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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
I'M BERKELEY.

The Berkeley baseball team will 90 to
bdenton this morn5ng via the Norfolk
ana Southern railroad. to play the Eden
Soh Ciub two games OF ball Mr.. A. e.
Mor5in ia manager OF the Berkeley
IND ana MY Il. a. Mccoy is. captain.
Mr. Charles ~. Barry received tnle-
gram yesterday from New York an
nounclns the death OF his brother.
MY i. Q. Wise is quite sick at his
ialneis residence on North street.
ne ecent heavy rains have left our
streets IN Il deplorable condition.
The sewer :hat dralns the Swami he
tween Pearl aid Pine streets BEGAN.
completely stopped up yesterday. and
th%i portion of Mulberry street tina,
crosses II was completely submerged
Last night. much 10 tho Inconvenience NJ
.hoae VINO are in the habit of passing
tha's way. The Street Committe, woul1
do well to look into this maJ,ter ana
try 10 ;emedy II.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09

Mrs. Rhode Noah, of this place was
kaken IN the night with cramping pains
and the next day diarrhoae set in She
COOK half bottle OF blackberry cordial.
but got no relief. She then sent to me
70 see IL mad anything that would
help her I sent her a bottle of cham
berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
atemedy and the first dose relived her.
Another of our neighbors had been sick
ABOUT week and had tried different
remedies for diarrhoea. bu, kept getting
Only four doses of 1t were reouireS -
cure him. He says he owes his recovery
ITO this wonderful remedy.3Mrs. Mary
Ssbley, Sidney. Mich For sale by ali
druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
P. p. p, Lippman's Great Remedy, Sayea
Nan From Becoming Cripple.

Mr.. Asa Ammons, well known
citizen of Jacksonville, Florida, was
afflicted by terrible ulcer. Medical
skill seemed unavailing in stopping the
ravages of the terrible disease. Tho
leg was swollen and intensely painful,
as the ulcer had eaten it's way down
to the very bone. All medicines and
treatments having failed to effect o
cure, the doctors said the leg must
come off. Just when it seemed that
Mr.. Ammons would become a disabled
and crippled man, lie tried p. p. p,
Lippman's Great Remedy, and the re-
suit WINS wonderful
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
A ChnMcc Tor You.

Do you want suit for yourself or bow
al actual cost? II SO. now is your
chance. Messrs. Levy G. Jacobs 200
High street. are about to enlarge their
place OF business. and to make room for
the carpenters. have decided 10 reduce
their stock
Everything marked in plain figures a,
cost. All goods sold only for cash dur.
ins this sale. LEVY e JACOBS,
200 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
Assn uifed a Lady.

Last night about 8 o'clock a large
sauey-looking negro man stopped two
ladies on the lover end of County and
Dillingham; streets and made some in
sulting remarks to them. They remon-
strated with the negro but not until
he heard some one coming did ne at
tempt to leave them. Such conduct will
not be tolerated in this community.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
An Accident.

uueSday afternoon Mr.. John Lawrence,
one of the employees of the Seaboord Air
Lime shops met with sun accident tina
VII keep hdm ar home for some time.
he was handling some heavy iron when
e accidentally slipped and fell on Mis-
Iee'. MASKING Them quite badly. He was
carried to his home. where medical aid
was summoned. lids friends hope that
he will soon be out again.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
Movements OF Naval vesaels.

Washington, July s.-The Navy De-
partment today received dispatches an
nouncing the sailing Of the Minneapolis
from Stockholm for Copenhagen: the
departure of the Monodnock from Mon
terey for San Francisco, the arrival
of THE Moaongahela a Funchal, and the
Michigan at Mac.nack
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
Examination for IN. Position ., Car.

a boa!d consisting OF Constructor A.
w. Stahl, president, Assistant Construc.
tor l.. l.. Martin has been appointed
10 convene at the navy yard to-day for
the purpose OF examining applicants for
the position of carpenter in the navy.
There will probably be fifteen or snyenty
@ppiieants, several of whom are from
portsmouth. 1t Is rumored that there
are about 10 vacancies to be filed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
The Place for BARGAINS,

l.. H.. Pearson is the Headquarters for
cheap bargains Call and be convinced
a quart bottle Root Beer ready for use,
lug Mrs. Johns0n's Sweet Mixed Pickles
lpc. per bottle. Fresh Soda Crackers FIR
per pound. Fresh NiC-Nnc, &C. per
pound. Fresh Ginger Snaps, &c ne,
pound Sardines, &c. per can The fines,
Elgin Creamery Butter, pc. per pound
goods In proportion iaoa -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
Port Norfolk Pointers.

Last night large crowd were out ON
the pavilion tripping the light fantastic
70 the novel tune of No Rain" Mr.
Sante'. the distinguished humoris. from
Ricnmond, entertained the audience for
ties S 'PeSiai-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
We've Got I'm.

The best in the country for the price.
Suits for $3.50, $500. 81. $3.50 and $40. 90,
worth from 81 to SO more a suit,
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY.
ia High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09

Baby Carriages ma RerrJpcra,or.
Vine doors. windows, &c. cheap at
j. 5. CEawford's furniture and carpet
house.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09

The United States Consul at the Phil
ippine islands. Mr.. Elliott OF New Yor,,
Is on his first leave of absence sdnco HE
appointment three years ago.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
Specials for To-day.

II you have more water bugs than you
wish to have use Hooper's Fatal Food and
you VIII have no more. Root Beer-reudy
Tor drinking, In quart bottles, l0c. a full
Potted Ham and Tongue Lambs ;Tonrue
lobster, Olives, Pickles. etc Try our
Mixed Tea at Csc. II will please you.
c. w. HUDGINS sS Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09

One Of our 81 umbrellas to protect
yourself from the weather.
CIIARLES r. WELTON q co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
certain deed OF trust from Cuffec
EInmerson, bearing date February IL, 1896
ana recorded I'm the Clerks office of Nor
ioik county Court. l shall proceed 10 sell
IN front OF the Courthouse door OF Nor
ioik county. on SATURDAY, the IL dny
OF July. 1896. nj IL o'clock m. three certain
iots with the improvement thereon, front
ING 70 rect each on the main Greut Bridge
ROAD, In the village of Munden being tho
same premises occupied by the said
1uHee Einmerson ns Il residence at the
time OF his death. Terms cash
GEO. G. MARTIN,
JS-tus Trustee
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09

Why pay rent, when $1,000 cash and Sc. 90
Per ,. month VIII buy nice lot in Park
further particulars call on II. T. PAGE
a. 90. sole Agents. No. 315 High street.
Portsmouth. va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-09
p. p. p. SAVES HIS LEG.

Jacksonville, Fla, July /, 1885,
Two years ago 1 had the worst ulcer
on my leg ever saw. 1t had eaten
down to the bone, and my whole leg
below my knee, and my foot was
swollen and infamed The bone was
swollen and painful, and discharged
most offensive matter. My physicians
said l had necrosis of the bone, and
my leg would have to come off. At
this stage l commenced to take P. P. P.
and to battle my leg with hot CASTLE
soap suds. 1t began to improve at
once and healed rapidly, and is to-day
D sound and useful leg.
~ think p. p. p. Lippmans Great
Remedy, is all man could ask for aB
blood purifier, as have known it to
cure so meterrible cases OF blood poi.
soning in remarkably short time.
"ASA AMMONS."
TERRIBLE BLOOD POISON.
Tho body covered with sores-tw,,
bottles of P. p. p made q 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. P. will do it
If you only give it chance,
Indigestion and constipation go hand
in hand. Headaches and total loss of
appetite are the results. Regulate
yourself and tone up your stomach
with +. p. p.
Sold by all druggists.
LIPPnlAN BROS. Apothecaries, seis Prsa'rs,
Lippman's Block. Savannah, Ga.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-08
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

The report OF the secretary of the in
terror presents comprehensive and in
teresting exhibit OF the numerous and
important affairs committed TO his SUI
pervision. 1t is impossible in this COM
municat ton 10 do more than briefly refer
to few of the subjects concerning which
the secretary gives full and instructive
information.
The money appropriated on account OF
this department and for its disburse-
ment for the fiscal year ended June 30.
1896, amounted 10 more than s15I,o0o. 900.
or a greater sum than was appropriated
for the entire maintenance of the govern
Inent for the two fiscal years ending June
80, 1861.
PUBLIC LANDS.
Our public lands, originally amount
ing TO 1,S40 00O. coo acres, have been 50 re-
duced that only about 600,000,000 acres
still remain in government control, in
Guiding Alaska. The balance, being far
the most valuable portion, has been CIV
en- away to settlers, and to railroads, or
sold at comparatively nominal sum.
The patenting of land in execution OF
railroad grants has progressed rapidly
during the year and since the 4th day OF
March, 1893. about $4,000, 600 acres have
thus been conveyed to the corporations.
/ agree with the secretary that the re-.
mainder OF our public lands should be
more carefully dealt with and their alien
alton guarded by better economy and
greater prudence.
The commission appointed from the
membership Of the National Academy OF
Sciences, provided for by an act OF con-
sress to formulate plans for national
forestry system, will, it is hoped, soon
be enabled to present the result OF a
thorough and intelligent investigation OF
this important subject.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-08
NATIONAL FINANCES.

This reference 20 tire condition and
prospects OF our revenues naturally sug-
gests a. all1s1oa 70 the weakness and
vices Of our financial methods. They
have been frequently pressed upon the
attention OF the congress IN various sx-
ecuiiye communications and tie iaeyis-
able danger OF their continued fossra:ion
pointed out without now repeating
these details, cannot refrain from
again earnestly presenting the Deossssty
OF the pronp. reform % q system oS-
posed 70 every rule 0. sound f1zasace and
shown By exy@-ssnos % 5e f-azsa. s4sa
the graves; perl ard pe-piezity.
An INCIDENT OF WAR
The terrible civil ~sr which sA0ck tas
foundations of our government more
than thirty years azo bro7s5t . .,s
train the destruction q property. fae
wasting - our co1ntrTes substance and
fzs estrarxenea: q orSiarea- Tnsy az
nOK go1e and forgotten Even isse d.
;rsx<aS ioss os lie tEse ooaalcs srta1iei
= 5g: = memory Easca fosters y2sTsoftc
senfi11@ns and ks~cs alive q iead3r re-
gard f9r tnps% Sao nosiy Did. AEs1 -
f5<re remains with % ,o@3aT. 81 fan
strength and activity - Al !zcs.eai e
the tremendous ssr1ggSe. a feassrs - ~
fnacclzl necessity a5f oalT aoxzitn3 10
or p-e~en. Circumstances. ba- T-sznssss,-
y 4 t.s.g-5lax aaeEzos 70 5usznszs see9E-
isy and AZ ever s.-orsks-ss 7zsz.. % SsSns-
iary clssrexA
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-08
INTERSTATE COMMERCE..

The Interstate. commerce commission
has during the iast year supplied aoun-
dant evidence Of its usefulness and the
Importance OF the work committed 10 its
charge.
Public transportation is an universal
necessity and the question ot jus: and
reasonable charges therefore has become
OF vital importance not only 20 shippers
and carriers. but also 10 the vast mutt
tude ot producers and consumers The
justice and equity of The principles en-
bodied in the existing la<. passed for
the purpose OF regulating these charges.
-ra cveTyE here co3os3ed and there zp-
pears - Dc no question that the policy
thus entered Ep5n has a perEs nzat place
"a cur legislation
REVISION RECOMMENDED
As the present statute. when 81 acted.
was. IN The nature or the caze. more or
les tents;iTe and experimental. * WAS
hardly expected 20 ggp3ly a com3sese
AID adequate system While Us roe
sor1e effects are manifest and u hzs
amply justified iis enactment, ]: is evil
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-08
these reforms would actually be profit
ahla investment


able investment.
CONSOLIDATING OFFICES.
I especially recommend such a re-cast-
ing of the appropriations by congress for
the postoffice department as Will permit
the postmaster general to proceed with
the work of consolidating postoffices.
This work has already been entered up
on sufficiently to fully demonstrate by
experiment and experience that such
consolidation is productive of better
service, larger revenues and less ex-
penditures, to say nothing Of the further
advantage OF gradually withdrawing
postoffices from the spoils system.
UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION.
The Universal Postal union, which
now embraces all the civilized world and
whose delegates represent 100, 200, 900 peo-
pie, will hold its fifth congress in the
city of Washington in May. 1897. The
United States may be said TO have taken
the initiative which led to this first meet
ing of the congress at Berne in 1873 and
the formation of the Universal Postal
union, which brings the postal service
of all countries TO every mans neighbor-
hood and has wrought marvels in cheap
ening postal rates and serving absolute
ly safe mail communication throughout
the world. Previous congresses have
met in Berlin, Lisbon and Vienna, and
the respective countries in which they
have assembled have made generous pro-
vision for their accommodation and for
the reception and entertainment of dele
gates. In view of the Importance of this
assemblage and of its deliberations and
of the honors and hospitalities accorded
TO our representatives by other countries
on similar occasions, I earnestly hope
that such an appropriation will be made
for the expenses necessarily attendant
upon the coming meeting in our capital
city as will be worthy of our national
hospitality and indicative Of our appre-
ciatiOn of the event
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-08
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

The progress made N civil service re-
form furnished a cause for the utmost
congratulation. 1t has survived the
doubts of its friends as we'll as the ran
cor Of its enemies and has gained per-
manent place among the agencies des-
tined to cleanse our politics and improve,
economize and elevate the public service.
There are now in the competitive classi-
fed service upwards of $4,000 places.
More than half OF these have been includ
ed from time to time since March 4. 1888.
FOURTH H-CLASS POSTMASTERS
A most radical and sweeping extension
was made by executive order dated the
9Th Of May. 1896, and IL fourth-clsss post
masterships are not included In the state
ment. il may be said that practically all
positions contemplated by the civil ser
vice law are now classified. Abundant
reasons exist for including these post
masterships. based upon economy. i'm
proved service and the peace and quiet
OF neighborhoods. If. however. obstacles
prevent such action at present / earnest
ly hope that congress will without In
creasing postoffice appropriations so ad-
just them as to permit in proper cases
reconstruction OF these postofficeS to the
end that through this process. the result
desired may to a limited extent be ac-
complished.
OFFENSIVE PART1SANSHIP.
The civil service rules as amended dur
ing the last year provide for a sensible
and uniform method OF promotion, bas-
ing eligibility TO better positions upon
demonstrated efficiency and faithfulness.
The absence OF fixed rules on this sub
ject, has been an infirn;ty IN the sys-
TEN more and more apparent, its other
benefits have been better appreciated.
The advantage OF civil service methods
IN their business aspects are too well IN
derstoci 10 require argument Their ap-
plication has become a necessity TO the
executive work Of the government but
those who gain through the operation OK
these methods should be made 10 under
stand that the non-partisan scheme
through which they receive their appoint
ments demand from them. by the way Of
reciprocity. non-partisan and faithful per
fornance Of duty under every adminis-
tration. and cheerful fidelity 10 every
chief. While they should be encoura ged
10 decently exercise rights OF citizenship
and TO support, through their suffrage,
the political belief they honestly profess,
the noisy. pesdlent and partisan en-
ploye. who love political turmoil and
contention, or who renders lax and grudg
ing service 10 an administration not rep
ressnting his political views, should be
promptly and fearlessly dealt with IN
such a way as 20 furnish a warning TO
others who may be likewise disposed.
The annual report Of the commission
viii be duly transmitted and commend
the important matters they have IN
charge 70 the careful consideration O.:
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-08
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.

The department OF agriculture is so In
timately related TO the welfare of our peo
pie and the prosperity Of our nation that
II should constantly receive the care and
encouragement of the government From
small beginnings it has grown TO be the
center OF agricultural intelligence and
the source OF aid and encouragement to
agricultural efforts. Large sums ot
money are annually appropriated for the
maintenance of this department and II
must be confessed that the legislation
relating 10 1t has not always been d.
rectly in the interest OF practical farm
ing or property guarded against waste
and extraN sgance. So far. however. as
pubic money has been appropriated fair
~ and seasibly 10 help those who actual
ly I'll the soil. no expenditure has been
more p-cfita bly, made or more generally
approved by the people.
MORTON'S MANAGEMENT.
Under the present management OF the
department its usefulness has been en-
hanced in every direction and az the
same tinae strict economy has been En-
forced 20 the utmost extent permitted by
congressional action. From the report OF
the secretary IL appears that through
ment he has annually saved a large eunn
from nis appropriations. aggregatng dur
ing his incumoency and up TO the close
OF the present fiscal year nearly one
fifth ot the total amount appropriated
These results have been accomplished
BY a conscientious study OF the real need
OF the farmer and such regard for
economy as the farmer ought TO appre-
clate. supplemented by rigid adherence
TO civil se-vice methods In a department
which sao9ld De conducted n the inter
est OF agriculture instead Of partisan po-
lciss.
AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS.
The s-eTstsry reports that the value o,
our exports or fasr., products during the
last fiscal year amounted 10 $50. s-sp
az increase OF 81. co. 60 over those %
ths prececing year Tnis statement is
not the less welcome because OF he .zct
that. notwithstanding sucn increase. fhe
proportions % exported agricultural pro-
ducts 70 our to.al exports % al csSc-io-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-08

Because we may be enjoying 1onpo-
rary relief from It's depressing influence
his should not duh US into false securi-
" nor lead US to forget the sudderness
Of past visitacions- / am more conv.nc-
u than ever that we have no assured
financial peace and safety until the gov-
sIanent's currency obligations upon
which gold may be demanded from the
treasury are Withdrawn from circula-
lion and cancelled. This might be done.
as has been heretofore recommended. by
their exchange for long-serm bonds hear
ing low rate of interest. or by their re-
demption with the proceeds OK such
bonds.
Even IL only United States notes known
as greenbacks were thus retired. Il IS
probable that the treasury notes issued
In payment OK silver purchases under tho
&C. OF July Ia. 1850. now paid In gold
when demanded. would n,t create much
disturbance. as they might. from time 10
time when received In the treasury oy
redemption in gold or otherwise be grad
ualiy and prudsntly replaced by silvs-
coin
BONDS OR OTHERWISE.
This plan OF issuing bonds tor the rur-
pose OF redemption certainly appears 10
be the most effective and direct ps.h 10
the needed reform In default o. this.
however. Il would BE step In the right
direction II currency obligations whica
are redeemable in gold. whenever - re-
deemed should be cancelled instead OF re-
issued This operation would be a SOW
remedy but IL would improve present con
disions. National banks should redeem
their own notes They should be allow
ed TO issue circulation 10 the par value OF
bonds deposited as security for IFS re-
o,a ha a -
ton should be reduced 10 one-tourih OK
one per cent.
RURAL BANKS.
In considering projects for the retire
ment OF United Stases notes issued under
the new law OF 1890. am OF the opinion
we have placed TOO much stress upon the
danger of contracting the currency ana
have calculated too little upon the gold
| that would be added TO our Circulation
| II invited 10 Us BY safer financial meth
| DDS II is not so much contraction or
our currency that should be avoided as
| its unequal distribution. This might b
! obvisted and fear OF harful contraction
| at the same time removed by allowing
the organization OF small banks and IN
less porulous communities than are nov
! permitted and also authorizing existing
| banks to establish branches In ali small
| communities under proper restrictions.
LONGING FOR REST.
/ The entire case may be presented BY
| the statement that the day OF sensible
and sound financial methods Will nos
| dawn upon US until our government
| abandons the banking business and the
accumulation of funds. and confines It's
! monetary operations to the receipts or
money contributed by the people for Ia
support and to the expenditure OK such
money for the peoples benefit.
| Our business interests and all good cis-
liens long for rest from feverish agita-
| ton, and the Inauguration b. the gov
| eminent OF a reformed financial policy
which viii encourage enterprise ana
| make certain tho rewards OF labor and
4
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-08

tions fell off during the year. The cene-
fits Of an increasing agricultural export
being assumed. the decrease in It's pro-
nor,ion Il, our total exports is more grail
fytng when we consider ii in connection
with the fact tha. such total exports ior
the year increased more than Sio,uo'-
KEEPING FARMERS POSTED.
The large and increasing expectation
of our agricultural products suggests the
great usefulness CT the organization lat
" established in the department for the
purpose of getting to those engaged IN
farming pursuits reliable information con
corning the condition, needs ana advan-
tages Of different foreign markets. IN
asmuch as the success OF the farmer oe-
nerds upcr, the advantageous sale OF MS
pro6ucts and inasmuch as foreign mar
kats must largely be the destination OF
such product, ii Is quite apparent tnat
knowledge of the condition ana wants
that effec. these markets, ought 10 re-
suit in the farmers sowing more inteiii-
gently and reaping with better promise
Of profit. Such information points ou'
the Nay 10 a prudent foresight in the
selection and cultivation Of crops and to
a release from the bondage Of unreason-
ing monotcny Of production and giut-
ted and constantly recurring unprofit-
ableness.
SEED DISTRIBUTION.
In my opinion the gratuitous distribu-
ton of seeds by the department as at
present conducted, ought TO be discon-
tinued. No one can read the statement
of the secretary on this subject and
doubt the extravaganza and questionable
results of this practice. The professed
friends of the farmer, and certainly the
farmers themselves, are naturally ex-
pected to be willing to rid department;
devoted TO the promotion of farming In
terests of 8 feature which tends so much
IN ire diScradit