class for
the benefit of the Organ Fund.
Mr.. John Whitstone. chairman of the
Finance Committee, received a check
for 1000 yesterday for the bonds issued
by the town and sold TO Messrs. G. II.
White Co. OF New York The bonds
will be signed and forwarded to-day
Professor c. +. Heard has gone back
to st. Vincent's Hospital for treatment.
Miss Vara Wallace, daughter of Cap
sam John G. Wallace. is visiting Mr..
Joseph Wallace. on MontaLant avenue.
Mr.; X. +. Ridgeway. OF Hampton. Va,
was in town Yesterday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17

A new "Mikado" might be written
from the story of the poor devil in Ii
Hung Chans's suite who is sentenced to
death the day after LII dies. He was
convicted OF cowardice In the late un-
pleasantness with Japan. in running his
ship ashore. but Lii saved his life by
claiming him for his personal service
But as soon as his employer gets
through with him he Is bound to surrSf1
der himself to justice. Naturally ne is
enXious TO keep Ii in good health, and
looks out for his welfare with flial SOL
icitude.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
(Communicated.l

Tidewater Council, No. 30. Jr. O. u. A
NJ. at its regular meeting on last Thurs
day night extended q rising vote of
thanks to the committee who were ap-
pointed for the purpose of waiting on
the local School Board for the faithful
way in which theySdischarged the du-
TIES for which they Were appointed.
and vote of thanks was also extended
TO the local School Board. especially
Messrs. Keeling and Portlock, for the
fair and just consideration OF the re-
quests OF the committee who waited
upon them. and SO promptly granting
their request. u
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
Arrested for Indecent conduct.

Yesterday afternoon Substitute officer
Warren arrested young man who
boards on Crawford street for indecent
conduct. Several complaints had been
made at the station house about him,
so yesterday Officer Warren secreted
himself and saw him at his actions. and
arrested him. He was locked up for eX-
animation this morning. Mayor Baird
offered him ball in the sum of $500, but
being unable to give it. he was Kept
over night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
Yonn KIppur.

Yom kippur. or the Day of Atone
ment. began at 5 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. and will be observed by every
Hebrew In this city. At 6 o'clock they
attended services in the synagogue and
again to-day, services being held the
entire day and every member refrain
Ing from eating or drinking for period
of twentysix hours. During this time
PRAYERS will be said for the dead, for
forgiveness for past sins, and blessings
asked for the new year.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
APortsmouth Boy Honored.

Mr.. Harry Z. Clements, son OF Hon.
James H. Clements. of this city, has
been appointed u member of the Fish
Commission. and was ordered to report
at Worthwhile. Mass. Harry Is q Ports
mouth boy. but has been living in
Washington. d. c., for about four years
He was married on Wednesday last
and carried his bride with him. The
Virginian is always glad to note hon
ors conferred on Portsmouth boys at
at home and abroad
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
P. p. P, Lippman's Great Remedy, Savee
Man From Becoming Cripple.

Mr. Asa Ammons, n we'll known
citizen of Jacksonville, Florida, was
afflicted by terrible ulcer Medical
Skill seemed unavailng in stopping the
ravnges of the terrible dise.se. Tho
leg was swollen and intensely painful,
as the ulcer had eaten its way down
to the very bone. All medicines and
treatments having failed to effect q
cure, the doctors said the leg must
come off. Just when it seemed that
Mr.: Ammons would become disabled
and n crippled man, he tried p. P. p,
Lippman's Great Remedy, and the 70.
suit was wonderful
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs
under all conditions. make 1t their fa-
vorte remedy. To get the true and gen.
uine article. look for the name OF the
California Fig Syrup Company. printed
near the bottom of the package. For sale
by all responsible druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
Will Give Il Consideration.

Mr.. A. b. Griffin received letter yes
terday from Col. James ID. Brady, sec
rotary of the State Republican Commit
tee. stating that his communication in
reference TO the withdrawal of the two
candidates had been received, and
would be considered at the next meet
ing of the committee
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17

Miss Ellen Terry has just been in
dulging in n magnificent new evening
coat. lovely garment of the richest
brocade. the background scattered over
with sprays of flowers in delicate old
rose and soft moss green. 1t is lined
with rose-colored surah. and at neck
and wrists and all down the front a
cascade of accordion plated chiffon in
the same lovely moss-green coloring
gives softening touch to the rich
splendor of the brocade
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
Charged with ueinou. Crime

Constable Anderson yesterday arrested
two colored boys named Eason, charged
with criminal assault on young girl I'm
ination.
One of the boys is about IL years old and
the other about Is years
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
BLANKETS, BLANKETS, BLANKETS

This Week MT Lawrence e WeIton's.
Entire new stock at special prices for
q few DAYS only. Terms Cash to oil.
LAWRENCE & WELTON,
Portsmouth Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
j. s.. Crawford,

the High street furniture man has "a.
duced prices on his refrigerators. door
ana WINDOW screens. Big bargains
await you.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17

Our goods have arrived. and we are
ready for business. Remember we give
you a brush with each hat.
w. L. VIRNELSON & CO,
226 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
Rl.OO Hint.

In all styles. Quality guaranteed.
W. z. VIRNELSON & CO,
226 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
The Iifpo.

OF selling $40. $3.50 and Sic suits for
$3.50. The idea is preposterous. but we
know our business. These goods have
got to be sold no matter the loss.
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY.
ia High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17

Remember Charles r. Welton & Co.
when you want new hat. Prices very
lowest always.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
Remember

when in want OF a suit for yourself or
boy at lowest prices so to
LEVY G. JACOBS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
P. P. P. SAVES ms IEa.

I" Jacksonville, Fla, July 1, 1905
Two years ago had the worst ulcer
on my leg l ever saw. 1t had eaten
down to the bone, and my whole leg
below my knee, and my foot was
swollen and innamed. The bone was
swollen and painful, and discharged a
most offensive matter. My physicians
said had necrosis of the bone, and
my leg would have to come off. At,
this stage commenced to take P. P. p
and to bathc my leg with hot CASTLE
soap suds. 1t began to improve at
once and healed rapidly, and is to-day.
sound and useful leg.
~ think P. P. P, tippman's Great
Remedy, is all man could ask for as
q blood purifier, as have known it to
cure so meterrible cases of blood poi.
soning in remarkably short time. Il
HASA AMMC5NS - x
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
TO CURE A COLD NONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL II
fails to cure. CSC. spS-tu, thu. eat. I'm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
The Place for Bargains
POLICIES for BICYCLISTS

Every Bicyclst over is years should
have one OF our Special Accident Policies
FOR Wheelmen. $500 per 1000; $500 week.
ly benefit Call or write.
JOHN L. WATSON,
POrtsmouth Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-17
TERRIBLE BLOOD POISON.

The body covered with sores-twc
bottles of P. P. p. made positive and
permanent cure. This is only one of
many thousand similar cases.
Catarrh yields at once to p. p. p.
That smothered feeling at night, that
heavy feeling in the day = can and
should be removed; p. ,. p. will do it
if you only give it u chance. s.
Indigestion and constipation go hand
in hand. Headaches and total loss q
appetite are the results. Regulates
yourself and tone up your stomach
with 7. P. p. NJ.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-18

escaped tell Of stumbling over PROSTATE
bodies, and are positive that score Of
girls perished The girls who did escape
live in various suburban places and hur-
ried away, so that the exact number Of
missing is not yet known.
Lottio ana Nellie Hull, sisters, grasped
each other tightly by tbs hands and
started down the stairs from the sixth
story. At the landing of the fifth floor
they encountered a wall of flame and
smoke. Nellie had on only her corsets
and skirt having been making her toilet
Lottie, who was also partially dressed,
threw her dress over Nellic's face, and to-
gether they started through the flames.
Lottie's hair was burned completely of
when she reached the sidewalk, but Nellie
was burned only about her bare arms.
They were taken home.
The total loss by the fire is $3.50 900 to
$500, 900, with about 800 600 insurance. At
least 800 people are thrown out Of employ
ment. The flremen worked with the ther-
mometer down below zero, and suffered
very much.
Following is the list Of the dead, missing
and probably fatally injured;
Dead. Mrs. Margaret Carroll, Mrs. Foley,
Mrs. Robert Kane. Missing and probably
dead; Mamie Danks Katie O'Connor, Miss
O'Neill and Miss Herberscher. Fatally
Injured; James Quinn, Mrs. Johnston and
Joseph Rossi. len others were seriously
injured
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-18
PENNSYLV LVANIA RAILROAD
sCHUYKILL DIVISION.
JANuARY Y6. 1906.

Trains will leave Shenandoah after the above
date for Wiggans, Gilberton, Frackville, Dark
Water st. Clair, Pottsyille. Hamburg, Reading
Pottstown, PhoenixVille, Norristown and Phil.
adelphia BROAD street station) at Oh and II As
a. m, and 10 p. m. week days For Potts
vile and intermediate stations t0a m.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-18
Justice Fuller's Daughter Welded.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The most dis
tinguished social event of the season here
was the marriage last night Of Miss Cath
crime Marten Weston Fuller, daughter of
Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller, to Mr..
Theodore Smith Beeeher, young lawyer
of Buffalo, N. Y. The event was solemn
lied at ST. Johns Episcopal church.
which was profusely adorned with graceful
palms, azalia plants and other potted
plants The church was filled with promi.
nent people, including President and Mrs.
Cleveland Vice President Stevenson and
daughters and Secretary and Mrs. Car
isle
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-18
Minister Terrell Gains His Point.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-The state de-
partment has received a report by cable
from United States Minister Terrell at
Constantlnople in reference to the case of
the American missionary Knapp, who was
arrested at Bitlis by the Turkish author
tiles on charge of melting rebellion. Mr..
Terrell has secured a suspension of the
proceedings against the missionary and a
safe conduct for him whenever the mount
aims can be crossed to Constantiuople,
where the minister himself will examine
into the case. Mr.. Knapp will bring with
him three women and five children.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-18
DRoF JOHN JONES,
MUSICAL INSTRUCTOR,
Look Box as, AIahanov OItg, Pa.

Having studied under some OF the bes,
masters IN London and Paris, will give lessons
on the violin, guitar and vocal culture. Iesans
jeweler, Shenandoah.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-18
AssassInated in Their Home.

TALLULAH Ca, Feb. 1S.-News has just
reached here of the killing of Joseph
Crumpton farmer, and his daughter,
Miss Sallie Crumpton, in the mountain
Gus region of Rabun county. They were
fired at through the window of their home,
Crumpton was suspected of having re-
ported an Illicit still to the revenue au-
thorities. Andrew Wilborn, who owned
the moonshine still which was reported, is
suspected of the crime He cannot be
found