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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11
THE FIGHT UP THE NILE.

Contrary to expectations the first bat
tie to take place between the Anglo
Egyptians and the Dervishes has been
won by the former. the Dervisherian
army being almost annihilated. The
fight, however, was not in the nature OF
a general engagement. but more of n
surprise of outposts. and the stampede
which followed was complete.
The fight occurred at Firkert, on the
Upper Nile, on the eth instant. when the
Anglo-Egyptian troops after q march of
ten miles across the desert reached Flrk-
ert short time before sunrise, and at
dawn made Il rush upon the village
held by the Dervishes, killing OF cap
turing almost their entire force, and
killing Emir Hammuda, who was In
command, The result of the fight and
the manner in which the surprise was
planned, suggest that under the ten
years training under capable English
officers the Egyptian soldiers are no
longer the indolent fellows the world has
regarded them
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11
moRE Acr1vE BUSINESS EXPECTED

Dun's review of the past week has
the following to say of the conditions of
business
at is highly suggestive that, with as
little help as there Is now from new busi-
ness markets are so nearly maintained,
Summer Is close at hand, and With new
crops promising well and old stocks
large, II Is no wonder that the farm pro-
ducts are cheap. The factories and mills
are still waiting for the rush Of business
seen last year. and in spite of narrow or
ders at present, are generally holding
on with much confidence. 1t Is so late
that gold exports no longer alarm, for
the date of the expected return draws
near. The opinion gains ground that
more active business Is to be expected
after the conventions have been held,
and the safety and sufficiency OF crops
have been assured"
Dun's review. as rule. is correct, but
1t depends very much what the conven-
lions referred to do, whether it profits
or lepresSes business.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11
TO REACH THE NORTH POLE

Admiral Markham, in writing in the
North American Review, takes the posi-
tion that In order to insure success in
arctic explorations, 1t Is essential that
there should, IL possible, be continuity
of coast lines, The writer thinks "had
Sir Edward Parr been sledging along
Il coast line instead of forcing his way
through moving and broken up pack
he would assuredly have reached a posi-
tion nearer TO the pole than the one he
gained. The great desideratum, there
fore, in selecting a route for polar explo-
ration is the presence of land trending
to the northward. So long as this can
be found SO sure is it that Its northern
termination, however far 1t may be sit
uated, will be reached"
Admiral Markham is convinced that
when the North Pole problem is solved
and solved 1t Will be, he says-the solu-
ton will be found in the direction of
Franz Josefland,a and that the best meth
cd to follow is that Of continuity of
coast lines
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11
AT WAR WITH THE UNITED STATES

No longer ago than yesterday it was
said that there was less probability of
an armed collision between the United
States and Spain than at any time since
the outbreak in Cuba, but If the Spanish
papers are 10 be believed, that was al
together wrong. The Ell Heraldo. one of
the leading newspapers of Madrid, for
instance. says that Spain is no longer
lighting the insurgents, but that the
conflict is with the United States exclu-
sively. But read what it says: 1.-The
problem of the war is not in Havana: II
is in Washington. If this should con-
tinue. our Generals will be discredited.
our army harrassed, and We shall gain
nothing. We must fight or compromise.
and. as our hands are tied by the United
States. it is with the American republic
that the compromise would have 20 be
made We accept advices ana
determinations from Mr.. Cleveland and
Mr.. Olney as TO how we should admin
lister Justice. One step more and this in
trusion will lead 10 an international com
pact. lit would be shameful for Spain.
Is there any Spaniard who has the cour-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11
THEY NAY SLEEP IN Cans.


The hotel and cafe keepers Of St. Louis
having refused to entertain any negro
as a guest or customer, the question as
to what shall be done with the colored
delegates and alternates to the Repub-
lican National Convention is puzzling
the members of the National Committee.
By concert Of action combination has
been formed by all the hotel, boarding
house, and cafe proprietors in the city,
by which the negro is excluded from
their board and shelter, and up to yes
terday it looked as though the man and
brother" would have to eat In the mar
ket-house and sleep In the rain, as the
old saying goes.
This. however, has been obviated by
the New York Mckinley League secur-
ing a special train of Wagner sleeping
and dining cars. which will arrive in ST.
Louis Sunday night to be used by the
colored folk while in attendance on the
convention IT is said that the action
of the hotel and boarding house people
In this matter is causing no end of trou-
BILE. The fact is the negro IS not wanted
in ST. Louis as Il guest. and but for the
action of the Jew York Mckinley
League the colored delegates and alter
mates would have TO go hungry and I'M
housed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

4 John Perez, wealthy Cuban cattle
dealer. escapes from Havana, arrives In
baltimore, and says he knows of in
stances which came under his obse.va-
fion while in prison where men were
called. out and put 10 death without the
gembiance of trial.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

Ar. Gladstone has written a letter In
which he says he regards the Turkish
Goyernment as "the greatest scourge OF
mankind and the greatest disgrace and
scandal ITO religion, including the relig-
don of Mohamet. on the face of the
earth"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

1t Is said that the latest evidence OF
loyalty on the part of the Spanards in
ehe Spanish-American republics is an
organization of merchants to cease max
ing purchases in the United States on ac-
count of the friendly feeling manifest
ed in this country toward the Cuban In
eurgents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

United States Minister Taylor. who
has been absent In London on leave of
absence. suddenly returned to Madrid
Dm Saturday by orders from Washing
sxcs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

A Washington correspondent tele-
Graphed his paper, a day or two ago.
that President Cleveland is disguised
with politics. public life. politicians, the
people and everything"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11
THURSDAY, JUNE II, 1895.
EIGHT PAGES.

Thd municipal authorities of Seville
have offered to furnish the Government
with a second ironclad to be built at
Genoa.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

The advance guard of politicians and
newspaper correspondents are already
putting in an appearance in ST. Louis to
I he in readiness for the Republican Ma
Z Sional Convention.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

"A bill has been introduced in Congress
eor the purchase of preventing the i'm
Dortation of such articles manufactured
In Japan as compete with those made in
this country
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

Senator Quay is said to have gone to
Major Mckinley with assurances that
iAir. Platt would not oppose his nomina-
kion at st. Louis
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

The Richmond Dispatch says that
General Bradley t. Johnson Is not only
telegraphing letters from Habana to the
New York Journal, but has undertaken
90 act as counsel for Mr.. Dawley, the
artist who IS confined in MORO Castle.
IT. is understood that Mr.. Dawley will
be released.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

The Philadelphia Ledger remarks
that as the sudden formation of the
British flying squadron" did not mean
war. SO Its disbandment may not mean
peace 1t may be merely blind to con-
zeal some diplomatic move At all
events. the lesson taught by its sudden
assembling remains. Another squadron
can be made UP as rapidly as 1t was
and thus Britain's naval force is a con-
slant and instant menace to any Power
flsas may think OF stacking her.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11
Greater Values Than Ever!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bigger Bargains and Greater Values in eyefy departmen
throughout the entire establishment now than at any
period OF the entire season. Many of the Lower
Price Grades having been sold. the Finer
Qualities are substituted to fill in. Broken
sizes, Odds and ends are punched
together regardless OF cost
to convert them into
Ready Cash.
HERE ARE Mems Suits in Ihree-Button Sacks.
square and round cut, full lined, half
lined and skeleton, made from choice
Chevlots, CasSimeres and Worsteds
staple and fancy effects, light, medium al zYEu
and dark colors. Regular Fifteen Four xxx A b
teen, Thirteen and Twelve Dollar Suits WWsH
Tailored in our own workshops by our
own rSt-claSs Union lailors Sizes are
slightly broken; take them as they are...
HERE ARE Men,, Sack Suits, in all sizes to AZ
inches, made from wear we'll fabrics in
neat and desirable patterns Among them GMY Am
are Dark Navy Blue and Medium Grey %AA BHAl
lwilled Cheviots in square and round WVsWG
cut sacks: Great Big Value for Sub
sanaly Made Reliable Suits ...
HERE ARE 1A!5: Finer Suits for men, made from
higher grades of Cassneres and Serges
in various colorS, lined and unlined in
Guiding plain blacks and blues These MAm nf
SUITS are fully SO per cent less in price n HHH UE
the Greatest Money Value ever placed
on the Clothing Tables rtte price now
ChdlSeu TOT tnem...
HERE ARE Fine Foreign Cassmeres and Pin
Checks, made into ultra fashionable
Fly Front Sacks, with ColIaess Fly
front Vests patch pockets to button the
;:E ;; e *: SIS
makeup to any Thirty Dollar Tailor Made
Suit by any Merchant Tailor matters not
who nor where. To close up the broken
scale OF sizes. Here they go..........
HERE ARE Young Mems Suits in sizes up to35
,ncheS, breast measure, made from Sight
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ordinary value for such exceedingly
small price. ......................
HERE ARE Young Mems Dark Navy Blue
wllled Diagonal Suits in sizes up to age
! 4: ss 3s az ! ? ?5: : v n;
enough to wear all seasons of the year
HERE ARE Childrens Knee Pants Suits, rang
ing IN sizes 10 age 5, made from neat
patterns OF dark striped material Ex- mA
Gelent Suits for the boys to romp in. MAn
The Suits are extremely we'll made for WUW
their class and are Extra Big Barpains
HERE ARE Sailor Suits for the Little Fellows
N sizes up to age 10, made from Pretty 7p
Striped Washable MATERIAL extra deep HEnA
collars, nicely braided and handsomely w.
finished Throughout .......
HERE APE Washable Knee Pants Suits, made
from extra good quality Brown Duck DC MM
Jouole Breasted Jackets, Pearl Buttons OA HHEb
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

THE Vice Presidential boom Of Colonel
r. d. Grant is not one shat is likely 20
flourish and bloom. Colonel Grants
time and high intellectual abilities are
fully employed in l-is present position as
Police Commissioner. He cannot be
spared even at the demand of the nation
asserts the Mail and Express
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11

= 1T is said that James Lafitte Smith, a
clerk in the Washington pos.office. is
the postofice clerk who sold the first
postage stamp and the first stamped
envelope ever issued by this Govern
ment. and who registered the first letters
sast were presented for registry when
the system OF mail perfection was in
sroduced in the United States. He en-
tered the postoffice as clerk in 1s47.
and is now 79 years old
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-11
Norfolk ViTgiDlaD.
FURNISHED DAlly avn wEEkLy.

FMEwEEKI.Y vIRGINIAN ANDCAR.
s5s4I OLINIAS, One Dollar Per Year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-02-20
Mr.. McChan visits New York.

Our friend Mr.. James Lawrence
McChan suddenly disappeared from
Sbepherdstown early last week. Not
a word was heard from him until FRI
day, when a postal card was received
at this Office from him, stating that he
was in the largest city in the United
States. Sure enough he was IN New
York, having taken advantage Of ia
vorable opportunity to visit the great
metropolis. Lawrence returned home
Monday morning, and had many won
derlul stories to relate. These are
some Of the things that impressed him
most: He put up at the Hoffman
House three days, and ate one meal
there that cost $685.; he also slept on
a gold bedstead. He saw fire with
twenty-three fire engines at work on
it he apologized to the wax figure Of
lady against which he accidentally
bumped he shook hands with a man
worth seven millions of dollars he
saw 22,9l4 pretty girls; he saw great
newspaper press print papers faster
than six men could count them he
saw picture that cost $4,000 he
visited Charles Broadway Rouss's great
store, and came near going into part
nership with Mr. Rouss he walked
over the Brooklyn bridge he took a
Turkish bath he saw lady who wore
a peck Of diamonds, worth about four
million dollars he walked forty-two
blocks with young lady friend, and
then left her on the street because he
was afraid he'd lose his way if he went
further
The destinations of New York life
have proven so great that Shepherds
town will soon lose Mr.. McChan. He
expects to leave for that city next
week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-02-20
PERSONALS.
A Record of the Coming and Going OF the
People That You Know.

Miss Jennie Bowles, of Welsh Run,
Pa, has been here the past week WIS.,
iting Mrs. A. S. Reynolds. Miss Bowles
has many friends in this place who
are glad to see her once mole.
Mrs. John James and her daughter
Agatha, Mrs. Rena Foil, Miss Lizzie
Brotherton and Miss Alice Smooth
left this morning on the excursion to
Washington and Baltimore.
Mr.. Edward Magalis, of Martins
burg, is conducting Gibson's drug store
in this place. Mr.. Robert Gibson has
been i'll for several weeks with bad
attack Of the grip.
Mrs. Frank L. Billmyer and her
children leave tonight for Bluefeld,
this State, where they will make their
home. Mr.. Billmyer has been there
for some wee ks.
Mrs. A. T. Wilson and her daughter,
Mrs. c. W. Murdaugh, of Portsmouth,
Va, are expected at Capt. Lee d.
Moler's this week for visit of sever
al weeks.
Mrs. Ida H. Neill, one of the teach
ers in our graded school, has been sick
this week and unable to attend to her
duties at the school
Mr.. George W. Banks came up from
Baltimore last Saturday to spend a
day OF two with his family here.
Miss Alma Conkling, of Ripon, this
county. has been here visiting Miss
Ella Cookus the past week.
Mrs. Wilbur Green, of Washington,
D. c., is here visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Show.
Mr.. Frank Rightstine, Of Washing
ton City, is here visiting the family OF
Mr.. j. S. Rightstine.
Mr.. Harry Marshall, of the B. & O..
service at Marhnsburg, was among
our callers Tuesday.
Mr.. Geo. NJ. Beethoven was IN
Carlisle, Pa, couple of days this
week on business.
Architect Frank E. Davis, of Balti-
more was in town for a short time
Monday.
Miss Athelia Downey, Of townsville,
Md, is here visiting Miss Maggie
Long.
Mr.. George W. Johnson, ofMartins-
burg, was in town last Saturday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-02-20
Pleasant Affair in the Town Hall.

One of the most pleasant events that
has occurred in this place for some
time was masked party given by the
Ladies Town Hall Association last
Friday night. In response to the in
vitations sent out a large number of
persons gathered in the hall. Over a
hundred of them wore masks and were
dressed in costumes of many different
sorts. There were visitors from Win
chester, Martlnsburg, Sharpsburg and
other places near by. Some of the
costumes were very striking and orig
inal, while the ladies, or most of them,
were arrayed in beautiful and becOm-
ing garments. Several Indian chiefs
made an imposing appearance, two Ia
dies who wore dresses Of the style Of
forty years ago were the observed of
all observers, flower girls looked as
sweet as their namesakes. gipsies told
fortunes, fairies fitted and many other
characters were represented. The
maskers danced for an hour or two
and then at the call to unmask there
was great fun to see who was who.
Miss Julia Rentch, who represented a
Christmas tree, received the prize Of
fered for the most original costume
Miss Nellie Butler was adjudged the
most prettily costumed, her character
being that of Cupid and Mr.. Oscar
Lucas, who made an excellent clown,
got the prize as the funniest appearing
person. The prizes were vase, a rose
bowl and jardiniere. During the
evening refreshments were served, and
the young people kept up the dancing
until late hour. The affair was a
most pleasant one in every respect.
The music was furnished by member.
of Thompson s orchestra, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-02-20
Among the Churches.

Services will be held in the Presby-
terrain church, if Providence permits,
as follows Shepherdstown, Saturday
at IL al M, preparatory service; Sun
day, II a. M, communion; services at
7 p. m. Kearneysville, 3 P. m. Rev.
A. F. Laird, of Front Royal, Va, will
preach at all these services.
Divine services will be held in the
Lutheran church of UYilla next Sun
day morning at II o'clock. In the
midst of special services every mem
Der is expected to be present, In the
evening at ? o'clock regular services
at Shepherdstown. Christian Endeav-
or at 6 o'clock
Rev. c. H. Hockey is conducting a
series of evangelistic services at the
Lutheran church of Uvilla, opening
Monday night. Meetings are held each
night this week at 7 o'clock. Every
body is invited to join in these services
Services in Southern Methodist
churches next Sunday: Shepherds
town, preaching at II a, m, c, G. band
meeting at 6 p. M; Marvin Chapel
preaching at s p. M Yanclevesville
preaching at 7p. m.
Rev. C. H. Rocky preached an Ell
oquent and appropriate sermon IN the
Lutheran church last Sunday morning
the service being a memorial to the
three aged members of the church wh'
have recently died.
The Baltimore Conference of thu
Southern Methodist Church convene
at Roanoke, Va, March 25. Bishop
| Hargrove will preside.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-02-20
In the Circuit Court.

The case of the First National Bank
of Jefferson (use of Caleb Burns against
R. 0. Allen occupied the circuit court
most of last week. 1t Was one Of the
alleged Page forgery cases. The
names of Allen and Burns appeared
on note of Pages upon which he bor-
lowed 81 ZOO from the bank. When
Pages failure was made known and
his alleged forgeries exposed, the bank
called upon the endOrsers for the mon
ey. Allen, who was first endorser, re-
fused to pay the note, declaring that
his signature was a forgery. Burns
paid the amount of the note, and then
brought suit against Allen to recover.
Allen set up the plea that his name
was forged. The first trial Of the case
resulted in verdict against Allen, but
Judge Faulkner afterward set 1t aside
on the ground of improper evidence
admitted and certain technlcahtles OF
of the law. The second trial came mp
last week, and was warmly contested
on both sides. The case was given to
the Jury on Friday, and resulted IN
disagreement. Thejury stood, we IN
derstand, eleven against Allen and one
in his favor. Capt. George Baylor and
Judge D. B. Lucas had charge of the
case for plaintiff, and Hon. Marshall
Mccormick and Col. Forrest ". Brown
represented the defendant.
VIM. Walker, indicted for INSIDE
meanor, on Saturday, before the Judge
withdrew his plea Of mot guilty and
entered a plea of guilty, and was
fined ten dollars and costs.
The case Of A. c. Morrison, indict-
ed for selling liquor without license
has been set for Tuesday next.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-02-20
Caught a Big Hawk.

Arch Stanley, son of Mr.. Franz
Stanley, near town, caughtan immense
hawk last week. The hawk had beer
carrying off chickens from the place
for some time, and Arch finally set
trap for it. The very next day tn
big bird was caught in the trap, anc
it was killed with club. The hawl
measured four feet and one inch from
tip to tip of its wings, and q niche
from head to tail
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-02-20
W.P.LICKLIDER.

After taking stock, we find our
stock larger than other years, and also
find good many pairs Of Shoes and
Boots that are shopworn or certain
kind we will not handle any longer.
So we will sell very cheap anything ID
our line as described above. We can
give you some big bargains in China,
Lamps, Glassware and Fancy Articles
for the next ten days. Our Grocery
stock we found in good condition,
filled with everything to supply your
wants and at the very lowest prices
for fresh articles. Remember, We
will not be undersold, and We Will
take trade for our goods. We want
Apples, Eggs, Butter, Lard Bacon
Onions, &c. Boston Rubber 20 s
Boots and Shoes, also the cheaper
grades, and the Myrtle Shoes for Ia
dies and children can't be Beat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-02-20
Mighty Cold Weather.

One of the coolest spells of the sea-
son prevailed in this section the first
of the week. It began to get cold on
Sunday, and Monday morning the
thermometer was 4 degrees above zero.
1t remained very cold until Tuesday
afternoon, when it moderated slightly.
Yesterday another cold wave came
along, and sent the thermometer to
four degrees above zero this morning.
The liver was frozen over last night.
The cold has been general, and in New
York State was 40 degrees below zero.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-02-20
A Queer Maryland verdict.

The suit of Jesse w. Hedrick against
VIM. J. Shepherd was on trial IN the
circuit court at Hagerstown this week
Hedrick sued Mr. Shepherd to recover
$l,lOO on promIssoIy note alleged tc
have been given in July Of last year
Mr.. Shepherds defense was that the
note was forgery. The jury, after
being out from 3 p. m. to 10 a. M
brought in a verdict for 1926 in favor
of Hedrick, each side to pay its own
costs. The defense will ask for new
trial. Mr.. B. F. Harrison, of this
place, was a witness in the case, and
gave it as his opinion that the sigma
ture alleged to be Mr.. Shepherd was
a forgery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-02-20

Postmaster Clinton J Git, Of Han
over, Pa, aged about thlrty-eight years,
ate about twenty raw eggs during the
afternoon and then died. He had
been addicted to the too free use OF
liquor, and had been at the Kelley In
stitute about a year ago Later he
became a slave to the morphia habit.
and had recently been under treat
ment for this.